https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-01-03.pdf b1cbd0f9ccec471c243c3235ab341239 PDF Text Text The Ill [BULKWA-^r' JNeioffl 12/30/99 Hastings Fubl it Library 121 Cftrch Hastings, Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Y No. 48 / January 3, 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year Jan. 9 program will proceed PTO meeting TK Schools see changing CHS-CMS parents invited of the guard during 1994 to sample some technology by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer There seemed to be a number of going and coming at the Thornapplc Kellogg School District over the past year. A very noticeable change was the retirement of Superintendent Steve Garrett. Garrett had served in that capacity since July 1987. Originally, Garrett had planned on staying until Dec. 3I, I994 Long-time board member Don Williamson decid ed to retire from the board after 20 years. The newly-made posi­ tion of curiculum director was filled by Cheryl Allen. But. an opportunity opened for him and the retirement date was moved to July I The school board had postponed going into the superintendent search im­ mediately. but. the schedule had to be stepped up. After many interviews, and repeated interviews. Jay Cason, a high school principal from Grand Haven, was selected to fill the position. The school board had only recently completed interviews for the filling of the new posi­ tion of curriculum director. Cheryl Allen, from Wichita, Kansas, joined the school staff in July. Cason didn't come on board until August I Eight other school staff members retired at the end of June, at the same time as Garrett All-in-all, I4 new teachers and staff were hired to begin the 1994-95 school year. Longtime school board member Don Williamson also retired, as did trustee Wanda Hunt. Two new schcxil board members, Dave Smith and Kim Selleck filled those seats. The school board also Jay Cason filled the vacancy left when Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Steve Gar­ rett retired. started a tradition of recognilion for a job well done Two staff members. McFall custodian David Peet, and library assistant Luelle Mur­ phy, received high recogni­ tion through the Kent County Education Association TK held its first Parenting Festival sponsored through the community education department. The high school problem solving team advanced to na­ tional competition. Students got plastic •‘credit” cards to use when buying lunch. The Playground Improve­ ment Group raised enough money to buy additional equipment for the elementary playgrounds The TKHS band visited and performed at Disney World. The TK school board got a preliminary facility needs report including growth figures for the next five years. David Peet and Lueila Murphy were both honored as top support personnel by the Kent County Education Association. The Playground improvement Group along with TK maintenance added new equipment and renovated oil three playgrounds If you associate computer technology with spread sheets, budgets and “e-mail." the Caledonia High School staff would like to change your perspective. They will be offering high school and middle school parents a "hands-on" chance to learn about the fun and ex­ citement of technology. This program will be held on Monday. Jan. 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the CHS learn­ ing lab. located at the south end of the building. Child care will be available, and parents attending should wear some comfortable shoes and come ready to have fun. The program will be over in time for the regular high school PTO meeting. "We’ll have the parents do­ ing just the same kinds of things our students are do­ ing," explained Caledonia Schools Computer Director Andrew Mann "The kids already are turn­ ed on to the things technology can do, and we’d like for our parents to sample some of these same opportunities. “1 think they’ll find out that technology really does make learning more exciting and more interesting." “I hope parents won’t be put off by that term ‘technology,’” agreed Pam Olszack, a member of the Parents Advisory Council. “I work with computers all the time, but 1 don’t get to do anything like this at my job. What the teachers are going to show the parents really is fun. Parents attending the Jan. 9 'Taste of Technology' session will see for themselves just how interactive learning works. Here Greg VeeVer of the KISD staff shows how the distance learning lab works. "1 think the thing that sur­ prised me the most is how much creativity this technology allows the students. "Getting to try this for myself was a real eye-opener for me” Mann explained that the CHS staff had provided a hands-on technology program for the PAC. Those attending had enjoyed it so much, and were so impressed by the power of technology that they asked him to repeat the pro­ gram for the PTO groups "They suggested that everyone in the community should have the same ex perience they had," Mann said. At the program, parents will participate in four ses­ sions in different parts of the high school. Caledonia Band Director Thomas Peck will See Technology, Page 2 Middleville Council sets ‘95 budget hearing for Jan. 9 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Due to postponement of a planned public hearing for the 1995 budget at the end of December, the Middleville Council voted to hold the necessary hearing on Mon­ day. Jan. 9 at its regular meeting. This hearing gives the public an opportunity to review the proposed budget and ask questions of the village council before the budget is approved. The public hearing will be held in the council chambers at the Middleville Village Hall beginning at 7 p.m. The delay in the hearing will also give the Council’s Personnel Committee a chance to revieu employee salaries for 1995 Salaries will be set accor­ ding to duties each person per­ forms and the amount of time necessary for completion. The village council wrap­ ped up some loose ends for 1994 at last Tuesday's meeting. Council passed a resolution that would change the village elections from partisan to non­ partisan. According to President Lon Myers, this could save the village money. Over the past several elections, a primary has been held. A non-partisan ballot would have made the primary elec­ tions unneccessary in the past. * ‘The party you belong to is not really relevant to holding a village public office," said Myers. The resolution was passed unanimously by the council (Jim Oliver was not present). A two thirds vote was needed The next step is to have it approved by the state office. If it is not approved, the See Budget beariag, Page 2 1 In This Issue... • Middleville sewer goes from blueprints to reality in ‘94 • • Miss Greater Grand Rapids Pagent to be held Caledonia Schools see new leadership, new honors • Decisions on big issues highlight ‘94 in Caledonia �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 3. 1995 Middleville sewer goes from blueprints to reality in ‘94 by Margaret Fow ter Staff Water 1994 will be remembered as the year that the Middleville sewer project actually became a reality. The Middleville Village Council and Village Manager Ev Manshum exhausted all of their avenues for finding financing for the $2.5 million project. Low interest bonds through Barry County turned out to be the right method. Once the bonds were taken out. the first shovels full of soil were turned on Monday. May 23. The ceremonial ground­ breaking by the village coun­ cil was in conjunction with Mayor Exchange Day. Village officials from Hart were present to help celebrate Actual construction of the Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) system began in early June. Haas for the wastewater treatment plant had been in the works for several years. Initially, it had been decid­ ed that another lagoon system like the current one would be built The v illage had no choice in untertaking the project since the Department of Natural Resources had put a moratorium on any new hookups until a time when a new system with greater capacity would be built. Cost of a lagoon system kept rising as the village at­ tempted to meet the DNR re­ quirements for the new set up. Finally, the SBR system was examined and was found to be more economical and better met the growing needs of Middlleville. BUDGET HEARING,/mm front page — resolution can be over ridden by a two thirds vote of the council again. The final step is to put the change up to a vote of the peo­ ple in 1996 Once passed, the first non­ partisan election would be held in 1998. In other business, the village council: — Decided to hire Prcin & Newhoff Engineers (the com­ pany in charge of the sewer project) to develop a water and sewer master plan for no more than SI2.(MX). The plan will show where water and sewer lines run ami the sizes of the pipes involved. This is necessary when it comes time to determine areas of rework and service for new hookups. — Okayed the removal of about 2,000 yards of sand from village property on Irv­ ing Road near the entrance to the ski hill by Dave Dykstra for Jim Robertson. In return for the removal of the sand, that area will be leveled and smoothed so it can be used for additional parking at the ski hill — Approved the purchase of a new dump truck for the village from Duthler Truck Center at a cost of $61,275. The old plow truck will be kept for use as a junker for such things as hauling TECHNOLOGY, help parents compose music on a computer in the high school music lab. Mary Durkee, the secretary for the STAR program at the high school, will show them how to research information CALEDONIA BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE 100TH ST. _ Ernie Ball, retired Middleville village manager, and his wife Dorothy, along with Cameron Tillman and Amanda Golden served as Grand Marshalls ond Junior Grand Marshalls for the Heritage Day parade. continued from front— and add graphics through the Internet. Caledonia Media Coor­ dinator Liz Lewis will have parents using the school's distance learning lab to con­ nect to another school district SPORTSMAN S CLUB CALEDONIA concrete — Told Village Manager Ev Manshum to go ahead with having an ice skating rink (on a trial basis) on the Calvin Hill Park tennis courts after he has checked into the durability of the plastic that will be used. — Decided to contribute $2,500 to the Barry County YMCA program again in 1995. — Heard a complaint from Middleville resident Deana Kooiman that a neighbor’s Citizen Band equipment is coming across televisions, stereos, and telephones A complaint has been made to the Federal Communications Commission. Sun., Jan. 8*9 am-12 Noon CORPoiyER Adults ’4.5®/Under 12 ‘3.00 CtuBHOuse~| Bring the Family and Friends! and see how interactive learn­ ing works. The parents also will learn from CHS instructor Linda Baas how to put together a slide show to accompany a persuasion presentation. Each session will last only about 15 minutes. Mann said. “We’re just offering a sampling, not a class,” he said. “I emphasize that this will be fun.” The program will be repeated on February 6 for the elementary PTOs and anyone unable to attend the January 9 program, he added. Anyone with questions can call Mann’s office at 891-0218. Thank You... ...for making our work so much fun! See you in 1995! Seated in front (from left to right) Linda. Lynn and Amy Back row: Angie, Amy. Tracy. Chris, Sonja. Deb and Rayna. The VILLAGE STYLIST 134 East Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 Open Monday-Friday 9 to 9; Saturday 9 to 7 The Annual Middleville garage sale had lots ot shoppers this past year. The construction of the SBR is at the same site as the cur­ rent system and is moving along a little ahead of plan. Village engineers in charge of the project. Prein and Newhoff, believe that the system may be ready to use by spring 1995, a little ahead of schedule. Basic monitoring of the pro­ gress of cont ruction and pay­ ing the bills foi the work is all that need occupy the council about the project How to begin paying off the bond debt for the $2.5 million sewer project was also necessary. In spile of complaints, the council voted in a debt retire­ ment assessment that would start to show up on the final quarter water and sewer bills. They felt the assessment would be the most fair way because as new customers were added to the system, the amount each individual customer pays will be reduced. With the sewer project be­ ing well underway, the village council had more time to con­ centrate on other areas One of those areas is that of parks and recreation. In a joint venture with the .Michigan Rails-To-Trails Conservancy. Middleville purchased the old Penn­ sylvania Central Railway Line property. Hopes are to eventually connect with other such trails to the north and south of the segment purchased. The Conservancy put up Continued next page — STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml I January 3, 1995 I Page 3 From previous page — most of the money necessary for the purchase The village hopes to obtain grant monies to help pay for the purchase and development of the trail so that it can be us­ ed by bikers, skaters, joggers, and walkers. A five-year recreation plan was needed for application That plan has just recently been finished. In addition to the Rails-ToTrails. Middleville opened its doors to mountain bike racing Council approved a six month lease for use of the old ski hill for mountain bike racing. An abbreviated season with just a few Saturday races was held. Plans for 1995 include a full season of racing taking up Saturdays from spring through the fall. Since the lease is specific only for the Saturday bike races, other people can still use the site for sledding and skiing in the winter and walk­ ing and hiking the rest of the time. Council has also decided to put in an ice skating rink at Calvin Hill Park on a trial basis this winter Continued growth in and around the village has also been an issue addressed dur­ ing 1994 When part time planner Mark VanderPloeg resigned to take a full time position with Caledonia, it was decid ed that Middleville needed to have a full time planner Jason Cherry joined the Middleville staff in June. Several controversial rezon­ ing requests have come to the table of the Planning Commis­ sion and the village council. Some of those items includ­ ed the rezoning of property in residential areas to allow for businesses to go in. Two of the request* that are still hanging in limbo are for rezoning of a parcel of land on Arlington Court for a new location for Mom & Pops and a Planned Unit Development zoning for an apartment complex next to Lincoln Meadows. Enforcement of the Mid­ dleville parking ordinance also brought many folks into the village council meetings. The parking ordinance had been on the books for mans Mountain bike racing came to Middleville with the opening day during Middleville Heritage Day at the end of September. years, but. it had not been enforced. The village police were is­ suing tickets to any vehicles that were parked on the rightof-way between 2-6 a m. The council later changed the ordinance to allow parking at that time as long as the vehicle was six feet from the pavement. In other notables. Mill Park became the home of a mature blue spruce which was donated by Greta Greiner. The third Middleville Heritage Day had a gcxxl crowd Governor John Engler made a stop in Middleville at a Rotary Club meeting. Middleville Lion Rusty Kermeen was named District Governor for the Lions Club The John Carveth House on Main Street was designated as a historical home. Dr. Douglas Smcndik set up family practice with Dr. James Weatherhead in Middleville Middleville’s first health center. Fitness For You. and the Village Parlor, an ice cream shop opened as well. The Middleville Villoge Council members did the ceremonious honors of break ing ground for the new system. Miss Greater Grand Rapids Pageant to be held at CHS Twelve contestants from throughout Kent and Ionia Counties will vie Saturday, Jan. 7 for the ‘ Miss Greater Grand Rapids" title and a chance to compete in the “Miss Michigan" pageant. Both are preliminaries to the Miss America Pageant. This year, the local preliminary will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center, with the audience get­ ting to view the talent presen­ tation, the swimsuit competi­ tion and the evening wear competition. The personal interviews, which also are part of the competition, will be held in the afternoon and are not open to the public. Special guests for the “Miss Greater Grand Rapids" pageant will be the reigning Miss Michigan. Maria Kamara and the reigning Miss Greater Grand Rapids. Jen­ nifer Kennedy. Entertainment will be pro­ vided by the Elast Kentwood High School Varsity Singers Executive director of this pageant is Shery l Baar Moon. sors. All personnel affiliated with the pageant are volunteers, and funding is donated by businesses, organizations and individuals, she said. "1 hope other young women in the area will come to the pageant, see how it works, and perhaps become interested in entering next year,” said Moon. “It’s a wonderful oppor­ tunity to earn scholarship money for college, and there is the chance to compete for the state title and even for the Miss America title.” Tickets to the evening pro­ gram cost $8 and can be pur­ chased at the door. To qualify for the 1996 pageant, a woman must be between the ages of 17 and 24; a high school graduate; single; a U.S. citizen; a resi­ dent of Kent or Ionia Counties for at least six months, or a Maria Kamara, Miss Michigan 1994, will emcee the Miss Greater Grand Rapids Pageant to be held at Caledonia High School. who served for eight y ears as Peace Reformed Church's ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. 'Where rhe customer comes first" CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698*7242 S_,^*,RS? ________ 7350 Broadmoore, Caledonia ________ Youth Director. She won the “Miss Greater Grand Rapids" title in 1986. Kathleen Williams Van Hof. a 1984 CHS graduate, won the tnk m 1991. said Moon. She explained that the pageant is a non-profit orgamzatKin which will award $2,000 in scholarships at the Caledonia site alone Contestants do not pay an entry fee. nor are they re­ quired to seek corporate spon- BINGO American Legion Post #305 9541 Cherry Vtfay. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM full-time student in a college in one of these counties, or a full-time employee of a com­ pany in one of these counties. Students at Grand Valley State 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 University also are eligible. Anyone desiring more in­ formation about the pageant is invited to call Sheryl Baar Moon at 281-5565. VCR Repair VCR Cleaning s15 4 4 4 • FREE Estimates • Fast Service 4 • Convenient Hours 4 ; 4 Star Video ; 4 114 Maple St. 4695 M-37 4 Delton, Ml. Middleville, Ml. 4 4 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 4 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m. to 9 p.m. 4 4 J Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. tawwAMMMMwwwri �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 3, 1995 Neighbors With.. NORMA VELDERMAN | I hope all of you folks have had as wonderful a Christmas as we did. We had some of our family; Ted and his friend Doreen, Arlene. Chns and Jason from Lake Leelanau Not a large group, but a warm one. Actually, after everyone went home. I felt like somebody had pulled the plug on my energy But it was so much fun. We took turns opening gifts so we could see what everyone got and whether they liked what you got them. Such a super Christmas. Dave is staying with us while visiting for the holidays. He's here for about a month, leaving for a week s vacation in Florida Sunday. I had a wonderful experience Houston and I went to the Parmalee Church I was a little apprehensive at first because of the irregular steps out front and I couldn t remember how they were irregular But when I got there and was standing there trying to remember, Carol Plumber called me and mentioned there was a ramp. They had built a ramp twisting and turning into the church so that everyone \W could easily get in My fears all vanished because 1 could hold the rail­ ing and go right in. I like going to the Parmalee Church because everyone is just like a family, greeting you even if I haven't been there for a long time. The folks come up and in­ troduce themselves and say hi. Houston seemed to enjoy it too. Catherine Pm was helping me and we got all my old pic­ tures in frames She had to go to Florida before we got it finished Carol Plumber helped me and we got them numbered Over the weekend. Dave put them up for me in the order Carol had arranged. I wish you folks could see it. It’s my memorial to my mother, starting from when she was 4 years old. I'm doing it because I was such a stinker and didn't appreciate my mother. Now I appreciate and want to say thanks to her for what a hard job she had. I thoroughly enjoy it. One of my gifts I got for Chnsums from Cay is a wireless phone and it kinds of scares me. I'm not sure of it. but I'll get used to it. It tickles me because it has a beeper on it to find the handset when it’s not on the mam frame I push a button and the handset beeps. What a blessing to find. I'm going to have to get used to it. It'll be nice because it usually takes me about 10 rings to get to the phone Ed Wieringa said that Katie went to visit her sister and husband last week. He said that they had all the family home for Christmas, had a real good family time. Ett VanSickle had Christmas with her son and ■ A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord H SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 1100 am 4 600 p.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor M WEDNESDAY................. Family Night - 6:30 p.m. 7240 66th Street. SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 *3 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock 19 H CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH PI "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" KU pCj C| Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. p M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Club................................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue M 92nd Street Caledoma. Michigan -“ly Telephone W8-4252 WT ' 1 'C.EFT Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 - Second Worship Service Rev. Gerald Van Oyen KH g K Nursery and Children’s Church util be provided during both services. •Sei an example In speech in Me, tn tove. in Mth and tn purity" 1 Timothy 4:12 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH IJHust Mnlu Mosaru Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 314 E. Main, Middleville Rev. James Cusack Phone: 795-9030 0 Phone 891-9259 H Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. 4 11:00 a.m. Traditional Roman Catholic Latin Mass Rev. Fr. Francisco Radecki, CMRI Sacred Heart Devotions 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St »891-8661 fi_ _ _ 'The Church where everybody ts somebody... ...and Jesus Christ is Lord” Scjnaav School....................................9 30 am Sunday Mornng Wonho.................... 10 30 am Sunday Evenmg Worship....................... 6 00 pm. Wed Midweek Prayer 4 Btoe Study...... 700 pm •tev Dotson <sKr Steve Jodsan. vouPiAjstor “God Cares for You” CALEDONIA | UNITED METHODIST Cornerstone Wesleyan Church ■ Church School............................... 9:30a.m. E Choir Practice................................... 9:30a.m. 52 M n Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 10:30a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School................... 10:00 a_m. Church Office — 891-8669 Moming Worship ..... 1100 a.m. Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship..................... 6 00 p.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 J M CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue I Sun. Morning Worship............10:30 a.m Sunday School........................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service........................ 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........................... 9:30a.m. Peace Reformed Church | Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & MxJdleviUe K Sunday Worship Services...... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 E Children’s Church/Youth W.inhip during morning servaa. F Canwiy St puppet ministry fa K4di during cvtmng wrvica | Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday School 9.45-10:45 1 Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night’' 6:45-8:15 E Pioneer Qub (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and AAiits High 1 School Youth Group and Adult Claaaea j Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...............................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 7.00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor 891 “8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED For information call: Morning Worship Service........... 10 00 a m Sunday School.............................. 1115 a.m Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Rom. 12:10 ; } ' First Service....... 8:30 a.m Sunday School. 9:45 a.m (Fellowship Coffee 9 45 a m to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Classes 10.00 a.m. Second Service H:00a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 I 1 E j I I 1 [ GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road tat Gun l-ake) 1 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 1 -jL Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Vgjfef Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran I 708 West Main Street Confessions and Rosary: WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH I LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Mass: 4:00 P.M. 20 Minutes before Mass M Worship Service it was a lot of fun. Shelly McKoen had a good family Christmas The Bob Wheeler s went over to a friend’s house near Hastings for Sunday dinner The Wheeler boys will be here next Sunday. The Northrop’s had Christmas at Bonnie’s house They have both been sick with the flu. Neva Aicken said that all the children were home for Christmas. Pat Hilty said that she and two of the children had a very restful Christmas enjoying each other. It was a wonderful bonding time. Happy New Year to all of you. Life is so wonderful, rich and good. A great big hug to all of you. Did you say something nice to one person each day? Love you all very much. LOCAL CHURCH I DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA OF MIDDLEVILLE 9 BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville M family. She's not feeling so hot right now. Lucile Getty said she spent Christmas with both of her children. Doug Hart said the went to his family on the 18th Christmas morning his parents came to Doug and Liz's for a surprise visit. On Monday, they went to Liz's sister. Pat's. Sue Verlinde said that two of the kids were not going to be there for Christmas, so they had Christmas two weeks early for those two. and on Christmas for the other two. Cathy Williamson said that they had a good Christmas. Two of the boys went swimm­ ing in Gun Lake, a quick in and out; it was their son and son-in-law that were so brave. Ray Koeplinger said they had their first Christmas with their three month old baby, so Sunday Worship 10 00 am k 1 1 Sunday School It 15 am Wednesday 1 Family Night” «r\ 6 00pm Church Office Phone — 795-9266 31l|c (Old ^Mlrflpdtsf dhurch 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St near Whitneyville Ave ' Church School, Sunday........................... 9 45 am. Morning Worship.,.! 100 a.m. 1 Evemng Worship....... 6 00 p.m. ^6-aaaS^' We<1 Fellowship....... 7 30 p.m. <*• homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 j �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 3. 1995 I Page 5 Mortgage MATTERS ARM loans explained Batdorffs to celebrate 50 years together John and Sara Batdorff will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on January 8, 1995. They reside in Royal Garden Estates, 6904 Cortez, Lane 5, Lot 226, Bradenton, Florida. They ore formerly of Caledonia. By Sue Teitsma Question: I am trving to decide between a fixed rate mor­ tgage and an adjustable rate mortgage. Can you explain both tvpes of mortgages? What type is best for me? Answer: The fixed rate mortgage is a mortgage in which the interest rate does not change during the entire length of the loan These mortgages are offered in various terms, with the most common being for 15 or 30 years. The only change in monthls payments could be an increase or decrease in the amount your lender collects for mortgage insurance, real estate taxes, or property insurance, otherwise referred to as your escrow requirements. A fixed rate loan amortizes the money borrowed over the term of the loan Each payment includes the interest due on the outstanding principal balance plus the principal payment each month In the early years, most of the monthly payment will go towards interest with a lower amount going toward the prin­ cipal balance However, in the later years of your mortgage most of your payment will be applied towards the principal and the interest portion will decrease. A fixed rate mortgage will provide you with stable, predic­ table payments that will not change for the life of the loan, although your escrow requirements may vary over time. A fix­ ed rate mortgage may be best for you if you are planning on living in your home long term or if your financial situation is not going to improve to any great degree over the next few years. However, if interest rates are considered high, you may want to check out the many alternatives to a fixed rate mor­ tgage such as adjustable rate mortgages. With an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), the interest rate paid by the borrower is adjusted at specific intervals, reflecting Middleville pastor goes to New Guinea Jan. 11-17 fashion EYEWEAR SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Man St.. Caalonu. Ml 891-9224 Rev. Bruce N. Stewart, pastor of First Baptist Church of Middleville, along with his son. David, will be traveling to Papua New Guinea. Jan. 11-17. He will be speaking to a group of Baptist missionaries associated with The Associa­ tion of Baptist for World Evangelism. They come together from all over the country for a special week of spiritual life emphasis. They will be meeting this year in Goroka. Papua New Guinea. Stewart will also be speaking in several churches in the coun­ try, as well as a youth rally which incorporates many local churches. His son, David, who is a ventriloquist and a two time international silver medialist in that field, will also be ministering to missionaries and nationals of that country HIM IHIIISSKS They will be spending a short time in Australia on their way to New Guinea. The people of New Guinea do not speak English and therefore much of their speak­ ing will be done by an inter­ preter. They look forward to the trip and to the ministry that God would have them ac­ complish in the lives of the missionaries and the people of New Guinea. The Rev. Bruce Stewart changing market rates. An advantage to keep in mind when considering an ARM loan is the fact that when interest rates decline, your monthly payment could also be reduced However, if interest rates increase, your monthly mortgage payments may go up as well, sometimes significantly. How much the pay ment increases will partially depend on the type of ARM loan you choose and the specific terms chosen to limit the annual increases in the mortgage payment. Before agreeing to an ARM loan, be sure you know how high your monthly mortgage payment could possibly go and make sure you are comfortable with this amount. If your income will increase enough in the coming years to comfortably handle the possible increases in your monthly mortgage pay ments, and if you intend to stay in your home for just a few years, the benefits of an ARM loan may be just what you are looking for. An ARM loan typically offers a lower initial interest rate than fixed-rate mortgages. And since the monthly principal and interest payments on an ARM loan start out lower than the payments on a fixed rate mortgage of the same amount, a home buyer may qualify for a larger loan amount Many adjustable loan plans allows a window during which the borrower has the option of converting to a fixed rate loan The terms of this conversion should be examined closely and understood before accepting an adjustable rate mortgage. The See Money matters, continued on page 15 Obituaries Frederick J. Beuschel MIDDLEVILLE - Freder­ ick J. Beuschel, 80, went to be with his Lord on Christmas Eve, at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was born on October 25, 1914 at Conklin, the son of Frederick and Margaret (Kober) Beuschel. He attended and graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in Conklin. Mr. Beuschel was married to Ruth E. Seelman on December 17, 1936 in Grand Rapids. He was a lifetime fanner in the Leighton Township area. He was a former member of the Independent Milk Produc­ ers Association, the Farm Bureau and was inducted into the Farmers Hall of Fame. He was a life long member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and presently a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville. Mr. Beuschel was a family man, enjoying all his children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling with his friends, fish­ ing, golfing and gardening. His most recent hobby was his fruit and vegetable stand. He was preceded in death by his sons. Frederick J. Beus chel, Paul F. Beuschel and grandson, Ryan E. Frost. Surviving are his wife, Ruth E. Beuschel; children, Doris and Larry Drake of Caledonia. Marilyn and Gary Brinks of Grandville, Jim and Peggy Beuschel of Middleville. Marlene and Tom Fnwt of Middleville, Mike and Leslie Beuschel of Caledonia and Frances Beuschel of Caledo­ nia; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one sister, Frieda Nickelsburg of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law, Hulda (Martin) Beuschel of Conklin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. Interment was at Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middledville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Second Annual Tillage Parts Sale FIELD CULTIVATOR SWEEPS N1X166 Reg. 7 inch lor JO 1000 & 1010 Series................................. 363 N188982 7 inch 47 Degree for JD 950 & other brands ............3.99 N182039 7 inch 47 Degree Tru-Width for 960 & others........... 4.99 CHtSEL PLOW & MULCH TILLER SHOVELS Reg. 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He headed the Caledonia Schools for seven years, overseeing the con­ struction of the new high school and the passage of a millage to allow the building of a new middle school, scheduled to open in the fall of 1995 public schools, since the state had just changed the tax system for funding school operations Under the “Proposal A" legislation, property taxes were slashed to six mills on homestead properties and 24 mills on businesses. To com­ pensate for the property tax cut. the state sales lax was in­ creased from four to six per­ cent to provide for school operations Under the new system, local taxes no longer come directly to the school district, but instead go to the state, which then distributes both property tax and sales tax revenues to all public school Alaskan culture came alive for Kettle Lake students when Don Busfield brought his sled dog team to the school for a demonstration. The students were involved in a thematic unit on Alaska which involved working In many content areas. The dogs, however, provided the most vivid lesson. The Caledonia School Board was disappointed when a millage request to im­ prove student and community access to technology was turned down by tax­ payers. One reason for the levy was to decrease the student-to-computer ratio in the elementary schools. During his tenure, Caledonia High School began its restructuring effort, and all five schools organized school improvement teams and began to implement site-based management. Busman has been with the Caledonia district since 1987, when he was hired to organize a K-12 curriculum. His duties later were expanded to the supervision and coordination of all district academics. His selection as superinten­ dent coincided with the reelec­ tion of Caledonia School Board members Jim Gless and Bernie Nagel in the June school election. Busman stepped into his first superintendency at a critical time for all Michigan districts on a per-pupil basis. Under Proposal A, assess­ ment increases also were limited. For Caledonia, these changes in funding prompted an immediate $700,000 budget shortfall, and Busman took over as superintendent just after the school board adopted sweeping cost cutting measures recommended in March by the Parents Ad­ visory Council. The PAC had studied ail aspects of the district’s finances, and school ad­ ministrators also had review­ ed ways they could cut costs. Both groups agreed on most of the final recommendations, which included: - Reducing the number of student field trips. - Reducing all building budgets by 10 percent. - Cutting maintenance and custodial supply budgets. - Eliminating the noon kindergarten bus run. - Limiting middle school athletics to one interschool squad per grade per sport and establishing an intramural program. - Charging a “transporta­ tion fee” of $45 to each in­ terschool athlete. - Reducing the central ad­ ministrative staff by one and not replacing five retiring staff members. In addition to learning to live on less, the Caledonia School Board also has to con­ sider that its potential for Barry County Residents The Caledonia Schools Instrumental music groups continued to grow in size and in the quality of their performances this year. Here a string ensemble entertains visiting guests while they have lunch in the CHS Media Center revenue growth now is limited by the assessment cap. Still looking ahead, however, the school board late in 1994, purchased, con­ tingent on soil testing, 130 acres of land on the east side of the district to provide for a future high school and-or mid­ dle school or elementary facility. The district also supported efforts at all grade levels to prepare students for the changing demands of today’s society. Caledonia High School opened its new learning lab in January, providing the school a flexible, re-designable com­ puter and classroom area. The moveable office panels and furnishings provide spaces that can be adjusted to meet classes which integrated the size and needs of English and computer applica­ whatever groups are working tions, history and language there, making it applicable for arts, science and research. both small teams or large CHS also continues to serve groups. as a pilot school for the CORE The high school also con­ math project, and was chosen tinued its quest to integrate by the state for a school im­ technology throughout the provement pilot program curriculum, even in the fine headed by Dr. Willard Dag­ gett and his International arts. Interactive television, con­ Center for leadership in necting to the Internet, and Education. continuing development of the Senior Exhibitions became school’s local broadcasting a graduation requirement capabilities also introduced beginning in 1994 as part of more students to a hands-on the school’s philosophy that use of technology. students must be able to Integrating content areas led demonstrate what they know. to thematic units for elemen­ A “networking” class at tary and middle school the high school helped plan students, while high school students studied in block Continued next page- Knowing your community and its people makes you fed "more at home. ” The Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner '{Making Harry County residents fed at home for over 100 years.” Caledonia High School graduates of the Class of 1994 were the first to present individual senior exhibitions as port of their graduation requirement. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 3. 1995 / Page 7 ’T’TSf The new Caledonia Middle School now stretches over its scenic Kraft Avenue site. With the extended fall weather, the school s tennis courts and ball fields also hove been graded and fenced. The facility is schedul­ ed to open next fall. bad news when the school board’s proposal to charier its alternative high school was denied by the state because of a glitch concerning the charter staffs membership in the local teacher’s association. The school board had hoped to gain adequate funding for the alternative program through the new charter school legislation passed as part of Proposal A However, a state judge later From previous page­ ant facilitate a national con­ ference, and students at CHS continued to play an active role in meeting and talking to guests who visit the school to observe how the restructured school day of block classes works. As the year ended, Caledonia High School was honored as one of the state s Blue Ribbon secondary schools. At the elementary level, Dutton School this year also began a new program, one which is gaining popularity among elementary educators. After much study, the staff has implemented a “multi­ age" option for students in kindergarten through second grade Parents choosing this option for their children see them operating in a multi-age group, which is somewhat akin to the old one-room school where students of all ages were taught by one teacher. Similarly, in multi-age education, the students work in both age level and achieve­ ment level groupings, accor­ ding to their individual needs. Like the one-room school, students in the multi-age pro­ gram will have the same team of teachers throughout the three-year span. ruled the charter law un­ constitutional. and so the Caledonia Charter Academy continues to be funded out of the district s general fund Unitl the legality of the charter school concept is established, the board of directors of Caledonia’s pro­ posed charter school has decided to ask that its students be funded either through adult education or the state s K-12 per-pupil funding Overall, however, the Caledonia Schools enjoyed a positive year, despite the unsettling and still uncertain financial situation that resulted from the passage of Proposal A. Of this year’s many ac­ tivities and honors at the five busy schools, here are just a few examples - CHS agriculture teacher Al Steeby is named one of the country’s Outstanding Agris­ cience Teachers. - Loralynne Clark, a high school math and science teacher, is named a Coalition of Essential Schools MathScience Fellow. - CMS launches an in­ tramural sports program at Caledonia Middle School. - Teen Institute again challenges CHS students to seek fun and excitement without the dangers of drugs and alcohol. “Odyssey of the Mind" problem-solving teams from all grade levels compete at both regional and state competitions. The Caledonia FFA again makes a fine showing in the regional and state leadership contests, with the team of Troy Bowman and Adam Paarlberg bringing home a first place from state - CHS graduates 156 seniors in June; another 25 students graduate from the Adult Education program. - The Caledonia Schools bands and orchestras continue to grow, with the high school band excited about new uniforms and a chance to per­ form at Disney World - A special committee of parents, coaches and ad­ ministrators volunteered time to study and report on the needs of the schools’ athletic facilities The school board will discuss the committee’s findings early in 1995 Education reformer Willard Daggett in September praised the restructuring ef­ fort at CHS. naming the school one of the best in the nation. - The new middle school construction is proceeding on schedule, with a completion date set for August of 1995. We Can think Of 9 Good Reasons To Immunise On Time. Doug Busman, formerly the director of academics for the Caledonia Community Schools, was named the district's new superintendent of schools, replacing retiring superintendent, Robert Myers. A third-, fourth- and fifth­ grade multi-age program is being discussed at Dutton for the future. Despite the positive feed­ back from these kinds of ef­ forts, however, there were discouraging moments for the district as well. A September request for voters to approve a 1.28 millage to fund completion of the district’s technology plan was turned down by nearly a two-to-one margin The district also received Thornapple updates, adds ordinances during 1994 finals ended 1993 and started 1994 dealing with the issue of gravel mining. The Thomapple Planners had drafted a new mining or­ dinance for the township but it had not yet been approved by the township board A reworked version of the ordinance was passed in Februry, just in time to deal with a mining application be­ ing resubmitted by Dermis Wilson of Irving Road. Wilson eventually got the go-ahead on a portion his min­ ing project through the is­ suance of a special use permit The township planners con­ tinued to wrestle with or­ dinance revisions for such things as automobile repair, and home occupations. Re-evaluation of the township master plan looking at growth and development within the area is one project Bob Woodord was that will be earned into the chosen to be the next TIES new year. chief. The tow nship board also bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thomapple Township of- PHONE 945-9554 for Reminder ACTION-ADS 24-hrs.-7 days Measles Mumps Diphtheria Tetanus Hepatitis B Rubella Spinal Meningitis Pertussis Polio But You Only Need One. dealt with a major change in the Thornapple Township Emergency Services with the retirement of Chief Bob Ke­ nyon as of July 1, 1994. TTES veteran Bob Woodard was chosen to fill the opening Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Kenyon retired at the end of June. Immunize On Time. Your Baby’s Counting On You. Call 1-800-232-2522 US Depament of Hear and Human Services �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 3, 1995 Decisions on big issues highlight 1994 in Caledonia area by Barbara <Jail Staff Writer The end of 1993 found Caledonia residents facing several unresolved issues which were decided, at least to some degree, by state, local and organizational elections in 1994 The biggest question hang­ ing over the Caledonia area at the end of 1993 was whether there would still be a “village" of Caledonia by the end of 1994. A group called Consolidate Caledonia had led a 1993 campaign to dissolve the village government and merge its functions with the township. The Consolidate Caledonia organization argued that such a merger would eliminate duplication of services and lower taxes for village residents. Those who opposed the dissolution of the village pointed to the special services village residents receive for their tax dollars and to their pride in the identity of the century-old village itself. Also raised were questions of how the township could af­ ford to take over the village operations, such as the sewer plant, without raising taxes to hire more staff The township board, worried about its already tight budget, opposed the merger In a March 14 vote, the question of dissolution was defeated by village residents in a 211-126 vote The conti nuance of the village as a separate municipality within the township had been em­ phatically endorsed Three months later, voters decided another unresolved issue, this one statewide, which also had unfolded the year before. In this case. Michigan voters went to the polls in June and approved a new system for funding the state’s public school operations. “Proposal A” slashed pro­ perty taxes for school opera­ tions to six mills on homesteads and 24 mills on businesses and non­ homesteads It also lowered the state income tax, but rais­ ed the sales tax from four to six percent to substitute for the loss of revenue from pro­ perty taxes. The measure also establish ed a minimum state per-pupil funding guarantee to replace the former “in-formula" and “out-of-formula" district system that had been in place for more than 100 years, and it limited future assessment in­ creases to the rate of inflation, but never to exceed five percent. While tex-rich districts such as Caledonia experienced loss not only in immediate revenues, but in future revenue growth, tax-poor districts benefitted from the With construction of the township's M-37 sewer line from the villoge to 76th Street commerciol growth along the highway is expected to increase. One of the first to go up is this new office building, part of Glen Valley Estates. Just a plan in ’93... Reality in ’94 Caledonia's new water tower rises above the new construction at Glen Valley Estates, just north of Caledonia Village. The tower was completed this year. per-pupil funding guarantees. Under the new system, local school districts have on­ ly three years in which to ask their voters for no more than three additional operating mills to fund special programs and technology. Local districts still, however, must get voter ap- THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 proval for bond issues to fund the remodeling or building of new school facilities. Despite the approval of this new taxing system, the final "fallout" from Proposal A is still ongoing, as the legislature fine tunes the new laws. What remains to be seen is whether the tex shift will adequately fund quality public education throughout the state. Besides these decisions af­ fecting the village and the public schools, several undecided Caledonia Township issues also were resolved in 1994. One of these, at least, had a happy ending, as the C3 citizens group decided in February to drop its pending lawsuit against the township. C3 had submitted petitions asking for a township-wide referendum on a 1993 deci­ sion by the Township Board approving a residential PUD (planned unit development) in which some of the lots were under the two-acre rural Some of the long-time Caledonia plans that came to be in 1994: • Caledonia Water Tower and Treatment Plant • Village Wastewater Treatment Plant • Restored Barber Schoolhouse • M-37 Sewer Line • “Township’s Own” Sheriff Patrol • Full-time Township Planner • McDonald’s • Lights for the CHS Soccer Field • Glen Valley Estates Construction Mark VanderPloeg joined Caledonia Township as a full-time planner this year. He had previously worked only three days in Caledonia but the area’a continuing growth required more of his planning expertise. See Caledonia 94. Page 10 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWINC Q l< no Preference Towing and Recovery V R i 616-795-2200 or 616-948-3737 ' i Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. “j • Jump Starts • 3 Insured Trucks ■ uf • Lockouts • Emergency Tire Repair • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service ■■■■{ • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. v » > OoFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE i ___________________ ________ Tom Gorbow was elected this year os the Caledonia Township Supervisor. He was first appointed to the office in 1993. when former Supervisor Jerry Good resigned. This year, he won the Republican primary and then ran unopposed in November to win the position. Clerk Pat Snyder is administering the oath of office. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 3, 1995 I Page 9 TK grad on dean’s list at Western Michigan U To achieve this honor, students must maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average Cravero is a member of Delta Gamma sorority and was elected to serve as president of the sorority for the 1995 school year The renovation of the historic Barber School was completed this year and the building was re-dedicated as a township museum. Serving Our Country Roger W. Austin Manne Pvt. Roger W. Austin, son of Denise A. Baker of 1 1006 Shawlake Road. Middleville, recently completed recruit training During the training cycle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego, recruits are taught the basics of battlefield sur­ vival. introduced to typical military daily routine, and personal and professional standards All recruits participate in an active physical conditioning program and gam proficiency in a variety of military skills including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. 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In a mixup over deadline dates for the petitions, C3 submitted theirs too late and were ruled “untimely,” even though they had gathered enough signatures to require the referendum C3 filed suit, asking the court to force the township to recognize its petitions and put the PUD decision before the voters. Then, early this year, citing “positive changes” in the Township Planning Commis­ sion and Board, the group voted to drop the suit so it would not lose the good rela­ tions it had since established with the township's governing bodies. C3 said it also was pleased that the township was working to clarify the PUD ordinance Although the suit was drop­ ped. C3 members have con­ tinued to attend township meetings and take an active, positive role in discussing local issues. Yet another issue held over from 1993 was at least partial­ ly resolved in 1994 with a county-wide vote to create a district library from the former Kent County Library System The Caledonia Township Board and later its residents took part in votes which decided the future of their county library system, which was struggling with funding problems In 1994. the Township Board agreed to endorse a proposal for turning the coun­ - BRANCH MANAGER - ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER GUN LAKE AREA National Bank of Hastings is currently seeking experienced persons to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years branch experience, some as assistant manager or head teller. Loan experience helpful Send resume in confidence to: National Bank of Hastings - code BRM 241 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 No phone or In person calls ty system into a district system. The change would mean the library network would receive most of its fun­ ding from a dedicated millage, instead of local assessments levied against member municipalities Problems had resulted when these assessments began to in­ crease each year, especially in growing communities like Caledonia. Indeed, because of its high 1994 assessment. Caledonia Township seriously considered withdrawing from the library system. Instead, it vexed to back the district library concept, which was narrowly approved in a county-wide election However, the .68-mill levy to fund the library district was defeated in the November election, so the county system for all practical purposes, re­ mains in effect This means that in 1995. Caledonia Township and other members of the district library will still pay an assess­ ment from their general budgets to support the library system. The District Library Board will have to return to its taxpayers to ask again for ap­ proval of the dedicated library millage. Other noteworthy events happening this past year in Caledon la: - A record low of -22 degrees in January. - Tom Garbow elected township supervisor, and Steve Antecki and Charles Audy elected to the Village Council as treasurer and ORDINANCE NO. 95-1 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS. Section 1. Findings and Purpose. The Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia hereby determines that the use of fireworks within the Township constitutes a serious threat to the public health and safety. It is the purpose of this ordinance to prohibit the use of illegal fireworks altogether within the Township, and to prohibit the use of other defined fireworks in public places or assemblies in the Township. This ordinance is in addition to the requirements of the laws of the State of Michigan concerning fireworks. Section 2. Definitions. (a) “Class B fireworks” means toy torpedoes, railway torpedoes, firecrackers or salutes that do not qualify as class C fireworks, exhibition display pieces, aeroplane flares, illuminating projectiles, incendiary projectiles, incendiary grenades, smoke projectiles or bombs containing expelling charges but without bursting charges, flash powders in inner units not exceeding 2 ounces each, flash sheets in interior packages, flash powder or spreader cartridge containing not more than 72 grains of flash powder each, and other similar devices. (b) "Class C fireworks" means toy smoke devices, toy caps containing not more than 25 grains of explosive mixture, toy propellant devices, cigarette loads, trick matches, trick noise makers, smoke candles, smoke pots, smoke grenades, smoke signals, hand signal devices, signal cartndges, sparklers, and explosive auto alarms, and other similar devices. Section 3. Prohibition of Um of Fireworks; Exceptions. (1) No person shall use, explode or cause to explode any of the following: (a) A blank cartridge, blank cartridge pistol, toy cannon, toy cane, or toy gun in which explosives are used (b) An unmanned balloon which requires fire underneath to propel it and is not moored to the ground while aloft. (3) Firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, daygo bombs, bottle rocket, whistling chaser, rockets on sticks, or other fireworks of like construction. (d) Fireworks containing an explosive or inflammable compound of a tablet or other device commonly used and sold as fireworks containing nitrates, fulminates, chlorates, oxalates, sulphides of lead, banum, antimony, arsenic, mercury, nitroglycerine, phosphorus, or a compound containing these or other modem explosives (2) No person shall use. explode or cause to explode any Class B firework or Class C firework on, within or about any public street, pubbe sidewalk or other public place or public area within the Township. (3| No person shall use, explode or cause to explode any Class B or Class C firework m or about any public park, stadium, or other ptace of assembly or in or about any private place or pnvate area which is open to the public for the purpose of assembly, amusement entertainment or other similar purpose, including but not limited to any festival, camrvai, celebration, parade or pyrotechnic exhibition. (4) This section shall not apply to the following (a) A fireworks dealer or wholesaler property licensed by alt ’ede^ai state and ‘oca authorities, conducting business at a place permitted for commercial activities by the Township Zorung Ordinance (b) The otherwise lawful use of fireworks by professional pyrotechncians at licensed exhibitions (c) the otherwise lawful possessor ano use of Class B and Cass C ^reworks or. pirate property, open only to residents and invited guests, for non-commerctai purposes (d) Possession or use of signal Hares of a type approved by the director of the department of state police, blank cartndges or blank cartridge pistols specifically tor a show or theater kx the training or exhibiting of dogs, for signal purposes in athletic contests, for the use by military organizations, and ail items desenbec m subsection (1) used for signal purposes m or other emergencies involving automobiles, railroads trucks ano other vehicles Section 4. Penalties. Any person who violates this ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than 3500 and/or not more than ninety days imprisonment, or both, in the discretion of the court. Section 5. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances AH ordinances m conflict herewith shaft be and the same are hereby rescinded. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty days art er publication o* the ordinance or synopsis thereof After publication the Township Oerk snail enter m the boox ol ordinances a certificate staling the time and place of the publication (204) trustee, respectively. Bill Robertson also joined the Council, appointed to fill the seat vacated by Trustee Paula Moerland. who moved from town. - Approval by the Village Council of an office assistant to aid the Village Clerk with the ever-increasing responsibilites she handles. Shari McKee was named to the position. - Approval of a targe future mobile home park on 76ch Street. - “Civil Infractions" or­ dinances passed in both village and township to change the way certain local ordinances are enforced. Those violating those specified laws will be ticketed and fined, rather than taken to court. The past year saw some im­ portant projects completed on paper, with actual construc­ tion to begin in the future. The exact boundaries for an expanded Campau-Kettle Lakes' sewer system have now been laid out and a special assessment role ap­ proved by the Township Board. More than a year in plann­ ing, the sewer district was not met with rejoicing by all who will be part of it. A group of residents have protested being included, either because of the cost, or because they feel they are too far from the lakes area to have to be included. Others objected to being in­ cluded because they have a healthy septic system on their property. The expansion will include the existing Campau Lake sewer system, which serves only a small number of lake area properties. It also will in­ clude a new wastewater treat­ ment plant to replace the fail ing undersized drain field system that handles the waste water from the 'existing system. Also approved in 1994 were site plans for several large multi-family projects on 76th Street between Kraft and Pat­ terson Avenues. However, none can be con­ structed until the M-37 sewer line has been completed, and all state regulations met. The number of proposed projects for that northwest part of the township also pro­ mpted the Township Board to authorize a water study for the area. Concern for ground water and a hope that public water could be extended from neighboring communities pro­ mpted the study. With a proposed mobile home park, a neighboring condominium project and a single-family housing development all planned for one area, the Board sees public water as well as sanitary sewer a “must” for the future of the area bounded by 68lh ano 76th Streets and Patterson and Cherry Valley Avenues. Besides the 76th Street developments, growth has continued in the township, with many new homes, several neu businesses and even another bank approved. Another project "in the works” that would run right through Caledonia is the Thornapple Trail, part of a "rails to trails" project exten­ ding from Kentwood to Hastings on the old Penn Cen­ tral railroad right of way. Both the Village Council and the Caledonia Township Board heard presentations on this project during 1993. and some work was done last year to clear the trail of brush and debris. Upcoming in 1995 are more decisions and projects, most of which concern the con­ tinued growth in the township. For instance: - The township will have to respond to another request to rezone the agricultural lands along M-37. south of 100th Street This would require amending the township's land use plan, which presently reserves the southern tier of the township for agricultural uses. - The new Caledonia Mid­ dle School is scheduled to open for the 1995-96 school year, and the present middle school will be renovated for high school use. - The Caledonia School Board may have to decide whether it is time to ask voters for funds to construct a new elementary to serve the grow ing school population. - Traffic problems continue to increase, especially along M-37 The Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation has not yet returned the results of a traffic study to see if the in­ tersection of M-37 and 84th Street warrants a traffic signal. - Emergency services must keep pace with growth. A new sheriffs station is scheduled to open in Dutton, but a satellite fire station for the north end of the township also is needed. - The need for township and school district residents to stay informed of critical issues has never been more impor­ tant Citizens' understanding of these problems will deter mine the continued quality of both the Caledonia communi­ ty and the individual life styles of each citizen. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA lor payment ol classified advertising Call 945 95M with your card number II you wish to charge an ad. * J Ad Graphic* The Hastings Reminder Why Call Spencer's Towing? ■ ■ ■ ■ 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Fully Insured Flatbed Service ■ ■ ■ ■ Jumpstarts Lock Outs 8 Trucks Available Emergency Tire Repair We bill direct to every insurance agency in Barry County, including: • ERS AAA • Allstate Amoco • Farmers AARP • State Farm Montgomerly Wards • Cross Country Auto Owners we are on tf»e 911 Emergency Call List SPENCER S TOWING 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 MIDDLEVILLE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on January 9,1995 at the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed 1995 Budget. This notice is given in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. Dated: December 28,1994 (207) Everil Manshum Village Manager �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 3, 1995 / Page 11 Sand pit news sifts through Caledonia Twp. agendas bj Barbara Gall Staff Writer Although the ‘‘sand storms*' that embroiled Caledonia a few years ago are history, township officials want to make sure those con­ troversies do not have to sur­ face again. The township in 1994. therefore, fine-tuned its PMR (planned mineral removal) or dinance regarding the renewal process for sand mining permits. To avoid the problem of operators seeking a renewal on a pit not in compliance with township regulations, the board now requires a “Cer­ tificate of Compliance ’ be submitted as part of the renewal application This certificate indicates that the township supervisor recently has inspected the pit and found it to be in com­ pliance both with township or­ dinance and the individual pit’s own PMR requirements. Under this new require­ ment, the 200-acre Cherry Valley Development sand mine on 68th Street received a thrcc-year renewal of its per­ mit this year. Another existing pit. the VerMeulcn and Associates operation on Whitncyvilic Road, also received renewal, but only after the owner paid up his court-ordered fee to the township. That $8, (XX) yearly payment is part of a 1989 court settle­ ment that ended a lawsuit filed by the pit owners against the township for opposing a sand pit opening at that local ion. However, at the last Township Board meeting, the VerMeulcn pit was reported to be once again behind in its required payment. At the time of the meeting, no provisions had been set up by the owner for partial payments or mon­ thly installments The board has the option of shutting down the operation if it is out of compliance. Another existing pit should no longer be active with the ending of the year. A special use permit, allow­ ing some reclamation work on the old Fitzsimmons pit on Alaska Avenue, was due to expire December 31 Any work to be done regrading slopes or taking out sand had to be finished by that time, even though the operator had asked the township for an extension of the special use The Township Board turned down that request, noting that the special use was for reclamation only, and the operator had not returned to the board when he needed to remove more sand than originally approved in the The Fitzsimmons pit is not eligible for a PMR permit because it is located on a permit. Although it hoped to see the pit area rehabilitated, the Township Board decided it could not allow special privileges to one pit owner. and the highway These issues will be decided in the new year, as sand pits continue to be a thriving, though highly-regulated business in the Caledonia area. • NOTICE • The Caledonia Township Board is taking bids on a 1995 Chevy Suburban for the Caledonia Fire Department. Anyone interested in bidding on this vehicle can call the Township Clerk to receive the bid specs at 8910070. All bids must be received at the township Office by Mon­ day, January 16, 1995. /206 residential area. Two other sand mines also have been in the news this past year. The former Pace pit. which neighbors the VerMeulen pit at 7977 Whitneyville Road, has been purchased by Dykema Excavators Inc. of Grand Rapids. The new owners want to complete the mining at the old pit. and have been working with the Township Planning Commission on an end use plan for the pit. Sand miners now are re­ quired to rehabilitate their pit areas to a condition at least as useable as before the mining began. The other pit area under discussion with the township involves land directly behind the former Kentwood Ex­ cavating sand mine on M-37. The company is asking for a PMR permit to remove sand from these additional acres, and also is working with the township on setting up the regulations for this pit. Of special concern to the township is the proposed Kentwood pit’s proximity to the intersection of 84th Street Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE CODE OF 1980 RELATED TO PARKING OF VEHICLES ON STREETS An Ordinance to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1980. by adding a new subsec­ tion to Section 3107 of Article I of Chapter 3 of said code. THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS Section 1. Section 3107 is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection dealing with exceptions, reading as follows. “3107.7 EXCEPTION Not withstanding the prohibition contained in Section 3196 1 a passenger vehicle may be parked on a street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 am., but shall be parked at least 6 feet away from the paved portion of said street." Section 2. Section 3107.6 is hereby amended to read as follows: *3107.6 DEFINITIONS a Street For purposes of this section, “street’ shall mean the entire dedicated right of way. the centerline of which shall be presumed to be the centertine of the pav­ ed portion of the right of way. b Passenger vehicle. For purposes of this section, passenger vehicle shall mean any automobile, mini-van, sport utility vehicle, or pickup truck under one and onehalf (1 Vi) ton capacity, providing said vehicle is not used for any commercial pur­ pose " Section 1 This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication CERTIFICATION We, Cheryl Hooper and Lon Myers. Village Clerk and Village President, respectively, for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Middleville Village Code (1980) was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 14th day of November. 1994 AYES: Myers, Bray. French, Oliver, Scheilmger, Stagfay. VandenBerg NAYS none ABSENT: none Lon Myers, President Cheryl Hooper, Clerk 209) SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thomapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Jan. 4 Chicken nuggets, savory nce. green beans, apple crisp. Thursday . Jan. 5 French toast sticks, potato rounds, sausage pattie. juice. Friday. Jan. 6 Pizza, corn or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday. Jan. 9 Beef Bar-B-Q on bun, bak­ ed beans, applesauce, cookie. Tuesday. Jan. 10 Vegetable beef soup, crackers, bread'pnut butter, terrific treat juice. Wednesday. Jan. 10 Baked potato with toppings, corn bread, pears. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Alt. menu at El. Monday, hot dog; Tuesday, turkey on bun; Wednesday, salad bar; Thurs­ day, hamburger; Friday, fishwich. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Jan. 4 Oatmeal, raisins, muffin/milk, apple juice. Thursday, Jan. 5 Egg Omelette on biscuit, grape juice, milk. Friday, Jan. 6 Bagel, cream cheese, orange juice, milk. Monday, Jan. 9 Breakfast pizza, orange juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Pancakes/syrup, blueber­ Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. Jan. 4 Hamburger w/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursda), Jan. 5 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, w/gravy or fr. fries, roll, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Jan. 6 Ravioli w. meat sauce, com. or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Jan. 9 Chicken patty, w/bun. green beans, or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Pizza, fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. Jan. 4 Italian bar. fr. fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday, Jan. 5 Meatbail sub. fr. fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday. Jan. 6 Itza pizza, fr. fries, Vita pup. milk, potato bar. Monday, Jan. 9 Double cheeseburger w/bun. fr. fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. Jan. 10 Soup and sandwich, chips. Vita Pup, milk. Caledonia Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. Jan. 4 Hamburger w/bun. oven fries, blueberry or cherry crescent. Food Bar. milk. Thursday. Jan. 5 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy. roll. Food Bar. milk Friday , Jan. 6 Soup/grilled cheese sand­ wich. Food Bar. milk. Monday , Jan. 9 Breakfast for lunch, scrambled eggs, sausage, toast. Food Bar. juice, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 10 Com dog. Taz shake. Food Bar. milk. Elementary Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Jan. 4 Breakfast Pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday. Jan. 5 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 6 Pop tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Jan. 9 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday . Jan. 10 Egg and cheese biscuit, juice or fruit, milk • Homeowner* ** Cash Feet * •1 al and 2nd MortgaQ4 pure**** or reinanc* Tend centrad rednenong • Home or Rental Property Stow Cred# OK •&H ConaoWaiton 1*al Easy ’Call 24 Hour* AJtataie Mortgage a Finance Corp. 800-880-2221 H1EE Pra-QuaWtoalton ries, milk. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 21 day of December, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Members: Garbow, Snyder, R. DeVries, Dieleman, Gould. ABSENT: Members: J. DeVries, Jousma. The following ordinance was offered by Member Dieleman and supported by Member Snyder. ORDINANCE NO. 94-16Z AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Definition of Street. Section 2.47 of the Caledonia Township Zoning Ordinance la hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.47. Street. A publicly owned and maintained right-of way which affords traffic circulation and principal means of access to abutting property, including any avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road, or other thoroughfare except an alley For purposes of applying the provisions of this Ordinance concerning lot dimensions, setbacks, and yards, the term “street" shall include a private road or private driveway Section 2. Minimum Public or Private Street Frontage. Section 3.14 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3.14. Minimum Street Frontage. Except as permitted by the terms of Section 3 36, every principal building and use shall be located on a lot having a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a public street or private road or private driveway and having a minimum of 33 feet in width on all locations within the yard of said lot, unless the requirements for lot frontage set forth tn the regulations applicable to a particular district require greater frontage Section 3, Maximum Lot Width to Depth Ratio. Chapter III of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the addition of section 3.48 as follows: Section 3.48. Maximum Lot Width to Depth Ratio. In ail zoning districts, except as stated below in this section, no building or structure shall be constructed on a lot or parcel the length or depth of which exceeds three times the width of such lot or parcel of land, as measured at the front setback line. No building or structure shall be constructed on a lot or parcel of land, any part of which lot or parcel (excluding easements) shall be located a greater distance from the street it abuts than that distance which is equal to three times the width of the lot or parcel of land (such width being measured at the front setback line) as measured along the length or depth of the lot or parcel of land This section shall not apply to a lot or parcel of land which is platted or otherwise of record in the office of the Register of Deeds at the effective date of this section The Planning Commission may, however, permit the creation and use of a lot or parcel of land having a length or depth greater than that as limited above in this paragraph if the same is approved by the Planning Commission as a special land use under Chapter XVI, and if the Planning Commission is satisfied that such special land use approval is required by reason of unusual or exceptional circumstances or by reason of extraordinary topographic or other physical conditions applying to the property in question. Section 4 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the publication of this ordinance or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a newspaper circulated in the Township YEAS: Members Gould. R. DeVnes, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow NAYS: Members: None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. 1st reading; Date Nov 16,1994 2nd reading Date December 21,1994 Effective Date: Thomas F Garbo*. Supervisor Charter Township of Caledonia Patncia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township ot Caledonia I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of an ordinance adopted at a regular meeting of the Township Bo#d of the Charter Township of Caledonia held on Dec. 21,1994 Public notice of said meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder. Clerk (202) Charter Township of Caledonia �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 3. 1995 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD December 21. 1994 The regulor meeting of the Caledonia Township Board wo* called to order at 7 00 p.m Present Garbow. R DeVries Gould. Dielemon, Snyder Ab­ sent J DeVries. Jousma MINUTES Approved as printed. BILLS Moved R DeVries, sup­ port Snyder to approve bills os printed Ayes All MOTION CARRIED BUILDING AND TREASURERS REPORT Reviewed CDBG FUNDS Discussion Moved Snyder support R DeVries to apply lor Community Development Block Grant Funds lor $20 000 00 for Keiser Drain and $40 000 00 for the Compou Kettle Lake Sewer Ayes All MOTION CARRIED PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Dielemon FIREWORKS ORDINANCE 1st reading. Reviewed PARKING ORDINANCE R94-15Z Moved Gould support Dielemon to amend Ordinance on second reading to reflex the language of Planner VonderPloeg memo for Elemen­ tary and Junior High School Auditorium requirement 1 parking per each 4 seats or 8 feet of bench Ayes Dielemon Snyder Garbow P DeVries Gould MOTION CARRIED Mov ed Dielemon. support Snyder to adopt Ordinance 494-15Z. Ayes Garbow. R DeVries. Gould Dielemon Snyder. MO­ TION CARRIED STREET ORDINANCE *94 16Z Moved Dielemon, support Snyder to odopt Street Or dinonce R94-15Z Ayes: R DeVries. Gould. Dteleman. Snyder. Garbow MOTION CARRIED INGRESS EGRESS OR DINANCE R94-17Z Moved Dielemon support Gould to adopt Ordinance R94-16Z. Ayes Gould Dielemon. Snyder Garbow R DeVries MOTION CARRIED BOARD OF REVIEW Moved Garbow support R DeVries to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Village and Township Hall. 250 S Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 22 day of December. 1994, at r:X p m PRESENT: Members Garbow. Snyder, R DeVries. Dteleman. Gould ABSENT Members J DeVries, Jousma. The following ordinance was offered by Dieleman, and supported by Snyder ORDINANCE NO. 94-15Z AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER XX OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Off Street Parking. Chapter XX of the Caledonia Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to provide as follows Section 20.1. General. In all zoning districts, there shall be provided before any building or structure is occupied or enlarged or increased in capacity, or any parking area decreased in size, o« streel pert.no spaces for motor whicles as follows um Numt)<f Use: Per Unit of Measure (a) Residential 2 per dwelling unit. (1) 0ne or Two Family 1.75 per dwelling units. (2) Multiple Family 1 or 2 bedroom 2 per dwelling unit. (3) Multiple Family 3 or more bedrooms 1 for each 3 beds (4) Homes for the Elderly (b) Institutional 1 per each 4 seats in the main place of (1> Church or other place of worship assembly 2 per patient bed (2) Hospital (3) Nursing homes, sanitariums, convalescent 1 per each 2 beds, plus 1 employee during the maximum shift. homes 2 per classroom plus 1 per each 4 seats or (4) Elementary and Junior High School 8 feet of bench plus 1 per each 300 sq. ft. of administrative office area 7 per classroom plus 1 per each 4 seats or (5) Senior High School 8 feet of bench plus 1 per each 300 sq ft. of administrative office area. 1 per employee plus 1 per each 10 (6) Day Care Centers students 1 per each 3 persons allowed within the (7) Private Clubs and Lodges maximum occupancy load as established by the appropriate fire, health, or building code, whichever is most restrictive. 1 per each 4 seats or 8 feet of bench (3) Theaters, Auditoriums and Stadiums 1 per each 100 sq. ft. of assembly floor area. (9) Community Center 1 per each 100 sq. ft. of floor area. (10) Libraries, Museums, and Post Offices (c) Business and Commercial Uses 1 per each 200 sq. ft. of floor area. (1) Retail stores (except as otherwise specified herein) 2 per each 3 guest rooms or each 6 beds (2) Lodging, rooming and boarding houses for guests, whichever amount is greater. 1 per unit plus 1 per each 3 seats in any (3) Hotels/Motels dining room or meeting rooms. 5 per lane plus additional for each (4) Bowling Alley accessory use. 1 per each 2 seats. (5) Establishments for the sale and consumption of beverages, food or refreshments on the premises 1 per each 50 sq. ft. of floor area used for (6) Mortuaries or funeral homes services 2 per slip or mooring. (7) Marinas 1 per each 300 sq. ft. of floor and service (8) Auto repair shop station area (d) Offices 1 per each 200 sq. ft. of floor area. (1) Banks. Business and General Offices 1 per each 150 sq. ft. of floor area (2) Medical. Dental and Veterinary Offices and Clinics (e) Industrial (1) Manufacturing. Assembly. Processing and 1 per each 300 sq. ft. of Industnai and Office floor area Research 1 per each 600 sq. ft. of floor area plus 1 (2) Warehousing per each 200 sq ft for Offices 5 per premises plus 1 per each 5 storage (3) Mini Storage bays (f) Rules tor Application. (1) When units of measurement determining the number of required parking spaces result in the requirement of a fractional space, the fraction shall be considered one full required space (2) The off-street parking requirement for all land uses not specifically mentioned in this Chapter shall be the off street poking requirement for the land use specifically mentioned which is most similar in parking demand to that of the use not specifically mentioned The off-street parking requirement for land or buildings used for two or more uses shall be me sum of the requirements for the vanous uses, computed separately except that the number of off street parking spaces required for permitted pubic and private schools shall be oeemed to include parking spaces applicable to any auditoriums or churches incidental to and included as a part of aiy such pubic or private schools (3) Floor area shall mean the gross boor area of all fkxxs of a butWrng as oe’med m Section 219 of this Ordinance Section 20.2 Sure of Paling and Maneuvering Spaces The foriowmg are n-.mum s-zes for parking and maneuvering spaces The width of a parking space Shari be measured pe^endcular to space centertine, and its length shall be measured along the parking space centenme Total Width of Parking Pattern Parallel X to 50 deg 51 to 74 deg 75 to 90 deg Maneuvering Lane Width One-Way Two-Way 11 ft 18 ft 12 ft 20 ft. 13 ft 24 ft. 15 ft. 26 ft. Parking Soxe Width Parking 9 ft 9ft 9ft 9ft reappoint Welton Finkbeiner □nd Merriman and odd three additional residents to the Board of Review. Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED 1995 MEETING DATES Moved Snyder support R. DeVries to eave the meeting dates and times the some for all Commis­ sion and Boards. Ayes All. MO­ TION CARRIED MTA CONVENTION Moved Snyder support Dielemon to allow any Board member to at­ tend next years MTA Conven­ tion Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED CIVIL INFRACTION FINES Moved Gould, support Dteleman to recommend that the Supervisor to fine the least amount per infraction unless he feels that the infraction war rants a higher fine then he should come to the Board and discuss the fine. Ayes: All. MO­ TION CARRIED FIRE COMMISSION RESOLU TION Moved Gould, support R DeVries to approve resolution to include City and Village of­ ficials to be considered for ap­ pointment to the Kent County Fire Commission. Ayes Dieleman Snyder Garbow R DeVries Gould MOTION CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Moved Snyder support Gould to oc cept, with regrets the resigna­ tion of John "Chip' DeVries from the Township Board Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved R DeVries support Gar bow to donate $100 00 to the committee for the Christmas Parade to help defray the cost of candy handed out at the parade Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED Gould reported that the residents on Burrstone and Burrstone Ct would consider a special assessment district to pave Alaska from 68th St. south to Burrstone. Discussion on Fitisimmons pit and VerMeulen pit. Bid specs will be sent out for a new suburban for the Fire Dept. Moved Snyder, support Gould to adjourn at 8 10 p.m. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder Clerk (205) — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place You Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Mm. 5 wx* K ‘i n IMo KX M word- It you pay * advance, you *ave 50* b4feng charge Deadfene is Fnday at 4 00 ptn. Section 20.1 Location of Facilities. Off street parking shall be located in accordance with the following requirements (a) One and Two Family Dwellings the off-street parking facilities required for one and two family dwellings shall be provided on the lot on which the dwelling is located (b) Multiple Family. The off-street parking facilities for multi-family dwellings shall be provided on the lot on which the building or use is located, and shall consist of a parking lot as defined elsewhere in this Chapter No uncovered parking space in a multi-family District shall be located nearer than fifteen (15) feet to any residential building. (c) Other Land Uses Off-street parking required for non-residential uses may be 'Ocated on each site or in parking lots conveniently located and readily accessible to each site. Parking lots for non-residential areas shall be located at the side or rear of the main buildings, unless parking is permitted to be in a different location by the Planning Commission or other body reviewing the site plan of the proposed use (d) Setback. Subject to Section 20.8, no parking lot shall be closer than ten (10) feet to a street right-of-way; or property line (e) Common Parking. Common parking facilities for several uses in the same vicinity are permitted, if each use has a legal nght. by lease or other arrangement, to continued use of the common parking area. In such cases, the total parking space requirement is the sum of the minimum individual parking requirements Section 20.4. Construction Requirements. All parking and loading facilities and access drive* except for single-family residential and agricultural uses, shall be provided with a pavement surface consisting of bituminous asphalt or concrete Driveways shall be constructed with materials equal to or better than the standards set forth by the Kent County Road Commission for commercial driveways. Parking lots and driveways shall be completely constructed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. All parking surfaces shall be maintained in good condition, free from dust, trash and debris Section 20.5. Entrances and Exits. All parking lots shall be provided with entrances and exits so designed and located as to minimize traffic congestion. All non-residential parking and loading facilities shall have entrances and exits within the zoning district in which the principal use is permitted. Section 20.6. Drainage. All off-street parking and loading areas shall be properly graded and drained to dispose of surface water Section 20.7. Lighting. Lighting fixture* providing illumination lor or within parking locilifie* shall be designed and arranged to deflect light away from adjacent properties, streets, and highways and shall be installed in such a manner as to allow the reduction of the amount of light on other than normal parking hours each day. The source of illumination in any parking facility located within 200 feet of a residential use or district, shall not be more than twenty (20) feet above the parking surface and shall be shrouded to prevent glare Section 20.8. Additional Setback; Landscaping. (a) When a parking lot for a non-residential use adjoins a residential district or use, the respective side and rear yard setback of said parking facility shall be a minimum of thirty (X) feet of which twenty (X) feet nearest the residential property line is developed as a greenbelt extending across the yard pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.32 of this Ordinance (b) In addition to required green belt landscaping required by subsection (a) above, in parking lots containing over ten (10) spaces, the following standards shall apply: (1) Five (5) percent of the total vehicular use area shall be landscaped as planter islands or peninsulas within the interior of the parking lot; (2) A landscaped barrier or other suitable barrier shall separate parking areas within a site from the main entrance and exitways leading to a public street (3) One deciduous shade tree of at least 1-1/2” caliper and three (3) shrubs shall be provided for every 10 parking spaces Each tree shall be provided with at least 40 sq. ft. of unpaved area around its trunk. (4) Required landscaping shall be sited in the required 5% interior landscaped area as required in this subsection and/or within a greenbelt adjacent to the fringe of the parking lot. (5) Internal landscaped areas shall be surrounded by a raised concrete curb or anchored landscaped timbers around their borders to prevent motor vehicle infringement upon landscaped areas and to insure that the landscaping materials remain within a defined area. (6) Required landscape areas internal to the parking lot shall be credited as parking spaces, at the rate of one parking space for each 300 square feet of landscaping Section 20.9. Off-Street Loading Spaces. For every building or addition to an existing building hereafter erected to be used for storage, display of goods, retail sales, wholesale, market, hotel, hospital, mortuary, laundry, dry cleaning or other similar uses requiring the receipt or shipment of material or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with such use, in addition to required parking area: (a) An area or means adequate for maneuvering of delivery vehicles and ingress and egress for delivery vehicles; and (b) Off-street loading spaces in relation to floor areas as follows (1) dp to 20,000 square feet of floor area: 1 parking space; (2) 20,000 square feet or more but less than 50,000 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area: 2 parking spaces: (3) 1 additional parking space for each additional 50,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof. (c) Each such loading space shall be at least 10 feet in width, 35 feet in length and have a clearance of 14 feet No such space shall be located closer than 50 feet to any lot or parcel of land in any Residential Zoning District. Section 2. Publication/Effective Date A summary of this Ordinance shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township This ordinance shall take effect upon such publication. . YEAS Members Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, Dieleman. Snyder, NAYS: Members None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED 1st reading Date 11-16-94 2nd reading Date 12-21^4 Effective Date Thomas F Garbow, Supervisor Charter Township of Caledonia Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia Length Two Tien Pius Lane One-Way Two-Way 25 ft 21 ft 21 ft. X ft 29 ft 56 ft 56 ft 55 ft. 36 ft 62 ft. 66 ft. 66 ft I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of an ordinance adopted at a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia held on Dec 21 1994 Public notice of said meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder, Clerk (20U Charter Township of Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 3, 1995 I Page 13 Official MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Minutes December 12. 1994 President Myer* colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Bray, French. Oliver Schellmger Stagray and VondenBerg Absent None Guests: Grover Lethcoe. Jerry Stein. William Kenyon. Bruce Bender Tim Weingartz. and William Schoder Minutes of the November 22 1994 meeting were approved os read. Agenda approved with one modification that Mr Jason Cherry would like to give a staff report during Public comments reserved time. Jason Cherry. Village Pion ner presented a staff report on a rezoning to the Planned Unit Development District ond a site pion review for a 9.3 acre parcel bounded by Shertdon Street on the east, the Cider Mill Villoge Mobile Home Park on the north ond the Lincoln Meodows Apartments on the west The applicants. Rivertown Development wonts the pro perty rezoned to a Planned Unit Development District in order to build 120 apartments on the site. Discussion held. This mot ter will be discussed at the newt Planning Commission's meeting January 10, 1995. William Kenyon approached Council requesting to use the same route as lost year for snowmobile trail. Discussion held. Schellmger moved that Coun­ cil approve the Middleville snowmobile route as in post years with no changes. Support by VondenBerg 6 ayes ond 1 abstain Motion Carried. Tim Weingorti presented to Council the possible construc­ tion of a public ice skating rink, using a special developed liner to hold the water Discussion held Tabled till newt Council meeting for more information. letter read from Officer Booher thanking Council for allowing him to attend Police Alcohol Enforcement Training Program. Letter read from Part time Officer Nicholas Seifert cancer ning reimbursement for gun allowance. This matter turned over to the Safety Committee for Consideration. Oliver updated Council on the Parks and Recreation survey President Myers recommend­ ed the appointment of William Schoder to the Housing Com­ mission to fill an unexpired term. Oliver moved that Coun­ cil approve the appointment of William Schoder to the Housing Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 30, 1997. Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Schellinger moved the printed bills in the amount of $25,087.82 be paid Support by VondenBerg Ayes all Carried Schellmger moved that Coun­ cil approve the Wastewater Treatment Plant expenditures Erhardt Construction $191.692 50. Bendzmski * Co $9,803.76. Pretn and Newhof P C $10 787 56 and Construc­ tion Retainer $101,623.60 Sup­ port by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried Council thanks Mrs Greta Greiner for the beautiful pme tree and thanks the Lions Club for moving it to the Village Pork Schellmger moved that Council direct the Villoge Manager to contact Mrs Gre mger to see she would like to have this tree donated to the Village in memorial of a loved one Support by French Ayes all. Carried. Council ond Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the November Police Activity Report Police Chief Shoemaker ap­ proached Council requesting to promote Part-time Police Of­ ficer Nicholas Seifert to full time Police Officer filling the position held by Jeff Nieuwenhuis who took a posi­ tion with Barry County. Oliver moved that Council authorise Police Chief Shoemaker to fill the full time Police Officer position with Part time Officer Nicholas Seifert. Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Youngsma presented to Council a NonPartisan election resolution. Discussion held. Tabled till next meeting Attorney Youngsma updated Council on the lease agreement concerning ski hill. Council and Villoge Manager reviewed the Managers Report Discussion held concer­ ning replacing clutch in old truck bids for new snowplow ond grant money fee. (Council still stands on previous motion). President Myers called for a 5 minute recess at 8:42 p.m. Council returned to regular ses­ sion at 8:47 p.m. Council and Manager Manshum reviewed the Summary of Revenue ond Expense for 11 months ending 11/30/94. Original and recommended revised Budget for Year ending 12/31/94, and recommended Budget for 1995. Discussion held on annexation. With no further business. French moved for adjournment. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (208) What to look for in a tax preparer (Prepared by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants) All Ux preparers are not the same They possess varying levels of expertise and hold different credentials. If you’re thinking about htnng a tax preparer to do your 1994 return, the Michigan Associa­ tion of CPAs (MACPA) sug­ gests you begin your search as soon as possible so you have sufficient time to investigate and evaluate your options. Experience If you are aware of any significant tax issues you ex­ pect your preparer to handle when doing your return, find out if he or she has experience in this area. For example, a recently divorced single father will want a tax preparer who is knowledgeable about the tax ramifications of divorce and how it affects his return. Similarly, if you've recently sold a rental property at a loss, you’ll want a tax preparer who can advise you on reporting that loss. Generally, an experienced CPA can handle tax issues such as these It’s usually wise to select a preparer who has been in business for at least several years. However, should you opt to go with a less ex­ perienced preparer, be sure that individual has access to more experienced profes­ sionals who can address any complex tax issues tht may arise during the preparation of your return Credentials and Expertise The complexity of your return, and not necessarily the amount of your income, should guide you in selecting a tax preparer. Essentially, there are five types of preparers: • Certified Public Accoun­ tants (CPAs) — These ac­ countants have passed a rigorous examination which includes an entire section on tax issues. Many specialize in taxes and are experienced in handling complicated tax issues. In addition, if they are members of the American In­ stitute of CPAs, they must meet stringent continuing education requirements to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on February 6, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment in the General Development Plan of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The proposed amendment would, if adopted, amend the Township General Development Plan so as to change the land use designation of the following described lands from agricultural to light industrial or, in the alternative, to general commercial: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, lying Southwesterly of the Northeasterly line of the former Penn Central Railroad right-of-way; and also that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33 lying North of the Northeasterly line of said Railroad right-ofway, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The proposed amendment in the General Development Plan is on file in the Offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 East South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, and may be examined during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and may submit written comments concerning the proposed amendment in the General Development Plan. Dated: December 29, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (210) maintain their membership. • Commercial Agents — These are individuals who work for large national organizations. They usually work only during tax season and have been trained by the organization. They are not. however, required to have a minimal level of education, nor have they passed an exam administered by a regulatory body. • Enrolled Agents — These tax preparers must pass a twoday examination given by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or meet an IRS ex­ perience requirement. In addi­ tion. enrolled agents who are members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents or its state chapters must take at least 30 hours of class work in tax matters each year • Public Accountants — Many public accountants are tax advisers. These in­ dividuals have not taken the exams and are not obligated to meet the experience re­ quirements of CPAs. In some states, public accountants must be licensed, but in others anyone can claim the title. • Tax Attorneys — Like CPAs, tax attorneys must meet continuing education re­ quirements and are subject to regulations by the states where they practice. Most tax attorneys don’t specialize in tax return preparation. In­ stead . they tend to be more involvedin tax planning and tax litigation Keep in mind. too. that only enrolled agents. CPAs, and tax attorneys are authorized to practice before the IRS. meaning they can represent you throughout the entire IRS audit process. Fees Some tax preparers work See hi work Page 14 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hail. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 21 day of December. 1994. at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT Members: Garbow. Snyder. R. DeVries, Dieleman. Gould. ABSENT: Members: J. DeVries, Jousma. The following ordinance was offered by Member Dieleman and supported by Member Gould ORDINANCE NO. 94-17Z AN ORDINANCE TO ADD CHAPTER XXV TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter XXV is hereby added to the Zoning Ordinance to the Charter Caledonia Township, as follows: CHAPTER XXV INGRESS AND EGRESS STANDARDS Section 25.1. Intent and Purpose; Applicability. This Chapter establishes guidelines which shall apply to planned unit developments, site condominiums, special land uses, site plans, and other applications for land use approval These standards shall be applied as written, absent good cause, which shall include but not be limited to: (a) inability to meet the standards because of the size of existing lots under separate ownership at the date of adoption of this Chapter; and (b) topographic or other existing conditions which would cause strict adherence to the standards of this Chapter to have a negative effect on traffic flow or safety In such cases, the approving body may modify the requirements of this Chapter as appropriate to address unique conditions, while promoting the spirit of this Chapter to the maximum extent possible. Section 25.2. General Provisions. (a) Lanes Per Driveway The number of driveway lanes shall be based on analysis of expected trip generation and peak turning volumes. If expected egress left turns exceed 100 per hour, separate egress lanes for right and left turns shall be provided (b) Turn Provisions. Left turns shall be prohibited under the following conditions: (1) Inadequate comer clearance. (2) Inadequate sight distance. (3) Inadequate driveway spacing. (c) Relationship to Opposing Driveways. To the extent desirable and reasonably possible, driveways shall be aligned with driveways on the opposite side of the street. (d) Sight Distance. Adequate sight distance shall be ensured for all vehicles exiting from a proposed development. If certain movements cannot be made safely, then they shall be prohibited or joint access with adjoining property shall be encouraged. (e) Driveway Permits. Prior to granting land use approval and/or a building permit for any construction involving a new or expanded driveway opening to a public street, whether for residential use, commercial use or otherwise, proof of approval of the proposed ingress and egress from the State and/or County agency having jurisdiction over the public street shall be submitted to the approving body or official. Section 25.3. Non-Residential Ingress and Egress Provisions: (a) Driveway Spacing. The minimum spacing allowed between a proposed driveway and all other driveways (located on the same side of the public street which the proposed driveway abuts or adjoins) or public or private streets (where the street intersects the public street which the proposed driveway abuts or adjoins) shall be as follows: Legal Driving Speed Limit on the Public Road Which Adjoins Minimum Spacing or Abuts the Proposed Driveway (MPH) (foot)* 30 or less 100 35 160 40 210 45 or over 300 Spacing shall be measured from the centerline of the proposed driveway to the centerline of the nearest existing driveway or the edge of the right-of-way or easement of the nearest intersecting private or public street (b) Property Clearance. The minimum distance between the property line and the nearest edge of the driveway shall be 25 feet, except where the driveway provides access to more than one parcel (c) Comer Clearance. The minimum comer clearance distance between the centerline of the proposed driveway and the edge of the right-of-way or easement of a public or private street (which street intersects or adjoins the public street which the proposed driveway will abut or adjoins) shall be 150 feet Traffic movements into and from a dnveway with a centerline located less than 250 feet from the edge of the right-of-way or easement of a signalized intersection of a public or private street (which street intersects or adjoins the public street which the proposed dnveway will abut or adjoin) shall be limited solely to right turns into the driveway and right turns out of the driveway. Comer clearance distance for the purposes of this section of the Zoning Ordinance shall mean the distance from the centerline of the proposed dnveway to the edge of the right-of-way or easement of the nearest signalized public or private street intersection Section 2 Other Matters Current Chapter XXV of the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance is hereby renumbered as Chapter XXVI. Section 3. Publication/Effective Dale. A summary of this Ordinance shall be published one time In a newspaper of general circulation within the Township. This ordinance shall take effect upon such publication. YEAS: Members Gould, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries NAYS Members None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. 1st reading: Date: Nov 16, 1994 2nd reading Date: Dec. 21. 1994 Effective Date Thomas F Garbow, Supervisor Charter Township of Caledonia Patncia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of an ordinance adopted at a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia held on Dec. 21.1994 Public notice of said meeting was given as provided by law. Patricia Snyder, Clerk (203) Charter Township of Caledonia �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 3, 1996 A brief look back at the area’s athlete Paul Harvey, a syndicated news and commentary radio personality, asks this question occasionally, and it seems per­ tinent now, as the year of 1994 passes in review. Every week news stories splash across the front pages of the newspaper grabbing ink, but who will remember them next week, or the week after? Twenty five years from now, will the news stories be what is talked about at the high school reunion? Some of them surely. But for a high schooler, what was accomplished in the sports arena will also be re­ membered with the fondness of Al Bundy and his four touchdowns in one game for Polk High. No one knows what will be remembered but some of the topics of discussion might be: The two-straight State Class B Cross Country Champi­ onships by the Caledonia girls cross country teams, finishing all seven of its runners in the top 15. Keri Bloem, Barb Warner, Shannon Houseman and Sarah Parbcl were the took second through fifth place. Erin Wolverton’s 26-1 var­ sity season and signing of a letter of Intent to the Univer­ sity of Iowa. The Caledonia boys cross country team placed fourth in the state Class B championships. The team was paced by ninth-place finisher Ben Tompson on the left. Jodi VanderVelde puts on a show. The Sweet Ladies took the OK Gold title from South Christian 52-41 The Caledonia varsity soc­ cer team's district champi­ onship over Middleville. TKs Carla Ploegs 18-feet-6 3/4 inch long jump at the John Bos Champion of Champion meet and her fourth-straight state long jump title. The Sweet Ladies taking the OK Gold title from South Christian 52-41. The Middleville girls golf team finishing the OK Blue with a 14-0 season. Amy Ybema finished the with a 46 to lead the team. The Scots boys finishing fourth at the State Class B Cross Country Meet. Ben Thompson finished first for the team in ninth place overall. Kiley Webster took a fourth place finish at the State Wrestling tournament in the 112-pound weight class. The Caledonia girls track team finished second in the State Class B track and field championships. The Middleville boys golf team finished second in the OK Blue for the second year running. The Scots team defeated a 17-3 Hastings team to win its own softball invitational 14-4. See Look back Page 15 Carla Ploeg set and broke so many of her own records in the long jump, Central Michigan University signed her up to play volleyball Community events too nice not to mention The Caledonia girls cross country team blistered everything in Its path and won its second-straight State Class B state Championship and had eight girls selected to the All-OK Gold Cross Country team Pistons Basketball Join us on Saturday, January 14 for a motorcoach trip to the Palace of Auburn Hills where we will be enjoying a Piston vs. Washington basketball game! Everyone is welcome! As an extra bonus, anyone going with us will receive a free ticket to the February 18 Viper hockey game! Call the Community Education office at 891-8117 for ticket reservations. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. When: Saturday, January 14 Depart: Caledonia Community Ed. building at 3:00 p.m. We will stop for dinner enroute. Dinner is not included in your cost. Return: 1.30-2:00 a.m. Cost: $35.00 per person includes motorcoach transportation and ticket to the game Some activities have been going on for years in Caledonia, and others were brand new ideas that took form in 1994. In either case, some com­ munity spirit or individual ef­ fort made them happen. Here are just a few. Area volunteers, businesses and organizations plan, fund and then carry out the annual July Fourth celebration and the Memorial Day and Christmas parades. Caledonia 4-Hers put in a year of hard work to help make the Kent County Youth Fair an outstanding event. - The Caledonia High School staff spends lots of ex­ tra hours each year practicing for its Ffaculty Ffollies. Pro­ ceeds are used to fund student scholarships. The newly formed Caledonia Neighborhood Watch this year trained members to help prevent crime. It also sponsored com­ munity events to help neighbors get to know each other better. - CHS, aided by business donations and volunteer parents, sponsors its annual Teen Institute to help prevent substance abuse among students. - Student organizations, like SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving), the Student Congress and Visions and Volunteers sponsor efforts to alleviate societal problems like hunger, loneliness and alcohol abuse. - Caledonia Community Education organizes and supervises family-oriented ac­ tivities like“Run Caledonia" and "Dinner With Santa." - The Caledonia Communi­ ty Players emerge as a talented group willing not on­ ly to put on stage plays, hut also support local events like the Fourth of July celebration and the Christmas parade. - Betsy Meier, a nine-yearold from Plainwell, set an ex­ ample for all of us by donating her very special pony to the Caledonia-based Kent Special Riding Program. The Caledonia AMBUCS later purchased another muchneeded pony for the KSRP. - The Caledonia Order of Eastern Star and the Caledonia "Happy 60" Club celebrate their 100th and 30th anniversaries, respectively. - Mayor Exchange, last year held with Concord, and the September "Show *n Shine" Auto Show and Village Garage Sale bring many visitors to Caledonia. There arc many more "ran dom acts of kindness" and goodwill that don’t get men tioned here, but these few ex­ amples remind us that a lot of people are working hard every day to keep their community a safe and happy place to live and work. TAX WORK from page 13 for a fixed fee while others charge hourly rales. In either case, be sure to clarify, in ad­ vance. how much or on what basis the preparer will charge you to do your return Keep in mind. too. that it’s up to you to provide the preparer with the information necessary to do your return Unorganized or missing files are likely to result in more work for the preparer and higher costs to you IRS Penalties All preparers must follow IRS regulations and other rules in preparing ui returns. Failing to do so can cause them to incur hefty fines However, ultimately. you are responsible for the accuracy of your tax return The newly organized Caledonia Community Players lived up to their name this year, presenting a variety of stage entertainments to the community. Here, several members strut their stuff in a tribute to George M. Cohan during the Caledonia July Fourth celebration. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 3. 1995 I Page 15 team. The Middleville girls softball team won the district title with a 12-2 win over Caledonia. As anyone could tell you, there are a hundred instances of stories which were written and other that weren’t which are important to the people who were involved. This is just a sarrpling of what might be spoken erf in 25 years. What will be significant? Only the ticking of the clock will tell. Yankee Springs Township adds some new faces mem died unexpectedly on June 30. The township board took time from the regular meeting to remember Lewis. In addition to adding a new maintenance man to township personnel, the board added a position - that of zoning officer. Ken Worsham, chairman of the township planners, was appointed as both zoning of­ ficer and enforcement officer. Worsham has a good, work­ bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer One o', the biggest visible changes at Yankee Springs Township hall is the absence of Russell ‘Rut ” Lewis who served as Mr Fixit for years. Lew is who had always been involved in township govem- ing knowledge of the township ordinances especial­ ly since the Planning Com­ mmission had just recently up­ dated them all. The township also has a new assessor. Daniel Scheuerman was hired to replace past assessor Dave Klein. Visitors to the Yankee Spr­ ings Township Hall can note that the parking lot is now paved, and the interior has also been redone MORTGAGE MATTERS, continued from 5 conversion rate is often higher than current interest rates at the time you convert. Making a decision between a fixed rate mortgage and an ad justable rate mortgage is not always a simple one. There are many factors to consider. You need to consider the time you expect to maintain this mortgage and what you think will hap­ pen to interest rates during this tune. Also, you must be com­ fortable with the possibility of an increase in your mortgage payment and consider the maximum increases possible under each program My best advice for you is to start your decision-making pro­ cess by finding a qualified mortgage lender with whom you feel comfortable. Ask your lender to provide you with a senes of possible scenarios assuming different interest rates and showing the differences in payment amounts. Compare the payments on the ARM loan with the fixed rate loan in each TK's Vikki Jansen goes for a pop up behind the plate in Middleville win over Caledonia for the district title From previous page — It was the first time in three years the Scots had won it own tournament. Six wrestlers from the Middleville Freestyle wrestling club placed Tom Haynes, Dendel Craven, Del­ bert Craven and Ron Haynes in the top four at the State wrestling tournament. Caledonia wrestler Dan Simmons became a regional champion with a 10-2 decision over previously undefeated Aaron Moorehouse of Plainwell. Middleville's Dave Sensiba was the ASA Rookie of the Year. Jason King kxik two firstplace medals in the John Bos Champion of Champions meet for Caledonia. He won the 100- and 200-meter dash. TK's Chelsea Reck covering Angie Farmer in the district semi-finals game. Fanner was the one of top scorers in the OK Gold and Peck held her to seven points. Caledonia got two runs in the bottom of the seventh in­ ning to knock Middleville from the baseball districts. Caledonia went on to lose to regional champion and state quarter-finalist Uakewood. Steve Converse has eight shut outs for the TK soccer team and Mike VanSprange has six for the Scots. Sarah Kaechele was the third highest scorer in the OK Blue and top scorer in the Middleville girls basketball team with 12.4 points per game. More than 25 girls signed up for the Caledonia girls golf Ken Worsham was hired as zoning enforcement of­ ficer for Yankee Springs. Miscellaneous Middleville's Dave Sensiba won the Rookie of the Year title driving his Lane Automotive late model stock car. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or slop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. case. By taking this approach, you will better understand the dif­ fer mt features each mortgage program provides and allow you tc .hoose the mortgage that best suits your needs It is very im­ portant that you understand each mortgage program especially if you are considering an ARM Make sure your loan officer is knowledgeable and willing to assist you in reaching an understanding of all the products available. Sue Teitsma of Caledonia is a senior loan officer at Heart well Mortgage Corporation, a Grand Rapids-based mortgaged banking corporation. For more information call 942-9722 or 1-800-968-9722. Kowal honored at Hope College TK's keeper Steve Converse had eight shutouts and allowed an average one goal per game in the OK Rainbow. Bill Kowal, a 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School, has been voted Most Valuable Offensive Player by the Hope College football team Kowal, a senior on this year's team, is a three-year letterman and averaged 5.1 yards per carry as a running back to tie for third in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association He was chosen All-OK Gold his junior and season year at CHS and is a physical education major. Kowal is the son of Bill and Char Kowal of Dutton. 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EOE OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FARO'S 3k ITALIAN Small town of Freeport pulls together for needs, decides differences democratically bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer When people in the village of Freeport decide to do something, it is done with zeal That is visible whether it has to do with a disagreement about something going on in the village, or when it comes to helping someone out People in the village along with outlying areas pulled together this past fall to help out the family of automobile accident victim Sara Endrus. The cost of her hospital stay and necessary therapy even after she was out of the hospital skyrocketed. So. a group of Freeport area folks decided to have a Freeport Fun Day with all of the proceeds going to help Sara and her family. Everybody went all out. There were games, food, and a silent auction to name just part of the fun day. Organizers of the event rated it a big success. Freeport residents were also very vocal when it came time to decide if packaged liquor sales should be allowed on Sunday The request was made by Herbert and Nadine Smelker, owners of Our Village General Rather than the village council making this touchy decision. Village President Art Bennett and the council decided to hold a town meeting to decide the issue. Many residents attended the November meeting to make their voices heard Several who couldn’t attend sent in LOCAL FACTORY OUTLET expanding, hiring full-time or part-time permanent positions. No experience neces­ sary training provided, benefits. Call for interview appointment at 616-948-8456 For Rent FOR RENT two bedroom apL no pets, $460/mo plus deposit Ph. 795-7290______________ MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville HUNTER APARTMENTS IN MIDDLEVILLE, now accept­ ing applications for 1 bedroom apartments. Call 795-9660. Equal Housing Opportunity. 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(TOUCH TONE PHONES Freeport residents took advantage of last winter’s big snow to construct these igloos. equipment that is still used to University composition publish two weekly classes had the opportunity to newspapers. see how the old printing Students from Ferris State equipment worked first hand EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILY! FARO’S PIZZAg 891-9287 “ UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL 4 . BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR ] PRICE, GET SECOND ONE 1 FOR 1/2 PRICE x l »TK ’•tow *0 COWABtlBU_____ TK Baseball to meet The January meeting for the Thomapple Kellogg Baseball Organization will be Tuesday. Jan. 17. at 7 p.m., at the township hall building in Middleville. The agenda will include the forming of new committees for the upcoming 1995 baseball season. The organization requests all in­ terested. coaches and volunteers, should attend. Also, any coaches who may have equipment from the previous season or seasons, please return those items at that time. Anyone having any ques­ tions or concerns should con­ tact Rod Hathaway at (616) 795-3653 • • • • • • • • Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub For Only... Pets coupon---- 1 r Freeport loves a porode like this one staged during Fire Prevention Week. written opinions. When the final tally was done. Smelkers had the goahead to sell packaged liquor on Sundays beginning at noon. Other noteworthy events for Freeport in 1994 include elec­ tions for village officials. Lyle Blough who was village president decided not to run for re-election. Voters put longtime Freeport resident Art Bennett into the position. Joni Morey, a relative newcomer to Freeport, became the new village clerk. There had been some controversary at the end of 1993 about whether village police were needed or not That seemed to spark a lot of interest in running for village office. Only three trustee seats would come up for re-election but, six candidates tossed their hats into the political arena. Final victory went to in­ cumbent Gary Dutcher and newcomers Connie GeigerAllred, and Tim Nicholson. Freeport was also honored to welcome international guests in the fall. Five men from three African countries who were participating in a workshop through Tillers International visited Freeport. Tillers is a non-profit group that helps small farmers in the United States and developing countries to achieve local selfreliance. The group visited the Cheeseborough Rake Factory and Buskirk Sawmill after having lunch at a local restaurant. 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Feb. 6. at the Village Hall The request was made after the council deliberated on the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone property at 640 Arlington Court from multi-family residential (R - 3) to commercial. The commission had sent that recommendation to the council in December after holding a public hearing and discussing the request that had been made by Jon Raymond, owner of the property. Raymond asked for the commercial zoning so that he could put up a building that would house Mom & Pop s Appliances when Tires-R-Us is ready to move into the Mom & Pop's location on Arlington Court just off of M-37. Raymond owns both TiresR-Us and No Preference Towing, which would then be housed in the same building. The ocher lot is located just north of that and needs to be rezoned in order for a building to house the retail operation for Mom & Pop's. Raymond bought the land after a fire destroyed the house that was on that parcel. Neighbors farther along Arlington Court have voiced objections to the rezoning. Those objections probably were the reasons why the Village Council choose to wait and ask the Planning Commission to take a closer look at the situation. "We need to look at what is good for the neighbortxxxl and also what is good for the entire village.'' said Planning Commission Chairman Eldon Newmyer. He also explained that the zoning goes with the land not with the owner. Neighbors of the property said they had nothing against TK’s MEAP scores reflect both positive and negative results by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores for 1994 in the Thomapplc Kellogg Schools reflected both positive and negative The results, which were received in December, rated TK student* exemplary in science. • However, the scores in reading and mathematics showed need for improvement. In the area of science, TK students in grades 5, 8 and 11 did well, with high percen­ tages of them achieving a satisfactory rating. A total of 85.7 percent of fifth-graders, 69.6 percent of eighth-graders, and 58.2 per­ cent of 11 th-graders achieved satisfactory ratings in science. Overall, the test results in dicated that TK students had low to moderate needs in the science area, and that they were improving. However, contrary to the science results, results in math and reading show a need for concern, according to TK Curriculum Director Cheryl Allen. Students were tested at three grade levels, fourth, seventh and tenth. In reading, satisfactory scores were attained by 37.3 percent in fifth. 31 percent in seventh and 39 percent in tenth. Those results showed a high needs status. But those levels were shown to be stable over the past four years. "We need to watch what the change is in each category,” said Allen. "If it is stable, as it is in reading, that is reason for concern.” Math scores were slightly better with satisfactory levels being 53.4 percent for fourth, 43.1 percent for seventh, and 38 percent for tenth Even though the results in­ dicated high needs in math, only the seventh-grade scores showed little change. Fourthand tenth-grade scores in­ dicated improvement. What these results say to the district is that "We need to go back and reassess." said Allen. "This gives us direc­ tion and shows us where we need to focus as a district. ’ ’ Allen said that TK is realigning outcomes in both math and language arts. "Those outcomes are the framework that is needed in those areas." Allen said. Bumping up some of the ex­ pectations in these areas and using newer materials that are more comprehensive also are part of the plan for improvement. "We need to look at the way we prepare our students to take test,” Allen explained, “and give them the tools needed for the testing process.” That would not be teaching students the content of the test, rather it would be teaching them the method for testing, Allen said. Some steps toward im­ provement district-wide are already in the works, such as additional staff training through use of in-service days. Both Allen and Superinten­ dent Jay Cason are working to get the curriculum at all levels aligned and to keep the district on the right track. Though MEAP results are not the only indicators on how a particular district is doing, it will play a vital role when it comes time for state accredita­ tion in 1997-98. explained Alien. "Currently, our MEAP scores would give as an in­ terim rating,’’ said Allen. The best accreditation rating would be that of summary. "The indicators now can show us where TK’s weaknesses and strengths are.” Allen said. "This is an opportunity for us to make corrections." Raymond or Mom & Pop's (owned by Mark and Geanie Schmidt). Their major concerns were what effect the rezomng would have on their properties and where commercial zoning would ever stop. One neighbor questioned if a guarantee could be written in stating that the commercial zoning could not go beyond this parcel. Newmyer said the Planning Commission had no power to do that and that there really wasn't any guarantee He did explain that anyone who wished to ask for a rezon­ ing of other parcels of proper ty would have to make the re quest and proceed with a public hearing to gain support of the planning commission and of the Village Council, just like Raymond was doing Raymond said he had already done a lot to improve the property that the appliance store and towing service arc already on. He also offered reassurance to the neighbors that Schmidt was willing to sign a seven-year lease for the new location. Raymond expected he would own the property for at least 10 years. Newmyer said that the parcel at 640 Arlington Court also is easily seen visually from M-37, which is impor tant for a retail operation Another positive note for See Plannerj, Page 2 TI encourages alcohol-free, drug-free living Registration under way at CHS for Teen Institute Jan. 21 bv Barbara Gall SiaffWnier Forty Caledonia High School students have made the commitment Now ,he>' hoPe ,he,r classmates and friends will follow their example. The 40 students are the The improvisational comedy group C.P.R. will return to Teen Institute this year for the wake-up' call. Teen Leaders for this year’s annual CHS Teen Institute. They have signed a one-year contract to promote the philosophy of Teen Institute by living drug- and alcoholfree lives, said CHS staff member Nanci Moore, coor­ dinator of TI. The students’ contract also includes a promise to help raise funds and plan the oneday event, which this year takes place Saturday, Jan 21. Registration is now under way. and for the $12 fee, a student can participate in the busy day of speakers, discus­ sion groups, workshops, ac­ tivities and music that make up Teen Institute. The registration fee also in­ cludes meals, snacks and a Tshirt. Now in its fourth year at CHS, the event this year features as speakers the reign­ ing Miss Michigan. Mana Malay Kamara of Zeeland, and bow hunter-rock star Ted Nugent. Kamara. 24, is a Western Michigan University graduate now working toward her master's degree in vocal performance at Indiana University. She has mack improved race relations the theme of her tenure as Miss Michigan. Of a multi-cultural background herself, she will speak to the CHS students on diversity. Nugent, who is billed as the world's No. I guitar showman, has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and was the number one tour act in the world from 1977-79 Well-known for his love of bow hunting and promotion of conservation and outdoor sports. Nugent also has con­ sistently spoken out against drug and alcohol abuse "We chose Ted Nugent as our keynote speaker because See Tee® Institute. Page 2 Mario Malay Kamora In This Issue... • TTES ready to update, refresh, add new training • British artist brings ‘faces’ of Bosnia to Caledonia • PMR rezoning recommended for M-37 sand pit • Irving Twp. woman realizes lifetime dream with kennel �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 10, 1995 TEEN INSTITUTE, he is a high-profile rock star who speakv)4ut against substance abuse, |even though the rode music, industry is * k notonousW-P^ lsaid Moore I “We excited to have htfixum mg We hope he’ll draw a lot of kids to Teen Institute to hear his message. ” Besides his talk. Nugent will put on an archery demonstration and perform some of his music. Moore said. The Teen Institute day also will include a “morning wake-up” by the improvisa­ tional comedy group C.P R , and an after-dinner perfor­ mance by ARC, a rock band that combines its music with an anti-drug message. After taking in the speakers and workshops of the day. students will meet in small "core groups" to discuss ideas they have heard about and other topics relating to their lives. Each student also can par ticipate in a “natural high,” an activity that helps students learn another way to have fun without drugs or alcohol. Tried and true favorites will include karate, rappelling, karaoke, hair styling, volleyball, T-shirt painting, line dancing and euchre New natural highs this year are indoor soccer, the velcro wall and “sumo wrestling.” Also new is an after-dinner fromfront- get-together for the whole group called "organized chaos ” For this hour, the TI participants will get their hearts pumping again with a variety of special activities in the gym Teen institute is sponsored by local businesses, the Caledonia Athletic Boosters and the Caledonia School Board Volunteer parents and staff members help make the day possible by working the registration tables in the mor­ ning. by chaperoning during the day or evening, by serving meals and snacks or by donating homemade cookies. Volunteers still are needed to help chaperone both during the day and at the dance that ends the day. Moore said. Anyone interested in help­ ing can contact Moore at the high school, 891-8129. She said that registration forms have been mailed home, and they are available in the high school office. Completed registration forms and and fees can be returned to Moore, to any CHS staff member or to the office. “We’ll cut off registrations only if the number attending gets beyond what we can reasonably handle,” said Moore. “We want to include every student who wants to be there.” THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct'g 6? Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6.00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 MIDDLEVILLE PLANNERS, continued from frontthe rezoning is that prior to the house fire, the health department indicated that raw sewage could be seen draining right into the river because the septic system was unable to handle the output of a residence. Village Planner Jason Cherry said that a mound sep tic system might take care of the problem, but that type was not known for its longevity. The village sewer system does not extend to that area at this time. And it would be very costly to put it in. The parcel of property own­ ed by Raymond also does not extend from Arlington Court all the way to the Thomapple River. His parcel is 220 feet deep and the approximate 400 feet down to the river would remain as R-3. After some deliberation, the planning commission voted unanimously to set a public hearing (which is required by law) to change the master land use map to reflect a change of zoning for the parcel at 640 Arlington Court, as was re- ...Quality People" "Quality Pmgnams... llastings Office 149 West State Street (616) MS-5182 The flamboyant rock star and bow hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent will appear at this year’s Teen Institute as its keynote speaker. Nugent has long spoken out against both drug and alcohol abuse. 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The commission also set another public hearing on the same date (Feb. 6) at 7:30 p.m. for a rezoning request of the property and the fact for 11 % acres of wooded pro­ that the site once was a gravel perty south of State Road on mine, both the road an-< »he the extreme east end of the lots will require some shifting village of land Ron Buning, who owns the Village water and sewer property, has asked for the will be available according to change from high density Buning. residential (R-3) to low The Planning Commission density-single family residen­ also will meet tonight (Tues­ day, Jan. 10) at 7 p m about tial (R-l) He wants to divide the pro­ the request made by River­ perty into 25 lots that each town Developers to add the would be suitable for single­ layer zoning of a planned unit development that would allow family homes. The project would have one for a 120-unit apartment com plex on property east of Lin road with a cul-de-sac. Because of the hilly nature coin Meadows Middleville ‘weight loss’ contest with Caledonia now underway The community of Middleville belives that it can lose more poundage in a given period than Caledonia can. That's the premise behind an effort now underway at "Fitness for You" in Middleville. So, from now until the end of February, people who want to support their home town, lose some weight and feel better just in time for spring can sign up for the effort at "Fitness for You" in Middleville. The business is located on M-37, just north of the Middle Villa Inn, and behind the video store. The weight loss will be slow and steady, with the staff at "Fitness for You" helping with suggestions. Also available will be pamphlets from the American Diabetes Association. To make the competition Odyssey of Mind judges needed The Odyssey of the Mind program, at Thornapple Kellogg is looking for judges for a one-day competition in late February Anyone in­ terested in receiving more in­ formation. or who would like to be a judge can call JoAnn Erway at 795-3313. more fun, the staff suggests finding another individual to challenge, or better yet, one group can challenge another. The village managers of Middleville and Caledonia, Ev Manshum and Glenn Claver, resectively, have vowed to "lose to the finish." But, even if you just represent Middleville or Caledonia, everyone wins with steady weight loss. Weigh-in can be done from 6 a m. to 8 p.m., and weekly weigh-ins are required from participants to insure consistency. The weight records arc kept confidential. Registration is $15, which will go to "Rails to Trails." New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casualwear NEWj & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds We use and recommend products by OPEN 1»* WMKje CHB» MKOJNT — Caledonia Village Center (M-37) • 891-9257 — As Always, Walk ms Are Welcome - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 10, 1995 / Page 3 TTES ready to update, refresh, add new training by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services will spend the new year updating training and adding new. ac­ cording to Chief Bob Woodard One of the first things that Woodard prepared after becoming chief recently was to get the officers in line, in­ cluding the new position of ambulance service lieutenant. Woodard took command of TTES last July upon retire­ ment of longtime chief Bob Kenyon. That required a shift in the docket of officers. Dave Middleton fills the position of assistant chief with Rod Preslar serving as captain. Three lieutenants add to that list with Don Clinton in am­ bulance (new position), Bob Tyner as fire and Troy Newman as joint services. Assisting in the ambulance area is R»ck Be I son as com- coordinator Squad leaders Fred Ainsworth and Bob Bouwhuis assist in both fire and the joint services. In the case of an emergency call, having all of the person­ nel aware of who to look for direction is vital in the effi­ cient operation of TTES According to Woodard. 1995 is going to be a year to have the TTES staff of about 41 people get additional train­ ing under their belts and tak­ ing some refresher training as well. “We recently got permis­ sion to have the firefighters on the service take recertifica­ tion.” said Woodard. He explained that the old program for Firefighter I cer­ tification was 132 hours The State of Michigan recently adopted a new pro gram through the Interna­ tional Fire Service Training Association that required 155Mt hours for Firefighter I. “The state doesn't require that every bods go through the new program for recertifica­ tion.’ Woodard said. “But we are going to use it as a way to refresh and update our firefighters. " They won’t get new cer­ tification. but Woodard said he feels it is important for the knowledge that will be gained TTES also has several peo­ ple who have obtained Firefighter I! certification Woodard said he is excited about the fact that about eight members of the TI ES staff will be going through the ad­ vanced life support classes. Beginning this month, those people will be going two nights per week through to take the November t~ training. Local woman retires from Wyoming Police Themla Poll, formerly of Caledonia retired Friday from the City of Wyoming Police Department after 30 years of service. She and her husband have just moved into their new retirement home at 3456 Ryan Road, Hastings, after living in the C aledonia area for 42 years Poll began her career as an office clerk in the records department, where she and the other clerk doubled as driver’s license examiners in the after­ noon. She spent 6 Mr years as a clerk in the Detective Bureau. In 1972, she became the clerk for the Identification Bureau where she is now. Poll has served under three chiefs of police and in 1975 awsa named “Civilian of the Year She said one of her favorite memories was watching the Police Justice building being built and moving in Though she does not know where all the years have gone, she is looking forward to retirement, enjoying her new home, and doing some traveling with her husband, Everett. They have five children and 21 grandchildren. Officers for the Thornapple Township Emergency Services are (standing, from left) Captain Rod Preslar. Chief Bob Woodard, and Assistant Chief Dave Mid­ dleton; and (seated, from left) Ambulance Lieutenant Don Clinton. Joint Services Lieutenant Troy Newman, and Fire Lieutenant Bob Tyner. The additional training will allow for TTES staff to be able to better care for car­ diovascular patients and apply the use of drug therapy in ma­ jor traumas. TTES now has four paramedics with the advance life support certification. Besides the training that people on the service will be takin. including training for the medical first responder and emergency medical technician and specialist. TTES also works with the police department and offers CPR classes for the public. “I see our service as expan­ ding because the need for our services is continually expan ding.” said Woodard. “We have the additional training so that we can continue to main­ tain the quality of our service.” Because of those expanding needs. Woodard said there is a need for additional personnel. Anyone who is interested needs to be willing to take the necessary training and give as much as three nights per week to TTES Applicants should be at least 18 years old and be a high school graduate “So far. we’ve been for­ tunate." Woodard said. “If a new person is willing to give that kind of commitment. they just need to come to me for an application.” Woodard explained that once the training begins, new recruits are assigned someone experienced to work with. TTES offers fire and am bulance service to all of Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs townships, and all of Irving Township for ambulance and the southwest portion of Irv ing for fire service. KEEP YOUR DOUGH RISING Themla Poll Applications open to seniors at CHS for Barnaby scholarship Caledonia High School seniors eligible for the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship may pick up application forms at the CHS Student Services office. The deadline for application is April 1. The scholarship was established by Amy’s parents in conjunction with Caledonia High School, in memory of the 1988 graduate. A young person who had REGARDLESS OF AGE We Otter A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE M ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT Through ■ American Community Mutual Insurance Company Ix>i mote Information contact. 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A selection committee will interview the final candidates after all applicants have been screened by a high school staff committee The scholarships are renewable Gifted, talented meeting is Ian. 19 A Gifted and Talented pro­ gram meeting will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the TK Middle School Library Jan 19 A free copy of "Preparing Stodenu for College" will be given to the first 20 attendees. 18-MONTH STEP-UP CD Hastings City Bank is proud to offer the CD that is guaranteed to rise...with an annual percentage yield of 6.04%. An offer this good may not be around long, so stop in any Hastings City Bank office today. Annual Percentage yield » accurate as of January 3, 1995 and reflects reinvestment of interest. A Si 000 minimum initial deposit required A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Safe and sound since 1886 • Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 MEMBER FDIC Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 10, 1995 Neigh bore with NORMA VELDERMAN Dan Bartlett's sister, Melissa Roman, came for New Year’s Eve. Sometime during the holidays, Jerry and Jack Spencer went to visit Jack's brother in Carsonville. Dick and Lu Ward had many of their family home. The Thomapple Heritage Association will meet the third Wednesday in January at the Stecnsmas’ at the usual time Maureen Robinson said that the Vietnam family connected with their “church family" in Holt came to Grand Rapids The Robinsons picked them up Thursday and will be with them until Monday. They hadn't seen each other for 14 years, so they have a lot of catching up on news. There is the mother, five children and the father (who was in prison for 17 years). One of their daughters is going to vet school at the University of Wisconsin. One is in medical school and one is waiting to get into medical school The oldest daughter has graduated and is in charge of the business office at the Veterinary Clinic in their home in California. Of course, it was gixxi to see the father free in this country. Mary Hayward said that she had several get together^ with her families over the holidays. Do any of you folks know of anyone in our area who could work w i th Cay to learn how to play her new keyboard1 She has had some music training but wants to learn to play the piano. We would appreciate your help if you know of any one she could take lessons from. Thelma Carl said that she had her family with her on the 26th She also had company for New Year's Eve Betts Newman said that they had their usual annual Christmas at John and Cheryl’s. Her friends, the Strongs, usual!) come over on Christmas so they were in­ vited over to John and Cheryl's along with the rest of the family. Ron Myers and family from Kansas can to visit with Betty Wednesday. Mary Noah said that some of the grandsons and family came home on the 28th. They stayed about one week. Lib Palmer said that Paul and Beatrice Liebenauer of Oswego. N.Y.. visited after Christmas with Silas and Ber­ nice Wood from Leighton. Ky. The twins hadn't seen each other for two years. Cathy W’llliamson said they went up to Kent City to visit their son Ken and his wife. Kim. on Sunday for dinner. The Bob Wheelers had their family home on New Years weekend. I read my first book by Dean Koontz. It sure made me think. At first. I didn't par­ ticularly like it. but the more I listened to the book the more I realized he had a good picture of how mixed up the world is in so many ways. It leaned heavily on the computer world with good and bad facts that come from too many crooked people; particularly in Con­ gress and their immunity from j real life and the way many government people misuse The counseling department our government. It tells me of at Thomapple Kellogg High how we are losing the ides of School will offer “Financial which the U.S. was founded 1 Aid Night” for all parents of can't really say what I want to seniors planning to attend col­ say Too many groups secret leges or universities Thurs­ ly abuse the laws for their own day. Jan. 12. in the high purposes. If you can get the school auditorium, beginning book read it. I know it shock­ at 7 p.m. ed me. Mary Ellen Novakoski. Love you all very much. director of financial aid at Visit with all of you next Aquinas College, will present week. information and answer ques tions about available financial aid and the completion of financial aid forms. All parents with questions or concerns are strongly urged to attend ‘Financial Aid Night’ planned at IK Jan. 12 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 1 I| ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY...... 9:45 a.m., 11. 00 a m A 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.............. Family Night 6 30 p m. 1 3 7240 66th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 I Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock | CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6 5 "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" 3 Sunday Services...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. I1 j 1 M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH | Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 1 Saturday Evening Mass........................ 5:00 p.m. a Sunday Mass.................9:00 a m. A 11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................... 6:45p.m. Word of life Chib*............................................... 6:45p.m. 1 WELCOME TO Gaine* United Brethren Church Kalamamo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698 8252 •WL'PWl Pastor Mark Beers > J|=fr Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. •Set an example In speech, in Me, in love, in tarth and in purity.” 1 T.motny 4:12 Holy Iwsary Traditional Roman Catholic Latin Mass Rev. Fr. Francisco Radecki, CMRI 314 E. Main, Middleville Phone: 795-9030 Sacred Heart Devotions Sunday Mass: 4:00 P.M. Confessions and Rosary: 20 Minutes before Mass WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St •891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody ...and Jesus Christ is LortT Sunday School.................................... 9:30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.................... 1030 a m. Sunday Everwng WorsNp...................... 6 00 p.m. Wed Mtfweek Prayer A State Study...... 700 pm. Aw MtamCttson. Astar j I S I J * 9 toveJoaaon to* Pastor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST “God Cares for You” LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30a.m. Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. Z Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST I Peace Reformed Church E Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville 2 Located in Leighton Township Sunday Worship Services...... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 E Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Children s Churvh/Youth Worship during nairning service*. K Sunday Morning Worship b (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:30a.m. Canway St puppet ministry fix K 4th during evening scrvuc* Sunday School......................................... 11:10 a m. Sunday School.................................... 9:45-10:45 M Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday Sight “Family Night”...... 6:45-8:15 C Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................ 6:30 p.m. Includes Adventure Club. Chom fix Children and Adults High F Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...................... 7:00 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Claiaa Youth Fellowship - Sunday......................... 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN.REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran I Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) ■-» "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 708 West Main Street First Service..... ................................. 8:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service..................... 10:00a.m Sunday School................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................................11:15 a m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10.00 a m ) Evening Worship Service......................... 6:00p.m.Bible Classes.................................... 10:00 a.m. Second Service............................... 11 00 a m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) fl G E B Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 I Q Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES | J GUN LAKF2 COMMUNITY CHURCH B -4 12200 Chief Nrxmday Road fat Gun lake; H -jL Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 fl Barner Free / Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a.m Middleville Worship...................... 11W a m •’SFK- Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 --------- 1,LA . Mri . ■ Sunday Wonhp 10.00 am P Sunday Schr®l 11:15 am Wedne*day fl Family Night | |WHfffl£W~1 || 6X)0pm g Church Office Phone - 795-9266 QIl|c (Did ®imr ^rtl{ddi»t (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Church School................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. Morning Worship............11 00 a.m Meeting at the Comer of Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m Worship Service...........................10:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ 250 Vine Street Sunday School............... 1000 aim. Children's Classes ..... 7:00 p.m. Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship............................... 1100Am. Royle Bailard, Pastor Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship...... .......... 600 p.m. — 868-6437 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Let Phone 795 7076 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Beep The Reorganized * CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST | of Latter Day Saints 5 @ 8146 68th Si near Whitneyville Ave ? Church School, Sunday. ................ 9:45 a.m. K Morning Wonhip.,. 11:00 a.m R Evening Worship..... 6 00pm B Fellowship..... 7:30 p.m. R homes or church) call D Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 ■ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 10, 1995 / Page 5 TK grad completes internship Amy Smit. 1991 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg School and currently a senior at Hope College, recently completed an internship at the Cooper In­ stitute for Aerobics Research in Dallas. Texas. She was the first Hope Col­ lege student to pursue an in­ ternship there. She worked in the Epidemiology and Clinical Applications Divisions during the past semester Founded in I970 by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, the non­ profit component of The Cooper Aerobics Center con­ ducts scientific research into the relationships between health and living habits. It also disseminates fitness in­ formation and implements wellness programs to schools, corporations and federal agencies. Current areas of active research include physical fitness, obesity, nutrition, hypertension, diabetes, aging, neurological disorders, and arthritis. TK Bulletin Board Historical Society to meet in Middleville Josh Parker (center) hold* his AP Scholar award. He is shown with school of­ ficials and his parents. TK grad named AP scholar Josh Parker, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, has been named an AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of his ex ccptional achievement on college-level Advanced Place­ ment (AP) Examinations About 10 percent of America's graduating seniors have taken one or more AP examinations Only about 12 percent of the 459.000 students who took exams last May performed at a suffi- ciently high level to merit such recognition Parker qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three AP exams: computer science, English language composition, and calculus, with grades of 3 or higher. AP Exams, which students take in May after completing college level courses at their high school, are graded on a 5-point scale (5 is the highest). Most of the nation s colleges and universities award credit for placement for grades of 3 or higher, and more than 1.300 institutions award a year of credit to students with a sufficient number of qualifying grades. Thomapple Kellogg cur­ rently offers AP classes and examinations in English, calculus, chemistry, computer science and physics. Josh, the son of Dan and Linda Parker, is attending the University of Illinois, major­ ing in computer science. SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 11 Baked potato with toppings, com bread, pears. Thursday, Jan. 12 Meat & cheese subs, let­ tuce, green beans, pineapple. Friday, Jan. 13 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, mixed fruit. Monday, Jan. 16 Cheeseburger on a bun. oven fries, pickles, fruit juice bar. Tuesday , Jan. 17 Ravioli/W.W. bread, peas, apple, Taz shake. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Alt. menu at El. Monday, hot dog; Tuesday, turkey on bun; Wednesday, salad bar; Thurs­ day, hamburger; Friday, fishwich. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Stop and see - your choice is clear. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St , Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Jan. 11 Pancakes/syrup, blueber­ ries. milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 Scrambled egg. toast, orange juice, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 French toast sticks/syrup, apple juice, milk. Monday , Jan. 16 Bagel/cream cheese, juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Pancake sausage on a stick, hot apple slices, milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 11 French bread, pizza, com or french fries, apple crisp, milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 BBQ beef w bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 Fish shaped nuggets, french fries or peas, pears, roll, milk. Monday, Jan. 16 Burrito, com or french fnes, fruit choice, milk Tuesday. Jan. 17 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Communitv Schools High'Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. Jan. 11 Chinese bar. egg roil. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 Chicken fajita, french fnes. Vita Pup. milk Friday, Jan. 13 Itza pizza, fr. fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar Monday. Jan. 16 Turkey bacon club, fries. Vita Pup. milk Tuesday, Jan. 17 Mexican Bar. Vita Pup. milk. Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia Elementary Wednesday, Jan. 11 French bread, pizza, apple crisp. Food Bar. milk. Orien­ tal Day at Dutton only Thursday, Jan. 12 BBQ Beef w/bun, french fries. Food Bar, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 Fish shaped nuggets, macaroni & cheese. Food Bar, milk. Monday, Jan. 16 Breakfast for lunch: scrambled eggs, sausage, toast. Food Bar, juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Pizza. Food Bar, milk. Caledonia Elem. Itza pizza. Elementary Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Jan. 11 Bagel w/toppings, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 Oatmeal or cereal, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 Pop tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk Monday, Jan. 16 Assorted cereal, toasi. juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 17 English muffin w toppings, juice or fruit, milk. sent home. , The next meeting of the Jan. 18-20 — Fifth grade Art Talks: Portraits (Thank you Barry County Historical docents’) Society will be in Middleville Jan. 20 — End of first semester * Hat day at West at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. Invoking Ahead... 19. The meeting will be open to Jan. 23 — No school district wide, records day the public and non-members Jan. 24-26 - Third grade Art Talks: Everyday Art. (Thank at the Middleville United you docents!) Jan. 24 — P.E.T. Coffee with Judy Freeman, previous pnn Methodist Church at 111 ciapl of G.R Spectrum program (Gifted and Talented School) Church St. Area historian Gary Fink- Speaking on: Parenting Towards Achievement Page Library. beiner will present a video 7 p.m. Childcare and refreshments provided program titled “The Family Jan. 25 — Parenting class with school social worker Jackie Finkbeiner: From the Black Schmitz begins tonight at 7 p.m. in M S. library. (See com­ Forest in Werttenburg to West munity note). t j Michigan.“ along with Ken Jan. 26 — CPAC “Curious George performance for 2nd grade (P.E.T. funded). Gackler. This program will discuss Jan. 27 — Report cards go home. Jan. 30 — P E P meeting 7 p m at the M S. library this large West Michigan and Feb. 11 — School Carnival held at H.S. gym from 1-4 p m Barry County family that has Feb. 25 — Odyssey of the Mind competition in Otsego over 2,100 descendants, and April 3-7 — Spring break the contributions they have Community Note — A parenting class geared towards made to this area since they elementary aged children will be facilitated by school social moved here in 1872. worker Jackie Schmitz. Learn how to help your children Following the meeting, achieve self-discipline, responsibility, self-esteem and problem refreshments will be served solving skills. It will meet on Wednesdays starting Jan. 25, 7 and memberships to the Barry p.m. at the M.S. library. This is a free class County Historical Society will Quote of the Week — One never realizes how much and be available. how little he knows until he starts talking. 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(P.E.T. sponsored) Schedules have been IA Lube, Oil & Filter I | _ with This Ad Thru 1-31-95 - | Bill Seif flflB fl fl fl I Bill Seif, M-37, Hastings fli OBI ft 0B South M-37 in BILL SEIF 945*2425 « CHEVROLET- @BUI«- GS® — Hastings — 1-800-235-2425 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 10, 1995 British artist brings ‘faces’ of Bosnia to Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The sufferings of the civil war in Bosnia now has a hu­ man face for British artist, professor and poet Carl Laz­ zari. Actually, for him it has many faces. They are the haunting faces of refugee children who have witnessed horrors no child... or adult... should have experi­ enced. w Although the children receive food and shelter, the refugee comps remind Lazzari of concentration camps, with their fences and chimmneys. This is a sketch of one camp known only as TTS camp. It is located m an arid, dusty valley, far from the green hills where most of the camp's residents would have lived be»nre the war. Their parents gunned down in front of them, their brothers and sisters blown apart by shells, their homes and villages destroyed, some of these British artist, professor and poet Carl Lazzari makes an emphatic point during his talk to CHS students on the plight of Bosnian refugee children. ■ t Just Arrived! Exciting New Front Living Room Model by FLEETWOOD Lazzari talks about Bosnia with CHS students and staff about the civil war that has created such hardship for those who live in that area of the former Yugoslavia. B 1 U . - 0 I H ■ 2 bedroom • 2 bath • Den • Deluxe appliance package • Upgrade carpet • Double pane insulated windows • Oak cabinets and MORE! MUST SEE! ONLY. 34,443. Call Sandra Now at... TRUE VALUE HOMES In Cider Mill Village RAP J 7QAA 3* / y V V A CoM«Rity of Carefree Mandactared Hoses Private Property Land Home Financing Available 812 RIVER BEND LANE - MIDDLEVILLE surviving Bosnian children are being cared for by the Croatian government in refugee camps where they receive food and shelter. But Lazzari said the eyes of these children reveal the de­ spair, the sadness, even the emptiness in their hearts. They are eyes that he cannot truly capture on paper, he said. From adult refugees also living in the camps, he heard stories of tragedy and heart­ break. From the woman, for in­ stance, who clings to her one remaining child. Her son, a Bosnian soldier, has not been heard from for 18 months. Her older daughter was snatched from the village street by a group of soldiers and she has not been seen or heard of since. I am not ashamed to tell you that I’ve wept many times since returning from the camps," be said. 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For the high school world studies and American studies classes, he recounted his trip through Croatia with a team of aid workers from Magdalen College at Oxford University. Serving as both a van driver and a recorder for the team, his scores of drawings and 200 slides are evidence that the medicine, clothes and books gathered by the sponsoring re­ lief organizations did indeed reach their intended beneficia­ ries, he explained. His presentation al CHS be­ gan with several slides depict­ ing the idyllic campus at Mag­ dalen College, where he was serving as artist-in-residence, rather than at his current posi­ tion at the University of New­ castle upon Tyne in northeast­ ern England. It was while working in the peaceful Ox­ ford setting that he "sort of fell into" the trip to Croatia. One of the paintings he pro­ duced while in residence at Magdalen is a portrait of a "most remarkable" American woman, Sabina Aik ire, who at the time he painted her was doing post-graduate research at Magdalen. During her sittings, he ex­ plained, they chatted, and he learned that she planned to lead a team of aid workers thlbugh Croatia, with the par­ ticular goal of helping Bosnian refugee children. She commented that she thought it would be of great value to have an artist "docu­ ment" the trip, rather than just a photographer. That way, the refugees themselves could see the pictures, providing even more interaction between the relief workers and the children they had come to help. ”1 heard myself asking her when she planned to leave, and then saying that if she thought I could be of help, I would be able to go," lazzari said. He told the Caledonia stu­ dents about the touching gifts offered by British schoolchildren in the primary school where he worked one day a week "When they heard where I was going, they would come up to me very shyly and ask if I would take the little card or Team up with our best latex paints! 15 year durability Galion Gallon Latex Flat W all Paint For interior walls & ceilings. Washable; resists stains. Soap & water clean up Save UP TO letter or picture he or she had made at home for some child in Croatia. It was all voluntary, you see, but they wanted to help these children." Lazzari said the school also searched out all its used crayons and pastels and packed them into a large old cookie tin for Lazzari to take along. "Those were a big hit with the refugee children," tie said. "I would bring them out for what the other team members called Carl’s Art Ixssons,’ and the children's faces would just light up when they saw those crayons and realized they could draw with them." He had many stories to tell, such as the sight of the Bosnian children lining up in the hot sun to have themselves drawn by the visitor from Eng­ land. "That was such a humbling experience. But I think that for them, those pictures meant they were being looked at, sin­ gled out, they were important, even in the nightmare world they were living in. "These are children who need someone to put their arms around them and hug them," he added. "I didn't do enough of that, and on my next trip, I will try to remember." Lazzari shared with the Caledonia students slides of his drawings of the children. He also showed them slides of shelled streets and homes, and talked about how the refugee camps, however, well-inten­ tioned, still resembled concen­ tration camps. Living on bread, fruit and cheese, the relief team traveled from camp to camp, trying to bring some joy to the children they saw. The team performed at each camp a special version of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, adapted into mime and some music and summarized by an aid team member who was Bosnian. Just giving the children piggy-back rides brought an unaccustomed moment of play and laughter to the youngest victims of adult warfare, Laz­ zari said. His contribution was the drawing session at each camp and the opportunity for each child to draw, too. At the end of his presenta­ tion at CHS, he shared a few of the pictures the Bosnian children had given to him, of­ ten with a greeting in their own handwriting neatly writ­ ten across the bottom of the page. Although he mailed copies of his drawings back to the refugee camps, he has no idea whether they were ever re­ ceived. But he does plan to re­ turn independently this spring to paint at one of the camps he visited last year. This time, he may be ac­ companied by a television crew from his local station, which would like to make a documentary of his visit. During Lazzari’s talk, the CHS students, for the most part, listened attentively. When Lazzari asked if there were questions, there was only silence in the auditorium. "We can't understand a problem until we re aware of it first," said American Studies teacher Stan Spencer after Lazarri s talk. "I think awareness is what we got here today.' 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The first time he tried to draw this child, she wouldn't look at him. The second time, however, she did, and he tried to capture the intense sadness in her eyes. m 15 year durability 1277 1577 3 £ to 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 J to m 0 0 891-9255 HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 10, 1995 Kentwood Excavating to mine 13.8 acres School News: PMR rezoning recommended for M-37 sand pit by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It just might have been a “first-ever.” No one offered any com­ ment whatsover during a public hearing Jan. 3 on a per­ mit for a new sand mine in Caledonia Township “This may be the first time we’ve not had any comment in a public hearing on a sand pit,” said a surprised Dick Dunn, chairman of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. Up for discussion was an application for a PMR (plann­ ed mineral removal) rezoning and permit from Kentwood Excavating Inc. The company wishes to take out about 200,(XX) cubic yards of sand from 13 8 acres located to the west of its former pit at 8045 Broadm<Kir (M-37). When no residents had comment either for or against the proposal, the commission reviewed the conditions of the permit and the rezoning or­ dinance that goes with it. The panel then unanimously recommended the Township Board approve rezoning the parcel from agricultural to the PMR district and grant a threc-year PMR permit. Dunn pointed out that the commission had been especially concerned about this pit because of the heavy traffic along that section of the highway Therefore, one of the condi­ tions of this permit is that haulers actually may move their vehicles in and out of the new pit only between 8 a m. and 4 p m. on weekdays to avoid peak traffic. The operators can work in the pit during the usual sand pit hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., as long as trucks are not pull­ ing out on the highway before or after the stipulated times. Neighbor Ronald Sikkema. did ask about early morning noise from the back-up beepers on the loaders. He also was concerned about the black topsoil stored at the pit. which hie said filters into his home, even with the windows closed. Dan Roodvoets of Kent­ wood Excavating said that the loaders usually will be in by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week scheduled a public hear­ ing for Monday. Feb. 6. on an application submitted by Clearview Investments to amend the township land use plan. Clearview is asking for the amendment to allow rezon­ ing. to light industrial or com­ mercial. two parcels now designated for agricultural use in the plan. SALE Jeans Bibs Jackets Coats Shirts removed. — Three monitoring wells for groundwater surveillance. — Maintaining the existing berm and vegetation along the highway to provide a natural buffer between the pit and the road. — Rehabilitating the pit area to a 1:3 slope until the property is to be developed. At that time, the contour will be regraded to a 6 percent slope or a ratio of 1:16 (one foot of rise for every 16 horizontal feet). Most ocher conditions are in keeping with the township’s PMR ordinance. The request now will go to the Township Board for final action. Caledonia Planning Commission sets hearing on land use change Carhartt Blue Denim • • • • • operation only during hauling hours, and he offered to discuss with Sikkema any other problems he might en­ counter with the operation. Other conditions of the new permit include: — A $15,000 performance bond. — Allowing only one-three year renewal for this pit. — A 200-foot paved driveway into the pit and a commercial drive permit from the Michigan Department of Transportation — No mineral processing on the site — A payment to the township of the usual three cents per cubic yard of sand 15% OFF Sale good through Sat., Jan. 21 NEW HOURS: 7:30-6 Mon.-Fri. and 7:30-2 Saturday Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 One of these is a 36-acre parcel located at 10252 Cherry Valley (M-37), the other is an adjoining 40-acre piece of property at 6456 KXXh Street During a work session on the application, the commis­ sion discussed the issues sur­ rounding this request, including: - Whether there is a need to designate more acreage in the township for commercial or light industrial uses. — Whether these requested uses “fit” with the surroun­ ding properties. — Traffic — The suitability of soils on those parcels for agricultural use. — The lack of plans for public utilities in that area. — Whether taking apart the township’s agricultural block will destroy the integrity of the land use plan. Don Oppenhuizen of Clear­ view last summer made a similar request of the commis­ sion. asking that it rezone the 36-acre parcel to commercial. He argued that farming is no longer a feasible use for the land because it is located along the highway After conducting a study of the lands either designated or already being used for com­ mercial purposes, the com­ mission decided not to rezone Oppenhuizen's property because it believes there is already an adequate number of commercial properties. Oppenhuizen then returned to the commission with a pro­ posal for a light industrial development for the same 36-acre agricultural property. He also applied for an amendment to the land use plan to allow such a rezoning. He does not own the 100th Street property, but the com­ mission decided to review it also, since it is adjacent to Op­ penhuizen's land. The owner, Paul Garbow, does not object to a rezoning, said Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. The hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the VillageTownship Hall, 250 Maple. Caledonia winter story hour times set for pre-schoolers Parents who would like to bring their pre-schoolers to the Caledonia Library’s winter story times should register in advance at the library. Children from ages 3 to 6 Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 are invited to enjoy these special programs, sponsored by the Kent District Library. They feature stories, songs, group participation and bookrelated activities. The story times at the Caledonia branch are schedul­ ed for 10:30 a m. Thursday, Jan. 19, and Thursday, Feb. 16. Parents can register their children at the library, 240 Emmons, or by calling 891-1502. NOTICE The Board of O'recfoet of the Moline Co-operative Milling Company hereby colli for the retirement of the sum of $12 000 00 in patronage ollocotions which were held in reserve for the 1973-1974 fiscal year. If you have a portion of the 1973-1974 capital and wish to redeem it please notify the of­ fice of the Moline Co-operative Milling Company of your claim. Upon verification a check will be tiiued to you or if you have a receivable balance, will be credited to your account. Thank you for your patience and support of the Moline CoOp Cordially yours Paul Hol lor on Secretary Moline Co-operative Milling Co. (1/10) Preparing for the future: Evaluating TK educational programs By Chery l Allen, Director of Curriculum for Thornapple Kellogg Schools Phil Schlecthy, author of "Schools for the Twenty-First Century ." indicates that schools that art successful in meeting the needs of all their clients engage m periodic review of their performance. They do this in a number of ways — administering surveys; reviewing test data; holding conversations with parents, students, community and business members; obtaining infor­ mation from various education committees, and so forth The data collected then helps each school design and implement educational plans that will provide a quality educational en­ vironment for every child. Thornapple Kellogg is doing precisely that. For the past several weeks, staff, parents, and community members have been asked to share their concerns and perceptions as to how well the district is performing by completing a number of surveys. For example, parents and staff of elementary students received an early childhood survey in December. Some of the questions asked were: • Is the school environment safe and orderly? • is parent-teacher communication effective? • Should the schools give more, less or about the same em phasis to phonics, comprehension, oral reading, sight vocabulary and silent reading? • Is the writing program effective? • Are students challenged by the work provided? • Is the social studies program effective? Besides the early childhood survey, elementary teachers pro­ vided more information by completing the .Sources of Con­ cerns Questionnaire (SoCQ). This instrument, developed at the University of Texas at Austin by three nationally recognized researchers, Gene Hall, Archie George, and William Ruther­ ford, is intended to help staff design effective, appropriate training for teachers as they engage in the change process Sample questions asked were: • I am concerned about time spent working with nonacademic problems related to this innovation. • I would like to know what the use of the innovation will require in the immediate future. • I would like to coordinate my effort with others to max imize the innovation’s effects. • I would like to have more information on time and energy. In a similar manner, middle school parents and teachers have been asked to complete a number of instruments that will pro­ vide valuable information to staff as they review middle school programs, materials, and instructional methods. Recently, a survey sent to all parents of middle school students asked these types of questions: • Are the orientation activities provided by the middle school staff effective? • Is student discipline handled fairly and effectively? • Is the amount of homework assigned appropriate for my child? • Is math effective in preparing my child for the future? • Is science effective in preparing my child for the future? Besides the survey sent to parents, the middle school staff has begun an internal review of their program by using the Evaluative Criteria for a Middle School Questionnaire developed by Dr. William Powell, professor at the University of Georgia, and Dr. Louis romano, professor at Michigan State University. Once the data from this instrument have been completed, team members from the Michigan Association of Middle School Educators will do an on-site visit and provide additional recommendations to the staff All data collected are being tabulated and will be shared with teachers, administrators, Board of Edualion members, and other interested parties within the next few weeks The infor­ mation gleaned from these instruments will be used in program planning and textbook.instructional materials selection $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ • Debt Consolidation <g $ J A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St, S.W., Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ $ $ $ 1-800-870-2663 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 10. 1995 I Page 9 Obituaries Kenneth R. Crawford------------------------------ ------------------ CHMS eighth-graders who received division one ratings at the December solo and Ensemble Festival are (from the left) Laura Price. Kim Schmidtke. Aaron Buys. Mitch McRoy. Jim Grey. Sunshine Fowler, and Jesslyn Bolt Pam, Keith and Kevin, and lived in the Middleville area for all three of them to graduate from Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Mr Crawford worked at several different postions, but was at Bishop Furniture for 22 years. He was the secretary of the Scottish Rite in Grand Rapids for six years. He and his wife moved to New Port Richey, Fiona to pursue management positions. He then retired to become active in his Masonic duties. Church activities, Comedy Plays in his community and NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA - Kenneth R. Craw­ ford. 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 3, 1995. He was bom on November 13, 1921 in Casnovia. He was raised and graduated from High School in 1939, in Grant. Mr. Crawford was a veteran of World War II in the Atlantic Ocean, a 320 Mason and a family man. ' He met Phyllis C. Thatcher at Gerber Baby Foods where they both worked. They later mamed on December 6. 1946. They had three children playing golf. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Phyllis C; his child­ ren, Pam (Gary) Thompson, Keith (Michelle) Crawford and Kevin (Barbara) Crawford; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw; nieces, nephews, cousins ami numerous friends. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kenneth R. Crawford for the Masonic Home of Alma, to McKinley Funeral Home. 45 E. Main Street, Grant, MI 49327 PRICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 9 THRU 15, 1995 CMS orchestra students earn honors at festival Seven eighth-graders from Caledonia Middle School earned first-division ratings for their performances at the District 10 Solo and Ensem­ ble Festival Dec. 10 at East Crrand Rapids High School. The first division is the highest rating given. Participating were Kim Schmidtke (violin solo and string quintet), Jim Grey (violin solo), Laura Price (string quintet), Jesslyn Bolt (string quintet). Sunshine Fowler (cello solo and string quintet), Milch McRoy (string quintet) and Aaron Buys (cello and trombone so­ los). "These students have worked hard and deserve con­ gratulations for their effort and their achievements," said Caledonia Orchestra Director Pete DeLille. Put Your Confidence In Our Mobile Home Insurance. ttxir mobile home should be pro tected from much uwe than just tire and wind Wb insure thousands ot mobrte homes, so we know that you also need quality protection tor contents, personal habdrty flood, theft and many more coverages You can also save money when you quakty lor our mature mobie home­ owners discount AID PHARMACY $1.00 HALLS ' COUGH TABLETS HALLS, All flavors Bag of 30 W0R APYNMi Bor*** so-c * 69* WHITE RAIN 11 oz. to 15 oz. Hair Spray 7 oz. Mousse 5 oz. rain Uli «€»»’' KLEENEX CASUALS cotiKnw 2for99 EXTRA DRY Glide-on 1.5 oz. Solid 1.7 oz. Clear 1.6 oz. 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Bethany, Aaron, Jenn, and Josh. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer RiversEdge Kennels is a dream come true for Cindy Stcoris of Irving Township. Tax Management & More Inc. Steve Antecki - M.S.A. 528 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-0464 The idea of having her own full-service kennel started several years ago when her husband. Glen, asked her what she would like to do besides raise their family with six children. “I’d really love to have lots of dogs that 1 could love, and hug, and work with,” was Cindy's response. That was the beginning of the development of RiversEdge Kennels. “At first. I thought that we could have one dog for each member of the family." Cin­ dy said. “But 1 knew that wasn’t reasonable with a family of eight. The family has five dogs. Dana, a golden retreiver; Mickey, Chelsea and Bianca, which are all cardigan Welsh corgis Cindy has successfully bred; and the family’s latest addition. Ellie, a German Shepherd pup that is part of the Leader Dogs for the Blind program. “That was when I got the idea that if 1 cared for other SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • ADult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 MMMHOMK people’s dogs. I’d just be bor­ rowing their pets, giving them lots of love and affection and then sending them back home." she said Cindy started boarding dogs and housing them in their home, which did limit the number of animals she was able to care for at one time. Her love of dogs also pro­ mpted her to get involved with the Barry County K-9 4-H Club, which lead to teaching community dog obedience classes. Cindy also is in charge of the Service Dog Program for Barry County, supervising those who want to train dogs for the handicapped. Through her involvement with these and other caninerelated activities, Cindy was able to learn about kennel management and procedure, including proper kennel setup, business management, maintenance and kennel care, basic grooming, public rela­ tions and general dog care. All of this played a role as Cindy began to design a building especially to house RiversEdge Kennels Glen helped her design the layout and plan for the use of space in a 62-by-48-foot pole bam with cement floor, cinder block and chain link runs, and its own septic system located next door to their home on Ir­ ving Road. Cindy and other instructors had been renting space to hold obedience classes. So one of the features in the new kennel building is a large, open room CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 203 E MAIN STREET, CALEDONIA. MI 49316 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE PREVIEW OF ADDITIONS TO THE HIV EDUCATION CURRICULUM DATE TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1995 TIME 7:00 P M LOCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES 203 E Main Street Caledonia. MI 49316 Second hearing included in agenda for Regular Board of Education Meeting TUESDAY CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY JANUARY 17. 1995 7:30 P M 9770 Duncan Lake Rd Caledonia. MI 49316 Cheryl Bergy. Chairperson Reproductive Health Citizens’ Advisory Board The youngest members of the Steorts family, (from front) Bethany, Amber, and Rachel help by exercising their own dogs and those being boarded. that is now used for several different levels of community dog obedience classes. Obedience classes and cer­ tain training supplies like col­ lars and leashes go hand in hand, so Cindy decided to stock a small variety of such items. The training room is separate from the boarding kennel area that now has 22 runs. These are divided into two separate sections so that when part of the runs aren’t being used, one section can be clos­ ed off for more efficiency in heating. Come spring, the number of available runs will be increas­ ed to 30, when outdoor runs are completed. The building also has a complete grooming salon included. Even though Cindy is the owner and operator of RiversEdge Kennel, it has become a family business and everybody helps. In fact, Glen has done almost 90 percent of the con­ struction on the building himself. The Steortses also have wat­ ched the cost of the construc­ tion by improvising and using left-over materials or those that had been salvaged from elsewhere. For example, rather than buy expensive wall boarding suitable for the inside of the runs, they decided to use left­ over siding that could be maintained and cleaned easily. The tub in the grooming room that is used for bathing dogs cost nothing because a neighbor remodeling a bathroom was just going to have it hauled away as trash. Glen isn’t the only one who helps with the business All of the children, in­ cluding 17-year-oid Jenn. 15 year-old Josh, 13-year-old Aaron. 9-year-old twins Amber and Bethany and Continued next page - BINGO American LegionPost <305 9M8 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Glen Steorts did about 85 percent of the necessary building for the kennel including the grooming room with a full-sized tub for bathing dogs. 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Game 2 — Hackmasters 30 vs. Kopf 20; Mayhew 30 vs. Weesie 17; Tool and Die 28 vs. Morand 18. ** VCR * Repair * VCR Cleaning * $15 ** * FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours * ♦ * 4 Star Video ** ** * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. RESOLUTION REGARDING NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN A Regular Meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, was held in the Village Hall in said Village on Tuesday, 27th, day of December, 1994, at 700 p.m. PRESENT. Myers, Bray, French, Stagray, Schellinger and Vanden Berg. I | | I■ provide the procedure therefor. . . _. . „ I AND WHEREAS, the proposed Charter Amendment Contemplated is attached hereto and made a ■ ^OW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that this proposed Charter Amendment be published in the I WHEREAS The Village Council of the Village of Middleville deems it advisable to provide for nomination of non-partisan elective officers by petition and primary election, where necessary and to Sun & News and shall remain on the table until not less than a period of thirty (30) days Moved By: Schellinger Supported By: Stagray. AYES: 6. NAYS: 0. ____ RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. 1 | Cheryl Hooper /hereby^ertify that the attached constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by I I the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, at a Regular Meeting held on December 27. 1994 Cheryl Hooper | I PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR NOMINATING ELECTIVE OFFICERS BY PETITION NON-PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS WHEW SeCKS^? AND NON-PARTISAN CENTRAL ELECTIONS IN THE Cindy Steorts (right) discusses on obedience tip with one of the dog owners in on obedience class that is held in the large front room that is port of the kennel, VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE From previous page7-year-old Rachel do their part to help. “We agreed that this would have to be a family business when we started,” Cindy ex­ plained. “It is a lot of work, but the kids have been great about it.” “One of the nice things is that I can still be home when the kids come home from school, even though I work,” she said. The facility actually has been housing some of the Steorts dogs and boarding dogs for about one year. But this fall was the first Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Battery Bar and Chain Oil «29? 525CCA 5-Year Guarantee «3995 Disc Furnace Cold Weather Needs...to keep Lifetime Warrant-? you going! Wipers, time that the kennel was ready to house obedience classes. Registration soon will start for another group of obe­ dience training classes. Meanwhile, Cindy has wat­ ched her dream materialize while she and her family gradually get into the swing of having their own business. s79" Work Gloves, Snow Brush/Scraper. An­ tifreeze & More! Loyd’s Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia 891 “1 484 (Formerly OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK NEW HOURS 8 to 8 Monday-Friday 8 to 5 Saturday, 9 to 5 Sunday Western Auto) w— /• L 5?^ SgF l I SENIORS The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY — HASTINGS — 945-9554 second Monday in March in each even-numbered year. ARTICLE IV Nomination Petitions. Persons desiring to qualify as candidates for any elective office under this charter shall file a nominating petition therefor with the Cleric not later ^an 12:0C^wn wi the fourth Saturday prior to the date of the regular Village Primary election. The nomina ng petitions) shall be signed by a number of qualified and registered electors residing within the Village equal to not less than one percent nor more than four percent of the number of votes cast in the Village for Secretary of State at the last general election in which a secretary of state was elected, but in no case less than five signatures. Official blank petitions in substantially the same form as required by State liw for State and County officers, except for references to party, shall be prepared and furnished by the Clerk. Before the Clerk shall furnish any nomination petitions to any person, he shall enter thereon in ink the name of the person desiring to become a candidate for office in the Village, or the person in whose behalf the petition is to be circulated, and the name of the office for which he is a candidate, Nomination petitions for the purpose of filling a vacancy shall so state in connection with the name erf the office forwhich the petition is to be circulated. The Clerk shall publish notice of the last day and time for filing nomination petitions at least one (1) week before, and not more than three (3) weeks before the date No person shall sign his name to a greater number of petitions for any one office than there will be persons elected to said office. Where any name appears on more petitions than there are candidates to be elected to said office, such name shall not be counted upon any petition for that ^ARTICLE V Approval of Petitions. The Clerk shall accept for filing only nomination petitions on I I I I I official blanks furnished by him, containing the required number of signatures for candidates having those qualifications required for elective Village officers by this charter When petitions are filed by persons) other than the person whose name appears thereon as a candidate, theY filino only when accompanied by the written consent of the person in whose behalf the petition or petitions were circulated The Clerk shall, within five (5) days afler the final day and hour for receiving nomination petitions, determine the sufficiency of the signatures on each petition filed, and if he finds any petition does not contain the required number of legal signatures of registered electors, he snail immediately notify the candidate in writing of the insufficiency of his petition Each *2'c^ « found by the Clerk to contain the required number of signatures of registered electors shall be marked "In Order,” with the date thereof, and he shall so notify the candidate whose name appears thereon, in I I I I I I II I ARTICLE VI Public Inspection of Petitions. All nomination petitions shall be open to public inspection tn the office of the Clerk beginnmg five (5) days after the final filing date of such petitions ARTICLE VII Form of Ballots The form of the ballot used in any Village election shall conform as nearly as may be to that presenbed by the general laws of the Stale for non-partisan elections The names of candidates for nomination or of qualified nominees, as the case may be, for each office shall be listed in a single column and shall be rotated on the ballots In all other respects the pnnting and numbenng of ballots shall conform to the general laws of the State, relating to efec’'0^5^ ARTICLE VIII Repeal of Conflicting Charter Provisions. Ail provisions of Act No. 3 Public Acts of 1895 (General Village Charter Act), as amended, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed (305) I I As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family know with a graduation announcement from I which they are candidates for election; and their names, and the names of persons filing petitions, or in whose behalf petitions have been filed, in cases where no Primary election was held, shall be certified to the board of election Commissioners to be placed on tne barfot for the next subsequent regular Village election. No sticker candidate or write in candidate shall be nominated for election to any office unless he shall receive twenty-five (25) votes nominating him for such officer ARTICLE III. Regular Village Election. A non partisan regular Village election shall be held on the I — SAVE *10°° — Windshield Washer. I except as such general laws relate to political parties or partisan procedure.or^quire more than one (1) publication of notice, and except as otherwise provided by this charter amendment. ARTICLE II. Primary Election. A nonpartisan Village primary election shall be held if nec«J“JJI every even-numbered year on the third Monday in February. If, upon the expiration of the time tor f I ng nomination petitions for the officers of the Village with respect to which elections are to be> heldI at he npxt reoular Villaoe election it appears that petitions have been filed for no more(thantwice the I number^ candidates for each such office, then no primary election shall be held and the Clerk shal publish notice of such fact. It is the intent of this section that if a primary is requiredI for any of ice It shall be held for all offices which are to be filled at the next regular Village election^ The candidates for nomination for each Village Office to be filled at the next Village election, in number equal to twice the number of oersons to be elected to such Village office, receiving the highest number of votes at any such Village^rimary election shall be declared the nominees for election to the respective of ices for YMCA of Barry County Adult Coed Volleyball Team W-L Aging Acers....... .............. 6-0 Thom. Valley Club............ 6-0 Lead Feet............................ 0-6 Benjamin.............................. 0-6 Robertson............................ 0-0 Results 1st Matches — Aging Acers 15. 15, 15 vs. Lead Feet 2, 2, 9; Thomapple Valley Club 15, 15, 15 vs. Benjamin 5, 7,7. 2nd Matches — Thomapple Valley Club 15,1 6. 15 vs. Lead Feet 5. 14. II; Aging Acers 15, 15, 15 vs. Benjamin 6, 8. 12. ARTICLE I Election Procedure. The general election laws of the State of Michigan shall apply to and «'may Si procedures relating to registration for the conduct of vniage^elec ton. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 10, 1995 Jason C. Tutsch SERVING OUR COUNTRY Navy Seaman Recruit Jason C. Tutsch, son of Christine L. Tutsch of 219 Maple St., Caledonia, recently com­ pleted U.S. Navy basic train­ ing at Recruit Training Com­ mand. Great Lakes. III. During the eight-week pro­ gram. Tutsch completed a variety of training which in­ cluded classroom study, prac­ tical hands-on instruction, and an emphasis on physical fitness. In particular. Tutsch learned navel customs, first aid. fire fighting, water safety and survival, and a variety of safety skills required for working around ships and aircraft. Tutsch and other recruits also received instruction on the Navy’s core values — honor, courage and commit­ ment; and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Tutsch joins 55.000 men and women who will enter the Navy this Michael W. Summers Christopher S. Holiday Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael W. Summers, son of Thomas W. and Elizabeth A. Summers of 14086 84th St. Freeport, recently departed for a sixmonth overseas deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean with the aircraft carrier USS Constellation — the lead ship of the USS Constellation Bat­ tle Group. Summers is one of 5,630 crew members aboard the 1,062-foot-long ship which departed San Diego in early November with seven other ships and submarines. The eight-ship USS Constellation Battle Group is a formidable and mobile force capable of moving 700 miles a day and is equipped with jet fighters and attack aircraft, helicopters, and ships with Tomahawk cruise missiles. Before the deployment. Summer’s ship underwent a major ovrehaul, which includ­ ed adding the most up-to-date carrier combat direction center (CDC). Serving as the ship’s nerve center, USS Con­ stellation's CDC has the latest technology in long-range sen­ sors, radar, computers and communications equipment. Summer’s involvement in the deployment is an example of how the Navy and Marine Corps team is designed to operate overseas and resond quickly when needed. Today, thousands of other young men and women like Summers are serving aboard U.S. aircraft carriers station­ ed around the world from the Persian Gulf and the Western Pacific Ocean to the Mediter­ ranean Sea. The misson of these forces is to dominate coastal and ocean areas if necessary while projecting sustained power and presence wherever U.S. interests are involved. Summers is a 1983 graduate of Constantine High School of Constantine, Mich., joined the Navy in September of 1983. Navy Airman Apprentice Christopher S. Holiday, son of Eugene and Patricia Holi­ day of 10461 Kalamazoo Ave., Caledonia, has been serving off the coast of Bosnia-Herzegovina with the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau — the lead ship of the USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). He is a 1993 Caledonia High School graduate Holiday is one of nearly 1,600 Sailors and 2,000 Marines who were ordered off the coast of Bosnia as a pru­ dent measure in light of recent developments. U.S. naval forces have maintained a con­ tinuous presence in the Adriatic Sea in support of United Nations operations there since July 1992. Holiday left the U.S. in late October for a six-month overseas deployment with the ARG which includes USS Nassau, USS Gunston Hall, USS Ponce and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Departing from Norfolk, Va., Holiday traveled to the Mediterranean Sea where the ARG was scheduled to take part in several multinational amphibious landing exercises. The USS Nassau ARG and its embarked Marine force present a formidable presence, capable of moving nearly 500 miles a day and sustaining themselves for months forward deployed. With helicopters, conven­ tional landing craft and high spec air cushioned assault craft, the Nassau ARG can conduct a variety of missions from reconnaissance and am­ phibious assaults to evacuating civilians and pro­ viding humanitarian aid. Holiday’s involvement in ’he deployment is an example of how the Navy and Marine Corps team is designed to operate overseas and respond quickly when needed. Whether delivering humanitarian assistance, Cargo, and troops from the sea, these highly-trained naval forces provide a unique crisis­ response option, which can be withdrawn quickly when no longer needed. * Homeowners ** Cash Fast * •1 st and 2nd Mortgage purchase or refinance 1 and contract refinancing ‘ Home or Rental Property ’Stow Credit O.K. •Bill Consolideoon etc. fast Easy ’Call 24 Hours Allstate Mortgage A Finance Corp. 800-968-2221 FREE Pr»-QuaMfica0on Correction: In the January 3 edition of the Sun and News, the yearend review about Caledonia incorrectly stated that the Kent District Library millage did not pass in the November election. The article should have stated that the millage passed, but cannot be levied until 1995. This is because the millage vote came after the Sept. 30 deadline for in­ cluding the levy on this year’s tax bill. Special legislation certifying the new tax was not passed before the winter tax bills had to be printed. The Kent District Library will not have to ask for a new millage vote, as the article suggested, but it does lose a year of its dedicated funding because of the legal glitch. The Sun and News apologizes for the confusion this error may have caused its readers. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12$ each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. •50$ bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. Barry County Residents knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home. " Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of ail community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Banner Hastings '3Lz4///y h’arry County residents fed at home far aver too years.99 year from all over the country. Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy just as they do aboard ships and at shore bases around the world. To reinforce the team concept, Tutsch and other recruits also were trained in preventing sexual harassment and ensur­ ing equal opportunity. Even as the naval service gets smaller over the next few years, young people like Tutsch are still finding an op­ portunity to improve their knowledge and education as they become part of the most highly technical naval force in history. This year alone the Navy will have more than 57.000 job openings and op­ portunities. most of which in­ clude guaranteed training. He is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School of Middleville. Tony R. McCowen Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tony R. McCowen, son of James N. McCowen of 6468 Mill Run, Caledonia, recently completed the Sur­ face Sonar Technician Course. During the 16-week course at Fleet Anti-Submarine War­ fare School, San Diego, students are taught methods used to describe sounds in sea water, sonar capabilities of anti-submarine warfare equip­ ment, fire control, and weapons systems. Studies also cover various electronic testing and repair equipment. McCowen joined the Navy in January 1985. Synopsis of Minutes Thomapple Township December 12, 1994 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m. Board members present - 5. Others present — 3. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as printed. Bills in the amount of $37,665.34 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously adopting resolution to deny rezoning 25 acres of parcel $08014-005-14-00. Motion passed unanimously approving amendments to the 1995-96 budget. Motion passed unanimously accepting recommendation ap­ pointing Board of Review members. Motion passed unanimously approving recommendation ap­ pointing Planning Commission member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Moton passed unanimously approving appoint of Township Board repesentative to the Plan­ ning Commission. Motion passed unanimously re-appointing salary review panel. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (300) Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Changing of the guard! As I watched Congress convene for the 104th time last Wednesday. I was filled with a sense of history. For the first time in 40 years. Republicans presided over the Senate and swung the gavel in the House. I say this not because I am a strong believer in the Republican ideals of less government and individual respon­ sibility. but because only three other times in American history have we seen such a fundamental shift in our government The first shift was in the early 1800s, when the Jeffersonian Democratic-Republican Party became the dominant party over the Federalists and the Whigs. The second shift occurred after the Civil War. when the new Lincoln Republican Party ousted the Democratic Party for several decades. The last major change came at the time of the Depression when the Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Party ousted the Republicans who had dominated since Lincoln’s day. In 1994, we saw a middle-class/working-class-supported Republican Party oust the long dominant Democratic Party. What were the reasons behind this? It has to do with the expansion of big government. The American voters have become fed up and frustrated with big­ ger and bigger government and more taxes, so they decided to do something about it. At this point in history, the Republican Party is the party of less government and lower taxes, as sym­ bolized by the new well known "Contract with America " As a result, voters have turned to Republican candidates to carry out the change they seek. But these changes do not come without strings attached. The American people weren’t necessarily voting for a party — they were voting for change, for action. Citizens are tired of a government that has grown too big and too expensive, and if Republican leaders don’t perform, they’ll get thrown out. as well. But if they do follow through. Republicans will control the Congress for years to come. Consider what happened here in Michigan. Four years ago. Governor John Engler and legislative leaders, who have con sistently supported lower taxes and more efficient government, promised action. Working together, we pushed through one of the most amibitious and reform-minded agendas in Michigan history. We provided Michigan citizens with 11 tax cuts, education and school finance reform and several anti-crime and welfare reform measures. On Election Day, Gov. Engler and those who support the policies of less government and individual opportunity and responsibility were rewarded with a big electoral win in Michigan. Now, we are responsible for helping Michigan become an even better place to make a living and raise a family. In the coming months, we will continue to fight for job creation, fur­ ther tax cuts and education and welfare reform. We have a full and demanding agenda, but we also have lawmakers in place who are committed to the ideas supported by the Michigan people. I urge the new lawmakers in Washington to look to Michigan as an example. Not only have we set national trends with our school finance and welfare reforms, but we’ve also turned around a Michigan that had been dominated by a big govern­ ment and high taxes philosophy for decades. Ralph Waldo Emerson once asked, "what we call results are beginnings.” So let’s take this opportunity to turn these positive results in­ to a new beginning — for our nation and its citizens. After ail, the American people have shown us they are ready for change. I know our new leaders won’t disappoint us; they are charg­ ed and ready to get to work. We’ve seen that in what they’ve accomplished already, and I know we will see significant reforms in the coming two years. In fact, I predict that years from now, Americans will look back to this time, to this "changing of the guard,” and recognize it as the turning point of our nation. !< I 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWING q I No Preference Towing \ and Recovery k | 616-795-2200 OF 616-948-3737 Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. •J • Jump Starts • 3 Insured Trucks Uf • Lockouts • Emergency Tire Repair I • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service mhm • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. > ^OFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE : �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 10, 1995 / Page 13 ^^Reasons Why Increased BIB Advertising Works ■ When Business S Gets Tough. Whether business is fast or slow, you have to get your share of whatever business there is. In times of uncertainty, consumers are careful and somewhat reluctant to spend. They want to be sure before they buy; they want information. You must compete for every customer’s dollar with every other retailer in town, no matter what he sells. People have only so many dollars to spend; if they don’t spend them for what you sell, they’ll spend them for something else. Legion member Russ Scott poses near the Legion 'giving tree' where hats and mittens were collected for veterans for Christmas. Caledonia Legion Auxiliary spreads cheer Caledonia Legion Auxiliary members Girlie McConnon (left), Marla Bierens, and Terri Meyerink pack Christmas baskets. HELP WANTED ASSEMBLY PLASTIC INJECTION STACK PARTS GENERAL LABORERS “Longterm” with excellent hire in potential. Companies “will train” if factory background, able to do fairly quick paced hand work, can commit to longterm and will work overtime as needed.________________________ Apply 8 am - 4 pm weekdays with 2 pieces of I.D. peoplemark; (616) 245-6161 by Barbara (.all Staff Writer The Caledonia Legion Post 305 Auxiliary spent December planning and carrying out its traditional Christmas-time projects. One of these is to purchase gifts for the shop at the Veter­ ans' Hospital so patients can buy presents for their families. The ladies also help the veter­ ans with wrapping and getting the presents in the mail. Besides helping buy candy for children attending the Caledonia Santa Claus parade this year, the Auxiliary also put on a community breakfast before the parade. Proceeds from the breakfast helped buy supplies for the Christmas baskets the group assembles each year for local families in need. "The Legion members and the SALs (Sons of the Ameri­ can Legion) provided us a lot of help with the breakfast," added Barbara Scott, historian for the Auxiliary. "We couldn’t do it without them." After the parade, the Auxil­ iary entertained Legion fami­ lies at the annual Christmas party, which includes a hot dog lunch, crafts for the chil­ dren, presents and even a visit from Santa Claus. She said this year the ladies packed 15 Christmas baskets, which included food and gifts for each child in the family. The ladies delivered the bas­ kets Dec. 23, just in time for the Christmas weekend. The Legion, Auxiliary and the SALs also have been holding fund-raising fish fries for their charitable projects, she said. "We really appreciate the support of the community with our projects." emphasized Scon. "That support enables us to carry out our efforts to help others.' “Slow” times ahead? Perhaps, but there are more Americans working now than ever before. More women are working, too, adding to the family income. People still need and want goods and services and will spend for them. There is plenty of business out there. Your competitors will be bidding for their share - and yours, too - if you let them. You can’t do much about most factors in the marketplace rent, labor costs, price of merchandise or what the competition will do - but one thing you do control is your own promotion. Remember that advertising is not just the cost of doing business. It’s a proven sales tool that returns many times over your invest­ ment in store traffic and sales. Once you build up a business, keep it going with a moderate, consistent advertising program. If you cut your advertising and lose your hold on the public’s awareness, you’ll find it’s much harder to build again. Your advertising is part of your sales force. Ads help to presell the customer and help you close the sale faster. What saves you time, saves you money. Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t know you at all. Tell them about yourself. Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that arc below the industry average! Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. When the going gets lough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff at the cash register. “To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful” - La Rochefoucauld Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants arc ready to help. Research - Planning - Budgeting Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service are just some of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! Phone 945-9554 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 10, 1995 Trojan wrestlers runners up at L.H. Lamb Two weight-class champi­ ons, two runners up and four third place finishes gave Thornapple-Kellogg varsity wrestling team the impetus to finish second out of 10 schools at the Hastings L.H. Lamb Wrestling Invitational, Saturday. T-K finished with 141 points, just 1/2 point off from champion Charlotte. Coloma finished third with 116, fol­ lowed by Hastings with 111.5, IX)we 11 with 101, Lakewood with 74.5, Harper Creek with 73, Grand Ixdge with 63, Io­ nia with 58 and Battle Creek Central with 17.5. Taking gold medals for the Trojans were Jody Blain (Hwt.) with a fall over Char­ lotte in 1:43 and a pin of Justin Waters of Hastings in the finals in 2:18. Joel Appel (215) upset last year's heavy-weight champion from Hastings, Sparky Weedall, in the championship round with a pin in 2:49. Ap­ pel made it to the finals by de­ bracket were Terry Trudell Wrestler Award. Finishing second for the (126 with two pins and a de­ Trojans were Ty Middleton cision, Ryan Winchel (134) (172), who had a pin in 2:21 with two wins and a decision, and a bye, and Steve Austin Andy Dragt (160 with two (151), who had a pin in 1:59 pins and a 17-0 superior deci­ and decisions of 14-4 and 7-2. sion and Steve Lehman (185) Winning the consolation with two pins and an 8-2 de­ cision. Sean Crofoot (119) took a fourth with a 2:48 pin and a 12-10 victory. Also scoring for the Trojans was Andy Nelson (112) with a 10-7 decision. The Trojans will host Wyoming Rogers, Jan. 12. Ty Middleton of Middleville, breaks free of Chris Bailey of Coloma. Middleton won the match with a pin in 2:21. feating Coloma, 12-4, and Grand Ledge by a fall in 1:20. Appel also won the Randy Lydy Memorial Outstanding Caledonia's Curt Pyper is seconds away from pinning Maple Valley's Foye Pierce in the first round of the Jesse Snow Memorial wrestling Invitational. Light show on tap for Thursday vs. Kenowa Hills Caldonia matmen take Rogers Invite, defeat Wayland Middleville's Steve Austin yanks Lowell's Steve Risner back onto the mat on his way to a 7-2 win, Saturday. The Caledonia varsity wrestling team, wrestling with six substitutes, finished first at the Roger Invitational with 10 of 13 wrestlers finishing in the medals, Saturday. The Scots started 1995 with a 50-24 win over Wayland with nine wins and four losses. The B team also had two medal winners from the at the Maple Valley Jesse Snow Invitation, Saturday. Winning first-place medals at the Rogers Invitational were Dustin McFarlan (100), B.J. Tomanek (106), Adam Stauffer (112) and Aaron Sprague (134). Finishing second for the Scots were Matt Humphries (119) and Jamie Trudeau (126). Taking wins in the consolation bracket were Jason Haywood (151) and Josh Haywood (160) and finishing fourth was Tyler Root (Hwt). Also wrestling for the Scots, but not finishing in the medals were Steve Benham (142), Tim Soper (171) and Adam Paarlberg (215). "A lot of our kids were wrestling up a weight class," said varsity coach James Maxim. "So I was pretty proud of how well they wrestled in this invitational." At the Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational in Maple Valley, Keith Smith (134) and Kurt Pyper (160) finished in fourth for the Scots. Also wrestling were Mark Pyper, Kurt Smith, Nick Plummer, Bill Norris, Scott Harrig and Nate Smith. In the win over Wayland, winning by pins were: Mark Pyper (106) in 1:32, Trudeau in 2:22, Jason Haywood in 1:09, Soper in 2:44 and Paarlberg (Hwt.) in 1:08. McFarlan won by a superior decision 21-2 and Sprague had a superior decision 21-5. Stauffer and Ryan Sinclair (185) won by forfeit. The Fighting Scots wrestling team will host Kenowa Hills in an OK Gold dual, Thursday night, and Coach Maxim said there will be a light show which will "send chills down your spine" to open the evening's matches. "If you can come to only one wrestling meet this season, this is the one you'll want to come to," he said. The junior varsity are scheduled to wrestle at 6 p.m. and the laser light show should get under way al 7 p.m. TK eagers top Calvin Christian by 1 to move to 5-1 Middleville's Joel Appel defeated Coloma in the semifinals 12-4 and moved on to defeat Hastings' Sparky Weedall for the championship in the 215-pound weight class. Andy Brewer hit one of two free throws with five seconds left in the ball game versus Calvin Christian varsity basketball team, Friday night, to give Thornapple-Kellogg a 56-55 win and a 5-1 record this season. The win comes on the heels of a 58-49 win over Byron Center, last Tuesday to start the year and a 72-48 drubbing of Wayland to close out 1994 The Trojans were down by five after the first quarter against the OK Blue-rival Squires, 19-14, but pul on a burst of steam took take a lead into the break 31-29. Middleville was able to open its lead by another basket going into the final quarter 45-41, and led by as many as six with about two minutes to go in the contest. But then the lead dwindled and the score was lied a 55 with 30 seconds to go. Middleville was holding the ball for the last shot when Brewer was fouled. Steve Converse led the Tro­ jans with 16 points and eight rebounds in the win which keeps Middleville perfect in the OK Blue at 3-0. Nate Bundy was also in double fig­ ures with 13 and Jerry Postma and Brewer added eight each. In the win over the Bull­ dogs, Tuesday, Coach Curt Holzhueter said the game was "nip and tuck" all the way, un­ til the Trojans were able to out score Byron Center by seven in the final quarter. He said the key for the win was T-K's nine of 11 baskets from the free throw line in the final period. Converse led the team with 16 points, Bundy had 14, Postma had 14 and Brewer added 10. Postma was the lop rebounder in the game for Middleville with 13 and Con­ verse had 12. In the win over the Wildcats to close out 1994, T-K racked up 40 rebounds and held Wayland to 10 points in the first and nine in the third quarter in the run away. Holzhueter said the defen­ sive effort was the key in the game and the team is doing what he said they would have to do earlier this season. "I said they were going to have to work together as a team and look for the open man," he said, "and that is what happened. All but one of our players were able to score against Wayland." Greg Kotrbra came off the bench to be the leading scorer in the contest with 17 points and five assists. Brewer added 14 points and four assists. Converse had 11 points and nine rebounds. Postma had 12 rebounds and Brad Williams and Brewer had three steals each. The Trojans will be al Hast­ ings, Tuesday and at Godwin. Friday. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press jJ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press Ijjfor our rates and deadlines. LAKUWOOD t-^riews The Sun and News amor Paper* The Hastings Banner Press [3 |for business hours. ------------- TO PLACE AN AD...-------------VF] You will be asked to give your phone number. 2 Your full name spelling your last. \3J Your full address. 4 You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see list below. 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Dufresne left a sports and in­ formation writing job at the University of Michigan to become the sports editor of the Juneau Empire newpaper in Juneau, Alaska. An avid outdoorsman. he loved the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, but found the “daily grind” of the small paper wearing. However, while working at the paper, he did win an Associated Press Award for the Best Feature Story for a newspaper with a circulation under 100,000. That award encouraged him to strike out as a free-lance writer. However, he ran into tough competition in Alaska, where the natural beauty of the wilderness attracts all kinds of writers. Though he returned to Michigan, he has continued his writing career, with wilderness guides, travel guides and a regular feature in the Booth Newspapers chain called “Kidventures” to his credit. He said one of his most gratifying efforts is a book called Alaska: The Life of a Wilderness Traveler. He has written 14 books in all and now works full-time out of his home. He hopes his presentation not only will introduce his au­ dience to the beauty of Alaska, but also inspire peo­ ple to look for the beauty in the world around them. No advance registration is Pet of the Week "Buddy" just wiggles with delight when someone pays attention to him. The 1-year-old Blue Heeler mix seems eager to please. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more information, call 948-4885. EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILYI FARO’S 8th grade basketball MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Erl. & sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% On second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery r—coupon--- , FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA I MIDDLEVILLE I *2.00 OFF ANY 1«~, IS” or IB" X 12~ PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plv» one Free 2 Uter of Pop | I I The Caledonia eighth grade basketball team started the season 4-0 to wind up 1994 and open 1995. In the first game of the season, the team defeated Godwin middle school 5334 with Mike Gillard and Jesse Flegel scoring nine points each to pace the team. Coach Ralph Shefferly said Gillard, Doug Murphy and Chris O'Brien played very good defense in the contest. The second win came with a 31-29 edging of Byron Center. Ken Van Ryn and Flegel both had nine points to lead the young Scots and the top defenders were Dale Wicks, Shane Mendez O'Brien and Murphy. The Scots then had a closer win to make it three in a row, with a 36-35 topping over Hamilton. O'Brien and Van Ryn were the top scorers with eight points each and Murphy, Wicks and Van Ryn were strong on defense according to Shefferly. The fourth-straight win came at the expense of Thomapple-Kellogg middle school 45-33. Flegel hit in double figures for Caledonia with 13 points, Chad Wangerin and Wicks had eight points and and a number of players showed a strong defensive effort according to Shefferly. Take Out Only • One (1) Pe? 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Little Nathan Eggers MqNj Si/i 'tw 3 3C pm to *030 pm Tn >Sd 3 30pmto 12am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia $ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-01-17.pdf 49c16f491a634a53a055c9a69394fc9d PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 ~No. 50 I January V, 1995 New traffic signal OK’d Middleville planners OK for84th-M-37 intersection PUD for Rivertown project by Barbara Gall by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The final decision to allow a Planned Unit Development that gives Rivertown Developers the go-ahead to build a 120-unit apartment complex in Middleville now rests with the Village Council. lhe Village Planning Com­ mission made the recommen­ dation at a special meeting last Tuesday that would allow the developers to opt for the 120 units in five buildings as op­ posed to 91 units. The property that will be the site of the project is located on the east side of Middleville between Lincoln Meadows and the site of the village wastewater treatment plant The 9.3-acre site currently is zoned for high density residential (R-3). The PUD designation is essentially a layer zoning, ac­ cording to Village Planner lawn Cherry that allows Rivertown Developers to build additional units above and beyond the normal recommendation. A public hearing on the pro­ posed PUD was held last month. The planners decided to table the decision until they could get more information about water availability, traf­ fic volumes and storm water control. Cherry returned to the plan­ ners with some information in each area. However, his findings were not as decisive as hoped for by the Planning Commission. In terms of the water availability, Cherry explained that the Village Council had just hired Prein and Newhof (the engineering firm con­ tracted for the wastewater treatment plant) to do a study on the village water system that would map the emire net­ work of water pipes with size and type He said that the village needs this study in order to determine how to update the system and increase efficiency. By right, the village is repsonsible for providing ade­ quate water, including for this development, which is already zoned for apartments regardless of the current status of the system. Traffic volumes can nor­ mally be estimated by figuring 6.4 vehicle trips per day, ac­ cording to the Michigan Department Transportation Lincoln would be the main street into the complex and it is only 1% lanes wide. That is not enough for the additional traffic Cherry explained. The village would be responsible for making the streets ready for the additional traffic. The MDOT told Cherry that as far as streets that the state is responsible for, whatever was built, the state would fix those streets to ac­ commodate the needs Middleville has no stan­ dards for storm water control. according to Cherry. But he did say that the developer should be responsi­ ble for taking care of at least the volume of runoff that would there with or without the buildings. The Planning Commission decided to recommend that the PUD be approved with several conditions. They are that landscaping be put in that would act as a screen around the complex, the site plan needs to be reviewed by the Thornapple Township Emergency Ser- See Middleville PUD, Page 2 Staff Writer A study conducted by the Michigan Department of Transportation last fall shows the volume of traffic on 84th Street where it intersects M-37 now warrants a traffic signal at that comer. MDOT officials in Grand Rapids said they hope the new signal will be installed this year. Lisa Tomsich, assistant district traffic and safety engi­ neer for MDOT's District Five, said Thursday that her office had just received the results of the 1994 study. "A traffic signal has been approved for that intersection, contingent on lane improve­ ments on both M-37 and 84th Street," she said. "This means that our de­ partment will be working with Kent County on the project, because 84th Street is a county road." Tomsich said that a plan for improving the intersection is now under way, with at least left-turn lanes being added to both roadways. She said she did not yet know if either or both would have right-turnonly lanes added as well. Besides designing the road Elementary program planned for Feb. 6 CHS staff presents parents with 'taste of technology’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer More than 20 Caledonia High school and Middle School parents turned out last week to sample the newest in­ structional technology used in the district’s secondary curriculum. The program preceded the usual high school boosters' and PTO meetings. Caledonia's computer direc­ tor, Andrew Mann, aided by computer technician Peter Woodfield, directed the par­ ents around four different "stations," where they could see and try out the technology for themselves. Caledonia's band director. Thomas Peck, showed parents how students can compose and arrange music on the depart­ ment's computerized synthe­ sizers. This technology has software that allows students not only to compose their own work, but also to add special rhythms and effects to the ba­ sic composition. The computer then will play back what the student has cre­ ated and, finally, print out the finished score. At another station, parents Mary Durkee, a member of the CHS STAR team explo.ns to |»rent^w to ac­ cess the Internet during the recent technology program offered to CHS and CMS parents. could learn about the Internet, the super information highway that can connect Caledonia students with resources and other users all over the world. Mary Durkee, secretary of the CHS STAR team, helped the parents get on line and "surf" the Internet. CHS Media Coordinator Liz Lewis helped the parents experience "distance learning," or interactive learning between school districts. For this session, CHS was linked to the Kent Intermediate School District distance learning lab. Greg Verveer of the KISD showed the CHS parents that distance learning not only allowed two-way communication between the instructor at one location and students at another, but also how easily the instructor could use laser discs, videos and even satellite television programming to en­ hance his or her instruction “The instructor is not just a 'talking head. " said Lewis. In a fourth program, Linda Baas, also of the CHS staff, showed parents how students could use technology to create slides to accompany their classroom presentations. "We were pleased to have so many parents see bow we improvements. the state also is working on finding the funds for the project, she said. "We’re hoping to be able to do the lane improvements this spring or summer, with the in­ stallation of the traffic signal itself to follow," Tomsich said. "I anticipate getting it in this year, unless we can't get the money for the widening work.” The intersection has been an increasing traffic headache for area residents who must either cross or turn on to M-37, es­ pecially during peak rush hours. The township has asked the MDOT for a traffic light at the corner, and residents even sponsored a petition drive urg­ ing the state approve the sig­ nal. Tomsich explained that for an intersection to warrant a signal, however, requires the side street, in this case 84th Street, show a traffic load of at least 140 vehicles per hour for at least eight hours a day. "It's usually the lack of vol­ ume on the side streets that hold up the installation of a signal." Tomsich said. "We know that nearly all of our trunk lines, like M-37. carry more than enough traf­ fic. But the side streets often don't have enough volume to warrant interrupting the flow of traffic on the trunk line, even though the intersection may be troublesome." The light, when installed, will be the third M-37 signal for Caledonia Township. A traffic light followed the addi­ tion of turn lanes at M-37 and 68th Street in 1988, and a light was installed at Main Street and the highway in the spring ofl992. See CHS techwoiogy. Page 2 Caledonia Council considers projects for block grants by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Extending Maple Street to Kinsey has long been dis­ cussed as a way to provide the Caledonia Fire Department a much-needed direct route to M-37. This project and several others, including maintenance of the Emmons Drain and the repair of village sidewalks, are being considered by the Caledonia Village Council as ways to invest its 1995 community development block grant funds. week Council last appointed trustees Sue Berencsi, Dan Erskine and Chuck Audy to work with Village Engineer Lou VanLiere and decide whether the village should submit funding applications for one, two or all three of these projects. The committee will report back to the council with its recommendations in February. All block grant applications must be submitted by Feb. 15, said Village Clerk Jackie Cherry. The Emmons Drain was suggested as a possible target for block grant funds after Richard Connel of the County Drain Commissioner's office told the council last week that the village and Caledonia Township must pay their share of the cost to clean up the Emmons Drain where it runs through Caledonia Township. For village resi­ dents, the drain is the creek that runs behind the Caledonia Village Centre on its way to the Thornapple River. An estimated $2,500 of the cost of the maintenance work in the Caledonia area will be shared by the township and village on a 70-30 percent split. Because the whole village is included in the Emmons Drain sewer district, council See Block graft. Page 2 In This Issue... • CHS seniors host ‘In the Zone’ sports program • Yankee Springs Twp. adopts new noise ordinance • Middleyjlle Council hears snowmobile complaints • Caledonia Village sets wages for ’96-’96 �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 17, 1995 CHS TECHNOLOGY, continued from front page— Creating music is fun with a little help from technology. Tom Peck, Caledonia's band director, shows parents how students con compose, arrange and add special effects to their compositions in the high school's music lab. use technology to help students learn," said Mann. "We were able to answer questions and, hopefully, pro­ vide some insight into all the possibilities this technology offers our students. "We hope those who had a chance to sample this technol­ ogy arc as enthusiastic about it as we are . ” The "taste of technology" program will be repeated, with some modifications, for the parents of elementary students on Monday, Feb. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. Those attending should meet first in the Caledonia Middle School media center, Mann said. MIDDLEVILLE PUD continued from front page — vices to ensure adequate ac­ cess for fire vehicles, the site plan should include where on­ site retention basins will be built, elevations of the propos­ ed carports be provided, that the retention basin and the layout of the sewer and water systems be reviewed by the village engineering con­ sultants, detailed engineering specifications and cross sec­ tions of Lincoln Street at the drive entrance and Lincoln Medaows drive entrance come together, a detailed lighting plan be provided showing that lights will not glare and shine excessively on neighbors, and that the pro­ posal conforms to all other applicable ordinances and requirements. The next step for the project is for the village council to decide if they approve the PUD It could come before the council as early at Tuesday, Jan. 24. If approved, then River­ town Developers would then go through the site plan review process. This program will feature three of the same kinds of technology the secondary par­ ents got to sample: the music lab, the distance learning lab and the Internet. Elementary parents also will get to see an "integrated learn­ ing system," which will be presented by Josten’s Learning Corporation. "Parents will be able to learn why this kind of system is effective in teaching elementary children," said Mann. The parents also will be able to try out some of the newest and best of the educational CD-ROM software for ele­ mentary classrooms. Child care again will be provided, along with refresh­ ments. Anyone with questions should call Mann at the com­ puter office, 891-0218. "We hope to see our elementary parents come and not only learn about our technology, but also have fun with it," Mann said. "We think they'll see why the kids are so enthusiastic about it." welcomes your: And any other non-profit organization event open to the public! Council President Glen Klaver reported that the new water system, which initially will serve the Glen Valley Es­ tates and the new middle school, also is nearing com­ pletion. with startup expected last week for the pumps, wells, filters and cholorination equipment. The tank has been filled, tested and approved by the county, along with the lines connecting the new homes being built in Glen Valley. Meters now must be set for the homes, and the meter­ reading equipment has arrived, he said. The school is not yet hooked up, and the water treatment plant site also will have to wait for spring, how­ ever, before grading and seeding can be completed, Klaver said. The village council last week also: • Appointed the Labor Committee of Judy Kidder. Dan Erskine and Jan Soules to work with employee Buff Rodgers in setting up bids for a tractor and mower for the village. • Approved a resolution I the village will pay $7.60 fixture per month for the I 14 street lights to be installed at Glen Valley. The develop­ ers will pay for the fixtures themselves. • Tabled a Planning Com­ mission recommendation to rezone from R-l (residential) to C-1 (commercial) and then grant a special use permit for an area intended to serve as a parking lot for H & L Manu­ facturing. The council tabled the vote until a site plan is presented for the use of the paiperty. • Set a budget workshop Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. • Was reminded of a joint meeting with the Caledonia Township Board at 9 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 21, to discuss the ordinance regulating the new sewer line • Discussed noncompliance of several businesses with the village's ordinance on temporary signs and banners. Those businesses could be ticketed and fined under the village's new civil infractions ordi­ nance. PET Coffee planned January 24 The Parents and Elementary Teachers’ group of Thomapple Kellogg Schools will hold its next coffee at 7 p.m. Tues­ day, Jan. 24 at Page Elementary. The speaker will be Judy Freeman, principal of Sher­ wood Elementary in Grand Rapids, her topic will be “Motivating your children toward achievement. ’ ’ The speaker has her bachelor’s degree through Michigan State in language arts and social studies. She also holds a master's in elementary administration, certification in learning disabilities, as well as post­ master's work. Freeman has been a teacher, a teacher consultant and principal. She was direc­ tor of the Spectrum Center in Grand Rapids, which was a pull-out program for Gifted and Talented This talk will cover the categories of motivation, achievement, stresses on kids, empowering your child, tips for parents/teachers and building a united front. Child care and refreshments are provided and, as always, the talk is free of charge as a service to the community. Moe Road family receives ‘air’ mail package by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Normally, going to the family mailbox is just a routine event. That’s what 12-year-old Katie Schultz, who lives out­ side of Middleville on Moe Road, thought until she stuck her hand in the mailbox one day last week. Along with the normal envelopes, she found something disgusting, a dead bird. Week at a Glance • Auctions • School plays, carnivals, concerts and variety shows • Bake Sales • Dinners • Special music • Bingos • Festivals BLOCK GRANT FUNDING, continued from front agreed to pay its share from the general fund rather than go through a special assessment procedure. Erskine then asked if the village's share of the cost might not be eligible for block grant funding, and council agreed to add the project to the list for block grant consid­ eration In other business, engineer Randy Wilcox of Wilcox As­ sociates reported that the vil­ lage’s new wastewater treat­ ment plant essentially is com­ pleted except for some paving and regrading to be done at the site in the spring. Startup of the new plant was expected by the end of last week. Wilcox also said that the township's sewer line, which will be served by the village plant, is nearly completed as well. All the pipe is in the ground, with manholes now being tested. Only the pump­ ing stations still need some work, he said, adding that let­ ters will be sent out notifying those who bought capacity in the sewer line when it will be operational. “I thought someone was just playing a mean trick,” Katie said, “Until I noticed a bunch of other feathers, too. ” That was enough to send her back to the house, yelling for her 14-year-old brother, Kevin. Much to their surprise, a closer look in the mailbox (that has no door) revealed a small owl that had decided to take up residence. Kevin put on some old leather gloves and retreived the owl and took inside to sec that it was OK before they released it. The family’s feathered sur­ prise spent the night in a covered box. Once they decided the owl was all right, Katie, Kevin and the rest of the family released him into the pines behind the house. • Contemporary Christian, with David Meece ("We Are the "Seventy Times Seuen^aDd^^" \n Go*), Redeemer^£p*--*J| • sorscgpp*-^a oc 1 AdT*^ ^^^-^unday, Jan. 23. • Country, with Lorrie Morgan and BiDy Dean, Jack Breslin Student Events |Center, One Birch Road, East Lansing, 8 p.m. Call TlcketMaster, 484-5656 Thursday, Jan. 27. Just dial... 616-945-9554 during business hours or Call J-Com... 616-948-8700 extension 2256 and record your event information 24-hours a day, 7 days a week—EHEE! This rural Middleville mailbox on Moe Road doesn't hove a door. So when 12-year-old Katie Schultz went to get the mail one day, she got a surprise. Her 14-year-old brother Kevin retreived this small owl from the depths of the mailbox. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1995 I Page 3 Kids’ songwriter shares her music with McFall School students The McFall kids listened closely to the messages of caring in songwriter Carol Johnson's music. Many of the students demonstrated their camraderie by putting their arms oround each other and just swaying to the music. Community Dance set at Middleville Interested people from all over the area are invited to the Middlevilla Inn Saturday, Feb. 4, for a community dance. The event is sponsored by the Middleville High School Senior Parents as a charity fund-raiser for the Senior Graduation Getaway. As A Group, Mature Drivers Are A+ With Us. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges But when your car is insured with the new Auto Owners A> program, saving money isn't one of them If you are a member of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be ehgibie to recave a substantial group discount on your automobde insurance Contact us now lor more information J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Held in the Middleville upstairs banquet room, the Villa Greenery, the dance will begin at 8 p.m. with the nostaligic “Big Band Swing” music of "Les Jazz.” Led by Hastings High School Band Director Joe LaJoye, the 16-piece swing band features popular dance classics by Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Les Jazz has performed for several years at the Hastings Summerfest and gathered a substantial following of big band music lovers locally. At 10 p.m., the musical theme will shift to classic rock and contemporary hits by “Nightwind,” a popular area variety band in the mid-1980s that has regrouped for this charity event. Nightwind's music highlights hits by such groups as The Cars, Three Dog Night, Pat Benatar. Chicago and more. The band features area musicians Forrest Evans. Jim Hallberg, Steve Evans and lead vocalist Katie Zoe me r The dance, directed to the over-21 dance crowd, will feature raffle draw ings of gifts contributed by local mer­ chants and a cash bar provided by the Middlevilla. Admission to the community dance is $5 and can be purchased in ad­ vance by calling 795.-3640 or 795-7727. Correction — 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 The date for next month's meeting of the Middleville Planning Commission was in­ correctly listed in the Jan. 10 issue of the Sun&News. It will be on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the village hall at 7 p.m. Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 American LegionPest 1305 "Our Policy is Service" BINGO Carol Johnson, a popular children's songrwriter from Grand Rapids, visited McFall Elementary in Middleville last week. With ILS. Savings Bonds, the more you give, the more you receive. Every day, we pass a little of ourselves on to the next generation. How to till hardened soil, what to plant, why we fertilize, when to harvest. The knowledge that we give stays with them forever. And we hope we’ve made their lives a little richer for the learning. Giving U.S. Savings Bonds also passes an important lesson on to the future generation. Bonds can teach our children how to save, how interest grows and how a small investment can help make their dreams come true. Buying U.S. Savings Bonds contributes to a solid and secure America for generations to come. What a great way for you to say. “I believe in your future’” Bonds are as easy to buy as they are to give. Buy them at half their face value through your local bank US. Savings Bonds are like friendships — the longer they're kept, the more they ’re worth So share the tradition of U.S. Savings Bonds. They’re the gift that gives back more than you've given. 9548 Cherry Valley, CaieComa • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM A puMk tcr»M.t ihn ar*Apapet �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 17, 1995 Neighbors with... NORMA Hi everyone. Today is foggy, warm, and a good time to stay indoors. 1 somehow have lost my tape with all of your names on it, so I could only get those of you I could recall. Maybe Johnny will help me to make up a new complete list. He has such a good voice for taping. My voice is so nasal and harsh that I don't like to make the tape. Cay is taking a water aerobics class, so Houston and 1 walk the school halls. He gets a little bored, so we walk for a half hour and then we sit in the library. People come up to him, pet him, and VELDEHMAN talk to him. Cay is helping me with Houston. He was so terribly timid and shy and wouldn’t look directly at anyone. He didn’t even know how to play. We have Dave’s little cocker here and Houston is learning how to chase cats. Alex feels he has to keep cats in line, where Houston was trained to leave them alone They even would slap his face. Houston watches Dave when he plays with Alex and his toys. So when no one is watching he grabs one of the toys and scoots downstairs, sort of sneaking as if he was doing something wrong. So now Cay plays with him. throwing the toy and wrestling with him 1 know that he was train­ ed as a working animal but. through Cay’s help, is becom­ ing a confident dog in his own way. I don't play with him, but Cay and John do. so he keeps his working knowledge and is still my protector when he is in harness. Rose and Ken Morgan went to a hockey game Wednesdays in Kalamazoo. Rose said that they were not a professional or college team The> had breaks in the game and got children out on the ice with Nerf balls for various events between quarters 1 didn't get a hold of the Morgans around Christmas. They went out to Oklahoma with his sister and family and were gone about four days. Marian Martin said that she has her grandson on Tuesday and Thursday. He is 3 years old and is a pre-schooler. Russ Bender hasn't been feeling well. He drove himself to the hospital. He had angina. Dr. Brown said that he shouldn't have driven, but when you are all alone, how do you get there’ Dr. Brown wanted him to stay at the hospital, but Russ said that he would take good care of himself. So he let him come home. Have a good week and en­ joy every day as a new chance to help someone else. Try to tell someone each day how much you like them and enjoy their company. Life is really good, so don’t miss a single chance. Love all of you. wonderful Community family. Hope to have my calling list all fixed up by next week. Matt Liu is Rotary’s Student of the Month Senior Matt Liu, son of Mr and Mrs. Steven Liu of Caledonia, was selected as the • Rotary Student of the Month” for December at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Called “a multi-talented student/athlete." Matt has displayed a work ethic and commitment of excellence. Accomplishments include an overall 3.6 grade point average in rigorous college preparatory curriculum, foot­ ball captain, basketball, track. National Honor Society. Stu­ dent Council, homecoming king, and TK youth basketball camp. Matt Liu LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. A 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night - 6.30 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor WELCOME TO Games United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Stmt Caledonia. Michigan ■> Telephone 698-8252 _____________________ "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9.30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen during both services. “Set an example. In speech, in Ute, in love, in faith and m purity." ______________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 3rlnlu Mosaru CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Roman Catholic Latin Mass Rev. Fr. Francisco Radecki, CMRI Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 314 E. Main, Middleville Phone: 795-9030 Rev. James Cusack Sacred Heart Devotions Sunday Mass: 4:00 P.M. Confessions and Rosary: 20 Minutes before Mass Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH '■h 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St >891-8661 'The Church where everybody ts somebody... ..and Jesus Christ b Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 am. Sunday Momrg Worship..................... 10:30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship..................... 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Grayer & Bt)fe Study 700 p.m fibs Mharn Dobson. Pastor S**e Joaoon. You* Pastor “God Cares for You” CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School............................. 9:30a.m. Choir Practice....................... 9:30 a m. Worship Service 10:30a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School.............. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service............ Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Al Tiemeyer Community Calling LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School.. . Mommg Worship Evening Worship... —...... 1000 a.m --------- HO0a.m ----- ......600 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 10:30 a.m. .9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). .11:10 a.m. Sunday School............ . ................ ..6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service............... Pioneer Club ..............6:30 p.m. (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. ..............7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...... ............. 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday......... RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children's Church/Youth Worship during irxrmng services, Carawiy St puppei ministry for K 4th during evening services Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night"....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Chtnn for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 708 West Main Street First Service.............................................. 8:30a.m Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m.(Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a m.) Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m. Bible Classes........................................... 10:00a.m. Second Service........................................ 11.00a.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake, Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 JeBp? Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 1 A- Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 110O a m. Worship 10 00 am Sunday School Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 'Family Night Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Hl[e (Old {Himr ^rtliudisl (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, ........................ 9 45 a m fOk- Morning Worship... 1100 am S ** Evening Worship 6.00 p m. Wcd Felk,*'h,P......7 30pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1995 / Page 5 j Obituaries Page and Becker exchange vows — Dora M. Glass------------- ------------ — MRS. DORA M. GLASS MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Dora M. Glass, 78, of Middle­ ville, passed away Sunday, January 8, 1995 at Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Surviving are one son, Walter (Skip) and Barbara Ayers; four daughters, Velma and Eugene Glass, Thelma and Brenda Mane Page and Richard Lee Becker Jr. were joined in marriage in October 1994 at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Parents of the couple are Ray and Marilyn Page of Middleville and Richad and Lome Becker of East Grand Rapids. Maid of honor was Deb Page. Bridesmaids were Kari Ycrgin, Gwen Post. Joy Criner, Mary Reynolds and Maria Sarata. Best man was J oh Becker. Groomsmen were Jim Weiss, Roger Liberman. Cory Smith, David Spindle, and Carey Johnston Ushers were Scott Page, Jeff Page and Eric Post. manage the committees planning it are still needed. "We need the support of parents of all the high school kids, not just seniors," said Marge Loew She also urged the present members of the committee to attend the meetings. Help is still needed on the site decorations committee, fund raisers, staging and cleanup and ideas and follow up on entertainment, she said. Volunteers can pick the ENGAGEMENTS Basarabski • Elmhirst to wed Robin Basarabski and Den­ nis Elmhirst are engaged and planning a June wedding. The bride, who is currently attending Aquinas College, is a 1993 graduate of Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Basarabski of Caledonia. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Elmhirst, also of Caledonia. He is a 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School. is presently at­ tending Michigan State University and will graduate in the spring at the funeral home. Funeral and Commital Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel with Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Interment will be in Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Lois Osbun----------------- TK senior party organizers seeking local volunteers The parents who are organizing the 1995 senior all-night parly at Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville are looking for more than just more volunteers. They are seeking help for several committees that are instrumental in putting the event together for the graduating seniors. The traditional all-night, alcohol-free party is the last event in the students high school careers, and people to Edward Erway, Phyllis and Victor Jaworowski and Evelyn Vaughn all of Middleville; 22 grandchildren; 56 great­ grandchildren, two greatgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Sebersi Thorn of Holly; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Tues­ day, January 10, from 7-9 p.m. committee they like and also the amount of involvement they want. Meetings for the group are set for Feb. 6, March 6, April 10 and May 1. all meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the TK High School cafeteria. For more information, call Ixiew at 945-5779. Tickets for the TK all night party will be for sale during noon hours on the first and third Wednesdays in the TK cafeteria. Organizers are still looking for volunteering. Creative thinkers sought for Hertiage Day 1995 Plans are in the works now for the 1995 Middleville Heritage Day. Chairwoman Jo Sclafani says that creative people will­ ing to volunteer their time and ideas are needed to help. The first organizational meeting is set for 7 p.m. Mon­ day, Jan. 23, at the Mid­ dleville Village Hall Anyone interested is help­ ing out should call Denise Lucas at 795-7229, Shellie McQueen at 795-7719, or Jo Sclafani at 795-4650. MIDDLEVILLE- Lois Osbun, 73, passed away Friday, January 13,1995 at her home. Mrs. Osbun was bom on January 7, 1922 at Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Russell and Lena Oliver. She was raised in Edmonds, Washington and later moved to Forks, Washington and attended Edmonds High School, graduating in 1940. She then attended two years of College. She was married to Duane H. Osbun on November 29, 1942 at Edmonds, Washington. She was a Devoted Home­ maker, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Mrs. Osbun worked at Phar­ macy Care in Middleville for many years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars, Barry County Extension and was active in the Parmelee United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane and grand-daughter, Jeannine Burghdoff in 1993. Mrs. Osbun is survived by her children, Janice (Pat) Glynn of Grand Rapids, Anita Janose of Middleville, Patricia (Charles) Burghdoff of Free­ port, Gerald (Kathy) Osbun of Washington. Mary Osbun of Middleville, Celia (Rush) Stid­ ham of Freeport, Elizabeth (Rodney) Mann of Alaska, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one sister, Nona Mattson of Washington, many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held Monday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Juve­ nile Diabetes Foundation. SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 Grilled chicken nuggets, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk, potato bar. Friday, Jan. 20 1/2 day of school. Monday, Jan. 23 Grilled chicken patty w/bun, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Taco salad, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 Soft taco, Spanish rice, food bar, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Chili w/grilled cheese sand­ wich, food bar, milk. Friday, Jan. 20 1/2 day, end of semester. Monday, Jan. 23 Hamburger w/bun. french fries, food bar, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Pizza,food bar, milk. Kettle Lake Elem. Itza pizza. Elementary Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 Breakfast pizza, bagel, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Pop tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 20 1/2 day, end of semester. Monday, Jan. 23 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 French toast stick, juice or fruit, milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 Soft taco, french fries or peas, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Chili w/grilled cheese sand­ wich, green beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Jan. 20 1/2 day of school. Monday, Jan. 23 Hamburger w/bun, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thornapple Kellogj’ Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 Oatmeal/brown sugar, raisins, muffin, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Cereal, cinnamon toast, banana, milk. Friday, Jan. 20 Cinnamon roll, orange juice, milk. Monday, Jan. 23 No School. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Waffles, cherry sauce, milk. Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 “Caboose” Grilled chicken on hot dog bun, carrots, pears. Thursday, Jan. 19 Chicken noodle soup, peanut butter and jelly sand wich, vegetable sticks, fresh fruit. Friday, Jan 20 Pizza, cole slaw, blueberry crisp. Monday, Jan. 23 No sctuxil, records day Tuesday, Jan. 24 Chili/crackers, vegetable sticks, bread/peanut butter, applesauce. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. See us at our NEW M-37 Location �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 17, 1995 Justin Heyboer brings interview format to town CHS senior gets ‘In the Zone’ as host of TV sports program Justin's latest guest, Scott McNeal, better known by his nickname Gus Mocker,' checks his tie in the studio monitor before the cameras roll. CHS senior Justin Heyboer, left, ond fellow senior Tim Baker meet in the high school television control room to discuss the weekly toping of Justin's Caledonia Coblevision sports show, 'In the Zone.' Aired Wednesdays on cable channel 16, the show features interviews with area and local sports figures. Baker is the show's technical director and producer. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "...A-a-a-nd now! Your Caledonia-a-a Fighting Scots!" Beginning last year, with the first boys’ home basketball game, Caledonia High School senior Justin Heyboer has earned some local fame as the "voice" of the hyped-up home-game introduction of the ( I IS varsity team The Chicago Bulls-type show, with its throbbing beat and the dramatic entrance for the team, just might launch a CHS player into that magical experience called "in the zone," when an athlete plays so far above the norm, he or she must be performing in an­ other level of consciousness. For Justin, however, the phrase "in the zone" has taken on new meaning, as the "voice" of CHS boys’ basket­ ball now has a face, wears a suit and tie and appears weekly on a new sports televi­ sion show. While continuing to intro­ duce the Fighting Scots on Tuesdays and Fridays, Hey­ boer has launched his own ca­ ble channel sports show that airs each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. True to his love of good competition, he has named his O Valentine & Easter Prints C Good Selection of Calico Prints for Quilters 33% OFF In Stock Patterns...McCaiis • Simplicity • Kwik Sew Hulst Cleaner* Pick Up Station MR. J SEWING MACHINE REPAIR 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945 9673 program "In the Zone." But while "the zone" may be a rarefied environment, its television namesake is pretty down to earth. "I just felt that Caledonia needed a sports program that featured our athletes and also people who are active in area sports," Heyboer said. Set up with an interview format, the show offers oneon-one discussions between Heyboer and the featured guest. He also presents on each show a week-in-advance calendar of upcoming Caledonia sporting events. The first "In the Zone" aired Dec. 21, and featured, appro­ priately enough, two of the CHS varsity basketball players Heyboer so often introduces, Pat Stegeman and Steve Schmidt. The second week, Heyboer taped his show from the Welsh Auditorium, where he interviewed two Grand Rapids Mackers players. Then, for his third show, he switched from basketball to physical fitness, interviewing Bobbi Nieland from Fitness For You in Mid­ dleville. Just last week. Justin dis­ cussed three-on-three basket­ ball with none other than "Gus Macker" himself, Scott Mc­ Neal. The head of Macker Enter­ prises traveled to Caledonia to tape the show, and talked Sweetheart Photos for Valentine’s Day! 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Steve Young, also a for instance, the team that Mackers. senior, acts as the team's puts on "In the Zone* McNeal, who seemed to "count-down" man. represents a variety of enjoy taping the show, said he The student crew members interests, including, of course, couldn’t pass up the opportu­ are part of Wyma’s television sports/ nity to reach the Caledonia production crew and take ac­ Heyboer. for instance, audience and provide some tive roles in other Caledonia played football for four years visibility, not only for the Cablevision projects, like the and basketball his freshman Macker Tournament, but also CHS News, taping sports year. Baker played two years for his CBA team. events and putting together of basketball and four years of McNeal's willingness to ap­ videos for the district. soccer. pear on the show has been Heyboer and Baker both "But doing this show has typical of the people he's have been with the television been a special opportunity." asked to be guests. Heyboer program since it got under said Heyboer. said. way three years ago when they "I think the television pro­ "You feel a little nervous at were sophomores. duction experience has really first about asking someone That year, Wyma offered a helped me with my poise and like Scott McNeal or Ted television production class as confidence and I'm getting to Nugent to be on a local one of the Interim programs, meet people I might never television show," Heyboer and both students were part of have met otherwise. I mean, said. that class. how many high school stu­ "That class was the one that dents gel to do an interview "But I've found that they are just people, too, and everyone came up with the idea of with a Scott McNeal or a Ted I've talked to has been very creating a television studio," Nugent?" said Heyboer. nice, very cooperative. Nugent and Miss Michigan, Since then, the studio has Maria Malay Kamara. will be "It's really built up my con­ fidence," he added, "so I'm become a reality, and both stu­ the featured speakers at the sure I've gained some poise in dents have been active with CHS Teen Institute Saturday. the program, Justin in front of talking to people. Heyboer said they both have "So far, the guests seem to the camera and Tim in the agreed to tape interviews with enjoy being on the show, and production room. him, and Nugent will discuss Baker hopes to continue in the sport of bow hunting. now I feel more comfortable about asking them to appear, the field, although he hasn't That show is scheduled to decided on a particular career. air on Wednesday, Feb. 1. and about asking them ques­ tions. "I’ve done about everything Justin will feature two "Some people ask me how I you can do here in production, members of the CHS wrestling think of things to ask in an in­ from running the camera to team, Adam Stauffer and Ja­ terview, but usually, once we lighting, graphics and then son Haywood Wednesday get going, the ideas just seem editing," he said. evening. The team presently to flow." Heyboer also would like to ranks as one of the top in the Heyboer explained that continue in the broadcasting league. while Caledonia Cablevision side of television, though he Then, for the Jan. 25 show, Director Rick Wyma is the thinks it will be more of a Heyboer will interview Scott program supervisor and has fi­ sideline to his plans for a Lane, general manager of the nal approval of what actually career in landscape and West Michigan Whitecaps. goes on the air, Justin and nursery design. He runs his So far. Heyboer said, the some fellow television produc­ own lawn maintenance Caledonia students seem to tion students at CHS actually business in the summers. like the show and he has re­ do all the planning, setup, in­ "But I enjoy being in front ceived some positive com­ terviewing, filming and edit­ of the camera, and I think I'd ments from adults who have ing. enjoy doing broadcast adver­ Continued next page — Senior Tim Baker is the show's technical director and producer. "I couldn't do the show without that guy," said Hey­ boer. Baker is in charge of such aspects as the lighting and (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g & Tax) sound, and from the control MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA room, selects the camera an­ gles to be shown on screen. He also superimposes the graphics the viewers see and after the taping session, does the editing. "Justin handles everything Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 that happens in front of the Saturday 900 to 1:00 camera, and I take care of ev­ 111 Broadway, Middleville erything in here," Baker said, waving at the controls in the production room next to the studio. TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses r ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING al X. l Il/\ ■ i ■ Hair & Tanning Salon 3363 68th Street S.E Dutton Professional Bldg Caledonia, MI 49316 (6i6)698-i99i Evenings (616) 795-3387 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 17, 1995 I Page 7 Paws ‘N’ Claws gives pets a fresh look... by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer There's nothing quite like a long bath to lift your spirits! The same goes for the fami­ ly pet that gets a lift from hav­ ing a bath and maybe even getting a haircut. That is one of the mam reasons why Nancy Ainslie has opened Paws ‘N’ Claws in Middleville, offering all breed dog and cat grooming. "It's not so much the whole process of bathing and groom­ ing the dog that 1 like the best," she said. "It’s making the animal feel like they’re pretty. And, they get so ex­ cited and dance around like they're the hottest thing in the house." Contributing to that is why Ainslie, who is an area native, decided to go to dog grooming school. Opening her own shop was the next logical step after she graduated in August from the Paragon School of Dog Grooming in Grandville. Ainslie’s small, but effi­ cient shop is located at 106 High just off of Main Street. All grooming is done by ap­ pointment and the family four­ legged friend (dog or cat) gets nails cleaned and trimmed, ears cleaned, a bath, blowdry, brush out. trim or cut and anal gland check. Cost of the grooming depends on the size of the animal. And. Ainslie does of­ fer a senior citizen discount. Shop hours are Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and Fri­ day from 9 a m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday ap­ pointments can be made by special arrangement. All appointments can be set up by calling 795-4664. Ainslie is no stranger when it comes to handling animals and grooming them. "The first dog 1 ever clip­ ped was when Robert (her husband) and I got married." she said. "He had a schnauzerpoodle mix that looked like Quasimodo because her hair hadn't been cut. “I did her completely with scissors, but she thought she was something when I was done." Ainslie said After working at Bradford White, then staying home when 13-year-dd Phillip and 10-year-old Melissa were bom. going back to work at Lescoa. and then for three Nancy Ainsle, owner of Paws N’ Claws grooming in Middleville, takes the time to brush Flash, one of her Keeshonds. years at South Kent Veterinarian, Ainslie decided it was time to do what she wanted and go back to school for grooming. She also raises keeshonds. with three of them as family pets. 4-year-old Flash and 5-year-old Carrie that she has shown, and 4-year-old Mandy. Carrie just had a litter of seven puppies that will be ready to leave Mom and litter­ mates at the end of February. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casual wear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! We use and recommend products by Caledonia Village Center (M 37) • 891-9257 — As Always, kVa/k-ins Are Welcome — TH Students of the Month named Chosen by their teachers as "Students of the Month" for December at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School were (first row from left) Shannon Thompson, Bernadette Azzarella, Stacy Idema, Sara Hillman, (second row) Aaron Dillon. Barb Truer, Krista DeMaagd, Kristi Peters, Dendel Craven, (third row) Jolene Batdorff, Sarah Brady, Amber Dennison, Kelly Nicholson, (fourth row) Rachel Brodock, Pam Jamison, Josh Stauffer, Kerri McNees, (fifth row) DJ. Beckering, Erik Vernon, Tim Hannan and Jeremy Doornbos. TKSPORTS PROGRAM > NOMEST 1 j 1111 rrn iKmCIENV ( imnu Tax Management & More Inc. Steve Anteckl - M.S.A. 528 Main Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-0464 continued from previous page — seen the first shows. Wyma, for one. said he is impressed with his protogees. "I think I’m most excited about the fact that this show is all their idea. Justin and Tim came to me asking if they could do the show and since then, they've really handled the whole thing. "Justin has gone out and contacted all these people himself, and he and Tim put questions together for the interview. "I’m happy because it shows they really are interested in television production and that they're interested in putting on STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a queue for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 a good show for the viewers. I do look at everything before the show is aired, but mostly I'm checking editing and things like that. "I never have to worry about these guys saying something inappropriate. "The other thing that I’m proud of is that Justin and Tim just didn't do one or two shows and say, 'Oh well, this is too much work,' and quit. "Justin is busy lining up shows for the next few months. "They've essentially done all the work, from the beginning, and I think they deserve a lot of credit." Heyboer said he would be interested in knowing of any guests the Caledonia viewers might like to see on the show. "We re really interested in getting questions, comments and suggestions from our au­ dience," he said. "If our viewers have ideas for guests, or if there is some­ thing we can be doing to im­ prove the show, we'd really appreciate the advice." 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The drafting of the or­ dinance by Trustee Mary Cook, along with her hus­ band, Bruce, came in response to concerns express­ ed by township residents about excessive noise. The ordinance states “An ordinance to secure the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township. Barry County Michigan, by the regulation of noise. Specific violations listed in­ clude excessively loud ectronic or mechanical sounds; yelling, shouting, hooting or singing on public streets bet­ ween IO p.m and 7 am.; ex­ cessive noises that interfere with the operation of schools, churches or hospitals; having animals that are frequently loud or make extended noises like barking dogs that can be heard by neighbors; loud motor vehicles of any kind; excessive construction or building noises from sundown until 7 a.m.; use of loud speakers or amplifiers; and operation of a race track or proving grounds. The ordinance lists excep­ tions of emergency vehicles, excavation or repair of bridges, streets or highways that must be repaired other than between 7 a m. and sun­ down, and warning devices authorized by law Specific limitations of allowable noise levels within various zones also are specified. One section deals specifically with the noise levels of various motorized vehicles, including recrea­ tional vehicles. Public nuisance regulations also are included, limiting the emission of dust, smoke, ash or other noxious odors that are offensive to area residents or causing excessive earthshaking vibrations. Violation of the new or­ dinance can be punished with a fine up to $500 or jail up to 90 days. A copy of this ordinance is on file at Yankee Springs Township Hall for anyone travel. and a drainpipe be in­ stalled to prevent puddling of runoff water. Powers also agreed to disclaim any interest or right to the alley property and waiv­ ed adverse possession rights. The township will not be held liable in case of any per­ sonal injury on Powers’ part. In other business, the board: — Approved a one-year contract through Dec. 31. 1995, with Professional Codes Inspections of Michigan — Set in motion the necessary steps to extend the services of the Gun Lake Sewer and Water Authority to the Yankee Meadows Trailer Park. Thornapple Township decriminalizes some ordinance violations by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornappie Township board approved several or­ dinance amendments making some ordinance violations municipal civil rather than criminal infractions. Areas covered include violations of township or­ dinances on zoning, junk yards, junk vehicles, trash and burning. Also included is an ordinance amendment for the township's handling of violations. Because the number of NILA GOODIN to the area. For all new customers... Haircuts ... Perms wishing to read the document. The board also made an agreement with Mike Powers about the alley right-of-way infringement. Powers, who is building a new home on Gun Lake in the Penassee Park plat, has a por­ tion of a concrete sidewalk and part of his driveway that encroaches on a public alleyway. Originally, the board asked that those portions of concrete be removed. Powers preferred to see if an agreement could be reach­ ed. which it was. He will be allowed to leave the concrete as is. on the con­ ditions that the alley have top­ soil and seed added to bring it up to the level of the sidewalk so it will not obstruct through ...*35o° OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml possible infractions in the township is not likely to war­ rant that there be a township enforcement agency, power to make determinations on cita­ tions issued and set the fines will be handled by the District Court judge, according to Supervisor Don Boysen. The township can. however, set the guidelines for various fines. Violations of the township zoning ordinances can result in fines between $50 and $250 for a first offense. $300 to $450 for a second offense, and $500 to $1,000 for a third offense. The ordinance amendment also contains a clause saying that “Each day on which any violation of this ordinance continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanc­ tions as a separate offense.” This same clause is part of all of the ordinance amend­ ments that were passed by the township board. The junk yard amendment stipulates that fines up to $2,500 may be charged. Guidelines for fines on junk vehicle violations are $50 to $100 for a first offense, $150 to $250 for a second offense, and $300 to $1,000 for a third offense. In the trash ordinance amendment, fines for a first offense can be set between $50 to $200, $250 to $400 for a second offense, and $500 to $1.000 for a third offense. Fines for the civil infraction The Caledonia Area Jaycees would like to express their thanks to all of those businesses and individuals who donated to the Holiday Food Baskets that we distributed this year. With their help, we were able to feed 16 families. Barman Select Temporary Services Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Standard Cherished Memories Bridal Choryan. Richard, O.D. Computers and Peripherals Unlimited, Inc. DfcW De Vries Funeral Home Family Tavern Garbow Realty Geerligs Landscaping Maintenance Hastings City Bank Old Kent Bank Robertson, Richard, D.D.S. Senneker Plumbing Snider Home Entertainment State Bank of Caledonia State Farm - Ken Visser Steffen k Associates Sunsations Thompson Gun Village Stylists Wayne Westbrook Western Auto Wolverine Paving Zylstra Door Co. Bruce and Crystal Bellgraph Pad and Janet Brower Clark and Barb Hutcheson Donald Passenger Attn John and Janis Schnittker We would like to express a special thanks to Seif and Son-Chevrolet for their continued support’ for bum ordinance violations will be $50 to $125 for the first, $150 to $250 for the se­ cond, and $300 to $1,000 for the third offense. All of these amendments will go into effect 30 days after the date of publication. The Township Board decid­ ed to make the changes because it was felt that pro­ blems such as these types of infractions would be more ef­ ficiently dealt with as municipal civil rather than criminal infractions. In other business, the Thor­ napple Township Board: — Expressed concern over the safety of those who have been sledding at Mount Hope Cemetery. Grave markers that are slightly raised above the level of the lawn cannot be seen with a cover of snow. Township officials are con­ cerned that someone may be injured. Interpreting the tax bill— By Douglas Busman. Caledonia Superintendent I just received my tax statement, what a pleasant surprise’ My tax bill was cut by over 50 percent, but I found some areas to be confusing and wondered if you can explain some of the terms on my statement. Q. Does all of my property tax go to the school? A. No. various governmental units receive funding through property tax collection. Approximately 40 percent of the total tax bill goes for public education Q. What is the “State Education Tax?** The six-mill State Education Tax replaces the millage you previously paid to operate your local school district. Dollars generated by the state education tax are sent directly to the Slate of Michigan, which distributes it on a per-pupil basis Residential property taxes no longer support the local school district. Q. Why am I paying millage to Kent County? A. This is millage needed to pay for all necessary county services. What is “Caledonia Community Other?” A. The millage needed to make the "mortgage payments on our school buildings. Q. What is “Caledonia Community Operations?” A. Business and non-homestead property owners pay an ad­ ditional millage for local school operations This is the only millage retained at the school level. Q. How much of my taxes are actually going to my local schools now? A. As a homeowner, none of your taxes go to your local school district. All taxes are sent to the state for distribution. As an owner of non-homestead property, your taxes do stay with the local school district and are deducted by the state from the per pupil amount allocated. Q. Ls this the only tax statement I’ll get this year? A. Most area taxing authorities levy property tax collections twice a year. December I and July I If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia, MI 49316. Pickets going fast for CHS Boosters’ Get-away Weekend Fewer than 100 tickets re­ main for the 1995 get-away weekend fund-raiser, spon­ sored by the Caledonia Ath­ letic Boosters. President Chuck Clark said that the group hopes to have all tickets sold by Feb. 15 for this year's weekend jaunt to Ohio April 22. Anyone interested in pur­ chasing tickets or who has his or her name on the reserve list should call Nancy Norris at 891-8860. Tickets are $100, and a pur­ chase puts the buyer's name into the raffle, which this year offers a $10,000 grand prize, a $1,000 prize and a $500 prize, Norris said. "We have many other prizes too," she said. "Were trying to make this year's raffle bigger and better than last year's." The ticket also includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and bar during the raffle drawing, which is held at the "get­ away" motel location. How­ ever, the ticket does not in­ clude the price of the room, which is $49 a night. All proceeds from the event go to support Caledonia High School athletic programs, Nor­ ris emphasized. "We hope to have all our tickets sold. It's a lot of fun, a chance to win a great prize, and it is a contribution to our athletic programs," she said. CLASSIFIEDS 4 4 Place Yocr Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • wonl I you pay in advance you save 50* bttng charge DmOm is Fnday at 400 pm. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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They are not required to be at school during study halls Jan. 18-20 — Fifth grade Art Talks: Portraits (Thank you docents!) Jan. 20 — End of first semester. Hat day at West. Jan. 23 — No school district wide, records day. Jan. 24-26 — Third grade Art Talks: Everyday Art. (Thank you docents’) Jan. 24 — First day of second semester. P.E.T. Coffee with Judy Freeman, previous principal of G.R Spectrum program (Gifted and Talented SchooL). Speaking on Parenting Towards Achievement. Page Library at 7 p.m. Childcare and refreshments provided. Jan. 25 — Parenting class with school social worker Jackie Schmitz begins tonight at 7 p.m. in M.S. Library. (See com­ munity note) Jan. 26 — CPAC “Curious George" performance for second grade (P E T. funded). Jan. 27 — Report cards go home. ***** l/ooking ahead... Jan. 30 — P E P. Meeting, 7 p.m. at the M.S. Library. Discussion will be held concerning the upcoming fundraiser. Jan. 31 — Blandford Nature Center for Mrs. Elies and Miss Sandwich. Feb. 11 — School Carnival held at H.S. gym from 12-3 p.m. Feb. 25 — Odyssey of the Mind competition in Otsego. April 3-7 — Spring Break. Community Note: A parenting class geared towards elemen­ tary aged children will be facilitated by school social worker Jackie Schmitz. Ixarn how to help your children achieve selfdisplinc, responsibility, self-esteem and problem solving skills It will meet on Wednesdays starting Jan. 25, 7 p.m. at the M.S. Library. This is a free class. ***** Teachable Moments... West — Mrs. Thaler’s 2nd graders are learning about birds, especially penguins. They are listening to the story “Mr. Pop­ per’s Penguins" by Richard and Florence Atwater. Even though there are 18 different kinds of penguins, the students ace creating new varieties in art. Then they will write about them. Page — Mrs. Chausow’s and Mrs. Jahnke’s classes are working on learning their multiplication and division facts from 0-10. We encourage all students to be practicing at home daily. Quote of the W eek — Wise are those who learn that the bot­ tom line doesn’t always have to be their top priority. FREE V0CA CUSS mg through the village. The council held the routine public hearing on the propos­ ed budget at 6:30 p.m. last Tuesday just before the regular 7 p.m. meeting. One of the first topics brought to the council’s atten­ tion was a letter signed by several residents about what was termed "an unhappy night and weekend with the snowmobiles." The main gist of the letter was devoted to asking the council to deactivate the snowmobile trail that now runs through the village. Residents said that snowmobiiers were riding well into the night, driving too fast, and running the machines on sidewalks and lawns. The letter also suggested that if the trail is not abolish­ ed. that its use should be limited from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The need for enforcement of the rules was brought up, too. One downtown merchant said he was concerned about the safety of his customers because of the snowmobile traffic that has gone on the walk in front of his store. Two men attending the council meeting stressed that it is only a few snowmobiiers who refuse to follow the rules and stay on the designated trail through the village. Council members agreed that the issue needed to be checked out. Village President Lon Myers said it would be refer­ red to the zoning and or­ dinance committee that would bring back a recommendation at the next meeting on Tues­ day, Jan. 24. Council turned its attention to the approval of the propos­ ed budget and salaries for village staff for 1995. An overall increase in non­ union employee salaries of 3.9 percent was approved unanimously. Breakdown of increases by individual are $37,800 for the village manager, a 5 percent increase; $36,464 for the police chief, a 3 percent in­ crease; $28,956 for the department of public works supervisor, a 3.5 percent in­ crease; $26,609 for the wastewater plant operator, a 3.5 percent increase; $26,000 for the village planner, reflects no increase because the planner has not been on with Diane Wilson JAYCEES Friday, January 20 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Shape-up & Exercise for as little as.. ®6®®a week Memberships are always available. ASK ABOUT OUR MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN! CONTINUED the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the base­ ment room of the Alaska Sam’s Joint. "But if that is a bad night for people, we certainly are open to changing our meeting night if that is a deterrent for people who might otherwise like to join." Dues are $50 a year, and cover local, state and national membership. The Jaycees said they hope for a good turnout at their hoe down, but their biggest wish is to attract enough new mem­ bers that they will be able to continue as a chapter and im­ plement their plans and pro­ jects. 4695 N. MIDDLEVILLE RD. ■ 795-4319 Egg Ant north of the MidtfeVHte ten (behind Ot Showenwm) gjg HOURS: Mon.-Frt- 6 am 9 pm: Sat. 9 am-3 pm_ staff for a full year; two DPW workers at $25,189, a 3.5 per­ cent increase for each; and $24,242 for the administrative assistant, a 5 percent increase. Projected budget for the general fund totals $626,102. which is $26.102 less than the projected revenue Village Manage Ev Manshum explained that most of the deficit comes from the ma­ jor amount of work that is to be done on village parking lots and sidewalks. “We have not used what we have budgeted in the past." he said. “Now we are going to make some major im­ provements so that village sidewalks are up to par. " Several other funds are in­ cluded in the budget. The major street budget plans for revenues of $79,000 and expenses of $87.100 for a deficit of $8,100. The local streets fund balances with revenue and ex­ penses both projected at $56,000. Sewer fund revenue for 1995 is projected at $463,000 with expenses of $418,100 for a net gain of $44,900. Water fund revenues and expenses balance with $157,000 each. Motor pool revenue is plan­ ned at $86,000 with expenses of $128,000 for a deficit of $42,000 The total proposed budget reflects a projected deficit of $31,302. Manshum said the deficit will be made up from the balance in the total general fund reserves of about $850,000. In other business, the village council: — Gave Police Chief Louis Shoemaker the OK to begin interviewing for a replace ment part-time officer to fill the vacancy created when of­ ficer Nick Seifert was pro­ moted to full-time. — Was informed that the new plow truck was on order and should arrive within a week to 10 days. — Heard a report from Craig Patterson on the Rails to Trails Conservancy trail pur­ chased through RTC with the village. Patterson said that bar­ ricades and signs were needed to allow foot traffic, but not snowmobiles, on the old Penn Central Railroad bed He also told council that the Thornapple Trail Association (the support group for the pro­ ject) has more than 250 people and that funds are coming in. Village manager position to be considered Caledonia Village Council sets wages for 1995-96 Council members will con­ New hires will receive wages of $5.50 an hour, and tact other villages with man­ Staff Writer agers to learn what responsi­ council trustees will continue The Caledonia Village Council last week unani­ to receive $85 per meeting at­ bilities they assign to their mously agreed to raise the tended and $50 per special managers, how they recruit 1995-96 wages of its presi­ meeting attended. The asses­ them and what wages and benefits they receive. This in­ dent, clerk and treasurer, sor will receive a $200 wage. Besides voting on the next formation will be assembled while freezing per-meeting year’s wages, the board also for council review, along with council pay for trustees. The council also gave raises discussed the increasing work information received from the to its Department of Public load of the village office staff. Michigan Municipal league Both Klaver and Cherry Works employees and the The village will be operating an expanded wastewater agreed on the need for a vil­ village office assistant. The action supported wage treatment district that now lage manager. "We need someone with the recommendations presented will include a portion of the by the council's Labor Com­ township. The new public wa­ training and the expertise in ter system under construction these areas," Klaver said. "I mittee. The wage increases ap­ for Glen Valley Estates and think the time is here for proved by the council include the new middle school also Caledonia to be looking for a 4 percent increases for the will be under the supervision manager." "The work that will go into president, clerk and treasurer, of the village. Because of the time and ex­ the supervision of the sewer with the president and clerk pertise it will take to handle system and the water system also receiving a $500 bonus. increasingly complex are going to be very time con­ The decision raises Council its President Glen Klaver's salary business, the council agreed it suming and require some spe­ from $5,000 to $5,700; Clerk was time to consider hiring a cial training to be handled ef­ ficiently," agreed Cherry. Jackie Cherry’s salary from village manager. $13,052 to $14,074 and Trea­ surer Steve Antecki's salary from $7,300 to $7,592. Full-time DPW employee Buff Rodgers will see an in­ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement crease, from $26,000 to $27,050, plus a $1,000 $ • Debt Consolidation deposit in his IRA account. Part-time DPW employee Roger Loring will get an hourly raise to $7 an hour, $ 310 44th St . S.W.. Wyoming. 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"We hope there are some people out there who may have been to some of our ac­ tivities or heard about us, but just never got around to join­ ing. "For anyone who’s inter­ ested in what they've seen of us, or who has thought about joining, now is the time." The Caledonia Area Jaycees chapter can include as mem­ bers residents from Caledonia, Middleville, Dutton and Alto. To be eligible, the resident must be between the ages of 21 and 39. "That is the only require­ ment," emphasized Clark To kick off their member­ ship drive, the Jaycees are sponsoring a "country hoe down" beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the base­ ment room of the Alaska Sam’s Joint restaurant, located at 7449 68th St Some free country line dancing instruction will be provided, along with snacks, a cash bar and a disc jockey for dancing. A "mystery prize" also will be awarded at the party. The Jaycees invite anyone eligible for membership to at­ tend, but would appreciate a phone call (868-6888 or 6987524) so they can get an idea of how many to plan for. "But anyone who finds at the last minute that he or she can make it, please just come on out," urged Clark. "We'd like to meet people. Jaycees have raised funds for local projects, such as providing car seats for the Esterley quadruplets. They also have been active in events like the July Fourth festivities, the Caledonia Auto Show and the walkathon for MS. The group needs more members, however, to keep its active status. We Can Think Of 9 Good Reasons To Immunize On Time* Measles Mumps Diphtheria Tetanus Hepatitis B Rubella • Sponsoring baby-sitting School senior. and we’d like them to meet us and see whether we re a group clinics. "We have so many ideas they’d like to join." • Providing holiday food and there are a lot of projects, The mission of the Jaycees baskets for needy families. like the July Fourth • Helping sponsor and par­ Celebration, that we’d be is community improvement, "but we have fun at the same ticipating in the Fourth of July happy to handle. But it’s hard parades. time,” Clark said. to do the big projects without The organization also pro­ • Holding blood drives for the members and the funds,” vides its members an opportu­ the Grand Valley Blood Bank. said Clark. nity for personal growth, with So far, the group has been • Participating in drug statewide programs set up in awareness programs. raising money for its projects public speaking or leadership The group also helped spon­ with flower sales at Valen­ training, for instance. sor the "Summer's End Cale­ tine's Day and by holding car The Caledonia chapter has donia Car Show," participated washes. been around only three years, in the Caledonia Christmas pa­ "We believe we offer young but it already has gotten in­ rade, brought the popular car­ adults in our area a chance to volved in a number of local toon character "Barney" to help improve their community projects, such as: visit hospitalized children and and themselves and, at the • Putting on an Easter Egg purchased car seats for the same time, meet other people Hunt at Caledonia Park each Esterley quadruplets. and just plain have some fun," year. Their latest project is to es­ said Clark. • Participating in the multi­ tablish a $500 scholarship for The Jaycees now meet on ple sclerosis walkathon. a graduating Caledonia High Continued next page - Spinal Meningitis Pertussis Polio But You Only Need One* Immunize On Time. Your Baby’s Counting On You. Call 1-8OO-232-2522 US Depamert J near ano Minar Ser<£s The Caledonia Area Jaycees have initiated several new community events since they formed three years ago. One of the most widely attended is the annual Easter Egg Hunt held at Lakeside Park. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1995 I Page 11 PER GALLON latex paints! 15 vear durability 15 year durability JJ88 14 8 8 Latex Flat Wall Paint Latex Semi-Gloss Enamel \\ all & Trim Paint For interior walls & ceilings. Washable; resists stains. 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Hastings was forced to speed up the game in the sec­ ond period as the Trojans be­ gan pulling away...something the Saxons didn't want to do. The second half was con­ trolled much my the Trojans, making Hastings keep up with the speed at which the Trojans play. The T-K half-court trap also generated more turnover for the Trojans as the game pro­ ceeded into the final eight minutes. Jerry Postma was the top scorer for Middleville with 12 points, Steve Converse had 11 and Andy Brewer and Brad Williams had eight. Converse led the team with seven rebounds and Postma had seven. Williams hit a pair of threes in the first half which kept the momentum in favor of T-K and the Saxons at bay. 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Broadway (M-43) went to the line to sink both ends of his one and one. Godwin had one more chance to tie the score, but Middleville covered their three point shooters and gave up a short field goal for the fi­ nal tally. Brewer was the leading scorer with 23 points and Postma added 10 Postma also had eight boards. Coach Curt Holzhueter said the seniors on the team played like veterans which was the key to winning over Godw in "Nate Bundy hit a key three pointer under pressure late in the game and Jerry (Postma) has really stepped up to re­ place returning All-Gonference player Brian Brewer, who is still sidelined with an injury," the coach said. 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Stenzelbarton Sport* Editor The Caledonia varsity wrestling team wasn't hanging its head after Saturday's thirdplace finish in the Bridgeport Invitational Wrestling Tour­ nament. Coach James Maxim said the tourney, with 16 teams participating, had a compli­ ment of some of the strongest wrestlers in the state, includ­ ing state Class A qualifiers and placers, Conference champs and qualifiers and some of the strongest young talent in the stale. "It was a test for us to see how well we are looking at this point in the season," Maxim said. "We found out we were good and getting bet­ ter. At the end of the third round of competition, we were selling in first place. "We found out we have a great bunch of young men who work well as a team and have become an awesome force and showed superior sportsmanship which even the referees commented on,” he said Caledonia, whose where­ abouts on the map, and even the pronunciation of the city's name, was unknown to many of the schools participating in the meet. Most of the schools were in the southeastern part of Michigan. Scoring for the Scots were: Danny Simmons (215 pounds) with a 4-0 record and 26 points, Adam Stauffer (106) with 20 points and a 3-1 record, Aaron Sprague (126) with 16 points and a 4-1 tally. Ryan Sinclair (172) finished 3-2 with 13 points, Jason Haywood (142) and Josh Haywood (151) were 3-2 and both had eight points, Adam Paarlberg (hwt). Bill Norris (160) and Jamie Trudeau (119) were 3-2 with six points and Dustin McFarlan (100) was 2-2 with six points. Some of the highlights, ac­ cording to Maxim was Sim­ mons' pin of Larry Hycki (252) in 1:46, Sprague's 8-3 win over last year's state finalist in Class A Joe Peters, Bill Norris' pins of two seeded wrestlers, the first in 32 seconds, the second in 2:25 and Sinclairs 16-9 win over a formerly undefeated wrestler, among other wrestlers showing "outstanding wrestling ability." Birch Run won the meet with 167 points. Hazel Park was second with 131.5 and Caledonia was third with 115. Lakeville came in fourth at 114 and last year's State Class B champ Caro was fifth with 110 points. The host school was sixth with 91.5 followed by Mt. Morris, Bullock Creek, Pinck­ ney, Carson City-Crystal, Swan Valley and five other schools. The Scots also had an OK Gold victory, Thursday, with a 43-21 win over Kenowa Hills. Scoring pins for the Scot grapplers were McFarlan at 1:14, Stauffer at 1:00 and Ja­ son Haywood at 4:47. Receiving forfeits were Matt Humphrey (112), Trudeau and Paarlberg. Sprague won 11-2 and Josh Haywood won 9-6. The Fighting Scots will be at Cedar Springs. Thursday in an OK Gold dual and will travel to Rockford. Saturday. The B Team will be on the road to the Muskegon ReethsPuffer Invitational. Caledonia's Adam Stauffer scores two points for a takedown and went on to pin Ns Kenowa Hills opponent in 1:00 in the OK Gold duel Fighting Scot wrestler Jason Haywood works at breaking down his Kenowa Hills opponent on his way to pinning him in 4:47, last Thursday. ° WAYNE H. BELD, D.D.S. P.C Family Dentistry Emergencies seen immediately New patients welcome o o O O °o Complete Dental Services Orthodontics Cosmetic Dentistry • 30 Years Experience • Denture Repairs HeUnes • TMJ Treatment A variable (616) 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave (M37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 Mark Pyper wrestled to a 15-5 win over Hastings' Ryan Rude at the Delton Invitational, Saturday, as part of the B team from Caledonia. Pyper was runner up in the 100-pound weight class. Trojan matment takedown Rogers, win T-K Duals The Middleville varsity wrestling team defeated Roger 66-9. last Thursday, then took top honors going 5-0 in the TK Duels, Saturday. Dendel Craven (112 pounds) had the first pin for Middleville versus Rogers. He took 3:25 to pin his opponent 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWINC No Preference Towing and Recovery 5 8 616-795-2200 or 616-948-3737 Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. Jump Starts 3 Insured Trucks Lockouts Emergency Tire Repair 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service ■ Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. OFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE VfSA iI after Chris Utley (100) and Bill Schilthroat (106) won by forfeit. Sean Crofoot (119), Justin DeBoode (126), Ty Middleton (185) and Jody Blain (hwt) also won by forfeit. Spencer Romph (134) had a fall in 1:56, Luke Middleton (142) won by a fall in 3:22, Steve Lehman U71) and Joel Appel (215) won by a pin in 5:46. In the T-K Duels, Mid­ dleville defeated Central Montcalm 49-19, Vicksburg 46-19, Lakewood 57-14, Hud­ sonville 55-18 and Portland 55-13 for top honors. Blain, Appel, Middleton and Andy Dragt (160) were all 5-0 in the day’s wrestling. IJthman. Crofoot and Ryan Winchel (142) were 4-1 and Craven, Andy Nelson (112). Terry Trudeau (134) and Steve Austin (151) were all 32. Utley and DeBoode were 2- 3. The Trojan wrestlers will be at Byron Center Jan. 19 and will attend the Ithaca Invitational, Jan. 21. Carhartt Blue Denim • Jeans • • Coats • Shirts 15 % OFF Sale good through Sat., Jan. 21 NEW HOURS: 7:30-6 Mon.-Fri. and 7:30-2 Saturday Caledonia farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 17, 1995 / Page 13 ^^Reasons Why 11'1 Increased ■ ■ ■ Advertising Works ■ When Business Q Gets Tough. Whether business is fast or slow, you have to get your share of whatever business there is. 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Caledonia varsity split in eager action The Caledonia varsity bas­ ketball team lost to Godwin Heights 63-59, last Tuesday, but rebounded to down Byron Center, 58-46, Friday night. The split gives the Fighting Scots a 3-5 overall record. Against Godwin, the Wolverine's top scorer, Gavin Girodat hit a jumper and a pair of free throws late in the game for the margin of victory. He and Caledonia's Pat Stegeman were the top scorers in the contest with 20 points Cereal City Champs The Jingle Jammers, a team made up of Adam Watson, Eric Goris, Michael Hamilton and Casey VanEngen, captured first place in the Cereal City Hoop Fest held in Kellogg Arena, Dec. 28 and 29. After losing 12-10 in the opening round to last year's winner, the team came back to win seven-straight games. The team was coached by Dan Watson and Gary Goris each. Also hitting in double fig­ ures for the Scots were Brian Rea with 14 points and Dave Uyl with 11. In the win over the Bull­ dogs, Caledonia had to re­ group after leading by as many as 10 in the first half, the Bulldogs put on the rush and took the lead at the break 25-22. Coach Larry Rea said the second half was controlled by the Scots, and the defense did a fine job of stopping a similar onslaught by the Bulldogs from forming. Top scorer few the Scots was Stegeman with 19 and Uyl pumped in 11. Bart Tilman and Nate Jessee were the top scorers for Byron Center with 11 each. Call for Sun & News Action Ads PHONE 795-3345 You can’t do much about most factors in the marketplace rent, labor costs, price of merchandise or what the competition will do - but one thing you do control is your own promotion. Remember that advertising is not just the cost of doing business. It’s a proven sales tool that returns many times over your invest­ ment in store traffic and sales. Once you build up a business, keep it going with a moderate, consistent advertising program. 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Research - Planning - Budgeting Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service are just some of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! Phone 945-9554 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 17, 1995 Scot spikers stop T-K,Calvin Christian, Cedar Springs The Caledonia varsity up seven points, including two volleyball team defeated aces. Michelle Colburn had neighboring Middleville 16- five points and Julie Tuinstra 14, 13-15, 15-10, and Calvin had a pair of aces. Tuinstra led with 16 assists Christian 15-7, 15-10 last Monday and followed it up and Colburn had nine and with a 15-5, 15-8 win over Alisha Adrian had seven. Lisa Van Ryn had five digs over Cedar Springs, Thursday. In the win over Thomapple- the Trojans. Kellogg, Katie Donker led the Against Calvin, Adrian, Donker and Colburn all had team with 10 kills. Jody Vander Velde served six kills and Colburn had nine YMCA of Barry Co. Adult Coed Volleyball Middleville man places second in state tourney Sean Van Dommelen , second place winner of the state tournament in Clare in December, poses with Faye Freeman of the Middle Villa Lanes in Middleville. He qualified for the Merit tournament at the Villa Lanes, and bowled a 698 at the state match. VanDommelen, who owns P.S. Fencing, bowis in a Sunday night league at the Villa. He called the experience fun and said he will try to qualify at other tournaments. The winner at state bowled a 721 series to edge out Van Dommelen. Just One Of The 50 Million Americans Who Invests In U.S. Savings Bonds. Across the country, more and more Americans are planning for the future of their children by buying U.S. Savings Bonds. This Little League slugger gets a Savings Bond for each birthday. As he grows older, his Bonds grow in value. So he's not just getting a gift, he’s getting an investment. Find out how U5. Savings Bonds are making millions of American dreams a reality’. 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The highest scoring projects were those that serve to preserve natural features and provide resource-based recreation close to urban populations. The acquisition projects are heavily concentrated in southern Michigan and urban counties. Approximately $2.9 million in local development project grants was recommended for 21 local communities to pro­ vide public access and utiliza­ tion of recreation resources, including public beaches, hiking/biking trails, fishing piers and nature areas. If the recommendations of the MNRTF Board are ap­ proved, the DNR will receive $12.4 million to acquire addi­ tional land in state parks, forests and wildlife areas to improve hunting, fishing, camping and trail opportunities. The largest DNR grant recommended is for the acquistion of additional state forest land in the TwoHeaned River Watershed in Luce County. 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Motion po**ed unonimoutly adopting amendment to zoning ordinance relative to civil infraction*. Motion po*»ed unonimoutly adopting amendment to junkyard ordinance relative to chril infraction*. Motion patted unonimoutly adopting amendment to junk vehicle ordinance relative to chril infraction*. Motion patted unonimoutly adopting amendment of the en­ forcement ordinance relative to civil infraction*. Motion patted unonimoutly adopting amendment to the troth ordinance relative to civil infract iont Motion patted unonimoutly making effective date of Municipal Civil Infraction or­ dinance to be 30 day* after publication. Motion patted unonimoutly adopting amendment to the bur­ ning ordinance relative to civil infraction*. Motion pasted unonimoutly approving advance payment for Duncol Lake DNR weed control permit. Meeting adjourned at 9 50 p.m. Donno Kenyon. Clerk (112) TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Schad, supported by Boardmember Ke­ nyon, moved the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER IV, ARTICLE II OF THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CODE BY ADDING SEC TION 4.203 TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES AND EQUITABLE RELIEF. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment. That Chapter IV, Article II, of the Thornapple Township Code is hereby amended to add Section 4.203 to read in Its entirety as follows: Section 4 203 Any person, firm, corporation or other entity who violates any provision of this Article, shall be responsi­ ble for a municipal civil infraction and many be fined up to the amount of $2500, plus costs. Each day that a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to any other remedies available at law, the Township may institute an action against a person, firm, corporation or other entity to restrain, prevent, or abate any violation of this Article and the court may grant equitable relief including, without limitation, ordering compliance with this Article. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effec five thirty (30) days after Its publication. YEAS: BOYSEN, KENYON, EATON, GETTY, SCHAD. NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 DECLARED ADOPTED. Donald Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board held on January 9, 1995. Dated: January 11, 1995 Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk Adopted: January 9, 1995 Published. January 17, 1995 Effective: Feburary 17,1995 ________ (106) December 27, 1994 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray French. Schellinger, Stogray. and VandenBerg Absent Oliver Guests: Deonno Kooiman, Greta Greiner Barb Clinton, Jim Robertson Dove Dykttra, William Thurkettle. Don Britten and Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News Minutes of the December 12. 1994 meeting were approved with the correction, gun allowance request sent to Finance Committee and grant fee in regards to grant money. Agenda approved a* presented. Discussion held on resolution in regards to Non Partisan elec - SUMMARY OF MINUTES - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA January 9 1995 The Regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present. Several guest* were also present Minutes and financial state­ ment were approved a* printed. Bill* of the month were approv­ ed for payment Report* from Imperial Municipal Services, VonLiere. Wilcox and Rodgers were heard. Rodger* wo* authorized to pur­ chase two tires for the pickup. R. Connell from the Kent County Drain Commission ex plained about the cleaning of Emmons Drain and the process for paying for the cleaning. Village and Township people will pay a share and the developer at Glen Volley will also pay a share. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to pay the Village share from the General Fund. Carried. A committee will work on eligible projects for Community Development Block Grant funds and will report at the next meeting. A committee will also work on getting bids for a trac­ tor and mower for at the sewer plant. Bid packages for pickup truck will also be worked on. Ameritech blanket permit was renewed. A resolution to authorize a change in the street lighting contract with Con­ sumers Power has presented by Soules, seconded by Erskine. Resolution was adopted. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to con$lder a SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST by Bobby Nleland of ‘Fitness for You’. The permit, If granted, would allow her to erect a sign on the property at 4695 N. Middleville Rd. that already has a freestanding sign with the maximum allowable sur­ face square footage. A Special Use Permit is required to erect a second sign. Reason for the proposal: Ms. Nieland s business is located at the rear of the Middleville Associates building. (M-37 at the north boundary of the village) Due to her location, her potential customers are having trouble finding her. She is requesting a sign that would indicate where her business is. The existing sign, she states, does not adequately do this. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Holl. 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49X23. When: On Tuesday, February 7, 1995 at 8:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal con be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385, Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (102) _ tions. Schellnger moved that Council adopt the Resolution Regarding Non-Portison Elec­ tions. Support by Stogray. Roll Call: Bray aye French aye. Oliver absent. Schellinger aye. Stagray aye. VandenBerg aye. and Myers aye Motion Carried. Discussion held in regards to lease agreement with Jeff Dionne. Retro Promotions. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil accepts the recommendation of the Finance Committee to follow the stipulations stated in the F.O.P. Contract in regards to Officer gun allowance Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Don Britton from the Barry County Y.M.C.A., updated Coun­ cil on their budget goals etc. for 1995. Also asking for contract A resolution was presented by Soules, seconded by Erskine to approve the dissolution of the Economic Development Corpora­ tion of Caledonia. Ayes: All. Resolution declared adopted. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder, that having been advis­ ed that the $905,000 Economic Development Revenue Bonds (S&H land Company Project A) dated March 25. 1982. and the $750,000 Economic Develoment Revenue Bonds (D&W Food Centers. Inc. Project) dated os of December 1981, issued by the Economic Development Corpora­ tion of the Village of Caledonia have been paid in full and satisfied, the Village President or in his absence the Village President ProTem, and the Village Clerk or in her absence the Village Treasurer, are hereby authorized and directed to execute in the name of the Village of Caledonia, as suc­ cessor to the Economic Develop­ ment Corporation of the Village of Caledonia, appropriate releases, terminations and discharges with respect to each bond issue in the form approved by the Village legal counsel. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Berencsi to take no action at this time on the Planning Com­ mission recommendation for rezoning of certain lands on Kinsey Street. Carried. Wages for 1995-96 fiscal year were discussed. Council ac­ cepted the recommendations of the Labor Committee for salary increases for the year. Council approved McKee at­ tending a Governmental Ac­ counting seminar on February 9 in Lansing. Cherry and McKee were appointed liaison with the Census Bureau. There will be a Special Meeting on January 21, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. at the Caledonia Village/Township Holl at 250 Maple Street, with the Caledonia Township Board to work on Sewer Ordinances, Agreements, and Contracts. There will be a Special Budget Workshop meeting on January 30, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Village/Township Holl at 250 Maple Street to work on budgets for fiscal year 1995-1996 Other items discussed were: street lights that ore out; signs in violation of Village Or­ dinances at the Mall; and the Future Growth committee meeting. Meeting was odiourned at 9:45. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (1049 continuation with the Village of Middleville. French moved that Council enter into a contract with the Barry County Y.M.C.A. in the amount of $2,500.00. for 1995 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Jim Robertson approached Council with request for Village sand. Discussion held. VandenBerg moved that Council allow James Robertson to remove approximately 2,000 yards of sand from Village pro­ perty in exchange for grading and smoothing the parking lot at the entrance to the ski hill. Sup­ port by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council hire Prein and Newhof Engineers to develop a water and sewer master plan for on approximate cost of $12,000 00. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Schellinger moved the printed bills in the total amount of $11,811.37 be paid (excluding the bill from Plummer's En­ vironmental Services for the amount of $1,242.50). Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil pay the amount of $1,311.00 to Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Fisher for accrued legal expense for the months of November and December. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council in­ struct the Village Clerk, Secretary, and Manager attend a seminar January 24, 1995 on Records Management for Michigan Municipals, for an ap­ proximate cost of $90.00 each. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Manager Monshum reviewed the Manager’s Report. Discussion held on ice skating at Colvin Hill Pork, Council in­ structed Village Manager Man shum to construct on ice skating rink (on a trial basis) at Colvin Hill Park tennis court using the special durable plastic. Village Manager updated Council on the settlement with Gerald Britten. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil approve the revised (amend­ ed) 1994 Village budget Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Schelhger moved that Council extend the approval of the 1995 Village Budget after the Public Hearing January 9, 1995. Sup­ port by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council su|>port the Organizational Chart for Middleville. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held on fringe days for Village Manager and Secretary and purchase a new printer for the Village Office. Discussion held on the pur­ chase of o new plow truck. Schellinger moved that Council instruct Village Manager to pur chase a Ford plow truck from Duthler Truck Center for the amount of $61.275.00. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held on a com­ plaint of a neighbor * Citizen Band Equipment. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Stogray. Aye* all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (103) TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Schad, supported by Boardmember Ke­ nyon, moved the adoption of the following Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 95 6 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER I, ARTICLE I, SEC­ TION 5.110 OF THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CODE. TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES AND EQUITABLE ELIEF. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS* Section 1. Amendment. That Chapter V, Article I, Sec tion 5.110 of the Thornapple Township Code, is amended to read as follows: Section 5.110 — Violation. Any person, firm, corpora­ tion or other entity who violates any term or provisions of this Article is responsible for a municipal civil Infrac­ tion and subject to payment of a civil fine of not less than $50, nor more than $125, plus costs (Including the reasonable costs incurred by the Township In ex tinguishing any fire resulting from a violation) and other sanctions, for each violation. Repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines. In addition to the fines and costs provided for herein, the court may grant equitable relief including, without limitation, ordering compliance with this Article. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and in addi­ tion to all other legal remedies (a) Increased civil fines may be imposed for repeated violations of any term or provision of this Arti­ cle. As used in this Section, "repeat offense" means a second (or any subsequent) municipal civil infraction violation of the same term or provision (i) committed by a person, firm, corporation or other entity within any two year period and (il) for which the person, firm, cor­ poration or other entity admits responsibility or is determined to be responsible Unless otherwise specifically provided by this Article for a particular municipal civil infraction violation, the increased fines for a repeat offense shall be as follows: (I) The fine for any offense which is a first repeat of­ fense shall be no less than $150 nor more than $250, plus costs and sanctions. (ii) The fine for any offense which is a second repeat offense or any subsequent repeat offense shall be no less than $300 nor more than $1,000, plus costs and sanctions (b) As used in this Section, "violation" means any act which is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an offense by this Article; and any omis sion or failure to act where the act is required by this Article. (c) Each day on which any violation of this Article continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effec­ tive thirty (30) days after this publication YEAS BOYSEN, KENYON, EATON, GETTY, SCHAD NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO 9^6 DECLARED ADOPTED Donald Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board held on January 9, 1995 Dated: January 11, 1995 Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk Adopted: January 9, 1995 Published: January 17, 1996 Effective: Feburary 17,1995 (HQ) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1995 I Page 17 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOISE CONTROL and PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE NO. 47 AN ORDINANCE TO SECURE THE PUBLIC HEALTH. SAFE TY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, BY THE REGULATION OF NOISE WITHIN SAID TOWNSHIP: TO PRESCRIBE THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN ORDAINS: Section 1: TITLE This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Township Noise Control and Public Nuisance Ordinance.” Section 2: DEFINITIONS The following terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows: A ANSI shall mean American National Standards Institute or its successor bodies All acoustical terminology shall be that contained in ANSI S1.1 ‘‘Acoustical Terminology.” B. *‘db(A)” means the sound pressure level in decibels measured on the “A " scale of a standard sound level meter having characteristics defined by the American National Standards Institute, Publication ANSI sl.4-1971. C. DECIBEL shall mean a logarithmic unit of measurement which indicates the ratio between two quantities (com­ monly electrical or sound energy levels, or pressure levels). (See Sound Pressure Level). D. ESSENTIAL SERVICES shall mean the erection, con­ struction, alteration, or maintenance by public utilities, municiple departments or commissions or any govern mental agencies, of underground or overhead gas, elec trical, steam or water transmission or distribution system, collection, communication, supply or disposal system, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, towers, electric sub­ stations, telephone exchange buildings, gas regulator stations, and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, reasonable necessary for the furnishing of utility service by such public utilities, municipal departments, commission or any governmen­ tal agencies or for the public health, safety or welfare E. FLUCTUATING NOISE shall mean a noise whose sound pressure level varies significantly but does not equal the ambient environmenal level more than once during the period of observation F IMPULSE NOISE shall mean brief excursions of sound pressure which significantly exceed the ambient en­ vironmental sound pressure The duration of a single impulse is usally less than one second G. MOTOR VEHICLE shall mean any passenger vehicle, truck, truck trailer, or semi trailer, water craft, air craft, recreation vehcile. all terrain vehicle, snowmobiles, motorcycles, motor bikes, three-wheel vehicles, propell­ ed or drawn by mechanical power. H. PERIOD OF OBSERVATION shafll mean the time inter val during which acoustical data are obtained. The period of observation is determined by the characteristics of the noise being measured and should be at least 10 times as long as the response time of the instrumentation. The greater variance in indicated sound level, the longer must be the observation time for a given expected accuracy of the measurement. I. PERSON shall mean every natural person, partnership, association, or corporation which may own, operate or control those devices or facilities herein described. J. REPETITIVE IMPULSE NOISE shall mean more than 5 impulses per hour. K. SOUND LEVEL or NOISE LEVEL shall mean for airborne sound, a weighted sound pressure level, obtained by the use of metering characteristics and A-weighing as specified in the reference standards. When the Aweighting is employed, it must be indicated. L. SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL shall mean a sound, in decibels, is 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of this sound to the reference sound pressure having the value of 2x10-4 dynes per square centimeter. M. STEADY NOISE shall mean a noise whose level remains essentially constant. N. ZONING DISTRICT shall mean districts established by the Zoning Provisions of the Code of the township of Yankee Springs. Section 3. ANTI NOISE REGULATIONS A General Regulation. No person, firm or corporation shall cause or create any unreasonable or unnecessarily loud noise or disturbance, injurious to the health, peace, or quiet of the residents and property owners of the township. B. Specific Violations. The following noises and distur­ bances are hereby declared to be a violation of this Ordinance; provided, however, that the specification of the same is not thereby to be construed to exclude other violations of this Ordinance not specifically enumeroated 1. The playing of any radio, phonograph, television, or other electronic or mechanical sound producing device including any musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume as to unreasonably upset or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of other persons 2. Yelling, shouting, hooting, or singing on the public streets between the hours of 1000 p m and 700 a.m. or at any time or place so as to unreasonably upset or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity. 3. The emission or creation of any excessive noise which unreasonably interferes with the operation of any school, church, hospital, or court 4. The keeping of any animal, bird or fowl, which emanates frequent or extended noise which shall unreasonably disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity, such as allowing or per mitting any dog to bark repeatedly in an area where such barking can be clearly heard from nearby property 5. The operation of any motor vehicle, as defined, so out of repair or so loaded or constructed as to cause loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other unreasonable noise, including the noise resulting from exhaust, which is clearly audible from nearby properties and unreasonably disturbing to the quiet, comfort or repose or other persons. The modification of any noise abatement device on any motor vehicle or engine, or the failure to maintain same so that the noise emitted by such vehicle as originally manufactured shall be in violation of this section 6. No person shall activate or cause to suffer to be ac­ tivated any horn or audible signal device on any motor vehicle of any kind except as a warning of danger or peril. 7. The discharging outside of any enclosed building of the exhaust of any steam engine, internal combus­ tion engine, motor vehicle as defined, except through a muffler or other similar device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises. The modification of any noise abatement device on any motor vehicle or engine, or the failure to maintain same so the noise emitted by such vehicle or engine is increased above that emitted by such vehicle as originally manufac­ tured shall be in violation of this section. 8. The erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building or premises in any part of the Township, and including the streets and highways, in such a manner as to emanate noise or disturbance unreasonably annoying to other persons, other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and sundown on any day, except in cases of urgent necessity in the in­ terest of public health and safety. In such case, a permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspec­ tor or Ordinance Enforcement Officer of the Township, which permit shall limit the periods that the activity may continue. 9. The creation of a loud or excessive noise unreasonably disturbing to other persons in the vicinity in connection with the operation, loading or unloading of any vehicle, trailer or other carrier or in connection with the repairing of any such vehicle in or near residential areas. 10. The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention to any performance, show, sale, display or other com­ mercial purpose which, by the creation of such noise, shall be unreasonably disturbing to other persons in the vicinity. 11 The operation of any loudspeaker, or other sound amplifying device upon any vehicle on the streets or waterways of the Township with the purpose of adver­ tising, where such vehicle, speaker or sound amplifying device emits loud and raucus noises easi­ ly heard from nearby adjoining residential property. 12. The operation of any commercial or industrial equip­ ment or mechanical device so as to emit unreasonably loud noise which is disturbing to the quiet, comfort or repose of any person. 13. The operation of any race track, proving ground, testing area or obstacle course for motor vehicles as defined, in any area of the Township where the noise emanating therefrom would be unreasonably distur­ bing or upsetting to other persons in the vicinity. EXCEPTIONS. None of the prohibitions hereinbefore enumerated shall apply to the following: 1. Any police vehicle, ambulance, fire truck or emergency vehicle while engaged in necessary emergency activities. 2. Excavation or repair of bridges, streets or highways or other property by or on behalf of the State of Michigan, Yankee Springs Township, or the County of Barry, bet­ ween sundown and 7:00 a.m. when the public welfare, safety and convenience render it impossible to perform such work during other hours. 3. Warning devices emitting sound for warning purposes as authorized by law. Section 4: ANTI-NOISE REGULATIONS BASED UPON dB(A) CRITERIA In order to regulate and improve violations occuring under section 3 of this Ordinance, any noise in excess of the max­ imum decible limits according to the regulations stated below is deemed to be in violation of this Ordinance. A. Regulations for Decible Measurements of Noise Originating From Private Properties. Noise radiating from all properties and buildings, as measured at the boundaries of the property, which is in excess of the dB(A) established for the districts and times herewith listed shall constitute prima facie evidence that such noise unreasonably disturbs the comfort, quiet and repose of persons in the area and is therefore in violation of this Ordinance. Violations shall ex­ ist when the source or sources of noise are identifiable and the levels emanating from the source or sources exceed the following limitations As an example, such noise shall include that emitting from the production, processing, cleaning ser­ vicing, testing, repairing and manufacture of materials, goods or products, including vehicles. ZONING DISTRICTS Limitations Limitations 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-7 a.m. All residential zoning classes (and any area within 500 feet of a hospital regardless of zoning class and agricultural distncts located within 500 feet of any dwelling under separate ownership). 55 dB(A) 50 dB (A) All agricultural, commercial or industrial zoning classes, where at least 500 feet from any dwelling unoer separate ownership 65 dB(A) Where property is partly in two zoning districts or adjoins the boundary of a zoning district, the dB(A) levels of the zoning district of the property where the noise is emanating shall control. The following exceptions shall apply to these regulations under this Section 4. sub-section A: 1 Construction projects shall be subject to the maximum noise levels specified for industrial districts as long as a valid building permit has been issued by the Township and is currently in effect 2 Noises occurring between 7:00 am. and sundown caus ed by home or building repairs or from maintenance of grounds are excluded, provided, such noise does not ex ceed the limitations specified in Section 4A by more than 20 dB(A). 3. Noises emanating from the discharge of firearms are ex eluded, providing the discharge of the firearms was authorized under Michigan law and all local ordinances 4. Licensed and insured legal displays of fireworks, spon sored by associations or organizations, are excluded, providing, the discharge was authorized under Michigan law and all local ordinances, and conclude by 11:30 p.m 5. Any commercial, industrial or agricultural use of property which exists now or in the future as a legal non comforming use (as defined in the Township Zoning Ordinance) in a higher zoning classification shall be allowed to emit noise in excess of these limitations for the particular zoning classification where such use is located, providing that such noise does not exceed either of the following limitations: a. The noise level emitted by such use at the time it became a legal non-conforming use as a result of an amendment of the Township Ordinance. If available b. The limitations contained herein based upon such a use being located in the highest zoning district (either commercial, industrial, or agricultural) where such a use is specifically allowed as a permissible use. B Regulations for Decible Measurement of Motor Driven Vehicles on Public Roads. All noise emitted from motor driven vehicles upon public roads shall be measured whenever possible at a distance of at least 50 feet (or 15 meters) from a noise source located within the public right-of-way. If measurement at 50 feet (15 meters) is not feasible, measurement may be made at 25 feel (7Vi meters) and if this is done. 6 dB(A) shall be added to me limits provided below All such noises in excess of the dB(A) as provided herein, Including acceleration and decelleration, shall be prime facie evidence that such noise unreasonably disturbs the comfort, quiet and repose ol persons in the area and is therefore in violation of this Ordinance. db(a) MAXIMUM LIMITATION WEIGHT VEHICLE 82 dB(A) Trucks & busses over 10,000 lbs gross 74 dB(A) Trucks & busses under 10,000 lbs gross Passenger cars Passenger trucks 74 dB(A) any weight Light trucks Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Mini bikes, and all recational 82 dB(A) any weight vehicles All other self propolled motor any weight 74 dB(A) vehicles C. Measurement of Noise. All measurement of dB(A) accor­ ding to sub paragraphs A and B of this section shall be made by using a sound level meter of standard design and operated on the "A” weight scale, with "slow" meter response. Section 5: PUBLIC NUISANCE REGULATIONS No person, firm or corporation shall create, cause or main­ tain any public nuisance within the Township by the unreasonable emission of dust, smoke, fly ash or noxious odors which are offensive or disturbing to adjacent property owners and residents or persons in the area. Any property uses established in any industrial, business or commercial zoning class shall be so operated as to comply with the performance standards governing vibrations as set forth. a. In any industrial, commercial or business zoning class, any property use creating earth shaking vibra tions, such as are created by drop forges, hydrolic surges, or any other type of industrial equipment, shall be controled in such a manner as to prevent transmission beyond the lot lines of earth shaking vibrations perceptible without the aid of instruments Section 6: VALIDITY The several provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be separate; if any Court of Law shall hold that any section or provisions thereof is invalid, such holding shall not affect or impair the validity of any other section or provision of this Ordinance. Section 7: PENALTIES Any person, firm or corporation found violating the provisions of this Ordinance, shall upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not to exceed $500 00 or by imprisonment not to ex ceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court. Each day that a violation shall con­ tinue is to constitute a separate offense Provisions of thia Ordinance may also be enforced by suit for injunction, damages or other appropriate legal action Section 8 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect on January 12, 1995 (113) 55 dB (A) Harmonic or pure tones, and periodic or repetitive impulse sound shall be in notation when such sounds are at a sound pressure level of 5 dB(A) less than those listed above �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 17, 1995 Letterheads PRIN Envelopes Capitol Commentary Brochures By Sen. Dick Po^thumus Business Cards Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Sc had, supported by Board member Get­ ty, moved the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 95-4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER IV, ARTICLE III, SECTION IV OF THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CODE, BEING SECTION IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 91-2 THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment. That Chapter IV. Article III, Sec­ tion IV of the Thornapple Code, being Section IV of Or­ dinance No. 91-2, is amended to read as follows: SECTION IV DUTIES The duties of the Ordinance Enforcement Officer shall include, without limitation, the investigation of ordinance and code violations; the preparation and service of notice of violations; the preparation and service of appearance tickets as authorized by law; the preparation and service of municipal civil infraction citations as authorized by law; ap pearance at hearings or in court to assist the pro­ secution of ordinance and code violations; and such other duties as are delegated by resolution of the Township Board from time to time Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after publication. YEAS: BOYSEN, KENYON, EATON, GETTY, SCHAD. NAYS. NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 95-4 DECLARED ADOPTED. Donald Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board held on January 9, 1995. Dated: January 11, 1995 Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk Adopted: January 9, 1995 Published: January 17, 1995 Effective: Feburary 17,1995 (108) Let us begin anew! In my last column. I talked about the historic 104th session of the U.S. Congress with overwhelming feelings of hope and promise for the future. Last Wednesday. Jan. 11, those same emotions ran through Michigan lawmakers as the State Legislature celebrated the first day of the 88th legislative session. For this week’s column, I’d like to print the comments I made to my Senate colleagues, their families, friends and guests as we began a new term. They are as follows: “As we begin this new session. I cannot help but think of the countless millions of people around the world who have never known the experience that you and I, along with the people of Michigan, share here today. You and 1 have been sworn in as representatives of the people of Michigan to this legislative body “For many of us there is a tendency to take days such as this for granted. For the pessimist, today simply represents the transfer of power from one legislature to the next, nothing more. All the ceremony and symbolism are just that, simply an opportunity for someone like myself to approach the podium and ‘wax poetic.’ “For the more optimistic, today may be viewed as the con­ firmation of a job well done, a vote of continued trust and com­ mitment by the people of our particular districts. Too, it may represent the beginning of our efforts to make Michigan a bet­ ter place for our families, our neighborhoods and our com­ munities. In this view, today is the day we begin to make good on our campaign promises. “Yet, even despite the sincerity of the latter view, neither does justice to the real significance of this day. First, today serves as a reminder to us all of that bold and courageous ex­ periment undertaken by our forefathers and mothers more than 200 years ago. That was the establishment of a democratic SERVING OUR COUNTRY Duane F. David Seaman Duane F. David son of Bob and Terri Ruthruff of Middleville, recently com­ pleted basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He is continuing his training at Great Lakes for fire con­ trolman. A fire controlman NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a REQUEST FOR REZONING AND A PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW made by Ron Buning for a 25 lot subdivision to be built on the eastern edge of the Village with access from East Main Street. The land is currently zoned R-3, Multiple Family Residential zone and must be rezoned to the R l, Low-Density Single Family Residential zone. Reason for the proposal: Under State law, a subdivision must be reviewed by the local governing body, the County and the State. This hearing represents the first step the appli­ cant must go through to gain approval for this project. Also, the land is not zoned for single-family use and must be rezoned to allow it. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml. 49333. When: On Tuesday, February 7, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (100) maintains and operates elec­ tronic search and precision radar tracking systems, weapons computer systems, target designation systems and electrohydraulic servo­ mechanisms. Active duty enlistment is six years, four years regular duty and two years of prolonged training. The rating of fire control is mostly a seagoing job. He will graduate from FC “A” school June 9 to move on to a “C” school for ad­ vanced training on a specific weapons system. David, a 1994 graduate of Thomappie Kellogg High School, joineo the Navy in July. Ph. 795-3345 lor Sun t Nows Classified ACTION ADS republic with liberty under a rule of law. They, in all their wisdom and sacrifice, have made it possible for us to be here today. It is on their shoulders that we stand. Second, it is a day affirming the role of private citizens in the preservation of our government and society. The founders had determined this great nation would not, in the words of Alexander Hamilton, ‘forever.. Depend... On accident and force, but rather that we sould be guided by the insights of ‘reflection and choice.’ In guaranteeing a constitutional republic for every state, the founders made certain the interests of both the minority and majority would be heard, that neither would be allowed to enslave the other. “Third, and most importantly, today represents the contract between us and divine conscience that binds us to our citizens and to our duties. In taking the oath of office, we do so not merely to ourselves, nor even just to the desires of the people, but rather to the traditions, habits and institutions that have guided our government and the larger society from its very birth. So strong is this contract that we swear upon the Bible to defend and uphold the constitution of the United States and that of the State of Michigan. “In his first inaugural address in 1980. President Ronald Reagan remarked that. ‘In the eyes of many in the world, this every-four-ceremony we accept as normal is nothing less than a miracle.’ “As we commence upon the 88th Legislature of the state of Michigan, let us be mindful that it is a miracle. On this 11th of January. the Year of the Lord 1995, let us resolve that through our own effort and sacrifice, we will do all we can to guarantee that this contract remain for generations to come “That pledge, and in this case, the day for such a pledge, should never be taken lightly. They have been buih on the ashes of our fathers and mothers and the temples of our God. one for which blood has been shed and lives lost The reality that you and I enjoy daily is one few other people have known It is one I hope each of us never forget. ’’ TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Sc had, supported by Boardmember Get­ ty, moved the adoption of the following Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 95-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 22.01(B) AND 22.02 OF THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING OR­ DINANCE, BEING SECTIONS 22.01(B) AND 22.02 OF ORprovide CIVIL PENALTIES AND EQUITABLE RELIEF. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of Section 22.01(B) That Section 22.01(B) of Ordinance No. 91-4, the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance, Is amended to read as follows: B Any person, firm, corporation or other entity who violates any term or provision of this Ordinance Is responsible for a municipal civil Infraction and subject to payment of a civil fine of not less than $50, nor more than $250, plus costs and other sanctions, for each violation. Repeat offenses shall be subject to increas­ ed fines as provided herein. In addition, the court may grant equitable relief including, without limitation, ordering compliance with this Ordinance (1) Increased civil fines may be imposed for repeated violations of any term or provision of this Ordinance. As used in this Section, "repeat offense" means a se­ cond (or any subsequent) municipal civil Infraction violation of the same term or provision (I) committed by a person, firm, corporation or other entity within any two year period and (ii) for which the person, firm, cor­ poration or other entity admits responsibility or Is determined to be responsible. Unless otherwise specifically provided by this Ordinance for a particular municipal civil infraction violation, the Increased fine for a repeat offense shall be as follows: (a) The fine for any offense which is a first repeat of­ fense shall be no less than $300 nor more than $450, plus costs. (b) The fine for any offense which Is a second repeat offense or any subsequent repeat offense shall be no less than $500 nor more than $1,000, plus costs. 2. As used in this Section, "violation" means any act which is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an offense by this Ordinance and any omission or failure to act where the act Is required by this Ordinance. 3. Each day on which any violation of this Ordinance continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense. N0 91 ’4> T0 Section 2. Amendment of Section 22.02. That Section 22.02 of Ordinance No. 91-4, the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance, is amended to read as follows: 22.02 Procedure. The Township Supervisor, Zoning Administrator, Fire Chief, Ordinance Enforcement Officer and Attorney are hereby designated as the authorized Township officials to issue municipal civil infraction citations for violations of this Ordinance, or to take such actions as permitted by law to enjoin, prevent, or abate violations of this Or­ dinance or otherwise compel compliance Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effec­ tive thirty (30) days after its publication YEAS: BOYSEN, KENYON, EATON, GETTY, SCHAD NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO 95-1 DECLARED ADOPTED Donald Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board held on January 9, 1995 Dated: January 11, 1995 Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk Public Hearing: December 19, 1994 Adopted: January 9, 1995 Published: January 17, 1995 Effective: Feburary 17,1995 (105) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January IT. 19* 1 Pa0® 19 Develop a farm safety routine for kids A farm can be a great place to provide kids with a sense of responsibility and self-worth, especially if safety guidelines are instilled at an early age. ‘Adults can substantially reduce the child's risk of serious injury or death if they educate their children about the hazards that are often associated with farming." says Howard Doss. Michigan State University Extension agricultural safety specialist Nationally, about 300 children are killed each year and 24,000 are injured, about 5,000 of whom are maimed for life. Statistics show that 42 per­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN 49316 -At tf* Growing £0go of Kent County" CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA JANUARY 18, 1995 • 7:00 P.M. 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurers Report Whispering Winds Planning Commission Report Fireworks Ordinance - 2nd Reading Kentwood Excavating - 1st Reading Street Lights Board Appointment Amend Budget Any Other Business That May Come Before the Board C»ii> TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Schad, supported by Boardmember Get­ ty, moved the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO 95-3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER IV, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4(A) AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER IV, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4(B) OF THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CODE, BEING SECTIONS 4(A) AND 4(B) OF ORDINANCE NO. 91-3, TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES AND EQUITABLE RELIEF. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment. That Chapter IV, Article IV, Sec­ tion 4(a) of the Thornapple Township Code, being Section 4(a) of Ordinance No. 91-3, Is amended to read as follows: a. Any person, firm, corporation or other entity who violates any term or provision of this Article Is respon­ sible for a municipal civil infraction and subject to pay­ ment of a civil fine of not less than $50, nor more than $100, plus costs and other sanctions, for each viola­ tion. Repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines. In addition to the fines and costs provided for herein, the court may grant equitable relief including, without limitation, ordering compliance with this Arti­ cle. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and in addition to all other legal remedies. (1) Increased civil fines may be imposed for repeated violations of any term or provision of this Arti­ cle. As used in this Section, "repeat offense" means a second (or any subsequent) municipal civil infraction violation of the same term or provision (I) committed by a person, firm, corporation or other entity within any two year period and (ii) for which the person, firm, cor­ poration or other entity admits responsibility or is determined to be responsible. Unless otherwise specifically provided by this Article for a particular municipal civil infraction violation, the increased fines for a repeat offense shall be as follows: (a) The fine for any offense which is a first repeat of­ fense shall be no less than $150 nor more than $250, plus costs. (b) The fine for any offense which is a second repeat offense or any subsequent repeat offense shall be no less than $300 nor more than $1,000, plus costs. 2. As used in this Section, "violation" means any act which is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an ofense by this Article, and any omission or failure to act where the act is required by this Article 3. Each day on which any violation of this Article con­ tinues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense Section 2. Repeal. That Chapter IV, Article IV, Section 4(b) of the Thomapple Township Code, being Section 4(b) of Ordinance No. 91-3, is repealed Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effec­ tive thirty (30) days after its publication. YEAS: BOYSEN. KENYON, EATON. GETTY, SCHAD NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO 95-3 DECLARED ADOPTED. Donald Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Thomapple Township Board held on January 9, 1995 Dated: January 11, 1995 Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk Adopted: January 9, 1995 Published: January 17, 1995 Effective: Feburary 17,1995 (107) cent of the accidents are caus­ ed by kids getting caught in grain augers. 25 percent by tractor mishaps. 11 percent by power take-off shaft en­ tanglements and 6 percent by getting clipped or mangled in conveyor belts. Kids are most likely to be involved in a farm accident when they are 4 or 14. The young children, Doss says, are at nsk because they are mobile and inquisitive and do not fully comprehend the hazards that surround them. The high accident rate among 14-year-olds could be attributed to their beginning to do more adult-type chores on the farm and their lack of ex­ perience in personal risk reduction Doss says that winter, when the family work schedule is less hectic, is a good time for developing child safety plans and teaching kids how to avoid accidents. He recommends the following: • Do not allow to ride on tractors, implements or other equipment Extra riders can easily tumble from equipment and fall into the path of tires. Don’t let the kids play on farm equipment. Pull the key, set the parking brake and lock tractors and harvesters to en­ sure that children cannot ac­ cidentally start engines. • Know where children are at all times. Do not allow children near any operating equipment Establish "safety zones" from which children can still watch but are out of the way of tractors, im­ plements and other equip­ ment. Fencing in play areas may be useful in keeping kids out of dangerous areas. • Give children ageappropriate chores. Children are not small adults and they may make decisions that will put them at risk. Only a parent knows when a child is mature enough to learn and safely handle a new task. Make sure a child is competent to do the job safely. • Make sure children receive safety training before they attempt each new farmrelated activity. Teach children that the safe way is AARP provides free tax help for older Americans The AARP’s "Tax-Aide" program has trained volunteers who are willing to help senior citizens. They provide free assistance to low or moderate income older people who may have trouble wuh their income ux preparation In the Middleville area, counselors will be at the VFW Hall. 123 East Main, starting Jan. 31 (Tuesdays). For an appointment, call 795-9601. In the Caledonia area, counselors will be at the Com­ munity Education Building. 330 Johnson St . Mondays starting Jan. 30. For an ap­ pointment call 891-8117. The following information is needed last year’s tax return, any forms showing in­ come from wages, pension, social security, interest, dividends, etc. Receipts from rent paid, property taxes, con­ tributions and prescription drugs also may be needed for credit the only way and reinforce safety each time a child does the task. Children learn their ABCS by hearing them spoken repeatedly. Take this same over and over approach to teaching farm safety Remember that setting a good example is the best teaching tool a parent has • Don’t try to train a youth on a new job when there is pressure to complete a task on time. Wait until the work schedule allows time for a thorough training period so emphasis can be placed on a positive learning experience. Taking time for proper train­ ing allows the parent time to tell the child how to do the job and to demonstrate the skills needed, and gives the parent an opportunity to provide positive feedback on the youth's performance. • Supervising youth farm work activities is critical. Part of the parent’s responsibility is to train a child in the correct work methods and to follow up with visual checks and supervision aimed at en­ couraging the child to adopt good safe work habits. Remember that work breaks are as important for youths as for adults. • Inspect your farm for safety hazards. Get down on your child’s level and look at the farm from his/her perspective. For example, a tractor tire leaning against the bam wall can fall on an un­ suspecting child. Openings between gate posts and fences may be too small for livestock to escape through are just the right size for a child to enter. • Always be prepared to cope with an emergency. Remember that in rural areas, emergency response times can be 15 minutes or more. Make sure emergency telephone numbers are readily available. Take classes in basic life sup­ port, buy or put together a first aid kit for all powered mobile farm equipment and know how to use it. Always let someone know where you or a child will be working and expect to return to the house. TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Schad, supported by Boardmember Eaton, moved the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 95-5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER IV. ARTICLE V, SECTION 3(A) AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER IV. ARTICLE V. SECTION 3(B) OF THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CODE, BEING SECTIONS 3(A) AND 3(B) OF ORDINANCE NO. 92-1, TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES AND EQUITABLE RELIEF. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment. That Chapter IV. Article V. Sec Don 3(a) of the Thomapple Township Code, being Section 3(a) of Ordinance No 92-1. is amended to read as follows: (a) Any person, firm, corporation or other entity who violates any term or provision of this Article is respon­ sible for a municipal civil infraction and subject to pay ment of a civil fine of not less than $50. nor more than $200. plus costs and other sanctions, for each viola tion. Repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines. In addition to the fines and costs provided for herein, the court may grant equitable relief including, without limitation, ordering compliance with this Arti­ cle The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and in addition to all other legal remedies (1) Increased civil fines may be imposed for repeated violations of any term or provision of this Article As used in this Section, "repeat offense" means a second (or any subsequent) municipal civil infraction violation of the same term or provision (I) committed by a per­ son, firm, corporation or other entity within any two year period and (II) for which the person, firm, corpora­ tion or other entity admits responsibility or Is deter mined to be responsible. Unless otherwise specifically provided by this Article for a particular municipal civil infraction violation, the increased fines for a repeat of­ fense shall be as follows: (a) The fine for any offense which is a first repeat offense shall be no less than $250 nor more than $400. plus costs. (b) The fine for any offense which is a second repeat offense or any subsequent repeat offense shall be no less than $500 nor more than $1,000, plus costs 2. As used in this Section, "violation" means any act which is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an offense by this Article; and any omission or failure to act where the act is required by this Article. 3. Each day on which any violation of this Article continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense. Section 2. Repeal. That Chapter IV. Article V, Section 3(b) of the Thomapple Township Code, being Section 3(b) of Ordinance No 92-1, is repealed Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effec tive thirty (30) days after Its publication. YEAS: BOYSEN, KENYON, EATON, GETTY, SCHAD NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 95-5 DECLARED ADOPTED. Donald Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board held on January 9, 1995. Dated: January 11, 1995 Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk Adopted: January 9, 1995 Published: January 17, 1995 Effective: Feburary 17,1995 (109) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an Amendment to the Middleville Master Plan. The plan would be changed in regard to the parcel known as 640 Arlington Street. Reasoning behind the proposal: The Planning Commission believes that to properly consider the rezon­ ing of the property at 640 Arlington, it is necessary to discuss the Master Plan and modify it, so to bring the proposed land use change and the Plan into conformance. The parcel would be changed from High Den­ sity Residential to Commercial if the Commission chooses to change the Plan. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When: On Tuesday, February 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (101) �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1995 Help Wanted Call for Classifieds... 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Regular Pizza Pan Pizza Subs Bread Stix Lasagna Spaghetti Wet Burrito Salads $4 99 I NO COUPON NEEDED For Limited Time Only , Feve'e Ptue • Caledonia Superintendent -COLPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL J Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese ★ FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi * ...with any pick up pizza order. No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese LWTtt'l By Jay S. Cason, FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE <9 nn occ Try Our. Subs • Lasagna TK NEWS Get familiar with school weapons law Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) > UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL i BUY ONE PIZZA AT RECULAR ’ PRICE, CET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat m or Fast Free Delivery within 5 MHes NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR Unfortunately, we are living in violent limes. Seldom does a week go by when we do not read about a violent act being perpetrated at some school in the United Slates Because of this fact, both federal and state authorities mandated that a student be expelled from school if he or she brings a “weapon” to school On Oct. 12. Governor Engler signed into law the WeaponsFree School Zone Act. This act requires expulsion of any stu­ dent who possesses a firearm or am other dangerous weapon whiie on school property (including vehicles) or at a schoolrelated activity Further, weapons are defined in the act to include: firearm, dagger, dirk, steiktto. knife with a blade over three inches in length, pocket knife opened by mechanical device, iron bar or brass knuckles This act took effect ofn Jan 1. 1995. The Tbomappk Kellogg School Board of Education developed a policy to comply w ith the act It is important that parents familiarize themselves with this information and discuss it with their children. Particular atten­ tion should be given to the definition of weapons All such ar­ ticles definitely should not be earned onto school grounds 12 SPAGHETTI i DINNERS | Includes Garlic Bread I EXPIRES ! 2-16-95 I 1 $A99 h *0 | I / Not vMW tn conjunction / with an# other coupons | I BURRITO Of COMBO EXPIRES 2-16-95 Not valid in conjunction with any other coupons. \ Faro’s Pizza • Caledonia . \ Faro’s Pizza • Caledonia O_ __Ptv_891_9287_ _ 1 5 Ph. 891-9287 PICK UP ONLY • BEADY IN 15 MINUTES <<<• WHAT out CUSTOMfn SAT ABOUT FA*O t FtZLA 'One of foo s Ptaas a as good as am »«> ot an»one essesr .-laeo s» as good a »w . n cosATI MmnmgoodRm>sitewm tw saxes tw crusi evwyMrvT • Tj We Use Our Own ^EAI>So«xl Saxes and $ 100% Real Cheese HOURS Urcft But & hi <1 am to 1X pm <<< Mgr* kA Dm >Xpm to XJOpm. vX: fcvASat 3 X pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-01-24.pdf 003a37034587591d367d998b89d71629 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving MiddieviIle and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 51 / January 24, 1995 Caledonia schools approve joining Campau Lake Sewer District by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was a case of “you can pay me now, or you can pay me later." Since paying "now" proved to be the cheaper option, the Caledonia School Board last week apjroved a resolution to put Kettle Lake Elementary School on the special assesment roll for the expanded Campau Lake sewer system. The new sewer line will run within 200 feet of the Kettle Lake School, therefore it falls inside the township’s desig­ nated sewer district area. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean explained that joining the assessment roll now means the school district could pay off its $124,200 assessment for IK sewer units over the 20-year life of the sewer bond, rather than in a lump sum. This means the board would pay its connection fee in 20 annual payments of $6,210 per year, plus interest (charged at the rate the bonds for the sewer project arc sold). The district also has the op­ tion of paying off its unpaid balance early at any time, saving the interest charges. If the board had chosen not to join the assessment district now. the township ordinance would require hookup to the new sewer line 18 months af­ ter the line is operational in mid-1997. In that case, how­ ever, the school district would be required to pay its assess­ ment for the 18 units in a lump sum. Dean also told the board that the Kent County Health Department had determined that there is no suitable area on the school’s property for expansion of its present septic system, should it fail. The school’s attorneys have confirmed all these facts, Dean said. The board, therefore, unanimously approved a reso­ lution to join the special as­ sessment roll for the sewer district. In ocher business, Dean told the board that negotiations for the purchase of the Bowman farm on Morse Lake Avenue hit a "glitch" when soils test­ ing around the bam area re­ vealed some contamination from farm machinery fuels. The district has approved purchase of the 130-acre par­ cel for a future school facility, pending the outcome of the soils testing. However, more testing now will be done at the site to de­ termine the extent of the con­ tamination. "We're continuing to work with the Bowmans on this," Dean said. The board also: • Approved wage contracts for district teachers and bus drivers. (See related story.) • Held a public hearing on proposed curriculum materials for the schools’ HIV/AIDS curriculum. The district’s Reproductive Health Committee recommended approval of two videos, a pamphlet and a student survey for the HIV education program. There was no public com­ ment, and after closing the hearing, the board approved the new materials. • Heard a proposal from a committee that has been working on an environmental education center at the site of the new middle school. Be­ cause the committee is con­ cerned that the present land­ scaping plans for the school could diminish the wetlands and other environments around the school. Board President Gordon DeBlaay asked the committee to meet with the School Board Build­ ing Committee. • Adopted, after a second reading, a revised "sexual ha­ rassment” policy and an amended "dangerous weapons in school" policy. (See related story.) • Authorized the advisory board established for the dis­ trict's proposed Caledonia Charter Academy to continue in an advisory capacity to the program. The academy, which will return for now to its orig­ inal status as the Caledonia Alternative Education pro­ gram, will receive its state per-pupil funding as an adult education program. Thornopple Kellogg freshman Ryan Kimmel holds the gavel at the front of the House of Representatives chambers in Lansing at the Capitol during his tour with retired representative Bob Bender. TK freshman takes special guided tour of State Capitol by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A guided tour of the State Capitol with now retired State Representative Bob Bender was one of the Christmas presents received by Ryan Kimmel last month. Kimmel, a freshman at Thornapple Kellogg High School, took the full day tour just before the holiday. This wasn’t one of the gifts on his Christmas wish list. Fawn Kimmel, his mom, decided something like this would be good for Ryan. When the trip was one of the items up for auction at a Middleville United Methodist Church fund-raiser, she went head-to-head with Jerri Otto (of Otto’s Turkey). The two women Finally decided to go together on bid­ ding on the trip, since Jerri agreed it would be good for Ryan, too. As it was, she did get to go along on the excursion anyway. Ryan and Jerri left one mor­ ning with Bob Bender and didn’t get back to Middleville until dinner time. “One of the first things we did was to see Mr. Bender’s office,” Ryan said. “Then we went on a guided tour with a tour guide.” After that, Ryan spent some time with some of the pages, including Bender's college­ aged niece. There wasn’t a lot of messages to carry since the session of the State Legislature had just let out a day earlier. But Ryan did go with the page to deliver a couple of things anyway. “They told me that if you are going to college anywhere near Lansing, being a page is the thing to do,” Ryan explained They said that it was really See Guided tour, Page 2 New and old mining permits up for debate Sand pit issue resurfacing in Caledonia Township Ted Nugent says ‘No!’ to drugs at CHS Teen Institute Rock star and bow hunter Ted Nugent sits tn for an autograph session after his presentation at the CHS Teen Institute Saturday. Nugent delivered an anti-drug, anti-drinking message to the students, besides demonstrating his skills on the guitar and with the bow. A story on Tl and more photos will be featured in next week’s Sun and News by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Board members can never quite shake sand from their shoes, as two mining operations, new and old, were discussed at last week s meeting. The newest request for a planned mineral removal (PMR) permit comes from Kentwood Excavating Inc., which has received Planning Commission approval for an operation at 8045 Broadmoor (M-37). The recommendation from the commission was discussed for the first time at Wednes­ day’s board meeting during a first reading on the proposed PMR rezooing. Kentwood has requested a permit to remove 200,000 cu­ bic yards of sand from 13.8 acres behind a pit the opera­ tion mined some years ago. No one spoke up at a Jan­ uary public hearing on the re­ quest, except one neighbor who was concerned about dust and the noise from beepers on the loaders at the pit. Members of the Township Board, however, brought up again several issues the Plan­ ning Commission had hashed See Mining, Page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia Schools updated sexual harassment, weapons school policies • PET gives awards to local business, school leaders • Thomapple Township hearing to focus on water quality ordinance • Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission to vote next month on PMR renewal �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 24, 1995 MINING ISSUES, through weeks before. Board members' biggest concern is that sand trucks pulling out of the pit will in­ crease the traffic problems on M-37. Kentwood Excavating has pointed out that other busi­ nesses along the highway have semi-trailer trucks pulling out from their drive­ ways with no problems. During the Planning Commission s discussion on this issue, some compromise was reached by allowing haulers to move in and out of the pit only between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., avoiding the worst of the rush hour traffic on the highway. Haulers for other pits in the township can truck sand in and out from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several Township Board members, however, repeated the concern about sand trucks pulling out of the Kentwood driveway, noting its proxim­ ity to the 84th Street intersec­ tion. which docs not yet have a traffic signal. Dan Roodvoets of Kentwood Excavating said that the Michigan Department of Transportation will require the company to construct acceleration and deceleration continued from front page — lanes at the driveway entrance. The board asked him to find out what the length of those lanes would be before the board s second reading of the Kentwood ordinance next month. We want to make the situ­ ation as safe as possible for the people." said Township Supervisor Tom Garbow. The board also discussed whether the permit should be good for three years and one three-year renewal, as written in the ordinance. Roodvoets said he hopes the mining will be completed much sooner than the permit­ ted time, but the sand busi­ ness is dependent on how much building is going on in the area. The board will hold a sec­ ond reading of the proposed PMR ordinance next month, with a vote possibly follow­ ing the discussion. Another sand pit that con­ cerns the board is the VerMeulen Associates operation on Whitneyville Road. That sand mine was the subject of much controversy when it was proposed in 1988, and when the township turned down a PMR permit for the project in 1989, the developers sued the township. The legal action ended later that year with a settlement approved by the court, but the township already had spent more than $50,000 in legal fees fighting the suit. The settlement allowed the pit to open, but under strict regulations, many of which were written into the town­ ship’s present PMR ordinance, which governs all local pits. However, one item in that settlement requires the owner of the pit, presently Douglas VerMeulen, to pay $8,000 yearly to the township to de­ fray costs for road repair and other public improvements the township might have to make because of the pit. VerMeulen has protested paying the $8,000 fee because other pit owners in the town­ ship do not have to pay a similar charge. However, be­ cause it is part of the court-or­ dered agreement, which Ver­ Meulen signed, the fee could be waived only by taking the case back to court to change the settlement. The Township Board said last week that it would be GUIDED TOUR, continued from front — interesting when the House was in session Bender took Jerri and Ryan off to lunch at the University Club, where Ryan had the chance to talk to a lobbyist about current issues like assisted suicide and Dr. Jack Kevorkian. After lunch. Ryan got another tour of the Capitol, this time with Bender. “He took me into places that the tour guide didn't." Ryan said “In the House chamber. Alto American Legion Post #528 STEAK FRY Frl., Jan. 17 • 5-8 pm — Everyone Welcome — 6052 LINFIELD AVE., ALTO Mr Bender showed me where his desk was and took me right up to the front of the room. "We had our picture taken there and I recognized the chair and table from times I’d seen Governor Engler on TV Ryan also noticed that a lot of the voting is now done on computer. "They roll back the top on the desk and that’s where they can vote by computer on the different bills." All in all, Ryan said he felt it was an interesting trip, even though he admitted that at first he wasn’t sure about going. "I never thought about be­ ing a politician before.” he said, "but I might consider it now." happy to discuss the issue publicly, and hoped Ver­ Meulen would put himself on the agenda for next month’s board meeting. In other business at last week's meeting, the board: • Appointed Jim Williams to fill the board vacancy cre­ ated by the resignation last month of Trustee Chip De­ Vries. (See related story.) • Awarded the testing of sand pit monitoring wells to Wilcox Associates Inc. The company will test biannually all ground water monitoring wells for $320 per inspection, with costs to be paid by the pit owner. Randy Wilcox said the new testing will include more data that will be of sig­ nificance to the township. Testing could return to an an­ nual basis, depending on re­ sults. • Approved a resolution to allow development of the Whispering Winds site con­ dominium project just north of the intersection of 92nd Street and Whitneyville Road. The 10-lot, single-family housing project meets all rural residential zoning requirements. • Approved, after a second reading, a fireworks ordinance that reinforces state law pro­ hibiting certain fireworks. The new ordinance also prohibits specific hazardous fireworks from being fired in public places in the township. • Appointed Trustee Gordon Jousma to represent the board on the Township Fire Com­ mission. • Authorized Clerk Pat Sny­ der to purchase hardware and software for the fire depart­ ment at a cost not to exceed $3,000. • Awarded the bid for a new emergency vehicle for the fire department to Seif and Sons, which submitted a low bid of $24,160.44. • Heard a report from Trustee Steve Gould on a meeting with the Kent County Road Commission on road improvements. Specific requests made by Caledonia Township were for the county to pave Alaska Avenue north and south of 68th Street, ap­ ply four instead of three dust layers to unpaved roads, re­ gravel 76th Street between Snow and McCords Avenues and supply updated traffic counts for unpaved roads in the township. TK grad on college dean’s list Rachel Hillman. 4980 Pat­ terson SE, Middleville, was named to the fall 1994 semester dean s list at Taylor University. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hillman, she is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg School and is a sophomore at Taylor. To be named to the dean’s list at Taylor. Ind., a student must achieve at least a 3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours Taylor University is a Christian liberal arts college based in Upland. Indiana. BINGO Talk Back What about the MEAP? By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Q. I have heard a lot about MEAP tests. What exactly is “MEAP”? A. The Michigan Education Assessment Program was designed to be a part of the overall measurement of student learning. In October of each year, tests are given to students in the fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth and tenth grades m mathematics, science and reading (both reading for enjoyment and reading for information). In some years the tests are very similar or the same as the tests given in the previous year. In ocher cases, the tests change dramatically both in material covered and in questions asked Q. How did Caledonia do on the MEAP this year? A. Of 15 categories reported, scores were up in 14. The state reports high school science as improving, in spite of this year’s 4 percent drop? Q. What happens to those students who don’t do well in the MEAP? A . In the case of high school students, the state requites them to re take the tests. Additional coaching is given until they receive the satisfactory score required for a "state endorsed diploma." Q. I’ve heard that Caledonia doesn't care about the MEAP scores. Could you comment? A. Caledonia does care. All of our building principals and staff are taking specific steps to improve for next year. These steps are in the area of adjusting the curriculum and in test tak ing skills. Q. How Ls Caledonia changing the curriculum to help students do better on the MEAP tests? A. The increases in scores for mathematics, for example, arc in part a result of curriculum revision in mathematics at the elementary and middle school levels. These changes include the adoption of “Connected Mathematics" at Caledonia Mid die School and the adoption of “Integrated Math" at Caledonia High School. Both programs align with the MEAP. In addition, we will continue to improve our programs to help students with test taking skills. If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia, MI 49316. 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Ml I January 24, 1995 I Page 3 TK Library offers services, and the price is right! by-Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A wealth of information, adventure, travel and excite­ ment is available free at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library Anyone who lives in the TK school district is eligible for a free library card that opens up the access to a wide variety of materials. The library, which is located in TK High School, has a lot to offer according to Librarian Judy Kam. Besides a “pretty good fic­ tion section" for the size of the library, a researchoriented reference section and books covering many topics, there are some special collections. They include three sections rotated with some of the other libraries that also belong to the Lakeland Library Cooperative. The videotape section is rotated monthly so that a big­ ger selection is available for library patrons. There is a small fee for use of a videotape Two other collections that are rotated every quarter are large print books and books on tape Kain said that besides being good for the visually im­ paired. the books on tape are great for someone who travels. "People taking trips can still get in some reading." Kain said The collections used at the TK Library are mostly Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 unabridged versions of books from classics to current novels. Since the library also serves the high school, there is another special fiction section aimed specifically at the needs of the high school students "Being in the school has its advantages." Kain explained. The sharing of facilities, staff, and materials benefits both the school and the public economically, allowing for longer hours and more material to choose from. “A lot of the school teachers and staff will recom­ mend things that we need in certain areas. " Just as an example of this. Kain said that a major reason the library has a comprehen­ sive section on diabetes is because a student needed materials for a research project Another example is the sec­ tion about grieving. The library already has several books on the subject that are appropriate for all ages. They even have one to help children deal with the death of a pet. At the recommendation of TK social worker Steve Miller, three new books have been ordered: Helping Children Grieve When So­ Current magazines and newspapers also are on hand, along with research com­ prehensive indexes to cover the content of past periodicals. All of this and more is available by going into the library during regular hours Calendar of Events Jan. 24-26 — Third grade Art Talks: Everyday Art. (Thank you Docents!) Jan. 24 — First day of second semester, P.E.T. Coffee with Judy Freeman, previous principal of G.R. Spectrum program (gifted and talented schooL). Speaking on: Parenting Towards Achievement. Page Library, 7 p.m. Child care and refreshments provided. Jan. 25 — Parenting class with school social worker Jackie Schmitz begins tonight at 7 p.m. in M.S. library. (See com­ munity notice). Jan. 26 — CPAC "Curious George" performance for 2nd grade (P.E.T. funded). Jan. 27 — Report cards go home. Jan. 30 — P E P. meeting, 7 p.m. at the M.S. Library. Discussion will be held concerning the upcoming fundraiser. Jan. 31 — Blandford Nature Center for Mrs. Elies and Miss Sandwich. **♦*» Looking Ahead... Feb. 6-10 — Page book fair! Feb. 11 — School Carnival held at H.S. gym from 12-3 p.m. This year end the Feb. blahs! Have fun and a chance to win a cake or the 50/50 raffle. Baked goods on sale to benefit Odyssey of the Mind. Games, moon walk and prizes. Feb. 14 — Valentine Parties. P.E.T. meeting, 7 p.m., at Page Elementary Library. Refreshments provided. Feb. 24 — M.S. fundraiser kick-off. Feb. 25 — Odyssey of the Mind competition in Otsego. April 3-7 — Spring Break. Quote of the Week — The greatest gift a parent can give is a worthy example. Studlc Reintroducing... NILA GOODIN to the area. For all new customers... Haircuts ... Perms The material is transferred to the TK library and is nor­ mally available to be checked out in two days. If that isn’t enough material. Kain said the library is also part of a super loan system that allows for nation­ wide access to libraries, in­ cluding those at colleges and universites. TK Bulletin Board FIRST IA4RRESSICN fia/r meone They Love Dies by Theresa Huntley. Potter by Walter W'angenn. and Will I Ever Feel Good Again? by Karen Dockrey. Miller recommended these books so that there would be a good cross-section of resources available on grieving Another TK social worker. Jackie Schmitz, has placed several books on parenting. An> time patrons need more material than they can get right at the library, it can be borrowed through the cooperative from another library. S35°° OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Vailey • Caledonia Ml Caledonia Tops No. 546 We are having an Open House Feb I4. 1995, 7 p.m at Caledonia U nited Methodist Church. Caledonia. Michigan. 250 Vine. Come, visit our weight loss support group. There is no obligation. Bring a fnend and we’ll see you there. If you have any questions please call 795-3700 or 891-8249 Thornapple Kellogg Librarian Judy Kain shows library advisory board trustees Donovan and Dorothy Dean the book on tape of one of their favorite authors. was done in 1976. Public library books arc Books that go into the high purchased through funds col school collection are purchas levied from penalties and ed out of the high school fines, and with state aid accorbudget. said Kain ding to Kain and getting a library card. Regular hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Monday through Friday, and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. “The library is always opened to the public library patrons," Kain said, “even during school hours.” During the summer, the library opens at 8:45 a m. and closes at 3 p.m.. Monday through Thursday; has the same evening hours; and is closed on Friday. There are no weekend hours. The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is the legal authority for the library with a public board of trustees that establishes policies. The trustees have just started a major project, reviewing the library bylaws and policies. The last review THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g 6? 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L In Cider Mill Village 7 AAA / 7 3* / ZrW RQF A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes Private Property Land Home Financing Available 812 RIVER BEND LANE - MIDDLEVILLE �Page 4 1 The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 24, 1995 CHS music students to offer talent and muscle at fund-raiser Caledonia High School mu­ sicians and their parents will offer the community all kinds of talent during their "Sound Spectacular-95" fund raiser Saturday, Feb. 4. Tickets are on sale for this special evening that will combine Bach with bidding. Beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school Commons, members of the CHS jazz band, orchestra and Choralaires will provide some noteworthy background music while their guests enjoy hors d'ourves and punch. This display of musical tal­ ent will be followed by a ser­ vice auction, where the musi­ cians’ parents will offer to the highest bidder their talents, such as preparing culinary de­ lights or teaching sports tech­ niques. Guests will be able to bid for such services as a "pie-amonth," tutoring or yard clean-up, with all proceeds going to help defray the cost of the CHS orchestra's trip to Ronda, where it will perform at Disney World. After the auction, the guests will be served dessert. "We'd like to make this an annual event." said Marion Stewart, the orchestra repre­ sentative of the Caledonia Music Association. "Each year, one of our groups is ready to take a big trip, and fund-raising always has been our biggest challenge. Next year, it will be a different per­ forming group taking the trip, but we all will be helping earn the money for them to go" Each member of the CHS orchestra has to raise about S379 to cover his or her costs for the trip to Florida. So far, the students have sold Disney products and candy bars to try to earn the money to go. "We'd like this event to be the year's fund-raiser, so we don't have to sell, or collect, or any more of the other usual own costs. Proceeds tickets sold at the door for $6 will be divided equally among all those going. Anyone with questions or efforts," said Music Associa­ tion parent Robin Lappin. Orchestra students will sell tickets in advance for $5, with proceeds going toward their needing more information should call 868-0098 or 8911378, or call the CHS music office at 891-8130. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 1 A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a m., 11:00 a m. fc 6:00 p.m I WEDNESDAY............... Family Night - 6.30 p m | ! 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock | CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH * "A church with a caring heart for our 1 Sunday Services.........9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. E M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Pastor Mark Beers community and the world" j 1 H 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9.45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. "Set an example In speech, in Me. in love, m faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 JJUost dHnlu Twsaru *9 C T5 C. Traditional Roman Catholic Latin Mass Rev. Fr. Francisco Radecki, CMRI Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Phone 891-9259 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville B E Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning service*, Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........................ 9:30a.m. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening service* Sunday School............................................9:45-10:45 Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adult*. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... .....7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..............................7:00 p.m. For information call: RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Fj MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday Mass..................... 9:00a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 20 Minutes before Mass WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891 -8664 ‘The Church where everybody b Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. | (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in |i C brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 1 — Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 ■tev WUarrDotxor faster $*e*e joason. Youn Pastor Church Office Phone — 795-9266 wR* _ / I ----------------------------------------------------------- C GUN LAKE 1 COMMUNITY CHURCH 1 J 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) 1 Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 I Barner Free / Programs for All Ages . Sunday Worship 1000 am 111 Church Street Wed Midweek Prayer A Bible Study........ 700 p.m. 1 Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 somebody... Parmelee Morning Worship............. 9 30 a.m Middleville Sunday School............... 9 45 a.m Saxtoy School.................................................. —9:30am. Middleville Worship........................... 11:00 a m Sunday Morning WonNp.......................... 10:30 am. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Sunday Evening Worship...................................... 600p.m. s l! 1 1 First Service.................................................8:30 a.m. Sunday School............................................ 9:45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9.45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) 1 Bible Classes.............................................10:00 a.m. E k ..and Jesus Christis lord" ■ t £ Second Service........................................ 11:00 im. (All Services have a Nursery available) | YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor S E St. Paul Lutheran [ 708 West Main Street Sacred Heart Devotions B 891-8119 891-8028 Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a m. Confessions and Rosary: Peace Reformed Church | Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 1 i :00,6:00 Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday School..................................... 11 15 a.m Evening Worship Service.................. 6:00 p.m Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. SgL B I I Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone: 795-9030 Sunday Mass: 4:00 P.M. X to r Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School........................ 9:30 a m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. 314 E. Main, Middleville Rev. James Cusack • ! ' Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY I CATHOLIC CHURCH 3 r 1 WELCOME TO Gaine* Lnned Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan —'gj Telephone 698-8252 WT- -Ml ' LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH I [ Sunday Sc hool 11:15 am Wednesday — 1 1 ■ — Family Night ’ 6 00 pm | 1 (Tbc (Did Qrtnr -flRrthodiet (Stfurrh CALEDONIA | UNITED METHODIST S B s fij Church School............... ra Choir Practice Worship Service 9:30 a.m. 9:30a.m. 10:30a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 J* M “God Cares tor You” Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Sunday School......................... 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Morning Worship.................. 11:00 a m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Evening Worship....................... 6:00 p.m. Alto, Michigan 49302 Wednesday Services — Sunday School 10:00a.m. Children's Morning Worship 11:00a.m. Royle Evening Worship................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Prayer Meeting/ The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints ■ 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. GyAu Church School, Sunday 9:45 a m. Morning Worship... 1100 a m S /?’ Classes............ 7:00 p.m E*cnuig Worship...... 6:00 p m Wed Fehowship...... 7.30 pm Bailard, Pastor ‘ 868-6437 - (in homes of church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 1 1 | 1 1 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 24, 1995 I Page 5 Friends of Caledonia Library sponsor series of programs Wieringa - Thomas united Kelly Wieringa and Scott Thomas’ were united in mar­ riage on Oct. 8. 1994 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia, with Pastor James Cusack officiating. Parents of the couple are Tom and Sandra Wieringa of Middleville and James Thomas of Kalamazoo and Jill Thomas of Middleville Maid of honor was Lori Wieringa. sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Andrea Wright. Vina Beversiius. Karla Blaha, and Deb Mayer. Katie Wieringa. cousin of the bride, served as flower girl. Bridal attendants were Cristine Thomas and Lori Thomas, sister of the groom. Steve Egleston. friend of the groom, served as best man Groomsmen included Mike Wright, Bob Dunkelbergcr. Scott Olthouse and Rob Tymkew Ushers were Josh Thomas and Brian Thomas, cousins of the groom Nick and Nancy Wieringa and Don and Eddy Sue Thomas, aunts and uncles of the bride and groom, were masters and mistresses of ceremony Readers for the wedding were Tracy Wieringa and Amy Wieringa. cousins of the bride. Vocalists were Sallie Wier- The Friends of the Caledonia Library have plan­ ned a series of programs this winter On Feb. I. local residents can learn about yard waste recycling and backyard composting Anyone planning a valen­ tines party can learn some fun and low-cost techniques for making fun valentines. Both these programs begin at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the library at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia. On March 8. the superintendents of the Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg school districts will reveal some of their private selves. The program will in- inga, aunt of the bride, and Sandy Vcverica. friend of the family. The organist was Ed Dublist. Guest book attendant was Breah Bosworth, cousin of the bride. The reception followed at Middle Villa Inn, in the Greenery Room The bride and groom vaca­ tioned in Flroida. The couple will reside in Hastings. Anna B. (Crawford)(Null) Snell County, Florida from Battle Creek in 1963. She was retired from Clark Equipment Company where she worked as a stock room clerk. Mrs. Snell is survived by her husband, Wilbur Snell of Bradenton, Florida; two sons, Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. CALL William (Barbara) Null of Bradenton, Florida, Dale (Doris) Null of Shelbyville; one step-son, Ellwood Snell of Battle Creek; 11 grandchil­ dren; 28 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nita Mae Schutz and one grandson, James Null. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Orangeville Township. In the Service— Edward F. Solomon, a stu­ dent at Thomapple Kellogg High High School, the son of Thomas Solomon of Mid­ dleville, enlisted in the United States Army’s Delayed Entry Program for a three-year tour of duty as a Patriot missile crewmember He is scheduled to report for active duty in June 1995. Hastings BANNER LITTLE LAMBS PARENT COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOLINC. FOR PARENTS AND PRESCHOOLERS INTERESTED IN ENROLLING FOR THE ’95-'96 SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1995 6:30-7:30 PM. PRE-K CLASS - $190.00 PER 17 WEEK SEMESTER (minimum age ia 4 by Dec. 1, 1906) THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1995 6:30-7:30 PM. 3-YEAR-OLD CLASS - $130.00 PER 17 WEEK SEMESTER (minimum age is 3 by Dea 1, 1995) FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 891-1125 LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, CORNER OF CHERRY VALLEY (MO7) AND 100TH ST. IGLCC REAL Gun Lake Community Church LIFE... REAL ANSWERS... Sunday, January 29 - 8:30 & 10:00 AM Pastor Keith Dragt begins a dynamic new series of messages entitled "Women & Men" ALSO - Inspirational Pianist Glenn Moerdyk SENIORS And More! OPEN HOUSE An honest and straight forward look at what the Bible says about being a man or woman in the 90‘s Don't miss another week! Sports Historical Government Ann Landers ^For Classified ActionAds CALL 795-3345 Edward F. Solomon 945-9554 • • • • The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church concert series continues Saturday. Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. with the Capitalaires and Crosswork. Tickets are $6 in advance. $7 at the door. Tickets available through Clarksville Christian Bookstore and Caledonia Professional Phar macy or by calling 891-8858 or 795-9548. The church is located at M-37 and 100th Street in Caledonia. Proceeds will go to the church building fund. Other programs in March will introduce quilting and provide a head start on this year’s garden. For more information on any of these programs or about the Friends of the Library, call 891-1502 The family of Fianna Lind is celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house Saturday. Feb. 4. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Her many friends arc invited to attend the festivities. No gifts, please. Your presence is your gift Caledonia CRC series continues | Obituaries BRADENTON, FLORIDA - Anna B. (Crawford)(Null) Snell, 95 of Bradenton, Florida passed away Saturday, January 14, 1995 at Freedom Care Pavillion, Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Snell was born in Barry County and moved to Manatee elude insight on the books they read and the activities they enjoy when they are not tackling pressing educational issues. The evening will even in­ clude a look at white water rafting. As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let mends and family know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY — HASTINGS — 945-9554 Returns as our special musical guest Always Relevant, Joyful, Postitive, Real Gun Lake Community Church 12200 Chief Noonday Rd. (1/2 mile east of Patterson) 795-7903 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 24, 1995 Many volunteers needed for two days of work CMS media center prepares to computerize check-out program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It may not exactly be a free lunch, but anyone willing to donate a few hours of work to the Caledonia Media Center will be rewarded with some good feelings... and lunch. The Caledonia Middle School Media Center staff is looking for some short-term help for a long-term im­ provement, as it prepares to computerize its 10,000-book collection and check-out pro­ cedures Volunteers are needed Tues­ day, Feb. 7, and Wednesday, Feb. 8, to verify that the in­ formation on the books' shelf list cards is correct. Once they are checked, the cards will be used as part of the The books already have been bar coded "It's not hard, but it’s te­ dious work for just one or two people," explained CMS library aide Nancy Pikaart. "If we have lots of people, we can gel it done in a matter of hours and enjoy the task a lol more." She said that on Feb. 7, only about eight volunteers are needed to put the books in order, with work beginning at 9 a m. "If we have enough people, we could be finished by coffee break," she said. On Wednesday, however, about 50 volunteers are needed to actually compare each shelf list card to its book. The day will be divided into a morning shift running from 8 to 11 a m., and an afternoon session from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pikaart said lunch will be served from 11 to 11:30 a m. for all workers. "We re hoping for about 25 workers on each shift," she said. Anyone who can volunteer some time either or both days should call Pikaart at 8910221. Installation of new technol­ ogy at the media center means the middle school will be able to better track its materials, speed up its inventory proce­ dures and simplify the every­ day process of checking out books and magazines, said Pikaart. "While not a solution to all the service challenges facing a school media center, comput­ erization plays a very impor­ tant role in serving and educating the entire school community," she said. Volunteers who donate their time Feb. 7-8 will help the media center staff make sure the new system gets off to a smooth start with accurate data. Volunteers can help the Caledonia Middle School Media Center get its book collection information ready for computerization. Here, Media Clerk Nancy Pikaart (left) is helped by parents Pam Dahlberg and Marcia Klug in comparing data on shelf list cards to information in the books. McFall Elementary students write to ‘Junie B.’ author by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Junie B. Jones isn’t one of the first-graders in Linda Meyers' class at McFall Elementary. But all the students talk about Junie as a friend. That’s because Junie B. is one of their favorite characters in four of the books written by Barbara Park. Meyers has read her class all four of the books that tell some of the wild and crazy an­ tics of Jume B. Jones, who is about the same age The children get so excited when they talk about their favorite antic of Junie B. that it’s hard to hear one at a time, Like the time when Junie B. thought she got a sister and then found out she got a baby brother instead That's Megan's favorite part. Classmate Rickie giggles about Junie B thinking her brother was really a monkey because the grandma called him a cute little monkey. Samantha thinks her favorite part is when Junie B refuses to ride on "the hig smelly bus" and then hides at school. Junie B really tickles another elasmate, Mike, when she dials 911 because she got locked in the classroom where she hid and needed to go to the bathroom. These arc just a few of the crazy things that Junie B does in the b(M)ks. Meyers said the kids even started thinking of funny things they'd like to see Junie B. do. That prompted the class to write Barbara Par, telling her how much they like the books. They sent a big letter and even included a class picture All of the kids were excited when they got a flyer back from Park that included a per­ sonal, handwritten note to the class. Park is coming out with a new hook in the spring and the kids agreed that they can't wait. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • ADult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Linda Meyers first grade class at McFall display the June B. Jones books they love and a note from the author. Caledonia Schools’ kindergarten registration getting underway :VCR Repair VCR Cleaning • FREE Estimates • Fast Service • Convenient Hours ** s15 ** ** 4 Star Video * 4 4 4 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. * * * * 4 4 While the 1995-96 school year seems like a long way off, the Caledonia Schools are ready to begin registering next year's kindergarteners. Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or by Dec. 1 should call the districts kindergarten coordinators, Diane DeYoung and Linda Baker, at Caledonia Elementary School, 8918181. Parents also should note that this year's parent information meeting about kindergarten will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Detailed information about the kindergarten program will be explained at this program, along with other necessary in­ formation. Anyone with questions should call either DeYoung or Baker for more information. Why call spencers rowing! ■ ■ ■ ■ 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Fully Insured Flatbed Service ■ ■ ■ ■ Jumpstarts Lock Outs 8 Trucks Available Emergency Tire Repair We bill direct to every insurance agency in Barry Super Sales T'for Super Bowl All Week thru Saturday, Jan. 28th THROUGHOUT THE STORE! Tackle the Savings and Score Big! AINBOW’S EN Yarn, Craft and Variety | IFfKItOT-7 lllllllll Tax Management & More Inc. • • • • • ERS Allstate Farmers State Farm Cross Country we are on the 911 Emergency Call list SPENCER S TOWING Steve Antecki - U.S.A. Caledonia Village Centre • 616-891-1106 HOURS: Mon thru Fri. 9 am to 6 p.m - -ySat' 900 a m to 5:30 pm - County, including: •AAA • Amoco • AARP • Montgomerly Wards • Auto Owners 528 Main Caledonia, Mi 49316 891-0464 795*3369 Or 1-800-635-9964 MIDDLEVILLE �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 24. 1995 I Page 7 Caledonia schools update sexual harassment, weapons school policies TKHS, Pastoors donate turkeys Thornapple Kellogg High School students like student council president Kiley Thaler (left) donated $914 toward the TK Community Baskets. Pastoors represented by Carol Veenstra donated another $353 to provide turkeys to go in­ to baskets for nearly 100 needy families over the holiday season. SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thomapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 25 Turkey fajita on a soft shell, refried beans, peaches. Thursday, Jan, 26 Bar B-Q beef sub. tossed salad, jello/fruit. Friday, Jan. 27 Pizza, baked beans or peas, apple crisp. Monday, Jan. 30 Burrito/cheesc, broccoli, pears. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Cornstack, chili/cheese/lettuce, on tortilla pieces, soft pretzel, applesauce. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Alt. menu at El. Monday, hot dog; Tuesday, turkey on bun; Wednesday, salad bar; Thurs­ day, hamburger; Friday, fishwich. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Jan. 25 Cereal, muffin, orange juice. Thursday. Jan. 26 Canadian ham. fruit cres­ cent, juice, milk. Friday. Jan. 27 English muffin, cheese slice, apple juice, milk. Monday, Jan. 30 Breafast pizza, orange juice, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 31 Bagel/cream cheese, juice, milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday , Jan. 25 Spaghetti w/mcat sauce, tossed salad or french fries, garlic bread, fruit coice. milk. Thursday , Jan. 26 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy or french fries, breadstick, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Jan. 27 Nachos, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday , Jan. 30 Chicken patty w/bun, green beans, or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, Jan. 25 French dip sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. Jan. 26 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita Pup. milk Friday, Jan. 20 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk, potato bar Monday, Jan. 30 Double cheeseburger w/bun. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday , Jan. 31 Soup and sandwich, chips. Vita Pup. milk. Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 25 Spaghetti, garlic toast, food bar. milk. Thursday. Jan. 26 Chicken nuggets, mashed breadstick, food bar. milk. Friday, Jan. 27 Nachos, food bar, milk, birthday cupcake. Monday, Jan. 30 Chicken patty w/bun. Vita Pup, food bar, milk. Tuesday . Jan. 31 Pizza, food bar. milk. Dut­ ton Elementary, Itza Pizza. Elementary Breakfast Menu Wednesday , Jan. 25 Bagel w/toppings. juice of fruit, milk. Thursday. Jan. 26 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Friday , Jan. 27 Pop Tart, siring cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Jan. 30 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 31 English muffin, w/egg, juice or fruit, milk. Dental Care by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board last week approved re­ vised policies that clarify the district's positions on sexual harassment and dangerous weapons at school. The board held a first read­ ing of these policies in De­ cember. Both are effective as of Jan. 1, 1995. A dangerous weapon is de­ fined in the approved amended policy as a weapon or implement capable of in­ flicting bodily harm on an­ other individual. Possession or use of such weapons at school will subject the student to disciplinary action, and any such weapons brought to school shall be confiscated. To allow for permitted in­ stances of a weapon in school, such as for a presentation, each reported case will be handled individually. Under this policy, a student who commits arson or rape on school property or at a school event shall be expelled per­ manently from school and re­ ferred to the criminal justice system and the appropriate social services agency. Any student subject to ex­ pulsion under this policy shall have his or her situation re­ viewed by the superintendent. The board also approved an updated and detailed policy on sexual harassment. "We felt the existing policy needed to be expanded and Noise control ordinance tabled by Yankee Springs The Yankee Springs Township noise control and public nuisance ordinance was tabled at the board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, so that the board could have the township attorney examine it. Because of incorrect information given to the Sun & News, it was printed in the Jan. 17 issue that the ordinance had been adopted. Supervisor George London was also on the committee that used sample ordinances from other municipalities and public comment from several meetings in the drafting of the ordinance. A primary reason for the development of document was due to complaints of excessive noise that continued into the middle of the night in the recreational areas of the township. The board may take action on the ordinance at its regular February meeting on Thurs­ day. Feb. 9. clarified," said Board Trustee Sharon Oatley. who worked on the revision. "We feel that now there is less confusion about the procedures, about who you see and how the system will work." reject them. The policy goes on to state that all employees, students or any persons having a business relationship with the Caledo­ nia Schools are requireo to comply with the policy. The approved policy defines sexual harassment and states that such behavior, which is prohibited by state and federal law. will not be tolerated in Caledonia Schools, nor will false reports erf sexual harassment. Also prohibited is retalia­ tion against persons reporting such behavior or who cooper­ ate in the investigation of such complaints. Sexual harassment is de­ fined in this policy as unwel­ come sexual advances, re­ quests for sexual favors or "other verbal or physical con­ duct or communication of an intimidating, hostile or offen­ sive sexual nature..." The policy specifically pro­ hibits implying that submis­ sion to sexual advances or fa­ vors is a condition of em­ ployment. a student's educa­ tional status, a receipt of edu­ cational benefits or services or participation in school activities. Sexual harassment also in­ cludes behavior that "substan­ tially" interferes with an indi­ vidual's employment or educational performance. The policy gives examples of some specific forms of prohibited sexual harassment, such as suggestive comments, sexual propositions, or de­ mands for sexual involvement that are implicitly or explicitly threatening. Non-verbal forms of ha­ rassment include sexually suggestive pictures and ob­ scene gestures or unwanted and unwelcome physical con­ tact of a sexual nature. Also prohibited is favoring employees or students who submit to sexual overtures while disfavoring those who Violating the policy could result in suspension or expul­ sion for a student and could be punishable as a violation of other rules prohibiting assault, threats, fighting or intimida­ tion. Employees who violate the policy could be warned, rep­ rimanded. suspended or dis­ missed. depending on the na­ ture and severity of the of­ fense. Others connected to the schools who violate the pol­ icy. such as volunteers or business persons, may be ex­ cluded from school facilities and activities and have their business connection to the district discontinued. The policy outlines how an individual can file a com­ plaint, either as a victim or as a witness to such behavior. Complaints of sexual ha­ rassment will be investigated by two trained district-desig­ nated investigators. Suuh complaints will be treated confidentially. The entire policy, which in­ cludes a complaint form and a witness disclosure form, shall be incorporated in staff and student handbooks and circu­ lated to all school* and de­ partments and to all coun­ selors in the district It also will be published in district and building newslet­ ters, distributed to all organi­ zations working with the school district and annually distributed to employees, vol­ unteers. contractors and labor organizations working for or with the district. The newly revised policies both are on file at the Caledo­ nia Schools administrative office. COUPON Purchase a one year membership of $360 or s275 (Call for Details) before February 1st and receive 10 FREE TANNING VISITS ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri 5 Ronald B. 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January is National School Board Recognition Month, and district administrators and students to honored the Caledonia School Board at its Jan. 17 meeting. fio Members of the board in­ clude President Gordon De Blaay, who has served on the board since 1991; Vice Presi dent John Hnkbeiner, on the board since 1979; Secretary Bernard Nagel, since 1986 Displaying some of the balloons, gifts and signs from the school administration and Caledonia Elementary students, the Caledonia School Board poses for an official 'Recognition Night' photo. From the left are Steve Donker, John Finkbeiner, Gordon DeBlaay, Sharon Oatley, Bernie Nagel, Fred Boncher and Jim Gless The Caledonia School Board members received recognition not only from students, but also from the Caledonia AMBUCS. Jack Austhof of the AMBUCS presented each board member with a certificate of appreciation. Here, Fred Boncher receives his. Treasurer James Gless, since 1990; Trustee Fred Boncher, since 1984; Trustee Steve Donker, since 1989, and Trustee Sharon Oatley, since 1988. The school board sets dis­ trict education policies, and, besides attending local meet­ ings, board members travel to county, regional and state meetings to stay informed on education issues. Open house to feature tours, entertainment and refreshments Caledonia community invited to visit new middle school facilities today! by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Middle School student body and staff is sponsoring an open house this evening from 4 to 8 p.m. to show off the new middle school building, which is nearing completion. Community residents can enjoy a guided tour through the building, along with some entertainment and art displays provided by the students. Principal Clark Volz said no formal program is sched- NEW! Bi-Weekly Mortgage Save $82,102 on a $100,000, 30-year mortgage at 10.5%. Pay off your present mortgage in 18 years! Call for recorded message: (616) 795-4804 Ext. #103 uled for the event, so visitors can come and go as they wish. No meals will be served at the open house, either, but Volz said light refreshments are planned. "Our parents and friends are invited to take a leisurely look or just stop by to walk through the building," he said. "We have planned this for anyone in the community who would like to see how the project is progressing. "The building is fully heated," he added with a smile. The new middle school site is located on Kraft Avenue, between 92nd and Johnson Streets. Anyone planning to attend the open house should park in front of the building and come inside through the main entry. Guests will be guided through the building from that point. The new facility is sched­ uled to open for the 1995-96 school year. Birth Announcement BOY, Duncan Frazer Miller, bom on Jan. 14, 1995 at 5:40 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, to Susan and Scott Miller, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Happy grand­ parents are John and Karen Miller of Middleville, Dennis and Sharon Chase of Hastings and Dusty and Jan Mac­ Donald of Omena. Caledonia School Board members Gordon DeBlaay (left) and Bemie Nagel laugh at seeing their faces on the mugs presented them at School Board Recognition Night. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 See us at our NEW M-37 Location �The Sun and News. Middleville, Mt I January 24, 1995 / Page 9 Team up with our best latex paints! —I 3 15 year durability 15 year durability J J88 1488 5 Gallon Gallon Latex Flat Wall Paint £ Latex Semi-Gloss Enamel Wall & Trim Paint For interior walls & ceilings. Washable; resists stains. Soap & water clean up. Save UP TO For kitchens, bathrooms Soap & water clean up 30% per gallon 8 Lou Veenstro at Pastoor's Market was given an apron by the Thornapple Kellogg PET group. The Thornapple Kellogg Parent and Elementary Teachers group (PET) recent­ ly made presentations to several administrators and area business people in ap­ preciation for their support of PET programs. An apron imprinted with the Thomapple Kellogg logo was presented to Lou Vecnstra. owner of Pastoor's Market. Vecnstra has donated supplies for children’s projects and Christmas crafts and food and other merchandise for many years Lon Lefanty, a State Farm Insurance agent, was presented with an imprinted T-shirt as thanks for the use of his sign to advertise PET fund-raisers and events over the years. The Thomapple Kellogg administrators received Gallon Latex Wall Paint sweatshirts in appreciation of their help. Bill Rich, principal of McFall elementary children's literature. Thor­ napple Kellogg Superinten­ dent Jay Carson and Cur­ riculum Director Cheryl Allen also donated their time to speak at PET meetings. They explained their educational philosophies and outlined their plans. them. "People aren't as aware of the plight of hummingbirds and butterflies as they are of the spotted owl or many of the other publicized animals that are suffering. In most places, butterflies and hum­ mingbirds are merely over­ looked," he says. "But these creatures slowly are being driven from their homes as urbanization in­ creases and more and more green space is eaten up. With­ out plants and flowers to feed upon, their numbers decrease." Dunn, who holds a master's degree in entomology from the University of New Hamp­ shire, has spent 23 years working in entomology and has researched the effects not only of urbanization, but also the use of pesticides on both butterflies and hummingbirds. BIG-RED DOG FOOD 55-lb. 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As for older children and adults, we don’t need a high fat diet. Here are 20 ways to reduce the fat in your diet. 1.Eat more fruits and vegetables — with the excep­ tion of olives and avocadoes; they are low in fat. 2.Eat more grains and cereals — they are very low fat. 3. Reduce the portions sizes of meals, poultry and fish — we need only five to seven ounces of protein daily. 4. Buy lean meats — beef top round steak, flank steak, tip roast, ham steak, pork tenderlion or loin chops. 5. Limit fried foods — change cooking methods to baking, broiling, steaming, boiling, braising or stir frying. 6. Switch from whole milk to 1 percent or skin milk. 7. Switch from whole milk cheeses to low-fat or no fat cheeses — part skim moz­ zarella. part skim ricotta cheese and four percent fat cottage cheese. 8. Switch from potato chips and torilla chips to pretzels. 9. Limit consumption of sausage, spare ribs, salami, bologna, hot dogs, peanuts, peanut butter, bacon and pepperoni. 10. Switch from regular mayonnaise or salad dressing to low or no fat blends. 11. Cut off fat before cook­ ing meat — remove skin from chicken before cooking — cook meat on rack. 12. Substitute two egg whites for one egg in baking. 13. Substitute equal amounts of apple sauce for vegetable oil in quick breads 14. Cut down amount of margarine, butter and vegetable oil in preparing foods. 15. Buy lower fat packaged foods — crackers, hot dogs, cookies, cream cheese 16. Eat more beans and legumes. 17. Limit rich, high-fat desserts — chocolate, cheesecake. 18. After browning ground meats, rinse meat m strainer under hot waler. 19. Use slum milk in creamed soups and white sauces 20. Substitute nonfat yogurt for sour cream. Remember, you may want to eat high fat foods occa­ sionally. but uhen you do, eat low fat foods for the rest of the day. We want to work toward making improvement m our eating habits, not perfection evenly on bread halves. Spoon vegetable mixture over turkey. 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January is School Board Member Recognition Month Business and community leaders, students, parents, teachers and other school district staff salute local leaders who shape education School board members: set goals for learning, put policy in place to guide students and staff, oversee educational pro­ grams, approve budgets for school district needs, and make decisions that affect the quality of life in the community When school board members are elected, they are expected to become informed and knowledgeable about many issues sur rounding education. From student achievement, test scores and discipline to the school code, state foundation grants and millage and bond issues, their new role covers every aspect of overseeing schools. Besides being education leaders, school board members are asked to wear many other hats. They are ambassadors, lob­ byists, legislators and advocates for children. They are com munication links with their communities They speak for students, families, single parents, adults without children, minorities, majorities, business, civic organizations, local government and agencies — often juggling conflicting demands. Besides their regular monthly meetings, school trustees serve on committees, speak to groups, take part in school ac tivities and attend county, regional and statewide school board meetings and seminars. All this for little or no reimbursement. Their only reward is watching each new group of graduates go into the world each spring equipped to succeed. For their continued commitment to providing quality educa­ tional experiences for the students of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, Thomapple Kellogg board members were presented a proclamation of thanks at the Jan. 9 school board meeting. This proclamation was signed by 20 local business and community leaders. Each board member also received a framed personal copy. WANTED: 1 or 2 Persons to work as a cashier at the Caledonia Sportsman's Club: Wednesdays & Thursdays ....... 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays .............................. 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays................................. 1200 p.m. to 6:30 pm. Interested persons call Bob Smrclna 891-9389 or Tom Purdy 891-0050 for an interview, eoe FACTORY Due to current growth we are expanding and looking for machine operators to run plastic injection molding machines. This includes visually inspecting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportunities as we grow. All shifts available. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, S.E., Caledonia. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 24, 1995 I Page 11 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Engler keeps his promises When our founding fathers drafted the U.S. Constitution more than 200 years ago, they included language requiring the nation's president to “from time to time give the Congress in­ formation on the state of the Union.” Likewise, our own state constitution requires the governor to brief the Legislature on the state of our state at the beginning of each legislative ses­ sion. The purpose of these addresses is obvious — to give citizens an update on how the government is being run, what policies are being supported and promoted and what they can expect in the future It’s a way to keep people in touch with their government. Last week. Governor Engler delivered his fifth State of the State address to the people of Michigan. Rich with ideas and proposals for the future, this message made it clear that we should not rest on the accomplishments of the past four years, but rather push forward with an agenda which builds on those accomplishments. And looking at how far we’ve come, every Michigan citizen should feel confident about his or her future. In his first State of the State address in January. 1991, Engler outlined the challenges Michigan faced — a heavy tax burden, a $1.8-billion budget deficit and a government steeped in bureaucracy and regulation. He then made the pledge. “The 1990s will mark the end of this disastrous cycle.” Thus far. Governor Engler, with the help of legislative leadership, has fulfilled this pledge With 11 tax cuts, tough decisions and a tightening of our col­ lective belts, we’ve returned more than $1.1 billion to state taxpayers and turned the deficit into a $400-million plus surplus In fact, our economy is so strong that our 1994 jobless rate fell below the national average for the first time since 1966 In his address last week, the governor credits Michigan’s success to our commitment to four pillars — economic oppor­ tunity. education liberty, government accountability and per­ sonal responsibility — and outlined an agenda for the coming months based on those pillars. One of our first tasks will be to deal with the budget surplus generated by the strong economy. The governor favors perma­ nent tax cuts over a rebate, and 1 agree. While a rebate offers one dose of tax relief, permanent cuts offer continuous relief over a long period of time, which provides for a more robust long-term outlook. The cornerstone of this plan is a proposal to cut taxes by $ 1.5 billion over the next five years. Under his plan, we’ll seek to decrease income taxes by increasing the personal exemption on the state income tax form from $2,100 to $2,400, with annual increases to keep pace with inflation. We’ll also call for the elimination of the intangibles tax. which is levied against in­ terest and dividends from stocks and bonds. This tax discourages investment and penalizes many seniors, who often live off this type of income. In addition, we’ll look at reform­ ing the Single Business Tax (SBT) by eliminating taxes on workers compensation, unemployment insurance and FICA payments. 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I have consistent!) stressed the essential role parents have in a child’s education. If we are to truly revolutionize the way our young people are taught, we must take power away from Lansing and Washington bureaucrats and give it back to teachers and parents Our education policies of the past four years have underscored this goal, and in his address, the governor made it clear he wants to step up those efforts. He not only pushed for an expansion of charter schools, but he also proposed a repeal of the state school code. Instead, he favors a local school code, which would put decision-making and planning in the hands of those closest to the students. This is an important change. As I have talked to teachers and administrators over the last couple of years, they’ve voiced concerns at the growing paperwork required from Lansing Other features of the new agenda include further reforms in state government and welfare, two areas in which we’ve made phenomenal progress The philosophy that less is more certain­ ly applies to these two state functions On the matter of prisons and crime, the governor has propos­ ed we consider building an additional prison and expand ex­ isting ones Moreover, he’s called for the establishment of socalled punk prisons for youthful offenders. Without question, crime is one of the foremost issues on peo­ ple's minds. While we can pass legislation cracking down on offenders, we must make sure those who are convicted stay behind bars for as long as necessary. Overall. I believe we have a plan of action before us unmat­ ched by those of past legislatures. I am anxious to get started on this agenda and look forward to another productive legislative session. As always, feel free to contact me with your ideas by calling me at my Lansing office at (517) 373-0797. or writing me at P.O. Box 30036. JT~~————— Kour 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AC in any of lh« eight J Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a day... (1 Maple Valley News 11 Weekender O Shopper (Bailie Crook) I ) Reminder I ) Advisor (Marshall) C) Lakewood News .„by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone 24| tnijiFi DIRECTORY r. mu|i] r« dwtfM ihiau rmss H fw mum mx ratssjn tao. o.,.u..i FMU n r- o. cv.a.x.. . ............ 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People still need and want goods and services and will spend for them. There is plenty of business out there. Your competitors will be bidding for their share - and yours, too - if you let them. You can’t do much about most factors in the marketplace rent, labor costs, price of merchandise or what the competition will do - but one thing you do control is your own promotion. Remember that advertising is not just the cost of doing business. It’s a proven sales tool that returns many times over your invest­ ment in store traffic and sales. Once you build up a business, keep it going with a moderate, consistent advertising program. If you cut your advertising and lose your hold on the public’s awareness, you’ll find it’s much harder to build again. Your advertising is part of your sales force. Ads help to presell the customer and help you close the sale faster. What saves you time, saves you money. (J Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t kr.o .v you at all. Tell them about yourself. Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that are below the industry average! {^Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. When the going gels tough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff at the cash register. “To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful” - La Rochefoucauld Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants are ready to help. Research - Planning - Budgeting Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service are just some of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! Phone 945-9554 The Caledonia varsty vol­ leyball team lost suffered a trio of losses in both league and non-league play last week. On Monday, the Lady Scotts lost to Hamilton 1512. 18-16 and Holland Chris­ tian 15-6, 15-8. Jodi Vander Velde led the team with nine kills. Katie Donker had six and Julie Tu­ instra had five. Alisha Adrianse had 15 as­ sists and Tuinstra had 12. Kara Gordon served up 10 points, VanderVelde had eight, including one ace. Tuinstra had seven and Sarah Berends. Donker and Adrianse had five each. In an OK Gold match up. Thursday, the Scots lost 152, 15-5. Donker was on the side­ lines for the game because of and foot injury. Tuinstra had five service points and five assists, Michele Colbom had three kills and two solo blocks and VanderVelde had a pair of Caledonia’s Michele Colborn spikes into the waiting kills and two blocks. hands of two South Christian defenders, Thursday night Scot grapplers medal in at Rockford Invitational, lose to Cedar Springs The Caledonia varsity wrestling team had seven matmen in the top four of the Class A Rockford Invita­ tional, Saturday, recovering from a loss to OK Gold foe Cedar Springs, Thursday. Aaron Sprague (126 pounds) took his weight class with a 14-2 major decision over Holt in the finals. Danny Simmons (185) also won a first-place medal with a 10-7 decision over Rockford in his final match. Finishing second for the Scots matmen was Ryan Sin­ clair (172). Taking a third for Caledo­ nia was Jason Haywood (142) with a pin over Holt in the consolation finals, and Mark Pyper (100) with a win in the consolation finals. Jamie Trudeau (119) and B.J. Tomanek (106) took fourth place. Coach James Maxim said other wrestlers on the team, Josh Haywood, Jason Bush, Bill Norris and Adam Paarlberg also performed well in the very difficult meet. In the OK Gold duel, Thursday, Maxim said Cedar Springs was able to score up­ set wins in the lower weight classes to take the momen­ tum from their Scots' sails. Winning for the Scots were Matt Humphrey, Sprague, Sinclair and Simmons. The Caledonia B team took part in the Reelhs-Puffer var­ sity meet, also held Saturday. The only way to go home with a medal was to go unde­ feated in the meet. The only Scot to accom­ plish the fete was Dustin McFarlan (100). He was 5-0 at the meet. Adam Stauffer (112) was 41, Tim Johnston (185 went 3-2. Other wrestlers who won al least one match were Steve Benham at 1-4, Tim Soper at 1-1, Curt Pyper at 2-3, Scot Harrig al 1-4 and Nate Smith at 1-4. The team will wrestle at Middleville, Thursday against Coopersville and host the Caledonia Invitational, Satur­ day. The B team will be on the road to the Reed City In­ vitational $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ • Debt Consolidation$ J A-One Mortgage Corp. $ $ 310 44th St.. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml^9548 $ $ 1-800-870-2663 $ 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWINC Q •< i No Preference Towing V and Recovery S 1 616*795'2200 or 616-948-3737 ’ Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. 2 J • Jump Starts • 3 Insured Trucks : if • Lockouts • Emergency Tire Repair • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service mom ' lj\ • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. t... > ^OFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE L__________________________________________ _r_z_i �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 24. 1995 / Page 13 Future wage increases depend on district's ability to pay Mortgage MATTERS Caledonia School Board settles contract issues with teachers and transportation workers group by Barbara Gall Seek help when house hunting... By Sue Teitsma Question: I am new to the area and ready to start house hun­ ting Do you have any suggestions that will help me find the ‘‘right home” that I can comfortably afford? Answer: The first step you may want to take before you ac­ tually start to shop seriously for a home is to contact a local mortgage lender and set up a pre-qualif»cat»on appointment At this appointment, a qualified loan officer can help you determine the dollar amount and type of mortgage for which you will qualify. Using this information, you then will be able to search for homes within a price range you can afford. Without this analysis, you may limit yourself to less house than you can manage, or waste time pursing homes outside of your affordable price range. Some lenders offer a pre-approved mortgage program specifically designed to minimize or eliminate concerns you may have when it comes to financing your home. Most pre­ approval programs begin with an interview with a loan officer. After this interview, your mortgage application will be pro­ cessed while you are selecting and negotiating the purchase of your new home Any details that need attention can be handled more effectively during this pre-purchase period. Upon approval of your mortgage application, you will receive a commitment to provide a mortgage when the pur­ chase offer is accepted. Shopping for a home knowing that your financing is secured puts you in a better negotiating position When discussing options with lenders, ask if they will allow you to lock-in an interest rate while you are shopping for a home. There are programs available that will provide up to 60 days of interest rate protection while shopping for a home. This can be a very appealing option to anyone who is concern­ ed with passible interest rate increases. Many home shoppers are unaware that prequalification is available as a tool to help in the analysis of their home buying position. Keep in mind, that your prcqualification appointment can also be a good opportunity to learn about the different mor tgage programs that are available and help you get an idea of which type may be best for your needs. In answer to the first part of your question, one of the most efficient method’s of finding the “right home” is to consult a real estate professional. There are a variety of ways to find a real estate agent to assist you. Your mortgage lender can refer you to a number of qualified agents at your prequalification ap­ pointment. or you can seek the advice of a friend or relative who may have sold or purchased a home recently. Another way to find an agent you feel comfortable with is to visit adver­ tised open houses and introduce yourself to the agent who is showing the home. It may be to your benefit to find an experienced agent who works primarily in the area in which you are interested. An agent familiar with the area you would like to live in will usual­ ly have information about school systems, tax rates, water and sewer changes and other concerns that may affect your deci­ sion to buy a particular home. You may also want to work with an agent who has access to a computerized multiple listing service (MLS). The multiple listing service in partnership with your real estate agent pro­ bably will furnish you with more home options than if you tried to search a home on your own. Shopping for “just the right home” can take time and in­ volve hard work and a great deal of planning and patience. The more you plan each step, the more likely you are to make good decisions about your new home and reduce any stress that may be involved. The effort is certainly worth it when you find a home that is right for you and falls within your affordable price range. By enlisting the help of a mortgage lender you feel comfortable with and a qualified real estate agent, you should be well on your way to purchasing the right home. ^0° • FOLD-A-COVERS % • TONNEAU COVERS • BED LINERS • Bug Shields • Rubber Bed Mats • Rubber Tailgate Guards • Catalog Sales 3257 ■ 68th St. Dutton, Ml. (616) 698-8790 John Kooiker Open 8 to 5 Mon.-Fn. Saturday Evening Installations by Appointment Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board last week approved three-year contract agree­ ments for 1994-97 with the Caledonia Education Associa­ tion and the Transportation Workers Association. The contracts call for a wage freeze the first year, with a 2 3/4 to 3 percent in­ crease for the second and third years, depending on district revenues, said Caledonia Deputy Superintendent of Schools Craig Schmidt. This simply means that if district revenues from the state increase over the previ­ ous year, the employees will receive the higher wage in­ crease; if revenues go down, the employees will receive the lower percent of increase. In Caledonia, a first-ye ar teacher with a bachelor’s de­ gree receives $28,115. At the top of the pay scale is the teacher with a master's degree plus 45 additional graduate hours and 26 years experi­ ence. This teacher receives $58,198. Transportation workers are paid either by the bus run ($15.12 per run) or by the hour, as in the case of drivers who pick up special education students. Hourly pay is $16.82. All other compensa­ tion, such as pay for a "half run," are figured from these basic pay rates. Schmidt said other than the item of wage increases, the new contracts are essentially the same as previous agree­ ments except for the new "ability to pay" provision. "The change in the state funding laws calls for 'ability to pay' language in the con­ tract,” he explained, adding that this new language was the main sticking point in the contract negotiations. "We don't know for sure yet just how our revenues are go­ ing to be affected by the pas­ sage of Proposal 'A,'" Schmidt said. "This three years will give us a feel for how dependable the state funding is going to be. When this contract is up, we’ll have some 'history' for how our revenues are coming in, and that history will be nice to have when setting up our future agreements. "For now, the difference between the lower and higher pay increase is very small, but that will be reviewed when this contract is up. The differ­ ence between the lower and higher increases could be greater in future contracts, de­ pending on the history of funding from the state." Passage of Proposal "A" last year made sweeping changes in the funding of public school operations. Property taxes fix school op­ erations were limited to six mills on homesteads, and 24 mills on non-homestead prop­ erties. That revenue now is sent to the state for redistribu­ tion among all public school districts on a per-pupil basis. Nearly all local property tax revenues used to be sent di­ rectly to the local school dis­ trict. Caledonia teachers and transportation workers have been at the bargaining table since their contracts expired Aug. 31 and June 30. respec­ tively. However, despite the delay in reaching new agreements. School Board President Gor­ don DeBlaay reported at Tuesday's board meeting that "Overall, the talks went very well." Still awaiting settlement are agreements with the district's paraprofessional staff, the Secretaries and IJbranans As­ sociation and some individual agreements, Schmidt said. "We hope to have those be­ fore the board next month." he said. Quick “No-Problem” Claims Service. 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Winning by falls over the Bulldogs were Steve Lehman (172) in 3:48, Ty Middleton (185) in 4:39, Joel Appel (215) in 52 seconds and Jody Blain (hwt) in 4:17. In the 17-team Ithica Invi­ tational, the Trojans finished 48 points ahead of second place finisher Burton's Bendle Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! High School 221-173. Fin­ ishing third was St. Louis with 148, St. Charles with 122, Grayling with 108, Carson City-Crystal with 105 and St. John with 105.5. Finishing out the top 10 were Rogers City with 105, Breckenridge with 78 and Michigan Lutheran Seminary with 77. Taking home gold medals were Winchel (134), Steve Austin (151, Dragt (160 and Middleton (185). Winchel had three pins and a 5-1 win over St. Louis in the finals, Austin had four pins, including one in 3:28 over Sl Charles in the finals, Dragt had three pins, includ­ ing a 55-second pin of his Ithica opponent in the finals and Middleton wrestled a long 8-6 victory over St. Louis to win the gold. Terry Trudell (126) finished with a silver, losing to Bcndle in the finals after securing two earlier pins and Appel (215) took second, losing in the finals 5-3 to Grayling. He also had two pins in the meet. Taking fourth for the Tro­ jans were Sean Crofoot (119) and I^ehman (172). Finishing fifth were Craven (112) and Jody Blain (hwt). Luke Middleton scored 12 points, but came away with­ out a medal. He was 2-2 in the meet. Coach Tom Lehman said the team looked very good in the invitational and said the kids are continuing to im­ prove as through mid-season. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^4uto-Oivnfn Iniurnucr ORDINANCE NO. 95-1Z AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (Kentwood Excavating Sand & Gravel Pit, 8045 Broadmoor Avenue) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following desenbed lands from the A Agricultural District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal Dis.net in accordance with the final plan for mineral removal for said lands with mineral removal and reclamation of lands to be only in accordance with the Planned Mineral L apPr°ved ty the Township Planning Commission for the Kentwood Excavating Sand and Gravel Pit: That P^o^eSouthwest 1/4 and that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point on the East hne of said Southwest 1/4, which is North 01*12’03” West 1663 90 feet from the South 1/4 comer Of Section 17, thence South 88* 10'49” West 700 00 feet along a line *riich is 350 00 feet North of and parallel with the South line of the North 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4 (said line also being the Northerly line of a Consumers ,hence Nonh 0V12,03’ West 638 32 ,eet; thence North 88*08 08 East 700.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Southwest H’^nCe ?Orth 88,08 30 East 200 00 feet along the South line of the North 325 00 ,e®Lof Southeast 1/4’ thence South 01* 12’03" East 225 00 feet thence North 88*08’30” East 520 feet; thence North 62*19'14 East 143 51 feet thence South 27*40’56” East 40.00 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue thence South 62*19’04” West 152 68 feet; thence South 88*08 30 West 529 63 feet: thence South 01*121J3” East 374.32 feet; thence South 88*16'23” West 200 00 ‘8 5?:00 feet Norther,y of and Parallel with the South hne of the North 1/2 of sa»d Southeast 1/4 (said tine also being the Northerly hne of a Consumers Power Company right of way) to the place of beginnma Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan "’ Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall be and they hereby are rescinded This ordinance shall become effective upon the publication of a summary thereof in a newspaper of general circulation within tne I ownsnip First reading: 1-18-95 (214) �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 24, 1995 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Jonuory 18. 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order of 7:04 P.M. at the Villoge/Township Hall. 250 Maple St.. Caledonia Present: Tom Gorbow. Pat Snyder, Ruth DeVries, John Dielemon, Steve Gould. Gordon Jousma. Also Present Student Rep Chad Veenstra. Randy Wilcox, Township Engineer and several citizens. Supervisor Gorbow introduc­ ed Chad Veenstra os our Student Representative. MINUTES Reviewed BILLS: Reviewed. Moved DeVries, second Jousma, to ap­ prove the bills as printed. Ayes DeVries. Gould, Jousma. Dielemon. Snyder Gorbow. Veenstra Motion Carried. BUILDING AND TREASURER REPORT Reviewed MONITORING WELLS FOR THE SAND PITS: Rondy Wilcox ex plained the contract. Discussion was held. Moved Dieleman, se­ cond Gould to hire Wilcox and Assoc, to do monitoring wells at the sand pits twice a year and it will be up to Wilcox and Assoc, discretion to drop down to once a year. Ayes Gould. Jousma. Dielemon. Snyder. Gorbow. DeVries. Veenstra. Motion Corned WHISPERING WINOS: Review ed the resolution. Moved Snyder second Dielemon to op prove the resolution with stipulation that no building per­ mits will be issued until a driveway permit and soil sedimentation has been presented to the Township and to odd the revised site plan dated 12-16-94 to the resolution. Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow. DeVries. Gould. Veenstra Motion Corned PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Reviewed by Dielemon FIREWORKS ORDINANCE 2nd reading. Moved Jousma. second Dielemon to approved Or­ dinance #95 1 and to amend Sec tion #3 to rood. Prohibition of use of fireworks in public places or assemblies in Township; Ex­ ceptions. Ayes: Jousma. All Your Tune-Up Needs Chevy 550 Q99 Plugwires 15/ (Individual plugwires at *3.49) Battery 525CCA 5 year guarantee I Spark a Plugs &$129 COLD WEATHER NEEDS...to keep you ooino' Wipers, Windshield Washer, Work Gloves, Snow Brush/Scraper, Antifreeze & More! Loyd’s Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia 891-1484 (Formerly Western Auto) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • NEW HOURS 8 to 8 Mon.-Fri.; 8 to 5 Sat.; 9 to 5 Sun. Dieleman. Snyder. Garbow. DeVries. Gould, Veenstra. Mo tion Carried. KENTWOOD EXCAVATING 1st read. Reviewed. Discussion was held STREET LIGHTS Takmg re­ quests for any street lights to be installed Suggestion was mode to require developers to install a street light at the entrance of their development. Street Lights requested as of 1/18/95 Egon & 68th St. and Piney Woods and 84th St BOARD VACANCY Reviewed the applicants Moved Jousma second Dieleman to appoint Jim Williams to the township Board. Ayes Dieleman, Snyder, Gar­ bow. DeVries. Gould. Veenstra. Jousma. Motion Carried. FIRE COMMISSION APPOINT­ MENT Moved Snyder second Gould to appoint Jousma to the Fire Commission to replace John "Chip" DeVries Ayes Snyder. Garbow, DeVries, Gould, Veenstra. Jousma. Dieleman. Motion Carried. Recess at 8 30 p.m. Reconven­ ed at 8:35 p.m. Discussion on Budget. OTHER BUSINESS Moved Snyder, second DeVries, to ap­ prove shelves to be built in the basement. Ayes: Garbow, Devries, Gould. Veenstra, Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Mo­ tion Carried Moved Gould, se­ cond Dieleman to authorize Clerk Snyder to cut the best deal on a computer including mouse, modem, and printer, not to ex­ ceed $2,000.00. Moved Gould, second Dieleman to amend the above motion to include soft ware and not to exceed $3,000.00. Ayes: Garbow, DeVries, Gould, Veenstra, Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Mo­ tion Carried. Moved Garbow, second Jousma to approve pur­ chase of an emergency vehicle for the fire deportment. 3/4 ton with 350 engine from Seif and Sons. Ayes DeVries. Gould, Veenstra. Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder Garbow Motion Car ried. Discussion on VerMeulen, will be put on next months agen­ da. Moved DeVries, second Gar­ bow to authorize purchase of video: Parlimentary Procedure Made Simple. Ayes: DeVries, Gould, Veenstra, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow. Mo­ tion Carried. Gould gave a report on the Kent County Road Commission meeting. Discussion on gravel roads. Moved Jousma, second Dieleman to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Ayes: Gould, Veenstra, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow, DeVries. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Caledonia Township Clerk (212) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on February 6, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment in the General Development Plan of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The proposed amendment would, if adopted, amend the Township General Development Plan so as to change the land use designation of the following described lands from agricultural to light industrial or, in the alternative, to general commercial: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, lying Southwesterly of the Northeasterly line of the former Penn Central Railroad right-of-way; and also that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33 lying North of the Northeasterly line of said Railroad right-ofway, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The proposed amendment in the General Development Plan is on file in the Offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 East South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, and may be examined during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and may submit written comments concerning the proposed amendment in the General Development Plan. Dated: December 29, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (210) Thornapple Township hearing to focus on water quality ordinance by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A proposed zoning or­ dinance amendment for grounduater protection is the subject of a public hearing set for next month by the Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission. The commission will take public comments on the pro­ posed amendment during the regular meeting on Monday, Feb 20, at the township hall at 7:30 p.m. “The zoning ordinance amendment is an attempt to regulate the use in large quan­ tities of hazard materials in the township that could possibly enter the ground­ water." said Chairman Mark Sevaid. Commission member Regina Stein headed up the Groundwater Protection Com­ mittee that started working on the amendment several mon­ ths ago. The comm inee had access to several ocher documents quires site plan approval. dealing with the issue, in­ The ordinance includes cluding the groundwater pro­ several requirements for the tection of the state. site plan, such as locations of The Planning Commission wetlands and watercourses felt that this current draft was within '« mile of the site, and ready to have action taken on. where public- and private So. it was approved by the groundwater supply wells are located. planners last Monday. "Regina did a good job as The document lists 14 stan­ head of the committee." said dards for groundwater Sevaid. “It was a long protection. process.” Those standards indicate The amendment is aimed details on containment of toward future development hazardous substances, within the township. But it storage, drain locations. areas will help in the case of ex­ and facilities for loading and isting problems such as an unloading the substances, in­ abandoned gas station south of stallation of storage tanks, and Middleville removal of abandoned tanks, The ordinance describes to name a few of the hazardous substances as those guidelines. defined as such by several The public hearing is the Michigan agencies and federal next step in the process of agencies. adopting the ordinance Use of these substances in amendment. quantities greater than 25 The Thomapple Township gallons or 200 pounds per Board must give final ap month makes a facility subject proval of the amendment. to the ordinance, which re­ PUD ordinance being reworked Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission to vote next month on PMR renewal by Barbara Gall because the other two recom­ mended well sites were Staff Writer ’’nearly inaccessible." The Caledonia Township VanderPloeg confirmed Planning Commission agreed that Good had said that three last week to table until wells would be acceptable. February a vote on renewing "What good is an applica­ the planned mineral removal tion if the Planning Commis­ (PMR) permit for the Jousmasion. the Township Board and DenHartigh sand mining op­ the engineers recommend five eration on 68th Street. wells, but only three are The commission held up its there?" questioned Commis­ vote so it can review the final sioner Roger Keating. draft of the new PMR permit Commission Chairman for the pit. Dick Dunn agreed that if the The commission also spent considerable time going over supervisor thought that three would be adequate, he should amendments to the township's have recommended that the planned unit development Planning Commission take a (PUD) ordinance, but did not look at that requirement. Such take action on the revisions. a change should be made only The Jousma-DenHartigh sand pits, which until 1990 after consultation with the township consulting engineer, were operated separately, re­ ceived a Certificate of Com­ he said. "The reasons for requiring pliance from the township su­ pervisor in September, indi­ five wells there was because we were combining two oper­ cating that the pits met the ations and also because of a regulations of the PMR ordi­ huge concern for the ground­ nance and their own permit. water at this site," Dunn said. Township Planner Mark The commission asked VanderPloeg said that no VanderPloeg to work with the complaints have been township engineer on the received about the operation, and that the operators have question of how many wells fulfilled all requirements for should be constructed for this operation and agreed to abide renewal application. by what the engineer recom­ Some discussion did arise over the number of groundwa­ mended. The commission also ter monitoring wells that should be required for this wished to delay its vote until PMR. The 1990 permit, the township attorney can issued when the Jousma and check whether the Jousma DenHartigh operations were lands are included in the per­ merged and new lands added formance bond. Otherwise, the renewal fol­ to the PMR, calls for five lows closely the 1990 permit wells. However, there now are requirements, except that the only three wells, but Gordon performance bond was de­ Jousma said former Supervi­ creased from $80,000 to $30,000. Much of the sor Jerry Good had told him rehabilitation work at the pits to leave the number at three. is now finished, and the lower figure also is in keeping with the bonds set for the other township sand mines. The commission then held a second work session to begin discussion of proposed amendments to the township's PUD ordinance. Attorney Jim Brown said (hat reworking the ordinance is intended to en­ courage the flexibility and creativity in land development that a PUD allows, while not forgetting the regulations of the underlying zoning district. The amended ordinance also requires a developer to justify any changes being pro posed to the underlying dis­ trict. While work on the ordi­ nance will continue at a Feb. 6 meeting, the commission did discuss an important amendment lowering the minimum area of a PUD from five to two acres. A public hearing also is scheduled for the Feb. 6 meeting on whether to amend the township's general development plan for agricultural lands adjoining M-37 south of 100th Street. One landowner in the area has requested the land use plan be amended so he apply for a light industrial or commercial rezoning of his property. Residents should note that the Feb. 20 meeting of the commission has been can­ celled, but the commission will hold a special work ses­ sion beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, to review the proposed land use amendment, and to discuss goals and objectives for the year Good Sportsmanship is the responsibility of EVERYONE! �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 24, 1995 I Page 15 Jim Williams appointed to Caledonia Twp. Board "Our decisions may not im­ pact me so much as they will my grandchildren,” he said. "We must use the best tools we have to make sure that generation will have the same opportunities and living stan­ dards we enjoy today in Cale­ donia." Williams said he also wants to see projects like the sewer systems completed and issues like traffic control dealt with wisely. A native of Flint, he at­ tended Flint Technical High School and then studied elec­ tronics at the General Motors Institute. During his four-year stint in the Air Force, he served as a radar technician. After leaving the military, he by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board appointed Township Planning Commissioner Jim Williams to fill the vacancy created with the resignation of Chip DeVries. DeVries stepped down last month, citing increased job responsibilites and a need to spend more time with his family. Williams, a 12-year resident of the township, lives at 8970 68th Street near Campau Lake. He is the purchasing director for Maghielse Tool Corporation in Grand Rapids. His appointment will con­ tinue until 1996, when he must run for election to keep his seat on the board. Williams said he applied for the trustee position because serving on the Township Board has been a goal of his. "One of the reasons I wanted to be on the Planning Commission was to learn about the issues and how things were done, always with the idea that someday I'd like to sit on the board.” Describing himself as a person who "has always been involved" in the communities where he has lived, Williams has served on the Township Planning Commission for the last six years. Pet of the Week These two little ladies would be soft and fluffy if they hadn't decided to splash around in their water. The 8-week-old, black and tan puppies are a mix of Chow and Husky. They are just two of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for odult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more information, call 948-4885. He also has been active in the township as a member of the first Township Advisory Council and an officer in the Campau-Kettle Lake Associa­ tion. He has been active in the Campau-Kettle Lake sewer program Tor as long as I can remember," and is a member of the Township Sewer Com­ mittee and the Four Corners Advisory Committee. In other communities, he has worked with the March of Dimes, the Jaycees and the schools his children attended. He said he sees the Town­ ship Board position as another opportunity to give something back to the community. "I see it as a civic duty. I believe I have something to offer, and I'm concerned about what is going on," he said. "I also work in Grand Rapids, so I have no vested interests in Caledonia. I think that will help me make deci­ sions based just on the facts of the situation without having to worry about what my business associates are thinking. "I look forward to being open and objective, and mak­ ing decisions for the good of the whole community. I've al­ ready learned from being on the Hanning Commission that some of my personal ideas were not always ones that were good for the whole township." Williams said his major goal as a board member is to ensure that growth in Caledo­ nia is stable, and to remember that what is done by this board today is going to affect the next two generations. PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Village Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Recreation Plan. The Plan must be reviewed by the public and comments sought prior to adoption. The Plan was developed in November and December of 1994, by the Middleville Recreation Plan Committee and a draft copy has been submitted to the Department of Natural Resources for approval. All interested citizens are encouraged to review the document and at­ tend the hearing. Citizen concerns, comments and suggestions will be incorporated into the final document. When: February 13, 1995 Where: Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville Time: 6:30 p.m. Copies of the plan are available for review at the Middleville Village hall, 100 E. Main St.. Middleville 49333, Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone. 795-3385; Fax. 795-8889 Comments can be made in writing, by phone or FAX or at the public hearing (211) returned to Flint where he met and married his wife. Sally. Since then they have lived in California. Connecticut and returned to Flint before Jim began working in West Michigan, first with R-M Electronics and then with Maghielse. He moved to Caledonia from Kentwood, thinking at that time he would retire. "We wanted lakeside property, and that's how we ended up at Campau Lake." he said. "Fve loved it out here; it’s just another world from my world of work, and I think this is one of the greatest communities I’ve ever lived in.” He said he enjoys his two grandchildren and lake activi­ ties whenever he has some leisure time. Williams said he has no philosophical differences with the direction the Planning Commission and the Town­ ship Board are moving the township. "We might sometimes dis­ agree on the best way to get there, but I agree with where our board is headed. The same is true for the Planning Commission. I'm going in. hopefully, to offer help "I think we have a good mix of people on both boards, and an excellent team on the Township Board. I’m very proud to be part of it." CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 18th day of January, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Members: Garbow, Snyder. DeVries, Dieleman. Gould, Jousma. ABSENT: Members: none. The following ordinance was offered by Jousma, and supported by Dieleman ORDINANCE NO. 95-1 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Findings and Purpose. The Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia hereby determines that the use of fireworks within the Township constitutes a serious threat to the public health and safety. It Is the purpose of this ordinance to prohibit the use of illegal fireworks altogether within the Township, and to prohibit the use of other defined fireworks in public places or assemblies in the Township. This ordinance is in addition to the requirements of the laws of the State of Michigan concer ning fireworks. Section 2. Definitions. (a) "Class B fireworks" means toy torpedoes, railway torpedoes, firecrackers or salutes that do not qualify as class C fireworks, exhibition display pieces, aeroplane flares. Il­ luminating projectiles, incendiary projectiles, incendiary grenades, smoke projectiles or bombs containing expelling charges but without bursting charges, flash powders In in­ ner units not exceeding 2 ounces each, flash sheets in interior packages, flash powder or spreader cartridge containing not more than 27 grains of flash powder each, and other similar devices. (b) “Class C fireworks” means toy smoke devices, toy caps containing not more than .25 grains of explosive mixture, toy propellant devices, cigarette loads, trick matches, trick noise makers, smoke candles, smoke pots, smoke grenades, smoke signals, hand signal devices, signal cartridges, sparklers, and explosive auto alarms, and other similar devices. Section 3. Prohibition of Use of Fireworks in Public Places or Assemblies In Township Exceptions. (1) No person shall use, explode or cause to explode any of the following: (a) a blank cartridge, blank cartridge pistol, toy cannon, toy cane, or toy gun in which explosives are used. (b) An unmanned balloon which requires fire underneath to propel it and is not moored to the ground while aloft. (c) Firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, daygo bombs, bottle rocket, whistling chaser, rockets on sticks, or other fireworks of like construction. (d) Fireworks containing an explosive or inflammable compound or a tablet or other device commonly used and sold as fireworks containing nitrates, fulminates, chlorates, oxalates, sulphides of lead, barium, antimony, arsenic, mecury, nitroglycerine, phosphorus, or a compound containing these or other modern explosives. (2) No person shall use, explode or cause to explode any Class B firework or Class C firework on, within or about any public street, public sidewalk or other public place or public area within the Township. (3) No person shall use, explode or cause to explode any Class B or Class C firework in or about any public park, stadium, or other place of assembly or in or about any private place or private area which is open to the public for the purpose of assembly, amuse ment, entertainment or other similar purpose, including but not limited to any festival, carnival, celebration, parade or pyrotechnic exhibition. (4) This section shall not apply to the following: (a) A fireworks dealer or wholesaler properly licensed by all federal, state, and local authorities, conducting business at a place permitted for commercial activities by the Township Zoning Ordinance. (b) The otherwise lawful use of fireworks by professional pyrotechnicians at licens­ ed exhibitions. (c) The otherwise lawful possession and use of Class B and Class C fireworks on private property, open only to residents and invited guests, for noncommercial purposes (d) Possession or use of signal flares of a type approved by the director of the depart ment of state police, blank cartridges or blank cartridge pistols specifically for a show or theater, for the training or exhibiting of dogs, for signal purposes in athletic contests, for the use by military organizations, and ail items described in subsection (1) used for signal purposes in traffic or other emergencies involving automobiles, railroads, trucks and other vehicles. Section 4. Penalties. Any person who violates this ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall subject to a fine of not more than $500 and/or not more than ninety days imprisonment, or both, in the discretion of the court Section 5. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty days after publica­ tion of the ordinance or a synopsis thereof. After publication, the Township Clerk shall enter in the book of ordinances a certificate stating the time and place of the publication YEAS: Members: All NAYS: Members: none. ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. 1st reading: Date December 21 1994 2nd reading: Date: January 18, 1995 Thomas F. 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Large desk, $150. 698-8081 Help Wanted FACTORY POSITIONS available immediately. No experience necessary. 1 st, 2nd & 3rd shifts. Permanent possibili­ ties. Call 616-245-2505. Thibaudeaux. No fees.____________ FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN ED./MUSIC DIRECTOR position is available at the Leighton United Methodist Church. We are a growing church located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. To request a job description or to send a resume, please contact Pastor Parish Relations Commit­ tee Chairperson, 12081 Gackler Road, Middleville, MI 49333. HELP WANTED: cleaning offices on M-37. Call 795-2086 NANNY WANTED: Live out, non-smoking, loving, exper­ ienced, infant care. Great pay. Call 698-7073._____________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate & be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, & monthly profit sharing. 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Pets AKC SHAR PEI puppies with wrinkles to their knees. $300 to $400 Also, AKC Blue Heeler, female, 1 year old, $100. 616-763-3616 National Ads CAPTURE RUNAWAY ENERGY Curb Appetite, Consistent Weight Loss, Consultations Free, MB Guar­ antee. 616-765-3431 Trojans needed spark to get over Coopersville It sometimes happens that when a team with a winning record faces a team with a rather lade luster record. It is difficult for the better team to "get up" for the game. Middleville, 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the OK Blue faced Coopersville, which is 1-5 overall, Friday night and Jeremy Anderson came in halfway through the first pe­ riod to spark the Trojans to a 70-66 win. "Anderson came in with four and a half minutes left in the first quarter, had a couple of steals and a bucket to give us the spark we needed," said coach Curt Holzhueter. "It was a dissat- Scots win 0-K Gold eager game vs. Sparta Friday The Caledonia varsity bas­ ketball team ran its OK Gold record to 2-3 with a 78-61 win over Sparta, Friday night. The Scots' defense held Sparta to nine points in the first period while the offense put 18 points into lights. In the second period, both teams scored 20 and in the third they tied again, this time with 17 points each. The final quarter was domi­ nated by Caledonia as the Scots outscored their oppo­ nent 23-15. Pat Stcgeman was the top scorer for Caledonia with 22 points and he pulled down 11 rebounds. Also hitting in double fig­ ures was Dave Uyl with 17, Jeff Borne had 12 points and Brian Rea had 11. Borne also had seven rebounds and Rea had five steals. Ten of the 12 Scot eagers made it into the scoring ledger. In the junior varsity game, Caledonia won 66-52. The Scots put their twogame winning streak, the longest of the season, on the line versus Wayland, at home Friday night. Caldonia 8th grade boys basketball team wins vs. Hamilton The Caledonia eighth grade boys basketball team was vic­ torious Jan. 18 as they defeaed Hamilton 35-23. Coach Ralph Shefferly said that “this was an outstanding and total team effort.” A combination of team defense and hustle helped the Scots take a 18-12 advantage into the locker room at half­ time. The Fighting Scot’s Ken Van Ryan, Ben Benting, Jesse Flegal. Mike Gillard and Doug Murphy all had big of­ fensive nights. Shefferly said that excellent rebounding was another factor in the Scots victory. Crashing the boards for the Scots were Bryan Gordon, Chris O’Brien, Doug Mur­ phy, Chad Wangerin and Dale Wicks. Brett ZyIstra. Don Black, Jason Roh, Shane Mendez and Matt Dodge all YMCA of Barry County Adults 3-on-3 basketball standings Team W-L Mayhews............................. 4-0 Elwoods............................... 2’0 Tool and Die.......................3-1 Weesie.................................. 1-3 T.K. Staff............................. 1-3 Hackmasters.........................1-3 Morand................................ 0-2 Results Game 1 — Elwoods 20, Tool & Die 17; Wees* def TK. Staff; Mayhew 30, Hackmasters 23. Game 2 — Elwood 21, Weesie 19; Mayhew 30. T K Staff 24; Tool &. Die 24, Hackmasters 19. played exceptional defense in the win, the coach said. The Fighting Scots are now 7-2 on the season and will face the Middleville Trojans tonight (Jan. 24). isfying start against the only weaker team in the OK Blue, and we needed his spark." The coach said he was pleased with the way the team kept its composure, de­ spite the slow start and the persistence of Coopersville. The Trojans led by a bas­ ket after the first period. 2119 and up by three buckets 38-32 at the break. Coopersville came back to tie the game at 52 by the end of the third quarter and in the fourth, TK was up by as many as 12, before Coop­ ersville began getting a lot of trips to the free throw line, courtesy of what Holzhueter called "interest­ ing officiating.’’ Coopersville look advan­ tage of the free throw line, making 22 of 26 attempts. The Trojans went to the line 11 times and made five. 'fop saver for the Trojans was Andy Brewer with 20. four of which were threepoint baskets. He also dished the ball off five times for scores and had three steals. Also hitting in double figures was Jerry Postma with 13 and Nate Bundy and Steve Converse with 10 each. Post ma and Converse had seven rebounds each. Anderson led the team with six assists and added three steals. "Converse also played a good game," Holzhueter said, "considering he recently came back from a bronchi­ tis." EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILYI FARO’S FmcS PIZZA J 891-9287 ' UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL BUY ONE PIZZA AT RECULAR PRICE. 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Fa & Sd 3 30 pm to 12 am ® i^jjs 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-01-31.pdf 95242cfd5eb7c220c12dc39f5733b1c3 PDF Text Text EFSI to locate in Middleville Industrial Park by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has approved the sale of two lots in the Industrial Park to Enviro Systems Fur­ niture Inc. The company, which manufactures office furniture, was given approval by the council last Tuesday for the purchase of the two lots north of Eagle Drive ESH also asked for an op­ tion to buy two additional lots within the next 2'6 years The cost of the lots is $4,000 per buildable acre, making it a sale of $16,800. The other two lots that EFSI has the option to buy also will cost $4,000 per acre It is owned by Mark McKit­ trick, formerly a resident of the Middleville area. Duane “Duke” Suwyn was at the meeting to answer any questions the council might have. He explained that the com­ pany is 15 years old and is growing rapidly. It has outgrown the Caledonia location and he said he felt that the Middleville location would be ideal Suwyn said they had plans for two phases with the first being a 15,000 - to 20.000-square foot building that would require between 15 to 20 workers Most of those would be new employees. The second phase would be about the same “The Middleville Industrial Park gives us room to ex­ pand.” Suwyn said. “The locations also give us access to a quality labor base ' Suwyn also explained that ESFI was a model industry It is clean, there is no outside storage, and the noise from the manufacturing will not be heard outside the building. He said that there would be shipments going out and com­ ing in during the day But the trucks would be likely to come from Whitneyville Road rather than through town. Suwyn said that ESFI is Residents can suggest new locations Caledonia Twp. to vote on street lights Any Caledonia Township resident who knows of a loca­ tion in the area where a street light now is needed should contact Township Clerk Pat Snyder with the recommenda­ tion. The board will vote on new street light recommendations at its Wednesday, Feb. 15, meeting. The decision, in turn, will be forwarded to The township pays for the Consumers Power, which in­ actual fixture. which last year stalls the lights. cost about $100 per light, she "We look at ail the sug­ said. gested locations and then The township also pays the make our decision," Snyder cost of maintaining the said. lights. Two or three lights have Snyder can be reached by been added al new locations in calling the township office at each of the past few years, she 891-0070. added u The Middleville Industrial Park gives us room to expand. The locations also give us access to a quality labor base. ,j — Duane Suwyn anxious to get started and hopes to begin as early as April or May. with occupancy of the first phase by October Among the number of things that must be done prior to that is a site plan review. ESFI will allow for the village again to apply for a Community Development Block Grant, which would help finance the infrastructure improvements, streets, water, sewer and storm sewer at the industrial park. The viilage had applied earlier with the help of the Joint Economic Development Commssion. but the proposed tenant backed out. That left a $10,000 discrepancy between the village and JEDC. Because no grant actually had been obtained, the village council felt that nothing was owed to JEDC. However, the JEDC claim­ ed that regardless of that, the work for the grant had been done and therefore the village owed the fee With EFSI coming into the park. Middleville once again will be seeking the help of JEDC in getting a grant Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma presented an agreement with JEDC to the council for approval He indicated that the ap­ proval of the agreement by both parties would settle the $10,000 discrepancy The agreement is very specific, listing the amounts that JEDC is to be paid and when. The total cost of the agree ment is set at $16,800. or 5 percent of the grant proceeds, whichever is less. The village will pay the first $2,500 within ten days of signing an agreement. Two other payments of $2,500 each will be paid as the environmental assessment is completed. The balance of the anuxinl owed to JEDC will be due when the village receives the first installment of the grant money In other business. the Mid­ dleville Village Council: — Was update ! on pro­ gress of the wastewater treat ment plant by Village Manager Ev Manshum The plant may be up an run­ ning by March I They are just waiting for the generator to come in. — Learned that the dam on the Thornapple River has been purchased by Commonwealth Power Company owned hy Jan Marie Evans. Plans are to get the equip­ ment up and running in order to generate power — Tabled the decision on the Planned Unit Develop ment project for Rivertown Apartments — Heard a presentation by Engineer Paul Spclman about planning for growth over the next 25 years — Set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb 13. on the proposed parks and recreation plan. — Heard complaints about snowmobile traffic throught he village and about loose dogs. Caledonia Middle School open house draws crowd 'Now where are we?' A parent and a future Caledonia Middle School student find thetr bearings by looking at the layout of the new middle school during an open house at the new facility last week by Barbara Gall Staff Writer About 1,000 students, par­ ents and residents turned out Jan. 24 for an open house held at the new Caledonia Middle School. "The turnout was beyond our wildest dreams,” said CMS secretary Judy Skinner. "We especially were thrilled with the positive reaction of those who came." Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman echoed Skinner's comments. "I thought people seemed to be enjoying themselves," he said "People seemed to like u hat they saw and heard about the building, so from my standpoint, it was an exciting evening. "What struck me most, though, was the enthusiasm in the air It was like a com­ munity event, and the parents and students I talked to were pleased with the building they were going to be using." With a completion date set for August, the 160,389 square-foot facility is now in the final stages of construc­ tion. and the CMS staff wanted the community to see the progress on the project, said Principal Clark Volz. CMS teacher Kim Gates and Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug Busman offer a group of parents and students a tour of the new middle school and answer questions about the building during the January 24 open house "We want to hear their questions and comments." he said. "After all. it s their build­ ing " About 675 students are ex­ pected to begin school there in August, and although floors aren't tiled or carpeted and signs of construction are everywhere, many rooms now are painted and cabinets are in­ stalled, so the visitors got a good idea of how the spaces will look. Perhaps most readily seen See Open House, Page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia parents invited to sample some technology used in elementary schools • Middleville blood drive planned Feb. 13 • Fourth CHS Team Institute rates high with students • TK exchange students talk about life in U.S. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 31. 1995 OPEN HOUSE, front page — Middle school students entertained open house visitors with plays, musical performances and an art display Here, Mario Bourzac portrays a hassled teacher in the production of 'Why Teachers Go Nuts,' performed in what will be the new middle school's cafeteria by the visitors is the beauty of the site, which includes wixkIs and a wetlands. Many of the rooms, like the art classroom, offer beautiful vis­ tas from the windows. CMS staff members gave guided tours of the building, answering questions and even explaining such features as the heating system. Students entertained with plays, music and art, and re­ freshments were served in the soon-lobe cafeteria. The new sclxwl is centered an Hind a circular media center, which is the most striking ar­ chitectural feature of the new building. Three grade level "pods" ex­ tend from that central area. Within each of the 6th. 7th and 8th grade pods are class­ rooms that allow flexible sizes, the lockers for that grade and a commons for that grade to hear speakers or get together for grade activities. A "learning lab" is located at the end of each pod for large groups (x small groups. Near the central media cen­ ter will be housed a television studio, the student support center, a training center, the main office, the home eco­ nomics room and teachers’ team meeting rooms. Art, band, orchestra and Alto American Legion Post #528 BREAKFAST Sunday, Feb. 5 • 9-11 am g — Everyone Welcome — | 6052 LINFIELD AVE., ALTO choir will be located in the southwest part of the build­ ing. with the cafeteria, gym and the "gymnatorium" lo­ cated on the northeast side of the entry. The gymnatorium can be used for both physical education and for concerts and plays, since it has a stage at one end. The gym will seat 800, the gymnatorium nearly 500. The facility also will house technology rooms and a stu­ dent commons, which serves as the front lobby of the building. The site will include eight tennis courts, two basketball areas, three soccer Helds, four ball diamonds, an outdoor ampitheater, an outdoor nature center and parking spaces for 400. After the new school opens this fall, the present middle school will be renovated for high school use. "All I can say is, when do we move in?" said one parent after touring the building with his children. "We can't wait," agreed CMS staff members. ...Quality People" "Quality Programs... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Kay Slolsonburg ASSOC BROKER.„........ 795-7272 LW, MKJ.......................... Ssoc PBROKER. GW.... 795-9521 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick 945-2451 Cindy ‘Scotti' Scon.. 948-4228 Ron Lewis................ 945-5103 Larry Allerdmg SALES MG» . CRS GW. 945-9103 Roy Carlson............. 795-3611 ----------------------------- □. Karen Brown............795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. gw..................... 795-9090 Debra Erway............ 623-8357 MLS ijl Mike Humphrets, Broker. CRS, GRI Students and parents gaze at the dramatic area that will become the middle school media center. The high ceilinged space will be left with the infrastructure exposed to allow light to enter from the domed roof. The catwalk in the front connects two upper level learning spaces on either side of the open area. TK Odyssey of the Mind teams preparing for competition Almost 70 Thornapple Kellogg students are prepar­ ing to take part in the “Odyssey of the Mind” com­ petition in Otsego Feb. 25. Ten teams of seven students each have been working on long-term problems they chose as a team. They also have been practicing spon­ taneous problems each week for the spontaneous portion of the competition. Each will be judged by age division and category of the problem they chose. West Elementary School will be represented by three teams. Page Elementary by four, the middle school has two teams and the high school one team. All students had the opportunity to try out for WELCOME DEBRA! Miller Reel Estate is pleased to announce that Debra Erway has recently joined our staff. Debra began her career in real estate 12 years ago. During that time she has specialized in lake property and vacant land throughout the Middleville and Gun Lake areas. Debra and her husband Ed Jr. hove been married for 14 years and have two children, Jessica and Jenna. Concerning her career in real estate Debra soys. *1 enjoy the challenge of real estate and for me the ultimate compliment is to have a referral from a past client and friend. My goal is always to provide the services tl,at generate those referrals." With that attitude, it’s no surprise that Debra has become on experienced and successful realtor. Put her knowledge and her attitude to work for you. Just coll Debra at our Middleville office 795-3305 or at her home 623-8357. placement on a team The competition will award the top three teams in each division. In addition to top three placement, the Odyssey of the Mind program has several special awards that are even more meaningful. The Renatra Fusca Creativity Award is presented to teams or individuals who exhibit exceptional creativity. In the past, this award has even been given to a design which did not solve the pro­ blem given, however, it was exceptionally creative. The outstanding OMer Award is given to individuals who exemplify the spirit and philosophy of OM, or to teams or team members w hom the judges deem as excep­ tionally talented or whom the judges feel best exemplify OM sportsmanship and team­ work. Nominations for this award may be made by anyone Sportsmanship and team work are an important part of the OM program These arc skills which will be valuable to students as they move on into the work force In business today, most deci sions arc made by teams working together. There are many ways to become involved in the OM program. Coaches arc neededfor every team. These can be teachers, parents or communi­ ty members. Each team must provide a judge for competition Training is provided for coaches and judges. The competition will be at Otsego Middle and High Schools from 8am until 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Time schedules and maps should be available at the administration office one week prior to competition For more information, call Joann Erway at 795-3313 or Nancy Goodin at 891-0325. 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"But we got it after a while. Then it was really cool. Those computers are very fast. "We got to design homes and buildings and cars, things like that. I liked learning how to design, and I liked being able to work on my own." David and his classmates attended the mini-engineering class at Calvin as part of the school's biannual round of ex­ ploratory classes, in which students learn about things that are not a part of Dutton Christian s usual curriculum. Besides the engineering class, which had to be limited to just 15 students, the mini­ sessions included topics as di­ verse as puppetry, bridge building and calligraphy. "Wc do this because in these sessions the kids get experi­ ences beyond the normal classroom setting." said Prin­ cipal Robert Terpstra. "They can learn expertise in new things from experts. "But I also really like the opportunity for the students to relate to parents. This year we had more parents involved than last year, and that is why the program has been so suc­ cessful. Parent involvement is so important to education." Terpstra said the exploratory classes also give the students a chance to try out something they may really be interested in. but never had the chance to try before. However, each session is designed to offer the student some kind of skill or informa­ tion. Teacher Gwen Ballast, for instance, explained that her class featuring strategic games was not set up just to give the kids a good time. "The goal was to get the kids working on strategic planning skills," she said. ’’The games help them visu­ alize the consequences of what they choose to do. The neat thing is that sometimes they don't even realize they're learning thinking skills." Ballast said her class also was a good "mixer," since it appealed to all middle school grade levels, and the younger and older students got to know each other better. Each exploratory class, or mini-class, meets four times in one-hour sessions. Most of the classes are held at the school, although a few, like the engi­ neering class, go off-campus. "It's fun to get away from the regular classes for a while," said Hutt. "You need a break sometimes." Dutton Christian parent Pat Ringnalda shows Janelie Terpstra how to apply nail polish property in the Dutton Christian exploratory class entitled 'Beauty.' FIRST IHIIFSSHS f air Studlc Reintroducing... NILA GOODIN to the area. For all new customers Perms ...*35®a OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml Marcus Ringnalda looks on as one of his classmates tries to remove a block without tumbling the whole tower in the strategy game Jenga. Rebecca Roosien concentrates on making the letters just right as she practices calligraphy in one of the Dutton Christian mini-sessions. Composting program set at Library CALEDONIA SUN SPA i Roxy’s A program on yard waste composting techniques will be presented at the Caledonia Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb I. Two years ago the Michigan Legislature passed laws regulating solid waste disposal. This March, homeowners will find that when the yard waste regula­ tions go into effect they will be faced with new choices. Homeowners will be hear­ ing from their trash haulers on changes in pick-up re­ quirements. Homeowners whose haulers will no longer pick up leaves or grass will have to find new ways to con­ trol this waste. Composting is one way to transform yard waste into usable soil amendments. Par­ ticipants can learn simple techniques at the introductory look at composting at the Caledonia Library Master Gardener Patricia Johns will try to give some basic techni­ ques to keep yard waste from landfills and improve home garden soils. For more information call the Caledonia Library 891-1502. 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I Expires 2-5^95 i i J �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 31, 1995 Program to be held Feb. 6 Caledonia parents invited to sample some technology used in elementary schools Neighbors With...NORMA Hi, folks. Sorry about no column for two weeks. I had shingles for those two weeks. Today (Thursday) I am actual­ ly free of the sores and terrible pain. Dr Brown said that I was fortunate that 1 had them around my waist. In 1975, I had them in my eyes and the scars resulting from them started my blindness. The other eye had macular degeneration. I have some periferal vision. Now that the severe pain is gone, I can thankfully say life is really good. VELDERMAN I am so grateful for our Lions Club and their sponsor­ ing me with my leader dog. Houston. Now, with their help. I can go speak to other Lions Clubs, telling about the training at Rochester. Mich. Anything that I can do to help promote the Lions organiza­ tion. I love to do. I remember when my vision started to fail. Vision Enoch ment in Grand Rapids said that there was a Lions Club in my area and that it was a very active and wonderful group. After all they have done for me. they sure weren’t kidding. They are such a loving and Caledonia Community Schools Computer Director Andrew Mam reminds parents of district elementary students that Monday. Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. will be their chance to try out the computer technol­ ogy their children get to use canng group. God bless every one of them and their families. We are fortunate in having such a good group in our small town. So, with all of your caring, my community family, I will get back to calling and visiting with all of you folks. A great big hug to all of you. at school. The elementary parents' program is a followup to the one offered to secondary par­ ents earlier in January. Any­ one who couldn't attend that program also is welcome. The program will start in the Caledonia Middle School media center. From there, par­ ents will travel to various "stations" in the high school and middle school to sample some of the technology used in the elementary curriculum, Mann said. They will get to compose music in the music lab, see for themselves how "distance learning" works and try out the Internet. Josten's Learning Corpora­ tion also will present an inte­ grated learning system, and at yet another station, parents will gel to try out some of the latest in CD-ROM educational software. "This is designed to be fun as well as 'instructional,"' Mann emphasized. "Kids have fun learning with technology. We want their parents to have a good time, too.” Mann said the program is scheduled to end at 9 p.m. Child care will be provided and refreshments served Anyone with questions about the evening should call the Caledonia Schools com­ puter office at 891-0218. The Smithsonian Insti­ tution was founded in 1846 with funds left by the scientist James Smithson, for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.'' LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45a.m.. ll:00a.m A 6:00p m. WEDNESDAY................Family Night • 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor t Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan * Ideptmt 698-8252 _____________ _______ EE "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11.00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............................5:00 p.m Sunday Mass.......................9:00 a m. A 11.00 a.m. A CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue "Set an example In speech, tn Mn, in tom, in faith and m purity ' 1 Timothy 4 12 dJHnst iTnlu Iwsaru Traditional Roman Catholic Latin Mass Rev. Fr. Francisco Radecki, CMRI 314 E. Main, Middleville Phone: 795-9030 Sacred Heart Devotions Sunday Mass: 4:00 P.M. :l Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School............... Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service............ Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship ..9:30 a.m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired). Sunday School.................................... .11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Senrice..................... ..6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... ..............6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ ..............7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... ............. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-866) "The Church where everybody b somebody... MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. 10.00 am. .11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m. Sunday School...............................................930a.m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 am Sunday Momng Worship..................... 1030am Sunday Evening Worship...............................600p.m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wed Midweek Prayer & Btoie Study...... 700pm Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Aw Mtam Dotson aaOor Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Steve jocxsor You*fas& “God Cares for You” ®l|e (Old 3Iimr ^ctliodist (Church Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship ............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Church School........................... 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice 9:30 a m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School ......... 1000 a.m Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship ........... 1100 a.m. Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship ....... 600 p.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Children's Church/Youth Worship during rooming mice*; Caraway St puppet ministry for K 4th during evening service* Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night"....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adult*. High School Youth Group and Adult Claue* For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 708 West Main Street . and Jesus Christ is LorcT CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 891-8028 Confessions and Rosary: 20 Minutes before Mass Peace Reformed Church First Service...............................................8:30a.m. Sunday School..................................9:45 a m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m to 10 00 am.) Bible Classes................................... 10:00 a m. Second Service............ ....... 11 00 a.m. (All Senrices have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church. 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) *. Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 JSgfi Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages jZSSC i Sunday Worship 10 00 am -► Jk. SundaySchoo< Wednesday Family Night' 6.00 p.m The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints i? ® 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunda>........................ 9:45 a m Morning Worship.,. 1100 a m Evening Worship 6:00p.m. Fe,lowsh,P...... 7:30 p.m fin homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 31, 1995 / Page 5 Middleville blood drive planned Feb. 13 Obituaries by Margaret Fowler Stu ff Writer Lillian L. Schultz CALEDONIA - Lillian L. Schultz, 86, of Caledonia, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 1995. She was born on December 11, 1908 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Gustav and Char­ lotte (Schmidt) Kreuger. She was employed as an LPN and a homemaker. Mrs. Schultz was past Presi­ dent of Caledonia Happy 60 Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos. Surviving are her children, Ruth DeBrie of Caledonia, Dorothy & Lloyd Fisher of Hudsonville, Rose Hiemstra of Kentwood, Kenneth & Mari­ lyn Schultz of Middleville; 19 grandchildren; 34 great­ grandchildren; two sisters-mlaw, Liane Kreuger and Geral­ dine Kreuger, both of Grand Rapids.. Visitation was held on Friday, January 27 from 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday, January 28 from 2:0O-4:0Cpm & 7:00-9:00pm at the Caledo­ nia Funeral Chapel. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Sunday, January 29th at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Gerke officiating. Interment in Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses. It s time to roll up those sleeves for the Middleville blood drive on Mondav. Feb. I3 "It only takes 30 to 40 minutes to donate a pint of blood that could make a real difference in someone's life." said organizer Vickie Rick. The drive will again be held at the First Baptist Church just north of the village on M-37 Those who are willing to donate can come to the church anytime between I p.m. and 6:45 p.m Rick has issued a challenge that each donor bring a friend along. As an extra aside, she guarantees the best cookies and juice in town for those donating. The next drive tn Mid­ dleville isn't scheduled until Looking Ahead... Feb. 14 — Valentine Parties P E T meeting. 7 pm. at Page Elementary Library. Refreshments provided Feb. 24 — Frankemnuth fundraiser kick-off Feb. 25 — Odyssey of the Mind competition in Otsego April 3-7 — Spring Break ern Michigan College. In 1964 she moved to Washington, D C. to teach school. In 1972 she taught English in Japan. Survivors include, Steve Cridler of Lowell, Judith Claire of Washington, D.C., Reg Cridler of Colorado and Anne Cridler of New York; three grandchildren. She was divorced. Engagements Robertson - Filcek The parents of Linda Robertson and Donald Filcek are pleased to announce the Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 The Middleville blood drop (olios Vickie Rick) reminds everyone of the upcoming Middleville blood drive on Feb. 13. Murder Mystery dinner show planned Feb. 24 and 25 engagement of their children The bride is the daughter of Shelly and Ann Robertson of Battle Creek. Linda is a junior at Calvin College majoring in the field of nursing She ex­ pects to graduate in 1996. The groom is the son of John and Terry Mason and the late Donald Joseph Filcek. Sr., all of Middleville. Don is a student at Cornerstone Col­ lege majoring in Bible and an­ ticipated graduation in 1995 A December 1995 wedding is being planned OUTFIELDERS FROM THE ANGELS Come and see and hear California Angels Center Fielder - CHAD CURTIS '93 Rookie of the Year Right Fielder - TIM SALMON VALENTINE/SPORTS BANQUET Saturday. Feb. 11th, 6:30 p.m. Music - Crusaders Quartet ■ Ventriloquist • David Stewart Tickets Available thru Church Office by calling 795-9726 ' Donation — *7 00 for those 12 and older (space limited) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | 5075 N Middleville Rd.. Middleville Bruce N. Stewart. Pastor TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Jan. 31 — Mrs. Elies' and Miss Sandwick’s classes to go to the Blandford Nature Center Feb. 6 — 6th grade Band Night held at the High School Gym. 7 p.m. Feb. 6-10 - Page Book Fair Feb. 11 — School Carnival held al H S gym from 12-3 p m This vear end the Feb. blahs' Have fun and a chance to win a cake or the 50/50 raffle Baked goods on sale to benefit Odyssey of the Mind Games, moon walk and prizes Virginia Leddy (Smith) Cridler---------WASHINGTON, DC Virginia Leddy (Smith) Crid­ ler of Washington, DC. passed away on January 15, 1995 of pneumonia at the Lisner Home in Washington. Mrs. Smith Cridler was a farm wife and mother on the Homestead Farm outside Middleville from 1936 until 1957. At that time she moved to Cascade and attended West­ June The American Red Cross is a member agency of the United Way The Village Players of Mid­ dleville will present a murder mystery dinner show at the Middle Villa Inn Friday and Saturday. Feb. 24 and 25. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. both evenings and the show will follow at 7:30. The "whodunit" will be about the murder of one Arcibald Frath that occurred at a social gathering aboard the S.S. Villa. The "Cruise Buffet" both evenings will include tossed salad, beef tips and noodles, Turkey Mid-Villa. Claifornia blend, red-skin potatoes, bak­ ed rolls, sherbet and coffee, tea or milk. Cost for the show and din­ ner is $15 per person, pre­ paid. or $19.95 each at the door. Seating is limited, reserva­ tions are recommended. Teachable Moments... McFall — Mrs. Erb’s class is working on winter ex periences. With the help of Mrs. Chaousow’s 4th graders the true 6 pointed snowflakes will be attempted on Jan 27th. We are writing and reading about snow as well. Sure glad it came back! West — Miss Lintz’s 2nd graders completed research reports on the state of their choice this week They found sear ching for facts challenging Their teacher is very proud of them! Congratulations to Page’s December Good Citizens! Bob by Roush, Audrey Willette. Brandon Awrey, Emily Zoet. Jen nifer Burk. Seth Walter. Amber McMilan. Emily Cravcro. Angie Kline, Eric Teunessen, Jenny Loose, Nick Tomson, Jason Dipp. Megan Dutcher. Tabatha Sisson, Alex Dedovich, Bob Schutz. LeAnn Pitt. Zeb Trurer, Serena Treuter, Jordan Lee. Lindsey DeLille. Chet Bohley, Melissa Neeson, Luke Shuck, Becky Harvey. Andrew Kalee. Amy Herring. Adam Terpstra, Melissa Yeazel and Mcagghan Smith Quote of the Week — None are so empty as those who arc full of themselves. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! 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Anyone who knows much about Nugent knows he lives life his way. and that he isn't shy about voicing his convic­ tions. Stressing the impor­ tance of family, and describing the "high” he gets from being in the woods or creating music, he told them that he could never play his guitar or hunt if he were on drugs. He mentioned talented rock The 1995 Teen Institute Teen Leaders pose for a photo with Ted Nugent and CPR. The Teen Leaders this year planned and facilitated the day-long event, "But they’re dead," he said. stars of the past who had laughed at him for his refusal referring specifically to Jimi Hendrix and to join the drug culture. I——- — - Janis Joplin, Ted Nugent, the featured speaker of this year's Teen Institute, performs his well-known song "Fred Bear" for CHS students. ■Mr. Szmo' and Ted Nugent enjoy a little photo session together. both of whom died of drug .overdoses. While some students said they were put off by Nugent's vocabulary and his "cocki­ ness," nearly all seemed to agree that the message he de­ livered was important and the students listened. Valentine Candy • Stuffed Animals • Party Supplies & q • Gifts • Balloon Bouquet • STUFF a Balloon $ Boxed Cards (for children & adults - some with scripture verse.) As always - our single cards are W OFF Valentine and Everyday. "Sumo wrestling* was probably the most popular new natural high at this year's Teen Institute. Continued next page - P' RAINBOW’S END Put Your Confidence In Our Mobile Home Insurance. 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Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^luto Ownrn Insurance �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 31, 1995 I Page 7 ARC gets down with some hard-driving music during its concert near the end of Teen Institute. The rock band also sent a message to kids to stay away from drugs. From pervious page "A lot of kids came to hear him that wouldn't have come otherwise, and they just might pay attention to what he said," said a CHS Teen leader, one of 40 students who planned and ran the institute. "I don't think any swearing he did was that big an issue for most of the kids," said an­ other. "It's no worse than what you can hear in the halls." 'T think most of the kids in my group admired the way he looks at life," said another teen leader. "They were im­ pressed that he was not afraid to slick up for what he thinks.” "He wasn't a hypocrite, and they admired him for that." Teen leaders agreed that overall the reaction to Nugen­ t's message was "very posi­ tive." The students also enjoyed two songs he performed for them, "Fred Bear" and the gui­ tar solo "Sunrise," and the chance to see a brief demon­ stration of his prowess with the bow. Nugent stuck around after his talk, answering questions and signing shirts, caps, gui­ tars and the deer trophy one student brought in. "It was my first with a bow," he said. Nugent even took time to tape a show for CHS senior Justin Heyboer's cable sports show, "In the Zone." Maria Malay Kamara, the reigning Miss Michigan, was the other featured speaker of the day. A graduate of Zeeland High School and Western Michigan University, she talked to the students about being one of two "persons of color" at a nearly all-white high school. Kamara is of both Dutch and Liberian descent. The theme of her message was that our differences are OK, and she asked students to examine the stereotypes they The 1995 Teen Institute’s featured speakers pose with Tl's CHS staff advisor Nanci Moore, right. Miss Michigan, Maria Malay Kamara. and Ted Nugent spoke to the students about the need for diversity and the importance of staying away from drugs, respectively. (I We had more kids than ever this year, and I heard very few negatives. 5' — Nanci Moore hold about people who are dif­ ferent from themselves. She also encouraged them to speak up against prejudice. "If you're silent, you're con­ doning the prejudice," she said. A graduate voice major at Indiana University, Kamara awed students at the end of her presentation with her perfor­ mance of "Amazing Grace." "She talked too long, but my group felt she brought an important message, especially since she lived it," said one teen leader. "She spoke from the heart," commented one student. Other entertainment for the day included the improvisa­ tional comedy group CPR, which started off the institute on a hilarious note. Winding up the day’s events was a per­ formance by ARC, an Alle­ gan-based rock band that also incorporates a "say no to drugs" message. Both CPR and ARC have performed at previous CHS Teen Institutes Punctuating the day and rat­ ing high with students were the "natural highs," activities Ted Nugent discusses bow hunting with CHS senior Justin Heyboer during a taping of Heyboer's cable TV show, 'In the Zone.' that prove you can find fun and even excitement in life without drugs or alcohol. New this year was "sumo wrestling," in which oppo­ nents don heavily padded, weighted suits and helmets and then try to bump each other out of the "ring." Also getting high marks was the "velcro wall," another new activity. Wearing a spe­ cial suit with velcro strips, the student takes a running start, bounces off a huge air­ inflated cushion and tries to flatten him/herself against a wall of velcro so he/she will stick against the wall in all kinds of positions, mostly upside down. Karate, an annual favorite, won student approval again, as did indoor soccer, volley­ ball. country line dancing, karaoke, hair styling and eu­ chre. Rappelling was anomer activity back by popular de­ mand, only this time the stu­ dents actually rappelled down the high wall of the flies of the auditorium instead of just down a set of bleachers. Students also attended one of several workshops on is­ sues such as "college sur­ vival" and stress. Core group discussions throughout the day gave students a chance to talk about the ideas being pre­ sented during the institute. In their evaluations, stu­ dents said they liked TI be­ cause they were busy all day, they had fun and also because they got to know each other better. Some of the comments: • "More natural highs." (A universal request.) • "Core groups and natural highs were great ways to re­ ally open up and get to know each other." • "It's the coolest thing in CHS." CHS graduates Jenny Young, left, and Nicole Nicholas help lead a Teen Institute workshop called 'College Survival.' • "I liked the togetherness we felt.” • "It’s not like school." • "Start later in the morn­ ing!" (Teen Institute begins at 8 a.m.) • "Don't stop doing this. It's a ball." • "I thought it was going to be stupid, but it turned out cool." CHS staff member Nanci Moore, who coordinated the O O °o o O Q o 0 event along with Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak and the teen leaders, said she felt the day was a success. "We had more kids than ever this year, and I heard very few negatives," she said. "It was great to have people like Ted and Miss Michigan come to our school with the messages they had. We hope that the day makes a difference for our kids." WAYNE H. BELD, D.D.S. P.C. 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And to a visitor to the school who doesn't know these seven students, it would be difficult to pick them out from the rest There are two students from Brazil, Andresa Martins and Thiago Moreira; Sonja Iken from Germany; Yuko Takemoto from Japan; Shimek Lojek from Poland; Polina Pahy from Russia; and Satina For re r from Switzerland. Each of them shared some of their impressions of school, friends, and fun that they’ve had since coming to the United States Andresa Martins is settled in with her host family. Bob and Sue Tyner. 19-year-old Brian, and 17-year-old Katie, and another son who doesn't live at home. Adjusting to her family here wasn’t so hard since she has a 14-year-oid sister and an 8-year-old brother in Salvador, her home town But, the size of the school and the size of the town sur­ prised her Salvador is the third largest city in Brazil. “1 went to a private school and there were 5,000 students in it," Andresa said. School played a big part in Andresa's choosing to be an exchange student. “Some of my friends had good experiences and others bad." she said. “But, we had American teachers at school and they said the only way to improve my English was to live here." Andresa's parents had of­ fered each of their children a Shimik Lojek (right) of Poland stops in the office to chat with senior Kory Schondelmayer. Yuko Takemoto of Japan checks out the selection of books in the library. Thiago Moreira (left) of Brazil heads out for the day with host family sister, senior Kelly Holwerda. $ Credit Problems? Cash $ Problems? We can help. $ » Refinancing • Home Improvement • Debt Consolidation $ $ A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44(0 St. S.W.. Wyoming. Ml 49548 $ 1-800*870-2663 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ chance to go on a trip to the U.S. The others decided they wanted to go to Disney World. Andresa asked to become a foreign exchange student instead. Another surprising thing for Andresa was that she thought she might end up in California for her placement. She originally had re­ quested that because she has an uncle who lives both in Brazil and in Los Angelos and she would be comfortable with that. The Michigan climate is nothing like that of Brazil, especially since it is summer in South America. But a recent trip to Hawaii with the Tyner family gave Andresa a taste of the kind of weather she likes. She likes school here, though finds that it is easier in some ways. Language is her biggest barrier. Meeting new friends is the most positive part of her ex­ perience she said. Andresa can’t understand all the rules and curfews here. “We don’t have those in HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI i Duro® Art Supplies Continued next page — > MOftfST ] LJiiTiirr; I irfKiitrr < Tax Management & More Inc. 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Thiago already had some insight about Michigan and being a foreign exhange stu­ dent. His older sister Camilla had been at TK as an ex­ change student last year. “1 knew 1 wanted to come to Michigan and I thought it would be nice to come to Middleville. THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER • Paints: acrylic, oil, water, poster paint. • Chalk 5 •• Brushes Palette • Sketch Pads Sarina Forrer of Switzerland relaxes in the hall with a reading assignment. Sonja Iken of Germany stops by her locker before leaving for the day. (616) 795-3387 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 31, 1995 / Page 9 Continued next page would know of a host family for me.” Thiago was really pleased when he found out that his host home would be with Kelly,’s family. ”1 wanted to experience the cold weather,” he said. Thiago also saw this as a good way to learn of the culture, and better knowledge of the English language. The native language in Brazil is Portugese. “I’ve been here long enough that I think I’ve forgotten some of my Por­ tugese,” he laughed. One thing his sister didn't teach him was some of the slang. “Everything is just so dif­ ferent here.” Thiago said That includes the cooking Fortunately, Thiago had American teachers while he was in school in Brazil and they sometimes cooked for the students Thiago had a difficult time in the fall when he learned that two of his uncles had died. “Our families are close. We get together every couple of weeks with the entire fami­ ly,” he said “My uncles died earlier when I first arrived. But, my parents decided to wait to let me know so that I would be settled here.” Starting classes was "crazy” for Thiago and quite different since high school is set up more like a university in Brazil But, he jumped right in joining the soccer team this fall Thiago claims that a big dif­ ference for him is that he is quiet here and much more outgoing at home. Sonja Iken makes her U.S. home with Don and Cindy Andresa Martins of Brazil works on a project at one of the library computers. Tietz and their sons Jason and Corey which is located in Yankee Springs. Sonja comes from Mainz. Germany which is located near Frankfort where her father is an engineer and her mother works in a chemical laboratory. When she returns to Ger­ many. Sonja will still have three more years of school to complete. She doesn't receive credit for her year as an exchange student. But. that didn't stop her from making the decision to come anyway. “A friend of mine gave me the idea.” she said. “She had already been in the exchange program, so, we talked about it." Polina Paliy of Russia takes a break from studying to hold the Dutcher family dog, Lacey. MACOMBER welding & Millwright Service inc. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Custom Fabrication Press Braking Welding and Repair Arc ★ Mig ★ Tig * Portable General Machining Steel — New &. Used 3255 68th St., Dutton, Ml 49316 Phone 698-0819 Fax 698-3065 One of the big differences for Sonja was the way school is set up. "1 had 13 classes in Ger­ many. But, I didn't go to every class, every day. “1 think it is more intense here with six classes everyday.” Sonja particularly likes an class. Though she is not taking any music classes during school, her host mom is going to school for music and Sonja is starling to enjoy singing. Sonja likes the sports and the “socialization 'she gets through the sports activities. One difficult area for her was that she had to ask for things and help "I was not used to doing that.” Sonja has found one food that she absolutely loves and didn’t have before coming to the U.S. - brownies. “1 didn’t know they ex­ isted. we don’t have them at home,” Sonja laughed. Yuko Takemoto is staying with Alec and Michelle Reyff along with their four children. For Yuko, this family set­ ting is very different from that of her home in Osaka. Japan. The Reyff children, three girls and one boy. are all younger than Yuko who is an only child. “At first it was really, real­ ly hard,” she said. But. Yuko has settled in and is learning about a different culture, one of her goals for becoming an exchange student. It was also difficult for her when the recent earthquake struck in Japan, since Osaka was one of the tow ns affected by the quake. Fortunately, Yuko was able to reach her parents and found out that they were safe and uninjured. Their home didn’t fare so well and was damaged in the quake. School has taken some ad­ justment for Yuko. In Japan, all of the students stay in one classroom and the teachers move “All of my classmates were the same.” Yuko said Changing for each class with a different teacher and different students m each class has taken time for Yuko to ad­ just to Yuko really likes music and is in the choir at school. “But. I have made new friends." she said “I like being able to laugh and have fun That is a very good time.** Yuko has also found that she enjoys the American food but claims. it makes me fat.” She also enjoys cooking and sharing some Japanese cook­ ing with her host family. Ironically, one thing that really surprised Yuko was seeing all of the cows and horses out in the fields “In Japan, we would have to drive four or five hours and pay to see a cow or horse. ” Shimik Lojek lives with host family Mike and Deb Frey and their two older children. Shimik comes from Czestochowa. Poland, a city that is about the size of Grand Rapids. He was surprised to see that America was not like M TV. “I heard a lot about America and I wanted to learn about a different culture." Shimik said. As he was flying in. Shimik could see the vast amounts of country in between all of the metropolitan areas. “At home, the country is not so big.” Shimik says that school is quite different but he feels as though he has adjusted well. He played soccer for the TK team this fall. “I think school here is easier.” Shimik said. “I like that the teachers are more friendly and closed to the students here.” Shimik really enjoys having access to computers, and to a pool all in the same building. Ail of his family is not so far away because his older brother attends college in Tennessee. Shimik and his host family made a trip to visit his brother and take a tour of a Daytona museum. Polina Paliy is living in Freeport with Don and Diane Dutcher and their two middle school aged kids. Amber and Joe. This was really a big change for Polina who comes from Samara, a city of one million. Polina became interested in the foreign exchange student program when a delegation of Americans came to her school. “We took a couple of tests to see if we qualified for the program.” she said. Polina also has cousins in Russia who have been ex­ change students. In Russia, not only is school quite different, so is the housing. "We live in multistory buildings that are all the same.” she said. "Before I came here I never lived in a small city and a little house." Like some of the other ex­ change students. Polina found that classes at school were different. "In Russia, we take 17 sub­ jects in one year,” she said. “But. we don’t take tests.” "School is easier here, but I have never taken so many tests,” she said. Polina felt is was hard at the beginning but now that she has made friends, things are going well. It helped that the Dutchers have a dog since Polina has one at home. The proper dress for school was also much different than she expected. “We don’t wear jeans, so, I had to go buy some.” she laughed. Food has not been surpris­ ing for the teen. But. she didn’t care much for potatoes with the skins on. Polina also claims that pop­ corn tastes different her and she is learning to like it. Sarina Forrer is staying with Fin and Kathy Hansford and their teenage son and daughter Brian and Dawn. She has travelled in Europe. Israel, and Africa, but not in the U.S. until now. "I really didn't know what to expect. Switzerland is small." Sarina said. "I was surprised when I looked out the window of the plane over the trees and open farms. " Once the plane had landed and Sanna went to her new home, she found that things were all a little different that she expected. Even though Sarina lived only with her Mom in Zurich, she likes having a brother and sister here High school in Switzerland is more like college. Sarina explained. "I took 13 subjects in a year . " Academically. Sarina believes school is easier here. But. she said that they didn't have detentions and suspensions. “I’m used to getting a hall pass or getting permission to leave the classroom.” she said. Sarina also secs another dif­ ference at home “In Switzerland. I was never home on the weekends. Neither are parent>. “Because there is no legal drinking age in Switzerland, we would go to the bars." she said. "Here. I spend time at home over the weekends “ And. Sarina feels that mak­ ing friends is one thing she will continue to work at BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Move your Sweetheart into this lovely home before Valentine's Day! I ...from Dutch Housing Inc TW ’^ArJ •tOKOOMO ONLY... *37,958 f MATTCN complete! MODEL #2010L 1173 SQ. FT. 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Proceeds from a Jan. 13 dance at the high school, plus donations the V & V students received from local busi­ nesses, totaled $915, all of which went to Special Days Camp in Jackson. The camp's mission is to provide a normal camping ex­ perience for children battling cancer. While there, they get to enjoy all the usual camping fun, like canoeing, fishing and swimming. Special Days also provides a week of camping for the brothers and sisters of cancer patients. CHS freshman Scott Tep­ per. whose brother has cancer, attended the siblings camp last year, and told his Visions and Volunteers classmates about Special Days ('amp and its mission. The V & V students learned it costs about $300 to send a cancer patient to the camp for just one week because of the special care available to the children. Funded only by do­ nations, the camp always needs a helping hand. "Scott wanted to do some­ thing to raise money to keep class is in its third year as part of the CHS curriculum. At the beginning of each new semester, the students re­ ceive about three weeks of training, and then spend most of their class time volunteer­ ing at about 30 sites in the Caledonia and Grand Rapids areas. They help out at hospitals, schools, retirement homes, nursing homes and refuges for the homeless. They meet once a week as a class to hear a speaker or discuss a special need in the community. Visions and Volunteers members Scott Tepper, second from left, and Kathy Douglas, right, present a check for $915 to representatives from the Special Days Camp. (Photo courtesy Visions and Volunteers.) this special opportunity avail­ able to his brother and other young cancer patients," said "Visions" advisor Ruth Grin­ stead. The V & V students re­ sponded by setting up a De­ cember student dance to bene­ fit the camp, only to have the event cancelled by an ice storm. The CHS sophomore class, however, had scheduled a dance for January and agreed to share the proceeds with Vi­ sions and Volunteers so it could raise funds for Special Days. WANTED: 1 or 2 Persons to work as a cashier at the Caledonia Sportsman’s Club: Wednesdays & Thursdays ....... 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays............................... 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays................................ 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Interested persons call Bob Smrcina 891-9389 or Tom Purdy 891-0050 for an interview, e.oe 4* ** * Several local organizations donated the pizza, pop, nap­ kins and plates, and even the disc jockey donated his ser­ vices. Two counselors from Spe­ cial Days spoke to the CHS students attending the dance about the camp, its mission and its needs. Besides the proceeds from the dance, the V & V students' effort received a boost from other community members. Kathy Douglas and Emily Weller, two Visions students, visited local businesses, ask­ ing for their help in the fund­ raiser. The merchants re­ sponded with $415 in dona­ tions to swell the total gift to $915. "We offer many thanks to all those who were part of the effort, and a special thanks to the sophomores for letting us share their dance and the pro­ ceeds," Grinstead said. The Visions and Volunteers "Our goal in starting the program was to teach the kids about the need to give something back to their commu­ nity," Grinstead explained. "We hope they will learn to recognize the needs of the community, become open minded and also learn skills as a volunteer that will last a lifetime. "Some of the kids have even decided on a career as a result of their work, and that is really thrilling for us," she added. Grinstead and CHS Regis­ trar Chris Koryto were the moving forces behind estab­ lishing the first class, and later were joined by Julie Sielawa. This year, Koryto has had to return to her registrar duties full time, and CHS parent Sandy Donker has been sub­ stituting as an advisor to the program. Visions and Volunteers is offered each semester, and may be taken either for credit or no credit. Students who perform outstanding volunteer work may receive an A in the class, Grinstead said. Last semester, 64 students enrolled in the program, and 61 are participating this semester. TK advisory group * seeks new members * VCR Repair ♦ VCR Cleaning * 4 • FREE Estimates • Fast Service • Convenient Hours $15 *** * * : 4 Star Video : * + 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. * 4 * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * J Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. J < Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m < The Thornapple-Kellogg School System’s Human Sex­ uality Advisory Committee seeks new members. The purpose of this commit­ tee is to serve in an advisory capacity on policies and cur­ riculum related to human sex­ uality implemented within the district. In accordance with state guidelines, this committee consists of several members from various backgrounds, in­ cluding parents, teachers board members, health care professionals and clergy . By 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWINC Q i no l< Preference Towing and Recovery « i 616-795-2200 OF 616-948-3737 'j Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. : ®i • Jump Starts • 3 Insured Trucks s Lg • Lockouts • Emergency Tire Repair • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service mwm |J\ • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. ; )j OoFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE drawing from so many people it is hoped that the decisions made by this committee will be a reflection of the views of this community. The committee is looking for someone who would be willing to serve as a member of the committee, which will meet a minimum of four times yearly with the possibility of additional meetings as the need arises Anyone willing to serve in this capacity should call the Thornapple Kellogg High School office at 795-3394 and request to be contacted by Joyce Domi re TK 6th grade band to hold concert Feb. 6 The Thornapple Kellogg sixth-grade band will present a concert on Monday . Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the TK Middle School gy m This will be the first public performance of the beginning band The public is invited at no charge Talk Back How to prepare for college By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Q. I've begun thinking about college for my middle school-aged child. What are some things I should be think­ ing about to be sure my child is admitted to college? A. Different colleges have different admission standards Some, like Grand Rapids Community College, have “open” admission, which means anyone can attend. Others, like Har­ vard. are very selective, only admitting 15-20 percent of their freshmen applicants. Some, like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University , admit 80 to 90 percent of their applicants. Q. What can I do to prepare my child for a highly selec­ tive college? Q. To answer this question, we called the admissions office of a well-known, highly selective college The admission counselor suggested that prior to high school, the parents and student consult with the high school guidance office to design a program that takes advantage of the most rigorous programs the high school has to offer. Q. Does it matter if these programs take place in a Mock schedule or in an integrated program? A. According to the admissions office, as long as all re­ quirements are met. it doesn’t make any difference to the col­ lege whether these credits were gained in block-scheduled classes or in 50-minute classes, in subjects taught in isolation or in subjects taught in an integrated way. Q. Aren’t grades and ACT scores really the most impor­ tant things? A. Academic standing in high school based on grades and a high ACT. although necessary, will not alone guarantee selec­ tion. The fact is that there are hundreds of valedictorians with high ACT scores from around the country who do not get selected for admission to highly selective colleges Q. What other things do colleges look for? A. A student seeking admission to a highly selective college must set himself apart from the thousands of other students with high scores and high grades who will be applying. The student must be able to demonstrate leadership in a wide varic ty of activities in his school and community, have excellent teacher recommendations, be involved in extracurriculars such as band and sports, and be able to write well on essays and reports. The student who would be admitted to a highly selcc tive college must always be looking for ways to willingly do a little more than is required. Q. How can Caledonia High School help my child gain admission to a highly selective college? A. Caledonia High School has placed students in the most selective colleges in the country, but the road is not easy. The desire and follow-through to be admitted to a highly selective college must rest with the student. A motivated student at Caledonia High School will find instructors, counselors and academic programs which place no limits on a student. The support is available but the student must be prepared to meet the opportunity and work with teachers and counselors to make the most of the program. For example, when three resources are required for a paper, a motivated student will submit ten. When everyone else is going to a movie, this student might be volunteering in the community. When others are at home, this student will be involved in extracurricular activities. When others want a “regular” class this student might be learning advanced mathematics through a business internship or involv ed in a summer math program or space camp. Q. How do I go about learning more about how Caledonia High School can help my student gain admission to a highly selective college? I would encourage you, or anyone with similar concerns, to contact Mary Hill, college admissions counselor at Caledonia High School, at 891-0214. If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please cither call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia, MI 49316. FACTORY Due to current growth we are expanding and looking for machine operators to run plastic injection molding machines. This includes visually inspecting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportunities as we grow. All shifts available. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, S.E., Caledonia. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 31. 1995 I Page 11 TK Carnival changes date to Feb. 11 by Margaret Fowler Stuff Writer Bakers, start your ovens! The Thomapple Kellogg Spring Camivai has been changed to Saturday. Feb II and renamed the TK Winter Camivai Carnival organizers are looking for donatKHis of cakes and ocher baked good to use as prizes for the cake walk Bakers can bring their cakes and such to the high school gym around 10 a m. on the morning of the event The carnival also has a new location at the high school gym where all of the fun and frolic will take place inside The spring camivai has been foiled at times because of rainy weather The fun starts at noon and continues through 3 p in Carnival goers can plan on all of the usual activities, games, and food and the spacewalk will be there, too. Entrance to the carnival w ill be from the back parking lot. near the pool. “Just look at the carnival as a way to bring a touch of spr­ ing into your family a little ahead of the weather.” said one of the organizers Homeowner* ** Caeh Fast AMm Mongag* * Fin* no* Corp 800-96* 2221 UM Church parking lot expansion underway Pitsch Wrecking demolished a house on the edge of the United Methodist Church in Middleville in one day to make way for 15 new parking spaces for church goers Another day was spent cleaning up the debris This summer, to lot will be blacktopped and ready to go. Disability Awareness coming to Page kids by Margaret Fowler Stuff Writer Fourth anti fifth graders at Page Elementary will be busy next week as they work through a disability awareness program From Monday. Feb 6 to Friday. Feb IO, they will ex­ perience a thematic progam titled. “We are all the same, but different.” The focus ol their studies is to help the students and staff develop sensitivity and a greater acceptance of the challenges as well as abilities of people who have learning. impairments. Daily assemblies, small group experiences, and classroom activities are plann­ ed as pan of the program There arc several people and griHips coming to the school to talk and share with the kids including the Mad Tobacco education class set Feb. 13 Barry County Substance Abuse Services will offer a one-time “Tobacco Educa­ tion” class for students from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. 13. The class is geared toward students who have been caught smoking at school or going through the court system because of a smoking violation. The outline of the course asks four questions: 1. “What kind of smoker am I?” 2. Teen problems and the benefits of stopping. 3. “Who says it’s cool?” 4. “How can I make the changes?’ ’ Cost is SI0. For more information, or to sign up. call Angela Fall at 948-4866 All Your Tune-Up Needs Chevy 350 Plugwires $**1C|99 I | 3 5 year guarantee handicapped Videos, books, and other materials will supplement the students' learning. This week was made possi­ ble through donations from area businesses including Thornapple Kellogg Parents and Elementary Teachers group, J.L. Weatherhead. Rogers Department Store, State Bank of Caledonia. Holy Family Knights of Columbus (Caledonia), the Swamp Fox. Easter Seals, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. “With the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) upholding the needs and rights of those with disabilities, the Thornapple Kellogg staff believes that early positive ex­ periences and current infor­ mation will create a better understanding among its students for people with dif­ ferences,” said Mane Grice, the TK staff person organizing the event. “In the future, the Disabilities Awareness Com­ mittee plans to provide presentations at all TK schools." she added. A0° . FOLD-A-COVERS • TONNEAU COVERS • BED LINERS Spark Plugs f $129 3257 68th St. Dutton, Ml. (616) 698-8790 John Kooiker Open 8 to 5 Mon Fri Saturday A Evening Installations by Appointment. V PAWS FOR A BREAK AT... ARK VETERINARY SERVICES * SMALL ANIMALS - BIRDS - EXOTICS CALEDONIA DORR GUN LAKE/WAYLAND M-37 at 108th Behind Furniture Store Downtown on 142nd Patterson Road at 127th 891-9898 681-2388 792 9500 Caledonia alumni luncheon slated Caledonia High School Alumni will have a luncheon Saturday. June I7. at the Caledonia High School cafeteria. Class representatives will contact alumni at a later date for more details and reservations YMCA floor hockey in Middleville COLD WEATHER NEEDS... keep you going' Wipers. Windshield Washer. Worx Gloves. Snow Brush/Scraper, Antifreeze & More! Loyd’s Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia 891-1484 (Formerly Western Auto) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • NEW HOURS. 8 to 8 Mon -Fri , 8 to 5 Sat . 9 to 5 Sun Attention floor honey piayerv' The YMCA of Barry Count) is now forming an adult floor hockey league tn M kidlev dk ' Games will be played on Thursday nights starting Feb. 16 The deadline tor team en­ tries is Feb. 9 Com per team is S3U0. For mkirnutkxi call the YMCA at 945-4574 and ask lor LXm Britten ’P • Bug Shields • Rubber Bed Mats • Rubber Tailgate Guards • Catalog Sales a set (Individual plugwires at *3 49) Battery 525CCA Hatters, a theatre group that portrays handicapped in­ dividuals; Kids on the Block, a puppet presentation; Johnny Tuitlc. a former teacher who has cerebral palsy; Duane Fischer, a blind magician; and Paws With a Cause. dogs T.A-rrt^-lcCe PLEASE PASS TO A FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 31, 1995 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus GOP has ambitious game plan A few weeks ago, my colleagues in the Senate Republican Caucus and I gathered together to set our goals and pnonties for the new legislative session. While each of us hopes to cut texes, reduce the size of government and continue to improve the education system, every legislator has his or her own ideas and suggestions about how to reach those ends. So by coming together to share our proposals at one table, we are able to pre­ sent one united and comprehemve vision for the people of Michigan. It’s much like a company’s mission statement or an athletic team’s game plan. Without those, teamwork is absent. And without teamwork, success is much harder to achieve. This year, the Senate Republican Caucus’ game plan is am­ bitious But as we have demonstrated in the past four years, we aren’t afraid of challenges Rather, we’re able and willing to buckle down and deliver real results to the Michigan people One of our top priorities again this year is the education of <Mir children Not only does a quality education give our children the tools they need to succeed in today’s global marketplace, but it also plays an essential role in preventing crime and breaking the cycle of poverty. In the coming months, we hope to enact policies which boost local control over the educational system. Who knows better what is good for the student, parents and teachers — or bureaucrats in Lansing and Washington? And by cutting down on state-based bureaucracy in our local school districts, we can funnel more time and money toward classroom learning. In addition, we are intent on improving the system for technical training of the skilled workforce needed in today’s high-tech manufacturing jobs. We also will take up measures to battle the escalating cost of higher education. Every year, as tuition costs climb, the hopes of a university or college education fall further out of reach for low- and middle-income families. And recognizing the demands of today’s economy, it’s clear we must take steps to make higher education more accessible to all who wish to pur­ sue it. Another top priority for our caucus is further reducing the tex burden on Michigan individuals and families, job providers and taxpayers. The results of our 11 tax cuts in the past four years have been a testament to the philosophy that the more you tax something the less you get of it, the less you tax something the more you get of it. So to keep our economic recovery’ going strong and job crea­ tion booming, we hope to revamp the Single Business Tax and eliminate the intangibles tax. And to keep more money in the pockets of state families and individuals, we will look at fur­ ther reducing the state income tax. A third area of major concern is enhancing the quality of life for Michigan children and families. A crucial part of this is keeping the ball rolling on welfare reform. Four years ago. we set out to change the welfare system so that it would be the safety net it was designed to be, not the way of life it has become. Our efforts thus far have gained national attention, and today more welfare recipients are working in Michigan Caledonia Boosters sponsor car raffle by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Athletic Boosters would like to "luminalc" your life. The BtMisters are offering a Chevrolet Lumina as the grand prize in their latest fund-raiser for Caledonia sports. Other prizes include a check for $1,000 and a third place award of $500. Tickets may be purchased for $20 or six for $100 at any Caledonia athletic event or frtim any Boosters member. Only 2,400 tickets are being sold in the raffle, which means the odds for winning are far better than the Michi­ gan lottery, said Boosters President Chuck Clark. The raffle drawings will be held al 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Caledonia High School. To win, the ticket holder must be at least 18 years old, however. "If every family that has a child in the Caledonia schools would purchase just one ticket, we'd have all our tickets sold," he said. Clark said the Boosters would make about $20,000 if it sells all the tickets for the car raffle. Caledonia Athletic Boosters' President Chuck Clark and Fund Raising Chairman Terry DeVries pose with the new Chevy Luminia the Boosters are offering as grand prize in their fund raising raffle. Second and third prizes are cash awards of $1,000 and $500. "The money we raise goes to benefit all sports, and we also donate to events like Teen Institute and to the se­ nior classes' graduation par­ ties." In the last two years, the Boosters have raised more than $28,000 for school ath- Winter Boots Closeout All Childrens & Adults Boots 20% Off letic programs and events benefitting many other stu­ dents besides athletes. The group donated $1,000 to Teen Institute, for instance. Athletic contributions in­ clude $1,600 to the CHS Dance Team to help defray expenses for their trip to the National Championships, $1,575 to the baseball pro­ gram for new uniforms, $1,990 for a new tarpulin for the track, and more than $1,500 each to the tennis and soccer teams for new warmups. Anyone with questions or who wishes to buy a ticket can call Clark at 891-1808 or Terry DeVries at 891-8877. "We think our contributions help the whole community by providing this equipment for our young people," said De­ Vries , who is the Boosters' fund raising chairman. "With the changes in school funding, our school district no longer can afford the financial support it has provided in the past. We would like to help by providing equipment or uniforms. "Sports is an important learning experience to so many of our kids. We hope the community will support us as we try to support them " than in any other state in the nation. Over the next several mon­ ths. our goal is to move the majority of those now dependent on the government into the workforce or job training and educa­ tion programs. Related to welfare reform is health care reform, as many public assistance recipients hesitate to abandon their govern­ ment support because it also means guaranteed health care. In this new legislative session, our caucus hopes to address this concern and the many others felt about today’s health care system. Besides education, the economy and families and children, other priority areas for the Senate Republicans include en­ vironmental policy, streamlining state government and crack­ ing down on crime As you can see. our agenda is full. But as our track record since 1990 has shown you, we want to do what is right for Michigan. Just remember, we're the players on your team — a team made up of hardworking, tax-paying state citizens. Feel free to call my Lansing office at (517) 373-0797 or write me at P.O. Box 3CO36. Lansing. MI 48901 with any concerns or comments. IK NEWS Dropout rate is dropping By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent From time to time. I hear about how much better schools us­ ed to be. Generally, these comments come from people about my age (1 graduated from high school in 1964). The dropout rate is frequently cited as evidence supporting this opinion. However, when facts are examined closely, we find that ac­ tually our dropout rate is the lowest that it has ever been In the 1940s, approximately 38 percent of all students completed the 12th grade. By the “’60s” the percentage had risen to 61 per­ cent. Today, nationally the figure is at 86 percent and in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools, approximately 88 percent receive their diplomas While a graduation rate of 88 percent is a great improve ment, we are not satisfied. We need to strive for 100 percent, either through the regular four-year channel or by students at tending school longci Finishing all 12 grades more than doubles a person’s income as an adult. The average earnings of high school graduates is $1,077 a month, compared to $492 a month for dropouts In 1981, 28 percent of wage earners who were 18 to 24 years old were earning the minimum wage. By 1991, this had risen to 43 percent. Most of these minimum wage earners did not possess a high school diploma. Adding to the increasing difficulty that dropouts are having finding good paying jobs is the fact that approximately 30 per­ cent of our college graduates are holding jobs that do not re­ quire a college degree. This, of course, means that an equivalent number of high school graduates hold jobs that used to be filled by dropouts. The future looks even bleaker for workers with an made quate education and no special skills. In 1950, 60 percent of workers were in unskilled jobs; 20 percent of workers were in skilled jobs; and 20 percent of workers were in professional jobs requiring a college degree. By the year 2000, it is projected that 15 percent of workers will be holding unskilled jobs; 65 percent of workers will be holding skilled jobs; and 20 percent of workers will be holding professional jobs. Thus, there will be a great demand for skilled workers, little demand for the unskilled, and about the same degree of de­ mand that there has been for professional people Obviously, it is of critical importance that we keep our young people in school and while in school, they need to do quality work. It is also important that the students prepare themselves for education beyond high school. Attending college, technical school, business school, or working as an apprentice should be a goal of most, if not all students. In troducing... Nesbitts Market dg Owner Bill Nesbitt 515 Grand Rapids St. Middleville L □LaCrosse A Mlf AHEAD NEW HOURS: 7:30-6 Monday thru Friday and 7:30-2 Saturday Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 ( 795-3509 Open: 6 am to 10 p.m. Mon -Fri. and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Sat • • • • Expanded “Takeout” Sandwich Line Expanded Salad Line Groceries • Snacks Soft Drinks • Bread • Dairy (Formerly Sinkes Service) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 31, 1995 I Page 13 MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Official Middleville Village Council Minutes PUBLIC HEARING January 9 1995 President Myers colled the Public heoring to order at 6 30 p.m for the purpose of reviewing and for residents comments on the 1995 Village of Middleville Budget Present French. Oliver. Schellmger. Stogroy. and VondenBerg. Absent Broy Guests Vic Dennis. Charles Dennis. Paul Rancour. William Thurkettle Grover Lethcoe. Ms. Miller and Margaret Fowler from the Sun & News Council and Manager Manshum reviewed the 1995 Village Budget Discussion held With no further discussion. French moved the public hearing be closed Support by Stogroy Ayes all. Carried. Public Hearing closed at 6 59 p m Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (101) VondenBerg. Ayes oil Corried Schellmger moved that Council allow Village Treasurer, Presi­ dent. and Finance Committee chairperson to sign Resolution re­ quired by Financial Institutions for the opening and operating of various accounts for investment purposes Support by French Ayes all, Corried. Schellmger moved that Council This matter turned over to Or­ approve the Waste water Treat dinance Committee for considera­ ment Plant expenditures Erhardt tion and Committee report bock Construction $305,543.00. Prein & to Council at the next regular Newhof $12 020 66 and Con meeting. struction Retainer $101,623.60 Schellinger moved that council Support by VondenBerg Ayes all approve the increase of non Carried union Village employee s wages French updated Council on for 1995 The total increase is Planning Commission s up coming 3.9% for 1995 over 1994s wages Public meetings. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Council and Police Chief Carried. Shoemaker reviewed the Schellmger moved that Council December Police Activity Report adopt the 1995 budget for the and Annual Police Report. Village of Middleville, with the Police Chief Shoemaker ap­ changes in the salary increases. proached Council with a request Support by Stogroy Ayes all. to take interviews to fill the part Carried. time Police Officer's position with Schell inger moved the printed the Village. Oliver moved that invoices in the amount of Council authorize Police Chief $6 673.23 be paid. Support by Jonuory 9 1995 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p m Present French. Oliver Schellinger. Stogroy. and VondenBerg Absent Bray Guests Vic Dennis Charles Dennis. Ms Miller. Grover Lethcoe. William Thurkettle. Paul Rancour Margaret Fowler from the Sun & News and Craig Patterson Minutes of the December 27 1994 meeting were approved as corrected with the spelling of Schellmger Agendo approved os presented Vk Dennis presented to Council o letter petition in regords to snowmobiles Discussion held Shoemaker to interview, for the Village part time Police Officer position. Support by VondenBerg Ayes 5 and nay 1. Motion Corried Council and Manager Manshum reviewed the Manager s Report Discussion held on snowmobile. Rails for Trails and barriers to be installed on trail Manager Manshum updated Council on Ice Skating Rink at Calvin Hill pork Discussion held on snow plow­ ing of Village cul-de-sac during heavy snow storms William Thurkettle approached Council with questions in regards to the new snow plow Grover Lethcoe approached Council in regards to signs Craig Patterson updated Coun­ cil on Roils for Trails. Trail association name is Thornapple Trail Association. With no further business. French moved for adjournment Support by Stogroy Ayes all Cor ried. Meeting adjourned ot 8:08 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (100) Ph. 795-3345 for Sun & Newt ClatsHled ACTION ADS Subscribe Today! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. 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I? ncydoptdic coverage of Spike't turbulent lift itretching from 1170io 1959 Over 125 photo*, maps, and drawings Concise A compre­ hensive Fully indexed The only book ever written about him Hard­ cover, oversize. 8 5 x II. 18 Chapters Of: • Bears & Bunk Stories • Court Contests & Controversies • Ideas A Inventions • Publicity Stunts A Pronouncements • Intrigue A Indians Send *18.00 Post Paid Cost to: Spikehorn Creek Camp 225E North Clare Avenue Harrison, Michigan 48625 or Sold at Book Bam, Lansing. The Caledonia varsity bas­ ketball team evened its season record and league mark with a victory Friday at home against Wayland. The Scots’ 63-57 victory evened their O-K Gold Conference record at 3-3 and their overall mark at 5-5. Caledonia led 26-17 at the half, but the Wildcats, led by some hot shooting from Jaspon Burgess stormed back into the game. The Scots led only 53-52 in the waning moments, but a key threepoint basket by Brian Rea and some clutch free throw shoot­ ing by Dave Uyl helped them pull away. Rea paced the scoring for Caledonia with 19 points. Uyl came up with 17 and Pat Stegeman 15. Coach Larry Rea said the win wasn't easy. "They (Wayland) were a lot better than their record (1-10) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Broadmoor Golf Course REQUEST: Special land use to allow an accessory building in excess of 1200 sq. ft. pursuant to Section 3.11 (C) of the Zoning Ordinance. LOCATION: 7725 Kraft Ave. PP# 41-23-18-200-003 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 6, 1995 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Pat Stegeman takes the jumper over the outstretched arms of Wayland's Jason 63F57SS Stegeman scored 15 P°jnts t0 helP CHS win rts third league victory we struggled." will be at home Friday The Scots will play at against Cedar Springs in two Kenowa Hills tonight and O-K Gold contests. indicated," he said. "The week off we had didn't help, but Wayland was the real reason Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball update p.m. As always, anyone is welcome. We still have a few positions to fill. Any question, call Rod The Thomapple Kellogg Baseball Organization held a meeting Jan. 17, at the Township Hall in Middleville. Rod Hathaway and Dan Britton inventoried the equip­ ment and sorted out the bad. (Anyone still holding on to equipment from last year is asked to contact Rod Hathaway at 616-795-3653 as we need to get a complete listing of what we have on hand so we can replace the old equipment.) TKYB would also like to thank Rod Buxton for finishing the storage building at the ball field, and to Mike Bremer for ’he great job as past president of TKYB. Sign-up sheets will be going home with students around the last week of February. Please watch for these. There will be no sign-ups at Page Elemen­ tary as in the past lew years. The next committee meeting wil^be Feb. 21. at 7 FACTORY WORK • Assembly • Stacking • Plastic Injection • Racking • Packing • Machine Operation and Many General Labor Jobs CLERICAL POSITIONS • Data Entry • Mail Clerks • Reception/ Typists • Secretarial • Bookkeeping • Customer Service Most openings are on 1st shift (days) and 40 or more hours per week. Evenings and/or parttime are fairly common CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENT 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during nor­ mal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send writ­ ten comments to the Caledonia Township Offices P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: January 26, 1995 (102) Hathaway at 79-53653 or write us at TKYB, P.O Box 152, MiddlcvJIc. Ml 49333-0152. E^ (JpporUMy Emphntr 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave. (616) 245-6161 NEW WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES _ Window Collection 1 II CertairifeedH 1? by John Wiese Builder Licensed and Insured Middleville 616-795-7394 or 1-800-795-4452 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 31, 1995 I Page 15 Trojan eagers take over first in 0-K Blue Conference at mid-season mark Middleville is all alone at the top of the heap in the O-K Blue Conference at the mid­ season mark. Despite being outsized, the Trojans edged Hamilton 54-51 Friday night to emerge as the league leader. They are 6-0 in the Blue, while Hamilton now is 5-1. Middleville started strong, leading 18-7 during the open­ ing stanza, but fouls slowed things a little. Still, the Tro­ jans were up 30-22 at the half and opened up a 13-point lead in the third period. But that was before the tall and talented Hawkeyes, led by two 6-6 behemoths, were able to slash away at their deficit. The Trojans were up by seven with just 45 seconds remaining in the contest, but Hamilton canned a threepointer and got as uncomfort­ ably close as within two, 5351 with 15 seconds left That’s when Andy Brewer swished the front end of a free throw. Then Hamilton got the ball back, but was unable to con­ vert a three-point attempt, thanks laregly to the defensive efforts of Matt Liu, according to Middleville coach Kurt Holzheuter. Jerry Postema collected 14 Pet of the Week "Shelby" is a 3-month-old fuzzy bundle of love. She is o Shepherd-Malamute mix that is great with kids and is partly housebroken. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cots and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi­ tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more infor­ mation, coll 948-4885. Trojan wrestlers win at Lakewood The Middleville varsity wrestling team won all five dual matches Saturday in win­ ning the Lakewood Dual Invi­ tational. The Trojans, ranked fifth in the latest Class B poll of statewide coaches, overcame a stubborn second-place Fowlerville squad (43-27) and beat host Lakewood (58-12), West Ottawa (42-24), OvidElsie (57-18) and Sturgis (4827). Three Trojan grapplers fin­ ished the day by winning all five of their matches, includ­ ing Ryan Winchell, Ty Mid­ dleton and Andy Dragt. Four­ time winners were Terry Trudell, Joel Pell and Luke Middleton. Lakewood was third in the series of dual competitions, Ovid-Elsie was fourth West Ottawa fifth and Sturgis sixth. The Teen Institute of Caledonia High School would like to thank the following supporters for their continued commitment to substance-free living: • • • • • • Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary Caledonia Athletic Boosters Caledonia Community Board of Education Coca-Cola Company Dr. Eric Seif Gordon Food Service • Hilton’s Apple Acre • Meijer Stores Incorporated • • • • • • Schoen’s Apple Orchard State Bank of Caledonia Goss Graphix Forest View Psychiatric Hospital Bykerk Landscaping Victorian Gallery • Bun Basket • The Village Stylist • Caledonia AMBUCS Caledonia wrestlers capture own tourney The Caledonia varsity wrestling team captured first place in its own invitational Saturday, besting 11 other squads. The winning unit included Mark Pyper, Adam Stauffer, Jamie Trudeau, Darren Sprague. Mike Dragt. Mail Humphrey. Ryan Sinclair, Ja­ son and John Haywood, Dan Simmons. Jason Bush, Tim Johnston and Bill Norris. They led only 16-14, 33-30 and 47-46 in the first three pe­ riod stops, but pulled away near the end with clutch free throw shooting. Brewer had 20 points on 11 of 15 free throws, nine re­ bounds, five assists and three steals. Postema collected 15 points and 11 rebounds and Brad Williams and Nate Bundy each had seven. The Trojans are at Wyoming Rogers tonight. mu mu mu auuw mu uiwywm A SPECIAL THANK YOU To all those who contributed their time, money or talents, so that the Visions and Volunteers class could send *915.00 to the Special Days Camp for children afflicted with cancer. Thanks to: Scot spikers place third at Delton The Caledonia varsity vol­ leyball team was first in pool play and eventually placed third Saturday in the Delton Invitational. Coach Peg Mulherin’s Scots lost to Vicksburg 6-15, 15-7 and 15-6 in the semifinal round. They came back in the consolation finals to beat Middleville 15-10, 9-15 and 15-13. In pool play. Caledonia de­ feated Allegan 15-8, 15-6; Middleville 15-12. 15-8; Bellevue 15-5, 15-3; and Maple Valley 15-3, 15-3. Katie Donker came up with 21 kills to pace Caledonia for the day. Michelle Colburn added 18 and Julie Tuinstra had 16. Colburn also had 36 assist. Donker had six solo blocks and Jodi VanderVelde two. Tuinstra served six aces and 34 points and Alisha Adrianse had five aces and 36 points. Earlier in the week, the Scots dropped an O-K Gold Conference dual match with Fewest Hills Northern 16-14, 15-8. Kara Gordon and Donker each had 100 percent points and gathered seven re­ bounds for the winners, Steve Converse was plaqued by fould troubles, but he had seven points and nine re­ bounds. Nate Bundy dropped in 10 points and Brewer fin­ ished with eight, seven in the last quarter. Brewer also had six assists. The Trojans took a 68-60 nonleague decision from Maple Valley a week ago Tuesday. serving efficiency. Donker had seven kills and VanderVelde chipped in five kills. VanderVelde also had three solo blocks and two assisted. The loss dropped Caledo­ nia's league dual match record to 2-2. In a nonconference match last week, the Scots lost to Byron Center 15-5, 15-13. The Scots Monday evening (Monday, Jan. 3)) were hosts to Coopersville. Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance Co. Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Farmers Elevator Caledonia Hardware Ed’s Body Shop Professional Pharmacy Caledonia Rent All Lifestyle Spas Foremost Insurance Co. Allstate Insurance Co. 68th Street Grill Vito’s Pizza Carmelo’s Pizza Johnny Notto’s Pizza Eric Neering & Caledonia High School Double 1. DJ Service Sam’s Joint Meijer’s Mrs. Tepper Mr. & Mrs. Fuller Scott Tepper & Kathy Douglas Caledonia High School Students UBUBUBUBUM YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The Residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 16,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. on the following: 1. Change the existing Zoning Ordinance as follows: A. Delete the wording "And Rural” from the “Agricultural and Rural” district. B. In all residential districts after “Accessory Uses and Buildings" add; (1) “All buildings must be compatible in appearance, design and size with existing, adjacent residential type structures. (2) No accessory building shall be used for any purpose other than the storage of materials and equipment normally associated with a residential use." C. Page II-6 (Definitions) and "Easement: Any portion of land dedicated by the owner(s) or previous owners) for the use of a public utility(s) or to other people to use for a specified purpose." D. Page IV-7: (13) (Gravel Mining) delete "With a minimum, nonrefunded, prepaid $2500.00 permit fee will be required and collected by the township clerk" And replace with “A nonrefundable permit fee of $100.00 per acre shall be paid to the township clerk before a permit is issued.” E. Page XII-2: 2. Change last line to read: "In no case, shall a structure or other improvement be allowed on an easement, except for public utilities, right of way, alley or road. F. Page XII-2: 3. Change last sentence to read "The maximum side yard set back shall be twenty-five..." G. Page XII-2: 3. Add "The rear yard setback shall be 10 feet in all districts unless a greater distance is required elsewhere in this ordinance " H Page XII-2: 5. Increase the minimum lot width from 80 ft. to 100 ft. in the follow­ ing districts C-1, C-2, 03, 1-1. Change the first sentence of the last paragraph to read “No building or buildings shall cover more than 30% of the lot the building or buildings are to be located on..." J. Page XII-3: 9. Delete "With the floor above 18 inches above ground level." K. Page XII-3: 4.11. (New) "No residential structure shall be more than two stories above ground. No accessory building shall have a roof height of more than four­ teen feet." L. Page XII-7: Delete “2.a. and b.” and reletter. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for in­ spection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N Briggs Road during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the Public Hearing Written let ters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (103) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 31, 1995 Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE •'795-3345 Rates: 5 wards lor $2.75 then KT per word. It you pay In advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. 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Please call Christine at 616-673-4810 or(616)-1-800-673-4810 for more information.__________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate A be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, A monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between 11 am-5 pm._________ SALES PERSON Unlimited income opportunity selling imports. Commission or buy outright for resale. Send for FREE information to BAV 11908 BASS RD. MIDDLE­ VILLE, MI 49333. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 DAYS 4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279/couple. Limited tickets. Call 407-831-4700 ext 495. Monday-Saturday 9am thru 10pm._____________________ MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12$ each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. 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No free pop with free delivery. include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery WFXnln □ miirS NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR FISHERMEN! Ice fishing tents, Ice tackle, live bait, minnows in stock. Rod building components Incl. Steelhead A fly rod blanks A Ice blanks. FLYING MATERIALS. AL A PETE’S SPORT SHOP, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings, 616-945-4417______________ FULL/PART-TIME MILK­ ER, reliable A experienced, or willing to learn. Call 616-795-7105 Leo Cobum pays for his purchase at Nesbitt's Market The store, under new management, will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sinke's Service has changed hands, with the new owners Bill and Terrie Nesbitt already at work at the market on the east side of Middleville. With expanded hours, Middleville area folks can now stop in at Nesbitt’s Market on Grand Rapids Street for an eyeopening cup of coffee for the drive to work. Or make a quick trip to the market before dinner to get that forgotten gallon of milk or loaf of bread. Opening at 6 a.m. and staying open until 10 p.m. is one of the first changes that Bill and Terri Nesbitt planned for the former Sinke's Service. The new owners already carry a full line of sandwiches, soft drinks, snacks and will add to the selection. Bill said. Those who have paid their OAA electric bills will continue to do so, and Hulst Cleaners will also still serve Nesbitt's customers. "There are a lot of people who use Grand Rapids Street, and they should have a convenient place to pick up something on the way to work or on the way home. "This is the only place to pick up something on this side of town; people who work at White’s and Ixscoa stop here quite a lot,” he added Nesbitt pointed out that his line of sandwiches arc "very reasonably priced," with some selling for 95 cents. With the residential expansion on the east side of Middleville and more coming, Nesbitt plans to grow with the number of residents. Short term goals include reworking the entrance to the store, adding a deli and fresh meats. EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILY!| FARO’S Fine*1 i. BUT ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR j k PRICE, CRT SECOND ONE 4 FOR 1/2 PRICE i f0, Only... $4 I 99 NO COUPON NEEDED Mobile Homes National Ads FINANCIAL FREEDOM - 82 reports filled with “HOW TO” advice, Free information, Rush $10 SASE to: Undercover, Box 1531, Ballwin, MO 63011. Regular Pizza Pan Pizza Subs Bread Stlx Lasagna Spaghetti Wet Burrito Salads | _ COUPON “coupon pi2 SPAGHETTI/12 giant lasagna, niNNFDS DINNERS jg:| I 1 or2GIANTWET i BURRITO or COMBO I Includes Garlic Bread I I / Not valid tn conjunction | | Not valid in conjunction I / with any other coupons W $5" P/ •1 'i “ 1 ( Fuo. Pirn • Caledonia &_ _Ph_891_9287_ _ 1 b_ _P’L.Mi?2?L _ PICK UP ONLY • READY IN 15 MINUTES MM 1 WHAT OUW CUSTOMCM SAT ABOUT TAAC-l MZZA 1992 SHULTZ, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, central av, A shed, for $23,COO. Seller will give you $500 fix down payment Call anytime. 795-9233 • • • • • • • • Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub Caledonia Library plans workshop on Valentine ideas Patricia Johns will lead a workshop Wednesday. Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. on easy Valentine ideas which won’t cost a lot of money. Bring scissors and ideas to the Caledonia Library Book lists with ideas for romance also will be available and selections from the love poetry collection will be on display. The Caledonia Library is located at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia. For information, call 891-1502. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library He is looking at possible expansion of the parking lot, and as a long term goal, plans on having a full grocery and full service deli. Nesbitt has been a route vendor for many years, and said, "I’ve always wanted to own a grocery store " The Nesbitt’s live in the village, and arc the parents of four daughters. Amanda, Michelle, Anne and Katie. Bill was born in Hastings, but has lived in Middleville since 1978, and serves as a reserve police officer in the village. The Nesbitt’s plan an open house to introduce themselves and lheir new venture within the next few weeks. NOW OPEN FOR LUNCI Phone 795-7911 Newbitt’s Market replaces Sinke’s Service in Middleville We Use Our Own Special Sauces and 100% Real Cheese HOURS UMJt ItamtolXpm Her* JJOpm to 1030 pm. fciiSd 3Xpmtol2am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-02-07.pdf 33615db6b648aa6935ea55b54347ca55 PDF Text Text Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 N0 TK Board gives Moag recommened for CHS Varsity baseball coach superintendent by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A Caledonia selection committee is recommending that former Forest Hills Cen­ tral junior varsity baseball coach Ron Moag be hired to head the Caledonia High School baseball program as varsity coach. The recommendation will be considered by the Caledo­ nia School Board at its Feb. 21 meeting. Moag, 31, was among a number of applicants for the opening and was chosen by the committee from three fi- excellent evaluation <i I plan for us to work hard, but that’s what’s fun — working hard and knowing you’re getting better as a player and as a team. jj — Ron Moag Ron Moag, Forest Hills Central teacher and coach, has been recommended for Caledonia School Board approval as the new CHS varsity baseball coach. nalists, said Caledonia Ath­ letic Director Jeanne Glowicki. The selection committee in­ cluded a parent, a coach, Giowicki and Caledonia's Deputy Superintendent of Schools Craig Schmidt. Moag, 31, said he is excited about the prospect of coming to CHS for his first varsity coaching assignment. He will, however, continue his teach­ ing duties at FHC. I le has been coaching base­ ball since he graduated from college, when he began work­ ing with Little League teams. He has been coaching high school baseball since 1987. "I think it's always been my dream to be a varsity coach; it’s been my vision," said the former Grandville High School pitcher, who went on to pitch and play first base at Grand Rapids Junior College (now Grand Rapids Commu­ nity College) and Aquinas College. "This past year. I’ve been looking, keeping my eyes open, but baseball head coaching positions just don’t turn over very often," he said. The athletic director at Forest Hills Northern and Forest Hills Central varsity baseball coach Thad Abel in­ formed him of the Caledonia opening, and Moag said he was quick to apply. "I’m very pleased to begin coaching at Caledonia," he said. "The school district has a great academic reputation, and I was always impressed with the Caledonia athletes I met while I was coaching junior varsity basketball for Northern and (Forest Hills) See Baseball coach, P. 2 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Jay Cason, who has held that post only since August, received a very positive evaluation from the TK School Board. “There were super com­ ments and all of the board members are very happy with his performance.” said Presi­ dent Jan Siebesma. “We feel that Jay (Cason) is moving the district in the right direction.” Even though Cason has been at TK for less than a year, Siebesma explained that it was board policy to do the superintendent evaluation in January. “Besides. Jay needed to hear how things were going from the board’s perspec live,” she said. The evaluation is done in a narrative form and covers several areas, including the superintendent’s relationship with the board, management and community relations, management of curriculum in­ struction, business and fiscal management, long and shortrange planning, staff­ personnel management. management of physical facilities, decision making. Joy Cason and the administrative team Cason’s response to the evaluation that took place on Monday, Jan 30. in a closed meeting was that “it really didn't hit i»e too hard.'' He said that the board members were unanimous in their ptisitivc assessment of his skills in staff development and programs, people skills, and communicating There really were no negative comments about his performance so far, according to Siebesma. The board did offer him a couple of directives about See, Evaluation, Page 2 Caledonia Village’s new wastewater plant now in operation Engineer Randy Wilcox of Wilcox Associates, stands at the control panel erf Caledonia Village's new sequencing batch reactor wastewater treatment plant by Barbara Gall Staff Writer After nearly two years of designing, planning and hammering out funding, the Caledonia Village Council can look with a sense of relief and pride at the village's newly completed wastewater treatment plant. Located next to the village’s wastewater lagoons, the new sequencing batch reactor (SBR) plant now is operational. Il replaces the lagoon system, which had served the village for decades, but which was running out of capacity. The new plant can handle 500.000 gallons of wastewater per day, and Caledonia Township has purchased half of this capacity for its new sewer line extending north along M-37 to 76th Street. The additional capacity will alleviate the sewer unit "crunch" that has limited development in both the village and commercially designated areas of the township near the village and along the highway. The $3.79 million price tag includes the township pipeline, and a joint committee representing the two municipalities has spent hours working out the details of the sewer agreement, The construction of Caledonia's new SBR wastewater treatment plant is completed, and the plant is operational Only some paving and landscaping work remains to be finished this spring. spelling out the responsibilities of each. Though the township is a partner in the project, the system will remain under the jurisdiction of the village. Bonds were sold in May 1994, with construction of the plant and the M-37 line taking place last summer. Only some landscaping and paving work remains unfinished at the plant itself, and that work will be done in the spring, said Randy Wilcox of Wilcox Associates, which handled the engineering for the project. In This Issue... • Middleville, Irving dams sold, to be put back into production • TTES says, don’t be afraid to call when you need help! • Caledonia players to hold auditions here • Caledonia to host Odyssey of the Mind competition �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 7, 1995 BASEBALL COACH, Central." Moag said he believes his own college playing experi­ ence, combined with his expe­ rience coaching a spectrum of age levels, will be of great help in building his program at CHS. A product of the Little league himself, and an honorabje mention All-World pitcher in the 1982 Big Ixague World Series, Moag continued his association with Little lx ague as a coach dur­ ing his college years and after his graduation from Aquinas College. That interaction with kids, he said, sent him back to Aquinas to earn his teaching certification in business edu­ cation, even though he had begun a career in industry. He also has earned his certifica­ from front page- tion in vocational education/marketing from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from WMU in 1992. ’’That was the best decision I ever made,” he said of his switch from working in busi­ ness to teaching it. While completing college, he coached one year of fresh­ man baseball and two years of freshman basketball at Grandville High School. He also coached eighth-grade basketball and supervised the elementary basketball pro­ gram in his home town before taking a teaching position with the Forest Hills Schools in 1988. Now a business education instructor. Moag lives with his wife and two young EVALUATION, from front page having more support documents on hand at board meetings, and that he needed to get more familiar with the facility needs of the district. Implementation of a kindergarten through 12th grade renaissance program has been started by Cason Board members praised his effort to reward any of the students who improve. Siebesma explained that (he rewards will he based on school work and academics. "I think that as far as just the school district. I haven't encountered anything that I have been unable to deal with." Cason said. ‘But. you really don t become a part of a district un­ til you can live there and be a part of the community Since the start of the school year. Cason has arranged to stay in Middleville during the week However, his home is still located in Grand Haven, where be was a high school principal. Cason and his wife should be closing on the sale of their Grand Haven house soon. “We're looking forward to being able to relocate and be a part of the (Middleville) com­ munity." he said. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE CALEDONIA 100TH ST. Son., Feb. 12 • 9 am-12 Noon _ COLRDoiyER Adults s4.50/Under 12 ‘3.00 clubhouse | “Quality Programs... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Bring the Family and Friends! Miller REAL ESTATE 948-4228 Ron Lewis.................... 945-5103 Middles ille Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER GRJ. . . 795-9521 Dianne Feldpausch.. 948-9913 Cindy Scotti' Scott. ...Quality People" Kay Stolsonburg ASSOC broker..............795-7272 Jean Chase. CRS. GRJ........................... 367-4451 Audrey Burdick.......... 945-2451 children in Wyoming. Based at Forest Hills Cen­ tral, he coordinates both the district’s cooperative educa­ tion program and the Michi­ gan Plus school-to-work pro­ gram. He is an active member of the Forest Hills Tech Prep Committee. He has coached junior var­ sity baseball and both boys and girls junior varsity bas­ ketball at FHC. He also served as the junior varsity boys basketball coach at FH Northern for two years Perhaps even more impor­ tant than his wide range of experience, Moag said, is his knowledge of the game of baseball. ”1 think I can bring a sound fundamentals base to Caledo­ nia," he said. "I know the sport. I’ve played under some of the best coaches in the area, and I've coached under fine coaches as well. "I'm a down-to-basics' coach, and I believe in dictat­ ing the action of the game, rather than letting the oppo­ nent dictate how the game will go. "But I also believe my ex­ perience working with the younger players in Little Ixague and with high school underclassmen will help me in building a sound baseball program with appropriate skills being developed at all levels." Moag said one of his im­ mediate goals will be to estab­ lish a pre-season conditioning program for high school base­ ball players not involved in a winter sport. "I'm a firm believer in pre­ season work, and I want to provide a conditioning pro­ gram specifically designed for baseball athletes who aren't wrestling or playing basket­ ball. "I also want to meet with the Caledonia Youth Baseball Board and offer myself as a resource to them. I want to be visible and approachable, and I’ll be glad to help with <»i||| IIILU since 1940 Larry Allerding SALES MGR . CRS. GRJ..945-9103 Roy Carlson................ 795-3611 Karen Broun..............795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. grj......................... 795-9090 Debra Erway.............. 623-8357 Mike Humphreys. Broker, CRS, GRI WELCOME DEB! Miller Real Estate is pleased to announce that Debra Erway has recently joined our staff. Debra began her career in real estate 12 years ago. During that time she has specialized in residential and lake property throughout the Middleville and Gun Lake areas Debra and her husband Ed Jr. have been married for 14 years and have two children. Jessica and Jenna. Concerning her career in real estate Debra says, "I enjoy the challenge of real estate and for me the ultimate compliment is to have a referral from a past client and friend. My goal is always to provide the services that generate those referrals.” With that attitude, it s no surprise that Debra has become on experienced and successful Realtor. Put her knowledge and her attitude to work for you. Just coll Debra at our Middleville office 795-3305 or at her home 623-8357. Page students, teachers play floor hockey Page students got the chance to try their newly-learned floor hockey skills against a team of Page teachers in January. They hod just finished a unit on the sport in their regular gym classes. coaching clinics or work with the younger kids in any way I can." Moag said he hopes to be involved this year with rec­ ommended improvements at the district’s baseball fields, and he wants to continue to offer a summer camp for third- through eighth-graders. "I also think it’s important to provide summer opportuni­ ties for what we call the 'gap' age group: those kids who are 15 and too old for the youth programs and not quite old enough for the adult ones. "There are lots of opportu­ nities we can create for them as well cs for the older boys who want to play summer ball." Forest Hills Central varsity coach Thad Abel said he be­ lieves Moag will be a great asset to Caledonia sports. "I think Caledonia is very fortunate to get someone like Ron for their baseball pro­ gram," he said. "He has a solid understanding of the game, and he enjoys being with kids and teaching kids. He is interested in their devel­ opment and their success in baseball, and in their personal development and success as well. "He's very cooperative, and I really don't know anyone who doesn't get along with Ron. He's a great guy to work with. I know he's excited about this new opportunity. I think he's going to do a great job fix Caledonia." Moag said he’s ready to get on with the job. " 1 can't wait to get started ,” he said with a smile "First of all. I'm looking forward to meeting the players. I know I have to earn their respect and their confidence in me as a coach. But I can teach the game, and I know the skills we need. I plan fix us to work hard, but that's what's fun - working hard and knowing you’re getting belter as a player and as a team." Caledonia Community Players to hold auditions for melodrama The Caledonia Community Players have scheduled audi­ tions from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 13, at the Caledonia Community Education Building for their latest production, a western melodrama, written by Players member Carol Meehan. The comedy, complete with dastardly villain, dashing hero and a lovely heroine, will be presented April 27-28 and May 3-5 at Sam's Joint Alaska as part of a dinner theater package. The play calls for a cast of seven adults and "assorted orphans" to be played by children 10 and under, said Meehan, who also will direct the play. Adult characters include one girl in her mid-teens, four women aged 21 and over and two adult men, also aged 21 and older. No singing will be required for the audition, Meehan said. However, tryouts are open only to members of the Caledonia Community Players, who can pick up their scripts at the Caledonia Community Education office. Meehan said she hopes anyone interested in auditioning will join the organization simply by paying the $10 membership dues either at the Community Education office or at the audition itself. Children joining with a parent pay only $5 dues, and a family membership costs $25. Scout leader receives Award of Merit honor Caledonian Ronald E. Shook of 5675 84th St., recently was recognized with the Award of Merit by the West Michigan Shores Coun­ cil of the Boy Scouts of America. The award was presened to the unknowing former scout­ master at the annual award banquet Jan. 20 at the Holiday Inn at Woodland Mall. Shook BINGO was one of five individuals recognized from 126 scout troops in II West Michigan counties. Anyone with questions or needing more information should call either 698-6866 or Community Ed al 8918117. Stop and aee Your Choice in Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casualwear NEW, & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds American uegionPost #305 9548 Cherry Valley. CaieGon.a • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Caledonia Village Center (M-37) • 891-9257 — As A/uwys, Walk-ms Are Welcome — �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 7, 1995 I Page 3 Hastings City Bank branches here welcome two newcomers delivered. March 20 — No School, teacher in-service. March 22 - M.S. money due today for the fundraiser. April 3-7 — Spnng Break. TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Feb. 6-10 — Page book fair! Disabilities Awareness Week at Robert G. Ranes, Jr. Kenneth J. Kuchnicki Two newcomers have join­ ed the Middleville and Caledonia offices of Hastings City Bank Robert G. Ranes Jr. has joined the staff at the Mid­ dleville branch as loan ad­ ministrator and Kenneth J. Kuchnicki has been named branch manager at Caledonia. Ranes comes to the bank in Middleville from Ponderosa, where he served as manager. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Western Michigan University in 1993 He and his wife, Kathleen, live in Kentwood. Kuchnicki comes to the Caledonia bank from Michigan National Bank, where he served as loan of­ ficer. He graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in pre law and earned a master's degree in business administra­ tion from Lake Superior State University. Kuchnicki lives in Kentwood. Thornapple Heritage plans to meet The Thornapplc Heritage Society will play host for a program about Abraham Lin­ coln on Wednesday. Feb. 15. Mike Hook will be the guest speaker at the meeting, which is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall in Middleville Anyone who is interested is invited to attend the program Obituaries Blanche M. Tape GRAND RAPIDS-Blanche M. Tape, 86, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 1995 She was born on October 6, 1908 in Allegan, the daughter of Carl B. and Ethel (Barnett) Lickley. She was a homemaker. Survivors are her husband, Warren D. Tape; children, Elaine and Ed Buchanan, Roy and Helen Forbes all of Wyoming, Jone and Lee Phil­ lips of Grand Rapids, Fritz and Pam Tape of Caledonia, Kurt and Barbara Tape of Mandville, Louisiana, Ryan and Tina Tape of Paoli, Indiana and LaVone and Tom Turner of Florida; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Forbes of Lansing; 29 grandchildren; 44 great grand­ children; seven great great grandchildren; brother, Linn and Gerri Sheckler of Traverse City; sister, Lois and Red Hutchins of Fennville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held on Friday at the Caledonia United Method­ ist Church with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Entombment was at Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Page. Special speakers and presentations daily. Feb. 6-7 — National Honors Society will be making Valen­ tines for children. Feb. 7 — 100 days of school! Feb. 10 — At McFall poet Brad Bogert spends the day work­ ing with students. Wear a TK or West sweatshirt at West to­ day. For freshman: parental permission slips must be turned in today for the visit to Kent Career Technical Center. Feb.' 11 — School Carnival held at H.S. gym from 12-3 p.m. Have fun and a chance to win a cake at the cakewalk or that 50/50 raffle Baked goods on sale to benefit Odyssey of the Mind. Games, clowns, food, moon walk and prizes. H.S. Valentine Sweetheart Dance’ tonight from 8-11:30 p.m. Dress is semi-formal. Feb. 13-17 — West physical education classes go bowling. Feb. 13 — M-W Valentine Day parties at McFall in the after­ noon. School board meeting, 7:30 p... high school library. Feb. 14 — Valentine Parties — P.E.T. meeting. 7 p.m.. at Page Elementary library. Refreshments provided. Feb. 16 — 2nd graders to see Pirates, Paper and Puff at Caledonia High School. (P.E.T. funded). ***** Looking Ahead... Caledonia Twp. Planners reschedule meeting Feb. 27 The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold its second meeting of the month at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, instead of on the usual third Monday of the month. Caledonia graduate on Belmont’s list Dana Renee’ Tague, a graduate of Caledonia High School and former Barry County resident, has just com­ pleted her first semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and has made the dean's list with a grade point average of 3.73. She is an undergraduate stu­ dent seeking her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She plans to graduate in December 1996. Knowing your community and its people makes you fed “more at home. ” Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner “Making Harry County residents fed at home for oter IOO years. ” Scholarships. Quote of the Week —“In the coldest February. as in every other month of the every other year, the best thing to hold on to in this world is each other.’’ (Linda Ellerbee) Feb. 17 — Western day at West. Feb. 20 — P E P meeting, 7 p.m., in M.S. library. (Notedate change because of teacher in-service the 27th). Feb. 24 — At West, favorite stuffed animal day Middle School fundraiser kick-off with Frankenmuth products. Feb. 25 — Odyssey of the Mind competition in Otsego. Feb. 27 — No School district wide, teacher in-service. March 6 — M.S fundraiser orders to be turned in today March 17 — M.S. Frankenmuth fundraising products Barry County Residents The Hastings For Senior Parents — Check the counseling office for scholarships available from anyone seeking a career in Marines, building industry or from Eastern Michigan Univer­ sity which is offering their National Alumni Assoc. Enough of the commission­ ers had conflicting events to attend on the 20th that the change in schedule was neces­ sary. Planning Commission meet­ ings are held at the VillageTownship Hail, 250 Maple St. TK Carnival happens Feb. 11 The Thornapple Kellogg Winter Carnival takes place this Saturday, Feb. 11, from noon to 3 p.m in the high school gym. This file photo from last year's event shows just a bit of the fun to be had. The State Bank of Caledonia would like to introduce Jan Simpson, the Director of our Premier Club. Jan grew up in the Caledonia area and worked for many years at one of our area’s largest churches. Please stop in the main office and meet her. Several of our coming events are listed. If you aren’t a member of our Premier Club, now is the time to join. Membership is simple! Jan Simpson Minimum 55 years of age or better. Minimum s5,000 in an interest bearing account. Just stop in at any of the branches and let us tell you about it. PLEASE JOIN US February 14...The movie will be “An Affair to Remember” in the Premier Room. February 21...We will host a Euchre game in the Premier Room. March 2...The club will be attending lunch and play called “Queen of the Bingo” at the Cornwell Theatre in Marshall (Turkeyville). Reserve NOW...space is limited. Qtate 'BankI 89‘-8113 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA Of 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AH 3 Locations ALEDONIA £X Noor, on Saturday lender �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 7, 1996 Mars comes closest to Earth on February 12 The red planet Mars is shin­ ing more brightly in the Michigan night sky than it has in the past two years, accor­ ding to University of Michigan astronomer Richard Teske. “Mars is visible to starwat­ chers all night long, and is especially prominent now because it comes closest to Earth on Feb. 12, when it is only 63 million miles away,” Teske said. Close approaches between Earth and Mars occur every two years and two months when our faster-moving planet catches up with Mars and passes between it and the sun The red planet is easy to spot on winter nights in the forequarters of the constella­ tion Leo. the Lion, according to Teske. It rises in the nor theast shortly after dark and is almost overhead around midnight. “Observers who view Mars through a telescope can see patterns of lighter and darker shadings on its rust-colored surface The northern polar cap. made of frozen carbon dioxide or ‘dry ice.’ gleams brillinatly in reflected sunlight.'* Teske said “Mars has seasons just as Earth does and for the same reason. Its axis of rotation tills at almost the same angle as does Earth s axis. Right now it is summer in Mars* northern hemisphere and the slowly melting nor­ thern polar cap tilts toward the sun and toward us as well, making it easily visible.” Mars has been a favorite subject for space scientists Spacecraft orbiting around Mars have photographed its surface, and its landforms and atmosphere have been thoroughly scrutinized. Two U.S. Viking spacecraft landed on Mars in 1976 and spent almost 400 Mars-days examining the local surroundings. According to Teske, the first weather report from these unmanned spacecraft read as follows: "Light afternoon winds. Temperature a chilly -122 degrees F at dawn, war­ ming to -22 degrees F by i ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a m . 11:00a m A 6 00p m WEDNESDAY............... Family Night - 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazixi Avenue at 92nd Street ki Catena. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 ** I "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling •Set an example In speech, in hie, in love, in faith and in purity " __________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Blood drive set for Monday The Middleville blood drive will be held on Monday. Feb. 13. at the First Baptist Church from I p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Goal is 60 pints. Drive organizer Vickie Rick is encouraging donors to bring along a friend who is in­ terested in donating blood. The next Middleville drive will be in June. Phone 891-9259 Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 8546 WhitneyvHie Ave. at 84th St.*891-8661 'The Church where everybody s somebody. and Jesus Chnst is Lord" Sunday School............... .....................9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Wonrig?....................... 6 00 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer 5 Bote Study...... 700pm iMkyn Dobsor Paster S&ejocBon LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... .11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... ..6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... ..............7:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Children's Church'Youth Worship during morning tervicci; Caraway Si. puppet ministry for K4th during evening icrvica Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”.... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adulu, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8028 1000 am. .11:15 am ..6:00 p.m 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 -T -Jf- 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier Free / Programs for AU Ages i A. Sunday Worship 1000 am Sunday school 11 ■1 s am iwi Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School W OO a m Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Phont 795-7076 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Pastor Jeffrey Let First Service....................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a.m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Classes....................................10:00 a m Second Service................................ 1100 a m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891 -8688 Church: 891-9878 111 Church Street (Si|c (Old (Himr cH!rtl{udist (Church 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 1 TOO a m “God Cares for You” 9:30 a m. Meeting at the Comer of 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School........ 10:00 a_m. Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship ........... 1100 a.m. Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship 600 p.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST £ 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m t ■ Sun. Morning Worship Sunday School................ Evening Service.............. Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. 1 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 708 West Main Street Rev. James Cusack •- nearly pure carbon dioxide, and it is very thin The surface air pressure is only I/150th of Earth's. Airplane w ings won’t lift an airplane there at all: you shouldn't plan on playing Frisbee. " LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street - samples contained only about one percent water, far less than cm Earth.” Teske said. “Almost all the water is chemically bonded with soil minerals and so is not in a readily usable form.’* Indirect observations made from Earth and from orbiting spacecraft, however, indicate that water is abundant as ice frozen into both polar caps. Scientists believe some water may also exist in a kind of planet-wide, subsurface per­ mafrost like that found in earth's arctic regions. In addition to their own water, explorers planning a trip to Mars should take along their own air supply. Teske said. “The atmosphere is LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ;■ u.« noon." One of the Viking landers* tasks was to collect and analyze samples of Martian soil. “They performed three separate tests on soil samples to look for signs of organic material that might reveal the presence of life on Mars, but found none. Exactly the same tests done on samples from Earth's deserts fairly fizzed over with clear evidence of life on our planet.” Teske said. The Viking spacecraft reported that the chemical and mineral content of Mars is similar to that of Earth. The spacecraft also reported that Mars is desert dry. "Soil F«rnib Night" 6 00pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints <3 8146 68di St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, <2Sunda> .9.45 a m Morn,nS Wor'h»P • 11 00 am V * Evening Worship .6:00 p m Fellowship 7:30 pm. rin homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 7, 1996 I Page 5 Teams from 20 school districts to vie for state berth Caledonia to host area Odyssey of the Mind competition Feb. 18 with the program. It teaches the kids teamwork, encourages creativity and builds skill in evaluating ideas and presenting them to an audience. "Besides all that, it s fun, and the students also get to meet kids from all over the area." The program is run entirely by volunteer teachers and parents, who coach the teams, help with concessions and registration tasks and even learn to judge "We still could use some help on the 18th, if anyone has some time to donate," Dullaghan said. Anyone interested can contact her at the Caledonia Middle School Media Center. 891-0221 Odyssey of the Mind is an international problem­ solving competition in which students ranging in age from kindergarten through college work in grade level teams to prepare the best solutions to two kinds of problems. The first is called a "long­ term" problem, because the teams have several months to work on presenting a solution to one of several given problems geared to specific age levels. The effectiveness of the solution to the long-term problem is worth 200 points. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Beginning bright and early at 8 a m., an anticipated 152 teams from 20 Kent and Ot­ tawa COunty schools will de­ scend on Caledonia Saturday. Feb. 18, for a regional round of the 1995 Odyssey of the Mind competition. Barbara Dullaghan. the Caledonia Schools secondary gifted and talented coordina­ tor, again is coordinating the Caledonia OM regional Besides the team competi­ tions, visitors will find the Caledonia Music Association serving food in the high school cafeteria, and the OM volunt eers selling concessions in the high schrxil commons. "Wc really do encourage an audience," Dullaghan said. "We especially welcome other schrxils who would like to observe an OM competition with the idea of starling a program in their districts." She said she was especially pleased that all five Caledonia schools will be sending at least one team to the 1995 regional. "In all, we re sending 25 teams this year, compared to 19 teams last year," she said. "I'm very happy that all of our schools now arc involved Engagements Baerman • Olsen to wed Marianne Baerman of Mid­ dleville and Richard Baerman of Grand Rapids are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Bpth to Chris R Olsen. Chris is the son of Susan and Richard Bennett of Kalamazoo and Doug Olsen of Decatur. Amanda is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and attends Grand Valley State University, ma­ joring in psychology/special education. She is currently student teaching at Ottawa Hills Tech/Math Academy . Chris is a graduate of Por­ tage Central High School and Grand Valley Slate Universi­ ty. He is currently employed with One-Stop Corporation in This seventh-grade Odyssey of the Mind team from Caledonia Middle School dis­ plays some of the 'props' it will use in presenting its solution to the long-term problem 'A New Twist.' Team members from left to right are Barry VanVolkinburg (with sign), Andy Jackson, Mitch Petz and Ryan Haywood, with Travis Dahlberg and Lance VanHaitsma holding the weights The team is coached by Mary Peterson and Kathy Jackson, and then perform in eight minutes a vaudeville show with at least three acts, an emcee and a commercial. One of the acts must relate to a positive aspect of society. Teams that choose "A New Twist" must design and build and present a structure of balsa wood and glue that is capable of undergoing a Forest Alderink to be 81 Happy 81 st Birthday Forest Alderink of Caledonia. Born Feb. 8. 1914 in Newago County, he has lived in Caledonia area for the past 39 years. Gensis Singers to perform at area church Feb. 12 The “Genesis Singers” teen choir will perform Sun­ day. Feb. 12. at 6 p.m. at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church, located at 708 West Main St.. Middleville Sponsored by Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville, the “Genesis” group is an ensemble made up of high Walker. A May 6 wedding is being planned. FIRST IA4I I S tialr Studlc Reintroducing... NILA GOODIN to the area. For all new customers... Haircuts ... Perms Creativity is an important factor, because the style and overall effect of the presentation is worth another 50 points. The long-term problems vary each year, and six were chosen for 1995. All problems require a limited budget for materials. In "Scientific Safari," the teams must design, construct and drive a safari vehicle propelled by two types of power. The presentation of the vehicle is limited to eight minutes and must follow a theme chosen by the team. Another problem this year is "The Mail Must Go Through." in which the team must design, develop and implement a system(s) that will sort and transport domestic and foreign mail, packages and two express packages. The process must begin with the sender's mailbox, and the mail then must be sent through the "distribution center" and be transported to its proper destination. Presentation time is nine minutes. "Vaudeville Classics" is a third long-term problem, and requires the team to develop $15°* OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S Division • Grand Rapids. Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml series of twists, as well as balance and support as much weight as possible. "Time Traveler" requires creating and performing a skit that includes a time traveler and a team-created time machine that performs tasks. The skit must consist of at least three scenes and depict two journeys through time. A surprise ending is required. For primary students, the long-term problem is called "Math Party," and is non­ competitive. In skit form, the team must demonstrate something about math skills and a geometric shape, and involve the audience in some way. Part of the performance must be humorous. Besides working on their long-term problem, the teams must practice the skills needed to solve the "spontaneous" problem, which isn't given to the team until competition day. It is worth 100 points of the team's total score. Once they receive their spontaneous problems, the teams have a limited time in which to meet, decide a solu­ tion and how to present it. Dullaghan said that the team presentations probably will last until about 5 p.m., with an awards ceremony winding up the day. Regional winners move on to the April 8 state competition at Central Michigan University. State champions get to compete at the OM World Finals May 24-27 at the University of Tennessee. Begun by a New Jersey college professor in 1978. (kiessey of the Mind now in­ volves more than one million students in all 50 United States and countries in Europe, Australia, Africa, South America and Asia. OM is sponsored by a grant from IBM and is funded by other corporations such as Honda and Chevron. "The great thing about OM is the importance attached to accomplishing your goals," emphasized Dullaghan. "Winning the competition is just an extra." schoolers from a variety of church denominations in West Michigan. They present a pro­ gram consisting of a variety of traditional, gospel, and light contemporary songs enjoyed by all ages. The public is invited to come and enjoy the music. Admission is free. Money begin raised for DeGroot plaque locally A special committee has been organized to raise money for the Eric DeGroote Memorial soccer field at Thornapple Kellogg High School The undents are try ing to reach a goal of $500 to have a sign and dedication plaque in memory of former teammate and friend Eric DeGroote The signs will be displayed towards the entrance of the field If a person or a business would like to make a dona­ tion. please make all checks payable to Many Wustman, or drop off the money in the Thomapple Kellogg High School office Any questions regarding the donation, can be directed to Wustman at 795-7462 or Arnie Evans. 795-7727. Our Beloved Rusty 1 He stood beside us tall and young A Christian forever He walked with us, not perfect “our son" He lived among us always there “our son" Now he dwells in us forever "our son" Some days 1 think I can t make it. But then God says He is with me and you will make it today because my strength is in you. Five years seems like an eternity of pain without you. Love forever... Dad. Mom, Debbie FZZZrVW- �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 7, 1995 Elementary pep sessions provide good cheer for ’Scots’ home games by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The bass might be missing, but the decibel level definitely is comparable to the "big kids," as Caledonia's fourthand fifth-graders learn the format of a real high school pep session. -The Caledonia High School cheerleaders, dance team and varsity basketball team are visiting each of the district's three eiementaries with a Friday afternoon program that includes a team warmup at the hoop (slam dunks allowed), a routine by the dance team, competitive cheers and best of all, some games that gel the elementary teachers involved. The pep session is held the Friday afternoon before a Scots' home basketball game, at which that elementary school is the honored "guest.” On "their" night, students and families of the featured school get a reduced ticket rate for the game, and a special section of the bleachers is reserved for the students and their parents. Caledonia Elementary Night was Jan. 27, when CHS played Wayland, and Kettle Lake's was Friday night when the Scots met Cedar Springs. CHS cheerleader Sarah Gless said that (he plan for the pep sessions came from the Caledonia High School Student Congress, to coincide with the eiementaries' spirit weeks. "The idea was to show (hem what our pep sessions are like, and I think it was a big success," she said of the first session at Caledonia Elementary. The kids really seemed to have a good time. I think it's a good idea also because it teaches them how to put one on themselves." Those extra fans must be helping, because Caledonia won on both Caledonia Ele­ mentary Night and Kettle Lake Elementary Night. Now the pressure is on Dutton Elementary, which will be the featured school when the Scots take on Forest Hills Northern this Friday in another important conference game. Dress-up days are always part ot a school spirit week, and at Caledonia Elementary, students and staff relived the 1960s on Hippie Day Sporting bell bottoms, beads and head bands are staff members Megan Brown (back row, left), Kim Johnson. Barb VanEnk, Jeri Jousma and students Becky Price. Nathan DeWitt and Glenn Gould In front are Holly Hawkins, Denise Robinson, teacher Hilda Dilley, Heidi Pelletier and Dale Foote. Amanda Trutsch is seated in front. Peace! Fifth graders show off their vocal powers as they try to out-yell the fourth graders in a spirit week pep session at Caledonia Elementary. Leading the cheers are the Caledonia High School varisty cheerleaders, while the CHS varsity basketball team judges which class can cheer the loudest. Your area tanning and nail center. 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia Open Mon.-Fri. 8 am to 9 pm, Sal 8 am 4 pm Have you looked at a secure investment offering a first year yield of 15.78?* Surprise Your valentine Try a tax-deferred annuity? with the Gift of Health. The sensible alternative to volatile stocks and bonds. 15% Off All 6 Month Available for IRA's or regular savings dollars!! f and 1 Year Memberships, NQ FEES! NQ SALE? CHARGE?! kk* (Offer good thru Tues., Feb. 14) Call now for more information! 616/891-8125 Jeff DeVries DeVries Agency of Caledonia, Inc. 131 Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 ’ P4800 teMMd by UtoUSA Hwwt ttw ftrnt y«« w« rwvw tea »'■ than 3%. Ywid raakiad It anrxMuad or maraat payment* tat.an anytvna I attar 1 year tor a mawnum of 6 yaw* PanaAy am»teea H aurrandorW tor caah Caledonia Elementary teacher Robin Lappin holds up an entity toilet paper tube, signifying victory for the fifth-grade teachers in a contest to be the first to wrap a colleague in three roHs of TP.’ Mummified is teacher Shirley Timmer. • F O R V O l_J • �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 7, 1995 / Page 7 Talk Back Integrated classes aren’t new By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Q. I’ve heard a lot about “integrated” classes. What does this mean, and is this something new? A. While integrated learning has taken place for many years, “integrated” classes are relatively new to Caledonia High School. This really isn’t as revolutionary as it may sound, as it simply means to teach compatible subjects in an integrated manner In this way the concepts that would have been taught separately in different subjects are incorporated into one course. Q. That sounds confusing. Can you give me an example? A The “World Studies' course at the high school represents the integration of English and world history . Q. What are the benefits of integrated classes? A To answer this question. I recently talked with three Caledonia High School sophomores (Missy Carmer. Bryan Jones and Holly Pelletier) about the World Studies course they had just completed. They have given me their permission to share some of their impressions to help answer your question. The students agreed that they preferred having the two courses blended into a “block" class of three hours and 10 minutes in place of one 55-minutc class in English followed by another 55-minute class in world history. They fell that this concentration of tune permitted them to learn more of the material pertaining to world history, as well as to improve their skills in using English The students felt that the knowledge and skills required to write and edit formal reports engaged them both in the content of their paper and in the style and grammar. In addition, the combination of English and history created more of an awareness of both subjects and how they relate to one another. The students also mentioned that the extended period allow­ ed them to get to know their teacher, and for the teacher to get to know them. The teachers were also able to spend more time “one on one” working with them and encouraging them to improve. Next week's column will continue questions and answers related to integrated classes by discussing the types ofprojects which are required in the unique and challenging World Studies class offered al Caledonia High School If you have questions about this subject or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia. Ml 49316. Geography bee held at Page El. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer All of the students at Page Elementary in Middleville had the chance to test their knowledge in a geography bee during January Organizer of the bee. teacher Dave Hyde, explained that the first step of the bee is to have all students complete a preliminary set of questions in the classroom The geography bee com­ petition. which is open to fourth- through eighth­ graders. is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Each classroom then will send a representative to the in­ school competition. That is normally the student who did the best on the preliminary questions Page has 15 classrooms of fourth- and fifth-graders But Hyde said that the final geography bee is really set up to work with ten finalists. So. he conducts what he calls a semi-final to eliminate five of the contenders Unlike spelling bees, where a student cannot make any er­ rors. the geography bee par­ ticipants are not eliminated until they have missed the answers on two questions in the first round of final com­ petition and one answer after that round “Doing well in the geography bee is really a good mixture of skill and luck,” Hyde said. "The kids that seem to do Poge Elementary teacher Dave Hyde was the moderator for the geography bee finals at the Thornapple Kellogg elementary school. the best are those who watch things like Carmen Sandiego and have several outside in­ terests. too.” Ben Sevald. a fifth-grader, is this year’s geography bee Scaturro. another fifth­ grader, as runner-up. Normally, the next step in the geography bee competi­ tion would be to have the top person from the other school that covers the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. “I don't think that the mid­ dle school is holding the geography bee competition.” Hyde said. “I’d like to see it get going there.” The next step in the geography bee is competition at the state level. The top student, who would be Sevald. takes a written test of about 70 questions and sends it into the state Finalists are notified if they are to compete in the state finals. “We haven’t had a student go to the state geography bee since I’ve been doing it for the last tour or five years,” Hyde said. “Most of the slate finalists are eighth-graders. Since our top person is usually a firth grader, they aren’t able to compete with kids that much older and farther in school Sevald should know in the next few weeks if he will be heading on to state competition CHS graduate receives 4.0 at Hope College Holly Pelon. a 1993 gradu­ ate of Caledonia High School, has earned a 4.0 grade point average for the fall semester at Hope College in Holland. A sophomore. Holly tenta­ tively is planning to major in Spanish, and will spend the May 1995 term in Mexico and study in Madrid. Spain, next fall. Hotly is the daughter of Bruce and Jenneane Belon of Caledonia. SPIKE HORN The Life Story ofJohn E. 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Choryan Optometrist 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 Featuring FASH IONEYE WEAR �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 7, 1995 McFall 2ndgraders visit Blandford Nature Center McFall second graders listen intently as Linda Carrington of Blandford Nature Center talks to them about nature in winter. Several birds and other animals also were housed out doors along the trails in­ cluding owls, red-tailed hawks, and even a red fox. Not all of the kids got to see all of the animals. One group was fortunate enough to pass by the fox’s den just as it was coming out to be fed. Everyone seemed surprised that the fox was so tame that it came right up to the staff per­ son who petted the creature and scratched its head. But the stars of the show in the eyes of the children seem ed to be the great homed owl and the bam owl. ‘‘The owl turned his head all the way around.’’ said Jim­ my Dawson, one of the students. This group of students stopped in the display area of the nature center building so that "Grandma Pot (in the white hat) could pass out tags to help identify trees. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Anyone coming into McFall Elementary School near the second grade classrooms may have heard a number of bird calls this week. The two second-grade classes at the school that are taught by Jodie Elies and Susan Sandwick are just put­ ting some of their new Ashley Aspinall liked “all of the owls.” Others thought it was neat when the owl winked right at them. Other Ikids liked other things. Danny Thompson liked “going on the trails outside " But all of the students seem ed to agree with Branden Not fke who said. “I liked all of it.” Once the classes arrived back at school, they discussed their field trip. Elies said most the the kids really liked seeing the barn owl in his small barn where they could also see the owl pellets. Continued on next page Most of the students had never gotten to see a red­ tailed hawk this close. Blandford staff explained that the animals at the center lived there because of an in­ jury or illness that could result in death in the wild. Michelle Hoffman displays the pine cones that Blandford staff member Linda Carrington has asked her to put on the winter tree. Headquarters for Custom Shades & Blinds Drapery Hardware In Stock or Custom Order. CALEDONIA HARDWARE 9960 Cherry Valley Road on M-37 just north of 100th St. Open Monday-Friday 8-8; Saturday 8-5 891-9255 knowledge into practice. Both groups took an excur­ sion last Tuesday to the Bland­ ford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, where they were taught about nature in winter. First, the kids were taken into a large room where a large branch that looked dead dominated the front of the room. Blandford staff member Linda Carrington explained to the children that in the winter you must look closely to see that everything really isn't dead She proceeded to have the kids help her bring the branch or tree to life by adding such things as snowflakes, icicles, birds, berries and more The children were eager participants as they were taught the distinctive calls of different birds that can be seen in w inter Carrington and other start members worked together to show the kids slides and lifesized silhouettes of the birds. Then she taught them what call each one and played a recording of the actual bird call Most of the children already knew about the call of the crow as they responded They were uckled to learn that the chickadee's call just repeated its name, “chick-adee-dee-dee. ” But, the loudest call they learned and practiced was that of the hawk. The second graders had no problem mak­ ing the loud, “Eeeewe, Eeeewe.” Several other birds were discussed including the tufted titmouse, downey woodpecker, nuthatch, mour­ ning dove, cardinal, and blue jay Then the children took to the trails after dividing into three groups. Carrington reminded the children that they needed to follow some special nature center rules along their hike. She told them that they needed to stay behind their leader; stay on the trails; don’t touch, kick or pick up anything, and show respect for all living things. As the children were led along the traits that were pav­ ed and some were elevated boardwalks, the guides pointed out different things about nature in winter The children were shown different trees that they could identify by the bark since the trees had no leaves Each of the kids had been given a necklace to wear that had the picture of a tree and a drawing of its leaves As the guides pointed out the tree, the children would be asked to see if they were wearing the corresponding necklace Guide "Grandma Pat" reaches out to show the children the loose bark of the shogbark hickory tree Valentine... ■“V d • Candy • Stuffed Animals • Party Supplies § o • Gifts • Balloon Bouquet • STUFF a Balloon ° Boxed Cards (for children & adults some with scripture verse.) o As always - our single cards are OFF Valentine and Everyday. RAINBOW’S END Yarn, Craft & Variety Iq Mon Fri 9 am 8 pm' Sai 9 am-5 30 pm & * Cail Village Centre o >9343 Cherry Valley Ave. 891-1106 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 7, 1995 I Page 9 Pet of the Week 'Missy” has perked up her ears at the prospect of finding a new home. The 1 ’/>-year-old Boxer mix female is brown and block. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to moke a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cots and kittens con be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi­ tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more infor­ mation, call 948-4885. Many of the children were fascinated by the great horned owl that could turn his head all the way around and neatly wink with just one eye. From previous page — “We just finished studying a unit on owls, how they live and eat,” Elies said Sand wick’s class had also done a unit on owls and that made them particularly fascinating. Her kids also liked seeing the fox and the animal tracks in the snow around the nature center. Tired of Rising Interest Rates? You won’t be now... with our Variable Prime Term Savings Account RATE INFORMATION: The barn owl at the nature center who was snug in his little barn was wearing his white winter feathers. • This account is an interest bearing account. • The interest rate on the account is based on Wall Street Prime Interest Rate minus a margin of 2.50%. • Interest will be compounded annually. Serving our Country Dana Renee Tague Dana Renee' Tague, a graduate of Caledonia High School and Grand Rapids Community College, was in­ ducted into the United States Navy Jan. 9. She is attending Belmont University in Nashville. Tenn., where she will receive her bachelor of nursing degree Tague is anticipating a December 1996 graduation, after which she will attend Of­ ficer Candidate School in New Pork. R.l. The location where Dana will begin her five-year commitment to the Unitcxi States Navy serving a registered nurse is undecided BALANCE INFORMATION: © • Minimum balance of $10,000. LIMITATIONS: at this time Tague is the daughter of Karen Forbes and Larry Tague, both local residents • You must deposit $ 10,000 to open this account. • Additional deposits must be $l,000 or more. © Jeffery A. Prior Manne Pte Jeffery A Prior, son of Roger D and Cathy M Shaff of 4480 Eckert Road. Freeport, recently graduated from the Basic Av ionics Technician Course. During the course w ith Headquarters and Head­ quarters 90. Marine Aviation Training Support Group. Naval Air Station Memphis. Millington. Tenn . students receive technical instruct ion on the fundamentals necessary to perform job-entry level aviation electronics maintenance tasks Students also receive instruction to prepare them for further specialized training on opera­ tional avaiiton electronics equipment found in naval aircraft. The 1991 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School of Middleville, joined the Marine Corps in December 1993 TIME ACCOUNT INFORMATION: • Your account will mature in 12 months.* ♦Penalty for early withdrawal 3 LOCATIONS: TATE | OF MAIN OFFICE 627 East Main St. Caledonia, MI (616) 891-8113 MIDDLEVILLE 303 North Arlington Middleville, MI (616) 795-3361 ALEDONIA ' THE FIRST NAME IN COMMUNITY SERVICE BANKING DUTTON 3205 68th St Caledonia, MI (616) 698-6337 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 7. 1995 Middleville, Irving dams sold, to be put back to work by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Remember the good ol’ days in Middleville when the power plant at the dam was operating? The waters upstream were about four to five feet deeper according to one village resi­ dent who does remember People did more fishing in the nver and the fishing was better. Another village resident who grew up in Middleville remembers the back waters Russ Osterhort takes down the boards covering the broken window panes at the Middleville location so that the openings can be closed with cement blocks. freezing over in the winter and kids ice skating there. Remnants of concrete abutments from an older dam on the banks of the river was one of the favorite places for the boys in town to get together in the summer and play cards. Before the dam stopped generating power in 1976. the glassed in power house allow­ ed people to look in and see the big generator. The clock can never be turned back But. in this case some of those memories may become realities in the near future. Both the Middleville Dam and the Irving Dam have recently been purchased by Commonwealth Power Com­ pany which is owned by Okemos resident Jan Marie Evans Evans plans to get both of the operations up and running to produce power by the end of this year. When that happens, the walers will rise, older residents will be reminded of a flood of memories that the younger residents will have a chance to live themselves Part of Evans motivation in the projects is to restore a historical site and put it into working order “It will be the same old technology when we get the power plants running." she said. "But. there is no need to change it when it works." Evans explained why she was interested in getting the dams working again. “Hydroelectric power is a low cost renewable resource Plant operator Jon Flower (right) discusses the work plans for the day with Steve Snyder who will be plant operator for the Irving and Middleville Dam projects. The hydro-turbine generator at both the Irving and Middleville sites extends several feet into the waterway. The entire generator must be redone before the plants can begin producing electricity. One of the first steps in the renovation of the Middleville dam is to remove the broken windows and cement block the openings. Jan Marie Evans, new owner of the Middleville and Irving Dams along with husband and project lawyer Bob Evons, and Jon Flower (right), plant operator, listen as Russ Osterhort who is a Middleville resident working on the project makes a point. using an endlessly replaceable inflation free fuel - falling water. “Hydroelectric power pro­ jects have no byproducts such as coal, gas or oil generating projects.” Without the use of another primary source of energy, no greenhouse gas emissions are produced, she added. Actually putting the plants in working order is quite an undertaking according to Evans. Not only will both buildings need to be restored such as the blocking up of the windows with concrete blocks at the Middleville plant, but. the hydro-turbine electric generators will need to be dismantled, cleaned, repairs made, and put back together before operations can begin. Evans said that there is a deadline of Dec. 31. 1995, as part of the company’s contract with Consumer's Power which will be purchasing ail of the power generated through the Middleville. Irv­ ing. and also LaBarge Dams (near 84th St. that is also own­ ed by Evans). “We really have our work cut out for us." Evans said. Besides herself. Evans’ hus­ band. Bob provides legal counsel for the company and assists in the work along with a plant manager, plant opertor. and several part time people Together, the group plans to meet the year-end deadline. “It will be the same old technology when we get the power plants running. ” — Jan Marie Evans Eoch port of the generator including this central See Dams on Page 12 portion must be lifted out, cleaned and refurbished. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 7, 1995 / Page 11 TTES says, ‘Don’t be afraid to call for assistance! by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer “When in doubt don’t be afraid to call,” says Thomapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices Chief Bob Woodard “We would rather make a dozen of no transport calls and not be needed at an emergen­ cy than to have people wait until a situation gets worse,” he added TTES provides two dif­ ferent emergency services, according to Woodard, the ambulance and fire service. The fire department is tax supported and there is no charge to an individual for a fire call response. The ambulance service is operated as a non-profit business for Thornapple Township. Woodard explained that if the ambulance service does not transport a patient, there is no charge for the call. TTES made 47 calls in January, seven fire calls and 40 ambulance, and 31 of the ambulance calls required transporting a patient The services made 562 calls last year. “This service is busy and only going to get busier.” Woodard said But TTES is never loo busy to respond to the needs of a call. “Emergencies arc the main thing.” he said. “But. we are ready to help out where we re needed Woodard gave the example of an area woman who needed to get her mother into the car to go to the doctor. She could not do it alone, so, the woman called TTES and someone went out to help. Woodard said they have also played a role in the rescue of animals that have gotten stuck in strange places like a puppy that got caught in a heat vent. “If someone thinks they Join 600,000 Satisfied Homeowners! might call for our help, we would rather they did it right away." Woodard said. Many times the situation will get worse and the service personnel are not able to help as well as if they had been called earlier “Especially when it comes to health emergencies. Mans people will get the person into the car and get part way to the hospital only to have to stop and call us.' * Woodard added He explained that it would be better to stay in the home and call TTES immediately Typically, when a call comes into 911. it is dispatch­ ed to the service within two minutes. First responders can be on the scene within two to three minutes (plus drive time) with the ambulance arriving in about ten minutes (plus drive time). Woodard encourages peo­ ple to teach their children how to use 911. He also would like to see more people take Car­ diopulmonary Resuscitation classes so they would be better able to help in an emergency situation TTES does offer the CPR classes on an as-needed basis. Woodard explained that anyone interested in taking CPR should call the service at 795-7243 and leave their name and phone number. Once enough people are in­ terested. a class will be set up Another area that Woodard talked about was that of burning. “Anyone who is doing out­ side burning should have a legal bum barrel,” he said. The barrel should have holes in it that are no larger than M inch, and must have a lid according to standards set by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. "Most of the bum barrel fires that have gotten out of control and we have been call­ ed out on happened because the barrels didn’t have lids.” Woodard said. Call for a permit before do­ ing any open burning, he stressed. 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But. part of that includes obtaining a certificate to assure that no pollution is be­ ing put into the river from the genefating plant This cer­ tificate is issued through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fishery Division. Evans said that this step is not always easy. "The Fisheries Division of the DNR has made it needlessly difficult for hydroelectric dam owners in Michigan to continue in business by requesting a potcntal licensee to undertake a comprehensive number of studies, most of which are in­ volved and extremely expen­ sive. even though they are not. in most instances, justified, used, or useful." she explained Evans said that the Fisheries Division would rather have the dams shut down and removed than to have the private operators put them back into working condition. She feels strongly that this could cause more problems with the water quality in the rivers than using the already existing dams “We don't plan to build new dams, just use those that already exist. “I believe that renewable resources are anopiber answer to the Earth’s growing pollu­ tion epidemic and it is more important than ever that hydroelectric power continues to provide electricity in the years ahead." she said. THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush's Acct'g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 TK NEWS Technology: from vision to reality one district’s plan by Cheryl Allen Director of Curriculum The world in which we live today is replete with technology. In fact, it’s almost impossible to do anything or go anywhere without bumping into some element of it. Although many of us adults occasionally long for the days when a file meant something other than an icon on the com­ puter screen, our children find the educational world in which we learned to be just as frustrating — and archaic. Today, students, even the very young, feel comfortable with such things as a computer, scanners, video players and the internet. In fact, they adapt quickly and respond positively to what new technology can do for them. Consequently, it is our responsibility as educators to prepare the children for the world they will face as adults — the infor­ mation age. To do this, districts must begin asking a myriad of questions, finding workable solutions, and thinking in a proac­ tive manner One school district that has done just that is the Denver Public Schools Let me take just a minute of your time to share some excerpts from their "Schools Community-User Requirements for Technology Plan." The Plan The Denver Public School (DPS) made a commitment to their voters to use their money wisely in order to improve the quality of education for all students. To achieve this goal the district agreed that the "Community-User Requirements for Technology Plan" would serve as a road map for all school personnel and link its Strategic and Student Achievement Plans "The district identified its new direction when the board adopted the Strategic Plan. Departments of Instruction. Cur­ riculum Services. Testing and Evaluation, and Staff Develop­ ment were combined Over half the Strategic Plan’s action steps were affected by the District’s Technology Plan. " Students The DPS also believed that children are its state’s most im­ portant economic development resource. So in order for this resource to be used effectively, they wanted every child pro­ vided with a suitable education — one that made certain every DPS graduate was technologically literate. 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However, about that same time, the hydro unit malfunc­ tioned and cost to rehabilitate the unit was estimated at about $30,000 Repair of the hydro unit was not economically feasible. So. the dam was shut down and has received minimal at­ tention unt»* recently when Evans purchased it in December of 1994 The Irving Dam has con­ tinued to operate since it was constructed in 1939-40 Ail of the energy produced by the Irving Dam is sold to Consumers Power It was also owned by the Midstate Service Company which was owned by Robert Daverman until December of 1994 when Evans' company purchased the site “In the future, a person's success will be determined, to a great extent, by his/her ability to access, evaluate and use in­ formation effectively. As the flow of information continues to accelerate, students and teachers will demand instructional materials that are current and appropriate for various subjects. The library media center will play an increasingly important role in the instructional process.” Teachers For decades teacher primarily used chalkboards and tex­ tbooks for instruction. Today 's classrooms require new tools — computers, modems, bar code scanners, and so forth, for teaching and learning. However, simply placing these things in the classroom will not necessarily translate to improved academic performance unless technology becomes fully integrated into the instruc­ tional process, teachers must be given adequate training and support. The Denver system knew it had to fund training so all teachers and professional staff were able to utilize technology effectively . They felt that this aspect of the plan was crucial because without training, their investment would make little difference in student achievement and performance. Equipment Like many districts, the lack of standardization in the selec­ tion of hardware and software had resulted in significantly in­ creased costs of maintenance and support over the years. Therefore in order to avoid similar problems in the future, basic technology standards were established and policies adopted. These uniform guidelines for hardware and software were intended to guarantee the effective transfer of information throughout the district. Instruction One objective of education is to develop children's minds and natural curiosity by introducing them to a broad range of materials, concepts, and experiences Technology can provide access to a world of art. music, and literature It can enhance the teaching of social studies and foreign languages The same technology can prepare children for a world of work and lifelong learning. "The Strategic Plan and District policies address the needs of a diverse student body with a variety of instructional needs. Modem technology can help teachers provide the variations in instruction necesary to improve the achievement and perfor­ mance of all students. It can be adapted to account for dif­ ferences in ethnicity and social background as well as vana tions in academic and maturity levels. " Accountability Over the years a variety of education researchers and practi tioners have put forth many solutions to the problems facing America's schools. Billions of dollars have been spent. "The voters of Denver demand an assurance that the District’s investment in technology will make a real difference to student achievement and performance. An assessment, evaluation and monitoring procedure must be developed that reflects the diversity of the student body. This process will govern the introduction, implementation, and continuation of all programs within the district. The DPS. like most school districts, will be operating under severe fiscal constraints. The District must examine all aspects of its nonstructional opera tions so it can use technology as a means of improving the effi­ ciency of its administrative and management functions " On a final note, the Thomapple Kellogg Schixil District has begun the task of forming and translating our vision for technology into reality. In the coming months, the district’s Technology Committee (parents, students, teachers, communi ty members, and administrtors) will meet to discuss the issues presented in this article and chart our course. $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ <ft • Debt Consolidation <• J A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St.. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ 1-800-870-2663 Nesbitt's Market Owner Bill Nesbitt 515 Grand Rapids St. Middleville 795-3509 Open: 6 am. to 10 pm Mon Fri. and 8 a_m. to 6 p m. 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Come on over to the T K High School for this fun time Latex Made by Sherwin Williams Caledonia Hardware s X 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street OPEN Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 891-9255 HWI * HWI • HWI • HWI •_ HWI * HWI » HV �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 7, 1995 December Students of the Month named at TKMS The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School announced those students honored for the month of December. Sixth-graders are (front row, from left) Danielle Erway. Jennifer Giar, and Heather Joynson; (middle row, from left) Daniel Lancaster Seth McDiarmid, Annaliese Patterson, and Kyle Preslor; and (bock row, from left) Amanda Seaman, Jennifer Sherman, Teresa Venton, Deann Weeks, Travis Wenger, and Robert Wisniewski. Not pictured is Michael Hopkins. Seventh-grade honorees are (front row, from left) Jenelle Botdorff. Michael DeWitt, Jeremiah Donker, and Michael Glavan; (middle row, from left) Bonnie Hickel, Alecio Holst, Matthew Hopewell, John Jarman, and Nicole Kidder and (back row, from left) Nolan Miklusicak, Shayna Neason, Michael Nichols, Jenny Olczak, and Carrie VanVeghel. Not pictured is Philip Kenyon. School Lunch Menus Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, Feb. X Italian Bar. Vita Pup. milk Thursday. Feb. 9 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita Pup. milk Friday. Feb. It) It/a pizza, trench fries. Vita Pup, milk, potato bar Monday, Feb. 13 Grilled chicken patty w/bun, trench tries, Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday . Feb. 14 Soup and sandwich, chips. Vita Pup, milk Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. X Soft taco w/toppings. com. or french fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday. Feb. 9 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy or french fries, roll, fruit choice, milk Friday. Feb. 10 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Feb. 13 Hamburger w/bun, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday. Feb. 14 Heart-shaped chicken nug­ gets. com or french fries, breadstick, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia Elementary Wednesday. Feb. X Taco in a soft shell, carrots/celery. Vita Pup. food bar. milk Build your own cookie. Thursday, Feb. 9 Baked chicken, potatoes, mashed w/gravy, roll, orange, food bar. milk. Friday. Feb. 10 llza, pizza, green beans, fresh berry sundae bar. ftxxJ bar. milk. Monday, Feb. 13 Scots burger w/bun, french fries, apple crisp, food bar. milk. Tuesday , Feb. 14 Heart-shaped chicken nug­ gets. roll, fixxi bar. milk. Elementary Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Feb. 8 Fruit filled pancake, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 9 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 10 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk Monday, Feb. 13 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk Tuesday, Feb. 14 Scrambled eggs, toast, juice or fruit, milk | 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWINC Q ]' i No Preference Towing \i and Recovery r i 616-795-2200 or 616-948-3737 OFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE Fitness for You hold contest Members who exercise at Fitness for You in Middleville engaged in a team competition in walking or running, stair stepping and biking over the last month. The team of Dave Knight. Lupita Cowham and Luann Tandy took first place, followed by Dan Parker, Jay Cason and Deb Donker. Knight biked 186 milles, Tandy climbed 4.900 floors of stairs and Cowham walked or ran for 120M miles for the winners. For the runners-up, Parker biked 276 miles, Cason climb­ ed 3,600 floors of stairs and Donker walked or ran 106 miles In December’s individual incentive competition. Heidi Berg climbed 3,100 floors. Dan Parker biked 69 miles, Ken Myers walked or ran 73 miles and Donker climbed 1.300 floors, biked 26 miles and walked or ran 17 miles. Bobbie Nieland. owner of Fitness for You, said Donker ’ • Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. j • Jump Starts • 3 Insured Trucks : » • Lockouts • Emergency Tire Repair S • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service aaaw j h\ • Direct Billing to Most insurance Co. 1 H > Eighth-grade students of the month are (front row, from left) Mark Blashkiw, Andrew Chamberlain, and Ryan Drogowski; (middle row, from left) Jennifer Her­ ring, Ryan Hesselink, Maryanna Hoeksma, and Andrea Kelley; and (back row, from left) Rachel Krikke, Alice Matson, Heather Sias, and Nathan Venton. Not pictured is Erica Johnston, Jeremy Rose, and Jamie Wachter. Tops Club plans open house Feb. 14 Caledonia TOPS Club No 546 will have an open house Tueday, Feb 14. at 7 p.m at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. 250 Vine. Caledonia There is no obligation. For more information, call 795-3700 or 891-8249. and Cowham made up the final phase of the team competition. ‘We joked about putting up chairs and charging admission to watch them compete." she said "They had a great time trying to beat each other. Winners in the individual incentive competition receiv­ ed their choice of 10 free tans or 10 free aerobic exercises • Homeowners “Cash Fast• *1 st and 2nd Mortgage purttiaae or reAnance Tand contract refinancing • Homa or Rental Property "Stow Credit O K. •Bill Coosoedabon Me. *Faat Ea»y ’CaM 24 Hours Allstate Mortgage 4 Finance Corp 800-MB-2221 FREE Pre-QueSt tcatlon Winter Boots Closeout All Childrens & Adults Boots 20% Off □LaCrosse NEW HOURS: 7:30-6 Monday thru Friday and 7:30-2 Saturday Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 7, 1995 I Page 15 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Cut taxes, to solve problem! Throughout his tenure as our nation’s president. Ronald Reagan made “supply-side economics’’ a household term by endorsing it as sound economic policy. In his view, govern­ ment could reap greater tax revenue by cutting taxes rather than by raising them Many agreed with him, including myelf. History seemed to lend proof to his theory, as well. Not only did Reagan’s tax cuts result in our nation’s largest peacetime expansion, but former President John Kennedy’s tax cuts also resulted in a stronger American economy. Four years ago, I and other state leaders sat down with Governor Engler and outlined our plan for Michigan's renewal From the start, tax cuts topped our agenda And like Reagan, we believed the best way to jump start Michigan's economy was to lighten the heavy tax burden and give people more power to invest, save and attract new jobs. Since that time, we’ve cut taxes 11 times, returning more than $1.1 billion to state taxpayers. As a result, our economy is rapidly growing. The jobless rate is the lowest its been since 1966, more people than ever are working in Michigan and we are facing a budget surplus. In an effort to return the surplus to the taxpayers and to en­ sure a strong economy for years to come, the state Legislature and governor are committed to further tax reductions —although different groups have different ideas about how to ac­ complish that goal. I^Lst week, I and my State Republican colleagues unveiled our tax cut plan It implements the recommendations Governor Engler outlined in his State of the State address last month. Also, we have added legislation to help families sending young people to college This new legislation is called the Higher Education and Job Skills Tax Deduction. Under this measure, families and in­ dividuals can claim an income tax deduction of up to $5,000 for college tuition to any four year university or two year com­ munity college in Michigan. While students attending any col­ lege or university can claim the credit the first year, only those attending schools who hold tuition hikes at or below the rate of inflation can utilize it in future years. Clearly, the high cost of tuition for a college or university education has made it difficult for many young people to pur­ sue their dreams This tax credit will not only empower a greater number of individuals to seek a higher education, but it also sends a strong message to Michigan's colleges and univer­ sities that the days of unbodied tuition increases must come to an end A well-educated and skilled workforce is another big con­ sideration for job providers looking for a place to settle. While a positive economic climate is a major draw, having the people to fill the jobs is also important. The other parts of our plan will: • help families by increasing the personal exemption under the income tax from $2,100 to $2,400 in 1995. and to $2,500 in 1996. It will be indexed to inflation every year thereafter; • help job growth by reducing the Single Business Tax. We'll cut the tax by taking unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and FICA costs out of the taxable base; and • help retirees who have increased their retirement funds by phasing out the intangibles tax. We’U first increase exemption from $5,000 to $8,000 for a single return, and from $10,000 to $16,000 for a joint return. The rate of the tax would be reduced from 3.5 percent to 2.2 percent for both fiscal years 1995 and 1996 and then further reduced in subsequent years until it is fully phased out by 1999. The overall savings to taxpayers under this proposal will ex­ ceed $1.6 billion over the next five years. Jack Kempt, former Housing and Urban Development secretary under President Bush, said “raising taxes is the pessimist's way of redistributing ever-smaller parts of a shrinking pie. Higher taxes make it harder for individuals to rise above their circumstances, which is the key to growing the pie. By denying people the opportunity to get ahead, we also deny them the full use of their talents.” By cutting taxes for Michigan individuals and families, job providers and taxpayers, we are giving people a fantastic op­ portunity to get ahead. Thus far. they have taken this oppor­ tunity to run with it. Investment is up, saving is up, spending is up and job creation is booming Our Senate tax play will ensure Michigan citizens opportuni­ ty far ito the future YMCA of Barry Co. Adult 3on-3 basketball standings Team W-L Mayhews............................. 8-0 Elwoods............................... 4-2 Tool and Die...................... 4-4 Weesie................................. 3-3 T.K. Staff............................ 2-4 Hackmasters........................ 3-5 Morand.................................0-6 Results from Feb. 1 Game 1 — Elwoods 23. Morand 20; Weesie 26. Hackmasters 25; May hew 30. Tool and Die 26. Game 2 - Elwood 20. Weesie 21; Mayhew 30. Hackmasters 20; Tool and Die 25; Morand 14. Team W-L TVC 21-3 Aging Acers 20-4 Lead Feel......................... 10-14 Robertson 5-19 Spikers............................... 4-20 Local Birth TWINS. Announcing the ar rival of twins. Addison Earl and Alexa Mary, born Jan. 13. 1995. Proud parents arc Mike and Lon Schipper Phone 795-3345 ...lor Sun & News ACTION ADS! * VCR Repair ♦ 4 Hoekstra rep to be available Feb. 16 A representative from Se­ cond District Congressman Peter Hoekstra’s office will be available at the Thomapple Township Hall from noon to 2 YMCA of Barry County Adult Coed Volleyball p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. 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Complete Auto and Truck Collision Service ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main Street in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 FOX (616) 891-0446 Office Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Other Hours by Appt. We want to be your “PRO” Shop, working with the PROS since 1969. Ed Pawloski Don't forget _ your Sweetheart — on — Valentines Day . �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 7. 1995 T-K remains atop 0-K Blue with win over Rogers No. 1 nemesis Tri-Unity downs Trojan eagers Friday Up until Friday night, the only loss the ThornapplcKellogg varsity basketball team had suffered was an early-season loss to Tri- Unity Christian 71-56. Tri-Unity did it to the Trojans again Friday night with a 70-52 win. The Trojans move to 11-2 Andy Brewer was held to just six points in Friday night s game versus Tri-Unity Christian. 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The Trojans played three quarters erf catch up and fall back, at times being with in a basket of tying the Defenders, then falling back by as many as 12 through the first three quarters Taking advantage of the slow start by the Defenders in the third. T-K scrambled from a half-time deficit of eight to tie the score at 38 with 4:16 left in the third period. The Defenders then went on a 22-4 run over the next seven minutes to put the game away and the Trojans made only three of 14 shots in the fourth quarter. Leading scorer for Middleville in the contest was Steve Converse with 14, followed by Jerry Postma with 13. Andy Brewer started the game with six points in the first period, but was then shut down by the Defender defense. He had seven steals and four assists. Converse. Grag Kotrbra and Brewer had six rebounds. Bran Dykstra led all scorers with 19. Darrel Leep had 16 and Ben Chamberlain added 11 more for Tri-Unity. Coach Curt Holzhueter said the win over Wyoming Rogers 68-50, Tuesday, on Rogers court, was probably the best all-around game the Trojans had played this season. T-K opened the game with a 21-8 first quarter and were up 67-40 in the fourth period when wholesale substi-tutions were made. Converse led the scoring with 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Also hitting in double figures were Brewer with 15, Kotrbra came off the bench to score 11 and Postma with 10. Postma also had 10 T-K’s Jerry Postma, here scoring two of his 10 points, had 10 rebounds In the game against Tri-Unity, Friday night. rebounds and Brewer had six steals and six assists. The Trojans will host Byron Center, a team onehalf game behind T-K in the OK Blue and will be on the road to Calvin Christian, Friday. Caledonia Sportsman's Club $ Shooting Times e Wednesday & Thursday 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Noon-6 p.m. Reservations are suggested for shooting sporting clays. Blain signs letter of intent Jody Blain, a senior and of­ fensive lineman for the Thornapple-Kellogg football team, has signed a national letter of intent to go to school at Ferris State Univer­ sity this fall. Keith Otterbein, head foot­ ball coach of the Bulldogs said he was already looking ahead to the 1996 season with the signing of 15 play­ ers to letters of intent. "We will be graduating more than 20 seniors after the 1995 season, so in order to maintain our level of foot­ ball. we had to invest deeper into the future, he said. Blain, a 6-foot-4. 280pound lineman, w as selected to the All-OK Blue Confer­ ence as a lineman and to the All-Barry County team his senior year 891-1168 (Public Welcome) Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 FACTORY WORK Assembly • Stacking • Plastic Injection Racking • Packing • Machine Operation and Many General Labor Jobs CLERICAL POSITIONS Jody Blain He was a team co-captain and according to former var­ sity football coach Skip Pranger "when the team needs yards, follow Blain? • Data Entry • Mail Clerks • Reception/ Typists • Secretarial • Bookkeeping • Customer Service Most openings are on 1st shift (days) and 40 or more hours per week Evenings and/or part time are fairly common. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENT Attention Caledonia, Middleville &. Dutton If you are looking tor work, we can help Apply Tuesday, February 7 or Wednesday, February 8 between 9 00 a rr and 3 00 p.m. Barman Select Temporary Services, lncM 127 Main St, Caledonia or caH 891-9270 507 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMAR\ 2 Traffic Lights East of cast or uivision Division nve Ave (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 7, 1995 I Page 17 ^^Reasons Why H Increased ■ Bl Advertising Works H When Business " Gets Tough. Whether business is fast or slow, you have to gel your .share of whatever business there is. In times of uncertainty, consumers are careful and somewhat reluctant to spend. They want to be sure before they buy; they want information. You must compete for every customer’s dollar with every other retailer in town, no mailer what he sells. People have only so many dollars to spend; if they don’t spend them for what you sell, they’ll spend them for something else. “Slow” times ahead? Perhaps, but there are more Americans working now than ever before. More women are working, too, adding to the family income. People still need and want goods and services and will spend for them. There is plenty of business out there. Your competitors will be bidding for their share - and yours, loo - if you let them. Scots eagers top Cedar Springs Jefl Bom, here making a move to the basket against Kenowa Hills, Brian Rea and Pat Stegeman, combined for 53 points, Friday night, for a ‘hard fought victory* over OK Gold foe Cedar Springs 66-50. The team will be at South Christian, Tuesday night. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day ...Quality People" "Quality Programs... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 REAL ESTATE Kay Stolsonburg assoc broker. ........ 795-7272 _______ ASSOC BROKER GRI.. 795-9521 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson crs. gri..................... 795-9090 Debra Erway.............. 623-8357 Jean Chase, CRS. 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What saves you time, saves you money. Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t kr.o.v you at all. Tell them about yourself. Gene Poll Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that arc below the industry average! Mike Humphrevs, Broker, CRS. GRI MLS i. completely ^modeled farm home. This 4 bedroom, 2 both home includes a country kitchen, formal dining room and a main floor laundry It also includes a 18x40 above ground pool a pole building and a large barn. All this located on 5 acres in the Middleville School System Call Gene Poll ..................................................................... $122 500 2. PA YME LAKE. This 4 bedroom lakefront home has lots of space and a fabulous view Features include 2 baths 2 fireplaces a year-round porch ample storage a 2 car garage and a 24x36 born All of this sets on 4 lots. Call Kay Stolsonburg $159 900 3. YAMKEE SPRINGS AREA. This 10 ocre parcel .s very secluded and .s located on a private rooo Excellent building site* Call Gene Poll ............... .... $28 000. Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. When the going gets lough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff al the cash register. “To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful" - La Rochefoucauld Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants are ready to help. Research - Planning - Budgeting Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service are just some of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! Phone 945-9554 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 7, 1995 TK wrestlers win 0-K Blue dual, Fulton Invitational Osborne (126), Trudell. Winchel. Steve Austin (151), Lehman and Appel won by forfeit. In the win over Caledonia, Winchel. Austin, Dragt, Appel and Blain won by falls, Trudell won a 15-5 major decision and Crofoot won 11-9 in overtime. Over St. Charles in the final dual of the meet. Craven, Crofoot, Jared Otto (126), Trudell, Dragt, Middleton. Appel and Blain won by pins. Steve Lehman won a 14-9 decision. Coach Lehman said he was very proud of the way his wrestlers performed in the meet and was happy with the 300th win. (160), Steve Lehman (172), Ty Middleton (185) and Joel Appel (215). Jody Blain (hwt) won a 22-7 technical fall and Dendel Craven (106) won by forfeit. The team also came away with the championship at the Fulton Duals. Saturday defeating Central Montcalm 60-13, Fulton 54-17. Caledonia 37-36 and St. Charles 51-21. The four wins gave coach Tom Lehman his 303rd win of his career at T-K versus 137 losses and seven ties. Winning by pins over Central Montcalm were Kns Utley (100), Terry Trudell (134), Ryan Winchel (142), Dragt, Ixhman. Middleton, Appel and Blain. Craven and Middleville's Kris Utley had a pin in 3:40 over Central Nelson won by forfeit. Against Fulton, Craven, Mont acai m in the first of four matches, Saturday. Here he works to break down a Coopersville opponent on his way Nelson. Sean Crofoot (119) and Blain won by pins. Ben to a 12-6 win. Winding up the league meet season, Thursday, the team defeated Hamilton 4122. Winning by pin for the Trojans were Andy Nelson (112 pounds). Andy Dragt The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity wrestling team finish last week with a 5-0 record, coincidentally, the same record it has in the OK Blue this season heading into the conference meet this week. Scot spikers top Coopersville The Caledonia varsity vol­ leyball team topped Coop­ ersville in three sets, Jan. 30, to run its record to 18-12-2. The team is also 2-2 in the O-K Gold. The Lady Scots took the first set 15-10, but faltered in the second falling 15-9. The team recovered to win the third set 15-7 to take the match. Kris VanBelkum served up four points, Katie Donker SlRES-R-US • Call 795-3550 Next to Crystal Flash, Middleville YOUR Coopery A 40,000 Mile — All Season 155/80R13...................... *28°° (BLEMISHED) 7.50-16....................... $69?a° Donate Blood. $70°a° (Other Sites Available) WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 165/80R13...................... $31°° and Jodi VanderVelde and Colborn had two each. Donker also led the team in digs with four, Sarah Bercnds had three. Tuinstra led the Scot with eight assists, Colborn had five and Adrianse had four. We need your type. Light Truck Radials LT235/85R16. . and Alisha Adrians? and Julie Tuinstra had three each. 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On All New Tires Purchase Only EXHAUST & SHOCK WORK NOW AVAILABLE Call for an estimate I i I IO DAY SPECIAL Feb. 7 thru Feb. 17, 1995 LUBE - OIL - FILTER Limit 5 qts. of VaK/oltne MUST BRIXE COL POX i i i i i PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Caledonia Village Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on February 7, 1995 at 7:00 P.M at the Caledonia Village/Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan for the purpose of approval of potential uses of 1995-1996 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Potential projects are: Maple Street Extension, Emmons Drain Improvements, Sidewalk Replacement, Kinsey Street Storm Sewer Improvements, and “Rails to Trails’’. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (ioo> �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 7, 1995 I Page 19 FULL/PART-TIME MILK­ ER, reliable & experienced, or willing to learn. Call 616-795-7105______________ Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then 1O‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620._____________ HOMEOWNERS* ( ASH FAST! *Home and income propcrty*Dcbt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage &. Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ LICENSED CHILD CARE has full or part-time openings. 891-1066.__________________ POLEBARNS, DESIGNED TO YOUR specifications, free planning and delivery. Do it yourself or builders available. Durkee Lumber, Alto, 868-6026. Community Notices IONIA COUNTY HISTORI­ CAL SOCIETY Antique Show. Boyce Elementary School, 3 miles north of Ionia, February 11th A. 12th. Auction of Indian artifacls-Saturday al 5:00pm. Sponsored by Ionia County Museum. For Sale 1993 TOYOTA Torccl. 2 door, 4 speed, 29,000 miles, EXP. warranty. $6800. 795-7910 evenings |9<>» l<)\ < > I \ loticl doot 4 speed, 29,000 miles, EXP. warranty. $6800. 795-7910 evenings.__________________ BEDROOM SET: 7 piece beautiful oak finish with King Serta mattresses, excellent condition. $1,100 new, sell $325. 517-393-5178 PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD io this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch lone phone. QUEEN BRASS BED, with firm mattress, beautiful head­ board, 3 months old, cost $650, sacrifice $200. Sofa & Chair, earth tones, (like new) cost $750, sell $275. 517-393-5178 WOOD AND FURNACE with 698-8137 COAL plenum. For Rent NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate & be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, & monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam-5pm._________ Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 DAYS 4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279/couple. Limited tickets. Call 407-831-4700 ext 495. Monday-Saturday 9am thru 10pm._____________________ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 FOR RENT: Middleville words; 104 each word thereafter. duplex, 2 bedroom, $460 a LAKEWOOD NEWS: S2.75 month, plus deposit, no pets. for 1st 5 words; 10< each word Please call, 948-8714_______ thereafter. LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 TY, all occasions. The Note- words; 10c each word thereafter. 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Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118. rr » Business Cards Envelopes MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! ’ Regular Pizza Pan Pizza Subs Bread Stix Lasagna Spaghetti Wet Burrito Salads Caledonia's Bill Norris had a pin in 32 seconds over Coopersville recently and Coach James Maxim said he was a wrestler to watch Brochures x Wedding Invitations MORE * UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL • • • • • • • • Caledonia's Mar* Pyper (100 pounds) squeezes a pin from a Coopersville opponent recently He had a pin over Middleville's Kris Utley in the Lakewood duals. Saturday Letterheads PRIN FARO’S Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub The Caledonia varsity wrestling team buried Forest Hills Northern 54-9, Thurs­ day and went 2-2 at the Ful­ ton Invitational, Saturday. At the invitational, the two losses, the first to St. Charles and the other to Middleville, were both by a single point. In the win over Northern, B.J. Tomanek (106 pounds). Mike Draft (134), Danny Simmons (185) and Jason Bush (215) won by falls. Matt Humphrey (112) won a 9-3 decision, Jamie Trudeau (119) won a major decision 14-2, Jason Hay­ wood (142) won 11-6 and Josh Haywood (151) won 82. Mark Pyper (100) and Aaron Sprague (126) won by forfeit. The Fighting Scots de­ feated Central Montcalm 5424 and Fulton 51-21 at Sat­ urday's invitational and lost to St. Charles 35-34 and Middleville 37-36. In the loss to Middleville, (see related T-K wrestling story), Pyper, Adam Stauffer (106), Tomanek, Sprague, Sinclair and Simmons all had pins for the Scots. The Trojans secured five pins, a major decision and a deci­ sion. TRuFvaLUETiOMES EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILY! FOR 1/2 PRICE Scots matment down FHN, 2-2 at Fulton Invitational TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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Lunch & dinner specials everyday OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 795-3640 or 891-1287 on M-37 in Middleville CUP & SAVE | | I r I _____________ coupon FARO’S ITALIAN PIZZA Middleville *2.00 OFF NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL | Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon Subs • Lasagna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese Try Our * FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi ★ with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery ah o< our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100-. Mozzarella cheese 15 Minutes Takeout or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR �Page 20 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 7. 1995 J^'John Deere Day fix at... ^Fillmore g #w '’Equipment, inc.’ '■ A; /^Formerly Thornapple Valley Equipment Hlkiinru Saturday, February 11th 2900 North Broadway (M-43) Hastings, Michigan JOHN DEERE jhway M-43, 4 miles >rth of Hastings at Welcome Road) JOHN DEERE New Equipment will be displayed inside. Viewing times for 1995 John Deere Day Film 9:00 a.m. • 10:30 a.m. 12 noon • 1:30 p.m. Fun For the Whole Family FILLMORE EQUIPMENT, INC (Formerly Thomapple Valley Equipment, Inc.) 2900 N. Broadway (M-43), Hastings (616) 945-9526 JOHN DEERE � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-02-14.pdf 35be38bdae6252698d5950addb34a31d PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUWC ttMW 121 s CHURCH sr Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ^24tJ^ea^ Middleville, Michigan 49333 Planners OK master plan change, preliminary plat by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings and took action on all of the items last T ucsday After the first public hear­ ing on a proposed change in the master plan for 640 Arl­ ington Court to be used as commercial, the commission voted six to two for the change Commissioners Linda French and George Hathaway voted against the change after hearing several residents con cems in the past couple of commission meetings. The main concern was over the fact that the properly which would allow for owner Jon Raymond to put up a building to house Mom and Pops Appliance is right next to a single-family residence. Most of the residents pre­ sent wondered where the zon­ ing changes would end and what is to prevent the entire area from becoming commercial. Commission members ex­ plained that anyone wishing for a change in zoning must follow the same procedure that Raymond had by applying for the change and going through at least the one public hearing. The planners had passed a recommendation on to the Middleville Village Council earlier to approve the rezon­ ing from multiple family residential (R-3) to commer­ cial (C). But. the council decided to table the matter until the plan­ ners would re-examine the master plan first. The recommendation to make the change now goes on to the village council for a final decision. Preliminary approval on a plat for a new development on properly at the east end of the village was the topic of the se­ cond public hearing. Ron Bunmg who is the developer for the II .48 acre parcel that is south of State Road also sought a zoning change from R-3 to R-l (single family residential). See Master plan, Page 2 Don DeGroot who is working on the project to develop the Hunters Ridge Estates plat in Middleville talks about the blueprinted plan to the Planning Com­ mission as village planner Jason Cherry listens. Dr. Robert Schiller praises school’s 'model programs' State School Supt. honors CHS for‘Blue Ribbon’ by Barbara Gall CHS student leaders pose with State Superintendent Dr. Robert Schiller and Principal Tonya Porter during a community breakfast held when Schiller visited the school last week. The students are among those who planned the event and who arrived at school early to decorate the cafeteria and greet guests . From the left are Anne Whisner, Heather VanEnk, Schiller, Chad Paalman. Kelly Spence and Porter. Staff Writer Michigan State Superinten­ dent of Schools Robert Schiller visited Caledonia High School on Monday, Feb. 6, to offer his personal con­ gratulations on the school's re­ ceiving state "Blue Ribbon School" status. "I will help this school on to the national competition," he told an assembly of students, referring to the national Blue Ribbon School program. He explained to the students that their school was developing the kinds of pro­ grams he would like to see in all Michigan school districts. Calling CHS a "living lab." he told the students, "You're creating today the school of tomorrow." He said that in terms of the dynamics of change, their high school is among "the elite" of the nation. However, Schiller also told the students they need to be prepared for continual change in the work place if they wish to continue living "quality" lives. He said that schools, includ­ ing CHS, need to become better linked to work, and that skills learned in school need to help students to become future entrepreneurs. Schiller earlier that day had addressed Caledonia teachers, administrators and community members at a breakfast, where he said that transforming a school starts with a faculty willing to take risks and with a community that supports change, even though it might still be questioning why things can't be done the way they used to be. He told his audience that Michigan is "dramatically" on the move in education, de­ manding more of its communities, students and faculties than ever before. The state, he said, is kxiking at what laws are needed and not needed, and at "what is the reality of our schools." There is "a great debate," he said, over the role of the state versus the role of the local school district. He said he has visited schools just beginning their strategic planning, where tech­ nology is foreign and the way instruction is delivered is no different than it was years ago. He praised Caledonia High School's integrated classes, its use of block time and its re­ quiring actual student perfor­ mance as a means of assess­ ment as significant changes in instruction. He also took some time to praise Dutton Elementary's new K-2 optional multiage program. "Only in schools do we think in terms of .September to May or in 42-minute periods," he said. "Only in education do we lump people together by See CHS honors, Page 3 In This Issue... • Yankee Springs Twp. adopts noise and nuisance plan • Dutton Christian Church Arts and Crafts Show planned • Village Players plan Feb. 26, mystery theater • dinner show • Wartime prompts Caledonia couple’s Valentine’s Day anniversary �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 14. 1995 Yankee Springs Twp. adopts noise, nuisance plan building noises from sundown until 7 am.; use of loud speakers or amplifiers; and opertion of a race track or proving ground. The ordinance lists excep­ tions of emergency vehicles, excavation or repair of bridges, streets or highways that must be repaired other than between 7 a m and sun­ down. and warning devices authorized by law Specific limitations of allowable noise levels within various zones also are listed. The township board specifically included Mid­ dleville Tool and Die as being "grandfathered" ii as far as noise and nuisance levels go. The current operation is grandfathered only as it now exists. Any additional or new equipment must meet the stan­ dards for noise, vibration, etc., that is allowed by the ordinance One section deals specifically with the noise levels of various motor vehicles, including recrea­ tional vehicles. Public nuisance regulations also are included, limiting the emission of excessive dust, smoke, ash or other noxious odors that are offensive to area residents or causing ex­ cessive "earth-shaking" vibrations Violators of the new or dinancc can be punished with fines up to $500 or jail up to 90 days. A copy of the ordinance is on file at the Yankee Springs Township Hall for anyone wishing to read the document. The new ordinance goes in­ to effect as soon as it is published. The Township Board also approved an amendment for the expansion of the Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority to con­ tract with a mobile home park on Patterson to treat sewage. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board adopted a noise control and public nuisance ordinance after a public hearing last Thursday Several township residents questioned the need for such an ordinance and wondered what kind of effect it would have on some of their normal activities such as family par­ ties, water recreation and dirt bike riding. Supervisor George London explained that the reason an ordinance was needed was because the Barry County Sheriff Department said that it would not enforce noise and nuisance control within the township without an ordinance. He cited an example of one party who was disturbing neighbors until 4 a m. “The intent of the or­ dinance is to enforce it when there has been a legitimate complaint." Uindon said "It all goes back to if we get a complaint," he added "It isn’t our intent to create any hardship for someone. " One resident expressed the opinion that something like this ordinance should be put to a vote of the people in the township But the board decided unanimously to accept the new ordinance. Specific violations listed in­ clude excessively loud elec­ tronic or mechanical sounds; yelling, shouting, hooting or singing on public streets bet ween IO p.m. and 7 a m ; ex­ cessive noises that interfere with the operation of schools, churches or hospitals; having animals that are frequently loud or make extended noises like barking dogs that can be heard by neighbors; loud motor vehicles of any kind; excessive construction or ...Quality People" "Quality Programs... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (61b) 945-5182 I I Middleville Office 497 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 - OPEN 2 P.M. • 4 P.M. 6049 ROBERTSON ROAD ONE OF A KINO. See this home that is like no other Designed in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright. Nestled on 3 rolling ocres, this crescent shaped bermed home gives you the feeling of being port of nature. Many deluxe features such as a circular fireplace Jenn Air range and new Berber carpet throughout Coll for a private showing or view at the open house. Hosted by Cathy Williamson. Office 795 3305 or home 795 9090 $99,900. Directions: Take M-37 to Parmelee go eost to Whitneyville. then south 1 mile to Garbow then east to Robertson and turn north to the home. Just follow our signs. Offices open at 8J0 Monday thru Friday S ~ 'mls The park owmdr w ill pay for the in>tallafiot» of his system that will then tie into GLASA The owner also will be responsible for any repairs to the sewer lines within the park and to the GLASA lines GLASA manager Tom Rook explained that rather than meter each individual unit (that could amount to 312 units), the trailer park will pay $2.68 per 1.000 gallons of ef­ fluent along with $2.68 per 1.000 gallons to go toward the total cost of the hook-up fee for each unit. Rook said that the mobile home park would essentially be considered a wholesale customer for GLASA He also assured township officials that this addition still would not bring the system anywhere near capacity. Currently , the sewer system is running about 30 percent of capacity, peaking to about 50 percent on the fourth of July which is has the highest usage Any resident or business within the regular GLASA service area is guaranteed room if and when a hookup is desired, said Rook In other business, the township board: — Adopted an ordinance to establish and collect charges MASTER PLAN , for incidents involving hazar­ dous materials. This ordinance is to protect the township from having any extraordinary expenses if an incident involving hazardous materials happens in the township. A copy of this ordinance is also on file at the township of­ fices for public reading — Passed a resolution re­ questing that the slate take over the maintenance and repair of Chief Noonday Road (State Road A-42). The resolution will be sent on to Michigan Senator Joanne Emmons for further action — OK’d the installation of another phone line at the township offices at a cost of $17 per month, plus installation — Gave Planning Chair­ man Ken Worsham the go ahead to hire Carol VandenBerg as recording secretary for the Planning Commission and Zoning Btxird of Appeals. Each board's secretary is willing to take a $20 per meeting reduction in pay in order to cover the $20 per meeting salary of the recor­ ding secretary. continued from front page — proved by the Middleville Planning Commission. It will now go to the village council for approval. Plans for the plat include a total of 25 lots for the building of single-family residences with 21 lots in the actual plat and four more that border State Road on the east end of the village. The nearly 11.5 acres will be graded to make the lots suitable for building. The property is to be divid­ ed into 25 lots with 21 in the plat and four along State Road Buning explained that he plans to grade the property to allow for building sites. This will require the removal of about 50.000 yards of sand and gravel. During the regrading of the site. Buning said he is hopes to leave as much of the vegetation as possible. The lots that cannot be serv iced off of State Road will be accessed by a cul-de-sac. The planners unanimously approved the preliminary plat with several conditions. Those are that sidewalks be put in. natural features of the property that would be Itti after the grading should be in­ dicated. and the location of a detention basin must be shown. The village council must make a decision on the preliminary plat before it is sent on to the county and the state for approval. The final public hearing was on a request for a special use permit for Bobbie Nieland. owner of Fitness is You. Her business is located at the back in the lower level of 4695 N. Middleville Road and cannot be seen from the road. The special use permit would allow Nieland to install a sign near the road indicating where Fitness is You is located on the property . Currently, the property already has the maximum amount of signage allowed by the village sign ordinance. Because of the special cir­ cumstances of this business being located out of view from the road, the commission Have you looked at a secure investment offering a first year yield of 15.78?* Try a tax-deferred annuity? The sensible alternative to volatile stocks and bonds. Available for IRA's or regular savings dollars!! NO FEES! NQ Please be advised that the FEBRUARY INSERVICE DAY ...for Thornapple Kellogg School will be February 27,1995 No school for students of Thornapple Kel­ logg School on this date. unanimously approved the special use permit. Nieland said she hopes to have the sign in place within the next two weeks. QHARQES! Call now for more information! 616/891-8125 Jeff DeVries DeVries Agency of Caledonia, Inc. 131 Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 I • P490O iaaued by LHeUSA V*ere«t after the ’*•’ '••• then 3%. Ywld taakted <t annortued or mteroet payment, taken anytime attar 1 year for a nwamum of 8 year. Panarty appt-. W ..xrenda.ad for caah �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 14, 1995 / Page 3 Annual ‘Blossoms of Spring’ has special features Dutton Christian Circle arts and crafts show planned March 4 juried show, and their work represents a wide variety of skills. ranging from woodworking to floral wreaths, and includes such popular items as hand-made dolls, clothing and country painting. The Circle again will have its own booth, where it will sell little girls vests with matching hats and homemade baked goods. A special children's table will include sidewalk chalk, "Gak," finger paints and candy for sale. Also available at the kids' booth will be handmade gifts just for kids and face painting. Shoppers can enjoy lunch at the show, with a menu by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Old Man Winter may be enjoying himself with snow and cold temperatures, but for the Dutton Christian School Circle, it's never loo soon to be thinking about "Blossoms of Spring." That's the title the ladies have given their annual arts and crafts show, this year to be held from 9 a m. to 3 p m. on Saturday, March 4 in the Dutton Christian Middle School gym. Admission is 50 cents, with children under 12 admitted free. Nearly 60 artists and crafters will have their work available for purchase at the offering homemade cinnamon rolls, soup, croissant sandwiches, hot dogs, coffee, juice and pop. "We re really excited about our fourth annual show and the excellent crafters we have attending," said Holly Stuit, assistant co-chair of the show committee. "We had a terrific turnout last year, and we are expecting an even greater one this year." Proceeds from the show will be used to supply school needs such as books and other instructional materials and playground equipment. Dutton Christian Middle School is located at 6729 Hanna Lake Avenue, just north of 68th Street. Nicole Stuit, left, and Jessica Biondo. right, model the matching vests and hats that the Dutton Christian School Circle will sell at its upcoming 'Blossoms of Spring' Arts and Crafts Show on March 4. Circle members Holly Stuit. Chris Biondo and Holly's son, Jonathon Stuit, display some of the other items that will be sold by more than 50 crafters Hesselink named Rotary’s Student of the Month exhibiting at the show. Honor Society. ACSL Team participant. Bausch and Lomb Outstanding Science Scholar Award. AHSME math award winner, and an over-all 4.135 grade point average in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, including advanc­ ed placement classes. Plans include a chemistry or engineering major at Calvin College or Grand Valley State University. Senior Rhonda Hesselink. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ronald Hesselink of Freeport, was selected as the “Rotary Student of the Month" for January at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Some of her a c complishmcnts include youth group president, member of Lovelight Choir. Kentucky work mission volunteer. Hugh O'Brian Youth leadership representative. National TK graduate earns degree from college CHS RECEIVES HONORS, from front page- Gina Hilton graduated from Cornerstone College on Dec. 15 with a bachelor of arts degree in business/marketing. She is the daughter of James and Sharon Cline and a Thor nappie Kellogg High School graduate. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casualwear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds We use end recommend products by OPEN T<*ndn IwZu., » /tMrain « M ft IS% SINK* < rrutN MM Cuiodonlo Village Center (M-37) <» • 891-9257 - As Always, Wulk iris Are Welcome No Need to tie up your money for a long time... 6el4% APY* Caledonia attorney Don Passenger, left, and former Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert Myers engage State School Superintendent Dr. Robert Schiller in conversation after the community breakfast held at CHS last week in honor of Schiller s visit. age... "The changes in this district -1 are the model programs and the future." delivery systems we need for Schiller spent most of his morning at CHS visiting class­ rooms and touring the school. He had lunch with the school's improvement team before re­ turning to Lansing. Caledonia High School is one of several area schools re­ ceiving the state Blue Ribbon status this year after submit­ ting a detailed application for the award. Byron Center High School. Rockford High School and East Grand Rapids High School also were among the 10 high schools and middle schools receiving the honor this year. IfacL Headquarters for Custom Shades & J-Usl Blinds Drapery Hardware In Stock or Custom Order. CALEDONIA HARDWARE 9960 Cherry Valley Road on M-37 just north of 100th St. Open Monday-Friday 8-8; Saturday 8-5 891-9255 BINGO American cegwaPost #305 9548 Cherry Valley Catedon.a • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM 6 Month CD 1 year prime term variable savings — Current APY @ 6.50% Call one of our 3 locations for more information. ’Subject to term conditions and penalty for early withdrawal PREMIER CLUB: February 27 EUCHRE Game; March 2 attending play QUEEN OF THE BINGO in Marshall. Call for details. Qtate Of 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Ail 3 Locations ALEDONIA gS Noon on Saturday LENDER �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 14, 1995 bors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN Today is Thursday, Feb. 9. I called a lot of you folks, there was some news, but most of you were staying indoors. I am a lot better now. I lost a lot of weight but have put on one pound this last week I went to Parma lee Church last Sunday. We had the brunch after church. Ken Cisler came over as we were all in the basement. He gave Houston a milk bone from his children so Houston could have his snack. When they had found out that there was a leader dog in church, they wanted Houston to have his V snack also That kind of thoughtful caring is so typical of the Parmalee people that it overflows into their children. Mr. Dutcher sat behind me and was telling about his fishing luck. So now I would like to find the charts of all the lakes in our immediate area to show him. Bea Miller said her sister. Millie, has the shingles, also. She is going to the doctor Bernice Carter told me last week Bill Callahan had died last month. But I forgot to put it in. Please forgive me Ber­ nice. I forgot all about it. Elaine Northrop said that her grandson was 3. so the family all went to a child's pizza parlor. They had fun watching them all have a lot of fun. Lois Bender and Walt. Phil and Barb called on Russell Parmalee in Hopkins Sunday afternoon Bob and Donna Kenyon went to Florida to visit her sister. They hated to come back to Michigan. Thelma Carl hasn’t been very well, but is much better now. Mike Hook is giving his presentation on Lincoln at the Thornapple Township Hall Wednesday. Feb. 15. at 7:30. The public is invited. Elaine Northrop said that the family members were all together having a card party, men against the women. I am rooting for the women. Florence Fiala and Fran Maichele went on a big ship cruise to Nassau. Fran made all the arrangements. Wonderful cruise, huge ship, wonderful weather, super food, and such a wonderful time. Got a hold of Myrtle Secord. She is busy with her crafts and places them in various shops for sale. Ett VanSickle said that Dr. Brown is a grandfather for the first time. His oldest son and wife had a baby girl. Ett greeted him with "Hi. Grand­ father. ” Dr. Brown replied. “Want to see her picture?” He couldn’t be a prouder grandfather Sue and Jim Verhnde had Nancy Verlinde over for her birthday. Ann Bartlett said she and Dan are going to a cross­ country ski trip this weekend. Got a hold of Russ Bender He is now home after a bout ‘Love Your Library’ to start Feb. 4 Beginning on Valentine’s Day. residents visiting their local libraries will see a wish list of items needed by the library. The list includes books. with pneumonia. It is so good to be home and working on getting stronger. Called the Spencers’ home and received a surprise. Char Finkbemer was babysitting the Spencers’ home while they are in Florida. Well, folks. I guess that cat­ ches me up on all the weeks that I didn't get the news. Got a hold of everyone, but not that much news. storybook characters for the children's area and magazine subscriptions. Simply fill out a special "Love Your Library” valentine, designate the item you wish to have pur­ chased for the library, and enclose cash or check in the correct amount. Give this to the librarian and the library will order it! "This is a great way io help stretch the collections of our local libraries.” explained Ken Krombeen. Kent District Library Board member. "Patrons can feel empowered by choosing the items being put on the shelves. ” See Library. Page 5 \ \ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY r ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a m , 11:00 a.m. fc 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night - 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east ol M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. .6:45 p.m. Word of Life Club*. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............... Evening Service............ Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 7i I--------------------- WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan ■< Telephone 698-8252 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST _______________________ “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nurserv and Children's Church will be provided -S«t an example In 1 Timothy 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... .11:10a.m. ..6:30p.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....... ............... 6:30 p.m. Phone 891-9259 RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor 891-8028 10:00 am .11:15 am. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass. .5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Sunday Mass...................... WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody . .and Jesus Christ is Lord" tS CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School..................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Momng Worstap.................... 1030 a m. Sunday Evenrg Worsrip..................... 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer & BCte Study 700 p.m WttamDotxon. Castor Steve xxxson. YouP>t>aaof “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School........................... 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice............................ 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship. ........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............ 6.00 p.m Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Sunday School. . Wednesday Night “Family Night” 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street 9:45-10:45 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Chom for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult (lawn Youth Fellowship - Sunday................. ............... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Rev. James Cusack Canway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............. ............... 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street T Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services...... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s Church/Youth Wonhip during morning icrvuei, Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED LO^- Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Peace Reformed Church For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service............................................... 8.30«.m. Sunday School............................... 9:45 a m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes................................... 10:00 a m. Second Service . . 11:00 am (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891 -8688 Church: 891 -9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH -T -jf. 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lutke) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages , JL Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 1 TOO a m Sunday Worship 1000 am Sunday School Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Family Night 6 00 p.m Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The CDlrf tHimr jJHrtlioditt (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday Schoo* 1000 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Cldsses 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. Sunday 9 45 am. Morning Worship,. 11 00 a m Evening Worship........6:00 p m Wed - Fellowship....... 7:30 pm *in h,,rnc<‘ w <-hurch) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 14. 1995 I Page 5 Barman Personnel moves branch office to Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia residents looking for permanent placement or just a few hours of work each week now have a full-service recruiting and employment firm located right on Main Street. Barman Personnel and its Select Temporaries division have opened a branch office at 127 Main St. in the space for­ merly used by the Schenk. Bonchcr and Prasher law firm. Founded by Bob Barman in 1982, the Grandville-based re­ cruiting company now is owned by Barman's son, Paul, though Bob remains active with the firm. Barman Personnel also has a branch at 1165 28th St. in Grand Rapids. The new Caledonia office will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is 891-9270. "Wc plan to be advertising throughout the area, and we hope that companies here will be interested in using our ser­ vices," Bob Barman said, pointing out that there arc no other employment firms in this area. He explained that Barman Personnel is a full-service em­ ployment service, recruiting both permanent and part-time help through its several divi­ sions. Founded in 1982, Barman Personnel handles the perma­ nent employment services, while its Select Temporaries division provides clerical and light industrial employees for its clients. Barman Technical Services specializes in recruiting professional em­ ployees. Barman said that his busi­ ness can serve any person over the age of 18. whether be or she is looking for a career change, has been laid off or is seeking part-time work The company works with all kinds of businesses, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small firms. "We can cover the entire spectrum of jobs, except for truck driving and those in the health care industry." he said. "We match the skills of the employee with the jobs avail­ able." Other benefits offered by the company include free computer instruction and training for those on assignment from Barman. We can train people on any business software. Barman said. "Each person works al his or her own pace and then can be tested on the skills.” The company also will write resumes and provide employ­ ment consulting based on jobs available in the market. Those working as Barman Select Temporaries employees receive vacation and holiday pay after a specific period of employment and receive at­ tendance and referral bonuses. The company also provides opportunities for medical in­ surance with access to a group health plan at low rates while the individual is between jobs. There is no placement fee for temporary employees and no cost for permanent place­ ments, said Barman. He said that service and manufacturing industries are increasingly using temporary service employees for specific project demands or to allow the company hiring flexibility. "This service also allows the Students plan to raise funds for Eric DeGroote Memorial The staff at the new Caledonia branch office of Barman Personnel pause for a photo. From the left are Paul Barman, Sandy Dykstra, Bob Barman and IXb VerBeek. and is active with the Caledo­ employee to evaluate the com­ kind of worker he or she is." Bob Barman began his ca­ nia Jaycees. He has sponsored pany before taking full-time employment there, and vice reer in recruiting with Meyer Little League baseball and Laboratories and joined the soccer teams and is included versa," he added. He pointed out that the ser­ Upjohn Corporation in 1971. in the "Who's Who Registry of vice is a good way for young He worked there until found­ Business Leaders." Bob Barman is a member of people to get into the work ing Barman Personnel in the national Intercity Person­ force, whether as salaried or 1982, with Barman Select nel Association (1PA). and Temporaries and Barman hourly workers. both men are members of the "It's a way to get your foot Technical Services formed local, state and national several years later. in the door," Barman said. Paul Barman, who now Chambers of Commerce and "The employee has a chance to show the company what owns the firm, lives in Alto employment associations. A special committee has been organized to raise money for the Eric DeGroote Memorial soccer field at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The students are trying to reach a goal of raising $500 to have a sign and dedication plaque in memory of DeGroote, a former teammate and friend who died. The signs will be displayed toward the entrance of the field. Any person or business that would like to make a donation should make checks payable to Marty Wustman or drop off the money at the TK High School office. Any questions about dona­ tions can be directed to Wustman at 795-7462 or Arnie Evans at 795-7727. Count On It LIBRARY from Page 4- Social Security alone isn't going to be enough to give you Not only will patrons get the satisfaction of adding to the resources of their com­ munity's library, they will also receive a special "Love Your Library" peel n’ stick badge, a personalized name­ plate on the item they pur­ chase, and first crack at checking out the new item. "Were looking for our patrons to help enhance our best-sellers and CD and cassette collections." said Jane Heiss, branch manager of the Caledonia Library. "A prime example from our wish list is LaVerle Spencers book. Home Song It’s a widely popular book that a number of patrons have ex­ pressed interest in. but I just couldn't fit it into my budget All salenune^ must be pur­ chased by April 1. For more information, call the Publicity and Promotions Department at 336-2013. or your local branch library. the retirement you're hoping for. So put your future into your own hands with an INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (IRA) from Hastings City Bank. An IRA not only benefits you down the road... it benefits you now with tax-deferred interest. And in many cases, IRA contributions are still tax-deductible. Call or stop by any office today. Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL HOU&NG Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 • MEMBER Nashville 852-0790 FDIC Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 14, 1995 Disabilities Awareness Week shows “We are all the same, yet different” Johnny Tuitle, one of the guest speakers during Diabilities Awareness Week, enjoys the time he spent in each of the fourth and fifth grade classes. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Page Elementary students got first-hand experience in learning that people who are disabled really aren't different The Middleville school that houses fourth and fifth grades just finished holding a ‘Disabilities Awareness Week.” Each day. the kids had a special visitor to talk about be­ ing disabled and living with a disabilty. The Mad Hatters visited on Monday and acted out what it was like to have certain disabiities The Kalamazoo theatre group encouraged the kids to be active participants in their skits. On Tuesday. Lynette Moore talked to the students about the use of a service dog. Moore’s Paws with a Cause dog named Sam goes everywhere with her. Moore uses a wheelchair because spina bifida resulted in her having paraplegia. Lynette Moore talks about having a Paws with a Cause Dog (Sam is resting in the background) and answers questions from her fourth-grade audience. Kids on the Block, a group of physical therapy students from Grand Valley State University, did a skit about a little girl with leukemia. (From left) "Diane,'' the child with the illness, with puppeteer Amy Anderson. "Nam" with Megan Pavlak and "Joanne" with Susie Carman, talked about leukemia and people's reactions. The children learned that Moore is married and goes to work, and enjoys many of the same things they do. She also explained that when service dogs are wear­ ing their working vests, peo­ ple should not distract the dogs by petting them or play­ ing with them. Johnny Tuitle. a former teacher with cerebral palsy, was Wednesdays guest along with his service dog. Steamer Tuitle visited each classroom separately to talk to the kids about what it is like to be disabled. “There are a lot of different disabilities.” he said. “But, disabled people can do as much as able-bodied people.” Tuitle explained that he was born 316 months early. He received too much oxygen and the result was that he has cerebral palsy. He compared the brain to a computer and said that when someone has cerebral palsy, the messages from the brain don’t get to part of the body, in his case that’s his legs. “Physically challenged, physically handicapped, disabled - just call me Johnny, my life is unique.” he told the kids. Tuitle went on to tell the students that “Before we open our mouths, we need to think and ask questions and get to know who someone is. ” He chuckled when he told the kids about the stares he gets in someplace like the mall when he is with his wife and baby. In his upbeat style. Tuitle put the kids minds at ease and told them to find out who peo­ ple are and get to know them. Kids on the Block, a puppet group from Grand Valley State University did Thursdays program Three physical therapy students used three puppets to illustrate how friends might respond to a friend who has leukemia and has been undergoing treatment The skit showed how other people might be afraid of cat ching something from the per son. bow curious people are about what has been going on. and wanting to know abtml the disease and treatment that caused changes like loosing all of your hair. The students got to ask some of their own questions once the skit was done, many of them regarded the puppet as a real person wanting to know what school she went to. how old she was. and how tall she is. On Friday. 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Saturday & Evening Installations by Appointment. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 14, 1995 / Page 7 Lovs One of the performers from the Mod Hatters, a theater group from Kalamazoo that portrays individuals with disabilities answers students questions about one of the skits. From pervious page — giving a mini-lesson in American sign language She leaches deaf students in Grand Rapids VanBelkum told the kids to pretend that their hand is in a television screen and they need to just talk normal "Remember to be patient if you are trying to communicate with a deaf person.” she em­ phasized. “If you don't understand each other right away, just talk normal and be patient ’ The week was to end with Duane Fischer, a magician from Flint who is visually im­ paired doing a magic show. Unfortunately. Fischer was unable to make it because of a health problem, so. the show was cancelled Teachers at the school also worked with their classes on other materials about disabilties The kids were reminded of their theme for the week. "We are all the same, yet different ” H I o landscape £ Don Apol Stop end eee \onr Choke k Clear " NEW WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES „ WlNDOW-lCOLLECTION landand CertainTeedEt Licensed and Insured Middleville 616-795-7394 or 1-800-795-4452 arborists. N y designers. Students in Jan Muir's class at West Elementary mode Valentine banners show­ ing just what they think love is all about. Some of the kids showed pets. cars, fun and games, and many other forms of what they love. by John Wiese Builder Caledonia resident named to head landscaping committee Don Apol of Apol's Land­ scaping Co. of Caledonia has been elected chairman of the board for the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association He was chosen at the recent I995 Great Lakes Trade Ex­ position in Grand Rapids. Also elected were first vice chairman, Marv Wiegand, Ray Wiegand’s Nursery Inc., Mt Clemens; second vice chairman, Dan Mann, Mann’s Landscape Gardens, Inc., Banners express Valentine sentiment Galesburg; Director-at-Large. Dave Schupack. Petra Land­ scape. Inc.. Swartz Creek; and Director-at-Large. Gary Boverhof. Boverhof Land­ scape Service. Grandville. The Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association is the trade association for Michigan's nursery and land­ scape industry and represents more than 870 business members, including landscape Thanks! This week marks the 5th year at our location in Caledonia. And we'd like to show our appre­ ciation to all of you—our customers—for the business you've given us and the friendships we've made over the years. So please join us for free refreshments Wed­ nesday - Friday (February 15-17). It may be our anniversary, but we couldn't have done it without you—so please stop by and let us say "Thanks" in person! wholesale growers, landscape management firms, suppliers. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses <X OLD KENT Common Sense Uncommon Service* ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Fnday 900 to 600 Saturday 9 00 to 1X» 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 Old Kent Bank 9325 Cherry Valley �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 14, 1995 Village Players plan Feb. 26, mystery theater-dinner at Middle Villa Inn The Village Players of Middleville will present dinner theater entertainment at the Middle Villa Inn Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. The formal for the event is a mystery murder which the diners have a chance to help solve with clues provided to them. The play is "The Turning of the Corkscrew." The setting is a cruise ship on the Thomapple River where a famous wine vintner is hosting a dinner party. The guests will include a race car driver, a Russian countess, an heiress, a jeweler, a Financial advisor, an opera diva, a rival vintner, and of course, the C aptain. What began as a friendly, social gathering of just a few friends and fellow vintners on a leisurely cruise aboard Archibald Fraths yacht, the S.S. Middle Villa, is derailed by a murder. When Frath s lifeless body is discovered in the wine cooler, the mystery and intrigue begins. Who killed Frath?? Why?? Play goers will be seated at tables of eight to 10, and will be identified by the various wineries. There will be songs, laughs and lots of audience participation. Cost for the dinner/theater package is $15, which includes dinner and the show. Boarding will begin at 1 00 p.m. and dinner and the show begin at 1:30 p.m. Performances for the Friday and Saturday night shows are sold out. Cast members include Maggie Benjamin. Mike Bremer, Mary Fairchild, Dick Reyff. Suzanne MacIntyre, Olin Bundy, Kat Maher. Pete Osborne. Bev Veen, Robin Schewitzer, Julie Coon, Rene Bass. Bob Wenger. Melanie Wade, Jerri Otto, Mary Ellen Denton and Patty Higley. Make up is by Fawn Kimmel, hair by Shellie McQueen, set dressing by Helen Wenger, set by Cecil Gallup and costumes by Jan Wiesenhofer. The play is written and codirected by Darlene Schellinger and Cheryl Cravero. Mystery abounds during the Village Players presentation of “The Turning of the Corkscrew" with surprises aplenty and clues for the diners to help solve the murder. So’, who's the lady in the hat and shades? And. more importantly, who is that sinister figure in the background and what in the world is he planning to do with those things?? The Middle Villa Inn is the setting for a murder mystery/dinner package Sunday, Feb. 26. Gathered during rehearsal are some of the cast members. They are (from left to right) Maggie Benjamin, Mike Bremer, Mary Fairchild, Dick Reyff, Suzanne McIntyre, Olin Bundy, Kat Maher and Pete Osborne Reclining in front is famous vintner and showman Steve Wiersum. Gulch - Fountain exchange vows Beth Rene Fountain and Walter Alan Gulch were united in marriage on Satur­ day, Sept. 24, 1994 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Gerke officiating. Parents of the couple are Bruce and Phyllis Fountain of Middleville. Eleanor Villerot Sleights celebrated 50th anniversary Chet and Billie Sleight of Gun Lake celebrated their 50th anniversary with a train trip in Canada. This special trip was shared and sponsored by their children: Sandy and Bob Verlinde, Tim and Claudia Sleight, Ted Sleight; and grandchildren. A military wedding in 1944 took place in Little Rock, Arkansas. -HWI • HWI • HWI * HWI x Duro® Art Supplies Tax Management & More Inc. Steve Anteckl - M.S.A. 528 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-0464 FIRST IMIIISSKS NILA GOODIN to the area. • Palette • Sketch Pads For all new customers • Streched Canvas $ 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street OPEN Monday-Friday 8 to 8 Saturday 8 to 5 $ HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI •_ 891-9255 > Hoifii 1 Ijiniirr; w Reintroducing.. • Brushes • Chalk Caledonia Hardware was the organist. Soloist Faye Freeman sang the musical selections, “1 Cross My Heart” and ”Your Love Amazes Me. ” Guest book attendants were Sue Gulch, sister of gnxim and Terry Shaffer, friend of bride and groom. Cake cutters were Tim and Kim Williams, cousins of bride. Videography was provided by Jim Homrich, friend of bride. Punch bowl attendant was Leslie Freeman, friend of bride. Master and mistress of ceremony was Floyd and Sherry Herring, uncle and aunt of the bride. Beth and Walter are residing in Caledonia, follow­ ing their honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas lair StudI c • Paints: acrylic, oil, water, poster paint. £ of South Lyon and Edward Gulch of Baldwin. Holly Homrich, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Mark Reinhart, friend of groom, was best man. Ushers were Bernie Jousma, friend of groom, and Jeff Fountain, brother of bride. Carol Ritz, friend of bride. Haircuts Perms S35°° OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 14. 1995 I Page 9 f From Our Readers Are drugs to blame for poor MEAP scores? Dear editor: Caledonia schools have had widely publicized state and federal recognition and various awards for innovative teaching methods They have one of the area s highest per pupil spending rates and the second highest teacher salaries, as well as top teachers It is amazing then that the latest Michigan Educational Assessment (MEAP) scores recently mail ed to Caledonia parents (with no school comment), show Caledonia students continue to have poor math, science and non-fiction reading skills. Only 43.7 percent of Caledonia l(Xh-graders pass­ ed the state math test, only 52.7 percent passed the non­ fiction reading test. 73.4 per­ cent passed the science test. All of these scores are only marginally different from the prior year. In the Kent In­ termediate District. Caledonia Schools placed roughly 13th or 14th among 19 local subur­ ban high school districts. To maintain their accredita non. Caledonia schools must have 66 percent of their students score satisfactory in two of three years. No school, elementary included, in the Caledonia district has done this When 50 percent or more students score unsatisfactory, a school is in danger of failing and could lose 5 percent of its state funding The scores of the Caledonia school system place H in the "interim ac­ ted nation" category It might appear that local taxpayers are not getting their money’s worth for students in Caledonia schools. The low math, science and non-fiction reading scores are indicative that rigorous math and 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30°/o! Here's why* Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and otter have (ewer and less costty losses than other age groups So it's orrty fair to charge you less for your homeown­ ers insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 reading programs changes may be in order. But given the currently large level of resources being devoted to students, consideration must be given to the problem lying elsewhere. I believe we are expecting our teachers to perform miracles with our kids, when we let our students show up drugged to school. This drug (ritalin), being given to them by parents, is time wasting, destructive and the biggest hinderance to their learning. This drug dulls your students minds, it wastes an inordinate amount of their time, it breaks up your family and stifles relationships. It keeps them and you from getting your work done, enjoying your children and your spouse, and participating in your com­ munity. Worse yet. it is poisoning their beliefs and values you are trying to instill in your children Our school needs to point out to parents the effects this drug has and will have on their children, how it makes their job so much harder and frustrating. The average child will spend more time with it than with their teachers, their schoolwork, with you. or with anything else during their 12 years of secondary school. The school can talk about and set standards for use of this drug. The tests show our children are not reading and learning well enough They don’t understand science. The fact is that half of the seniors that go to college will drop out of college after the first year. But before you start blam­ ing the teachers, the school of­ ficials. or the academic pro­ gram. your family must be willing to turn off and get rid of your TV sets. Frederick R Fleischmann Caledonia TK High School Students of the Month The following young people were selected os "Students of the Month" for January at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row) Jill Vandyke. Monique Rodriguez, Sarah Honea, Mandy Fliearman, Abby Labin, (row two) Jason Siebesma, Michelle Butler, Amber Williams, Mike Leedy, (row three) Michelle Merlau, Becky Holwerda, Lisa Cash; (row four) Tracey FunNell, Brian Mutschler; (row five) Jared Novak, Brad Williams, Amanda Ayers and Amanda D'Water. Unavailable for the picture was Jen Dykstra. Community dance was a huge success for kids! To the editor: On behalf of the organizers of the Community Dance Feb. 4 at the Middleville Inn. I ap­ preciate everyone who con­ tributed to its success. As a fundraiser for the Thomapple Kellogg Senior Party, it exceeded all expecta­ tions. But even more impor­ tant. the evening brought together a variety of com­ munity members, sharing a common enjoyment of music and fun. We were grateful for the fine big band swing sound of Les Jazz, and to the rock music of Nightwind. And there were many generous raffle donations by our local merchants. A special note of apprecia­ tion goes to Steve Wiersum and the Middleville organiza­ tion for providing a wonderful setting for a memorable experience. Steve Evans TK Senior Parents ~ WAYNE H. BELD, D.D.S. P.C. o o O Perennials are plants that live at least three years. Family Dentistry Emergencies seen immediately New patients welcome • Complete Dental Services • Orthodontics • Cosmetic Dentistry (616) 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave (M37) Looking Ahead... Feb. 24 — At West, favorite stuffed animal day Middle School fundraiser kkkoff with assemblies for 6-8 grade. Watch for the Frankenmuth brochures to come home. Feb. 25 — Odyssey of the Mind competition at Otsego High School and Middle School Come and cheer us on! Feb. 27 — No School, teacher in-service. March 1 — M.S. donut day. March 5 — H.S. band concert March 6 — M.S Fundraiser orders to be turned tn today March 14 — P.E.T. meeting. 9:30 a m. at McFall’s all­ purpose room. March 16 — At the H S cafeteria at 3:30. Gifted and Talented meeting March 17 — M.S. Frankenmutn fundraising products delivered today If your child has a big order, please pick it up. March 20 — NO School Teacher in-service. March 22 — M.S. money due today for the fundraiser April 3-7 — Spring Break April 10 — School Resumes Quote of the W eek Television remote controls encourage couch potatoes to ex­ ercise their options while broadening their base Caledonia, Ml 49316 Is Uncle Sam sending YOU a Refund? TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Feb. 14 — Valentine Parties in the afternoon. P.E.T. meeting at 7 p.m. at Page Library. A representative from Frankenmuth fundraising will be there. Childcare provided. Feb. 16 — 2nd graders to see "Pirates. Paper and Puff’ at Caledonia High School (P.E.T. funded). Eighth grade orienta­ tion will be held tonight at the H.S. auditorium at 7 p.m. Tonight at 7 p.m. at Page Library. David Bukala and Sharon Kalee will present "Mega Skills. " This is a system to help you as a parent with parenting skills that work. Childcare provide. Feb. 17 — Western day at West. Feb. 20 — 7th and 8th grade band concert at the M.S. gym. at 7 p.m. Come early and get a seat! Feb. 21 — P E P. meeting. 7 p.m. at the M.S. Library. Please note date change! Feb. 22 — Kent Career Technical Center visitation for H.S. students interested for next year. • 30 Years Experience • Denture Repairs/Relines • TMJ Treatment Available Beat the ■ Spring Rush * Quick possession with tax refunds As low as 5% down Quick Financing New and pre-owned homes at affordable prices Beautiful neighborhood where small pets are permitted 77% of our residents live in True Value Homes Call Sandra Now at.., “HOMES') The Housing Experts ' 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village * Coaaaaity of Carefree Masdacti Private Property Land Home Financing Available 476 BRIARWOOD DRIVE - MIDDLEVILLE Park Management Office: 795-6006 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 14. 1995 Wartime prompts Caledonia couple’s Valentine’s Day anniversary The two had met in high school through Ed's twin sister. Ann Marie was attending Mercy High School in Detroit, and Ed was going to the University of Detroit High School. They continued to date while in college, and became engaged in 1951, the same year Ed got drafted. "I had been on a student deferment, and they called me up when that ran out," he said. But he returned safely to his bride after his "hitch" overseas, and look a job with Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, retiring last year after more than 40 years with MichCon. Beginning work there on the "frontier" of computers, he eventually served as the company's vice president of information services. The Klersys moved to Caledonia in 1990, when Ed was named vice president of district operations. His "district," he said, included all of Michigan except Detroit and Ann Arbor, and so, after spending most of their married lives living in Livonia, they had to move to West Michigan. "The company wanted me living where I worked," he explained. "It was hard to leave," said Ann Marie. "All our friends, family. But we do love it here now, and everyone in Caledonia has been so friendly." by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Anne Marie Klersy hadnt really intended to get married on Valentine’s Day. But she and her fiance, Ed, decided early in February, 1952 to tie the knot before he was shipped overseas to Korea. "I was in Dearborn and he was in Missouri,** she recalled. "He called to say he was going to be shipped out, and asked did I want to get married before he left. "Then he said he'd call back in three days to find out what I decided." "I would get a leave before I was shipped out,” he explained. "But back then, you had to go through a lot more formalities in the church, get the blood tests and all that, so that’s why I kind of gave her the three-day ultimatum," he grinned. "I told him ’yes,’" she said, "but then I had only 10 days to plan a wedding! "But all my friends pitched in to help: one said she'd take care of the photographer and another would get the cakc...Spicgcls even rushed the gowns. "Somehow, everything got done.” The couple had time for a 10-day honeymoon before Ed left to serve 14 months in Korea. Ann Marie kept busy at home, working as an x-ray therapist. 4 4 4 4 4 VCR Repair VCR Cleaning $15 4 4 4 4 • FREE Estimates 4 • Fast Service 4 • Convenient Hours 4 4 4 4 4 4695 M-37 4 Middleville, Ml. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Star Video 4 616-623-5777 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 616-795-2225 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m -s, 6 < Think of Your Sweetheart... THINSULATE GLOVES Now. 4 $6" SAVE *1.00 FLOOR MATS at... sgs? 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Ed agreed that he has never forgotten their anniversary, but declared he is quite sure he doesn't need all the hearts and flowers to remember special day.s. "I've never forgotten her birthday, either," he said. Caledonia Vision Center celebrates new location by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dr. Richard Choryan and his staff at the Caledonia Vision Center are enjoying their new "look." They moved in January to new, expanded quarters at 9809 Cherry Valley, and last week celebrated their official grand opening. New features at the office include convenient parking, handicapped accessibility, a more spacious customer wait­ ing room and a frame room that is triple the size of the one at the former Main Street of­ fice location, said optician Deborah Choryan. "We now can have many more styles on display for our customers to try,” she said, adding that the center also is the only custom color gallery in West Michigan. "The customer can pick the color he or she prefers for both new and old frames,” she explained. The business also offers Johnson and Johnson's oneday disposable contact lenses. The staff at Caledonia Vision Center welcomes patienLs and friends at its open house last week for the center's new offices on Cherry Valley Avenue. From the left are Deborah Choryan, optician; Dr. Richard Choryan, optometrist, and his assistant Catherine Jones. Not pictured is optician Janice Brinks. masks. "We’re just so pleased with all the space and the conve­ nience we can offer our cus- tomers here,” she said. Dr. Choryan began practic­ ing optometry in 1979, open­ Congratulations, Forest and lone Alderink of ing his Caledonia office on Caledonia, on your 58th wedding anniversary. They Main Street in 1980. A contact were married Feb. 14, 1937. They have three children, lens specialist, he was the first 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two optometrist in the village. great-great-grandchildren. Opticians Janice Brinks and ski goggles for prescription and non-prescript ion lenses and even prescription scuba Alderinks to celebrate 58th anniversary Deborah Choryan and assistant Catherine Jones make up his staff at the Caledonia Vision Center. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Satur­ days. Dr. Choryan's patients should find his new phone number, 891-2020, an easy one to remember. Nesbitt's Market Owner Bill Nesbitt 515 Grand Rapids St. Middleville 795-3509 Open: 6 a_m. to 10 p.m Mon.-Ffi and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat • Expanded “Takeout” Sandwich Line • Expanded Salad Line • Groceries • Snacks • Soft Drinks • Bread • Dairy • Pay Station for O&A Electric • Hulst Cleaners Pick Up/Drop Off �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 14, 1996 / Page 11 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School honor roll announced 8th Grade All A’s — Larissa Hannenbohn, Maryanna Hoeksma. Jennifer Tobin, Garrett Weatherhead, Jennifer Herr­ ing, Josh Ike, Nathan Venton. Christopher Welllman. An­ drew Hillman. Jennifer Laansma. Jamie Wachtor. B Honor Roll — Sabrina Abasse, Jason Baragar. Lisa Boersma, Micheal Byars. An­ drew Chamberlain. Nina Cowham,Erin Deschoff. Ryan Drogowski. Robert Feenstra. Krystal Gibbs, Lorry Hess, Lynda Holes. Sara Huff. Craig Jenkins, Erica Johnston. Kerri Kempema Arnie Koncsol. Corey Lucas, Brian McKeown. Melanie Meekhof, Jamie Nausieda, Rachel Patterson, Courtney Rousselle, Sarah Schilthroat, Jason Schweitzer, Chad Snider. Paul Wade, Amy Wiersum. Shannon Zoet. Jason Albaugh. Casandra Beard, Bradley Bowman, Alison Carter. Sally Chris­ tiansen. Tabitha Curths, Holly DeVries. Amber Dutcher, Daniel Finkbeincr, Michael Hayes, Ryan Hesselink, Brooke Holzhausen. Michael Hull. Gwen Jeunnk. Ben­ jamin Jones. Leah Kennicott. Rachel Krikke. Sean Lemon. Katie Martin. Robin McMurray. Melissa Minor. Amy Olczak. Taylor Pierce. Lizbith Runals. Kevin Schultz, Adam Smith, Aaron Steorts. Jessica Weeks. Gwen Williams Matthew Alvarez. Mark Blashkiw. Chad Brinks, Kirsten Carver. Amanda Clover-Wadel. Jaimelyn DeBruin, Brad Dorland. Keri Enyart. Ashley Gentry. Robert Heinz. Sarah Hoff­ man. Jeffrey Huebner, Bryan Jahnke, Jessica Johnson, Nicole Jonker-Slayton. Katie Kimmel, Nathan LaVoie. Ryan Lenartz, Alice Matson, Nicole Medaris. Car­ ly Mulder. Kristen Overbeek, Scott Ploeg, Jeanette Scheerhom. Jodi Schumaker. Nathaniel Smith, Christina Triplett, Timothy Whitney. David Williamson. 7th Grade All A’s — Brian Bishop. Amber Harthy, Matthew Pullen. Mariana Slachter. Daniel Warner. Kelly Bremer, Brendan Hula. Danielle Quisenberry. Ryan Smith. Erica Carter. Christine McKee. Alex Sevaid. Chad Wachtor. B Honor Roll — Brian Anderson, Susan Beckenng. Justin Benner. Amanda Bowyer. Anna Cnossen. Sun­ shine Curths. Beverly DeFouw. William Drew, Jessica Hillman. Nicolas Hut­ chens. Daniel Kiel. Benjamin Lucas. Breyne Middleton. Shayna Neason. Jason Noom. Danielle Pic­ card. Ten Schondelmayer. Justin Sherman. Joshua Strait. Lyndsey VanAman. Julie Weaver. Hannah Yeazel. Peter Baker, Allison Belson. Tiffany Beuschel. Lisa Brock. Julia Cordts. Jen­ nifer Davis, Jason Delille. Amy Dykstra. Tamber Gal loop. Amanda Hirons. Joseph Johnson, David Kiel. Laura McKinley. Ashley Moore. Rebecca Nicholson, Jenny Olczak. Joshua Porritt. Sarah Schut. Lucas Slagel. Darla Stutzman. Carrie Vanveghel. Stacey Willemstein Jenelle Batdorff, Eric See Honor Roll. Page 13 Caledonia Village Stylist offers free services to pageant winner Katherine Archer, Miss Greater Grand Rapids, enjoys some pampering from the staff at the Caledonia Village Stylist. The salon is offering the 22-year-old pageant winner free hair care, nail care and makeup during her reign. Tracie Smith, left, is applying the finishing touches to a manicure, while Lynn Buer completes hair styling and Amy Kious brushes on just a hint of blush. Katherine was chosen Miss Greater Grand Rapids in January. and will compete for the Miss Michigan title in June. A Grand Valley State University student, she is majoring in applied math, with plans to complete a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually become an astronaut. During her reign she plans to be an advocate of scientific literacy and speak out against sexual harassment. 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Ml I February 14. 1995 Caledonia High School honor roll Laura Lanser. Lori Baker. 9th Grade Michelle Vandenhout. Joeile Matthew Schafer. Melanie Busman. Chris Snoap. Can­ Hanson, Samantha Choryan. dace Olszewski. Joshua Fox. Jennifer Sprague. Sarah Matthew Frantii. David Englebert. Joel Freeman, Good. Molly Gorton. Jill Hof­ Sarah Grow, Lillian Hawkins, mann. Traci Hoetje, Beth Malama Vanderwal. Joseph Parbel. Holly Pelletier. Jen­ White. Joshua Daniel. Alison nifer Vining. Jamie Young. Gould. Kristi Schmidt. Pam Allen. Kaelynn Hat rick. Allison Jennifer Myers. Smith. Sarah Bashlor. Steve Rachel O’Connor. Wayne Benham, Nicholas Boncher, Paffhausen. Daniel Price. Tonya Buehler. Kathryn Sarah Steele. Philip VanLaan. Meehan. Amanda Spica, Kelly Abbott. Aaron Buer. Steven Uyl, Michael Moose. Kristy Deboer. Nicholas Rhonda Kristoff, Sarah Freeman. Heidi Hanna. Shan­ DeGroot, Ross Dudley. Scott non Houseman. Jennifer Van­ I>eatHerman. Adam Sobczak. dyke, David Friedrich. Scott Tepper. Paul Comils. Megan Mulligan. Jennie Elliott. Emma CryderSandra Swainston. Allison man, Greta Klein. Kerri Schneider. Richard Gamaat. Kozlowski. Mary Palbykin. Joseph DeGroot. Nicholas Laurie Rodgers. Sarah Syrek. Hansen. Lori Oland. Jennifer Sarah Born, Dawn Green. Reimann, Justin Riek. Brian Hammer. Nicholas Timothy Soper. Susan Moose. Stacie Ranalli. Kyle Vredevoodg, Joel Weston. Veiling, Eric Bultman, Michelle Homrich, Jennifer Joshua Finkbeiner, Kate Brillowsky. Memes, Jennifer Cavanaugh. Christopher Fuller, Lisa JC Maines. Rachel Hampel, Kuieck, Laura Brown. Josh Nicole Barlow Haywood. Melissa Stewart. Honorable Mention — Philip Licari. Jamie Smith. Megan Milzarski. Mandy Brian Troost, Kellie Huiz­ Reimann, Philip Snyder, inga. Kimberly Nelson. Ryan Adam Tanner. Melanie VanEnk. Eric Saigeon. Overmeyer, Jennifer Devormer. Jennifer Kristen Benedict. John Green. Jason Kamminga/Kome, An­ Holdredge, Karen Pavlovic. drew Moore. Shannon Karen Wortley. Melissa Walter, Ben Longman. Cartner, Ben Jacobs, Mark Rachel Pifer, Melissa Lyons. Donna Meekhof. Jessica Bcrends, Debra Busficld, Rebecca Vanderlaan. Philip Vantil. Tammy Young. An­ drea Shomler. Alisha Durkee. Anderson. Tricia Conner. Honorable Mention — Dominic Corstange, Beau Gotch, Joel Hofstra, Nicole Gary Boyer. Seth Erskine. James Faist, Joshua Lieske. Knapp. Scott Koning. Ana Strassburger. Daniel Zerff. Barb Warner. Shirley Soest, Beth Paarlberg, Jeremy Col- Keith Smith, Tanya Brock. egrove, Eric Dykgraff, Katie Reinstra. Rachel Jessica Grundy. Jamie Risdon. Tiffany Delange, Hawkins. Jluie King. Aaron Scott Pennock. Kyle KietzSherman. Nathan Tyler. An­ man, Rachel VanSickle. Jenny Bivins, Jill Carter. drew Wilinkins. Honorable Mention — Kimberly Crisman, Isauro Executive Director The Barry County United Way is seeking a director to coordinate its fund raising and agency activities. Position requires excellent interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Flexible hours considered. 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Rachel Comegys, Kara Palma. Melissa Ono. Dan Ayriss, Jill Bonner. Thomas Grant. Katie Lappin. Timothy Johnston. Jayme Cramer. Christy Teeling. Amanda Jacobs. David Pell. Jason Buys. Aaron Pnskom. Laurie Gotch. Brett Long. Rebecca Brown. Lori Mollema. Steven Schmidt. Stephanie Vandenberg. Jason Eakins. Curt Pyper. Timothy Burri. Mark Boncher. Rebec­ ca Shoemaker. Kristina Vanbelkum, Sheri Vredevoogd. Alisha Adnanse. Sherry Bourzac, Joel Craven. Aaron Sprague. Timothy Wade. Jenelle Wierenga, Keri Reiffer. Bryan Dezeeuw, Sara Bedard. Eric Rogers. Christina Spica. Jennifer Gutierrez. Shawn McCormick Honorable Mention — Sarah Bcrends, Monica Smith, Tabitha Korf. Jamie Paffhausen. Chris France. Lisa Vanryn, Renee Simoneau, Kara Gordon, Kathy Huffman, Faith Blauwkamp, Jeff Born. Lisa Constant. Amanda DeBlaay. Adam peterson. Shannon Sheehan, Tracee Zylstra, Jen­ nifer Feenstra, Jeremy Irwin, Eric Segaar Anne Whisner, Julie Zinger. 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Steven Holiday, Adam Stauffer, Dan Hansen. Jeffrey Gray, Kristi Huizinga. Hiroko Inoue, Sarah Lambert. Jared Oatley. Misty Pearson, Jason VanTil, Adam Wiltzer, Chad Paalman, Eric Blanding, Scott Hale, Todd Long, Ben Thompson. TK Middle School bands to perform The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade bands will pre­ sent a concert at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, Feb. 20, in the middle school gym. Each band will feature the music they will be performing at the district band festival March 4, in Hastings, along with a few selections of a lighter nature. The public is invited to the concert at no charge. Serving our Country Air National Guard Airman Holly M Isenhoff has graduated from the dental assistant specialist course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls. Texas. Students were taught to assist dentists in all dental treatment procedures Train­ ing included oral and dental anatom). sterlization of in­ struments. preventive den­ tistry procedures and X-ray techniques Isenhoff is the daughter of Harold J and Char R Isenhoff of 6671 Noffke Drive. Caledonia She is a 1993 graduate of South Christian High School, Grand Rapids Talk Back World studies class not easy By Douglas Busman. Caledonia Superintendent Q. In your last column you mentioned ••projects" re­ quired in World Studies. Are these projects all group work? A. Each student in Work! Studies participates in four pnv jects. which are called exhibitions. Some of us may remember these as oral class presentations. Three of these projects are done with partners (groups of three), the fourth project is done individually. Q. How are these projects graded? A. Each presentation, whether a group or individual project, receives a grade based on seven criteria, three of which are based on individual performance. This assures that each in­ dividual in the group has learned the material In addition, each of these four major exhibitions has an in­ dividual paper requirement. This means that all students write a research paper for each exhibition. Students must achieve a 70 percent score on all exhibitions and papers to receive credit in World Studies. Q. I’ve always been concerned that a more motivated stu­ dent will end up carry ing the w hole load for a group like in World Studies. Can that happen? A. Because of the individual requirements embeddedin the course, each student is responsible for his or her own grade For example, as part of the course each student must also read four historic novels or biographies and complete a book report on each, read and discuss with their teacher a major news arti cle weekly, as well as completing historical assignments and quizzes. Q. How do students feel about this course? A. 1 would again like to refer to the informative discussion I had recently with three Caledonia High School sophomores. Missy Carmet. Bryan Jones and Holly Pelletier, who said they liked this class. Even though the class was a lot of work, and al times for the moment they didn't like the course, afterwards they have realized how much they actually learned They learned how to write and edit formal papers, they broadened their vocabularly, and learned about current events and world history. Even though they did not always get A’s, it is one of the classes they will remember the most. Anyone interested in learning more specifics about the World Studies course is encouraged to contact Marilou Bon­ cher at Caledonia High School, 891-8129. If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia, Mich. 49316. FACT0RY/1NDUSTRIAL JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! • Assembly • Packing • Plastic Injection • Stacking Metal Parts • Mig Welder • Band Saw Operator • Delivery Driver These positions are located at companies on South end of Grand Rapids! Pay starts from $5.50 - $9.00 hr. depending on experience required CLERICAL OPENINGS! Administrative Assistant — Handle projects for several managers, VP and CEO of Large Plastic Manufacturer located by Kent. Co. 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Dutton has helped the mission for the last decade, but changed its donation time from December to Fcbraury. when the weather is still cokl, but Christmas gifts already may be given away or used up. Pictured with just some of the collected items are council members Jeffrey DeBlaay, left, Travis Slot, Leah Zuidcrvccn and Kathryn Mahawili. HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED, from Page 11 Bender, Douglas Bhxksma. Tara Brown, Nicole Craven, Matthew DeBlaay, Jeremiah Ihmker, Payshence Erb, Bonnie Hickel, Alecia Holst, Philip Kenyon, Rachel Kuipers. Brian Mello, Joshua Mosey, Nathan Nofsinger, Nhholaus Parrott, Jessica 84 LUMBER MANAGER TRAINEES 84 Lumber Company, the fastest growing national lumber chain, has career opportunities today. Ad vancement is rapid and all promotions are from within. First year earnings average 18-22,000. Bene fits include hospitaliza­ tion, life insurance, profit sharing and much more. 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Angela Gernhart, Lana Goodin, Ken Holton, Danielle Hoskins, Lori Kooiman, Christina Lee, Seth McDiarmid. Randy Merchant. Mike Mugridge, Dan Parker. Jessica Price, Becky Reed. Nate R itsema, John Schilthroat, Jessie Shinault. Ken Simon, Tim Suwyn, Kalhrine Thompson. Chad Vanspronsen. Travis Wenger. Robert Wisniewski Eric Aten. Jennifer Bennedict. Dan Brinks. Candace Cree. Amber DeMaagd. Breanne Dutcher. Danielle Erway. Jenny Giar. Aleshia Haseldon. Jason Hotzhouscn. Dawn Jennings. Mike Kooiman. Erin Lockyer, Brandon McGillicuddy Jenny Meyer. Adam Nieland. Curt Postema, War­ ren Prostko, Kortney Reyff, Jessica Rose, Jackie Schumaker. Lucas Shook. Tami Smith. Mike Syswerda. Mark Thompson. Jenny Verkerke. Rachel Werl. Joe Azzarella, Amy Boom, Nicole Byars, Eric Cuneo, Phill Deutschler, Lucas Egolf. Julie Ford, Abbie Gilbert, Jon Hodgson, Mike Hopkins. Heather Joynson, Dan Lancaster. Adam Lucas, Kyle McKeown. Kristen Minor. Heather Nink, Kyle Preslar. Ashley Reaser, Katie Richter, Jean Scheib, Jenny Sherman, Jody Siebesma, Jessica Strait. Pat Terry, Susan Vandefifer, Deanne Weeks, Blake Wilson. Caledonia Twp. planning meeting set for March 6 The Caledonia Township Planning Commission agreed last week to cancel its Mon- day, Feb. 27, meeting, after determining that there would not be a quorum of members present. The next commission meet­ ing will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6, when the agenda will include discussion of the VerMurlen planned unit development (PUD) at the in­ tersection of 60th Street and M-37. The commission tentatively is planning to hold three meetings in March, with the March 13 meeting scheduled as a work session. School Lunch Menus Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 15 Pizza, food bar. milk. Thursday , Feb. 16 Italian lasagna, garlic bread, food bar. milk. Friday, Feb. 17 Sloppy joes w/bun. Vita Pup. Food Bar, milk. Monday, Feb. 20 Chicken patty w/bun. food bar, milk. Tuesday , Feb. 21 Loony Texin Com Dog, Taz Shake. Food Bar. ilk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich; Dutton Elementary — Food Bar; and Kettle Lake Elementary — soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. 891-8108 Caledonia Community High .Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday , Feb, 15 Meatbail sub, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Feb. 16 Chinese bar, egg roll. Vita Pup, milk. Friday . Feb. 17 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar Monday. Feb. 20 Double cheeseburger w/bun. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday , Feb. 21 Hot turkey sub. french fries. Vita Pup. milk Note: All menus subject to change without notice Daily alternate to mam entree . High/Middle sch<x»l ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Uiplw'a Wednesday, Feb. 15 Breakfast bagel, juice, or fruit, milk. Thursday . Feb. 16 Egg and cheese muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 17 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday , Feb. 20 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 21 French toast stick, juice or fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. First Fill Discount • Free Installation Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Installation Includes. Setting Tank, Up to 100 Feet of Copper Line, First & Second Stage Regulators, Complete Leak Test and Appliance Check Wednesday. Feb. 15 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday, Feb. 16 Ham/cheese on a bun, green beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Feb. 17 Sloppy joes w bun. peas or french fries, fruit choice. Wednesday & Thursday 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Noon-6 p.m. Resenattons are suggested for shooting sporting clays 891-1168 Monday , Feb. 20 Chicken patty w/bun, green beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk Tuesday, Feb. 21 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Caledonia Sportsman's Club e Shooting Times e Caledonia Fanners Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia milk. (Public Welcome) Propane $ 945-3354 a New Customer Program s1.00 Life Lease on Tank Also Available Keep Full Service, Budget Program, Cash Discount, Commercial Pricing CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING CllppGlt'.l PROPANE & OIL CO. Full Automotive Repair 1601 South Bedford, Hastings 945-3354 OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 1 "ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" �Page 14 / Trie Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 14, 1995 Agricultural ‘block’ to remain intact Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission denies request to change land use by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township's agricullural "block” of lands in the southern tier of the township will stay intact, at least for now, after last week's unani­ mous decision by the Planning Commission. In a 6-0 vote, the commis­ sion denied a request by Clearview Investment and Paul Garbo* to amend the township's land use plan to al­ low re zoning of adjoining agricultural properties at CalEOOMUX. MiCXlGANi <3331 6 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA February 15, 1995 • 7:00 P.M. 1. Minutes 2 Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4 Treasurers Report 5 M-37 Sewer Ordinance 6 Kentwood Excavating — 2nd Reading 7. Board of Review Appointment 8 Planning Commission Appointment 9 Street Lights 10 Personnel Committee Report 11. Permit Fees — Special Land Use 12 Cemetery Maintenance Bids 13. Seminars 14 Burning Ordinance ■ 1st Reading 15. Sexual Harassment Policy 16 Jousma PMR Renewal 17. VerMeulen PMR 18 Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board (106) 10252 Cherry Valley and 6456 100th St. The developers hoped to re­ zone the lands to light indus­ trial or to commercial districts, even though they are sur­ rounded by farms on three sides. 1 Only to the north is there commercial development along the highway. In denying the application, the commission cited public opinion, a recommendation from the Grand Rapids Area Environs Transportation Study (GRAETS), the lack of public utilities in the area and a lack of demonstrated need for ei­ ther more light industrial or more commercially designated lands in the township. About 25 residents attended the public hearing on the re­ quest, with only the owners of the properties speaking in fa­ vor of the change in the land use plan. Gar bow, who owns the 100th Street parcel, pointed out that the property earlier was zoned industrial and resi­ dential. He said he would be happy to put in a planned unit development (PUD) on his 40acre parcel. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg replied that the industrial zoning for the area had resulted from its adjoining the former Penn Central rail­ road line, which is no longer in existence. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The Residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 16,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. on the following: 1. Change the existing Zoning Ordinance as follows: A. Delete the wording “And Rural” from the "Agricultural and Rural” district. B. In all residential districts after “Accessory Uses and Buildings” add; (1) "All buildings must be compatible in appearance, design and size with existing, adjacent residential type structures. (2) No accessory building shall be used for any purpose other than the storage of materials and equipment normally associated with a residential use.” C. Page II-6 (Definitions) and “Easement: Any portion of land dedicated by the ownerfs) or previous ownerfs) for the use of a public utility(s) or to other people to use for a specified purpose." D. Page IV-7: (13) (Gravel Mining) delete "With a minimum, nonrefunded, prepaid $2500.00 permit fee will be required and collected by the township clerk”. And replace with “A nonrefundable permit fee of $100.00 per acre shall be paid to the township clerk before a permit is issued." E. Page XII-2: 2. Change last line to read: "In no case, shall a structure or other Improvement be allowed on an easement, except for public utilities, right of way, alley or road F Page XII-2: 3. Change last sentence to read “The maximum side yard set back shall be twenty-five...” G. Page XII-2: 3. Add "The rear yard setback shall be 10 feet in all districts unless a greater distance is required elsewhere in this ordinance ' H Page XII-2: 5. Increase the minimum lot width from 80 ft. to 100 ft. in the follow­ ing districts C-1, C-2, C-3,1-1. Change the first sentence of the last paragraph to reaa “No building or buildings shall cover more than 30% of the lot the building or buildings are to be located on..." J. Page XII-3: 9 Delete "With the floor above 18 inches above ground level ' K. Page XII-3: 4 11 (New) "No residential structure shall be more than two stories above ground. No accessory building shall have a roof height of more than four­ teen feet " L Page XII-7: Delete “2.a. and b.” and reletter 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for in­ spection at the office of the township clerk. 284 N Bnggs Road during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the Public Hearing Wntten let­ ters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public heanng to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (103) The railroad right of way in that area has been purchased by the “Rails to Trails" organi­ zation, he said. The property was rezoned agricultural in 1975. Don Oppenhuizen, who owns the 36-acre parcel on Cherry Valley (M-37), re­ peated his argument that his land is no longer suitable for farming because of the traffic on the highway. He also main­ tained that the soils are either too wet or too dry for good farming. This is the second time Op­ penhuizen has asked the Plan­ ning Commission to consider rezoning this property. Last summer, he informally re­ quested the commission take a good look at his contention that the agricultural zoning had become incompatible with the traffic volume on the highway. He said he hoped the commission would redesignate the property for commercial use. The commission reviewed his request at that time and found that the acreage already designated for commercial use was far from fully developed. Planner Mark VanderPloeg last week repeated his findings that while more than 700 township acres are planned for commercial use, only 100 acres now are so developed. Of 215 acres planned for light industrial use, only 10 Births announced! It’s A Sister! Cody William Charles Geiger, the little son of Charles and Nicole Geiger of Big Rapids, Michigan wishes to announce the birth of his sister Brittany Carolyn, bom Saturday, January 21, 1995 at Mecosta Hospital. She tipped the scales at 8 pounds and 8 ozs. and measured 2016 in­ ches long. She is also welcomed by grandparents. Bill and Becky Keysor of Middleville and Ron and Christy Geiger of Freeport. Great grandparents are Charles Geiger of Kentwood, Mary Walton of Tennessee. Lloyd Keysor of Evart, and Dick and Bernie Witbeck also of Evart. Brittany Carolyn was nam­ ed after her great grand­ mother, Carolyn Keysor who passed away last August of 1994. BOY', Duncan Frazer Miller, bom on Jan. 14, at 5:40 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospial. Grand Rapids, to Susan an Scott Miller, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Happ) grandparents are John and Karen Miller of Middleville. Dennis and Sharon Chase of Hastings, and Dusty and Jan Mac­ Donald of Omena. TWINS, announcing the arrival of twins: Addison Earl, Alexa Mary, bom Jan. 13 Proud parents are Mike and Lori Schipper. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 acres are being used for that purpose, VanderPloeg re­ ported. However, even though he was told last summer by the commission that it would not amend the land use plan at this time. Oppenhuizen made for­ mal application for the amendment. Garbow previously had not requested any rezonings for his property, but had asked for a special land use to allow an office in the existing farm­ house on the property. That request had been denied as "spot zoning." and because of the precedent it would set in the agricultural district. Neighbors who turned out for last week's public hearing asked that the agricultural des­ ignation remain in effect. They cited the need for a buffer between the village and farms to the south, and de­ plored the idea of "Mom and Pop businesses popping up" along M-37. The neighbors also were concerned that once this land was rezoned, other properties would follow, and they asked the commission to consider the effect a rezoning would have on their homes. Oppenhuizen said the town­ ship has acquired the reputa­ tion of being "anti-growth," adding that Caledonia "has got to get away from the scenario of no growth." Commission Chairman Dick Dunn maintained that the township is not anti-growth, but said that "creative ways” are needed to develop com­ mercial zones that don't make people pull out into high speed traffic. He also discussed the idea of "timely" development. Commissioner Jim Newhof said that he didn't think simply changing 77 acres on the land use plan was "creative," adding that he would like to see development in that area that was more of a "blend" of uses that took into account the neighboring properties. After the commission's unanimous vote. Dunn sug­ gested the owners work with the township planner on ways to develop these properties. The townships agricultural zone allows a number of uses besides actual farming, such as single-family homes (on two-acre lots), nurseries and tree farms. One neighbor suggested at the hearing that with tilling and fertilizing, the Oppen­ huizen lands could be produc­ tive. • Homeowner* ** Cash Fast • *1tt and 2nd Mongag* purenaaa or reSnanca "Land contract refinancing • Homa or Rental Property "Slow Credit O.K. •&lf ConooMation ate "Fmi Eaay "CM 24 Hour* Allstate Mortgage * Finance Corp SOO-080-2221 FREE Pre-QuaWlcatton OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION No. SU-15 Notice is hereby given that on February 20, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan the Thornapple Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an R-R zone, Thornapple Township. The proposed special use is to allow a home occupation (taxidermy activity) at 5819 Hilltop Drive, Middleville, Ml and more fully described as: Legal description of parcel: Thornapple Township Lot 19, Hilltop Estates. Permanent Parcel No. 0814-090-020-00. Name and address of applicant: Dennis Zyistra, 5819 Hilltop Dr. Middleville, Michigan The special use application may be inspec­ ted at the Thornapple Township offices daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to. Secre­ tary Jack Spencer, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St., Mid­ dleville, Ml 49333. Jack Spencer, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thornapple Twp. will provide rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material .being considered at the election/meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202. (104) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 14, 1995 I Page 15 colleges with my eldest daughter. Krista. While books and room and board are expensive enough, the real shocker is the cost of tuition In the past 10 years, double-digit tuition hikes have been almost commonplace among our state's colleges and univer­ sities In fact.' MSU's 3.5 percent increase Isat fall was the school's lowest since 1985-86. And while universities and col­ leges defend the hikes as necessary to maintain quality, they have without question made higher education a huge financial burden for all but the wealthy in our society. In response to this very real crisis, the Senate Republican Caucus has developed a proposal aimed at putting higher education within closer reach of Michigan families and. at the same time, sending a message to state colleges and universities that unbridled tuition increases must come to an end. The Higher Education and Job Skilsl Tax Deduction, passed by the Senate last week, offers an income tax deduction of up to $5.0000 for college tuition paid to any two-year community college or four-university in Michigan. In the first year, the deduction is valid for any family sending their child to a cdIf I were to pull my senior class yearbook down from the bookshelf, I could flip through the pages and show you photos of my friends and classmates. Some went on to college; others went directly into the work force. But back then, they all had the chance to make a decent middle-class living whether they went on for more education or not If we were to go through my daughter's senior class year­ book today. I’m afraid we would see the faces of young men and women whose choices are far more limited The simple fact is, without a college education or some kind of post­ secondary job-skills training, the promise of the middle-class will remain out of reach for many of them. Though this education has never been more important, it’s also never been more expensive. When I went to Michigan State University, I was able to wor and pay my way through college and graduate with no debt Today, many students put in more than 30 hours of work each week to pay for school, and most struggle with excessive debt long after graduation. And they're the lucky ones. Over the past year, my wife and I have had a first-hand look at what many families face today as we’ve shopped around for Help with federal government now available locally On the third Thursday of each month, a representative from Second District Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra's of­ fice will be at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville to answer quest ions and offer advice on problems with the federal government. The representative will be at the hall at 200 E. Mam Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Jousma-DenHartigh PMR renewal recommended by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board will review last week’s unanimous recommendation by its Planning Commission to approve a three-year renewal of a planned mineral removal (PMR) permit for the JousmaDenHartigh sand mining oper­ ations on 68th Street. The pit owners received a Certificate of Compliance from the township supervisor, indicating that the sand pits are in compliance with township ordinance and PMR regulations. No complaints have been registered about the operation, and a question about the num­ ber of ground water monitor­ ing wells needed at the pits was settled. Township engineers re­ ported that five monitoring wells should be operating at these pits, and this recommen­ dation was included as a con­ dition of the renewal. The commission unani­ mously approved the recom­ mendation, with Commis­ sioner Scott Veiling abstain­ ing, citing a conflict of inter­ est. In other business, the com­ mission: OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Thornapple Township Planning Commission on Monday, February 20, 1995 at 8:30 p.m. will conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend Sections 18.02 (Uses Requiring Site Plan Approval) and 18.03 (Site Plan Requirements) and 18.05 (Standards for Site Plan Review) of the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance, including Sections 3.21 (1) and 3.21 (2) that being definitions of the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance. This amendment addresses the ground water qual­ ity and hazardous substances guidelines proposed for Thomapple Township. Persons wishing to be heard on this prop­ osed amendment may do so at this public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning Commission. A copy of the proposed amendment is available from the Township Hall. The hearing will be conducted at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. Jack Spencer, Secretary Planning Commission • Denied a request to amend the township's land use plan to allow for zoning changes along Cherry Valley Avenue and 100th Street. (See related article.) • Approved a request from the owners of Broadmoor Golf Club to raze an existing home and accessory buildings on the course and build a 6,000square-foot storage building at that site. No one objected to the plan during a public hear­ ing on the special use permit needed for the oversize build­ ing. • Approved a preliminary site development plan submit­ ted by Paul Emerson for an eventual 62-home site-con­ dominium development on 50 acres at 76th Street and Patter­ son. Only 44 homes will be built in the first phase of the development, however, be­ cause Emerson has only 44 sewer units at this lime. • Discussed possibilities for extending public water pipelines from Wyoming and Gaines Township to service the high density development along 76th Street. Improving the street itself also was dis­ cussed. SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 005) 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS - 945-9554 lege or university in thus state. However, in the second year, only colleges and universities that hold tuition increases at or below inflation will benefit from our plan. I am normally reluctant to approach a tax reduction in this way. I usually prefer to simply reduce the tax rate or increase the personal and dependent tax exemptions, rather than load up the tax code with special deductions and credits. But this deduction isn't simply targeted at individuals — it's also targeted at Michigan's institutions of higher learning. They need to be urged through the market place that we cannot let a necessity like post-secondary education be priced beyond what middle class families can afford. As I stated before, a post-secondary education is a necesMtx today. Whether it be a liberal arts education at one of our universities or job skills training at a community college, this education beyond high school has never meant more. Our goal is simple: making it available to more people than ever before. The Higher Education and Job Skills Deduction won't solve all of our problems. But it is a tremendously positive step m the right direction. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NUMBER 49 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND COLLECT CHARGES FOR INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Adopted: February 9, 1995 Effective: February 14, 1995 An ordinance to establish charges for Township emergency services responding to an incident involving hazardous materials under Public Act 102 of 1990 (Compiled Law 41.806a) and to provide methods for the collection of such charges THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I PURPOSE An ordinance to protect the Township from incurring extraordinary expenses resulting from the utilization of Township resources to respond to an incident involving hazardous materials, by authorizing the Township board to impose charges to recover reasonable and actual costs incurred by the Township or its authorized fire department for respon­ ding to calls for assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release SECTION II DEFINITIONS a. “Hazardous materials” include, but are not limited to a chemical that is a com­ bustible liquid, a flammable gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive or water reactive b. “Release" means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, leaching, dumping or deposit Into the environment c. “Responsible parly" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, part nership, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any other legal entity that is responsible for a release of a hazardous material, either actual or threatened, or is an owner, tenant, occupant or parly in control of pro perty onto which or from which hazardous materials are released SECTION III CHARGES IMPOSED UPON RESPONSIBLE PARTY Where the Township and/or a fire protection senrice contracted by the Township responds to a call for assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release, ac tual costs incurred by the Township or the fire protection service responding to such a call shall be imposed upon responsible parties, including, but not limited to a. $250.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, for each pumper required, in the opinion of the officer in command, to stand by at the hazardous materials incident. For each hour, or fraction thereof, that the pumps are activated, an additional sum of $300.00 per hour shall be charged. b. $150.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, for each water tender required, in the opi nion of the officer in command, to be utilized in responding to the hazardous materials incident. c. $150.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, for each additional Township owned or con­ tracted for fire department vehicle required, in the opinion of the officer in command, to be utilized in responding to the hazardous materials incident d. All personnel-related costs incurred by the Township directly or indirectly through a fire service contract or otherwise as a result of responding to the hazardous materials incident. Such costs may include, but are not limited to, wages, salaries and fringe benefits and insurance for full-time and part time fire fighters; over time pay and related fringe benefit costs for hourly employees, and fire run fees paid to on-call fire fighters. Such personnel related charges shall commence after the first hour that the fire department has responded to the hazardous materials incident, and shall continue until personnel have concluded hazardous materials incident related responsibilities. e. Other expenses incurred by the Township in responding to the hazardous materials incident, including but not limited to, rental or purchase of machinery, equipment, labor, consultants, legal and engineering fees, and the replacement costs related to disposable personal protective equipment, extinguishing agents, supplies, water purchased from municipal water systems and meals and refreshments for per sonnel while responding to the hazardous materials incident f. Charges to the Township imposed by any local, state or federal government en tities related to the hazardous materials incident. g. Costs incurred in accounting for all hazardous material incident related expen ditures, including billing and collection costs SECTION IV BILLING PROCEDURES Following the conclusion of the hazardous materials incident, the fire chief shall sub­ mit a detailed listing of all known expenses to the Township treasurer who shall prepare an invoice to the responsible party for payment The treasurer’s invoice shall demand full payment within thirty (30) days of receipt of the bill Any additional expenses that become known to the fire chief following the transmittal of the bill to the responsible party shall be billed in the same manner on a subsequent bill to the responsible party For any amounts due that remain unpaid after thirty (30) days, the Township shall im­ pose a late charge of one percent (1%) per month, or fraction thereof SECTION V OTHER REMEDIES The Township may pursue any other remedy, or may institute any appropriate action or proceeding, in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect charges imposed under this ordinance. The recovery of charges imposed under this ordinance does not limit further liability of responsible parties under local ordinance or state or federal law, rule or regulation. SECTION VI SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part of the within ordinance be declared by any court of com­ petent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not effect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication following adoption All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Harvey VanderBee, Clerk 284 North Bnggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-9091 (107) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 14, 1995 Caledonia eagers rebound from S. Christian to edge FHN Two free throws by Dave Uyl with 22 seconds left in the contest gave the Caledonia varsity basketball team its first chance for taking the lead with*one possession, since early in Friday nights contest. Uyl's free throws brought the score to 56-55 in favor of Forest Hills Northern and the Huskies had possession. They worked the clock looking for the final shot, but someone got anxious and took a shot with 13 seconds left. The rebound went to Cale­ donia and Pat Siegeman raced the floor and was fouled on his way to the basket. Eleven ticks remained on the clock. Sicgcman hit the first free throw and the Scots called a time out to allow Coach I^rry Rea to explain how to handle the inbound pass after Stegeman's second shot, or a rebound in case he missed. Stegcman stuck the shot and the Huskies hustled down court for the final shot. With four seconds remain­ ing, the Huskies had a shot in the air which rebounded for a Jeremy Grimaldi had 13 for FHN and Derek Taatjes had 11. The Scots were coming of Tuesday's loss to South Christian 90-55. Rea said the Scots were never able to wres­ scramble under the basket. A refs arm went up at the same time the buzzer sounded and the Scots had survived a scare by the Huskies 57-56. The Scots had been show­ ing a lackluster performance in the first half of the game, scoring 10 in the first and 12 in the second. FHN was also showing the same level of play, but hit three more basket in the first half than did the Scots, to take a 28-22 lead into the break. Caledonia fell behind by as many as 12 in the contest, having trouble with FHN's press early and then trying to set picks on the match up zone. The Huskies had a problem hanging on to the ball as they turned the ball over to Cale­ donia 22 times, while the Scots turned it over only 10 times. Neither team was able to shine at the free throw line, with FHN making 14-29 and the Scots making 13-21. Top scorer in the contest was Stegeman with 27. Brain Rea had 10. tle control of the game away from the Sailors. Stegeman had 19 points in that game. The team will be at Lowell, Tuesday and Byron Center on an OK Gold game. Friday. TK eagers lose at the wire, win past the wire A fade away three-pointer at the buzzer lifted the Calvin Christian varsity basketball team over Thornapple-Kel­ logg 65-64, Friday night, three days after the Trojans went into overtime for a 4745 win over OK Blue's sec­ ond place team Byron Center. Friday's loss was. for Curt Holzhueter, one of the hardest losses in his career of coaching at Middleville. "We led after the first quar­ ter 23-19, but they came back to lead at the half 3634. In the last two minutes of the game we had a number of things go wrong and they got a miraculous shot at the end to beat us," he said. The Trojans missed a pair of lay ups in the final two Caledonia's Jeff Bom breaks free along the baseline to minutes of a game that had score a crucial basket late in Friday's win over Forest Hills 20 times when the score was Northern. tied and 12 lead changes. The team also missed four of its last five free throws including three that were the front end of a one-and-one attempt. We were usually ahead by a basket or two, but they won a 9-3 decision for the Taking home seven of the would come back to tie it,** championship. possible 13 first-place Holzhueter said, "so it was a Joel Appel (215) followed medals, the Middleville heartbreaking defeat." the same route with a firstvarsity wrestlers dominated Andy Brewer led five play­ round pin in 1:26 and a the OK Blue league meet, ers in double figures for TK, second-round pin in 1:27. In Saturday to post their third scoring 18. Jeremy Anderson the finals he won a 9-7 straight title. The team has had a career high 13 points, decision. also taken seven of the last Jerry Postma had 11 and Steve Lehman (172) eight titles in the league. Matt Liu and Steve Converse started with a bye, then had Jody Blain (heavyweight) had 10 each. an 18-0 technical fall and an and Ryan Winchel (134) Converse led the team with 11-8 decision in the finals. both won their second Finishing second for the consecutive titles. Blain had Trojans were Ty Middleton a first-round bye and pins in (185) and Steve Austin 1:01 and 36 seconds and (151) Winchel had a bye and pins Middleton had a bye and a in 1:27 and 1:32 few the gold pin in 1:22, but lost 12-6 in medal. the finals, while Austin had Dendel Craven (106) had a a 12-9 decision to start his bye and falls in 1:14 and 59 Finishing with three day and then a pin in 5:56. seconds for his first title and wrestlers as weight-class Andy Nelson (112) had a He lost in the final 5-4. champions, the Caledonia var­ bye, a pin in 4:45 and an Sean Crofoot (119) had a sity wrestling team finished injury default for the gold. bye and a loss which sent third in the OK Gold meet, Andy Dragt (160) had a him to the consolation 2.5 points behind second Brian Rea collects the arm of a Forest Hills Northern first-round pin in 3:03 and a bracket. The he had a pin in place Sparta. defender on his way up for two points in the win over the second-round pin in 34 1:52 and a 13-3 major Danny Simmons (185 OK Gold opponent. seconds. In the finals he decision to win the bracket pounds) with 22 points, Jason and third place. Haywood (142) with 21 and Luke Middleton (142) lost Mark Pyper (100) with 19, all to the weight-class champ 1took home gold medals. 0 in the first round. The Finishing second for the champ defeated everyone else Fighting Scots was Adam he faced with a pin. Stauffer (106) and Matt Middleton won the Humphrey (112) both had 16 consolation bracket with a points and Aaron Sprague pin in 2:21 and a 9-4 (126) had 15.5. The three were second-place finishers for decision You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Kris Utley (100) finished Caledonia. Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... fourth with a pin in the Finishing third for Caledo­ consolation bracket and nia was Adam Paarlberg (hwt) ...by calling Terry Trudell (126) had a with 13 points. then press 3 on your touch tone phone. first round major decision Ryan Sinclair (172) had 16-1 on his way to a fourth. nine points, Jamie Trudeau The Trojan will wrestle, (119) and Mike Draft (134) You’ll be asked Thursday at Delton in the and Jason Bush (215) had address and j -r-- . team district. seven points for the team. TK wrestlers dominate meet 10 rebounds and Post ma had seven. In the overtime win, Tues­ day. Holzhueter said it was a very intense game and very exciting as the Trojans had to come back from a slow start. TK had fallen behind by seven at the end of the first quarter and recouped only a free throw by the break to be down 27-21. At the end of regulation, the Trojans had battled back to tie the score at 43 apiece and the OT started like the first quarter with the Bulldogs scoring the first basket. Postma then bn ike the de­ fenders line and scored a pair on the inside to put the Tro­ jans over the lop. Postma was the only dou­ ble-figure scorer for the Tro­ jans with 16. He also pulled down a career-high 13 re­ bounds. Brewer and Anderson had eight points and Converse, who had seven points, led the team with a career-high 16 rebounds. The rebounding was the only thing which saved the Trojans as they were unchar­ acteristically cold from the field. The team will be in Delton tonight against the 0-15 Pan­ thers and home against God­ win Heights, Friday. The team needs two league wins to clinch the OK Blue title. Scot grapplers just miss 2nd place in OK Gold Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line 948-4450 000 DIRECTORY MtM Q ***" HISS UJ Hr OmsHW itoiM I h.Mui HESS Q !• Mm « CteMrtac M SKTIP gw Middleville wrestling club to meet HESS 0 Hr (taw A* HESS 0 Hr Ow HESS 0 Hr Ow CMMm D»r«^»«l H£S$ 0 Hr Km 4 MaratM many weeks vJf — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. The Middleville wrestling club will hold its first meet­ ing of the season, Thursday, Feb. 23 in the cafeteria at Thornapple-Kellogg High School at 7 p.m. Tom Lehman said there would be no practice that night, but that he wanted to talk to kids and their parents about the upcoming season. Coach James Maxim said he was proud of the way the team went out and wrestled aggressively and nearly uxik over the secotid-place trophy from Sparta. The team will wrestle in the first round of team districts against Lowell at Lowell, Thursday at 5 p.m. Should Caledonia win, the team would wrestle Ionia on Mat No. 2 at 6:30 where the winner would move on to take on the winner of the Hastings vs. Middleville match, which will take place on Mat No. 1 at 6:30. The district championship match will follow. In the OK Gold junior var­ sity match. Saturday, Dustin McFarlin (100), B J. Tomanek (112) and Tim Soper (172) took home gold medals. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 14, 1996 I Page 17 Caledonia falls to Jenison at Creston Scot spikers hold off league-foe Sparta in three sets After breezing through the first set 15-5, Caledonia’s varsity volleyball team was edged in the second set 16-14 and then had to battle in the third to hold off a charging Sparta squad in OK Gold ac­ tion, last Thursday. The Lady Scots took the third set 15-10, which ups its record in the Gold to 3-2. The team is 19-12-2 overall. The team had a serving percentage of 91 percent with 74 of 81 tries hitting in the opponent s court. Julie Tuinstra, Rachel Comegys and Jodi VanderVelde each served up nine points and all had one ace. Kara Gordon had seven points and Michele Colbom had five. Colborn led the team with seven of the team's 29 kills. Tuinstra had four, Donker and Sarah Berends had three and Comegys and VanderVekie had two. Donker led the team with 11 digs. Colbom and Heather VanEnk had four each. Tuinstra was 27 for 27 in setting and had 15 assists and Colbom was 28 of 29 for 14 assists. Unity Christian took two matches from the Scots with a 15-12, 15-11 win, Feb. 6. Gordon was 11 for 11 serv­ ing with two aces and eight points and Colbom had seven points and two aces. In at­ tacking, Colborn led the team with seven kills. Tuinstra had nine assists and Colbom had six. The team was knocked out of the Creston Volleyball Invitational, Saturday by a strong Jenison team. The Scots finished second TK NEWS Readers make good writers... By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent First, let me establish that I am not. nor have I ever been, an English teacher. The closest that I have ever been to being an English teacher is when I married one. She currently is in banking. While 1 am not an English teacher, I am an avid reader (a former school board member even labeled me a “voracious” reader). This, plus the fact that 1 am a veteran educator helps me feel qualified to offer the following quasi-expert opinion .about the importance of reading. Avid readers enjoy a tremendous advantage over average readers in life. The fact that a student reads well does not necessarily mean that he or she is an avid reader. Excellent readers are that way because they read all of the time. This is no different than the young basketball player who is an ex­ cellent shooter, because he or she practices shooting all of the time. The fact that much of their reading is of questionable literary value does not matter, at least until students reach high school age. Then, because they have been avid readers for so long, it is rather easy to move on to more complex, satisfying literature. Mary Leonhardt, an English teacher for more than 20 years, and author of “Parents Who Love Reading. Kids Who Don’t,” summed this up by saying. “I’m convinced that any kind of reading, as long as students find it enthralling, will quickly and significantly raise reading levels.” (Reading her book triggered the writing of this article and I recommend it to parents ) No skill is more important than reading in terms of future academic success. The poor reader has a very difficult time succeeding in high school and practically no chance of being successful in college or other advanced schools. Additionally, poor readers are almost always poor writers and writing is another critical tool for success in advanced schooling. In her books. Ms. Leonhardt makes the following points with which 1 agree. A. Only avid readers are excellent writers. There is a great difference in writing ability between students with a passion for books and students who read only what they have to read. B. Avid readers concentrate on outside information and ideas more easily. C. Avid readers weather personal problems better. For ex­ ample. if a student’s mom has a serious mental problem and the student then has extra household responsibilities, the avid reader can easily keep up with school work without becoming drained. Also, the student's wide reading experiences expose him or her to a variety of opinions and life experiences D. Avid reading makes adult life easier For me. it also makes life more enjoyable. The information age in which we live requires much rapid change. Avid readers can stay relatively well-informed and professionally up to date. Avid readers also have a much easier time writing reports and letters. One of our greatest challenges and most important respon­ sibilities as educators is to leach kids how to read. It should also be a goal to help create “avid" readers. However, if that is to be accomplished, parents will also need to provide sup­ port In a future column. 1 will offer some opinions for parental involvement. in pool play behind undefeated Zeeland and faced Jenison in the quarterfinals. Jenison took the match 1510. 15-5, In pool play, Zeeland downed the Scots 15-7, 1513 in the opening match, then the Scots took down Unity Christian 16-14, 15-7, Grand Rapids Union 16-14, 15-7 and West Catholic 15-3, 15-11. The tournament leaves the Scots overall record at 25-162. Donker led the team in the tournament with 22 kills, Colbom and VanderVelde had 18, Sarah Berends and Julie Tuinstra had seven, Comegys had six and Kris VanBelkum and Kara Gordon had five kills. Tuinstra led the team with 38 points, including four aces. Donker served up 16 points and two aces and a host of other players had aces. Donker led the team with eight solo blocks and eight assisted. VanderVelde had four solo and four assists and Colbom had four assists. Donker also led in digs with 15, VanBelkum had nine, Lisa VanRyn had eight, Colborn and Berends had seven and Heather VanEnk and Comegys had six. Tuinstra had 48 sets for points and Colborn had 36. The team will play Wayland at home, Thursday in its final OK Gold match. Scots frosh fall in finals of invitational The Caledonia freshman volleyball team lost in three sets to Jenison in the Hud­ sonville Volleyball Invita­ tional, Saturday. In pool play, the team de­ feated Creston 15-6, 15-4, South Christian 6-15, 15-13, 15-12 and Hudsonville 1614, 15-5, and lost to Hudsonville 15-2, 15-12. In the semi finals the team again defeated Creston 15-1015-5. In the finals the young Lady Scots were edged in the first set 15-13, took the sec­ ond set 15-9, but lost the fi­ nal set 15-7. Leading the team in kills were Tonya Bueier. Shannon Walter and Melanie VanEnk. Beth Paarlberg and Sarah En­ gelbert let in assists. Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club to hold registration The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club will bold a registration meeting for any interested wrestlers and their parents. Monday. Feb 20 at 7 p m. tn the Caledonia High School cafetena. The registration fee is $30 anmd each wrestler must bang their birth certificate to the meeting. For more information call 891-405 K< 868-6300 Reasons Why Increased B B B Advertis’n9 Works B ^^B When Business Gets Tough. Whether business is fast or slow, you have to get your share of whatever business there is. In times of uncertainty, consumers are careful and somewhat reluctant to spend. They want to be sure before they buy; they want information. You must compete for every customer’s dollar with every other retailer in town, no matter what he sells. 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If you cut your advertising and lose your hold on the public’s awareness, you’ll find it’s much harder to build again. Your advertising is part of your sales force. Ads help to presell the customer and help you close the sale faster. What saves you time, saves you money. Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t kr.o .v you at all. Tell them about yourself. Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that are below the industry average! Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. When the going gets lough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff al the cash register. “To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful" • La Rochefoucauld Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants are ready to help. 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Starting with 1994, a tax law changed job-related mewing expenses from anitemized deduction to an adjustment to income. “That means people who take the standard deduction because they can’t itemize can now take advantage of their moving expenses by deduc- 8th grade Trojan eagers end season The Thomapple Kellogg eighth grade basketball team ended its season with a 44-37 victory over Hamilton. The Trojans end the season with a 10-2 record. The team lost two of its first three games of the season and then won nine straight. In the process, reversing an earlier loss to Caledonia and an overtime loss to Byron Center. Team members included Jason Baragar, Mark Blashkin, Drew Chamberlain, Chris Dennison. Nick Den­ nison. Dan Finkbeiner, An­ drew Hamilton, Jeremy Huyck. Brian Jahnke, Nate LaVoite. Steve Shear, Paul Wade. 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The only new line item in the budget this year is a $20,000 sum, set aside for the possible hiring of a village manager this fiscal year. The council is studying the re­ sponsibilities of village man­ agers in other Michigan vil­ lages before considering hir­ ing a manager for Caledonia Council also upped its building capital outlay line item from $5,749 to $10,000 so it could purchase the com­ puter, desk and other furnish­ ings needed to outfit the man­ ager's office, should the posi­ tion be created this year. Otherwise, the budget shows mainly "cost of living" increases in line items such as legal services and insurance. gal. The council also pays 20 It also reflects salary raises percent of the township's as­ voted earlier for the clerk. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved its 1995-96 budget after no residents showed up for a posted public hearing on how the new fiscal year's revenues would be spent. The council estimates its total general fund revenues for the next fiscal year at $287,207, up from the pro­ jected year-end figure of $234,583 for 1994-95. Out of the general fund comes all the operating ex­ penses of the village govern­ ment, including wages and in­ surance for the council and village employees, mainte­ nance of the office and village equipment, election costs, supplies, snow removal and contracted services for the council, such as auditing, planning, engineering and le­ treasurer, president and office assistant. New development in the village caused an increase in the allotment in such areas as street lights, snow plowing and planning. The village's sewer fund, like the general fund, showed an increase in expected rev­ enues, largely because of the new homes being built in Glen Valley Estates. Rev­ enues for the sewer fund come from sewer use fees, hookups and assessments, and this year are estimated at $137,860, compared to the projected figure of $136,880 for 1994-95. Expenditures in the sewer fund budget also include a line item for the possible new village manager, along with the usual anticipated expendi­ tures for professional services, insurance, training for village employees at the new wastewater treatment No. 3 / February 21, 1995 Middleville looking for new village treasurer bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council is seeking someone to fill the position of treasurer John Mugridge who was elected to a two-year term last March resigned his post as of Feb. 28. He cited personal reasons for being unable to finish out his term. Village President Lon Myers commended Mugridge for his service to the village both as treasurer and as a past council member. The council is asking for any village resident interested in serving as treasurer to notify the council through the village offices by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 28. That is the date of the next regular council meeting. Myers said that the council would like to be able to ap­ point a -eplacement person during that meeting. The new appointee will fill the position until a treasurer is John Mugridge, Middleville Village Treasurer, has elected to a full term in resigned his position. March. 1996. See Budget, Page 3 TK Schools to have two millage requests in June Caledonia hosts regional OM contest This Caledonia Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team was one of 26 Caledonia teams competing in Saturday's regional round held at Caledonia High School Coached by Archie and Kathy Warner, this eighth-grade team chose the Scientific Safari' problem, which requires the team to build a vehicle which can perform specified tasks. The teams must demonstrate their solutions' in a skit format, so creatitvity is an important aspect of OM. Pictured in costume and with some of their props are Pete Palma (left), Jason Workman, Adam Gloss. Jason Lodzinski and Archie Warner (in the vehicle). by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The general school election is not until Monday, June 12, but the Thomapple Kellogg School Board took action on millage requests at last week’s meeting. Voters will be ask to ap­ prove an 18-mill levy on non­ homestead property and 2.75 enhancement mills. “The 18 mills on non­ homestead property is the missing piece that makes Pro­ posal A complete.’’ said Superintendent Jay Cason. Without this millage, the district stands to lose between $800,000 and $900,000 of its operational funds. Man> of the area school districts asked for this millage last year, but TK’s millage is not up until the end of this school year. Cason said that if the 18 mills is not approved, the district would have to cut back by that amount. The 2.75 enhancement mills would be earmarked specifically for textbooks and technology It would generate about $1.1 million, with $650,000 going into texts and $450,000 into technology That mones would allow the district to “catch up" with the new textbook requirements “We’re just behind in technology compared to many districts across the state." Cason said The additional qpillagc would allow the district to im­ prove and update the technology within the district. The enhancement millage can be requested only for another two years. Actual ballot language has not yet been approved, but it will indicate that the enhance ment mills could only be used in these areas. The board plans to adopt that language at either the March or April school board meeting. Two school board seats will also be up for grabs on the June ballot. Terms will be ex­ piring for both President Jan Siebesma and Vice President Dan Parker. Siebesma already has said that she will not seek another term on the board Anyone interested m runn­ ing must file a nominating petition by 4 p.m. Monday. April 10, at the administration office. Petitions can be picked up there. Those running must be at least 18 years old, have been a resident of the school district for at least six months and be a registered voter. In other business last week, the TK school board — Approved a curriculum proposal to add proficiency and study skills courses at the high school. This was necessary to accommodate proficiency requirements set by the state. This addition will mean that there will not be any study halls at the high school. — OK’d the hiring of five new staff positions as recom­ mended by the board Person­ nel Committee. Positions in­ clude another certified librarian at the middle school, a special education person who would be a floater, and three high school teachers, one each in English, social studies and physical See Millage, Page 3 In This Issue... • Old sand pit issues resurfacing at Caledonia Twp. Board meeting • Middleville Council adopts recreation plan • Caledonia Twp. denies Kentwood excavating PMR • Thornapple Twp. sets annual meeting March 31 �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 21, 1995 Board faces pressure to change settlement ‘Old’ sand pit issues resurface at Caledonia Twp. Board meeting neighbors, and he claimed that be runs a “good, clean operation." He also told the board that he recently presented his case to the C3 citizens group, which, he said, agrees with him that the township should reconsider the required $8,000 payment. No current Township Board member was in office when all the furor over the pit was going on five years ago. Sev­ eral board members, however, were serving on the Township Planning Commission that originally recommended denying the VerMeulen pit in 1988. More recently elected board officials have expressed some concerns with VerMeulen's request. Clerk Pat Snyder pointed out that the township The moment of truth! Archie Warner puts his team's carefully-built vehicle through its had spent more than $50,000 paces while judges watch the team's skit intently. Each team choosing this problem has only of its residents' money fight­ eight minutes to perform the skit and demonstrate the solution. Jason I.od/inski is the oilier ing the law suit that Ver­ team member pictured. Meulen and his then partner, Harry Mast, filed against the and have lost the lawsuit, it would township when they first de­ sibility to contact the town­ vironmental ship and work something out hydrogeological studies, and have had no control over the nied their PMR request. Treasurer Ruth DeVries if he needed more time to despite a number of pit. With the settlement, the brought up VerMeulen's fail­ make his payment. She also concessions offered by the township gained considerable ure to contact the township said she did not want to con­ developers, the Planning control and the backing of the when he was unable to make sider changing the settlement Commission in January 1989 court. The CCW filed several le­ his payments on time. She until VerMeulen at least was unanimously recommended the Township Board deny the gal actions in an attempt to said that other developers in­ current in his obligations. Several citizens, however, PMR rezoning. It cited a keep the pit from opening. Its deed have contributed to the township without going to spoke up for VerMeulen. call­ safety hazard from the truck legal efforts, however, were court, pointing out donations ing his argument "rational." traffic, a decrease in sur­ denied by the court, and the of land or money, agreements and referring to the officials* rounding property values and group has since disbanded. Mast is no longer a partner to pave sections of roads and comments as a "smoke concerns for ground water contamination and surface in the sand mine, which now their including green space screen." operates under the ownership Resident Tom Apol, a water drainage. for residents in their develop­ member of C3, also spoke, The proximity of Kettle of VerMeulen and Associates. ments. Lake Elementary and the calling the issue a "fairness "I would be unfair to my predecessors if I just dropped principle," adding that there is damage the sand trucks would that," she said of the ques­ not "a level playing field." do to Whitneyviile Road were While noting that this board some specific concerns. tioned fee. The attorneys of the law The Township Board sup­ "If this was such a prob­ inherited the complicated sit­ lem," she asked, "why didn't uation from a previous board, ported the commission's rec­ firm Schenk Boncher & Prasher still will be using their ommendation at its next he said he would rather see you come into the office and office at 127 Main St. to meet the township "eat crow" on meeting. talk about it?" VerMeulen and Mast, who with Caledonia area clients on She said she did not think it the settlement than be unfair had spent tens of thousands of the days Barman Personnel very businesslike of Ver­ to a local businessman. Apol said he thought dollars collecting the informa­ Inc. is not using the office. Meulen to expect the town­ An article about Barman ship to come to him about his changing the fee would set a tion the township had asked Personnel in the Feb. 14 Sun good precedent in terms of for, sued. debts when it was his responfairness and show good An out-of-court settlement and News incorrectly implied leadership. He also suggested between the township and the that the law firm no longer the township establish some developers was reached in was using its Caledonia office. kind of "resolution commit­ November 1989. It was To make an appointment with ...Quality People'" tee" where these kinds of ap­ agreed that the pit would be the law firm, however, clients "Quality Programs... peals could be considered. allowed to open, but would should call 454-8277. Middles ille Office Township Supervisor Tom operate under the most HaMings Office 317 Arlington. M-37 149 West State Street Garbow said he had come to stringent conditions yet REAL ESTATE Looking for a (616) 795-3305 (616) 945-5182 the meeting with an open imposed on a township Kay Stolsonburg mind on VerMeulen's request, mining operation. Jean Chase assoc broker............ 795-7272 CRS. gri........................ 367-4451 but was not ready to make a In announcing the settle­ Gene Poll Call.. Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 ASSOC BROKER GRI ‘’95-9521 decision until he had talked to ment, the board told residents Audrcs Burdick......... 945-2451 Karen Broun............. 795-9331 the township attorney on the that if the township would Cindy Scour Scott. 948-4228 Cathv Williamson matter. Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 CRS GRI................... 795-9090 "But I would like to settle Larry Alkrding Debra Erway 623-8357 SALES MGR CRS GRI 945-9103 this as soon as possible," he Mike Humphress, Roy Carlson...............795-3611 added. Broker. CRS. GRI Trustee Jim Williams sug­ gested that the now past-due $8,000 fee for this year be 1. BEST OF THE BEST M WAYLAND! You II ogrne collected, but put in an when you walk thru this quality 4 bedroom escrow account until the home. An open living design has all the conveniences possible at your fingertips. Step matter has been resolved. If out on the rear deck and enjoy the hot tub in the fee is dropped, the money the secluded professionally landscaped could be returned to backyard. To see this lovely home call Jeon VerMeulen. if the fee is Chase .........................................................$117,500 retained, the money would go to the township. His motion, however, died 2. MDDLEVRLL This 3 bedroom ranch sits on for lack of a second. 2.7 secluded acres. Other features include a No action was taken on living room with on open stairway to a large recreation room with day-lite windows spa­ VerMeulen's request cious kitchen with dining area, a 3 season This sand pit's complicated porch and a 2 cor goroge. Call Gene Poll and troubled history began in ........................................ $139 000 January 1988. when Ver­ Meulen and Mast applied for 3. MNVE4N. MtfXX.EY8.LL Work 6 months and spend 6 months »n Florida This fast food operation FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color a PMR permit to mine 4.5 is fully equipped and reody to open in the Spring Large lot and paved parking Coil Gene Poll million cubic yards of sand OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK ................................................................................................................................................................... $69 900 from 80 acres al 7719 WhitTwo Locations: neyville Ave. After requiring FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S Division • Grand Rapids, Ml the developers to complete a (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledoma, Ml PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. series of expensive traffic, en­ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Five years ago. Kettle I-ake area residents felt that not even stringent conditions could justify allowing a pro­ posed Whitneyviile Avenue sand pit to open. Caledonia Township Plan­ ning Commission hearings and Township Board meetings in 1988 and 1989 drew crowds of people united in their opposition to what is now the VcrMculcn and Associates sand pit at 7719 Whitneyviile Ave. So intense was the opposition at that time that a group of residents called the Concerned Citizens Watch (CCW) even sued its own township after a courtapproved settlement allowed the pit to open after more than a year of local and legal debate. !>ast week, a number of res­ idents showed up again at the Township Board meeting to discuss the VerMeulcn pit. But this lime they came to back Douglas VerMculen's request that the township ac­ tually drop one of the re­ quirements of (hat court set­ tlement, an annual $8,000 "capital improvements" fee. VerMeulcn contends that he is the only pit owner required to pay such a fee, even though he was told at the time of the settlement that something similar was going to be required of all developers to help offset expenditures such as road re­ pairs and increased needs for emergency equipment. VerMeulen said that since he signed the settlement late in 1989, all the existing town­ ship sand pits have come in for renewal, and at least one new mining permit has been granted. None of these opera­ tions, however, were required to pay a "capital improve­ ments" fee, though all must put up a performance bond similar to the one he must pay He conceded that "promises had been kept." and most of the other restrictions against his pit had been incorporated into the township's revised planned mineral removal (PMR) ordinance, which gov­ erns all sand mining opera­ tions in the township. Such requirements as an adequate performance bond, ground water monitoring wells, limiting the number of "open" acres at a pit, a charge per cubic yard of sand re­ moved and specific reclama­ tion regulations have become standard for township sand mines since the VerMeulen settlement. But the township learned that it did not have the author­ ity to require payment into a capital improvement fund, and so that provision was never written into the PMR ordinance or any other permit. But because it is part of VerMeulen’s court-ordered settlement, he must continue to pay the annual fee unless the township is willing to re­ turn to court and ask for that provision to be dropped. VerMeulen maintained that three points of the original settlement already have been changed: a reduction of his performance bond to bring it in line with other pits; the elimination of a "lire bath" and a change in the way he and all other pit owners pay their sand removal fee. He said most of the fears that residents had about the opening of the pit have never materialized. There have been no accidents involving the pit traffic and there have been no complaints registered. He noted that he donated the sand for the construction of the Kettle Lake Elementary addition; he said he has good relations with his immediate Regional OM Competition held Clarification: PRINTER? 945-9554 NILA COODIN to the area. For all new customers... Haircuts ... $9°° Perms $35°° �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 21, 1995 I Page 3 Obituaries Middleville Council adopts new recreation plan Thomas F. Stebbins HASTINGS - Thomas F. Stebbins, 80, of Hastings, long-time Hastings business­ man and community leader, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 1995 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Stebbins was bom on March 21, 1914 in Hastings, the son of Fred W. and Myrtle (Sullivan) Stebbins. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating Hastings High School. He went on to attend the University of Michi­ gan receiving his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business. He married Jeanne M. Arndt on November 12, 1938. He served 2 1/2 years in the U.S. Army during WW1I. He was employed 7 years with a Grand Rapids brokerage firm advising small banks on investment matters. In July 1947, Mr. Stebbins became associated with the Hastings City Bank. In 1954, at the age of 39, he was elected President of the bank. He held that posi­ tion until 1979 when he was elected Chairman of the Board. Mr. Stebbins retired in April 1984, his banking career span­ ning 37 years. Mr. Stebbins was a member on the Board of DirectorsHastings Mutual Insurance Company, past Officer of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Hastings Area Schools Post-War Building Program Committee, past ()ffu <-! Barry County YMCA, past Officer Barry County Red Cross, past Member Hastings Planning Commission. He was a member and past Officer Hastings Kiwanis Club, member Hastings Country Club, member Hastings B.P.O.E. #1965, member Economic Club of Detroit, past Pennock Hospital CommitteeFund Raising. Mr. Stebbins was a former Chairman Michi­ gan Advisory Council to the Small Business Administra­ tion, Co-organizer and long­ time Officer of the Thomapple Foundation-a Philanthropic Organization. He was a reci­ pient of numerous honors including: “Citizen of the Year” award from Hastings Elks in 1965, “Red Rose Cita­ tion” from Hastings Rotary Club in 1980 for outstanding community service. Preceding him in death were wife, Jeanne, on August 22, 1992; son, Thomas K. Steb­ bins, in 1975; sister, Marjorie Mitchell. He is survived by daughter and her husband, Anne and Rick Fuller of Mahopac, New York; four grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; former daughter-in-law, Haze) Lewis, her husband, Lloyd, and his 2 children. A memorial service will be held at a future date and will be announced by the Wren Funer­ al Home. Burial will be at the Hast­ ings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornap­ ple Foundation. Arrangements are being made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casual wear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds - OPEN - We use and recommend products by Cuiedonlo Vllloge Center (M-37) • 891-9257 — As A/uwys, IVu/K ins Are Welcome — ifac/u Headquarters for Custom Shades & Blinds Drapery Hardware In Stock or Custom Order. CALEDONIA HARDWARE 9960 Cherry Valley Road on M-37 just north of 100th St. Open Monday-Friday 8-8; Saturday 8-5 891-9255 bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A five-year parks and recreation plan was adopted unanimously by the Mid­ dleville Village Council at last Monday's meeting, following a public hearing A plan of this type was needed for three reasons, ac­ cording to Village Planner Jason Cherry. The first was to inventory the existing recreational resources within the village and nearby. Secondly, the plan helps plan for the facilities that residents felt were needed and those that are recommended under existing stale and na­ tional standards. The third reason is to meet legislative requirements of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved recreation plan in order to ap­ ply for state and federal recreation related grants. A group of village officials and other concerned volunteers tackled the task beginning last September led by Cherry. One of the committee's first untertakings was to develop and circulate a recreational survey to village and surroun­ ding area residents. Informa- BUDGET lion from the returned surveys helped in the development of the final parks and recreation plan. The committee also surveyed what facilities were already available within the village. If the village population on­ ly is considered, recreational facilities exceed the national standards for basketball courts, softball diamonds, pic nic tables, fishing access, and many meet regional standards for trails. If the school facilities are factored in, the community has an adequate swimming pool facility. According to state stan­ dards. village needs include a baseball diamond, tennis court and a volleyball court. However, when factoring in Thornapple and Irving Township for area needs, the village is short of facilities under both state and national guidelines, according to Cherry. Combining what facilities already exist, state and na­ tional objectives for recrea­ tional needs, and the results of the community survey, the committee developed a recreational plan, including long range goals through 1999. Council noted in the ap­ proval of the plan that the village shouldn’t try to pro­ vide everything. Other public and private enterprises should be encouraged to get involved. Short-range objectives in the plan include the refur­ bishing and improvement of existing parks, and to acquire a rail-trail to connect with the village into a regional park network. The village wants to em­ phasize the under used Thor­ napple River by developing new parks that take ads antage of the river running through the village. It also hopes to provide recreational resources that are accessible to the mobilitiy impaired Several specific goals have been set into a five-year plan. Some of those include ac­ quisition of the rail-trail and installing lighting at the ski hill as goals for 1995. In 1996. the plan suggests improvement of the rail-trail by paving it. and construction of a new access for canoes. Improvement of the old railroad depot and stabiliza­ tion of the old sawmill are listed as projects for 1997. If the plan is followed. 1998 would be the year for con­ struction improvements at Calvin Hill Park, with the ad­ ditions of things like a pavilion, skating pond and water fountain. Installation of lighting at ex­ isting tennis courts at the high school and Calvin Hill Park are on the schedule for 1999. Cherry reminded the coun­ cil that this document is not " written in stone ‘These were seen as goals that we would like to attain Cherry said that the village already has received applica­ tions for recreational grants that he and Village Manager Ev Manshum were beginning to work on. MILLAGE REQUEST, education. — Publicly expressed ap­ preciation and recognition for service to the district of Stephanie VandenBout and Jane Osborne for tutoring, and David Bukala. Jackie Schmitz, Mane Grice. Chris Willette. Melissa Carlson. Cathy Moore, Suzanne Buckner and Maggie Jagnecki for their help with Disability from front Awareness Week — Approved the annual Close-Up trip to Washington DC. set for April 16-22 High school government teacher Jim Sprague said that 18 or more will be going — Accepted the retirement of middle school custodian James Row lander effective on June 9. 1995 from front page— plant, equipment replacement and system repairs. The village's major and lo­ cal street fund budgets are funded largely by the state, and the council expects mini­ mal changes in those revenues for the next year. Expendi­ tures include not only the cost of road repairs, but also wages for village employees, supplies, fuel for the village trucks, snow removal and street sweeping. The major street fund will operate on a budget of $36,131 and the local street fund on a budget of $9,530. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry commented that the look of the village budget is going to change as development in the village increases. "With all the new homes at Glen Valley Estates, plus the new offices there, well be seeing a substantial difference in our tax base," she noted. The council also will be in charge of the new public wa­ ter system that initially will serve Glen Valley Estates and the new middle school. As­ sessments and expenditures for dial system, however, are not yet reflected in the vil­ lage’s budget. Copies of the complete 1995-96 budget are available at the village office, 250 Maple St. No Need to tie up your money for a long time. 6*14% APY’ 6 Month CD 1 year prime term variable savings — Current APY @ 6.50% 7.19% APY...3 YEAR CD Call one of our 3 locations for more information. ’Subject to term conditions and penalty for early withdrawal PREMIER CLUB: February 27 EUCHRE Game; Happy 60 Club to meet March 6 The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold a noon potluck March 6 at the Caledonia Community Education Build­ ing. Those attending should bong their own table service, a dish to share and a one dollar gift for bingo. March 2 attending play QUEEN OF THE BINGO in Marshall. Call for details. Ctate 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 C ALEDOMA H S Noon on Saturday LENDER �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 21, 1996 Neigh bors With ..NORMA WeJI, your smart reporter finished typing all the news and then goofed and wiped out all of it instead of having the printer print the finished typed article. So here I go. doing it all over again. I am so much better now after the past four weeks, I now have had my clothes on for the past two days. I have two remaining spots of shingles, but the salve that Dr. Brown gave me helps to make it only a minor discomfort. If any of you would like to have Houston and me walk for your pledges, call Lib Palmer, and send the money to her. VELDERMAN telling her how many miles you want me to walk on the last Sunday of February Houston and I will be par­ ticipating in the Hastings Walk for Warmth. Houston will follow Lib Palmer for one round and then I must remember the turns and curbs so Houston can find them Houston know s how to do cer­ tain things, but I have to remember exact routes to tell him where to go. So. those of you who would like us to walk for your pledge, please let Lib Palmer know how much you want to pledge so 1 know how many miles to walk. A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m., 11:00a.m. fc 6:00p m WEDNESDAY............... Family Night - 6:30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile# ea«t of M-37 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................. .6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................ 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................ 6:45p.m. Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock WELCOME TO I CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN Gaines Limed Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street (aiedoma. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 REFORMED CHURCH ■ I I "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 I Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Rev. Gerald Van Oyen CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 1 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST WT.-Ml ~ T'' during both services "Set an example In speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity ’ 1 Timothy 4:12 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........................ 9:30a.m. Sunday School..........................................................11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor A Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack * Phone 891-9259 I 1 Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................... 9:00 a.m. 4r 11:00 a.m G 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody . ano Jesus Chnd t$ Lord' SomOcti Schcrt................................ 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship...................... 10:30 am. Sunday Evening Wonhip........................ 6 00 p.m. Wee Midweek Prayer & 8t4e Study 7-00 p.m Qev Dobson °ossor Steve Jodtson vadhAxtor 9:30a.m. I Church School 9 Choir Practice I Worship Service “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of 9:30a.m. 10:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 5 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 8 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 891 "8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Services — Sunday School ........................... 1000 am. Morning Worship ..... 1100 a m Evening Worship 600p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 ... ... Sunday School 9:45 Barner Free Wednesday “Family Night ” 6:00 Dinner A.hills ‘KhilJhn 6:45 P g | Choirs for Children and Adults High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies J C H D a M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville ■ St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 1 (Missouri Synod) r* * 708 West Main Street "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 Morning Worship Service........... 10 00 a.m Sunday School............................ 11 15 a.m Evening Worship Service.............. 6:00 p.m. First Service................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 45 a.m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes.............................. 10 00 a.m. c B B Q E YOU ARE INVITED Second Service 11:00 a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) E ■ Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church. 891-987, B Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church | Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Scott Taylor CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH J Shannon Lea Herweyer and Douglas Bruce Mesecar were united in marriage on Dec. 16. 1994 at Kleis Memorial Chapel. Grand Rapids. Mi. Parents of the couple are John and Cindy Herweyer of Middleville, and Marshall and Joyce Mesecar of Caledonia. The service was officiated by Pastor Stan Vugtveen. Standing for the bride and groom were their brothers Jandt Herweyer and Tim Mesecar. Ringbearer and flowergirl were Nicholas and Ellen Hunter, friends of the bride and groom. Doug and Shannon are now living in Alexandria. Va. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Nwff’lffirSSy? ih% Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided Sunday Services........ 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. j I Herweyer- Mesecar exchange vows — mt ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH I Jamestown and ate at a old lovely church for a supper meal. They all took a valen­ tine. and. as the 50 people entered the church, exchanged their valentine for a carnation Florence said that they were the only ones from Middleville. Cathy Williamson said that daughter Mindy and Mike came out to their home at Gun Lake. All the family were there. A kind neighbor had scraped the snow off the lake and those who wanted to skate could. Quite an accomplish­ ment to get a busy active fami­ ly at one place at the same time. Becky Steensma said that they now have their first lamb of the hoped for 17. That’s all of this week. Visit with you soon. LOCAL CHURCH) DIRECTORY L.» [ It should be another good challenge for my lazy head. With this type of weather I have slacked off and so both of us need prodding Betty Newman said that Tigger, her dog. has been sick and at the vets for a few days. She is home now and seems improved, but tonight is not so good When the pet you have had for a while gets sick, you worry about her like a member of the family Neva Kenyon said that she and Bill, along with the Snowmobile Club, spent Fri­ day. Saturday and Sunday up at Grayling snowmobiling. Friday and Sunday were good, but not Saturday. But they went out all three days and had a good time Florence Fiala and Esther Bird went with the Caledonia adult group over to 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 .JatJ Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages i Jfc Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship.................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Q GUN LAKE I COMMUNITY CHURCH f -F 12200 Chief Nixmday Road (at Gun lake) B Q mjd Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School 11 15 am nMnrYPllTy,"'l Wtdnnday Family 6<J0pm Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (01|c (Old tHimr Jflrthodist (Churrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 am. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m Evening Worship 6 00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7.00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 — The Reorganized “ CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST E of Latter Day Saints | 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave . 4%^ Church School. Sunda' 9 45 am Morning Worship... 1100 am Evening Wonhip 6 00pm Fellowship 7:30p.m. (,n home'<>r ‘-burch) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 R H E ■ K ■ □ E �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 21, 1995 / Page 5 Blood donors hit 6 and 2 gallon milestones locally Red Cross nurse Shannon Sukup gets things set up for donor Russ Patterson. He hadn't donated for a while, but, a family member's need for blood reminded him to start donating again. Blood drives rely on the help of volunteers like Jerrie McKeown (left) and Kim Bender. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Three blood donors reached milestone marks with the donation of a pint of blood at the Middleville blood drive Monday. Feb. 13. Betty Bryans earned her six- The next Middleville area gallon pin and Larry Tripp Church donated cookies and and Elmer Wiesenhofer both tukey ham sandwiches; coffee blood drive will be held on reached the two gallon mark was given by Vickie Rick’s Tuesday. June 13. at the First All together. 53 pints of Village Day Care; Middleville Baptist Church There also will be a drive blood were donated at the Village workers Charlie drive. That is just seven short Miller and Bryan Finkbeiner held in May at the high of the goal of 60. did the setup; and Kay and school, where students who Drive organizer Vickie Carl Brinks. David Rick. Son are at least 17 can join Rick said that there were nja and Jason Clinton did teachers, staff and bus drivers in donating blood several others who came for­ cleanup. ward to donate, but were unable to give for some reason. Rick said she hopes that those individuals will try Assignmenf Accepted/ again at the next drive. Medicare. B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Each drive requires many Diabetics • ADult & Children Foot Problems volunteers and help from local businesses to be a success. In addition to the volunteers and nurses, Pastoor's donated Terrence J. Emi ley, D.P.M. juice; Kay Brinks of the Mid­ 612 Main Street in Caledonia dleville Christian Reformed Church and Francy Tobin and Lois Bremer from the Mid­ dleville United Methodist SORE FEET I ANKLES? KENT PODIATRY Loretta Clark to celebrate 80 years 6 Call...891-9133 V4 Happy 70th Birthday __ Tn m DAD I'l in — — TO m OUR DAVID GOOD Blood donor Larry Tripp figures this makes about two gallons. When it comes to making the donation, he says, 'There's nothing to it!'' You’re The Rest! Phil and Liz Clark invite all of Loretta Clark’s Middleville and Caledonia friends to help her celebrate her 80th birth­ day on March 1st with a card shower. Her address is Loret­ ta L. Clark, 100 Roquermore Rd.. Clemmons. NC 27012. Stop tnd »ee Yoer Choice i» Ck»r Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Vsley M-37) (616) 891-2020 V\Ie Love 'You, Your Family �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 21, 1995 ‘The Storytellers’ bring ‘world of music’ to Caledonia school With Audrey Allison helping out, Caledonia ISlementary students try their hands at all the instruments The Storytellers demonstrated for them. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A $4,000 grant from the Council for Performing Arts for Children enabled Caledonia Elementary students to experience recently a unique variety of musical instruments from all over the world. Older students got a chance not only to see, but also to play the instruments, which come from African. Brazilian and Caribbean cultures. Many are very ancient, some are familiar, but put together, they create sounds and rhythms new to the cars of most American children. This collection was assembled by a Detroit group called The Storytellers, who provide students both a workshop and a concert featuring the unusual looking and often unfamiliar sounding instruments. At their workshops, the members of the group Jerry LeDuff of The Storytellers explains to a Caledonia demonstrate each of the Elementary student how the 'talking drum' works. instruments, such as the "berimbau,” which literally translated means "unusual bow." It looks very much like an archer's bow, and it is the Good Calico Selection for Quilts, etc. “Q "bowstring" that actually is SPRINGS t0oq £ played. Then there's the udu jug, TREMODE BROACLOTH A S the balaphone, rumba box Feb. Sale 10% OFF All Merchandise, and the talking drum. More familiar to the students were IN STOCK PATTERNS 33% the chimes, a shaker, a rain & lOSOFF Simplicity, Kwik Sew. McCalls FjH stick, bongo drums and a modem set of drums. Hulst Cleaners Pick Up Station The best part of the MR. J SEWING MACHINE REPAIR workshop for the kids, however, was getting to play some of the instruments themselves, with the E" Ph. 945-9673 Storytellers offering instruction, coaching and conducting. Robert Allison, front, conducts an impromptu concert while Leonard Ring encourages a crescendo from the student 'orchestra', which is playing both ancient and modern instruments. Allison and Ring both are members of The Storytellers. At their afternoon concert, the group combined their musical expertise with the skill of storytelling. "These programs really seem to open things up for kids," said Robert Allison, one of the founders of the 15year-old organization. "It's always a positive experience with them, and they really seem to enjoy seeing and learning something different. These shows are pure enjoyment for us and for them." Allison said teachers also get a study guide to enhance the educational value of the program. r He who does* not know the force of word* cannot know men. —Confucius* Short word* are l>e*l and the old word* when short are be*t of all. Special Offers thru the Month of March ] AMY KIOUS Make your appointment today1 . $25 PERMS $13 COLORS HAIRCUT and STYLE SPIRALS MAKE OVER *38 *10 •16 —Winston Churchill Procrawtination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. —Don Marqui* The VILLAGE STYLIST American Legion Post /305 134 EAST MAIN ST., CALEDONIA • 891-1591 9548 Cherry Valley. Calecon.a OPEN: Monday through Friday 9 to 9: Saturday 9 to 7 BINGO • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM TK BULLETIN BOARD Calendar of Events Feb. 21 — P.E.P. meeting tonight, 7 p.m. at the M.S Library, (Note date change). Feb. 22 — Kent Charter Technical Center visitation for H.S. students interested for next year. Feb. 24 — At West, favorite stuffed animal day Middle School fundraiser kick-off with Frankenmuth products. Watch for the brochures to come home. Feb. 25 — Odyssey of the Mind competition in Otsego. We’re rooting for you, teams. Feb. 27 — No School district wide, teacher in-service. March 1 — M.S. donut day. 50 cents each. Ixjoking ahead... March 5 — H.S. Band concert. March 6 — M.S. fundraiser orders to be turned in today. March 8 — M.S. band goes rollerskating. March 14 — P E T. meeting, 9:30 a m., at McFall's allpurpose room. March 16 — Gifted and Talented meeting at the H.S cafeteria, at 3:30-4:30, everyone interested is welcome. March 17 — Happy St. Patrick’s Day. M.S. Frankenmuth fundraising products delivered today. If your child has a big order, please pick it up. March 20 — No School, teacher in-service March 22-24 — 5th grade Art Talks: American Art. March 22 — M.S. money due today for the fundraiser April 3-7 — Spring break April 10 — School resumes. Quote of the Week — The word No carries a lot more meaning when spoken by a parent who also knows how to say Yes $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ • Debt Consolidation $ J A-One Mortgage Corp. $ $ 310 44th St., S.W., Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ $ 1-800-870*2663 $ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 21, 1995 / Page 7 South Christian senior nominated for national journalism conference South Christian senior Eliz­ abeth Roosien of Caledonia hasn’t yet had the chance to work on a newspaper, but she thinks she might like the job. Now she has the chance to learn about journalism from some of the top people in the field, right where "the action is," the nation's capital. Roosien has been awarded an opportunity to attend the Washington Journalism Con­ ference April 18-23, when she and other high school juniors and seniors from across the country can attend journalism workshops, visit newsrooms of leading newspapers and wire services and hear journalism discussed by some of Washington’s leading writers. A visit to Capitol Hill and other sightseeing tours also are among the activities planned for the young people. All those attending were nominated either by their seems so perfect, and Lx Eliz­ abeth. the big "if is whether she can raise the money for the trip. The conference itself costs S785, and the plane fare an­ other $230, all of which must be raised by the student. She has written to area busi­ nesses and friends, but says she understands that there are many other people and pro­ grams vying for such dona­ tions. She is trying to save all that she earns baby-sitting to put toward the conference costs, and last summer she worked at Indian Trails camp near Standale. However, these jobs do not provide enough to cover her conference costs, and she must register by this weekend. Anyone who would like to help Elizabeth get this oppor­ school or because of their grade point average and inter­ est in writing. "Getting to attend will give me a better idea of what the field of journalism is really like." Elizabeth said. "I haven’t written for a school paper be­ cause it never seemed to fit with my schedule, but I write a lot, and I’d like to find out if this kind of writing is what I might want to do as a career." She said she was "very ex­ cited" about the opportunity to attend the conference. Not only is the program packed with interesting workshops and speakers, but it also will be a chance for Elizabeth to visit the nation's capital for the first time. "This would even be my first plane trip, so the chance to fly into Washington D.C. for this is really something special." But it seems there is always a big "if" with something that tunity can call her at 891-1756 or scad her a check at 10555 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia 49316. No matter what, she said, she feels very honored just to get the nomination to attend. "It’s an honor, and I would be representing Caledonia, my school. the state of Michigan and my faith. I would love to have that chance and learn about this field from the very best. "I also really enjoy meeting people and this would be a chance to meet other students from all over the country." Although she isn’t sure about her career yet. Elizabeth is planning to attend Calvin College next fall where she will major either in journalism or English literature, depend­ ing on which seems to be the field Lx her. Dental Care ...for the family. T-K High School honor roll named 9th Grade High Honors — Corecn Barber. David Beckenng. Evelyn Bird. Lindsay Bremer. Tammy Cargill. Bridgit Cook. Sarah Cordis. Krista DeMaagd. Jennifer Doyle. Anne-Marie Hart. Loretta Huntington. Daniel Kokmeycr. Jami Kooiman, Saxony Matousek, Benjamin Mcckhof. Lindsey Robertson, Monique Rodriguez, Elizabeth Stcensma. Erik Ver­ non. Rachel Wade. Robert Walker, Lucas Weatherhead, Noah (Robert) Wenger. Honor Roll — Alison Aten, Bernadette Azzarella. Trisha Beuschel, Lance Brinks. Rachel Buist. Holly Byars. Dendel Craven. Will Holmes, Janine McWhinney. Alex Middleton, Alesse Nichols, Sarah Parks. Holly Pitt. Jason Preslar, Nathan Schmitz, Jason Siebesma. Joshua Sturm, Steven Wiersma. Kristine Williams. Honorable Mention — Kenneth Babcock Brian Bergakker. 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Honor Roll — Melody Allore. Sarah Bishop. Robert Scon Evans, Monica Kuhtic, Dean Laansma. Andre Leboeuf. Lucas Middleton. Carrie Moma. Angela Rider. Katherine Rodriguez. Tara Schweitzer. Paula Sweeney, Monica Verkerke. Heather Welsh. Honorable Mention — Kimberly Bedford. Aaron Brill. Tami Bruin. Mandi Chavis, Michael Cramer, Justin DeBoode. Joshua England. James Foster, Amber Frost, Mary Hesseitine. Jennifer Howland. Ken Jeurink. Steven Ken­ nedy. Audrey Kiel. Robert Koehler. David Liu, THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 900 to 6 00 Saturday 9 00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 Heather Marble. Andrea Mathias. Jennifer Matison. Devin O'Dell. Raneane Poll. Lisa Postema. Kimberly Rauschenberger, Alaric Reinstem. Megan Roon, Amy Smith. Joshua Steorts, Aman­ da Stutzman. Kaye Weaver, Johnna Yoder. Jaclyn Zoemer. 11th tirade High Honors — Arnie Bergakker. Tarah Beuschel. Curtis Brinks. Michelle Butler, Traci Campbell. Louise D’Ascanio, Courtney Dehaan, Adelaide Devine, Leah Dodd. Rene Ellinger. Teri Fitch, Robert Kiel. An­ drea Kokmeyer, Michelle Merlau. Kelly Nicholson. Jeremiah Postma, Stephanie Potter, Amber Sans. Honor Roll — Ethan Buist. Ruth Caton, Jennifer Deschoff, Lisa Devries, Bradley Enders, Tracey Fun­ nel, Elizabeth Panza. Honorable Mention — Samuel Alexander, Michael Anders. Martin Bender. Brett Bremer. Tricia Church, Man­ di Dewitt. Jason Gearhart. TimothY Hannan, Bruce Hig­ gins, Cynthia Hiler, Sarah Honea. Korinne Hutchens. Christine Hypnar, Paul Jamison, Jill Kelley. Angela Keysor. Angela Kuhtic, Abigail Labm. Melissa Landman. Dallas Monroe. Megan Oliver. Thaddeus Otto. Maria Parker. Katie Polhemcs. Aaron Rademaker. Ted Reid. Rebec­ ca Singleton. Alison Space. Brian Syswerda. Ryan Tas ma. Jason VanElst, Jessica Vanaman. Jeffrey VanHouten. Dwight Wade. 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Stegehuis 891-1240 ~ 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia See Honor roll, Page 8 Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE... Valu-Pak CELLULOSE INSULATION BY NlhWOOL CO. INC. BLOWING MACHINES AVAILABLE • LIGHTWEIGHT • HIGHEST “R” VALUE • NON-IRRITATING • FIRE RESISTANT • NON-SETTLING • VERMIN RESISTANT CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey Street, Caledonia, Michigan PHONE: 891-8143 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 21, 1995 TK winter carnival’s success overcomes bad weather Behind the wheel of Dave Sensiba's race cor is a good place for nine-year-old Duane Harrington to pretend he's the driver. McFall principal Bill Rich delighted the kids with his balloon-twisting expertise. (From left) Kaleigh and Kari DePew, and Kendall Gerbasi watch os he fashions a balloon giraffe. b> Margaret Fowler Nine-year-old Holly Smith gives it her all when she played "Launch the Lobster." LS fv i H/ Is Uncle \ Sam sending YOU a Refund? Beat the Spring Rash.. Quick possession with tax refunds As low as 5% down Quick Financing New and pre-owned homes at affordable prices • Beautiful neighborhood where small pets are permitted •77% of our residents live in True Value Homes • • • • Staff Writer Chilling winds, slick roads and poor visibility didn’t stop local families from making to the winter carnival at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Saturday. Feb. 11. The Parent and Elementary Teachers group sponsored the carnival. Even though a winter storm threatened the success of the event, organizer Vickie Rick said, “I was shocked at the number of people that turned out.’’ A potential problem developed before the carnival even started at noon. Mats to cover the gym floor never ar rived because the delivery man had spun off the road near 76<h Street. Those setting up for the car­ nival improvised and decided to put the games and activities right in the hallways instead. Quarters were cramped, but no one seemed to mind, ac­ cording to volunteer Deb Smith. The high school cafeteria also held fun, games and food. One game that was a huge success was the pie toss, where several school staff members literally took a pie in the face. In addition to the good ol’ carnival food standbys of hot dogs, chips and cheese, pop, cookies, etc., the Odyssey of the Mind teams had a bake Teacher Dave Hyde takes a pie right in the face from 8-year-old Heather Palmer. Many teachers braved the whipped cream with only goggles to cover their eyes. Hyde decided to wear a mask. sale with a wide variety of goodies available for sale. Proceeds from the bake sale went to help with the cost of the program. Several area businesses contributed to this year’s car­ nival, which changed loca­ tions and time of the year. The businesses are Caledonia State Bank, Crystal Flash, Crystal’s II, Dan Valley Excavating, Family Trax, Four Star Video, Malisa Merlau, Justin Mid­ dleton, Heather Miller, Penny Minor, Thiago Moreira, Car­ rie Mugridge, Christina Oaks. Chelsea Peck, Kelly Prit­ chard, Katiea Ringleka, Timothy Roodvoets. Julie Shear, Jamie Smith, Edward Solomon. Jennifer Steorts. brett Suwyn, Tara Titus. Marvin Walker. Jason Wilkins, Kasia Willett, Bradley Williams, Erin Wolverton. Amy Ybema. Ryan Zawierucha Continued next page - The Village Players of Middleville Invite you Io on evening of fun as lhe Players I tost Ihelr first Murder Mystery The Turn HONOR ROLL, from page 7 Casey Bell. Hillary Blough, Kevin Bluhm. Andrew Brewer. Rachel Brock, Lisa Cash. Jason Christiensen, Jason Clinton, Jennifer Coats, Jessica Coe. Wendy Dickin­ son. Carol Dominguez. Arnie Evans, Eric Griffith, Stephanie Harvey. Amber Holcomb. Rebecca Holwerda, Vikki Jansen. Sarah Kaechele. Holly Key, Chad Lapekes Przemyslaw Lojek. Katina Loose. Andresa Manins. Sarah Matson. April Matzen. Freeport Auto, Gavins, Hastings City Bank, Middle of the Corkscrew the setting Is o luxurious cruise ship (H *e Greerrery Room ot tt>e MkJdtevla inn. Mlddtovffln) wfrere you w«l be guests ot the captains dinner party there wfli be wonderful food songs. lougt* and a murder which you can help solve. Sunday, February 26 1:30 P.M. Cash Bar Reception 2:00 P.M. Buffet Dinner & Show $15.00 Your area tanning and nail center. 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro s Pizza m Caledonia Open Mon.-Fn. 8 am to 9 pm; Sat 8 am4 pm Tor reservations please call The Middle villa Inn 795 3640 891 1287 Sorry: Th© Friday & Saturday dates are sold out. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 21. 1995 / Page 9 SAVE UP TO 30% PER GALLON From previous page — The fish pond is always a popular carnival game. Eight-year-old Zach Bergs ma carefully makes his choice. Villa Inn. Middleville Lions. Middleville Tool & Die. Pastoors. Schwartz Insurance. Shell Quick Man and Thor­ napple Kitchen. Rick has decided that it is time to pass on organization and responsibility for the car­ nival to the next generation. She notes that there are several others who have worked on the event for many years, including Sonnja Clin­ ton. Joann VanPutten. Mike and Betts Raber, and Deb Smith. Rick also mentioned the teachers, principals and PET members who have worked with the carnival. “Carnival is never one per­ son. It’s teamwork, giving a little of your time to make be­ ing a child w hat it ought to be — fun,” Rick said. “Carnival changes, and grows each year.” she added. “I know 1996 will be even better." 8 Team up with our best latex paints! 15 year durability 15 year durability J J88 1488 £ Gallon Gallon Latex Flat Wall Paint latex Semi-Gloss Enamel W all Trim Paint For interior walls & ceilings. Washable; resists stains. Soap & water clean up. 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Therefore, your zealous editorial insertion of a drug named "Ritalin" in paren­ thesis halfway through my let­ ter generated a meaning vastly different than what I intended; i.e., the correlation of poor school test scores, large amounts of money being spent, quality of home life, and too much TV. My point was that when children and adults spend six, eight and ten hours a day in front of a TV, other things will suffer. Public schools might help by suggesting stan­ dards to parents for the amount of TV students might watch. I am somewhat incredulous that the State Superintendent of Schools, Robert Schiller, in the same paper, would name Caledonia schools, where on­ ly 43.7 percent of 10thgraders can pass his own state math test a Blue Ribbon School" and among “the elite,” as he put it. in the na­ tion. I also fear that he may be right But I do not know what yo»» were trying to say about the other drug Ritalin, so I’ll leave it for you to explain. 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Joutmo, Williams and Student Rep Veenstra Absent: Dielemon. Also Present: Township At­ torney Jim White and several citizens. Supervisor Garbow welcomed Jim Williams to the Township Board to replace Jim "Chip DeVrtes and Clerk Snyder ad ministered the Oath of Office MINUTES Approved as printed BILLS Mowed Jousmo. Second Snyder to approved bills as printed Ayes All. Motion carried BUILDING INSPECTOR AND TREASURER REPORT Reviewed KENTWOOD EXCAVATING 2nd Reading Moved Garbow, second Williams to approve Or­ dinance to rezone lands for Kentwood Excavating at 8-45 Broadmoor Avenue Ayes Williams. Garbow. Noys Gould. Snyder. DeVries. Student Rep Aye Abstain Jousmo Motion Denied. Moved Snyder second DeVries to adopt resolution to refer to the Township Planning Commission to revisit the rezon­ ing on the items mentioned in the resolution. Ayes All. Motion carried. M 37 SEWER ORDINANCE Jim White reviewed the agreement the ordinance and the resolution Io set sewer rates and fees Discussion was held. Moved Jousmo. second Gould to change the year for final pay bock from 2005 to 2010. Ayes Jousmo. Snyder. Garbow DeVries. Gould Williams. Veenstra. Motion Carried. Amov­ ed Gould, second Williams to approve the resolution for Supervisor to sign the agree ment with the Village. Ayes Snyder. Garbow, DeVries. Gould. Williams. Veenstra. Jousmo Motion Carried Moved DeVries, second Jousmo to oc cept Ordinance *95-2 with changes in the year 2005 to 2010 for north interceptor. Ayes: All Motion carried Moved Gould second Snyder to adopt resolu PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 131 of Act 206, PA 1893. as amended, State lands in Barry County will be placed on the market by offering same for sale at public auction on March 29, 1995 at 10:00 A M. at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. 290 Lake Street. Kalamazoo. Michigan BIDDER REGISTRATION at 9 00 A M The right is reserved by the State of Michigan to reject any or all bids Lists of property to be offered are available at the County Treasurer’s Office and Real Estate Division. Department of Natural Resources, P.O Box 30448. Lansing. Michigan 48909 7948 Phone: 517/373-1250. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAL ESTATE DIVISION »kx» to s«t sewer rotes and fees Ayes All. Motion carried. REIBEL COURT SETTLEMENT Moved Gould second Snyder to authorize Township Attorney to enforce agreement of court set­ tlement Ayes All. Motion carried. BOARD OF REVIEW APPOINT­ MENT Moved DeVries second Jousmo to appoint Norma Sprite. Gordon Lewis and JoAnne Stimac to the second Board of Review Ayes All. Mo tion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION AP PCXNTMENT Moved Snyder se­ cond Gould to appoint Richard Parent to the Planning Commis­ sion to replace Jim Williams. Ayes All. Motion carried. VERMEULEN PMR Discussion was held Moved Williams to put $8 000 00 that is due into escrow for no longer than sixty (60) days and resolve this issue. After six­ ty days money will be token out of escrow given to either the Township or bock to Doug VerMeulen Motion died for lock of support. Gould suggested that the committee meet with the Township Attorney and report bock to the Board Recess at 9:50 p.m. Reconven­ ed at 10:05 p.m. STREET LIGHTS Moved DeVries, second Snyder to ap­ prove lights at 68th and Egan and 92nd and Alaska. Ayes: All. Motion carried PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Moved DeVries, second Snyder to approve a 50 raise for Deputy Treasurer Joyce Reynhout. Ayes All. Motion car­ ried. Moved Williams, second Jousmo to approve a 3% pay raise for Planner VonderPloeg. Ayes: all. Motion carried. SPECIAL LAND USE PERMITS: Non Residential is $500 00. Plan­ ner VonderPloeg would like to see that as a minor for $250.00 and major for $500 00 Board would like guidelines for minor and major LAWN MAINTENANCE Moved YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I 5 j TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 16,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. on the following: 1. A request by Mark Englerth, 1769 Edwin Dr., Wayland for pre­ liminary approval of “West Peterson Park’’ Plat. Located bet­ ween Archwood Ave. and Edwin Dr. of Yankee Springs Township. 2. A request by Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. bet­ ween “The Note” and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan. 3. A request by David VanElst, 510 S. Yankee Springs Road, Mid­ dleville for a special exception use permit to allow “concen­ trated animal feeding operations” at the above address. 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to in­ dividuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY Jousmo second Garbow to put od in Sun and News for bids on the maintenance for the lawns. Ayes All. Motion corned. SEMINARS Moved Gould se cond DeVries to allow Jim Williams and Mark VonderPloeg to attend Managing Traffic in Your Community for $85 00 each and to allow Jim Williams to at­ tend The Nuts and Bolts of Com­ munity Planning and Zoning for a cost of $35 00. Ayes All. Mo­ tion carried BURNING ORDINANCE 1st Reading. Reviewed Special meeting on February 23rd at 9:00 a.m. to hove the 2nd reading and adopt this Ordinance SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY Moved Jousmo second Garbow to accept policy os writ­ ten. Ayes All. Motion carried. JOUSMA PMR RESOLUTION Jim Vonk would like for the Board to continue to monitor the pit. Moved Williams, second Gould to accept the resolution and renewal of the permit. Ayes: Garbow. DeVries, Gould Williams. Veenstra. Snyder. Abstain: Jousma. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Jim Williams. AMEND THE 1994 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET Moved Jousma second Gould to amend the YTD Budget to Actual budget. Ayes All. Motion carried. Moved Williams, second Gar bow to adjourn at 10:55 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder . Clerk (203) Synopsis of Minutes Thomapple Township February 13, 1995 Regular meeting called at 7:08 p.m. Board Members Present-5. Others-1. Minutes of regular and special meetings approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $29,427.15 approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously accepting proposal to inspect and pump the necessary septics at Duncan Lake. Motion passed unanimously amending ambulance budget. Motion passed unanimously to hold an annual meeting this year for the purpose of requesting electors concurrence to odd 2 trustees. Motion passed unanimously to hold Budget hearing immediate­ ly preceding the regular meeting on March 13th. Motion passed unanimously to hold annual meeting following budget hearing on March 13th. Motion passed unanimously increasing TAPP fee to $30.00. Motion passed unanimously approving write off of am­ bulance accounts receivables. Meeting adjourned ot 10:20 p.m. Donna Kenyon, Clerk (206) SUMMARY OF MINUTES Caledonia Village Council - REGULAR MEETING — Februory 13. 1995 PRESENT Audy. Berencsi Er­ skine Kidder. Robertson. Soules, Antecki Cherry. AB­ SENT Klover. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOP TION OF BUDGETS wos colled to order There being no public comment, o motion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to adopt oil budgets (General. Major Street Loco) Street and Sewer' os presented Motion corned Public Hearing wos adjourned PUBLIC HEARING FOR USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS wos coll­ ed to order. Several items were listed as eligible for Grant Funds and these were discussed. Mo­ tion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to appoint Cherry as authorized representative of the Village of Caledonia. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to apply for Community Development Block Grant Funds for Maple Street ExtensionPhase 2. Ayes Audy. Erskine. Kidder. Robertson. Soules Nay Berencsi. Motion carried. Public Hearing was adjourned. Regular meeting was called to order by the President Pro-Tern ot 7 30 p.m. Minutes and Financial State­ ment were approved. The bills were approved for payment. Reports for Imperial Municipal Service and Earth Tec were received. Rodgers reported 4 40 million gallons pumped ot the sewer plant for January. The new SBR is in operation at this time with a few small problems still to be resolved. He has hod some trouble with the snow plowing trucks. Glen Volley streets were discussed. Motion by Kidder seconded by Robertson to contract with Meridith Display for Christmas decorations for 1995 Carried. Motion to appoint Don Erskine os Street Administrator was made by Kidder seconded by Robertson. Motion carried. Village Township County SEWER AGREEMENT was discuss ed A resolution was presented by Robertson and seconded by Berencsi. to adopt the amended and restated Caledonia Sewage Disposal System Contract with Kent County Board of Public Works and Caledonia Charter Township. Ayes: oil. The new SEWER ORDINANCE wos discussed Formol action on the Ordinance will be token ot a later dote Motion by Berencsi seconded by Audy to transfer C TEC Coble franchise fees of $1682 86 to Caledonia Community Cable Ayes Audy. Berencsi Erskine Robertson and Soules Noy Kid­ der Motion carried Committee reports were heard. Labor Committee is working diligently on the Village Manager project Kidder reported that the Fire board is asking that the Village adopt o "Burning Ordinance similar to the one that Caledonia Township is considering. Erskine reported on Planning Commission action Kidder said that the 4th of July Committee will meet March 14 ot 7 00 Cherry has given permission to attend the Michigan Municipal League Legislative Conference March 29 Antecki repotted on the Financial Committee meeting that he attended Meeting was adjourned at 9 30 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (206) PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the resignation of the Village of Middleville Treasurer effective February 28,1995, the village council is seeking a village resident to fill the vacan­ cy. Persons interested in this part-time paid position must submit a written request, no later than February 28,1995, to Village President, Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333. (20n YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 47 ADOPTED: February 9, 1995 EFFECTIVE: February 9, 1995 TO: The Residents and Property Owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml and any other interested persons. Please take notice the Township Board adop* J Ordinance No 47 at its meeting held February 9,1995 The following is a summary o he Ordinance The entire Ordinance may be reviewed at the Township Office at 284 N f iggs Road, Middleville, Ml in the January 17, 1995, issue of the Sun 4 News publication, or by appointment with the Clerk NOISE CONTROL AND PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE NO 47 Section 1: Title Section 2: Definitions Section 3: Anti Noise Regulations Section 4: Anti Noise Regulations Based Upon dB(ai Criteria Section 5; Public Nuisance Regulations Section 6: Validity Section 7 Penalties Section 8: Effective Date CERTIFICATE I, Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk of Yankee Springs Township, do hereby certify Ordinance No 48 was adopted by the Township Board and made effective on February 9, 1995 Harvey E Vander Bee. Clerk Yankee Springa Town ehip (200) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 21, 1995 / Page 11 M-37 sand mine proposal sent back to Planning Commission Caledonia Twp. denies Kentwood Excavating PMR by Barbara Gall Citing concerns with traffic and safety, the Caledonia Township Board last week turned down 3-2 an application from Kentwood Excavating to complete sand mining at its property at 8045 Broadmoor (M-37). The Caledonia Township Planning Commission had recommended approval for the PMR (planned mineral removal) permit, which would allow the company to remove about 200,000 cubic yards of sand from 13.8 acres. The PMR lands arc located behind, or to the west, of land the company had mined several years ago. Although the Planning Commission's public hearing on the proposal drew no opposition from residents, the Caledonia Township Board indicated at last month's first reading of the new PMR request that it had concerns about the location of the proposed operation. The Michigan Department of Transportation had provided drawings of a required passing lane that would allow northbound traffic to bypass sand trucks waiting to make a left-hand turn into the pit. An acceleration/deceration lane also would be created at the pit entrance on the west side of the highway. Board members, however, questioned whether there was enough extra paving at the north end of the passing flare. Clerk Pat Snyder said that she still has concerns about the traffic there (at the pit entry) and is not sure a sand pit should be allowed to access the highway. Thornapple Township sets annual meeting March 13 by Margaret Fowler Stuff Writer The Thornapplc Township Board has set a budget hearing and an annual meeting for 6:30 pm Monday, March 13, at the township hall "We haven't had an annual meeting for several years," said Thornapplc Clerk Donna Kenyon "It’s kind of an oldfashioned thing." All township residents are invited to the meeting to voice to their opinions in several areas and have the opportunity to ask questions, too. Besides holding the budget hearing, the board will ask for the township voters' opinions on adding two more trustee positions to the township board. If the reaction is favorable, those positions will be filled at the general township election in 1996 The Township Board voted to increase the annual fee for Thomapple Township Am­ bulance protection plan from $25 to $30. That increase will go into effect for the 1995-96 fiscal year that begins on April 1, unless the following year’s fee has already been paid. A mailing on the plan will be going out to those people in the TTES service area The board also voted to in­ crease the ambulance budget by $20,000 to cover the cost for Advance Life Support training for several members of the TTES department. Each quarter, the board writes off a portion of the am­ bulance bills. $7,504.42 was written off by a vote of the board, with Medicare Medicaid accoun­ ting for $2,389.07, protection plan memberships were $4,822.84, bad debts ac­ counted for $254.51. and employee courtesy for $38. Kenyon said that this amount is about average for the quarter In other business, the Thor­ napple Township Board: — Took a consensus to go ahead with updating the elec­ tric service at the fire bam after getting another bid. This is to bring the building up to current Michigan Occupa­ tional Safety and Health Act standards. — Accepted a proposal from Hallifax Services to in­ spect 120 sewer installations at Duncan Lake for a total of $850. Pump inspection would be an additional $200 per unit. This service is part of the regular maintenance to see if any of the septic tanks need to be pumped. — Heard from Supervisor Don Boysen that Noffke Drive residents have re­ quested the installation of street lights. Consumers Power will give an estimate for the project. — Answered questions from Ross DeMaagd. who owns and operates a car repair/customizing shop on Cherry Valley, about spot rezoning. The board told DeMaagd that his business should be in a commercial zone, not agricultural residen­ tial as it is now. — Were reminded of public hearings Monday evening, Feb 20, set by the Thomap­ ple Planning Commission on zoning amendments for water protection and on a home oc­ cupation request. INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the mowing of the Township Cemeteries and pro­ perties of the Township for the 1995 season. Specifications are avaiable at the Township Office, 250 Maple St. Bids are to be submit­ ted to the Township Clerk by March 9. 1995. Patricia Snyder, Clerk <205i Dan Roodvoets of Kentwood Excavating said that the company operated a sand pit at that site for eight years without an accident. He also said be did not want to be "singled out" on the traffic issue, noting that other businesses along the highway have truck traffic pulling and out of their driveways. Truck driver Jim VanTil said that the short passing flares actually are designed that way to discourage vehicles from passing on the right. He pointed out other busy roads do not always have passing lanes at driveways or intersections. The passing flare MDOT will require Kentwood to pave on the east side of the highway measures 300-feet long a 225foot taper at both the north and south ends. The acceleration/deceleration lane at the pit entry on the west side of the road also would be 225fect long. After some discussion, Township Supervisor Tom Garbow said that he had discussed the project with township engineers, and would "reluctantly’’ move to approve the PMR. However, only Trustee Jim Williams joined him with an ’ aye’’ vole. Trustee Steve Gould, Snyder, and Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries voted "no," with Trustee Gordon Jousma abstaining due to conflict of interest. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION NOTICE OF APPLICATION Februory. 9. 1995 Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Minor License b. Project No. 11516-000 c. Date filed: January 25. 1995 d. Applicant: Commonwealth Power Company e. Nome of Project Irving Dam f. Location: On the Thornapple River neor Irving in Barry County, Michigan g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16U.S.C. §791 (a)- 825(r) h. Applicant Contact: Jon Marie Evans. 4572 Sequoia Okemos, Ml 48864; (517) 351-5400 i. FERC Contact: Julie Bernt (202) 2)9 2814 I Comment Dote 60 days from the filing date in paragraph C k Description of Prefect The pro­ posed project consists of: (1) an ex­ isting 6-foot-high grovity-eorth filled dam (2) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 25 acres at a max­ imum poof elevation of 738.5 feet USGS and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet; (3) a 1 200-foot-long head race canal (4) a powerhouse con taming one generating unit with a rated capacity of 600 Kw and. (5) ap­ purtenant facilities The applicant estimates that the to.ai average an­ nual generation would be 1 800 000 Kwh. The protect site is owned by Commonwealth Power Company. I With this notice we are mitiat-ng consultation with the Midwgan STATE HISTORIC PRESFR.ADOhl OFriCER SHPO; as required by §106. Na •ionol H.stor .< Presermotion Act and the reguiotiora of the Advisory Coun­ cil on Historic Preservonon, 36 C.F R. at §800 4 m Pursuant to Section 4 32(b)(7) of 18 C F R of the Commission s regula­ tions if any resource agency Indian Tnbe or person believes that an ad dmanaf soenttfic study should be conducted n order to form an ade­ quate factuor basn ft* campiete analysis of the appfacotion on its merrt the resource agency Indian Tnbe or person must a request for a study with the Commission not Wer than 60 days from the fthng date and serve a copy of the request on the applicant Lon 0 Cashed Secretary Trustee John Dieleman was not present. The board then agreed to send the PMR request back to the Planning Commission, asking it to reconsider the issues of safety and hours of operation. Although the board denied the Kentwood PMR, pending its reconsideration by the Planning Commission, it did approve a three-year PMR renewal tor the JousmaDenHartigh sand mining operations on 68th Street. This PMR has been found in compliance with its permit and township ordinance, and was approved with the condition that two more ground water monitoring wells be established according to township engineer specifications. In other business, the board: • Approved two joint agreements and an ordinance which will outline the operation, set the restrictions and state the fees for the new village sewer system, in which the township has purchased capacity. The village will approve similar agreements and a similar ordinance. • Appointed Richard Parent of Alto to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. Parent will complete the term of Jim Williams, who had to resign his seat when he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Township Board. Parent will serve until May 1, when the board must decide whether to reappoint him. • Appointed Norma Sprite, JoAnne Stimac and Gordon Lewis as the new members of the Township Board of Review, which is being expanded to include six members instead of just three. • Authorized its attorney to file legal action against Riebel Development Corporation for failing to pay the township $10,000 as part of a court settlement The payment was due January 1. • Approved wage increases for the Township Planner and the Deputy Treasurer after both received favorable reviews from the Personnel Committee. Planner Mark VanderPlocg will receive a three percent increase, and Deputy Joyce Reynhout will receive a raise of 50 cents/hour, bringing her wage to S8.25/hour. • Approved installing street lights at the intersections of Egan Avenuc/68lh Street and 92nd Strcct/Alaska Avenue. • Approved a sexual harassment policy that applies to all township personnel. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP BURNING ORDINANCE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 95-3 AN ORDINANCE to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the Charter Township of Caledonia by regulating the burning and use of fires and to provide penalties for the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance Open burning is regulated under the Air Pollution Act (Act 348 of the Public Acts of 1965), the Forest Fire Act (Act 329,1969), the Solid Waste Management Act (Act 641, 1978, Act 267, 1990) and the General Township Act MCL 41.181 Section 1 Definitions: A Burning Permit: A Permission to burn, issued verbally or by written permit by the appropriate fire department chief or designated personnel B Fire Department: Caledonia Fire Department which respond to all areas of the Township and Village of Caledonia. C Flammable waste material: Any waste or discarded substance that will bum or smolder, including but not limited to refuse, debris, waste forest material, brush, stumps, logs^ rubbish, fallen timber, grass, stubble, leaves, fallow land, slag crops, garbage or crop residue. D. Open Burning: Open flame or smoldering fire, emitting smoke and/or offensive odor. E. Person: An individual, corporation, partnership, association, municipality or other public body or legal entity, or any officer, employee or agent of the foregoing Section 2 PROHIBITED BURNING A. There will be no burning permitted in the Township without first receiving a burning permit from the Fire Chief or designated personnel accordance with Section 4 B. In no event whatsoever, shall any person burn any garbage, plastic, styrofoam, or any other synthetic material or other hazardous materials, nor shall any rubber or rubber based material such as, but not limited to, rubber tires, be burned in the township regardless of the method used of burning. Section 3 PERMITTED BURNING Burning under the following conditions is permitted anywhere in the township without a permit. A. The burning of wood, charcoal, coke or other acceptable conventional fuel for the preparation of food in any form, in an approved container or utensil will be permitted when done in accordance with accepted safety standards. B. The use of approved gaseous or portable heaters commonly employed in conjunction with building and construction operations will be permitted when done in accordance with accepted safety standards. C. Roofers, plumbers, tinners or other mechanics pursuing a business requiring the use of fire, or for the purpose of boiling tar, pitch or oil used in the course of an appropriate business or trade will be permitted when done in accordance with accepted safety standards. Section 4 BURNING PERMITTED WITH BURNING PERMIT ONLY A. The burning of flammable waste material is permitted with a burning permit issued at the discretion of the fire chief or designated personnel No burning shall occur prior to the issuance of the required permit. The issuance of such a permit will be deter mined by the proximity of the fire to any structure, weather conditions, the duration of the fire, and other factors the fire departments may deem necessary All such burn ing shall be done under the constant supervision of a person 18 years or older B. A burning permit will also be required for any type of fire associated with any recrea tional activity including, but not limited to, open campfires, unless such fires are built in a metal, stone or masonry container. Section 5 EXCEPTIONS The following are exceptions for the rules of this ordinance prohibiting open burning A. County parks in which fires are permitted by the rules governing said parks, and, B Fires authorized for the training of firefighters or other controlled burnings approved by the appropriate fire chief. Section 6 PENALTIES A. Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or shall be imprisoned in the County Jail for not more than ninety (90) d<-vs, or both, such fine and imprisonment being within the discretion of the Court together with the costs of prosecution B. In the event that a Fire Department or Fire Chief is called out on a burning ordinance violation, all expenses incurred by the response call shall be paid by the owner or owners of such divided lands The Township shall have a lien upon such subdivided lands, lots ci parcels for such expense Charges will be assessed at no less than One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150 00), per hour, per fire vehicle, and Thirty-five Dollars ($35 00) per hour, per fire-fighter Section 7 ENFORCEMENT The Fire Chief or designated personnel of the Fire Department or the officers of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department or any authorized law enforcement officer may cause com plaint to be made for the violation of the provision of this Ordinance Section 8 CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCE In the event of conflict between any provision of this Ordinance with those of any other Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia, the provisions hereof shall be controll­ ing, and any such conflicting provisions of any other Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia are hereby repealed Any Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia will supersede this Ordinance Section 9 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect after the second publication of this Ordinance First Reading: 2-15-95 (204) �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 21. 1995 County grant program will fund $45,500 project Talk Back Caledonia Council chooses to spend block grant funds on Kinsey Street extension by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council s long-discussed goal of extending Maple Street to Kinsey Street will become a reality this year, thanks to funds from the county com­ munity block grant program. With the Caledonia Fire Department now based al the Maple Street fire bam, access to Kinsey will provide an im­ portant outlet to M-37 for emergency vehicles. Maple now comes to a dead end just south of the village/township hall, forcing fire vehicles to travel north on Maple and through the village to get to the highway. Caledonia Village Council Consulting Engineer Lou VanLiere of W & W Engi­ neering told the council last week that the Maple Street extension does qualify as a county block grant project, lie also said that Caledonia has an estimated $45,764 in block grant funds available for the project, a sum that combines $25,364 allotted in previous years with the $20,400 funds for this year. VanLiere said that complet­ ing the Maple Street extension originally was estimated at $50,000, but "a more detailed look" at the work yielded a lower estimate of $45500. Storm sewer lines along Maple Street were laid with the idea of a future extension being added. The stretch of roadway would be curved so it meets Kinsey at a 90-degree angle, explained VanLiere. There would be no need for a traffic light at the intersection, he said. The council voted 5-1 to authorize Clerk Jackie Cherry to act as the council's agent in applying for the block funds for the project. Trustee Susan Berencsi cast the dissenting vote. Extending the road was chosen from five potential projects discussed by the council. The others included sewer work on Kinsey Av­ enue, repairing and replacing village sidewalks, improve­ ments to the Emmons Drain and involvement in the Rails to Trails project along the old Penn Central railroad right of way. Van Lie re said the Rails to Trails program does qualify for another funding program, in which the state provides matching state funds for mu­ nicipal projects on a 50-50 ba­ sis. Applications to that pro­ gram must be submitted by April 15. In other business, the coun­ cil: • Approved its 1995-96 budget. (See related story.) • Reappointed Trustee Dan Erskine as street commis­ sioner. • Approved an agreement between Caledonia Village and Township, providing that the village will operate and maintain its new sewer system and the township portion of the system. The agreement also provides for a sewer committee made up of two representatives from each unit of government. A sewer ordinance will be voted on at a later date. • Voted 5-1 to donate the villages C-Tec Cable Systems franchise fee of $1,682.86 to the local access channel, Caledonia Cablevision. Trustee Judy Kidder cast the dissenting vote. • Agreed to continue inves­ tigating the role and respon­ sibilities it would designate to a village manager. The Vil­ lage Labor Committee is rec­ ommending a full-time man­ ager earning between $30,000 and $40,000 annually in salary and benefits. Other vil­ lages that have a manager are being contacted for ideas about job descriptions, recruiting and interviewing. School Lunch Menus STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Charter Township Of CAlEOONA Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday , Feb. 22 Nacho Supreme w/toppings, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday , Feb. 23 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy or french fries, roll, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Spaghetti . w/meat sauce, breadstick, tossed salad or french fries, fruit choice, milk. / CalEDONA, M OH-GAN a 33“ 6 1 * J f A! £ap» at Ktnt Cast,' - NOTICE The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple, Caledonia, Michigan. The board will meet Monday, March 13, 1995 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The board will also meet Tuesday, March 14, 1995 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor’s office by March 10, 1995. The estimated 1995 equalization factor for real pro­ perty assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Agricultural...................................... 1.00 Commercial .................................... 1.00 Industrial.......................................... 1.00 Residential...................................... 1.00 Developmental................................ 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in CaledoniaTownship will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1995 State Equalized Valuations (SEV). Thomas G. Doane Caledonia Township Assessor w Monday , Feb. 27 Hamburger w/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk Tuesday , Feb. 28 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday , Feb. 22 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Feb. 23 Mexican bar. Vita Pup. milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk, potato bar. Monday , Feb. 27 BYO sub sandwich, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Soup and sandwich, chips. Vita Pup, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 22 South of the border Nacho Supreme, food bar. milk. No baked cookie. Thursday , Feb. 23 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, w/gravy. roll, food bar. milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, breadstick, food bar. milk Monday, Feb. 27 Hamburger w/bun. french fries. Vita Pup. food bar. milk. Tuesday. Feb. 28 Pizza, food bar. milk Note: All menus subject to change without notice Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich; Dutton Elementary — Food Bar; and Kettle Lake Elementary — soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. What about the multi-age classrooms? By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Q. I have seen some articles in the paper about "multi age” classrooms. Could you explain what this is? A. Actually , multi-age groups have been around for many years. You could say that the one-room schoolhouse was a multi-age setting. It allows students of different ages to be together in one classroom for more than one year For exam­ ple. kindergarten, first and second-graders would be together for two or more years. Q. Are there multi-age classrooms in our area? A. Huntington Woods School m the Wyoming Public Schools district is unique, in that they are totally multi-age. This "school of choice” was started two years ago. Ferry Elementary in Grand Haven and Explorer Elementary in Kent wood are regular elementaries which have multi age settings In the Caledonia Community Schools system. Dutton Elemen lary is piloting a multi-age classroom consisting of kindergarten, first and second grades Q. W hat are the advantages of such a classroom? A. Some of the advantages that first come to mind include • Since students stay with the same teacher for at least two years, social and emotional adjustments are minimized in the fall. When school begins, the student knows the teacher and the teacher knows the student. • Children don't develop at the same rate, especially in the early ages, and they won’t be all ready to read at the same time, or be ready for math at the same time The multi age grouping allows these students a two-year period of development. • The older students in the grouping help the younger ones, which not only helps the younger students, but reinforces Icar ning in the older students (This is now called "peer tutoring”) • Multi age classrooms are typically a "hands on” type of learning designed to create independent, self directed learners. The goal is for all students to show continuous progress. A true multi-age class has a continuum of instruction and mastered skills are then checked off on this continuum. Q. If I were to visit a muiti-age classroom what would I be likely to see? A. You would see more than one grade in the same room with flexible grouping, a mix of students with high, middle and low abilities, students working together in small groups, and “hands on” activity centers where students are learning by discovery. Also present would be a program that allows students the flexibility of learning at their own pace in a theme centered type of teaching. Anyone interested in learning more specifics about the Dut ton Elementary multi-age classroom is encouraged to contact Prinicpal Jerry Phillips at 698-8982. If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia, MI 49316. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Feb. 22 Pancake on a stick, juice or fruit, milk Thursday, Feb. 23 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Feb. 27 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 28 English muffin w/topping, juice or fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject t< change without notice. MASSAGE Available Monday & Tuesday by appointment only. Benefits of Massage: • Circulation is improved. • Digestion is improved. • Flexibility increases iib'°®bFF First I One Hour Massage 1 I rrrvass roe you • wh* tm Coupon • Exp 3 795 For Appointment, Call Fitnew For You - (616) 795-4319 Jacob Brod beck • (616) 374-5401 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 21, 1995 I Page 13 Timber contract nets extra money for Middleville by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council approved signing a contract that will add more than $30,000 to the village coffers. Council unanimously ap­ proved a contract with Tri­ County Logging to harvest 235 trees from village property. The mature trees, mostly red oak. will be removed from two areas, on the forested land just east of the village waste water treatment plant, and at Eskar Ski Hill. The total value of the lumber comes to $36,187. Once the village pays the forester fee, the remaining amount should be $32,559. Harvesting of the trees will just open up the woods to more sunlight that allows for Pet of the Week Three "Little Fluffly Ladies" are only 10-weeks-old. Their mother is a pure-bred Lab even though these black and white pups don't look that way. They must resemble their dad. They are just a few of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi­ tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more infor­ mation, call 948-4885. Have you looked at a secure investment offering a first year yield of 15.78?* more growth of smaller trees, according to Village Planner Jason Cherry. He encouraged the council to direct the money from the timber sale into an account designated for implementation of the recreational plan just adopted by the council (see related story in this edition). Cherry explained that often a municipality must match a recreational grant offered by the state or federal govern­ ment and these funds could go toward that matching The council decided not to take action on Cherry's sug­ gestion at that time. Council also approved several requests made for the Middleville Police Depart­ ment by Chief Louis Shoemaker. Shoemaker asked council to OK hiring a part-time police officer to fill the position left vacant when Officer Nick Siefert became a full-time officer. Three candidates for the position were to be interview­ ed by Shoemaker and Village Manager Ev Manshum Friday Council also approved the purchase of six soft body ar­ mour vests and five portable radios for the police department. Shoemaker told council that the vests were for the reserve officers, who are just as vulnerable as his regular officers. Each vest costs $450, but the Michigan Municipal League has a program that reimburses $150 per vest of the cost New Motorola portable radios and five chargers and extra battery parks will cost Available for IRA's or regular savings dollars!! Scot frosh eagers stop Lowell 47-36 The Caledonia freshman basketball team defeated Lowell 47-36, Feb. 14. After a slow jump from the gate, the frosh Scots outscored the Red Arrows 3319 in the second half to pull out the win. Leading scorer for CXaledonia was Tom Hurst with 12. Eric Cross had 10 points and Todd Bloemers added eight. The team is now 8-7 over­ all playing at Baptist Academy on Tuesday and at Sparta on Friday. > NOMCST ] C; i uifir; trncifrr ( iiniiL • P48O0 iMued by UtoUSA ImotA th. y««r b. than 3%. 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The chief s request was made because old equipment has not been working satisfactorily. One Middleville policeman was involved in a dangerous confrontation on New Year's Eve and his signal to 911 kept breaking up. Shoemaker specifically re­ quested the Motorola radios because all of the rest of the police force equipment is Motorola, a brand he feels works well In other business, the Mid­ dleville Village Council: — Approved a change order on the sewer project for the installation of a skylight Cost is not to exceed $1,282. — Heard a proposal by Gary Vaughn of McNamee for his company to do the operation of the new wastewater treatment plant. — Gave approval for the rezoning of 640 Arlington Court and the changing of the master land use plan to com­ mercial as requested by owner Jon Raymond — Passed a resolution to annex property on the east edge of the village from Thor nappie Township as part of the development of a plat by Ron Buning — Heard a report by the Steve Antecki - M.S.A. 528 Mam Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-0464 Call for an estimate r i i i i i IO UAY SPECIAL Feb. 21 thru March 4, 1995 i LUBE - OIL. - FILTER Limit 5 qts. of VaMoltne MUST BRIXE COUPON n i i i i i ■ i �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 21, 1996 TK eagers knock off DK, Godwin Heights After a closer game than coach Curt I lolzhueter would like'against Delton, Tuesday, the Thornapple-Kellogg varsity basketball team hit its stride in the third period Trojan Nate Bundy takes the baseline route around Delton's Howie Shattuck. • Homeowner* M Ce*h Feet * *1 *l and 2nd Mongaga purchaaa or ratnanca •Land conrma refinancing • Home or Ramat Propary ‘Stow Cred* O.K. ’Bai ConaotkMton etc *FaH Eaay *CaM 24 Hours Afiataia Mongaga A Finance Corp 800000-2221 FREE Pra-QuaW leal ton Nesbitts Market againsst Godwin Heights, Friday night for a 62-43 win. In the win over Delton, a basket by Andy Brewer with 18 seconds left in the contest and a turnover by Delton with two ticks left on the clock gave the Trojans a 3635 win. The low-scoring battle was a clinic in defense by both team, witrh the exception of 13-0 run by the Trojans in the third. Nate Bundy led TK in scoring with nine points, including 7-8 from the free throw line In Friday's win, Hoizhueter said the team got off to a great start, but fell behind 20-19 before the half. "In the third, I think we had our best stretch of the year." the coach said. "We made a 21-5 run and played some very good basketball." During the run Jerry Postma, the team's high scorer with 16, had nine of his points and Steve Converse added eight. Converse ended the game with 14 points and eight rebounds. Postma had 11 boards. Eight members of the Trojan team hit the scoring column and the coach said after the run that TK never let the Wolverines within 13 in hte fourth. With the win. the Trojans clinch a share of the OK Blue title and currently hold a 14-3 record. The team will be at Coopersville tonight to see if it can take sole possesion of the league title. Owner Bill Nesbitt 515 Grand Rapids St. Middleville 795-3509 Open: 6 a m. to 10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 8 a m. to 6 p.m. Sat. • Expanded “Takeout” Sandwich Line • Expanded Salad Line • Groceries • Snacks • Soft Drinks • Bread • Dairy • Pay Station for O&A Electric • Hulst Cleaners Pick Up/Drop Off TK’s Steve Converse rejects Delton’s Karl Norton’s shot in the win Tuesday. 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWING No Preference Towing and Recovery S 616-795-2200 or 616-948-3737 Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. S 3 Insured Trucks * Jump Starts Emergency Tire Repair Lockouts • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service 1 VISA I 1 • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. R-Ji OFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE The Caledonia wrestling team surrounds coach James Maxim and the district championship trophy. Scots win 3 in row to win district title over Hastings, wrestles TK next Caledonia took the first six bouts and ran to a 41-27 win over Hastings in the finals of the team district wrestling fi­ nals, Thursday. The key win was Mike Draft s 8-7 win over the Sax­ ons' 19-2, 134-pounder Craig Bowen. Bowen was leading 7-6 with less than two sec­ onds left in the third period when Draft scored a twopoint near fall for the deci­ sion. The loss seemed to deflate the Saxons and energize the Scots through the strength of the Hastings squad. The Scots will take on Thornapple-Kellogg tomor­ row at Lowell in the first round of the regional team championships. TK defeated Delton and Hamilton last Thursday for the district title. Winning by fall for Cale­ donia over Hastings was B.J. Tomanek (106) in 1:10 over David Koutz, Adam Stauffer (112) over Troy Pittelkow in 30 seconds Jamie Trudeau over Jeremai Cook in 29 sec­ onds, Danny Simmons (185) over Kris Javor in 40 seconds and Jason Bush (hwt) over Justin Waters in 1:47. Mark Pyper (100) won a 10-0 major decision over Ryan Rude, Aaron Sprague (126) won 12-4 over Mike Opolski and Ryan Sinclair (172) won a 5-3 bout over Jamie James. In the win over Lowell, Stauffer, Sinclair and Adam Paarlberg (hwt) had pins. Pyper and Sprague and major decisions and Josh Haywood (151), Tim Soper (172) and Middleville freestylers to meet Feb. 23 Simmons (at 215) had regular decisions. The team also defeated Ionia in the semi finals to set up the match against the Saxons. Team sends 8 to indi­ vidual regionals The Caledonia varsity wrestling team will be send­ ing a school-record eight matmen to the individual re­ gionals in Alma, Saturday. The Fighting Scots had one wrestler finish runner up, one finish in third and six finish fourth in the individual districts in Big Rapids, Sat­ urday. Adam Stauffer (112 pounds) finished highest for the Scots, losing in the finals to Jason McGraw of Ionia. He will carry a 36-9 record into regionals. Aaron Sprague (126) won the consolation bracket over Heath Haner of Lansing Wa­ verly. Finishing up runners up in the consolation bracket for the Scots were Mark Pyper (100), Jason Bush (215). B.J. Tomanek (106), Jamie Trudeau (119), Danny Sim­ mons (215) and Ryan Sin­ clair (185). Coach Maxim said one of the strengths and attributes of this year's team was evident when Adam Paarlberg. Mike Draft and Bill Norris gave up their chance for a district title and let Tomanek, Stauffer and Soper wrestle. "A team can only srn<l 13 wrestlers to the individual districts but we can double up on a weight class and the three kids who gave up their spot, thought the other guys had a belter chance than they did," Maxim said. "Thai's the way the team is this year, they are making decisions which are very adult.” See pg. 16 for more photos VCR Repair 4 * * 4 * ** VCR Cleaning FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours s15 I 4 Star Video : * * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. *► * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 ♦ J < Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a-tn. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m CLOSEOUT The will be a meeting for the parents of kids wanting to be in the Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club, Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Thornapple-Kellogg High School beginning at 7 p.m Tom Lehman said this will be an organizational meeting and not a practice and all parents wanting their kids to be in the club should attend. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Attention Caledonia. Middleville & Dutton If you are looking for work, we can help Apply Tues­ day. February 21 or Wednesday Febraury 22 between 9 00 a m and 3:00 p m. Barman Select Temporary Services, Inc., 127 Mam St Caledonia or call 891-9270. Caledonia Fanners Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 4 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 21. 1995 / Page 15 Middleville crowned district champs; wrestle Caledonia tomorrow championships against the winner of the Byron Center vs. Hudsonville dual. Taking wins by fall over Delton were Kris Utley (100 pounds) over Kris Maison in 46 seconds, Andy Dragt (112) over Garret Stamphler in 1:32, Luke Middleton (142) over Rob Tack in 4:53, Andy Dragt (160) over C.J. Hicks in 1:29 and Steve Lehman (172) over James The Tbornapple-Kellogg wrestling team breezed through Delton 61-6 and pulled a win away from Hamilton, Thursday, for the team district championship crown. The Trojan wrestlers will now take on Caledonia to­ morrow at I»well in the first round of districts. The match will start at 6 p.m. with the winner to try for the regional Trojan Sean Crofoot gets the adulation after defeating Jeremal Cook of Hastings in the second round of individual districts. Caledonia spikers fall to Wayland points, Rachel Comegys had eight, Katie Donker had eight and Julie tuinstra had seven. Donker led the team in kills with 12 and digs with seven and Michelle Colbom had seven kills and VanderVelde had six. Comegys, VanderVelde and Lisa VanRyn all ad three digs. The team will be at South Christain, Saturday for the OK Gold Conference meet. The Caledonia varsity ; volleyball team fell to OK Gold-foe, Wayland in three sets Thursday to finished its league regular season with a record of 3-3. The Wildcats took the first match 18-16, but the Scot spikers were able to take the second game 15-11. In the rubber match Wayland came out on lop 15-8 for the win. Jodi Vander Velde led the team in scoring with 11 ISOPROPYL 12 oz Size If you want to look GREAT in that bathing suit — start exercising NOW! Call for an appointment today i 795-4319 JOHN DEERE Ends February 28 B31318 20”...... j $1725 ™"3 s5226 $7446 5D 6V /‘t $1263 TY21735 Most JD Utilities Fuel Filters T19044 AR50041 325 99( TRACTOR INSPECTION PROGRAM This program covers over 100 items including: • engine clutch • main hydraulic pressure • PTO dutch • air conditioning system • cab heater control • axle bearing inspection • DYNO test ...AND MORE • SCV operation The program INCLUDES $169 Utility tractors pickup and delivery if you are within a 50 mile radius $199 Row crop tractors of our store $299 4-Wheel drive tractors ill**'*"9 iUsi’. OIL AR69444 5 Gal. • Hygard $24” TY6390 5 Gal • 15W40 Plus 50................. AR63219 5 gal • 30# s2328 s2665 Check your planting and tillage equipment & get it ready for spring! I Fillmore Equipment, Inc Loyd's; Auto 9870 Cherry Valley A ve. (M-37), Caledonia 891-1484!■ Now is the time to start getting into shape for the summer! SPECIAL PARTS PRICES fl ANCO WASHER ml winter Blades SOLVENT _ $5" s2" (Formerly Western Au OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • NEW HOURS... | 8 to 8 Mon.-Fri.; 8 to 5 Sat ; 91Io 5 Sun. 5:40. Also having pins, but not moving on to regional com­ petition were: Jody Blain, Dendel Craven, Terry Trudell. Steve Austin, Marty Bender. Andy Dragt and Steve Lehman. Grand Opening Parts Sale j'ffS ■ Mr nowa FLOOR MATS $gs7 with a win over Caledonia in 55 seconds. Sean Crofoot also finished third, defeating Hastings and Lansing Waverly before los­ ing to Belding 10-4. In the consolation bracket he de­ feated Caledonia by a fall in TK’s Jody Blain takes Delton’s Link Pape to the mat for an 11 -6 victory in the team districts. (Photo courtesy of Shani Wertman) JOHN DEERE STARTERS and ALTERNATORS Starting at Ty Middleton will also wrestle in the regional indi­ vidual finals. He defeated Portland with a pin in 4:56 and Waverly in 50 seconds. He lost to DeWitt in the semifinals but won the con­ solation bracket for third B31315 18”....... One Stop for Car Needs R Vickery in 4:59. Sean Crofoot (119) won a 10-2 major decision over Rob Isom. Terry Trudell (126) had a 19-3 technical fall over Pai Leonard, Ryan Winchel (134) had a 10-6 decision over Joe Daniels, Marty Bender (151) scored a 16-1 technical fall over Bill Lane, Ty Middleton (185) scored a 19-4 technical fall over Dan Smith and Jody Blain (hwt) had an 11-6 deci­ sion over Link Pape. In the finals, Dendel Craven (106) had a fall over Freddy Mireles in 2:20, Nel­ son had a pin of Chris De­ Boer in 5:32, W’inchel scored a pin in 2:50 over Jon Eding, Dragt had a pin in 1:41 over Tim Grienheide, Ty Middle­ ton had a pin in 1:24 over Cory VandenBerg and Blain won by a fall in 1:36 over Derrin VandenBerg Ixhman won by injury de­ fault and Luke Middleton won by forfeit. The Trojans will be taking on a Caledonia team which defeated Lowell and Ionia be­ fore taking on Twin Valley co-champion Hastings. The Scots came out taking the first six bouts to surprise the Saxons. Team sends four to individual regional.* Joel Appel (215) won his first district title with an 187 win over his Cedar Springs opponent, followed by a pin against Cedar Springs a 19-8 win over Caledonia and 17-6 over Lowell. Ryan Winchel (134) fin­ ished runner up in his weight class, pinning Ovid-Elsie in 2:12 and Lowell in 1:58. In the semi finals he beat Lans­ ing Waverly 8-6 and in the finals lost to Big Rapids 9-3. frW! r-3^ i [ Formerly Thornapple Valley Equipment 2900 N. Broadway (M-43), Hastings • 616-945-9526 NEW STORE HOURS: Mon Tues Wed & Fn 7 30 am 5 00 pm. Thurs 7 30 am 8 pm. Sat 7 30 am 1 pm EXTENDED SPRING HOURS! ApnJ 15 May 31 - Weekdays to 9 00 pm, Saturday to 4 00 pm �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 21, 1995 Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 wards tor $2.75 then W per word. If you pay in advance, you save SO* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. GYMNASTICS IN M OTIO N offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ LICENSED CHILD CARE has full or part-time openings. 891-1066.__________________ PAINTING, STAINING, & VARNISHING, residential, or business; Interior / Exterior. Mike & Rebecca Lydy 945-2649 POLEBARNS, DESIGNED TO YOL’R specifications, free planning and delivery. Do it yourself or builders available. 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QUEEN SIZE BED with orthopedic firm mattresss seL Includes beautiful brass head­ board, 2 months old, cost $675 new, sacrifice $175. 517-699-2251. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. QUEEN BRASS BED, with firm mattress, beautiful head­ board, 3 months old, cost $650, sacrifice $200. Sofa & Chair, earth tones, (like new) cost $750, sell $275. 517-393-5178 Help Wanted E.S.F.I. a Caledonia based Company is now accepting applications for our shipping & receiving department. Please apply in person or mail to E.S.F.I. Humane Resource Department. 9818 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. Caledonia, Ml. 49316, No phone calls please! FACTORY POSITIONS available immediately. No experience necessary. 1 st, 2nd & 3rd shifts. Permanent possibili­ ties. Call 616-245-2505. Thibaudcaux. No fees. HELP WANTED: Stable manager YMCA Camp in Middleville is looking for person or family to care for ranch &. 35 horses. 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Gack­ ler, 84, of Porter Hills, Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 20, 1910 at Caledonia, the daught­ er of Sidney and Anna (Klump) Geib. Mrs. Gackler was raised in Caledonia and attended Cale­ donia schools, graduating in 1928 and attended Davenport College of Business. She was married to Roy W. Gackler on March 21, 1934 at Elkton. Mrs. Gackler was in busi­ ness with her husband, Roy, operating a Grocery Store in Caledonia and a Beltline Motel in Grand Rapids. She was a member of Leighton United Methodist Church, Caledonia, General Federation of Womens Cub, Caledonia, Food Dealers Auxiliary, and Zonta International. Preceding her in death were her husband, Roy W. Gackler. Survivors are daughters, Suann Hewlett of Caledonia and Jane Gackler of Spokane, Washington; sons, Kenneth (Joyce) Gackler of Ada and John (Joyce) Gackler of Caldeonia; three grandchil- dren, Michael (Lynne) Gack­ ler, Deborah (Scott) Johnson and Rob (Belinda) Hewlett; one great grandson, Dakota Hewlett; three step­ granddaughters, Teri Ferguson and fiance Rick Girgenti, Tami Ferguson and fiance Tim Blake and Trina Ferguson; one great step-grandson, Travis Boyd; and several cousins. Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 18 at the Wrestling Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Ray Townsend Officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Chureh Building Fund ar Porter Hills Benevolence Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. continued from page 14 Caledonia’s Ryan Sinclair squeezes a near fall from Lowell's Mike Miner in his 11 -5 major decision in the first round of team districts. Fred Pinckney, Jr. CALEDONIA - Fred Pinekney, Jr., 73, of Caledonia, formerly of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. He is survived by one daughter, Janice (Larry) Hale of Shelbyville; one son, Gary (Pam) Pinckney of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Phoebe Baughman of Middle­ ville; brother, Tildon Pinckney of Lowell; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00am at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lowell with Reverend Gordon Barry officiating. B.J. Tomanek, here against his Lowell opponent fights for a superior position in the team districts EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILYI FARO’S fine*1 t BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR I PRICE. 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Fn A Sat 330 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-02-28.pdf 4c63fb86e42ebf9b2bd4d9090fe76109 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hast ings Fuo i tc Library F 121 Church Hast i r»96, R1. 49058 1 e Sun ana News U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 7 L D Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 4 / February 28. 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year (1 HAS TKHS musical to be presented here' March 23,24,25 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg High School musical. Tm Sorry the Bridge h Out You ’ll Have To Spend the Night, will be presented on Thursday. Friday, and Saturday, March 23-25. The musical comedy revolves around what happens when two normal people get caught up in the goings-on at a castle full of ghouls that have different plans for how they fit into the scheme of things. The cast has been selected and rehearsals arc under way. “John David Wellgood'' who is a naive nuclear physicist, will be played by Josh Steorts He is engaged to “Mary Helen Merryman.” a bright, sweet and innocent young girl played by Megan Oliver. Jake Blough plays “Dr Victor Frankenstein.'' a mad scientist who wants John's brain to replace the inferior in his monster. Frankenstein's assistant. “Igor,” who is hunch-backed and rather homely, will be portrayed by Scott Evans. “The Monster." the large creation of Dr. Frankenstein, will be played by Dwight Wade The charming yet evil vam­ pire. “Count Dracula. " who wants to have John and Mary for dinner, literally, will be done by Mike Leedy. Melanie Johnston portrays “Natasha.” the Count's first wife. "Abdul Nassar," the spiritual advisor and keeper of the Mummy, will be played by Roger Perez. He needs a human sacrifice and John or Mary would do nicely. Liz Panza will be wrapped up in her role as “The Mummy.” “Prince Rex” played by Ben Knauss will have a howl­ ing good time with this character who has a small werewolf complex. Jenna Steorts plays “Mom Talbot. " the overbearing mother of Rex who feels that Mary would be the perfect cure for her son’s problem. Two grave robbers. “Montclair” and “Clair­ mont." will be ponrayed by Ben Osborne and Rachel Wade. Count Dracula’s insect­ eating lackey “Renfield” will be played by Josh Cnossen. Cost members of the Thornapple Kellogg musical are rehearsing for the production of "Im Sorry, the Bridge Is Out. You’ll Have to Spend the Night." They include (bock row. from left) Rachel Wade, Melanie Johnston, Mike Leedy, Roger Perez, Liz Panza, Scott Evans, Dwight Wade, Jake Blough, Megan Oliver, Josh Steorts, Jenna Steorts, Ben Knauss, and Tina Tina Trudell will be “The Body,” that has been delivered by the grave robbers. “The Draculettes," Count Dracula’s brides will add to the comedy. They are Mandy Townsend as “Debbie,” Kiley Thaler as “Dawn.” Kim Rauschenberger as "Denise.” Krissy Williams as “Daphne,” Becky Worth as Trudell; (center row, from left) Jennifer Matison, Krissy Williams, Becky Worth. Kiley Thaler. Jackie Zoerner, Gina Yoder, and Kim Rauschenberger. and (front row, from left) Christina Ooks, Michelle Scat­ turo, Anne-Marie Hart, Arnie Evans, Lindsey Bremer, Michelle Butler, Matt Newton, Katie Polhemus. and Keri Jeurink. “Dierdre,” Gina Yoder as “Danielle.” Jennifer Malison as “Desire,” and Jackie Zoerner as “Dominique.” “The Village People” top off the cast of the comedy as townspeople who give full voice to the musical. They are Lindsay Bremer, Michelle Butler, Arnie Evans, Anne Marie Hart, Keri Jeurink. Matt Newton. Katie Polhemus, and Michelle Scatturo. The musical will be per­ formed at 8 p.m. each evening at the TKHS auditorium. Proceeds to help defray medical costs for Tyler Baltrusaitis Benefit dinner planned March 10 to help local cancer victim bread and beverages. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under, and can be purchased in advance at the Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Caledonia Auto Parts and the Village Stylist, or by calling 868* 0353. Tickets also will be sold at the door. All proceeds will go to help pay for Tyler's critical medical treatments. "We're just doing whatever we can to help financially while he is going through this ordeal," said Kay Naab, the by Barbara Gall Father of His Country walked out of history ...and into Kettle Lake Elementary for a Presidents' Day visit last week. 'George Washington' himself visited classrooms to tell students about American history back in tis’ day, including the famous cherry' tree legend. Students were suspicious, however, that George' bore an uncanny likeness to their own leader, Principal Jeff Wonnan. Pictured with the President are Robert Mancinelli. Bridget Ryan. Jenna Whalley, Kay he Martinez and Anna Stray bom. Staff Writer Tyler Baltrusaitis loves sports. He has competed in wrestling, football, baseball and basketball. Now he’ll need all the grit he can muster to overcome an opponent far more hostile than any he’ll ever meet in an ath­ letic arena. Tyler's competition this time is brain cancer. A seventh-grader at Cale­ donia Middle School, Tyler nas undergone surgery for a brain tumor and now is receiv­ ing additional treatment at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids. His friends and relatives want to support him in the best way they can, which is to help his family with the cost of Tyler's medical treatment. The employees of Auto Style Plastics Inc. of Grand Rapids, co-workers of Tyler’s mom, have organized a lasagna benefit dinner to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fri­ day, March 10, at the Caledo­ nia High School cafeteria. The menu will include lasagna, tossed salad, green beans, applesauce, garlic Tyler Baltrusaitis See Cancer victim, Page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia administrators honored in Michigan’s Principals Appreciation Week • Caledonia School Board OKs bus lane improvements • Snowmobilers, ATVers reminded of new Middleville ordinance • Two TK School Board members receive honors �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 28. 1995 Good ‘four-tune’ smiles on Esterley family quads by Barbara Gall .Staff Writer Wherf Ixe and Shelley Es­ terley of Caledonia talked about how "fortunate" they are, they could be accused of some punning, since they are the parents of 14-month-old quadruplets. But they were not trying to be humorous. "We have met a lot of other multiple' parents, and we have heard some really tragic stories." said Shelley, as she kept a close eye on two tod­ dlers weaving unsteadily to­ ward the kitchen. "When I watch them play­ ing like this, all four of them healthy, normal babies. I know we have been very blessed,” agreed Ixe. The quads were bom Dec. 16, 1994, and have encoun­ tered none of the health prob­ lems that can accompany a multiple birth, even though two of the babies weighed only two pounds when they were born by Caesarean sec­ tion. All have increased their birth weights at least sixfold. Murphy, the "oldest," has always been the biggest of the four. He weighed four pounds, one ounce at birth and now tips the scales at slightly over 24 pounds. Bailey, the only girl, was the tiniest at birth, weighing just two pounds. She now is a healthy 18.5 pounds, passing up brother Nick, who is about six ounces lighter. Nick, however, was the second largest at birth, weighing 3 pounds, 6 ounces. The fourth quad, Sam. weighed only two pounds, 14 ounces at birth, but now is about 20 pounds, said his par­ ents. Three of the four are walk­ ing, with the fourth just about ready to let go of the coffee table. Some of their happy noises sound an awful lot like those very first words, and everybody has some teeth. There are no identical sets among the children, and each is developing a very distinct personality, Shelley said. "Nick is the quiet one of the four,” said his dad, nodding at the little guy with dark hair like himself. "Yes, Nick s the one who Lee and Shelley Esterley laughingly try to coax their likes to be held and cuddled, active quadruplets to pose for a family photo. But, just while Bailey and Sam are the when Bailey and Sammy (left) decide to cooperate. most aggressive," said Shel­ ley, "Murph is usually the infants wasn't easy. joice in their babies' good most easy going. He's always "They were all on different health, they admit that the smiling." schedules; we’d get two to But while the Esterleys re­ first few months tending four sleep and then two would wake up. Now it's a lot eas­ ier," said Lee. "They sleep through the night, and we’ve developed some routines." "When I look back on it. I'm not sure 1 could do it again,” said Shelley with a laugh. "But these were our first children, so we had no idea what to expect. I guess that was good in a way. We just went through each day at a time." Both parents agreed that their families, friends and neighbors have really helped out, often taking one or two of the babies with them for a while to give Lee and Shelley a break. "It's so easy with just two children," Shelley com­ mented. Caledonia High School ju­ nior Keri Reiffer, who first volunteered to help the Ester­ leys as part of her Visions and Volunteers class, still comes over several days a week. Mealtime with the Esterley quads definitely requires a quick spoon, as the children watch eagerly for Mom to move down the line. As long as she's not too slow, no one seems to complain once everyone has had a mouthful or two. Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line - (Loh >NOM * WNCt CO*MMN«AnOM MIWIC1 o* mC. You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven-days-aweek, 24 hours a day... ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. You’ll be asked your name. address and U QJff FM£M fl F* hlhm MUSS [£| F« CUmMM Kmm a MUSS Q Ta Ptac« • Ctoiarnu M in MUSS [{"[ Far Ow ** DarartaaM MUSS f7| Far Ow CMaMaa Oa^anawM F«SS [£] Far Not « hfc«i»a many weeks v------ L°~ J. — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. CANCER VICTIM from previous page Auto Style employee coordinating the dinner. She said that those attending the dinner also can buy raffle tickets for all kinds of gifts and products donated by local businesses. Area residents also will see containers distributed around •he community for any who would like to donate to Tyler’s account, and checks can be written to the Caledonia AMBUCS, which has taken re­ sponsibility for collecting do­ nations for the family. Checks should be referenced with Tyler’s name and sent to the Caledonia AMBUCS. PO Box 116, Caledonia, 49316. The organization will collect donations until the end of the school year. The family appreciates all the support Tyler has received from his friends and the com­ munity, said his aunt, Brenda Stevens. Murphy and Nick decide it's definitely time to get rid of the baseball caps. Let's get 'em off while Morn isn't looking! "I don't know how I'd get along without her," said Shel­ ley. "She's practically like our daughter. It takes someone very special to volunteer that much time." Shelley said besides the baby-sitting help, going back Continued next page — Mother and daughter enjoy a happy moment together. Bailey Esterley is the only girl among the Esterley quadruplets., but Mom Shelley says Bailey holds her own with her three brothers. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 28, 1995 / Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg graduates studying overseas at colleges Growing fast and ready for some fun. the Esterley quads display their very distinct personalities in this photo. From the left are Murphy, Sammy, Bailey and Nick From previous page — to her job as an optician a few days a week has been good for her, restoring some "balance" to her life. "Working is really my 'break,'" she said with a smile. Now that she gets ou*1 more, she said, she really ap­ preciates her days at home with her foursome. "The days I'm here with them seem much more spe­ cial; I really look forward to being home with them, and I like to think maybe they're happy to see me, too." She also has enjoyed the support and friendships she has gained from a "Multiple Moms" group. While the idea of feeding, diapering and watching over quadruplets seems pretty daunting to those of us who took care of just one baby at a ■ time, the Esterleys say that there are some advantages to i I They do seem to enjoy each other, and they certainly are used to waiting their turn, even if they get impatient. ’’ multiple sets. "The older they get, the more they entertain each other, just like that," said Lee, nodding toward Sam and Murphy, who were grinning at each other's antics. "The other day, the two of them were just chuckling away at each other, having the best time. I was kind of sorry I interrupted them." "They do seem to enjoy each other, and they certainly are used to waiting their turn, even if they get impatient," agreed Shelley. Supper time for the quads proved her point. Seated in a row, the four were a little fussy until each had gotten a couple of spoonfuls. Then, they just watched Mom anx­ iously, obviously hoping she'd move down the hne maybe a little bit quicker, but showing no outrage at not getting all the attention...or food. "I really try to save some time on the weekends just to relax and play with the kids," said Lee, who works as a chemical mixer for Amway Corporation. "It's always a surprise how quickly the time flies by with them. An after­ noon just disappears." The Esterleys already are shaking their heads at how fast this first year has gone, and they just roll their eyes when asked about the thought of four teenagers in the house. "I can wait for that," grinned Ixe. "Me too," said Shelley. "I think we’ll just enjoy them as much as we can right now. Everyone tells us how quickly children grow up, and even though we get a little worn out sometimes, we really are having so much fun with them." But Shelley added that there is one aspect of parenting she will be glad to relinquish. Potty trained children, she said, will be a welcome change from all those diapers. Nathan Hillman, a 1991 graduate of TK High School, and his sister Rachel, a 1993 grad, are having unusual col­ lege experiences this year Nathan is spending his senior year studying at the University of Freiburg in the southwestern comer of Ger­ many. The university is located tn the Black Forest. The cathedral of Freiburg, dating back to the 1100’s, is one of the finest examples of Gothic archetecture in ail of Europe. Nathan’s parents. Paul and Olivia Hillman of Mid­ dleville. and sisters Rachel and Sara, were able to visit him over the Christmas holidays. They enjoyed nine days of sightseeing around Freiburg with one trek over to Colmar. France, and one visit to Basel. Switzerland, both of which are only 45 minutes from Freiburg. Nathan is majoring in Ger­ man and Scandinavian studies and hopes to continue his studies to teach on the college level. He is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and will return home from Germany in July. After completing one or two more courses, he will graduate in December 1995. While Nathan is in Ger­ many. sister Rachel, is spen­ ding one semester in Jerusalem on a study program through Taylor University, where she is currently a sophomore. She is attending the Institute of Holy Land Studies, which is located on Mount Zion across from the Stop end see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891*2020 Screenings will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the main lobby of the Stale Bank of Caledonia, 627 E. Mai St.. Caledonia. The cholesterol screening will be a non-fasting test measuring “10131” cholesterol level. A nurse will be available to answer questions and provide literature on cholesterol and blood pressure results No ap­ pointments are needed. Rachel Hillman experienced the nu>st beautiful scenery she had ever seen, complete with shepherds, caves and green pastures Rachel will return from Israel in mid-July and will continue her education at Taylor University next fall She is majoring in com munications and international studies at Taylor. No Need to tie up your money for a long time... 6*14% APY* ‘Cardiac Arrest’ fundraiser planned in Caledonia “Cardiac Arrest." a fundraising event to benefit the research, professional and public education programs of the American Heart Associa­ tion, will be held in Caledonia Thursday. March 30. As part of this fund-raiser. Metropolitan Hospital in co­ operation with the American Heart Association, will offer a cholesterol and blood pressure screening for a $5 donation. Nathan Hillman old city of Jerusalem. One can see the entire city of Jerusalem from the in­ stitute. Courses offered in­ clude a class in the physical settings of Israel which uses on-site field trips, hikes and mapping. 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Neva said that all per­ formances were sold out. Don Dean said that so­ meone from his Latin Night VELDERMAN School stopped to visit them. Betty Leifer Luana and Lynn To!an went to Florida to visit his folks. They were gone about two weeks. I was so pleased that 1 final­ ly got a hold of Edna Steeby She also had shingles Her hands are still numb. It seem­ ed good to visit with her again She is really quite a person. Mrs. Oliver said that her husband is playing for the Hastings musical. Megan is in the high school play Norma Lewis said that they just love living out in the country . They feed so many birds. She even saw a fox. Jack and Jerry Spencer went to Florida for a couple of weeks and had a wonderful family time. They had never been down to the Keys and so the family took a short trip. It was so nice to visit w ith Jerry She is such a nice person. Maureen Robinson said her son built a greenhouse at their home, so she is busy getting all the seeds started. Its so nice to be close to her house, it’s much more convenient. Well, folks this is it for this week. I am so excited. The West Michigan Lions Club called and asked me to come to their convention at the Holiday Inn. That is where I had my inter­ view with a trainer and his dog to see how I did with the dog I will be at the dinner telling about my training at TKHS Bands to perform March 5 music they have prepared for the district band festival at Lowell on March 9. The cadet band will open with Gallant Men." a march. Their other two selections will be Handel's "Aria and Fugue" and "Overture on a Shaker Tune." The Thomapple Kellogg Music Department will pre­ sent the high school cadet and symphonic bands in concert Sunday . March 5. at 3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The bands will perform Rochester. Mich I want to help the Lions Club get as much publicity , to help pay back their gift to me of my dog. Houston. My roomate from Rochester. Becky Cherry, is flying up from Marshall. Texas, to spend a few days with us. We hope that our trainer. Greg, will be able to come over. He called Becky to see how things were going with her and Beauty Visit with all of you next week. The symphonic band will perform "Golden Gate," a march, and "Anthem For Winds" and Percussion" and "Au Parp Lorrain." The bands are directed by Duane Thatcher. The concert is free and open to the public. Caledonia Christian concert series continues March 4 The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church concert series continues Saturday. March 4. at 7:30 p.m. with Karen Peck and New River with Jeff and Sherri Easter. Tickets are $6 in advance. $7 at the door. Tickets are available at Cutlerville Chris­ tian Bookstore and Caledonia Professional Pharmacy or by calling 891-8858 or 795-9548 The church is located at M-37 and 100th Street PriK'eeds from the concert will go for the church building fund. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a.m., 11 00 a m It 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night - 6 30 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Vu/th Pastor. Darrel L Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nurserv and Children's Church util be provided during both services Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................... 9:30a.m. Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH "Set an example In speech, in Me. in love, Vi faith and in purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m Sunday School................................. 1115 a m. Evening Worship Service................. 6 00 p.m Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. *891-8661 ’The Church where everybody is somebody ana Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 930 am. Sunday Momrig WoreNp....................... 10:30 am. Sunday Evening WorsNp.......................... 6 00 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer 8 Stole Study....... 7:00 pm to joosor Stoejactaon. YoifiPas& CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School........................... 9.30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School WOO a.m Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship HO0a_m Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship..................... 6 00 p.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship.........................11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Ehc ODlrl tUinie (JHrtl|udi»l &l|urdi 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11 ;Q0 a m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Chiklren's Classes........ 7:00 p m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Wednesday “Family Night’’ 6:00 Dinner *2 Adults I »1 Children 6:45 Choirs for Children and Adults Cadets and Cavinettcs Adult Bible Studies 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Peace Reformed Church St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Senrice...................................... 8:30 am. Sunday School................................. 9:45 a.m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes................................... 10 00 a.m Second Senrice 11 00 a m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Barrier Free Programs for Al! Ages Sunday Workup, 9 00 am & 10% am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night" 6 00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th Si near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m Morning Worship.^ 1100 a m Evening Worship...... 6:00 p m. Wed Fellowship ...7:30pm (m homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 28. 1995 I Page 5 Sightless roomate is inspiration for anyone! By Norma Veiderman Good morning This is Nor­ ma, and I’d like to wander down memory lane to last year’s training at the Leader Dog school in Rochester and make known to you again my roommate. Becky Cherry. Becky’s hometown is Mar­ shall. Texas, and an in­ teresting aside is that my hair dresser. Judy Sloan, stopped in Marshall several years ago when they were taking am­ bulances and medical supplies to Belize for a Rotary project. She saw! Marshall was a warm, caring town, and they were treated well. Becky has been a great lesson and a blessing to me. for she has lived through trials and tribulations greater than I can imagine, and still has her faith intact. Most of her story is in her own words: •My name is Becky Cherry and 1 come from Marshall, Texas, a small east Texas town, in the home my mother brought me to when I was two hours old. “My schooling was primarily local with a junior college about 30 miles away, and a university in my hometown. In the 1980s. I got my master s degree from the Texarkana branch of East Texas State and am working on my PhD from the U of Texas in Austin. ‘ ‘ I teach school every day to nine children who are severe­ ly and profoundly handicap­ ped Their ages range from 6 to 16 and mentally they are below the 1 year-old level None talk three walk, but I call it non-directional walk­ ing, because if the door is open, they are going out of it. The rest are in wheelchairs. “We do a lot of physical therapy, trying to get them to use their hands and get up on their feet, make some kind of noise so they’ll have com­ munication of a sort. None are potty trained, so I have to do that. The children leave about 2:30 every afternoon to go back to their own homes or nursing homes. Then I prepare for the next day. I have to feed them all and 1 have to love them all, for they arc the only family 1 have. “My dad died in 1989 of diabetes, having been bedrid­ den and taken care of by me the last 20 years of his life. My mother died in 1992 after being in a coma for 35 days following a stroke. Again, I was the sole caregiver. “My loss of vision began about three years ago and I ended up in a retina clinic in Dallas where I was told I had a hereditary eye disease My visual field got smaller so that now 1 have only light percep­ tion left in my right eye and a tunnel of 5 degrees in my left. I can no longer read books, sew, or do the things I used to. People laugh when they say you don't act like you’re blind’ and 1 tell them. “Well, you fake it until you make it ’ It doesn't bother me much, because when God closed my eyes. He closed a lot of doors for me. but he opened many, many windows “I had never traveled out­ side of my home town until two years ago. Now I have gone to Austin and San An­ tonio. This year I've come to Michigan, the first time out of state, and 1 felt like I was coming to a foreign country. It’s been a wonderful ex­ perience. because I lived most of my life in fear and now am being bonded to a leader dog named Beauty, who is helping me get rid of some of those fears. “An unwanted child, my retired father began abusing me at age 3. He would take and stake me down, either tie me to the four bedposts or he had some screws in the floor where he would take ropes and wrap them around my wrists and ankles. Then he would tickle me until I cried, stuff my mouth so I couldn't scream, and tell me it was for my own gcxxl because I was so ignorant. I went to bed every night with a gun pointed at me. “When I started school, my father told the teacher 1 was very stupid and should not go on the playground and 1 must sit at a desk in front of the teacher at all times. I was never allowed to talk or play with anyone in my classes. “In 1985, I developed a severe gall bladder attack and was taken to the hospital, the first time I’d been away from home overnight. Further testing discovered lots of things wrong and 1 was sent to Baylor Hospital in Dallas for evaluation. My gall bladder was removed and a hysterec­ tomy was also necessary . “Because my sphincter muscles no longer function I have to use a catheter when I go to the bathroom. I have many prescriptions, plus a feeding tube in my side because 1 cannot eat foods normally. I have an electric food pump at home that 1 plug in at night. I call it 'grazing' during the night with my long. Uli stranger because it’s like an IV hanging on a pole. Headquarters for Custom Shades & Blinds Drapery Hardware In Stock or Custom Order. CALEDONIA HARDWARE 9960 Cherry Valley Road on M-37 just north of 100th St. Open Monday-Friday 8-8; Saturday 8-5 891-9255 Becky Cherry (standing, right) with the children and classroom assistants in her special education class at Travis Elementary School in Texas. “Along with seeing five or six doctors each month. I have been to many psychiatrists and have finally found a therapist who is doing post-traumatic stress theraps with me This therapy takes the very terrible things in your life and brings it to a proportion where you can still remember but it doesn’t hurt any more. This will be an ongoing process for a while because there are 42 years of bad happenings behind me. ‘ * Last year I went to a rehab center in Austin to learn Braille and. at the advice of my mobility instructor, took all of my school transcripts with me for evaluation. To my surprise, they asked me to resign my job and become a teaching assistant there because I had more ex­ perience with these low-level multi-handicapped children than anyone else, and that any experience they had not had with them, I had myself. At this point 1 still had some things to work out so went back to my kids for another year. “During the past year. I’ve worked independent!) toward my PhD degree. At this rate, in about a year and a half I’ll be doing my dissertation and will be awarded the degree, certified in all areas of special education. The problem fac­ ing me. however, is that since I cannot read. I either have to have everything in Braille, taped or have a reader. Since none of these are really feasi­ ble workable for my special nerds, my hometown is trying to help me raise funds to get a scanner that will put pages in­ to a computer and come out by voice. "Since this is such an ex­ pensive project. I’m just going along on faith, thinking that if God wants me to have this scanner and this PhD, it will happen, and if He’s saying no then that's all right too. There will come a point in time when I’m not going to feel safe in the classroom because I can t the children when they have seizures and things like that “I'd love to go into con­ sulting. where I can tell others uhai io do with children like this. And I’d like to do a seminar telling people that you can survive no matter what, even if you tried to commit suicide many times and prayed to die, and God wouldn’t take you. “I finally figured that out about six months ago. and that’s when I asked the Lions Club about sending me up here. It’s been a wonderful GLCC Gun Lake Community Church experience, with a great meone had to put their hands roommate, wonderful on me and dunk me teachers and my beautiful backwards into water. This dog. Because my life has been was very hard "1 have help now and am lived in fear. I would like to be a hermit, but I have to learning how to talk about my feelings and to trust others work to buy the medicines to keep me alive. I have put with them I hope the good complete faith in God and things that happened here in even allowed myself to be Michigan will continue when I baptized, which meant so­ get back home REAL LIFE... REAL ANSWERS... As Always — the truths ot the Bible presented in a way that is clear and relevant to your everyday lite, in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. Now - A NEW SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE to better serve you BEGINNING SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Worship Celebrations: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Nursery and children worship programs at both services. Gun Lake Community Church 12200 Chief Noonday Rd. (1/2 mile east of Patterson) 795-7903 Keith Dragt, Pastor Mike Pierce, Minister of Discipleship Michael Burgess, Director of Music �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 28, 1995 Caledonia administrators honored in Michigan Principals’ Appreciation Week Obituaries Warren D. Tape------------------------------- GRAND RAPIDS - Warren D. Tape, 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, Febru­ ary 17, 1995 at the Grand Valley Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom on August 29. 1913 in Caledonia, the son of Charles Edward and Bertha (McWhinney) Tape. He was married to Blanch, who preceded him in death on January 31, 1995. Mr. Tape was the owner of Tape & Martin Hardware in Caledonia. He was a member of Cale­ donia Methodist Church and life member of R.C. Hathway Lodge #387. He served as Mayor of Village of Caledonia and served on the Board of Directors of Caledonia State Bank. Survivors include his child­ ren, Elaine & Ed Buchanan, Roy & Helen Forbes all of Wyoming, Jone & Lee Phillips of Grand Rapids, Fritz & Pam Tape of Caledonia, Kurt & Barbara Tape of Mandville, Louisiana, Ryan &. Tina Tape of Paoli. Indiana, LaVone & Tom Turner of Florida; one sister. Bernice Overholt of Grand Rapids; daughter-inlaw. Dorothy Forbes of Lans­ ing; 29 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 7 great, great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at Caledonia LJnited Methodist Church with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Entombment at Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia United Methodist Qiurch. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Debra Margaret Sirek LaPonsie Honored by the Caledonia School Board last week were the Caledonia building principals. Each was presented with a plaque recognizing the contribution he or she has The Caledonia School Board chose its meeting last week for honoring its building principals, in accordance with Principals' Appreciation W eck proclaimed by Gov. John En­ gler. Each of the seven adminis­ trators received a plaque as a token of the board's recogni­ tion of the leadership they have shown. Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter has been with the Caledonia Community Schools for 10 years, serving first as the llisi ■ HI I ISSK S r ■ tiair Studlc Reintroducing... NILA GOODIN to the area. BINGO For all new customers... Haircuts... $©°° Perms ...»35°O FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids. Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml -HWHHWRHWI • HWI x Duro® Art Supplies Try a tax-deferred $ Illllllll • Paints: acrylic, oil, water, poster paint. • Brushes • Chalk • Palette • Sketch Pads • Streched Canvas Caledonia Hardware £ 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street * OPEN Monday-Friday 8 to 8 Saturday 8 to 5 891-9255 ( CALEDONIA - Debra husband, Michael; children. Margaret Sirek LaPonsie, 36, Barb, Amy, Billy Joe, Mike of Caledonia, passed away on and many other members of Saturday, February 18, 1995. her loving family. made to Caledonia education. Joining Tonya Porter for a Memorial Service was held She was bom on September photo are Bob Szymoniak, Jerry Phillips, Clark Volz, Jeff 3,1958 in Sault Ste. Marie, the Monday at Holy Family Worm an and Gordon Nickels. Not present for the photo daughter of Fred and Twyla Catholic Church. was Jeanne Glowicki. Arrangements were made (Doran) Snider. She was married to Michael by Caledonia Funeral Chapel Caledonia Elementary Princi­ then was a "teaching in Caledonia. LaPonsie. principal" for five years before pal before becoming the high Survivors include her being named a full-time school principal in 1988. She received her bachelor's principal in 1990. He received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State Robert B. Workman University, and earned her degree from Grand Valley master’s degree from MSU. In State University and his mas­ ALTO - Robert B. Workman, Feenstra, Reverend Jerry &. addition, she holds an ter's from Michigan State. He 61, of Alto, passed away on Claire Hoek; many nieces and administrator's certificate with taught one year in the Allegan Saturday, February 18,1995 in nephews. Funeral Services were held both elementary and district before coming to Cale­ Harlingen, Texas. He was bom on March 16, Thursday at Peace Reformed secondary administrator's donia. Church with Pastor F. L. (Red) 1933 in Grand Rapids, the son Jeff Worman is in his sev­ endorsements. Faber officiating. Before coming to enth year as principal of Kettle of Benjamin and Ada (Postma) Interment was at Blain Caledonia, she worked as a Lake Elementary, and before Workman. He was married to Kay Cemetery. special education teacher in that was the CHS Assistant Memorial contributions Hoek Workman. Comstock Park and the Principal for four years. Mr. Workman was employ­ may be made to Bethany He earned his bachelor’s de­ Northview Schools, and was ed as a Supervisor in a phone Christian Services. the Region I special education gree from the University of company. Arrangements were Michigan, his master's from consultant for four years. He was preceded in death by by Caledonia Funeral i Central Michigan and he holds CHS Assistant Principal in Caledonia. his first wife, Sharon. Robert Szymoniak is in his an administrator's certificate Survivors include his wife, third year with the district, with an elementary endorse­ Kay; children, Robin & Cliff Muller of Kalamazoo, Greg & coming to Caledonia after ment. Before coming to Sheila Workman of Middlevil­ teaching science for six years at Holly High School. He re­ Caledonia, he taught at Caro le; grandchildren, Alyssa Muller and Jordan Workman; ceived his bachelor's degree High School for 10 years. American LegionPost #305 Caledonia Elementary's mother, Ada Workman; from Northern Michigan Uni­ 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia versity and his master's degree principal, Gordon Nickels, is brother, Carl & Betty Work­ man; sister, Ruth & Brian • THURSDAY • from Eastern Michigan Uni­ in his third year with the dis­ Doran; brothers-in-law and trict after teaching for nine versity. Early Bird - 6:30 PM sisters-in-law, Barb & Chuck years in Kentwood. He earned Jeanne Glowicki is in her third year as the Caledonia his associate's degree from High School Director of Ath­ Grand Rapids Junior College, letics and Student Activities, and his bachelor’s and master's Have you looked at a but has been with the district degrees from Western Michi­ secure investment offering a gan University. He also holds for eight years. She first taught special education before serv­ the administrator's certificate first year yield of ing as Caledonia Elementary with an elementary endorse­ principal for four and a half ment. 15.78?* years. She graduated from Michigan State and completed her course work for a master's degree in learning disabilities at Grand Valley State Univer­ The sensible alternative sity. Clark Volz, principal of to volatile stocks and bonds. >m6m£ST ] Caledonia Middle School, >111111^ came to the district two years I EFF KIEMT ( Available for IRA's or regular ago from PlainwelL where be was an elementary principal. savings dollars!! Before that be was a principal in Farwell and be taught for NQ FEES! NQ $A!,ES CHARGES! seven and a half years in Big Tax Management Call now for more information! Rapids. He earned both his & More Inc. bachelor's and master’s 616/891-8125 degrees from Central Michigan University, and he Jeff DeVries also bolds an administrator's Steve Antecki - M.S.A. certificate with both DeVries Agency of Caledonia, Inc. elementary and central office 131 Main Street administrator's endorsements. Dutton Elememan Principal 528 Mam Caledonia, Ml 49316 Jerry Phillips has been with Caledonia, Ml 49316 • P4800 ta.ued by LdoUSA. interest after the firet year w« never be ieee the Caledonia distnct for 20 891-0464 then 3%. Y<e*d reeled W annulled or interest payment* t alien anytime years, all of them at Dutton. after 1 year for a mewmen of 6 year*. Penalty appdea W aurrendered for 01 He first taught sixtb grade. HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 28, 1995 / Page 7 Two TK Board members get honors TK BULLETIN BOARD March b Reading Month at the elementaries.' March 1 — M.S donut day. 50 cents each. March 2 — ‘Green Eggs and Ham' served at McFall for lunch. First McFall Bedtime Story at McFall’s library at 7 p.m. Come dressed in pajamas and bring a pillow or stuffed animal along, too. March 4 — H.S. Spring Dance, 8-11 pm. at the H.S. gym Semi-formal dress M S. Band Festival, buses leave from the Middle School for 7th grade at 8 am.; band performance is 9:30; buses return to M.S at 11 30 For 8th grade, buses leave at 12 noon; performance is 1:30 p.m.; buses return to the M.S. at 3:30. March 5 — H.S. Band Concert, 3 p.m., for Symphonic and Cadet Bands. March 6-9 — Substance abuse presentations for the 4th grades March 6 — M.S. fundraiser orders to be turned in today March 7 — Tall Tale Travelers perform "Little Red Riding Hood" at McFall for Kindergarten and first graders. Page 5th graders have their reproductive health unit (P.E.T. funded). National Honor Society does a service project at Mel Trotter Mission. March 8 — 5th grade has reproductive health unit. M.S. band goes rollerskating. March 9 — 5th graders to see Grand Rapids Symphony. H.S. band festival at Ixiwell March 10 — West 3rd graders to see "The Little Prince" (P.E.T. funded). »*»»* Ixmking ahead... March 13 — 4th grade to a CPAC performance of "Asian Treasure." (P.E.T. funded). 9th grade drug abuse inservice. School board meeting at the H.S. library. 7:30 p.m. March 14 — P E T. meeting. 9:30 a m., at McFall’s all­ purpose room. Picture day at Page March 15 — H.S. art museum field trip with Miss Diehm’s 212 English Class March 16 — Gifted and Talented meeting at the H.S. cafeteria, at 3:30-4:30 p.m Everyone interested is welcome. P.E.T. coffee held at Page Library. Nanette Clatterbuck will speak on learning disabilities March 17 — Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Spring pictures at West M S. Frankenmuth fundraising products delivered to­ day. If your child has a big order, please pick it up. March 20 — No school, teacher in-service. March 21 — Half-day of school for elementaries West Book Fair begins, open in evening for parents from 5-8 p.m. March 22-24 — 5th Grade Art Talks: American Art. March 22 — West B<x»k Fair continues. M.S. money due to­ day for the fundraiser. March 23 — Half day of school for the elementaries. West Btxik Fair continues and is open in the evening from 5-8 p.m. March 24 — Half day for elementaries. West Book Fair, last day. March 27 — P E P. meeting, M.S. library, 7 p.m. March 29 — Half day of school for elementaries. April 3-7 — Spring break. Apri 10 — School resumes. ***** Teachable Moments... McFall — Thomapple Kellogg is fortunate to have seven foreign exchange students from Switzerland, Brazil, Japan, Poland. Russia and Germany. Mrs. Erb’sf first graders will be learning about their culture and country. The students will be visiting the classroom to ask first hand any questions they may have. West — Mrs. Thaler’s class is studying reptiles. They have been taking notes about snakes. While they knew about hiber­ nation. they didn’t know about estivation. (The act of remain­ ing dormant during the summer). They finished hearing a biography about George Washington Carver and now are reading biographies about Abe Lincoln and George Washington. They will compare and contrast the two presidents. Page — Mrs. Timmerman’s class had a special treat recently (and literally). While studying the Civil War period this month, they got to mold Sweet Bread dough, bake it and eat it. This recipe was (and is) a Southern favorite. School News — The P.E.T. and PEP are looking for a few good volunteers to fifll election positions for next year’s boards. Nominations are in April, voting is in May. 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Recipients of this award have kept abreast of school issues and sought out leader­ ship experience School trustees also earn credit toward this award by taking on leadership positions, holding local office, writing articles, testify ing on behalf of education or serving as panelists, speakers, moderators or chairpersons at state or national events "MASB recognizes the ef­ forts of these community leaders who take an interest in the education of Michigan's children and are willing to become informed school leaders." said King. Parker has been named as a recipient of an Award of Merit This award is earned through completion of courses of instruction in education topics, participating in leader­ ship training and providing service to the community. “Like students in their districts, school trustees at­ tend clases, study and practice leadership skills to be more effective. "Most of what school board members do for students and their school districts is on their own time and at their own expense." King said. MASB offers year-round board member development programs at sites across the state. Attendance is optional, but most seminars, con­ Annual Percentage Yield Area residents can meet local superintendents Residents in the Caledonia and Middleville areas will have a chance to meet the superintendent of the Caledonia and ThomappleKellogg school districts in a new way March 8. Douglas Busman and Jay Cason will reveal some of the ideas and activities that have created their personalities in the program. March 8 at the Caledonia Library, beginning at 7 p.m. It will not be a look at an educational forum rather it will provide residents with a look at the men, not the job. Busman will discuss some of the ideas he finds fascinating and Cason will reveal the attraction of white water rafting. Books important to both speakers will be on display. Cason also will show slides of his white water experiences. The public is invited to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Caledonia Library. The library is located at 240 Em­ mons St. in Caledonia. For more information, call 891-1502. Caledonia Library seeks donations Patrons of the Caledonia Library. a branch of the Kent District Library, have a chance to show their love for their library and get a tax deduction The library has compiled a list of books, videos and equipment the library could use Patrons who would like to contribute can select an item m their pnee range or contribute to the purchase of an item If your interest is romance, interior decorating, non­ fiction. gardening, music or videos, now is your chance to impact affect the collection. For details, stop by the libran at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia ferences and workshops arc well attended by school board members anxious to keep upto-date on education issues The MASB is a non-profit organization that provides leadership training and cduca tional services for Michigan's 4.200 local board members in oOO public school districts OUR CD RATE IS SO BIG WE HAD TO LAY IT IN SIDEWAYS. This hardy rate also comes with a very nice term — 15 MONTHS. Besides sizable earnings, your money is insured by the FDIC to s100,000. Call or visit your nearest Hastings City Bank office today. Any way you look at it, this is one great BIG rate. Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL rtOU&HO Hastings 945-2401 .Middierille 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 ‘500 00 minimum to open CD Compounded • MEMBER Nashville 852-0790 FDIC Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 Penalty for earfy withdrawal Annua! Percentage �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 28, 1995 Steelcase exec challenges students to do their best and internationally at colleges by Barbara Gall and universities and is a Staff Writer When Bob Muller told founder and the president of nearly 200 Caledonia Middle the National Roundtable on School seventh-graders to find Corporate Development of out what they can do and then Americans with Disabilities. In his spare time, he is a "go (or it," they knew they were hearing from a man who human resources consultant to corporations, colleges and uni­ practices what he preaches. Muller, an administrator in versities and service organiza­ the Human Resources De­ tions throughout the country, partment at Steelcase Inc. and including Aquinas College. And this was somebody an adjunct professor at Aquinas College, could just as who supposedly would never easily be living a useless life walk or talk. Muller offered many words in an institution. Bom with cerebral palsy, he of advice to the seventh­ graders, who were assembled was not expected by doctors to ever walk or talk, and his par­ for their mid-year awards pro­ ents were advised to put him gram: • Learn to accept yourself in an institution for the rest of the way you are. and then do his life. They chose to believe that the best with what you have their son could become a con­ been given. • Please, judge a person for tributing member of society, and today, Muller not only what be is. not by the way he walks and talks, but is a col­ walks or talks. • Have faith in yourself, lege graduate with an honorary degree, and a 29- your families, your school system and thank God for the ycar employee of a major abilities you have. corporation. • Go for it! Be successful’ If the Caledonia seventh­ graders read their information You can make it! Muller gave the kids some sheets, they know that Muller has served on numerous local, examples from his own life, such as learning to roller state and national boards that deal with the problems of skate...on one foot, and learn­ ing to swim by using fins. Americans with disabilities. "Even though I can't com­ Because of his efforts, he was appointed by President pete. I can participate," he told them. Ronald Reagan in 1985 to Muller said he thinks young serve on the National Council on Disability, and was reap­ people today are much more pointed by the President in sensitive to the concerns of the 1988. In 1992, he was ap­ handicapped, and he urged pointed for a three-year term them to persevere, to have a to the Governor's Commission purpose. It's the combination of faith, on Handicapper Concerns. He was present when the determination and commit­ Americans with Disabilities ment that leads to success, he Act was signed into law by said. One member of the CMS President Bush in 1990. 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"He is one of the most ex­ ceptional people I've ever met," said Hoag. "I'll never forget him. I hope our students won't either." TK Library news Fiction The Secret of the Villa Mimosa by Elizabeth Adler; Acceptable Risk by Robin Cook; The Nightingale Legacy by Catherine Coulter; Faith by Len Deighton; The Paperboy by Peter Dexter; Irish Gold by Andrew M. 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The American Library © Association Guide to Informa­ tion Access; The Complete Home Decorating Book by Nicholas Barnard; Power Tool Woodcarving by Alan Bridgewater; Timelines of African-American history by Thomas Dale Cowan; The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis; Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland by Beth Dooley; The Car Book by Jack Gillis; Malcolm Hillier’s Wreaths and Garlands by Malcolm Hillier; Nature Sanctuary Guidebook; Father Water, Mother Woods by Gary Paulsen; Peak Ski and Travel Planner, United States and Canada; Physi­ cians’ Desk Reference, 1995; Prevention's Cooking for Good Health; Prevention’s Stop Dieting and Lose Weight Cookbook; The Craft of In­ vesting by John Train; Healthy Homestyle Cooking by Evelyn Tribole; Baseball: An Illustrated History of See Library. Page 9 THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER DUTCH HOUSING 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village fttwlr Property UW Hoar RmMw Awrtfablt 476 BRIARWOOD DRIVE - MIDDLEVILLE Q. Can you explain what “OM” means? A. OM stands for “Odyssey of the Mind.” and is an educa­ tional program designed to promote creative thinking and pro­ blem solving skills for students from kindergarten age through college. Q. Is OM school sponsored and does it take away from the school day? A. Barb Dullaghan oversees OM activities in Caledonia as part of her duties as gifted and talented coordinator for the district. The program is really driven by volunteers who act as coaches, chaperones, etc. Activities are scheduled for after school hours and on weekends, and do not take away from the regular school day. Q. What is the purpose of Odyssey of the Mind? A. The word odyssey means an “intellectual quest. ’’ and the primary purpose of OM is to provide challenges for the mind. Formerly called “Olympics of the Mind." it was patterned after Olympic competition, only with mental competition in­ stead of physical. It was begun in Michigan about 11 years ago and the initial purpose was to provide a challenging and com­ petitive program for academically gifted students Q. How does the program work? Teams can compete in a variety of areas on a local through international level. Working under the guidance of coaches, teams of five to seven students develop solutions to problems and are given the opportunity to test their creative solutions against those of other teams. Teams are judged in three areas the effectivess of the long-term solution, the style of the solu­ tion and its overall effect, and the solution to a spontaneous problem given to teams on competition day Q. Who can be part of OM? How art students selected? A. The program today has really broadened from its beginn­ ings as a primarily gifted and talented program. In Caledonia, any elementary, middle school or high school student can become part of a team. The teams self select who their membership will be, as some of these teams now competing in high school began as teams in the middle school. As new students become interested, new teams are formed. Q. How are the Caledonia Schools involved? A. Caledonia has been participating in OM for six years and in the past four years, has grown from two to 25 teams in all five schools. This year, 10 of those 25 teams placed in the top six, and four teams are advancing to the state competition. For the past two years, Caledonia Middle/High School has been host to the regional competition. Over 1,100 students from Kent and Ionia counties participated in the recent competition Anyone interested in learning more specifics about the Odyssey of the Mind program at Caledonia is encouraged to contact Barb Dullaghan at 891-0221. 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Hardly a dull and dry lec­ ture, this "class" was taught by a teacher who spent most of his time either in the audience or bringing members of his young audience up on stage with him. The lively interac­ tion and audience participation kept the youngsters eagerly at­ tentive throughout the pro­ gram. Musician Guy Sferlazza, who calls his presentations "The Chautauqua Express," spent a day at South Christian High School this month, teaching and performing in a program sponsored by the South Christian Music Association and made available through the Michigan Council for Ans and Cultural Affairs. In a true hands-on lesson, the students got to try out for themselves some of the in­ struments Sferlazza played for them, each in the context of America s history. Beginning with Americas first music, he sang a native American song of welcome, accompanying himself on an Indian drum. He also reminded the children how much the Indians loved and cared for the land we now call America. For the period when Euro­ peans "discovered" and ex­ plored and took control of this country, Sferlazza showed the children a lute, which was the most popular instrument in Europe 500 years ago. Wan­ dering through the audience, he sang and played the lovely stringed instrument so all the children could see and hear it up close. The American War of Inde­ pendence inspired a mandolin accompaniment to "Yankee Doodle." along with help from Sferlazza's program, called the Chautauqua Express, combined humor and audience interaction as he explained to students a brief history of American music. Here he strolls around the auditorium playing the lute, which was popular in Europe about the time Columbus landed in America. Marissa Van Garderen, 6, of Dutton Christian School, tries her hand at the ukelele as Guy Sferlazza listens intently. He then told the audience that Marissa's strumming was ’just perfect.' the audience. A banjo was brought out when he discussed the Ameri­ can folk song, and then a 12stringed guitar provided a rich backround to his singing that most famous of American folk songs, "This Land is Your I^nd," by Woody Guthrie. That song brought on an­ other reminder from Sferlazza that we are entrusted to take care of the redwoods, the deserts and the Great Lakes that Guthrie sang about. Continuing his "history" lesson, Sferlazza used a ukelele and finally an electric guitar to wind up his story of American music. He briefly explained how the blues, rhythm and blues and finally rock n roll itself evolved, and a willing Elvis fan from the audience gave his interpretation of "the lip," the hip and the pointing hand that were the signature moves of the King of Rock n Roll. A native of Rochester Hills, Sferlazza said he grew up lis­ tening to and learning to play his grandfather’s instruments. He chose the name of the trav- eling cultural shows of the 1920s as the name of his own traveling blend of culture. history and entertainment. "Wasn’t it fun?" beamed one elementary teacher as she guided her excited class out of the auditorium after the show. "That was cool," said one of the students. "I liked all the music and stuff, but 1 liked it when ('had was Elvis the best." Chad's agent said he was unavailable for comment. AAA Michigan teaches “How to Read a Map” Guy Sferlazza accompanies first-grader Chad Fransens of Byron Center Christian School as he gets ready to imitate The King’ of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. Get GROl P homeowners insurance rates, WITHOUTjoining a group. 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To help address this pro­ blem of “geographic il­ literacy.” the Auto Club has mapped out a solution. As part of its New Roads to Learning LIBRARY NEWS from Page 8 Geoffrey C. Ward; ADHD parenting handbook by Col­ leen Alexander-Roberts; Players by Peter Chapman; Consumer Reports... Travel Buying Guide; Oxford History of the American West; Zero Proof by Pamela Stovall. Perfect Memo by Patricia H Westheimer; World Mythology Youth Celebrating America: A Collection of Poems and Im­ ages of the American Spirit. Childrens Town Mouse. Country Mouse by Jan Brett; Jason’s Seven Magical Night Rides by Grace Chefwin Jessi and the Troublemaker. Karen’s School Mystery. Karen’s Ski Top. Kristy and Mr Mom. and Kristy and the Missing Fortune by Ann M Martin. Amos’s Killer Concert Caper; Dune and Amos Meet the Slasher; Dune and the Greas­ ed Socks of Doom. Escape From Fire Mountain, and Rodomome s Revenage by Gary Paulsen Videos Biack Beauty; The Flint stones; The Land Before Time n. program. AAA has designed the “How to Read a Map” kit as a self-contained supplement to geography curriculum. AAA Michigan is donating the kit to 717 public middle and junior high schools throughout the state during 1994-95. Nearly 200 kits have already been donated statewide. “With school budgets strained as never before, educators are constantly challenged to find learning tools that inspire students,” said Lawrence Givens, vice president Corporate Rela­ tions. “As the third-largest auto club in the country and Michigan’s largest travel agency , AAA Michigan has a long history of providing travel information to the public. “How to Read a Map’ is a natural extension of this service.” The six-week course will help educators teach the basic geography skills students need when studying or traveling Each kit contains a teacher’s workbook, wipe-off crayons, transparencies, desk maps, compasses, awards, incentive stickers and other materials Students will use work sheets, lessons and hands-on experience to learn how to read a map and use a compass. Other activities leach how history , math and science relate to geography At the end of the program, students may participate in an im­ aginary road rally across the United Stoics using their new­ ly acquired skills Educators who have had the opportunity io pre-test the "How to Read a Map” kit give it all A’s. "Il would certainly qualify as a strong leaching tool m most classroom settings,” said Virginia Wazny, of Dwight Rich Middle School in Lansing. "The material was designed to address the needs of a variety of learning styles. The visual quality of the kit’s contents proved to be highly motivational, yet adaptable enough to challenge the ad­ vanced students. 1 found it an ideal supplement to the ex­ isting Social Studies curriculum.” — HOME OF THE WEEK — 71521,2. MIDDLEVILLE INCOME PRICE REDUCED Spocious 2 story, 2 family with •xtra lot Much updating done, large storage barn, close to shop ping, park & schools. Good income potential, possible L.C. terms. 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Pictured from left to right are Pete Palma, Adam Gless, Archie Warner, Jason Workman and Jason Lodzinski. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Four of the 25 Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind teams earned either a first or second place at the Feb. 18 regionals to advance to the state compe­ tition April 8 at Central Michigan University. About 1,100 students, work­ ing in 164 teams, competed in three age divisions at the re­ gional competition, which was held in Caledonia. They vied for top honors in one of six problems. Two Caledonia teams See OM Teams, Page 16 itOur names are Andrew. Jane, Carlos. Christopher and Lisa. We know you're very busy and if we didn't think it was important, we wouldn’t bother you. But we are frightened. A WT /’YDTTIKT T Tj’T’T’TT'D America has changed a /AIN III IN I Jftl 1 1 HjlV lot since you grew up. — —.—i a But our schools aren't chang- TO AMERICA FROM ITS CHILDREN.^™, cared about what kind of education kids get today. And really everyone should care about us because the kids of today are the future of tomorrow and the world depends on them. We know there are some schools that have changed, but we need more of them. We think all of us kids deserve to go to a school tike that. We love you,’' Your children Taking a first place in the 'Mail Must Go Through' problem is this CHS team of Tawnee Moore (at the top), John Simmons (middle row, left), Melanie Hanson and Eric Bultman, and Megan Milzarski (left) and Amanda Spica in the front. Not pictured is team member Joel Freeman. America needs more schools that encourage our children to fulfill then1 pro­ mise. So they can succeed in the competitive world they will soon face. Call 1 800-96-PHOMISE And we will send you information on how you can help change the schools in your community KEEP THE PROMISE. Eduoiwc ExoeUerwe Partnership The Business Rounrtuu. U.& Department .rfftiucAUon Gcwmors’ Associatam Amenrm Federation of Teachers Naiioiul Alliance of Business This CHS team earned a state berth in OM competition by taking a second place in its drvision for the problem 'A New Twist' In the back row, from the left, are David Good and Wayne Paffhausen. In the middle row are Eric Delmar (left), Melissa Otto and Josh Ankbeiner, while Dan Price sits in front with ’Egroeg.' �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 28. 1995 / Page 11 CMS student will visit Italy, Austria and Hungary Fowler to serve as People to People ambassador by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School eighth-grader Sunshine Fowler has been accepted in a 24-day People to People Student Am­ bassador program that will take her to Italy. Austria and Hungary this summer. During her visit, she will visit such cultural centers as Vienna, Rome, Florence and Venice. She also will stay with a Budapest family in Hungary, where the educational part of her visit will include political as well as artistic education. She said she got interested in the program because of its mission, which is to bring to­ gether people of different cul­ tures and backgrounds so they can learn to understand each other better. "i'm expected to bring some of that new understanding back with me and share my experiences here at home," she said. Sunshine said the first time she heard about the People to People program was last year, when she received a letter about it. That trip, however, was to Australia, and was more scientific in nature, she said. "This one is more typical of their programs, with the home stays and all, and I'm really more interested in the ancient history and an and culture of these places than in science. "Going to Austria sounded attractive to me. too, because of the music." Right now, she said, she is doing some research on Hun- for Tuesday. March 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Paganos Restaurant in Caledonia. The dinner will include spaghetti, tossed salad, bread and a soft drink, with a ticket costing $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 10 and under. Sunshine, who plays the cello, and some of her friends will provide some music at the dinner, she said. some new understanding to this country." People to People was founded by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1956 with the idea that individuals can per­ sonally contribute to world peace by reaching out to indi­ viduals in other countries. First administered by the Department of State, it became a private non-profit organization in 1961. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP BURNING ORDINANCE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 95-3 Sunshine Fowler will go to Europe as a People to People Student Ambassador this summer. gary, learning more about its history and people. "I really didn't know a lot about it, but I'm learning about the kind of city Budapest was under all the emperors. I'm also reading more in the news­ papers," she added. "It might be very exciting to be there because it is so close to Bosnia." Sunshine will travel to Eu­ rope with 36 other seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade stu­ dents from West Michigan and three adults, who will handle their travel arrangements and serve as chaperones. She hopes to earn some so­ cial studies credit for her trip, and will keep a journal of her trip along with other activities that possibly will be allowed for school credit. The entire trip will cost about $4,000, not including in­ cidental expenses,she said, and she is trying to raise at least half of it herself. So far. she has earned $1,200. A spaghetti dinner fund­ raiser on her behalf is planned Thornapple home taxidermy business permit granted by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning Commission last week Monday approved of a special use permit for a homerun taxidermy shop. Dennis Zylstra had re­ quested an OK to run a tax­ idermy business out of his Hilltop Drive home. There were no comments from the audience at the re­ quired public hearing, with the exception of a letter from neighbor Larry Wilkins who Tickets are on sale at Pagano’s or may be reserved by calling 868-7635. "I’m really excited to be go­ ing on this trip," she said. "I love meeting people, and I'm very interested in all of the places we re going to visit. "I guess my goal in going is really the same as the pro­ gram's: to meet people from different cultures, get to know them better and bring back objected to the special use per­ mit because of the possible in­ crease of traffic in an already busy area. Zylstra told the planners that his business would oc­ cupy only a small portion of his basement and that salt would be the only thing going into the septic system. Any other materials to be used would be properly stored and discarded The commission passed Zylstra’s request unanimously with some limitations. They include that the sign be restricted to the name plate on the home, there will be no non-resident employees, not more than two quarts of each chemical (Chem-sol. Liqua Cure and Liqua Tan) will be on the premises at any time and they will be stored in a locked area, trash will be stored in airtight containers with latching lids, there will be an absorbing coil around the sump pump, records must See Permit, Page 14 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 47 ADOPTED February 9. 1995 EFFECTIVE February 9, 1995 TO: The Residents and Property Owners of Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Ml and any other interested persons. Please take notice the Township Board adopted Ordinance No 47 at its meeting held February 9,1995 The following is a summary of the Ordinance The entire Ordinance may be reviewed at the Township Office at 284 N Bnggs Road. Middleville. Ml in the January 17. 1995. issue of the Sun & News publication, or by appointment with the Clerk NOISE CONTROL AND PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE NO. 47 Section 1: Title Section 2 Definitions Section 3. Anti Noise Regulations Section 4 Anti Noise Regulations Based Upon dBia) Catena Section 5: Public Nuisance Regulations Section 6: Validity Section 7 Penalties Section 8: Effective Date CERTIFICATE I, Harvey E Vander Bee, Clerk of Yankee Spnngs Township, do hereby certify Ordin^ce No. 47 was adopted by the Township Board and made effective on February 9, 1996 Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Yankee Springs Township 20C AN ORDINANCE to protect the health safety and welfare of the people of the Charter Township of Caledonia by regulating the burning and use of fires and to provide penalties for the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance Open burning is regulated under the Air Pollution Act (Act 348 of the Public Acts of 1965). the Forest Fire Act (Act 329,1969), the Solid Waste Management Act (Act 641.1978. Act 267, 1990) and the General Township Act MCL 41.181. Section 1 Definitions: A. Burning Permit: A Permission to burn, issued verbally or by written permit by the appropriate fire department chief or designated personnel. B. Fire Department: Caledonia Fire Department which respond to all areas of the Township and Village of Caledonia. C. Flammable waste material: Any waste or discarded substance that will burn or smolder, including but not limited to refuse, debris, waste forest material, brush, stumps, logs, rubbish, fallen timber, grass, stubble, leaves, fallow lawn, slag crops, garbage or crop residue. D. Open Burning: Open flame or smoldering fire, emitting smoke and/or offensive odor E. Person: An individual, corporation, partnership, association, municipality or other public body or legal entity, or any officer, employee or agent of the foregoing Section 2 PROHIBITED BURNING A. There will be no burning permitted in the Township without first receiving a burning permit from the Fire Chief or designated personnel accordance with Section 4 B In no event whatsoever, shall any person burn any garbage, plastic, styrofoam, or any other synthetic material or other hazardous materials, nor shall any rubber or rubber based material such as, but not limited to, rubber tires, be burned in the township regardless of the method used of burning. Section 3 PERMITTED BURNING Burning under the following conditions is permitted anywhere in the township without a permit. A. The burning of wood, charcoal, coke or other acceptable conventional fuel for the preparation of food in any form, in an approved container or utensil will be permit ted when done in accordance with accepted safety standards B. The use of approved gaseous or portable heaters commonly employed in conjunc tion with building and construction operations will be permitted when done in ac cordance with accepted safety standards. C. Roofers, plumbers, tinners or other mechanics pursuing a business requiring the use of fire, or for the purpose of boiling tar, pitch or oil used in the course of an appropriate business or trade will be permitted when done in accordance with accepted safety standards. Section 4 BURNING PERMITTED WITH BURNING PERMIT ONLY A. The burning of flammable waste material is permitted with a burning permit issued at the discretion of the fire chief or designated personnel No burning shall occur prior to the issuance of the required permit. The issuance of such a permit will be determined by the proximity of the fire to any structure, weather conditions, the dura tion of the fire, and other factors the fire departments may deem necessary All such burning shall be done under the constant supervision of a person 18 years or older B. A burning permit will also be required for any type of fire associated with any recrea tional activity including, but not limited to, open campfires, unless such fires are built in a metal, stone or masonry container. Section 5 EXCEPTIONS The following are exceptions from the rules of this ordinance prohibiting open burning A. County parks in which fires are permitted by the rules governing said parks, and, B. Fires authorized for the training of firefighters or other controlled burnings approv ed by the appropriate fire chief. Section 6 PENALTIES A. Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be guil­ ty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or shall be imprisoned in the County Jail for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, such fine and imprisonment being within the discretion of the Court, together with the costs of prosecution. B. In the event that a Fire Department or Fire Chief is called out on a burning ordinance violation, all expenses incurred by the response call shall be paid by the owner or owners of such divided lands. The Township shall have a lien upon such subdivided lands, lots or parcels for such expense Charges will be assessed al no less than One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00), per hour, per fire vehicle, and Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00), per hour, per fire-fighter Section 7 ENFORCEMENT The Fire Chief or designated personnel of the Fire Department or the officers of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department or any authorized law enforcement officer may cause com plaint to be made for the violation of the provisions of this Ordinance Section 8 CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCE In the event of conflict between any provisions of this Ordinance with those of any other Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia, the provisions hereof shall be controll ing, and any such conflicting provisions of any other Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia are hereby repealed Any Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia will supersede this Ordinance. Section 9 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect after the second publication of this Ordinance First Reading 2-15-95 Second Reading: 2 23 95 Thomas Garbow Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder Township Clerk (210) �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 28. 1995 Move will provide safer boarding for students School Board OKs bus lane improvements at schools by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Ed­ ucation last week approved bids that will allow construc­ tion of a new bus lane at Cale­ donia Elementary. A project that has been dis­ cussed for at least a year, the new lane will provide more safety for students boarding and disembarking from buses. The school board originally budgeted $71,000 for the pro­ ject, which will involve tearing up the existing drive and grading and paving the new one. The school parking lot will not be affected by the work. The first bids, however, came in at more than SI00.000. and the board thought it might have to shelve the project. Principal Gordon Nickels and Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire then redesigned the project, with help from a group of parents. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E Mam St., Middleville, Michigan on March 7, to organize, review and make necessary ad­ justments to the Thornapple Township assessment roll for 1995 The Board of Review will be open to the public Mon­ day, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14, 1995. from 8 am. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Also, Wednesday. March 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. And, as many other days as needed Meetings with the Board of Review is by Appointment Please Call the Township Office (795-7202) For an Appointment Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain 50% of true cash values is as follows: Class AGRICULTURE............ COMMERCIAL............ INDUSTRIAL................ RESIDENTIAL ............ TIMBER CUTOVER . DEVELOPMENTAL . . PERSONAL Ratio ................. 47.95 ................. 50.00 ................. 50.00 46 79 ................. 50.00 ................. 51.26 ................. 50.00 DONALD E. BOYSEN, Supervisor (208) Multiplier 1 0428 1.0000 1.0000 1 0686 1 0000 09754 1.0000 When the project was rebid this month, Alaska Excavating returned with a $27,995.75 bid. Radle Construction of Morley and Wolverine Con­ struction of Kentwood re­ turned bids of $15,435 and $8,000, respectively, for other portions of the project to bring it well within budget, even with another $13500 included for engineering costs. Caledonia Elementary Prin­ cipal Gordon Nickels said that construction of the new drive will begin this spring after school is out, with completion scheduled by fall. After some discussion, the board also approved a $15,000 low bid from GMB Architects of Holland for a study of the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Building s heating and cooling system, which is leaking about 500 gallons of water per day. Estimated costs for repairing the system range from $215,000 to $275,000. Trustee Sharon Oatley said that the former high school and then junior high school building has required exten­ sive maintenance in the past few years. "It seems like we keep fix­ ing up and fixing up," she said of the building, which now houses community education programs and offices. "We've put $300,000 into that building in the last few years, and now here’s $300,000 more. "I know we use a big part of YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 16,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. on the following: 1. A request by Mark Englerth, 1769 Edwin Dr., Wayland for pre­ liminary approval of “West Peterson Park’’ Plat. Located bet­ ween Archwood Ave. and Edwin Dr. of Yankee Springs Township. 2. A request by Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. bet­ ween “The Note’’ and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan. 3. A request by David VanElst, 510 S. Yankee Springs Road Mid­ dleville for a special exception use permit to allow “concen­ trated animal feeding operations” at the above address. 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to in­ dividuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDYBECKER, SECRETARY(202) (the building), but I wonder when do we call a halt and think about building a new of­ fice and education building for everyone." she said. Trustee Steve Donker, a member of the board's Finance Committee, maintained that the district has invested so much in the building that it is not feasible to abandon it now. and the district can't afford to build a structure to replace it. "This should be the last (of major repairs) we should have to make to it," he added. Treasurer Jim Gless also noted that the community has expressed a lot of sentiment for the old building, which was built in 1936. "The people don’t want it tom down," he said. The board voted 5-1 to ap­ prove the study, with Oatley dissenting. Board President Gordon DeBlaay was not pre­ sent. In other action last week, the board supported a Finance Committee recommendation to authorize Superintendent Doug Busman to work with IDEA Consultants of Farmington Hills in formulating a "scientific" survey at a cost not to exceed $14,000. "There is a great surge in growth in the community," explained Busman. "We need to move forward together in setting the course for educa­ tion." Busman noted that there are about 1,000 new housing units in the planning stages in Cale­ donia, and the board needs in­ formation and feedback from the community in planning for the future. "We need to know how the community feels about what we re doing, and also how the community feels about the di­ rection we should go," Bus­ man said. Noling that the district has depended so far only on veryselective surveys, such as those taken at parent-teacher conferences, the board agreed that it was time to authorize a survey that hit all segments of the community and allow for suggestions that would trigger adjustments to school pro­ grams. Busman said the survey could help tighten "the gap between what the school is doing and what the community thinks it should be doing." The survey will be funded by money budgeted for board communication and from the savings in reducing the admin­ istrative staff last year. In other business, the board: • Recognized Caledonia school principals as part of Principals Appreciation Week. • Approved contracts for in­ dividual district employees and with the Bus Reel Me­ chanical Staff. (See related story.) • Authorized Business Man­ ager Judi Dean to review all aspects of the district s organi­ zation to analyze the impact of the state’s Proposal A school funding reform on the Cale­ donia schools. • Approved a plan that will allow employees to buy com­ puters purchased by the school district. The employees would buy the computers at a price equal to the school's purchase price, and the district will fi­ nance loans for computer pur­ chase at an annual interest rate of 7.5 percent. Petitions for school board races available Residents interested in seek ing a seat on the Board of Education must file nominating positions with Superintendent Jay Cason by 4 p.m. Monday. April 10 Nominating petitions arc available at the administration building. 3885 Bender Road. Middleville. Two four-year board posi­ tions will be filled at the an­ nual election Monday. June 12. These positions now are held by Jan Siebesma and Dan Parker. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. residents of Michigan for at least six num ths. and registered voter in the Thomapple Kellogg School District for at least 30 days. Correction — Brian Kathman's name should have been included in the Thornapple Kellogg Mid die School all A honor roll for sixth grade. - NOTICE The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple, Caledonia, Michigan. The board will meet Monday, March 13, 1995 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The board will also meet Tuesday, March 14, 1995 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor’s office by March 10, 1995. The estimated 1995 equalization factor for real pro­ perty assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Agricultural...................................... 1.00 Commercial .................................... 1.00 Industrial.......................................... 1.00 Residential.......................................1.00 Developmental................................ 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1995 State Equalized Valuations (SEV). Thomas G. Doane Caledonia Township Assessor (2on �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 28, 1995 I Page 13 Mary Merritt wins CHS Athletic Boosters raffle Terry DeVries, right, of the Caledonia Athletic Boosters, last week handed over the keys of a 1995 Chevy Lumina to Mary Merritt of Caledonia, winner of the car raffle fund raiser held by the Boosters. Merritt, who bought a book of six tickets as a good donation to Caledonia athletics,' said she is 'still floating’ about her good luck. Other lucky winners were Mary Thompson and Merle Barnaby, who won second and third place prizes of $1,000 and $500, respectively. The raffle netted the Boosters about $6,500 to benefit Caledonia athletic programs. Pictured with Mary and DeVries are Boosters President Chuck Clark (left) and Mary’s husband Gary. PRICES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27 THRU MARCH 5, 1995 Caledonia Charter Academy to hold Talk Fest March 7 The Caledonia Charter Academy in sponsoring a carecrs-oriented "Talk Fest" on Tuesday, March 7, at the Caledonia Community Education Building. Two sessions are planned, with the first beginning at 9:10 a m. and the second at 10:20 am. Speakers from Grand Rapids Community College, Kent Career and Tech Center, the U.S. Army, ITT Technical Center, the Kendall College of Art and Design, Davenport College, Staffing Inc. and Community Education will address topics ranging from employability skills to careers in technology. The community is invited to attend either or both sessions, said David Wilkinson, director of the school. Anyone with questions is invited to call Wilkinson at 891-0236. AID PHARMACY A MILKY WAY MUSKETEERS SNICKERS MASTtaruct ________ THE________ LION KING ROARING ONTO VIDEO MARCH 3RD!* CANDY BARS 6 Pack •On Sale Date 3/3/M ©The Welt Disney Company gl®. El FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS ° 795-3345 TROPICANA ORANGE JUICE VO5 64 oz. 18.75 oz. 79* SPRING TOYS... Reg., grape, bubblegum Pkg. of 30 Original or Fragrance-free 6 oz. Moisture Recovery GelCreme 4 oz. DEGREE SOLID Anti-perspirant 1.75 oz. Deodorant 2.25 oz. REBATE SALE PRICE * REBATE 419 MFC MAA IN Itf SAH -2" ■r° 39' TOUR FrNAL COST FREE SALE PRICE Everyday Greeting Cards 1/2 Price K» MAA M Rf BAH rOUt FWAL COST ■ BUY CHEER LAUNDRY DETERGENT Reg. or Cheer Free 50 oz. Liquid RAI\B0W’S E\D >arn, Craft & Variety 891-1106 —TYLENOL LOTION Spring Silk Flowers Mon.-Fri 9 am-8 pm Sat 9 am 5.30 pm v_ CHILDREN'S CHEWABLE TABLETS LUBRIDERM Kites, Hula Hoops and more! Caledonia Village Centre 9343 Cherry Valley Ave tYlINbC^ SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER $2.00 MAIL-IN REBATE AVAILABLE ON TWO (2) Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 99' Stroh's s10" 30 Pack -12 Ounce Cans Beverage rteme piua apgbcatrte taaea and depoena WE « St -ME -C jMT iXXA—KMf Mar MOT ■£ aMMAME W A- S3«ES atYOUGf rners w roe *»•atmwaaheo "wxvc’s omit For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you... call 1-800-4-DRUGSTORES �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 28. 1995 Caledonia State Bank names promotions of three The State Bank of Caledonia is announcing the promotion of George Edgar to chief executive officer and president. Edgar has served as executive vice-president at State Bank since 1987 He was president and CEO of Kent City Bank from January 1973 to March of 1987, when he joined the Caledonia firm. He and his wife Karen are the parents of two girls. Deb and Kim, and grandparents of three They also had a son Richard, who is deceased. The couple resides in Caledonia, where he is active in the Lion's Club. The bank also is announcing that Thomas Helgevold has been named to the position of senior Thomas Helgevold Greg Me Gandy lender. joined Hclgevold, who State Bank of Caledonia in September of 1994, was employed for 13 Snowmobilers, ATVers reminded of new village ordinance by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Wayland Snowmobile Club has posted signs at the entrance of the trails going through Middleville, remin­ ding snowmobilers of the rules to abide by going through the village. Village officials have received several complaints of snowmobilers blatantly disregarding these regulations The Village Council even considered if the snowmobile trail through the village need­ ed to be banned. Those who enjoy the sport and follow the rules feel that it is just a few snowmobilers who are causing the problems for everyone, says Club Presi­ dent Bill Kenyon. He said that it is important that these signs be left in place for the protection of the riders and others crossing the path of the trail through the village. Evidently there have been some signs stolen from along the marked trail throughout Charter Township Of Caledonia The Wayland Snowmobile Club has posted rules for riding through Middleville on the trail in hopes of cur­ bing violations of the village ordinance. this winter. Kenyon said. He believes that there will be more snowmobile riding weather this season. “They are forecasting a < I big, winter storm for this week,” Kenyon said. “We just want to be sure the signs are all in place when we start riding again. ” Z-s P.O. Box 296 \ Caledonia. Michigan 6-0296 wrw Gw«*«p £of Korn NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: LOCATION Pet of the Week "Penny" is a Britlany Spaniel mix that is about 2-years-old. She is liver and white. Penny is looking forward to finding a new home. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especial­ ly needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. Foi more infor­ mation, call 948-4885. PERMIT, continued from 13 9 APPLICANT: REQUEST George Edgar years at Michigan National Bank as group vice-president for commercial loans, and prior to that, as a commodities specialist at Merril Lynch. He was also employed for 11 years at Old Kent Bank in Grand Rapids. He and his wife Pat live in Caledonia and are the parents of three. Helgevold is a member of AMBUCS. Greg McGandy, who joined the firm in October of 1994, is now mortgage officer. McGandy was employed by Hastings City Bank for eight years, part of ♦hat time in the mortgage department. A graduate of Aquinas College, McGandy also is active in AMBUCS. He and his wife Deb have two children, Megan and Michael. Bernard T Garbacik The applicants seek a special land use permit pursuant to Section 10 6(a) of the Zoning Ordinance Said permit, it granted, would allow the construc­ tion of an addition and the remodeling of the existing residential dwell­ ing unit in the F Flood Plain District. The applicant also requests less restrictive yard size requirements than are normally provided for in the F Flood Plain District. 6813 Ellis Court PP • 41 23-12 101-002 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION: March 6. 1995 7 30 P M Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St Caledonia. Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St, Caledonia during normal business hours Interested persons may attend the public hearing ano be heard with regard to the requested amend­ ment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices PO. Box 296. Caledonia. Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: February 21, 1995 (211) be kept of the use and disposal of hazardous materials, and the township shall be notified in case of a release of hazar­ dous materials. The commission also held a public hearing on a zoning or­ dinance amendment on groundwater quality. However, action on the amendment was postponed because of questions raised by the Barry County Health department. The committee plans to meet on these questions this week The commission tentatively hopes to take action on the groundwater quality control amendment at the Monday, March 20, meeting. Once approved by the Plan­ ning Commission, the amend­ ment then moves on to the Township Board for final approval. The Planning Commission also got word from Zoning Administrator Don Boysen that gravel mining would be starting up in the spring on the Wilson property once all re quirements have been met. SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family‘know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS — 945-9554 NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an Amendment to the Master Plan in regard to property owned by Ron Buning on the eastern edge of the village. Mr. Buning is proposing a rezoning for the property from the R-3, Multiple Family Residential zone to the R-1, Low-Density Single Family Residential zone in order to construct a 25 lot subdivision. Reason for the Public Hearing: The Village Master Plan foresees this property as being used for apartment or duplex use. The proposed use is for single-family homes and is inconsistent with the Master Plan. The Planning Commission wants to make sure the public can comment on this change before sending its recommendation on to the Village Council. Where the public hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When; On Tuesday, March 7, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333 Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 am. to 5 p.m. (214) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 28. 1995 I Page 15 Paraprofessional and secretaries-library clerks agreements due next month Caledonia OKs individual, bus mechanics contracts by Barbara Gali Staff Writer A contract agreement be­ tween the Caledonia bus me­ chanics and the school board was approved last week, along with individual contracts for a number of district positions. The mechanics' contract will run from last July 1 until June 30 1997. It provides few changes, except in the area of wages. For the 1994-95 year, wages will be frozen at their present level, but will be in­ creased by 3 percent in each of the next two years. The head mechanic this year receives an annual salary of $31,771. The assistant me­ chanic receives an hourly wage of $12.62 and the me­ chanic an hourly wage of $10.97. Benefits will remain un­ changed in this contract pe­ riod. The other contracts also are effective from July 1. 1994. to June 30. 1997. Each differs, however, in other terms, including the number of weeks worked, benefits and the scope of job responsibilites. The approved wages for 1994-95 are as follows: • PAC director — $28,090 annually. • Computer coordinator — $53,953 annually. • High school child care worker — $13.77/hour with 4 percent raise each of the next two years. • Supervisor of buildings and grounds — $35,879 annu­ ally, with 4 percent raise each of the next two years. • Athletic/activities managei — $20,000, with 4 percent raise in each of next twc years. • Elementary science coor­ dinator — $16,854 annually, with 4 percent raise in each of next two years. • District computer techni­ cian - $22,000 annually, with 4 percent raise in each of next two years. • Audio/visual cablevision coordinator - S25.440 annu­ ally. with 4 percent raise in each of next two years. Only agreements with the district's paraprofessionals and the secretaries/library clerks remain unsigned. The school board's Personnel Committee said those contracts should be ready for approval next month. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 “M-37 SEWER CONNECTION, USE AND RATE ORDINANCE” ADOPTED BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA This is a summary of Caledonia Township Ordinance No. 96-2, known as the M-37 Sewer Connection, Use and Rate Ordinance (the -Ordinance”) adopted by the' Township oHhe Charter Townshrp ol Caledoma at a regular meehng held at the CalMoma Townshw Hall on Wednesday February 15,1995 The Ordinance applies within the Caledonia Sewage Disposal Disincline ’Service District"), which includes certain ,ands '"Ahe Township adjacent to M-37. 76th Street and 84th Street A complete copy of the Ordinance, including a map of the Service District, may be inspected at the Township Office dunng normal business hours. . PURPOSE. The Ordinance regulates private sewers, connectionot Poises o.the Caledonia Sewaoe Disposal System (the ‘System •), use of the system, and establishes Suwand charges for Connection to and use of the System, and penalties for violation of the Ordinance DEFINITIONS. Article II of the Ordinance contains sixty-nine definitions applicable throughout the Ordinance. SERVICE DISTRICT. The Service District was established pursuant to the Amended and Restated Caledonia Sewage D.sposal System Contract dated as of February 1 19W between Kent County, the Village of Caledonia and the Township. The Service Distnct Includes in a North Township Area areas along M-37 and 76th Street lying northe y a westerly of the Village ol Caledonia and serviced by a newly constructed collection system In addlhon the Service District includes a South Township Area which includes propert?e*n the iownship adjacent to M-37 directly East of the Village limits which has sewage transported by the Village Collection System to the Treatment Facility A map of the Se vice District Is attached to the Ordinance. RFOUIRFD USE OF SYSTEM. The Ordinance sewage disposal in the Service District. BuHd^gsHn?he Service District must be connected to the System according to the follow° 1 Within M-37Z76th Street Sewer Special Assessment District: Existing building located within 200 feet of the public sewer must connect within 60 days of notice to connect, or modification of the building so as to become a structure in which sewage originates. New buildings must connect be£or®°ccupancy 2 Outside M 37176th Street Sewer Special Assessment District: New buildings must connect before occupancy. Existing buildings served by private sewage disposal facilities must connect: (a) when the existing private sept.c system fads ancI the nronertv owner is subject to written order of the County Health Department to connect to the System in lieu of repairing or replacing the failed private system, or (b) when a public health necessity is declared by the Township. Such proper­ ties may also be connected at the owner’s option. All connections are sublect to the availability of treatment capacity Structures not re­ quired to connect must use approved private sewage disposal tion to the public System, private facilities must be property abandoned. The Ordinance provides for a civil penalty for persons who fail to connect in a timely manner. AVAILABILITY OF CAPACITY. The Ordinance acknowledges that additional capacity for users in the Sewer District may be available in the future through expansion of the Sewage Treatment Facility located in the Village of Caledonia, transfer of additional sewer capacity UX^wnThip by the Village, release of capacity reserved by property <^ners wrth n the Special Assessment District or by other means. The Ordinance sets forth a whereby capacity may be transferred from properties on the M-37f76th Stree Sewer Special Assessment Roll to other properties in the order in which additional capacityis r^®st®dt An exception is made for single family homes existing as of January 1.1995 *hich. on the sewer line and which have failed septic systems. In addition, a procedure is set up for transfer of capacity in the Special Assessment District to a contiguous Pa|’celof property under common identical ownership. Capacity transfer agreements between owners of private properties are prohibited. PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. Private septic systems and drainfields are prohibited in the Service District if there is an available public sanitary sewer system with capacity available If there is not an available public sanitary sewer system, then septic tanks and drainfields or similar systems must be installed and maintained in com­ pliance with County Health Department regulations. PERMIT FOR CONNECTION TO SYSTEM. Connection to the pursuant to a permit issued by the Township A sewer connection permit must be ob tained from theTownship before an application for a building permit may be filed. The Ordinance provides procedures for a sewer connection permit application. CONNECTION TO SYSTEM. The Ordinance provides construction standards applicable to a sewer connection and building plumbing. SERVICE CONNECTIONS. With the exception of properties for which the Service Con­ nection is installed as part of the initial construction of the System, the property owner 'O' the cost ot installation ot the S«vic. Con«eti«h tee/wye. valve, check valve, sewer lead, related pumping and Installation shall be performed by an authorized contractor or plumber Connections shall be subject to inspection by the Township s representative BUILDING SEWERS. Installation and maintenance of the Building Sewer, which con­ nects a building s plumbing system to the Service Connection, is the responsibility of the property owner ___ DETERMINATION OF TOWNSHIP CUSTOMERS. A user is considered part of theSewer Distnct North Townsh.p Area or Sewer Orstnct ■ South TownW.p or not the sewage is transported by the Townshrp Collection Sytem to the Treatment Facilt ty or by the Village Collection System to the Treatment Facility USE OF SYSTEM. The Ordinance prohibits the ^^9® °* S^rXatTs and other unpolluted waters into the System The Ordinance ’ J?^nich the discharge of sewage with charactenst.es which would ^^^^X^to cXcannot be property treated at the treatment plant The Township may takefaction to pro­ tect the System, including requiring pretreatment or ’ controllino the rate and quantity of discharge, and requiring momtonng facilities^ VILLAGE TO HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM. The Village of Caledonia shall operate ano ^tie vmX pursuant to the County Contract and an agreement between the Township K-kioH ac nt lAnuarv 1 1996 The Viliaoe shall prepare annual budgets and snail make forcement and ail other actions necessary or convenient to operation of the System within the Township. UNIT. A Sewer Equivalent Unit, upon which the connection fee and other charges are based is a standard which measures sewage discharged from different uses, as establish­ ed by a table in the Ordinance A typical single family residence is assigned one Unit CONNECTION FEE. The Connection Fee will be established on a per-Unit basis by resolution of the Township Board from time to time. In addition to the Connection Fee. the property owner must pay the cost of acquiring and installing the Senrice Connection. With specified exceptions, Connection Fees must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a Service Connection permit. Parcels in the Special Assessment District and subject to a special assessment receive credit against the Connection Fee The Ordinance provides a credit for temporary structures which are replaced by per manent structures. In the event a change in use of a premises increases the utilization by that premises of the Sewer System, then an additional connection fee is payable bas ed upon the assignment of additional units to the premises. PAYBACK ARRANGEMENT. The Ordinance includes a payback arrangement applicable to properties in the Special Assessment District located North of the East West quarter section line of Section 17 in the Township. Payback payments will be made annually through the Township fiscal year ending in 2010 based upon certain properties connec ting to the System North of said East West quarter section line USER CHARGE AND DEBT SERVICE CHARGES. The Ordinance provides tor a User Charge and Debt Service Charge which shall be established on a per Unit basis by resolu tion of the Township Board and may be determined separately within the Service District for the North Township Area and South Township Area. The obligation to pay User and Debt Service Charges arises upon the date of connection USER SURCHARGE. The Township Board may establish User Surcharges by resolu tion applicable to Users who discharge sewage containing characteristics In excess of normal strength domestic sewage MISCELLANEOUS CUSTOMER FEES. The Township may charge nonrecurring fees to users for miscellaneous repairs and administrative costs Incurred, for example, as a result of damage to the System caused by a user, or if sewer service is shut off or turned on at the user’s request or as a result of nonpayment. INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION FEE. An Inspection and Administration Fee shall be charged by the Township to cover the cost of inspecting sewer connections and related administrative costs. The amount of this fee shall be determined by resolution of the Township Board. BILLING AND COLLECTION. Sewer charges will be billed quarterly Bills will be due twenty days of after mailing. Bills not paid when due are subject to a 5% penalty All Sewer Rates and Charges are a lien against the property served. An exception Is provided for property leased to a tenant who is responsible for payment of sewage charges if the landlord executes an affidavit and provides a security deposit. On September 1 each year, those sewer rates and charges which are over 90 days delin­ quent will be reported to the Township Treasurer to be placed on the tax roll and col­ lected in the same manner as general property taxes. Sewer service may be discontinued as a result of nonpayment of rates or charges or violation of the Sewer Ordinance. After disconnection, the property owner must pay discon­ nection and reconnection fees and a security deposit to ensure future payments. The Township may also disconnect the property or revoke a connection permit for misrepresen tations in an application, failure to keep equipment in good repair, Ordinance violations, or damage to the System. INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. The Township shall not be responsible for claims made by reason of the breaking of main or senrice pipes or because of interruptions of service REVENUES. Rates are established to be sufficient to provide for the cost of operation and maintenance of the System. Rates shall be reviewed annually and revised as necessary to meet System expenses. All revenues of the System shall be placed into a Receiving Fund to be held by the Village and containing separate funds for operation and maintenance, replacement, improvement, and surplus, as provided by the Ordinance ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS. The Ordinance provides for a Wastewater Board of Ap peals, which may resolve disagreements over the interpretation of the Ordinance and permit deviations from strict enforcement in cases of hardship INSPECTION. Authorized representatives of the Township, the Village of Caledonia, and MDNR are authorized to enter premises connected to the System at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection and observation. PENALTIES. The violations of the Ordinance shall be a municipal civil infraction punishable by fines of $100 to $500 for the first offense and $200 to $2,500 for subse­ quent offenses and in addition to other costs, damages and expenses provided by law In addition, violations of the Ordinance constitute nuisances, and the Township may take action to correct the nuisance and charge the cost thereof against the user Persons who violate the Ordinance shall be liable for expenses incurred by the Township as a result of such violation. VALIDITY AND AMENDMENT. The Ordinance provides guidance in case part of the Ordinance is held invalid Subject to the contract between the County of Kent, the Village and the Township, the Township reserves the right to amend the Ordinance in whole or in part at any time. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Ordinance shall become effective 20 days after publication of this summary. COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE. A true copy of the Ordinance is on file and may be inspected or obtained at the Caledonia Township Hall located at 250 S Maple Street. P O Box 296, Caledonia, Michigan 49316, Telephone (616) 891-0070 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The Ordinance, upon Motion by Ruth DeVnes and se cond by Gordon Jousma. was approved upon Roll Call vote as follows YEAS: Tom Garbow. Pat Snyder, Ruth DeVries, Jim Williams, Gordon Jousma, Steve Gould. Chad Veenstra (student rep.) NAYS: None ABSENT John Dieleman AUTHORIZATION. The publication of this summary was authorized by the Caledonia Township Board Patricia Snyder, Clerk Caledonia Charter Township (215) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 28, 1995 OM TEAMS , continued from Page 10________________________ earned first place in their divi­ sions, the Caledonia Middle School team coached by Kathy and Archie Warner, and the Caledonia High School team. coached by Cherie Hanson. Also qualifying for the state contest by taking second place in their age division for their problems were the CHS team coached by Kevin Hoag and the middle school team coached by Cheryl Davis. Nine other Caledonia teams also placed, earning rankings from third to sixth place. All OM teams compete in three areas: the solution to a "long-term" problem, the solu­ tion to a "spontaneous" prob­ lem and in "style" of presenta­ tion. While the teams have several months to work out the solution and presentation to one of six long-term problems, they don't learn what their "spontaneous" problem is until the day of competition. Each team then must meet without its coach to brainstorm a spontaneous solution and how to present it. Style is perhaps the most subjective area, as the judges rate each team on how cre­ atively it presents its solutions. The first-place CMS team worked on the long-term prob­ lem called "Scientific Safari," in which the team must design, construct and drive a safari vehicle propelled by two types of power. The vehicle had to be demonstrated in a skit which could last no more than eight minutes. The winning CMS team not only captured first in their division for their safari vehi­ cle, but in the other (wo judg­ ing areas as well. The first-place CHS team chose the problem titled "The Mail Must Go Through," in which the team must design, develop and implement a system(s) that will sort and trans­ port domestic and foreign mail, packages and two ex­ press packages. Presentation time for this solution could last no longer than nine minutes. This team earned the most points in its age division in that problem and for its solu­ tion to the spontaneous prob­ Tiffany Radaz , a fifth grader at Kettle Lake, received a special individual recognition award for her contribution to her team's OM presentation. lem. In taking a second place, Hoag's team worked on the problem called "A New Twist," in which the team has to devise a structure that weighs less than 18 grams, but is capable of holdi ig many times that weight. Adding the "new twist” to the problem literally is a twist required at the top of the struc­ ture which must be adjusted each time additional weight is added. The CMS team created a structure that held 258 pounds. Davis' middle school team worked on the "Vaudeville Classsics" long-term problem, in which the group had to cre­ ate and perform a vaudeville show with at least three acts, an emcee and a commercial, with one of the acts relating to a "positive aspect" of society. Caledonia Schools Gifted and Talented Coordinator Bar­ bara Dullaghan, who was a co­ director of the Caledonia re­ gional, said that this is the sixth year Caledonia has been represented in the Michigan OM competition. "I’m especially excited that this year we had teams from all three elementaries compet­ ing," she added. Dullaghan noted that the students’ creativity even ex­ tended to the T-shirts worn by all the Caledonia OM teams. Seventh-grader Shelley Peter­ son designed the logo, while $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ <t» • Debt Consolidation $ $ J$ A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ $ $ 1-800-870-2663 sixth-graders Rebecca Beckett and Suzanne Peck thought up the motto on the back of each shin: "Caledonia, Michigan...a small town with a big imagi­ nation." At the stale level. Dullaghan said, the Caledonia teams will find themselves competing against only winning teams like themselves. "Plus, every team will have some time to 'fix' the things they did wrong at the re­ gional,” she said. "All the teams will have a chance to polish their presentations, so it’s exciting for the kids to know they're competing against the best in the state." She said that about 30 teams will compete at state in each of the six long-term problems, with the first-place winner for each problem advancing to the world competition to be held this year at the University of Tennesee May 24-27. "It really is a 'world' compe­ tition," she added. There are teams coming from around the globe." However, she said she be­ lieves the regional that in­ cludes Caledonia is one of the most competitive in the state, with about 25 districts from Kent and Ionia Counties par­ ticipating. "We have a number of dis­ tricts where the parent interest is very high and there is a lol of involvement." she said. "We also have some very experienced coaches and a lot of kids who have been in OM for several years. That all makes for strong teams at this regional." Dullaghan added that carry­ ing out a competition with 164 teams competing in two kinds of problems, plus handling the crowd of 2,000 coaches, par­ ents and friends who come to watch, would have been im­ possible without the assistance of the Caledonia School cus­ todial staff. "This is our second year hosting the regional, and both times our custodians have been highly praised for their help," Dullaghan said. "They just go all out for us. moving furniture and helping the kids with their props and equipment. "I'd like to add, too, that our high school facility always re­ ceives many compliments. So many guests went out of their way to say the CHS complex provided one of the best OM competitions they had ever been to." Serving our Country Christopher S. Holiday Navy Airman Apprentice Christopher S. Holiday, son of Eugene and Patricia Holi­ day of 10461 Kalamazoo Ave., Caledonia, is halfway through a six-month deploy­ ment to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas with the am­ phibious assault ship USS Nassau, which has included duty off the coast of BosniaHerzegovina. Holiday is one of 1,600 sailors and 2,000 Marines who make up the three-ship Nassau Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). So far. Holi­ day has spent much of the deployment on station off the coast of Bosnia in the Adriatic Sea working with NATO forces. U.S. naval forces have maintained a continuous presence in the Adriatic for almost three years. Holiday left Norfolk, Va.. 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWING Q l< I No Preference Towing y and Recovery • 616-795-2200 or 616-948-3737 Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. a • Jump Starts • 3 Insured Trucks u • Lockouts • Emergency Tire Repair • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. ^OFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE K ' ■ i ! in late October for the sixmonth deployment, which also has included brief visits to Spain and France. While in Toulon, France, USS Nassau crew members volunteered their free time to paint a home for the poor and elderly. Demonstrating the flexibili­ ty and mobility of forward deployed naval forces, Holi­ day and fellow crew members left France on short notice to go to the Adriatic. Later. USS Nassau remained off the coast of Bosnia while the other two ARG ships. USS Gunston Hall and USS Ponce, sailed nearly 1,000 miles to the nor­ thern coast of Africa for a combined amphibious exer­ cise with the Moroccan military. Together with the Marines of the 22nd Marine Expedi­ tionary Unit, the Nassau ARG is a formidable force equipped with high-speed hover craft, helicopters, and armored lan­ ding craft. The ARG is capable of moving nearly 500 miles a day and sustaining itself for months forward deployed Holiday’s involvement in the deployment is an example of how the Navy and Marne Corps team is designed to operate overseas and respond quickly when needed Whether delivering humanitarian assistance, cargo, or troops from the sea. these naval forces provide a unique crisis-response option, which can be withdrawn quickly when no longer needed He is a graduate of Caledonia Senior High School Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Shift control of welfare program to the states... As welfare reform occupies the minds of legislators both in Washington and Lansing, debates rage over how to best replace this costly social program In discussions that tend to fall along partisan lines, we repeatedly hear the pros and cons of different solutions, from block grants to individual entitlements Yet. despite the numerous questions and disagreements, peo­ ple across the nation seem to agree on one thing — welfare reform is an absolte necessity if we are to end America's cycle of poverty. In a recent ABC/Washington Post survey. 72 per­ cent of Americans said the nation's public assistance system does not work well enough. Although his intentions were good. President Lyndon Johnson failed to exercise foresight when he introduced the Great Society three decades ago. What started as a program to help people get back on their feet has become a way of life for generations of Americans — not to mention a tangled web of bureaucracy with costs that are spinning out of control. With the federal government in control of each state's social programs, we have found ourselves in the midst of un­ necessary disorder and expense — results of the wrong deci­ sions being made by the wrong people. This control belongs in the hands of each state, with the governors, state lawmakers and local decision makers; with those who are directly in touch with the needs of their individual state At the annual meeting of the National Governors Association last month. Governor John Engler led the fight for a national block grant program. Under this initiative, control over welfare programs would be shifted from federal to state governments. Every state would be given a lump sum of money to be used for developing programs individualized to each state’s needs. While the states would be responsible for reporting their plans to the federal government, those plans would not be sub­ ject to federal approval According to preliminary estimates, this unprecedented step could save America approximately $40 billion over the next five years. A block grant program is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. If we provide states with control of the more than 100 federally funded social programs, we will not only open the door for more effective programs, we will also cut the federal budget by as much as 20 percent in each entitlement program. Across America, we can find examples of successful and in­ novative welfare reform programs. Here in Michigan, Engler’s “social contract’’ theory has been touted as a “pioneering state effort.” By requiring welfare recipients to work, study or volunteer 20 hours a week to receive full benefits, we are encouraging self-sufficiency and responsibili­ ty, instead of reinforcing dependency. In fact, Michigan’s Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) caseload is at its lowest level since 1988. In the past year alone, more than 25,000 AFDC recipients have stopped taking welfare checks because they’ve entered the work force. Looking at Michigan’s success, we can only predict what other states can accomplish given the opportunity By transfer­ ring control of the welfare program from the federal govern­ ment to the states, we all will have that opportunity in­ cluding those now prisoners of this poorly planned social program. FACTORY... Machine operators and assemblers needed for plastic injection molding company. This in­ cludes visually inspecting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportunities as we grow. All shifts available. Apply in person at : WAMAR PRODUCTS, INC. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia Salesperson Wanted Benefit Package. Apply in person at... HASTINGS Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge/ Jeep/Eagle See Dave Ackett E.O.E. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 28, 1995 / Page 17 Vredevoogd and Born selected winners of ‘Kaechele Award’ Caledonia High School juniors Sheri Vredevoogd and Jeff Born were named the 1995 winners of the Kaechele Award, given each year by the Athletic Boosters to a promising junior basketball player. The award provides each winner a scholarship to help defray the cost of attending a basketball camp of his and her choice. The award is named for Carl Kaechele, a CHS coach killed in an accident in 1972, and is funded by the 50-50 free throw shoot held at halftime during boys' and girls' home basketball games. Pictured with Sheri and Jeff are Tom Kaechele and Chuck Clark, president of the Caledonia Athletic Boosters. MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MINUTES President pro tern Oliver call­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray, French. Oliver, Schellinger, Stagray, and VandenBerg Absent President Myers. Guests Dorothy and Charlie Corson, Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News, Ron Bunning, Vic Dennis, Linda French, Bill Thurkettle, and Paul Spelmon. Minutes of the Public Hearing of January 9, 1995 was approved as read. Minutes of the regular Council meeting January 9, 1995 were approved as read. Agenda approved as amend­ ed with the addition of Attorney Youngsma announcement. Attorney Youngsma presented a agreement with the Village of Middleville and Barry County Joint Economic Develop­ ment Committee in regards to grant money. Discussion held. 6 Schellinger moved that Council authorise Attorney Jeff Youngsma to draft on agree merit with the Village of Mid­ dleville and Borry County Joint Economic Development Commit­ tee. and authorise President Myers to sign the agreement in regards to grant money for the Industrial Park. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Schellinger. chairperson of Village Property Committee in­ troduced Duwane "Duke" Suwyn from E.S.F.I. Corporation. Duke presented to Council plans to purchase lots 5 and 6 of the In­ dustrial Park. Discussion held. Schellinger moved that Council approve the Addendum to Buy and Sell Agreement with revi­ sions added h and i. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved that Council authorize President Myers to sign the Addendum to Buy and Soil Agreement with added revi­ sions h and i. Support by Schell- THINK SPRING $ 20%0ff ssr Flower & vegetable Get Your Bike Ready! Tubes @ $2" • Replacement Parts • Repairs western Auto CARBURETOR CLEANER 99c WASHER A\ SOLVENT $149S Loyd’s Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia ~ 891-1484 (Formerly Western Auto) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • NEW HOURS... 8 to 8 Mon.-Fn.; 8 to 5 Sal . 9 to 5 Sun. _ ingor. Ayes oil. Corried Paul Spellman approached Council on Infrastructure Plann­ ing for the Village of Mid­ dleville. Discussion held Jason Cherry. Village Planner presented staff report to Council concerning rezoning to the plan­ ned Unit Development district and site plan review for a 9.3 acre parcel bounded by Sheridan Street on the east, the Cider Mill Village Mobile Home Park on the north, and the Lincoln Meadows Apartments on the west. Applicants. Rivertown Development. Discussion held. French moved that Council table this matter till next meeting. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. French chairperson of Or­ dinance Committee reported to Council in regards to the snowmobile trail and riders. Discussion held. Snowmobile Club members and Police will help enforce the Village ordinance. Schellinger moved the printed invoices in the amount of $9,196.89 be paid. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing February 7. 1995 on various issues. Jason Cherry presented a let­ ter to Council from Jon Marie Evans in regards to the purchas­ ing of Middleville and Irving Dams. Public Hearing to be held February 13 1995 at 6 30 p.m., concerning Parks and Recreation. Council and Manager Manshum reviewed »he Manager s Report Bray moved that Council authorize Russ Blough to attend Commercial Driver License Up­ date and Charlie Miller to at­ tend Highway Construction arid Work Zones training courses Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Public comment and Concerns held on snowmobiles dogs run­ ning loose and the down town Village Bridge With no further business. VandenBerg moved for adjourn­ ment Support by Stogroy. Ayes al! Carried Meeting adjourned at 9 06 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (213) WC-3 Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! Caledonia indoor soccer team ties The poster in the back may advertise basketball, but this team of Caledonia athletes earned its honors in soccer. Earning a tie for first place with a 6-0-2 record * in the Dome World Indoor Soccer League were team members Dani Gallerl and Megan Mulligan (top), Shannon Sheehan (middle row. left), Stephanie Grant and Tricia Davis. Seated below them are, from the left, Angie Wilkinson, Jenny DeBormer, Jaimie Oatley, Gina DeRuiter and Jayme Cramer. Displaying the trophy are Kelley Spence, left, and Kara Palma. Missing are team members Anne Whisner, Kim Wierenga and Krystal Bos. Girl Scouts honor Father-Daughter bowling event Middleville area Girl Scouts held a father-daughter bowl­ ing event at the Middle Villa Inn Jan. 21. Prizes were donated by Cappon’s Quick Mart, Family Trax Videos, Faro’s, Nesbitt’s Market, the Brad­ ford White Corporation, Miller Real Estate, Tires ’R Us, Kow Pattie Saloon, Swamp Fox Lounge, Middle Villa Inn, Bob’s Engine Hospital, Gavin’s Car Wash. Four Star Video, Pastoor’s Family Market. Thomapple Florist & Gift, Pharmacy Care, Shear Pleasure. Hair We Are, Phil’s Pizzeria, State Farm Insurance. Thornapple Kitchen Restaurant. Middle Mart. Crystal Flash. Pagano’s Pizzeria and Boomtown Videos. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD February 23 1995 A special meeting was called to order by Clerk Snyder at 9 30 am. Present Snyder. DeVries. Gould. Jousma Absent Gorbow Dteleman Williams. BURNING ORDINANCE 2nd reading Reviewed and discuss ed Moved Gould, second Jousma to approve Burning Or­ dinance *95 3 Ayes DeVries, Jousma. Gould. Snyder Motion Carried. Meeting adfourned at 9:40 o.m. Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder Clerk (209) ao° . FOLD-A-COVERS • TONNEAU COVERS • BED LINERS • Bug Shields • Rubber Bed Mats • Rubber Tailgate Guards • Catalog Sales XT (616) 698-8790 John Kooiker Open 8 to 5 Mon.-Fri. Saturday & Evening Installations by Appointment GvandOpening Nesbitts Market 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 795-3509 Bill Nesbitt, owner COKE 12 oz. size 3 cans /M Roma PIZZA 2/s4°° ...and other in-store specials. • • • • • Expanded "Takeout” Sandwich Line Expanded Salad Line • Groceries Snacks • Soft Drinks • Bread • Dairy Pay Station lor DBA Electric Hulst Cleaners Pick Up/Drop Oft Open 6 am to 10 pm Mon.-Fri.; 8 am to 6 pm Sat --------- COUPON------------------ 1 Grand Opening Day CLEANING SPECIAL 20% OH All Dry Cleaning ...brought In March 1 thru March 10. 1995 Hulst Cleaners/Nesbftt's Market ----------------- COUPON--------- �Page 18 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 28. 1995 What do the words mean on the food labels? When shopping for food to prepare family meals, there are many words on labels that are used to describe the food content. Words such as low. good source, or free now have very specific definitions and can be used when the defini­ tions arc met. Until two years ago with the publication of the new food labeling regulations, many of these words had been nothing more than advertising hype. In some cases, the public had been misled with products like “light” vegetable oil that was just light in color and the “lite” cheesecake that was just light in texture. “Light” or “lite” can mean one of two things: First, that a nutritionally altered product contains one-third fewer calorics or half the fat of the reference food such as light mayonnaise. If the food derives 50 percent or more of Oatley, Flegel represent CHS at ‘Women in Sport’ recognition Caledonia High School seniors Jaimie Oatley, left, and Sarah Flegel represented CHS female athletes in National Girls and Women in Sport programs held recently at Central Michigan University and at a Grand Rapids Mackers game, respectively. Schools throughout the state sent representatives to both programs, which recognized the progress women have made in sports and the benefits of participation. Flegel is a member of the CHS cross country and track teams, and Oatley has participated in basketball, volleyball and soccer. Propane $ 945-3354 a New Customer Program s1.00 Life Lease on Tank First Fill Discount • Free Installation Installation Includes. Setting Tank, Up to 100 Feet of Copper Line, First &-Second Stage Regulators, Complete Leak Test and Appliance Check Also AttulaMe Keep Full Service, Budget Program. Cash Discount, Commercial Pricing CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING its calorics from fat, the reduction must be 50 percent of the fat. Second, the sodium content of a low-caloric, low-fat food has been reduced by 50 percent. The term “free" or one of the following synonyms — without, trivial source of, negligible source of, dictarily insignificant source of, no. and zero — can be used by the manufacturers. Whatever term the manufacturer chooses, the product must cither be absolutely free of the nutrient in question or, if the nutrient is in the food, the amount must be dictetically trivial or physiologically in­ significant. For example, zero fat cannot be required because it is impossible to measure below a certain amount. So, the regulation will allow a fatfree claim on foods with less than 0.5 grams (g) of fat per serving, an amount that is physiologically insignificant even if a person cats several servings. Foods that don't contain a certain nutrient naturally must be labeled to indicate that all foods of that type meet the claim. For example, a fat-free claim on applesauce would have to read “applesauce, a fat-free food.” “Free” also can be used in reference to saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars and calorics. A food meets the definition for “low” if a person can eat a large amount of the food without exceeding the Daily Value for the nutrient. Forexample the Daily Value for cholesterol is 300 milligrams (mg), sodium is 2400 mg, fat 65 grains(g), and saturated fatty acides is 20 g. The Daily Values arc based on 2000 calorics a day for adults and children over 4 years. “Low” claims can be made in reference to total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and calorics. The claim of “very low” can be made only about sodium. The synomyms allowed for “low” arc: little, few, contains a small amount of, low source of. “Good source” means that one serving of a food contains 10 to 19 percent of the Daily Value for a particular nutrient. The new labeling law also requires that ingredients for all foods, including standar­ dized food, be listed on the label. Il cannot be taken for granted that all consumers know what's in standardized foods such as jellies, jams, mayonnaise, salad dressing, macaroni and noodle products. More and more, health con­ scious consumers and people with dietary restrictions want and need to know what’s >n the foods they buy. Coppcut& PROPANE & OIL CO Full Automotive Repair 1601 South Bedford, Hastings 945-3354 OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 1 "ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" TKMS announces January Students of the Month Sixth grade students of the month at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in­ clude (front row, from left) Lori Aldrich, Lindsey DeBoode Rebecca Higgins, and Danielle Hoskins; (center row, from left) Ben Jones, Joy Lantinga. Kyle McKeown, and Katie Pratt; and (back row, from left) Kortney Reyff, Erin Robertson, Megan Shaff, Lucas Shook, and Zia Shook. Not pictured is David Count. Eighth grade students of the month are (front row, from left) Sabrina Abasse, Matthew Alvarex, and Kirsten Carver; (center row, from left) Nicholas Dennison, Bryan Jahnke, Jamie Nausieda, and Judy Powers; and (back row, from left) Jason Schweitzer, Garrett Weatherhead, and Shannon Zoet. Not pictured are Bradley Bowman, Jamie Brookman, Mitchel Henning, Sarah Schilthroat, and Nate Smith. Students of the month in the seventh grade ore (front row, from left) Sarah Berends David Kiel, and Lisa Prichard; and (back row, from left) Aaron Smith Elizabeth Wagner, Julie Weaver, and Nicole Yochcik. Not pictured are Casey Bar ton, Ryan Clark, Amanda Heller, Rachel Kuipers, Jason Noom, Kerry Rickert and Tara Tasma. Some people say St. Valentine s Day became a day for lovers because of the confusion caused by the similarity of the saint s name and the Norman French word galantine meaning lover PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads, reach over 7,000 area homes! �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 28, 1995 I Page 19 Volunteers help automate CMS media center The Caledonia Middle School Media Center got a boost toward the age of tech­ nology earlier this month as 25 volunteers donated all or part of two days to checking book cards for accurate information. The cards then could be used to create the data base for a computerized check-out and inventory process in the li­ brary. Now that the records have been checked, the information can be sent for entry on the data base and the hardware can be processed. "This could not have been possible without the time given by these generous indi­ viduals," said CMS media clerk Nancy Pikaart Six people worked on pre­ liminary preparation: Sue DeBlaay, Sue Duffield, Sally Gless, Phyllis Schadler. Lori TePastte and Karen Vanden­ berg. Working the cards Feb. 7 and 8 were Cindy Arnold, Jean Boot, Amy Brown, Lisa Burwell. Pam Dahlberg. Karen Dunlap. Diedre Freas, Donna Friedrich, Kathy Jackson, Pal Leatherman, Deann Licari, Mary Morgan. Greg Galley. Sharon Oatley. Sandy Robin­ son. Julie Schmitke, Jill Sobczak and Nancy VandeBunte. | From Our Readers Student wants to learn about Michigan Dear editor: My name is Nousha Rahnama. 1 live in Clovis. Calif I go to Red Bank Elementary I am 11 years old. Our class is doing state reports. 1 have chosen my favorite state. Michigan Please have your readers send me some information by put­ ting my letter in the newspaper Some postcards, booklets or any other informa­ tion would be helpful. Please have them send it to 7523 E. Shaw Ave.. Clovis. Calif. 93611 Thank you very much. Nousha Rahnama Clovis. Calif. — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Yocr Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Rales: 5 words tor *2.75 then 10' per Parent volunteer Jill Sobczak proudly holds up some of the book cards she and other parents checked for accuracy in a two-day work session. 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I have heard that this type of financing may help me pur­ chase a home with a zero down payment. Is this correct? Answers: The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA). which is a division of the Department of Agriculture, guarantees loans in eligible rural areas of the country. The pur­ pose of rural bousing guaranteed loans is to give low and moderate income households a chance to buy a home in rural areas Many individuals and families interested in becoming home owners may find that saving a down payment for a home can be very difficult and can take considerable time to accumulate. First-time home buyers also may be surprised to discover that the amount they have put aside for a down payment is much less than the total needed to purchase a home — when closing fees arc included. The FMHA guaranteed loan program offers a solution and can benefit home buyers who find themselves in this situation. A major benefit to eligible borrowers who choose the FmHA guaranteed loan program is that the FmHA offers a chance to buy suitable housing in a rural area with as little as zero down! As an added benefit to home buyers, the seller may contribute toward part of the buyer’s closing fees, allowing home buyers to acquire home financing with a minimum amount of up front costs. When compared to a standard Federal Housing Administra­ tion (FHA) loan or a conventional mortgage, the cash amount required in up front costs to finance a home can be drastically reduced. Farmers Home guaranteed loans are offered to people who are first-time home buyers interested in purchasing either new or existing single-family, owner-occupied homes. However, previous or current home owners also may be eligible for this type of financing if they are able to show need for participation in the program To participate in the FmHA program, they must document acceptable credit and that they are currently living in housing not suitable for their family, or that they are unable to obtain financing through conventional credit sources. It is important to point out that an FmHA financed home must qualify with specific structural standards and meet certain size, lot and location requirements. Applicants for the FmHA guaranteed loan program also must meet specific income limits and mortgage qualification guidelines. Borrowers interested in this particular financing program should contact a mortgage lender who has been approved to participate in the guaranteed loan program. It is important to point out that funds for this particular program may be subject to availability. An approved lender can advise you about the availability of FmHA guaranteed loan funds and help determine if you meet eligibility requirements. You also may wish to contact a qualified real estate professional for help in locating a home in an approved area. "I guess I’m still old fashion.' said TbornappleKellogg varsity wrestling coach Tom Lehman. I tell them what I expect, what I want them to do and how I can help them With that strategy. Coach Ixhman secured his 300th win as a varsity wrestling coach against Central Montcalm, recently. Since then, he had coached the Trojans to a regional championship and will be at the helm Friday night as his team faces Birch Run in the state quarterfinals in Battle Creek. His overall record, as it stands now is 306-137-7. He started coaching 24 years ago, spending one year coaching at Parchment. After that year, he moved into the TK school district and began a 23-year career. That was where his coaching career started, he started wrestling long before that, wrestling as a 145pounder for Owosso. In 1967 he added a state championship to his record with the Owosso team. "We were a powerhouse back then. When I was in high school we had two fourths, a third and a runner up in the state," Lehman said. He recalled that his first day with the Trojan team was not what he hoped to see as a beginning coach. "We had seven kids come out for the first day. We had three upper classmen and three freshmen. I knew I had to do some recruiting." Lehman recruited and got 17 kids for his team which ended the season 1-13-1. The next season they went 2-10 and something. It wasn’t until 1976 that Lehman had a winning dual meet season. That year the Trojans were 9-8. His first and only state champion was Marty Sinke, a 98-pounder from the class of 1980, Sinke was a state champion in his freshman year, finished fourth his sophomore second his junior and third in his senior year. He has also coached many YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Board of Review Meets 1.000 1.000 RESIDENTIAL 1.000 DEVELOPMENTAL Office Phone — 795-9091 Assessor — Dan Scheuerman 1.0661 1.0136 (212) minutes and they need time to think about what they just did." He said he will also (ell the wrestlers the positive things they have done to reinforce the fact that they are accomplishing something. "They want to accomplish goals," Lehman said. "I'll help them do il." Dr. John H. Berends EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES. IM Dr. Stephanie S. Ruble / EQUIVET, INC. proudly announce their professional association with I EQUINE MEDICAL, P< forming Dr. Jeffrey D. Bunn EQUINE ASSOCIATES, INC. The only veterinary clinic in West Michigan specializing soly in Equine care. ---------------------------EQUINE ASSOCIATES, INC. I-M0-57X-7UM 416 lonK diUancri 6700 Moe Road Middleville. Midupn 49 W 1416-7954122 (FAX) WAYNE H. 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They have been giving their all for six E3- • MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:30-5:00 PM • TUESDAY, MARCH 14 1:00 PM-4:30 PM and 6:30 PM-9:00 PM • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 1:00 PM-4:30 PM and 6:30 PM-9:00 PM All reviews are by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted until March 14, 1995. The estimated 1995 equalization factor for real property in the township of Yankee Springs will be as follows: wrestlers who have finished third, fourth, fifth and sixth in the state finals. For Lehman, wrestling is more than just a coaching job, for him, it’s a hobby. "I love wrestling," he said. "Some people love fishing or baseball. I love wrestling." He loves wrestling so much he spends his non-wrestling season couching a wrestling club, he has tickets for the NCAA championships, All-World championships, the junior nationals and Jie goes to training camps year around. He said his philosophy on wrestling, and what he like to instill in his wrestlers is that hard work pays off. "At the beginning of the season, I have a wrestler write down on a card what his goals are and how he expects to achieve them." he said. "When it comes midway or late in the season and a wrestler isn't fulfilling his goals and is ready to quit, I bring out the card." Lehman said if a wrestler isn't fulfilling his goals, they will look at the card and see if the wrestler is following his own sugges­ tions about how to achieve his goals. "If he .said he was going to run extra laps or work on takedowns after practice, we'll see if that is what he's been doing, if not, we'll try to get him back on track," he said. After winning his 300th dual, Lehman said he was very happy at reaching the goal, but also looks to the future. "I have a lot of years I can still coach and I plan on being around awhile and, should we win 25 duals a year, eight years from now I could have 500 wins." He said part of the reason for Middleville field such good teams in recent years have been because of the superior help he's gotten from his assistant coaches. "I’ve been blessed with some wonderful assistant coaches over the years,” he said. At first it was just former wrestlers who were helping, until Tom Fletke came along. He was a for­ mer wrestler and he added his experience to the coaching which made a big difference. "After that I had Aaron Tabor, who now coaches at Delton, who is an excellent technician, and Scott Mar­ vin, the athletic director here who is a very understanding and talented coach. Now I have Dwayne Knieper who is a great wrestler with a great background and who the kids respect." He said sees wrestling as a way for kids to work hard and see how their hard work pays off. He has continued his education up to and in­ cluding being a certified as a Silver Medal coach through USA wrestling. He said when a kid is on the mat wrestling, he sel­ dom is hollering instruc­ tions at the kids because "a kid on the mat will hear about 50 percent of what I yell, he’ll understand about 50 percent of that and 10 percent of what he under­ stands, he'll be able to do something about." When he does yell in in­ ® ■» st -—*L r 1 1 H1U Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-8108 Open 7:30-6:00 Mon.-Fri.; 7:30-2:00 Sal. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 28, 1995 / Page 21 ^^Reasons Why 9S ■ Increased Caledonia bows to TK in After defeating a tough Hadstings team to take the District Wresting title last week, the Caledonia varsity wrestling team hit a tough draw in in the semifinals of Regionals. The Fighting Scots drew OK Blue champion and neighboring ThornappleKellogg, a team which defeated them earlier in the season by one point. The Scots took the first two matches, winning the first by a fall with Mark Pyper (100 pounds) defeating Kris Utley in 2:52 and the second with Adam Stauffer (106) winning a fall over Dendel Craven in 1:24. Andy Nelson (112) put TK into the scoring column with a pin over B.J. Tomanck in 5:28 and he was followed by TK's Sean Crofoot (119) with a 7-0 decision over Jamie Trudeau. Scot Aaron Sprague (126) won a fall over Terry into overtime haywood succumbed to a pin.The final points Caledonia earned on he mat was when Ryan Sinclair (185) wrestled an 11-5 win over Steve Lehman. Danny Simmons won the 215pound weight class by a forfeit. Trudell in 4:48, but Trojan Ryan Winchell (134) won a pin over Mike Draft in 4:58 to make the team score 18-15 in favor of the Scots. Jason Haywood (142) and Luke Middleton wrestled to a 6-6 tie after three rounds and 52 seconds Air National Guard Airman Holly M Isenhoff has graduated from the dental assistant specialist course at Sheppard Air Force Base. 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It’s a proven sales tool that returns many times over your invest­ ment in store traffic and sales. Once you build up a business, keep it going with a moderate, consistent advertising program. If you cut your advertising and lose your hold on the public’s awareness, you’ll find it’s much harder to build again. Your advertising is part of your sales force. Ads help to presell the customer and help you close the sale taster. What saves you time, saves you money. Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t kr.o .v you at all. Tell them about yourself. Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that arc below the industry average! (^Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. When the going gets tough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff at the cash register. “To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successfur9 - La Rochefoucauld Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants arc ready to help. Research - Planning - Budgeting Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service are just some of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! Phone 945-9554 �Page 22 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 28. 1995 TK wrestle regional champion ship from Byron Center by.T.L, Stcnzclbarton Sportf Editor Across the mat sat a team which had defeated the Thornapplc-Kellogg wrestlers in a dual meet earlier this season. The Trojans had avenged that loss with a win in the OK Blue league meet two weeks earlier Twelve matches had already been decided in the dual for the regional championship. Six had gone the way of Tbornapplc-Kellogg, six went the way of Byron Center. The score was tied at 28-all, last Wednesday evening, and left the destiny of the 1995 TK wrestling team up to heavyweight Jody Blain. After the first two-minute period. Bulldog Brandot) Northousc had scored a takedown of Blain and led 2-0. Blain started in the down position in the second and the only score came when he was able to ef­ fect a reversal for two points. Aside from the score. Non­ house was warned for stalling, a warning which would come back to haunt him in the final period. So after 12 matches and two periods, the score was still dead even all around. In the final two-minutes, Blain again starting from the bottom, the Trojan took the lead in the match 3-2 when, again, Northouse was called for stalling and a penalty point given to Blain. Seconds later, Blain scored his second reversal of the match. Blain's 5-2 score gave him the match; the team got three points for the decision which gave the team a dual meet win; the win gave the Trojan matmen a regional champi­ onship trophy. Byron Center had taken an early lead in the dual winning Sales Position Brown’s Custom Interiors ...is accepting applications for a Creative Sales Associate. This parttime position offers 20-25 hours per week and will include two Saturdays per month. No experience neces­ sary. Send resume only to: Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings No phone calls, please. the 100-pound weight class by a fall and the 106-pound class by a major decision. TK's first points came when Andy Nelson (112) scored a pin over Barry Burmania in 4:11. Burmania had scored a takedown in the first period and Nelson escaped, leaving the score 2-1 after two min­ utes. In the second the Bulldog ran out of steam and suffered through two near falls. Eleven seconds in to the third. Nelson pinned him for six team points. Byron Center opened the gap with a pin at 119 pounds and a decision al 126 and led after five matches 19-6. The Trojans scored again with Ryan Winchel (134) scored four near falls over Jeremy Deeter on his way to a 15-2 major decision and four more team points. Again Byron Center scored a pin. this time at 142 pounds and TK found themselves down by 15 points with six matches left. Steve Austin (151) scored three team points by decisioning Brian Wilcox 12-5 and Andy Dragt (160) scored a takedown and a near fall before pinning Ryan St. Pierre in 1:44. The Bulldogs took a narrow 7-6 decision at 172-pounds for their final three points of the dual because Ty Middleton (185) had a 14-7 decision over Joe Imperi and Joel Appel (215) took 1:09 to win a fall over John Hall. That made the score 28-28 and set up the heavyweight match. Now Accepting New Patients! 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He also completed a three year family practice residency at E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. MI Dr. Weatherhead provides family practice services for the entire family. Step two complete. Step one was TK's district champi­ onship over Delton and Hamilton. Step two was the regional championship and step three will be played out Friday night at the Kellogg Center in Battle Creek when TK will face off against re­ gional champion Birch Run at 5 p.m. (Because of the time and date for the state wTestling quarterfinals, the basketball game between ThornappleKellogg and Hamilton was moved up a day to Thursday. March 2.) Byron Center made it through the regional semi fi­ nals by defeating Hudsonville 39-27. TK made it to the finals by defeating Caledonia, a team which the defeated by one point earlier this season. Winning b pin for the Tro­ jans over the Fighting Scots were Ryan Winchel (134), Luke Middleton (142), Steve Austin (151), Andy Dragt (160), Ty Middleton and Blain. Luke Middleton had to take Jason Haywood of Cale­ donia into overtime for his pin. After the first three peri­ ods the two were knotted at six points apiece. Sean Crofoot (119) won a 7-0 decision for TK. Winning by pin for Caledo­ nia was Mark Pyper (100). Adam Stauffer (106) and Aaron Sprague (126). Ryan Sinclair (215) won by a for­ feit. Good Sportsmanship is the responsibility of EVERYONE! Cindy Just Turned 16. Her Parents Want The Next 16 To Be As Sweet. ................................................................... ■■-------___________ :------------------------------------------------------------------------- — So they took the time to talk with Cindy about drugs. They realize that in today’s world she has probably already been g approached by someone attempting to lure her to start using uppers or maybe something even more dangerous. They told Cindy what drugs can do and how they can affect her future chances of having a productive life. 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The vacancy was created when Treasurer John Mugridge announced his resignation in mid-February Schellinger. along with Donna Stagray and Jim Rutherford, were the three people who expressed an in­ terest in filling the vacancy. The council made the deter mmation by taking a paper ballot vote of the council members present (except for Schellinger. who abstained). The final count was one vote each for Stagray and Rutherford, and three votes for Schellinger. Schellinger has served as a village trustee for 3’/i years, being elected to a four year term last spring. Schellinger has already been involved with village finances, since he served as chairman of the finance com­ mittee until this appointment. He was also active on the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission prior to becoming a trustee. Shellinger. who is a super­ visor at Michigan National Bank in Grand Rapids, and Darlene, his wife, have lived in Middleville for 18 years. His appointment as treasurer leaves a vacant seat on the Village Council that will need to be filled President Lon Myers has asked that anyone interested in filling that trustee position notify the council by getting a letter of interest to the council via the village hall by 5 pm Tuesday. March 28. Council then will make a decision on the appointment that will fill the position until the next general election in the spring of 1996. In other business last week, the village council — Commended John Mugridge on his job as treasurer and his efforts in getting the village finances set up on the computerized by Barbara Gall Ed Schellinger system. — Was told by Village Manager Ev Manshum that two bids on removal of the sludge from the wastewater lagoons had been received, with one for $94,000 and the other for $109,000 — OK’d sending Charlie Miller, village employee, to a training course on Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) process See Treasurers Staff Writer Not many high school or middle school students get a chance to design their own evaluations for an assignment. Grand Rapids City High social studies teacher Pete VanEnk, however, recently taught his students about how to measure their performance as part of a more typical oral presentation assignment. The students worked with him on what constitutes a good presentation, and then using that model, designed an individualized assessment for their projects. "Not many teachers would bother to discuss assessment tools with their students, but I wasn't at all surprised to see Pete working with his kids on something as important as how to assess performance," said City High-Middle School Principal George Gordon. "That is typical of the kind of thing Pete does that makes his classes special. He always u It’s important to integrate as many different disciplines as we can, so that subjects are not being taught in a vacuum. ,, — Pete VanEnk respects the intelligence of his students, and he always has them doing a variety of things in his class. He sets high stan­ dards, but they are reasonable and attainable. "Besides that, he is a very caring teacher, always willing to listen, always willing to help” VanEnk, a Caledonia resident who teaches seventh­ grade geography and 11thand 12th-grade history at City, recently received one of eight "Teacher of the Year" awards from the Michigan Council for the Social Studies. He received the award at the council’s state conference held Feb. 23-24 in Lansing. Marsha Peterson, social studies and foreign language consultant for the Grand Rapids Public Schools nomi­ nated VanEnk for the award. "I’ve been working with Pete for quite a few years," she said, "and I have always admired his professionalism See Teacher of year, P. 2 State inspection rates TK bus fleet “excellent” TK Business Manager Alice Jonsma presents o letter of commendation and con­ gratulations to transportation garage staff including Matt Funk Judy Truer, ana Jeff Schilthroat. Funk displays the stickers that note the excellent rating that will be placed in a window on each bus. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Parents of Thornapple Kellogg students who use school transportation can be rest assured that the buses tak­ ing the kids to and from school are very safe. The TK bus fleet has been rated as “excellent” by the Michigan State Police through the annual inspection that was conducted in mid-February. As evidence of that, each of the TK buses will have a blue and silver tag posted in the front, right passenger window of the bus. showing that the fleet earned the excellent rating. Of the 28 buses inspected, only three were tagged as needing repair, according to Malt Funk, TK shop supervisor. Actual correction of pro­ blems noted by the inspector was made in icss than one hour, while the inspector was still there. Two of the buses were tagg­ ed with yellow tags, one for a loose tie rod end. and the other because of a spot of rust on the interior One bus got a red tag because of a cracked U-bolt Business Manager Alice Jansma commented that the district had gone “from ashes to excellence in the bus fleet." referring to when the bus garage burned in the spr­ ing of 1991, where all but a handful of buses were See TK inspection, P. 2 This blue and silver sticker that will be put in the lower corner on the right passenger window indicates that the TK bus fleet has earned an excellent safety rating from the state inspector. In This Issue... • TK Odessey competition has year of firsts • Petitions available for Caledonia School Board seats • Timber harvesting nets $33,000 for Middleville • Caledonia qualifies for Michigan FFA competition �Page 2 I The Syn and News. Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1995 TEACHER OF YEAR, Miller REAL ESTATE Jean Chase. crs. gri........................ 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audit) Burdick......... 945-2451 Cindv ‘Scotti’ Scott. 948-4228 Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 Larry Allerding SALES MGR . CRS. GRI 945-9103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 in the social studies curricu­ lum. He said he thinks it is unfor­ tunate that at a time when an understanding of other cultures is more important than ever, geography is often minimized or even completely left out of the curriculum. "An understanding of geography’ is more than just knowing the names of the mountain ranges and what country is where," he said. "An understanding of geogra­ phy helps us understand many things about our world, such as why each culture developed as it did." To help further "geographic literacy" in the Grand Rapids Public Schools, he applied for and received a $1,200 grant from the National Geographic Society to "teach teachers about geography" in a series of in-services. Peterson then petitioned the Steelcase Foundation for a larger grant so that the pro­ gram could be expanded and continued. The Foundation responded ...Quality People" Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg ASSOC BROKER............... 795-7272 Gene Poll assoc broker gri . 795-9521 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson 795-9090 623-8357 Debra Erwav with a $173,000 grant, part of which VanEnk used to pur­ chase $45,000 worth of "won­ derful" laminated maps for the fourth- through sixth- grade classrooms in the 50 Grand Rapids elementary schools. He then taught three in-ser­ vices to train the teachers in ways they could integrate the maps into their regular class­ room studies. The culmination of the in­ service program will be a three-day workshop for Grand Rapids Public School teachers on urban geography, a pro­ gram to which the Michigan Geographic Alliance also is contributing. "We concentrated on those elementary grades this year because they had the greatest immediate need, but next year. each category have been changed this year and include an additional level. In the past, there have been four categories: excellent, good, fair and poor. This year, the fleets can be rated as excellent, very good, good, fair and poor. “This is the third year of our maintenance schedule.” said Funk. “All of the buses are serviced and up-to-date. ” He and Mechanic Jeff Schilthroat credit regular maintenance and help of the bus drivers for the positive results of the inspection. Each bus is completely ser­ viced every 4,000 miles. The 22 regular and five substitute bus drivers perform routine maintenance checks on buses being driven every t i That’s the joy of teaching, when you see learning going on and you feel you had a part in a student’s growth. It’s the feeling that you are making a difference, and that is a wonderful feeling. J J we'll look at the middle schools," he said. Besides the in-service pro­ grams and the individual effort he puts into his own teaching, VanEnk has served on district textbook committees and is chairman of his department at City High-Middle School. After growing up in Grand He has taught 19 years, the last six at City.. Before that, he taught at Northeast Middle School, also in Grand Rapids. He said he owes his recent "teacher of the year" honor to the staff and students at City. "The group of teachers I work with and the students i work with make have made this possible." he said. 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RIVER FRONTAGE 10 breathtaking acres on the Coldwater River Call Karen Brown Rapids, VanEnk received his bachelor's degree in history from Calvin College and earned a master's degree in curriculum development and design from Michigan State University. COMMUMCAnOW WVKt t» ZAO 0HAZH.CS wC ~ FXOM 1. NEW LISTING IN MIDDLEVILLE This 3 bearoom country home is in excellent condition. Features include 2 baths neutral colors, a 2 5 cor garage and 3 acres. To purchase this home coll Kay Stolsonburg $59 900 time they are taken out. both morning and afternoon runs They check lights, emergency brake operations, air brake systems, tires, and windows and mirrors. Any potential problems are brought to the attention ot the mechanics for immediate attention Performing (his type of checking is all part of the ongoing training for the district’s bus drivers said Judy Truer. TK transportaiton coordinator. “Knowing that the bus is safe and sound mechanically makes it that much easier for our drivers to concentrate on safely transporting our students back and forth to school,” she said. Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line Mike Humphreys. Broker, CRS, GRI — » vacuum. The kids need to see how all the disciplines are in­ terrelated." He said he likes to incorpo­ rate music and art as they re­ late to history, and he likes to get his students to lor* at his­ tory as more than just a series of dates and events. "For instance. I like to en­ courage the kids to look at how people themselves were affected, or not affected, by those events that today are viewed as historically signifi­ cant." This year, he also introduced an advanced placement history course for City High seniors. "It’s a more project-oriented, essay-oriented course rather than the usual memorization and multiple choice that char­ acterizes so many history classes," he said. "The idea is to get the kids to think about the issues and make some application of what they're learning." As for geography, he has worked hard to re-install that subject as an important course destroyed. The district replaced the fleet by purchasing older vehicles from other districts. Many of those buses still re­ main in the fleet as the district works to replace them as it is possible. “Obviously, maintenance and upkeep on newer buses is much easier than on the older ones.” Jansma said She credited the “ex­ cellent” rating to hard work and dedication by the staff and drivers at the transportation garage. Funk explained that to receive this rating, the overall score of the fleet needs to fall between 0 to 2.8. TK’s rating was 1.48. Last year. TK got a 2.4. good rating. The levels of ____ Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Social Studies Teacher of the Year Pete Van Enk 1 "Quality Programs... from front page — Thornapple Kellogg bus drivers deserve credit tor their part in making sure that school busses are safe and the district s recent rating of "excellent." C and the way he keeps updating and revising his curriculum to make it Snore appealing to his students. "Besides his own work in the classroom, the geography in-services he is providing Grand Rapids teachers make him an integral part of our ge­ ography teacher training pro­ gram. "But I think the thing I most admire about Pete is his con­ stant enthusiasm for what he teaches," Peterson said. "He never quits trying to better his programs, even when he has a very good one. “He is the last teacher you'd ever find pulling a yellowed ditto out of a file to give to his classes." Peterson said that as part of his state award, VanEnk will receive a certificate of recognit ion from Congressman Vcrn Ehlers, to be presented at City High. VanEnk said that he was very flattered to receive the honor, especially since it came from fellow teachers in his own field. "In the past, the winners have always been real go-get­ ters both in and outside the classroom, so I feel honored that the council thinks highly of what I’ve been doing." He said he has always tried to enhance the instruction of social studies and stay on top of the field. One thing he does, for instance, is write often to textbook publishers to learn the latest ideas about teaching and interpreting history, and he is always taping special his­ tory programs to use in the classroom. He is equally interested in furthering the other subject he teaches, geography. As a member of the Michi­ gan Geographic Alliance, he is trying to carry out its mission to integrate geography into core subjects like reading, writing and math. "It’s important to integrate as many of the different disci­ plines as we can, so that sub­ jects are not being taught in a TK INSPECTION, from front- ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. You'll be asked yf-r your name, address and phone number, also which paper(s) you want your ad kr to appear — I when and how ( % many weeks — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 7, 1995 I Page 3 Dissection caps off vision unit at West Elementary bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Jim Hallberg's second grade class also did the dissection. Nicole Rogers and Ray Lilly take a closer look at the parts of the cow eyes that have been put in the proper spots on the worksheets. Scalpels and rubber gloves were the order of the day when two West Elemental") second-grade classes dissected cow eyes. This was the final exercise of a unit of study on sight planned by teachers Candace Bennett and Jim Hallberg. Several parents volunteered to help with the project, work­ ing with small groups of students as they removed some of the key parts of the eye The parents did the actual dissection and allowed the kids to touch and get a closer look at the lens, cornea, pupil and other portions of the eye. “This really helped bring first-hand experience to the students' knowledge of the eye." Hallberg said. “We appreciated the help of the parents who volunteered and the donation of the cows' eyes from Geukes Meats of Mid­ dleville." he added. In preparation for the dissection, the study unit started with a visit from Richard Choryan. Middleville Mary Cisler (center) is just one of the parents who volunteered to help with the dissection of cow eyes in Candace Bennett's second grade. Students keeping a close eye on the process are (from left) Patrick Cisler, Melissa Shinn, Chelsea Reyff, and Jake Schneider. optometrist who showed the students a video, discussed the parts of the eye and how it works, and explained the use of corrective lenses. The students continued their study in large and small groups, investigating the pro­ perties and function of the eye through numerous learning activities. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • ADult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Steak fry to benefit CHS senior graduation party set March 11 Caledonia American Legion Post No. 305 will sponsor a steak fry dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11, as a fund-raiser for the Caledonia High School senior class grad­ uation party. Tickets are $10 each, with all proceeds going to help fund the parent-sponsored allnight party, which will follow graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 8. The dinner will be served at the Legion hall, 9548 Cherry Valley Ave. Each ticket purchaser will enjoy a dinner that includes a ^10-ounce boneless ribeye steak, baked potato, home­ made bread, salad bar and beverages. Tickets can be purchased at the Caledonia Student Services Office (891-0214), or they can be obtained by calling the Legion hall at 8911882 after noon, or by calling 891-0059 or 891-9224. This is the third year the Caledonia Legion has spon­ sored a dinner to help the fund-raising efforts for the graduation all-nighter. "The Legion is there to help the community," explained member Bill Neil. "We help out with events like the Fourth Thornapple Kellogg Seniors Is offering one s500.00 four year renewable scholarship. Applications available in HS Counseling Office. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 of July and the Christmas pa­ rade, and sponsoring this din­ ner is our way of helping out the school. "We believe Uie alcohol-free graduation party is an excel­ lent program, and by contributing to it each year, we eventually are helping all the kids." Neil emphasized that the steak fry dinner is open to the community. "I think that in the past, peo­ ple have thought the dinner was limited just to Legion families. We’d like to see the whole community support the seniors by turning out for the dinner." Birth announcedScott and Barb Schiefla are very happy to announce the birth of their son, Justin Scott. Justin was bom on Feb. 20. 1995. at 6:14 a.m.. weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 21 in. long. He was welcomed home by his brothers and sister; Jonathan. Kevin, Jason, and Kaitlyn. | No Need to tie II up your money | for a long time.., 6 Month CD | I 6.14% APY* $1,000 minimum deposit. 1 year prime term variable savings — Current APY* at 6.50% $10,000 minimum deposit. Call one of our 3 locations for more information. •Subject to term conditions and penalty for early withdrawal. TREASURER from front page — control for a cost of about $400. — Approved the purchase of tools for the waste water treatment plant m the amount of $1,500 and $200 of tools for the Middleville Depart­ ment of Public Works. — Granted an easement to Crystal Flash that would allow water that had been filtered to be discharged onto the Milage property BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cherry Va«ey, CateOoma • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM OlATE 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA ^QaNkI 891-8113 Of 3205 68th ST S E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AH 3 Locations ALEDONIA gS Noon on Saturday Premier Club Coming Events... MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH LENDER Please Join Us! 8 Deadline for sign up for the Cornwell Dinner Theatre tnp on April 13. 14 - 9:00 AM Movie in the Premier Room “RUBY” 17 - Deadline for bowling sign up 21 - Bowling at the Middle Villa Lanes 28-1:00 PM Euchre game in the Premier Room Interested in joing the Premier Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 in any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia. Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1995 Neighbors with... NORMA Edith Miller said that she spent the weekend with her friend. In visiting with Edith, 1 found that she has been volunteering at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. She has been doing this for four years and just loves it. I know that I loved volunteering at Pennock until my vision became so poor I had to quit. Bea Miller said that as many as could come came over Sun­ day to celebrate all their February birthdays. Houston and I went to the Hastings Walk for Warmth Saturday. Bless Lib Palmer. She picked us up. Jerry VELDERMAN Spencer walked with us. Mike Bremer has been doing the walk every year since it started. He received an award for the most years of atten­ ding. Bremer and Jerry Spencer took turns going ahead of us. I didn't know the route, so they told me where and when to turn, helped to keep me in the street and crossing the bridge in Hastings. Houston and I had a wonderful time. They said that we had gone two and one lialf miles. Didn’t stem that far because I was busy wat­ ching out for the obstacles that Mike and Jerry warned of. When we got back to the Free Methodist Church, we had cookies and punch, it was a wonderful experience, thanks to Lib Palmer. Mike Bremer and Jerry Spencer. I thought they had a wonderful crowd. Jerry said that just ahead of us was a little boy on a bike with training wheels pulling a little cart with his stuffed toy in­ side. His mom was walking along with him. Thanks, folks, for letting me have this experience. With the crazy weather we have been limited to outdoor workouts. This weekend our son Pat will spend four days with us working on our family history. He plans to bring a scanner so he can copy all the various pictures. The rest of our family are not a bit in­ terested in any of the stuff that 1 have accumulated about both sides of the family. So. when I helped me a great deal in lear­ ning more about all the wildflowers of our area. She was such a gifted person and so young. My heart goes out to the family. am gone, and the family throws away the originals, we will still have them saved. So all the hard work I have done, thanks to Pat's dedication, will not be in vain. Lois Bender told me that Myrtle Secord was seriously ill. I had just visited with her a week ago. So I called Norma Lewis to find out more. I didn't talk as she was waiting to hear from the doctors. She called me later and said that Myrtle had become very ill. Later on. she called and said that the doctor said that there was too much blood in the brain. Myrtle had told the family not to keep her living when there was no hope When I last talked to Myrtle, a woman had called and asked her to bring her stuffed animals (dressed like children) down to sell. I will miss her very much. She I got a hold of Edna Steeby and it was so good to hear her cheerful voice She had been out to clean off the ice from her car. It seemed so good to visit with her. Letha Buckingham told me all about her grandchildren. One had just gotten married and went to Czechoslavakia for a year. They wanted him for five years, but he said not. just one. Her ocher grand­ children are doing very well. Most of them have master's degrees. 1 can't remember what they are doing, but she keeps in touch with them regularly. Thelma Carl said that she attended Senior Citizens on Tuesday. So many people have told me about the Village Players, with their very different ap­ proach to the performances they held at the Mid Villa. Everyone I talked to loved it. It was a complete sell-out and so much fun. Sounds like a very gifted group of people. We are very* proud to have such a capable group here. The Steens ma children now have seven new lambs and two are bottle babies. So I guess they have their work cut out. Pat Hilty said that son Jeremy was home for a week from Western Michigan University. I happened to meet Lee Wiennga at the store in Mid­ dleville. He started to shake hands, but 1 laughed and gave him a big hug. You don't LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night - 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH t Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamaztxt Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan •* Telephone 698-8252 _____________________ pF "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling ■Set an example ..In speech, in tile, in love, in faith and in purity." ________________________________ __________1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............. Evening Service.......... 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. .11:10a.m. Sunday School.................................... ..6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... ..............6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ ..............7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... ............. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Phone 891-9259 10:00 a.m. .1115 am. ..6:00 pm. YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St >891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody. .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship...................... 1030 a m. Sunday Evening WorsNp.......................6-00 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer A Btoie Study 7-00 p m. MtarJocson Pastor “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School........................... 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School 1000 a m Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship ........... 11XX) a.m. Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship. ............ 600 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 Wednesday “Family Night” 6:00 Dinner *2 Adults / »1 Children 6:45 Choirs for Children and Adults Cadets and Cavinettes St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School..................... Evening Worship Service.. Rev. James Cusack Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Barrier Free 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Midaieville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship....................... 11 00 a m First Service............................................... 8:30a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Classes............................................10:00a.m. Second Service........................................ 11:00a.m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Sunday Worship* 9 00 am & 10:30 am Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Gun Lake Community Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Did @Iimr ^Ulrtljorfisi (fihiirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Family Night' 6:00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints . & 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, TSunda>........................ 9:45 * m - Morning Worship 1100 a m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1995 I Page 5 life story in photos part of principal appreciation Coxes to celebrate 40th anniversary Rolland and Colleen Cox will celebrate 40 years of marriage on February 14, 1995. Friends and family are invited to an open house to be held in their honor March 12, 1995, at Lincoln Meadows, 500 Lincoln St., Middleville from 2 to 5 p.m. Their children are John and Lynne Kyser and Bob and Cari Nicolai. They have 4 granddaughters. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer McFall Principal Bill Rich has made it a practice to recognize the teaching staff at McFall by posting pictures and notes on a bulletin board across from the office. This practice may have been what precipitated photos filling two display cases that chronicle his life story as pan of Principal Appreciation Week Rumor is that the quest for pictures of Rich was started by teacher Kelli Nisonger and aid Laurie Brinks. Regardless of where it began, his mother and other family members provided the group with a plethora of photos showing some of Rich’s most embarassing and most glorious momemts through the years Some of the pictures even point to beginnings of famous Rich characters, like Zero the Hero. Women’s Ministeries plan luncheon in Alto March 25 St. Paul's Women’s Ministries will have a lun­ cheon at Dari's Restaurant, 6595 Alden Nash Road, Alto, at I p.m. Sunday. March 25. In addition to the luncheon, the event will include a speaker and fashion show. The speaker. Ruth Koch, is a mental health educator and nationally certified counselor. She is trained m both social work and counseling. Her topic for the luncheon is “Women and the Changes in their Lives.” Tickets will be available March 1, by mail (not sold at the door). The cost is $13 each or two for $25. Make checks payable to Women’s Ministries. 8436 Kraft SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. NEIGHBORS From Page 4 Foxes to celebrate 50th anniversary The children of Corl and Treva (Seese) Fox wish to invite friends and family to join in the celebration of their 50th anniversary March 12, 1995, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. Their children are Phillip and Gloria Fox, Phyllis and Ken Myers and Lois and Dale Byars. They have 10 grandchildren and six great-grand­ children. The couple request no gifts, please. Your presence is the best gift of all. Get GROl T homeowners insurance rates. VfTTHOl 7joining a group. If your home insurer at $ 100.000 or more, you may qualify for GROl P rates as an inditiduul A Wotvennc Mutual Premier Homeowners Pobo otters rates competitive w ith any group, as well as providing • Excellent credits — for a new’ home or for also insuring sour auto with us • Better standard coverages — up to $10,000 tor jewelrv silverware, and furs Automatk $1.000 for water backup and sump pump overflow And more Get details today ‘Sjp Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service' • 497 Arlington St. (M-37) 795-3302 or 891-8208 • Middleville. Ml 49333 shake hands with old neighbors. Katie Wieringa said she was helping with the bowling tour­ nament at Mid Villa. Ett Van Sickle said that Steve. Sherrie and son Joshua came over for Sunday dinner. Doug Hart said that daughter Cathy was home for about 10 days during break and has now returned to the University of Michigan. Dan and Rose Morgan just came back from a four-week vacation in Florida. They visited some of tneir family in various parts of Florida. Dan was telling me about taking one of their grandchildren to the Crocodile Farm. I didn’t get it all down as he told me, but they had walkways and saw all kinds of crocs and alligators from various parts of the world. Rose fell and was quite miserable but ap­ parently no broken bones. Well, folks. 1 guess that’s it for this week My roommate from the Leader Dog School will be there March II. As it gets closer 1 am gening more excited. Her dog Beauty is so different from Houston. Beauty s a regular ham. loves to show off and is quite a clown. Love you all. Vtsn with you folks next week. McFall Principal Bill Rich is surrounded by people who appreciate him as prin­ cipal. Teacher Kelli Nisonger along with her class surround him In front of one showcase filled with his pictures from birth on up Anyone can do any amount of work, pro­ vided it isn't the work he is supposed to be doing at the moment. —Robert Benchley J Happy 1st Birthday^ • March 8th • ■ Love You? Mom. Dad and Grandma man AH T^TA**** ® ** GLCC REAL Gun Lake Community Church LIFE... REAL ANSWERS— AS ALWAYS - the truths of the Bible presented in a way that is clear and relevant to your everyday life, in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. NOW - A NEW SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE TO BETTER SERVE YOU Worship Celebrations 9:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Nursery and Children's Worship programs at both services March 12 NEW MESSAGE SERIES BEGINS "Is That God I Hear?" (How God speaks and what He is saying) Gun Lake Community Church 12200 Chief Noonday Rd. (1/2 mile east of Patterson) 795-7903 Keith Dragt, Pastor - Mike Pierce, Minister of Discipleship Michael Burgess, Director of Music �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1995 TK Odyssey competition has year of firsts... by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be represented by three teams at state competi­ tion of the Odyssey of the Mind April 8 This is the first time that any TK team has advanced to This Page Elementary team which is coached by Deb McKeown and Jerri Otto earned second place. Team members are (from left) David McAllister, Patrick McKeown, Jenny Jones, Kyle Fletke, Nick Otto, and Holly Smith. Voni Lucas is the coach of this Thornapple Kellogg Middle School team that took top honors in OM competition. Team members are (front, from left) Jenny Laansma, Ben Jones, and Chris Burkes; and (back, from left) Doug Blocksma, Cor­ ey Lucas, Liz Runals, and Brian McKeown. Team members of the Page Elementary team coached by Cindy Chamberlin are (front, left) Adam Chamberlin, and Aaron VanderWood; and (bock, from left) Tif­ fany Gurski, Jill Huber, and Aimee VanderWood. Not pictured ore Matt Blocksma, and Julie Schumaker. They choose Vaudeville. state competition. Ten teams from the TK Schools competed, and this is the first time there have been that manv teams from the district. Last year, five teams went. Interest and participation in the OM program is still relatively new in the TK schools. Odyssey of the Mind falls under the guidance of the district’s committee on gifted Continued next page - Scientific Safari was the category selected by the West Elementary team coach­ ed by Jim Hallberg. Team members include (front, from left) Michael Hoskins, Lindsey McKee, and Michael McKeown; and (back, from left) Caitlin Adams, Alex Robinson. Chanda Brice, and Harry Rissley. The only TK High School Odyssey team took third place honors in the Vaudeville category. The team was coached by Donna von der Hoff and members include (from left) Lance Brinks, Mary Hesseltine, Mandy Chavis, Melody Allore, and Jeremy Doornbos. Not pictured is Curt Martin. The Page Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team coached by Jan Muir took first place honors. Team members are (front, from left) Miranda Covey, Kevin Schmitz, and Eric Koppel; and (back, from left) Renae Otto. Leondra Postemus, Peter Mathius, and Dan Van Veghel. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 7, 1995 I Page 7 The Page Elementary team coached by Max and Phyl Miner selected the Scien­ tific Safari problem. Team members ore (from left) Amanda Fisk, Chet Berkimer, Chase Goodin, Jennifer Burkes, Josh Dryer, and Evan Cosgrove. Missing is Jeremy Barber. From previous page — and talented One big difference this year is that the recruiting of both coaches and participating students started earlier in the school year. Teams were formed, long­ term problem categories selected, and solving of the problem started by November. In the past, some of the teams didn’t even begin until December or January. “We are really proud of all of our teams this year," said Nancy Goodin, one of the coaches and organizers of the district's participation in the OM program. "They did a good job at of­ fering ways to solve the pro­ blems they were working with," she said. Each of the team's members had to choose from several options in the their division for their long-term problem. TK teams selected Scien­ tific Safari. Vaudeville or Time Traveler for their category. Each category stated the problem, listed things that needed to be included in the presentation of how to solve the problem, and gave a dollar limit on the cost of materials for the skit. Each team had eight Vaudeville was the choice of the West Elementary team coached by Lisa Kitzrow and Vickie Steffen. The team was made up of (front, left) Michael Gurski, and Nick Kitzrow; and (back, from left) Megan Dahlgren, Jordan Barber, Jilliam McDuffee, Megan Steffen, and Josh Wolter. Nancy Goodin coached this TK Middle School team mode up of (front, from left) Lana Goodin, Tomi Smith, Chad Gromko, and Daniel Brinks; and (bock, from left) Dan Parker, Danielle Hoskins, and Andrea Berkimer. They also choose the Vaudeville category. minutes to do their presentation. Coaches of the teams are not allowed to participate in the solving of the problem and develop of the presentation. They are there simply to guide the team in its efforts, accor­ ding to Goodin. Two TK teams took first place honors. One team received a second place. One team earned third place. The first places and second place winners selected the time traveler problem to solve. Page Elementary School's Team A, coached by Jan Muir, took top honor and was made up of students Miranda Covey. Eric Koppel, Peter Mathius. Ranae Otto. Leandra Postemus, Kevin Schmitz and Dan VanVeghel. In their skit, a person from the future comes seeking help because his planet is being destroyed by fighting. Together, they travel in time to meet Abraham Lin­ coln, Martin Luther King and John Kennedy and hear them talking about equality. The whole group then travel to the distant planet to help solve the problem. The planet gets brighter and brighter and becomes free. The TK Middle School team coached by Voni Lucas also took first. Team members included Doug Blocksma, Chris Burkes. Ben Jones. Jenny Laansma, Corey Lucas. Brian McKeown and Liz Runals Continued next page - TURKEY DINNER Saturday, March 11 — 5 to 7:50 P.M. — Adults...’6.00 • 6-12...’3.50 5 & Under...FREE BOWNE CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner ot 84 and M-50 Dental Care ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon. thru Fri Ronald B. Stegehuis T) 891-1240 n [ 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia OPEN HOUSE AND RETIREMENT DINNER MARCH 14, 1995 Honoring LEE IDEMA Open House at Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority Office 12588 Marsh Road • 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Dinner at Sam's Other Joint - Gun Lake 6:00 p.m. Call 616-672-5588 to make dinner reservations by March 13, 1995 Coached by Ellise Tillman, the West Elementary team of (front, from left) Chris Edwards, Kaleigh DePew, and Nicholas Wake: and (bock, from left) Chad Brice, Johnathan Daining, and Cameron Tillman chose the Time Traveler category. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 7, 1995 TK ODYSSEY CONTEST, continued from Page In their travels through time, which was quite by acci­ dent. the time traveler was trying to get his machine to produce unlimited quantities of doughnuts. When the machine turned out to time travel, he visited the home of Thomas Edison, a present day group trying to save the gorilla, and went on to the future and Deep Space Nine. The second place team was Page Elementary School Team C. coached by Deb McKeown and Jerri Otto. Team members are Kyle Fletke. Jenny Jones. David McAllister. Patrick McKeown. Nick Otto and Holly Smith. This Time Traveler ex­ plored the evolution of food and cameras. The first stop in time is the Stone Age Then the time traveler speeds ahead to the year 3.000 where food is just a pill, and cameras are very hi-tech. Their skit finish­ ed with a big surprise These are the three TK teams that will travel to the state Odyssey of the Mind competition in Mount Pleasant at Central Michigan Universi­ ty on Saturday. April 8. The high school team that was coached by Donna von der Hoff also took top honors, placing third in the Vaudeville competition. Students on that team in­ clude Melody Allore, Mary Hesseltme, Mandy Chavis. Curt Martin, Jeremy Doombos and Lance Brinks. The six other teams that FIRST IMIITSSKS V Hair Stu die Reintroducing... NILA GOODIN to the area. For all new customers... Haircuts... Perms ...*15°° FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml participated include three from West Elementary , two from Page and one from the middle school. Jim Hallberg coached a West team made up of Caitlin Adams. Chanda Brice, Michael Hoskins. Lindsey McKee. Michael McKeown. Harry Rissley. and Alex Robinson. Another West team was coached by Lisa Kitzrow and Vickie Steffens included Jor­ dan Barber. Megan Dahlgren. Michael Gurski. Nick Kit­ zrow. Jilliam McDuffee, Megan Steffen and Josh Wolter. The other team from West was coached by Ellise Tillman and included Chad Brice. Jonathon Daining. Kaleight DePew, Christopher Ed­ wards. Katie Ishinski. Cameron Tillman and Nicholas Wake. Page teams were coached by Max and Phyl Miner and included students Jeremy Barber, Chet Berkimer, Jen­ nifer Burkes. Evan Cosgrove. Josh Dryer. Amanda Fisk and Chase Goodin Cindy Chamberlin coached the other Page team made up of Matt Blocksma. Adam Chamberlin. Tiffany Gurski. Jill Huber. Julie Schumaker, 7 Aaron VanderW'ood and Aimee VanderWood. The other middle school team was coached by Nancy Goodin with students Andrea Berkimer. Daniel Brinks. Lana Goodin. Chad Gromko. Danielle Hoskins. Dan Parker and Tami Smith. Goodin said that there has been a lot of support both from the district and from others. The bake sale that was held at the carnival netted more than S200 that w as used toward expenses for the program. A lot of parents and other supports from TK schools were in the audience at Otsego during the competition. ‘It’s not too early to begin planning for next year.” she said The more coaches there are. the more students that will have the chance to participate. *We would like it if every student who wants to be on a team would be able to.” Any one who is interested in being a coach or helping out in some way for next year, can leave their name at the Adminstration Office with the secretary of the curriculum director. Kindergarten Sign-up planned in April Those planning to enroll their children in kindergarten next fall in the Thomapple Kellogg School District, are asked to call McFall Elemen­ tary (795-3637) to pre­ register. A child must be 5 years old Now Accepting New Patients! Call 795-4434 Associates in family practice Specializing in family practice, obstetrics and pediatrics Douglas Smendik, M.D., Board Certified, Family Practice, joined the staff at Cherry Valley Family Care and Pennock Hospital in August of 1994. Dr. Smendik received his medical degree from Michigan State University School of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI. He then completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center in Midland, MI. Dr. Smendik covers the full spectrum of family practice including obstet­ ric and gynecological services and he also per­ forms endoscopies. Douglas Smendik. M.D. Board Certified Family Physician James Weatherhead, M.D., Board Certified, Family Practice, has been on the Pennock Hospital Medical Staff since 1975. In 1986, he initiated Cherry Valley Family Care and recently welcomed Dr. Smendik to the practice. Dr. Weatherhead received his medical degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. He also completed a three y ear family practice residency at E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Dr. Weatherhead provides family practice services for the entire family. before Nov. 30, 1995 (bom before Nov. 30. 1990) to enter school in the fall. All incoming students must have their vision and hearing checked by a doctor or the local health department before they start school. Barry County Health Department vision and hearing technicians will screen incoming students April 24-27 at McFall Elementary. Those who wish to use this free service may call the McFall office to make an appointment. The health department also will offer a free immunization clinic for children who need booster shots before they start school. Parents are asked to check their child’s immuniza­ tion record carefully for need­ ed shots. All children must have four doses of DPT, three doses of polio, and two doses of MMR For more information about needed immunizations, call the health department or your doctor. This clinic will be held on Thursday, May 18, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the McFall allpurpose room. The child’s im­ munization record is required. No appointment is necessary. Questions about enrollment may be directed to Mrs. Pot­ ter at McFall Elementary (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Two area students on Cornerstone dean’s list James Weatherhead. M.D. ird Certified Family Physic Cherry Valley Family Care 450 Edwards St. Middleville Cornerstone College. Grand Rapids, has announced that Sherrv Hacknev and Don Filcek have been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester. Hackney earned a grade point average of 3.5. She is a 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School and is the daughter of Alan and Pam Hackney. Obituaries Flossie Slagel HASTINGS - Rossie Slagel, 89, of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 3, 1995, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on March 21, 1905 in Hastings, and the daughter of John A. and Mary Belle (Parker) Aspinall. Mrs. Slagel was married to Tony Slagel on November 1, 1924. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1974, Mrs. Slagel was a Tele­ phone Operator in Caledonia and she also worked for Baby Bliss. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Belle Aspinall; sister, Dorothy; brothers, Ford Sr., Floyd, Russell and Lonnie Aspinall. Survivors include one son, Frank (Clara) Bales of Germany; four grandchildren, Anita of Houston, Texas, Maureen, Frank Jr., and John of California; one sister, Doris Trangeman of Cheyenne, Wyoming; five great grand­ children; a special nephew, Kenneth (Helen) Aspinall and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Monday. March 6, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Myrtle C. Secord MIDDLEVILLE - Myrtle C. Secord, 66, of Middleville, passed away Monday, Febru­ ary 27, 1995, peacefully in her sleep at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. She was bom on September 12, 1928 in Middleville and was the daughter of Clifford and Jennie Davis. Mrs. Secord was married to Lawrence R. Secord on March 22,1947 at Middleville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Secord was raised in Thomapple Township, living on the Prairie her entire life, and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1946. She was an artist and her works are enjoyed throughout the country. She loved nature and the out-of-doors. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Jennie Davis and daughter-inlaw, Ruth Secord. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence R. Secord; two sons, Larry (Karen) Secord and Steven (Nicole) Secord, both of Middleville; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Marcella Krallman of Jackson, Dr. R. Jack (Donna) Chase of Grand Rapids, Gladeon (Norma) Lewis of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Thursday, March 2, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Home with Dr. Robert C. Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. ** VCR Repair 4 * * FREE Estimates ** Fast Service * ** $15 Convenient Hours 4 * :4- 4 Star Video ; VCR Cleaning 4 * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 616-623-5777 4695 M 37 Middleville, Ml. 616-795-2225 * 4 * J Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m. to 9 p.m. 4 4 Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4 iV«^^«<4F************ AMERICA'S #1 SELLING RAT & MOUSE BAIT* JUST ONE BITE Rodents die for the taste of Just One Bite! Available in 3-Packs, Bait Bars, Take Home 10 Packs. Economical Buckets, and NEW Just One Bile \ibblcTs Mini Bait Blocks Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-8108 Open 7:30-6:00 Mon.-Fri.; 7:30-2:00 Sat. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 7, 1995 I Page 9 TK BULLETIN BOARD March is Reading Month at the elementaries! March 6-9 — Substance abuse presentations for the 4th grades. March 7 — Tall Tale Travelers perform “Little Red Riding Hood” at McFall for Kindergarten and first graders. Page 5th graders have their reproductive health unit National Honor Society does a service project at Mel Trotter Mission. March 8 — 5th grade has reproductive health unit M.S. band goes rollerskating. March 9 — 5th graders to see Grand Rapids Symphony. H.S. band festival at Lowell. March 10 — West 3rd graders to see “The Little Ponce" (P.E.T. funded). March 13 — 4th grade to a CPAC performance of “Asian Treasure,” (P.E.T. funded). Spring pictures for the M.S. 9th fjrade drug abuse inservice. School board meeting at the H.S. ibrary, 7:30 p.m. March 14 — P.E.T. meeting. 9:30 a m. at McFall’s allpurpose rom. Picture day at Page. March 15 — H.S. art museum field trip with Miss Diehm’s 212 English class. March 16 — Gifted and Talented meeting at the H.S. cafeteria, at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Everyone interested is welcome P E T. coffee held at Page Library. Nanette Clatterbuck will speak on learning disabilities. ***** IxMiking ahead... March 17 — Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Spring pictures at West M.S. Frankenmuth fundraising products delivered to­ day. If your child has a big order, please pick it up. March 20 — No school, teacher in-service. March 21 — Half-day of school for elementaries. West Book Fair begins, open in evening for parents from 5-8 p.m. March 22-24 — 5th grade Art Talks: American Art. March 22 — West B<x>k Fair continues. M.S. money due to­ day for the fundraiser. March 23 — Half day of school for the elementaries West Book Fair continues and is open in the evening from 5-8 p.m. March 24 — Half day of school for the elementaries. West Book Fair, last day. March 27 — P E P meeting, M.S. library, 7 p.m. March 29 — Half day of school for elementaries. April 3-7 — Spring break. April 10 — School resumes ***** School news... The P.E.T and P E P. are looking for a few good volunteers to fill election positions for next year’s boards. Nominations are in April, voting is in May. It’s not to soon to consider. Quote fo the Week — Admit your errors before someone else exaggerates them. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casualwear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! We use and recommend products by A nudwH • 891-9257 Cuiodonla Village Center (M-37) — As Always. Walk-ins Are Welcome — — HOME OF THE WEEK — 030121. PAYNE LAKE - NEW LISTING. Immaculate 2 bedroom w/ shared lake access. Enlarged mobile home with enclosed porch deck. shed. Large yard with 71 trees. Call Alene 948 9611. FREE PREQUALIFICATIONS. MARKET ANAYSIS ON YOUR HOME 31621. ALTO AREA. 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Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681 2834* CMS 6th-graders invite families and friends to displays March 14 The "House A" half of the Caledonia Middle School sixth grade will bold a special open house Tuesday, March The open house will last p.m. At that time, the students 14 to display hypercard and may gather all their materials posterboard projects the stu- from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Students of Mary Jane and take them home dents have created for their The other half of the sixth Campione and Cindi Whalen Latin American unit. will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the grade, "House B." will present their exhibition later in the media center computer lab. and the students of Tim school year, explained sixth­ McRoy. Mick Vaughn and Jan grade team member Jan Nowak will meet in the Nowak. Anyone with questions cafeteria. The classes will switch lo­ about the evening should call Thornapple Kellogg cations at 7 p.m., with the sec­ the middle school at 891Breakfast Menu ond session lasting until 7:30 8649. Wednesday, March 8 Waffles, cherry sauce, milk. Thursday. March 9 Bagel/cream cheese or sausage biscuit, juice. CUSTOM DESIGNED Friday. March 10 Big cinnamon roll, juice choice, milk. Monday. March 13 Oatmeal/brown sugar, muf­ fin. orange juice, milk. Tuesday, March 14 French toast sticks, hot ap­ ple slices, milk. AREA LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 8 Chicka chicken, boom boom (ABC soup), bologna sandwich, potato rounds, applesauce Thursday. March 9 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots, din­ ner roll, blueberry. Friday. March 10 Pizza or fishwich. baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday. March 13 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole wheat bread, peaches. Tuesday. March 14 Comstack, (chili, cheese, lettuce, tortilla pieces), soft pretzel, pears. Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day. El. alternate menu: Mon. hot dog. Tues, turkey sandwich. Wed. salad. Th. hamburger. Fri. fishwich, except on half days. Wedding Time? Silk Flowers * Call Amy 868-6313 1 rxzx^zxxzzzzxzzzzxzzzzz ’xzxzxxzzzz'. kXXWXXXWWXXXWXV'.'AXVXVXVAVVX llRES-R-US Call 795-3550 Next to Crystal Flash, Middleville Michigan women and teens have largest job increases in 1994 YOUR Women and teenagers were among the biggest beneficiaries of Michigan's strong economic performance in 1994. according to preliminary estimates released recently by the state agency that tracks work force developments. “Employment among adult women in Michigan rose by 4.6 percent last year, outpac­ ing the state's overall average of 2.7 percent,” F. Robert Edwards, director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC). reported. “The largest percentage increase, however, occurred among teenagers, as the number of working teens climbed by 7.7 percent." The number of working women in Michigan grew by 85.000. reaching 1,936,000 in 1994. Employment growth among women accounted for more than 75 percent of the stale’s total employment gain for the year Teenager employment rose by 19.000 to 265.000. Employment also rose among African Americans. increas­ ing by 10.000 to 492.000. a gai of 2.1 percent Adult males registered an employment gain of 0.6 per­ cent. as their employment level increased by 13.000 to 2.290,000 As a whole, employment across Michigan rose by 110,000 to a record high average 4,473,000. 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Call for an estimate I va/vo//ne | HI WHMlV ID DAY SPECIAL I Peov.VAioKmx Mar. 8 thru LUBE - OIL - FILTER Limit 5 qts. of VaMJine MUST BRI/MG COUPON J �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7. 1995 Famous state figures take the stage Kettle Lake 4th-graders celebrate Michigan with special annual show by Barbara Gall Staff Writer They were all there... astro­ nauts, actors, authors and ath­ letes, media types and Motown superstars, politicians and auto industry pioneers. A parade of famous Michi­ gan sons and daughters graced the stage of Kettle Lake Ele­ mentary Feb. 22-23 as Kettle I^ake fourth-graders put on an annual show that honors the Wolverine state. The production is the culmi­ nation of a unit that integrates art and music into the usual classroom curriculum, ex­ plained Colleen Kalajainen, music teacher. "In the fourth grade, the stu­ dents study Michigan history, and that is an ideal time to combine the arts with social studies," she said. Students researched the celebrities, prepared speeches and skits, created a mural and learned music relating to the Michigan theme. The combined or integrated unit has become a tradition at Kettle Lake, along with the grand finale, which is per­ formed first for the Kettle Lake students and then at an evening performance. Costumed students this year portrayed more than 70 fa­ mous natives or residents of Michigan who have achieved varying degrees of fame in their chosen fields. The Temptations, for in­ stance, was honored by a quintet that sang "My Girl," a fourth-grade TV "anchorman" portrayed Tom VanHowe in­ troducing President Jerry Ford, "Henry Ford" talked about his life and a very familiar local author. Kettle Lake teacher Shirley Neitzel, was portrayed describing her children's books. Those not playing a role on Michigan's public figures were not forgotten in the 'Michigania' program. Michael VanderMeer (right) portrayed television anchorman Tom Van Howe introducing G. Mennen Williams (Michael Taylor, left), Gerald Ford ( Michael Carpenter), Betty Ford (portrayed here by Emily Dannison, although Heather Somora played the part also) and John B. Swainston (Andrew Simmons). Pioneers in the Michigan auto industry and some famous race car drivers were portrayed in Kettle Lake's 'Michigania* program. Displaying their favorite models are Ransom Olds (Carrie Nelsen), Henry Ford (Jackie Hunt), Walter P. Chrysler (Sarah Kidwell), Johnny Benson ( Haley Schlafley) and Gordon Johncock (Krystal Rabley.) In back, brothers John and Horace Dodge (Tyler Ross and Michael Phillips) show off one of their cars. stage sang other musical num­ bers or helped out on the stage crew. "I think even the parents will be surprised at the number of famous people who came from Michigan, and who they are," Kalajainen said. Kettle Lake fourth grader Elizabeth Stanley had fun portraying her uncle, Mickey Stanley, who played center field for the Detroit Tigers. For her presentation, she wore Stanley's shirt and displayed one of his 'Golden Glove' awards.' "The people played by our tion <)ur society, and ccrcast represent a real cross-sec- tamly of our history." 4-H plans paper drive March 17 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Barry County 4-H clubs are planning a paper drive for mid-March to raise money for cultural summer day camps. A semi-trailer will be park­ ed in the Felpausch parking lot near Creen Street from — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place You Advertising Message Here This quintet of fourth graders reminded their audience that the famous 'Temptations' were from Michigan. Displaying some showmanship are Laurie Johnson as the late David Ruffin, Chelsea Farver as the late Melvin Franklin, Heather Wiersum as Paul Williams, Tarah Burgess as Otis Williams and Chris West as Eddie Kendricks. • 795-3345 • Bale* 5 word* tor ‘2.75 then 10* per word. H you pay in advance, you save 50* b*ng charge. Deadhne i> Friday at 4.00 pan Friday afternoon, March 17, through Monday morning, March 20. People are encouraged to bring their newspapers, office paper, cereal box packaging, phone books, and other paper to be discarded to the site. Organizers of the drive said that slick or glossy papers and corrugated cardboard cannot be recycled on this drive. They also ask that all staples or paper clips be removed as well. Due to budget cuts in the 4-H funding, the paper drive will help fund the summer specials that have been held in Delton, Dowling, Hastings, and Middleville in summers past. They hope to add an ad­ ditional week-long workshop in Woodland. $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ £ • Debt Consolidation $ $ ? A-One Mortgage Corp. $ 310 44th St., S.W., Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ $ 1-800-870-2663 $ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 7, 1995 / Page 11 Petitions available for Caledonia School Board election candidates Caledonia school district residents will vote June 12 on two school board positions this year, as the terms of Board President Gordon DeBlaay and Vice President John Finkbeiner expire June 30. Both have said they will seek re-election to another four-year term. Any other resident of the Caledonia Community Schools District interested in running for one of the board seats should pick up a nominating petition at the Caledonia Schools central office, 203 Main St. Petitions must be completed and returned to the office by 4 p.m. Monday. April 10, for the candidate's name to appear on the ballot. To be eligible for office, candidates must be 18 years of Fire damages home of former Dutton fire chief A neighbor phoned in an alarm at 10:32 p.m. Friday, bringing the Dutton Fire Department to the home of former fire chief Dale Gipe, 6661 Hanna Lake Ave. No one was home when the fire broke out, and there were no injuries, said Dutton Rre Chief Howard Wenger. Wenger reported that the fire apparently began in the switch box in the basement. It burned through the floor, gutting the living room and causing extensive smoke damage to the home. Damage is estimated at a minimum of $50,000, he said. A fund has been established for the family at the Dutton branch of the State Bank of Caledonia. 3205 68th St. Contributions may be mailed or dropped off at the hank. Special Offers thru - the Month of March AMY KIOUS age. a registered voter, a Michigan resident for at least 45 days and a resident of the school district at least 30 days preceding the election. Candidates’ nominating peti­ tions must bear the signatures of at least 20 registered voters living in the school district. DeBlaay, elected to the board in 1991. will be seeking his second term on the board. Finkbeiner was first elected to the board in 1979, and will be running for his fifth term Anyone with questions about the election process should call the school office at 891-8185. I Make your appointment today! ‘25 *13 COLORS HAIRCUT and STYLE ’ PERMS spirals MAKEOVER ‘38 *10 *16 The VILLAGE STYLIST 134 EAST MAIN ST., CALEDONIA • 891-1591 OPEN: Monday through Friday 9 to 9; Saturday 9 to 7 Super BuKa PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 6 THRU 12, 1995 AID PHARMACY EARLY EASTER SAVINGS! Masterpiece THE_______ JUST BORN JELLY EGGS LION KING ROARING ONTO VIDEO 12 02. MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Public Hearing February 13, 1995 President Myers called the Public Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose to allow for Village Residents to comment on proposed Village Recreation plan. Present: French, Schellinger, Stogray, and VandenBerg. Absent: Bray and Oliver. Guests: Gary Vaughn. Jeff Dionne, Craig Patterson and Ron Bunning. Jason Cherry, Village Planner presented to Council the Village of Middleville Recreation Plan. Council and Mr. Cherry discuss­ ed the pion. Council felt the Recreation Plan was very well done. With no further discussion, Stogray moved the Public Hear­ ing be closed. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (215) FABERGE ORGANICS |(j| T®1. fee] SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER REBATE SALE PRICE 15 oz. MFC MAIL IN REBATE YOUR FINAL COST A" 1 ■4” FREE "Haas ibuP^ OThe Wat1 Ortney Company. RITE AID IBUPROFEN TABLETS OR CAPLETS Pkg. of 100 CLAIROL NICE 'N EASY HAIR COLOR Assorted shades SUAVE ANTIPERSPIRANT OR DEODORANT ULTRA GOOD SENSE Solid 1.75 oz. Super Stick 2.25 oz. TRASH BAGS Pkg. of 15 or 20 Kitchen bags Pkg. of 30 SPECIAL Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. BUY Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite CREST C 2 Liters............................................................... TOOTHPASTE Stroh’s 6.4oz. Stand-up tube 6 oz. $ | f|99 30 Pack, 12 Ounce Cans........................ JL Beverage Items Plus Applicable Taxes and Deposits. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry VaBey (M-37) (616) 891-2020 wekserw MiwiOiJRMwmtt saw jtems ww wt be ahaoble •« mx stores • beverage mats are k* x> wtakmaaho products om.v For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you... call 1-800-4-DRUGSTORES �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 7, 1995 Timber harvesting nets $33,000 for Middleville by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Increased activity around the new waste water treatment plant site in Middleville is not due to construction. There actually are two operations going on at the same time, the completion of the new sewage treatment plant and the harvesting of mature timber from two dif­ ferent parcels of village property Council Feb. 13 approved the timber sale contract that was brought to trustees by Village Planner Jason Cherry He had worked extensively with a forester. Tom Stadt. who is the consultant for the project. Stadt will monitor the logg­ ing operation, which was started last week, to assure a quality job for the village. Before the work was started, the logging company paid the village the estimated value of the timber to be removed. That amounted to just over - NOTICE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING The Thornapple Township Board will hold a budget hearing on Monday, March 13, 1995, 6:30 P.M., at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main Street, Middleville. Immediately following the budget hearing an annual meeting will be held, with the regularly scheduled Township Board meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M. The Township Board has scheduled an annual meeting this year for the purpose of propos­ ing to the electors, 2 additional Board members to be elected in 1996. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the Township Office. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at least 5 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling the Township Office. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (213) $36,000. After Stadt s fee is paid, the village will have about $33,000 left. Tentative plans are to invest the additional revenue Just how many trees are be­ ing removed for that amount of money? In this case, the harvest will include 235 trees from the sewer treatment plant site and at Eskar Ski Hill The majority of the trees being cut are red oak with some black oak and a few white oak. black cherry, soft maple and hickory. Removal of the mature trees does not necessarily leave big. open gaps in the woods. But. it does allow more light and nutrients for growth of the smaller trees and saplings. Ideally, mature trees then would be harvested from the plots regularly every five to ten years, according to forestry experts. Stadt has suggested that Middleville adopt a forestry plan that includes regular timber harvesting. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: S5.50 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15tf each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 1 St each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. *$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. Loading the harvested timber onto trucks for transport is just one step in the process of the logging operation taking place on Middleville village property. Manageable lengths of timber are deposited at in a clearing which they will be loaded from. - NOTICE The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple, Caledonia, Michigan. The board will meet Monday, March 13, 1995 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The board will also meet Tuesday, March 14, 1995 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor’s office by March 10, 1995. The estimated 1995 equalization factor for real pro­ perty assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Agricultural...................................... 1.00 Commercial .................................... 1.00 Industrial.......................................... 1.00 Residential...................................... 1.00 Developmental................................ 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1995 State Equalized Valuations (SEV). Thomas G. Doane Caledonia Township Assessor i2ot) Logging is taking place in the woods just behind the nearly completed Mid­ dleville wastewater treatment plant. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Board of Review Meets • MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:30-5:00 PM • TUESDAY, MARCH 14 1:00 PM-4:30 PM and 6:30 PM-9:00 PM • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 1:00 PM-4:30 PM and 6:30 PM-9:00 PM All reviews are by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted until March 14, 1995. The estimated 1995 equalization factor for real property in the township of Yankee Springs will be as follows: AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL 1.000 1.000 RESIDENTIAL 1.000 DEVELOPMENTAL Office Phone — 795-9091 Assessor — Dan Scheuerman 1.0661 1.0136 (2)2) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1995 I Page 13 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Building our youth for future! To earn a state-endorsed diploma here in Michigan, we re­ quire all students to take and pass an assessment test that measures ability and knowledge on a host of subjects, ranging from reading skills to science to math. The purpose of this test is to ensure all graduating students, no matter where they attend school, are able to meet the stan­ dards established by the State Board of Education. By doing so, we not only assure our young people are well prepared for their futures, but we also provide the business community with an idea of what they should expect from a Michigan high school graduate. But not all students take the same exam. While my daughter. Krista, and her peers at Lowell Public High School take the widely used Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test, some districts have developed their own locally approved test, which go above and beyond the state-established exam. Rockford Public Schools is one district that has developed its own test. In the past, the state has allowed districts to develop alter­ native tests, but only if the State Board of Education approves them. However. Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Mike Shibler came to me recently and pointed out that current law requires all school districts to start using the new State Pro­ ficiency Exam, which will replace the MEAP. for students slated to graduate in 1997. While I am sure the state's new proficiency exam will be a good measure of student ability, Mr. Shibler and I believe we should not force those districts choosing to hold their students to an even higher standard to abandon their tests. So I introduc­ ed legislation to address that concern. Senate Bill 251. passed last week by the Senate, would allow any school district to use an alternative assessment exam for the purpose of awarding state-endorsed diplomas if the State Board of Education approves those exams. So. under my bill, if the Rockford Public School District wants to continue using its own test and the state says that test meets its standards, the district could do so. But if my bill is not signed into law. the Rockford Public School District and the more than 20 other districts in the state Middleville Official Village Council Minutes February 13. 1995 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: French. Schellinger, Stogray, and VandenBerg Absent Bray ond Oliver. Guests: Gary Voughn. Jeff Dionne. Ron Banning, ond Craig Patterson. Minutes of the January 24. 1995 meeting were approved as Agenda approved as printed. Clem Loy ond Lorry Austin from Aqua Tech Consultants. Inc., presented a wellhead pro­ tection plan. Discussion held. Jeff Dionne from Retro Promo­ tions, Inc., summarized last years activities in Middleville in regards to Mountain Bike racing, also presented a calendar of events for 1995 to the Council. Ron Bunning presented to Council o proposed Subdivision on State Road. Discussion held. This matter referred to Planning and Zoning Committee for action. Jason Cheiry presented to Council the Timber Sale Con­ tract. Discussion held. Schell­ inger moved that Council authorize President Myers to sign the Timber Sale Contract with Tree Tech/Tom Stodt. Sup­ port by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Letter of resignation from Mugridge. Schellinger moved that Council accept with regret the resignation of Treasure John Mugridge, effective February 28, 1995. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Council will be taking applica­ tions from Village residents for position of Village Treasurer office. French moved that the Village of Middleville Ordains Section 1. The Zoning Or dinance of the Village of Mid dleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Mop) therefore so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-3, Multiple Family Residential District to the C-2, Highway Commercial District: A parcel of lond in the SE I /4 of Section 22, T4N 410 W describ­ ed os: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 22, T4N, RIO W; thence East 1759.1 feet, thence South 2920.7 feet to the place of beginning; thence East 225 feet, thence South I 02 W 148.5 feet thence West 225 feet; thence North 1 02' E 148.5 feet to the place of beginning, except the West 33 feet for right-ofway. Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. Support by VandenBerg. Roll call: Bray absent, French aye, Oliver absent, Schellinger aye, Stagray aye, VandenBerg aye, and Myers aye. Motion Carried. French moved that Council adopt the Resolution of Support through the Department of Natural Resources for, Village of Middleville Recreation Plan. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. French, chairperson of the Or­ dinance Committee reported to Council in regards to the Dog Ordinance. Committee feels Village Council should follow the Barry County Dog Ordinance at this time. Schellinger moved the printed invoices in the amount of $72,328.06 be paid. Support by A THINK SPRING ^i20%off s" Flower & vegetable Get Your Bike Ready! Tubes @ $299 Replacement Parts Repairs -S" WASHER A CARBURETOR rpi vent CLEANER 1°LVE?I Lennen 99« $14® Loyd's Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia 891-1484 (Formerly Western Auto) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • NEW HOURS.. 8 to 8 Mon.-Fri.; 8 to 5 Sat., 9 to 5 Sun. VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil approve the Wastewater Treatment Plan expenditures, $296,262 00 Prein and Newhof, P C. $13,875.87. and Construe tion Retainer $101,623.60. Sup­ port by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the January Police Activity Report. VandenBerg moved that Council authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to hold interviews for position of port time Police Officer, under the same terms as spelled out in the Police Con­ tract Support by French. Ayes all Carried Police Chief Shoemaker ap­ proached Council in regards to bullet proof vest for reserve Police Officers. Discussion held. Schellinger moved that Council Shoemaker to purchase 6 soft body armor vests at a cost of $3,600.00 for reserve Police Of­ ficers. Payment from Reserve Officers Fund, with stipulation the refund from the Michigan Municipal league goes back into the Police Reserve Fund. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. Police Chief Shoemaker ap­ proached Council in regards to Police radios. Discussion held. VandenBerg moved that Council Shoemaker to purchase 5 Motorola portable radios for the Police Department from Chrouch Communications, Inc., for an amount of $4,674.00. Support by Stagray Ayes 4 and nay 1. Mo­ tion carried. Attorney presented to Council a Resolution to Petition for An­ nexation, in regards to property off of State Rood. Discussion held. French moved that Council adopt the Resolution to Petition for Annexation. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Village Manager Monshum in­ troduced Gory Vaughn, Presi­ dent of Mocnee, Porter and Seeley Operational Services, Mr. Voughn presented to Coun­ cil a proposal on the SBR opera­ tions of the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant. Discussion held. French moved that Council authorize Village Planner Jason Cherry to attend the 1995 Michigan Rural Development Partnership Conference and An­ nual Meeting February 21-22. 1995 at a cost of $50 00. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Corned Council and Manager Mon­ shum reviewed the Manager s VondenBerg moved that Council approve rhe change order submitted by Prein and Newhof in the amount of FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS 0 795-3345 $1,282.00, to purchase a skylight for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to sludge removal of ponds. Discussion held in regards to the skating rink at Calvin Hill Park. Discussion held in regards to Crystal Flash easement agree­ ment, this matter referred to Village Attorney. Discussion held on office fur­ niture for the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant. With no further business, Stogray moved for adjournment. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, (2U) Village Clerk that currently use their own tests would be forced to lower the standards they’ve set for their students. Throughout my tenure of public service to the people of west Michigan. I have made it clear, both in my actions and in my words, that I believe individuals know better than the govern­ ment what is good for themselves, their families and their com­ munities. This bill underlines that philosophy by preserving the freedom schools need and desene Without question, our local schools know what is best for their students If they want to push their students a little harder, government shouldn't stand in the way. In today's competitive global marketplace, it is especially important to encourage every child to meet his or her highest expectations. As former President Roosevelt once said. “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future" And by returning control to those who know best and establishing innovative educational ideas such as charter schools, we here in Michigan are building our youth for the future. My bill now goes before the House of Representatives for consideration. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Michigan on March 7, to organize, review and make necessary ad­ justments to the Thornapple Township assessment roll for 1995 The Board of Review will be open to the public Mon­ day. March 13 and Tuesday, March 14, 1995, from 8 a.m to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Also, Wednesday. March 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. And, as many other days as needed Meetings with the Board of Review is by Appointment Please Call the Township Office (795-7202) For an Appointment Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain 50% of true cash values is as follows: Class Ratio AGRICULTURE.................. ........... 47 95 COMMERCIAL.................. ........... 50.00 INDUSTRIAL....................... ........... 50.00 RESIDENTIAL .................. ............. 46 79 TIMBER CUTOVER.......... ............. 50.00 DEVELOPMENTAL ............. 51.26 PERSONAL......................... 50.00 Multiplier 1 0428 1 0000 1 (XXX) 1 0686 1 0000 097M 1.0000 DONALD E BOYSEN, Supervisor (208) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 16,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. on the following: 1. A request by Mark Englerth, 1769 Edwin Dr., Wayland for pre­ liminary approval of “West Peterson Park” Plat. Located bet­ ween Archwood Ave. and Edwin Dr. of Yankee Springs Township. 2. A request by Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. bet­ ween “The Note” and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan. 3. A request by David VanElst, 510 S. Yankee Springs Road, Mid­ dleville for a special exception use permit to allow “concen­ trated animal feeding operations” at the above address. 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to in­ dividuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (202) �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 7, 1995 Caledonia qualifies for Michigan FFA competition in four areas This Parliamentary Procedure team is representing the Caledonia FFA chapter at the state compettition. From the left, are Kirk Smith, Ben Sorsen, Brett Long, Josh Donker, Kyle Paalman and Zoli Berencsi. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia FFA has qualified for slate competition in four categories of the Greenhand Conduct of annual leadership contest. By winning either a first or Meetings team and the second place at the district and Parliamentary Procedure team regional levels, the advanced to the state Agriculture Forum team, the competition being held March 6-8 in Lansing. Chad Paalman, who is com­ peting in the Public Speaking event, also took firsts at the district and regional contests to qualify for state. All individuals and teams in each event are evaluated by a three-judge panel and a fiveminute question and answer period follows each presenta­ tion, explained Jackie Steeby, co-advisor for the Caledonia FFA. The public speaking contest requires the student to prepare The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team, comprised of first-year FFA members, qualifed at the Greenville regional for state competition Kneeling, from the left, are Mary Palbykin, Beth Paarlberg and Allison Smith. Standing, from the left, are Becky VanderLaan, John DeVries, Laura Furst and Josh Haywood. The Caledonia FFA Agricultural Forum team is competing at the state leadership contest now underway at Michigan State. Team members are Jason Haywood (front, left), Adam Paarlberg, Troy Bowman, Justin Heyboer (standing, leftO, Scott Kudlack, David Good, Jared Schutte and Nikki Potgeter a six- to eight-minute speech on a topic related to agricul­ in Agriculture." The "Ag Forum" contest re­ ture. Paalman's topic is "Communication Technology quires the team to conduct a 10- to 12-minute panel discus­ sion. The Caledonia team has prepared their presentation on the topic "alternative non-food uses of agriculture products." They will discuss such prod­ ucts as fuels, plastics and other manufactured products, Steeby said. An event for first-year FFA members, "Greenhorn Conduct of Meetings" requires the team to conduct an eightto ten-minute FFA chapter meeting using correct parliamentary procedure. A similar event for experi­ enced FTA members is "Par­ liamentary Procedure." which requires the team to run a meeting and also solve a prob­ lem, again using correct parlimentary procedure. If Paalman should win his event at state, he could ad­ vance to a national FFA public speaking contest, Steeby said. The other events, however, do not have a national com­ petition as yet. Serving as advisors to the Caledonia FFA chapter are CHS agriscience instructor Al Steeby and his wife, Jackie Steeby. FACTORY... Machine operators and assemblers needed for plastic injection molding company. This in­ cludes visually inspecting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportunities as we grow. All shifts available. Chad Paalman took first place at both the district and regional competitions in the Public Speaking event to advance to the state level. Apply tn person at: WAMAR PRODUCTS, INC. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia SPRING BREAK SPECIALS Two 10 Minute Visits Two 15 Minute Visits Four 20 Minute Visits OVL>... s2195 Otter Good thru Saturday April 1st I MElAi NEW I? Minute FAST TANNING BED • s T.A- - Trucks NEW!! Basic Tan OPE* 7 DA' $ A \VEEE Step Aerobics Class Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 1st class is FREE Try Us Out! 4P° • FOLD-A-COVERS % • TONNEAU COVERS • BED LINERS • Bug Shields • Rubber Bed Mats • Rubber Tailgate Guards • Catalog Sales (616) 698-8790 Dutton. Ml. 7L J&V 9367 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) between D&W& Rite-Aid & Caledonia i Vw 1 John Kooiker =~= Open 8 to 5 Mon Fri ' 27* Saturday & Evening Installations by Appointment. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 7, 1995 / Page 15 What is interim? By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Q. Caledonia High School just had what they call “Interim.” What it that? A. Interim is a week-long learning experience that takes place outside of school. Students are allowed to choose from a variety of opportunities coordinated by the high school staff. To name just a few examples, some students worked on preparing for the ACT test, some students traveled to Toronto to see a play, some worked building shelters in Tennessee, and some went skiing. Q. How did Interim come ito being? (Whose idea was it to have Interim?) A. Interim is a common idea in many private boarding schools throughout the country . The idea is that students and staff benefit from working together and learning in different settings. The idea was developed by the CHS school improve­ ment team with input from staff. Q. What ts the purpose of Interim? (How valuable is it for kids to go on a ski trip, for instance?) A. The value of interim is that it opens students to learning experiences beyond the classroom and it helps students and teachers learn different ways to work together. The value of a ski trip involves travel, physical activity and improving rela­ tionships between the students and teachers. Q. How can you justify taking kids out of school for three or four days for what seems like “play time?” A The students are learning through the experiences they are having. For example, instead of reading about New York, they are in New York, instead of seeing a Broadway play on television, they are seeing it live. Instead of paying for a ACT prep course, the school offers it on site. Instead of just hearing about housing for the underprivileged, they are actually part of a group involved in building a house. While it isn’t always possible to measure the actual learning that takes place as students are exposed to these types of activities, it does broaden their vision and increase their awareness of possibilities. Q. Isn’t it expensive to go on some of the trips? Does it seem fair that not all the kids are able to afford it? A. Students do pay all expenses involved with trips. Staff who coordinate the trips try to find the best deals. Private ! donations are available and have helped in the past to subsidize expenses. Q. What do all the teachers do while the kids are on Interim? A. The teachers are with the students as chaperones and supervisors and are an integral part of the learning ex­ periences. Actually a variety of staff members (custodians, secretaries and aides for instance) lend their expense to make Interim as broad an experience as possible. If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia. Mich. 49316. PHONE 945-9554 for Reminder ACTION-ADS 24-hrs.-7 days Middleville soccer players hope to play in Europe TK High School juniors, Brett Bremer and Brad Enders, will be working hard for the next few months earning money to pay for an 18-day tour of soccer practices, exhibition matches and tournament play in Europe. "They went to a tryout at Grand Valley State, organization reps saw promise in both Brett and Brad, and extended them an invitation to play," father Mike Bremer explained. The cousins, who have been playing soccer together since the third grade, hope to take part in the international youth soccer program named the "East-West Soccer Ambassadors" The pair will be teamed with other U.S. high school age soccer players, and will compete with teams from 45 other countries for the DANA Cup, in Hjorring, Denmark After the week-long tournament in Denmark, the teams will travel to Manchester, England, where they will compete in the Manchester United International Football Festival. The Manchester Festival is another international soccer event that involves at least a dozen nations. In all, the tour will cover 18 days of highintensity activity for the students. Brett and Brad will sell "All Sport America" coupon books as part of their fund Umpires needed in Freeport Umpires are needed for women’s and co-ed softball games in the Freeport area. Games will be held on Thursday and Friday night and Brenda Morgan said it would be a good way for someone who likes slowpitch softball to earn some extra cash. She said there will be a meeting for anyone interested, no experience necessary, at the community center in Freeport, March 19. For more informa­ tion contact Bill Heath al 9482869. Brett Bremer (left) Brad Enders are working toward a trip to play soccer in Europe this summer. raising. Also, they will benefit from a sub sale and a community dinner. Volunteering her time and talent, grandmother Lois Bremer will take orders for her well-known doughnuts to aid the young people in gathering enough money to make the summer trip. "They are counting on their hard work ethic to make them productive during the next few months as they strive to earn the funds to cover the fees and expenses involved with this opportunity," Mike said. Both Bremer and Enders are honor students and members of the high school varsity soccer team, as well as members the Middleville Gavin team, a ten-league high school men's soccer team. The East/West is a non­ profit organization, and contributions are tax deductible. Brett's parents arc Mike Bremer and Kathy Kenyon and Brad's parents are Dave and Sue Enders, all of Middleville. For more information, call 795-3830 or 795-3075. HUNDREDS OF STYLES A COLORS » BERBER. 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Ed Pawloski ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main Street in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 FOX <616> 891-0446 Office Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Other Hours by Appt. �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1995 | From Our Readers Breakfast important for children’s well being... To the editor: Are you giving your child everything that he or she needs to succeed? Socks and schooling, comfort and con­ fidence. beds and breakfast. Yes. that’s right, breakfast' To help your child succeed, have your child eat breakfast at school or at home. A bowl of cereal with milk and an orange will boost the mental energy required before lunch. Or maybe a bagel with jam and a banana That works just as well Make it breakfast and make it every day! Recent research has shown that a healthy breakfast im­ proves a child’s school perfor­ mance Test scores improve! There are fewer behavior pro­ blems in class. Kids who eat breakfast are absent and late less often Fewer children complain of headaches and growling stomachs when they cat breakfast. School breakfast is an op­ tion offered by Thomapple Kellogg School District. It on­ ly costs 75 cents each day to improve your child's academic potential in the mor­ ning. If your children are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch, they are eligible for free or reduced price breakfasts. It’s difficult to get everything done every day. Consider breakfast at school. It’s always ready. Contact your school and inquire about the breakfast program. Safeguard your child's readiness to learn each morn­ ing at school. March 6-IO is School Breakfast Week. Join the celebration by eating breakfast with your child at school. Call your school to make your breakfast reservation. No matter where it takes place, make breakfast the first course of the day! Helen Scott Food Service Director Thomapple Kellogg Schools THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses Barry County’s animal control isn’t adequate... To the editor: I’m writing to you in regards to your article Feb. 21 on the timber contract, the part u here there was a report by the zoning committee given to the council about dog regulations. I just w anted to comment on the statement that county regulations cover the village and that the county is respon­ sible for animal control. I have gone before this selfimportant council before on this issue, so I’ll waste no more of my time in that direc­ tion. However. I feel that by making public comment, our council members will have ample time to reconsider their actions or the lack thereof It is no mystery that our town carried an animal con­ trol ordinance. It is also no mystery that our town chief of police did point myself and others in the direction of Barry County Animal Con­ trol. an operation that is under staffed, leaving two people at best to handle the entire county. It was no surprise to me when the Banner did a rather ugly story on the goings on of our animal control office. It is no secret that this area was mismanaged and under fund­ ed, and those who came for­ ward lost their jobs or were forced out. The sad part of this story is yet to come. A while back I had heard about two brothers, little boys, sitting on their front porch, when the youngest boy was attacked by a large dog. a Newfoundland, running loose. The brother, trying to save his sibling, was Serving Our Country Christopher J. Everitt ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 MORTON SYSTEM SAVERreiiets Marine Pvt. Christopher J. Everitt, son of Jack A. 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HGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP • KEEP SOFTENER CLEAN & RUNNING LONGER Available for IRA's or regular savings dollars!! W.C. STORE TOTAL MART NO FEES! NO SALES QHARGESl Call now for more information! 616/891-8125 at M-37 and 68th Street 7 DAYS A WEEK Jeff DeVries 554*9939 DeVries Agency of Caledonia, Inc. 131 Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 • Fresh Donuts and Coffee • Lunch Specials • Lotto — CLEAN RESTROOMS — TK NEWS Children need to read more! By Jay S. Cason. Superintendent In mentioned in my Feb. 10 column that I would offer some personal opinions and suggestions on how parents could help their children become avid readers. Here goes Mary Leonhardt has written an excellent book on the sub­ ject. “Parents Who Love Reading. Kids Who Don't.” offers excellent ideas and ones with which I highly agree My agree­ ment is based on personal experience as an educator, as an avid reader myself, as the husband of an avid reader, and as the father of two avid readers. The primary goal is that you want your child to love reading It is obvious then that you do not want to do anything that w ill make your child regard reading as a chore. It you force the child to read, you will probably get her to read pretty well. However, eventually such a child will read only what is re­ quired. Instead, you need to work to help your child see reading as an enjoyable activity and all enjoyable activities have the same elements: you are good at them, they provide a sense of accomplishment, and while doing them you can shut out problems. Give your child reading material (including comics) that is easy to read as you try to instill that love of reading You want him to be able to focus on reading, not struggling to understand difficult material. That will be easy for him later as he becomes a more proficient reader. Increase your child’s reading self-confidence by treating him as an expert in his field. Almost all children want to be good readers and it's great for the self-image when he starts to see himself as a reader. Take his reading interests seriously. Ask his opinion about the books he’s reading Always treat him as a reader and sooner or later he'll likely become one (This was difficult for me when my oldest son was htxiked on comic books, but much easier when he was reading college level material in junior high school). Find books that completely absorb your children If something is highly interesting to you. you usually grow tn ability as you engage in that activity. The same goes for reading. Place reading materials strategically. On long trips, as a child I always had books, magazines, and comics along. It would drive my father crazy. He’d point out the Florida Everglades and I’d quickly glance up and then back to my book. My boys were the same. Create a reading friendly house. Don’t worry about her books and magazines being strewn about the house. If she needs a private place in which to read; provide one As you observe her interests, provide her with reading material that is related to these interests. Yes, this could be expensive. But to routinely spend hundreds of dollars on sports equipment for your kids or thousands on a nifty ski vacation, and then to refuse to spend $5.95 for a paperback book, sends a very disturbing message to your kids. Finally, I recommend that you lead (read) by example. This is particularly effective with very young children. I’m sure that all parents can remember many occasions when their children imitated their parents’ activities. That is why little girls get in trouble for messing with mom’s cosmetics and little boys get into hot water for losing dad’s hammer or wrench. If both mom and dad modeled reading, even for a short period of time each day, that activity would also be imitated I wish that I could guarantee all parents that by following the suggestions mentioned above, all children would become ex­ cellent, avid readers. I can’t. However, I can guarantee that the chances of them becoming avid readers would be greatly enhanced. • Homeownart M Caah Feat • *1« and 2nd Mortgage purchaee or retnanca “Land contract refinancing * Homa or RamW Property Stow Credit OK •&H ConaoideDon etc. Taai Easy XaR 24 Hourt Attataa Mortgage t Finance Corp. 800-808-2221 FttEE PreXduaWtoaUon The sensible alternative to volatile stocks and bonds. Available at the... OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY ■ mauled by the dog to the point there was very serious damage done to his face. This dog was allowed to live for several weeks rather than have it put down and tested for rabies. This and many other stories I have heard about Barry County Animal Control. I know these things because I have talked with people who had first-hand experience w ith this organization. It may be all fine and dands that our little council will choose to sidestep its respon­ sibility to the safety, health and well being of its citizens once again, but beware, there is a Michigan leash law! Putting money into the cof­ fers for a mismanaged, poorly funded animal shelter does not exempt them from their public safety responsibilities. I have sent copies of Caledonia’s animal control or­ dinance to our council, and still they choose to close their eyes. It is time that the council realizes who it is working for who and why! It is only a matter of time, and they will not be able to sweep this pile under the rug as they have so often done in the past I ask council to spend a great deal more time and con­ sideration in this matter before another child is bitten this summer. It might interest you to know that while there are two people to handle the county, one must stay behind to answer the phones. Think about it! Katherine A. Encinas Middleville * P480O I toy LMaUSA. intarwt aft* flrrt yaar *■ never to* !••• than 3% VmM reetoad rf anraMued or intaroat p»ynwMi tatoan anytime alter 1 year tor a mrwrww ot 5 yean. Penalty apptoaa M surrendered lor ceah. ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. ‘ Where the customer comes first” GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association GQR-79/19 s,an zy|s,ra — OWNER — 7350 Broad moo re, Caledonia ______ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1995 I Page 17 Local officials tour new Kent County Sheriff’s Dept, substation Local officials pose for a photo with Kent County Sheriff James Dougan and some of the officers who will be serving at the new Dutton substation on 68th Street. From the left, are Dave Morren, Kent County Commissioner for District Six (Gaines and Byron Townships); Kent County Commissioner Judy Harrison, whose district includes Caledonia Township; Dougan, Sgt. Ed Westhouse, supervisor of the Dutton substation; Deputy Harry Kooistra, paramedic'; Caledonia Village Treasurer Steve Antecki; Caledonia Village Clerk Jackie Cherry; Caledonia Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries and Caledonia Township Deputy Treasurer Char Veenstra. single living A FREE recovery workshop for the divorced, newly single, or bereaved. DISCUSSION TOPICS • Making the most of a difficult situation • Developing a Healthy self-love • Love What is it? • How to trust after being burned • Coping with loneliness March 15-May 17 Every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 PM Patrol cars, boats and emergency vehicles were on display for county, township and village officials attending a Feb. 23 open house at the new Kent County Sheriff's Department substation in Dutton. Located at 3240-B 68th Street, the new station addresses the need for additional police protection in the fast-growing Byron, Gaines and Caledonia Townships. Although officers will be assigned to the station, residents still should call 911 for emergencies and 336-3113 for non­ emergency situations, said Sgt. Ed Westhouse, supervisor of the new substation. Kent County Sheriffs deputies explain how the department tracks its calls to Caledonia Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries and Caledonia Village Treasurer Steve Antecki. HOMEST I ftOKKMT 7 Tax Management & More Inc. Steve Antecki - M.S.A. Jerry Smith, right, and Brian Burnett of the Caledonia Township Fire Department, look over the equipment in one of the patrol cars on display at the open house. 526 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-0464 • • • • • Single adult sexuality Battle between the sexes Solo parenting Preparation for remarriage I m not perfect but I m Improving child eve is provided for infants thnniph elementary age CALL Linda at 616-891-8664 for more irfomunon and rewatioiK CA1HX1NIA OlRISIIAN IfrFORMI-]) On KOI. M 37 ai 1 OOni Sr: Cm i-ixinia Ml �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 7, 1996 TK wrestlers make it to state semi finals before bowing to cedar Springs The Thomapple-Kellogg varsity wrestling team poses for pictures after the semi­ finals at the Battle Creek Kellogg Arena, Saturday. The team defeated Birch Run 31-30 in the quarter finals but lost to Cedar Springs 36-26 in the semi finals. A 3-2 victory by Jody Blain (275 pounds) gave the Thomapple-Kellogg varsity wrestling team a 31-30 win over Birch run, Friday night and propelled them to the State Class B semi finals against Cedar Springs, Saturday. The Cedar Springs line up gave the Trojans a tough battle in the lighter rounds and the Trojans made a try for the finals berth, but were defeated 36-26. In the win over Birch Run, Terry Trudell (126) had a pin in 2:59 over Nick Rock, Andy Dragt (160) won a major decision 17-3 and Steve Lehman (172) came back from a near fall to pin Mickey Savage in 2:24. Ty Middleton (185) earned six points after Manuel Perez was disqualified with 25 seconds gone in the Jody Blain battled for six minutes for a 3-2 win over Scott Fisher of Birch Run to advance the Tiojans to the State Class B semi finals. instead. Blain and Scott Fisher wrestled to a 0-0 tie after the first round and a 2-2 tie after two rounds. In the third, Blain started on the bottom and escaped for the 3-2 win when neither wrestler could work a takedown. In the semi finals Saturday, Andy Nelson (112) got the Trojans on the board with a 15-3 major decision and Ryan Winchel (134) also scored a major decision. Lehman, Appel and Blain all won by falls for lhe final points. • AUCTION • March 11,1995 • 6:30 PM Middleville VFW Post 07548 ALL NEW MERCHANDISE. Come out and enjoy an envening of fun. Safe conducted by.. L&E AUOTION For more information, Call 616-374-7323 J&J Wholesaler Outlet CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE CALEDONIA 100TH ST. _ Sul, Mar. 12 *9*0-12 Nooo c°TOAffER Adults *4.5®/Under 12 ‘3.0® clubhouse "1 Bring the Family and Friends! r/ Terry Trudell had a pin in 2:59 over Birch Run's Josh Walker in the quarter finals to give the Trojans its first six points of the dual. Rent What You Need — for your Home Improvements! • • • • • • • • • • • TK finishes the season with a 28-3 dual meet record and Coach Tom Lehman ends season 23 at the helm of the wrestling team with an overall record of 308-1387 and the furthest the TK wrestlers have made it in post-season wrestling. The team had five wrestlers, Winchel. Dragi, Ty Middleton and Jixly Blain, all seniors, and Appel, a junior, who reached the century mark, earning their 100th career win this season. The team was captained by Ty Middleton, Dragi. Winchel and Blain. Saws Sanders and Grinders Concrete Tools Hammer Drills • Pumps • Compressors Carpet Tools • Nailers Heaters - Oil Fired Automotive Tools • Generators and Welders Welding Supplies Leaf Blowers • Trailers and Pressure Washers * Pumps Moving Skid-Steer Loader • PartV Goods Painting Equipment second period. Joel Appel won by a forfeit when the Birch Run coach, who didn't have a heavy-weight wrestler, decided to send his 215pounder against Blain a. 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The Fighting Scots were 84 in league play, which lied them with Forest Hills Northern for the runner-up slot. South Christian, ranked as one of the top 10 Class B teams in the state, was the runaway winner of the O-K Gold crown at 12-0. The league finish was the best for the Scots in a long time. Overall, they were 12-8. Caledonia has its work cut out in the opening round of district tournament play at 7 p.m. tonight at South Christian, playing the host Sailors. Coach Larry Rea said he was pleased with the progress his team made this season, but the first of the campaign "fell below our expectations.'’ But the Scots came around in the second half of the season, losing only to South Christian in league play. The Wayland game was close throughout, with neither team able to forge ahead by more than eight points. The Scots managed to lake a 3226 cushion into the intermission on a threepointer by Steve Schmdl at the buzzer. However, Wayland was able to slay in the race and The Scots did a lot better was down by only two at the end of the third quarter and from the free throw line, mak­ the Wildcats, who finished the ing 17 of 23 for 74 percent. Caledonia also had the season at 3-17, actually led briefly midway through the advantage on the boards, as Wayland took only 49 shots. fourth period. Pat Stegeman. the league s "We didn't shoot particularly well,” Rea leading scorer, collected 26 explained, noting his team points to lead the Scots and he clicked on only 20 of 65 shots grabbed seven rebounds. from the floor, for 31 percent. Schmidt finished with seven Brian Rea makes an off ballance shot against in the game Friday night against the Wildcats. TK eagers close out regular season with loss to Hamilton Chris DeBlaay shined in the first period and Andy Brewer hit two free throws to open the fourth to make the game interesting, but the Thornapple-Kellogg varsity volleyball team fell to Hamilton, Thurs­ day 59-53 to end the regular season for both teams. DeBlaay had a triple and a field goal to lead the Trojans in the first period. The Trojans will take a 155 overall record and an OK Blue Championship into district play Thursday night in Allegan against the winner of the Allegan v. Delton match up last night. In the loss to Hamilton, the Trojan would fade from focus and the I lawkeyes would open the lead off a turnover or two and take the extra shot on the basket. The Trojan would then hear the wake up call and hold Hamilton in check for several minutes and make up the dif­ ference, but never take the lead. The closest the Trojans came was Brewer's free throws to open the fourth to bring the Trojans to within one 43-42. They had been down 41-31 with 2:35 remaining in the third. Hamilton also had eight dif­ ferent players scoring in the first half to spread the ball around and keep the Trojans guessing. Brewer and Jerry Postma were the top scorers for the Trojans with 12 each and Steve Converse added 10. Allegan is the favored team in the districts, although they and TK have equal records. The advantage will be home court. Caledonia's Jeff Bom skies over a pair defenders in the regular season ender. Cindy Just Turned 16. Her Parents Want The Next 16 To Be As Sweet. So they took the time to talk with Cindy about drugs. They realize that in today s world she has probably already been approached by someone attempting to lure her to start using uppers or maybe something even more dangerous. They told Cindy what drugs can do and how they can affect her future chances of having a productive life. Now she can make the right decision if she’s ever confronted with it. So why wait until tomorrow to talk to your children. Ihlk with them today. Call for Sun & News Action Ads The Sun and News PHONE 795-3345 points, Dave Uyl. Paul Minder and Jeff Born each had six. Brian Rea also dished out five assists. For the Wildcats, Deryl Prins scored 20 points. The previous Tuesday, Caledonia stepped outside league action and defeated Wyoming Rogers 76-64. It was a tight game in the first half, with the Scots up only 40-39 and Rogers shooting well. But they outscored the Golden Hawks 17-4 in the third period to take control. Caledonia was 28 of 63 from the floor for 44 percent, and again was deadly from the free throw line, hitting 16 of 18. Siegeman counted 22 points and grabbed six rebounds. Rea had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Born meshed 17 points and collected eight rebounds and Minder had 11 points and five rebounds. Jason Engstrom topped the Golden I lawks with 26 points. Tour Hometown Hewspooer Serving Middleville and Caledonia TK's Steve Converse gets fouled several times by a pair of Hamilton defenders He made both free throws for two of his 10 points �Page 20 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 7. 1995 For Rent Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVtRI»Nb MESSAGE HERE •'795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Antiques & Collectible: CLEANING. Dependable, hard working. Call Patty, 868-6317. ANTIQUE SHOW at the Barry County Expo Center. March 11 and 12. Two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. Sat. 10-7pm; Sun. 10-5pm. $2.00 adm. GAMES, MEALS, CRAFTS, FRIENDS, and giggles - Sound like fun? It is. I am looking for new full-time smiles to join my daycare. Infant opening as well. Vickie Rick - 795-9461 Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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After a long 17-15, 16-14 win over Lowell and a 15-1, 15-6 win over Hastings, the Caledonia varsity volleyball team was defeated by the undefeated Lakewoood team and bowed out of district competition. The Lady Scots were defeated in the district finals 15-5, 15-0. Jodi VanderVelde led the team with 16 points on the day, including two aces, Michele Colborn and Kara Gordon had nine and Katie Donker added six. Donker ROCKFORD SCHOOLS 10 acres on 4 acre private lake, gas, $35,000 cash, other partials available, terms. 616-874-7319. —coupon— Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon Caledonia wins 2, loses 1 at volleyball districts t UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL F BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR k PRICE, GET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE $4 99 Only... 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I NO COUPON NEEDED For Limited Time Only Fare * P1u« • Caledonia r-~COUPON -\| - COUPON 12 SPAGHETTI/12 • I DINNFD^ UINNcKd J or 2 GIANT WET | BURRITO or COMBO | Includes Garlic Bread 11 i EZ?£S *i $5" oI / Not valid in conjunction | o_ _Ph_89J_9287.____ 1 No! jn conjunct^ I / with any other coupons. | O____ ______________ I PICK UP ONLY • READY IN 15 MINUTES We Use Our Own IAT A»OUT CABO X PIZZA Special Sauces and 100% Peal Cheese lunch Thux 4 Fit tt am to 1X pm NqNx kn ThtfX 3 X pm to <0X pm, ___ Tn kSd 3Xpmtot2am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-03-14.pdf 34df6c7ae4bd2a9131f9cb461500b96b PDF Text Text Caledonia wins district championship; 1st since 1976 The Caledonia varsity basketball team won all three of its district playoff games in overtime. But it doesn't matter if it was a blow out or a squeaker, the win is a win and the light­ ing Scots will now move on to regional play against Spring Lake in the opener, Tuesday night. The district champi­ onship game, played Sat­ urday, had the Scots' game plan closing down Godwin Heights* two scoring aces and going for the points in the paint. Plan implemented. At the half, the Scots were up 30-19 and by the end of the third the Scots were up by nine 47-38. Plan goes on shaky ground. In the final period, the Wolverines, coming off an upset of Wyoming Park, had guard Kevin 1 loran hit­ ting one of his four triples in the second half to tie the score at 55 with time run­ ning out. Two tries by the Scots failed to dislodge the Wolverines before the end of regulation. It was a Wolverine turnover in overtime which Caledonia controlled to give the Scots its first district championship since 1976. Coach Larry Rea said the Scots did a good job in the first half by covering their point guards, but in the second, they began hit­ ting from further and fur­ ther away. "I don't know how anyone can defend against that. "Godwin has beaten us everytime since I've been coaching here,' Rea said. "We’re glad to get past them tonight." Pat Stegeman was the top scorer for the Scots with 30 points Jeff Bom had 12 and Brian Rea had 10. Stegeman also had eight rebounds, Bom had six and Rea had four re­ bounds and six assists. The team had an over­ time win over Wyoming Rogers 57-56 in Wednes­ day's semi final. The Scots lost a ninepoint lead in the third quar­ ter and then traded baskets through the fourth In the OT Bom hit a field goal and Rea and Dave Uyl hit key free throws for the win. Stegeman had 21 points and nine rebounds. Bom had 16 points and nine re­ bounds and Uyl had 12 points. Rea dished off eight assists. Caledonia opened dis­ tricts with a 46-44 over­ time win versus South Caledonia varsity coach Larry Rea and his Fighting Scots celebrate their district championship Saturday after defeating Godwin in a 63-60 overtime thriller Christian. It was the first time the Scots have defeated the Sailors since the 1984 tournament. "In the past, we have al­ ways taken what South gave us," said coach Rea. "We were giving up a lot of shots and when we sat down and looked at the tapes, we realized the margin was always closer when the score was lower." Rea said the team tried to eliminate the easy lay ups from the Sailors and keep the ball out of thier top scorer's hands as much as possible. A deliberate passing at­ tack by the Scots slowed the running Sailors and at the half, the Scots were leading 23-19. At the end of three the Scots were up 33-26, but a 10-point run by the Sailors Continued on page 16 TK wins district basketball title Thornapple-Kellogg had no delusions about the teams it was facing in the district playoffs. Allegan and Hastings, ac­ cording to Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter, could both play better than their record showed. Allegan was 15-5 going into districts and Hastings was 2-18. Hastings and Allegan both had wins in the first round, Hastings defeating Wayland and Allegan defeating Delton. In the semi final game, Thursday. Allegan showed little of its offensive might and the Trojans took them down. In Saturday’s district championship game, Hast­ ings was next to fall to the Trojan team which has been sputtering of late. The Trojans defeated the Saxons 65-44 with a big 2513 lead at the half and a 17-9 third period spurt. Steve Converse led the Trojans with 16 points and 11 rebounds, Jerry Postma had 15 points and Nate Bundy had seven rebounds. Andy Brewer had nine points and led the team with four assists. In the game against Alle­ gan, Thursday, the highly touted Tigers were unable to come close in for a shot with Matt Liu taking the high post and Converse keeping the paint clear. Allegan’s first score came at the 3:18 mark and by the end of the first TK had risen to a 13-8 lead. Postma was almost un­ stoppable scoring 11 of his team-high 18 points in the first half while Converse had seven of his 13 in the first two stanzas. Up 23-15 starting the sec­ ond half, the Trojans contin­ ued to pound away at Alle­ gan's defense and offensively stole the ball and forced turnovers as the Tigers slowly ran out of gas. By the end of the third, the Trojan had built themselves a comfortable 45-36 lead. Andy Brewer dishes off a pass after stealing an inbound from Allegan Thursday night. District champions Thornapple-Kellogg High School loft the trophy they won, Saturday night against Hastings 65-44 (Photo courtesy of Perry Hardin) In the final period, the TK team had only two field goals, but was sent to the free throw line an average of once every 30 seconds. The team had 15 of its 19 fourth period points from the char­ ity stripe. "I think we played one of our best all around games of the year against Allegan," said Holzhueter. "It was something we had to do against a good team." The Trojans will play Wednesday night in Lowell against Portland, which de­ feated Lakewood Friday night (or the district cham­ pionship. Holzhueter said Portland Fs a much better team since its two foreign exchange students have become eligible. "It is going to be tough game Wednesday, there is no doubt about that." In This Issue... • Caledonia School Board to take up recommendations for athletic facilities • Prom dress sale planned in Hastings • Master Plan change OK’d to Middleville Council • Yankee Springs Board discusses property tax, road millage �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1995 Special parent-staff committee outlines plan Caledonia School Board to take up recommendations for athletic facilities v by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Tife Caledonia School Board Building Committee agreed last week to recommend the board approve improvements next year at some of the district's athletic facilities. The upgrading and remodel­ ing recommended for the 1995-96 budget are part of an overall plan prepared by a special committee of parents, administrators, coaches and maintenance staff that evalu­ ated the Caledonia High School weight room and all of the schools' fields, gyms and courts. The "Ad Hoc Committee for Athletic Facilities" was formed last summer, after the school board decided it needed a plan to maintain and upgrade its athletic facilities. The large committee broke up into several subcommittees, each assigned to the facility connected to a particular sport The subcommittees, coordi­ nated by Caledonia Director of Athletics and Student Activi­ ties Jeanne Glowicki and Bill Porter, prepared a background of each facility and a list of short- and long-term recom­ mendations. Costs were included when­ ever possible. Representatives of the sub­ committees met last week with the School Board Building Committee to discuss what had been listed as immediate needs for each athletic facility. Improvements that were not deemed immediate needs had been put into a one-to fiveyear category, with long-term improvements or needs listed for implementation in five years or more. Before last week's meeting. Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire met with Glowicki and indicated which improvements he would recommend for funding from the district s one-mill account, which is used for maintenance and improvement projects. After some discussion the Building Committee agreed to recommend the following be implemented next year: • Track — $24,325 for patching the running surface, providing protection along the Dick Gless, left, and Jim Uyl are two members of the ‘ad hoc' committee which studied the Caledonia Schools' athletic facilities. They joined the school board's Building Committee last week to discuss the 'ad hoc' report and recommendations. MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, _ _ crs. gri........................ 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick......... 945-2451 Cindy ’Scotti’ Scott. 948-4228 Ron Lewis..................945-5103 Larry Allcrdtng SALES MGR . CRS. 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Caledonia High School's Director of Athletics and Student Activities Jeanne Glowicki and Caledonia School Board Trustee Steve Donker take notes as CMS Principal Clark Volz chairs a meeting between the school board's Building Committee and representatives of a special committee formed to study the district's athletic facilities. cement wall for runners in lane eight and installing safety fencing. • Baseball — $5,000 to groom and update the six ele­ mentary ball fields for school and community use. • Basketball/volleyball — $10,000 for floor maintenance; $40,000 to modify bleachers and install safety rails to allow use of balcony in accordance with safety codes. The improvements will qualify CHS as a volleyball tournament site. • Softball — Install portable bleachers (no cost estimate). • Weight room — To be moved from gym balcony when the new middle school opens. Funding will come from the middle school bond issue, which includes renovation at the old middle school. A location for the weight room has not yet been decided. Also discussed at the meet­ ing were other recommenda­ tions, including the purchase of 36 acres of vacant land ad­ jacent to the football/track complex. The "ad hoc" committee recommended buying the land so it could be used to expand the present facility, or some day be the site of a new sports complex. The Building Committee reported, however, that the present asking price of $700,000 for that parecel is too high. Another question discussed was whether to develop a second baseball field that would allow the program a much-needed practice field and a first-rate field for varsity and tournament play. The Building Committee agreed to look into the prop­ erty already owned by the dis­ trict to see if a new field or a new practice field is a feasible idea. Grassing the infield and upgrading the present varsity baseball field will depend on that land study. Another item of discussion was bow to use volunteer help. Many of the ad hoc" sub­ committee representatives said they felt volunteer labor could help cut down the cost of up­ grading or maintaining the fa­ cilities, particularly at the baseball/softball sites. The Building Committee said it would like to continue bi-monthly meetings with the "ad hoc" reps to keep up the dialogue with the community. "We don't want in any way to diminish the enthusiasm you've shown," said Board Building Committee member Steve Donker. Some of the other "ad hoc" recommendations, both short­ term and long-term include: • Football: Install state-ofthe-art drainage system, ex­ pand seating capacity, install new lighting, provide addi­ tional parking. • Track: Renovate track, us­ ing latest technology, but relo­ cate track if possible. At pre­ sent site, replace current seat­ ing and press box and provide parking. • Basketball: Modify current design to allow girls’ basket­ ball home team shower facili­ ties; redesign south side of gym for press box/broadcast capabilities. • Baseball: At present field, rework pitcher’s mound, fill in outfield low spots and seed, install permanent benches in dugouts, expand and maintain warning track, extend left field fence height to protect soccer fans; install grass infield; shorten distance from home plate to backstop; eventually light the field for night games; improve parking, concessions and restrooms. • Softball: Many of the same recommendations as baseball, except that the infield would not be grassed. Other im­ provements recommended for present softball field include installing a six-foot high fence from dugouts to outfield fence, which also should be extended to six feet in height; improve drainage on the field and parking lol; install fence openings to allow access to field and prevent fence climbing. • Soccer: Heighten fence between baseball and soccer areas; plant shrubs and trees along north fence; improve drainage on practice field; im­ prove formal entrance to field to allow charging admission in the future; expand seating with bleachers on both sides of field; enclose entire field. • Elementary fields: Install fencing, restrooms and drink­ ing fountains at elementary fields • Tennis: Repair cracks in present courts and bolh gates; trim trees on the fence line; install wind screen at new middle school courts: plant trees for wind break at new middle school courts; eventu­ ally resurface high school courts with state-of-the-art foundation and playing sur­ face; construct cement hitting walls for both high school and middle school sites; build equipment shed at middle school site; build two viewing stands for full-court visibility. Donker said the board hopes to develop a good strategic plan for its athletic facilities as the community and the school district continue to grow. The ad hoc representatives and the Building Committee agreed the district should dis­ cuss the need for recreational facilities in the community with the village and township and work cooperatively with the local governments on this issue. The entire "ad hoc report is available at the Caledonia Community Schools central office, 203 E. Main. Anyone with questions should call Glowicki's office at 891-0211. Thornapple Kellogg Seniors Is offering one ’500.00 four year renewable scholarship. Applications available in HS Counseling Office. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 14, 1995 / Page 3 Caledonia landscape designer offers pruning tips to local garden club by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Landscaping is the one thing you can do for your property that always increases its value, landscape designer Kenneth Twiss told members of the Thornapple Garden Club Thursday. The senior landscape designer for Harder & Warner Nursery Inc. of Caledonia, Twiss narrowed his topic to provide the club a number of suggestions for maintaining and pruning their trees and shrubs for maximum beauty. He first asked each member to name a problem tree or shrub. The ladies listed flowering bushes that didn't bloom or posed questions on how to trim "out-of-control" shrubs. After bearing their questions, Twiss told them with a smile that hand-held pruning shears "can be the most dangerous tool in the garden," because gardeners sometimes go at their pruning with a little too much gusto. He first encouraged them to pay extra and buy a good pair of shears. He then explained that the best reason for pruning is to preserve the natural shape of the shrub or Another reason to prune, he said, is to correct the way a stray branch may be growing or to correct the problem of branches that rub together or cross each other. "Hygenic" pruning involves removing dead and diseased branches or removing branches that are overcrowding the growth. Still another goal of pruning is rejuvenative, that is, cutting back overgrown an plant and in some cases, even starting it over again. In answer to some specific questions, he said that forsythia bushes can be pruned any time in March or April, but it is better to first enjoy the blossoms and then prune. Evergreens, like yews, junipers and arbor vitae can be pruned any time, Twiss said, but it is easier and more efficient to wait until July, when the new growth is finished. Pine, spruce and fir trees can be pruned in mid-June, but the gardener should not cut below the new growth. Don t prune the top leader of the tree, either, or it will divide, be said. Other hints: • Prune to an outside­ growing bud one-fourth inch above the bud. • It's a good precaution to "paint" the pruned end if the cut branch is wider than a pencil. This will help prevent fungus and insects invading the plant. Use a tree wound dressing for this purpose. Prom dress sale planned in Hastings March 18 Saturday's Prom Dress Sale, sponsored as a fund raiser by parents of Hastings High School seniors, has expanded to include five other high schools, new as well as used gowns, tuxedo rentals and prom flowers. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 at the Hastings I ligh cafeteria. Organizers said the event helps to make prom more af­ fordable for many and offers a service to the community as a way to recycle formal dresses which are hanging in closets. Two years ago, when a similar event was held, 343 dresses were featured from four high schools and only one dress did not sell. In addition to Hastings High, other participating high schools are Maple Val­ ley, Lakewood, Thornapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg and Caledonia. The Prom Dress Sale Committee will send repre­ sentatives to the participat­ ing schools between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 to collect "nearly new" prom dresses and formats from in­ dividuals who want to sell their garments rather than leave them hanging in the closet, collecting dust. The drop-off locations are in the lecture hall at Hastings Kenneth l wtss, senior landscape designer at Harder & Warner Nursery Ine in Caledonia, shares some of his expertise with members of the Thomapple Garden Club. • Remove flowering heads from plants like roses, peonies and azaleas to keep the plants from going to seed. This practice is not necessary with forsythia bushes, however. Twiss also told the garden club that forsythias and lilacs may not flower if they are planted in heavy shade or poor soil. It's a good idea, he said, to feed the plant with a good shrub food and prune it after the flowering season. Roses are beautiful and well worth the weekly work it takes to keep them healthy and blooming, he said in answer to another question. He advised rose growers to spray both the plant and the soil to prevent black spot from ruining their bushes. After his presentation, Twiss answered some individual questions during a break before the club's business meeting. A resident of Gun Lake's Elmwood Beach, Twiss has worked with Harder & Warner for seven years. Before that, he owned his own landscape business in East Lansing for 30 years. "I sold that, moved to Gun Lake, but then I had nothing to do, so I went back to work." he grinned. A graduate of Michigan State University. he completed his landscape design studies at the American Landscape School in Ohio and at the National Landscape Institute in California. He served for one and onehalf years as the landscape architect for the city of Miami, Florida, where he helped redesign the city's parks and civic buildings. While there, he also enjoyed the opportunity to do some hotel landscape design in Cuba. No Need to tie up your money for a long time. 6 Month CD 6.14% APY* *1,000 minimum deposit. Nearly new and new prom dresses will be offered for sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Other area high schools are participating and the public is invited to attend the event. Modeling in the photo are Kari Baker. Molly Arnold, Mindy Schaubel. Danielle Dipert and Faith Davis. Orders for tuxedoes and flowers for the prom also may be handled at the event. High, in the cafeteria at Maple Valley, and in Room B-205 at Thornapple Kel­ logg High. Locations at the other schools will be an­ nounced soon. THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct'g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 900 to 6 00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville Dresses in the sale must be cleaned, on hangers and in a plastic garment bag. To sell a dress, each indi­ vidual will complete a regis­ tration card at a drop-off site, listing her dress(es) for sale and the pnce(s). Each partic­ ipant will pay a $4 fee for selling each dress. The seller will be able to keep 100 per­ cent of the sale price of the A new feature of the event will be new gowns for sale from two bndal shops There will also be See Dress sale, Page 5 BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry VaHey. CteOonia (616) 795-3387 • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 PM 1 year prime term variable savings — Current*10,000 APY* at 6.50% minimum deposit. 30 Month CD 7.19% APY* *1,000 minimum deposit. •Annual Percentage Yield. Subject to term conditions and penalty for early withdrawal Call one of our 3 locations for more information. f<ANK > OF 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 (Caledonia A3 3 Locations fdi Soon on Saturday--------- — —-— Premier Club Coming Events... LENDER Please Join Us! MARCH 17 Deadline for bowhnq sign up MARCH 21 Bowling at the Middle Villa Lanes MARCH 28 • 1:00 PM Euchre game in the Premier Room Interested in joing the Premier Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 in any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia. Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1995 bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Well, today is Thursday. I tried to get all of you folks but only a few had any news. Ac­ cording to the weatherman, a lot of the snow will be gone by the weekend. I think that all of us will be glad to see bare ground. This is the weekend that my roommate from the Leader Dog School is coming to visit from Marshall, Texas. We pick her up al the airport Saturday at 5 p.m. She has to go back on Wednesday. So I hope the ice will be gone a lit­ tle. Becky's leader dog. Beau­ ty, is so different from Houston. It is going to be fun to watch the two react. 41 / Houston is so laid back. Beau­ ty is lively and quite a clown. Bert Kenyon is busy making Christmas gifts, she has many to make She makes such clever gifts not just simple things. Thelma Carl attended Rossie Slagel’s funeral. Mon­ day. Thelma said that Rossie had worked for her in Caledonia. Ethel Nichols is having trouble with her knee but hopes that after Harold takes her to his specialist this sum­ mer that she will get around better. Her children take such good care of her. She said she J ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a m . 11:00 a m. * 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night - 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH were living men who really knew something. —Kudyartl Kipling FIRST BAPTIST Williamson • Kadau Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Williamson of Monroe. Loui­ siana are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Melissa Ann. to David John Kadau. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Kadau of Middleville. Melissa is a registered nurse and presently pursuing a Masters of Science Degree in Nursing Anesthesia. David is a flight nurse for the Universi­ ty of Texas Medical Branch in Galvaston. Texas and near completion of a Masters of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia from the Universi­ ty of Texas in Houston. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kahunazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan * Telephone 698-8252 -1'- 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services 1 Timothy 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH O CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School.............. Evening Service............ 10:30 a.m. .9:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Rei?. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... .11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... ..6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... ..............6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ ..............7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... ..............7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. .6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass.............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. A 11:00 a.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Church where evewch is somebody... . ..and Jesus Christ is lord” School.......................................9-30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship...................... 1030 a m. Sunday Evening Worship................................600p.m. Wed Mdweek Prayer 6 Bt>ie Study...... 700 p.m. Her Httam Dotson, faster Steve Jacoon YoUbtoor Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9.30 a m Midaieville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11:00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 “God Cares for You” <El|c (Did 3Iinir JErtbudiftl (Slpirrh Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Church School........................... 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice............................ 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service............... 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School ... 1000 a.m. Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship. 1100 a.m. Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship -.......... 600 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee PHone 795-7076 Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Wednesday ‘Family Night” 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Sunday School 9:45 Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST The couple plans an April 1995 wedding in Houston. Texas. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen cially for a young man. is that our forefathers CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Al Tiemeyer Community Calling One of the hardest things to realize, spe­ ENGAGEMENTS LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 without all of your caring and sharing with me each week. You help me to feel an in­ tegral part of our area even if I can't always get to different events. Here is a great big verbal hug to all of you. Visit with you next week. Did you give someone a big hug this week ? is a very rich mother with car­ ing children. Katie Wieringa said that son Nick and Nancy were on a cruise, and granddaughter Katie is staying with them while they're gone Ett Van Sickle said that granddaughter Shelley. David. Julie and their little girl came back for a visit with Etfs son Gary and wife Joyce in Florida Doug Hart said that he and Liz attended the TK Band Concert on Sunday. It was the usual good concert that Doug Thatcher and his students do. Anne Mane was in the band. Dan Veriinde. Jim and Sue’s son. is going to Atlanta to try to find a job. We wish you good luck. Dan. Well. I guess that's it for this week. My community family makes me feel so good. I don't know what I would do St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” Rom. 12:10 First Service..................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School................................. 9:45 a.m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a m ) Bible Classes................................. 10:00 a.m. Second Service.............................. 11 00 a.m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) _________ Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Barrier free Programs for All Ages *00 am & 10-30 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family N>ght" 6 00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68lh St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday........................ 9 45 1 m .=5 Morning Worship...II 00a m 7 Evening Worship...... 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 pm bn homes or church) call ^(7-JW d g: Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 14, 1995 / Page 5 Twins with disability mark 23rd birthdays Twin girls who doctors said wouklnt live past their teens both celebrated their 23rd birthdays on Feb. 28. Melanie McCaul Crosby and Michele McCaul Stevens, both of whom graduated with honors from Thomappte Kel­ logg High School in 1991, continue to live independently and raise their children. The young women were di­ agnosed with neurospinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, a form of muscular dystrophy, when they were 3 years old. Their mother, Jan McCaul Statler, said doctors told her the girls wouldn't live to see their 20th birthdays, would be in wheelchairs by age 11 and Eisner-Stayton wed Teri Ann and Johnnie Ronald Stayton Jr. were united in marriage on Aug 13. 1994 at the United Methodist Church in Mid dleville. by Pastor Carol Fowler Parents of the couple are Wayne and Ronnie Eisner of Nashville. Carol Stayton of Hastings and Johnnie Stayton Sr. of Holly. Maid of honor was Tami Eisner, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Julie Gorodenski. friend of the bride. Marcia Leinaar. friend of the bride, and Kelly Kurr. friend of the bride. Best man was Todd Stayton, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeremy Leah Dodd is Rotary’s ‘Student of the Month’ Junior Leah Dodd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Dodd of Middleville, was selected “Rotary Student of the Month'' for February at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Constantly exploring new avenues for self-improvement could best describe what she is all about. Some of her ac­ complishments include golf, tennis. Quiz Bowl. Science Olympiad, Future Problem Solvers. Odyssey of the Mind. Adopt-a-Highway program. Heritage Day. baking and Marble, friend of the groom, Ray Johnson, friend of the groom. Jack Chapin, friend of the groom. Ushers were Jason Terpening, cousin of the bride, Tony Eisner, brother of the bride, Andy Cooley, friend of the groom, Jodie Chapin, friend of the groom. Flower girl ws Allyson Nelson. Teri and Johnnie Stayton would like to thank their fami­ ly and friends who shared in their celebration of forever lasting love and happiness. The couple vacationed in Las Vegas and now reside in Caledonia. DRESS SALE, from Page 3— opportunities for high school men to place orders and have measurements taken for tuxedoes at the event. The tuxedoes will be delivered to Hastings High on the evening before the May 6 prom and will be picked up on Sunday morning after prom. Three florists - Hastings Flower Shop, Barlow's and Felpausch Floral - are going to set up tables at the sale to take orders for corsages and boutonniere. Anyone may shop at the sale for a $1 admission charge. Anyone with questions may contact Cathy Curtis at 945-2247, Julie Frith at 948-8485, or Sally Sorenson at 945-5832. Melanie McCaul Crosby Michele McCaul Stevens certainly would never have Though they have been in children. wheelchairs since their junior high years, they are taking care of healthy children, Statler says. Michele has two daughters and Melanie has a son. Both now are continuing to work closely with the Muscu­ lar Dystrophy Association in researching ways to control and cure the disease. The twins were born in Butterworth Hospital in Clrand Rapids, lived the first two years of their lives in Clarksville and lived in Mid­ dleville from 1974 through their high school years. "They've had to fight for their lives and homes, and they're gutsy little gals," their mother said. packaging cookies for senior citizens, assistant for Wesleyan Kids for Missions, junior church assistant. Na­ tional Honor Society . Student of the Month, all - “A” honor roll, workshop for Women in Engineering, class treasurer, prom committee, technology committee, and Renaissance committee. Future plans include an Egyptology or biological engineering major in college Leah Dodd Warren Fischer marks 80th birthday The family of Warren Fischer would like to invite family and friends to an open house in celebration of his 80th birthday Sunday, March 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion in Caledonia. Presence of love and friend­ ship is his gift. No other gifts, please. 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Storrs___ _________________ — by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer West Elementary thirdgrader Alex Robinson was ex­ cited to be selected as one of ten finalists in a Michigan Diary Council essay contest He was even more excited when he came home after two days and spending the night in Lansing at the Kellogg Center as part of being a finalist. Thomapple Kellogg Food Services Director Helen Scott notified the second through fifth grade teachers of the essay contest with the theme, '‘Breakfast, It Does A Body Good." Two third-gride classrooms, including Jan Muir's, which Alex is in, decided to participate. Scott and several other cafeteria workers read the essays and chose Alex’s to be sent on to Lansing. The essays had to be at least 50 words. This is what Alex wrote: “If you don't eat breakfast, you'll look like this (made a face that was tired, hungry and really sad). “You are a car. your stomach is a motor, your breakfast is the fuel “After going to bed at night, your fuel runs out. "So when you wake up, you have to fill back up with fuel. “Breakfast is the most im­ portant food!" When asked how he came up with this idea, Alex said, "I just had it in my mind to say all that stuff. I didn't think I would win. I was surprised." The 10 finalists selected by the diary council then traveled to Lansing. They each read or recited their essays as part of making Stop In For Your 1000 Smile Check Up In Caledonia We pamper you! H. Beld, DDS and Tom Pare, DDS 891-0004 1972. He then mamed Mary Jane Crouch in 1973. He was employed as a Sinc­ lair Bulk Oil Dealer, Storrs Grocery. Kist ke Cream, and Hodgson Enterprises of Battle Creek for 27 years, retiring in 1983. Mr. Storrs was a member of Hastings Elks Lodge and Hast­ ings Jaycees. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty DeMond. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Storrs; three sons. David (Jan) Storrs of Coldwa­ ter, Dennis (Andrea) Storrs of BATTLE CREEK - Glenn C. Storrs, 74, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 8,1995, at Mercy Pavi­ lion in Battle Creek. He was bom on April 19, 1920 in Detroit, the son of Clif­ ford and Edna (Whitmore) Storrs. Mr. Storrs was raised in Grand Rapids and Hastings. He attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1939. He was married to Jacque­ line J. Moore in 1942. The marriage ended in divore in H. Lee Reigler Alex Robinson displays all of the things he received from the Michigan Dairy Council as a finalist in an essay contest sponsored by the council. a video tape to be used by the Michigan Diary Council. It may be aired on television. The finalists also got to taste 10 breakfast foods, judging them for how they looked, tasted, if it would be a good breakfast, and if it was a healthy breakfast food. The food services from the school district of each finalist submitted an item for tasting. Alex’s favorites were a fruit bowl and a cinnamon knot (from TK schools). He gave them the top rating of a five. His least favorite was a cheese and meat croissant and a rice cake with raisins. All of the finalists went home with a lot of “goodies" like a tote bag. pen. pencil, Tshirt, cookbook, apron, magnet, folder, tatoo and stickers. Each finalist also received an engraved pewter bowl. The name of one finalist was drawn from hat. That in­ dividual will be going to Mackinac Island. Alex wasn’t the lucky one, but he says he has learned from this whole experience. “I didn’t always eat breakfast before this contest. But it is the most important food and now I do." Scott said this was the first year of the essay contest and that the diary council really went all out for it. Fitness for You raises funds for Rails for Trails Fitness for You in Mid­ dleville had a weight loss contest recently, which raised $285 for the 'Rails to Trails" project. Owner Bobbie Nieland said the total weight loss for Mid­ dleville was 115 pounds, with Caledonia losing just two pounds between two partici­ pants. Individually. Dan Parker lost the most weight, at 19 pounds, while Velma Glass was just a pound under him. with 18. Fitness for You also re­ cently awarded certificates to Four Star Video to a number of its customers for consistent attendance. Joyce Domire came in to work out every day in February. Other winners were Mike Cnossen, Dan Parker, Gary Thaler, Neva Kenyon, Michelle Funk, Beth Blocksma, Georgia Smith, Judy Hendrickson, LuAnn Tandy, Linda Glasper, Deb Donker and Ken Myers. Look Great from Head to Toe! / TANNING PRODUCTS 1 WAYLAND - H. Lee Reigler, 76, of Wayland, passed away on Saturday, March 11,1995 at Grand Rapids Hospice Center. He was born in Freeport on February 4, 1919, the son of Seymore and Mabie (Kenyon) Reigler. He attended Freeport School and worked on the family farm. He also worked for Free­ port Creamery Company, operated Freeport Sun Oil Company and E. W. Bliss Company for 25 years, retiring in 1982. Mr. Reigler was a Life Member of Masonic Lodge and member of Freeport Methodist Church. He married Jerry Messina in 1961, she died in 1990. He then married Bertha J. Vennat on March 20, 1993. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Wells and Harry. Survivors are his wife, Bertha J. Reigler; step-sons, William Rissman and wife Sharon of New Orleans, David Rissman and wife Sue of Flori­ da, Robert Rissman and wife Sandy of Royal Oak; step­ daughter, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Plesul of Grandville; five step­ grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; sister, Helen Engel of Middleville, brother, Stewart Reigler and wife Peg of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Carroll Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Irving Township Cemetery. A Put*c Serwce ot The Newsoac*" 4 The AdverhsmQ Camoi > With this ad Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. H. Justin Brown II CALEDONIA - H. Justin Brown II, 54, passed away on Monday, March 6, 1995. He was born on October 22, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the son of H. Justin and Marion E. (Meindardi) Brown. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and had attended college for three years. He had been employed at General Motors as a Supervisor/Material handler. Survivors are his parents, H. Justin and Marion Brown; brother. James and Carole Brown; sisters, Marilyn and Jeffrey Satyshur and Jacquelyn and Thomas Wilson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Gary Burdick of Ada Congre­ gational Church officiating Interment was at Rosedale memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Betty J. Bass DELTON - Betty J. Bass. 58, of Delton, passed away Tues­ day, March 7, 1995, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Leeland C. (Lee) Bass, two daughters, Pamela (John) Barnard of Charlotte, Maine, Laurie Hammond of Galesburg; six grandchildren; her mother, Eunice Elliott of Hastings; four brothers, Bernie (Carol) Elliott of Atlantic, Iowa, Mike (Kye) Elliott of Hastings, Pat (Sherrie) Elliott of Hastings, John (Linda) Elliott of Paola, Kansas; two sisters, Isabell White of Hast­ ings, Ruth (Dan) Kosbar of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held on Friday, March 10, 1995 at Irving Cemetery in Hastings. Interment was in Irving Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. 2 NEW... Dutch Housing Inc. •95 Model Homes have arrived! Donate Blood. 1) 16x80 front kitchen, 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1) 16x80 3 bedroom, 2 bath Both have deluxe appliance package, deluxe carpet throughout, skylights, & more! Must see to appreciate! Priced in the low "30,000 Call Sandra at... OFF 795-7900 The Village Stylist 134 EAST MAIN ST., CALEDONIA 891-1591 Hastings, Douglas Stars of Grand Rapids; two grandsons. Jeff and Steven Storrs; one sister, Barbara Davey of Cambria, California; three stepchildren, Kim (Jean) Halladay of Ludington, Sue (Ed) Plummer of Battle Creek. Deb (Jerry) Fountain of Battle Creek; six step grandchildren, Patrick and Andrew Halladay. Kevin and Amy Plummer. Jeff and Stacy PetCh. Cremation has taken (Mace. There will be no Funeral Services a Visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Elks Lodge #1965 fa Crippled Children. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. We need your type. Lowest Prices In Town! No Taxes Added! Pedicures SQ I | Obituaries TK third-grader is finalist in special essay contest American Red Cross OPEN: Monday through Friday 9 to 9; Saturday 9 to 7 In Cider Mill Village The Housing Experts 476 BRIARWOOD DRIVE - MIDDLEVILLE g The Anwcan Mt on* Red C«pts *961 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1995 / Page 7 Middleville Lions chicken dinner set at TK cafeteria The Middleville Lions always draw a good crowd for their major fund raiser of the year. The community comes out to support the Lions and also to get a superior chicken dinner. This year's dinner is Sunday, March 19 from noon to 3 p.m. David Swainston cleans up his plate at last year's chicken dinner sponsored by the Middleville Lions. He will probably be back again this year on Sunday. March 19 at the TK cafeteria for more good food. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School bands win top honors The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School seventh- and eighth grade bands traveled to Hastings March 4 for the M.S.B.O.A. District Band Festival. The 88-member seventh­ grade band received first divi­ sion ratings from all three of the concert judges and a se­ cond division rating from the sight reading judge. They are rated on a scale from one to five. The seventh grade took home an overall first division trophy in Class D. This classification is based on the seventh-grade class size. It was the first competition for the seventh grade band. The eighth-grade performed later in the day in Class C and was the only band to receive a division one in that classifica­ tion. They performed well enough to get all ones and all A’s from the three concert judges, and a first division from the sight reading judge The bands had many parents and friends who at tended and supported them at the festival - CLASSES MON. With a keen eye, Lion Brian Finkbeiner gauges whether or not the trditional stuffing is ready to serve with the chicken at last year's chicken dinner. Get tickets from any Middleville Lion or at the door of the Thomapple Kellogg cafeteria. 6:00 AM 9:30 AM TUES. WED. Step Step 11:00 AM THURS. FRI. SAT. Step 75 mins. Step Step 9 am Yoga 100 PM Fitness In a Chair Fitness in a Chair 4:30 PM Step Step Step 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Last year's chicken dinner sponsored by the Middleville Lions featured crispy, browned-just-right chicken. Lion Bill Hardy brings more chicken to the serving line. There will be home-baked goodies at a bake sale to take home for later, too. 700 PM CORNERSTONE REALTY, INC. She is very thorough and professional. Give Judy a call and receive her Professional Service with a Personal Touch 948-9248 or Pager 680-5225. ASSOCIATED BATTir COTUM ABO CMAMO RAMOS BOA AO Of MM TQfTS Step INSTRUCTORS: Bobbie Nieland, ACE certified. Jone Cordts, Michelle Kowolski, Heather Anderson. Tracie Smith-Peters. Diane Wilson (Yoga). Donna Harmon-sub STEP CLASSES — This class can be done by people of all fitness levels. The class is taught by showing different levels to the entire group while stepping up and down from the stop in different combinations of steps STEP/SUDE This is a cross training class in the aerobic segment of this class 10 minutes will be performed on the slide This will work your lateral muscle groups that do not get used on the step The rest of the aerobic segment is devoted to step Here you will work the anterior and posterior muscle groups not used on the slide YOGA - This is a class lasting 1 and 1/2 hours You will be learning a system of stretching, breathing and relaxing, designed for self control, self awareness and self appreciation If you are feeling stressed, or just need to work on your flexibili­ ty, this is a great class for you ...is proud to announce that JUDY MORGAN recently joined our staff. She has earned the GRI (Graduate of REALTORS Institute) designation and Associate Broker license. She specializes in residential sales. Judy lives in the Hastings area with her husband Marvin. She has 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. CORNERSTONE A TO realty inc.WTTM BAJM1VCA1OK MLS “ WT ABT Step Step Step/Slide 4695 N. Middleville Rd. on M-37 4CllN.a«Mna«M. 795-7933 Ph. 795-4319 for further information NURSERY HOURS: Mon-Ffi 9 am to 11 30 am. Mon Thurs 4 to 8 pm. Fti 4 to 6 pm NEW HOURS: Mon-Thurs 6 am to 9 pm, Fri 6 am to 8 pm. Sat 8 am to 12 pm "“T �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1996 Feathered flock shares Freeport family’s home Meal time for this eager little black-masked blue love bird comes os a soft mush taken through a pipet. Bridger Dei men watches as Donna Deimen tempts a Goffin cockatoo with a treat. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Birds can cornc in many shapes, colors and sizes, with flocks ranging from just a few to many. But the flock of birds that share the Deimen home in Freeport consists of about 40 mostly large exotic birds that range from creamy white with a hue of yellow or peach to rich jeweled tones of red, blue, green, and gold. When Michael and Donna Deimen and their 8-year-old son Bridger moved to Freeport in November, they decided to convert the garage and breezeway into an aviary for Donna’s business and great love of raising birds This business did not take flight over night. Donna has been an animal lover since she was a child. “I had a friend who had a parrot, and a niece with a cockatiel,” she explained “I was intrigued by their in­ telligence and affection.” So Donna started by raising cockatiels to see how she would like it. They were also Have you looked at a secure investment offering a first year yield of 15.78?* Try a tax-deferred annuity? The sensible alternative to volatile stocks and bonds. Available for IRA's or regular savings dollars!! NO FEES! NQ SAIFS CHARGES! Call now for more information! 616/891-8125 Jeff DeVries DeVries Agency of Caledonia, Inc. 131 Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 • P48OO by LitoUSA. Interest after the fir»t year wrt never be iaaa than 3%. Yield reaped It annuMred or intereat payrrwntt taken anytime after 1 year tor a minimum of 5 years. Penalty appteea If aurrendered tor each relatively easy to breed and to raise the babies. “But when 1 got my first big bird, I was hooked.” she said. That was the beginning of Donna's hopes and dreams to raise the larger birds as a fulltime business. She has carefully selected birds for this venture, choos­ ing those she feels will pro­ duce top quality offspring. Donna also has a number of different species she is work­ ing with, beginning with smaller ones like cockatiels and love birds up to the larger ones, such as blue and gold macaws and greenwing macaws. She also has African ringnecks, and Umbrella, Moluccan and Goffin cockatoos. Though these birds vary greatly in size and ap­ pearance, Donna feels com­ fortable working with all of them, though down the road she would like to narrow down the number of species she raises. “I treat them all like my children and provide for their needs,” she said. It isn’t unusual for Donna to be seen mixing up a strange concoction of food in her kit­ chen to give the birds. She adds grains, pastas, fruits, vegetables, maybe some oat bran, instant potatoes and whatever else would be good for the birds, microwaves what needs to be cooked, and after it cools, gives each pair a spoonful of the mixture. As Donna goes from cage to cage dishing out the treat, some will get close enough to take food right from her fingers. A pair of Greenwing Macaws share this spacious cage as one of them moves closer to get a better view of what is going on. It isn’t unusual to hear one macaw say, “You brat,” as she enters the aviary. Donna prefers to use domestic birds for breeding instead of those straight out of the wild. Some of her breeders have been pets. For whatever reason, they didn’t work out, but have still acquired some speech. Those that don’t speak may whistle, call or ruffle their feathers to get her attention. Surprisingly, in the actual household, the only birds to be heard and seen are Bridger’s pet Quaker, and nearby feathered baby birds placed in a cage on the oldfashioned radiators. “I tried having a bird that was my pet, but when I would hand feed the babies, it would get jealous,’’ Donna explained. “Now I just consider all of them my children. And my goal is to raise the babies so that they will be good pets for others,” she added. She also wants to get to the point where she doesn’t have to go outside of her own flock for breeders. Donna has a special interest in raising the Goffin cockatoos, a breed that is con­ sidered to be endangered. There has been little success at breding these particular cockatoos domestically. a challenge that Donna would Curiosity is one of the permanent charac­ teristics of a vigorous mind. —Samuel Johnson loving of their new family like to try to meet. She has not formally studied member. She reminds people, “Be about birds, but has done a lot patient and understanding, of digging on her own. they are like having a perma­ Donna already has several potential mating pairs of the nent 2-year-old around the Goffins and would like to get house. You know they are more before actually beginn­ curious and into everything, ing to work tvith and study but at times scared of anything new and have to be coaxed in­ them. Raising birds is, however, to trusting.” something that requires pa­ tience since many of the larger ones cannot breed successful­ ly until they are several years old. Meanwhile, Donna con­ tinues working with the breeding pairs that are already producing, like some of cockatiels, love birds and cockatoos. Normally, once the babies hatch, she leaves them with the parents for two to four weeks. But she does have a cockatoo egg that should hatch soon and the naked baby bird will require feedings every two hours around the Stop and nee clock. Donna also keeps busy with Your Choice it Clear working part time at the Pet Place in the Caledonia Mall Two of the macaws that she raised can be seen at the Pet DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Place. Caledonia Vision Center Whenever Donna sells one 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) of her birds, she is careful to (616) 891-2020 fill the new owner in on the proper feeding, care for and Richard J. Choryan, O.D. $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ Refinancing • Home Improvement $ • Debt Consolidation $ $ $ $ A-One Mortgage Corp 310 44th St.. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ $ 1-800-870-2663 $ $ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1995 / Page 9 | From Our Readers What is the orgin of ‘School of the Future’? To the editor: I see ‘Our’’ Caledonia High School has won another award for being an excellent example of the “School of the Future.’’ 1 wonder how our little school was noticed for this award? With a little checking. Io and behold, by self­ nomination. Then, I began thinking, “What makes our school dif­ ferent from others?” Of course, it’s the cur­ riculum. Now. who has the foresight in our small com­ munity to research, develop, assemble and coodinate all these wonderful new pro­ grams of the future which will ensure our graduates to be on the “cutting edge9” Is it our school board? I don't think so. How about our superinten­ dent? Well, he sure is good at public relations, but I'm sure he’s not the one. And how about our high school prin­ cipal? I'm sure she had a ma­ jor role in instituting the cur­ riculum at Caledonia, but it was not of her design Well then, where did it come from? Our curriculum at Caledonia is directly from President Clinton's “Goals 2000” initiative, “lock, stock and barrel” Which with very few revisions is adapted from President Bush's “America 2000" initiative. Well, who wrote “America 2000” and TK BULLETIN BOARD Calendar of Events March is Reading Month at the Elementaries! March 14 — P.E.T. meeting, 9:30 a m., at McFall’s allpurpose room. Picture day at Page March 15 — 5th grade reproductive health unit. H.S. art museum field trip at Miss Diehm’s 222 English class. March 16 — 5th grade reproductive health unit. Gifted and Talented meeting at the H.S. cafeteria, at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Everyone interested is welcome. P.E.T. coffee held at Page library. Nanette Clatterbuck will speak on learning disabilities March 17 — Happy St. Patrick's Day. Spring pictures at West M.S. Frankenmuth fundraising products delivered to­ day If your child has a big order, please pick it up. March 20 — No School. Teacher in-service. March 21 — Half-day of school for elementaries West Book Fair begins, open in evening for parents from 5-8 p.m March 22-24 — 5th grade Art Talks: American art. March 22 — West Book Fair continues. M.S. money due to­ day for the fundraiser. Looking Ahead... March 23 — Half day of school for the elementaries. West Book Fair continues and is open in the evening from 5-8 p.m. March 24 — Half day for elementaries. West Book Fair, last day. March 27 — PEP. meeting, M.S. library, 7 p.m. March 29 — Half day of school for elementaries. April 3-7 — Spring break. April 10 — School resumes. M.S. School News — Fundraiser products delivered on March 17 — Is your child's order too large to get home on the bus? Remember that the money is due March 22nd. Any pro­ duct can be returned (if unopened), for a credit. Quote of the Week — There’s no limit to the good we can do if we don't care who gets the credit. • Homeowners M Cash Fast * *1 st and 2nd Mortgagu purchase er refinance •Lar<d cootraa refinancing • Homa or Rental Property "Stow Credit O.K. Consohdauon etc. *Faal Easy Xal 24 Hours Allstate Mortgrnje 4 Finance Corp. 800-968-2221 FREE Pre-CuaMhceOon FIRST IMPRESSION J Hair Studio developed its curriculum? Was it Lamar Alexander. President Bush s secretary of education? Think again Sure, as the media informed everyone, it was the consen­ sus of the National Governors Association after the Gover­ nor’s Summit on Education in 1989. Strike Two. Actually, the true education philosopher of Bush's Ad­ ministration was Chester Finn Jr., a professor of education and public policy at Vander­ bilt University. So a private citizen, not an elected official, wrote public policy (is that legal?) Further investigation reveals Professor Finn s pro­ gram and curriculum may not be original. By coincidence, maybe; his program closely resembles the program and curriculum used in such places as the People's Republican of Bulgaria. Socialist Republic of Czechoslovakia. Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Peoples Republic of Poland. Peoples Republic of Hungary, German Democratic Republic, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Professor Finn's program and curriculum even includes the social engineering and psychological programming that was so successfully used in communist countries and so despised by most free people. Need I say more? Do we really want this school of the future in Caledonia? Rick Wiers Caledonia A chance to travel to Europe and play soccer as part of a team from the United States is the goal of Brett Bremer and Brad Enders of Middleville. One of the things they are doing to raise money to defray the cost is selling subs. Both young men, who are juniors at Thomapple Kellogg High School, are now taking orders for ham, pepperoni and cheese subs with a delivery date of March 27th. The sandwiches are being produced by Phil’s Pizzeria in Middleville. For more information, call 795-3830 or 795-3075. ATTENTION to the area. If You Are Looking For Work For all new customers... WE CAN HELP! Haircuts ... Perms ...*3 5«° APPLY Tuesday. March 14«h*9-3 FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids. Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml Wednesday. March 15(h*9-3 at 127 Main St., Caledonia Mjch 49316 or caD 891-9270 about their diet, eat normally, but add regular exercise The regular exercise consisted of a daily brisk walk of 30 minutes, five times a week After a year and a half, each of the individuals had lost an average of 22 pounds by just adding that extra walk. Good eating habits and ex­ ercise can make a difference between you feeling “OK” and feeling “super.” Just changing one thing in your diet and sailing to exercise three to five times a week can improve how you feel. For example, sun walking up and down suirs instead of taking the elevator. Cut down on fat in your recipes and snacks. Sail reading the food labels at the grocery store. Try to choose foods lower in fat than you usually buy. Walking is a wonderful way to exercise and keep fit. Find a friend to walk with to make it even more enjoyable. Exer­ cising can be fun if you choose an activity you really enjoy. Just remember how much better you will feel after you exercise. San out slowly, warm up and remember to cool down at the end of a workout. Two professors from Michigan Sate University in a newly published book dealing with physical activity believe that lifestyle changes we can make, such as exercise, that can postpone the disease pro cess are much nxirc cost ef­ fective than treating the disease once it occurs. Research done at the University of California did show that those individuals who participated often in physical activity including recreation of any type, had better physical health and liv­ ed longer than those who did not. Remember, we can control what we eat and if we exer­ cise. Do something good for yourself and your body Choose good eating habits and exercise to improve your health. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casual wear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds We uie and recommend products by Cuiodonlo Vllloge Confer (M-37) • 891-9257 — As Always, Walk-ins Are Welcome — Your Pot of Gold is right here at... MOM & POP'S APPLIANCE soccer trip NILA COODIN A When we speak about good health, we think of all the fac­ tors that influence our health. Some of these factors are heredity, lifestyle, mental health, attitude; lifestyle and our environment. Good nutri­ tion and exercise play a vital role in good health. Good eating habits based on balance, moderation and variety can help keep you healthy and feeling good. What we eat is something we can control. Healthy eating habits can help you function much more efficiently and feel bener. The amount of exercise we get is also something we can control. A lot of people think they don't have enough energy to exercise. They don't seem to realize that exercise gives you more energy. Some of the health benefits of regular exercise includes: decreased risk of heart disease, improved self esteem, ability to cope with stress more effectively, helps in weight control, improves sleeping habits, promotes bet­ ter posture, improves circula­ tion. can reduce blood pressure to normal levels, ex­ ercise may help with depres­ sion, raises the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in blood, helps protect body against in­ jury and disease, and decreases the chances of developing osteoporosis. There have been studies that have shown the effectiveness of exercise as a weight control tool. One study conducted with a group of people who had tried dieting many times and failed were told to forget Middleville young men selling subs to pay for • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON Reintroducing... 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Sai. 9 am io 3 pm 1 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 14, 1995 Good turnout lends helping hand to local student ‘Tyler’s Team’ holds fundraiser at Caledonia High by Barbara Gall Stuff Writer More than 400 people showed up at the Caledonia High School cafeteria Friday to show their support for Tyler Baltrusaitis, a Caledonia Middle School student fighting brain cancer. The occasion was a lasagna dinner sponsored by employees of Auto Style Plastics, where Tyler's mother, Betsy, works. They arranged the dinner, which also featured both a 50-50 raffle and a raffle for donated prizes and services All proceeds will go to help defray Tyler's medical costs, said Kay Naab, who coordinated the event. The 13-year-old seventh­ grader has undergone surgery for a brain tumor and is "doing as well as you could expect" during additional radiation and chemotherapy treatments at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids. "He's staying real positive, and he's a Tighter," said his mother. She said be enjoys hearing from his friends, who can send cards and letters to him at Mary Free Bed Hospital, 235 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 49503. Anyone who was unable to attend the dinner, but who would like to help support Tyler can send a check directly to the Baltrusaitis home at 6827 Ellis Court, Alto, 49302. Naab pointed out that many local businesses and schools also have put out collection boxes for Tyler. Members of 'Tyler's Team' gather for this photo after Friday s benefit dinner at the Caledonia High School cafeteria. The group of family, friends and co-workers is trying to help Tyler by raising money for his medical expenses Hastings physician attends medical assembly in Dearborn Serving up the chow at last week's benefit dinner held for CMS student Tyler Baltrusaitis were Scott Foster (left), Ray Embrich , Todd Bragg, Jeff McVey and Norm Arnie. All are co-workers of Tyler's mother at Auto Style Plastics. "We're all trying to help out in any way we can," she said. "We appreciate the support from Auto Style, from the schools and from all the people who showed up for the dinner." Propane $ 945*3354 Hastings physician Dr. David M Woodliff represented the medical staff of Pennock Hospital March 3-4 at the Michigan State Medical Society Hospital Medical Staff Section’s 11th assembly in Dearborn. The Michigan State Medical Society/Hospital Medical Staff Section assembly considered 22 resolutions submitted by physicians from across the state concerning topics such as “Unilateral Changes of Medical Staff Bylaws by Hospital Board of Directors,” “The AMA Patient Protection Act Pertaining to Health System Reform,” “Physicians Entering into Managed a New Customer Program s1.00 Life Lease on Tank First Fill Discount • Free Installation Installation Indudrs...Setting Tank, Up to 100 Feet of Copper Line, First & Second Stage Regulators, Complete Leak Test and Appliance Check Also Available. Keep Full Service, Budget Program, Cash Discount, Commercial Pricing CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING PROPANE & OIL CO. Full Automotive Repair 1601 South Bedford, Hastings 945-3354 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 1 "ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" FFA member wins State Star in Agribusiness Award Justin Hey boer of Caledonia, a member of Caledonia FFA chapter, was named a state FFA Star in Agribusiness winner and received a $300 check at the stale FFA convention. Each year, state FFA associations can present 2 per­ cent of their members with the State FFA Degree The state Star in Agribusiness award is presented to rhe State FFA Degree recipient who has con­ ducted the most outstanding agribusiness experience program The star in agribusiness award program is sponsored by Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales. U.S A. as a special project of the National FFA Foundation FFA is a national organiza­ tion of 417.462 members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture The organization has 7.545 local chapters located throughout the United States. Puerto Rico. Guam and Virgin Islands. FFA’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Local, state and national activities and award programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired through agricultural education. Help with federal government now available locally On the third Thursday of each month, a representative from Second District Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra’s of­ fice will be at the Thomappie Township Hall in Middleville to answer questions and offer advice on problems with the federal government. The representative will be at the hall at 200 E. Main Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Care Organizations by Form­ ing or Participating in Physi­ cian Organizations,” “Physi­ cian Organizations and the Organized Medical Staff. “Hospital Mergers and Medical Staff Relationships,” “Physician Participating in Hospital Network Selection of Administration,” “Liability Coverage for Retired Physi­ cians,” “Investigation of Not-for-Profit Hospital Tax Exemption,” “Designation of Corporate Affiliated Physi­ cians, and “Co-Pays and Deductibles and Managed Care Issues.” Resolutions passed by the Hospital Medical Staff Sec­ tion will be forwarded to the May 5-7 Michigan State Medical Society annual meeting in Dearborn for full Tax Management & More inc. Steve Anteckl - M.S.A. 528 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-0464 AMA House of Delegates. 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That’s why it's handy to have a variety of “tricks" to make eating healthy food more fun for them Children ages 2 to 5 pro­ bably will like to eat healthful grains, fruits and vegetables more if they are cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters. You can make sandwiches on wholewheat bread spread with low-fat cream cheese, grated carrot, and raisins, for exam­ ple. and cut them into star shapes. Or spread a rice cake with a tablespoon of peanut butter and help your child make a face with a slice of banana for a nose, raisins for eyes, and a strip of carrot for a mouth. Asking your kids help you get meals ready by doing sim­ ple and safe tasks also can make them more interested in the food you’re serving, and proud that they helped. Buy some small pans or bowls and give them small portions of a side dish or dessert you are going to make. Show them how to fill their pan with the ingredients and how to decorate the top with some cup-up fruit or vegetables There are cookbooks designed for children to learn how to make simple dishes, with your supervision. Vegetables are often thought of the biggest challenge when it comes to good nutrition for small children. But you can get your kids used to new vegetables they might resist (such as broccoli. Brussels sprouts or spinach; by serving them with others that are favorites, such as potatoes, peas, com, and carrots. Your children might have fun choosing differently col­ ored vegetables for a salad, such as orange shredded car­ rots. red chopped beets, yellow com. and green chop­ ped celery. They’ll also find it easier to eat vegetables that are chopped. Cooked vegetables may go down easier if you give them a creamy texture by using just a little low-fat cheese, non-fat cream cheese or sour cream, or a spoonful of part-skim ricotta cheese. This also makes them good for stuffing into another type of vegetable, something your child might find fun. Mushroom caps, raw green pepper halves, raw halved scooped-out tomatoes, and celery sticks are all good for stuffing with other fillings. For example, make zuc­ chini “boats" by cutting small zucchini length-wise scooping out the pulp, sauteening in a bit of chicken broth, mixing in a dash of parmesan cheese, a spoonful of tomato sauce, and some bread crumbs, stuffing the zucchini shells and baking them in a covered dish at 350 degree for 15 minutes. Before serving, help your child top eachone with a “sail" made from triangular piece of cheese on a toothpick Fruit can give any dessert, breakfast cereal or snack an extra nutrition boost. It can be a topping or ingredient in pud­ dings. cakes and gelatin desserts Or make it part of a small skim-milk shake with low-fat vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit pieces and a bit of honey, quickly whirled up in the blender into a delicious, nutritious treat for your child. A fruit salad can use favorite fruits and also introduce your children to some new fruits they haven't yet tned Mix it with a bit of low-fat vanilla yogurt, and sprinkle with a dash of colored sugar sprinkles to pique their interest. When kids resist new foods, childhood nutrition experts advise patience and not forc­ ing your child to eat. Repeated exposure to new foods at mealtimes will encourge your children by seeing other peo­ ple enjoying them. For a free copy of “Billy Buck Hightrail's Secret Mysterious Magical Garden," featuring a story, puzzles and a fun recipe for children ages 7-10, send your name and address to the American Institute for Cancer Research. Dept. KB, Washington. 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W6 1 TSw OF THESE CR£D,T GARDS YOU MAY BE CUCMLE FOR THIS: 520 East Railroad Street, Hastings All other Major Brands available ask us... 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TIRE SERVICE urrAxv �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 14, 1995 Township Board will reconsider safety issues Caledonia Twp. planning Commission re-submits Kentwood PMR plan by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board again will take up Kentwood Excavatings re­ quest for a planned mineral removal permit, now that the Township Planning Commis­ sion and the company have re­ solved some safety concerns The board had returned the PMR request to the commis­ sion last month, asking it to consider once again concerns about traffic safety and whether there even was need for another sand mining opera­ tion in the township. The commission earlier had recommended approval for the Kentwood PMR, which will involve removing about 200,000 cubic yards of sand from 13 acres at 8045 Broad­ moor Ave. No objections to the pit were raised at the commission's public hearing on the project, although one neighbor expressed a concern about dust and about the noise of the back-up beepers on the loaders. Despite the recommendation from its Planning Commission, however, the Township Board last month expressed strong concerns PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the resignation of a Village of Middleville Trustee effective March 3,1995, the village council is seeking a village resident to fill the vacancy. Persons interested in this position must submit a written request, no later than 5:00 p.m., March 28, 1995, to Village President, Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333. (215) about the location of this pit, noting that sand trucks would be pulling out on M-37 (Broadmoor), just north of the busy 84th Street intersection. Trucks would have to ac­ celerate up a hill, whether they travel north or south. Consequently, several board members did not think the standard passing "flare" for traffic traveling past the pit entrance would fully alleviate the problem Board members said be­ cause of the traffic, they also questioned allowing the pit to begin its operations at 8 a.m., a compromise the commission had worked out with Kent­ wood Excavating, since most sand pits in the township can begin operations at 7 am. Rather than deny the PMR, however, the board returned it to the commission, asking it to "re-visit” the application. After a lengthy discussion erf the township's concerns, the commission unanimously re­ recommended the permit with some stipulations. Township Attorney Jim Brown explained to the com­ mission that the only legal reason to deny a mineral removal operation is that approval would pose "very serious" consequences. He reminded the commis­ sion that the courts tend to al­ low sand mining permits be­ cause a mineral has to be mined where it can be found. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg also prepared a memo for the commission. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., concern­ ing the following: 1. A request by Linden and Gloria Cunningham, 908 N. Taffee Dr., Hastings for a variance from the zoning ordinance to replace an existing house at 10769 Gun Lake Rd. with a new building. The request is for a side yard set back of 5 feet on the west side of the property and a thirteen foot set back from the road. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the Public Meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required. Upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Stu Milburn, Secretary outlining tbe research be had done in response to the board s concerns. He noted that Kentwood Excavating will be using the sand for its own contract needs, not selling it to other contractors. He reported that tbe amount of sand and the area of the Kentwood pit are relatively small compared to the other four sand mines in the town­ ship: Cherry Valley Develop­ ment, VerMeulen and Associ­ ates, Jousma-DenHartigh and the Dykema pit. The permits for those pits will expire in the years 2004, 2004, 2005 and 2006, respec­ tively. Together, they have been permitted for the removal of about 16.8 million cubic yards of sand, VanderPloeg said. "Nobody knows just how much sand has been removed, but of the 16.8 million yards permitted, probably only a fraction has been removed," he commented. He also reported that in the adjacent townships of Thor­ napple, Leighton, Bowne, Gaines and Cascade, most mining operations are for gravel. "It seems the others are supplying gravel, and Caledo­ nia is supplying the sand," he said. Regarding the issue of traf­ fic, VanderPloeg cited two studies, one prepared by GRETS (Grand Rapids Envi­ rons Transportation Study), and the other by the Michigan Department of Transportation. While they differ slightly, their estimates of traffic along that section of M-37 range generally from 14,000 to 18,000 vehicle trips per day, with an estimated 1 percent increase each year. The studies also show a sharp drop in traffic after 8 a.m. Traffic begins to build again after 4 p.m., coinciding with the hours the Planning Commission originally had stipulated for the Kentwood pit. The company estimates an average of seven truck trips per day from the pit, depend­ ing on the season and the de­ mand, VanderPloeg said. A traffic light has been ap­ proved for the 84th Street/M- 37 intersection, and will be installed as soon as there is funding for the necessary road improvements at the comer. VanderPloeg said. While the MDOT hopes to put in the light this summer, it now is saying that it could be another year away if the fund­ ing isn't available to construct turn lanes both on the highway and 84th Street. For its part. Kentwood Ex­ cavating will construct, at its own cost, a 1,425-foot, 12foot wide by-pass lane on the east side of th? highway, across from the pit entrance This lane is longer than the traffic passing flare outlined by MDOT. The company also will con­ struct 150-foot acceleration and deceleration lanes at the actual entry. Both plans have been ap­ proved by MDOT, said Dan Roodvoets of Kentwood Ex­ cavating. He explained that the com­ pany owns the pit to help con­ trol its costs, and estimated that probably an average of 36 loads of sand a day will leave the pit in the summer months. He emphasized that the drivers will work for Kent­ wood Excavating, and are paid by the hour, not the load. "If there is traffic, the trucks will just have to wait until it's clear," he said. However, Roodvoets em­ phasized that the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. operating hours are nec­ essary for the company to re­ main competitive. The Town­ ship Board had talked about pushing the opening hour back to 9 a.m. "We're willing to compro­ mise and shorten our day, but we cannot compete if we can’t begin work until 9 a.m.," he said. "There are other companies along this road that have semis pulling in and out, and they are not penalized," he added. Commissioner Scott Veiling said that the applicant clearly has a need for the sand or he wouldn't be hauling it for his own use. "If MDOT's going to allow that passing lane, then I think we have achieved a resolution to the traffic problem," he said. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn noted that while he did­ n't particularly like the idea of sand trucks pulling out on to M-37, this operator has hauled sand from this location before, and now wants to complete the job and achieve an end use for the property. "That, plus the fact that this is not a huge mining operation makes this situation a little dif­ ferent." he said. The commission agreed unanimously to recommend approval once again for the PMR. and responded to the Township Board s questions as follows: • The mining is a legitimate use of this parcel because it will provide an end use for an uncompleted operation. • The 8 a.m. opening is rec­ ommended, based on traffic studies. • The by-pass lane is an im­ proved safety condition of­ fered by the developer at no cost to the township, letters approving the lane from the township engineers and from MDOT should be included with the application • The applicant will put up signs on the highway warning of the truck entry in accor­ dance with MDOT recom­ mendations. The Township Board is ex­ pected to take up the Kent­ wood proposal at its 7 p.m. meeting Wednesday, March 15. However, anyone inter­ ested in this proposal should check with the township office to make sure it is on the agenda. SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS — 945-9554 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: The following changes to the Township Zoning Ordinance were approved by the Township Board at its regular meeting March 9, 1995 1. Delete the wording “and rural” from the "agricultural and rural” district. 2. In all residential districts after “accessory uses and buildings" add 1. All buildings must be compatible in appearance, design, and size with existing, adjacent residential type structures. 2. No accessory building shall be used for any purpose other than the storage of materials and equipment normally associated with a residential use ” 3 Page II-6 (definitions) add ■ “Easement: any portion of land dedicated by the owner (s) or previous ownerfs) for the use of a public utility(8) or to other people to use for a specified purpose.” 4 Page 'V-7 (13) (Gravel Mining) delete ■ “With a minimum $2500.00 permit fee will be collected by the Township Clerk “ and replace with “A non refundable permit fee of $100.00 per acre shall be paid to the Township Clerk before a permit is issued “ 5 Page XII-2 (2) change the last line to read "In no case shall a structure of other improvement be allowed on a right of way, alley, road or easement, except for public utilities'* 6. page XII-2 (3) change the last sentence to read "The maximum side yard setback shall be twenty-five..." Add "The rear yard setback shall be ten feet in ail districts unless a greater distance is required elsewhere in this Ordinance 7 Page XII-2 (5) increase in minimum lot width from 80 ft. to 100 ft in the following districts • C-1, C-2, C-3,1-1. Change the first sentence of the last paragraph to read ■ "No building or buildings shall cover more than 30% of the lot the building or buildings are to be located on... 8 Page XII-3 (9) delete "With the floor above 18 inches above ground level ” 9 Page XII-3 New - "4.11 no residential structure shall have more than two stories above ground level. No residential structure shall have the distance from the ground level to the bottom of the eaves exceed twenty-two feet 10 Paoe XII 7 detete 2 a and 2b" and -aletteH,„,y E v,nd„ B<e ______________ Cle-k________ (216i �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1995 I Page 13 Recommendation made for master plan change Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus We must encourage job growth in state! When job providers look to expand or settle in a particular area, they take into consideration such things as the overall tax burden and the availability of skilled labor. If taxes are too high or there isn't a good pool of skilled workers to choose from, many businesses go elsewhere. And while business and property tax rates are primary factors in their decision, so is the cost of unemployment insurance. In fact, every study conducted on prospective job providers shows they view unemployment costs as a major com­ petitiveness factor, reports the Michigan Jobs Commission. Considering that. Nations Business* recent ranking of Michigan's average unemployment insurance costs as sixth highest in the country sends a message that we must take a look at current policy. Right now, job providers pay up to 10 per­ cent of each employees’ wages to fund the system. It would be a mistake to believe these costs don’t have a negative impact on the level of compensation paid to workers, or on the number of new jobs created in Michigan. If we don’t take action to reduce unemployment costs to job providers, we’ll continue to lose jobs to states with more affordable tax costs. In response to these concerns, the Michigan Senate early this month passed a bill that would reform our current unemploy­ ment insurance system. Under the measure, wc would permanently reduce the tax rate for those employers who haven’t had any jobless claims, eliminate automatic indexing of the weekly benefit and tighten misconduct rules to prohibit employees from collecting jobless benefits if they are fired for theft, destruction of company pro­ perty or failing a required drug test. The measure would also allow seasonal employers to "opt-out” of the system if they notify workers and give them reasonable assurance they will be rchircd next season If enacted, these reforms would save Michigan employers between $600 million and $1 billion in business costs over the next five years. They will provide more dollars which can be used for higher wages, more jobs and stronger companies. Federal law requires each state to have an unemployment compensation system, but the details are left up to each state. Thus, there is competition among the states in devising a law that best balances the objectives of cushioning workers from unexpected job loss and keeping the cost of the system at a reasonable level. , Even with these reductions in business costs, our proposal would ensure the unemployment trust fund would remain sol­ vent and continue to grow, and benefits from out-of-work employees are secure well into the next century. At a time when Michigan’s economy is prospering, govern­ ment needs to do everything possible to encourage further ob creation and growth. In doing so, we ensure a bright future for our children and for future generations. PHONE 945-9554 for Reminder ACTION-ADS 24-hrs.-7 days bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission is sending a recommendation to the Village Council to change a portion of the master plan. The change would allow for development of a little less than 10 acres of property on State Road, located on the east end of the village, to be changed from high density residential to low density residential. Developer Ron Buning is proposing a plat that would allow 25 single-family residences to be built on the site. The property once was the site of a small amount of gravel mining, so Buning plans to do some major earth moving to make it usable for building. The Planning Commission already had held a public hearing on the plat and rezon­ ing last month Those plans are in the hands of the Village Council, waiting for approval. The council also will receive the commission’s recommendation on the change in the master plan, which will keep both the use and the plan in harmony. Catastrophic Crop Insurance sign-up deadline is April 28 The Consolidated Farm Service Agency (CFSA) has announced that the sign-up period for catastrophic crop insurance (CAT) has been ex­ tended to April 28. The agency emphasizes that the extension is only for pro­ ducers who need crop in­ surance to remain eligible for the 1995 Wheat and Feed Grain program. Crop insurance was made mandatory for participation in most USDA programs by the Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994 signed into law by Presi­ dent Clinton on Oct. 14. Any questions about crop insurance requirements or the 1995 Wheat and Feed Grain program should be directed to YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Board of Review Meets • MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:30-5:00 PM • TUESDAY, MARCH 14 1:00 PM-4:30 PM and 6:30 PM-9:00 PM • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 1:00 PM-4:30 PM and 6:30 PM-9:00 PM All reviews are by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted until March 14, 1995. The estimated 1995 equalization factor for real property in the township of Yankee Springs will be as follows: AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL The council could have acted on these recommenda­ tions as early as last night's council meeting. If the council approves of Buning s proposal, it must go on to the county and then to the state for approval as well. Middleville Village Planner Jason Cherry also briefed the Planning Commission on a re­ quest made by Bradford White. The company will be asking for approval of two additions to the existing facilities. One building would be 52 by 100 feet and the other 200 by 80. The buildings would be constructed on the north side of the plant near an unused loading dock. The formal presentation on the planned additions will be made at the April 4 meeting of the Planning Commission. There also will be a meeting this month about the proposed Rivertown Apartment com­ plex that was approved earlier this year as a planned unit development (PUD). The developers will discuss plans for the complex at the village hall at 7 p.m. Thurs­ day, March 16. Cherry said that anyone who is interested is invited to attend. 1.000 1.000 RESIDENTIAL 1.000 DEVELOPMENTAL Office Phone — 795-9091 Assessor — Dan Scheuerman 1.0661 1.0136 <2121 the Consolidated Farm Ser­ vice Agency at 948-8037. NOTICE OF ECONOMC DEVELOPMENT FOUND* DON CERDHED REQUEST OF EXPANSION OF AREA OF OPERATION The Economc Dewetopmert Fourtoaon-Cenified . Room 406. C«y Hak. 300 Monroe Avenue. Grand Rap<<js Merman 49503 (me "EOF C*) -as re­ quested approval tram the Ltoffed States SmaM Busf ness Admirwstrabon (The "S8A1 for the expansion at its exsrmq area o' operation present^ cocsstme o' the Kent vou-ry. Ucn^gan. to rctode an oi Artnm. Barry. Benzie. Chartevon. Emmet. Grand Traverse. Kalamazoo. Kalkaska. Leelanau. Mason. Marsiee Mssaukee. Muskegon. Oceana and WextoTO coun­ ties. Mchtgan The purpose o' the request s to perm a the taxtome Devetopment Foundahon Car •had to further economic development m Western Mcrvgan Dy promoting and assermg the growth and devetopment ot business concerns metobng small business concerns. The names and address o» the officers, and directors and the Charman o' the Board are as tottaws Chairman of the Board Vice President Vico President James Kozak 736 Stocking. MN 3055 Rtviera Ct, S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49512 Andree Heise 333 Bridge. N.W Grand Rw*ds Ml 49503 Chartoe Krupp,'cEO.FM.XN 300 Monroe Ave, N W Grand Raxxds. Ml 49503 Thomae Hotgevoid 627 E Main Catodonm,MI 49316 Secretary Tom lomonaco 200 Ottawa Ave, N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Secretary Treasurer Daniel Oegoma CEO 300 Monroe Ave. Grand Raptds. Ml 49503 Dirado r Chartoe Bafcema 601 Ionia S.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Dirador CWtord Beckett 420 ChoehireN E. Grand Rwxds. Ml 49505 Director Douglas Kohibeck 171 Monroe N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Dirador Shirley Lurtsema 6333 29th S.E. Grand Raptoe. Ml 49546 Director Frank Thomas 1226 Madison S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Director Nelson Vandertugt 640 Three Mtto Rd . Nw Grand Rapto. Ml 49504 Diredo r William Weir 1726 Breton S E. Grand Raptoe. Ml 49506 Treeaurar Dirador Any member of the general pubic or any other inter ested person may axnment upon the I axiom c De velopment Foundation Certified requested expansion of operating area by submining written comments, within 15days after thedateof this notes, to the SRA at the tollowing address United State Small Busineea Admtaletratton 515 Petrick V w Hemer. Bu4dlng 477 Me tn gen Avenue DeVolt. Michigan 48Z2S YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 16,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. on the following: 1. A request by Mark Englerth, 1769 Edwin Dr., Wayland for pre­ liminary approval of “West Peterson Park” Plat. Located bet­ ween Archwood Ave. and Edwin Dr. of Yankee Springs Township. 2. A request by Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. bet­ ween “The Note” and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan. 3. A request by David VanElst, 510 S. Yankee Springs Road, Mid­ dleville for a special exception use permit to allow “concen­ trated animal feeding operations” at the above address. 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to in­ dividuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (202) �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1995 Commissioners will look at property before taking action Caledonia Twp. planners table request to expand Campau Lake residence by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A proposed addition to a Campau Lake home was tabled by the Caledonia Town­ ship Planning Commission last week so that commissioners could look over the site themselves. Some of Bernard Garbaciks neighbors had objected to his plan to construct a two-story addition to his home at 6813 Ellis Court. Garbacik s plan is to add a two-stall garage with bed­ rooms and a bath above. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained that because his home is in the township's flood plain district, Garbacik must obtain a special land use permit before he can build. "His entire parcel is in the flood plain, so he has no other place to build," VanderPloeg said. He said that Garbacik hired engineering firm Wilcox and Associates to test the soil to make sure it could bear the weight of the addition, and the tests showed the soils would be adequate. He also noted that the pro­ posed remodeling actually could increase the side yard footage because Garbacik would be removing a small shed at the side of the home. "Most of the homes are cot­ tage-type homes, and now there is a little trend where the homeowners are improving the homes by building up," he added. Others in the area, where many of the homes originally were seasonal cottages built on small lots, said they agreed that the addition would reduce the area between the homes, but the project also would im­ prove both the home and the neighborhood. "I would rather see this plan than what is there," said neighbor Jim Williams. "People there are locked in on small lots. None of the homes out there meet the ordi­ nance (requirements).” Kerry Roderick, another neighbor, also backed Garbacik's proposal. "I agree with what he’s try­ While they said they would ing to do," he said. "I hope to improve my own not object to his building "up" over the existing home, the home one of these days to ac­ commodate my family better neighbors opposing the project said that Garbacik s two-story and to improve the area." Art Scheid said his concern addition will spoil the view for was whether the construction them. infringes on an easement for a sewer line and a grinder pump. Garbacik said he was told be had to be five feet from the pump and the print of his plan shows he has met that re­ quirement. Norma Sprite, however, who lives just south of Garbacik, said that she opposes the addition, but she has no problem with his adding a second story to the existing home. "I'm opposed to his going out the back and spoiling the view for everyone else," she said. Township Planning Com­ mission Chairman Dick Dunn said that a little "flex" always is required in that area where homes are so close together, but it is always difficult to know just how much. He recommended the commission table the request Yankee Springs Board discusses property taxes, road millage by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Yankee Springs Township officials took advantage of a quiet meeting last week to answer questions about Pro­ posal A. property taxes and to discuss the possibility of a county-wide road millage Township Supervisor George London, along with other board members, ex­ plained the difference bet­ ween the State Equalized Value (SEV) and the taxable value of property to those in the small audience. He said that though the average assessment had risen about 7 percent in Yankee Springs, property owners would not pay that much of an increase on the value of their property since Proposal A caps the increase at 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. • ‘This has been a confusing issue for many people.” Lon­ don said. “So. I did some checking so that 1 would be able to understand it.” “If anyone in the township has questions, they can call the township office" The board also discussed the possibility of a county­ wide millage for maintenance of county roads and what for­ mat would work best. Their consensus was that they would like to see one mill for four years approved for the roads. The board also passed a resolution adopting the federal standards for the proverty ex­ emption on property taxes. t.A. -Truck A • FOLD-A-COVERS • TONNEAU COVERS • BED LINERS • Bug Shields • Rubber Bed Mats • Rubber Tailgate Guards • Catalog Sales 3257 - 68th St. Dutton, Ml. (616) 698-8790 John Kooiker Open 8 to 5 Mon.-Fri. Saturday & Evening Installations by Appointment “This was really just a for­ mality.” said London “This resolution is something that the township needs to have in place, should the need arise.” SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 9, 1995 Meeting called to order by London. Member Misak absent with notice, all others present. 12 visitors. Minutes of Jan. 12 approved. Financial Report presented and approved. Water Report information presented by London. Ordinance No. 48 to amend the Sewage Disposal System Ord. of Y S. Township by Amendment of Article V. Section E; moved by Herold, second by Cook. Yeas, all. Resolution to hove the Dept, of Transportation take over A-42 was passed on motion by Vander Bee, seconded by Finkbeiner. Yeas, all. Ordinance No. 47 Noise Con­ trol and Public Nuisance was passed on motion by Vander Bee, second by Cook, with the codicil Middleton Tool and Die will be "grandfathered in " at their present complement of machinery. Yeas, all. Ordinance No. 49 to Establish and Collect charges for Incidents involving Hazardous Materials; Motion by Cook, second by Finkbeiner. Yeas, all. Recording Secretary Carol VandenBerg was hired for the Plan Commission and ZBA. One additional telephone line will be installed at the Township Hall. Payables presented and approved. Clerk's Report presented. Meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk (213) TK Library offers newest books Non-Fiction: Eight American Poets; Van Nostrand's Scientific En­ cyclopedia, 8th ed. Fiction; Tom Clancy’s Op-Center by Tom Clancy; The Lottery 24 HOUR AFFORDABLE TOWINC q l< No Preference Towing^ and Recovery K j 616-795-2200 or 616-948-3737 Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. ij • Jump Starts • 3 Insured Trucks M • Lockouts • Emergency Tire Repair • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service iF\ • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. I > ^OFFICE LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE L___________________________ 2^±l ■ ' I Winner by Mary Higgins Clark; The Heart of Justice by William Jeremiah Coughlin; Faith by Len Deighton; Hap­ py Are the Poor in Spirit by Andrew M. Greeley; Night Sins by Tami Hoag; Absolute Truths by Susan Ho watch; Original Sin by P.D. James; Hard Currency by Stuart M. Kaminsky; Main Attraction by Jane Ann Krentz; Relic by Douglas J. Preston; California Angel by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg; Downtown by Anne Rivers Siddons; The Seventh Enemy by William G. Tapply; Any Given Mo­ ment by Laura Van Wormer; No Night is Too Long by Bar­ bara Vine; Imperfect Strangers b> Stuart Woods Books on Tape: The Cat Who Went Into the Closet by Lilian Jackson Braun; None to Accompany Me by Nadine Gordimer; Crossing the Threshold of Hope by Pope John Paul II. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield. so that all commissioners could look at the site them­ selves. Garbacik said he will stake out the boundaries of his pro­ posed addition. In other business, the com­ mission reviewed a prelimi­ nary development plan for new construction at the Valley Point West planned unit de­ velopment, 8187 Cherry Val­ ley Avenue. The commission s Site Plan Review Committee earlier had gone over the plan, which calls for two buildings to be constructed at one of the building sites instead of just one. However, Commissioner Roger Keating reported that the change in the original Pt ID was in the spirit" of the original development. The commission agreed, unanimously approving the preliminary plan. Valley Point West developer Don Freder­ icks now can prepare a final site development plan for commission approval. Mortgage MATTERS Construction financing options... By Sue Teitsma Question: I purchased land about a year ago and am now ready to start to plan the building of my new home. I have been told that there are various ways to finance a coastruc­ tion loan. Can you explain some of the opticas that may be available to me.? Answer: Most builders prefer that you arrange your own construction financing. In most cases, this can be handled in two ways. The first option is to obtain a construction/draw loan, which funds the coastruction of the house. When coastruction is com plete. this loan is paid off with what is commonly referred to as an end loan. One advantage of this first option is the flexibility to change the amount of your mortgage as you assess your needs during the construction process. Another advantage to this type of financing is that you may also change the type of mortgage if you wish. For example, you may choose an adjustable rate loan during the construction of your home and then decide that a fixed rate mortgage may be your best choice for an end loan. A small portion of your closing costs will be paid at the close of the construction/drawn loan and the remaining balance is not required until the construction is complete. Some lenders will allow you to lock in the interest rate for as much as six months for your end loan. The second option is a construction/permanent (or one-time close) loan. This type of financing involves closing the end mortgage prior to construction. Using this method, the need to gather for two closings can be eliminated, although it does not necessarily mean the total costs involved will be reduced. Under this program you decide on the amount, the type, term and rate of your permanent mortgage prior to the commence­ ment of coastruction. It is easier from the standpoint of paper work, but it is somewhat less flexible. Finally, your builder may have a line of credit available for his or her use. If the builder arranges the financing for you. the costs will likely be passed along to you. If you have equity in your land, your lender may allow you to use your equity as a portion of your down payment. This may reduce the amount of up front costs involved in financing your home. Using your land equity as a portion of your down payment is like having cash in the bank! My best advice for you is to start your decision-making pro­ cess by choosing a qualified builder and a knowledgeable mor­ tgage loan officer who will work hand in hand with you throughout the construction process. Your mortgage lender should be able to answer any of your financing concerns. Don’t be afraid to ask Good luck in building your new home! Sales Position Brown’s Custom Interiors ...is accepting applications for a Creative Sales Associate. This parttime position offers 20-25 hours per week and will include two Saturdays per month. No experience neces­ sary. Send resume only to: Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings No phone calls, please. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 14. 1995 I Page 15 Sandwich can make healthy eating serving our country Jason C. Tutsch Navy Airman Recruit Jason C. Tutsch, the I8year-old son of Dennis and Christine Tutsch, both of Caledonia, was part of the U.S. naval force providing cover for the final withdrawal of U.N. troops in Somalia during Operation United Shield. For more than two years, these U.N. forces have been protecting humanitarian relief efforts amid the chaos of Somalia’s internal unrest. Tutsch is aboard the Japanbaed amphibious assault ship, USS Belleau Wood. The Belleau Wood, plus three San Diego-based amphibious ships; USS Fort Fisher, USS Essex and USS Ogden, car­ ried about 2,700 Marines from Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Okinawa. Japan, and were the protective force for the last U.N. Soldiers leaven­ ing Mogadishu. “This mission was just one small part of the Navy’s mis­ sion,” said Tutsch, a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Since August 1992, with the U.S. naval involvement in the Somalia humanitarian effort, hundreds of thousands of lives have been saved. The U.S. support of Operation United Shield is part of a long­ standing commitment to the United Nations. David Z. Wisz Air Force Airman David Z. Wisz has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. San Antonio. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits towards an associate degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. Wisz is the son of Janet L. and William F. Wisz of 4905 Wiszwood Drive, Mid dleville. The airman is a 1994 graduate of West Catholic High School, Grand Rapids. Roger W. Austin Stoney Point group has meeting The Stoney Point Women’s group met March 9 at Karolyn Blocher’s home. Roll call was held with two members absent. A white elephant was held and St. Patrick’s secret pal gifts were exchanged. The project this month was making closet bags with cedar chips and ribbons. Lime pie and coffee was furnished by the hostess. Next month's club meeting will be at Eva Payne’s home at 1 p.m. April 13. Marine Pvt Roger W. Austin, son of Denis A. Baker of 11006 Shawlake Road. Middleville, recently com­ pleted the Basic Helicopter Course. During the course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Air Station Memphis, Millington, Tenn., students are taught helicopter operation, mechanic training, theory of rotary-winged flight and power plant principles. The course also includes five days of practical application on transmission systems, flight controls and general helicopter maintenance The 1994 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School of Middleville joined the Marine Corps in Juyl 1994. Sandwiches are a perfect choice when you need fast food. You can make them healthy by including ingre­ dients that are low in fat and high in fiber Don’t slump on the bread. It's an excellent source of car­ bohydrates. which are the foundation of a healthy diet. Whole-grain breads are the best source of fiber. Try dif­ ferent kinds, such as whole wheat, multi-grain, rye and pumpemickle Pita breads and tortillas can add variety Contrary to popular myth, bread isn’t fattening It’s what you put on the bread that adds excess calories. Watch out for high-fat spreads such as mayonnaise, margarine, but­ ter and cream cheese. Try the low fat substitutes for these Low-fat yogurt and salad dressing can be used too. Keep fat in mind when selecting fillings. Use tuna packed in water rather than in oil. Choose lean meat and poultry. If possible, roast it yourself. Be aware that cured and processed meats such as bacon, hot dogs and lunch meat may be higher in fat and sodium than other choices. Deli meats often have added salt. Buy lower fat cheese or use smaller amounts by shredding rather than slicing the cheese. Processed American cheese foods and cheese spreads may have more sodium than natural cheeses You can moisten your sand­ wich with shredded lettuce or cabbage, spinach leaves, slic­ ed apples, cucumbers, onions, radishes, zucchini or tomatoes Green pepper rings, crushed pineapple and shredd­ ed carrots also add variety and zest. These low-fat fillers also add some fiber to your sandwich. Go easy on condiments high in sodium such as ketchup, mustard, chili sauce and relish. If you carry a lunch to work or school, you must remember to keep your sand­ wich cold. Moist protein-rich sandwich fillings, such as meat, fish and eggs, can sup­ port the growth of bacateria if kept at unsafe temperatures for more than two hours. It’s best to put your lunch in a refrigerator, if one is available. If you don’t have access to one, you can keep SEED CORN CLEARANCE TK Musical tickets now on sale! *2O.OO-*5O.OO/Bag Buy from March 20-25, 9 AM - 5 PM 616/629-9803 or 616/891-0075 from comer of M-43 and M 89 go 1 mile west and Mi mile north on 30th street, Richland, Ml * VCR Repair * VCR Cleaning s15 • FREE Estimates • Fast Service • Convenient Hours » 4 Star Video : * * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml. * > 4 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 ♦ 4 < food restaurant, ask for a listing of nutritional values of the food items offered. Many fast food restaurants have or are developing low fat opera tions of some of their food items. Eating on the run can be healthy. Learn more about food choices and exercise, plan to attend ‘Building Bet­ ter Bodies.” a free program on Tuesday. March 14. at 1 to 3 pm. and repeated at 6 to 8 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church. 2122 Bronson Blvd., Kalamazoo The “Building Better Bodies” program will feature Joyce Ross, registered dietitian, discussing "Better Food Choices" and Juhe Raedy. exercise physiologist, presenting "Motion Quotient for Better Bodies” Free blood pressure screening will also be conducted. Beautiful New home in country setting — on x/i acre lot. Located in Fairview Estates between Hastings and Middleville. • 4 bedrooms • 2 full baths • Full basement with daylight windows • 2 stall garage • Middleville school district Prices to sell $93,500 • Ph. 795-7674 WINDOW SHOPPINC? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! V whole House Full of Windows CALL NOW FOR T FREE MARBLE SILLS i J| interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay Windows Pioneer • DeKalb • Asgrow Golden Harvest • Jacques • Crows Renk • Select • TriState * 4 your sandwich cold by thoroughly chilling it and packing it with a freezer pack or a small can of frozen juice. Or, you can refreeze it. A frozen sandiweh will thaw by lunch but will stay cold enough to be safe. Lettuce and ocher greens do not freeze well. Pack these separately and add to sandwich just before eating. An alternative is a peanut butter sandwich. It does not need to be kept cold. If you choose not to pack a sandwich, how about packing a salad? Watch the toppings you select. Crumbled bacon, croutons, cheese, and nuts can add extra fat, and in some in­ stances extra sodium. Add in­ terest to your salads by using a variety of greens and vegetables. Pasta is another popular addition to salads. Perhaps your idea of eating on the run is to go to a fast food restaurant. Many times there are food selections that are low in fat and sodium. Likewise there will be food choices that will provide you with more than a days worth of calories, fat, and sodium. To help you make wise food choices at your favorite fast Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 p.m lV«AK*#*#4-*44******** Advance reservations are being taken for the Thomapple Kellogg High School spr­ ing musical. I'm Sony The Bridge Is Out. You 'll Have To Spend The Night This send up of well-known monster movies pokes fun at all the classic characters, from Dr. Frankenstein and The Monster to Dracula, the Wolfman and the Mummy A cast and crew of nearly 40 TK students will present the m us Kai March 23-25 at the TK High School auditorium Seating will be limited for the three perfor­ mances, so it is recommended that ticket resen auom be made in advance b\ calling 795-2130 $239Extra ...with window purchase For sub structure. LIFETIME WARRANTY^ Windows $500 Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks • Free Double Strength Glass • Free Thermo Glass • Free Trim Work PARAMOUNT IMPROVEMENTS Call Toll Free — 1 -800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 ‘Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 14, 1995 TK Caledonia district champs continued from front erased the cushion. Steve Schmidt came off the bench and was almost immediately fouled. Schmidt hit both ends of a clutch one-and-one to put the Scots up by two but the Sailors scored one more time to tie the score late in regulation and missed a buzzer beater In the OT, Stegeman hit a lay up and Rea hit a pair of free throws to give the Scots a 45-42 lead as time was running down. The Sailors battled back to score again, but Uyl hit the front of a one-and-one continued from front to give the Scots its twopoint win. "Our plan was to work the for the shots we wanted," said coach Rea. "It was good to plan and prepare and then see it work on the floor.” South Christian coach Tom Dykema said he has a lot of respect for the Scots team and coach. "They came out with a great game plan and were disciplined enough to carry it out. Larry Rea did a great job in preparing his team." Caledonia senior guard Paul Minder beats the South Christian defense and takes the ball to the hoop during the Scots' upset of the state-ranked Sailors. Jerry Postma goes around Hastings* Dan Sherry in the district championship game, Saturday night There is room for only 1,600 at the Lowell gym so TK High School will have 500 tickets on sale at the CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA high school today and to­ morrow for advanced ticket sales. March 15, 1995 • 7:00 P.M. Fighting Scot Dave Uyl goes for the lay up during Caledonia's overtime victory over Rogers. HUNDREDS OF STYLES & COLORS • BERBER, PLUSHES, TWISTS § § | £ westen’S carpet sales i I 8 HE BRING THE CARPET STORE TO YOU i § 868-2051 O£. 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Barber School 6. Lot 73 - Keiser Park 7. Permit Fees - Special Land Use 8. Michigan Consolidated Gas Franchise 9. Caledonia Community Foundation 10. Zoning Board of Appeals Report 11. Community Development Block Grant Agreement 12. Lawn Maintenance Bids 13. Cemetery Burials 14. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board (214) 2 Locally Owned to Better Serve You A THINK SPRING ^20%0ff UFEnME" INSTALLATION WARRANTY JEFF WESTEN - OWNER Flower & vegetable How Does Your Garden Grow? iy/f/j Garden Seeds! Vegetable & Flower Seeds — in bulk Garden Starting Kits are here! Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-8108 Open 7:30-6:00 Mon.-Fri.: 7:30-2:00 Sat. “ ®l Get Your Bike Ready! Tubes o $2" • Replacement Parts • Repairs western Auto Jeff Born (24) battles South Christian s Todd Schrotenboer (40) for a rebound during last week's district opener Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! CARBURETOR CLEANER WASHER SOLVENT $*|49S 99c Loyd’s Auto Cal.’ J 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia 891-1484 (Formerly Western Auto) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • NEW HOURS... 8 to 8 Mon.-Fri.; 8 to 5 Sat ; 9 to 5 Sun. * " TO �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14. 1995 I Page 17 Simmons places fourth in state wrestling competition Danny Simmons, Caledo­ nia's 185-pound wrestler finished his season with a fourth-place medal in the State Class B Wrestling Tournament, Saturday. Simmons was one of three wrestlers from Clacdon who made it to the state competi­ tion, but was the only one to medal. Simmons lost a first round decision to Roger Thorn of halon Rapids but came back in the consolation to defeat Tim Grant of Auburn Hills Avondale by a fall in 1:35. In his next match he had a fall ovcrBen Smolek of Corunna by a pin in 36 sec­ ond and followed that with a pin of Chris Ladd of Hills­ dale in 2:05. In the consolation semifi­ nals be had a fall over Bill Van Ham of Cedar Springs in 2:44. For the bracket fi­ nals, Simmons battled Corey Aune of Sparta and lost in 2:17. Simmons' first round loss was to the eventual state chmpion in the weight class. Aaron Sprague (126) of Caledonia lost to Tom Young of Sparta, but be won a technical fall in the conso­ lation bracket 20-5 over Koby Foytik of Chelsea. In his final match be lost in overtime to Jesse Sprague 5-3 in overtime. Adam Stauffer (106) fol­ lowed a similar route losing the first round by a fall in 5:41 to Matt Majors of Mt. Clemens. In the consolation Danny Simmons throws Tim Grant to the mat in the first round of state wrestling'meet, Friday. Grant won the match 9-6. Salesperson Wanted bracket, be defeated John Quellos of Spring I-ake 8-6, but lost to John Jasse of Riverview 6-4 to end his season. Coach james Maxim said be was proud of the way his wrestlers performed at the state competition but espe­ cially because of the sportsmanship they showed even after they lost their bouts. Caledonia middle school wrestlers winning on the road The Caledonia middle school wrestlers have a 3-0 record so far this season, all three wins coming on the road. In its first dual, the Caledonia team defeated Creston 45-15 and followed it with a win over Godwin Heights 39-24 and Byron Center 54-15. The team then won the Godwin Middle School Tournament with 250 points. Winning their weight class at the tournament were: Nick Draft (85 pounds), Nick Love (90), Dan Bloemers (95), Nick Webster (105), Zach Hollenstead (120) and Casey Kinney (hwt). Taking runner up were: Matt Tava (115) and Ryan James (137). Winning in the consolation bracket were: Corey Coop man (100), Zak Knight (110), Mike Gillard (125), Joe Risdon (130) and Mike Klapmust (167). Coach Dave Orszula said the team is taking each dual as it comes and is practicing hard in between. "I am now feeling the total support of the freestyle program. The whole wrestling program will feed off it (the freestyle program) for many years,” he said. "W'e have 20 wrestlers and only four have not been on the freestyle team." Aaron Sprague works on an escape from Tom Young of Sparta. Sprague finished with a fourth-place medal in the State Class B Inividual Wrestling Tournament. Caledonia's Adam Stauffer sit out of the grasp of Matt majors of Mt. Clemens in the first round of state competition. Majors won by a pin in 5:41. JOIN THE WINNING TEAM! JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Community OPEN HOUSE Mon., March 20 thru Thurs., March 23, 1995 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Benefit Package. Apply in person at... HASTINGS Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge/ Jeep/Eagle See Dave Ackett E.O.E. SHIPPING CLERKS 1st Shift Positions at 2 Large and Growing Southeast Grand Rapids Warehouses! 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CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS The Hastings Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thank You... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS « you have rotary servce with your local phone co but have a touch tone phone, you can still comm-jotcate with this system by doling the number above then after your cofl ts answered switch the purseflone" switch to lone ana you're ready to begin recording �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14, 1995 / Page 19 TK wrestlers have tough day in state wrestling finals M^Reasons Why ■- ■ Increased ■ ■ ■ Advertising Works ■ When Business Whether business is fast or slow, you have to get your share of whatever business there is. In times of uncertainty, consumers are careful and somewhat reluctant to spend. They want to be sure before they buy; they want information. Joel Appel tost 12-10 to Kurt Laroy ot Monroe St. Mary catholic Central in the first round of state wrestling competition u You must compete for every customer’s dollar with every other retailer in town, no matter what he sells. People have only so many dollars to spend; if they don’t spend them for what you sell, they’ll spend them for something else. “Slow” times ahead? Perhaps, but there are more Americans working now than ever before. More women are working, too, adding to the family income. People still need and want goods and services and will spend for them. There is plenty of business out there. Your competitors will be bidding for their share - and yours, too - if you let them. You can’t do much about most factors in the marketplace rent, labor costs, price of merchandise or what the competition will do - but one thing you do control is your own promotion. Remember that advertising is not just the cost of doing business. It’s a proven sales tool that returns many times over your invest­ ment in store traffic and sales. TK's Ryan Winchell lost a long battle with Gavin Manley of Dowagiac 1-0 in the first round of state ompetitton. Joel Appel and Ryan Winchel both lost two close matches at the State Class B Individual Wrestling Tour­ nament, Friday. The losses knocked both out of competition. Coach Tom Lehman said both wrestlers were a little off their focus, but made each match they wrestled close. Appel (215 pounds) lost his first match 14-12 and his second 5-3. Winchel (134) lost his first match 1-0 and his second 31. Youth bowling champions announced at Middle Villa Lanes Once you build up a business, keep it going with a moderate, consistent advertising program. If you cut your advertising and lose your hold on the public’s awareness, you’ll find it’s much harder to build again. Your advertising is part of your sales force. Ads help to presell the customer and help you close the sale faster. What saves you time, saves you money. Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t kr.o v you at all. Tell them about yourself. Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that are below the industry average! 'New Generatton' champs for the first half of the bowling season at the Middle Villa Lanes have been announced. They are Justin Koza (left) and Derek Thjrman. Brandon Tobias, also a winner, is not pictured. (Jj) Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. When the going gets tough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff at the cash register. “To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful” - La Rochefoucauld The 'Classic Kids* and the ‘New Generation' leagues held its year-end banquet at the Mtodte Villa Lanes recently and an­ nounced winners tor both leagues. Also champtons, but unavailable tor photos were Michelle Kenny. Ashley Ballard and Jasmin Vandentoory Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants are ready to help. Research - Planning - Budgeting Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service arc just sonic of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! These 'New Generation League* winners for the second half of the season at the Middle Villa Lanes are (left to nght) Katie Hard Penny Plaunt Mindy Hard and Randy Plaunt Phone 945-9554 �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 14, 1995 CaH for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSA6EHERE ’795-J345 Rates: 5 wards for $2.75 then TO' per word. If you pqy in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday of 4:00 p.m. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Service*. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt con solid ation*Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-SOO-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PAINTING, STAINING, & VARNISHING, residential, or business; Interior / Exterior. M ike & Rebecca Lydy 945-2649 POLEBARNS, DESIGNED TO YOUR specifications, free planning and delivery. Do it yourself or builders available. Durkee Lumber, Alto, 868-6026. _____ _________ SOUTHERN MICHIGAN TREE SERVICE. We special izc in tree removal and trim ming. Lowest rates in town. Call 616-623-4580 or 616-945-2173. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $15 per year in Barry County. Ph. 945-9554. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Community Notices TEAMS NEEDED FOR Middleville softball league. Monday and Tuesday nights, call 795-3928 for information ask for Kyle or Sherrv. For Sale Automotive 1984 GMC CONVERSION VAN loaded, $3,800. 891-0469 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL 4 speed, 2 door, 27,000 miles, $6,500 OBO. 795-7910 evenings.___________________ FOR SALE: Fiberglass pickup cap, fits 88 & up, full size, Chevy, 8’ bed. White, good shape, $250 firm. Call 948-4236 leave message. For Rent HUNTER APARTMENTS NOW TAKING applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. 616-795-9660_______________ IN MIDDLEVILLE 2 bedroom apartment, $365 a month plus deposit & utilities. No pets. 795-3202 OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY, all occasions. The NoteGun Lake. 672-5229 or 891-1990 WANTED: Mother’s helper, in my home. Call 891-7611 For Sale FOUND 2 DOGS Older beagle mix, neutered male, beagle puppy. Blue collar, nice dogs. Found in Middleville area. 795-9720.__________________ LOST White poodle. Reward. Call 795-9053. BEAUTIFUL 8 PIECE OAK finish bedroom outfit with Orthopedic firm queen size mattress set still in plastic, 2 months old, cost $1,000 new, sacrifice $300. Call 1-517-699-2251.____________ BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM outfit. Coun­ try Blue’ couch, loveseat and chair, one month old, sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-4148. FRUIT WOOD 8 drawer desk (very nice), 2 swivel dinette chain, 1 floor artifical plant, floor lamp, and magizine rack. Call 891-1889.______________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. QUEEN BRASS BED with orthopedic mattresses and beaut­ iful headboard. 3 months old. $225 OBO. 517-372-0713 SEALY POSTURPEDIC KING SIZE Mattress set, ’Deluxe Model’ 2 months old still in plastic, cost $1,200 new, sacrifice $350. 1-517-676-6414. Garage Sale 5TH ANNUAL INDOOR YARD SALE. Freeport Community Center. March 24 and 25. Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-1. Spaces available, to reserve call 765-5413. Proceeds to help complete new roof on Community Center._________________ MOVING SALE: March 17&18 from 9.00am-5:00pm. Bedroom suite, furniture, dishes, womens clothing size 20-22, lots of miscellaneous. Everything must go. 210 Terrace, Caledonia. Help Wanted ADDRESS ENVELOPES Part time at home, make $200 a day, enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. Dept. 41, P. O. Box 7153, Richmond, VA 23221. CHILD CARE NEEDED for two children, nights. Call Julie. 795-4816___________________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate & be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, & monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam-5pm. FARO'S ITALIAN MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.ltl. Erl. & sot. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICEI Save up to 70% On second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery coupon---- i FARO'S ITAUAN PIZZA u idolevil le POSTAL JOBS $1226/hr. to start, plus benefits. Carriers, sorters, clerks, maintenance, for an application & exam informa­ tion, Call 1-219-791-1191, ext.. 17 9am-9pm. 7 days. REPORTER FOR MIDDLE­ VILLE AREA, SUN & NEWS. Coverage of schools, local government, features and some special added assignments. Photography skills helpful, but will train. Must be able to write well. Send resume and clips to David Young, J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. In Memoriam ★ FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi ★ IN LOVING MEMORY OF Mack C. Nickelson who parsed away 1 year ago March 13,1994 Will be forever loved and missed by , wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. ...with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed. No free pop with free delivery. Jobs Wanted NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Take Out Only • Ona (1) Par Coupon J Subs • Lasagna spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese Fr^OuT. AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR GAMES, MEALS. CRAFTS, FRIENDS, and giggles - Sound like fun? Il is. 1 am looking for new full-time smiles to join my daveare Infant opening as well. Vickie Rick - 795-9461 LICENSED DAYCARE: DF080024639. On M-37,1 mile south of Middleville. 4 full-time openings. Christian values taught 616-795-2527 Lost & Found Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 DAYS 4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279/couple. Limited tickets. Call 407-831-4700 ext 495. Monday-Saturday 9am thru 10pm._____________________ BANKRUPTCY FORCES SALE OF NEW ARCH STYLE STEEL BUILDINGS, DEPO­ SITS FORFEITED! 25X50 SAVE THOUSANDS - FREE SHIPPING! IMMEDIATE SHIPPING OR DELAY TILL JUNE 30TH. 1-800-222-6335 BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end tables and firm mattresses. Cost $900 (3 months ago), sell $300 OBO. 517-372-0713______________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Ml 49055—Phone: (6 16)-628-2056 Days (616)-624-6215 Evenings. Real Estate BEAUTIFULLY HAND­ CRAFTED newly constructed home by Cordts Construction located near Yankee Springs Recreational area. 3 bd. ranch with garage on a large lot. For info call 795-7476 after 5 pm. CALEDONIA: ALMOST AN ACRE in the country with lots of room for a growing family. Spacious 3 bedroom home features large living room, kitch­ en with eating area, mud room and main floor laundry. 2 car garage, fenced yard and storage shed. $75,000. Marge TerMeer, 698-6986, 538-8620. PearsonCook Co. (270075). Pet of the Week "Suzie" is a block. Chow mix. The pup is about 8-weeks-old and is bright-eyed. She likes to give wet puppy kisses and needs a family she can love She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more information, call 948-4885. Recreation MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET Sunday, March 19th, 11:00am-5:00pm, Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo. For furth­ er information 616-668-2175. EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILYI FARO’S Cal*’0"'.’ fine5* Mobile Homes TRUE VALUE HOMES has two extra clean pre-owned homes for sale in Cider Mill Village, Middleville. Both have 2 bedrooms & 2 baths and are ready for immediate possession. Call Sandra at 795-7900 i UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL \ i BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR j L PRICE, GET SECOND ONE 1 FOR 1/2 PRICE i National Ads TIRED OF WORKING 9/5? Call 616-891-1559 for Amazing recorded message. Ext 175 (24/hrs). • • • • • • • • Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub Pets ADORABLE- Puppies for sale. 7 weeks old, wormed, first shots. $30. 795-3907. Only... $499 I NO COUPON NEEDED Thank You CARD OF THANKS A hearty thanks to my rela­ tives and friends for the cards, calls, flowers and prayers given at the time of the passing of my sister. A special thanks to the ladies of the Middleville Methodist Church for the luncheon, to Beeler Funeral Home and Dr. Robert Smith for his comforting message. Norma & Glady Lewis Wanted PINBALL MACHINES. Working or not. Or any old coin­ op machines. 517-484-1051 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner Phone 945-9554. | - COUPON Regular Pizza Pan Pizza Subs Bread Stix Lasagna Spaghetti Wet Burrito Salads | - COUPON A 1 2 SPAGHETTI// 2 I 1 DINNERS I Includes Garlic Bread | $£99 EXPIRES 4-13-95 | : | / Not valid tn conjunction '1 J or 2 GIANT WET | BURRITO or COMBO I1 I | Not valid m conjunction I i with any other coupons. :-X: / Olhwwvpon. | / fare., riai . Sedona |:« \ Faro* Pizza • Caledonia . K |X< : _Ph_8SV9287_ __ 1 O__ __ PICK UP ONLY - READY LN 15 MINUTES We Use Ou Own HUH S WHAT OU* CUS1OMC*! £•: IrfA(■ SpeedSaucesand 100% Real Cheese H0U8 linen ftw I Hi It am to 1 JO pm £4 h thin 3 30 pm to 10 JO pm. hi &Sc< 3Xpm to 12am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-03-21.pdf 885670aec0342ba260075e132ab2fa34 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ’ ' Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year ' No. 7 I March 21, 1995 Operator will continue to pay annual fees to township Thornapple residents vote Caledonia Township holds VerMeulen to add 2 new trustees sand pit to court settlement by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The holding of the “first Thornappie Township annual meeting in years," has resulted in the addition of two more trustees on the board. Only 10 township residents attended last Monday’s meeting, where each one had a say in whether the governing body of the township should remain as is or add the extra members. The current board consists of five members, the township supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees. Action taken last Monday will put two more trustee posi­ tions to be filled on the 1996 election ballot Supervisor Don Boysen said. “We feel that we should have a larger board to work with. The board would work more efficiently and would be better able to set up committees." Boysen pointed out that a committee is frequently made up of three people. “As it is now, when three people from the board get together, it constitutes a quorum." The only way that trustees could be added to the board was to hold the annual meeting or wait and put the issue on the ballot The next ballot would be available in the primary in August of 1996. but that would not allow for the board to increase in size until the elections in 1998. "That is why we decided to hold the annual meeting." Boysen said. "That way the additional trustee positions can be added and filled at the 1996 election." All positions on the board will be open for the 1996 elec­ tions. including the two new trustee seats. Candidates for any of the four-year term positions would run in a primary in August, if necessary, with the final election being held in November of 1996. “I would hope there would be some folks out there in­ terested in running." Boysen said. The Thornappie Township Board also passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year that begins on April 1. Details of the township budget were discussed during a public hearing on Monday, prior to approval of it. Anticipated expenditures for the year total $679,344. The amount of the an­ ticipated revenues in the overall budget is $735,800. The budget for the township is broken down into several different funds including general, fire, ambulance, sewer special assessment, and sewer operating and maintenance. General fund revenues are set at $321,800 with expen­ ditures of $317,630. Salary increases for the elected officials are included in this area with the super­ visor. clerk, and treasurer receiving annual increases of $1,000 each, and trustees go­ ing from a $75 per diem to $80 per diem. Fire fund revenues are estimated at $197,100 with expenditures of 127,200. The additional $70,000 in revenues will be put into an See Residents Vote, P. 7 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board decided unanimously last week that sand pit owner Douglas VerMeulen must abide by the conditions set in a 1989 court-approved settle­ ment that ended his lawsuit against the township and permitted him and his partner. Harry Mast, to open their con­ troversial sand pit on Whitneyville Road. The board decision sup­ ported a special committee's recommendation to keep intact that aspect of the court settle­ ment. VerMeulen is protesting the part of the agreement that re­ quires the owner(s) of the pit to pay $8,000 to the township annually for 13 years. This requirement, along with others, such as ground water monitoring wells and a per-cubic-yard removal fee, was part of an agreement signed both by the owners of the pit and the township before the settlement was TK and Caledonia eagers lose in regional action Scots fight to finish but lose crown to Orchard View Caledonia’s Pat Stegeman drives against Orchard View's Brian Montonati during the regional championship game Friday After winning three district games in overtime, and a regional semi-final by only three points, the Caledonia Fighting Scots lost the regional championship to Muskegon Orchard View in yet another bam burner, 57-55 Friday. The Scots held OV’s sixfoot-nine center Brian Mon­ tonati to 18 points for the night, far below his 30-point tournament average, but could’t convert the game­ winning shots at the end of the game. Caledonia was up by as much as eight points during the second quarter before los­ ing some of its intensity and letting the Cardinals back into striking distance by halftime. The Scots were still ahead 25-21 as the third quarter began, and were holding on to a 44-42 lead at the beginning of the fourth. But OV made a fourth-quarter run which in­ cluded a third triple by guard Lowell Whitaker With the game tied, the game at 51. Caledonia missed two scoring opportunities Montonati laid in the ball for tuo and knocked away a shot by Caledonia's Pat Stegeman. Orchard View then went to 55-51, but a bucket by Caledonia’s Jeff Bom and two free throws by Dave Uyl lied the score again at 55 with just two minutes remaining A putback by Cardinal Matt Smith proved to be the winn­ ing score of the night, as See Scot eagers Page 12 U There are business people and developers that will run rough-shod over townships, and I think the (former) board was right to stick to its guns and see the matter to court. H — Tom Garbow approved by the court. Any changes made in. (hat settlement, therefore, must be accomplished through circuit court. So far, VerMeulen and As­ sociates, which now owns the pit, have made two payments since the court-approved set­ tlement. The 1994 payment, due Nov. 16, has not been met. VerMeulen calls the annual fee unfair because no other sand pit owners in the town­ ship have to pay it. He concedes that other regu­ lations imposed on the Ver­ Meulen pit, such as a three cents per cubic yard removal fee, since have been extended to all sand pits through the township’s revised Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) Ordinance. VerMeulen said, however, that he understood at the time of the court settlement that all pits would have to pay an an­ nual fee, but the township learned it could not require contributions to a public im­ provement fund. He requests, therefore, that this portion of his settlement be eliminated. In an ironic reversal of pub­ lic opinion since the court set­ tlement, the Township Board also is taking some heat from a few residents who support VerMeulen's claim of unfair treatment. Rve years ago. citi­ zens were angry that the board had negotiated an agreement that allowed the operation to open at all. Former Township Supervi­ sor Jerry Good, who was in office during the lawsuit and settlement, said that the town­ ship had never requested the annual payment. "That was offered to the township." he said. He said that the "fairness is­ sue" actually involved the three-cents per cubic yard re­ moval fee, which was not part See Sand pit, P. 2 Middleville police chief finds body in vacant lot by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A search for a Middleville man, William C. Hall, ended when his body was found Wednesday morning in the va­ cant lot behind the Middleville Village Hall. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said he could see the body on the un­ paved lot before he even park­ ed the cruiser Wednesday about 7:50 a.m. According to Shoemaker, there had been an estrange­ ment between Hall and his wife. She notified police Monday evening when Hall left their mobile home, threatening harm to himself or others. When Shoemaker found the body, it was apparent that death had been caused by a self-inflicted bullet wound in the chest. The handgun was also found with Hall’s body. Details of funeral services for the 52-year-old Hall were not available before press time. In This Issue... • Study offers 3 alternatives for growth in TK schools • Caledonia Council to consider non-partisan elections • Middleville Council plans opening of new wastewater treatment plant • Caledonia Twp. OKs Kentwood Excavating PMR �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 21, 1995 SAND PIT, of lhe township's sand mining ordinance at that time. Good pointed out that all pits today do have to pay that fee. In response to VerMeulen's request, however, the Town­ ship Board last month ap­ pointed a special committee to review the settlement and rec­ ommend whether the agree­ ment should be modified and the $8,000 annual fee forgiven. The committee, comprised of Board Trustees John Dieleman and Steve Gould and Township Supervisor Tom Garbow. met with VerMeulen March 13. At last week's Township Board meeting. Garbow read to the audience the commit­ tee's recommendation and the reasons behind it. ”We believe that all of the requirements that were agreed to by the panics and approved by the circuit court should be complied with, both by Doug VerMeulen and by the town­ ship. including item 21, relat­ ing to the $8,000 annual pay­ ments." states the recommen­ dation. Us ted as reasons for the committee's decision • VerMeulen and Mast sued the township in 1989 over its denial of approval for their sand pit. • In pursuing the lawsuit, VerMeulen and Mast's lawyers "deluged" the township with depositions, interrogatories, motions, hearings and demands for records • The township's costs in at­ torney fees, expert witness fees and other expenses ran into thousands of dollars. • The annual payments from VerMeulen and Mast were in­ tended to help reimburse the BINGO American LegionPost #305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM continued from front page — township for all it had to spend out of its general fund in defending the lawsuit. Both VerMeulen and Mast agreed to the requirement after terms of the settlement were negotiated back and forth "repeatedly." In fact," reads lhe commit­ tee report," the files show that item 21 (the annual payments) was much discussed and the wording revised many times so as to satisfy the VerMeulen and Mast lawyers.” • This pit is in a separate category from other township pits, which have never taken the township to court. • Other major developments in the township have either advanced funds into the Township Public Improvement Fund or have voluntarily made contributions to the township in the form of public improvements. Riebel Development also settled a lawsuit with the township, and an annual fee was part of that agreement. • The township has given VerMeulen ample time to make his payments, allowing him a year's grace from when the payments were to start, and also allowing him to pay in installments. • The annual fee helps pay for sand pit surveillance and other improvements, benefits to the township that should not be "given up lightly." • Forgiving the VerMeulen payment would set a precedent for losing contributions from other developers. "In our view of the entire situation, we do not see how it is in the public interest for Mr. VerMeulen's request to be granted. Further, as noted above, we do not believe that the township has been either unreasonable or unfair to Mr. VerMeulen," wrote the com­ mittee. It recommended that the board request VerMeulen to pay his 1994 payment, asking its attorney to obtain a court order if necessary. The board also could consider a stop work order against VerMeulen by both township oper. Trustee Steve Gould, was serving on the Commission during the Ver­ Meulen pit controversy, pointed out that once an issue leaves the local level and is taken to court, it takes on a new dimension. "It’s not a personal thing," he said of the board s decision, "but it’s just lhe thing you get when you choose to play that card." VerMeulen said he was "disappointed but not surprised" at the board's decision. He said he was unable to respond at that time because of the unfairness of the decision, stating the board i had allowed one of its j members to operate a sand pit i i We do not without a permit. believe the Garbow later explained that township VerMeulen was referring to the Jousma-DenHartigh has been operation, which at one time either could not file for its PMR unreasonable renewal because of a civil suit or unfair between the pit operation and a neighboring housing to Mr. association. VerMeulen. M "That did not involve the township, and the pit itself against this particular gentle­ was in compliance with our man. ordinance at that time," "What does it take to ensure Garbow said. ffairness from this board? The VerMeulen pit, What do we really have to however, has had a troubled look forward to in the future?" history. he asked. When the pit was first pro­ Garbow responded that the posed in January 1989, area board is about fairness, and residents were strongly op­ that he had not enjoyed having posed, citing its proximity to to review this issue. Kettle Lake School, its loca­ He pointed out that the tion in a residential area and Township Planning Commis­ the traffic and safety hazards sion and the Township Board posed by the sand trucks. had stuck up for the residents The township's subsequent in denying the pit a permit in denial of a permit for that sand 1989. pit led VerMeulen and Mast to "There are business people sue the township, a suit that fi­ and developers that will run nally was settled out of court rough-shod over townships, and approved by the circuit and I think the (former) board court in a consent judgment. was right to stick to its guns Many residents were upset and see the matter to court," that the township had settled, he said. however, and despite the strin­ He said that he would sup­ gent restrictions placed on the port the former administration VerMeulen and Mast opera­ by recommending the court tion, a citizens' group called settlement be complied with the Caledonia Citizens Watch tried to intervene in lhe court decision to keep the pit from opening. CCW also sued the town­ ship, but all its suits eventually were denied by the court. Middleville Office since failure to make the pay­ ment is a violation of his PMR permit. Before the board made its decision, resident Jim VanTil. who said he does some busi­ ness with VerMeulen, but also would have to put up with the sand truck traffic from the pit, called the board a "good old boys' network" and accused it of "extorting" funds in the name of public interest. "Regardless of what some circuit court judge said, this is wrong,” he said of the annual fee. Tom Apol, a member of the citizens' group called C3, asked if there wasn't a "con­ spiracy among board members SOLD! MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street <616) 945-5182 Ralph Wyngarden represents and devel­ Twohey Maggini at Caledonia who branch law office Planning I REAL ESTATE 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Siolsonburg Jean Chase. CRS. 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This home is used as a 2 family dwelling with 2 bedrooms large kitchens living room with fireplace in each unit, I % cor garage also a body shop with ail equipment needed for a great income Coll Gene Poll ......... $139 000 3. 0RIVE4N, MtOOLEVILLE. Work 6 months and spend 6 months in Florida This fast food opera’ on is fully equipped and ready to open in the Spring, large lot and paved parking Call Gene Poll .................................................................................................................................................. $69 900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. Ralph Wyngarden will be representing the law firm Twohey Maggini at its Caledonia branch office. He will replace Don Passenger, who has been appointed a judge for the 61st District Court. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Ralph Wyngarden, of the law firm Twohey Maggir. now will be representing the firm at its Caledonia branch office, 131 E. Main. Wyngarden is filling the vacancy that will be left when the firm’s present Caledonia representative, Don Passenger, is invested as a judge of the 61st District Court in Kent County on Thursday, March 30. Another Twohey Maggini attorney, David Schoolenberg, will be serving Caledonia clients in selected cases, mainly those involving real estate or financial institutions, said Passenger. Wyngarden, a native of the Grand Haven area, is a graduate of West Michigan Christian High School and received a bachelor's degree in English and sociology from Calvin College in 1989. He earned his law degree from Valparaiso University in 1992. He said he is looking forward to serving the firm's clients in the Caledonia area. Wyngarden will be in the Caledonia office every Tuesday from 1-6 p.m.. though other hours can be scheduled by appointment. The phone number at the Caledonia office is 891-1192; the Grand Rapids office phone is 459-6168. Schoolenberg, who has been with the firm for 16 years, emphasized that all services at the branch office will continue uninterrupted. Twohey Maggini in a general law firm that was established in 1949 by Edward L. Twohey. The Caledonia office was opened in 1990, with Passenger, a Caledonia High School graduate, representing the firm. He was appointed to the district court on March 2 by Governor John Engler, filling a vacancy on that court created when Judge Jane Markey was elected to the Court of Appeals. His appointment extends through December 31, 1996. He must stand for election in November 1996 to serve the remainder of the term, which expires December 31, 1998. "As I move on to another step in my career, I feel I'm leaving my Caledonia area clients in very good hands," Passenger said. Caledonia Village wins ‘Tree City’ designation The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Village of Caledonia as one of the nation's "Tree Cities," after the Village Council fulfilled the four criteria for the desig­ nation. To be recognized, the mu­ nicipality must establish a tree board, department or commit­ tee; approve a tree ordinance for the community; undertake a community forestry program and annually observe Arbor Day. John Rosenow, president of the National Arbor Day Foun­ dation, said a "community forestry program" is a continu­ ing process of renewal and improvement in which tree planting and maintenance is practiced over lhe years. "The Tree City USA award is an excellent indication that there is a solid foundation for that process of improvement," he said. Rosenow noted that trees make a world of difference in our communites. "Trees long have been rec­ ognized for the beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. At the same lime, those trees conserve en­ ergy. help clean lhe air, protect rivers and streams and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities,” he said. The Village of Caledonia has long met two of the four Tree City criteria. The Village Council years ago established a tree committee as one of its standing committees. It now is headed by Council Trustee Judy Kidder. Council last year approved an official tree ordinance, but for years it has regularly maintained and planted trees in the village right of way and on village-owned lands. The council met the final Tree City standard last Octo­ ber by holding an "Arbor Day" ceremony at Caledonia Ele­ mentary, where lhe Tree Committee presented a young tree to the school. Members of the council then joined with students in planting the sapling, which has a distin­ guished geneology. It was grown from the seed of one ot the historic trees at Mt. Ver­ non, the plantation home of George Washington. The Village Council offi­ cially will celebrate its "Tree City" status on this year's offi­ cial Arbor Day, Monday, April 28. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 21, 1995 I Page 3 Popular Caledonia educator loses battle with cancer Obituaries Bob Bowman was caring teacher and friend Billy M. Adgate— MIDDLEVILLE - Billy M. Adgate, 68, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 1995, at TenderCare in Hastings. He was born on September 27, 1926 in Caledonia, the son of Eugene and Pearl (Shively) Adgate. He was raised in Grand Rapids and attended South High School. He married Claudine Crittendon on April 4, 1953 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Adgate was selfempioyed in the Scrap Metal business. He served in the United States Army during the World War II and the Korean Wars as a Medic. Preceding him in death were his wife, Claudine Adgate on December 11, 1986. Survivors include his two brothers, Robert (Violet) Adgate and Roy (Beatrice) Adgate both of Middleville; two sisters-in-law, Adeline Adgate of Middleville and Ruth Crittendon of Grand Rapids; three brothers-in-law, Charles Roe of Middleville, John Crittendon and Frank Wise both of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, March 16, 1995 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Pastor James A. Campbell officiating. Interment was in Robbin Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to TenderCare in Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Webster A. Steeby WAYLAND - Webster A. Steeby, 81, of Wayland, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 1995 at Manor Care in Dunedin, Florida. He was bom on April 29, 1913 in Leighton Township, the son of George E, and Audie (Luneke) Steeby. Webster was a teacher in the elementary department of the public schools of Galien, Martin and Flint. He was a member of the faculty of the Junior High School in the Wyoming Public School System, Wyoming, for ten years. Mr. Steeby accepted a position of the Elementary Principal in the Byron Center Public Schools, a position he held for twelve years. He joined the elementary faculty of the Hamilton School System, a position he held until his retirement in 1973. Mr. Steeby had a total of forty of experience in the Michigan Public Schools. He spent the last few winters in Florida. He was a life long member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elbert Steeby and Reverend G. Allen Steeby. Survivors are one sister, Myrtella Swem of Clearwater, Florida; one brother, Rudolph Steeby of Wayland; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Ray Townsend and Reverend Ralph Pratt officiating. Interment will be at Hooker Cemetery. Village Players to membership meeting The Village Players of Mid­ dleville will hold a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Sunday. March 26 at Lincoln Meadows. Anyone interested in joining the thespian group can sign up at this meeting. Cost of the dues is $10. Play books for the summer production will be available to those interested in trying out for a part. Membership is required. Anyone who cannot attend the meeting but needs more information or wants to join can contact Mike Bremer at 795-3075 or send a $10 check to: Village Players of Mid­ dleville. P.O. Box 388. Mid­ dleville. MI 49333. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casual wear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds We use and recommend products by • 891’9257 Curodonla Vlltog* Center (M-37) — As A/uwy>. IVu/k ins Are Welcome — Dental Care ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fn ^Ronald B. Stegehuis 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A positive guy whose fa­ vorite saying was, "No prob­ lem" A caring friend, a good lis­ tener. a team player. And don't forget the wit and a great sense of humor. And the courage. The tributes almost tumbled over each other as colleagues and friends of Caledonia teacher Bob Bowman tried to describe their long-time friend and fellow educator in just a sentence or two. Bowman died early Tues­ day, March 14, after a twoyear fight with bone cancer. He was 52. He served almost 30 years in the Caledonia Community Schools, most of them as a teacher at Caledonia Elemen­ tary. He joined the district in 1967 as a sixth-grade teacher, but during his tenure he also served for five years as the principal at Caledonia Elementary. During three of those years he was the district's special education director. He served four years as the principal of Kettle Lake and Dutton Elementaries (the two schools shared a principal at that time), before returning to his real love, classroom teaching. He spent the last 10 1/2 years of his life either as a second-grade or fifth-grade teacher at Caledonia Elemen­ tary, until his illness forced him to retire Oct. 18. "He felt bad that he never got back to talk to his kids when he had to leave rather abruptly," said Caledonia El­ ementary Principal Gordon Nickels. "He had wanted to do that very much. And that was Bob, always thinking of the kids. "I only worked with him for two and a half years, but what a positive man he was," said Nickels. "He could build rapport with anyone, children and adults, because he genuinely cared. He always knew when you needed to talk... he just knew. And he knew when you just needed someone to listen. "He loved those kids, and he really enjoyed being with them," Nickels continued. "If I needed some help at lunch time, I always knew where to find him because he was al­ ways eating with the students. "He was a good teacher and a good friend, and he was al­ ways fun to be around because he was always happy. He could tell a joke and take a joke. "I guess he was just the kind of person we all strive to be" Other old friends agreed. "He was a very special friend No matter what he had to do, be always had time for you," said Cal El teacher Shirley Timmer. "And he was always saying. Now, let's look at it this way.' He could always see the posi­ tive And that sense of hu­ mor...we had so much fun. We worked together few many years, and were all going to miss him unbelievably." Timmer said that Bowman wanted very much to keep on teaching at least this year, even though his pain was getting worse. He didn't want the kids to Bob Bowman see it, though. And finally, he knew he just couldn't be here for them. He fought so hard.” "IT1 always remember Bob as a man w ho had so much fun doing what he did," said fel­ low teacher Judy Trudeau. "And he could always bring a smile to your face. He was fun to be around, but he was a voice of reason, too." "Bob's love of life and his sense of humor made him a very special individual," of­ fered Caledonia Superinten­ dent of Schools Doug Busman. "He fought so hard to live," said his wife, Sharryl, a kindergarten teacher at Kettle Lake. "He just didn't want to give up on life, and hung on to it much longer than the doctors would have believed. "It’s going to be hard in our family. We always had the most fun when Bob was around. He was the person who helped us all laugh." Besides his wife. Bowman is survived by two sons. Blake and Brett, and many family members in the Grand Rapids area. He was a graduate of Cre­ ston High School and received his bachelor's and master's de­ grees from Western Michigan University. Funeral services were held I p.m. Friday, March 17, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, with the Rev. Ethel Stears and the Rev. An­ drew Jackson officiating. Contributions in Bowman's name can be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society. For a teacher, perhaps the nicest tribute is one that comes from a former student. Even nicer is a tribute that the teacher gets to hear about. Happily, Bowman enjoyed just such an experience last fall, before his health began to deteriorate. Busman explained that Bowman was chosen by Cale­ donia Elementary and CHS graduate Jessica Cook as her nomination for a "favorite teacher day" at the honors college she now attends. In her reason for selecting him, per­ haps Jessica provided Bow­ man the most meaningful compliment of-all. "Robert Bowman, my fifth­ grade teacher, is a man of love, integrity, diligence and value. He taught me how special life is and showed me. through both actions and words, how to strive, dream and aspire." "He left a great example fix us all." said Nickels. SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS - 945-9554 No Need to tie up your money for a long time 6 Month CD 6.14% APY* sl,000 minimum deposit. 1 year prime term variable savings — Current APY* at 6.50% *10,000 minimum deposit. 30 Month CD 7.19% APY* *1,000 minimum deposit. •Annual Percentage Yield. Subject to term conditions and penalty for early withdrawal Call one of our 3 locations for more information. Qtate <g>ANK| > or 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA 891-8! 13 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AB 3 Locations ___ CaledoniaFDIC t=r Noon on Saturday----- LENDER Premier Club Coming Events... Please Join Us! Just a few seats left on the Cornwell Dinner Theatre Tnp for APRIL 13. Invtte a friend and see “Ain’t Misbehavin’” Call TODAY! MARCH 28 - 1:00 P.M Euchre game in the Premier Room Interested in joining the Premier Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 in any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 21. 1995 Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Well,, folks. I have had the most wonderful warm, loving experience. As you folks know, I had my roommate from Leader Dog School visiting. We picked her up Saturday at the airport. She had a rather long trip from Marshall, Texas, but she sa»d that the flight personnel were so wonderful. They came and sat with her at each layover to be sure that she was safe. Any children on the plane came to visit Beauty, her leader dog. who just loves children When she came off the plane in Grand Rapids, it was wonderful to see her again. Daughter Cay led the way ahead of us. and all we had to do was tell our dogs to follow her. We walked abreast and watched the crowd just melt away. I know we were show­ ing off a little, but it was so good to be together Sunday, the wonderful peo­ ple at Parmlee Church had coffee after the service Becky and 1, with our dogs, sat up near the front. The minister commented that the two dogs were so quiet he didn’t even know they were there Then Becky talked about her life and answered questions. George Crapsey. of Bowens Mills sat next to me and took wonderful care of us during the service and afterwards at the coffee downstairs. I am so grateful to him for watching over both Becky and me get­ ting our snacks. Then Chris Schaad. with her wonderful way. helped Becky by asking her questions On the way home. Becky said that she had never experienced such caring and sharing. She asked if they are always so wonderful all the time I reassured her that it was the usual attitude of the church. She said that she felt as if she had come home to a wonderful, caring family. Tuesday noon, Becky was the main speaker at the Rotary Club, telling her unbelievable story. What a humbling, warm, caring feeling we came away w ith from the wonderful group. God bless every one of you. in what I have always called my community family Becky w as stunned She had never experienced such warmth and real love and compassion. She didn't know that it had ever been a real thing. Becky is back home, but calls Middleville her real home. She kept saying she didn't know that there were such people who existed ex­ cept in children's fairy stories. She hates to leave here, but goes back home bet­ ter able to face her area know ­ ing that someone really cares She says that her Lions Club sent her to Michigan and they are doing a lot for her. But she never will forget all of you in her heart. The news will be short. I had to call early today and so many of you were not home yet. Lois McWhinney said that she has had surgery and is coming along better. We send our love and good wishes Lois Bremer had a wonder­ ful vacation in Florida with her sister. Elaine Northrup said the soup and suppers are done now. They were very suc­ cessful. but she is glad that they’re over for this year. Donna Keny on said she has the bug that is going around. I have to close now. Johnny has supper ready. Procrastination it* the art of keeping up with yesterday. —Don Marquis Leighton Church plans breakfast Sat., April 2 The Leighton United Methodist Church will serve breakfast on the first Saturday of each month, starting April 2. This is a fund-raising pro­ ject of the CFA class and a free-will offering will go to help the building fund A buf­ fet menu of pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, fruit, cereal, juice, coffee and milk is being offered. All are welcome between 7:30 and 10:30 a m at the comer of 2nd St and 142nd Ave. i LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a.m , 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night - 6.30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Chibs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO I CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (hints United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street tw Caledonia, Michigan -“TjJT F*, b* kJ Telephone 698-8252 ■B-BWl ~ !' "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............. Evening Service.......... Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship ..9:30 a.m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired). .11:10a.m. Sunday School.................................... ..6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... ..............6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ ............. 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... ..............7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor 708 West Main Street Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School..................... Evening Worship Service.. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 10:00 a.m. .11:15 am. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th 3t *891-8661 ‘The Church where everytocV is somebody... ...and Jesus Chdst is Lord" Sunday School...........................................9 30 a.m. Sunday Mommg Wonhip.......................1030 am. Sunday Evening Worship....................... 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer 8 Bfc*e S»udy....... 700 p.m fev Pastor Sieve xxxsor Yadh Pastor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School................ Choir Practice Worship Service “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 9:30 a.m. Meeting at the Comer of 9:30a.m 10:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Services — Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee ............ 10-00 a.m. .......... 11-00 a.m. 6 00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville I Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship......................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ®l|c (Did ®imr JHrlljodisI (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 — Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Sunday School Choirs for Children 9:45 and Adults Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED o £ ' CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 First Service.........................................................8:30a.m. Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Classes.................................................... 10:00a.m. Second Service............................................... 11:00a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief N.xmday Road (al Gun I Jikcj Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Barrier Free Programs for AH Ages Sunday W.xshipt 9 00 ami 10 30 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Tandy Night” The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday................... ...9:45 a m Morning Worship ..1100 am .6 00 p.m Evening Worship. Wed Fellowship. ...7:30 p.m. .V (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 ale �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 21, 1995 / Page 5 Freeport indoor garage set this weekend Benders to observe 60th anniversary Sixty years of marriage will be observed on March 26th by Russell and Alice (Hackney) Bender of Middleville. The occasion will be highlighted by a family celebration. The Benders' children are Robert and Carol Bender, Joan and Vinal Tabor, Mary Putman, and Bev and Steve Bourgeau. They have 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ENGAGEMENTS Belson-Daniels Pelli ■ Porter Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClurkin and Mr. William Belson of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa, to Scott Daniels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curt Daniels of Delton. Melissa is a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan Universi­ ty, receiving her bachelor's degree in elementary education. Scott is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Western Michigan Universi­ ty. receiving his bachelor’s degree in Business Ad­ ministration and Accountan­ cy. He is employed with NBD in Grand Rapids. The wedding will take place on June 3 at Grand Rapids First Church of the Nazarene Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pelli, of Middleville, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Amy Michele, to Donald Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Porter of Hastings. Amy is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, attended Northern Michigan University, and is currently employed with Hospital Purchasing Service in Middleville. Don is a 1985 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed with DSI Construc­ tion in Lansing A May 27. 1995 wedding is being planned. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer It doesn't matter if the weather is uncooperative for the Freeport garage sale set for this Fridav and Saturday. March 24-25. The sale will take place come ram or shine because it’s happening inside the Freeport Community Center. Those attending the annual fund-raising event can choose from yard sale type items, hand-made crafts, flea market selection and baked goods. The sale will run from 9 a m to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Anyone who doesn’t want to stop bargain hunting to get something to eat can take ad­ vantage of the concession right inside the building. Besides baked goods. Lots of variety can be found at the indoor garage sole to be held at the Freeport Community Center this weekend as shown in this file photo from lost year. Whitneyville Bible Church plans mission conference Whitneyville Bible Church. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. S.E.. Alto, will have its annual Mis­ sions Conference March 26-April 2. The theme of the con­ ference is ’’The Great Com­ mission: Circling the World with Jesus’ Love.” The conference will begin Sunday. March 26. with a men’s breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Dan Kool, South American Missions, will speak at 9:30 a m . John and Judy Newlin. Gospel Missionary Union from France, will speak to the adult Sunday School classes. Dr. C. Gordon Olson. Inter­ national Missions, will share at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., along with Don and Sue Eenigenburg, who have been serving in Egypt. The Puppet Prospectors from Nashville will teach the children at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The conference will con­ tinue Monday at 7 p.m. with round-table discussions with all of the missionaries, in­ cluding Bill Bennett. Camp AO-WA-KIYA; George Holwerda, The Bible League; and Mike and Sherri Carlson, Greater European Mission. Wednesday at 9:30 a m. there will be a ladies' brunch with Julie Duncan, SIM, Ecuador; Wednesday at 7 p.m. Dave and Julie Duncan will present their ministry in Ecuador. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Bill Bennett. Camp AO-W-KIYA, will share with the AWANA children and leaders. The conference will con­ clude Sunday. April 2, with Jim Ellsworth. Lansing City Rescue Mission, speaking to the adults at 9:30 a m. and Gerry Longjohn. TEAM. Arabia and India, at the 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. Steve Reid of Love Inc. will share with the children at 9:30 a m. and 10:30 a m. and Mary Johnston at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. barbeques, hot dogs, polish dogs, chips and beverages will be sold. Proceeds from the sale. which is sponsored each year by the Freeport Boosters, is being designated toward finishing the reroofing of the wing that houses the library in the Community Center. Booster Joanne Dipp said that there was still space available for anyone who would like to rent it. More information about making space reservations for either one day or both can be obtained by calling Joanne Dipp at 765-5413 or Bertha Thaler at 765-5319. Visit our. 1/2 OFF CARD SHOP For your everyday cards and Easter Cards (by Gallant) located in the ^^•RAINBOWS END Yarn, Craft & Variety Caledonia/Middleville Right to Life Presents... Focus on Life Dinner ft with Guest Speaker Shari Richard Executive Director of Sound Wave Images and Special Music by Christian Soloist... Vi ork is what you do so that some time you won't ha*e to do it anymore. —Alfred Polgar Friday, April 21, 1995 6:30 - 9:00 p. The Middle Villa $15.00 per person - $150.00 for a table of 10 For Reservations: Call 891-1652 by April 3, 1995 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 21, 1995 | From Our Readers Let’s bring back the road millage in state Dear editor: As a requirement for my Citizenship in the Community merit badge, I needed to take a look at a serious issue in our community. I seriously think that the millage over the paved roads should be reconsidered. The millage was defeated last August, but I think that the people in Caledonia and the township government should rethink their actions. As many of you know, a man was killed on Alaska Avenue, a gravel road travel­ ed by many. His car skidded off the narrow gravel hill, just north of Alaska Avenue, and rolled over. He was crushed against a tree too close to the shoulder before the Caledonia Rescue Squad could pull him out. The accident has led me to believe that the 12 miles of gravel roads in our communi­ ty are not very safe to travel on. In addition, it so happens that the drifts on Alaska Avenue get huge In one spot the drifts close the road to on­ ly one lane. If this fact is not known to you. when dirt roads are plowed, the Road Commis­ sion cannot move all the snow off the road and the snow packs into a hard slippery covering, making these roads into potential accidents. Also, bike paths have been proposed for years. I have rid­ den on the bike paths in Holland, so I know that they are a great convenience. So I ask the citizens of Caledonia and the Township Board to bring back this millage, and to pass it to make our community not only safer, but for it to look better. Ian Fleischmann. Life Scout. Troop 202 Caledonia Who are the parents asking questions? To the editor: Dogs really are faithful! Dear editor: In response to the letter in the March 7 paper, from Katherine Encinas about our dog problem Why would someone move in town where there are dogs and children. Sure, I agree dogs should be on leashes, when they're be­ ing walked. But when they’re on their own property they should be able to roam free. You also have to remember that dogs on leashes bile. too. Dogs are like family members to most people, and the most faithful friend you'll ever find. Maybe she should think about that! Kendall and Donna Tolan Middleville THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 TRUE VALUE HOMES and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK will MOVE you into any stock unit Who is this group of con­ cerned parents asking ques­ tions about our high school cumculm? • We are the parents who volunteer our time for the senior all-night party, chaperoning, planning and working for fund-raisers, stafff luncheons, carnivals, harvest days, class parties, listening to kids read, holiday workshop, field trips, etc. • We are parents who volunteer to coach soccer, baseball, basketball, softball, football and Odyssey of the Mind teams. • We are the parents who taxi our kids day or night to academic, musical and athletic events, or to the store and library to complete group projects. • We are the parents, grandparents, relatives, and businesses who sponsor events, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, softball, academic events. Teen In­ stitute, Interim Week, sixth­ grade camp or music events, etc. • We are the parents who are lifelong residents of Caledonia, Alumni of C.H.S. and new people who build or bought homes in Caledonia. • We are the people who have chosen to live in the community of Caledonia. • We are the adults who support our community and school with love, time and money. Yes, we are the taxpayers who only ask that we have a logical, rigorous, academic curriculum. We want our community of children to be educationally prepared for whatever endeavor (college, technical school, work) they wish to pursue after graduating from Caledonia High School. Dorane White Caledonia TK Students of the Month announced These young people were selected os "Students of the Month” for Februory at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row) Erica Walker, Julie Shear. Jill Kelley. Katie Weaver, (second row) Holly Pitt, Tammy Cargill, Jason Count and Sarah Potter. Unavailable for picture were Matt Send, Lance Robertson, Heather Mur­ phy and Andy Richardson. Middleville student wins academic honor John McKinley, son of Mr and Mrs. John McKinley of Middleville, has earned a Silver A at Culver Military Academy (CMA) in Culver, Ind. The Silver A is the second highest academic honor at CMA, and is reserved for those students earning a minimum semester grade point average of 3.2. A first classman (senior). McKinley has earned one Silver A and has competed on the hockey team. When he graduates in June, McKinley will join the alumni ranks of more than 1,100 Michigan residents who have graduated from either Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy or Culver Summer Camps. Located along the north shore of Lake Maxinkuckee in the town of Culver, Ind., the academies are boarding schools offering a ninemonth, college preparatory curriculum for grades nine through 12. The academies have an enrollment of 650 students with nearly 20 per­ cent of the student body hail­ ing from Africa, Thailand, Switzerland, Japan, Ger­ many, Mexico, India, and the Peoples Republic of China. Culver Military Academy is based on military leadership system, and Culver Girls Academy is based upon a Prefect system, with girls following a self-rule operation. The schools offer students participation in more than 30 sports and programs including horsemanship, crew, aviation and hockey. The fine arts are explored through dance and theater troupes and classes ranging from sculpture to ballet. McFall, West Elementary kids get ‘cow’ bag lunches Thornapple Kellogg students at McFall and West Elementary schools will get lunch in a special "cow” bag Friday, March 24. Barry County Farm Bureau is providing the bags with goodies inside to promote Na­ tional Agricultural Week. The children, who will have a half day of school thta day, enjoy having lunch served this dif­ ferent way, school officials said. The national school lunch program which started in 1946, is required to use United States agricultural pro­ ducts except for items not grown here. The commodity program provides a variety of meats, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and grains for which the schools get for nominal handling costs. This helps to keep lunch prices reasonable. "American farmers are very important as partners with school food service in providing healthy meals to children," said Helen Scott, food service director. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • ADult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. 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Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 21, 1995 I Page 7 Study offers alternatives to growth in TK Schools by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer HoW to handle the growth in enrollment in the Tbornap pie Kellogg Schools over the next five years is an issue fac­ ing the school board In an effort to determine what the needs are and how those needs might be met, the board hired the consulting firm of Tower Pinckster Titus to complete a feasibility study Some of the results of that study were presented to the board at last Monday’s meeting increases in enrollment over the next five years will be the largest at the middle school and high school level according to the report Consequently, those facilities will need more space The study also shows that McFall Elementary which houses kindergarten and first grade should see its peak enrollment in I996-97. All of the district's school buildings are already at or near capacity. Storage areas have been converted to accomodate classrooms At the high school, the bleacher sections of auditorium have been turned into two additional classrooms. It is estimated that the district is going to need 20 ex­ tra classrooms to accomodate about 300 more students over the next five years. These are just a few of the concerns facing the district in regards to the facilities and the needs. Three alternatives were suggested in the report vary­ ing not only in cost but extent of what will be done The first alternative is to add on to all of the existing buildings in the districts. The elementary schools would simply need additions The middle school, high school, and administration building would call for addi­ tions and modifications. This alternative also calls for the construction of a bus port and providing for alter­ native education and preschool Estimated cost of this option would be about $12.8 million. Alternative number two calls for adding on to the elementary schools, building a new middle school, and ad­ ding on to the high school and making the necessary modifications. The existing middle school building would be renovated and used to house community education, alternative educa­ tion. and preschool. This plan also includes the building of a bus port and ad­ ditions to the administration building. $26.2 million is the estimated cost of this alternative. The third alternative would add on to the elementary schools, build a new high school, and move the middle school into the existing high school building after renova­ tions were made Again, the existing middle school building would be used as noted in the second alter­ native. a bus port would be built, and the administration building would be enlarged. This package would cost about $32.4 million “This isn’t something that the board is going to act on right away.” said President Jan Siebesma. “We are beginning to develop what the needs are and look at all of our options. “Then we need to decide which option is more Attorney to review new proposed legislation Caledonia Village Council to consider non-partisan village council elections by Barban* Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week asked its legal counsel to review pend­ ing legislation sponsored by the Michigan Municipal league before continuing its discussion of switching to non-partisan election for vil­ lage offices. The change would eliminate the need to hold primary elec­ tions for village officers. A ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesday, March 21 ”9-3 Wednesday, March 22 • 9-3 at 127 Main St.. Caledonia Mich 49316 or call 891-9270 non-partisan election also would theoretically shift the focus from the candidates' po­ litical affiliation to the candi­ dates' qualifications for the of­ fice. Attorney Jim Brown said that the village can make the switch to a non-partisan elec­ tion if the action is approved by village voters. "The question is whether running on a party ticket is relevant (for village office)," he said. However, Council Trustee Susan Berencsi said that some residents told her they want to know a candidate's political affiliation. Brown said the new legisla­ tion being worked on by the MML has not yet been intro­ duced, but it would update a law that has been effect for about 100 years. Since there is no village election this year, the council agreed it has time to study further the idea of non­ partisan elections. First, however, it will study a summary to be prepared by Brown on the "substantive” changes in the new legislation. In this area. Lake Odessa and Woodland villages have non-partisan elections. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs In other action last week, the council: • Appointed Judy Kidder, Steve Antecki and Chuck Audy as a committee to work on a "burning ordinance" for the village. The committee will merge the township’s new ordinance with the vil­ lage's present regulations for burning. • Approved renting an acre of village property to Bill Neil fa- farming. • Approved an audit agree­ ment with Rehmann Robson & Company of Grand Rapids, for a cost not to exceed $3,500. • Agreed to continue hold­ ing council meeting dates on the second Monday of the month, with Village Planning Commission meetings to continue on the second Tuesday of the month. Zoning Board of Appeals meetings will be held as needed. • Heard a report from Susan Berencsi, the council's Library Board representative, that a committee is being formed to study whether a new library building is warranted, to meet the needs of the community. • Decided to wait until it has more information about the local "Rails to Trails" ef­ fort before applying to the Michigan Department of Transportation's TEA (Transportation Enhancement Activity) project for a grant. The council agreed that it should consider applying for TEA funds next year • Agreed to survey village side* alks fa needed repairs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 iou »tay young as long a- you ran learn, aequire new habits and sufler contradiction. —Ebner-Eschenbach feasible.” The additional growth within the district is also creating a need for more staff. The school board voted on some changes in the areas of staff. One change that was ap­ proved was to change the position of the dean of students at the high school to an assistant principal position. Superintendent Jay Cason said that this would improve the visibility to supervise students and staff. An assis­ tant principal would also be able to do teacher evaluations, something not done by a dean of students. “Virtually all high schools our size have assistant prin­ cipals.” said Cason. "We need more coverage and we need more staff.’ ’ said TKHS Principal Hank Dugan. Since the dean of students position would be eliminated, the creation of an assistant principal position would not constitute an additional position. The board also approved the addition of three high school teachers, one each in language arts, social studies, and physical education, a middle school librarian/media specialist; and a special education teacher In other business, the TK School Board — Heard the Drug Free Schools report as presented by Page Elementary Principal Da\id Bukala He told the board that the results showed that a majority of the TK students are not using drugs, and a high percentage of students do not feel pressured to use them He said the district needed to focus on prevention and in­ tervention. and education of students and their families. — Recognized TKHS teacher and wrestling coach Tom Lehman; and teacher Monte M unjoy who perform­ ed the Heimlich maneuver when a staff member was choking. — Set a special meeting for Monday. March 27. at the middle school library at 7 p.m. to review the goals, and see where the district stands in terms of the goals. RESIDENTS VOTE, equipment reserve fund. Ambulance fund revenues are estimated at $113,500 with expenditures of $125,639 The sewer special assess­ ment fund revenues are $76,400 with expenditures of $86,900 Revenues for the sewer operating and maintenance fund is $27,000 with expen­ ditures of $21,975. Detailed copies of the township budget can be seen at the township hall. from front In other business, the Thor­ napple Township Board: — Announced the hiring of a new zoning administrator and compliance officer at an annual salary of $8,000 Jack Spencer who has serv­ ed as chairman of the planning commission will be filling that position beginning on April 1 — Approved a new con­ tract with Hallifax for cemetery services. — Adopted a poverty guideline resolution. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 21, 1995 TK High School musical to be performed this week The Thornapple Kellogg High School musical, "I'm Sorry, The Bridge Is Out, You'll Have To Spend the Night,” is ready to go with cast members (front, from left) Jenn Steorts (Mom Talbot), Ben Knauss (Prince Rex), Josh Cnossen (Ren­ field), Mike Leedy (Count Dracula), Melanie Johnston (Natasha), Megan Oliver (Mary Helen Merryman), Josh Steorts (John David Wellgood), Jake Blough (Dr. Frankenstein), Roger Perez (Dr. Nasser), and Scott Evans (Igor). The Draculettes are played by (middle, from left) Gina Yoder, Kiley Thaler, Jackie Zoerner, and Becky Worth; and (back, from left) Kim Rauschenberger, Jennifer Matison, Krissy Williams, and Many Townsend. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Strains of the music from the Thomapple Kellogg High School musical may sound similar to “Monster Mash.” the 1962 hit song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. That’s because all of the music for the 1995 TKHS pro­ duction of “I’m Sorry, the Bridge Is Out. You’ll Have to Spend the Night.” is done by The Draculettes surround Count Dracula (Mike Leedy) as his wife Natasha (Melanie Johnston) sulks and toady Renfield (Josh Cnossen) watches. Supposed­ ly, Natasha is the Count’s first wife and the Draculettes are additional wives. Pickett. The plot of the musical comedy is just about as kooky as that of the the old song. The only “normal” people in the production are the ob­ jects of plans by several ghoulish characters. The musical, which is being directed by Steve Evans and Marta Blough, will have three performances in the high school auditorium. They will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. March 23, 24 and 25. at 8 p.m. Reservations can be made by contacting a cast or crew member or calling 795-2130. Tickets are S3. Prince Rex (Ben Knauss) suffers from werewolfism and can't help but howl as Mom Taibort (Jenn Steorts) shakes her finger at him to stop. Dr. Nasser (Roger Perez) is fascinated by the behavior. Dr. Frankenstein played by Jake Blough greets an unsuspecting John David Wellgood played by Josh Steorts at the castle door. Mary Helen Merryman played by Megan Oliver isn't quite sure about this situation as the hunchback Igor (Frankenstein’s assis­ tant) played by Scott Evans waits for instructions. satio THEE PLACE FOR TANNING and NAILS 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) • 891-4040 (Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia) OPEN. Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday Caledonia FFA enjoys successful convention The Caledonia FFA fielded its largest delegation ever for the annual State FFA Convention March 6-8. The chapter sent 29 members, with contestants in four of the eight leadership contest finals. Lisa Memmer, a 1994 CHS graduate, currently is serving as State FFA Sentinel and gave her retiring address on the Monday evening of the convention. She will complete her term as a stale officer on June 30 of this year, after visiting Look Great from Head to Toe! TANNING PRODUCTS Lowest Prices In Town! No Taxes Added! Pedicures With this ad OFF The Village Stylist chapters around the state during the spring. Three Caledonia FFA members were among more than 85 Michigan FFA’ers to receive the Outstanding Junior Award. Mike Hoebeke, Brett Long and Stacey Baxter earned this honor, which isponsored by Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and Sigma Alpha sorority. • The memberships of both these national organizations have professional interests in agriculture and natural resources. In the state leadership contest finals, Caledonia members also did well. The Agricultural Forum team of Justin Heyboer, Troy Bowman, Adam Paarlberg, Jason Haywood, Jared Schutte, Nicole Potgeter and David Good were state runners up with a gold award. The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team of Allison Smith, Beth Paarlberg, Laura Furst, Becky Vanderlaan, Josh Haywood, Mary Palbykin and Jon DeVries also were state runners up with a gold award. The Parliamentary Procedures team earned a silver award. Members are Ben Sorsen, Brett Long, Kirk Smith, Zoli Berencsi, Kyle Paa Iman and Josh Donker. Also receiving a silver award was Chad Paalman in the Public Speaking contest. Scott Kudlack and Tim Rodgers served as official chapter delegates, representing the Caledonia FFA at all convention sessions. The chapter itself received a gold award in the Superior And gain b> gain, how—Rolw-rt Brouning • Homeowners *• Caah Fest 891-1591 Stop and see Your Choice ie Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 134 EAST MAIN ST., CALEDONIA OPEN: Monday through Friday 9 to 9: Saturday 9 to 7 Chapter Program. "The chapter would like to thank all of the parents and alumni who helped with leadership contests and convention, and who also traveled to Michigan State to show their support," said chapter advisors Al and Jackie Stecby. Caledonia Vision Center AMtau Mongag* I Finance Corp 800-968-2221 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21, 1995 / Page 9 Middleville Council plans for opening of new wastewater treatment plant by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council tied up some loose ends before the new wastewater treatment plant swings into operation on April 10. One thing that had been under consideration was if the village was going to take full responsibility for the actual operations of the Sequencial Batch Reactor system, or have a specialized firm handle the regular operations and maintenance The council decided to hire Earth Tech, a Grand Rapids based firm, to take care of the start up. regular operations and maintenance, and the training of the village employee who would be runn­ ing the plant As a part of the plan. Earth Tech would hire village's employee to be based at the Middleville plant Cost of the service for the first year will be $98,760 which is about 25 percent less than allowed for in the village budget This package would cover start up of the plant, maintenance, providing of all the necessary staff, and the cost of consumcrable goods for the operation. "That is the complete lump sum. There arc no surprises.” explained Earth Tech's Tom Brown to the council at last Tuesday s meeting. Council approved a two year contract with the firm with one year options for up to three more years. Starting date of the agreement is set for Apnl 1. “Just for peace of mind. I feel that I’d like to have so­ meone else in charge of plant operations for at least the first two years.” said President Lon Myers. "After we see how this works, we can decide if we want to continue this way or have our own people operate the plant." he added Once the new SBR system is operational, the next step is to drain the existing lagoons and remove the sludge that has built up in them Once they are redone, the lagoons will be used with the new facility Council voted to offer the contract to Michigan Organic Resources to do the sludge removal at the recommenda­ tion of village engineer Tom Newhof and the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s office. Cost for both lagoons is estimated at $94,410. The south lagoon will be started on this spring. The estimated gallons of sludge for removal is 1.6 million The village will be charged 3.2 cents per gallon making that cost $51,205. The north lagoon is slated to Talk Back How to run for school board... be drained and sludge remov­ ed this fall Again, it is estimated that there will be 1.6 million gallons. Cost per gallon for the north lagoon will be 2.7 cents for a cost of $43,205 The total cost will be covered under the bond issue for the entire project. A second bid was made on the sludge removal but it in­ cluded several restrictions and guidelines tha would not be agreeable to the council. That bid was also for more Village Planner Jason Cherry told council that the $33,000 from the harvesting of timber on village property had already come in. Most of the logging had been completed, but. the treetops still needed to be dealt with. Council then voted to con­ tract with the Manasha Cor­ poration for treetop cleanup and some of the other unsight­ ly brush on the village property. Manasha will take about 60100 of the tops and brush poplar and locust and chip it. It is estimated that there will be between 500700 tons of material removed by the company. The village will pay Manasha 70 cents per ton for chipping up the waste. In turn. Manasha will pay the village $2.70 per ton of wood chips it recovers netting the village overall a profit of $2 per ton. The treetops that have been left in the wooded are that If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please coll either the Caledonia Community Schools .Administrative Office at (616) 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P O Box 128. Caledonia. Ml 49316. Call for Classifieds grants to pay for the purchase of the property. In order to do that, the village can not already have the option to buy. — OK'd the preliminary plat and the necessary rezon­ ing of the property for the Hunter Ridge Estates of developer Ron Bunmg. — Approved the $179 cost for sending Officer Nick Siefert to the Street Survival School in December. Caledonia resident now certified crop advisor in Michigan Allen Pung of Caledonia Elevator recently was cer­ tified by the Michigan Cer­ tified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program. The program is designed to establish base standards of knowledge for people who ad­ vise growers on crop manage­ ment and production inputs. The CCA program is a na­ tionally recognized, voluntary certification program developed through the cooperative efforts of the public sector and agricultural industry. To achieve certification, in­ dividuals must pass both the state and national CCA exams and must have at least two years of crop advising ex­ perience and a bachelor of science degree in agriculture or have a minimum of four years of crop advising ex­ perience. The certification program is intended for everyone who makes nutrient, pesticide, crop or en­ vironmental recommendations to producers. Allen is one of more than 75 certified crop advisers in Michigan and one of over 1.000 certified crop advisers nationwide. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press 1 | on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Q. How can I become a candidate to run for the board of education? A. To begin the process, petitions can be obtained from the school admnistrative office. Upon filing your petitions contain­ ing a minimum of 20 valid signatures, and assuming other basic legal requirements are met. you become a candidate. Q. What do you mean by “valid signatures.” A. Valid signature is that of a person who is at least 18 years old and a registered voter, a citizen of the United States, a Michigan resident for at least 45 days and one who has been a resident of the local school district for at least 30 days preceding the election. When circulating a petition, it is impor­ tant these questions be asked before a person signs. Q. Can someone else circulate a petition for me? 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Filing deadline is 4 p m Monday . April 10. cannot be retreived by Manasha w ill probably be of­ fered to a reputable, local cut­ ter for a fee. Those tops can be cut into firewood In other business, the Mid­ dleville Village Council: — Voted to rescind an agreement with the Rails To Trails Conservancy for the option to purchase abandoned railway property. This move was necessary in order to apply for government Press jjfor our rates and deadlines. Press 3 |for business hours. ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...------------ mnpcE vRLkfeY news^ \j~] You will be asked to give your phone number. Your full name spelling your last. ^3~| Your full address. 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ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS | �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 21, 1995 CHS students try new experiences during Interim Caledonia High Schoofs fourth four-day Interim provided students the opportunity to travel, to experience a possible career, to perform, to help the less fortunate or to learn a new skill. CHS teachers added some of their photos to those of the Sun and News to provide a glimpse of this year’s Interim. Sometimes Interim means meeting celebrities. Phil Donohue obligingly poses with some of the New York City Interim students. Senior Kelley Spence chose to work on her senior exhibition during Interim. Helping her prepare is business teacher Shirley Besteman. Where else but New York City could Caledonia students ham it up in front of the NBC logo? Students in the Ice Capades class could learn the skills and conditioning it takes for hockey, or they could take a figure skating class. Both groups worked out at the Patterson Ice Arena. Freshman Deborah Busfield, center, got an idea of what it would be like to be an elementary teacher by helping out in the fourth-grade classroom of Caledonia Elementary teacher Shelli Abel. Philip Bolt (left), Jon Wicks, Willie Johnson, Ben Olson and Becca Busfield help Deborah prepare a new bulletin board display Charles Fuller carefully arranges the glass he has cut for his original stained glass design. He was one of 10 students who learned the process for this class during Interim. Even the teachers learn during Interim. Here, trainer Margaret Hoag, of the U.S. Women's Gym in Kentwood, shows English/business teacher Simone Heidrich how to use the lateral pull down equipment during the Strength and Fitness class. Not everyone left Caledonia for their Interim experience Some students spent the four days boning up for the ACT test Math teacher Daryl Bronkema helps Mandy Jacobs with the math portion of a practice ACT �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 21. 1995 I Page 11 Heyboer, Bowman shine as state ‘Stars’ Caledonia FFA has two seniors in top state honors Caledonia High School seniors Justin Heyboer and Troy Bowman both were honored by the Michigan Association of FFA during its annual convention held March 6-8 at Michigan State University. Heyboer was named Star State Agribusinessman. while Bowman was named State Runner Up in the production category of the association's FFA Degree program. Heyboer, 18, owns his own landscape business, Heyboer Landscape Enterprises, which is the basis for his award, he said. However, he also has his own cable television sports show, "In the Zone," and does some broadcasting for the Caledonia sports program. "The award took into account all those things," said Heyboer, who received a plaque and a cash award from the Michigan FFA Foundation. The son of Larry and Priscilla Heyboer of Caledonia, Justin plans to study next fall at Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology, TK NEWS School closing policy to be revisited By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent This winter has been a pistol in terms of school closings and delays’ I fully understand now why veteran superintendents in the area (including retired ones here at Thomapple Kellogg) would give me a sly smile when warning me about snow days, sleet days, fog delays and other weather-related problems I really appreciate the understanding and indulgence of the vast majority of our patrons. Given the fairly frequent nature of delays and closings of late. I am going to share with you the general way that school closings and delays are determined. Our first priority is always safety. If there is a reasonable doubt concerning safety, we will delay or close for the day. This determination has to be made by 5:30 a.m. at the latest for the secondary runs and 6:30 a.m. for the elementary runs. For a two-hour delay, we then gain more time but still must decide by about 7:30 to 8 a m. if we are to close. There are two primary reasons for such an early determination. First, we need time to get the message out over the radio and television. Second, we need to contact bus drivers and other school personnel. In order to make the determination about closing or delay­ ing, at least two school personnel are driving the rods prior to 5 a.m. and two others are checking their areas in the school district. The Road Commission, Law Enforcement, and sur­ rounding school district transportation departments are also usually consulted. All of this is done in the early morning prior to 5:15 a.m. If we decide to close or delay, either our business manager or 1 call the Grand Rapids Area Information Line (GRAIL). This service was created and is maintained by member broad­ casters to convey emergency messages from school officials to radio and television stations. Without such a service, there would be a hundred individual schools, public and private, try­ ing to contact the stations simultaneously. At Thomapple Kellogg, we also contact WBCH in Hastings, as it is not a member of GRAIL. Thanks again for your patience. If any patrons have sugges­ tions, comments, or questions, please contact the Thomapple Kellogg administrative offices at 795-3313. Caledonia Spring Arts and Crafts Bazaar Caledonia High School Saturday, March 25 10 am - 3 pm Free Admission ’’F Lunch Served \ Free Parking Raffle Troy Bowman was named runner-up in the production category in the State FFA Degree program. He is the first member of the Caledonia FFA to achieve this honor in the production area. Justin Heyboer of the Caledonia FFA was named the State FFA Star in Agribusiness, the highest state award in that category. "FFA has a proven track where he will specialize in Tonya Porter traveled to the had to fill out a detailed record in training students in convention for the awards landscape and nursery design. application which explained leadership skills. I’m very He described winning the presentation. their work and leadership happy that once again nnr Star award as "the greatest "I'm very proud of our experience, the Steebys said. FFA members have been FFA program and students." moment of my life, Caledonia School rewarded with these state especially after all that paper Superintendent Busman said. Doug honors." work!" Busman and CHS Principal "It's been a goal all through high school," he said, "something you work for over the years." Even filling out the forms had a positive outcome, he said, because that helped him cope with scholarship Weekly meetings of Troop camp each year, where merit Boy Scout Troop No. 202 in application forms. Caledonia is seeking new boys 202 are held Mondays from 7 badges in subjects such as Bowman, also 18, applied to 8:30 p.m. at the Caledonia swimming, first aid, life guar for its troop. for his degree in the To join, boys must have United Methodist Church, ding, rifle shooting and production category, and he completed the fifth grade, or 250 Vine St., Caledonia. horsemanship may be earned. is the first Caledonia FFA have earned the Arrow of Scouts are expected to attend Besides outdixir adventures, member to be a finalist in Light Award in Cub Scouts, regularly. The weekly Troop 202 performs local ser that area. or be 11 years of age but not meetings are intended to pro­ vice projects and teaches The son of Mike and vide time for advancement leadership skills. yet 18. Candy Bowman of Alto, he The purpose of Boy Interested boys or their through scouting’s ranks, plan too has worked toward this parents may attend the troop activities, practice and learn Scouting is to provide an organization where boys can award all through high open house Monday, March scouting skills, complete learn and grow. Scouting school, raising and showing 27, or call Frederick merit badges, and have fun. Some of Troop 202 s past builds character, fosters hogs, dairy cows and beef Fleischmann, scoutmaster, at cows through 4-11 and FFA. 891-0297 or Jim Spencer, activities have included a citizenship and friendship and Like Justin, he will attend assistant scoutmaster, at week backpacking at Pictured develops fitness. Scouting Rocks. North Country Trail, prepares boys for their future the IAT program at Michigan 868-7055 for information. State, but will specialize in The troop is sponsored by trips to the Kalamazoo Air by supporting four fundamen the Caledonia United Museum and county jail, and tai ideals: duty to God. coun­ livestock management. He Methodist Church, Bobby participation in local parades. try, family and self. hopes to go into partnership The troop attends summer Whitlock, pastor. with his father one day, but add a beef herd to the family dairy operation. He agreed with Justin that the state award has to be a long-term goal you set when you're just beginning high school. 24’x32’x8‘ "The only way you have a chance for the Star award is to prepare for it all that time," he said. 30'x40’x10' Caledonia FFA advisors A! and Jackie Steeby pointed out that this is the first year the FEATURES: • Cannonball Quickframe • #2 & Better Lumber Caledonia agriscience Includes Track & Covers • Poles 8’ OC program and FFA chapter had Tax and • Redi mix & Nails • Trusses 4 ’ OC two finalists for the Star • Choice of 15 Colors • Steel Service Door Delivery awards. • 20 yr Warranty on Steel • One Sliding Door They explained that Heyboer and Bowman had to fill out a detailed application, which was followed by a site visit from stale personnel and interviews with a panel of experts in their respective categories. Also honored at the -lf tt s Lumber, Call Our Number" convention were the 250 FFA members statewide who received (heir FFA Degrees. HOURS: Monday thru Friday. 7:30 a. m -5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m -12 noon Among them were Caledonia FFA seniors Chad Paalman, Adam Paarlberg. Jason Haywood. BJ. Welton and Shawn Mohler. They, too. Caledonia Boy Scout Troop No 202 seeking new members POLE BARN SPECIALS II JHIillJiBLiHLI $2,97900 $4,19900 M DURKEE LUMBER ALTO, MICHIGAN • PH. 868-6026 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 21, 1995 Jason Clinton says ‘cheerleading is a work out' Jason Clinton. Barry County's only male high school cheerleader, blames the girls on the squad for his position. "It was them who got me to try out for the squad,” Clinton said. "They were af­ ter me last year to go out for the team, and I finally said "What the heck. " Clinton, a two-time All­ OK Blue and All-County soccer player, said he felt a little harassed by his friends arid other guys when he made the squad, but felt be could be a good at cheerleading as he is at soccer. 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FREEPRE-QUALIFICATIONS FREE MARKET ANALYSIS Off YOUR HOME — OUR STAFF — □ See Cheerleading P. 13 Trojan cheerleader Jason Clinton catches a fellow cheerleader during one of the several routines the squad does during time outs and half time. Caledonia committed its seventh team foul, but Or­ chard View did not hit either of two one-and-one opportunities. With the last seconds tick­ ing down. Steve Schmidt put up a game-winning shot from the three-point radius, but missed. Bom was fouled, but he original call for two free hrows was overruled by the iccond referee, and the Scots lad to inbound the ball with inly 15 seconds left. Two norc attempts by the Scots ailed as the clock ran out. “We’re disappointed, to ;ay the least,” said Caledonia Coach Larry Rea. “But in a jame this important. I’d rather it be close and know we belonged there. We know we jould have won it. and while it hurts to lose, we feel proud, loo, that we’re good enough to be playing this tough at the regional level.” Rea said that against Or- — HOME OF THE WEEK — Akoe Hammon GRI 948 9611 Pittv Kov»l 792-9974 tebteehri*. Wfn 281-8162 Judy Korean GRI. As*oc Broker the Jazz and symphonic band at Thomapple-Kellogg High School and played baseball last spring. He said he finds cheerlead­ ing a lot of fun, but also a workout. "These girls are characters and the people here (from Middleville) aren't rude. They’ll say Good job girls,' then remember that I'm not a girl and add Oh. and you too Jason.' That is usually good for a laugh. "The girls have accepted me as one of their team and they make me work as hard as they do," Clinton said. To be a good cheerleader, Clinton said, a person has to have a loud voice and a good attitude, but also be able to do the routines. "Some of the routines re­ Liz BHwti CSP CankJeAns 795 9849 792-6334 795 2320 948 9248 cornerstone ra realty inc. 4? t=r 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* Stunned players and fans react to the Scots 57-55 defeat in their bid for the regional crown. Two lastsecond shots to tie the game failed, leaving Orchard View with the lead at the final buzzer. chard View, his team didn’t get the balanced scoring which had proven so effective for the Scots in its past victories. “We weren’t controlling the play as we had in our other games, and we took a lot of outside shots, more threepointers. Our defense was good, especially on Montonati, but we were a little out of sync offensively, and that hurt us.” Pat Siegeman led the Scots with 23 points and Bom added 12 Caledonia hit 42 percent from the floor, and seven of its 10 free throws. “Taking the outside shots cut down on the number of fouls against us and the number of free throws we got.” pointed out Rea. “At the end of the game, especial­ ly. it was important that we had the seven fouls and the) didn't The) could foul us. and we’d just get to inbound the ball But if we fouled them, they could pull ahead even more with the one-andone." More typical of the Scots' tournament run was its 46-43 victory over Spnng Lake in Tuesday 's semi-final game. “la that game, we played the way we wanted to,” said Rea. “We kept control, we moved the ball well, took good shots and we did the job defensively on their big player, Adam Bolthouse, who only scored five points. Our kids defended his three-point shot on the outside and col­ lapsed on him inside. “Their other top scorer. Brian Darling, got 16 points, but he had to put up a lot of shots to get them. We got good shot selection, with four guys in double figures. We’re a good shooting team, and when the scoring is balanced, that’s when we’re at our best.” Brian Rea led the Scots with 13. Stegeman pumped in 12 and Bom and Uyl each added 10. The Scots shot an im­ pressive 58 percent from the floor “The game was a pressure cooker, that’s for sure." said Rea. "But we played well, with few turnovers and few mistakes And our fans were incredible The team ap­ preciated that so much., it made these very special games even more special.” Caledonia ended its season with a 16-9 record. After a slow start, the Scots came The Scots went on to defeat Wyoming Rogers and Godwin Heights to capture a district championship for the first time since 1976. Fighting Scot guard Brian Rea moves into action against Spring Lake's Brian Darling in Tuesday's regional semifinal game. Keeping a watchful eye is Caledonia Coach Larry Rea. S I? WESTEN’S XCARPET SALES _ HUNDREDS OF STYLES 4 COLORS • BERBER PUSHES. TWISTS § WE BRING THE CARPET STORE TO YOU 868-2051 I Locally owned to better serve you. "LIFETIME'’ INSTALLATION WARRANTY JHT WESTEN OWNER $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ • Debt Consolidation J A-One Mortgage Corp. $ 310 44th St. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ $ $ $ $ 1-800-870-2663 $ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 21, 1995 / Page 13 Portland knocks TK out in first round of regional basketball action TK center Steve Converse sends a scoring book shot over Portland s Pete Dakovic in the early minutes of Wednesday's regional contest. Serving Our Country Erik S. Lake Navy Seaman Erik S. Lake, son of Harold B. Lake of 9715 Adams Road. Middleville, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. Great L^kes, III. During the eight-week pro­ gram, Lake completed a variety of training, which in­ cluded classroom study, prac­ tical hands-on instruction, and an emphasis on physical fitness. In particular. Lake learned naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival, and a variety of safety skills required for working around ships and aircraft. Lake and other recruits also received instruction on the Navy’s core values — honor, courage and commitment; and what the words mean in guiding personal and profes­ sional conduct. Lake joins 55.000 men and women who will enter the Navy this year from all over the country. Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy just as they do aboard ships and at shore bases around the world. To reinforce the team concept. Lake and other recruits also were trained in preventing sexual harassment and ensur­ ing equal opportunity. Even as the naval service gets smaller over the next few years, highly motivated young people like Lake are still fin­ ding an opportunity to im­ prove their knowledge and education as they become part of the most highly technical naval force in history. This year alone the Navy will have more than 57.000 job open­ ings and opportunities, most of which include guaranteed training. He is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School of Middleville. How Does Your g Garden Grow? With Garden Seeds! Vegetable & Flower Seeds — in bulk Garden Starting Kits are here! Caledonia Farmers Elevator The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity basketball team hit one field goal in the third period and missed the front end of four one-and-ones in the fourth, letting Portland slip past for a 48-43 loss in the first round of regional play, Wednesday night. Coach Kurt holzhueter said it was "a horrible, horrible night for us getting the ball in the hoop." The Trojans shot 49 percent from the floor during the season, but hit only 15 of 55 in the game against Portland for 27 percent "We had a lot of good shots from w here we wanted to take them, and 15 from inside the paint, we just couldn't get the ball in," he said. Holzhueter also said he and the team felt they outplayed the Raiders, causing them 22 turnovers, including 13 steals. The Trojans also outrebounded Portland 42-36. The Trojans built a 14-12 lead after the first eight min­ utes and were up by five, 22-17 at the half. In the third, however, Andy Brewer picked up his fourth foul and was given a break, and Port­ land, which had been having troubles by turning the ball over, corrected the miscues. Brewer, who the coach said was having a great game, spent better than eight minutes on the bench which caused the Trojans to lose the flow of the game in the second half. Portland also took advan­ tage at the charity stripe in the third, sinking six of nine tries. The Raiders also sank two field goals and a triple to give them a three-point lead 30-27 going into the fi­ nal stanza. In the fourth, the Raiders used their two foreign ex­ change students - Dan Fatic and Pete Dakovic — to haul in the rebounds and handle the ball down the floor, breaking TK’s pressure. Ben Spitzley also had back to back three-point plays to give the Raiders a 38-30 lead CHEERLEADING from Page 12 quire a lot of strength and agility. When we work out, it isn’t an easy workout,” he said. He added that cheerleading, while not the usual fare for boys in high school should not be scoffed at He will receive a varsity letter, his fourth, in cheer­ leading, but he said the workout and teamwork is worth it and recommends it to boys who don't play bas­ ketball or wrestle. Clinton also has a varsity letter in track. "I do it because the girls egged me into doing it," he said. "But I really enjoy it now, and I think my friends wish they had come out for it too." 136 E. Main St., Caledonia Looking for a 891-8108 PRINTER? Open 7:30-6:00 Mon.-Fri.; 7:30-2:00 Sat. ’T Call... 945-9554 with four minutes remain­ ing. Jerry Postman, who had scored 12 points coming into the fourth was also double teamed and kept well away from the basket in the fourth. He ended the game with 13 points. Brewer also scored 13 in the game to lead the Trojans and Converse was held to 11. Converse led the team with 16 rebounds. Brewer had 10 and Nate Bundy adeed nine. The Raider’s Fatic was the high-scorer in the game with 14. The Trojans end the sea­ son 17-6 and Portland, which lost in the regional finals to East Grand Rapids, end the season 11-14. Holzhueter said it was not the way he thought the team would end the year, but he said the team and he had a good season and he thanked everyone who helped the team and supported them throughout the season and during their district and regional play. Nate Bundy dishes off an assist after being triple­ teamed in the final game of the season against Portland. WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! whole House Full of windows ’ S1199*: r CALL NOW FOR" * FREE 1 L, MARBLE SILLS J interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay Windows $239extra ...with window purchase For sub structure. .II Ml •:i FOAM or cSh ' WOOD | Bild FILLED I g?5 FRAMES 1 ESji.. 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Whatever the crime, they must "do the time," at least until they have raised their bail. All the bail money, however, will be turned over to the American Heart Association to be used for cardiovascular research, for professional and public education and for community service programs. While the "arrests" are strictly in fun, the needs of the Heart Association are very real, and the community is encouraged to stop in at the bank and donate both to heart research and the local citizenry's "freedom." Cardiovascular disease presently is the number one killer in America, points out the AHA. The need for research and for attracting qualified scientists to carry on that research is ongoing, and the AHA says it is committed to closing the funding gap that presently has "arrested" many scientific research projects. Helping bail out the Caledonia "prisoners" is one way the local community can contribute to the cause. Visiting hours at the "jail" will be from 11 a m. to 4 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 95-4 AN ORDINANCE, granting to MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED GAS COM PANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power, and authority to lay, maintain, and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places in Sections number 1, 2, 3. 4 and 5 of the Charier Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, and to do a local gas business in Sections number 1,2,3, 4 and 5 of the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, but not in other sections of the Township, for a period of thirty years THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Grant of Gas Franchise and Consent to Laying of Pipes, Etc. Subject to all the terms and conditions mentioned in this ordinance, consent is hereby given to Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan (the “Company”), and to Its successors and assigns, to lay, maintain, operate, and use gas pipes, mains, conductors, service pipes, and other necessary equipment in the highways, streets, alleys, and other public places in Sections number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the Charier Township of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan, and a franchise is hereby granted to the Company, its successors and assigns, to transact local business in Sections number 1,2,3,4 and 5 of said Charter Township of Caledonia, for the purposes of conveying gas into and through and supplying and selling gas in Sections 1. 2, 3 4 and 5 of said Charier Township of Caledonia and all other matters Incidental thereto Section 2. Installation and Extension of System. If the provisions and conditions herein contained are accepted by the company, as in Section 6 hereof provided, then within not more than one (1) year following the later of the date upon which this ordinance takes effect and the date upon which the Company receives such regulatory approval as may be necessary for the Company to convey gas to the Charter Township of Caledonia and to construct and operate its facilities therein, the Company shall determine the area within Sections number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Charter Township of Caledonia to be served initially and commence the installation of a gas distribution system within such area, and the Company shall thereafter proceed to complete said Initial installation as soon as reasonably practicable; provided, however, that the Company shall not be held responsible for delays due to weather or labor conditions, inability to procure necessary materials, or other causes beyond its control; and provided further that such initial installation and any extensions shall be subject to the Main Extension provisions, the Area Expansion Program provisions (if and where applicable), and other applicable provisions now or from time to time hereafter contained in the Company’s Rules and Regulations for Gas Service as filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission or successor agency having similar jurisdiction. Section 3. Use of Streets and Other Public Places. The Company, its successors and assigns, shall not unnecessarily obstruct the passage of any of the highways, streets, alleys, or other public places within Sections number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and of said Charter Township of Caledonia and shall within a reasonable time after making an opening or excavation, repair the same and leave it in as good condition as before the opening or excavation was made. The Company, its successors and assigns, shall use due care in exercising the privileges herein contained and shall be liable to said Charter Township for all damages and costs which may be recovered against said Charter Township of Caledonia arising from the default, carelessness, or negligence of the Company or its officers, agents, and servants. No road, street, alley, or highway snail be opened for the laying of trunk lines or lateral mains except upon application to the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, or other authority having jurisdiction in the premises, stating the nature of the proposed work and the route. Upon receipt of such application, it shall be the duty of the Charter Township Board, or such other authority as may have jurisdiction, to issue a permit to the Company to do the work proposed, so long as the same may lawfully be carried out by the Company Section 4. Standards and Conditions of Service; Rules, Regulations and Rttes. The Company is now under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Public Service Commission to the extent provided by statute; and the rates to be charged for gas, and the standards and conditions of service and operation hereunder, shall be the same as set forth in the Company's schedule of rules, regulations, and rates as applicable in the several cities, villages, and townships in which the Company is now rendering gas service, or as shall hereafter be validly prescribed for the Charter Township of Caledonia, under the orders, rules, and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or other authority having jurisdiction in the premises Section 5. Successors and Assigns. The words Michigan Consolidated Gas Company" and “the Company", wherever used herein, are intended and shall be held and construed to mean and include both Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not Section 6. Effective Date: Term of Franchise Ordinance; Accepted by Company Franchise not Exclusive. This ordinance shall take effect the day following the date of publication thereof, which publication shall be made within thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption, and shall continue in effect for a penod of thirty (30) years thereafter, subject to revocation at the will of the Charter Township of Caledonia at any time during said thirty (30) year period; provided, however, that when this ordinance shall become effective the Charter Township Clerk shall deliver to the Company a certified copy of the ordinance accompanied by written evidence of publication and recording thereof as required by law. and the Company shall, one hundred eighty (180) days after receding the documents from the Clerk, file with the Charter Township Clerk its wntten acceptance of the conditions and provisions hereof The nghts. power and authority granted to the Company by this Ordinance are not exclusive Section 7. Effect and Interpretation of Ordinance. All ordinances and resolutions, and parts thereof, which conflict with any of the terms of this ordinance are hereby rescinded In the case of conflict between this ordinance and any such ordinances or resolutions, this ordinance shall control The catch line headings which precede each Section of this ordinance are for convenience in reference only and shall not be taken into consideration in the construction or interpretation of any of the provisions of this ordinance (219) You 'll Be Just Wild About Saffron Rice Salad MSU wheat 2000 workshop set for March 30 in Alto Growers and others in­ terested in improving wheat yields and profits can attend a special workshop March 30 near Lowell. The Michigan State Univer­ sity Wheat 2000 workshop will be held at Dari's Restaurant at Alto from 9:20 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Alto is on M-50 about five miles south of Lowell. The $20 registration fee in­ cludes lunch and a com­ prehensive wheat manage­ ment notebook. The cost will be $10 for people who do not want the luncheon. Workshop participants are requested to register by March 21 so that a sufficient number of wheat management notebooks can be prepared. To register, contact the Kent County Extension office by calling (616) 366-3265. The program will include discussion on wheat plant physiology, the effect of the regional weather environment on the genetic and manage­ ment limits of wheat, and grain drill calibration. Other topics will be on the benefits of scouting; weed, insect and disease control; and the overall purpose of the Wheat 2000 project. Any grower can become a member of the Wheat 2000 project, a multi-year program intended to help individual growers maximize wheat yields on their farm. Larry Copeland, MSU Ex­ tension agronomist, says that member growers will become an integral part of MSU wheat research and demonstration projects. “We need to learn about the constraints and attributes of farmers’ local growing condi­ tions. Perhaps, in return, we will be able to show them how to make wheat production more profitable,” he says. The project will take the most promising research and information on wheat produc­ tion management to the farmstead. “This will involve first­ hand grower experiences with the application of best management practices,” Copeland says. “The project will also help all of us develop a better knowledge of the wheat crop and how it should be managed for Michigan’s conditions.” Growers who join the pro­ ject will be given a set of field records to document their cultural practices and their per acre yields. The records will be analyz­ ed regionally and statewide, and the results will be reported to growers at the end of each growing season. “As the results accumulate from participants throughout Michigan over the duration of the project, it will provide a data base of information about which practices are working and which are not promoting higher wheat yields,” Copeland says. Handicapper accommoda­ tions for the workshop mas be requested by calling the MSU Extension office in Kent Count) bv March 21 to ensure sufficient time to make ar­ rangements. Requests receiv­ ed after that date will be met when possible. Attractive saffron rice salad can perk up plenty of picnics and give an ordinary meal a festive air. (NAPS)—If you’re look­ ing for something rich in fla­ vor yet low in fat, attractive enough to give to guests yet easy to make in just a few minutes, a salad cre­ ated from rice can be more than nice. Consider this scrump­ tious saffron rice salad. The rice is cooked ahead in chick­ en broth and saffron for a full-bodied flavor and a bright color without fat. In fact, only 17 percent of its calorics come from fat, so it makes a lovely light dish for lunch or as a side dish at dinner. As the following recipe shows, it’s also quick to prepare. Saffron Rice Salad 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 drops hot pepper sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2-1/2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth and 18 tea­ spoon saffron*), cooled to room temperature 1/2 cup diced red pepper 1/2 cup diced green pepper 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Lettuce leaves Combine vinegar, oil, pepper sauce, garlic and pepper in large bowl. Add rice, pejxpers, onions and olives; toss. Serve on lettuce. Makes 4 servings. •Ground turmeric may­ be substituted. 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Published Every Wednesday TOTAL AUDITED DISTRIBUTION 25,590 The Hastings Banner ^JLAIION TOTAL AUDITED DISTRIBUTION MARSHALL 17,129 The Sun and News KALAMAZOO - — j — —--------------- 6,000 7J)OO ifiimbop CIRCULATION OVER 3,200 ^~ne'A's 6,000 The Print Shop Commercial Printer Web & Sheetfed Offset • Flyers • Newsletters • Tickets • Brochures • Stationery • Business Cards • Invitations • Newspapers • Programs • Minitabs • Carbonless Forms • Magazines HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 1-616-945-5078 1-616-945-9554 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 1-517-543-4041 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 21, 1995 ‘CinderFella’ sweeps into Kettle Lake Schools Second-grade teacher Maureen DeYoung's students performed a special 'Cinderella Rap' for their legendary guest. Kettle Lake secretary Sue Bushman helps with 'Cinderella's' transformation from a housemaid to a princess as she arranges a tiara on Cinderella's lovely golden locks. Fulfilling his promise to the Kettle Lake students, Principal Jeff Worman spent Thursday night on the roof of the school, and, dressed up as Cinderella, greeted them as they arrived Friday morning. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Kettle Lake Elementary students kept their part of the wager. They read more than 18,000 books (18,274 to be exact) during the school's March Reading Incentive Program. Principal Jeff Worman also kept his promise. He had agreed that if the students met their goal, he would dress up as Cinderella and greet the students from the roof of the school...after spending the night up there. Friday, when the buses pulled up, there was "CinderFella," on the roof, dressed in scruffy clothes and wielding a broom in front of the tent where "she" had spent a chilly night. Later, true to the tale, CinderFella was transformed into a ballroom beauty, right down to her shiny hightops. Worman, who has appeared as other characters, such as the "Jaws" shark and a ballerina, for past reading incentives, noted that at least Cinderella got to sleep by the fireplace. AREA LUNCH MENUS MORTON SYSTEM SAVERpeiiets 99.5 % PURE SALT FOR son WATER. NOTHING WORKS HARDER. GUARANTEED? MORTON RGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP • KEEP SOFTENER CLEAN & RUNNING LONGER^ Available at the... W.C. STORE TOTAL MART at M-37 and 68th Street OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK 554*9939 • Fresh Donuts and Coffee • Lunch Specials • Lotto — CLEAN RESTROOMS — Thornapple Kellogg Bong Mud (mmm chocolate). Lunch Menu Note: Lowfat and whole Wednesday, March 22 milk each day. El. alternate Chicken soup with rice, menu: Mon. hot dog, Tues, crackers, bread, peanut but­ turkey sandwich. Wed. salad. ter. veggie sticks, fruit juice Th. hamburger. Fri. fishwich, bar. except on half days. Thursday. March 23 Thornapple Kellogg El. Half day, Turkey on Breakfast Menu bun. cole slaw, banana, Wednesday, March 22 Disney cookie. M.S. & H.S. Bagel/cream cheese or Hot turkey sandwich, mashed peanut butter, apple juice. potatoes, cookie Thursday, March 23 Friday. March 24 Pancakes, syrup, orange El. half day. Ham and cheese on bun. raisins, orange juice, milk. Friday , March 24 smiles, sweet treat. H.S. & Sausage biscuit, banana, Middle, pizza, cole slaw . milk. Monday, March 27 Monday. March 27 Cheeseburger on bun, oven Oatmeal/br. sugar, raisins, fries, pickles, cherry crisp. toast, milk. Tuesday. March 28 Tuesday, March 28 Wombat stew (pasta). Gum French toast sticks, orange Nuts (gr. beans). Dingo juice, milk. Delights (veg. sucks). Billy SEED CORN CLEARANCE Pioneer • DeKalb • Asgrow Golden Harvest • Jacques • Crows Renk • Select • TriState s2O.OO-’5O.OO/Bag Dressed in 'her* ball gown, tiara and 'glass slippers,’ CinderFella poses coyly next to the school chart that kept track of the students' reading accomplishments during the incentive program. 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Ml I March 21. 1995 I Page 17 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA, COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-1 “SEWER CONNECTION, USE AND RATE ORDINANCE” ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA This is a summary of Caledonia Village Ordinance No. 95.1 known as the Sewer Connection, Use and Rate Ordinance (the “Ordinance’) adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia at a regular meeting held at the Caledonia Village Hall on Monday, March 13. 1995. The Ordinance applies throughout the Village (the “Service District”). A complete copy of the Ordinance, including a map of the Service Distcct, may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours. of normal strength domestic sewage. PURPOSE The Ordinance regulates private sewers, conne-ction of premises to the Caledonia Sewage Disposal System (the 'System'), use the System, and estab­ lishes rates and charges for connection to and use of the System, and penalties for violation of the Ordinance. The Ordinance repeals and replaces existing Village Ordinances No. 89-1, No. 89-2, No. 89-3 and No. 91-1. INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION FEE. An Inspection and Administration Fee shall be charged by the Village to cover the cost of inspecting sewer connections and related administrative costs. Rte amount of this fee shall be determined by resolution of the Village Council. DEFINITIONS Article II of the Ordinance contains sixty-seven definitions applicable throughout the Ordinance SERVICE DISTRICT The Service District was established pursuant to the Amended and Restated Caledonia Sewage Disposal System Contract dated as of February 1. 1994 between Kent County, the Village of Caledonia and the Township. REQUIRED USE OF SYSTEM The Ordinance regulates sewage disposal in the Service District. Existing buildings located within 100 feet of the public sewer must connect within 120 days of notice to connect, or modification of the building so as to become a structure in which sewage originates New buildings must connect before occupancy. All connections are subject to the availability of treatment capacity. Structures not required to connect must use approved private sewage disposal facilities. Upon con­ nection to the public System, private facilities must be properly abandoned. The Ordinance provides for a civil penalty for persons who fail to connect in a timely man­ ner. PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. Private septic systems and drainfields are prohibited in the Service District if there is an available public sanitary sewer sys­ tem with capacity available. If there is not an available public sanitary sewer system, then septic tanks and drainfiekjs or similar systems must be installed and maintained in compliance with County Health Department regulations. PERMIT FOR CONNECTION TQ SYSTEM Connection to the System may only be made pursuant to a permit issued by the Village. A sewer connection permit must be obtained from the Village before an application for a building permit may be filed. The Ordinance provides procedures for a sewer connection permit application. CONNECTION TO SYSTEM The Ordinance provides construction standards applic­ able to a sewer connection and building plumbing. SERVICE CONNECTIONS With the exception of properties for which the Service Connection is installed as part of the initial construction of the System, the property owner is responsible for the cost of installation of the Service Connection, which includes tee/wye, valve, check valve, sewer lead, related pumping facilities and appurtenances. Installation shall be performed by an authorized contractor or plumber. Connections shall be subject to inspection by the Village’s representative. The property owner shall be responsible for the repair, operation, maintenance and replacement of the Service Connection. BUILDING SEWERS Installation and maintenance of the Building Sewer, which con­ nects a building’s plumbing system to the Service Connection, is the responsibility of the property owner. USE OF SYSTEM The Ordinance prohibits the discharge of stormwater, groundwa­ ter, and other unpolluted waters into the System. The Ordinance also prohibits and regulates the discharge of sewage with characteristics which would damage the System or which cannot be properly treated at the treatment plant. The Village may take action to protect the System, including requiring pretreatment or grease traps, disconnecting a user, controlling the rate and quantity of discharge, and requiring monitoring facilities. VILLAGE IQ HAVE RESP 0 NS I BILLTY FOR 0PERAT1QN AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM. The Village shall operate and maintain the System pursuant to the County Contract and an agreement between the Charter Township of Caledonia and the Village dated as of January 1, 1995. The Village shall prepare annual budgets and review rates annually. The Village shall be responsible for operation, mainte­ nance. inspection, billing, collection, ordinance enforcement and all other actions necessary or convenient to operation of the System within the Village. UNIT, a Sewer Equivalent Unit, upon which the connection fee and other charges are based, is a standard which measures sewage discharged from different uses, as established by a.table in the Ordinance. A typical single family residence is assigned one Unit. MISCELLANEOUS CUSTOMER FEES The Village may charge non-recurnng fees to users for miscellaneous repairs and administrative costs incurred, for example, as a result of damage to the System caused by a user, or if sewer service is shut off or turned on at the user’s request or as a result of nonpayment. DRAINAGE FEE- The Ordinance provides for a Drainage Fee applicable to premises in the Village which have a footing drain, sump pump or similar connection directly to the public sanitary sewer system whereby stormwater, surface water, groundwater and similar waters drain directly or indirectly to the System. The Ordinance autho­ rizes the Village Council to establish the amount of a Drainage Fee to be imposed under these circumstances to premises with these types of discharges for the drainage services so received. Such charges shall be effective as of January 1. 1996 tor premises having connections or where authorized representatives have been refused access to the premises for inspection to determine whether or not there are such connections. Corrections to eliminate such prohibited connections must be approved by the Village. ELIMINATION OF SEWER IMPOSED CHARGE, The ordinance has the effect of elimi­ nating the Sewer Imposed Charge beginning this year, which in the past has been billed on the Village tax roll in the amount of $25.00 per year per Unit for occupied premises and 48.00 per year for unoccupied premises. BILLING AND COLLECTION. Sewer charges will be billed quarterly. Bills will be due twenty days of after mailing. Bills not paid when due are subject to a 5% penalty. All Sewer Rates and Charges are a lien against the property served. An exception is provided for property leased to a tenant who is responsible for payment of sewage charges if the landlord executes an affidavit and provides a security deposit. On April 1 each year, those sewer rates and charges which are over 90 days delin­ quent will be reported to the Village to be placed on the tax roll and collected in the same manner as general property taxes. Sewer service may be discontinued as a result of nonpayment of rates or charges or violation of the Sewer Ordinance. After disconnection, the property owner must pay disconnection and re-connection fees and a security deposit to ensure future pay ments. The Village may also disconnect the property or revoke a connection permit for misrepresentations in an application, failure to keep equipment in good repair, Ordinance violations, or damage to the System. INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE The Village shall not be responsible for claims made by reason of the breaking of main or service pipes or because of interruptions of ser­ vice. REVENUES Rates are established to be sufficient to provide for the cost of opera­ tion and maintenance of the System. Rates shall be reviewed annually and revised as necessary to meet System expenses. All revenues of the System shall be placed into a Receiving Fund to be held by the Village and containing separate funds for operation and maintenance, replacement, improvement, and surplus. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS. The Ordinance provides for a Wastewater Board of Appeals, which may resolve disagreements over the interpretation of the Ordinance and permit deviations from strict enforcement in cases of hardship. INSPECTION- Authorized representatives of the County, the Village and MDNR are authorized to enter premises connected to the System at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection and observation. PENALTIES. The violations of the Ordinance shall be a municipal civil infraction pun­ ishable by fines of $100 to $500 for the first offense and $200 to $2,500 for subse­ quent offenses and in addition to other costs, damages and expenses provided by law. In addition, violations of the Ordinance constitute nuisances, and the Village may take action to correct the nuisance and charge the cost thereof against the user. Persons who violate the Ordinance shall be liable for expenses incurred by the Village as a result of such violation. VALIDITY AND AMENDMENT The Ordinance provides guidance in case part of the Ordinance is held invalid. Subject to the contract between the County of Kent, the Village and the Township, the Village reserves the right to amend the Ordinance in whole or in part at any time. EFFECTIVE DATE- The Ordinance shall become effective 20 days after publication of this summary. CONNECTION FEE The Connection Fee for Direct and Indirect Connections will be established on a per-Unit basis by resolution of the Village Council from time to time. In addition to the Connection Fee. the property owner must pay the cost of acquiring and installing the Service Connection. COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE A true copy of the Ordinance is on file and may be inspected or obtained at the Caledonia Village Hall located at 250 S Maple Street, Caledor. a, Michigan 49316, Telephone (616) 891-9384 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The Ordinance, upon Motion by^Jz^Vand sec- With specified exceptions. Connection Fees must be paid m fufl prior to the issuance of a Service Connection permit. Parcels in a Special Assessment District tor sanitary sewer and subject to a specal assessment receive credit against the Connection Fee. ond ac>Prnved UP°C Call vote as follows YEAS The Ordinance provides a credit tor temporary structures which replaced by perma­ nent structures In the event a change in use of a premises increases tne utilization by that premises of the Sewer System, then an additional connectton toe ts payable based upon the- assignment of additional units to the premises. USER CHARGE The Ordinance provides for a User Charge which shall be estab­ lished on a per-Umt basts by resolution of the Village Counoi The obiigatton tc pay User Charges anses upon the date of connection USER SURCHARGE Tne Village Council may establish User Surcharges by resolu­ tion applicable to Users who discharge sewage containing characteristics m excess NAYS: NONE ABSENT NONE AUTHQRIZATIQN The publication of this summary was authorized by the Caledonia Village Council Jacqueline Cherry, Clerk Caledonia Village 217 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 21, 1995 Proposed passing lane alleviates safety concern — Caledonia Twp. OKs Kentwood Excavating PMR by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week unanimously approved a planned mineral removal (PMR) permit for Kentwood Excavating's pro­ posed operation on 13 acres just north of the M-37/84th Street intersection. Trustee Gordon Jousma ab­ stained, citing a conflict of in­ terest. The board s approval erf this PMR supports a recommenda­ tion from the Township Han­ ning Commission, which, at the board's request, had re­ viewed its earlier recommen­ dation for approval. The board had returned the PMR application to the com­ mission for further study be­ cause of concerns for traffic safety at that location. The board also wanted assurance that there was need for another sand pit in the township. In addition, the board asked that hours of operation for this pit be reviewed. The Planning Commission met again with the company, and at the March 6 meeting. SUMMARY OF MINUTES Caledonia Village Council — REGULAR MEETING — Morch 13, 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with oil members present. Minutes ond financial state­ ment were approved as printed. The bills of the month were ap­ proved tor payment. Municipal Services were review­ ed Rodger* reported 3.57 million gallon* pumped at the sewer plant for February. Storm •ewer problem* were di»cu»»ed. Two area* will be investigated. An Ordinance to regulate the u*e of public ond private sewer* and drains, private sewage disposal, the installation and connection of building sewer*, ond the discharge of water* ond waste* into the Village of Caledonia sewage disposal system, to provide for the con­ nection to and the fixing ond col­ lection of rotes and charges for the use of the sewage system and the allocation and use of revenues derived therefrom; and to provide penalties for or­ dinance violation was presented by Soules and seconded by Kid­ der. Ayes: All. Ordinance declared adopted. A resolution presented by Soule* ond second­ ed by Audy. Ayes All. Resolu­ tion declared adopted. granted for Cystic Fibrosis to conduct a door to door campaign during September. Form rental to Bill Neil was approved. Motion by Soules, seconded by Robertson to have Rehmon □nd Robson do the audit for 1995 1996 Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Berencsi to approve the an­ nual Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Kent County. Motion carried. Committee reports were heard. We have been granted "Tree City" status 4th of July Committee is working hard. Library ond Labor Committees ore busy. Other items discussed were "Village Options” seminar; sidewalk work; Non-Partisan elections and Mayor Exchange activities. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (216) heard a presentation from Kentwood Excavating’s Dan Roodvoets. He showed the commission the company's plans for a passing lane to be constructed at its own cost on the east side of M-37. Such a lane would allow traffic a way to bypass sand truck traffic coming out of the pit. The new lane is consider­ ably longer than the passing flare originally laid out by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg also researched for the commission several traffic studies done for that section of M-37. The studies substantiated the proposed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours for haul­ ing sand from this pit. Kent­ wood Excavating had agreed to this compromise, which would keep the sand trucks off the highway during peak rush hours. The other sand pits in the township operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The commission noted that Kentwood also will not be selling sand to other contrac­ tors, but using the sand for its own business. It has mined sand from this site before, and now would like to complete the work and rehabilitate the area. VanderPloeg reported that surrounding townships seem to be mining mainly gravel, while Caledonia operations are providing sand. After considering all this in­ formation. the commission again recommended township approval for the PMR, with the new passing lane a condition of that recommendation. The board, in turn, sup­ ported the commission’s recommendation. In other business, the board: • Voted to deny a request from sand pit owner Douglas VerMeulen to waive an annual fee paid to the township as part of a court settlement with the township. (See related story.) • Approved the Historical Commission's request for $500 to purchase an antique teacher’s desk, a display case and the supplies to build shelves and purchase cleaning supplies for the Barber School. Donations of artifacts Middleville business owner elected to NFIB position Lou Adams, of Middleville, owner and chief executive of­ ficer of the Grand Rapidsbased American Para Profes­ sional Services (APPS) last month was elected vice chair­ man of the Guardian Advisory Council of the National Federation of Independent Business. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Council will hold a public hearing regarding its application for grants from the State of Michigan to purchase the 4.35 mile rail cor­ ridor south of the Village. Reason for the proposal: The State of Michigan requires that the citizens of a municipality seeking grant funding be notified and allowed to comment about the proposed grant or grants. In this case, the village will be applying for money to complete the purchase of the former PennCentral line from the Village limits, past the Coun­ ty fairgrounds, to Irving Road. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml. 49333 When: On Tuesday, March 28, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be view­ ed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (220) Lou Adams APPS provides on-site medical screening and testing services for life and health in­ surance companies in western Michigan. Adams established the Grand Rapids office in 1989. The National Federation of Independent Business is the state's largest small business advocacy organization in with over 23.000 members. The Guardian Advisory Council is comprised of small business owners who provide input on legislative and policy matters. Call for Sun & News Action Ads PHONE 795-3345 for the school are continuing, and the commission reports it would like to make the school a stop on the shuttle bus run during the July Fourth festivities. • Approved repairing the entry awning at the library for $725. • Agreed to seek references for and interview applicants bidding for the lawn mainte­ nance jobs at township ceme­ teries and township buildings. • Agreed to study a recom­ mendation from Assessor Tom Doane that the board look into establishing a "poverty level" in the township to help lowincome families obtain tax ex­ emptions. • Agreed to support a pro­ posal from Fred Fleischmann for the creation of a Caledonia Community Foundation. Such a foundation allows contribu­ tors to claim some state and federal tax exemptions. The board of directors of such a foundation would decide how the funds would be spent, would be comprised of local business people, and would report to the Township Board. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Morch 15, 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Garbow, Snyder. DeVries. Dieleman. Gould, Jousma. Williams. Absent: Stu­ dent Rep. Veenstra. Also Pre­ sent: Several Citizens. MINUTES: Reviewed. Approv­ ed as printed. BILLS: Moved DeVries, second Jousma, to approve bills as printed. Ayes: DeVries, Gould. Williams. Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. Garbow. Motion Carried. KENTWOOD EXCAVATING Moved Williams, second Dieleman to approve the Or­ dinance with the stipulations ap­ proved by the Planning Commis­ sion and with approve by MOOT for the acceleration lone on the east side of the highway exten­ ding northerly up to the existing guardrail and all signage. With Kentwood Exocovating paying for the cost of the lane. Ayes Gould. Williams, Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow, DeVries. Abs­ tain: Jousma. Motion Carried. VERMEULEN: Supervisor Gar bow read a statement from the committee. (Available in the of­ fice for review). Some Discus­ sion. Moved Snyder, second Gould to support the committee recommendation and request payment from VerMeulen in ac­ cordance with the lawsuit settlement. Ayes: Williams, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould. Abstain: Jousma. Motion Carried. BARBER SCHOOL: Dorothy Merriman 'toted that they are in need of some furnishing for the school and some shelves need to be built. They also would like to check with the school and see if they could be included in the bus route for the 4th of July celebra­ tion and open the school for that day. Moved DeVries, second Williams to put $500.00 in on ac­ count for the furnishings and to ask Phil to build shelves for the school. Ayes: Williams. Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould. Motion Carried. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL HEARING Jerry Good presented papers and just wanted to bring the Board up to speed on what was happening with his appeals. LOT 73-KESIER PARK A ticket will be issued. We do not have the authority to set the fines The Courts will set the fines SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT FEES: Moved Jousma. second Dieleman to approve special land use lees as recommended by Planner VanderPloeg. Ayes Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Gar bow, DeVries. Gould. Williams Motion Carried MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED GAS: 1st reading CALEDONIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUND Moved Garbow. second DeVries to ask Fred Fleischmann for recom mendations lor the Board Ayo* Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow. DeVries, Gould Williams Jousma. Motion Carried. ZBA REPORT Given by Gould COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Moved Dieleman. second Jousma to sign the agreement for the funds. Ayes Snyder. Garbow. DeVries. Gould. Williams. Jousma, Dieleman. Motion Carried. LAWN MAINTENANCE BIDS Would like to set up appoint ments on Wednesday. March 22nd with companies. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Dieleman. OTHER BUSINESS Report on Nuts ond Bolts seminar attended by Williams. Request from Williams that the Board look into joining Metro Council. Poverty Exemptions, to be taken up at next months meeting Report on Library Board Meeting by Jousma. Moved Jousma, second Williams to hire Coyes to repair the awning at the Library. Aye* Garbow, DeVries. Gould. Williams. Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. Motion Carried. Norma Sprite stated that she was not happy with the Planning Com­ mission recommendation on the Garbocik Special Use Permit. Speed limit on Keiser St. Grass cut at the building on the corner of Whitneyville and Keiser St. Moved Dieleman second Joursma to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Ayes All. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder, Clerk (218) PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the resignation of a Village of Middleville Trustee effective March 3,1995, the village council is seeking a village resident to fill the vacancy. Persons interested in this position must submit a written request, no later than 5:00 p.m., March 28, 1995, to Village President, Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333. <2t5) * �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 21, 1995 I Page 19 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Post humus Why I oppose the MEGA While watching the evening news recently, one of the stories struck me with a strong feeling of irony The reporter was talk­ ing about how job creation is booming so much in west Michigan that area businesses are having a difficult time fin­ ding workers to fill the jobs. Though that is certainly terrific news, it is very ironic that just five years ago, Michigan’s economy was struggling against a heavy tax burden, exorbitant unemployment and a dwindling population. Over the past four years, we have taken great steps to im­ prove Michigan’s economic climate. And there is no question in my mind that Gov. John Engler, through his courageous leadership in working with the Legislature, has done more to create a renaissance in Michigan than any governor in my lifetime. The policies we have pursued over the last four years to reduce the overall tax burden on families and job providers have made Michigan competitive once again with other states and with other nations. There is no clearer indication of this than the fact that our unemployment rate last year was the lowest it’s been in nearly 30 years. However. 1 had to oppose my close ally and friend’s pro­ posal last week and vote against legislation to establish the Michigan Economic Development Authority (MEGA). Gover­ nor Engler first talked about MEGA in his January “State of the State” address, and colleagues of mine followed through with the introduction of a two-bill package. Those bills. Senate Bills 350 and 351, passed the Senate last Wednesday. Under MEGA, selected businesses would be given tax breaks for up to 20 years for creating new jobs in Michigan. Supporters of the plan say it is the medicine Michigan needs to better compete with surrounding states for jobs. Taken alone, however. MEGA, really deals with the symptom rather than the cause. The real cause we need to deal with is the cost created by the Single Business Tax for some firms, which makes them less competitive with other states. MEGA seeks to help some of those firms. And though MEGA may help some communities gain new jobs in the short run, the problems MEGA would create outweigh the targeted benefits. If implemented, MEGA would create economic, fiscal and political problems. Economically, we would be putting Michigan in the position of giving complanies picked by a political board a competitive advantage over others. Why? Because MEGA picks large com­ panies over small, expanding companies over non-expanding ones and those that threaten to leave over those that will stay in Michigan no matter what. This economic advantage is real and is unjust to those not picked. There is also a glaring fiscal problem. Passing MEGA would give the MEGA board not only the authority to pay for jobs created today with funds today, but it also would give it the ability to saddle a child who today hasn't even entered kindergarten with the responsibility of paying for this job when he or she graduates from high school 18 to 20 years from now. Though well-intentioned, these are the kinds of policy deci­ sions that have already burdened our children and grand­ children with massive federal debt. Finally, and maybe the most problematic. MEGA would create political problems. No matter how well-intentioned the MEGA board and public officials are. human nature guarantees that political coercion will be a certain player in the program. This coercion may be overt, it may be subtle. It could be director or indirect. But the opportunity will exist. The political coercion could take the form of a legislator sug­ gesting to a MEGA board member — who is also a department director — that the legislator could better support the depart­ ment's budget if that board member looked more kindly on a business proposal in that lawmaker’s district. Or it could be the board member hinting he or she could look more kindly on a business proposal in a lawmaker s district if that lawmaker supported his budget. It could take the form of a board member suggesting to a private business person that her project could be in danger if she doesn’t contact her legislator. It could mean a business might be more or less likely to make a political contribution based on the outcome of a MEGA proposal All of these dangers — economic, fiscal and political — are very real threats. For these reasons. I opposed a more expand­ ed version of this same program when former Gov. Jim Blan­ chard proposed it And sonot to be a hypocrite. I had to oppose it again In the end.I believe there are better and fairer ways to make Michigan more competitive with ocher stales Picking and choosing, giving tax breaks to out-of-state businesses to com­ pete with Michigan-based companies and forcing our children to buy jobs in the future isn’t one of them By lowering taxes and regulations for all job providers, we create jobs through the marketplace — not through politics. PHONE 945-9554 for Reminder ACTION-ADS 24-hrs.-7 days Caledonia Planning Commission approves compromise for special use at Campau Lake by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week worked out what it hopes is a satisfactory compromise for a proposed addition to a Campau Lake home. Bernard Garbacik, 6813 El­ lis Court, had asked the com­ mission for a special use per­ mit to build a two-story addi­ tion to his home. His parcel is in the flood plain, and there­ fore a special use permit is re­ quired for such an improve­ ment. Though township engineers found the soils on his property adequate for the project, sev­ eral neighbors objected to the size of the addition. They said they had no prob­ lem with Garbacik adding a second story to his existing home, but his proposal to build on a garage with bedrooms above would mean blocking the view for others, they said. The commission tabled the request so that commissioners could see the site for them­ selves. Theft of mail prompts warning from U.S. Post Office on mailing The United States Postal Inspection Service is concerned about two recent thefts of mail delivered to Caledonia roadside mailboxes in the areas south of Caledonia Village. While vandalizing a mailbox is itself a violation of federal law, actually taking someone else’s mail from a mailbox carries an even stiffer penalty, warns U.S. Postal Inspector Edward Meyle. He said that the "malicious destruction" of a mailbox is a three-year felony, meaning that a person convicted of this act faces a sentence of up to three years in jail and/or a fine. "The penalty is applied separately for each individual mailbox that the person is convicted of destroying," added Meyle. Tim Grady, the officer in charge of the Caledonia Post Office until a postmaster is assigned, said he was concerned about two incidents in Caledonia where mail had been delivered, but apparently removed by someone other than the rightful owner. In one case, the mail was found several miles away, partially destroyed. "That mail is the property of the U.S. government until it is removed from the box by the rightful owner," he emphasized. Meyle said that such a theft carries a penalty of up to five years in jail and/or a $250,000 fine. Anyone caught either vandalizing a mailbox or removing the mail illegally will be prosecuted, Grady said. The famous Greek orator, Isocrates, often worked for years on one speech. ftjach over wooo area homes with a Reminder ACT10N-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week "I hope that parents will sit down with their kids who drive, and emphasize that this is not a fun thing to do,"’ he added. Meyle agreed. "For a teenager, it’s important to remember that entering the adult world with a ’record’ makes life very difficult. Going after mailboxes, and especially bothering the mail itself, can get you into trouble you don’t really need at all. "Kids need to remember that it’s the federal government they’re messing with." He said that anyone whose mailbox is vandalized or who believes mail has been taken from the mailbox, should immediately call either the local post office, the county sheriff or the U.S. Postal Inspector in Grand Rapids, 616-771-8521. However, the Planning Commission has the authority to grant special use permits, and the issue was not taken up by the Township Board. During its March 13 meet­ ing. the commission also re­ viewed a proposed site plan development for a commercial/light industrial planned unit development (PUD) being proposed by Don Fredricks for lands at 8187 Cherry Valley. In other action, the armmis­ sion approved the final site development plan and set an April 17 public hearing date She said that she still ob­ for the commercial PUD re­ jected to the addition, and that zoning requested by Ed and Garbacik shouldn’t have pur­ Ruth VerMurlen for their chased the home if it was go­ property at 5090 60(h Street, ing to be too small. She did which is at the corner of 60th not consider Garbacik’s .inJM |7 Planning Commission meet­ project an improvement to the ings are held al the Caledonia neighborhood. Township Trustee and Village/Township Hall. 250 Planning Commissioner John Maple, and begin at 7:30 p.m. Dieleman expressed his sur­ Anyone interested in the hear­ prise at Sprite's comments, ing should check the posted call the saying he thought she had notices at the hall. been satisfied with the com­ township office at 891-0070 if there are questions. promise. Last week, a compromise was reached. Garbacik will be allowed the improvement, but the addition will extend 24 feet instead of 28 feet. This allows Garbacik the needed space, and also pre­ serves the line of vision for the neighbor to the south. The commission thought everyone went home satisfied with the agreement, but at the Township Board meeting last week. Garbaciks neighbor. Norma Sprite, again brought up the issue. PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville Dept, of Public Works has a limited supply of wood chips being offered to Village residents. Please contact the village office at 795-3385 for further information. Everil G. Manshum 3/17/95 Village Manager (218) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a REQUEST FOR REZONING made by Ross DeMaagd for the rezoning of the Baby Bliss factory at 120 West Main Street from the R-2, Medium Den­ sity Single Family District to the 1-1, Light Industrial District. Reason for the proposal: The Baby Bliss factory is a legal, non-conforming use. This means that it may continue to operate without any change or improvement. If the use ceases, the property must con­ form to the current zoning. In this case the zoning is Medium Density Single Family. The applicant, Ross DeMaagd of Street Dreams Inc., desires to use the existing factory building for car repair, custom car building, and the small scale manufacturing of custom or rare car parts. To do this, he must have proper zoning for the building. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml. 49333 When: On Tuesday, April 4, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (221) �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 21, 1995 Help Wanted Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 wards for $2.75 then KT per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services Community Notices BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment TEAMS NEEDED FOR Middleville softball league. Monday and Tuesday nights, call 795-3928 for information ask for Kyle or Sherry. GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel. (We’re easy to get a lawn with) 616-891-1843 GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. 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H A Sat 3 30 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia NOW OPEN FOR LUNC Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. m ddleville CLEANER WANTED: Look ing for experienced, responsible person for Grand Rapids Airport area. Must have reliable trans­ portation and telephone. Call 616-672-2194 or 1-800-400-8947.____________ REPORTER FOR MIDDLE­ VILLE AREA, SUN & NEWS. Coverage of schools, local government, features and some special added assignments. Photography skills helpful, but will train. Must be able to write well. Send resume and clips to David Young, J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Phone 795-7911 FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA CAREERS WITH EXCEL­ LENT driving record needed to work part-time afternoons and evenings for delivery. Apply at Fast Delivery, 4436 Docker Court, SE, Grand Rapids. PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD, Caledonia area $6.00 per hour to start, $6.83 per hour after training period. REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFFING will be holding a 1 day recruiting on Wednesday March 22, 1995 at the MIDDLE VILLA INN on M-37 in Middleville from 9:00am-2:00pm. 2nd and 3rd shifters start immediately. APPLY IN PERSON, NO CALLS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE MIDDLE VILLA INN. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville I ASSEMBLY, $625 per hour, includes attendance bonus. These arc 1st shift jobs located near the Kent County Airport REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFFING will be holding a 1 day recruiting on Wednesday March 22, 1995 at the MIDDLE VILLA INN on M-37 in Middle­ ville from 9:00am.-2:00pm. APPLY IN PERSON, NO CALL WILL BE TAKEN AT THE MIDDLE VILLA INN. BANKRUPTCY FORCES SALE OF NEW ARCH STYLE STEEL BUILDINGS, DEPO­ SITS FORFEITED! 25X50 SAVE THOUSANDS - FREE SHIPPING! IMMEDIATE SHIPPING OR DELAY TILL JUNE 30TH. 1-800-222-6335 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-03-28.pdf 9a61ea04fb03675da839761f6aecd7ca PDF Text Text 12/30/W and News ® '■ nil Bill ^twgiPuolicL **1 Church Stings, Hl. 49V56 " * A v ■_ I No-7 - ■■ I ¥- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 8 I March 28. 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year TKHS National Honor Society to induct 37 members Inductees into the Thornapple Kellogg High School branch of the Notional Honor Society ore (front row, from left) seniors Amanda Fliearman and Courtney Rich, juniors Robert Kiel and Amber Sans, and sophomores Melody Allore, Jolene Batdorff Dawne Bell, and Sarah Bishop; (second row, from left) Misty Blain, Nathanael Brady, Mandi Chavis, Steven Dood, Jeremy Doornbos, Monica Kuhtic. Dean Laansma. David Liu, and Curt Martin; (third row, from left) Lucas Middleton, Carrie Moma, Robert Mosey Raneane Poll, Laura Reed, Angela Rider. Katherine Rodriguez. Megan Roon, and Tracy Schondelmayer; and (fourth row, from left) Tara Schweitzer, Erica Walker, Kaye Weaver, Heather Welsh, Heather West, Johnna Yoder, Jackyn Zoemer, and Emily Zuidersma. Not pic­ tured are junior Adelaide Devine, and sophomores Scott Evans and Monica Verkerke. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg National Honor Society will induct 37 new members at 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 12, in the high school auditorium. Friends and family of the students are invited to attend. Those being inducted in­ clude seniors Amanda Fliear­ man and Courtney Rich; juniors Adelaide Devine, Robert Kiel and Amber Sans; and sophomores Melody Allore, Jolene Batdorff, Dawne Bell, Sarah Bishop. Misty Blain. Nathanael Brady. Mandi Chavis, Steven Dood, Jeremy Doornbos, Scott Evans, Monica Kuhtic, Dean Laansma. David Liu, Curt Martin, Lucas Mid­ dleton, Carrie Moma. Robert Mosey, Raneane Poll, Laura Reed. Angela Rider, Katherine Rodriguez. Megan Roon, Tracy Schondelmayer, Tara Schwietzer, Monica Verkerke. Erica Walker. Kaye Weaver, Heather Welsh. Heather West. Johnna Yoder. Jaclyn Zoemer. and Emily Zuidersma. Candidates for NHS membership must have at least a 3.4 grade point average after completing three semesters in order to be considered. Students are also evaluated by the faculty on their motiva­ tion, industry, concern for others, initiative, integrity. leadership and responsibility, and selected on that basis. The group, which is advised by TKHS teacher Jackie Hoover Morgan, does several service projects, including daily tutoring for high school and middle school students throughout the school year. Adopt-A-Highway cleanup in the fall, making Valentines for hospitalized children, and making Christmas cookies for senior citizens as fall projects. This spring, the NHS will be helping the Red Cross with the annual blood drive at the school, host the annual teachers’ breakfast in honor of National Teacher’s Day. and work on the spring Adopt-AHighway cleanup. All wage, working conditions set for employees Caledonia School Board OKs four employee contracts by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With the school board’s ap­ proval last week of four em­ ployee contracts, the Caledo­ nia Community Schools has completed its negotiations for wages and working condi­ tions. Agreements with the dis­ trict's instructional and noninstructional paraprofessionals (aides) and the Secretaries and Librarians Association are ef­ fective July 1, 1994. through June 30, 1997. The agreement with the dis­ trict’s central office staff is in effect for the 1994-95 school year only, as is the agreement with the community/alternative education staff. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said that these contracts essentially in­ clude the same conditions as those signed with the bargain­ ing groups for all other dis­ trict employees. The provisions include no new benefits, a freeze on the base salaries and an increase for following years that is de­ See Contracts, Page 2 Sarah Flegel, Julie Furst top scholars in Class of ’95 CHS honors academic achievement at ceremony by Barbara Gall Eight of Caledonia High School's Top Ten' seniors pose with their awards after last week's Academic Awards program at CHS. From the left are Jifl Leatherman, Julie Furst, Becky Hanna. Sarah Regel, Mike Pries and Paul Minder Kneeling are Adam Paarlberg and Eric Constant Not present for the photo were Shanna Reynolds and Sara Robertson Staff Writer The announcement of Sarah Flegel and Julie Furst as the 1995 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, capped this year's academic awards program March 20 at Caledo­ nia High School. The two seniors have the highest grade point averages in their class after seven semesters of work. Also announced were eight other students who, along with Regel and Furst, make up this year's list of "top ten" senior academic achievers. Becky Hanna. Adam Paarl­ berg, Paul Minder, Shanna Reynolds. Eric Constant. Sara Robertson, Mike Pries and Jill Leatherman received the coveted plaques along with the salutatorian and valedictorian. However, more than 200 CHS students were recognized at the awards program for maintaining at least a 3.5 grade point average, with teachers, school administrators and family members on hand to provide the applause. Before the recognition cer­ emony, students and their families enjoyed hors d'oeu- See Academic honors, 2 Julie Furst, left, was named this year's salutatorian for the CHS Class of 1995. Sarah Flegel, right, leads the class academically and was named the valedictorian. In This Issue... • Caledonia School Board sets ‘one mill’ projects • 12 from area named to All-County team • Two TK soccer players raise money for summer trip • Caledonia superintendent receives high marks �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 28, 1995 ACADEMIC HONORS 9 vres in the high school com­ mons, with the orchestra string quartet providing a mu­ sical background. Everyone then adjourned to the Performing Arts Center, where Dr. Gary G. Konow, academic vice president of Aquinas College, gave a short speech in which he explained the concept of "integrated learning" and complimented Caledonia High School for al­ ready implementing cross-dis­ ciplinary classes into its cur­ riculum. This program, he said, is bound to be scary for some, but he said he believes it is the "the most effective way (for a school) to address an uncertain future." He spoke to the need for change in the traditional edu­ cational method, which is reaching only those students whose learning style is com­ patible with it, he said. He pointed out that the "revolution" going on in soci­ ety today is as profound as the ones (hat followed the inven­ tion of the printing press and the coming of the industrial age. Now, he said, we are mov­ ing from an industrial age to a society based on the gather­ ing, sorting and application of information. The characteristic of this new age, he said, will be con­ tinuous rapid change, and stu­ dents must prepare themselves for changing careers and for jobs that don't even exist yet. Schools, therefore, must prepare their students with a generalized education from which an employer can teach the "specialties" involved in that company. wage ranging from $7.78 at step one to $11.81 at step 20. Non-instructional parapro­ fessionals's wages presently range from $7.20 to $10.62. Hourly wages for secretaries and librarians presently range from $8.27 at step one to $13.35 at step 20. Central office secretaries are paid $10.24 at step one, with MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Konow listed “discovery skills," interpersonal commu­ nication skills, collaborative skills, creative thinking, criti­ cal thinking, quantitative thinking and "writing, writ­ ing. writing" as the necessary tools for success in the ever­ changing future. Following his talk, the class sponsors presented stu­ dents their awards of certifi­ cates, academic letters or sil­ ver and bronze pins, depending on how many semesters of achievement each had earned. Discovering Authors available at library By Leah L. Dodd In an attempt to make the public aware of the technology available at the community libraty. various TKHS students have been ask­ ed to review CD-ROMs. Gale Research’s DlSCover- CONTRACTS, pendent on the amount of the state aid received by the dis­ trict. Dean explained that if fund­ ing comes in as anticipated, employees will receive a 3 percent increase next year, un­ less the slate aid increase is lower than expected. In that case, employees will receive only a 2.75 percent increase. Instructional paraprofes­ sionals now earn an hourly from front page from front- wages increasing to $16.34 at step 20. The central office payroll/benefils supervisor's be­ ginning hourly wage is $11.37/hour and it increases to a maximum of $16.82/hour at step 20. The copy center clerk's wages begin at $7.88 and go up the scale to $13.38/hour at step 20. Community and alternative education staff wages range from $8.64/hour for the alter­ native high nursery attendant to $ 18/hour for alternative ed­ ucation instructors. The alternative high school director is paid an annual salary of $34,019, and the community education supervi­ sor receives an annual salary of $38,397. Miller REAL ESTATE Jean Chase. CHS GRi........................... 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick......... 945-2451 Cindy Scotti’ Scon.. 948-4228 Ron Leuis.................. 945-5103 Larry Attending SALES MG* . CHS. GRI. .945-9103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 ing Authors provides informa­ tion on 300 novelists, essayists, short-story writers, and poets The authors were chosen for their popularity in high schools and colleges. All entries contain the author’s biography, personal and career accomplishments, and excerpts from critical essays on the author's content. In ad­ dition to this, there is a list of all his/her works with the publisher, date, and edition, a roster of media adaptations, and a list for further reading. Don’t expect to gain any in­ sightful information on a ma­ jor literary work from this program. The information is almost solely confined to the author’s life, but the biographies are complete and will occasionally help you to see how the author’s background affected his/her point of view. Selections from critical essays also help to provide an analysis of the author’s content and style. This program is best used to learn about an author, but it can also be used to find more books by a particular author or to locate a book when you can only remember one major character. Discovering Authors Lions chicken dinner draws flock Community dinners like the Annual Lions Chicken Dinner held at the Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School last Sunday offers people a chance to enjoy good food, and the time to visit with family and friends. Middleville Lion Howard Simmons finds out if the boys want light or dark meat as he serves at the dinner. See Discovering, P. 16 ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Ka\ Stolsonburg BROKER............ 795-7272 Gene Poll ASSOC broke*, gri. .. .795-9521 Karen Brown.............795-9331 Cathy Williamson CM.OU....................... 795-9090 Debbie Erway........... 623-8357 assoc Mike Humphreys, Broker. CRS. GRI 1. ONE OF A KIND HOHL Des.gned in th. «tyl« of Fronk Lloyd Wright, this unique crescent shaped 2 bedroom ranch is on 3 rolling acres You'll get a neat feeling of being port of the outdoors. To see this home coll Cathy Williamson............................................. $99 900 2. PWCE REDUCED on this 3 bedroom ranch that sits on 2.7 secluded acres Other features include a living room with an open stairway to a large recreation room with fireplace and day-lite windows, spacious kitchen with dining area, a 3 season porch and o 2 car garage Call Gene Poll....................... $134 900. 3. PAYNE LAKE. This 4 bedroom 2 bath home features 2 fireplaces 2 car garage and a 2 story born Located on a % acre lot with 100 ft. of lake frontage and dose to State Land Cail Kay Stolsonburg.................................................................................................................................. $159 900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. Eight-year-old Jacob DeVries digs into his piece of chicken. He's much too busy to give the "thumbs up" for his tasty meal. There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes, in this case in the kitchen, whenever there is a big din­ ner. Lions Brian Finkbeiner (back) and Al Vos make sure the chicken is done just right. O&A to begin tree-trimming throughout area O&A Electric Cooperative will begin an extensive linec lean ng project m the Mid­ dleville and Wayland areas next month to improve reliability to its electric customers in northeast Allegan County and north* e st Barry County The tree-tnmming project is set to begin m early April and conclude this summer. Lines will be cleared in Irving, Thomapple. Yankee Spnngs and Rutland townships in Barry County, and Wayland Township in Allegan County. “Our studies have shown that the majority of power outages are caused by trees in­ terfering with electric lines,’’ said David Jaques, superintendent of operations. “To improve power reliabili­ ty, electric lines must be kept clear of trees and other vegetation, which could inter­ rupt the electric service or create a hazard O&A has mailed postcards to area customers notifying them of the project and offer­ ing them the chance to provide input before work again. Most of the work for this project will be done by contractors O&A is in the midst of a two-year, $5 million work plain aimed al service-related improvements. Based in Newaygo, O&A is the customerowned power company for 29,000 homes and businesses in the rural areas from Cadillac to Kalamazoo �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 28, 1995 I Page 3 Cole Porter classics highlight musical April 20-22 Obituaries Anything Goes as CHS players take to the stage Marie M. Findlay MIDDLEVILLE - Marie M. Findlay, 84, of Middleville, passed away on Tuesday, March 21,1995 at Butterworth Hospital. Marie was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted F. Findlay. Survivors are her children, Ted (Ellen) Findlay of Over­ land Park, Kansas, Jack (Patti) Findlay of Troy and Jill Thomas of Kentwood; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter; dear friends, Vi Jewett of Middleville and Don Hayes of Grand Rapids; special nephew, John (Barb) Schuiling of Elwell; and many other nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered Thursday at Villa Elizabeth with Reverend Eugene S. Goias presiding. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst in Grand Rapids. Montague 'Monte’ Myers KALAMAZOO - Montague “Monte” Myers of Kalamazoo passed away on February 21, 1995 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1928 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Samuel and Wanda Myers. He was a graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Middleville and attended design schools in Detroit and Los Angeles. He owned interior design studios in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Kalamazoo. Mr. Myers was a member the American Society of Inter­ ior Designs and was listed in “Who’s Who in the Midwest” 1980-1981. Survivors include an aunt and uncle, Evelyn and Harry Wisenail of Farmington Hills; step-mother, Doris Apsey of Middleville; half-brother, Phillip; half-sisters, Linda Morgan, Sharon Schondelmayer and Kathy MacLeod. A memorial get together with family and friends will be held at a later date in the Olmsted Room at Kalamazoo College. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montague Myers Scholorship Fund, C/o Kalamazoo Foundation. Arrangements were made by Betzler Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. Caledonia ’Happy 60’s’ reschedules April meeting The Caledonia "Happy 60s” Club will hold its April meeting at noon on Monday, April 10 at the Caledonia Community Education Building. Usually the group meets Ten Year Level Term Life Insurance: LowCost Peace Of Mind Ten Year Level Term life insurance from AutoOwners is designed to give you peace of mind without putting a financial burden on your family mem bers or business partners Call us for all the details and special tow rates. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Servin” 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^lulo.Dwnm Insurance Uto 'tarn Ga Uwu on the first Monday of the month, but the April date had to be changed to the second Monday because of the Caledonia Schools' spring break. The club will hold its usual monthly potluck, with all attending asked to bring their own table service, a dish to share and a $1 prize for bingo. Anyone with questions should call 698-6335. Free directory of Ml As spring quickly ap­ proaches. thousands of families are making plans now for their summertime ac­ tivities. With the variety of programs available, families need a resource to help them select the right camp for their children. Again this year, the Michigan Section of the American Camping Associa­ tion (ACA) is offering a free directory containing over 80 children s camps in Michigan which are accredited by the American Camping Association. Parents can receive a free directors by contacting the ACA office at 3208 West Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823 or by phon­ ing toll-free 800-852-8368. Each entry in the directory contains the camp s address and phone number, the direc­ tor-s name, the age group served, and a description of their activities One key to finding the right camp for your child is to begin looking now' The directory contains listings to meet the needs of a wide range of families Again, call toll-free for vour copy of Michigan Children s Camp director at 800-852-8368. The cast of the Caledonia High School production of Cole Porter's ’Anything Goes' takes time out from rehearsal to mug for the camera. The musical will be by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A cruise ship...boy meets girl., shipboard romance... Public Enemy #13 on the passenger list and a happyever-after ending. Caledonia High School theater students will provide some nostalgia for the "older generation" and an introduction to some classic tunes for the younger set as they mount their production of Cole Porter s Broadway hit, Anything Goes. Besides the title song, some of the well-known numbers from this musical include "Take Me Back to Manhatten," "Be-Lovely" and "You’re the Top." A romantic setting that takes full advantage of all its stereotypical characters makes a great background for all the wonderful songs Porter wrote for this musical, said Director Deb Poniotowski. Capturing the lead roles for the production were Ray Stewart, who will appear as Sir Evelyn Oakleigh; Tim Burn, as Elisha J. Whitney; Missy Brower, as Mrs. Wadsworth T. Harcourt; Kim King, as Hope Harcourt and Derika Jousraa as Reno Sweeny Rich Garnaat will play Billy Crocker, Steve Young is cast as Moonface Martin, Katie Lapin is Bonnie and Jason Buys plays both Bishop Dobson and the Captain. Poniotowski promises song and dance numbers with "lots of tap dancing ' for the audiences who turn out for the production, which will run from Thursday. Apnl 20 through Saturday, April 22. Curtain time for all performances is 7:30 pm Tickets are $3 for students and S4 for adults presented April 20-22 at the high school Performing Arts Center ATTENT10N...STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA PREMIER CLUB MEMBERS Join us for a visit to “Michigan's Little Bavaria” FRAKENMUTH OVERNIGHT TRIP May 9 & 10, 1995 - ITINERARY - • • • • • • • Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland Zeesenagel Miniature Italian Village Candyland & Cheese Factory Pretzel Factory St. Julian Winery Riverboat Cruise Shopping in downtown Frankenmuth The $90.00 (based on double occupancy) price includes motor coach transportation, coffee & rolls, overnight at Zehnder’s Bavarian Haus with Breakfast, all fees to the tours, taxes, tips and baggage handling. Reservations must be made with full payment by April 3 at any of our three locations. This trip is for our “Special” State Bank of Caledonia PREMIER CLUB MEMBERS only. Stop in the bank and “Join the Club”. Membership is simple: you or your spouse must be at least age 55 or better and have a minimum of $5,000 in any combinations of interest bearing accounts. We’d be happy to have you join us. This is one of the Social Rewards for joining the club, stop at one of our offices and see what the Financial Rewards are for you. Qtate 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA 891-8113 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 or ALEDONIA E3 AU 3 Locations Noon on Saturday �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 28, 1995 bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Thanks to our Middleville Lions Club volunteers, Jerry and Donna Stegrette, I had the fun on Monday, March 20 of attending the Hastings Lions Club meeting. I love to listen to the members kid and have fun with each other. Yet, at the same time, they ac­ complish a lot of business. God bless each member for being such warm caring peo­ ple, but still having fun with each other I was disappointed that the Middleville Lions Club could rxH meet my leader Dog roommate, Becky Cherry, but it was not possible because she was only here for four days They are such a warm, caring, nutty group of people They accomplish so much with all their fun. I gave the Hastings group an abbreviated story of Becky Cherry to show the members what a great group of people there are in Rochester at the Leader Dog School. Our trainer. Greg, pushed for Becky to be ac­ cepted to the school He was willing to take on the respon­ sibility of Becky with all her physical problems and had great faith in her. Greg came to our home to visit with Becky and Beauty. He was going around the states to pick out various dogs for future students He said that his next group has five 300-pound women. This group of five women need very large dogs I would say that will be quite a challenge for Greg. They will be in bet­ ter condition when the 25-day training period is over. They will never know that they have been handled differently than any other class Greg told me all about Houston and why he is so laid back. Each trainer has to have more dogs than he needs to make sure the dog and student are well matched My first dog. Chance. I could not handle. They finally had to release him from the school and he was eventually destroyed. He had some quirk that had not surfaced before. Houston, was trained by at church. He had come down from the pulpit and was stan­ ding by the front pews. He stopped right in the middle of his sermon and said. “Mercy, but those two dogs don’t even make a move." Then he went right on preaching. It startled both Becky and me. We just take it for granted our dogs will be quiet. My cousin. Web Steeby. died in Florida. His body was flown up Monday in time for the visiting hours in the even­ ing. His sister. Myrtella. could not come to Michigan. She had just had heart trouble a few weeks before. So her daughter. Kay. and husband brought the body here for the services. We had lunch at the Leighton Church hall. Web would have loved every minute of it. I had such a rich time visiting with many of the old church members. Aunt three different trainers. The first one got him ready for a class, but didn’t completely finish the training. So Houston went back into the Kennel. This happened two more times, so that he had been in the kennel for six dif­ ferent 25-day periods So Houston was thoroughly sick of the kennel. and w as so glad to have a person he could bond to. Just to get out of the kennel was a relief. Now. I understand his shyness. Beau­ ty remembered Greg and just went crazy when she saw him All this round-about wandering of mine is to thank all the Lions for being such an important part of the com­ munity. The Hastings group gave me a bronze Lion, just like the one that is in Rochester. I was so pleased. Two Sundays ago we had a visiting minister from Lowell Audie had me with her every summer after my father died in 1916. So Leiglton has always been my summer church home. We had a very active young people's group. I had not seen many of them for many years. Some had moved to other areas. Lila Smith Thaler and Orian Thaler came and sat and talked with me. Loreen Thaler Kaechele came out to visit with me. She was working back in the kitchen and could not stay long. But she promis­ ed to come over to our place and visit. Kay and her hus­ band had to leave to get back home to be with Myrtella in Florida Then sbme older women came over to say hello. One turned out to be his sister. Tillie Velseman Berens. The other lady was a fellow teacher with Web Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9 45 a m , 11:00 a.m. fc 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY................... Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............ .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs........................ WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Games United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan * Telephone 698-8252 T _____________________ "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world'' Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9.45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11.00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services "Sat w example in speech, in life. in love. in faith and in purity." __________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............. Evening Service........... 10:30 a.m. ..9:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... .11:10 a.m. .6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....... ................6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............. ............... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday................. ................7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor 708 West Main Street £ Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Rev. James Cusack 10:00 a.m. ,11:15a.m. ..6 00 pm. Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a.m. 4 11:00 a.m. .5 t* V 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave of 84th St *891 -8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ ts Lord" 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Sunday School.............................................. ?30a.m. Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Sunday Morning Worsrip............................. 1030a.m. Sunday Evening Wonrip............................... 600p.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wed Midweek t*rayer & tote Study...... 700 p.m Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 to WUam Debtor, tastof Stoexxxsor Youbh&of CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Church Office Phone — 795-9266 “God Cares for You” (El|r CDlri ^lintr ^flrtljodiel (Slpirch Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a m. Evening Worship............... 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p m. 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of 9.30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 10:30 a.m. Services — Sunday School..... . Morning Worship. Even.ng Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee .......... 1000 a.m. 1100a.m. ............. 600 p.m. Phone 795-7076 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville ! Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 6:45 for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies Sunday School Choirs 9:45 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 77 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 First Service.......................................8:30 a m. Sunday School..................................9:45 a m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Classes........................................... 10:00a.m. Second Service....................................... 11:00a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sunday W.xUups 9.00 am & 10:30 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night" 6 00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th Si near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday........................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.... 1100 a m Evening Worship....... 6.00p.m. Wed Fellowship....... 7:30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 28, 1995 / Page 5 From previous page — Our cousin, Tom Barnaby, was also there. Wayne Finkbeiner said hello. He was another one of the group that I remembered so well. 1 can remember going to Green Lake to have a Sunday School picnic and playing "Skip to the Loo, My Darling.’ It was a warm meeting of my Leighton church friends. I'm sure Web would have been grinning all over with pleasure to see so many church people having a wonderful gabbing time Myrtella was always the ap­ ple of her dad’s eye and was a lot like her dad I was a very fortunate child to have spent every summer until I was 18 in that community. Thanks to all the wocn who helped to make it such a warm homecoming Web and I were very much like a brother and sister. We were so much alike that we fought a lot. But all Aunt Audie had to do was say a quiet word and we did what she said. I can remember the old church. 1 was misbehaving and Aunt Audie walked me out to the belfrey area and told me I was to behave, giving me a swat on my seat. 1 can tell you that I never misbehaved again. She meant business, and I knew it. I can remember asking Aunt Audie what my dad was like. She said that her father, Louis lAinekc. was an old fashioned stern German. Children were seen and not heard. My dad. Norman, and Aunt Audie spent more time under the table, than at the table. My dad ran away from home at 9. Don’t know where he went but he couldn't stand the strict discipline of this dad I have a wonderful picture of Web standing beside Myrtella. He didn’t have polio as yet. He and Myrtella were playing husband and wife. The minister said that Web had polio at II. He and Myrtella were so very close. This Saturday I am going to speak to the Webster Michigan Lions Club at Holi­ day Inn on 28th Street. What is so interesting to me is that was where Leader Dog check­ ed me to give me my first chance to walk with a Leader Dog. Now I am going to have a chance to thank the Lions Club for my dog by telling all about my wonderful happy time at Rochester. And to help pay back to them my gift of a Leader Dog. Have to start calling for news tonight so I can turn in it Friday. Kathy Bracy and Betty Newman went to see “Hello Dolly.’’ Betty said it was so enjoyable. She said that it sure charged her batteries. Lois Whinney said that the good weather makes her feel a lot better She is coming along as could be expected. Lois Bremer said that daughter Judy fixed an 80th birthday dinner for her dad. Fred Steiner. AU of the family in the area came to wish him happy birthday. Judy lives with Fred. Lois Bremer said that she just loves to drive. So she drove to Florida and Chicago. Keep it up as long as you There is such freedom in do-! ing it all by yourself. I hated ' not being able to drive any more But I am so very for tunate in having a wonderful ■ husband who does Lake me everywhere. He may mutter under his breath, grumbling about his foot loose wife, but does it anyway. Dorothy Dean said that the woods near her home is just literally covered with beautiful violets. It is such a wonderful sight and smell That makes me feel confident dial spring is really here I want to go down to the meadow by the creek. There are always skunk cabbages there. It is very hard to see the small reddish cup. but easy to see the big leaf that follows the bloom. The leaves may already be there. Mr and Mrs. Ralph Lutz came to visit Virginia Root Sunday. Virginia Root will have her 88th birthday next week. Have a wonderful day. my dear. Don William said that he had his spring break last week, so he and Cathy went down to visit some friends in West Virginia and they had six inches of snow, it just stopped all traffic and they just let it melt It is so unusual to get snow there. They never got out of their motel. After the second day they came back home. What a shame to spoil his planned vacation! Ann Bartlett said that daughter Jennifer and husband are stopping on their way back to England and staying for a while with her parents, Dan and Ann Bartlett. Ann hates to see her go so far away, but like II the birds in the nest they have to leave. But we parents hope that it won’t be so far away. Then Dan and Ann went to Silver Lake, where they have their trailer. Doing the spring cleanup. Marian Martin and Marilyn went to visit Larry and family in Goshen, Ind., then on Sun­ day, Marilyn and her hus­ band. So Marilyn and Dennis and some of the older children had a relaxing time being together. Marian took care of the youngest. I guess this is it for this week. A great big hug to all of you folks. Visit with all of you I can get next week. Mothers Day Festival of the Arts set May 14 The Mother s Day (May 14) Festival of the Arts is be­ ing organized by the fine arts department of ThomappleKellogg High School. “We will celebrate mothers and the arts." said chairman Duane Thatcher. TK senior all-night party still needs parents to help Volunteers are still needed to help on the entertainment, casino and clean-up committees for the Thomapple Kellogg all-night senior party being planned for graduation night. May 28. Those interested are encouraged to attend the next meeting of the planners on Monday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the TK high school cafeteria. A bonus for parents who work on the party is that they are the only ones invited to attend the party and share the culminating event in their son or daughter’s high school career. For more information, call 945-5779. Correction— The Leighton United Methodist Church's pancake breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 a m. Saturday, April I. The date was reported incorrectly in last week's edition of the Sun & News. The afternoon of Sunday. May 14 will begin with a choral concert in the high school auditorium at 2 p.m. At 2:45, a reception for mothers and their families will be held in the cafeteria. Desserts and beverages will be served by the band boosters. A drawing for floral arrangements and a Mother’s Day cake will give some of the mothers present an oppor­ tunity to take home a Mother’s Day gift. During the reception time. art. works by students from Barbara Baar's art classes will be displayed, and projects and writings by language arts students will be available for viewing. A band concert at 3:30 p.m. in the high school gym will conclude the activities. The yearly band and choir awards will be announced and presented in the respective concerts. The general and honors choirs and the cadet and sym­ phonic bands are directed by Duane Thatcher Art students are guided by Barbara Baar The language arts students are from classes taught by Gerald Stein. Celeste Diehm, James Stander. Kelly Davidson. Lin­ da Wood and Thatcher. “This early announcement of the Mother’s Day Festival of the Arts will, hopefully, give families an opportunity to arrange to spend part of Mother’s Day enjoying the fine work of our local students." Thatcher said. Kolodziej ■ Brown exchange vows Julie Kolodziej and Stephen Brown were married on Oct. 22, 1994 in Grand Rapids. Julie Kolodziej-Brown is an optometrist working here in Hastings as an associate with Dr. M ichael Flohr, ophthalmologist. Stephen Brown is a mechanical engineer, employed by Blakmer, Inc., where he designs and builds pumps. Parents of the bride and groom are Rosalia and Eugene Kolodziej, who live in the Detroit area, and Rita and Ned Brown, who soon will be permanent residents of Hastings. Julie and Stephen wish to thank all their friends, family celebrating with them their very special day! A beautiful fall honeymoon was spent along the Maine, B & Bs near the ocean’s shore! The couple presently reside in Kentwood. ENGAGEMENTS McKay - Yarrington to wed Joe and Arlene Yarrington of Caledonia are happy to an­ nounce the engagement of their son, James (Jim) A. Yar­ rington of Newaygo to Heather E. McKay of Grand Haven. Heather is the daughter of William and Nelle McKay of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is a graduate of Davenport College. Jim graduated from Caledonia High School, at­ tended Ferris State Universi­ ty, graduated from the ap­ prenticeship program at GRJC and is employed at Northwest Tool and Die. Walker. A June wedding is planned in Jamaica. CRAFT SHOW ■ Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds Sat., April 8 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Great Gifts for Easter & Mother’s Day Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION We're part of your community Cherry Valley Clinic ISPINE pfqt j j ■ A of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Rrsforrny Lrnrs. Rrricuwg Sprits Offering you • Individual, family, and marital counseling • Assistance with depression and anxiety • Help with parenting skills and family conflicts • Services for children, adolescents, and adults Tim /wart,UU, Clinic Manager and Licensed Psychoiogtst Dan Henderson. Ph D . Licensed Psychologist Susan Allred. M.S W.,A C S W., Social Worker For more information or to make an appointment, please call (616) 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279. 6950 Cherry Valley Road • Middleville (located at Peace Reformed Church) Most insurances accepted. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 28. 1995 Fourth ‘ Day at CHS’ brings educators from around the state Ellen Cassidy, of the Michigan School Development Unit, sits in with Traci Koetje as she works on an assignment in the CHS advanced computer applications class Cassidy is visiting all the educational reform efforts in the state. on a student panel. The chance to talk informally with the young people always is Caledonia English teacher Marilou Boncher answers questions posed by teachers Mike Salisbury and Andrew Huber from Beaverton High School The visitors were participating in the annual ’Day at Caledonia High School' program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sixty-one educators from 20 school districts around the state arrived in Caledonia early March 15 for this year's "Day at Caledonia High School.” All had registered in ;ul vancc to attend the program, which began at 8 a.m. with registration and ended at 3 p.m after a final question and answer session. Guests toured the school and visited classes, each with a Caledonia student guide. Students also joined the visi­ tors for lunch, which was served in the media center, while members of the CHS orchestra provided background music. The visiting teachers and administrators all had come to Observe the restructuring pro­ cess under way at CHS. Some work in districts making similar changes, and others represented districts planning reforms of their own. Besides learning how and what Caledonia High School has done, the visitors also wanted to hear what the CHS students themselves think of the changes. Also of great in­ terest were some of CHS' new programs, such as the STAR (science/lec hnology /agricul ture/resources) program and core math. Before the final session of the 1995 program, the visitors met in small discussion groups with staff and students. This is the fourth year for "A Day at Caledonia High School." The program was initiated because CHS admin­ istrators and teachers were spending an increasing amount of time with represen­ tatives of other school dis­ tricts who wanted to observe first-hand the changes Caledo­ nia High School had made. Besides the teaching and learn­ ing changes involved in using Grand Re-Opening for the Season • Saturday, April 1st interdisciplinary block classes, the guests have been interested in the use of time during the school day and the problems the district has faced in changing from a traditional format. Principal Tonya Porter rea­ soned that it would be easier and more efficient to set aside one day for entertaining a number of school districts at the same time, and so the "Day at CHS" was created. Each district attending can send up to three representa­ tives. who, for the cost of registration, are provided extensive information about the new programs, along with the classroom visitations and the chance to ask questions of students and staff. They also are served coffee and rolls when they arrive, and lunch at noon. Students in all four grades can volunteer to serve as guides or meet guests for lunch or present their views TK library sets spring break special hours The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will have different hours during the week of spr­ ing break. Daytime hours for the week of Monday. April 3, to Fri­ day. April 7, will be from 8 a m. to 3 p.m. There will be evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday, April 4 and 7, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Regular library hours will resume on Monday. April 10. when school is back in session About 150 students volunteered their time this year. Page class contributes to spring grand re-opening The fourth grade class of Kim Chausow has been working had to make a special banner for the grand re-opening of the Village Parlor Ice Cream Shoppe in downtown Middleville. Cheryl McMillan (left) owner of the shop with her hus­ band, is excited by the class participation. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer It’s a sure sign of spring when the ice cream shops re­ open. And fourth-grade students in Kim Chausow’s class at Page Elementary are making their contribution in the grand re-opening of the Village Parlor Ice Cream Shoppe in Middleville. The class has been working on a special banner for owners Larry and Cheryl McMillan to hang in the window for the April 1 seasonal opening. Their interest in the ice cream parlor goes beyond just liking ice cream and the com­ ing of spring. Cheryl is a volunteer mom in the class each Friday morn­ ing. The McMillans’ 9-yearold daughter. Amber, also is Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures z x Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing af Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... ICE CREAM one of the favorite aspects of the program, according to the visiting educators. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) in Chausow’s class. Cheryl said the shoppe will have a little different look this year. She, Larry, Amber and even 5-year-old David, have been redoing the inside in a pink checkerboard motif. "It’s going to be brighter and cheerier,’’ said Cheryl. "We’re gradually working toward having the shoppe done more in the '50s style." Ice cream lovers will be able to choose from more than 20 flavors of the frozen con­ fection. Favorites from last year like Moose Tracks, Bear Claws and Superman, will be joined by a new delight called Mother Load The McMillans use all Hud­ sonville Ice Cream in their shoppe. "We got a lot of good response from everyone who came into the shoppe last year, which was the first year we were open,” said Cheryl. They kept the parlor open until the end of October, but, *hen business died down because of the cold weather, they decided to close up for the winter The McMillans plan to be open until Oct. 1 this year. In addition to the family work­ ing. the shoppe will provide part-time employment for four to six others. “Everyone has been so sup­ portive, expecially our families,” said Cheryl. Her family will be on hand to help with the grand opening. The McMillans also are of­ fering a group discount for classes and the Thomapple Kellogg Youth Baseball teams Cheryl said that groups just need to come in with either their teacher or coach to qualify. "Last year, we sponsored a Little League team and we hope to do the same this year.” > MOMCSt ] lhwiwU Tax Management & More Inc. Steve Anteckl ■ M.S.A. 528 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-0464 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 28, 1995 I Page 7 Third graders ‘sold’ on reading and writing incentive ‘Celebrity Auction’ rewards local elementary readers by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School agriscience teacher Al Steeby has seen many an auction. But the one he presided over Tuesday was just a "bid" dif­ ferent from the usual livestock sales he's familiar with. Nearly 80 Caledonia Ele­ mentary third-graders made up the customer list, and instead of taking calls on sheep or cattle, Steeby auctioned off two tableloads of items as di­ verse as the "celebrities” who donated them. Business executives, coun­ try singers, politicians, sports stars, television and radio per­ sonalities, teachers, authors and family members all re­ Bid cards fly as Caledonia Elementary thud graders vie for a popular item in their Celebrity Auction. sponded to hand-written letters from the kids explaining how their "Celebrity Auction" worked. Created by teacher Sandi Haack as a reading incentive, the auction idea rewards stu­ dents with points for reading and for writing letters to their chosen "celebrities." Thank you notes also are required. At the end of the program, the points the students have earned lake the place of dollars as the bidding gets under way for the items sent by the celebrities for the auction. Haack said the excitement had been building for several weeks as the packages began to roll in... posters. CDs, books, T-shirts, gift certifi­ cates, drawings, autographed hats and even a Michigan State folding chair. 'And that's five points over here, who'll give me ten, ten, ten. that's ten, and now 15...' Auctioneer Al Steeby, better known as the Caledonia High School agriscience teacher, handles the bidding on a celebrity t-shirt held up by third-grade teacher Sue Siler. Other collectibles included a letter from President Clinton, an autographed original script from the "Blossom" television show, chocolate "records" from radio station W-DOG and even a container of chocolate chip cookies from school secretary Diane DeYoung, who said she was Caledonia Elementary third grader Abe Mulvihill takes proud possession of an official Spartan folding chair, donated to the auction by Michigan State University s athletic department. Abe had earned enough points to offer the top bid for the green and white chair, flattered to be considered a celebrity. Congressional Representa­ tive Vem Ehlers sent an American flag that had flown over the Capitol, and the Caledonia High School girls' cross country team responded with one of their first-place trophies they won last year and several state champi­ onship tee-shirts. Students in the three thirdgrade classes had amassed points ranging from less than 10 to several hundred. A stu­ dent earned a point for each 25 pages read, plus one point for each letter written. The day of the auction, each student received a bidding card with his or her total points on it. When the student won the bid for an item, the number of points "spent" was sub­ tracted from the total by some official moms who kept the books and wrapped up the treasures to be taken home. Students in Haack s class were interviewed while they waited eagerly for the auction to begin. They already had eyed the donations and picked out the things they wanted to bid on. A Village Inn pizza pass, a Lion King model. a teddy bear poster, a regulation basket­ ball, a model truck and a hand-made vest were just a few of the favorites. They said they thought the auction was a fun idea for a reading program, and that it encouraged them to get into the habit of reading. "It's more fun when you have a goal," said one young­ ster, and the rest of the class nodded in agreement. Despite the competition in the bidding arena, the kids showed a lot of sportsman­ ship, congratulating their classmates and applauding each successful bid. Haack, who first used the auction idea when she taught sixth grade at the middle school, said the third-graders caught on to the program with even more enthusiasm than the older students. "It s really been fun because they have been so excited over each donation,” she said. "I don't think they realized that their letters would bring such a response.” SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family'know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS — 945-9554 CHECKING ACCOUNTS Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us When you bank with Old Kent, you're get­ Banking at Old Kent just got better. 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The group had been invited to perform at the Orlando theme park, and the students raised money to be able to make the trip. Both the Caledonia High School and Middle School or- chcstras earned first division ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association judging Feb. 25 at West Ottawa High School in Holland. The groups each are rated by three judges on three prepared selections. The orchestras then were rated on a sight reading performance for yet another judge. The ratings from all four judges then are averaged for the overall rating, with a first division the top score. The CHS orchestra musi­ cians barely had time to pack before setting out on a 26- hour bus trip for their longanticipated visit to Florida during the CHS Interim. There they performed twice at Disney World's Magic King­ dom, and chaperones report the group received "standing ovations" at each performance. The students enjoyed tour­ ing the rest of Disney World and MGM Studios and even got to take a dip in the ocean at Cocoa Beach. Earlier, several students competed in the Michigan School Solo and Ensemble Festival at Calvin College Feb. 4. Earning first division medals were I.aura lanser and Sarah Brinks for their violin duet; Lanser for her piano solo; Emma Cryderman for her violin solo and Laura Schmidtke for her cello solo. Receiving a second division rating were Daisy Baldwin for her violin solo, and Cryder­ man and Schmidtke for their violin and cello duet. Laura Lanser recently earned a first division medal for her piano solo and also for a violin duet with Sarah Brinks, who was not available for the photo. 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Ml I March 28, 1995 / Page 9 Caledonia School Board sets ‘one-mill’ projects by Barbara Gall Seen Lenartz (left) and Angie Wilkins, both fifth graders in Curt Wissink's class at Page, display their inventions used to launch a pingpong ball. Problem solving promotes higher level thinking by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Who would have thought that a fun. problem solving project could benefit high level thinking? But that’s the aim of a re­ cent science project com­ pleted by each of the fifth­ grade students in the Page Elementary class of Curt Wissink. The project to find a way to propel a velcro-covered ping pong ball into a box or stick it onto a map of the United States was the assignment. Students were encouraged to get their parents involved in their project, which needed to be completed in a month. “You would be surprised at the number of different results,” Wissink said. “Some were as simple as a plastic spoon hot-glued onto a piece of wood, and others were quite involved resembl ing the pictures of catapaults.’* The kind of materials used for the construction of the project varied greatly, too Wissink explained that by using inventing as part of the problem solving, it promotes what Bloom’s Taxonomy calls W Special: 20% off Silk Ribbon Embroidery Kits Stamped Embroidery (Offer good thru Saturday. April 1, 1995) RAINBOW’S END Caledonia Village Centre Yarn. Craft & Variety 891-1106 9343 Cherry Valley Ave. Mon.-Fri.9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-5:30 pm ■A higher level thinking. “The class all seems to en­ joy this type of learning since class participation is about 99 percent. The parents seem to enjoy the projects, too,” Wissink said. This is the first of this type of project his class has done this year. They have also invented egg-crash cars, and made bird feeders out of different kinds of plastic. The next project for the group is to build a bridge out of straws that can hold a designated amount of weight. Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board Tuesday approved maintenance and improvement projects to be funded from the!995-96 "one-miir account. Business Manager Judi Dean explained that the rec­ ommended projects fall into three categories, with the first including general district needs: • $290,000 to remodel the Community Education Build­ ing heating system. • $41,000 for the new Cale­ donia Elementary bus lane. • $18,000 for resurfacing the track. • $12,000 for asphalt. • $ 6.500 for painting. • $10,000 for upkeep of gym floors. • $10,000 fee for interactive television. The second category in­ cludes those projects recom­ mended by the Athletic Ad Hoc Committee for athletic facilities, and approved by the board. (See related story.) Ap­ proximately $12,985 will be spent for these projects. The third category includes remodeling work at the pre­ sent middle school, which will be updated to become part of the high school when students move into the new middle school. While most of the work at the old school will be funded from the high school portion of the 1992 bond issue, two general maintenance projects will be funded from one-mill money: • $137,000 for reworking the heating system. • $14,200 for plumbing work. These one-mill projects to­ tal $551,685. The projected one-mill account budget is $666,280, from which $30,000 also is being set aside for possible retainer fee, leaving $84,595 for emer­ gency maintenance needs dur­ ing the rest of the budget year. In other action, the board: • Approved the addition of a girls’ junior varsity golf team, a freshman boys’ soccer team and the recognition of hockey as a club. The new hockey program will not require any financial support from the dis­ trict. but must meet the same guidelines as other CHS JorSv We re the Problem Solvers!' Area School Lunch Menus IH WWOW. 34-Gal. Round Heavy Duty Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday , March 29 Trash Container El. Sack Lunch, PB&J sandwich, veggie sticks, orange smiles, graham cracker. M.S. & H.S., BBQ on bun, potato rounds. •7’' nf VWw* SMppom law (0341-701) (802) Turkey fajita on soft shell, refried beans, apple crisp. Friday, March 31 Cold cereal muffin, orange juice, milk. Friday , March 31 j . ' Fiberglass Shovel Garden Rake (0341 7034) I IB-MU) (0301 70M)(F00814) (0341 7O3C) (M186) < ELcCt ! Multiple Outlet • 1-Gal 4 oz. MixMaster™ 16-Gal. 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(See related story.) • "Re-hired" the community education/altemative education staff with wages set only for the remainder of this year. Dean explained that the action was necessary because the dis­ trict-sponsored Caledonia Charter Academy, which would have replaced the alter­ native education program, did not receive state funding. The staff, therefore, is being "hired back" under the old community/altemative education pro­ grams. Utility Tub Gas Can Urr0e green , & CAROL ti/nwuM • 6-Ft. Household 24-Oz. i Extension Cord • i Simple Green ! • 18-In. Palmyra Pushbroom Bagel cream cheese, apple juice, milk. over 30JD00 area Homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Weeic '(EEOK CREDIT f l\ANCi\C AWLABll All Items Are Cash & Carry Items EIMEE LUMBER If It’s Lumber, Call Our Number’ ALTO, MICHIGAN • PHONE 868-6026 HOURS Monday thru Friday 730am 5 00pm Saturday 800am 12 noon �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 28, 1995 School Board pleased with new superintendent Superintendent of Schools get 'very positive’ evaluation from board by Barbara Gall • Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board has given its new superintendent, Douglas Busman, a "very positive" evaluation after his first eight months in the position. The board discussed its evaluation with Busman in a closed session after last week's regular board meeting. "With just eight months on the job. we didn't feel we could delve into a lot of specifics with Doug,” said Board President Gordon DeBlaay. "Instead, we gave him a more general overall evaluation, and it was very positive. The board is pleased with Doug's transition from his position as director of academics to superintendent.'' DeBlaay said that before meeting with Busman, each board member filled out individual evaluations that were shorter versions of the detailed one used last year to evaluate then Superintendent Robert Myers. DeBlaay said the evaluation included three general areas: an overall assessment, board concerns and expectations for the next six months. DeBlaay said there were no serious concerns expressed by the board about Busman's performance so far. He said the major goals the board put before Busman were to continue working on better and better communication with the community, and to continue trying to involve the community as much as possible in education. "We want our people to be informed about what were doing and why. Doug is an excellent person to convey that information because of his previous job as head of our curriculum. "Overall, we re just very pleased with his dedication, his hard work and his committment to the Caledonia schools." DeBlaay said Busman’s contract calls for an annual salary of $80,000, and he is taking a wage freeze next year, as are all the other administrators in the district. Busman served as the Caledonia Schools director of academics before being named to the superintendent’s position last year when Myers retired. ‘Ad Hoc’ Committee’s work provides plan for board Stephanie Algera, right, wrote the Caledonia Middle Schoofs first-place essay in this year’s America & Me contest. The essay by Laura Price, left, received second place and Kim Schmidtke's effort took third place. Caledonia School Board OKs CHS winners named in first ‘priority’ ideas for athletic facility round of national essay contest by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Board of Ed­ ucation agreed last week to fund most of the high priority improvements for the district's athletic facilities as recommended by a special committee . The "ad hoc" panel of coaches, parents and adminis­ trators was asked last year by the board to evaluate safety concerns and prioritize shortand long-term needs for the Caledonia Schools' playing fields and courts. Before the board meeting last week, representatives of the special committee met with the school board's Build­ ing Committee to discuss im­ provements recommended for immediate attention. With safety and the need for BINGO American LegionPost #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonta • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 PM recreational facilities in the community its primary con­ siderations, the Building Committee agreed to recom­ mend for full board approval most of the group s sugges­ tions. The board, in turn, autho­ rized the following recom­ mended projects be scheduled for work this spring, with funding to come from the one-mill account used for district-wide maintenance and improvement projects: • A temporary surface patch for the track at an estimated cost of $18,000. • Providing protection along lane eight of the track, where a cement abutment creates a safety hazard. Estimated cost is $5,000. • Safety fencing for the home side of the football/track complex for $1,325. • Fencing for the east side of the football/track complex for $4,130. • Reworking and upgrading the elementary ball fields for Tanning Sale 71L MARCH 31st One Month Unlimited . . . $32°° 10 Tans ..............................$26°° 5 Tans.................................. $16°° Per Tan.................................. M®° Only 4 days till the April 1st Membership Price Increase Sign Up Howf $5,000. • Protective fencing in front of the baseball and softball dugouts for $2,530. The varsity baseball and softball fields will be "en­ hanced" as much as possible for the upcoming season while the Building Committee looks into the feasibility of building a new field on school-owned property. Grassing the infield of the existing baseball field, a pro­ ject the ad hoc committee rec­ ommended for immediate at­ tention, was put "on hold" while this study is being un­ dertaken. The board also approved purchasing bleachers for the softball field. Delayed was a recommenda­ tion to modify the bleachers in the high school gym to create a "spectators’ path" for main floor seating so fans would not have to walk in front of the players' benches. At the same time, the gym balcony would be remodeled to allow efficient use of bal­ cony stairs for capacity seat­ ing. However, the bleachers pro­ ject is estimated to cost $40,000, and therefore was moved from the "immediate" category to the one- to fiveyear implementation plan. Some of the committee's other concerns already have been dealt with, such as heightening the fence between the baseball and soccer fields to protect soccer spectators. Relocating the high school weight room, anothe. priority, will be done this summer, with funding to come from the middle school bond issue, which also designated about $1 million to help update the present middle school for high school use. "The ad hoc committee has shown real enthusiasm and spent a kM of time preparing this report," commented Steve Docker "As a growing district, we really need this kind of strategic look at our athletic facilities and how to plan for our growing student population* Three Caledonia Middle School students earned award certificates for submitting what judges considered the best CMS entries in the "America & Me" essay con­ test, sponsored by Farm Bu­ reau Insurance. Farm Bureau agent Dale Johnson of Grand Rapids sponsors CMS' participation TK soccer field to be dedicated in the contest. Stephanie Algera's entry won first place in the Caledo­ nia contest, with the essays written by Laura Price and Kim Schmidtke taking second and third places, respectively. As the school winner, Stephanie's essay will be submitted for the state level of competition, and her name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display at CMS. A team of judges that in­ clude governmental leaders will select the top 10 state winners, who will be an­ nounced in May. Those stu­ dents will receive plaques and U.S. savings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. The winners also will be honored at a banquet in Lansing and at a meeting with top state gov­ ernment officials. Several thousand eighth­ graders from about 425 Michigan schools participated in this year's contest, which again was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents throughout the state. This year's topic was "Why My Education is Important to the Future of America." The essay contest was be­ gun in 1968 and is open to all Michigan eighth-grade stu­ dents. It is designed to encour­ age students to explore tneir roles in America's future. As sponsor of the contest. Farm Bureau Insurance has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Founda­ tion at Valley Forge. Eric Chad DeGroot Memorial Soccer Field Dedication Tonight, March 28 • 7:30 pm TK Auditorium, High School, Middleville The Thomapple Kellogg High School soccer field will be dedicated at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. The field wii! be named in memory of Eric DeGroote, a former player who died. Students, friends and family are welcome to attend the ceremony at the TK High School auditorium DeGroote’s teammates, classmates and coach organiz­ ed a fund-raiser at the high school and in the community to put up a sign and bronze plaque for the soccer field Looking for Extra Cash? -Call- 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI The public is cordially invited. Fellowship to follow in cafeteria. «• Good Selection of Spring Fabrics for Easter and All Your Projects Stipplex - Water repellant fabric; and Polar Fleece — for spring jackets & sportswear I & Sale Table s«00 t-abnc at Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station Mr. J. Sewing Repair 218 E. State Si. Hastings Ph. 945-9673 yard and up �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 28, 1995 / Page 11 Clothing donations help foster kids by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer The trauma of youngsters leaving their homes to live with foster parents has been eased greatly with the contri­ bution of clothing items, sleepers, rompers, and dresses, from a kcal manufacturer When children, some of them victims of abuse or ne­ glect, are unable to be pro­ tected in their own homes, the court may order them to be removed and placed in foster homes. Though this may be the only way a child care worker can find to keep them safe, it is still a traumatic ex­ perience for the children, say authorities. Children's workers say many children have nothing or few belongings to take with them to their new placement situation. Voluntary Services in Barry County, under the direction of Supervisor Don Rewa, has started a program, modeled on similar ones in other areas, which provide children entering placement with a package of things all their own. A group of eight volunteers in Barry County is helping to ease this transition by providing items to fill chil­ dren's care kits. The kits are duffel bags or back packs filled with a variety of items such as a comb, mirror, toy, crayons, book, tissue, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, hat and gloves. "One of the most popular items," says volunteer Carol Mansfield of Hastings, is a night light or a flashlight. "It gives youngsters a sense of security at night in an unfa­ miliar house." An area manufacturer of chilren's clothing recently presented Child Care and Mansfield with over 80 outfits, from newborn size to toddler as well as some larger size dresses "Some of the dresses will be great for Easter for children already in foster care." said Mansfield. Various service organiza­ tions have contributed to the children's care kit program. Approximately 15. perhaps 20 children are moved into foster care each year in Barry County, said Rewa. "We emphasize keeping families together." he said. "Children are removed from their home only as a last re­ sort." To offer help or for more information on providing Children s Care Kits, contact Rewa at the Barry County Department of Social Services 555 W Woodlawn. P.O. Box 190. Hastings, or phone 9453259. Carol Mansfield, a volunteer with the Barry County Children's Care program, helps collect the various items which were donated by a local company to assist the transition of children into foster care. Helping Mansfield are her youngsters, Seth. 6, Luke 4 and Matt 2. Over 80 items of clothing were donated to the Social Services proc *am. YOUR HOME 4 FARM FENCING CENTER! 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Winning selection to the All-County wrestling team are: Dendel Craven (106 pounds), Sean Crofoot (119), Terry Trudell (126), Ryan Wincbel (134), Steve Austin (151), Ty Middleton (172), Joel Appel (215) and Jody Blain. Earning selection to the second team were: Andy Nelson, Andy Dragt and Steve Ixhman The TK wrestling team made it to the final four in the Slate Class B Wrestling Meet before bowing to Cedar Springs. Earning a place on the Receiving selection to the All-Barry County basketball team include (from left): Matt Goodemoot, Scott Heyboer, Aaron Tobias, Jerry Postma. Steve Converse, Andy Brewer and Jim Robbe. All-County basketball team were Andy Brewer, Steve Converse and Jerry Postma. Brewer was the top scorer in the county with 277 points, Converse was the top rebounder with 177 boards and Jerry Postma bal­ anced scoring 213 points with 161 rebounds to be se­ lected to the team. The TK eagers collected a district championship with a win over Allegan in the semi finals and over Hast­ ings in the finals. The team lost its bid for a regional ti­ tle, falling to Portland. Becky Holwerda squeezed her way onto the All­ County volleyball team with 376 kills, 118 digs and a 94 percent serving accu­ racy. The volleyball team was dominated by the State Class B runners up from I^akewood. which placed five on the team. Members of the 1995 All-Barry County volleyball team include (from left): Jessi Briseno, Heather Mitchell, Angela Rufner, Jennifer Mitchell, Becky Rufner and Becky Holwerda. The first five are all members of the Lakewood varsity volleyball team which was a State Class B finalist this season. TK BULLETIN BOARD Calendar of Events March 29 — Half day of school for elementaries. Pajama day at McFall. March 30 — Bad hair day at McFall: bedtime stories, 7 p.m. (one of the guest readers will be Mr. Cason, our superintendent). March 31 — Report cards sent home. April 3-7 — Spring Break. April 8 — O.M. teams go to State Competition in Mt. Plea­ sant. Good luck, Mrs. Lucas’, Mrs. Muirs’s and Mrs. Otto/McKeown’s teams. We’re rooting for you! April 10 — School resumes. Lazer Light Show at Page for the students. School board meeting, 7:30 p.m. H.S. Library. April 10-21 — CTBS testing at Page. Get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast. Looking ahead... April 11 — P.E.T. meeting, 7 p.m., at Page Elementary Library. Come vole on what next year’s fundraiser will be. There will be four to choose from. Childcare provided. April 12 — Donut day for M.S., still only 50 cents. April 18 — 5th graders to CPAC play, “Diary of Ann frank.” (Thank you P.E.T.). April 24 — P E P. meeting. 7 p.m. at M.S. library. Quote of the Week — When growth stops, decay begins. Be a lifetime learner. MIKE'S AUTOMOTIVE OPENING APRIL 3RD 208 1/2 E. MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE 616-795-1382 M-F 8AM-5PM CALL FOR APPOINTMENT WEEK OF 3/27 OWNER: MIKE BENEDICT (FORMIRIS OF: IPSE* /( ROLL'S LITOMOTIXF) selected to the All-County wrestling team are (first row from left): Nick Boucher, Dendel Craven, Phil Root, Sean Crofoot, Terry Trudell and Ryan Winchel. Second row. Chris Allen, Steve Austin, Cole Bowen, Ty Middleton, Jason House, Joel Appel, Jody Blain and coach of the state semi-finals wrestling team from Thomapple-Kellogg, Tom Lehman. Caledonia freestylers wrestle in Grandville Forty wrestlers from the Caledonia freestyle wrestling club traveled to Grandville, March 18, to open the development tournament schedule. Leading Group I (eight years old and under) with gold medals were Clayton Bemdge, Brandon Chance, Alex Johnson. Justin Maxim and Jordan Trudeau. Silver medals were earned by Tylor Cook and Brandon Grinage and newcomers Tyler McCoy and Alex Ohlrich look thirds. In Group II (nine and 10 year olds). Ryan Dykehouse finished in second. Brian Carter in third and Jimmy Haisma in fourth. Patrick Huver took gold medals in both freestyle and Greco Roman in group HI (on St. Patrick's Day). Jake Klapmust. Rory Root, Ryan Sprague, S°th Temple and Michael Tomanek took silver medals and Brandon Schalk and Christopher Smith finished with a fourth. Nick Webster led wrestlers in Group VI with a gold, Jake Smith and Lucas Zoet earned bronze and Ben Schalk finished fourth. Also wrestling for Caledonia were: Layton Grinage, Tyler Ohlrich, Cody Orszula, Thomas Taylor, Alex Grimes, Matthew Kilmartin, William Ohlrich, Brendan Grimes, Cory Kilmartin, Chris Rybicki and Tyler Sherwood. We as parents really do not Discipline, Dedication, Commitment, Values, Pride, fully understand the time, ef­ Friendship, Respect, I have seen all this instilled in our forts, anxieties, the pride, the kids throughout the wrestling season. Jim does not quit hurt of a coach. Criticize we coaching just because practice is over, he is always there can do well, but what about for his wrestlers whenever they need him. This includes the positive and good things wrestling parents. When weMaxim are chewing ourbeyond nails, tak that go unrecognized. Jim goes far the­ ing aspinn, up You and don't down,seehiding ourhit eyes, guide lines ofjumping a COACH. wrestling the COACH is there, and usually with a big smile reassur­ front page, or receive the audience, but what you do see ing us it's going to be OK. The pride that beams from is a COACH, totally committed to his wrestler win or COACH MAXIM'S face is something none of us will ever lose forget. So when you see him. Thank him, for being such an important person in your son's or daughter's life. A Wrestling Parent AA A ■ ■ CJ ZX 1/ M The DAD- the HUSBAND, the PARENT, the BUSINESS ■ MAN, the UNCLE, the FRIEND, and the COACH. What a description of one person!!! 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A two-year varsity player and this year's co-captain, Donker was the tallest player on the Caledonia team this season at 5-foot, 10 inches, and at the net frequently played opposite a much taller opponent. She led her team in all areas except serving, and even there ended the conference season with a 95 percent average and nine aces for the season. As a hitter, her serving Winning al I-confers nee recognition for basketball were Fighting Scots Brian reception percentage was 87 Rea, left, and Pat Stegeman, right. Jeff Born, center, was named honorable percent. She nailed 148 good attempts for the conference mention. season with only 26 errors, and averaged 2.8 kills a game Defensively she had 13 solo blocks and 10 blocking assists. "Katie is just a very solid player, both in front and on the back line," said CHS varsity volleyball coach Peg Mulherin. "She has shown a lot of strong leadership on our team, and her experience on the court was a great asset to us. Perhaps her best quality is her ability to stay focused on the game and not get frustrated when things aren't going right or if she makes a mistake. "She always remained positive, and that set a great example for our younger players as well as helping the CHS wrestlers Jason Haywood, left, Dan Simmons and Mark Pyper won all­ rest of the team stay in the conference in their weight divisions. game. Stegeman one of the best ’Tve seen a lot of growth players he has ever coached. and maturity in Kate this This year, "Steg" shot year, and she was a real nearly 54 percent from the senior leader." floor during conference play, Colborn, a three-year made 78 percent of his free varsity player, also was throws and averaged slightly solid, playing the entire over 21 points a game. He rotation, Mulherin said. also added 35 steals and 59 "We looked to her for e assists to the team's effort. offensive leadership and to Rea said his two juniors keep our momentum going. ;,o° • FOLD-A-COVERS receiving all-conference She has a great ability to read recognition will be key the defense, which creates the • TONNEAU COVERS players for next year’s team. maximum offense for us, and Brian Rea, who is a two• BED LINERS that's what makes her such year varsity starter, led the Oan outstanding setter." • Bug Shields • Rubber Bed Mats K Gold with 53 steals and Colborn averaged 97 100 assists and was eighth in percent as a setter, totaling • Rubber Tailgate Guards • Catalog Sales league scoring. He was the 93 assists for the conference 3257 - 68th St. second leading scorer for the season. She also averaged 93 Dutton, Ml. Scots. percent as a server and 90 Rea shot 41 percent from percent in sene reception. John Kooiker the two-point range and hit "Both were very committed Open 8 to 5 Mon.-Frt. 63.5 percent of his free to the team," said Mulherin. Saturday & Evening throws, averaging 11.5 In basketball, Pat Installations by points a game. He was third Stegeman ended his threeAppointment. in rebounding for the Scots and-a-half-year varsity career with 79. with his second consecutive Coach Rea also has high all-conference award. hopes for 6-foot, 5-inch The leading league scorer Born, who was the team s with 434 points for the second leading rebounder and regular season he also was third leading scorer the O-K Gold's fourth leading "Jeffs much improved rebounder with a regular from where he was at the season total of 177. beginning of the year," Caledonia varsity praised Rea. basketball coach Larry Rea Born shot 47 percent for said Stegeman helped fuel the the season and averaged 65 Fighting Scots' tournament percent at the charity strip run this year, which carried He grabbed a total of 95 them all the way to the rebounds and also had 11 regional championship game. steals and 32 assists. There they lost by only two Wrestler Danny Simmons, points to Muskegon Orchard who finished fourth in the View. state in the 185-pound "Pat was a big factor in division, won the Gold and our winning 14 of our last compiled a 31-5 record for 18 games this season." said this season. Mark Pyper also Rea. captured a conference title in Stegeman also broke the the 100-pound division, as school career scoring record, did Jason Haywood in the 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia and in his traditional tribute 140-pound category. to the senior players at the Open 6 Davs a Week Haywood put together a 30last home game. Rea called 14 record for the season. PHONE 945-9554 for Reminder ACTION-ADS 24-hrs.-7 days >sT.A.-True*.4 (616) 698-8790 Carhartt Caledonia Fanners Elevator 891*8108 9 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 28, 1995 I Page 15 Mike Wilson's careet mark broken Caledonia’s Stegeman sets new hoops scoring record at 1,158 by a number of area colleges and universities, be has not yet committed to any school. The son of Arvallyn and Earl Stegeman of Caledonia, Pat is winding up his high school athletic career playing first base and right field for the CHS baseball team this spring. by Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer Caledonia High School se­ nior center Pat Stegeman scored 527 points this season to set a new school career scoring record. With three and one-half var­ sity basketball seasons now behind him, Stegeman has amassed 1,158 total points, surpassing the former record of 1,062 points set by Mike Wilson in 1984. He actually broke the record, however, during the Scots victory over I>owell Feb. 14. Wilson, now a CHS busi­ ness teacher and the girls’ var­ sity basketball coach, said be was pleased his record stood as long as it did. "I knew it would be broken one of these days, and Pat has had an outstanding career at Caledonia. He’s worked hard, and I’m really happy for him.” Stegeman began his fresh­ man season as a starter on the Scots' junior varsity team, but was moved up to a varsity spot that year when injuries depleted the lineup. He scored 75 points his freshman year, 247 points as a sophomore, 309 as a junior and 527 as a senior, when he averaged 21 points a game. The best effort of his career came this past season, when he scored 34 points against O K Gold Conference rival Kenowa Hills. An all-conference pick the last two seasons, Stegeman led the league in scoring as a senior and also was its fourth leading rebounder. Recruited You stay young as long as you can learn, acquire new habits anti suffer contradiction. —Ebner-Exchenbach One of the hardest things to realize, spe­ cially for a young man. is that our forefathers were living men who really knew something. —Rudyard Kipling Pat Stegeman, Caledonia’s senior center, has set a new CHS career scoring record, surpassing the record set by Mike Wilson in the 1983-84 season. WINDOW SHOPPING? New fast-pitch softball league forms The Freeport Recreation Association is forming a new fast-pitch Class E league to start playing Monday, June 12. 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The association also needs more teams for the Wednesday night. There will be a meeting for the women's slow-pitch teams April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center for all leagues, managers and players. For more information call Pete at 945-5574. ■n whole House ST* Full of windows M199‘: r CALL NOW FOR ” Caledonia soccer team edged in season opener ‘ FREE 1 L, MARBLE SILLS J The Caledonia varsity soccer team lost its season opener, Thursday, falling to Grand Rapids Christian 2-1. Coach Brian Broekhuizen said it was a strong start for the varsity Scots against a good Christian team and a strong program. The Scots scored first on an overlapping run and a shot off the post by Tricia Davis. The assists was by Lisa VanRyn. The Lady Eagles scored twice in the final 11 minutes off keeper Jayme Cramer, who the coach said had a stellar performance. interest Rates Have Dropped! 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LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks • Free Double Strength Glass II — 1-800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 •Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 28. 1995 Middleville Council Minutes February 28, 1995 President Myer* colled the meeting to order ot 7:05 p.m. Present Broy, French, Oliver, Schellinger. and VonderBerg Absent Stogroy. Guests Mr. ond Mrs. James Rutherford Donna Stogroy ond Sharon Gillette of BrowningFerris Industries. Minutes of the February 13, 1995 Public Hearing were ap­ proved as read Minutes of the February 13. 1995 regular meeting were ap­ proved with the correction of ad­ ding the amount of $3,600 00 for the 6 Reserve Police Officer vests ond Mocnee Porter ond Seeley Operational Services. Agenda approved as presented with the following change with the appointment of Treasurer. Letters of Village residents in­ terested in the Village Treasurer job were read Council voted by paper ballot for the position of Treasurer. Schellinger abstained from voting. Donna Stogroy 1, James Rutherford I and Ed Schellinger 3. Council will be taking applica­ tions from Village residents in­ terested in the unexpired term of Trustee. Oliver reported to Council committee preceding with in­ terest in writing grants for the Roils for Trails. French moved that Council ap­ prove on easement between the Village of Middleville ond Cyrstol Flash for purpose of allowing ground water remedia­ tion on Village property and authorize President Myers to sign the easement agreement Support by Broy. Ayes all Carried. Schelliger moved the printed invoices through February 28 1995 be paid in the amount of $12,535.72. Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Sharon Gillette from Browning-Ferris Industries gave a brief explanation os to what BFI's proposed amendment to Barry County Solid Waste Plan will mean to the residents of Middleville. Discussion held. This matter sent to Ordinance Committee for consideration. Council ond Manager Mon shum reviewed the Manager s Report. Manager Manshum updated Council in regards to bids for sludge removal of ponds Manager Manshum updated Council on status of Industrial Pork Bray moved that Council authorize sending Charlie Miller to attend Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Process Control Course held March 21.22 and 23. 1995 ot Port Huron, Michigan for an approximate cost of $400.00. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Village of Caledonia CORRECTION Elimination of Sewer Imposed Charge. The ordinance has the effect of eliminating the Sewer Imposed Charge beginning this year, which in the past has been billed on the Village tax roll in the amount of $25.00 per year per Unit for occu­ pied premises and $8.00 per year for unoccupied premises. Broy moved that Council authorize Manager Manshum to purchase tools for the SBR system and DPW in the amount of $1 700.00 Support by Schell­ inger. Ayes all. Carried Manager Manshum updated Council on the Timber Contract. Discussion held in regards to hiring an employee for the DPW Discussion held. No ac­ tion taken at this time. Oliver moved that Council ac­ cept the resignation of Trustee Ed Schellinger os of March 1, 1995 Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved that Council ap­ point Ed Schellinger to fill the unexpired term of Village Treasurer effective March 1, 1995. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried With no further business. Bray moved for ad|Ournment. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (301) SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES THORNAPPLE TWP. BOARD March 13. 1995 Regulor moating called at 7:35 p.m Board member* present-4. Other*-6 Minutes of the regular and special meetings approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $90,280.45 approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously adopting budget for fiscal year 95 96 Motion passed unanimously adopting Poverty Guidelines. Motion passed unanimously approving Sexton s contract. Motion passed unanimously to transfer fire fund monies from operating to equipment reserve. Motion passed unanimously transferring general fund operating to fire fund operating as per formula contracts. Motion passed unanimously approving payment on the building loan. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (300) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1995 COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1 Rezoning of Property A ZOC #95-03-02 Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland. A request to rezone approx 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. between The Note” and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan B. ZOC #95-04-03 Heartland Wireless Communications, Durant, Oklahoma, to rezone a parcel of land at 315 S. Payne Lake Rd. from Agriculture to C-3 Commercial and change the Master Plan. 2. Lot Subdivisions A. LSD #95-04-01 Morris and Phylis Johnson, 11670 Chief Noonday Rd A request to subdivide a portion of Lot 6 of Mastenbrook s Subdivision and add it to Lot 5 of Mastenbrook s Subdivision. 8. LSD #95-04-02 Julia Wolowicz. 11525 Cob Lake Rd. A request to subdivide the southern 171 ft. from the parcel at the above address 3. Special Exception Use Permit A SEP #95-04-02 Thompson and McCully A request to allow continued gravel mining at their site at the SE. comer of Payne Lake Rd and Bowens Mill Rd 4. Such other matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Bnggs Rd. dunng regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public heanng Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Rann.ng Commission reserves the nght at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed «nenqments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate m the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY 004) Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission plans for new developments in area by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission spent its March 20 work session re­ viewing preliminary plans for two new planned unit devel­ opments. Township Planner Mark Vander Roeg reported that the commission's Site Plan Re­ view Committee will con­ tinue to work with developer Don Fredricks on the second phase of his Valley Point East Industrial Park just north of the M-37/84th Street intersection. The new phase of Fredricks' PUD involves rezoning about 20 acres south of the existing development. Fredricks is proposing seven building sites there, with a mix of light industrial/warehousing, one retail/office space and one professional/office space. He now is planning entries to the new phase from drive­ ways on M-37 and on 84th Street. VanderPloeg said the Site Plan Review Committee hopes to have completed its work before the next Planning Commission meeting Mon­ day, April 3. The commission also spent time going over preliminary plans for a residential PUD proposed by brothers Bill, Mike and Jeff Leatherman for an area within the Broadmoor Country Club, 7725 Kraft. DISCOVERY from Page 2— allows the user to find one author with certain characteristics or a collection of similar authors. The operator can pull up the infor­ mation on a specific writer, work, or topic by selecting the author’s name, title of a work, main subject, or name of a character. 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Discovering Authors ts a useful resource tool best suited for the high school or college student Short words are be»t ami th** old words when short are best of all. —inston Churchill The club is owned by the Ixathermans. They are proposing 60 sin­ gle-family sites, to be devel­ oped in three phases. Entrance to the development will be from 76lh Street, and the de­ velopers will be relocating the fairways of the golf course as the building proceeds, ex­ plained VanderPloeg. The Leathermans have pur­ chased enough sewer units for the project and are interested in hooking into a public water system if one can be brought to the area. The average lot size for the development meets the town­ ship’s requirements for medium density residential zoning, which is the areas designation on the township's land use plan map. The area now is zoned rural residential, which requires two-acre lot sizes; however, medium density zoning allows two to four homes per acre with public utilities. "They are coming in at the low end of that regulation, with the average lot size about .5-acre," VanderPloeg pointed out. The commission will con­ tinue its discussion of this project and perhaps vote on whether to approve the pre­ liminary plan at the April 3 meeting. The commission also set a public hearing on amendments to the township’s PUD ordinance for Monday. April 17. These amendments are in­ tended io clarify some ’gray’’ areas of the ordinance and to expedite the approval process for minor changes in a PUD. said VanderPloeg. A new draft of the ordinance is being prepared by the town­ ship attorney for commission approval, based on its discus­ sion of the ordinance last week. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Let’s give veterans their due support Throughout our nation’s history, brave men and women have put their lives on the line for the United States and its citizens. In all of these battles and wars, lives have been lost or changed forever. And while we cannot rectify the deaths of our courageous brothers and sisters, we can take steps to let our war veterans know how much we appreciate their sacrifices. Nearly 50 years ago here in Michigan, we established the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund to provide emergency assistance, tuition grants and educational loans to qualified veterans of the armed services, their spouses or dependents. Due to a budget crisis in 1976, the state borrowed more than $48 million from the fund’s $53 million balance, with the agreement that principal and interest would be repaid by 1992. But when final payments were due in 1992, the state experienc ed across-the-board cuts : the general fund, and the veteran’s fund was not fully rer’ xi as promised. Since that time, Gov ,ohn Engler has requested the Depart­ ment of Management and Budget repay the remaining $11,549,700 with budget surplus money However, in order to avoid a repeat of what happened in 1976, the Senate and House last week adopted a measure that would prohibit future raids by placing the trust fund within the state’s constitution. Under House Joint Resolution II, only the state treasurer could direct investment of the fund, and only its board of trustees could approve expenditures or transfers. Since this resolution seeks to amend the state constitution, Michigan voters need to approve the measure, as well. So, if the governor signs this measure, you will have the opportunity at the next general election to repay a debt of gratitude to our state’s veterans and their families by voting in support of it. If you do decide to support this measure. you can rest easy in the knowledge that you helped to repay a long overdue debt to those who fought for the freedoms you now enjoy. This Legislature and current administration are doing everything they can to guarantee the preservation of this very important program and to ensure that future legislators are unable to “raid” the fund in order to balance the state’s budget Our veterans have already served, they need not be forced to sacrifice again due to lawmakers’ lack of fiscal responsibility. As Americans, we bear the responsibility of looking out for those citizens and their families who have so willingly and courageously served our country to preserve the rights of freedom we all enjoy. It is a responsibility we should gladly embrace over 30X700 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 28, 1995 I Pape T f~ From Our Readers • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING If we work together, we make a difference To the editor: March is National Red Cross Month, a time of shar­ ing with communities throughout our country, the many things Red Cross does. It is a member agency of the United Way. Our county of­ fice is located in Hastings, but right here in Middleville, we have our blood drives. These drives are of great importance to the blood supp- |y level all year, throughout the 33-county region not only for emergency situations, but every day Those donated pirns are saving lives. At our last drive in Febraury. we asked some donors why they donate. Here are some of their answers “Blood is a gift that must be given, not bought ’’ “Just started when I was asked. Someday someone in Inappropriate forum for honors program speech To the editor: This past week, the annual Caledonia High School academic awards program was held My wife and I have attended a number of these over the past several years, and I have always been impressed with the concept of giving our academic achievers school let ters as we do our athletes, and the professional, wellorganized manner in which it is done (hors d’oeuvres and a string quartet in the Commons prior to the actual program). We thank those on the staff who have a part in this each year. It was also gratifying to sec the large number of athletes, both male and female, who arc also gixxl students. It dispels the "dumb jock” stereotype and rein­ forces what I have always told my daughters — the best athletes are intelligent athletes. I was disturbed by one aspect of the program, however. The opening remarks were given by Dr. Gary G. Konow, the academic vice president of Aquinas Col­ lege. Dr. Konow spoke of "collaborative learning," “integrated learning" and us­ ed such phrases as the epiphany of integrated learn­ ing” and “change is always scary to some people." Though I don’t agree with him, I certainly must respect Dr. Konow’s personal views regarding educational reform. I feel, however, that it was certainly inappropriate to use the honors program as a forum to promote the educa­ tional philosophy of the upper echelons of the school staff. Educational reform is a very hot issue in school systems throughout our country, and is certainly beginning to heat up in our community. Dr Konow was obviously picked to reinforce the views of some of our high school staff, in a forum that did not allow ques­ tions or comments from the essentially captive audience of parents and students. If we’re going to have public discourse on educa­ tional policy and reform, let’s do it in a fair forum, one that allows all sides to present their views in a proper public debate! Greg and Jennifer Comegys Caledonia Schools doing right thing To the editor: 1 would like to answer the question Rick Wiers posed for those of us in the Caledonia school system. His question ws “Do we really want this school of the future in Caledonia?” His concern, if I read his letter correctly, is that this program is based on "programming that was so successfully used in communist countries ”... well, considering what has happened to the great USSR, my voce is yes, it must have been one heck of a program to overthrow the communists. Area businesses and in­ dustries have been begging the schools to be responsive to their needs. From the infor­ mation I have been getting, our school has been hearing the community and has, along with local citizens, been working hard to have the local public school responsive. Please listen, not just to your own agenda. Jan Hansen Alto I TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPR,^GS I my family may need blood. " “Feel better when I give.” “I’m happy to be able to help.” "If that’s all I have to do to help save a life. I’m all for it.” There are many different donors, many different reasons. Have you ever felt you wanted to make a dif­ ference9 This is a step in the right direction. But there’s more to our drives than donors alone. We have people from the com­ munity who help serve juice, put bags together, help register and serve as escorts, as donors move from one area to another. We also have volunteer nurses to help take temperatures and blood pressures. Some of our helpers had this to say: "Enjoy all my volunteer­ ing. especially at the blood bank." “Am unable to donte, so this is my way of sharing with others," that from Joann Barnes Mary Ann Vandel com­ mented. “1 enjoy the fellowship while knowing that I am helping others, it’s all for a good cause." Sonnja Clinton and now her son. Jason, also donate and help at the drives. "Giving blood makes me feel good! Helping at the blood drives is fun and helps others." she said. New helpers are always needed. Are you a nurse who could help four hours a few times a year? Kids in school, or nest empty? This is an ex­ cellent way to meet new friends, and old, while help­ ing your community meet the goals set for it. Anyone, regardless of age, who would like to help in the Middleville/Gun Lake area drives, is asked to contact me, Vickie Rick. 795-9461, or Marilyn Finkbeiner 795-9206 for the lake area. Our next public drive will be at First Baptist Church Tuesday, June 13, and at Gun Lake Community Church, Monday. April 17. Have you ever heard the lit­ tle saying of how one snowflake is so tiny, but look what happens when they all bond together? Well, that’s what happens when a community works together. Do what you can do to help. Sometimes waiting for “the other guy ’ ’ means no one does it at all. Vickie Rick Middleville TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20. 1995 I COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. I BRIGGS RD. ON THE FOLLOWING: 1 Add the following to the Township Zoning Ordinance: Page 111-24 add “Q. Open Air Markets.’ Page IV-27 add the following. "11 Open Air Markets, may be permitted upon the issuance of a special exception use permit in the C-3 Business District subject to the provisions of this ordinance and the following special standards: (1) . They shall be temporary, seasonal markets operating from tents, portable buildings, motor homes, trailers, and other similar structures (2) . The first thirty feet from the road right of way shall be reserved for customer parking only. (3) . Only one sign, not exceeding 32 square feet may be displayed on the premises (4) . The hours of operation shall not exceed 8 a m. to 7 p.m Monday thru Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. (5) . All merchandise shall be removed from sight after each day s operation (6) . No hazardous products such as gasoline, fuel oil. or fireworks shall be sold or used as a promotion on site. No open burning shall be allowed. A fire extinguisher shall be provided for each employee on site. (7) . No sound reproducing systems shall be operated on site (8) . No animal shall be allowed on site except those allowed by law for the handicapped. (9) . Sanitation facilities: the following items shall be provided on the site before any merchandise is displayed for sale. A. Rest room with hand washing area B. Covered trash container, emptied when full but at least once each week C. Portable water and cups. (10) . Before an operating permit Is issued each business shall provide the township with a copy of the following: A. Business liability insurance holding the township harmless from any law suit B. Workmen’s Comp, insurance. C. The lease or rental contract covering all operating facilities and equipment D. The insurance covering all cars, trucks, and trailers to be used in your operation. E. All permits required to sell the products on display including sales tax license (11) . All waste materials shall be picked up and placed In covered trash containers each day and each time the property is vacated (12) . Stores selling food products shall: A. Keep all such products In enclosed areas or provide netting around the outside of their sales structure. B. Provide a means of controlling pests such as mice, flies and other insects. C. Remove overripe produce to covered trash containers D. Provide refrigerated containers for all foods requiring refrigeration 2. Change the following commercial properties to C-1. C-2. or C-3. C-1 shall include: Section 19 / Tax ID. No. I Street Address 019-010-02 12718 Chief Noonday-Eds Development (400 ft.) 019-200-00-12716 Chief Noonday-Yankee Pride Realty. I I I I I I ■ I I j | I | I I I I I I C-2 shall Include: Section 19 / Tax I D. No. I Street Address 019-007-00 12721 Chief Noonday-Vacant (North 400 ft ). 019-017-00 12715 Chief Noonday-Dentist Office 019-031-30 12505 Chief Noonday Restaurant 019-031-20 12495 Chief Noonday Vacant 019-031 10 12455 Chief Noonday-Vacant 019-034-00 12409 Chief Noonday-Garold Engel. 019-030-00 12387 Chief Noonday-Dale Cummiford. 019-029-00 12383 Chief Noonday-James Swainston. 019-032-00 12381 Chief Noonday-Jack Chadwick 019-033-00 12371 Chief Noonday Vacant 019-200-00 Parker Dr.-South of 12371 Chief Noonday Vacant. 019-400-20 2186 Parker Dr.-Storage Building 019-016-60 E. Parker Dr. Storage Building-Gordon Jenkins. Section 20 020-005-10 020-005-00 020-036-20 020-037-00 020-023-00 020-015-03 / Tax ID. No. / Street Address 11616 Chief Noonday-Vacant 11612 Chief Noonday-Stuart London 11474 Chief Noonday-George London. 11424 Chief Noonday-Retaurant 11402 Chief Noonday-The Sea Shanty. 1425 Briggs Rd. - Gary Meyers Section 26 Tax ID. No. / Street Address 026-006-00 2342 Yankee Springs Rd. Mike Otis. Section 29 I Tax ID. No / Street Address 029-003-00 11068 Gun Lake Rd.-True Value Hardware 029-006-00 11080 Gun Lake Rd.-Sam’s Grocery 029-005-00 11114 Gun Lake Rd.-Country Basket. 029-010-00 2412 S. Briggs Rd.-Sam’s Joint 029-012-00 2412 S. Briggs Rd -Sam’s Joint Parking Section 30 I Tax LD. No. / Street Address 030-002 2491 Patterson-John Rough Real Estate 030-005-50 2717 Patterson-Antique Mall C-3 shall include: Section 18 / Tax ID. No. / Street No. 018-006-60 12252 Cobb Lake Rd.-Michael A Roger Lenard. 018-012-00 1083 Patterson Rd.-Gun Lake Lawn. Section 19 / Tax ID. No. / Street No. 019-010-00 12920 Chief Noonday-Donna Panyrek (South 300 ft) 019-014-00 12672 Chief Noonday- WWMT TV (South 300 ft ). 019-028-00 1515 Patterson-Joe’s Grocery. Pleasant Valley Lot #1-Joe’s Grocery. 019-005-50 12223 Chief Noonday The “Note". 019-005-00 12175 Chief Noonday Al Conklin (North 350 ft ). 019-006-20 12221 Chief Noonday Harrison Stor (North 700 ft) 019-016-60 1910 E. Parker Dr Storage Building-Gordon Jenkins Pleasant Valley Lot #7-1707 Patterson Rd.-Jensen Marine YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC MEETING Section 20 020-011-00 02C-011-50 020-C15-00 020-01504 TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY ML ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING ON TUESDAY. APRIL 4.1995 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PJt AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP / Tax ID. No / Street No. 11849 Chief Noonday-Stuart London (North 400 ft ). 11847 Chief Noonday-Lewis Newman 11378 Chief Noonday Cappon Food Mart 11376 Chief Noonday-Cappon Archery Section 30 / Tax ID No. / Street Address 030-001 2185 Patterson-Gun Lake Marine (Except West 200 ft.). HALL 2M N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS Section 35 I lax. ID No. / Street Address 035-013-00 3035 Yankee Springs Rd Richard McKibben 1 Site Plan Renew A 19504-01 Linden 4 Glon* CunnfnghaiTi 10759 Gun Lafce Ad. ■ New House B. #9504-02 ■ Thomas Holden 1005 Lynn Dr - New Garage C. •9WM-03 Thomas Payne 3244 Eimwooc Beach DI9504-04 Terry DWenbeck 12880 Hazel Dr - House Addition Relocate Boathouse E. 19504-05- Bill Week 1885 Patterson Joe's Grocery ■ Sign F. 1954446 Grog Warren Southeast Comer of Patterson A VaNey ■ New House. 2 Such other matters as may properly come before the Ptammg Commission I 3. Delete the “C” Zone 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Briggs Rd during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the ’■ublic hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals Township Clerk 284N Bnggs Ad. dunng regular township business no»n and w< also be araaatM* the bee of the public meetmg YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER. SECRETARY I I I I I (302) I I I I �Two TK soccer players raise funds for summer trip Middleville Heritage Day hos provided a lot of family fun and games as shown by this file photo from last years. Heritage Day needs more volunteers by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Fun and games, and danc­ ing m the street may not hap­ pen this year in Middleville as part of the Heritage Day celebration. According to chairwoman Jo Sclafani, there are not enough people who have volunteered their services to organize the event. PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville has changed the location of the public hearing & council meeting to the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 1995. “We may have to skip this year for Heritage Day.” Sclafani said. “I hate to do that because I feel like that would hurt the festival more than help.” There are a “handful” of people who have expressed the willingness to help, but Sclafani says she needs at least a dozen just to head up various aspects of Heritage Day. She suggested that some of the community’s civic groups might want to take charge of an area, such as games or the parade No one has shown up for the organizational meetings that have been held, said Sclafani She is planning one more meeting to see if more interest can be generated. It will be held at Phil’s Pizzaria on Monday, April 10, at 7:15 p.m. Anyone interested in helping should attend this organizational meeting. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 17,1995 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Ed and Ruth Vermurlen for an or­ dinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with a proposed Final Development Plan for the Vermurlen Office Planned Unit Develop­ ment: Common Address: 5090 - 60th St. That part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing 600.0 feet West of the North 1/4 comer, thence South 246.0 feet; thence West 131 feet; thence Northwesterly 107 feet, more or less, to a point 800.0 feet West 165.0 feet South from the North 1/4 corner; thence North 75.0 feet; thence West 50.0 feet; thence North 90.0 feet to the North section line; thence East 250.0 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the proposed Final Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the office of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple i Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated; March 15, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA j | Middleville Lions Club President Shellie McQueen presents Brod Enders (left) ond Brett Bremer with a donation to help with their summer soccer trip to Den­ mark and England. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Denmark and England will be the destinations of two Thornapple Kellogg High School players this summer. Juniors Brett Bremer and Brad Enders have been invited to participate in a soccerrelated trip sponsored by the East West Ambassadors. July 19 through August 6. Both of the players attended try-outs at Grand Valley State University. A couple of weeks later, Brett and Brad received invitations. The purpose of this trip is to help promote international goodwill according to Brett's father, Mike Bremer In the meantime, the two along with the help of their families are working toward raising enough to cover the cost of the trip. $3,700 per person. The Middleville Lions made a donation to each of them from the profits of the annual chicken dinner. On Friday. March 31. beginning at 9 a m.. Lois Bremer and Dorothy Enders, grandmothers of the two, will be holding a bake sale in­ cluding doughnuts and pies at the Middleville branch of the Caledonia State Bank A dinner is also being plan­ ned at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21 to raise money for the trip Anyone interested in mak­ ing a contribution to help Brett and Brad cover the cost can call either Mike Bremer at 795-3075 or Dave and Sue Enders at 795-3830 for more information. The East West Am­ bassadors is registered as a non-profit organization. Doan t ions for the two can be made directly to the organization at well. The families have the necessary forms. Caledonia netters win Jenison Invitational 17-16 last week With Jenison leading Cale­ donia 17-16 with two matches left in the Jenison Invitational, the Scots varsity tennis team needed wins from its second and third doubles teams to pull out a win. Mike VanSprange and Robson Souza battled a 6-4, 7-5 No. 3 doubles victory to tie the team score at 17-17 with Jenison and set up Brad Fortuna and Scott Ring for the final and deciding match of the tourney, Saturday. After losing the first set 64, the No. 2 doubles team struggled to win the second 7-5 and then out lasted their opponents in the third for the deciding 7-5 win and the final team points. Caledonia finished with 18, Jenison with 17, Wyoming Park had 11 and Creston two in the final standings. Jason Crisman, at No. 1 singles, and Chris Snoap, at No. 2 singles both won their flights without losing a set. The two had only seven losses between them at the invitational Eric Rogers had a win at No. 3 singles and Dave Larsen had a pair of wins, in­ cluding a three setter, at No. A man's feel should be planted in hi* country, but hi* eyes should sur­ vey the world —George Santa* ana 4 singles. The No. 1 doubles team of Jared Oatley and Marc VanderVelde lost in three sets in their first match, but came on to win their second and third matches for two team points. The No. 2 doubles team was a flight champion and the No. 3 doubles team had two wins and a loss. The No. 4 doubles team of Ivan Prado and John Conner won their first two matches before falling to Jenison. A look at Caledonia's ten­ nis team, as well as the other spring sports, will be in next week's Sun and News. Paul Delnay Personal Touch landscape Services • Landscape Design & Installation • Retaining Walls • Bobcat Services (616) 891 -0040 SSSA THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush’s Acct’g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals-Farms-Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9 00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 100 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 �Kettle Lake's Judy Hoebeke named Outstanding Technology Educator by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It all began as "a matter of survival." "I really was just trying to keep.up with my oldest son. who was always interested in computers." explained Kettle Lake librarian Judy Hoebeke about her career in educational technology. Now other teachers may be wanting to "keep up" with Hoebeke, who just received the first-ever award as Michi­ gan's Outstanding Technol­ ogy-Using Educator. She received the honor from MACUL (Michigan Associa­ tion for Computer-related technology Users in Learning) at its March 7-9 conference, and she will represent Michi­ gan this spring in the compe­ tition sponsored by the Inter­ national Society for Technol­ ogy in Education. Hocbeke's career with com­ puters, however, started sim­ ply with volunteer work. "I wanted to know some­ thing about what my child was so fascinated with, so about 15 years ago I started volunteering at school. I worked in all areas, and I subbed a lot in the library, which included teaching key­ boarding to the students. "We didn't have a lot of computers then, and we used to trundle computers on carts up and down the halls for our classes.” When Kettle Lake librarian Marcia Martin retired six years ago, Hoebeke was chosen as her replacement. But times already were changing. "The goal at that time was to take the 'library' into a me­ dia center concept. So my volunteer experience with computers, as well as my li­ brary experience, was impor­ tant to (Kettle I^ke Principal) Jeff Worman in appointing me." Today, true to the tradition of the school librarian, Hoe­ beke orders and maintains Kettle Lake's books and magazines and teaches the students how to use the library. Unlike her predecessors, however, she also oversees the four-year-old Macintosh computer lab ad­ joining the media center and with her aide James Oldfield, teaches computer skills to the 430 Kettle Lake youngsters. She said the scope of her work helped her win the award. "As I understand it, this award stemmed a lot from the fact that I work with all the kids in the school rather than just a select group, and also because I started off as just a parent." According to MACUL, the criteria for the award included: • Efforts by the nominee to expand professional expertise through attendance at work­ shops, seminars and confer­ ences. • The nominee's significant, positive impact on staff and/or students and his/her efforts to advance the school district's long-range plans. • Efforts to involve the community in the district's programs. • The nominee’s work to improve the quality of educa­ tion. • Efforts to improve educa­ tion through the use of tech­ nology. • The nominee's contribu­ tion to the profession through presentations at conferences, seminars and workshops. In nominating Hoebeke for the MACUL award, Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman cited her efforts to individualize education for each student by encouraging them to work at their own level and pace in the computer lab. Perhaps most significant is her three years of work on the curriculum program "Keep In­ terest in Discovery Soaring SERVING OUR COUNTRY Jeremy P. Weber Being pan of an important mission is something every Marine trains for Marine Lance CpI. Jeremy P. Weber of Caledonia was part of the force that provided cover for the final withdrawal of U.N. troops in Somalia during Operation United Shield For more than two years, these U N. forces pro­ tected humanitarian relief ef­ forts amid the chaos of Somalia's internal unrest Weber, the 20-year-old son of Keith and Cindy Weber of Caledonia, is aboard the San Diego-based amphibious asault ship USS Essex as part of the 13th Manne Expedi­ tionary Unit. The Essex, plus three ocher amphibious ships; USS Fort Fisher. USS Belleau Wood, and USS Ogden, car­ ried about 2.700 Marines from Camp Pendleton. Calif., and Okinawa. Japan, who were the protective force for the last U.N. soldiers leaving Mogadhishu “I did my job the best 1 could.” said Weber. Since August 1992, * uh the U.S. naval involvement in the Somalia humanitarian effort, hundreds of thousands of lives have been saved. The U.S. support of Operation United Shield is part of a long­ standing commitment to the United Nations. (KIDS), a multi-level program that includes vocabulary and skills related to technology and integrates them into class instruction. Busman noted that many schools visit Kettle Lake to learn about this program, which incorporates the expertise of staff, parents and administrators both from within and outside Caledonia. He also pointed out her many day-to-day accomplish­ ments. She has designed tech­ nology-related activities for all grade levels, such as enhancing the third-graders' study of Alaska by teaching them how to follow the Iditarod sled dog races through a computer network. Other classes use the computer to look up stock information, learn about the weather and write daily journals. She has sought appropriate software for classroom use and planned class units that combine research skills with word processing. Busman noted that she has devoted much time to the dis­ trict’s long-range plans for in­ corporating technology as a learning tool for Caledonia students. She is chairwoman of the district's Elementary Technology Board and is a member of the Technology Project Team that is aligning a K-12 technology plan. She has successfully applied for three grants that funded equipment and teacher training at her school and piloted a telecommunications unit. She created a video about technology for the recent district request for technology millage and encouraged parents and residents to become better in­ formed about technology edu­ cation. "Long before many others in our district, Judy visialized the need for combining educa­ tional restructuring, technol­ ogy and kids. She continues to look for ways to help our students learn more effectively with technology," wrote Busman in nominating Hoe­ beke for the MACUL award. Hoebeke said she was shocked to receive the award and "very humbled" to hear the recommendations written about her read aloud at the convention. The Caledonia School Board also publicly recognized Hoebeke's accomplishments at its meeting last week. Though her students love to work on the computers, she is quick to note that they are not jus: learning computer games at school. "Probably the most impor­ tant thing we are trying to teach the kids is bow to do re­ search using technology,” she said. "In this information age, they will have to know where and how to find infor­ mation and what to do with it "The other important thing we must leach them right at the elementary level is to be comfortable with a piece of equipment like a computer, even if it's one they haven t used before. They have to feel comfortable about sitting down and trying it out, and I think we’re gening there." Hoebeke said that as tech­ nology becomes more and Kettle Lake students help their technology teacher/librarian Judy Hoebeke display her recent teaching awards Grant Webster, left, holds a framed resolution of congratulation presented by the school board to Hoebeke after she was named the 1995 Michigan Outstanding Technology-Using Educator Students Diane Shrewsbury, Melissa Baum and Mike Morgan also convey their congratulations more common in the work­ place, parents also are becom­ ing more accepting of the use of technology as a learning tool for their students. ’’Technology is something that is here, now, and I think parents are beginning to real­ ize this is something that is an important part of their children's future. "It's hard at first for parents to understand the learning value of technology, though, when they themselves didn't learn that way." She sees a continuing need for schools to have technol­ ogy instructors who teach the skills and lessons to both stu­ dents and staff. "The teacher then can use the technology skills to help teach curriculum, just as peo­ ple use technology to do a better job at the workplace. The computer doesn't take the place of the teacher, but it helps the teacher do a better job for his or her class." Hoebeke said that the Cale­ donia administration and school board has been particu­ larly supportive of the concept of students learning to learn through technology and has approved updating and advancing the district's technology programs. "They always are asking how they can help," she said. The Kettle Lake staff is most appreciative of all that Hoebeke does for students, said fellow teacher Steve Vanderlaan. "Judy's just unique in my opinion," he said. "There just aren't any other people like her that are that well trained, that knowledgeable and that still really can teach kids. There are lots of people out there who know a lot about technology, but they can't re­ late to the kids like Judy can." A Caledonia native and CHS graduate, she was raised on a farm, but both her par­ ents were actively involved in education all her life, she said. She attended Grand Rapids Junior College and then earned her degree in education at Michigan State University. Like her students, she still is continuing to learn, taking graduate classes, mostly in technology, at Grand Valley State University. "Education today is a life­ long thing." she said. "New things are happening every day. That's why using com­ puter technology is so impor­ tant to us; it can keep us in­ formed almost instantly about what is happening in niniost any field anywhere. "Our students love to use computers, and the technol­ ogy, in turn, makes learning so exciting and relevant for them." CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on April 17, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concer ning a proposed amendment in the Zoning Ordinance of the Charier Township of Caledonia. The Zoning Ordinance amendment would, if adopted, amend In Its entirety Chapter XV of the Township Zoning Ordinance, the Planned Unit Development District. The principal provisions of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment can be summarized as follows: 1. The Zoning Ordinance amendment establishes the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, which authorizes land uses permitted in other zoning districts or as special land uses. The minimum area for a PUD is two acres, except for lands in the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area, for which no minimum area is required A proposed PUD must satisfy numerous minimum conditions including compatability with the Township's General Development Plan. 2. The Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area, consisting of certain lands along Broadmoor Avenue and Cherry Valley Avenue, is established and defined. Existing parcels of record within the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area and that are two acres or less in area are exempt from the PUD requirements otherwise applying to that area 3. The ordinance amendment specifies numerous design standards for planned unit developments, including standards relating to building density, type and character of ad jacent land uses; effect on water and sewer services; stormwater drainage road capacity and traffic volume; police, fire and other public services, effect on public facilities, protection and preservation of natural resources; and effects by reason of view from adjacent lands, off street parking, control of noise and glare and outdoor lighting: and consistency with the General Development Plan 4 There are other regulations affecting planned unit developments, including provi­ sions relating to mixed land uses, lot coverage, phasing of development, architectural features of commercial PUDs, off-street parking and loading requirements, landscaping and screening, compliance with private road requirements, open space along public streets, location and arrangement of buildings and structures, pedestrian pathways, public safety measures and other minimum requirements. 5 The Zoning Ordinance amendment sets forth procedures for the consideration, review and approval of proposed planned unit developments, including preapplication con­ ferences; submission, content and review of preliminary development plans; submission, content and review of final development plans and petitions for PUD rezoning; public hearings on PUDs by the Planning Commission and approval or disapproval of the same by the Township Board; and other matters including conditions upon final development plans 6. The Zoning Ordinance amendment also includes regulations relating to Townshipinitiated PUD rezoning in the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area, performance guarantees; time limits and commencement of construction and alteration of approved PUD plans The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined in the Township office during normal business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the propos­ ed Zoning Ordinance amendment. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Dated: March 23, 1995 (305) �Pace 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 28, 1996 ^J|^^Reasons Why Increased ■ II Advertising Works B ^^B When Business “ Gets Tough. TK Middle School names Students of the Month Whether business is fast or slow, you have to get your share of whatever business there is. In times of uncertainty, consumers are careful and somewhat reluctant to spend. They want to be sure before they buy; they want information. You must compete for every customer’s dollar with every other retailer in town, no matter what he sells. People have only so many dollars to spend; if they don’t spend them for what you sell, they’ll spend them for something else. “Slow” times ahead? Perhaps, but there are more Americans working now than ever before. More women are working, too, adding to the family income. People still need and want goods and services and will spend for them. There is plenty of business out there. Your competitors will be bidding for their share - and yours, too - if you let them. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School February students of the month in the sixth grade are (front row, from left) Michelle Cargill, Eric Cuneo, Amber DeMaagd. and Sarah Decker; (middle row, from left) Mark Fliearman, Jeffrey Forbes, Gar­ rett Jonker-Slayton, and Erin Lockyer; and (bock row, from left) Samantha Pagano, Jody Siebesma, Tomi Smith, and Susan Vandefifer. Not pictures is Curt Postama. You can’t do much about most factors in the marketplace rent, labor costs, price of merchandise or what the competition will do - but one thing you do control is your own promotion. Remember that advertising is not just the cost of doing business. It’s a proven sales tool that returns many times over your invest­ ment in store traffic and sales. Once you build up a business, keep it going with a moderate, consistent advertising program. If you cut your advertising and lose your hold on the public’s awareness, you’ll find it’s much harder to build again. Your advertising is part of your sales force. Ads help to presell the customer and help you close the sale faster. What saves you time, saves you money. Eighth grade student of the month are (front row, from left) Christopher Den­ nison, Marina Dettmann, Ashley Gentry, and Andrew Hillman; (middle row, from left) Ronald Hoeksma, Lynda Holes, Joshua Ike, and Nathan LaVoie; and (back row, from left) Corey Lucas, Tena Quada, Jennifer Tobin, and Jeremy Vandefifer. Not pictured are Robert Heinz, Nicole Medaris, and Nick Perrin. Q Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t kr.o .v you at all. Tell them about yourself. Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that are below the industry average! (J) Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. When the going gets lough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff at the cash register. “To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful" - La Rochefoucauld Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants are ready to help. Research - Planning - Budgeting Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service are just some of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! Phone 945-9554 Sevenih grade students of the month are (front row, from left) Nicole Bouwens, Nicole Craven, Matthew DeBlooy, Payshence Erb, and Tomber Gal loop; (middle row, from left) Brian Hannon, Nicholas Hutchens, Laura McKinley, Joshua Porrit, and Sanielle Quisenberry; and (back row, from left) Alexander Sevald, Matthew Thompson, Lauren Vandal, Chad Wochtor, and Hannah Yeazel. Noth pictured is Andy Edwards. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 28, 1995 I Page 21 Mortgage MATTERS Home ownership offers benefits By Sue Teitsma Question: I am considering buying a home after renting for a number of years. What are the benefits of owning my own home? Answer: For most people, buying a home can prove to be a very good investment. It is also one of the most important financial transactions some people will make in their lifetime and should not be entered into without careful planning and consideration There are many benefits in owning a home. Some can actual­ ly reduce the cost of home ownership while others are less tangible and are generally referred to as “pride of ownership.” There are two major monetary benefits to be gained in own­ ing a home that all prospective home buyers should consider. First, homeowners may be able to take advantage of federal income tax deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes. In the early years of your mortgage the bulk of your monthly mortgage payment will be interest. The interest por­ tion of your monthly mortgage payment, combined with your property taxes, allow you to subtract a substantial part of your housing related expenses from your taxable income (when the See Money Matters,p. 22 Fire destroys rural dwelling A fire In the early morning of March 17 destroyed a residential dwelling on Sisson Road south of Buehler. The Freeport Fire Department responded and was assisted by the Hastings, Woodland and Thomapple departments Information was not available despite repeated attempts to reach Fire Chief Gib Townsend, who again refused to return calls. 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What a thrill to hear the an­ nouncer’s voice. “And now. ladies and gentlemen, on the Disneyworld is proud to pre­ sent the Caledonia High School Orchestra, under the direction of Peter DeLille. Several families traveled to Disney just to be in our au­ dience. some drove, some flew. Deanne Vanderkolk. a member of the orchestra, was not able to make the trip, but her grandparents who live in Florida were in the audience to cheer for Caledonia. This trip has done so much for the comaradene of our or­ chestra. All of the students know each other so well now. Some of the like-new dishes caught the attention of these three men as they browsed through the sale items on Friday. One man takes a better look at a mug he is considering. We shared such an exciting week. It was truly a privilege to be associated with the Caledonia orchestra. The students were on their best behavior. They cooperated throughout the parks and in th ehotel with curfews and meeting times with chaperones. Despite the cramped quarters in a bus for over 24 hours, there were very few complaints One of each day’s highlights was returning from parks where we all shared our new bargains for the day — hats, shirts, key chains and stuffed animals — and of course, suntans! They hotel A PRINTER THAT IS ... gf Affordable Sf Timely l*f Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 7 DAYS A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 had many activities to keep students busy, including two pools and karaoke each night. Orchestra students and chaperones surprised each other with great (and no-sogreat) displays of dance and singing. There were nine moms chaperoning, plus Mr. DeLillie on the trip. I feel like I’ve made several new best friends. We just can’t wait un­ til the next orchestra concert to see each other again and to see our kids. We were so pro­ ud of them. These chaperones really jumped into action, too, helping out when we needed black shoes, extra socks, even with hair designs. The Caledonia Music Association donated SI .100 to pay for meals while traveling on the bus. The first stop was a disaster, as we all tried to pay at one register. But we got pretty smart and started han­ ding out $20 bills to chaperones for the students assigned to them. That cut our stopping time in half The only major problem we had was a breakout of chicken pox. We had perfect weather ail week, but the day the chicken pox got bad. our last day. it was rather cool and that made it easier for our ill student She was a real trooper and so were her classmates. Manon Stewart Caledonia MONEY MATTERS, from Page 21 sum exceeds your standard deduction amount). This deduction could substantially reduce the amount of federal taxes you pay and actually reduce the cost of owning a home! The second major monetary benefit to home ownership is the equity you build when you invest money in something you own, rather than paying out rent. When you make your house payment each month, you are reducing the principal of your loan and building equity in a home that you own. Equity is the difference beween the fair market value of your property and the amount owned on your mortgage. As the value of homes increases so does your potential equity or value, unlike a rental property, can be sold in the future Of course, there are other benefits to owning a home, which I refer to as “the pride of ownership ’' The ability to decorate, care for and maintain your home can be the most satisfying part of home ownership for many people. These, along with the more tangible tax and investment advantages, are what can make owning a home a great decision. A very important factor to consider when investigating the benefits of home ownership is the broad array of mortgage pro­ grams designed specifically to help individuals and families realize the dream of home ownership. Many of these mortgage programs focus on two things — low cash investment or down payments and expanded underwriting guidelines, which can make it easier to qualify for a mongage It may be easier than you think to buy a home with the new financing programs available today. Contact your mortgage lender and inquire about the pro­ grams they offer to help individuals and families who are in­ terested in buying homes. Many lenders offer workshops and seminars to help home buyers with the home purchase and financing process from sun to finish. These classes can answer many of your questions and help you determine if you are in a position to purchase a home. 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Eagle Scout and former cross country star Don Passenger moved into a new role in his legal career last week as he was swforn in as a judge in the 61st Judicial District Court in Kent County. Passenger was appointed to the court by Governor John Engler to fill the vacancy left when Judge Jane Markey was elected to the Court of Appeals. Passenger, who was an attorney with the Grand Rapids law firm Twohey Maggini before his judicial appointment, represented the firm at its Caledonia office at 131 Main Street. In appointing Passenger, the governor stated that "Donald Passenger is an attorney with great scholarly ability who has an extensive practice in district court. He lakes pride in working with ordinary people in his law practice, and his commitment to hard work and integrity Caledonia High School graduate Don Passenger Thursday was sworn in as a judge in the 61st District Court. Judge Passenger's parents, Mary Lou and Ed Passenger, presented their son with two special gifts at his investiture. One is a portrait of Judge Frederick Passenger, who was the new judge's grandfather. The other gift was the late Judge Passenger’s gavel, now mounted for display. Looking on is Judge Jack Arnold, a family friend who administered the oath of office to the new judge. (See inside for story and more photos.) Former Caledonia resident and CHS graduate Don Passenger is is sworn in as a 61st District Court judge by the Honorable Jack T. Arnold, Gratiot Country Probate Judge and a friend of Passenger's grandfather, Judge Frederick H. Passenger. will serve the people of Grand Rapids well." Passenger's appointment extends through December 31. 1996, when he will have to stand for re-election in order to serve the balance of Markey's term, which expires Dec. 31, 1998. After graduating from Caledonia High School, he attended the Grand Rapids Junior College, receiving an associate degree in education and biology in 1980. He received his bachelor of science degree in natural resources from the University of Michigan in 1983, and graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame I^w School in 1986. He served as an associate attorney with the firm of Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones in Grand Rapids before joining Twohey Maggini in 1990. In Caledonia, he has served as a member and president of AMBUCS (American Business Clubs), a member of the advisory board for the Caledonia High School Kellogg Team project and as a member of Oddfellows See CALEDONIA, Page 2 Middleville village council seeks grant for rail-to-trail purchase Several Thomapple-Kellogg midde school science students of Martha LaVoie help plant Norwegian Spruce trees along the proposed rail-trail. Forester Tom Stadt donated 50 of the three-year-old trees to Middlevilte. bt Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council is seeking a grant from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources to buy abandoned railroad property. A public hearing was a re­ quired as pan of the applica­ tion for the DNR grant that would help pay for the pur­ chase of 4.5 linear miles cur­ rently owned by the National Rails to Trails Conservancy. The cost of the property, which would be used for recreational purposes, is $30,000 It would be a mat­ ching grant, in which the village would be expected to match any funds received from the grant. The purchase and proposed use of the rail property that had belonged to Penn Central Railroad has been controver­ sial in nature Residents from the village and along the trail crowded in­ to last Tuesday's public hear­ ing that was moved to the Thomapple Township Hall from the village hall because more space was needed After the reason for the public hearing was explained by Village Planner Jason Cherry, anyone who wanted to express an opinion about the proposed trail could, pro or con Concerns that were express­ ed by those opposed to it fear vandalism, noise, loss of privacy (for those located nght on the trail), crowds, trespassing on their property, the riding of motorized vehicles like motorcycles and snowmobiles, and policing of the trail. One property owner who has land on both sides of the railroad nght of way said that, according to his deed, once the railroad property was abandoned for use by the railroad, it was to go to the property owners along it. Larry Jachim said that in the 1800s that was pan of the agreement made w hen proper­ ty owners allowed the railroad to go through the land. He ad­ ded that he felt anyone who purchased that the railroad property would essentially be a party to breaking that contract. On the other hand, there also were several people pre­ sent who were in favor of the village purchasing the proper­ ty and converting it to a trail. The idea of conserving a bit of nature for future genera­ tions; having a nice nature trail for hiking, biking and skiing, and having a way to go to the village off of the road were some of their reasons for supporting the project. It was pointed out that peo­ ple along some of the already existing trails in the state had similar concerns of those in opposition. But the existing trails have proven differently, with trash, unruly trail users and noise not being problems. In fact, many of the people who op­ posed them :o begin with now support the trails and use ’hem, according to Cherry and one of lite trail pro­ ponents. Craig Patterson. Patterson presented Village President Lon Myers with petitions of support signed by 121 village residents, and a list of 250 trail association members that continues to grow. Myers did not close the public hearing portion of the council meeting until he had asked several times if there were any more comments. Though there was both op­ position and support for the village's purchase of the rail property, council voted unanimously in favor of it once the regular meeting was started. Cherry was directed to complete the grant application and send it by the April 1 deadline. The village also will apply for a Michigan Department of Transportation grant for trail funding. That one is due on April 15. In other business, the Mid­ dleville Village Council: — Appointed Jim Ruther­ ford to fill the trustee vacancy on the council that was created when trustee Ed Schellinger was appointed as village treasurer. — Approved a buy-sell agreement with Enviro Sytems Furniture Inc. for two lots at the Middleville In­ dustrial Park, contingent on the village obtaining grant money for the infrastructure. The purchase price of lots five and six is $16,800. The com­ pany also has a two year op- Jim Rutherford tion to purchase additional lots — Decided to hire Paul Spelman as an engineering consultant for the village with a retainer fee of $1 and at $37 per hour worked — Reviewed and signed the See MIDDLEVILLE, Page 13 In This Issue... • TRUST, corporate partner working to heal racism • National Honor Society bags 57 new members at Caledonia • Tour of Sheriff Substation in Dutton given to area residents • Spring Sports Preview �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 4, 1995 CaiedQnia grad sworn in, continued from 1 Members of Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202 pose with Judge Don Passenger after his investiture as a 61st District Court judge. During the ceremony, the scouts presented Passenger with a plaque commemorating the Eagle Scout rank he earned when he was a member of the troop. They also presented him with a troop scarf, which he wore during the rest of the ceremony. The Honorable Don Passenger poses with his wife, Janese, and their four children after his investiture as 61st District Court judge last week. Passenger is wearing the troop scarf presented him by the Caledonia Scout Troop he belonged to when he was growing up in Caledonia. From the left are Brittany, Sam, Lindsey and Joey Passenger. Chapter 251. He also is active on the West Michigan Shores Boy Scouts Council, has served as vice president and president of the West Michigan Catholic Lawyers and is president of the Grand Rapids Community College Alumni Association Board. He and his family are active members of Holy Spirit Church in Grand Rapids. Many of Passenger's professional friends joined his family, his pastor and his personal friends in a packed courtroom Thursday to witness his investiture as district court judge. Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202 presented the colors and also presented Passenger with a special plaque commemorating his Eagle Scout status. Passenger was a member of that troop, and when the scouts gave him a troop scarf, he promptly twirled it correctly and wore it for the rest of the ceremony. AREA BIRTH Announced fiJw, J'. 1 f) tkallU (jOM, GIRL, Bruce and Jill Johnson of Laguna Niguel, California announce the birth of their daughter, Skylar Nicole, on Feb. 1, 1995. She is welcom­ ed by brother Brady. Proud grandparents are Bernard and Alice Wieringa and Stewart Lee Johnson of Springfield, Tenn. bvd. th owlet "Joa, (MIA (Xnct (Kl/y, tkaL aJiMuiA, (hLuma un Num, JuJL not pvu,Ji l>uL Lux, duirjal ti{&. (TUV) Hop into Caraway Street April 8 from 10:00 a m. until 11:30 a m. for an egg-c;ting time at Peace Reformed Church’s gymnasium, 6950 Cherry Valley Road Our annual children’s Easter presentation will be given followed by an Easter Adventure with Amanda the Panda and a live Easter bunny. Everyone will receive an Easter bag full, of surprises Kids 4 years old through 5th grade won’t want to miss this event (children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult) If questions, contact the church office at 891-8119. ieammg rtc our heart. Correction — A Michigan State chair donated to the Caledonia Elementary Celebrity Auction was provided by Kentwood Office Furniture. A cutline under a photo in last week’s Sun and News incorrectly identified the donor. In response to a question, the classes of all three third-grade teachers (Sandi Haack, Sue Siler and Pat Packer) participated in the reading incentive program. BINGO American Legion'Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caierton.a • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Judge Jack T. Arnold, Gratiot County Probate Judge, also provided a special moment for Passenger. Arnold, who administered the oath of office to Passenger, was a good friend of his late grandfather, a former probate judge in Gratiot County. The new judge received from his parents, Ed and Mary Lou Passenger, a portrait of his grandfather and also his gavel, now mounted for display. The elder Passenger, who formerly was pastor at the Caledonia United Methodist Church and who is now a chaplain for the Michigan Department of Corrections, provided the benediction. Judge Passenger and his wife. Janese, are the parents of four children, Lindsey. Sam, Brittany and Joey. Lindsey, 9, and Sam, 6, lightened the ceremonies a bit by providing their father a very historic-looking periwig, like those worn for formal occasions in colonial times. The firm of Twohey Maggini hosted a reception for Passenger at its law offices following the investiture. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 4, 1995 I Page 3 TK High musical a ‘monstrous success’, says reviewer Obituaries By Robin Dean Schleh Bill M. Williams MIDDLEVILLE - Bill M. Williams, 69, of Middleville and formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 1995 at his residence. He was bom on March 16, 1926 at Clinton, Ohio, the son of George and Ruth (Osborne) Williams. He was employed in the Water Department Mainte­ nance for the City of Akron, Ohio. Preceding him in death were his wife, Rita Williams in 1953; son, George (Butch) Williams in 1969 and his second wife Harriet Williams in 1990. Surviving are a brother, Donald Williams of Akron, Ohio; cousin, Alberta (Jack) Hooper of Middleville; step­ daughter, Susan Davis; step­ granddaughter, Michelle Davis both of Fort Worth, Texas; many cousins and friends. Funeral Graveside Services were held on Wednesday at Mt Hope Cemetery in Middle­ ville with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Rapids Hospice - visiting nurses. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Harold E. Welton ALTO - Harold E. Welton, 83, of Alto, passed away on Tuesday, March 28,1995 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was bom on March 8, 1912 at East Caledonia, the son of Frank C. and Ada A. (Warner) Welton. He was raised in Caledonia Township and attended Barber School and Caledonia High School. He was married to Marie M. Bloomfield on February 22, 1934 at Grand Rapids. They lived 61 years in Caledonia Township. Mr. Welton was employed at Caledonia Community Schools as a bus driver for 26 years. He was a farmer his entire life. He was a member of Nation­ al Riflemens Association. He was a family man enjoying all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and he loved the outdoors. We all have Special memories of him and he was loved by everyone. Preceding him in death were a son, Kenneth Welton. Surviving are his wife, Marie M. Welton of 61 years; his children, Shirley (Robert) Smith of Middleville, Barbara (Richard) Rose of Caledonia, Butch (Donna) Welton of Caledonia, Sheila (Paul) Dykstra of Freeport; ten grand­ children; six great grandchil­ dren; three sisters, Aura John­ son of Alto, Gladys Konkle of Grand Rapids, Patricia Shear of Grand Haven; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Beers and Pastor Richard Raab officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Lloyd A. Dundas MIDDLEVILLE - Lloyd A. Dundas, 92, of Middleville went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 1, 1995 at Tendercare in Hastings. He was bom on March 25, 1903 in Dutton, the son of Gordon and Nancy (Woods) Dundas. He was raised in Middleville and attended Pleasant Hill and Alto schools. Mr. Dundas was married to Orpha M. Headley on March 1, 1945. He was employed at Brad­ ford White Corporation for 24 years and did part time farming. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War 0. He enjoyed camping, travel­ ing and the simple things of life. Surviving are his wife, Orpha M. Dundas; children, Nancy (William) Bailey of Middleville, David (Mary) Fields of West Salem, Wiscon­ sin, Johnathan (Margaret) Fields of Middleville, Phillip (Suzie) Fields of Omaha, Nebraska and Andy (Barbara) Dundas of Middleville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grand­ children; brother, Elmer G. Dundas of Middleville; sister, Chrystal (William) Lancaster of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitneyville Bible Church with Pastor William D. Dobson and Reverend David A. Fields officiating. Interment will be at Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitneyville Bible Church. Arrangements wsere made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. A funny thing happened on my trip to Middleville the weekend of March 25. The funny thing was “I'm Sorry, the Bnde Is Out. You'll Have to Spend the Night" and a sold-out au­ dience did. indeed, spend a hilarious evening at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The story revovles around one hectic night at the man­ sion of Dr. Frankenstein frantically played by Jacob Blough, who is suffering a Fiction: The Fan by Peter Abrahams; Hardware by Lin­ da Barnes; Bombardiers by Po Bronson; Suitable for Farm­ ing by Edna Buchanan; Tangl­ ed Roots by Taffy Cannon; An Imperfect Spy by Amanda Cross; Together Alone by Barbara Del insky; American Tabloid by James EUroy; East Beach by Ron Ely; Edsel by Loren D. Estleman; The Polish Officer by Alan Furst; The Standoff by Chuck Hogan; The Reckoning by James Byron Huggins; Ice­ bound by Dean Koontz; Our Game by John ceCarre; Suspicion of Guilt by Barbara Parker; McNally’s Trial by Lawrence Sanders; Prizes by Erich Segal; Pearl Moon by Katherine Stone; White Star by James Stewart Thayer; Border Music by Robert First Baptist plans musical for April 15 “Messiah, True and Faithful, ’' a contemporary Christian musical written in part, by recording artist, Michael W. Smith, will be presented by the music and drama departments of First Baptist Church of Middleville Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Free tickets and more infor­ mation can be obtained by calling the church office at 795-9726. A refreshment time will follow, and a nursery will be provided through age 4 for both performances Richard, (Jeff Groendyke) and Reuben, (Bob Mock) are two of the main characters in this Easter’s musical. Richard and Reuben are both sear­ ching for something - the truth, the answer, the reason for life. Being satisfied just wasn’t enough - there had to be something more than this. The story focuses on Richard and Reuben on their quest for that special someone who has all the answers, who is the truth, and the reason for living. Justice James Waller; Larry Watson. Non-Fiction: The Power of 5 by Harold H. Bloomfield. M.D . and Robert K. Cooper; Landmark Decisions of the United States Supreme Court; Occupational Compensation Survey; Elec­ tronic Resumes for the New Job Market. Books on Tape: The Nightingale Legacy by Catherine Coulter. She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb; Home Song by LaVyrle Spencer; Walkshap­ ing by Gary Yanker. CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds Sat., April 8 ■ 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. 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Individuals-Farms-Businesses area homes wtth a ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Reminder Open Monday thru Fnday 9:00 to 6 00 Saturday 9 00 to 1:00 ACT10N-AD r<ANK Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week I (616) 795-3387 by florid speeches and devotion to a stinking mummy (Liz Panza); a pair of body­ snatchers played to hilarious effect by Ben Osborne and Rachel Wade, whose hilarious bit with "The Body" (an unbelievably limp Tina Trudell) opened the second act to great effect; the Village People, construction workers, mechanics, nurses, etc., rounded out the cast and pro­ vided lively accompaniment The mosters were brought to life through superb make­ up artistry , provided by Mrs. Dawn Buist. who, I unders­ tand. volunteered her services much to the delight of the directors, cast members, and subsequently the audience Witnessing a performance like “I’m Sorry, the Bride is Out, You’ll Have to Spend the Night" is a rare treat The tradition of fine theatrics is alive and well at T.K. High School and I look forward to enjoying even more in the future. •1,000 minimum deposit. TAXES: 111 Broadway, Middleville night at the mansion when their car breaks down and the bridge goes out. Innocent and well-eduated. they immediate­ ly become the object of a numbr of conflicting dastardly plans, ranging from a new brain for the monster (a hulk­ ing Dwight Wade) to a new wife for the flamboyant Count Dracula. The sweetest ghoul in the bunch was Igor, played by the rubbery and versatile Scott Evans. His love for the inno­ cent girl inspired a marvelous transformation during the song "Play Your Hunch" from a sniveling mass of disabilities to a suave, debonair Sinatra "wannabe." An audience favorite, his fluid manipulation of props and body languages were a cons­ tant source of amazement. Other memorable moments were provided by the werewolf. Prince Rex (Ben Knauss) and his gypsy mother (Jenna Steorts); Dr. Abdul Nasser (Roger Perez) with his Thornapple-Kellogg Library lists its new additions THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER (Formerly Roush's Acct’g & Tax) MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA bad hair day and a bizarre mix of house guests. The most isidious of these is Count Vladimir Dracula, hypnotical­ ly portrayed by Mike Leedy. He and his wife Natasha (a bewitching Melanie Johnston), along with his lovely chorus line of Draculettes and the ever obsequious Renfiekl. provided some of the performance’s richest moments. Their rendition of the "All Eternity Blues" was a show-stopper A sweet yuppie couple (Josh Steorts and Megan Oliver) are forced to spend the Of 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 All 3 Locations ALEDONIA SS Noon on Saturday LENDER J �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 4, 1995 Neighbors With.. NORMA VELDERMAN Well, folks, I goofed again. I lost the tape that I had put down this week’s news. Now it is disappeared among the others. So, I will have to talk about my life over in Leighton U.B. Church when I stayed with Aunt Audie and Uncle George Steeby Before my father died in 1916, knowing what I was like and how gentle a person my mom was, he asked his sister Audie to help her with me He saw that I was a rebel like himself. Very strong minded and just a plain brat. Mom would not let me stay out on the farm until I was 5. So Leighton was my summer home until I graduated from high school in 1934. We had a very active young peoples' group. I particularly remember Lucille Brog and Wayne Finkbeiner. He was such a handsome kid and a lit­ tle shy. What fun he added to the group He still is a very handsome man. Myrtella was a very much loved child with four brothers. She was the apple of Uncle George’s eye. And she and Web were very close, all the way up to Myrtella's mar­ riage to Swem. It is from her that 1 developed a very strong faith. My mom had started it early and it went on from there to quiet, taken for granted faith. Maybe not hav­ ing a father while I was grow­ ing up made God my Father and Leighton really helped to strengthen it all the rest of my life Aunt Audie was my model as a person to become. I can still hear Uncle George sput­ ter when Aunt Audie learned to drive. I can remember that I went with her when someone was sick. Uncle George would sputter that we would all get killed from her driving. When anyone was sick there she was doing what was necessary to help someone. I can remember going with her when she heard that a woman was very sick and needed help. When we got there, the woman was unable to talk. Her foot hung over the bed and the stroke would not let find my picture of Web and Myrtella when he was sick. He stood so straight and tall as he and Myrtella were playing father and mother with her doll in the buggy in front of him play pretend. We all need a “healing place" and their home and community was mine. Linden Steeby and his brother are going this after­ noon to look over the material I have acquired in my history book. 1 guess that will have to quit for now. It must be almost 5 a.m. and time to work on my exercises and start the day Karl and Suzanne Jolnek held an open house for their son. Scott Matzen, who left for the Navy March 21. Colleen Cox called me to tell me her mother Lucille Getty, is now home from Thomapple Manor. She had broken her hip. the therapist her bring it back up. The flies had laid eggs in the swollen foot. Aunt Audie cleaned her up. washed her bedding and generally made her comfor­ table until she could be cared for some place else. My goal was to have this same kind of faith she had. She really loved everyone. Even when she wasn't their aunt, she was still Aunt Audie to everyone. She really lived and breathed her faith. So when Myrtella’s daughter. Kay Swem. came to see me during Web’s services, and said I looked just like Aunt Audie. I was shocked but very pleased even when I knew that I couldn't even be half the person Aunt Audie was. The Leighton Church. Aunt Audie and Uncle George and the freedom to be outdoors a lot. helped to stablize my restlessness. I am trying to had worked with her and she is now home, getting around with only a walker. Well, so many wonderful things have been happening lately. Thanks to Rusty Kermen. the western District of Michigan Lions Club met at the W'est Holiday Inn. I didn't mean just Rusty was responsi­ ble. It was a wonderful com­ bined effort of many many people. All of you members are such super people, caring and sharing all of your efforts It is such a wonderful caring work, and you all work so very hard. 1 had a chance to share some of my experiences at Vi­ sion Enrichment in Grand Rapids. They are the high school type of training. They give so generously io all visually impaired people. Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a.m., 11:00a.m. k 6:00p m. WEDNESDAY............... Family Night - 6:30 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamanx' Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan 4 Telephone: 6984252 t _____________________ "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH •Set an exarnple ln speech in life, in low, in faith and in purity." __________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 Ap Phone 891-9259 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... ,11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... ..6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ ..............7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... .............. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor 10:00 am. ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 ’The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord" "God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School 9:30 a m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice 9:30am. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service..................10:30 a.m. Services — Sunday School . Morning Worship. Evening Worship. --------- 1000 am. ........... 1100 a.m. ........... 600 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a.m. Middleville Worship...................... 1100 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Did Cimr ^rtljodisl tflpirth 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Wednesday Family Night” 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Sunday School Choirs for Children and Adulte 9:45 Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cav incites Adult Bible Studies 891-8028 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday School.................................... 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship.....................10 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship.......................600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer & Btsie SkxJy 700 p m Rer MkrDotxon *js& Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 10:30 a.m. ,9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Saturday Evening Mass.............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......................9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............. Evening Service........... Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Rev. James Cusack CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street ft LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 First Service....................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................9:45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Classes................................... 10:00 a.m. Second Service................................11.00 a.m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road fat Gun lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Barner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship* 9.00 am & 10:30 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Nigh 6 00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68di St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 am. i? (^‘-y Morning Worship. .. 1100 am o ’ Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7 30 p m. (in homes or church) call pt Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 4, 1995 / Page 5 Shear Pleasure we walked all the way up West Main. Johnny helped me cross 37 and then he and I walked up on the sidewalk to the high school where Johnny was waiting for me. Mercy. I had sure forgotten the route, not remembering all the driveways, streets, jigs and jogs. So we will have to go back every Wednesday to get it all down pat. I was so ashamed of my poor memory of the road and sideawlks. From previous page — National Honor Society bags 57 new members at Caledonia "Old* members of the Caledonia High School National Honor Society renewed what has become an annual tradition at CHS as last week they "bagged" 57 sophomores, juniors and seniors whose grades, leadership and chars r qualify them for membership. After being led through the hallways, the prospective members found themselves in the commons, where they recouped their energy with cookies served by NHS. Initiation is planned for 1:30 p.m. on April 12 in the Performing Arts Center. They really get us ready for the Leader Dog School in Rochester. Mich. There were three other Leader Dog owners there 1 met one who had a Golden Lab. She attend­ ed in 1990. So many came and introduced themselves to me. MyY two chauffers were Middleville boys. Brad Enders, who owned the car and Brett Brenner. They are very good friends, as well as cousins. They are trying to raise $3,700 for a 16-day stay in England, actually playing soccer there. Rod Kenyon helped to take care of me. doing anything that 1 needed to have done. He is quite a guy. Another very warm and caring person. I felt so rich and wonderful to be a part of such an organization. So, to all you Lions Club members, please call on me if I can ever help advance your wonderful work. I like to quote my mother. “Have a leader dog will travel.” Need a wheeled horse. They asked laughingly if I would come to Virginia. And I said I sure would. My sister lives in Arlington. I would love to see her and her husband. 1 had a wonderful time this a m. Houston and I went into Middleville and starting up by Tax Management & More Inc. Steve Antecki - M.S.A. 528 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-0464 WINDOW SHOPPING! CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! Whole House Full of Windows s1199*:p-—for <•^ ■0 ■“ call now FREE 1 L, MARBLE SILLS J . CHS senior Gina DeRuiter enjoys her role as a 'bagger1 of prospective new members of the school's National Honor Society. Commercial Works wins safety award The Commercial Works of Middleville has been named a winner in the 48th annual Safety Awards Competition for West Michigan. These winners will be recognized Thursday, April 6. at the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon, at the Radisson Center, Kalamazoo. During the past 48 years the Safety Council for West Michigan has recognized companies for safe work prac­ tices through this competition. This year, the council invited about 3.000 companies to participate. Business and industry par­ ticipate by providing their ac­ cident rates for 1993 and 1994. Each company in safety with ocher businesses and in­ dustries similar in size, as well as themselves by improv­ ing their record from the previous year. The Safety Council for West Michigan is the only organization in West Michigan that acknowledges the efforts of business and in­ dustry make to provide a safe workplace for their employees. NO PREFERENCE TOWINC and RECOVERY Affordable 24 Hour Service Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. interest Rates Have Dropped! 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LIFETIME WARRANTY JL Free Thermo Glass Free Trim Work nzncHiEznznsa call Toll Free -1 -800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture V. mdow 1200 sq. in. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 4, 1995 Dutton Christian presents musical play ‘Charlotte & Wilbur* Based on E.B White classic by Barbara Gall Playing some of the human characters that influenced Wilbur's life were Jessica Koning as Aunt Edith Zuckerman, Carroll Burgess as Uncle Homer Zuckerman, David VanderWeele as Herb Arable. Nicole VanderVeen as Florence Arable, Nick Ini Hout as Parson Jacob and Kendra Frisbie as the Parson's Wife. Seated are Michael Brouwers, who played Avery Arable and Peter Oudbier, who played Lurvy. Staff Writer A story of friendship and loving sacrifice came to life last week at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center, as the Dutton Chris­ tian seventh- and eighth-grade choirs presented a musical version of a children’s fa­ vorite, Charlotte’s Web. The E. B. White classic tells the story of how Wilbur the pig, doomed to be sold at the fair, was saved by his friend, the spider Charlotte. Other main characters in the book include the Arables, who own the farm where Wilbur and Charlotte live, and the barnyard animals. Thirteen musical numbers enhance the dramatic version of the story, which is titled Charlotte and Wilbur. About 50 students partici­ pated in the production, either in the cast, crew or chorus, along with volunteer parents who helped with make up, costumes and hair styling Directing the musical were Dutton Christian music teach­ ers Jean DeVries and Mary Hoekstra. Assistant director was Amanda Koster, and Brad Baker joined Hoekstra as an accompanist. Playing the role of Wilbur was Steven Jansen, and Kristyn Ter Haar portrayed the faithful Charlotte. Young Fern Arable was played by Kathy Sikma; Ian Fleischmann played the rat. Templeton; Angie Ouwinga was Goose and Old Sheep was played by Richard Rozcboom Some of the barnyard animals that populated the Arable farm were the rat Templeton (Ian Fleischmann), Old Sheep (Richard Rozeboom) and Goose (Angie Ouwinga). TK graduate studying abroad New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casualwear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! We use and recommend products by A Curodonlo Vtttogo Center (M-37) • 891-9257 - As A/ways. IVu/k ins Are Welcome — VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE seasonal Help wanted $6.00 per hour. Must be able to obtain chauffeur license. Apply at the... Village Office 100 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 (306) David T. Lehman of Mid­ dleville is one of 56 Kalamazoo College students participating in the college’s study abroad program. Kalamazoo College has the highest participation in study abroad of any college in the nation. Approximately 85 percent Wilbur the pig (Steven Jansen), Fern Arable (Kathy Sikma) and Wilbur's spider of all Kalamazoo College students participate in the friend Charlotte (Kristyn Ter Haar) are three leading characters in the play ‘Charlotte study abroad program, which and Wilbur1 that was presented last week by the Dutton Christian Middle School is designed to meet a wide choirs. range of needs interests, and levels of 'anguage proficiency. Students are living with host families in the countries of Germany. France. Spain, and Mexico Participants typically spend six months as juniors or three months as sophomores, becoming acquainted with dif­ Your Area Tanning & Nail Center ferent cultures and people THEE place to tan! while study ing at selected colleges and universities. The Ultimate Nail Care Center Student* receive full academic P April Special: $30.00 ... Full Set credit for the successfull com­ pletion of work overseas. 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She graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1986. Calvin College in 1990, and is cur­ rently teaching at Plymouth Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids The future groom, of Dorr, is the son of Marvin and Carol Hulst, of Cuttlerville. He is a graduate of South Christian “Eternity" has performed with Michael W Smith, Steve Camp. Bryan Duncan. Car­ man and David Meece. They have appeared at Disney World, the Pentagon. Six Flags and at many major con­ ventions The group has traveled not only across the United States but also around the world. They have been to TILST I HI I INSK S f air Studio For all new customers Perms High School, 1982 and is cur­ rently employed at Penning Plumbing and Heating. A freewill offering will be received Europe, to Central America and the Middle East. ...*35O° FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News Acrylic & Fiberglass Nails Available Anytime OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S Division • Grand Rapids. 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I too am a parent and I em­ pathize with their concern for their children, but do they really think that the CHS staff would deliberately do something that would hurt the wonderful young people at Caledonia High School? They write with authority about the many changes in the curriculum, schedule and new course offerings, when the truth is they do not go to the school and sit in the classrooms for an extended period of time to observe what is really taking place in those rooms. With few exceptions, they do not respnod to the many requests made via the high school news letter for parents to “get involved” by serving on committees and at­ tending information meetings Some teachers have invited these “concerned parents" to visit their classrooms, but they don’t show up. It’s wonderful to think back to one’s years in school during the |9S0\. 60s. and 70s. when almost everyone’s fami­ ly had a father who went to work and a mother who didn't. Moms were home to send us off to school and there to greet us when we returned. Grandma and grandpa often lived within a few miles and were happy to "pick up the slack" in a parent's absence. We were not left to fend for ourselves and we knew that if our parents got a letter from school we were the one in trouble. There was very little violence on TV and Lucy and Desi slept in separate beds. Well, folks, that’s not the way it is any more! It is unconscionable to think that the staff of Caledonia ,High School simply got up one morning and decided to change the way education had been done for the last 100 years. In fact, much reading, much studying, much discus­ sion, and many visits to other institutions took place before any changes were implemented. The block schedule became a reality after CHS staff members were asked to make a list of students whome they felt were “at risk" for whatever reason. Much to everyone’s surprise, about 80 percent of the student body ended up on that list. Some were on the list because Dad was noi present in the home, others because both parents were working second shift and consequently no one was home to supervise after school. Others had experienc­ ed a recent death in the fami­ ly. and a big number were on the list because the\ were not motivated to learn. At that meeting, an article that stated that every child needs a significant adult in his/her life was discussed and the staff was challenged to “make a difference" for CHS students. When a teacher teaches five or six classes of 25 to 30 students (150) for a period of 45 to 55 minutes it’s difficult, if not impossible, to know these students well enough to be significant in their lives. Hence, the block schedule was des eloped It wasn’t a new idea. Ln fact, some businetfc classes (even at CHS) had been taught in twohour blocks for over 15 years and several schools across the country were already using a block schedule. Now, work­ ing with two or three classes (60-80 students) for 95 minutes gives the teaching staff an opportunity to “get to know" the students and hopefully become a signifi­ cant adult in their lives. The children of the “concerned parents" are for­ tunate to already have signifi­ cant adults in their lives, but there are many young people who do not have that luxury. It bothers me to think that our “concerned parents" may be concerned only for their children. Yes. many CHS courses are integrated. In freshman com­ puter applications class (typ­ ing), students do not type the manuscripts and letters, which we typed from the typing book Instead, they type the papers they created for English class and English teachers accept papers written for history class. Parents may wish to contact Dr. Gary Konco. Vice Presi­ dent of Academics at Aquinas College, he understands in­ tegration and the validity of it. There are "new" math classes and “new" science classes in the high school. The “concerned parents" need to spend some time in these classes. If these classes seem too simple or too rigorous... they need to talk about the classes with people in careers which require math and science and then armed with new knowledge, talk with the teachers. Things are not perfect at Caledonia High School, but they’re at least as perfect as things at any other high school. There are some very good things happening at CHS — students know how to learn, they know how to work with others, they are good communicators, they give their time for community ser­ vice, the choir often sings music with a religious heritage, a senior student of­ fers prayer at graduation, and students and staff gather around the flag pole for prayer on national day of prayer. CHS students are truly wonderful, caring young peo­ ple who have learned to use their minds well in spite of all the changes that have taken place. In the process of showing concern. I hope the "concern­ ed parents" don’t put in jeopardy all the good that is taking place at CHS. Our "kids” deserve to have positive parents as well as their teachers behind them. Sharon K. Weaver Parent, grandparent. educator, and significant adult Caledonia Reach over 50,000 area homes wfth a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week I read with great interest the recent article in the Sun and News about the Caledonia Honors Award ceremony March 20. As parents of a former NHS member, we remember what it took to achieve such an honor, and to be honest the numbers of NHS members were certainly more realistic poor to 1993 94 when our school system went to “restructuring. " Today in Caledonia High School, more than 200 students are member of the NHS. out of a student body of approximately 730. This means that 27.4 percent of the students achieve over a 3.5 grade point average. If one just looks at those numbers, it is pretty im­ pressive. but members of this community need to unders­ tand that these artificially high numbers of achievers is a direct result of the new think­ ing on education in Caledonia, it is not a true test of how much they have learned in this high school. The MEAP test results do not substantiate these numbers. When students in Caledonia High School get to do things over and over and over again until they get a good grade this diminishes academic achieve­ ment and brings every student down to the same level. Where is the reward today for true excellence? It is gone! “Outcome Based Education” has seen to that! The administrators that have pushed this program through without thinking about the overall picture and the result should be talking to Caledonia High School graduates from 1992 and 1993 who went to college and find out what they think. They are the only true measure of how well this new system works. If you took the time to talk to those students who were in the top of their graduating classes I am confident that you would find that these college students today feel they were ill prepared after having gone to trimesters, etc. Those NHS students are the ones who struggled with higher math in college. Why? Because of the new restructuring. It is time that the ad­ ministrators of Caledonia Community Schools stopped patting themselves on their backs and listening to a few administrators who seem to run this school system, and truly evaluate what they are doing to this student body. They are not doing them a favor. Some of the top students from the class of 1992 have written letters to the ad­ ministrators. made appoint­ ments and discussed this issue with them, and they refuse to listen to the students who have been through it. These are now voting adults who want a good education for the other students in this district, and they are not getting it in the Caledonia school system. The program does not have the support from a large por­ tion of the teaching staff who truly care about our students and education, but they are fearful of the administration and remain silent because their protests in the past have fallen on deaf ears. These are our children we are talking about, and we owe them a bet­ ter education. Outcome Based Education has been proven to be watered down and does not give students what they need — a good basic education. Allan J. Hudson Former School Board Member Talk Back By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Kids still get basics in school Q. I am concerned that my child isn’t getting a bask education. Do the Caledonia schools teach the basics? A. Let me begin by offering a working definition of basic skills. We all recognize reading, writing (grammar and spell­ ing). and arithmetic. The staff of the Caledonia Community Schools, at the elementary, middle school and high school levels, have spent a great deal of time over the past several years working together in planning how best to help students master the basics. This planning has resulted in a good coor­ dination of teaching within grade levels and from one grade level to the next. As has always been the case, these basic skills are most clearly evident in the elementary school because they arc so obvious. The basics are easy to see at this level because teachers organize lessons around these skills and the report cards reflect the skills. When students move into the middle school, the basics become more a part of the work that students do. For example, instead of being taught in isolation, spelling and grammar become part of a report that the student is doing Even the report card that the parent sees has a more general grade given in math, science and language arts. etc. instead of being broken down into separate basic skills. Finally, in the high school the basics have become a part of teacher expectations for student work. For example grammar is taught and corrected as part of subjects with course names like “American Studies." The basics are still there but they are taught and reinforced through student use. If you would like to learn more about basic skills education at any grade level in our schools, the best person to ask is the teacher. To set up an appointment please contact the principal at your neighborhood school. If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia. MI 49316. Adopting a road might be solution To the editor: The letter in the Sun and News by Life Scout Ian Fleischmann is a victim of un­ fortunate timing with its recommendation to cut down trees and pave all the roads. That same week, there were articles praising another township with its designation of a natural beauty road. Before Ian was bom, that designation for Alaska Avenue south of 68th Street to 84th was sought by the local residents of the road, but re­ jected by the Road Commis­ sion. Eventually, the southern portion of that stretch was chainsawed. bulldozed, and paved. When spring awakens the land in a few weeks, drive Alaska Avenue and compare the beauty of the paved and unpaved sections. The Village of Caledonia also made the news with its status of “Tree City, USA" — approaching the value of trees in our community. Earth Day is just around the comer and there will certainly be more encouragement to pro­ tect and beautify our land. Tree planting and preserva­ tion will play a big part. Scouting can be a beneficial force in our community. (I was a scout for five years in my youth) 1 suggest two pro­ jects The “Adopt a Road" program is one — perhaps the Alaska Avenue section north of 68th where the unfortunate accident occurred. The second suggestions is to petition our legislators to change the current policy establishing a 55 mph speed limit on every unpaved road in the state. Local governing units should be able to establish safe speed limits at their discretion. Note that the paved section of Alaska Ave. is posted 45 mph — the gravel section is not. Have patience with the petitions — our representatives must be given enough time to think it is their idea. Ian is to be thanked for his ideas and letter. It will surely spawn others both for and against his opinions. Some have even suggested in the past that those of us who ap­ preciate our tree-canopied road pay for insurance for those who run into the trees. We do pay for them — in higher rates. Please remind the drivers that this is God’s country — slow down — don’t drive through it like hell. Richard K. Crissman Alaska Ave., Caledonia Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 • Open 6 Davs a Week �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 4, 1995 / Page 9 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus About a year after Michigan made historic progress in reinventing its public school funding system, the real challenge begins -- to improve the quality of education for every student. We have dedicated teachers working hard on behalf of our kids. But they are working in a system that is monopolistic and outdated. To invoke deep and comprehensive change. I believe we must totally rethink the very structure of our education system. In doing so, we’ll benefit all children. One of the first steps down this road was the passage of in­ novative charter school legislation. A second step toward this change was the introduction of Senate Bill 187. If enacted, the measure would repeal the Michigan School Code, a burden­ some compilation of laws regulating a spectrum of public school activities, from standardized testing to busing and the length of the academic year. Revamping the 170-page code is a formidable task, but most would agree it is desperately necessary. First adopted in 1955, recodified in 1976 and amended over the years, the code has become outdated and outmoded,. It has tied educators’ hands in a massive system of red-tape that mandates a one-size-fitsall approach to education rather than one that encourages in­ novation and rewards excellence. What began as a document that outlined the basic re­ quirements in creating a local school board has grown into a dense collection of state and federal mandates that require educators to fill out 191 different types of forms each year including one used to verify that school board members don’t ride in limousines at public expense! This bill would take a momentous step toward taking control away from Lansing and Washington bureaucrats and giving it back to those who can best use it - parents and educators. The state needs to go back to trusting parents, teachers and ad­ ministrators to be able to make decisions in the best interests of their kids. Over the next 18 months, they will have an opportunity to use their voice to help shape the new school code, making sure it is effective and efficient, and legislators are counting on their input. The Senate Education Committee will be holding public hearings across the state for this purpose. Though some critics claim that repealing the code would destroy our public education system, they couldn’t be more wrong. How could greater parent and teacher involvement and enhanced local control ruin our education system? On the con­ trary, I believe the bureaucratic mess we have now has con­ tributed to many of the problems our schools face. Repealing the state school code is about removing the bar­ riers in our system that keep Michigan youngsters from getting the best education in the world. It’s about providing a new direction toward local control - not Lansing control — and continuing to mold Michigan’s education system into a national mode! of reform. I look forward to hearing from you on this issue. Feel free to contact my Lansing office at (517) 373-0797, or write me at P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Ml 48913. Tour of sheriff substation in Dutton given to area residents Several hundred residents from Caledonia, Gaines and Byron Townships stopped in to see the new Kent County Sheriffs Department Dutton substation during a March 23 open house. Visitors could tour the offices, while in the garage, vehicles and equipment used by the officers were on display, with members of the department on hand to explain just how everything works. Of equal interest to the youngsters was a table full of cookies, coffee cake and punch. Seventeen full-time officers presently are assigned to the Dutton station, with plans to increase the number to 22 or 23 officers. 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Ml I April 4, 1995 D& W provides support, training to student group... TRUST, corporate partner working to heal racism by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "Spic!" "Nigger!" "Wetback!" Ugly epithets, burled out of anger, fear, ignorance or all of the above. Even uglier, perhaps, are such insults when they come from our young people, the generation who supposedly should be moving beyond the racist attitudes of the past. After all, they’ve grown up with civil rights, integration, equal opportunity and multi­ cultural studies. But a group of Caledonia students agree with author, college teacher and journalist Nathan Rutstein, who main­ tains that racism today is worse than it was before the civil rights movement began in the 1960s. The Caledonia group, which calls itself TRUST for its goals of trust, respect, understanding, sharing and togetherness, is comprised of black, Hispanic, native American and white students who want to deal with racial tensions at CHS in a positive way. This year, the group’s ef­ forts have been bolstered by the support of the D & W Corporation, whose chief op­ erating officer, Robert Woodrick, is a strong advocate for healing the "disease" of racism in this country. For the past eight weeks, D & W's Pete Visser has been meeting with TRUST to pro­ vide some structure and direc­ tion to its efforts, and Woodrick himself came to Caledonia early in March to speak at a district-wide in-ser­ vice that was partly sponsored by TRUST. (See related story.) For that same inservice, D & W funded a presentation by Dr. John Lee, a psychology professor at Calvin College, who also addressed the problem of racism in our society. The inservice program gave some real visibility to TRUST, which actually formed just last year, after one student had the gumption to speak the truth. Robert Myers, then the Caledonia Schools Superin­ tendent, said he had never heard any actual complaints about racial problems at CHS until the day he happened to strike up a casual conversation with a CHS student, who in today's politically correct terms is a "person of color." Myers learned from her that racism indeed is alive and well, even in a "Blue Ribbon" school. The student responded to Myers’ friendly "How’s it go­ ing?" by telling him that sometimes she had a hard time getting through the day when racial slurs came her way in the halls or on a note wedged in her locker. "She then told me that she was not the only one who had been insulted racially, that there were other Caledonia students who were having the same problem as she was, but she didn’t think they would speak up," said Myers, recall­ ing the conversation. "While I wasn't all that shocked to hear that someone would say those things to her, I was surprised that no one had ever reported anything.” Myers said he dropped the incident into the ear of CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szy­ moniak. "He took on the problem, and I think he has done a wonderful job in creating an opportunity for both our stu­ dents of color and our white students to have their own fo­ rum, to bring this problem out in the open." The "forum" at CHS is the student-initiated, student-led TRUST group. "The students really came to me with this idea," said Szymoniak of the formation of TRUST. "After Bob Myers talked to the one student, the kids got together and asked if they could meet with me. They said they'd like to deal with ...S OLD! MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Members of Caledonia High School's TRUST group gather for a photo. 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While the white students in the group haven’t been insulted because of their own ancestry, several have experienced remarks and even some problems because of their friendships. "I have been called 'nigger lover' and get other kinds of comments just because I have friends who are black," ex­ plained junior Rob Raudenbush about his membership in TRUST. "There definitely are racial attitudes in Caledonia." Joining Szymoniak as a co­ advisor is Spanish teacher Myra Dykgraaf, who is both sympathetic and enthused when she talks about the goals of the group. Cubanborn, she said she has experi­ enced the same kinds of hurt as these Caledonia students, and she applauds their efforts to deal with the problem. "This group has provided a place where we all can talk about our feelings, and then try to move forward, and use our experiences construc­ tively," she said. "The worst thing is to feel hurt and isolated. That just builds into resentment and anger. I think the kids see TRUST as a valuable thing for themselves, for the school and the community, and I agree. This is a positive group, and I see some real leadership emerging.” Szymoniak said the first thing the TRUST did as a group last year was conduct a survey among CHS students about racial issues. The sur­ vey only confirmed what they had experienced. "Oh, there are racial issues here," said TRUST member Misty Pearson, who has been called "spic" and "wetback" because of her Mexican her­ itage. "It doesn't do any good for me to try to say to those peo­ ple that my family came here legally; I’m wasting my breath. But I think TRUST can help the students here realize how big an issue (racism) really is in the ’90s, and how important it is to resolve it" (top) are the advisors Pete Visser (right) from the D & W Corporation also has served as an advisor to the group as it seeks to address racial problems at CHS. So far, the group has been meeting twice a week during the school advisory period, and their focus has been first to educate themselves about the history of racism and then look for ways to help resolve it, Szymoniak said. They also have tried to en­ courage other students to join their dialogue by putting up banners, publicizing their weekly meetings and creating a display in one of the school showcases. TRUST members take turns attending meetings of the Kent Intermediate School District’s MulticulturaVDiversity Council meetings with Dyk­ graaf, where they meet with students and staff from other county schools. "The council likes to have students attend its meetings." said Dykgraaf. "The kids have a lot of ideas and comments that are really helpful, and it's been a good experience for our kids to meet all these people and students from other dis­ tricts." TRUST also attended a leadership camp during the CHS Interim in March, and is planning a Diversity Aware­ ness Week for May 1-5 with ethnic foods on the menu in the cafeteria, plus speakers and a talent show to showcase the diverse abilities of CHS students. A dance also is planned. TRUST'S efforts have been fully supported by Caledonia's new superintendent, Doug Busman, who took office when Myers retired last sum­ mer. "I truly respect the leader­ ship and the honest commit­ ment these students have brought to an important issue, and I will continue to support their efforts," he said. Busman explained that he could help the group locate re­ sources, such as speakers and funding, and that he also could help by providing a forum for them within the school district. It was Busman, for in­ stance, who knew of Woodrick's concern about racism in American culture and suggested the contact. When Woodrick heard about TRUST, he was immediately interested. Busman said. "He thought it was great that a group of kids in an outSee TRUST, Page 12 Paul Delnay Personal Touch Landscape Services • Landscape Design & Installation • Retaining Walls • Bobcat Services (616) 891-0040 ZYLST DOOR, INC. “Where the customer comes first” GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL * COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilder^ Association 698-7242 sjfe.a ________7350 Broadmoors, Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 4, 1995 I Page 11 D&W CEO, professor speak about racism in country by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Robert Woodrick, chief excecutive officer of D&W Cor­ poration, said that during his 12 years of education at parochial schools, he learned all about the commandment that says love thy neighbor as thyself. But what the good nuns at his school failed to teach him, he said, was about the addendem that says, love your neighbor.. .as long as be looks fust like you. Dr. John Lee of Calvin College discusses rac­ ism with Caledonia Sch­ ool staff during a March 3rd in-service. His messaage to Caledonia teachers, administrators and staff attending an in-service last month was that racism is alive and well in our country and in our community, but that he was at a loss to ex­ plain why this nation has al­ lowed the "disease" of racism to continue in our society. "How have we, as a society, managed to rationalize and live with this evil?" he asked. Woodrick told the Caledonia educators and staff that he considers racism to be one of the most destructive and insidious diseases our society has been exposed to. He also said that he would like to commend Caledonia High School for having the foresight to try to deal with this issue. Woodrick was referring to the CHS group called TRUST, which was formed last year to try to eliminate racial tensions at the school. Woodrick said before his talk that the TRUST effort was one of the most substan­ tive programs of its kind that he has been involved with. He has provided TRUST with more than verbal sup­ port, sending one of his em­ ployees who has worked in diversity training to help the CHS group with its goals. (See related story.) Woodrick questions why we in America are still dealing with this issue in 1995, and told the educators that there is no way to "sugar coat" racism, and no way to explain or understand the disease in just 20 or 30 minutes. But he said be is disturbed that the problem is not being talked about, mainly because it is such an uncomfortable one to discuss. "The leadership in this country tends to regulate this subject to the bottom of their agendafs)," he said referring to government, education and re­ ligious leaders. "This nation has been in a massive state of denial for decades (about the existence of racism),” be said. He said that the truth is that our nation is highly diverse, and is only going to become more diverse, and he believes that all should be taught from the youngest age that we all are one species, and that ulti­ mately all humans are one ex­ tended family. While there is debate today over who should teach "val­ ues,” Woodrick said that he believes there is a connection between the lack of family values so deplored today and the racism in our society. "Reasoning and logic tell me that respect and dignity for all humanity has to be one of the comerstones of family values,” he said. He pointed out that the workplace is coming to grips with this issue because it is economically in its best inter­ est to do so. "Business does not thrive in an atmosphere of turmoil," he said. But he urges all to admit the problem, get out of their "comfort zones" and begin to work to create a "caring, in­ clusive society for all our citi­ zens." Remaining silent, he said, "puts our integrity as Chris­ tians, as citizens, into disbe­ lief." Equal economic opportunity is not enough, he said, and legal "equality ” is not enough. "It takes parents, teachers and clergy to change the hearts and minds of the American public." D&W also funded the pre­ sentation of Calvin College psychology professor Dr. John Lee, who followed Woodrick on the in-service program. Lee, who is of Oriental background, explained first how Calvin College has tried to increase "diversity" at what has been basically a Dutch Christian American college. "This is a fine institution, wrestling with this issue of racial tension," said Lee. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB Some of the members of TRUST who helped plan a district-wide in-service for the Caledonia Schools' staff are pictured here with Robert Woodrick, CEO of the D & W Corporation, and Pete Visser, also of D & W and He explained that he came to Calvin six years ago as one of the first invited to teach there, partly because he looks "different" from the Dutch stereotype, but yet is comfort­ able with the mission of the college. He said that for educators, however, there are two major "challenges:" dealing with racism and dealing with "dif­ ferences." They are interre­ lated, but "strategically sepa­ rate. "You can establish a clear policy against racism, sexism and ethnic harass­ ment," he said, "but how do you teach ’for’ multicultural sensitivity?" Just treating everybody the same is not effective teaching, he said, because it denies that there are differences in groups and individuals. While his research shows there are some generalities about the learning styles of different ethnic groups, the most important assumption is TK all-night party still needs help from parents Volunteers are still needed to help on the entertainment, casino and clean-up committees for the Thomapple Kellogg all-night senior party being planned for graduation night. May 28. Those interested are encouraged to attend the next meeting of the planners on Monday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the TK high school cafeteria. A bonus for parents who work on the party is that they are the only ones invited to attend the party and share the culminating event in their son or daughter's high school career. For more information, call 945-5779. BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE CAieooNiA 10CTH ST. Sul, Apr. 9*91«-12 Noob Adults ‘4.5WUnder 12 ‘3.H clubhouse I Bring the Family and Friends' Good Luck TKHS Trojans that all of us are totally unique individuals, and that uniqueness must be respected in the classroom, said Lee. Several teachers attending the in-service said that they would like to apply in their own classrooms what Woodrick and Lee said, and described the in-service pro­ gram as a "beginning step to­ ward dealing with this prob­ lem in Caledonia." "I admit that this is an un­ comfortable subject for me to think about," said Superinten­ dent of Schools Doug Bus­ man. "But I agree with our speakers that I must think about it. I like the passion and commitment Bob Woodrick brings to this issue, and I agree with Dr. Lee that the strength of our education system comes only when we are developing the resources of all our people." an advisor to TRUST. Posing after the in-service (from the left) are Visser, Jason Sines, Melissa Kem, Shaun Harding, Misty Pearson, Woodrick, Tricia Davis, Marci Poley, Heather Breen and Lindsay Marzeen. PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 25, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Room, Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058, on a petition from the Village of Middleville for annexation of the following property to be annexed into the Village of Middleville: Part of the SE 1/4, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: The West 120.00 feet of the East 330.00 feet of that part of the SE 1 /4 lying South of the centerline of State Road. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1995 COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1. Rezoning of Property. A. ZOC #95-03-02 Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland A request to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. between ‘‘The Note" and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan B. ZOC #95-04-03 Heartland Wireless Communications, Durant, Oklahoma, to rezone a parcel of land at 315 S. Payne Lake Rd. from Agriculture to C-3 Commercial, and change the Master Plan. 2. Lot Subdivisions A. LSD #95-04-01 Morris and Phylis Johnson, 11670 Chief Noonday Rd. A request to subdivide a portion of Lot 6 of Mastenbrook’s Subdivision and add it to Lot 5 of Mastenbrook’s Subdivision. B LSD #95-04-02 Julia Wolowicz, 11525 Cob Lake Rd. A request to subdivide the southern 171 ft. from the parcel at the above address. 3. Special Exception Use Permit A. SEP #95-04-02 Thompson and McCully A request to allow continued gravel mining at their site at the SE. comer of Payne Lake Rd and Bowens Mill Rd 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. /yi YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (304) �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 4, 1995 TRUST gets support from corporate sponsor, continued lying district, in a predomi­ nantly white school, were making this effort, especially in an area where on the sur­ face, there doesn't seem to be a racial problem." In sending Visser to work with TRUST, D & W helped the group establish at CHS a new link in a nationwide chain of "Institutes for Heal­ ing kacism." The origin of these insti­ tutes is explained by Rutstein, who helped found the first one in 1989. In his book To Be One, A Battle Against Racism, he describes his own unwilling realization that he. like most Americans, was at heart a racist, even though he never meant to be one. After its publication, he was invited to speak about racism in Amer­ ica at numerous colleges, uni­ versities and to government groups. He found that there were many other people like him, who were willing to admit their racism, but who also wanted to find a way to cure this "disease" that infects American society. Out of their common search grew the Institutes fix Healing Racism, which by 1993 numbered more than 150 throughout North America. In Healing Racism in America , his second book, he maintains that despite legisla­ tion intended to create equality for blacks and other minori­ ties, racism still pervades American society. Most Americans philosophically arc opposed to racism and the ac­ tions of such groups as the Ku Klux Klan, the Skinheads and neo-Nazis. But even so, says Rutstein, nearly all Americans, including those in Caledonia, practice racism, sometimes deliberately, often, unintentionally. The Caledonia institute is based on the same belief as the others, that racism is a so­ cial and spiritual disease "bom of ignorance and fear," and woven tightly into the very fiber of society. It is, there­ fore, the nation’s "most pow­ erful and persistent obstacle to the attainment of a just and peaceful society." The Institute for Healing Racism was created as a "vac­ cine" for this disease by first creating an environment where people of all races can talk to each other "in a spirit of open and honest discussion, free of blame and victimization." Through group discussions and study, participants learn about how racism has fostered in whites an inherent, often unconscious, feeling of supe­ riority, which in tum has cre­ ated an attitude of suspicion and sometimes anger in peo­ ple of color. The goal of the institute is to heal individuals on both sides of the "color" divide, thus making the institute a center for social action that eventually leads to the break­ down of racism in the com­ munity. Although Visser’s series of programs with the students ended last week, they will continue to work as an Insti­ tute for Racial Awareness. They hope to develop their own programs next year if CHS staff would like to invite them to discussions in advisory classes or even in conjunction with some of the core classes. They also would like to do an in-service in the fall for CHS teachers, and they really would like to get more stu­ dents involved in their work, said Dykgraaf. "This is a group that is not going to go away, because it is a problem that is not going to go away just like that," she said. "Racial issues go very deep, they are emotional and they don't go away until we all work to heal them." The TRUST students say they believe they can make a difference. "We re slowly getting better known in the school,” said junior TRUST member Mike Simmons. "We've been trying to spread the word, and our group has grown. The (Woodrick) in-service really helped. "I think the most important thing we can do is set the tone for the kids coming up from middle school, next year’s freshmen, who might become TRUST members. Some middle school kids have already been coming to our meetings. "We've got to spread the word throughout Caledonia first, but the more we get done and the faster we get it done, the better and easier it's going to be for all." "I think our Diversity Week will help everyone see Caledonia Woman’s Club to visit museum on April 6 The Caledonia branch of the museum. General Federation of Members and guests Woman's Clubs will tour the planning to attend are asked to new Van Andel Center of the call Judy Harrison at 891Grand Rapids Public Museum 1308. as the program for its meeting Anyone who wishes to car on Thursday, April 6. pool to the museum should Following the tour, the group meet at 9 a.m. in front of will have lunch together at Rainbow’s End in the "Sully's" in the Days Inn just Caledonia Village Centre. across the street from the SPIKEHORN rhe Life Story of John E. Meyer Middleville Village Players to hold auditions April 8-9 The Middleville Village Players will be holding audi­ tions for their summer pro­ duction this Saturday and Sun­ day. April 8 and 9. The group has selected a comedy called “Faith Coun­ try,” by Mark Landon Smith. It revolves around a southern county fair. There are parts for five adult females and three adult males. The auditions will be held at Lincoln Meadows in Mid­ dleville at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days. In order to audition, you must be a member of the Village Players. Those who are not members can sign up and pay the $10 annual membership fee at the auditions. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Monday. May 1. Performances are planned for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 22, 23. and 24. The play comes to the group courtesy of Baker’s Plays of Boston. Mass. there are differences in all of us," added Pearson. "If three white students are sitting side by side, they really can be just as different as three students of different skin color. We should appreciate our differences. We’ve got to accept everybody for who they are, not be worried because they look different." The TRUST students said they believe racism is a prob­ lem that needs healing at CHS, though some people in the community and even among the school staff don't realize it. "A lot of people don't think this is an issue in a place like Caledonia, but it is," said Pearson. "And it's going to be more and more of a problem be­ cause this is a growing area, and lots of people are moving out here," said Simmons. "I think our group has a very important job to do, be­ cause there already are racial tensions that need to be looked at. We can't wait until there are more people and a bigger problem. We need to be working on it right now." Michigan 's Most Colorful Character Encyclopedia coverage of Spike s turbulent life stretching from 1870 to 1959 Over 125 photos, maps, and drawings. Concise & comprehensive. Fully indexed The only book ever writ­ ten about him. Hardcover, over­ size, 8.5x11. 18 Chapter Of: • Bean & Bjt* Stones • Court Contests & Controversies • kJeas & inventions • 0 uOteity Stunts 4 Prooouncments • Intrigue 4 Indians TO ORDER Send $18 (pp) to: Spikehorn Creek Camp 2251 North Clane Ave. Harrison. Ml 48625 SoW at Hastings Office Supply Church & State. Hastings YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD March 27, 1995 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 4:05 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 1995. Present: Garbow, Snyder, DeVries, Gould. Absent: Dieleman, Jousma, Williams. LAWN AAAINTENANCE BIDS maintenance bids. Moved Gould, second Snyder to ap­ prove the bid of Ruth s Lawncare to include fertilizing and to authorize the Supervisor to have the ability to offer a good com­ munications and fine perfor­ mance incentive of $1,000.00 at the end of the year. Ayes: Garbow, DeVries, Gould, Snyder. Motion Carried. HMC CONVENTION: Moved DeVries, second Garbow to allow Snyder to attend the HMC Convention in Kentucky. Ayes: DeVries. Gould, Snyder, Gorbow. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (300) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY Ml AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 4,1995 COMMENCING AT 7JO PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 2M N. 8RIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS 1 Site Ran Review A. #95-04-01 Linden & Gtona Cunningham B#95<U-02- Thomas HokJen 10769 Gun Lake Rd 1085 Lynn Dr New House New Garage C. (9504-03 Thomas Payne D (9504-04 Terry DHienbeck 3244 Elmwood Beach Relocate Boathouse 12880 Hazel Dr - House Addition E (9504-05 Bill Wee* 1885 Patterson, Joe's Grocery F (9504-06 GregWamen Sign. Southeast Comer of Patterson & Vafey New House. 2. Such other matters as may :xoperty come oe'ere the Raining Comnwsem Rease take further notice that the Township Zoning OrtJmanc* w* be avataoe for inspect*on at the ottce of the Townsmp Clefk, 284 N. Bnggs Rd durmg regular towmshrt» bus>ne» hours ac w4i aso be a.»taw a time of the public meeting YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY iX3) PUBLIC NOTICE At the request of Yankee Spnngs Township, Barry County Stale of Michigan and by the authority confer­ red on the Department of Natural Resources by Section 12-17 of Act 303, Public Act: of 1967, and Section 250 of Act 380. Public Acts of 1965 and Section 41 of Act 306 Pubic Acts ot 1969 a hearing will be hew at Yankee Spnngs Township Mau 254 N Bnggs Rd., Mwci*vuie Michigan at 700 p.m , Tuesday, April 25, ife A: this hearing the Department o< Natural Resources will gather <nNxmatec. from the pubic concerning possible p'omems on the eate-s of Gun take in Yankee Spnngs Town­ ship m Barry CouMy. AM interested persons are mwied to attend and offer comments orally or in writing Interested persons unable to attend this hearing may submit written comments to: Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division District 12 Headquarters Bci 355 Ptamwe*. Ml 49060 Alto pair earns first obedience degree at trials Meghann Phillips of Alto and her border collie mix, Commander Cody Joe, recently completed the third 'leg' needed for Cody's CD (companion dog) obedience degree. To earn this title, the dog and handler must earn a qualifying score at three separate obedience trials at which the dog obeys a series of basic commands such as heeling, sitting and staying. Meghann and Cody pose with the judge after earning their CD on Feb. 19, 1995. * * 4 * * 4 * * 4 4 * 4 * * 4 VCR Repair 4 4 4 4 VCR • FREE Estimates 4 Cleaning • Fast Service 4 • Convenient Hours 4 4 4 4 4 114 Maple St. 4695 M-37 4 Delton, Ml. Middleville, Ml. 4 4 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 4 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m. to 9 p.m. 4 Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. s15 4 Star Video �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 4. 1995 I Page 13 Thornapple Kellogg Schools Is teaching Handwriting as a subject obsolete? By Cheryl Allen Director of Curriculum Now that so many of us use a variety of technology for com­ municating with one another, I am occasionally asked why schoofs continue to teach handwriting. Often, the person seek­ ing my response begins by telling me that computers make handwriting obsolete. Perhaps some day they will, but today we live in a world that still requires frequent handwritten messages. A recent survey cited in USA Today indicated that 65 per­ cent of teachers believe that more emphasis should be placed on handwriting since students will need this skill when they enter the work force. For example, Carrol Easterday, owner of an employment agency in Salem, Oregon, also believes that writing is not ob­ solete, even though workers use a myriad of technology in business and industry. '‘Legible handwriting is important to most employers and still counts toward a good first impression in many jobs," she says. “You can’t judge intelligence from handwriting, but sloppy writing... can give off the wrong idea. If I get a book­ keeper whose writing Is illegible, I wonder if that person can balance the books." Other stasticis further bolster the argument for teaching handwriting: • Poor handwriting costs American businesses and tax­ payers $200 million dollars each year. (American Demographics, Dec., 1992). • Annually, thousands of tax returns are delayed because of illegible handwriting. According to the IRS, sloppily written addresses delay returns an average of three to four weeks. (The Statesman Journal, Nov., 1993). • As much as 58 percent of the information on hospital chart* can’t be read. (Journal of American Medical Associa­ tion. 1989). • Nearly 20 percent of all hospital medicine orders are returned by pharmacists because they are illegible (Better Handwriring in Thirty Days, 1989). • More than 38 million illegibly addressed letters cost the U.S. Postal Service more than four million dollars each year. The main post office in Los Angeles employs 12 full-time peo­ ple to decipher ‘‘bungled’’ addresses. (American De mog rah ics, Dec. 1992). • Ninety percent of executives report consistently receiving messages from employees that can’t be read (American Democraphics. Dec. .1992). Next fall Michigan students who take the proficiency tests in the areas of math, communication arts (reading and writing) and science will be required to respond to essay questions. Even though their handwriting will not be scored, testing ex­ perts indicate that legibly written responses are likely to be scored more accurately than those that are not. Therefore, I believe our district has the responsibility or helping all students in becoming effective communicators. In the coming weeks and months, you will be hearing about the methods, materials and strategies we are using to help every student achieve this goal. Redeemer Covenant to hold community Easter service The community is invited to an Easter celebration at Redeemer Covenant Church, featuring an outdoor Easter “SONrise" service, and the canata. “Alone On The Altar — Calvary's Lamb,” with the voices of the Redeemer Cove­ nant Choir. On Easter morning, the community is invited to take part in an Easter “SONrise" service beginning at 8 a m. An outdoor meeting is plann­ ed at the site of Redeemer’s new worship facility, now under construction on the west side of Hanna Lake Avenue, just south of 68th Street. The program will include singing and guitar music, and a brief message from Pastor Joel Kmggel Those who would like to share in a community breakfast may bring “breakfast potluck” (coffee cake, fruit, etc.) to share. Coffee and juice will be provided. The cantata "Alone on the Altar” is written by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse, and compares the Old Testament story of Abraham and his son, Isaac, to the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The cantata will be presented Saturday. April 15. at 7 p.m. and again at 9:30 a m. on Easter Sunday. April 16. at Redeemer Covenant’s current meeting place, the Dutton Christian Middle School, located on Hanna Lake Avenue just north of 68th Street. In case of inclement weather, the "SONnse" ser­ vice will also be held at the school. Petitions for board of education vacancies due next Monday Anyone interested in pann­ ing for the Thornapple Kellogg School Board must file nominating petitions by Monday, April 10. Two seals will be up for grabs on the board. President Jan Siebesma and Vice Presi­ dent Dan Parker's terms will be expiring Siebesma has already an­ nounced that she w ill not seek another term on the board Petitions for the four-sear term positions must be to the administration office by 4 p.m. on April 10. To be eligible to run. a per­ son must be at least 18-yearsold, have been a resident of the school district for at least six months, and be a registered voter. Middleville Council Minutes Ml DOLEV ILLE Official VWace Council Mnwte* Morch 13 1995 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present French. Stogray. and VandenBerg Absent Bray and Oliver. Guests Ron Banning Don DeGroot. Tom Brown. Cortland Overmyer. and Todd Ernst from Earth Tech. Minutes of the February 28 1995 meeting were approved os read. Agenda approved as printed. Tom Brown and Corky Over­ myer from Earth Tech presented to Council a proposal in regards to the Village Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant. Discussion held. French moved that Council enter into a contract with Earth Tech for maintenance and operation of the new S8R system beginning April 1, 1995 for a two year period Cost of the first year be ing $98,760.00. with options for one year period for the next three years. With subject to ap­ proval from bond attorney. Sup­ port by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Ron Bunning and Don DeGroot approached Council with a plat review of Hunter Ridge Estates. Discussion held VandenBerg moved that Council approve an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance of Village of Mid dleville Section I — The zoning ordinance of the Village of Mid­ dleville hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (zoning map) thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-3, Multiple Family Residen­ tial District to the R-1 Low Densi­ ty Single Family Residential District: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 23, T4N, R10 W. Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, describ­ ed as Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 23 thence 89 degrees, 50 minutes. 41 seconds West, along the South line of said Section, 787.58 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing S89 degrees. 58 minutes, 41 seconds West along the South line of said Section 210 feet; thence North 00 degrees, 04 minutes, 37 seconds East, 454 feet: thence South 89 degrees, 58 minutes, 41 seconds East, along said centerline 864.32 feet: thence South 00 degrees, 04 minutes, 37 seconds West, 577.31 feet to the place of begin­ ning, containing 11.48 acres of land, more or less. Subject to public highway easement over the Northerly 3300 feet. Support by Stogray. Roll call; French aye, Stogray aye, VandenBerg, aye, and Myers aye. Motion carried. VandenBerg moved that Council agree with the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the preliminary Plat for Hunter Ridge Estates, with the following five recommendations 1. Portions of the site need to be annexed before the applicant con install village utilities on the site. 2. The applicant will need to post a bond to guarantee com­ pletion of the required in­ frastructure. This includes the entrance rood with curb and gut­ ter. sidewalk, water, sewer and the on-site detention basin. 3. The applicant will need to provide detailed engineered calculations for a storm-water detention basin and indicate on the plat where the basin will be located. 4. The applicant will need to indicate how much tree cover can be preserved on the site after all grading is finished, and how he intends to preserve trees that are to be left. The applicant must also leave sufficient tree cover to buffer adjacent land owners including the property owned by the Village known as the Eskar Ski hill. 5. The applicant must conform to all other applicable or­ dinances and regulations of the Village of Middleville. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Jason Cherry Village Planner updated Council on Tree Tech. Discussion held. French moved that Council enter into contract with Menasha Corporation and allow Tom Stadt to administer a contract to sell small trees and some tops from the forestry pro­ ject at amount of $2.70 per ton and Tom Stadt be paid a commis­ sion of 70 cents per ton. Con­ tingent to Attorney approval of contract. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. French moved the printed in­ voices through March 13, 1995 be paid in the amount of $9,484.94. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Discussion held on cancella­ tion of sending Charlie Miller to SBR Process Control Course. French moved that Council ap­ prove the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant expenditures, Erhardt Construction $113,449.00, Prein and Newhof, P.C. $4,062.83, Prein and Newhof, PC. $1,768.00, and Stouder, Barch and Assoc., $2,400.00. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council pay Wastewater Treatment Plant bond payment of $78,412.86 to Barry County Treasurer by March 27, 1995. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved that Council approve the bid from Michigan Organic Resources for sludge removal at Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons. South Lagoon this spring at a cost of 3.2 cents a gallon and the North Lagoon this fall at a cost of 2.7 cents a gallon. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the February Police Activity Report. VandenBerg moved that Council authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to send Officer Nick Seifert to attend Street Survival school, December 5-7, 1995, at Los Vegas, Nevada at a cost of $179.00. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Youngsma updated Council on Rails for Trails. Middleville freestyle wrestling results Middleville council, con’t Results from (he Mid­ dleville freestyle wrestling club include Blake Carter winning in Group II at 100 pounds at the Forest Hills Northern Invitational. March 25. Placing at Lakewood in Group I was Andrew Dragooc at 75 pounds taking third. Philip Corson (90) taking first and Drew Richardson (90) taking second in Group II and in Group IV Mike Kooiman (105) and Adam Neil man (115) placed third. formal agreement with Earth Tech, the company that will be operated the new wastewater treatment plant for the village. — Approved the hiring of two seasonal employees for the Middleville Department of Public Works at a rate of $6 per hour. — Extended the consultant agreement with former village manager Ernie Ball who is working on the waler and sewer systems. That agree ment goes through the end of the vear at a cost of under $200. * Homeowner* M Cash Feat * Stogray moved that Council ap­ prove to rescind the option agreement. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Manager Monshum reviewed the Manager s Report French moved that Council authorize Manager Monshum to participate in the John Deere non profit discount program and trade in the used 870 John Deere Compact Tractor for a New 855 John Deere Compact Tractor at a cost difference of $1.200.00. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Manager Monshum updated Council on sale of lots in In­ dustrial Park. Discussion held. With no further business Stogray moved for adjournment Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (305) doctor of optometry Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 $ Credit Problems? Cash $ Problems? We can help. $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement • Debt Consolidation $ $ A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St.. S.W.. 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Third row: assistant coach Stehllk, Coach Tim Pennfield, Jared Novak, Mike Sanderson and Terry Trudell Not pictured are Brad Williams and Dwight Wade Losing none of its top players to graduation, the Thomapple-Kellogg varsity baseball team has veteran players with a year’s more experience and a half dozen new players showing some advanced skills for the game. Coach Tim Pennfield, in his fourth year coaching the Trojan diamond club, said he has some great expectations for this year's team. Last season’s All-Barry County catcher Dwight Wade is behind the plate again this year. He batted .343 as a sophomore last season and could improve upon that this year. Brad Williams is another top player back. He was All­ OK Blue honorable mention and hit .382 as a junior. The team also has all of its pitchers back from last sea­ son, so when Pennfield needs to go to the pen. he has a wide variety of arms from which to choose. The six new faces who stand out, according to Penn­ field, are senior pitcher Mike Sanderson, Junior pitchers Marty Bender, Jared Novak and Steve Austin. Austin also has the wheels for the outfield. Mike Mrozinski is another junior who may see time at second base and Dan Noffke, a sophomore outfielder/catcher could give some relief to Wade behind the plate. Pennfield said the presea­ son weather has been con­ ducive to some good presea­ son work. Pennfield said the Trojans will have to work hard throughout the season to beat preseason favorites Hamilton, Calvin Christian and newcomer to the league - Rogers. The team finished at 7-21 overall and 4-10 in the league last year. "This group of young men have evolved into fine ball players," Pennfield said. "Consistency, defense and pitching will be the keys to our season." New coach for Caledonia’s district finalist team TK Youth Baseball sign ups scheduled There will be baseball sign ups for grades one through eight at Page Elemcntay from 6 to 8 p.m., April 10. Sign up sheets were sent home with kids the second week of March, but if one is still needed, contact Don Britten at 945-4574. There will also be a coach's meeting at the high school cafeteria April 25 at 6 p.m. The YMCA still needs volunteers for various committees. Volunteers can £all Rod hathaway at 7953653 for more information. Ron Moag, taking over for Jon Klunder at the helm of the district finalist Caledonia varsity baseball team, inher­ its a squad which was 16-10 last season and lost in the district finals to state quarter­ finalist Lakewood. From that team. Bob An­ derson, Chris Smith, Chris Moore, Todd Hoek, Matt I Jeske and Adam Gall are the players lost to graduation. Matt Barr, Dave Uyl, Clarence Fuller, Matt Neely, Jason Pierce, Eric Constant and J.T. Gray have all come out for another year and an­ other shot at leading the OK Gold and taking a district championship. Charles Bbckstantz, Donny O’Donovan, D.J. Stevens and Aaron Feeback have come out to try their hand at earn­ ing a spot on the varsity squad and Moag feels thev have already s**'*- r.------fhe team started preseason with the pitchers warming up in February and other kids working on swinging the bat and learning the feel of hit­ ting the ball and picking it up early from the pitches hand. Moag said he wants the team to be competitive this year. "As with any high school team, pitching will be our key. "We hit and run well and progressing as a team," he said, "so I know these young men will be competitive game in and game out this season." Members of the 1995 Caledonia varsity baseball team include (first row from left): Jason McFaden, Zoli Berencsi, Charles Bockstanz, Jason Pierce, Donny O’Donovan, Eric Constant and Aaron Feeback. 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Ben­ jamin feels the Lady Trojans have been working hard in the preseason to make a run at a better standing. Others returning few the team are Jessica VanAman in the middle distances. Keri Koehn in the hurdles, Jenna Shook in the shot put and discus, Sam Sherman. Erin Vandersloot and Laura Reed in the sprints and Stephanie Potter in the distance events. The team also has eight freshmen who have come out few the team and Benjamin is stressing conditioning, speed and quickness and the funda­ mentals in hopes of earning an edge fix the squad. Members of the Thomapple-Kellogg girts track team include (first row from left). Jessica Van Aman, Laura Reed, Becky Holwerda, Keri Koehn, Lindsay Bremer, Brooke Mulder and Lindsey Robertson. Second row: Michelle Shepard, Melody Allore, Holly Pitt, Jenna Shook, Jamie Smith, Shannon Pagano, Samanth Sherman and Angie McQueen. Third row: Coach Tamara Benjamin, Kelli Brice, Wendy Wisniewski, Sarah Matson, Stephanie Potter, Erin Vandersloot, Tina Trudell. Jessi Davis and assistant coach Julie Kolbe. State runner-up Caledonia girls track team stronger in sprints Members of the 1995 Caledonia girts varsity softball team include (first row from left): Michelle Colbom and Jodi VanderVelde Second row: Sherry Bailey. Jenny Millard, Katie Donker, Heather VanEnk and Jenny Feenstra. Third row: Coach Jon Pelletier, Christine Gillard Lisa Constant, Renee Simoneau and Jill Gardner ‘Play hard, reach goals, have fun’, Scots coach tells team Members of the 1995 Caledonia girts track team include (first row from left): Sarah Flegel, Julie Furst, Dorothy Benham, Jill Leatherman, Kimberly King and Wendy Faber. Second row: Barb Warner, Sara Parbel, Sheri Vredevoogd, Kelly Veiling, Katie Benham, Heather Polmanteer, Kelley Mesecar, Katie Sobczak and Mandy Jacobs. Third row: Allison Smith, Jennifer Sprague, Audrey Warner, Amanda Minor, Sue Vredevoogd, Carrie Yonker, Keri Bloem, Candy Allen and Shannon Houseman. Forth row: Coach Dave Hodgkinson, Sarah Grow, Greta Klein, Kaelynn Hatrick, Dianna Minor, Jenny VanDyke, Beth Parbel, Jill Hofmann and Coach Joe Zomerlei. Returning just about ev­ erybody except Karyn Duba. a distance runner, last year's state runner up girls track team from Caledonia, begins another run for a state title. Last year's team finished 80 in OK Gold meets and took the Class B regional champi­ onship. In the state champi­ onship, the team finished be­ hind River Rouge out of a field of 129 teams. Coached by Joe Zomerlei and Dave Hodgkinson, the team broke seven school records last season, all dis­ tance events. However, six of those events had Duba as the runner or as one leg of the event, and she is now runnning fix Michigan State. Zomerlei said that this year's team could be better than last year's despite the loss of Duba. To fill in for her loss, he can choose dis­ tance runners from the State Class B Champion Cross Country team. "We have a lot of talent on this team," the 19-year vet­ eran coach said. "They have an incredible altitude and they are great to work with." Top returning runnners for the Lady Scots include Barb Warner, who scored 146 points for the team last year, Sarah Parber, who had 128, Shannon Houseman with 123, plus a handfull of others who scored more than 50 points for the team, including cross country runners Audrey Warner, Jill Hofmann, Sarah Flegel, Beth Parbell, Dorothy Benham, Katie Benham, keri Bloem and others. Zomerlei said the team is stronger in sprints this sea­ son, stronger than any other team he coached in his 19 years, but the team does have one area which needs shoring up. "If we're weak anywhere, its in the jumping events. But it's something were working on." Other teams Zomerlei said would give the Scots a chal­ lenge in the league are Cedar Springs and Kenowa Hills, but then "we re just going to have fun," Zomerlei said. "That’s what the girls want to do, and that's what's going to happen. "Our goal this year," ac­ cording to Caledonia varsity softball coach Jon Pellitier, "is to make plays. Whether that be throwing strikes, making the key hit or catch, bunting or stealing, or sup­ porting a teammate. We have to make the plays to have success." Pelletier, who led the team to a 14-18 record last season and a fouth place in the OK Gold, said the team is capable of doing all these things, as well as firming up its commitment to have fun this season. "We have all of our starters back," the coach said, "so who knows what can hap­ pen?" Hudsonville, the team which took the last five con­ ference championships, is out of the league now, and, while the talent is there, Pelletier isn't putting any expectations on the team. Starting with preseason and a trip to Cocoa Beach, the coach wants the team to enjoy themselves which may lead to the challenging the other top teams in the Gold like South Christain and For­ est Hills Northern. Jodi VanderVelde, Michele Colborn, Katie Donker, Christine Gilland, Jenny Millard, Heather VanEnk, Lisa Canstant and Sherry Bailey, all returning players are also returning starters. Rene Simoneau and Jill Gordon, a pair of juniors, will fill in the hole left by Julie Tuinstra. "We have some strong se­ nior leadership on the team," Pelletier said, "so we look to be competitive." A ‘promising season’ for Caledonia golfers Coach Diane Doot, says her Caledonia girls golf team has a promising look this season. "We lost only one senior, Anne Leatherman, to gradua­ tion," she says. "Eleven team members have returned and four new girls have joined the team, all of whom have shown potential." The team will host matches at Broadmoor and compete in the Rainbow con­ ference with teams from the Blue and the Gold. The team will attend two invitationals this year, Doot says. One at Grand Rapids Community College and hosted by Forest Hills North­ ern. the other a Kenowa Hills-hosted event at Gracewill Country Club. Members of the Caledonia girts golf team include (first row from left): Rachel O'Connor, Sarah Ward, Usa Kuieck, Jenn Myers and Jennelle Forward. Second row: Coach Diane Doot, Laura Brown, Jenny Miller, Julie Tuinstra, Stephanie VandenBerg, Maria Antecfci and Jessica VanTil �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 4, 1995 I Page 17 Scots’ boys track team not looking back to ’94 It looks nice on the wall: the 1994 Boys District Championship trophy. But according to veteran coach John Soderman, that is in the past and this is a new year. The team lost a host of athletes to graduation, but then, that too is in the past. "The present is the impor­ tant thing," he said. Soderman has Ben Thomp­ son, the All-conference run­ ner from last season and the top cross country runner from the fall, to lead the distance runners. Thompson will run with compatriots Dave Vandenberg and Todd Strip!in, also from the cross country team. Adam Paarlberg will take another turn at climbing the pole vault and double timing in sprints, Jason Bush is tak­ ing another turn in the throws and sprinter Jeff Fos­ ter is back in sprints. Chris Allen will be doing the 400-meter run, Jamie Daniels will look to better himself in the high jump and Chad Dykgraaf is back for another shot at the hurdles and long jump. The team, numbering 43, should be strong in the dis­ tance events according to So­ derman, who has a 259-35-1 record in his tenure at CHS. But the team does have a lot of younger athletes so they will be questionable. Soderman said Cedar Springs, Sparta and South Christian look to field strong teams this season and will be challenging the Scots for the league title. Members of the 1995 Caledonia track team include (first row from left) Todd Long, Kevin Bloem, Ben Thompson, Chad Dykgraaf. Adam Paarlberg. Jason Bush and Jeff Foster. Second row. Jamie Smith. Dave VandenBerg. Jeff Finkbeiner. Chris Allen, Jason Oldfield. Wayne Mahrenholz and Josh Daniel. Third row Nick Haight, Adam Reavis, Keith Smith. Seth Erskine, Isuaro Gomez, Nick Hansen and Ryan Helmer. Fourth row: Scott Leatherman. Eric Dykgraaf. Kyle Veiling Steve Benham, Jason VanDrunen, Matt Bushman. Aaron Haight and Todd Stripli’n. Fifth row. Kevin Manning. Aaron Casey. Jason Richard. Timothy Johnston. Chad Cross Ryan Fisher. Rob Lillie, Dave Friedrich. Phil VanLaan and Coach John Soderman Nit pictured are: Matt Bowen, Jamie Daniels. Jon DeVries. Luke Gravelyn Andrew McRoy and assistant coach Jim Reed. Improved skills could shoot Trojan golfers to state finals Members of the Thornapple-Kellogg boys track team include (first row from left): Jason Cowham, Josh Stoerts, Matt Norman, Brian Syswerda, Matt Eaton and Dendel Craven. Second row. Mike Ellis, Aaron Wiese, Ken Barrett, Dan Kokmeyer, Ryan Kimmel. Shawn Heise and Brad Blashkiw. Third row: Brian Bergakker, Rich Burts, Isaac Bainbridge, Matt Send, Jason VanElst, Luke Holwerda and Don Mello. Forth row: Coach Matt Funk, Przemek Lojek, Todd Wynsma, Thad Otto, Brad Enders and Shawn Davis. 'Ambitious’ TK boys track sqaud wants league title repeat Working on endurance and weight, workouts and build­ ing a strong desire, the Thor­ napple-Kellogg boys track team looking to repeat as OK Blue champions. First-year varsity coach Matt Funk, who has three years of experience at the ju­ nior high level, said the team is a little weak in the distance events, but he has a host of runners who can be tops in the sprints and middle distances and Jason VanElst for the throws. He doesn't care about the players who were lost to graduation, he cares about the kids who are working out now in preparation for the 1995 season. He has three top point earners from last season: Todd Wynsma, Brad Enders and VanElst who are leading the charge for the team. The new kids on the team will look to them for leadership in the coming season. "The team has an ambi­ tious attitude and a strong de­ sire to repeat," Funk said. "They want a repeat of their win in the conference." The team has a tough road ahead in the conference be­ cause, according to Funk, any team in the OK Blue can take the title because each year brings new people into the line ups. But then TK has a lot of new kids too. He feels he can have them ready with the help of top point getters from last season. Thornapple-Kellogg Softball Team — Members of the Thomapple-Kellogg varsity softball team include (first row from left): Bonny McMurray, Sarah Potter and Vikki Jansen. Second row: Sage Lucas, Traci Campbell, Julie Weidman, Tami Brum and Michelle Me ria u Second row. Jessica Lucas, Becky Worth, Autumn Crofoot and Jenny Doyle No preseason Information was returned by the the coach Members of the 1995 TK girls golf team include (first row from left): Keri McNees, Sarlna Forrer, Jennifer Seifert, Rene EMinger, Michelle Butler. Kiley Thaler and Amy Ybema. Second row: assistant coach Mark Vertlnde, Sarah Bishop. Erica Walker. Megan Roon, Rachelle Walker and Jessica Wiersum. Third row: Coach Tom Fletke. Lindsay Haight, Leslie O'Brien, Anne Deschoff, Sarah Cordts, Sarah Harris and Suzanne Matson. The Thomapple-Kellogg’s girls golf team had a 22-1 dual meet record last season and placed first in the Rain­ bow Conference and fourth in regionals. Amy Ybema, a three-time All-conference player and Kerri McNees, a two-time All-conference player, are back for another year and another try at state competition. Coach Tom Fletke, in his seventh year of coaching the girls team, said "this could be the best girls golf team to ever play for TK. "This team should score better than last year's, but with the level of competition in the league, it will be diffi­ cult to win as many matches." TK will be competing against such teams as Forest Hills Northern, which fin­ ished ninth in the state, Rogers, which finished 10th and Kenowa Hills, which placed seventh. The Lady Trojans defeated Northern and Kenowa Hills twice last year and defeated Rogers in a dual, but had a shaky time at regionals. The seniors on the team are Kiley Thaler and Sarina Forrer, juniors are Rene Ellinger and Michelle Butler and sophomores are Jennifer Seifert, Megan Roon and Lindsey Haight. Sarah Bishop and Erica Walker are two other sopho­ mores who Fletke said have shown real promise in the preseason. The team also has nine freshmen, the largest group Fletke has ever had. and he has seen many with outstand­ ing work habits and a desire to learn; something on which to build future teams. The team will have to work on scoring better in lhe 18-hole tournaments, Fletke said, if they hope to make a run at slate competition again. "If the girls continue to improve their skill levels and develop confidence in them­ selves, it is very possible to be a contender in the league and place high enough in the regional tournament to go to the state tournament' Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals” When You Can’t Breathe, Nothing Else Matters* i AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (800) LUNG-USA �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 4, 1995 5 frosh on TK boys tennis team; top singles return With only the number one and number two singles posi­ tions decided on the Thornap­ ple-Kellogg boys tennis team, five freshman are working to­ ward slots in the starting line up. Returning No. 1 singles player Brett Suwyn and Brett Bremer, the returning No. 2 singles player, have been slot­ ted in singles. Rob Kiel, Brad Bedford, Ryan Olthouse, Steve Dood and Mike Stien are also returning from last season's 16 team, but their starting positions have yet been fixed. Scott Meyers is the lone new senior on the team, Sam .Alexander and Josh Walton are out as juniors and Jeremy Doombos, a sophomore, is out for the team. Aryon Bosma. Nate Schmitz, Mike DeBlaay, Mike Vandersloot and Ben Meekhof are the five freshmen who are looking to earn a starting position. Coach Larry Seger, the vet­ eran TK coach, said he hopes the team can improve on its sixth place finish from last year in the league, which added Rogers and Coopersville to the roster this year. "This is a good group of young men with whom to work. They have shown good improvement during the pre­ season.” Seger said. Members of the 1995 TK varsity tennis team include (first row from left): Ben Meekof, Mike DeBlaay, Mike Vandersloot, Aryon Bosma and Nate Schmitz. Second row: Ryan Olthouse, Steve Dood, Sam Alexander, Mike Stein and Jeremy Doombos. Third row: Coach Larry Seger, Brett Suwyn, Scott Meyers, Ron Kiel, Brett Bremer and Brad Bedford. ‘We have a shot at the league title’ says Cal soccer coach Members of the 1995 Thomapple-Kellogg varsity soccer team include (first row from left): Arnie Evans, Andresa Martins, Jessica Coe. Tara Titus and Aimee Thaler Second row: Katie Polhemus, Cindy Hiler, Rachel DeVormer. Kelly Holwerda and Coach Steve Evans. Third row: Amy Wieringa, Ruth Caton, Courtney DeHaan and Angie Keysor. Team unity, experienced defense for TK soccer Members of the Caledonia varsity soccer team include (first row from left): Kara Palma, Ann Whisner, Lisa VanRyn, Jayme Cramer, Rogina DeRuiter, Rachel VanSIckle and Patricia Davis. Second row: Kelley Spence, Shannon Sheehan, Krystal Bos, Jennifer DeVormer, Heather Dodge and Angie Wilkinson. Third row: Coach Brian Broekhuizen, Rachel Comegys, Linda Kuiper, Jamie Oatley, Samantha Choryan, Danielle Gallert and Anne Longmen. "We came in tied for second last year in the conference," said Caledonia varsity soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen. "This year we have a better team and I think we have a shot at taking the title." The Lady Scots finished 11-5-2 last year and were knock out of district play by a "very good" Plainwell team, and despite losses to South Christian and West Michigan Christian in the early season, Broekhuizen is still confident the team will do well. The Scots lost Trista Franti and four other key players from the front line to graduation, but the coach said he has some excellent returning players, many who will make the team more competitive defensively. Gina DeRuiter at sweeper and Jamie Oatley at stopper are two players who will assist rookie keeper Jamie Kramer on the defensive end of the field. Broekhuizen said all three are hard workers dedicated to being good soccer players. Heather Dodge and Angie Wilkinson are at the comers, with Dodge having the speed and Wilkinson having good footwork and ball handling abilities. At midfield, seeing time on the field will be Anne Whisner, Kelley Spence, Kara Palma and last season's keeper Rachel Comegys. The strikers, the one who Broekhuizen said are a group of "creative scorers" will be Danielle Gallert, "who has very good ball control skills," Trish Davis, "who has some very good speed" and Lisa VanRyn. "who can handle the ball very well and works as hard as anybody." Davis had the feed to Gallert in the 2-1 loss to West Michigan Christian last week. "I set up some tough games before spring break," Broekhuizen said, "so we could see where we needed to work. We played two very good teams and played very well against them." The coach said Forest Hills Central, Unity Chnsuan and its well established program and East Grand Rapids, "which always fields a good team.' will have something to say about Caledonia taking the league title. "We will play some tough game this year," be said. 'But these are hard working young ladies, some of whom have been working since last year to make this season a good one." Three of the four major ar­ eas of the field are still inex­ perienced, but according to Thornapple-Kellogg varsity soccer coach Steve Evans, the team has a very strong and senior dominated and experienced defense which could prove to be the crucial key for the Lady Trojans. He said the team, which lost three All-conference players to graduation (Britt Haraburda, Kendra Weather­ head and Tracy Wieringa), has impressed him with its team unity and determination to play all out until the final whistle blows. He still has a strong nu­ cleus from the 9-7-2 team from last year in forward Katie Polhemus, stopper Jes­ sica Coe and All-conference sweeper Tara Titus. The Tro­ jans were second in the league and were knocked out of the district finals by Plainwell. Also checking in for the team could be forward Rachel DeVormer and midfielder Courtney DeHaan, both of whom have shown coach Evans they can play at the varsity level. Evans said the general in­ experience at forward, mid­ field and keeper is something which can only be overcome by time and practice. "There are certainly some critical obstacles this team must overcome to achieve some success in the Rain­ bow," Evans said. "But the players are determined to never give less than 100 per­ cent and to provide the most creative and entertaining form of soccer possible." In the early season, the team took a 5-2 win over Allegan last week and were edged by Jenison 2-1. DeVormers had the hat trick with three goals and Amy Wieringa and Tara Titus had the other two over Allegan. Against Jenison. Titus converted a penalty kick for the only Trojan score. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable Ef Timely [vf Versatile ...IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 4, 1995 I Page 19 Members of the Caledonia varsity tennis team include (first row from left): Coach Tom Crisman, Marc VanderVelde, Jason Crisman, Brad Robson, Mike VanSprange and Ivan Prado. Second row: Scott Ring. David Larsen, Eric Rogers, Chris Snoap, Matt Humphrey, Jeff Austof, Ryan Sobczak, John Conner and Judy Ferguson. Caledonia tennis team strong in singles With Jason Crisman at No. 1 singles, and Chis Snoap at No. 2, the new varsity tennis coach for Caledonia, Tom Crisman, has two of the top four tennis players in the Grand Rapids area. Tom Crisman, who also is DeGroot Soccer Field dedicated— The Thomapple-Kellogg soccer field was officially dedicated, March 28, in memory of Eric DeGroot, the former junior varsity soccer player who died three years ago. DeGroot played on the field one year and scored a record number of goals and was voted team Most Valuable Player during the 18-1 season enjoyed by the team. Teammates, students and the family raised $975 for the plaque which will be placed at the gate leading to the soccer field. Students have also raised money for a scoreboard for the field. Standing with the sign are the family Jeff DeGroot, Carmen DeGroot, Emie DeGroot, Darlene DeGroot, Lynnett©^ Wingeier, Stephanie Wingeier and Chris Wingeier. A plaque to designate the field wasn’t ready in time for the dedication. With U.S. Savings Bonds, the more von give, the more von receive. the assistant coach for the Caledonia girls team, takes over from Sam Wilkinson. The team finished behind Forest Hills Northern in the OK Gold last year and took fourth place in regionals. Taking the slots at No. 3 and No. 4 singles will be Eric Rogers and Dave I .arsen, respectively. Coach Crisman said both are solid players who give strength at the top for the Scots netters. Mark VanderVelde and Jared Oatley take the No. 1 doubles position and Brad Fortuna and Scott Ring fill the No. 2 doubles position. The coach said they are all good players and have the ex­ perience to earn some points. Mike VanSprange and Robson Souza have the No. 3 doubles slot sewed up and Ivan Prado and John Connors take the No. 4 doubles. These are newer players and untested, according to Coach Crisman, but they have shown themselves to be hard workers and good at the fun­ damentals. The coach said he added some tough teams, like East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Christian and several Class A schools, to give the team a chance to learn and develop earlier in the season. "This is a gifted team," Coach Crisman said. The experience comes from Jason and Chris and they can pass that on to the newer players so we expect to challenge Northern for the league titile." Fewest Hills Northern fin­ ished one points shy of mak­ ing the state competition. Pet of the Week — "Mollie," a chow mix, is ready to follow someone who wants to take her home. The black female is about 8-months-old. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. 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Caledonia I \b_ Faro _Ph_89!_9287. a Puza • Caledonia _ J. \b_ _ Ji PICK UP ONLY • READY IN 15 MINUTES IAT ABOUT J PUZA We Use Our Own Special Sauces and 1001 Real Cheese HOURS Unchthnfcfn ttamtolJOpm Mph Sir ftui 3 JO pm to t0 JO pm, Hi ASd JJ0pmtot2am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-04-11.pdf 122e371e1485f16dfa79fffc58beaa7b PDF Text Text TK superintendent to hold meeting on millage by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Jay Cason tonight will talk about the up­ coming millage election and take questions and answers about it. He will explain the issues involved at the Parent and Elementary Teachers group meeting that will be held al the Page Elementary library at 7 p.m. Tuesday. April 11. On the Monday, June 12. ballot. TK will be asking for an 18-mill no n-ho me stead property levy for 10 years. “People are asking if we didn’t already do this.” Cason said. “But, our millage had not expired until this year. Several other districts asked for this last year." Cason said this will not af­ fect those who only own the home they live in. The non­ homestead levy will affect anyone who has a second home or business in the TK district. "This is all part of our total financial package for the district," Cason said. “It would cost the district about $900,000 without this. " By statute, the district can ask for the levy for as long as 20 years. An additional 2.75 mills also will be requested on the ballot for a period of two years. That money would be earmarked strictly for the pur­ chase of new textbooks and updating of technology in the district. "The district has never really fully recovered from the deficits of the early 1980s," said Cason. “We believe this millage would allow us to get totally caught up to the standards of most schools in the Kent In­ termediate School District.” Cason said that the buildings in the TK schools have no ability to even net­ work between buildings. He also said some of the textbooks in use now are from 1980. Caledonia Township plans hearing on PUD amendments by Barbara Gall Stqff Writer The public will have a chance to comment Monday, April 17, on amendments to the PUD (planned unit devel­ opment) chapter of the Cale­ donia Township Zoning Ordi­ nance. The public hearing on this ordinance revision will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Village-Township Hall. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained that the purpose of amending the ordinance is to clarify and "tighten up" its language for the benefit of both developers and township officials. The Planning Commission last week spent close to two hours going over the rewritten ordinance. The final draft will be available at the township office before the hearing. The amendments include: • A clearer explanation of the purpose of a PUD. • More specific standards and requirements for such a development, particularly in determining density. • Exempting some small lots of record along the com­ mercial strip between 92nd and 100th streets from the PUD requirements of the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley de­ velopment area. • Specifically stating how the township shall determine whether a PUD should be al­ lowed to differ from the under­ lying zoning district. • Formalizing a pre-application conference between the applicant and the township planner, and listing informa­ tion the applicant must bring to the conference. • A new section that streamlines the approval process for minor alterations in a PUD plan. The See AMENDMENTS, Page 2 Some of the members of the Caledonia 'Rainforest Workshop' group pose for a photo during one of their meetings. Standing are Dorothy Wolf (left) and Cindy Arnold. Kneeling are Theresa Laroux, Danielle Hendry and April Gould, and seated are Rose Arnold, Amy Kerry and Nick Lazarus. Not pictured are Rob Garner of Ohio and adult members Mike Wolf, Henny Stauffer. Kim Rose and Nikki Phillips. Local students to study Amazon rainforests by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Amazon wilderness, the greatest in the world, will become a classroom for 13 area students and adults when they leave for Peru on June 17. During sessions lasting either eight days or two weeks, the seven middle school students and six adults Vintage Village series coming in summer by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Players are preparing for the release of their second in a series of wooden reproduc­ tions of area historic buildings. The first in the Vintage Village series, the prairie school, was available last fall at Middleville’s Heritage Day. The replica was designed based on a drawing from a Heritage Society print. Additional buildings to be replicated include the White Lily flour mill, train depot. St. James Hotel, the covered bridge, and a few select historic homes Which of these to be the se­ cond reproduction building has not yet been announced But. it will be available at the group’s summer produc­ tion of '' Faith Count)' ’ on June 22. 23, and 24. Each release will be strictly limited in number and will not be reproduced once it has sold out. According to one member. Cheryl Cravero. there are still a few of the prairie school building available for $15 each. They can be purchased at Thornapple Floral and Shear Pleasure in Middleville, and at Small Craft Warning in Hastings That will also be the price of each new release in the senes. Anyone interested in reser­ ving the entire series can send their name and address to Village Players of Mid­ dleville. P.O. Box 388. Mid­ dleville. MI. 49333. As each Vintage Village building becomes available, those who have reserved the senes will have one mailed direct. The group is also looking for some good, old photos of buildings m Middleville to use in developing each reproduction "Village Players is gratified by the response we have received from the communi­ ty," said Cravero. "As we continue to grow, so do our dreams. Our long range vision sees a community theater m Middleville." The group currently needs a place to store their evergrowing inventory of props, set and costumes as well as space for rehearsals will learn from scientists, ecologists, anthropologists and natives about the imperiled Amazon rainforests. They will visit the people of the Amazon to learn of their culture and how they have for centuries interacted with the wilderness. They also will visit schools to meet Peruvian students of their own age, climb platforms to view the vast forest from above the treetops and study first hand the diversity of life that lives in the rainforest. This is the first group from Caledonia to participate in the "Zeeland model," which is geared toward teaching seventh- and eighth-grade students about the need to preserve the rainforests by actually taking them there. Formed in 1992 as a "mission of advocacy" for rainforest conservation, the Children's Rainforest Workshops began when 39 Zeeland seventh-graders, three teachers and some parents and friends took the "ultimate field trip" to learn for themselves about the Amazon wilderness and bring back an understanding of its importance that they could share with others. The goal of the program is to create lifelong advocates for the rainforests, and it is no small commitment. The group spends nearly a year studying together before ever visiting the Amazon, and when they return, the students and adults are expected to share their insights and knowledge. "(The students) go down representing the future of the rainforest," states Dr. Richard Ryel, founder of the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research. "They will return being the future of the rainforest." Dorothy Wolf of Caledonia has spearheaded (tie formation of the local group, and she and her husband, Mike, will be going along for the See RAINFORESTS. Page 2 In This Issue... Caledonia Twp. gives preliminary approval for development plans Wilkinson wins Caledonia Jaycees’ scholarship Middleville planners set public hearing; elect officers Villoge Player Cheryl Cravero displays the drawing that was the basis for the first Vintage Villoge replica, the prairie school. • TK kids raise funds for Heart Association �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 11, 1995 PUD amendments, continued from Page 1 amendment Allows relatively insignificant changes to the plan to be approved by the commission and the Township Board without a public hearing and the usual two readings by the board, said VanderPloeg. A PUD is a way of plan­ ning land development that al­ lows greater flexibility and more "creativity" than ordinar­ ily would be allowed under straight zoning regulations. At the same time, a PUD provides the township more control over how the project will look, thus ensuring that it will meet the goals of the township in land develop­ ment. A PUD, for instance, might be permitted to mix land uses, as when a developer might wish to put some commercial buildings along the part of the property that faces a busy road, but use the rest of the acreage for residential devel­ opment. VanderPloeg explained that with a PUD, however, the township gets to see, make recommendations about and finally approve the site plan before the PUD rezoning is approved. The site plan, which must include all aspects of the project, such as building sites, the layout of roads, parking, landscaping, lighting, signs and drainage, then becomes part of that PUD's conditions. In a straight rezoning re­ quest, the developer docs not BINGO American LegionPost 1305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM have to submit a site plan for approval, VanderPloeg said. A site plan is not required until the owner decides to build, which may be long af­ ter the rezoning. Once a property is rezoned to a specific district, such as general commercial, the town­ ship has little say about how the land is developed, as long as the project falls within the regulations of that district. The PUD ideally allows the developer to make the best and most attractive use of the land while still meeting the intent of township regulations, VanderPloeg said. By providing the developer some flexibility, the PUD has the potential to help the township preserve its natural character, by encouraging de­ velopers to provide open spaces and maintain wooded areas, wetlands, streams and ponds and other desireable fea­ tures, he said. The PUD also allows the township and developer to work out arrangements in which the developer provides improvements to the town­ ship as a return for the flexi­ bility allowed in laying out the project. However, the re­ vised ordinance does provide clarified "design standards," by which the township can eval­ uate the proposal. The revised ordinance, Van­ derPloeg said, should help nail down more specifically the conditions, standards and requirements that a PUD must meet. The Caledonia VillageTownship Hall is located at 250 Maple. Anyone with questions should call the of­ fice during business hours at 891-0070. Tanning Sale One Month Unlimited . . $32°° 10 Tans ........ $26°° 5 Tans................................ $16°° Per Tan................................ $4eo RTOSS • FOR V O LJ • The Rainforest Workshop group enjoyed getting better acquainted during a winter retreat at Gun Lake. Lots of snow made cross-country skiing a popular activity. (Photo courtesy Dorothy Wolf.) Rainforests, continued workshop. She explained that the Caledonia "class," which is nicknamed the ' Morpho Blue Butterflies" after a rainforest species, has not only been meeting twice a month, but also did some "team building" during a winter retreat at Yankee Springs. They will go on another retreat at the Wedgewood Christian Youth facility in Grand Rapids, where they will "do" the challenge course and "at the least, overcome any of our fear of heights," said Wolf. The students already have some pen pals in a Peruvian school they will visit during their rainforest adventure. At their meetings, they not only discuss and take tests over the material in their binder full of rainforest information, but they also watch videos about the rainforest and even do some simulations. During those meetings that include the students' families, they discuss all the "nuts and bolts" of the trip like passports, shots and travel arrangements. This year’s group has many reasons for wanting to take the trip and make the commitment of time, energy and money. "By going to the rainforest, we’ll leam by experiencing it hands on,' and then we can convince our parents and the community to do something about saving it," said Danielle Hendry. Other students said they were interested in learning about the plants, the animals and the Indian tribes that live there. "I want to leam about tiie culture there and bow the food chain works," said Nick Lazarus. "We learned that 100 INOlPREFERENCE T0WINC I I and RECOVERY I ! Affordable 24 Hour Service I Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. 616-795-2200 Or 616-948-3737 I • Jump Starts • Lockouts • 3 Insured Trucks • Emergency Tire Repair ! • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE mb we Don't want Your Arms & Legs — Just Your "Tows" i | or so plants and animals species are being discovered there every day that nobody knew about before. We need to know how to protect these species, because in those plants are all kinds of possibilities for medicines and treatments for diseases." The kids pointed out that the rainforest is vital to their futures and the future of the TK kids raise over $3,000 for Heart Association by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Elementary students at Thomapple Kellogg Schools and their families jumped right into raising money for the American Heart Association. Over 140 jumpers took part in the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser held in late March. Altogether, the group raised over $3,000 to benefit the association. Physical education teachers John Dussia at Page Elemen­ tary and Aaron Tabor at West Elementary organized the event that took place in the Page gym. The pledge sheets and flyers about the fundraiser were handed out only two weeks before the event. “We were really pleased that the kids raised that much money with such short notice,” said Dussia. Another aspect of the event was that it turned into a fami­ ly night (afternoon) out. “Parents were turning the ropes and some even took turns with their kids jump­ ing,” Dussia said. There were even some grandparents involved. Dussia was really surprised when those 50-60 people who were still jumping after two or three hours all lined up to do the “Bunny Hop” when he put that record on at the end of the time. “It was a really great feel­ ing to see the family involve­ ment, and everybody working together,” Dussia said. “We need to do things like this more as a community,” he said. "Everyone seemed to enjoy it.” Though the object of the event was to raise money for the Heart Association. Dussia believes that the kids just had a good time. Those who raised money will receive prizes for their ef­ forts like jump ropes, water bottles, or T-shirts “But. I don’t think those matter that much to the kids.” Dussia added planet itself because of its influence on the weather and the oxygen supply as well as its potential for yielding vaccines and other medicines The trif» is not cheap, however, and part of the students commitment is to raise a portion of the program costs by their own efforts. It costs each traveler about $1,975 for a one-week session and $2,300 for two weeks. Wolf said that many in the Caledonia group are going to stay for two weeks, since the biggest cost is the air fare. "Once you’re there, it doesn't cost that much more to slay the extra days," she pointed out. The group is trying to raise about $700 for each member of the group and so far, they have sponsored such fund­ raisers as working the concessions at a middle school basketball game and selling rainforest T-shirts at the spring bazaar. On Earth Day. which is Saturday, April 22, they are holding a "Rainforest Resale" from 10 a.m. to 3 p m. at the Caledonia Middle School cafeteria. Students (and adults) are invited to bring in used sports equipment, toys, books, baseball cards or any other items they might like to sell. Profits from the sale all go to the seller, and a space can be rented for only $5. "Vendors" must bring their own card tables, but the Rainforest Workshop students will do all the advertising and make all the arrangments for the resale event. Besides the booths, there will be face painting and a sale of craft items made by the tribes who live in the Amazon, including toys, decorative pieces and carved birds Stationary made from recycled paper will be sold, as will $1 tickets for a raffle of prizes and gift certificates donated by local businesses. Visitors to the sale also will be able to see a video of previous rainforest workshops. Anyone interested in renting a space at the resale should contact 698-0193 or 698-9036. Plans are already under way for Rainforest ’96. An information meeting for next year’s Caledonia Rainforest Workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. May 4, in the Caledonia Middle School media center. Wolf said anyone who is interested in the project is welcome to attend and get their questions answered. Videos about the program will be shown and information brochures available. "We think it's not only a wonderful program, but that it's kinda neat that it originated right here in West Michigan." she said. "We think it's a wonderful opportunity for kids to leam about an area that is rapidly disappearing, but that is vital to the whole world. It's hard to really understand a place that's so different and so far away until you've actually been there." Decorations depict Easter season Evidence of the Easter season can be seen in the front yards of many homes. Levi Funk (left) and Michael Zylstra have fun decorating a bush with Easter eggs at the sitter's house in Middleville. Celebrate the Resurrection CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Vine St., Caledonia, Mi. April 13th Holy Thursday Service *7:30 PM Easter Sunday • April 16 9 am Youth Sponsored Breakfast (free will offering) 10:30 am Sunday Service For information �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1995 I page 3 Middleville planners set public hearing; elect 1995-96 officers by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission has set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 2. on a request for rezoning. Ross DeMaagd. owner of Street Dreams Inc . has asked that the Baby Bliss property on Main Street be rezoned to Light Industrial 1-1. He would like to move his general car repair and manufacturing of custom cars into the existing building. The property is zoned for medium density, single­ family residential use. The planners spent some of their regular meeting last Tuesday discussing the re­ quest and taking a look at how this would fit into the downtown area. Those who would like to make their feelings on the issue known are invited to attend. Village Planner Jason Cherry also explained that neighbors close to the proper- Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI Several members of the Advanced Lifesaving Techniques class watches as the proper, safe way of drawing blood is demonstrated. This is port of the unit deal­ ing with blood-borne pathogens. Driveway repairs suggested by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Spring is a time for cleaning up, both inside and out. Thornappie Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard said many driveways also may need repair. "We've had some calls where the driveways were so bad that the emergency vehicles couldn’t get in the drive,” Woodard said. "People just need to know that if they can't park their cars in their driveways, we may not be able to get in either.” He suggests that folks make the repairs as part of spring cleaning. While that is being done, spring also may be the time for signing up for the Thor­ napple Ambulance Protection ................ Plan. The TAPP campaign is going on now, with an annual fee covering the year beginn­ ing April 1, 1995, through March 31, 1996. Anyone who has not receiv­ ed information in the mail may call the Thornapple Township Hall at 795-7202 for an application. A class for Advanced Lifesaving Techniques started at the beginning of the year. Several members of TTES are taking the class. According to Woodard, this will improve the range of medical services of TTES. The class will last through November. Woodard said that people are still asking questions about open burning, which con­ tinues to be a problem Anyone who plans to do any open burning should call the Hastings Fire Department at 945-5384 and ask about a permit. "We have may several runs to fires that weren’t really necessary," Woodard ex­ plained. "But the people do­ ing the buring didn’t have per­ mits, so there was no way of knowing it was going on and was under control." Woodard also wants people to be aware that TTES is not working on any fund-raisers at this time. Evidently, some legitimate firefighting organizations are having phone campaigns to raise money. However, none of those funds directly benefit the service area of TTES, said Woodard. "Believe me, when we do run a fund-raiser, it will be well publicized,” he said. 11 Easter Week Service Schedule You are welcome to join us as we worship our Risen Lord Good Friday Service April 14, 1995 7:00 PM Guest Appearance: Ray Overholt Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Ave at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan 698-8252 I Easter Sunday April 16, 1995 Sunrise Service 7:30 AM Easter Breakfast 8:30 AM Morning Worship 10:00 AM Jr. Church will be provided for children ages 2-7 during Morning Worship ty will be notified of the hear­ ing by mail The Planning Commission last week also elected officers for the year. Eldon Newmyer will con­ tinue as chairman and Linda French as vice chairwoman. Nikki Miller will serve as recording secretary . The Middleville planners will hold a joint meeting with the Thornapple Township Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. Monday. April 17, al the township hall. The Village Planning Com­ mission talked about issues to be discussed at that meeting, including ordinance enforce­ ment. possible areas of annex­ ation. where the township plans for commercial zoning and stray dogs. ENGAGEMENTS Purdy- Van Weelde plan to wed Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pur­ dy of Caledonia, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Lyn Pur­ dy, to Jonathan Richard VanWeelde. son of Mr and Mrs. John VanWeelde of Grand Rapids. Kelly is a 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School. She graduated from Ferris State University with honors, receiving her associates degree as a legal secretary. She is currently employed at the law firm of Twohney Maggini. Jonathan is a 1989 graduate of Freest Hills Northern High School. He graduated from Davenport College with a degree as a parademic. He is presently emploved with Life EMS Jonathan and Kelly will ex change vows on July 15. 1995 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. 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I almost forgot to write up this week’s news. We went over to Johnny's brother Pete’s place in Zeeland to get some more wood for my stove and some kindling. We used Cays truck and horse trailer So now Johnny has more wood to split I feel that I use more wood tn the spring, summer and fall than I do in a fairly mild winter. At summer time, it hit me that I hadn’t written what you folks told me. Most of you folks are look­ ing forward to nice weather VELDERMAN And since it really is spnng. maybe we will get some nice weather. Fnday morning I went to the Hastings Methodist Club to talk about my Leader Dog training. I asked the chair­ woman how long they wanted me to talk She said as long as 1 wanted I warned her that I was a talking machine and needed limits. When I was volunteering at Pennock Hospital, one of the regular volunteers was Margaret Cook, who was very active. Since then I heard that she died and it really shocked me. She was younger than me and so vibrant a per­ son that it doesn’t seem possible Mrs Wheeler went to help Mary celebrate her birthday at Lincoln. Paul Leach went also. Thelma Carl and friends had a nice nde Sunday Virginia Root said that the family helped her celebrate her 88th birthday. She had her children from Wisconsin. Then, her daughter from Florida picked up her sister from Alabama. Virginia said that she feels so rich with all her children around her They are all so thoughtful and kind. Cousins also came There was a large group of the family there Russ and Alice Bender celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary . I think that he said there were about 20 peo­ ple there. Alice always loves a party Briggs their teacher Liz and Michael came down Sunday. Greta Greiner had the Sew and Sew Guild at her place The Thomapple Heritage Association will meet at the Erb home on April 19. That is it for this week, folks. the problem There were 37 different high school teams. One member. Leah Dodd, took fifth place in the presen­ tations scenario writing com­ petition. Doug said that with the heavy competition he was so proud of their group. Good work. team, and to Kevin Deb and Jerry Jeunnk and their childen went to Chicago to do a lot of museum visiting during spring break. They went for the whole week Lucille Getty is now home and using a walker. She said that it is so wonderful to be home. There still is no place like home. Doug Hart said that daughter Ann Mane is part of the Problem Solver team that Kevin Briggs has going to state-wide competition They left Friday afternoon for the University of Michigan I won’t try to describe all the events. The teams are given a problem to solve logically, mostly social problems. There are three levels, junior and senior, and intermediate. They had two hours to iden­ tify and write up the problem. The team had to give their solution and then give a skit to show how they would solve & LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH J A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 1j SUNDAY....... 9:45 a m., 11:00 a m. A 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY............... Family Night - 6:30 p.m. | S 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 ■ Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock 3 | CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN 3 1 9 11 REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services........ 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen 9 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...........................6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. I WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. •Sei » example In speech, tn life, tn love, in faith and in purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY I CATHOLIC CHURCH ■ c: H Sun. Morning Worship...........10:30 a.m. Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service.......................6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Peace Reformed Church | Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Rj Sunday Worship Services Wednesday Sunday Morning Worship “Family Night” (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........................ 9:30a.m. 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 6:15 Dinner Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Sunday School 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adult* Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Jr. & Sr High School Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Group ,___ Cadets and Cavinettes Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. PostOf Adult Bible Sludres 891-8028 St. Paul Lutheran (Missouri Synod) 708 West Main Street Rev. James Cusack Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 I loW 1 Or CALEDONIA § UNITED METHODIST Second Service.................................. 11:00a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) 'The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School...................._............. .....930 a m. Sunday Morning Worship ..............10 30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worshg).......................... 6-00 p.m. Wed Midweeit Prayer A Btoie Stody....... 700 p.m. Her Mkr Dotxn “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Ibc (Did fllimf rfbodist (Slpirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. Church School........................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice.................... 9:30 a m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Worship Service....................... 10:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School T0O0 a m Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Church Office — 891-8669 Mormng Worship................................... 11.00a.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor Evening Worship.................... —6:00 p.m. Parsonage — 891-3167 — 868-6437 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 g B 9 B ■ B B GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 B I ■ VtI yIA z Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 W ■ K First Service.......................................... 8:30 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED GU H "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m Sunday School.................................... 9:45 a.m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a.m.) Sunday School................................ 11:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service........................ 6:00p.m Bible Classes iT W M U Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 H la ij CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED fl Saturday Evening Mass......................... 5:00 p.m. S Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. A 11:00 a.m. H ■ H H fl LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8°™Fw Programs for All Ages 1| Sunday Worship* 9 00 am A 10 X) am Wedneaday Family Night 1 j 6:00 pm Gun Lake Community Church Paitee The Reorganized f J * CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST K of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th Si near Whitneyville Ave ® wX/OK-T5 Swtay...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... 11 00 a m Evening Worship......6:00 p.m Wed Fellowship......7:30 pm f® homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 11, 1995 I Page 5 ‘Cardiac’ arrests send many local folks to jail by T.L. Stenzelbarton Sports Editor Many of the ’’upstanding" citizen of Middleville and Caledonia voluntarily turned themselves in to serve jail sentences or post bail in front the honorable justice Ixirry Stauffer. March 30. Two of the pillars of the community, Pastor Bob Whitlock of the United Methodist Church and Pastor Mark Beers of the United Brethren Church were charged with the heinous offenses of putting their parishioners asleep, overindulgence at the supper table and being an un­ bearable burden on their respective choirs (along with anything else the judge could think of at the time). After pleading for the court's forgiveness. Judge Stauffer felt the two were less than credible in their attrition, so he raised their bail and tossed them in the pokey where they had to raise more money. It was a scene which would have made Hazzard County’s Boss Hogg cheer at the swift carriage of justice. And these were just two of the prisoners who felt the wrath of Judge Stauffer’s gavel on the day in question. Middleville's police chief Louis Shoemaker quaked in patent leathers as he handed over $250 in bail money Pastor Mark Beers pleads with someone (his lawyer maybe?) for more funds after being locked up for lack of sufficient attrition and bail money. >°V • FOLD-A-COVERS % • TONNEAU COVERS • BED LINERS • Bug Shields • Rubber Bed Mats • Rubber Tailgate Guards • Catalog Sales 3257 - 68th St. Dutton, Ml. (616) 698-8790 John Kooiker Open 8 to 5 Mon.-Fri. Saturday & Evening Installations by Appointment. while Kent County deputy sheriff Harry Kooistra, the acting bailiff, watched for sudden moves. Stauffer, who also works at Stauffer and Wiggens Insurance, worked mercilessly, taking to heart the line that justice is blind. To him, it mattered not if the convict was a city com­ missioner like Bob Wenger or Caledonia State Bank president George Edgar and accomplice branch manager Diane Gilbert, if a person was brought before him, the person had to be guilty. It was all in good fun for the American Heart Associa­ tion’s "Cardiac Arrest" fund raising event held in the lobby of the State Bank of Caledonia. In total, more than 70 peo­ ple from the communities of Middleville and Caledonia were thrown into the klink until they could raise the proper amount of bail, while others, who knew the judge's hard-line altitude toward ex­ cuses, had their bail money in hand to buy their way out of a jail sentence. Linda Comps-Klinge, vice chair of the committee who planned the fund raiser and re­ cruitment of the outlaws, said the monetary goal of the event was $20,000. "We have a lot of people who are giving their time and volunteering," she said. "We have had a very good re­ sponse from everyone in­ volved and this is only our first year of doing it so I’m really hopeful we ll reach our goal." The committee was chaired by Drs. Steve Berg­ man and Tom Stevenson. As well as being finger­ printed, the banditos were also mug shotted, had their blood pressure and cholesterol level checked by His Honor the High Court Judge Larry Stauffer slams the bars on jailbirds George Edgar and his accomplice Diane Gilbert for crimes against the people of Caledonia and Middleville. volunteers from the Metropolitan Hospital of Grand Rapids. The convicts were given a final meal before incarcera­ tion, provided by JTs Cafe and Pagano’s Pizza. Other businesses which contributed to the fund raiser were Bob's Engine Hospital, Caledonia Community Play­ ers, Caledonia Medical Clinic, Visions and Volun­ teers from Caledonia High School, Cellular One, Cale­ donia D&W, Hastings State Bank, Jim's Place and MichCor Inc. Sally Owen, field service assistant for the American Heart Association said more than $12,575 was raised in pledges and donations during the event. "It went great," she said. "It was the first one we've ever had in Kent County. We are now planning these events in Lowell, Ionia and Grand Rapids." Owen also said the Ameri­ can Heart Association really appreciated the help and time donated by the people of Caledonia, Middleville "and all points in between." Case closed. Caledonia soccer sets registration for May 1 & 13 The Caledonia American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) has set its 1995-96 fall registration for 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 1, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13. Registration will be held at the Caledonia High School cafeteria on both dates. The registration fee of $30 includes placement for both the fall and spring soccer sea­ sons. The player's uniform also is included in the fee. Families registering three or more children will be charged $75. A late fee of $5 will be charged any player registering after May 13. Anyone with questions should call 891-8427. County Commissioner Bob Wenger gets fingerprinted before going to the slammer. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casualwear & bportswear NEW! 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds We use ard recommend ▲ /QAk products by Cuiedonio Village Center (M 37) • 891-9257 — As Always, Walk-ins Are Welcome — We're part of your community ■■PINE Cherry Valley Clinic ■ 1 of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Restoring Lines. Renewing Spirits Offering you • Individual family, and marital counseling • Assistance with depression and anxietv • Help with parenting skills and family conflicts • Sen ices for children, adolescents, and adults TimZuvrt.Ed.D, Clinic Managerand Licensed Psychologist Dan Henderson, Ph D., Licenced Psychologist Susan Allred, MS IV., ACS IV. Social Worker For more information or to make an appointment, please call (616) 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279. 6950 Cherry Valley Road • Middleville (located at Peace Reformed Church) Most insurances accepted. �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1995 Grand Rapids Pacers teach Caledonia kids about disabilities Dave Kroon of the Grand Rapids Pacers drives down court as CMS teacher Jon Meerman tries to defend. Members of the Grand Rapids Pacers wheelchair basketball team pose with some CMS students after an all-school assembly featuring the Pacers on March 20. 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Caledonia 891-9294 X______ _______________ _______________________ ' Staff Writer It's hard to walk that mile in someone else's shoes if that someone literally cannot walk But then, how do you learn what it's like to view life from a wheelchair ’ Caledonia Middle School students and staff got a glimpse of that perspective re­ cently, when four members of the Grand Rapids Pacers wheelchair basketball team visited the school, both for some fun and for some serious talk about people like themselves, who, for one reason or another, are "different" physically. The team's visit was spon­ sored by the middle school group called STOP (Students Trying to Overcome Preju­ dice), which is an offshoot of the high school TRUST group, which also works to overcome racism and other forms of prejudice. "There are some issues to deal with in middle school," said STOP advisor Kathy McGilton, who works as a "permanent substitute" on the CMS staff. Like TRUST, the middle school group is a place where students can come and talk, and the emphasis of the group is that "differences are OK ..not just racial differ­ ences, but gender and even our personal choices about sports and hobbies and aca­ demics...we all are different, but yet certain kinds of differ­ ences' seem to be percaved as strange or weird," said McGilton. And people who are physi­ cally handicapped, for what­ ever reason, are different, and many students have never had the opportunity to know someone who must get around in a wheelchair, she said. ‘And if you've never been around someone with a physi­ cal handicap, sometimes you just aren t comfortable, not even about how you should talk to them, said McGilton. Enter the Grand Rapids Pac­ ers. who not only are com­ fortable talking to kids about their disabilities, but who also have refused to give up playing sports "just because" they have lost the use of one or both legs. Each of the team members visiting Caledonia that day told the students about how he lost the use of one or both legs because of an accident, a shooting or a childhood tragedy. That was the serious side of the all-school program. Though they live with a disability, the men all play basketball on a team that has been ranked as one of the na­ tion's best wheelchair teams for the last 10 years. The Pacers last season were 41-9, and among the top eight teams in the national tournament. The students learned why they are ranked so highly in the fun part of the program, when kids and staff joined the Pacers on the court for some friendly games of hoops... with everyone competing in a wheelchair. While the students and teachers struggled with having to think both about the game and handling the wheelchair, the Pacers ran their offense, stole the ball, grabbed re­ bounds and lit up the score­ board with long shots that were, most definitely, "nothin' but net." The Pacers left the students with more than just a lesson in perseverance. "Everything you do in life has consequences, and you have to think before you act,” said Larry Haley, as part of his "serious stuff." He particularly referred to Haley, Kave Kroon and Jon Cannon Pictured are students Trenton Crandall. Ron Zinn, Ariana Cox and Deana Hale. CMS band director Nancy TenElshof looks for an outlet after she intercepts a pass during the game between middle school teachers and the Grand Rapids Pacers. drinking and driving, pointing out to his audience of future drivers that when they are be­ hind the wheel of a vehicle "you’re responsible for your life and that of everyone else on the road." He further cautioned. "Don't do something that's wrong just to hang with the group. 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Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1995 I Page 7 Dutton- Gaines Township Fire Departments plan to hold annual event Pancake breakfast set for April 22 The Dutton/Gaines Township firefighters will again get out of bed at an unreasonable hour on the morning of April 22 to make pancakes, sausage and eggs for breakfast. Well, really, it’s a lot and lota of breakfast*. With a little help from their family and friends, the members of the department will scramble and cook dozens and dozens of eggs, and mix and flip bowls and bowls of pancakes for their annual pancake breakfast. Coffee and juice are included for the free-will donation. Part of the fun is saying "hi" to the firefighters and kidding them about their prowess in pancakes. Wally Corson modestly say* be is "for sure, the best pancake turner the department has ever had." Others claim to scramble eggs on a level unseen except in the finest restaurants. Serving starts at 6:30 a m., for the early risers or those who have to go to work, and continues until 10:30 a m. for those who have the chance to sleep in on a Saturday. Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to continue the outfitting of the and Mobile Rescue Command Unit. The Unit will be added to the equipment of the fire TK School Lunch Menu Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, April 12 Egg omelette on biscuit, orange juice, milk. Thursday, April 13 Bagel/cream cheese, hot ap­ ple slices, milk. Friday. April 14 Pancakes, juice, milk. syrup, orange Monday , April 17 Oatmeal/brown sugar, raisins, W.W. donut, milk. Tuesday, April 18 Scrambled egg, tortilla rollup, apple juice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday. April 12 Choo suey on steamed rice, Chinese vegetables, cookie, peaches. fortune Thursday, April 13 Roast beef sandwich, mash­ ed potatoes, gravy, peas, pears. Friday, April 14 Pizza, cole slaw or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday, April 17 Cheeseburger on pickle slices, oven pineapple. bun, fries, Tuesday , April 18 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic toast, peaches. Note: Low fat and whole milk each day. El. alternate menu: Mon. hot dog, Tues, turkey sandwich. Wed. salad. Th. hamburger, Fri. fishwich, except on half days. department, and will provide a place to carry firstreponder gear, and for firefighters to take a break or heal up a bowl of soup Fire Chief Howard Wenger has said if the men respond to an early morning fire in the winter, a bowl of soup heated in a microwave makes a passable breakfast, especially if they know their going be at the scene for a while longer. The rig is airconditioned to provide a place for the firefighters to cool down in the summer. A visit by the Butterworth Aero-Med helicopter will take place during the breakfast, weather permitting, for a close up inspection of equipment used by the medical personnel in emergencies. 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Indian, Chinese and Thai cooking Favored for their high protein content, peanuts are frequently referred to as “nutrition in a nutshell." They also provide health­ ful amounts of niacin, mag­ nesium. vitamin E and unsaturated fat, and they contain no cholesterol. The Texas Peanut Prod­ ucers Board has developed • a tangy Asian American peanut dipping sauce to accompany chicken satay (marinated pieces of chick­ en threaded onto skewers and grilled or broiled) The satay and sauce make a sat­ isfying appetizer. or they can be served with grilled veg­ etables for a main-dish meal. The mildly spin' peanut sauce can also be used to dress a cold noodle salad, drizzle over cooked chicken, pork or shrimp or serve as a dip for raw vegetables. CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE Marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice or rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound boneless, skin­ less chicken breasts, cut into 1-ihch strips Peanut Sauce: 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon each sesa­ me oil. soy sauce and lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl or sealable plastic bag and mix. Add chick­ en and let marinate, refrigerated, several hours or overnight Meanwhile, combine chicken broth and peanut butter in small bowl; whisk to blend. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and let stand at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days. To prepare chicken, weave marinated chick­ en strips onto skewers. 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Most of the cast members Dick Woodland as a Pharisee (second from left) shakes his finger at the parents (Cheryl and Bill Mosey) of the beggar he has just thrown out of the temple. Bob Mock (left) plays Reuben, the narrator of the dramatic musical as Jay and Diane DeBoer (right) are part of the drama team for the Middleville First Baptist Church Easter drama. The teens behind the scenes of the Easter production include (front row, from left) Sara Burks, Sarah Parks, Scott Meek, Nathan DeBoer, and Jared Otto; and (bock row, from left) Steven Meek, Bob Mosey, Josh Wert, and Sarah Cordts. Not pictured is Jacob Raber. are adults, but. there are a couple of teens who will be performing as part of the musical on the evenings of Saturday. April 15. and Sun­ day. April 16, which is Easter Sunday. Both performances will be at 7 p.m. with the Sunday evening one taking the place of the regular evening service. Anyone who would like to attend is asked to call the church office at 795-9726 for tickets. There is no charge, but. seating is limited. According to play directors Scott and Kim Smith. "This is part of our church's com­ munity outreach. "Everyone involved puls a lot of work into it. the teens, cast, and our pastor's wife. Marcene Stewart who made all of the costumes.” TK junior earns fifth in scenario writing contest More storage units discouraged on Whitneyville Road Caledonia Twp. gives preliminary approval to development plans by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Two new Caledonia devel­ opments are proceeding toward final site plan approval after receiving preliminary approval last week from the Township Planning Commission. The panel’s Site Plan Re­ view Committee recom­ mended as "very acceptable" lhe proposed 2Q-acre expan­ sion of the Valley Point East commercial PUD (planned unit development) at 8187 Cherry Valley Ave. The commission unani­ mously supported its commit­ tee's recommendation to ap­ prove the preliminary plan. During a pre-vote discus­ sion of lhe project, Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained that since the com­ mission last looked at the plan, Valley Point developer Don Fredricks has agreed to expand thel20-foot right of way along M-37 by adding a 60-foot-wide green space to his PUD. The area is being left open in anticipation that lhe highway some day will be widened. "This is a real concession from the developer, because that is, indeed, valuable land,” said VanderPloeg "But it is important to look ahead at what's going to hap­ pen along M-37, and 1 think it’s very positive that Don has agreed to this." VanderPloeg also explained that the developer would like his preliminary plan to be treated as a "concept" plan so that the future buildings can be built according to the fu­ ture tenants’ specifications. Each building site will have to meet commission approval before actual construction can begin, however. VanderPloeg said he also has recommended that lhe 84th Street drive into the de­ velopment be re-aligned to the east if Fredricks ever acquires the lot on the corner of 84th Street and Cherry Valley Av­ enue. "That would help alleviate possible backup of east-bound traffic trying to make a left­ hand turn into the PUD," he explained. Also approved by the com­ mission was the preliminary site plan for Broadmoor Es­ tates, to be located within the Broadmoor Country Club, 7725 Kraft. The driveway into the hous­ ing project, however, will be located on 76th Street. This PUD is planned as a site-condominium project of 60 single-family residences with an average lot size of half an acre. The area presently is zoned rural residential, but is desig­ nated on lhe township's land use map for future medium density residential development. The proposed average lot size meets the MDR re­ quirements if public utilities are available, and the Leatherman brothers, who own lhe golf course and who are developing the bousing project, have purchased ade­ quate sanitary sewer capacity for the PUD. They also have indicated they would participate in a public water system when one becomes available, said Van­ derPloeg. The developers are planning to build sidewalks along the east side of the road through the project with adequate lighting provided. A non-mo­ torized trail will connect the housing area to the golf course clubhouse, and an emergency access to 76th Street also has been provided in addition to the main drive­ way. VanderPloeg said he was concerned that the long drive through the development did not have any stub roads lead­ ing off to a neighboring de­ velopment being planned to the west of the I weatherman project. Golf Meadows, the other housing development, already has received prelimi­ nary site plan approval, how­ ever, and the commission de­ cided not to make an easement between the two developments a requirement. As a matter of information, VanderPloeg also told the commission that the growing number of pending develop­ ments along 76th Street even­ tually could triple lhe amount of traffic on that road. "We'll notice the buildup especially at the intersections at Patterson, Kraft and M-37," he said. "WeTl need to be looking at how best to handle the in­ creasing traffic volume as these developments are con­ structed." After the work sessions on these two projects, the com­ mission did voice concern with a third proposal brought up by Rodney Wanzer. who wanted to rezone to commer­ cial his rural residential field at the southwest corner of 92nd Street and Whitneyville Road. Wanzer said that the land will not perk for housing, so he would like to build self­ storage units on the property. The commission, however, questioned first whether this use would fit the residential neighborhood, and then asked if there was a need for more storage units since Wanzer recently built several such buildings, also on Whit­ neyville, just a few miles to the north Commissioners also were concerned that a C-l zoning for the property would permit any uses listed for that zone. Since Wanzer was not request­ ing a PUD rezoning, the township would have no say in what was built on the property, except to ensure it fit the list of uses permitted in that district. Commissioner Roger Keat­ ing asked Wanzer if he had looked into any other kinds of septic systems for the prop­ erty, or if he had investigated any other rural residential uses besides housing. In its final action of the evening, the commission au­ thorized a revision of its ordi­ nance requiring a 1:3 widthto-length ratio for new lots. Created to keep landowners from splitting their property into long, very narrow lots, the ratio requires each split have one foot of width to ev­ ery three feet of depth. Prop­ erty owners who find compli­ ance with this ratio difficult because of unusual geographi­ cal features on their land, for instance, presently must get a special use permit before they can split their property into lots which do not meet the ra­ tio. In lhe revision of the ordi­ nance, the ratio will remain, but the commission agreed to change the wording of the regulation to allow the town­ ship's zoning inspectors (the planner and the supervisee) to approve a special use for lots where an unusual situtation prohibits meeting this ratio. The inspectors still can refer problem cases to the commission, which would be allowed to grant the special use without a public hearing. For those special use re­ quests already submitted, the zoning inspectors were given the authority to review each to see if a public hearing were needed before allowing the owner to split lhe property. Thornapple Kellogg junior Leah Dodd spent a lot of time at the keyboard as she composed her story for the Future Problem Solvers competition. Thornapple Kellogg High School junior Leah Dodd has explored a different kind of prejudice through a scenario she wrote for a competition. The writing contest was part of the Future Problem Solving program in which Dodd's "Or Something," a scenario about prejudice took fifth place in the state She approached the topic a little differently. Her characters were both human and highly evolved androids called Androts In her essay, a certain An­ drot felt he was better than the human he was to be a compa­ nion to. As her scenario progresses, the Androt learns a lot about himself and humans. He learns to be more accepting. Dodd terms that as technology prejudice. “I started working on some scenarios in the theme of privacy, but they didn’t go anywhere,” Dodd said. She switched themes when the idea for "Or Something” started to take shape "The judges liked the angle, the fact that my main character was an Androt not a human." Dodd said They liked it well enough that Dodd got fifth place. “I was overjoyed,” she said. ”1 didn't think I'd get real far since it was my first year in the competition.” "Hopefully, I’ve learned a lot for next year.” Dodd was also part of a Future Problem Solvers team from TK that advanced to slate competition at Ann Ar­ bor last weekend, March 31, and April 1-2. The team which was coach­ ed by teacher Kevin Briggs in­ cluded Dodd, Abbie IxiBin, Melanie Johnston, and AnneManc Hart. Andy Draught who had been part of the team couldn't finish with the group The TK team was chosen as seventh in the state out of 36 teams competing According to Briggs, the judges gave them a number one quality ranking for their work Birth Announcement GIRL. Bruce and Jill Johnson of Laguna Niguel, California announce the birth of their daughter, Skylar Nicole, on Feb. 1, 1995. She is welcom­ ed by brother Brody. Proud grandparents are Bernard and Alice Wieringa and Stewart and Lee Johnson of Springfield, Tenn. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 11. 1995 I Pa9e 9 | Obituaries Mortgage MATTERS Bv Sue Teitsma Mortgage program can result in tax credit Question: I am thinking about buying a new home or maybe even building a new one. My neighbor told me they received an MCC-assisted mortgage What is an MCC-assisted mor­ tgage and how can 1 qualify for one? Answer. The Michigan Mortgage or Mortgage Credit Cer­ tificate program (MCC) was authorized by Congress under the 1984 Tax Reform Act. It is specifically designed to encourage home ownership and to provide housing assistance to home buyers who meet certain requirements. As a home buyer who meets MCC requirements, you direct­ ly benefit by reducing your federal income tax obligations This reduction will give you more available income to qualify for a mortgage and can increase your monthly disposable in­ come to help you with your house payments. Michigan Mortgage Credit Certificate-assisted loans are available with conventional fixed rate loans; adjustable rate loans, FHA and VA loans, and privately insured loans. The MCC credit applies to purchases of new or never occupied homes, and to purchases of existing, previously occupied homes It is important to note that the home you purchase must be your principal residence Let me briefly explain how the Mortgage Credit Certificate, or MCC, can help you. You are probably aware that the federal government allows every home buyer to claim a tax deduction for all of the interest paid each year on a mortgage loan With an MCC, the interest deduction is even a greater benefit to you because a certain percentage of the mortgage in­ terest will be a credit, resulting in a dollar for dollar reduction of your tax liability. How much you will actually receive as a credit depends on how much annual interest you pay on your mortgage The percentage of tex credit you can receive is based on your annual income. For example, if your income is $36,500 or less per year, your MCC credit can be as much as 20 percent. On the other hand, if your annual income is greater than $36,500. but still falls within allowable limits under this program, the credit can be as much as 10 percent of the amount of annual mortgage interest you pay. If you obtain a Michigan Mortgage program loan for $50,000, at an interest rate of nine percent for 30 years, the amount of interest you pay annually will be about $4,500. The amount of federal income tex credit you could receive is $900 (20 percent of $4,500). Keep in mind that that 80 percent of the mortgage interest, or the remaining $3,600, will still qualify as an itemized deduction. Based on this example, if your annual federal income tex obligation is $900 or more, after all other credits have been ap­ plied and your deductions have been subtracted, you will receive full benefit of the MCC. The amount of the MCC credit you receive may be subject to recapture. To receive immediate benefit from the MCC, you could file a revised W-4 withholding form with your employer. Reducing your federal texes with the MCC credit will give you. in this case, $75 more in income each month to put toward your mon­ thly mortgage payment ($900 divided by 12 months). As mentioned earlier in this article, in order to qualify for an MCC credit you do have to meet certain requirements with regard to income and purchase price limits. To determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for this program, contact your local mortgage lender and ask if they participate in the Michigan Mortgage Credit Certificate program. They will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have about MCC-assisted mortgages and will help you select the mortgage that best fits your needs Sue Tietsema is a senior loan officer at Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Grand Rapids-based mortgage banking cor­ poration. For information, call 616-942-9722 or 1-800-968-9722. Protect Donna K. Stawski ----------- Jean Jerkatis GRAND RAPIDS - Donna K. Stawski, 90, of Grand Rapids, the widow of Stanley J. Stawski, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 1995 at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. She was also preceded in death by a son, David. Mrs. Stawski started her teaching career at the age of 17 in Neebish Island. She later taught and became the princi­ pal of Caledonia Elementary School and then finished her career teaching remedial read­ ing in East Grand Rapids. Survivors are her son, Dr. Willard S. (Elvira) Stawski of MIDDLEVILLE - Jean Jerkatis, 89, of Middleville, passed away on Monday, April 3,1995at Brookcrest Christian Nursing Home in Grandville. She was bom on February 20, 1906 at Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the daughter of James and Jeanette McCrea. She was raised in the Presbyterian Church in Lame and attended elementary school there. She immigrated to America in 1920. She attended Heim School of Beauty Culture in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in August 1930. Jean attended the Antoinette Pope Culinary Arts School in Chicago. She was married to John J Jerkatis, Sr. on January 21, 1928 at Crown Point, Indiana. Her early years of marriage were spent in Brighton Park, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Jerkatis was a self employed Cosmetologist, owner of the Beauty Salon in Brighton Park and also at the Mozart Street, Chicago. Was owner of a bicycle rental busi­ ness in Brighton Park and McKinnley Park, Chicago and miscellaneous other employ­ ment. The family moved to Kiser Road, Middleville in 1957 to their 80 acre farm. She was a member of East- TK BULLETIN BOARD April 10-21 — CTBS testing at West and Page. Get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast. April II - P.E.T. meeting. 7 p.m., at Page Elementary Library Our superintendent. Mr Jay Cason, will be there having a question and answer time concerning the upcoming millage Come vote on what next year’s fundraiser will be. There are four to choose from. Child care provided. April 11-14 - Third grades go to Charlton Park. April 12 — June Stopples and puppets at McFall. Donut Day for M S . still only .50 cents. The National Honor Society ’s in­ duction of new members, 7 p.m., high school auditorium. April 13 — June Stopples and puppets at McFall. April 16 — H.S. Close Up program leaves for Washington, DC April 18 — 5th graders to CPAC play, "Diary of Ann Frank." (Thank you. P.E.T.) April 19 — Staff Appreciation Day at the elementaries, spon­ sored by the P.E.T. Looking Ahead... April 24 — P.E.P. meeting, 7 p.m. at M.S. library. April 25 — Young Artists’ Day at West. P.E.T. Informational Coffee, 7 p.m.. Page library. Jacque Melin will speak on Gifted and Talented. April 26 — Professional Secretaries’ Day. Thank you to all of our great T.K. secretaries — we couldn’t survive without you! April 29 — Junior/Senior Prom. May 3 — Last Donut Day at the M.S. May 10 — M.S. Band roller skating. June 12 — Last day of school. School News: As warmer weather approaches, just as a reminder, knee length shorts are acceptable after the temperature is 70 degrees or higher. No halter tops and no san­ dals, please. 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In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and private family interment services have been held at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Public Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 1995 at 3:00 p.m. in the Meeting House of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. Memorial contributions may be made to Porter Hills Benevolent Fund. 497 Arlington St (WF37) l*dd»ewne Ml *9333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 em Star in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Maple Chapter 90 (42 year member), active in the Repu­ blican Party, worked on Gerald Fords congressional campaigns in Barry County. Her hobbies included the culinary arts where she distin­ guished herself by winning numerous awards over the years at the Barry County Fair. Preceding her in death were her husband, John Jerkatis, Sr.; brothers. Andrew, William. Thomas, James, Wilson and John McCrea; sisters Elizabeth Purdy, Margaret Ferrgie and Esther McVeigh Surviving are her children. Jacquline (Bryan) Snell of Skamania, Washington. Eugene (MarleneJJerkatis of Orland Park, Illinois, James (Lorraine) Jerkatis of Jenison. Joy Jerkatis of Lexington. Kentucky and John (Vicki) Jerkatis, Jr. of Middleville; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Rose (William) Rehlmg of Holland; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor G. Kent Keller officiating. Interment was at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Rtffich over 20,000 area homes with a Reminder ACT10N-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hour© a Day 7 Daye A Week Stop and aee Your Choice ie Clear Richard J. 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The chapter is dis­ banding because it does not meet the state Jaycees re­ quirement of 20 members Wilkinson won the scholar­ ship by submitting an essay judged the best of five submitted for the scholarship award, said Kukulis. The essay was open to all CHS seniors, and it was to take up the topic of commu­ nity improvement, specifi­ cally, "What Caledonia Needs." "All five were excellent es­ says, and it was very difficult to decide between them," Jaycees Chapter President Tom and Portia Wilkinson pose proudly with their daughter, Angie, and Chuck Kukulis of the Caledonia Area Jaycees as Angie was named the winner of the Jaycees scholarship. Jerry Clark said. "I guess the deciding factor was her enthusiasm for get­ ting all the people in the community involved," said Kukulis. "Her ideas about helping other people just seemed to come straight from the heart." The Jaycees honored Angie and her parents, Tom and Por­ tia Wilkinson, at an April 4 dinner meeting at the Alaska Sams Joint. The scholarship project always has been a goal of the club, and members were pleased to see it finally happen. WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! whole House Full of windows i kill i *1199*: CALL NOW FOR? FREE 1 MARBLE SILLS J interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay windows $239Extra ...with window purchase for sub structure. LIFETIME WARRANTY windows 55°° Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks • Free Double Strength Glass * Free Thermo Glass * Free Trim Work PARAMOUNT IMPROVEMENTS call Toll Free — 1 -800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 ‘Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. But Tuesday's meeting also was tinged with sadness, be­ cause it was the last regular meeting of the Caledonia Area Jaycees chapter. Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park will be the last of its community activi­ ties. Formed just four years ago, the Caledonia Area Jaycees held monthly meetings for fellowship and to plan their projects. Since its formation, it has participated in or initiated a number of community efforts besides its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park and this year’s scholarship. It has donated to the Fourth of July celebration, raised money for multiple sclerosis, provided holiday baskets for area families, sponsored community blood drives and participated in the annual "Show and Shine" car show in the village each August. It also has used its funds for other individual projects. In addition, the Jaycees or­ ganization, which is open to anyone between the ages of 21 and 39, offers members opportuntities for individual and career training. However, next year's Cale­ donia Easter Egg Hunt will have to be sponsored by someone else, and future Caledonia seniors will lose Caledonia Jaycees Scholarship Chairman Chuck Kukulis presents CHS senior Angie Wilkinson her scholarship check for winning the Jaycees essay competition. the scholarship opportunity the Jaycees had hoped to nuke an annual project. The group lost its state charter earlier this year when its membership fell below the required number for a chapter. Some founding members had moved away and others lost interest. Membership drives brought in guests, but those who said they were go­ ing to join just never showed up, said Clark. "We feel pretty sad, because we had so many things planned. But just a few of us can't do it all ourselves, the state isn’t going to wait, and so we’H just have to look for other groups to join that have similar interests. 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In the upper price ranges, more homes will include: • Two master bedroom suites. • A fitness room. • A fully dedicated media room with a built-in large screen T.V. system • Security I lighting / energy management systems. Other changes will be dic­ tated by regulation, rather than demographics or con­ sumer expectations, the NAHB study found. They in­ clude the use of radon mitiga­ tion systems in high-risk areas, the use of water­ conserving plumbing fixtures, widespread use of energyefficent windows and high performance insulation, and larger town houses to accom­ modate model code changes to staircase geometry. In response to a variety of concerns, home builders also will change some of the materials and methods that the) use to construct homes Higher lumber prices will speed the adoption of wood substitutes including engineered wood products, steel and masonry. Further­ more. worker safety and en­ vironmental concerns will result in the expanded use of safer construction products such as roofing systems that don’t require hot tar. And shortages of skilled workers will encourage the use of pro­ ducts such as wall panel systems that reduce the need for skilled labor. Other findings of the NAHB study include: • Kitchens and baths will remain a key to selling homes and will incorporate more elaborate designs. • Computer-assisted design packages will be used by more builders to customize homes for buyers and to rapidly estimate the cost of design changes. Window manufacturers will use energy-efficiency labels that will allow builders to better compare different products. • Builders will intensify their efforts to build in an en­ vironmentally sensitive manner. • The share of builders who use complete factory-built systems will remain small, but the use of factory-built com­ ponents such as wall panels and roof trusses will increase. The Michigan Association of Home Builders is compris­ ed of more than 10,000 member companies, thus pro­ viding service to over 370.000 people in the home building/construction in­ dustry. MAHB also represents 36 local home builder associations throughout the state. Home equity accounts for homeowners’s used It’s no secret that Americans keep a great deal of money secured in their homes, but a look at the actual numbers is still revealing. According to 1991 U.S. Census Bureau figures. Americans have more than $4.1 trillion in equity in the homes they own That’s an average of $66,152 per household and accounts for nearly half of the net worth of the average American family. That makes home equity the primary source of a household’s net worth, with financial assets (including saving accounts, stocks, bonds, etc.) coming in second. Owning a home is perhaps the single most important in­ vestment that can be made. By paying down mortgage debt. qDc home equity — and therefore, household net wealth — grows. That equity can be tap­ ped through a home equity loan to give home owners cash for significant costs such as college tuition. Homeownership and home equity are even more important for low-income households than for households in general. In 1991. home equity for owners with monthly incomes below $1,071 accounted for 75 per­ cent of their total net worth. People over 65 make up the majority of this group, mean­ ing home equity is an ex­ tremely important financial cushion for post-retirement years. For younger home owners, home equity also makes up a significant portion of their 0^9 wealth. For example, for households headed by a per­ son age 35 or under, home equity accounted for 54 per­ cent of total net worth in 1991. 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I do, however, think that in the long run. and short run in some cases, sub­ consciously that is what is happening I agree that every child needs a significant adult in his or her life, but I do not agree that it is up to the school system to take it upon themselves to decide which students need a significant adult and who is considered significant. What may be significant to the staff may not be significant to that child’s parent(s). I come from one of those not so ideal situations where both parents work. Both of us may work but we arc the significant adults in my daughter's life and if for some reason it gets to a point where we can’t be. as her parent(s) we have the right to choose another significant adult who meets our standards. Nobody else had any right to make that choice for us or for our daughter One of my classifications of a significant adult, for in­ stance. is to be stable in my daughter's life. Tell me how stable is a teacher in my daughter's life in the long run? She may deal with that teacher one year, maybe two, enough time for a child to de­ pend a lot on that person and then my daughter moves on to another grade; another school. Where is that teacher then? That significant adult? On to another point. It was stated “when teachers have five or six classes of 25-30 students for a period of 45-55 minutes it is difficult, if not impossible, to know these students well enough to be significant in their lives.” In my opinion, it is not a teacher’s responsibility to get to know the child “well enough.” (Again who decides “well enough”? What are the guidelines?) It is a teacher’s responsiblity to educate, to teach (hence the name... “teacher”). The more time the teachers take to get to know the students, the less tune they have to teach, which is also becoming a con­ cern with parents of CHS students. Teachers were put into the working society to teach — not to parent! Parents should CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON be left in charge of everything else including all decisions on who is significant in their child’s life and who is not. If the school staff wants to help kids who are neglected, then maybe bring some educated, trained counselors onto your staff, or get a professional to find help for that person if they ask. but do not take it upon yourselves to decide what children need help and to become the significant adult in their lives. It is not your job and it is not why they hired you! Jennifer Westergaard Significant Parent Caledonia If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays — at — 127 Main St. Caledonia Mich 49316 or call 891-9270 Sign points way to ‘Fitness for You BARMAN! Fitness for You owner Bobbie Nielond hopes this new sign will direct people to the location of her business which is in the lower level at the back of multiple­ business location on M-37 on the north side of Middleville. 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Mam Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. S P ECIAL ff/TE AID PHOTO FINISHING COUPON Savings & Quality As Easy As $1, $2, $3 1 S’} Off ■■ 'ipOWB S'JOff BUY Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 2 Liters...................................................... 94c Pabst 24 pack, 12-oz. cans............................. Beverage items plus applicable taxes and deposits For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you... call 1 -800-4-DRUGSTQRES �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1995 TK SCHOOLS School summer tax collection By Alice Jansma Business Manager Have you noticed that the Thomappie Kellogg School District did not levy summer taxes in July 1994? The passage of Proposal A in 1993. resulted in a shift of operational funding for all of the school districts in the state. At that time, the Thomappie Kellogg operational levy was at 36 .1 mills and debt retirement at 4.9 mills for a total of 41.0 mills per $1 ,000 of SEV. The majority of parcels in the district had 20.50 mills levied in July and 20.50 mills again in December. Why? In 1983, the district exercised the option of splitting the levy to 50 percent in July and 50 percent in December. The parcels in five of the 11 townships in the district which contain the majority of the tax base agreed to collect summer tax for a fee, allowed by law and agreed upon by the each township and district. This practice continued through the 1993 tax year. The new levy set by the state (as a result of the passage of Proposal A) on property for school operations was set at six mills for Homestead Property (the parcel that each property owner claimed as their Homestead) and an additional 18 mills for each parcel determined to be non-homestead. The SEV total for Thomappie Kellogg at that time was $19,295,346, of which $49,296,442 was considered nonhomestead. One of the changes in Proposal A is that the six mills on Homestead Property no longer comes to the school district, it is sent by the township to the county treasurer, who in turn remits it to the state. Of the 24 mills levied on nonhomestead property, 18 mills is remitted by the township to the district and six mills again is sent to the county treasurer who sends it to the state. After studying the situation, it was decided that Thomappie Kellogg would not levy a summer tax collection for the 1994 tax year Many factors were considered: collection history, in­ terest rates, cash flow, and cost of collection to the district. Again, it is important to remember that the amount collected for operation in the summer would have been based on one- Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! half of 18 mills on the non-homestead SEV only. Each school district in the state was given a foundation — based on many factors taken from the 1993-94 data on file with the State Administrative Services Department. The foundation for Thomappie Kellogg in the 1994/95 school year was set as $4,825.47 per pupil, using the blended count (February of the 1993'94 school year and October of the 1994/95 school year). To determine the total dollar amount for membership, and Base Foundation amount is multiplied by the blended count. The sate then deducts the amount of revenue that the 18 mill non-homestead millage will generate and sends the balance to the district in nine monthly installments. Without the 18 mill non-homestead levy in place, the local district does not receive its full foundation revenue. Due to the fact that Thomappie Kellogg’s operational millage expires this year, the Board of Education will place the 18 mill non-homstead proposition on the June 12 Annual School Election ballot. Kids gang up against tobacco use In order to prevent kids from smoking, the American Lung Association of Michigan, with the support of Finley's American Restaurant and Fox 17 Kids Club, has in­ stituted Tobacco Free Kids. Tobacco Free Kids is an in­ novative home-based tobacco prevention program, best suited for 6 to 11 year olds. The program enables parents to discuss the hazards of tobacco with their children in a fun lanuage that they can relate to and understand. Tobacco Free Kids will air on Fox 17 beginning on March 30. Children can join Maranda and “The Unpuffables,” a group of kids who combat tobacco use. when they pick up their free workbooks at any Finley’s American Restaurant in Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and Muskegon. (There is a limited supply of workbooks). Lessons that correspond with the workbooks will be shown periodically each week in “Fox Pause,” short programs that run throughout the Fox 17 Kids Club program. Each day, approximately 3,000 children begin their tobacco addiction. Research shows that the most effective way to prevent young people from forming a life-long ad­ diction to tobacco is through a partnership between the schools, the community and the family — Tobacco Free Kids provides such a framework. AU young people who com­ plete their workbooks will be invited to a private party and complimentary movie provid­ ed by Star Theaters and Fox 17 Kids Club. Each child must bring their completed workbooks with them in order to be admitted. The American Lung Association of Michigan, along with Fox 17 and Jasen Johnson earns Eagle Scout rank Caledonia High School junior Jasen Johnson was awarded the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting's highest honor, in a March 18 ceremony. Active in scouts since he was 7 years old, Johnson completed 25 merit badges and all rank advancements in the scouting program, including election into Order of the Arrow. For his Eagle community project, he created a tree identification nature trail at Lakeside Park in Caledonia. He was presented the Eagle award by Caledonia Troop 202 Scoutmasters Fred Fleischmann and Ron Shook. Jasen is the son of Mike and Kathy Johnson of Alto. Restaurant, urge parents to be proactive with children by talking to them about tobacco use any way that they can and as soon as they can. If you would like additional information about Tobacco Free Kids or other smoke-free programs, call your local American Lung Association of Michigan office at (800) LUNG-USA. For Reminder ‘ACTION-ADS Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 days a week.. Reach over 27,000 area homes! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on April 1V, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concer­ ning a proposed amendment in the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The Zoning Ordinance amendment would, if adopted, amend in its entirety Chapter XV of the Township Zoning Ordinance, the Planned Unit Development District. The principal provisions of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment can be summarized as follows: 1. The Zoning Ordinance amendment establishes the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, which authorizes land uses permitted in other zoning districts or as special land uses. The minimum area for a PUD is two acres, except for lands in the Broad moo r-Cherry Valley Development Area, for which no minimum area is required. A proposed PUD must satisfy numerous minimum conditions including comparability with the Township’s General Development Plan. 2. The Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area, consisting of certain lands along Broadmoor Avenue and Cherry Valley Avenue, is established and defined. Existing parcels of record within the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area and that are two acres or less in area are exempt from the PUD requirements otherwise applying to that area. 3. The ordinance amendment specifies numerous design standards for planned unit developments, including standards relating to building density, type and character of ad­ jacent land uses; effect on water and sewer services; stormwater drainage road capacity and traffic volume; police, fire and other public services; effect on public facilities; protection and preservation of natural resources; and effects by reason of view from adjacent lands, off street parking, control of noise and glare and outdoor lighting: and consistency with the General Development Plan. 4. There are other regulations affecting planned unit developments, inducing provi­ sions relating to mixed land uses, lot coverage, phasing of development, architectural features of commercial PUDs. off-street parking and loading requirements, landscaping and screening, compliance with private road requirements, open space along public streets, location and arrangement of buildings and structures, pedestrian pathways, public safety measures and other minimum requirements 5 The Zoning Ordinance amendment sets forth procedures for the consideration, review and approval of proposed planned unit developments, including preapplication con­ ferences; submission, content and review of preliminary development plans: submission, content and review of final development plans and petitions for PUD rezomng; public hearings on PUDs by the Planning Commission and approval or disapproval of the same by the Township Board; and other matters including conditions upon final development plans 6. The Zoning Ordinance amendment also includes regulations relating to Townshipinitiated PUD rezoning in the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area: performance guarantees: time limits and commencement of construction and alteration of approved PUD plans The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined in the Township office during normal business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the propos­ ed Zoning Ordinance amendment. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE Dated: March 23. 1995 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (305) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 17,1995 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Ed and Ruth Vermurlen for an or­ dinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township] of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit! Development District in accordance with a proposed Final! Development Plan for the Vermurlen Office Planned Unit Develop­ ment: Common Address: 5090 - 60th St. That part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing 600.0 feet West of the North 1/4 corner; thence South 248.0 feet; thence West 131 feet; thence Northwesterly 107 feet, more or less, to a point 800.0 feet West 165.0 feet South from the North 1/4 cor­ ner; thence North 75.0 feet; thence West 50.0 feet; thence North 90.0 feet to the North section line; thence East 250.0 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the proposed Final Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the office of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated; March 15, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1995 / Page 15 Freeport Elevator holds luncheon — Decker's Freeport Elevator wos the place to be on a recent Friday when owners Jim and Terri Decker held their annual customer appreciation luncheon. Those at­ tending were treated to roast port sandwiches, homemade potato salad, baked beans, and the rest of the fixins. Preteen prepares dog for leader school by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Leader dogs for the blind aren't just naturally bom that way, they need to be prepared Jenny Jones, a ten-year-old Middleville girl, along with her family have learned just what it takes to get a nice dog ready for entry into the Leader Dogs for the Blind School program When two Golden retriever mixed breed dogs showed up at JoBeth Bridleman's house on New Year’s Eve, she believed they would be good candidates for the school However, both needed some exposure and some training before they might Jenny Jones has this little golden dog knick-knack to remind her of Thumper, the Golden Retriever mix she helped prepare for the Leader Dogs for the Blind school. It was a chilly, but bright Saturday when Jenny Jones and Thumper (front) and Helen Stevens of Delton and Rudy, Thumpers brother went to Rochester, Michigan, to the leader Dogs for the Blind school to see if the dogs qualified. qualify for the Rochester. Mich., program that trains dogs for the blind. Bridleman enlisted the help of the Jones family in Mid­ dleville with the understan­ ding that Jenny would do a lot of the work with Thumper. She placed the other dog. Rudy, in the care of Helen Stevens in Delton. That is when Jenny’s work began. Her mom Fran, dad Mike, and 14-year-old brother Ben would help some. too. When the family brought Thumper to his temporary home, he didn’t make the best first impression. "He put his front feet right up on the table and started licking out of the pot of soup that was there,” Jenny laughed. After he was told no and to get down, they didn’t have any other behavioral problems after that. "We really didn’t have to train him,” Jenny said. "It was more to get him used to people and traffic.” Thumper couldn’t just stay home during the short, twomonth period he lived with the Jones. He made a lot of trips all over the area to get him ready for the leader dog program. Fran had to make special ar­ rangements in order to take him into some places like the Pizza Hut in Hastings, the Patterson Ice Arena, several of the schools and on a school bus. Woodland Mall, J.C. Penneys, and the grocery stores. They also took him up and down four different types of steps in Hastings to be sure he wouldn’t be afraid even when the steps were open This and day-to-day ex­ posure of traffic and lots of people got Thumper ready for his big test. Both Thumper and Rudy who appear to be brothers went to the Leader Dogs for the Blind School on Saturday, March 11. "A trainer came out and got Thumper.” said Jenny. "Ruds had gone first and we knew he had been accepted. "The trainer checked to see that Thumper didn't cower easil) and put a choker collar on him The school has some big statutes of a dog and a lion and he wasn’t afraid of those “He took him past the win­ dows to see if he was afraid of his reflection Then they went across a busy street at a stop light, and walked against the traffic.” Jenny explained. When the trainer came back with Thumper, he gave Jenny The appreciation lunch gave people the chance to visit either over lunch or while just standing. Representatives from some of the companies that the elevator deals with were also on hand to answer any questions. a "thumbs-up.” telling her that Thumper passed. If he had been rejected, he would have gone back home with the Jones until he was placed in a home or they decided to keep him. "I want him back, but I know he’ll be a good leader dog.” Jenny said. Bridleman had driven Stevens, and Jenny and Fran to the school with the dogs. On the way home, they stopped at a gift shop where she got Jenny a little knickknack that looked like Thumper. Jenny fashioned a leader­ dog vest, a collar, and even a tiny dog dish with food in it just so she would remember Thumper and the important task he was being trained to do. TK senior receives Tandy Scholar certificate by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School senior Rhonda Hesselink has been awarded a certificate of recognition for being an outstanding math, science, and computer science student. She received the certificate from the Tandy Technology Scholars program which recognizes academic ex­ cellence of students and teachers in those areas. Each meritorius senior, 26,946 this year, is eligible to receive one of 100 $1,000 scholarships. The program which is in its sixth year also awards 100 $2,500 cash awards to outstanding teachers annually. Rhonda Hesslink YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 17, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., concern­ ing the following: 1. A request by Randy Thomas, 2234 E. Parker Dr. to grant a variance to construct a garage 5 feet from the north property line and 4 feet from the east property line. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required. Upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Stu Milbum, Secretary pot) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 11, 1995 State Sun ‘Bunnies’ head south for Easter holiday Travel by Michiganians this Easter will be slightly up from last year, while warm weather destinations will benefit most from their tourism dollars, projects AAA Michigan. A survey of 500 state residents in late March found 12 percent planning a holiday pleasure trip, up from 11 per­ cent last year Among those traveling. 87 percent will follow the sun, with Florida the most popular destination “Thia travel pattern is tradi­ tional," said AAA Michigan Travel Director Peter Erickson. "The majority of Easter travelers opt for warm weather destinations while Michigan tourism booms dur­ ing the summer holidays.” A check of 20 AAA travel agents statewide confirmed that Florida will be the most popular air destination for Easter, with Orlando--and Disney World attractions­ topping the list for families. "Numerous vacationers in search of value for their dollar also selected charters to Las Vegas and all-inclusive Carib­ bean cruises." Erickson add­ ed "Packages to Cancun. Mexico, have been hot sellers among students who will be on spring break at Easter.” Although Easter is late on the calendar this year-April 16—most holiday travelers booked trips at least six mon­ ths ago. Enckson said, in order to get the best ticket prices and flight selections. AAA Michigan advises air travelers to plan on increased airport traffic between Thurs­ day and Monday , with the heaviest crowds expected on Thursday. Arriving at the air­ port two hours before a scheduled flight should ensure travelers convenient parking and ample time to check bag­ gage Don't wrap gifts ahead of time because they may be unwrapped at passenger screening checkpoints. Because flights to warm weather locations may be at capacity, plan to limit luggage to two suitcases and one carry-on bag per person Although airports will be bustling, approximately 75 percent of the Easter trips will be by vehicle, the survey found. The average trip length will be 10 days, with the most highway traffic expected on Good Friday and the weekend after Easter. April 21-23. Heaviest volumes will be found on major arteries heading south out of Michigan, including 1-75 and 1-69. If weather cooperates, some stale residents may open their northern Michigan cot­ tages over the three-day weekend, creating brisk traffric on highways 1-75, US-27 and US-31. See AAA, Page 22 Chartea Township Of Caledonia America Captivated By The CANvenience Of Canned Food ■ NAPS'—As food fads come and go. it's hard to know what’s hot and what's not. But one thing is for sure— home cooks have flipped their lids over canned food Today, the average pantry is filled with canned food that ranges from traditional sta­ ples. such as com. beans and tomatoes, to more exotic setections. such as artichoke hearts, clams and plums. Using canned foods as key­ ingredients. it’s easy to put together mouth-watering dishes from main entrees to appetizers to desserts and snacks that require just min­ utes (not hours* in the kitchen With nearly 1.500 varieties of canned foal currently available to choose from, home cooks are preparing creative and economical dishes with time and money to spare. “One of the major bene­ fits of canned food is that it liberates you,” says Melanie Barnard, a well-known cook­ book author and Bon Appetit columnist. “You don’t have to plan ahead to make sure the ingredients are thawed, chopped or diced. And you don't have to subject your­ self to last-minute grocery­ shopping at the end of a busy day. With a wide array of fabulous foods in cans— right in your own pantry— you can make great tasting meals any time, any day,” says Barnard Here are some helpful hints from the Steel Packaging Council for making the most of canned ingredients: 1. Avoid overcooking canned food. Canned products only require gentle warm­ ing, since they're already precooked and naturally preserved in the can. 2. Extensive microwaving of canned food may also cause the loss ot nutrients and quality. Try heating the liquid from the con­ tainer first in a microwave­ safe dish; then add the remaining contents of the can and heat quickly. 3. When using canned foods Chartea P.O. BOX 296 Caledonia. Michigan 4931 6-0296 as ingredients, stir or fold them into the recipe gen­ tly. Excessive stirring may cause canned fruits or vegetables to break apart. 4. Follow the “last-in” rule when adding canned goods to a recipe. This can help you avoid overcooking and may enhance the taste and appearance of the prepared dish. 5 The average shelf-life of canned food is approxi­ mately two years. To en­ sure longevity and nu­ tritional quality, store your canned food in a cool, dry place. 6. Set aside your empty focxl cans for recycling. Steel food cans are among the easiest and most eco­ nomical types of packag­ ing to recycle From the Steel Packaging Council comes a delicious, yet simple, recipe that com­ bines the convenience of canned food with several of your kitchen mainstays. Red Ribbon Cranberry Coffeecake Topping: 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon butter Batter: 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1V2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup butter 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup milk 1 can (16 ounces) Ocean township < Caledonia, Michigan 4931B-O296 ) ‘At ffw Gtowan; P.O. Box 296 Z- Of= Caledonia_____________ I * Spray Jellied Cran­ berry Sauce Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 %-inch quiche pan. Combine topping in­ gredients in a small mix­ ing bowl. Using a pastry blender or fork, wx»rk but­ ter into dry ingredients until butter is the size of small peas. Set aside. Combine the dry in­ gredients for the batter in a medium mixing tiowL Using a pastry blender or fork, work butter into dry ingredients (see topping). Combine liquid ingredi­ ents in a separate mixing bowl. Add to flou. mix­ ture, mixing just until the dry ingredients are moist. Spread half of the bat­ ter into the pan. Place cranberry- sauce in small bow l and beat with a fork until smooth. Spread over batter. Dollop re­ maining hatter over top. Gently spread w ith a rul> Imt scraper. Sprinkle top­ ping over coffeecake. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F or until a tooth­ pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Free Recipe Guide To learn mon* about how canned food recipes can help you save time, money and energy, send your name and address to Can-Do Recipe's, P.O. Box 991, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0991, for your free recipes and the ulti­ mate pantry list. f 'At tno GrwUng gjgo o> Xont County" ot Xonf County* NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Edgar Kerry Rhoderick APPLICANT: Tim & Jane Pomeroy REQUEST: REQUEST: The applicants seek a special land use permit pursuant to Sec­ tion 10.6(a) of the Zoning Ordinance Said permit, if granted, would allow the construction of an addition and the remodeling of the existing residential dwelling unit in the F Flood Plain District. The applicant also requests less restrictive yard size requirements than are normally provided for in the F Flood Plain District. The applicants seek a special land use permit pursuant to Section 10.6(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. Said permit, if granted, would allow the construction of an addition and the remodeling of the existing residential dwelling unit in the F Flood Plain District. The applicant also requests less restrictive yard size re­ quirements than are normally provided for in the F Flood Plain District. LOCATION: 6947 Campau Lake Dr. PP # 41-23-12-107-022 LOCATION: 8948 - 66th St. PP# 41-23-01-351-008 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 17, 1995 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 17, 1995 TIME: 7:30 P.M. TIME: 7:30 P.M LOCATION: Caldonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia. Ml 49316 LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St.. Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices P.O Box 296. Caledonia, Ml 49316. All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices P.O. Box 296. Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: April 6, 1995 (310) Dated: April 6, 1995 (309) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1995 I Page 17 McFall class experiences several foreign countries Each of the first graders in Linda Meyers' class at McFall Elementary mode their own postcard from space and wrote home. The class shows off some examples. Elementary students explore space; send post cards home by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Black holes, nebulas, stars and planets all got a little MDA won t yield in its quest Io defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases m Muscular Dyalrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 nearer to home for the McFall first graders in Linda Meyers’ class. The children explored the fascinating world of space through a slide show of the universe. They were then invited to blast off in an imaginary trip beyond the planets of this solar system. Or they could just orbit the Earth and the Sun. They learned how a black hole is formed, and that stars are ball of burning gas After reading a book on unidentified flying objects, the kids each designed and built their own UFOs that they tried out on the playground. Amidst all of this space Shelley Erb’s first grade class joined one of Dan Erb's high school classes when Sorina Forrer of Switzerland showed some of her slides of her country. travel, Meyers reminded the children they needed to write a postcard, complete with pic­ ture to their parents. Needless to say, the results were out of this world. Here are a few samples: ‘Dear Mom and Dad - I fele into a black hole and you will never see me agan I will mis you and I like you. Bi Bi Hillary. ” "Dear Mom and Dad I like it in space and 1 saw eath Love Alexis” “Dear Mom and Dad The spas ship ran out of gas and then I was stranded on Jupiter Brandon ” “I went in a splash and I got a tan on ’ the sun Love Courtney” bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Since McFall first grade teacher Shelley Erb couldn't take her class on a long trip, she did the next best thing She had the Thornapple Kellogg exchange students br­ ing a little bit of their coun­ tries to her students. The seven exchange students took time to share with her class, Yuko Takemoto from Japan. Andresa Martins and Thiago Moreira from Brazil, Polina Paliy from Russia. Shimek Lojek from Poland. Sonja Iken from Germany, and Sarina Forrer from Switzerland. When one of the exchange students came to the class, the first graders would locate the country where their guest lived. Then the exchange student shared how their country was different from the United States and how it was the same. The children got some hands-on experience because several of the students brought in something from their home country such as formal wear from Japan, a piece ot the torn down Berlin wall in Germany, and a tape of music from Brazil. Each students spoke in their language and then taught the first graders how to say good­ bye in their language Before the exchange student left, there was time for ques tions and answers. Several of the common ones were about animals like cats, dogs, bats, and birds; and if they have buses and trains. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day Tri County Fabrication & Construction Earns / ward lor Construction Excellence Roger Pierce, Steve Swift, Bob Gerken. Tri-County Fabrication & Construction, a construction firm in Lake Odessa, Michigan, was honored recently with two awards from Lester Building Systems. The first was "Fast Track Award” for achieving over $200,000 in the first year’s sales of Lester wood frame buildings. The second is the "Award of Excellence." This is a national competition for Lester builders throughout the country. It recognizes those builders who have com­ pleted outstanding projects in the past year. Tri-County Fabrication & Construction earned this award for Chase Farms in Hastings, Michigan. Bob Gerken, Area Manager for Lester Building Sys­ tems (right), presented the award to Roger Pierce (left) and Steve Swift at a recent Lester sales meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tri-County Fabrication & Construction is known for their local service and quality construction of wood frame buildings for commercial, equestrian, farm, and recreational facilities. Lester Building Systems, a division of Butler Manufac­ turing Company, based in Lester Prairie. Minnesota. Regional offices are located in Clear Brook, Virginia and Charleston, Illinois and Ottawa Kansas. With over 48 years in the pre-engineered building industry, Lester Building Systems offers innovative design and construc­ tion techniques that provide strength and design flexibil­ ity____________________________________________ Tri-County Fabrication & Construction 200 E. Tuppertake Road, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 (616) 374-7897 �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 11. 1996 PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 25, 1995 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Room, Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058, on a petition from the Village of Middleville for annexation of the following property to be annexed into the Village of Middleville: Part of the SE 1 /4, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: The West 120.00 feet of the East 330.00 feet of that part of the SE 1 /4 lying South of the centerline of State Road. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk 30%0ff LaCross Insulated Boots □LaCrosse Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 • Open 6 Days a Week / Not glamorous, but necessary budget passes legislature As lawmakers, one of the most important things we do each year is set the budget for the coming fiscal year. While the public often pays more attention to our debates about controversial issues like welfare reform or anti-crime legislation, it is in every taxpayer’s best interests to understand what is done with the tax dollars sent to Lansing every day. When Gov. Engler first took office in 1991. he inherited a fiscal mess. Not only were spending priorities off balance, but the state faced a $1.8 billion budget deficit. To get Michigan back on the right track, we approached the budget just as a family approaches its budget — we tightened our belts, cut spending and re-prioritized how taxpayer funds were used. Five years and several tough decisions later, the deficit is just a memory and we now enjoy a budget surplus. But even in these more abundant economic times, passing a budget is a for­ midable task. We have to make certain we don’t spend more than we can afford simply because times are looking up. This year, Gov. Engler recommended a total budget of $28 billion, which is a 2.6 percent increase over the current year’s spending of $27.3 billion. This is in keeping with our tradition over the past five years of keeping spending below the rate of inflation After the governor makes his recommendations, the Senate and House begin work on the budget. Two weeks ago. the Senate passed its half of the budget bills for fiscal year 1995-96. which begins on Oct. 1. Approved were the budgets for the departments of Agriculture, Military Affairs. Natural Resources. Social Services, State Police and Transportation. We also sent to the House the general government, regulatory and judiciary budgets Overall, we stayed quite close to the governor’s proposals. The major differences were the raises recommended for the department heads and the fee increases totaling more than $25 million favored by the governor. While Gov. Engler wanted 19 to 20 percent raises for department leaders, the Senate agreed on 10 percent increases. We also eliminated a good portion of the fee hikes and replaced those dollars with general fund money. Some of the highlights in the budget bills we passed include: • $2.5 million in the State Police budget for a 114th trooper school to be established in February 1996. This school would provide about 90 trooper graduates • $341,800 in the State Police budget to support a state trooper recruiting program for economically disadvantaged young adults. Program coordinators would select 18 disadvan­ taged youths between the ages of 18 and 21 for the three-year program Dunng the course of the program, the youths would participate in a two-week training seminar and work part-time at a state police post to assist them in becoming eligible for ap­ plication to trooper school. • Increases of $7.3 million. $9.5 million and $9.1 million for adult home help services, day care services and adoption subsidies, respectively, in the Department of Social Services budget. • Increases for those who provide services to the poor, in­ cluding a 3 percent funding hike for funeral directors, cemeteries, vault makers, pharmacists and dentists. We also allocated a 5 percent increase to ambulance services for the poor. • $27 million in the regulatory budget for total grants spen­ ding on the arts. The state equity package will implement a more geographically equitable distribution of grant dollars. In other words, half of the grant dollars will be sent to areas out­ side of Wayne County. In the coming weeks, we’ll continue our work on the state’s budget for the next fiscal year. Last week, the House com­ pleted much of its work on the budget bills it was assigned and the Senate will take those up when members return from spring break. Overall, Michigan citizens can expect a budget that is consis­ tent with the responsible fiscal policies followed since Gov. Engler’s election in 1990. If you have any questions about the budget process or any specific spending proposals, please feel free to call my Lansing office at (517) 373-0797 or write me at the State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. MI 48913. HELP WANTED FACTORY, WAREHOUSE and OFFICE WORKERS ARE NEEDED! PAY ’5.50 - ’9.00 HR Stack Parts Hilo Drivers Assembly Stock Pick Plastic Injection Tag Clothes Welding Shipping Machine Operators Janitors Data Entry, Secretaries and Clerk/Typists Industrial workers please apply 8 am-4 pm weekdays with 2 pieces of LD. Clerical: please call for appointment. 507 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a REQUEST FOR REZONING made by Ross DeMaagd for the rezoning of the Baby Bliss factory at 120 West Main Street from the R-2, Medium Density Single Family District to the 1-1 Light Industrial District. Reason for the proposal: The Baby Bliss factory is a legal, non-conforming use. This means that it may continue to operate without any change or improvement. If the use ceases, the property must conform to the current zoning. In this case the zoning is Medium Density Single Family. The applicant, Ross DeMaagd of Street Dreams Inc., desires to use the existing factory building for car repair, custom car building, and the small scale manufacturing of custom or rare car parts. To do this, he must have proper zoning for the building. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When: On Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middle­ ville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 006) Equal Opportunity Employer 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave. (616) 245-6161 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township wilt hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 20,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., to conduct the following business 1. Rezoning of Property A. ZOC #95-03-02 Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland A request to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr between "The Note" and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan B. ZOC #95-04-03 Heartland Wireless Communications, Durant, Oklahoma, to rezone a parcel of land at 315 Payne Lake Rd. from Agriculture to C-3 Commercial, and change the Master Plan. 2. Lot Subdivisions A. LSD #95-04-01 Morris and Phylis Johnson, 11670 Chief Noonday Rd. A request to subdivide a portion of Lot 6 of Mastenbrook's Subdivision and add it to Lot 5 of Mastenbrook’s Subdivision. B. LSD #95-04-02 Julia Wolowicz, 11525 Cob Lake Rd. A request to subdivide the southern 171 ft. from the parcel at the above address. 3. Special Exception Use Permit A. SEP #95-04-02 Thompson and McCully. A request to allow continued gravel mining at their site at the SE. comer of Payne Lake Rd and Bowens Mill Rd 4. Site Plan Review A. SPR #95-04-0? - S & E. of 54 Lakeside Dr Henry & Carol Rempe new house. B SPR #95-04-08 600 Payne Roger & Patricia Cooper - pole barn C. SPR #95-04-09 - 38Vi Bartow Lake Rd. - Eugene & Lillian Snoeyink new house 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the Ordinance Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker Secretary (308) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 11, 1995 I Page 19 NOTWEARINCA SAFETY BELT CAN COST Y0UANAKM4ALEC. McFall children treated to reading of bedtime stories It’s against the law. So if you 4x11 want a ticket. buckle up. Or. ynu ctxiki beo mix* broke in nxxv ways than one. 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Hastings 221 W. Main Street. Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY tr YOU HAVE ANYl WE OF THESE 1 * — CREDIT CARDS YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS. ACCHUMH (jiAM>v<rn J. 11 !>.>.*< �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1995 I Page 21 • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY. APRIL 20. 1995 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. ON THE FOLLOWING: Caledonia Legion Auxiliary members Brigitte Neil, Sue Long and Diane Grinage display some of the food and Easter egg necessities to be packed in Easter 'baskets' for the children of some local families. Caledonia Legion to provide Easter baskets to local families The Caledonia Ixgion Post 305, its Auxiliary and its Sons of the American Ixgion (SALS) will be packing up Easter baskets this year to help six local families partic­ ipate in the traditional cele­ bration. This is the first year the Caledonia Legion organiza­ tions have been able to pro­ vide Easter baskets in addition to their other community projects, said Auxiliary Historian Barbara Scott. "Thanks to the public sup­ port for Fly's Friday Fish Fries,' the prime rib/comed beef and cabbage dinners, the Thursday night bingo and other club activities, were able to add Easter baskets to our list of projects this year," she said. The Legion groups also provided 14 Christmas bas­ kets to area families and con­ tributed to the CHS Teen In- $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ $ • Debt Consolidation $ J$ A-One Mortgage Corp. $ 310 44th St.. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ $ 1-800-870-2663 $ stitute, the annual senior class all-night party and local and state scholarship funds, Scott said. They also participate in Poppy Day activities, and the Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Poppy Day poster contest each year for Caledonia high school and middle school art students. The group helps support a Girls' State repre­ sentative and the Ixgion pro­ vides a number of services for veterans and their families. "We welcome all eligible men and women to join our post and participate in these activities," said Scott. "We are a club of 'service, not self,' and the service is both rewarding and enjoyable for all of us." Anyone who wants infor­ mation about any of the Le­ gion organizations and their activities should call the Post at 891-1882 Mondays through Saturdays. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1995 COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1. Rezoning of Property A. ZOC #95-03-02 Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland A request to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. between “The Note” and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan. B. ZOC #95-04-03 Heartland Wireless Communications, Durant, Oklahoma, to rezone a parcel of land at 315 S. Payne Lake Rd. from Agriculture to C-3 Commercial, and change the Master Plan. 2. Lot Subdivisions A. LSD #95-04-01 Morris and Phylis Johnson, 11670 Chief Noonday Rd. A request to subdivide a portion of Lot 6 of Mastenbrook's Subdivision and add it to Lot 5 of Mastenbrook s Subdivision B. LSD #950402 Julia Wolowicz, 11525 Cob Lake Rd. A request to subdivide the southern 171 ft. from the parcel at the above address 3. Special Exception Use Permit A SEP #95-0402 Thompson and McCully A request to allow continued gravel mining at their site at the SE comer of Payne Lake Rd. and Bowens Mill Rd 4 Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Bnggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public heanng Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the nght at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (304) 1 Add the following to the Township Zoning Ordinance: Page III-24 add "Q. Open Air Markets Page IV-27 add the following. ”11. Open Air Markets, may be permitted upon the issuance of a special exception use permit in the C-3 Business District subject to the provisions of this ordinance and the following special standards: (1). They shall be temporary, seasonal markets operating from tents, portable buildings, motor homes, trailers, and other similar structures (2) . The first thirty feet from the road right of way shall be reserved for customer parking only. (3) . Only one sign, not exceeding 32 square feet may be displayed on the premises (4) . The hours of operation shall not exceed 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday (5) . All merchandise shall be removed from sight after each day s operation. (6) . No hazardous products such as gasoline, fuel oil. or fireworks shall be sold or used as a promotion on site. No open burning shall be allowed. A fire extinguisher shall be provided for each employee on site. (7) . No sound reproducing systems shall be operated on site (8) . No animal shall be allowed on site except those allowed by law for the handicapped. (9) Sanitation facilities: the following items shall be provided on the site before any merchandise is displayed for sale: A. Rest room with hand washing area B. Covered trash container, emptied when full but at least once each week. C. Portable water and cups. (10) . Before an operating permit is issued each business shall provide the township with a copy of the following: A. Business liability insurance holding the township harmless from any law suit B. Workmen’s Comp, insurance C. The lease or rental contract covering all operating facilities and equipment D The insurance covering all cars, trucks, and trailers to be used In your operation. E. All permits required to sell the products on display Including sates tax license (11) . All waste materials shall be picked up and placed In covered trash containers each day and each time the property is vacated (12) Stores selling food products shall: A. Keep all such products In enclosed areas or provide netting around the outside of their sales structure. B. Provide a means of controlling pests such as mice, files and other insects C. Remove overripe produce to covered trash containers D. Provide refrigerated containers for all foods requiring refrigeration. 2. Change the following commercial properties to C-1, C-2, or C-3. C-1 shall include: Section 19 / Tax ID. No. I Street Address 019-010-02 12718 Chief Noonday-Eds Development (400 ft.) 019-200-00-12716 Chief Noonday Yankee Pride Realty C-2 shall include: Section 19 / Tax I D. No. / Street Address 019-007-00 12721 Chief Noonday-Vacant (North 400 ft ). 019-017-00 12715 Chief Noonday Dentist Office. 019-031-30 12505 Chief Noonday-Restaurant 019-031-20 12495 Chief Noonday Vacant. 019-031-10 12455 Chief Noonday Vacant 019-034-00 12409 Chief Noonday-Garold Engel. 019-030 00 12387 Chief Noonday Dale Cummiford. 019-029-00 12383 Chief Noonday-James Swalnston. 019-032-00 12381 Chief Noonday-Jack Chadwick. 019-033-00 12371 Chief Noonday-Vacant 019-200-00 Parker Dr.-South of 12371 Chief Noonday-Vacant. 019-400-20 2186 Parker Dr -Storage Building 019-016-60 E. Parker Dr. Storage Bulldlng-Gordon Jenkins Section 20 020-005-10 020-005-00 020-036-20 020-037-00 020-023-00 020-015-03 / Tax ID. No. / Street Address 11616 Chief Noonday-Vacant 11612 Chief Noonday-Stuart London. 11474 Chief Noonday-George London. 11424 Chief Noonday Retaurant 11402 Chief Noonday The Sea Shanty. 1425 Briggs Rd. - Gary Meyers Section 26 Tax ID. No. / Street Address 026-006-00 2342 Yankee Springs Rd.-Mike Otis. Section 29 / Tax ID. No. / Street Address 029-003-00 11068 Gun Lake Rd.-True Value Hardware. 029-006-00 11080 Gun Lake Rd.-Sam’s Grocery. 029-005-00 11114 Gun Lake Rd.-Country Basket. 029-010-00 2412 S Briggs Rd -Sam's Joint 029-012-00 2412 S. Briggs Rd.-Sam’s Joint Parking. Section 30 / Tax I.D. No / Street Address 030-002 2491 Patterson-John Rough Real Estate 030005-50 2717 Patterson-Antique Mail C-3 shall Include: Section 18 / Tax ID. No. / Street No. 018-006-60 12252 Cobb Lake Rd Michael & Roger Lenard 018-012-00 1083 Patterson Rd-Gun Lake Lawn. Section 19 / Tax ID. No. / Street No. 019010-00 12920 Chief Noonday Donna Panyrek (South 300 ft.) 019014-00 12672 Chief Noonday WWMT-TV (South 300 ft.). 019028-00 1515 Patterson-Joe’s Grocery. Pleasant Valley Lot #1-Joe’s Grocery. 019005-50 12223 Chief Noonday-The "Note 019005-00 12175 Chief Noonday Al Conklin (North 350 ft). 019-006-20 12221 Chief Noonday-Harrison Stor (North 700 ft.) 019016-60 1910 E Parker Dr Storage Building-Gordon Jenkins Pleasant Valley Lot #7-1707 Patterson Rd -Jensen Marine Section 20 020-011-00 020-0H-50 020-015-00 020-015-04 / Tax ID. No. I Street No. 11849 Chief Noonday-Stuart London (North 400 ft.) 11847 Chief Noonday Lewis Newman 11378 Chief Noonday Cappon Food Mart 11376 Chief Noonday-Cappon Archery Section 30 I Tax ID. No. / Street Address 030-001 2185 Patterson-Gun Lake Marine (Except West 200 ft.) Section 35 / Tax ID. No / Street Address 035-013-00 3035 Yankee Springs Rd -Richard McKibben 3 Delete the “C” Zone. 4. Such other matters as may property come before the Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to Individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (302) �Page 22 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 11, 1995 Caledonia mat team ends season The Caledonia varsity wrestling team wrapped up the season with an awards banquet recently. The team finished the year with a 17-6 record and featured 11 OK Gold medalists, including six making it to the OK Gold fi­ nals and three conference champions. Eight wrestlers were re­ gional qualifiers, which set a record for the school and three qualified for state. The team earned five tro­ phies over the season and two members earned their 100th varsity victory. Coach James Maxim said this was the first season in which the top 13 wrestlers on the team had winning records totaling 353 win. Winning post-season recognition for "Considerate Young Adult Accomplish­ ments" were Adam Paartberg, Mike Draft, Bill Norris and Tim Johnston. Most Improved Varsity wrestlers were Norris and Paarlberg, the Most Improved Junior Varsity was Steve Benham. The fastest pin of the sea­ son was registered by Adam Stauffer with a fall in eight seconds. The most initial takedowns scored was Aaron Sprague with 41, the most varsity falls was earned by Stauffer with 34. The coach’s "Outstanding Varsity Wrestler of the Year" rzzzz/zzzzzzz////zz///zzzzzzzzzzz. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxnnxxxxnxxxxxxxnxxxx CALL795-3550 L V 0^ M > 500 ARLINGTON (M-37) Next to Cryatal Hash, Middleville Monday-Thursday 8 30am-6:00pm, Friday 8 30am - 5pm.Saturday 8:30am W I • // W Stn^ 2prr/ CUSTOM WHEEL SALE was Aaron Sprague with a 46-9 overall record, including six chanpionships. He was second in the OK Gold, fourth in districts and region­ al and finished as one of the top 12 wrestlers in the state. The top five point getters for Caledonia in OK Gold matches were Jason Hay­ wood, Mark Pyper, Sprague, Stauffer and Dan Simmons. Other wrestlers given recognition for "outstanding varsity performances were: Pyper. who had a 32-12 record and was a conference champ and regional qualifier, Tim Soper, who had 17 var­ sity wins and a 24-13 overall record and was the junior var­ sity conference champion: re­ gional qualifier Jason Bush, who was fourth in the confer­ ence and had a 17-12 record; and Matt Humphrey, who had a 20-11 record, was second in the conference and earned five medals this season. Top junior varsity records were turned in by Dustin McFarlin, who was 10-0 at the junior varsity level and 19-7 overall. B.J. Tomanek, who was 9-0 at jayvee and 24-11 overall. Keith Smith, who was 15-5 at jayvee and 21-13 overall and Curt Pyper. who was 15-5 and 1917 overall. Maxim also thanked all the people and contributors to the Caledonia wrestling team, including the junior varsity coach Ron Pyper and his statisticians and parents of the kids who took the time help their kids through the season (NAPS I—Spring into the season with a taste of sun­ shine. Enjoy Praline-Peach Muffins from Gold .Medal flour. Made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, every bite has a refreshing flavor with pecan crunch. Praline-Peach Muffins 12 muffins MIX with fork until crumbly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup firm margarine or butter 1 tablespoon RESERVE pecan mixture Caledonia freestylers wrestle at Kenowa Hills tourney Thirsty-two wrestlers from the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club traveled to Kenowa Hills to compete in the developmental tourna­ ment, April 1. For the third week running. Group I was led by gold medalists Jordan Trudeau and Justin Maxim. Placing second were Clayton Berridge, Brandon Cance, Tylor Cook, Alex Ohlrich and Tyler Ohlrich. Brandon Grinage placed third. In Group II, Bryan Crater placed first and Ryan Dyk- BEAT with spoon in large bowl 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup milk l^cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 STIR in just until moistened 1 2/3 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour* 2 teaspoons baking powder 14 teaspoon salt house took second. Jake Klapmust, Seth Tem­ ple, Jay Haisma and Michael Tomanek took gold medals in Group III and Patrick Huver earned a fourth. Nick Webster remained un­ defeated in Group IV, taking the gold, while silver medals were earned by Zach Hollinshead and Kevin Smith. Ben Schalk earned a fourth place. At the Cadet tournament held in Lowell, Steve Ben­ ham took a bronze medal. FOLD in: 1 cup 1/2 cup GP / 3 14x6 15x7 13x5.5 14x6 15x6.5 16x7 GP / 29 13x5.5 14x6 15x6.5 20% OFF -Set of 4 - almost full). Sprinkle with reserved pecan mixture RAKE 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown Immediately remove from pan. *If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt High Altitude Directions: Grease bottoms and sides of muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. Increase flour to 2 cups. For other year-round baking ideas. Gold Medal has created The Baker’s Dozen. Thirteen quick and easy recipe cards are featured in a recipe format that com­ bines easy step directions, helpful tips and start to fin­ ish times. Each card in the set displays the recipe and a colorful photo enclosed in a folder containing tech­ niques for measuring ingredients and tips to make your baking a success’ To order The Gold Medal Baker’s Dozen, send $2.00 with your name, address and zip code to: The (Jold M<*dal Baker’s Dozen, P.O. 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Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. ■_____ F°r ^ale Garage Sale 50 FAMILY PARKING LOT SALE: Furniture, children’s clothing, misc. At Caledonia Christian Reform Church. On Corner of 100th St and M-37. Thursday, April 20th from 9-2 and Friday April 21th from 9-5. For Sale Automotive 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 4 cylinder, automa­ tic, air, cruise, tilt, am/fm stereo cassette, power windows, locks, seats, sunroof, luggage rack, excellent condition, very clean, uses no oil, 136,000 mostly highway miles, $3,995 firm. 795-7440__________________ 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL. 2door, 4 speed. 27,00 miles, $6,500 OBO. 795-7910. National Ads LOSE POUNDS, INCHES and increase energy while building muscle! Unique formula with Chromium Piconinate TG2000! Approx. $1.00 a day. Call Nita Gervin 616-642-0569 or Tim Bonello at 616-374-7119. Mobile Homes TRUE VALUE HOMES has two extra clean pre-owned homes for sale in Cider Mill Village, Middleville. Both have 2 bedrooms A 2 baths and arc ready for immediate possession. Call Sandra at 795-7900 MOUNTAINAIRE 1991 36fL 5lh-wheel, like new, neat kitch­ en, walkthrough bath, manv extras. $25,000. 891-8249 PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948^450 using a touch tone phone. QUEEN BRASS BED with orthopedic mattresses and beaut­ iful headboard. 3 months old. $225 OBO. 517-372-0713 Pets TIMBERWOLVE/ SHEPHERD pups. Beautiful markings, silvertip. 616-795-2221 Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 4.9 BEAUTIFULLY located wooded acres close to state land. Ideal hunting & camping spot $7,500, $500 down, $105/MO., 11% land contract Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118_____________ MIDDLEVILLE on M-37, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story, for sale by owner. Attached garage, new 92% efficient furnace & insulation, $59,900. Call 616-795-3892 for showing. MIDDLEVILLE THREE BEDROOM RANCH in town, full basement, 2-stall garage. Gas heat, big corner lot. $79,900. 891-1838 Thank You Jobs Wanted CARD OF THANKS A simple thank you sounds so small for all the prayers, beauti­ ful cards, visits, and gifts extended to me following my accident The Lord seen fit to give me capable Doctors, & Nurses at Pennock Hospital, but most of all a lovmg, supporting family and wonderful friends. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Austin Stauffer CALEDONIA/DUTTON Loving Daycare. Call Pam, 554-3162. DF410064800 In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY of Florence A. Doombos who left for her rewards one year ago on April 11, 1994. With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dear­ ly, we could not make you stay. God saw you getting very week and the miracle was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come with Me.” A golden heart stopped beat­ ing, hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best Lovingly remembered by, Her Husband, Children, Grand­ children and Great-Grandchildren Rich Doombos David & Lindsey Pratt & Family Vickie Pratt Kathie & Mike Kuiphof & Family Gaye & Russ Patterson & Family IN LOVING MEMORY of Clayton Veen, who left us 4-14-93. His love is with us forever. His Family Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. B & B TREE SERVICE Tree trimming & removal, stump grinding. We leave your yard Clean! 795-7575____________ BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel. 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Hand $20; Riders $30. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 957-1377. Retiree. PAINTING, STAINING, & VARNISHING, residential, or business; Intenor / Exterior. Mike & Rebecca Lydy 945-2649 POLEBARNS, DESIGNED TO YOUR specifications, free planning and delivery. Do it yourself or builders available. Durkee Lumber, Alto, 868-6026.__________________ VINCE’S LAWN SERVICE your Residential specialist. Free estimates. Call 891-LAWN. CLEANING: Hard working and dependable. Call Patty, 868-6317,________________ _ HOUSECLEANING JOBS WANTED Please call 891-1404 evenings, ask for Nancy. VERONICA S DAY CARE Five years experience, with references. Caledonia area. 1 full time opening. Call 891-8847. DF410040512. Help Wanted DRIVERS NEEDED FOR SEASONAL BUSINESS. OTR truck drivers needed to haul live plants to 35 states. Must have CDL license, drug screen and knowledge DOT regulations. Apply in person. TuesdayFriday from 3-5 p.m. at Kalama­ zoo Valley Plant Growers, 1144 River Sl, Kalamazoo MI. No phones calls please. FACTORY. Machine operators needed to run plastic injection molding machines. This includes visually inspecting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional oppor­ tunities as we grow. 2nd, 3rd shifts and summer help avail­ able. Apply in person at Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia._____________ HAIRSTYLIST & NAIL TECHS. Flexible hours. New contemporary salon in high volume Caledonia area. 891-1093. All replies confidential.________________ HASTING CITY BANK HAS OPENING For a part-time teller in our Caledonia office. Quali­ fied applicants will have strong math and communication skills, be detailed oriented and present a professional appearence. Average 20-24 hours per week. Apply at Personnel Office, Hast­ ings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49508. EOE. HELP WANTED: Part-time banquet servers, nights & weekends. Apply in person, Middle Villa Inn. E.O.E. Area Jaycee Chapters to meet board candidates Jaycee chapters in Region C can meet candidates for the Michigan Jaycees 1995-96 Board of Directors at a meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Sam's Joint in Alaska, on Saturday. April 22. Region C chapters include Allegan. Caledonia. Com­ stock Park. Coopersville. Grand Haven. Grand Rapids, Greater Muskegon. Hart. Hastings. Holland. Kent­ wood. Lowell. Maple Valley. Rockford. Sparta. Wayland and Wyoming. This is the seventh in a series of candidate forums that are scheduled statewide in April. These meetings give local Jaycee chapters a chance to hear Michigan Jaycee board candidates speak on their ideas and plans for the upcoming Jaycee year. Meeting participants also may ask questions of the candidates. The Michigan Jaycees will elect their 1995-96 board dur- ing their spring assembly con­ vention in May at Boyne Mountain Resort Candidates scheduled to speak include Walt Downes (Ionia Jaycees) and Rick Lewis (South Lyon), can­ didates for president; Adam Pieczynski (Posen), candidate for membership development vice president; Don McDurmon (Piymouth/Canton). can­ didate for management development vice president; and Tony Bliss (Madison Heights) and Tamela Spicer (Grand Rapids), candidates for individual development vice president. The Jaycees are a leader­ ship training organization for people ages 21 to 39. There are now 6.000 Jaycees in 150 chapters throughout Michigan. For more information, call any member of your local Jaycee chapter or the Michigan Jaycee Service Center at (517) 487-6077. Miscellaneous CUSTOM CORN PLANT ING DONE, Also, no-till work, 12-row planter available. Reasonable rates. Reliable work. For more info call and leave message at 948-3738 or 891-8093 ask for Bob. HUNTERS & FISHERMEN! Many new guns! Fishing tackle arriving DAILY! Full line of Steelhead Tackle! New stock of Yamamoto Bass Lures! Line winding service! STOP IN! AI& Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jeffer­ son, Hastings. 616-945-4417 BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end tables and firm mattresses. Cost $900 (3 months ago), sell $300 OBO. 517-372-0713_______________ BOAT DOCKS- Now stocking a complete line of ‘Tommy Dock” dock systems. Available at, Durkee Lumber. Alto, MI. 868-6026 WEDDING TIME? Custom designed silk flowers. Call Amy, 868-6313 Farm CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $5.50 for 1st 5 words; 15e each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 1 St each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 100 each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. •CANCELLATIONS FOR CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE IN BY 4:00pm FRIDAY AND NO LATER. ICE CREAM SERVER at Lloyds Auto in Caledonia. Apply in person. BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart. 1-800-823-2800. LOCAL FAST GROWING CONSTRUCTION Company looking for the following posi­ tions in the steel erection busi­ ness. Crane operator, mechanic, and general laborer. Immediate openings. Insurance benefits, pay according to experience. Please send resume to: Bcartraks Construction, 4920 Grange Road, Middleville, 49333. tiEVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILY! Fine*1 PIZZAS 891-9287' UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL BUV ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR PRICE, GET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE LUMBER YARD PERSON. Work outside, full-time. Start immediately. Apply in person or mail to Caledonia Farmers Elevator, 146 E. Main, Caledo­ nia, MI 49316._____________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate & be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, & monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam-5pm. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 DAYS 4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279/couple. Limited tickets. CaD 407-831-4700 ext 495. Monday-Saturday 9am thru 10pm. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Block and White... Lots or just a few. Coll... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY FARO’S Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub eo, Only... $4 99 I NO COUPON NEEDED For Limited Tima Only Fmi Pizza • Caledonia COUPON • • • • • • • • J j 4 x Regular Pizza Pan Pizza Subs Bread Stix Lasagna Spaghetti Wet Burrito Salads | - COUPON >l 2GIAHTLASAGNA/ 12 SPAGHETTI 11 or 2 GIANT WET 1 i1 DINNERS I BURRITO or COMBO ! I Includes Garlic Bread 11T4 $5" I / Not valid tn confunction / with any other coupons \ Faro’s Pizza • Caledonia b_ J>h_891^28_7_ _ EXPIRES 5-11-95 Not valid m conjunction with any other coupons. Faro’s Pizza • Caledonia w Ph. 891-9287 PICK UP ONLY-READYIN 15 MINUTES Ur ABOUT FAIOi PU2A We Use Of Own Speed Sauces and 100% Peal Cheese HOUK Urch kM ttamtotXpm Mghh SuvTtm JJOpmtolOXpm. in A Sat 3X pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-04-18.pdf 49733019dfa4685f1ec871867b651774 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library k F 121 Church Hastings, KI. Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 4933c 124th Year No. 11 / April 13, 1995 ____ _________ u s. POSTAGE I Neighboring developers must work out agreement PAID Caledonia Village tables site plan for Glen Valley retail building by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council Iasi week decided not to take action on a proposed site plan for a retail building for the commercial section of Glen Valley Estates on M-37. Instead. First Real Estate, which is developing Glen Valley, and neighboring developer Bill Hitchcock of S & L Land Company, were asked to come to some agreement on the use of S & L's private road. Lake Emmons Drive, which borders the south end of Glen Valley's commercial strip. First Real Estate had brought to the Village Plan­ ning Commission a site plan for a retail building to be built south of its recently completed office/professionaJ building facing M-37. The problem arose over two driveways allowing the entire Glen Valley retail building site access to Lake Emmons Drive. Under a previous agreement with S & L, only two of the Glen Valley retail sites would have had access to the private drive, with the rest using an access to Glengarry Drive in Glen Valley Estates. Both the Planning Com­ mission and the Village Council said that site plan ap­ proval for the retail site was contingent on the two devel­ opers settling the misunderstanding. Craig Baker of First Real Estate said in a later phone in­ terview that his company Middleville wastewater treatment plant running bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The new Middleville wastewater treatment plant has started processing incom­ ing sewage from the village. Village Manager Ev Man shum told the Village Council last week Monday that the processing was started. The Sequential Batch Reac­ tor (SBR) system started up with “no problems what soever," Manshum said. Jet Tech Corporation pro­ vided the equipment for the plant. When a representative visited last week, he told Manshum that the Middleville systme was the finest designed plant that he had seen anywhere in the United States. He also said he was im­ pressed with Earth Tech, the company hired by the council to run the plant. The next step in the con­ struction is to drain the south lagoon. Manshum estimates that it will be completely drained of water sometime this week. After that, the sludge and clay will need to be removed. Final plans for the new system has the treated water going into the south lagoon first. But since it is still not ready, the plant is draining in­ to the north lagoon. Once the south lagoon has been completely taken care of, work will begin on the north lagoon. “We’re really happy with the plant," Manshum said. “Things are going great!” Council also approved a notice of intent being handled by Joe Rahn, executive direc­ tor of the Joint Economic Development Commission On behalf of the village, Rahn is submitting an intent to get a Michigan Community Development Block Grant to help pay for the infrastructure in the Middleville Industrial Park Enviro Systems Furniture Inc. has agreed to purchase two of the lots in the park. This office furniture manufacturer meets the necessary qualifications in order for the village to apply for the $350,000 state grant. Filing the notice of intent is just a preliminary step in the application process. In other business, the Mid­ dleville Council: — Tabled making a deci­ sion on the sewer and water hookup rates that will be charged to the Rivertown Development apartments — Approved the cost of $4,750 to have three 1.000-gailon underground storage tanks removed from the village property near the Department of Public Works building. Superior En­ vironmental Corporation will do the work. The next lowest bid was more than $13,000 for the job. — Passed a resolution in support of the Middleville Dam Project by the Com­ monwealth Power Company in order to urge regulators to license the operation. — Voted to support in theory levying one mill for four years to be used for county road repair and Staff Writer Arm-to-arm and pint-topint, the Middleville Lions passed the Middleville Rotarians in the amount of Vickie Rick (left), organizer of the Middleville blood drives presents a plaque to Middleville Lions President Shellie McQueen. The Lions topped the Rotary in number of pints collected at a recent drive. blood donated. 1994 was the first year that the two service clubs faced off in the “Great Drip-Off." Middleville blood drive organizer Vickie Rick plans to see that the competition con­ tinues, since the plaque is set up to accommodate the winn­ ing club's name for ten years. Rick explained that this kind of contest generates more interest and more donations of much needed blood. There is one more blood drive in the 1994-95 season, and that is set for Tuesday, June 13. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. "It’s important to donate this time of year because sum­ mer always brings a large de­ mand on the blood banks." Rick said. The kick-off drive for the 1995-96 year is set for Mon­ day. Aug. 14, also at the First Baptist Church on M-37. This will be the next leg of competition for the Lions and the Rotary . “Anyone can donate at either of these drives," said Rkk. "We would like people to mark their calendars with these dates so they don’t forget." Permit No.7 The site plan for Glen Valley retail center is being reworked. Avenue, where water collects after a rainfall. He also discussed the possibility that the storm sewer line south of Emmons from Elm to M-37 is undersized for the 23-acre area it drains. • Encouraged Tom Basarabski to consult with the village See Site plan. Page 6 TKSB approves local millage, announces two candidates by Margaret Fowler See Treatment, Page 3 Middleville Lions top Rotary in ‘94 blood drive by Margaret Fowler wanted only good relations with S & L, and that the site plan for the Glen Valley retail center was being reworked. Council did approve a sign for the entrance into the resi­ dential areas of Glen Valley. The council last week also: • Granted permission to West Shore Engineering of Lowell to take a maximum of seven soil borings in various areas throughout the village to check for groundwater contamination resulting from fuel leakage at the former county garage, now the home of the Caledonia Fire Department. However, permission to take the borings was contingent on the company’s restoring the area around the fire barn, where previous work had been done. • Heard a report from con­ sulting engineer Lou VanLiere of WW Engineering and Science on the possible need for replacing some of the storm sewer along Kinsey | I Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School Board gave final ap­ proval last week to ar­ rangements for the millage and board members to be voted on at the annual school election in June. Ail of the paper work was not quite ready because all of the State Equalized Values (SEVs) on township proper­ ties had not been received. “Without all of the townships SEVs, we don’t know how much each mill will bring in for the schools,” said Board President Jan Siebesma. Superintendent Jay Cason was given power to fill in the final figures for the ballot. On Monday, June 12, TK school residents will vote on an 18-mill non-homestead property levy for 10 years, and a 2.75-mill enhancement millage for two years. The enhancement millage will be earmarked strictly for purchase of new textbooks and updating of technology in the district Voters also will elect school board members to fill two va­ cant seats. Only two candidates are running, incumbent Dan Parker and newcomer Martin Wenger. Siebesma has decid­ ed not to seek another term. In other business, the TK School Board: — Approved hiring Jack Prince, who will teach English and journalism at the high school He has been teaching at River Valley High School in Three Oaks. He may also become part of the coaching staff for the high school fcxxball teams — Recognized varsity basketball coach Kurt Holzhueter The team won See Millage OKd, Page 6 In This Issue... • Caledonia bands’ last concert is May 8 • Yankee Springs lowers site plan review charge • Thornapple Township adopts groundwater probation rule • Five candidates vie for two seats on Caledonia School Board �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 18, 1995 Principal explains CMS facility and philosphy Caledonia Parents Advisory Council tours new middle school Parents and school staff gaze skyward from the new middle school's circular media center, which is crowned with a dome of special weather-resista nt tinted glass. Principal Clark Volz explains how the natural light will help save electric costs in the new building. Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz talks amid the inner workings of the new middle school as he gives a ‘cook's tour' of the facility to the Caledonia Parent Advisory Council. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Il s always nice to beat the crowd. More than 20 members of the Caledonia Parents Advi­ sory Council last week had the new Caledonia Middle School building all to them­ selves, before all the official open houses and orientation programs bring crowds to the nearly-completed facility. The PAC also got the best tour guide available, in the person of CMS Principal Clark Volz. He welcomed the parents jfind a few future students in the commons area of the sixth-grade classroom wing of MILLER MEANS... | Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 the building, which also will house the district's seventhand eighth-graders. Emphasizing that this was the community's school, Volz told the group that it was go­ ing to be exciting to work in the new facility, which has been geared especially toward the middle school age level. "We hope that this school also will be a place that ex­ cites the students who come here to work and to learn," he said with a smile. Before showing the PAC around the building, he talked about the "middle school con­ cept," which grew out of much research a few years ago on the adolescent age group. The research showed that though sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders are ready to move beyond the elementary school structure, they are not ready for a "miniature high school," or the old junior high school concept. "This age is not the 'time of arrival,' like high school," he said, "but a time when children begin the change to adulthood.” He said that the middle school, therefore, stresses aca­ demics, but also provides stu­ dents areas of interest to ex­ plore and a chance to discover talents and even career possi­ bilities. "We still teach math, sci- Miller REAL ESTATE Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Ksy Stolsonburg, Jean Chase, ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. crs. gri........................ 367-4451 Dianne Fcldpausch . 948-9913 Audrey Burdick........ 945-2451 Cindy Scotti’ Scott. 948-4228 Ron Lewis................. 945-5103 Larry AUerding SAl.ES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 ...S OLD! Gene Poll .795-7272 _ ASSOC BROKER. 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The layout of the new school takes full advantage of the woods on the site, with views of the setting especially nice from the art room and from the commons areas at the end of each of the three grade level wings. Volz said that the woods and their wet­ lands will become an envi­ ronmental study center for students and the community. "Learning will go on out­ side the building as well as inside," he said. The most striking feature of the building, however, is the circular media center, which is the hub of the building's ac­ tivities. There natural light from the domed ceiling will help lower utility costs, and the space constantly can be re­ configured by the use of book shelves mounted on casters for convenient moving. That way the area also can be used for meetings or as the reception area for open houses and other such functions. Some of the other features of the building include a fullsized gymnasium; a "gymnatorium," where a stage and moveable seating allow for both performance and physical education uses; moveable classroom walls to accommo­ date large and small learning groups; computer terminals throughout the building; tele­ vision and telephone hookups in each classroom and team meeting rooms, where teach­ ers’ work stations will be lo­ cated. The latter feature will max­ imize available classroom space while still providing each teacher his or her own desk and storage area, Volz pointed out. The new building site also will include tennis courts, baseball and softball dia­ monds, soccer fields and a small outdoor ampitheatre. Funds for the 750-student building were approved by the voters in 1992, with comple­ tion scheduled for this fall. The present middle school then will enjoy some renova­ tion work before becoming part of the high school, in­ creasing student capacity at CHS to 1,100 students. 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Volz also explained the "connected math" program, now being piloted at CMS. "I always think of the quote that says math is the most powerful when it accom­ plishes something,"' Volz said. "And this program com­ bines the teaching of math skills with the application of those skills." He also talked about the grade-level teams, where staff members work not only on curriculum, but also on trying to help each student be suc­ cessful. Parents frequently are asked to join a team meeting to talk about their child's needs, he said. In answer to a question about sixth-graders moving into middle school, he said, "We take that transition very seriously... We really cater to them; the whole staff is on the watch for them, especially those first few weeks of school... For instance, there bULD ----------------- THAT’S WHY MILLER MEANS SOLD! FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency $r iM-3* Ml 49333 C«M: 795-3302 or 891 8209 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 18. 1995 / Page 3 Festivities to be held Saturday, July 1 Obituaries Lisa Kay Rodriquez----------------------CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA - Lisa Kay Rodriquez, 25, of Cape Coral, Florida and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 1995. Lisa was born on March 17, 1970 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Sally (Farrah) Rodriquez. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1988. Lisa was self employed in the Lawn Care business for the past two years in Florida. She loved being with her niece and nephews, animals, music, living in Florida and everything life had to offer. Survivors are her parents. Caledonia July 4 group seeks local volunteers William W. and Sally A. (Farrah) Rodriguez, Sr.; two sisters, Linetie S. Rodnquez of Grand Rapids and Michelle D. (Larry) Haywood of Middle­ ville; one brother, William W. (Michelle) Rodriguez, Jr. of Grand Rapids; grandparents, James and Grace Nichols of Hastings; one niece and two nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins; a special friend, Randy D. Ward of Florida. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Animal Control Shelter. William F. Thurkettle--------------------BIG RAPIDS - William F. Thurkettle, 90, of Big Rapids, formerly of Middleville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 1995 at Thomapple Manor. He was bora on July 16, 1904 at Grand Rapids, the son of William H. and Ida Mae (Jenkins) Thurkettle. Mr. Thurkettle came to Middleville in 1928. He drove all the piling for the present Middleville Bridge. He was a logger and a trucker. He was Number 1 Car Salesman in the State of Michigan in 1940 and 1941. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Surviving are his former wife, Marie Thurkettle of Middleville; son, William E. Thurkettle of Middleville; daughter, Glenna Mae (Ralph) Smith of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Thank You CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS The family of Eric DeGroote would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who had a part in the wonderful tribute to Eric of naming the high school soccer field after him. Thank you to the school board for approving this honor and to Mr. Dugan for presenting the idea to them. We want to thank the community of family and friends for money given for the field sign and bronze plaque. Your support was overwhelming. Our thanks to the committee that worked so hard raising money, advertising, and plan ning this event. Thanks to all who shared memories of Eric. It’s a comfort to know that he made such a positive mark on this world with his smile, sense of humor, compassion, and faith in God. Last, but certainly not least, we want to thank Eric’s soccer coach, Marty Wustman and his wife Corrine for all the pricing, organizing, and hours of running for this tribute to Eric. You both have always given your all to the soccer team, and our kids as individuals. Eric appreciated his coach and friends and so do we! Sincerely, The family of Eric DeGroote The family of Harold Welton would like to thank their rela­ tives, friends, and neighbors for the flowers, cards, visits, and prayers at the time of his passing. Also, to the Grandmas Jennies from Gaines U.B. Church for preparing the luncheon and the Caledonia Methodist Ladies for serving. A special thanks to Pastors Mark Beers and Dick Raab for the beautiful service. To the people who gave to the Caledonia Fire Department in his memory, Many Thanks. We would also like to thank Connie and Heneritta Beeler for their caring assistance. God Bless You, Marie Welton Bob & Shirley Smith Rick & Barb Rose Butch & Donna Welton Paul & Sheila Dykstra CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Last year's Fourth of July in Caledonia featured a stage review by the Caledonia Community Players honoring George M. Cohan. The patriotic grand finale The weather now may not make you think of lazy, hazy summer, but it really is just around the comer. The Caledonia July Fourth Committee is one group not being lulled by the recent wintery weather. It is looking at the calendar, not at today's weather map, as it begins plans for the 1995 Indepen­ dence Day celebration, to be held this year on Saturday, July 1. The volunteer committee will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, April 18, in the vil­ lage hall, 250 Maple, and it would welcome more mem­ bers. However, those who can't make tonight's meeting can still take part in the an­ nual festivities, which will begin with the traditional 11 a.m. parade and then carry on for the rest of the day at Lake­ side Park. "We're looking for groups who want to sponsor food booths, games, arts and crafts, entertainment or whatever good ideas may be out there," said Judy Kidder, of the July Fourth Committee. "We also hope people and organizations will be thinking about entering the parade. We'd love to have more floats, preferably with a patriotic theme, of course, but everyone has enjoyed some of the funny floats that have been put togetl^r in the past few years, too. 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Kidder said that the committee can use some help with the planning, and anyone planning to enter the parade should plan to notify Don Apsey at Caledonia Auto included the Caledonia Community Players. 'Old Glory* itself and the Caledonia Boy Scouts leading the audience in 'It's a Grand Old Flag.' Parts. 891-4085. There are jobs that fit what­ ever amount of time you can spare, Kidder said. "But even if you can’t come to the meetings, you can par­ ticipate in the celebration," she said. "You can always call with your ideas, and please let us know if you're planning a booth or a game at the park.” Anyone who needs more in­ formation about the celebra­ tion, or who would like to help the committee in some way should call Kidder at 891 8525 or Jane Heiss at 8917651. 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Call one of our 3 locations for more information 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE TATE ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA AU Locenont Open Al (Uy Monday thru Friday and id Noon on Saturday fdig 181 --------------- -Tz Lt MO CM PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS...PLEASE JOIN US! APRIL 25 • 1:00 PM Euchre Card Game in the Premier Room at the Caledonia Office Interested in joining the Premier Club’ You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5 000 tn any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia Stop m at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now' �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 18, 1995 Neigh bors With...NORMA VELDERMAN Well, folks, your clutzy correspondent knocked over a stand while I was trying to clean out an area near my computer. The news I got Monday and Tuesday even­ ing. is gone. So I will have to listen to the phone list and try to reall just what you each gave me. Mike Bremer said that his three children spent a week in Florida, Maying with his aunt. Then he and the children at­ tended Disneyland They had a wonderful time during the kids’ spring break Elaine Northrup said that she had two of her grand­ children Sunday Ward and Betty Bender just arrived home from their winter stay in Florida. Mae Bowerman said that she had such a wonderful time in Florida. The people living in the same motel as she did looked after her. walked every day with her. and took her shopping when she needed it. Now that she’s home, her neighbor Mrs Fredenburg. is taking her when she needs to go somewhere Such a warm, thoughtful person. Life would be very poor without good neighbors and friends Bill and Neva Kenyon went on a cruise and they had a wonderful time. Betty and Bob White had a wonderful vacation in the south. I forgot which state she told me. Sorry folks. The Steensmas went to Florida for a week. Kate Pitt just called me to see if 1 could use her bubbling talents It was so good to hear her voice. She just loves life and it charges my batteries be­ ing around her. I look forward to seeing her. Neva Aicken is on vacation. I think that Andy said it was a cruise 1 met Pat Harrison at church last Sunday He came up and introduced himself to me. Wasn't that thoughful of him? I hear so much about him and his wife from Virginia Root. They are one set of Virginia’s thoughoutful offsprings. Virginia is blessed with children who reflect her sweet and kind disposition. Virginia is such a super person. Met Edna Bechtle Wednes­ day after walking a little with Houston, while waiting for Johnny to pick me up. Johnny had a doctor's appointment, so I took advantage of the time to practice some of the routes I had worked on during my mobility training with Vision Enrichment. 1 had not forgot­ ten as much as I thought. Liz Hart said that they went to pick up some of their daughter's things at U of M. She will be coming home in a couple of weeks Then on Sunday they had dinner with Doug's parents. Russ Bender was telling me about his different phone I think that he said his daughter Bev gave it to him. It is a phone that is a railroad engine. I could hear it ring like a train whistle. To say I was startled was an understatement. I would just love to see it. Isn't it fun to have different things. I think that Lu Ward said that they were visiting one of their family. I think it was in Alabama. Maureen Robinson said that they were having some of their children home for Easter. Well, folks, this is as much as 1 can remember Please don't throw too many bricks my way. Vision Enrichment sent me a young man. Greg Geers, to help me once a week at night He is such a nice man and does such a good job. He cat­ ches any errors 1 make and has such an orderly mind. He seems to love people and is a joy to work with. Eltha Nichols called to tell me that she attended her grandchild’s awards assembly . She was so proud of her. or was it him? She just loves our school system and all the wonderful things they have to give our children as an incentive to achieve. She was so proud of all the children and their wonderful growth. She says that no wonder so many people want to move and live here. We talked about all the changes that have oc­ curred since she and 1 worked there The Middleville school is a strong part of our wonderful community family. They are so warm and caring and 1 am proud to be a part of it all. Love you all very much and a big hug to all of you. I feel such a glow and happiness from all your support and love. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I r FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a m.. 11:00 am & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY.................Family Night - 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office; (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 T Pastor Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services "Sat M example In speech, in Me. in love, in faith and in purity ’ 1 Timothy 4:12 AO LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............. Evening Service.......... 10:30 a.m. .9:30 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. ,11:10 a.m. Sunday School.................................... ..6:30p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... ..............6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ ..............7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... ..............7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor 10:00 a m 1115a.m. ..6:00 p.m. Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH A 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody issomebody... .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................... 10 30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship...................... 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer A Bible Study...... 700 p.m. fitev WtSam Dodson Aastr 4 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School................ Choir Practice Worship Service “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 9:30 a.m. Meeting at the Comer of 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sendees — Sunday School..... Morning Worship Evening Worship 10 00 am. ........... 11:00 a.m. ...... _ 6 00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795 7076 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School..............9 45 a m Middleville Worship........................ 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 COlrf tHimr JHci!|odi6f (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Wednesday “Family Night” 6:IS Dinner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School ' Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies r\ St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12.10 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... Rev. James Cusack IM-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Barner Free 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED E Peace Reformed Church First Service.......................................8:30 a m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Classes................................... 10:00 a m. Second Service........................................ 11:00a.m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Harner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Wonhg* 9.00 am & 1030 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night'* 6:00 pm ixspevj, PoWnt. Unat Mtl The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints > 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 am. Morning Worvhip... 11.00 a m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 18, 1996 / Page 5 Caledonia bands’ last concert is May 8 Monday. May 8. marks the final concert of the 1995-96 Caledonia Community School bands' season Appearing for their last for­ mal program of the year will be nearly 300 students involv­ ed with the band program. Focusing on a tribute to the USA and their parents, band students from grades six through 12 will offer a free evening of marches, festival pieces, patriotic selections, and an exciting program finale. “We’ll have a selection to fit everyone’s taste.'" said Thomas Peck, band director. “Saluting our countries veterans will delight in selec­ tions from the compositions of John Williams, composer of Jurassic Park' and much more. “Our young students will present a unique interpretation of a familiar melody with a “salt-water twist" to it. “In our program, we will honor not only our graduating seniors and band award reci­ pients. but every parent and guardian who has invested their time, energy, and resources to helping our com­ munity schools band program grow." To close the evening’s pro- School Lunch Menus Links to observe 50th anniversary A golden wedding Anniversary will be observed on April 22 by Donald and Kathleen (Taylor) Link of Middleville. The occasion will be celebrated with a family dinner. The Links' children are David and Sharon Link, Kothy Link, Buster and Robin Simoneau, Jerry and Kim Buehler. They hove 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. April 19 Pork and gravy over mash­ ed potatoes, roll, apple crisp, milk. Thursday, April 20 Burrito, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday. April 21 Chicken nuggets, french fries, roll, fruit choice, milk. Monday. April 24 Deluxe Hamburg w/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, April 25 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Posthumuses to celebrate 50th anniversary The children of Earl and Lola (Wieland) Posthumus wish to invite family and friends to an open house celebrating.their 50th wedding anniversary. It will be held on Saturday, April 29, 1995 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Caledonia American Legion Hall. Their children are Paul and Bonnie Crumback, Carol Posthumus, Dick and Pam Posthumus and Dale and Elena Posthumus. They request no gifts, please. SPIKEHORN The Life Story of John L Meyer Michigan's Most Colorful Ckirictef Encyclopedia coverage of Spike's turbulent Me stretching from 18X0 to 1959 Over 125 photos, maps, and drawings Concise & comprehensive. Fully indexed The only txx> ever writtee about him Hardcover, over sue, 8.5x11. 18 Chapter Of: • Bers I &.■« Stones • Court Contests 4 CoMrc»rs«es • Ideas 4 evections • FuOicrty Stunts 4 Pronouncments • intnjue 4 Incan* TO ORDER Send $18 (pp) to: Spikehorn Creek Camp 225I North Clare Ave. Harrison, Ml 48625 s«xj at Hastings Office Supply Church & State. Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. April 19 Melted cheese on English muffin, orange juice, milk. Thursday. April 20 Waffles, cherry sauce, milk. Friday, April 21 Sausage pattie. fruit cres­ cent. orange juice, milk Monday . April 24 French toast sticks, orange juice, milk Tuesday, April 25 Bagel cream cheese or jel­ ly. apple juice, milk BINGO American LegionPost f 305 9548 Cherry Vai’ey Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 19 Philly beef and cheese, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday, April 20 Chicken fajita, french fries, Vita Pup. milk. Friday , April 21 Itza pizza, french fries, Vita Pup, milk, potato bar. Monday, April 24 Turkey club sandwich, french fries. Vita Pop, milk. Tuesday, April 25 Chop suey, rice, egg roll, fortune cookies, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Wednesday. April 19 Pizza, food bar. apple crisp, milk. Dutton — Itza Pizza. Thursday. 20 Burrito * sauce. Vita Pup. food bar. milk Friday, April 21 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w gravy. roll, food bar. milk. Monday. April 24 Hamburger on a bun, french fries, food bar. milk. Tuesday. April 25 Pizza, sausage or pep­ peroni. food bar. milk Kettle Lake — Itza Pizza. Note: All menus subject to change without notice Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich: Dutton Elemenury — Food Bar; and Kettle Lake Elemenury — soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday . April 19 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, biscuit, apple crisp. Thursday, April 20 Chili/crackers. bread/pnut butter, vegetable sticks, fruit juice bar. Friday, April 21 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, pears Monday , April 24 Breakfast around the clock, waffles, sausage patties, potatoes, fruit juice. Tuesday, April 25 Comstack, chili/cheese, lettuce/tortilla pieces, soft pretzel, applesauce Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day. El. alternate menu: Mon. hot dog. Tues, turkey sandwich. Wed. salad. Th. hamburger. Fri. fishwich. except on half days. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday, April 19 Egg/cheese muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, April 20 Breakfast bagel, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, April 21 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice of fruit, milk. Monday, April 24 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, April 25 English muffin, w/toppings, juice or fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 gram, the Caledonia Musk Association will have ready for delivery the hanging baskets sold in their annual hanging basket flower sale. Music students from both Caledonia High School and Middle School have these 12-inch hanging baskets for sale at a cost of $12 each. For more information about the baskets, call a Caledonia band student or the music office at 891-8130. "We hope our entire com­ munity can come and enjoy this tribute to our families and our nation." Peck said. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the high schol PAC. All seats are free and open to the public. Gaines United Brethren sets missions conference The Gaines United Brethren Church Missions Conference will be held Sunday. April 23. Tom Hastie. former mis­ sionary in Sierra Leone. West Africa, will be present to speak during both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. A carry­ in dinner will follow the mor­ ning worship services. Hastie also will challenge the teenagers during the Sun­ day School hour at 10 a m. Gaines United Brethren Church also will present Western Michigan Teen Challenge Sunday. April 23. beginning at 6 p.m. Teen Challenge is a Christian growth and development pro­ gram that works primarily with drug abuse, alcoholics and others with life­ controlling problems. The students will share life stories and how they ex­ perienced life changes by ac­ cepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The church is located at the corner of 92 nd and Kalamazoo in Gaines Township ENGAGEMENTS Bender - Gilmore to wed Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bender of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Diane Jeanne, to Kenneth Daniel Gilmore, son of Rev. and Mrs. Cecil Gilmore of Marlton, N.J. Diane graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1991. She is cur­ rently attending Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind., where she will graduate in July with a bachelor of science in lab technology. Ken graduated from Cherokee High Schixil in 1989 and from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1994. Presently Ken is the assistant pastor at Keystone Communi­ ty Church in Salem, Ml. They will be married on Aug 26, 1995. Postma - Macomber to wed Wedding vows will be ex­ changed on Aug. 18, 1995, by Patricia Joy Postma and John Owen Macomber. The bride-to-be, of Mid­ dleville, is the daughter of Marty and Lou Nivison. also of Middleville. She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School and is currently attending Davenport College The future groom of Dut­ ton. is the son of Joel and Rosa Macomber of Alto, he is a graduate of Caledonia High School Today's Forecast... Sunny only at Your Area Tanning & Nail Center THEE place to tan! Students: Annual PROM NAIL SPECIAL. Call for details. April Special: $30.00 Ful| Set 515.00 .. 2 Week Balance (Fill In) We now have OPI gels to serve you better. 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) - (Behind Faro s Pizza in Caledonia) OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK • 891-4040 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 18, 1995 ‘Sam's Joint' premiers in dinner theater production Caledonia Community Players 'go west' for gun* slingin' mystery show by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Got a hankerin' for some good ole western drama9 You know, a story about the days when women was women and you could tell a feller's values by the color of his hat? Well, Pilgrim, yeam no more. The Caledonia Community Players will present a return to those melodramas of yesteryear, with a play featur­ ing a good guy in white, sa­ loon gals with beans of gold, orphans who will break your heart and even a downright nasty villain. To keep things interesting, there’s some mushy sluff for the Alaska Sam's Joint, where the play will open April 27 in a dinner theater format. From the left are Mrs. Merriweather (Tonya Choryan), orphan Melody (Stacie Ranalli), saloon girl Bessie (Becky Baird), Caledonia Community Players Becky Baird (left), Deb Poniatowski and Deb Haney portray saloon ladies in the group's production of 'Sam's Joint.' Their jaded expressions belie their 'hearts of gold.' Dental Care ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon. thru Fri. Ronald B. Stegehuis T) 891-1240 — “\ I 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Caledonia the ladies and a rip-snortin' bar room brawl for the folks who like their heroes with a little swash to their buckles. It's all in there, with dinner to boot, if you'll pardon the pun. The local community the­ ater company is presenting the premier performances of an original western/mystery/comedy Sam's Joint, written by CCP mem­ ber Carol Meehan. The play will be presented in a dinner theater format at the Sam’s Joint Alaska, 7449 68th St., beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, with addi­ tional 7 p.m. performances on Thursday, May 4, and Sunday, May 7. The group also will perform two late-night shows at 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, and Friday, May 5. Tickets for all performances are $18, which includes the cost of a ticket, plus dinner or the late-night supper. Dinner includes a choice of entree from a special theater menu and a nonalcoholic bev­ erage with tax and tip also in­ cluded. The late-night supper fea- lures a "grazing field" of the chefs favorite appetizers and one cocktail, with tax and tip included Reservations are necessary, and may be made by calling Sam's Alaska at 698-1833. As of press time, there were tickets available for all perfor­ mances, but reservations are coming in and seats are filling up, said CCP Publicity Direc­ tor Sharon Mortenson. Heading the Sam's Joint cast of stock western charac­ ters is Deb Poniatowski as sa- SITE PLAN, NOTICEOF NON-DISCR1MINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS T/Th morning of afternoon Basic tuition is $130/ss<nsster Little Ijimb* Parent Cooperntiw Prvachcoi Inc admits students of any race color sex handicap national and ethnic origin to all the rights privileges programs and tuition M $190-seme a ter basis of race color sex handicap national and ethnic ongin in administration of our educational policws admissions police* scholarship and loan programs and athk-tw and other school a.lm irflffi-ni NOW ACCEFTINQ^S APPLICATIONS ***** FOR THE 95-96 SCHOOL YEAR loon owner Miss Sally, Mark Hopkins as "Fast Eddie," and Fred Boncher as true-hearted Sheriff Tom. Becky Baird and Deb I laney will appear as sa­ loon girls Bessie and Frankie. Tonya Choryan will play the orphanage lady. Mrs. Mer­ riweather, with McKenzie Baird, Nicole DeRuiler, I^cey Langkamp, Nicole Pagano, Ashley Ranalli and Stacie Ranalli as her pitiful orphan charges. Ed Dublis will por­ tray the saloon piano man, Diamond Jim. The restaurant itself willprovide the backdrop for the production, so diners will be right in midst of the action. In fact, anytxie in the audience wearing western garb, and whose outfit receives the ap­ proval of the rest of the crowd, will gel $1 deducted from his/her ticket cost. So, dust off the Stetson, polish up your cowboy boots and you'll fit right in with ail the action and save yourself a coupla pennies at the same time. See ya there....pardner. continued from front page — olanner on possible ideas for rebuilding the service station and repair bays of the present Amoco station on the corner of M-37 and Main Street. Basarabski told the council that Amoco is planning to sell the station, and he and his brother are considering whether to buy the business. If they "take on the project," they want to look at ideas for the business, and would ap­ preciate opinions from the council. • Awarded Grand Technolo­ gies Inc. of Grand Rapids the low bid of $1,550 to replace the dialer for a lift station lo­ cated behind the Caledonia MilldgC, Haney), saloon owner Miss Sally (Deb Poniatowski) and Fast Eddie (Mark Hopkins). Not pictured are other 'bereaved orphan children' and saloon piano player Diamond Jim (Ed Dublis). from front conference and district championships — Expressed appreciation to the high school food service staff of Helen Scott, Phyllis Britton, Peggy Brinks and Theresa Lantz for the high merit scores given by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The high school cafetena now will onh need to be inspected once a sear in­ stead of twice annually — Watched presentations of the skits of the three Odyssey of the Mind teams that advanced to state competition. — Toured the district's new. 77-passenger school bus. equipped with escape hatches in the roof and sides These hatches are pan of a new, safer design. Funeral Chapel. • Agreed to rent 10 acres of the village "farm" to Wayne Rodgers for $30/acre. • Discussed plans for this year's Mayor's Exchange with Roscommon. Eight members and spouses of the Caledonia Council will be visiting Roscommon on Monday, May 15. Officials from Roscommon will visit Cale- donia the following Wednes­ day. • Heard an announcement from Tree Committee Chair­ woman Judy Kidder that a vil­ lage Arbor Day ceremony is being planned fix- 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Village/Township Hall. The ban­ ner with the village's new Tree City designation will be on display. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! 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The students must prepare both written and oral work for the exhibitions, along with an explanation of their portfolios. The goal of each student is to demonstrate that he or she understands how to research a topic, organize the information and then present it effectively to a knowl­ edgeable panel of teachers, friends and at least one person who works in that field of in­ terest. While graduation exhibi­ tions are only in their second year at CHS, the idea of an exit presentation before gradu­ ation is nothing new. Oral examinations and de­ fending a doctoral dissertation before a panel of scholars has been common for years at the college and university level. Musicians often must perform recitals as part of their degree requirements, businessmen must present proposals to boards and to clients, and ath- letes at all levels constantly are evaluated on how they per­ form rather than on a written test of sports rules and strate­ gies. In CHS exhibitions, some students might perform as part of showing what they know about their field of interest. They might sing, dance or play a musical instrument. For others, the "performance" might be on a computer or with television equipment. Other students might choose to explain a career or hobby interest they have investigated; others might talk about a skill they hope to develop into a career or a lifelong hobby. demonstration, however, the student must show that the "performance" is backed by research and should supply a bibliography if necessary. To show off their communication skills, students might use photo lay­ outs, videotapes or other vi­ sual aids. They might do a demonstration on the spot. Each student also must ex­ plain his or her portfolio, a personal record of the student's best work and most significant accomplishments during high school. Portfolios were mandated by the the stale for grades 9-12 beginning with the 1992-93 school year, and so have been included as TK NEWS ‘Enhancement’ millage crucial for schools By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Did passage of Proposal A March 15, 1994, mean that schools are out of the millage business? No. not at all. Under the terms of legislation tied to Proposal A, schools are required by levy 18 mills of non-homestead property tax in order to receive all of its state aid. Without local voter approval of the 18 mills, Thomapple Kellogg will lose approximately $900,000 from its foundation amount provided by the state. It is important to note this 18 mills is to be levied on non­ homestead property, which includes second homes (generally referred to as "vacation homes’’), commercial and industrial property and business property It is not to be levied on homestead propert) where you live. On June 12, voters will be going to the polls. Without voter approval, the Thomapple Kellogg Schools will not receive the level of funding promised by the legislature and necessary to support the program The voters will also be asked to approve an additional 2.75 mills for operations This millage, termed "enhancement millage” by the State of Michigan, can only be levied for the next two years Funds generated by the passage of these enhancement mills will be designated for the purchase of new textbooks and for upgrading educational technology. primarily computer equipment and software. During the next few weeks. I will provide more information on this topic Meanwhile, questions can be sent to me at 3885 Bender Road, Middleville 49333 or called in at 795-3313. $ Credit Problems? Cash $ Problems? We can help. $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement • Debt Consolidation $ $ A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St. S.W., Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ 1-800-870-2663 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ part of each CHS senior’s graduation exhibition. The portfolio might in­ clude photographs and video tapes of those academic and personal achievements, along with the student's choice of papers, drawings, tests and other school work. Students also must have in their portfolios such school records as a grade transcript, competency test results, stan­ dardized test scores (such as SAT, ACT scores), a job re­ sume, a letter of application in a proper business format, a record of community service and a record of the senior in­ terview with a school coun­ selor. The written component of each exhibition this year is a self-re flection paper, which was turned in earlier to the student's advisor and to his/her exhibition panel members. In this paper, students were to take an honest look at their personal skills, strengths and weaknesses, knowledge and attitudes as compared to the expectations CHS has for each of its graduates. The panel which evaluates an exhibition is asked to judge not only the quality of the research, but also the student's speaking skills, such as voice and diction, and writing abilities, such as organization, style, readability and mechanics CHS staff members say they believe that students also must show they have learned to manage time and meet deadlines along with demonstrating research and communications skills. Each Caledonia senior, therefore, works throughout the year with an advisor in completing exhibition requirements. Students meet regularly with their advisors and deadlines are set for each step. In this second year for ex­ hibitions, the requirements were changed somewhat. Last year's graduates and their advisors had only the senior year to plan and then prepare for an exhibition re­ quirement, and no one knew just how it all would go, said CHS English teacher Lois Lamb, a member of the junior/senior team. "But we were absolutely amazed and thrilled by what those kids did in such a short time,” she said. Joe Simkins (right), of the CHS Class of 1994, was congratulated last year by his senior exhibition panel after he successfully completed a presentation on his special interest area. Last year's seniors were the first to have to present a final exhibition as part of their graduation requirements. This year's class will be presenting their exhibitions Friday. "And while we all grumbled about the extra work, I think the kids as well as the staff were really proud once it was over. I'm sure it was a relief tor them to get it over with, but there was a sense of ac­ complishment there, too. They had a chance to show off a little, and they really came through. They did a great job." Those seniors who for one reason or another did not pre­ sent an exhibition by the deadline did not receive a diploma until they did. Lamb said. "They got to march in with the others at commencement, but they did not get a diploma that night," she said. Those few students com­ pleted their exhibitions during the summer. This year, the staff made a few changes. "We learned we were asking too much for one day’s presentation," said Lamb. "So this year, we had the written portion, the paper, due in February. That left two months for the students to finish up their oral presentations and complete all they needed for the portfolio." Lamb said that last year the students also had a choice about which components would be written and which would be oral. But because some students have a hard time talking about themselves, the staff decided to make the self-reflection the written requirement. The staff also decided par­ ents couldn't really be ex- ‘Rainforest Resale’ fund-raiser April 22 The Caledonia Rainforest Workshop group will bold its "Rainforest Resale" this Sat­ urday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Caledonia Middle School cafeteria. Students and adults can rent space for $5 to sell toys, books, sports equipment or any other items they no longer use, but which are reusable The profits from the sale will belong to the seller The booth rental fees will help the Caledonia Rainforest Workshop group fund us June trip to the Amazon where it will study first-hand the worlds last great wilderness. Besides the booths, there will be face painting, a sale of rainforest craft items and sta­ tionary made from recycled paper. Also on sale will be raffle tickets for prizes and gift cer­ tificates donated by local businesses. Visitors to the sale wilt be able to see a video of rainforest workshop groups from other schools. Anyone interested in renting space at the sale should call 698-0193 or 6989036. Sellers should plan to bring a card table for displaying their wares. Browsers and buyers should come ready for bargain hunt­ ing. pected to be objective panel members, so this year parents can come and watch, but can­ not serve on their student's panel. Lamb said. "We also noticed last year that the kids who used some visual techniques effectively had much better presentations, so this year, we encouraged visual aids. We also tried to be better advisors by schedul­ ing at least one practice ses­ sion with each student." The exhibition evaluation also is more detailed this year compared to the simple "pass/fail" approach used last year. The idea behind a final ex­ hibition is not just to have the seniors "jump through an­ other hoop." but to better pre­ pare them for the world. Lamb said. "We're not the first high school to require a senior ex­ hibition. In some schools, the exhibitions even are used in place of senior final exams. "Here at Caledonia, this is the only year-long project the seniors have. I think that it is important they have experi­ ence with a long-term project. "The world of work today is demanding that our students be able to perform. The exhi­ bition is one way our seniors learn that sitting in class just isn’t enough. They must be able to show us they have mastered skills; they must be able to show what they can do.” POGS Spring A Summer TOYS STICKERS 20%OFF Everyday and Mother's Day Cards at our 1/2 OFF Card Shop RAINBOW’S END Yarn, Crah & Variety 891-1106 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 18, 1995 From Our Readers We must accept change in education Dear editor: it was with great interest that I read varied comments in the Sun & News concerning the state of education in Caledonia Schools. I appreciate the Sun & News giving our community members the opportunity to voice their concerns and opi­ nions on this and many other issues affecting the changes before us. I would think that more of those conversations are needed at all the meetings that are available within the district and where there can be a healthy exchange of ideas. As a parent, I have always needed reassurance that my children were receiving the best possible education available to them. In order to ensure that, I always welcom­ ed the opportunity to par ticipate in that process. I respected that partnership, even when I did not always agree. During my kids' develop­ ment, I had the chance to par­ ticipate in social, academic and emotional activities and sighed in amazement in their achievements, struggles, hurts and the complex landscape that had changed without me noticing. Where had I been? As an educator, I knew my kids' learning did not just end at the classroom door. This arena expanded into the hallways, lockers, commons, cafeteria, parking lot, soccer field, track fields, home and church and on the job. Before I realized it, my kids would be working. Where had 1 been9 Hou would they be ready? Who would hire them? They barely did their jobs at home Would they be a successful candidate9 As my kids left the safe con­ fines of school and home. I again needed reassurance that they would have life-long employment. But jobs are changing all the time. What employment bus would they need to get on? Would they know when to leave, when to stay, when to get more train­ ing or more education? What type of college would they need to go to? Would they have special services? Would they have a program that was employable9 As an educator 1 began ask­ ing businesses and employers of very large and small businesses what types of skills were they looking for in a stu­ dent. To my surprise, everything I showed them from Caledonia was "right on the mark.'' as one CEO put it. Integrated academics, team­ work, cooperation, deversity awareness, public speaking were all qualities needed and looked for in a prospective employee. How about these portfolios? Some employers were interested in seeing the work, others commented that they were only interested in the employee being able to ar­ ticulate work in conversation. Since I knew that colleges. for all their great intentions, were the last bastian to change. 1 wondered what they provided in the way of prepar­ ing students for employment. After exhausting all the major universities and local colleges in this state and in one adjoin­ ing state and asking similar questions. 1 felt better about the world my kids would soon inherit. So, as I sent my first son off to a large Big 10 college where he knew no one I repeated the same words I said before he went into high school: “It’s all there for you to learn, both in school and outside. It's up to you to decide whether you will or will not take advantage of what's available." My children see me as an example every day. Although I don't always want to. I know I must show tolerance and ac­ ceptance for the changes that are occurring all over Caledonia. 1 know 1 must con­ duct myself with dignity and respect for those who 1 don't always agree with inside the schools and in my neighborhood. My kids are watching me and posing the same question to me: “It’s all there for me to learn and it is up to me to decide how and in what man­ ner I choose to learn." Hope to see you at the next meeting! TKMS names Students of the Month Sixth graders named as Students of the Month for March at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School are (front row, from left) Candice Cree. Brandon Dennison, Breanne Dutcher, and Lana Goodin; (center row, from left) Joshua Hannebohn, Jonathan Hodgson, Jason Holzhausen, and Christina Lee; and (back iow, from left) Jennifer Meyer, James Nichols, Katie Richter, Kenneth Simon, and Ross Voogd. Joellyn Potgeter Caledonia Let’s be concerned about all our children To the editor: I have seen several "to the editor" articles that made reference to how terrible it is that the ratio of National Honor Society and Honor Roll students at Caledonia High School has gone up in the past few years. Why is that so horrible? Education should strive to teach ALL children and teach Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vtoion Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891*2020 Chris Koryto Parent of 3 CHS graduates Caledonia Bike safety check planned Boy Scout Troop 105 of Middleville will sponsor s Community Bike Safety Check from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. The scouts will be getting Your Swimsuit CAN Look Better TRY US! ONE WEEK ONLY $9.95 RTNBS 4695 N. MIDDLEVILLE RD. - 795-4319 lga Just north of the U»ddieViiia inn »0enind Or. Sho^ennans) ~ ~~~ j HOURS Mon.-Fri. 6 am-9 pm: Sat 9 am-3 pm BSail EH them well. If they are doing their job well, many or even all would eventually reach to their highest potential. Let’s not just be concerned about our specific child, but ALL children. They are the future. March Students of the Month in the seventh grade include (front row, from left) Kyle Aspinall, Kelly Bremer, Tara Brown, Anna Cnossen, and Holly Corson; (center row, from left) Donald Carter, Zachary George, Rebecca Kilmartin, and Brian Mello; and (back row, from left) Matthew Pullen, Joshua Reed, Feri Schondelmayer, and Lucas Slagel. Not pictured are Peter Baker, and Jessica Erway. their bicycles ready for taking part in the “Tour de Cure," the American Diabetes Association’s fund-raiser, which will be held June 4 in the Yankee Springs Recrea­ tion Area. Donations will be accepted to help defray the costs of en­ try fees for the scouts True Value Hardware from Hastings will bnng a bike safety expert to the bike check. The community is invited to participate in the bike check. ‘Scouting for Food’ drive starts today A Scouting for Food" drive will be conducted in the Middleville area April 18-29. Middleville Troop 105 will distribute bags throughout the community starting today. Bags wdl be picked up by the scouts on Saturday. April 29. There will also be drop sites at Pastoor s and the Middleville United Methodist Church. All proceeds will go to Love Incorporated and the Commission on Aging Eighth graders honored ore (from left) Jason Baragor, James Bedrick, Ben­ jamin Jones, Jesse Shoffer, and Aaron Steorts. Not pictured are Ingrid Carver, Tabitha Curths, Aaron Dominguez, Brenda Hale, Gwen Jeurink, Robin McMurray, and Danielle Richter. PHONE 945-9554 for Reminder ACTION-ADS 24-hrs.-7 days �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 18, 1995 I Page 9 Thornapple Kellogg teachers, students, spending week at Nation’s Capital Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dkk Posthumus State GOP also had a contract Throughout the 1994 campaign season. Republican can­ didates across Michigan and the nation promised American voters real change if elected to office Pointing to the failed policies of Bill Clinton and his liberal supporters, conservative hopefuls pledged smaller govern­ ment. lower taxes, personal responsibility and individual empowerment On the national level. these promises came in the form of the “Contract With America.'’ Drafted by House Republicans, this now-familiar pact outlined tax cuts, welfare reform, a line­ item veto and tough anti-crime measures, among other things. On April 5. House Republicans completed work on their “Contract With America. ” Though the battles were rough and the skeptics often brutal, the Republican legislators did what they said they would do. Here in Michigan. Republican leaders didn’t make a formal “Contract with Michigan.’* However, we did vow to push for­ ward with the bold agenda of lower taxes, educational ex­ cellence and a strong economy laid out since 1990. When you look at the record we’ve assembled over the past four years and in just the first three months of this new legislative session, you’ll sec Michigan leaders are serious about the campaign promises we’ve made. People used to complain about a “do-nothing” legislature that was stymied in gridlock. Since the start of this decade however, new leadership has moved with action. We’ve gained attention for our clear record on taxes, as well as our action on welfare reform, anti-stalking and truth-in-sentencing legisla­ tion and the comprehensive school finance reform. In fact, we were the only state to both cut its taxes and eliminate a budget deficit without cutting education spending In this new legislative session, our vision continues to be bold. Already this year, the governor has signed four new tax cuts into law The bipartisan package will provide Michigan families and job providers with more than $1.6 billion in tax relief over the next five years. At the same time, these cuts will continue to fuel our growing economy by encouraging investment. In another effort to make doing business in Michigan more ‘attractive, the Senate passed a comprehensive unemployment insurance reform package. By lowering the cost of unemploy­ ment insurance on job providers, we’ll make Michigan more economically competitive and bring more jobs to our state. The House recently gave its approval to this package. Other Senate accomplishments include: • Approval of legislation that will ensure contaminated land posing the most signficant risk to the public is cleaned up in a more timely and efficient manner. • Passage of a three-bill package that will ensure crime vic­ tims greater protection by requiring notification when a felon changes his or her name. • Passage of an escheats package to assist developers in creating jobs by expediting the availability of abandoned land Considering our accomplishments here in Michigan and the accomplishments of the 104th Congress, it's fair to say we have become an action-oriented legislature willing to work hard, just as the working men and women of this state must. Although this is just a beginning, if we can continue to move forward we will set our country on a new path. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! • Assembly • Plastic Injection • Warehouse • Janitorial • Stack Parts • Machine Operators • Mig Welders • Brake Press and many General Laborers Many factories located on south end of Grand Rapids area have openings! Pay starts $5.50-$9.00 depending on the position. Industrial workers please apply 8 am-4 pm weekdays with 2 pieces of I.D. Clerical: please call for appointment. j. — 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARKEftou.' (. frp -tun.n Empu-nr- (616) 245-6161 Twenty-five students and teachers from Thomappie Kellogg High School this week are in Washington DC to leam first hand how the federal government works in Close Up Foundation's government studies program. The teachers are Jim Sprague and Daniel Erb and the students are Sarah Brady. Ethan Buist. Lisa Cash. Steve Converse. Chns DeBlaay. Courtney De Haan. Jenny Deschoff. Arnie Evans. Charity Finkbemer. Shane 11 Haigh. Kevin Holst. Keri Koehn. Andrea Kokmeyer. Randi Neeson. Kelly Nicholson, Elizabeth Panza. Sarah Potter. Rebecca Singleton, Kiley Thaler. Man­ dy Townsend. Terry Trudell. Chanda Wenger and Wendy Wisniewski During their week in Washington, the students will attend seminars with members of Congress, and meet with a representative of the Washington press corps, lob­ byists. government officials and political figures to leam more about the governmental process. Time will also be allowed to tour the city, to visit local universities and for cultural activities. The students will be mixed with students from other areas of the country in workshop groups, where they will have daily discussions and activities on current events and on the governmental process Official MIDDLEVILLE We offer the students the opportunity to see Washington as a living city by taking them into the buildings they often see only on television and then questioning law- and policy­ makers they may only read about. Through the ex­ perience we have found that they return home with an in­ terest in both national and community affairs. They want to become involved," said Steve Janger. president of the Close Up Foundation Janger said that one of the main goals of the program is to show the students that one person can have an impact on the community. The teacher will accompany the students not as a chaperone but as a participant in a program designed to ac­ quaint them with issues and newer educational methods. Village Council Minutes March 28. 1995 President Myers called the meeting to order at 8 00 p.m. Present: Bray. French. Oliver, Stogray and VandenBerg Absent: None. Guests: Linda French. James Rutherford, William Mosey. Craig Patterson and Corky Over my er Minutes of the March 13, 1995 meeting were approved as corrected. Agenda approved as printed. Jason Cherry presented to Council the Resolution of Sup­ port in regards to Rail for Trails. Oliver moved that Council adopt the Resolution of Support by the Village of Middleville to seek grant funding from the State of Michigan to purchase 4.35 miles of rail-trail from the Rails-toTroil Conservancy. Support by Bray. Roll call: Bray aye, French aye, Oliver aye, Stogray aye, VandenBerg aye, and Myers aye. Motion carried. Letter* of Village residents in­ terested in the vacant trustee position were read. Council voted by paper ballot for the position of Trustee. Scott Miller 0, William Mosey 1, and James Rutherford 5. Bray moved that Council ap­ point James Rutherford to fill the unexpired term of Village trustee until the 1996 Village election. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. French moved the printed in­ voices be paid in the amount of $16,854.90. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. French, chairperson of the Zoning Ordinance Committee updated Council on the River­ town Apartments project. Discussion held. Oliver moved that Council re­ tain Paul Spelman for a period of one year. Support by French. Ayes 5 and nay 1. Motion carried. VandenBerg moved that Council approve the buy and sell agreement between E.S.F.I. Cor­ poration and the V.Hoge of Mid­ dleville. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Manager Manshum reviewed rhe Manager s Report Bray moved that Council ap­ prove the proposed Operation and Maintenance Agreement for wastewater treatment facilities between the Village of Mid­ dleville and the Earth Technology Corporation con tmgent on the consent of the Barry County Board of Public Works, and authorize Village President Lon Myer* sign the agreement. Support by VandenBerg Aye* all Carried. Oliver moved that Council authorize Manager Manshum, hire two seasonal employees at a wage of $6.00 per hour star­ ting April 1. 1995. Support by VandenBerg Aye* all Carried. Discussion held m regards to the Spring Park *»gn Oitver moved rht Council re­ tom Ernie Boh as Village Consul­ tant for the remainder of the 1995 calendar year Support by Brc» A,e* ah Corned With no further business Bray Close Up provides fellowships for low-income students which have been pro­ vided by a congressional ap­ propriation and matching funds from a large number of businesses, individuals, and school districts in the Grand Rapids Area which support the foundation's citizenship education programs The Close Up Foundation us a non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides first-hand opportunities to leam about the democratic process and the role of the in­ dividual. Since 1971. more than 400.000 students, teachers and others have taken part in Close Up Washington programs. The students arrived in Washington on Sunday . April 16 and return home on Satur­ day. 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LIFETIME WARRANTY windows $500 Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks • Free Double Strength Glass • Free Thermo Glass • Free Trim Work PARAMOUNT IMPROVEMENTS Call Toll Free — 1-800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 •Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. �Middleville, Ml I April 18, 1995 ThornappleKellogg Middle School inducts 37 into National Honor Society— Senior Emily Nicholson prepares to pass on the light representing schol­ arship, leadership, ser­ vice and character to those being inducted. The Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of the National Honor Society at Thornapple Kellogg High School gained 37 new members at last Wednesday s induction ceremony. Senior Chris DeBlaay welcomed those attending the ceremony, cur­ rent NHS members (sitting) and inductees. Freeport Elevator adds fertilizer mixing service Senior Amanda Townsend called each inductee forward to sign the chapter scroll. Faculty advisor Jackie Morgan presents a certificate to sophomore Tracy Schondelmayer. Each new member received a certificate. Yankee Springs lowers site plan review charge by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board last week voted to reduce the charge of having a site plan review. The township has a number of oddities among lots because of the lakes, dedicated alleys and general topograhical features of the land. There have been instances in which things have been built that infringe on the pro­ perty of others, according to Supervisor George London. The township set a policy that any building no matter how small, must have a site plan review prior to beginning the work. Cost of that review was set at $50. The township has had com­ plaints that besides the fee be­ ing too much, reviews were only held once a month and that was holding things up. The Township Board voted to reduce the fee to $25 for everything over 500 square feet, and $10 for smaller projects. The Planning and Zoning Commission, which is respon­ sible for the reviews, now will hold regular meetings twice a month instead of only once. “That should help with the problem of holdups,” London said. The commission will meet on the first and third Thursdays each month. Anyone wishing to have a site plan review must turn in the plan at least three days ahead of time. The board also approved payment of $76,850 for the yearly fire and ambulance ser­ vice to the Thornapple Township Emergency Services. London pointed out that the township only collects a half mill that is used to help pay for the service. That raises about $29,000. The rest of the fee, $47,850, comes directly out of the township general fund. In other business, the Yankee Springs Township Board: — Voted to keep the cable franchise fee at 5 percent rather than reducing it to 3 percent, with trustees Mary Cook and Jack Finkbeiner voting for the reduction. London said the difference is only about 50 cents. He said he feels the township may want a small cushion because there may be more legal fees involved yet. | Soccer Benefit Dinner © by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Farmers interested in get­ ting fertilizer that closely meets the needs of their soil can do that now at the Freeport Elevator. In the past, the Elevator on­ ly handled pre-mixed fer­ tilizers “that really didn’t fit the farmers’ programs or needs,” said Freeport Elevator owner Jim Decker. “They either had to buy something they didn’t need to accommodate what they were really after. Or drive to another elevator that offered the mixing service.” With the help of Decker and Vigoro Area Territory Manager Bill Kushmaul, who is also a certified crop ad­ visor, farmers can determine exactly what they need for their field in the way of lii Menioriain IN MEMORIAM In memory of Harold Swainston A decade now, has slipped away, since you left this life. You’re missed by friends, and family, and by your loving wife. While on this earth, you taught us well, to love and care for all, we nurture babies, respect the old, and hold your memory tall. You always had your ponies trained, to give a child a ride. You watched with gentle loving care, you stood there by our side. Your family, friends, and loving wife will someday pass on by. We hope to join you and your team, in the parade across the sky. We love and miss you, Bea Swainston, and family Call for © Friday, April 21 • 5-8 p.m. © Sun & Middleville United Methodist Church ® © All-You-Can-Ear. $5°°ADULTS © News © 5-12 YEARS.. $300» UNDER 5... FREE © Action Geukes Beef, Otto Turkey, © Potatoes, Corn and Homemade Desserts Ads Fundraiser for Brett Bremer & Brad Enders @ @ Featuring Tickets available at Gavin Chevrolet, Middleville Auto Parts or by calling 795-3075,795-3830 or 795-2193 © @©©©©^^^©^©©©@©© PHONE 795-3345 Bill Kushmaul (left) of Vigoro and Jim Decker, owner of the Freeport Elevator discuss the new fer­ tilizer mixing service offered at the elevator. The equipment used is behind them. nutrients. “We have dozens of recipes to choose from,” said Decker. “And that way the customer gets exactly what he needs, field to field.” 7 APPLETREE "AUCTIONEERING Public Tool Auction Saturday Afternoon, 1:00 p.m. APRIL 22, 1995 1624 S. HANOVER ST., HASTINGS, MI (Properties Plus Building) Shop Smith Mark 5 like new with attachments and joiner; Troy Built 7 h.p. rototiller, excellent condition; Craftsman model LT 11 riding tractor with 36" mower, excellent condition; new Royobi Recipro saw; Ram commercial router; nice Craftsnian tool box; vice grips; screw dri­ vers; jackknives; wood boring drills, and much, much more. A very nice selection of new and like new tools. Also included in sale a 6 drawer Steelcase desk; picnic table with benches; row­ ing exerciser; ski machine; canoe paddles and other misc items. You won't want to miss this sale. Call AppleTree for full details •The above information is believed to be accu­ rate but is furnished for convenience only and is not a representation or warranty by the auctionear: Jim Lambert, Auctioneer 616-945-5983 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 18, 1995 I Page 11 Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt ' EB' poses with some o( his fans Saturday as they lined up for the mad dash to find the eggs. The hunt was divided between two fields at Lakeside Park: one for the older and one for the younger children. And they're off! Even the Easter Bunny was impressed with the speed of the kids (and their parents) as they scoted across the field looking for the precious colored eggs. All the eggs were filled with candy treats, and some entitled the lucky finder to an extra prize. TK BULLETIN BOARD April 10-21 — CTBS testing at West and Page. Get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast. April 18 — 5th graders to CPAC play, “Diary of Ann Frank " (Thank you P.E.T.). 8th grade classes to see “Diary of Ann Frank" also. (Thank you P.E.T.). April 19 — Staff Appreciation Day at the elementaries, spon­ sored by the P.E.T. April 20 — Gifted and Talented meeting, 3:30-4:30. H.S. cafeteria April 24-26 — Page sponsors 5th grade Career Week! Children will have the opportunity to hear people with various careers as: veterinarians, postal workers, police officer, doc­ tor, architect, and much, much more. April 24 — P.E.P. meeting, 7 p.m. at M.S. library. April 25 — Young Artist’s Day at West. P.E.T. informational coffee, 7 p.m.. Page Library. Jacque Melin will speak on “Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted and Talented Children.” April 26 — Professional Secretary’s Day. Thank You to all of our great T.K. secretaries — we couldn’t survive without you! April 27 — Mrs. Weaver’s choral group’s M.S. musical. ***** lxx>king ahead.... April 29 — Junior/Senior Prom. May 3 — Last Donut Day at the M.S. May 4-5 — 6th grade boater safety. May 10 — M.S. Band roller skating. May 15, 22, 25 — 4th graders to see Van Andel Museum (P.E.T. sponsored). June 12 — Last day of school. ***** The Easter Bunny hopped around with a huge basket of candy to sweeten the hurt feelings of anyone who didn't find too many eggs. No one went home empty-handed. Parents help their children break open the plastic eggs to find the treats inside. The plastic shells then were returned to the Jaycees for next year's hunt. Congratulations to the Page Good Citizens for February! they are: Katie Longstreet, Kelly Brinks, Eric Holmquist, Nikki Miller, Nick Janose, Shannon Bush, Travis Higgins, Zach Schondelmayer, Brittany Froelke, Patrick McKeown, Kyle McClure, Meg McKee, Shawna Wagner, Dustin Perrin, Melissa Ainslie, Victoria Stanton, Randy Benedict, Kristen Weaver, Isaiah Thaler, Erin Scheerhom, Dan Frazer, Mindy Beil fuss, Kandace Heinz, Ryan Lee, Mandy Kowalczyk, An­ , PARTS « SERVICE » PARTS « SERVICE « PARTS • SERVICE • PARTS . SERVICE drea Bouma, Aaron Vander Wood, Tabatha Nichols and Shelly Smith. School News — The P.E.T. and P.E.P. still have several of­ ficer positions open. The votes will be on May 9th (P.E.T.) and May 22nd (P.E.P.) for next year’s officers. If you ap­ preciate the fine programs that your child enjoys because of • PARTS • SERVICE • PARTS • SERVICE Truckload Sale Full line of compact tractors. 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'Anything Goes' when it comes to love, and the relationships do get mixed up as part of the fun in this production. Derika Jousma as Reno seems to be attracting the interest of Sir Evelyn (Ray Stewart), who is supposedly happily engaged to Hope (Kim King), who clearly has smitten Billy Cocker (Rich Gamaat) Who ends up with whom? the week offered It seems like nosy reporters are everywhere, even on a cruise. This journalist is played by Eric Dykgraaf (left), who is interviewing none other than the Bishop (Aaron Buys), flanked by Ling (left) and Ching (Joel Freeman). BULLETIN BOARD, continued from P. "Trixie," o Springer mix, gets a little frisky over the idea of having a new home. The black and white female is about 1 -year-old. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hostings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi­ tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more infor­ mation, call 948-4885. II NO PREFERENCE TOWINCI I and RECOVERY I SS I8 11 these groups efforts, it cannot happen without the leadership there to run them. Don’t expect that ‘someone else’ will do it. They never materialize! Contact your school’s office and they will give you the name and number of the vice president to whom you need to speak. ***** P.E.T. Sponsors Informational Coffee This month’s P.E.T. coffee will be held April 25th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Page Library. The guest speaker will be Ms. Jacque Melin and she will speak concerning: “The Survival Guide for parents of gifted children.’’ Ms. Melin is presently the principal of Cannonsberg Elementary and is also the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for the Rockford Public Schools. She has been involved with gifted and talented activities both locally and at the state level since 1978. This coffee is for the benefit of parents and teachers alike and will afford time for questions. What are some of the behavioral characteristics of a gifted child? How can we enhance the talents and gifts that they possess? Is my child gifted and talented9 This is free of charge and childcare will be provided. April 23-30 is nationally the week of the Gifted and Talented Child. Come learn more about this unique segment of the population on April 25th. LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE hm Affordable 24 Hour Service we Don't Want Your Arms & Legs — Just Your "Tows" I I Middleville & Hastings areas. • 4 WheelServing Drive & Flatbed Service • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. j" aKecseaKaKCKesaKaKscseasESssaK 616-795-2200 or 616-948-3737 • Jump Starts • Lockouts • 3 insured Trucks • Emergency Tire Repair Art competition winners named The Thomapple Kellogg drawing students have been competing in the congres­ sionally supported an com­ petition “My Community, My Home, My Place ’’ The winners at the local level were third, Cheryl Postema. ninth; second, Sanna Forrer, 12th; and first place, DJ. Zylstra 10th. These winners will continue to compete al the regional level dunng the Tulip Festival in Holland Directing the CHS production of 'Anything Goes' is Deb Poniatowski, left, with CHS vocal music instructor Carol Gess in charge of the musical numbers :VCR Repair: • VCD **! * : Cleaning : < : $ * • • • * FREE Estimates * • East Service > • Convenient Hours ♦ : 4 Star Video : * * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. 4 * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * J Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 am. to 9 p.m. Friday 4 Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m. > 4 < �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 18, 1995 / Page 13 CHS junior soccer team records 3rd shutout YMCA of Barry Co. Adult 3-on-3 Bball The Caledonia junior var­ sity soccer team recorded its third straight shut out erf" the season with a 1-0 win over Jenison. Thursday. Sarah Bom scared the win­ ning goal for the Scots off a rebound from an Angie Rider Team W-L Mayhews............................ 19-1 El woods............................. H-5 Tool and Die...................... 10-8 Weesie................................. 9-7 T.K. Staff......................... 3-13 Hackmasters......................5-13 Morand.............................. 3-13 Results Weesie 29. Morand 28; Elwood 26, Tool and Die 24. Mayhew 30. Hackmasters 23; Weesie 28, Hackmasters 19; Mayhew 19, Elwood 18; Tool and Die 28. Morand 22. shot. Shannon Walters was the keeper for the Scots. According to the coach, sophomores Megan Mulli­ gan. Melissa Stewart and Jes­ sica Grundy were the keys on defense. Middle Villa Lanes Spring League Spectacular Leagues for the entire family! ADULT LEAGUES 117^.../Over $1500.00 will be paid out in SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES THORNAPPLE TWP. BOARD April 10. 1995 Regular meeting called at 7:02 p m Board Members Present 5 Others II. Minutes of the budget hear ing. annual meeting and regular meeting approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $69.014 33 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously adopting amendment to the zon­ ing ordinance for groundwater protection. Motion passed unanimously appointing Jock Spencer en forcement officer os outlined in the employment agreement Motion passed unanimously to accept private road petition and proceed. Motion passed unanimously increasing sewer installation equipment fees Motion passed to place an ad in Borry County Plat Book Motion passed unanimously establishing deposit fee for gravel mining inspections Motion passed unanimously approving collection of property tax administration fees. Motion passed unanimously approving BS and A additional support billing. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (313) Pancake breakfast set for this Saturday No matter what time hungry people show up this Saturday, breakfast will be waiting if they stop at the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department. This file photo from last year shows Butterworth's Aero-Med helicopter which will make another appearance at the annual fundraiser hosted by the fire fighters and their families. - Bowl Only 8 Weeks WEDNESDAY STARTS APRIL 26 • 9:30 AM Men. women or mixed league (baby sitting available) 7:00 PM • WOMEN’S LEAGUE THURSDAY • STARTS APRIL 20 • 7:00 PM Men, women or mixed SUNDAYS • 4:00 PM • STARTS APRIL 23 Men. women or mixed 7:00 PM • STARTS APRIL 30 Men, women or mixed V t / WL ! JUNIOR-ADULT LEAGUES 1 adult and 1 junior per team Catch the fever! Every person who bowls the entire season — 9 weeks — will receive a voucher to purchase reserved seating for a Grand Rapids White Caps baseball game. MONDAY • 6:30 PM • STARTS MAY 1 TUESDAY • 6:30 PM • STARTS APRIL 18 SUNDAY • 1:30 PM • STARTS MAY 7 YOUTH LEAGUES Get crazy this summer. All children who have perfect attendance will receive a free pass to the MAZE CRAZE. Along with unlimited pop and pizza Firefighters Paul Sheely and Vern Verduin are again ready to scramble eggs for the annual pancake breakfast they put on each year. Serving starts at 6:30 a.m. and will continue until 10:30 a.m. The fire department is on 68th Street in Dutton. REGULAR MEETINGS of the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! ...will be held on the second Monday of each month, 7:00 P.M., at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Mid­ dleville, Ml. MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA April 19, 1995 • 7:00 p.m. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LV O Lv • great prizes (based on 25 teams) All adults will receive a spring seasonal pass which will allow them to pay for one game of open bowling and get one game of open bowling free Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurer’s Report Michigan Consolidated Gas Franchise - 2nd Reading 6. VerMurten P.U.D. - 1st Reading 7. P.U.D. Amendment - 1st Reading 8. Poverty Exemptions Resolution 9. Reimbursement Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Resolution 10. Planning Commission Report 11. Planning Commission Appointment 12. Cemetery Burials 13. Personnel Committee Report 14. Computer • Treasurer 15. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board (312) March 28. 1995 President Myers called the Public Hearing open at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of allowing for public comment on the Village s proposal to apply for a grant from the Michigan Deportment of Natural Resources to obtain funds to be used for the pur­ chase of approximately 4‘4 miles of railrood right of way. adjacent to the Village The pro­ per to be used for recreational purposes such as hiking biking, and cross-country skiing Present Bray French Oliver. Stogray and Vandenberg. Absent None Guests: Many Village residents and Township residents. Jason Cherry presented a tope on trails around Michigan. Discussion held and many residents and non-residents ex pressed their feelings m favor or opposea to *he Roil for Trails With no further public com­ ment Bray moved for adjourn­ ment Support by Stogray. Ayes a« Carried Public Hearing clos­ ed at 7 48 pm Chery I Hooper Village Cork (310) WED. • 4:00 PM • STARTS APRIL 19 or SAT. • 11:00 AM • STARTS APRIL 22 Bumper Bowling (ages 3-6 years old) Kids Stuff (all school age youth) MIDDLE VILLA INN On M-37 North of Middleville Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 With U.S. Savings Bonds, the more you give, the more you receive. Giving U.S, Savings Bonds passes an important lesson on to the future generation. Bonds can teach our children how to save, how interest grows and how a small investment can help make their dreams come true. So share the tradition of U.S. Savings Bonds. They’re the gift that gives back more (han you’ve given. �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 18, 1995 Caledonia freestyle wrestlers compete at Coopersville match Thornapple Township adopts groundwater protection rule by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The' Thornappie Township Board last Monday unanimously passed a new groundwater protection amendment. The proposed amendment came to the board at the recommendation of the Plann­ ing and Zoning Commission. However, there was some discussion about the fact that the amendment mainly regulates those in businesses that have the potential to con­ taminate groundwater It does not deal with farmers or individuals who might also be putting con­ taminants into the soil and subsequently into the groundwater The board also appointed Jack Spencer to fill the post of enforcement officer, along with his duties as zoning administrator. Spencer, who served on the Planning Commission for many years, started in his new position with the township April I. The board also received his formal resignation from the Planning Commission since he felt his continued service on that body would be a con­ flict of interest That leaves a vacancy on the Planning Commission that must be filled Supervisor Don Boysen said that anyone interested in serv­ ing on the commission should should notify him at the township hall by Friday. May 5. Boysen said he hopes to an­ nounce the new member at the next Township Board meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. May 8 Spencer's term on the Plan­ ning Commission goes through spring of 1996 in other township business, the board — OK’d the township’s portion of rebuilding the north Barry County portion of Pat­ PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 25, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Room, Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058, on a petition from the Village of Middleville for annexation of the following property to be annexed into the Village of Middleville: Part of the SE 1/4, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, terson Road Cost is estimated at $38,000. But the original estimate was only $30,000. — Appointed a committee of Thornapple Township Emergency Service Chief Bob Woodard and Trustee Bill Getty to review the fire and ambulance ordinance and make recommendations for updates — Passed the resolution that allows the township to collect a 1 percent annual adminstration fee for the collec­ tion of property taxes. Clerk Donna Kenyon said this is a routine annual resolution re­ quired by law. It will have no effect on taxes — Received a petition from residents of Roiling Oaks Lane asking the township to set up a special! assessment district for the improvement and maintenance of the road. — Increased the Duncan Sewer Component rate from $1,000 to $1,200. Jordan Trudeau and Tyler Cook were two of the seven wrestlers from the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club to finish with gold medals at the Coopersville developmental tournament. April 8. The two earned gold medals in Group I. Placing second were Clay­ ton Berridge, Justin Maxim and Tyler Ohlrich. Tyler McCoy placed fourth. Ryan Dykehouse placed first after defeating 13 oppo­ nents and Bryan Crater placed first for the second week in a row in Group II. Michael Tomanek and Jake Klapmust defeated 26 com­ petitors between themselves for a pair of golds in Group III. Jay Huisma and Patrick Thornapple Township seeking Planning Commission member With the appointment of Jack Spencer as the Zoning Administrator of Thornappie Township, his position on the Planning Commission is now open . Members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the Township Board. Any township resident who is registered to vote can be a candidate for the Planning Commission The term on the Commission caused by Spencer's resignation runs until Nov. 1, 1996. Members are compensated for attending monthly meetings. Interested candidates should make written application no later than May 5 to the Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 W. Main Street, Middleville, MI, 49333. Michigan, described as: The West 120.00 feet of the East 330.00 feet of that part of the SE 1 /4 lying South of the centerline of State Road. Five candidates to vie for 2 seats on school board Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk Incumbent Caledonia School Board members Gordon DeBlaay and John Finkbeiner will face three YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING To: The residents and properly owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 20,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., to conduct the following business: 1. Rezoning of Property A. ZOC #95-03-02 Albert Conklin, 12175 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland. A request to rezone approx. 14.6 acres on the east side of Parker Dr. between “The Note” and East Parker Dr. from Agriculture to Residential Low Density, and change the Master Plan B. ZOC #9504-03 Heartland Wireless Communications, Durant, Oklahoma, to rezone a parcel of land at 315 Payne Lake Rd. from Agriculture to C-3 Commercial, and change the Master Plan. 2. Lot Subdivisions A. LSD #95-0401 Morris and Phylis Johnson. 11670 Chief Noonday Rd. A request to subdivide a portion of Lot 6 of Mastenbrook's Subdivision and add it to Lot 5 of Mastenbrook's Subdivision B. LSD #950402 Julia Wolowicz, 11525 Cob Lake Rd. A request to subdivide the southern 171 ft. from the parcel at the above aodress 3. Special Exception Use Permit A SEP #950402 Thompson and McCully. A request to allow continued gravel mining at their site at the SE. comer of Payne Lake Rd and Bowens Mill Rd. 4. Site Plan Review A SPR #950407 - S. & E. of 54 Lakeside Dr. - Henry & Carol Rempe new house B SPR #950408 600 Payne Roger & Patricia Cooper pole bam C. SPR #950409 • 38W Barlow Lake Rd - Eugene A Lillian Snoeyink new house challengers in running for two four-year seats in the June 12 school election. Turning in certified nominating petitions for the race were Robert L. Bergy, 48, of 7300 100th Street, Caledonia; Daniel B. Clark, 39, 10656 Hanna Lake Ave., Caledonia and Donald J. (D.J.) Regan, 36, of 9766 Meadow Valley, Caledonia. DeBlaay, who is the current board president, lives at 3655 76th St., Caledonia, and will be seeking his second term on the board. Finkbeiner, of 6990 100th St., Caledonia, will be running for his fourth term. Profiles of all the board candidates will appear in the June 6 election edition of The Sun and News. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker, Secretary 308) In Group IV, Nick Webster earned a gold medal, Zach Hollinshead placed second. Kevin Smith took a third and Ben Schalk finished fourth. Caledonia boxer heads to state championship Caledonia boxer Matt Nelson, a junior at CHS. was run­ ner up in the Grand Rapids City Championhips, March 25, and moves on to state competition April 21. Nelson has been training for seven months with a former Golden Gloves Champion. He boxes in the novice heaveyweight division and carries a 3-1 record The state champi­ onships will be held at the Grand Valley Armory on 44th St. in Wyoming beginning at 7 p.m. — SUMMARY OF MINUTES - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA April 10, 1995 The regular meeting woi call­ ed to order by President ProTern Soules with all membes present except Klover. Several guests were also present. Minutes and financial report were approved os printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. VanLiere reported on several projects: (1) A driveway and sidewalk project that will in­ volve changing driveway en­ trance and sidewalk grade, and would be the responsibility of the property owner: (2) Storm sewer on Kinsey south of Johnson that needs to be replac­ ed. and (3) Storm sewer on Em­ mons Street east of Elm Street that is undersized and damaged and should be replaced. He sug­ gested more cost studies before making recommendations Rodgers reported 5.26 million gallons pumped for March. He reported all is well. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to contract with Grand Tech Co to update the Main Street lift sta tion dialer. Carried. Planning Commission recom­ mendation lor Glen Valley PUD amendment was discussed at length. Council will wait until agreements are reached before taking action. Motion by Er­ skine. seconded by Kidder to ap­ prove the "Glen Volley Estates" sign os recommended by Plann­ ing Commission. Carried Motion by Erskine, seconded by Robertson to allow West Shore Engineering to do soil pro bing contingent on lawn repair where they hove done work previously at the Fire Barn. Carried. Other items discussed were sidewalk repairs and tree work form rent, burning ordinance. Village Manager project: Mayor Exchange Day. By Lows for Plan ning Commission and Commit­ tee appointments Meeting was ad|ourned at 9:45 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (311) Collectable Die Cast Metal Cars 1:18 scale SAVE $1000 $1995 • ’55 T-Bird • '57 Chevy Convertible • ’57 Chevy Nomad ’57 Chevy Corvette 64 Shelby Cobra '66 Ferrari '67 Volkwagen Beetle 89 Mercedes Benz 4. Such other matters as may property come before the Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk. 284 N. Bnggs Rd during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Wntten letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the nght at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the Ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids ano services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals Huver both won a silver in freestyle and Greco-Roman. Seth Temple took a bronze and Brandon Schalk and Christopher Smith placed fourth. SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family'know with a graduation innouncement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY — HASTINGS — 945-9554 Trailer Hitch Accessories Hitchball $g99 :^X"*artn° A0™ V • Couplers Loyd’s Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia 891-1484 (Formerly Western Auto) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • NEW HOURS... 8 to 8 Mon Fri ,8 to 5 Sat ,9 to 5 Sun • »■■■», �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 18, 1995 / Page 15 Caledonia boys track defeat Calvin Christian 83-53 The Caledonia boys track team "put forth a good effon" according to coach John Soderman, "running exceedingly well and giving a solid team effort," in the 83-53 win over Calvin Christian, last Tues­ day. Jason Bush had a throw of 126 feet, 8 inches to win the shot put and Adam Paar 1 berg won the pole vault with a climb of 10 feet in the field events. Chad Dykgraaf had "an outstanding early season time" in the 100-meter high hurdles at 15.9 seconds and a 42.3-sccond time in the 300- meter hurdles for a pair of first-place finishes. Ben Thompson also had a pair of wins, taking the 1600- and 3200-meter runs in times of 4:42.0 and 9:57.0 respectively. Chris Allen won the 400meter dash at 54.9 as the team's other individual win­ ner The relay team of Dave Friedrich. Rob Lillie, Todd Striplin and Ben Thompson won the 3200-meter race. Jeff Finkbeiner, Dave VandenBerg, Paarlberg and Allen won the 1600-meter relay with a time of 3:49.5. Soderman said the team's depth was showing when VandenBerg placed second in both the 800- and 1600-meter runs, Kevin Bloem placing second in the high jump and long jump and Matt Bowen coming in second in the 100meter dash. Scot netters take 6 of 8 flights in Cougar Invitational The Caledonia varsity ten­ nis team wrapped up a win­ ning week with the champi­ onship trophy at the Cougar Invitational at Belknap Park, Saturday. The Scots took champi­ onships in six of the eight flights. Winning at No. 1 Singles was Jason Crisman, No. 2 was Chris Snoap and Dave Larsen al No. 4 singles. The No. 1 doubles team of Marc Vander Velde and Jared Oatlcy won their flight, as did Brad Fortuna and Scott Ring at No. 2 doubles and John Conner and Ivan Prado at No. 4 doubles. Chrisman, Snoap and For­ tuna and Ring hold records of 7-0, while the No. 1 and No. 4 doubles team have 6-1 records. The No. 3 doubles team of Ryan Sobczak and Matt Humphrey scored their first career doubles win over Mid­ dleville as the Scots romped to an 8-0 win Friday. The Scots will be at Cedar Springs tomorrow (April 19) and at the Grandville tourna­ ment, Saturday. CHS frosh baseball ties Hudsonville The Caledonia freshman baseball team tied with Hud­ sonville 7-7, April 12. The team fought off rain and snow and a 4-1 deficit with key hits from Adam Sobczak, Justin Smith and Mitch Jordan for the tie. The team also tied Catholic Central 7-7, April 10 with Joel Hsafstra earning the tie. Todd Bloemcrs had two hits in the five-inning game and Justin Smith touched off a two-run homer. In the nightcap of the dou­ ble header, Caledonia's Kevin Poll hit a game-tying triple in the bottom of the fourth and Dominque Whipple drew a bases-loaded walk to earn the Scots a 7-6 victory. Justin Smith pitched the winning game. REGULAR MEETINGS of the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will be held on the third Monday of each month, 7:30 P.M., at the Town­ ship Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml. <3,5> MIKE’S AUTOMOTIVE Caledonia's Ben Thompson leads the pack In his leg ot Caledonia's ben Lillie passes off the baton to Dorothy the 3200-meter relay at the Thomapple-Kellogg Co-ed Benham for the final leg of the 3200-meter relay race at relays, Thursday. the Thomapple-Kellogg Co-ed Relays held in Caledonia, Thursday. Scots JV top Ottawa Hills on the diamond The Caledonia junior var­ sity baseball team defeated Ottawa Hills 5-2 to post a win April 12. Kyle Kietzman got the win for the junior Scots with Scott Pennock picking up the save. Jim Abbott led the team offensively with three hits and three runs batted in. Pen­ nock also had two hits in the contest. The Caledonia varsity soc­ cer team defeated Delton 2-0, April 10. Tricia Davis scored the game-winning goal in the first half with an assist from Dani Gallert. The insurance goal was sent into goal in the second half by Jamie Oatley with an assist from Anne Whisner. Coach Brian Broekhuizeb credits the shutout over the much improved Panther team to Gina DeRui’er, Angie Wilkinson, Heather Dodge, Krystal Bos, Shannon Shee­ han and goalies Rachel Comegys and Jayme Cramer. The defense only allowed two shots on goal. 616-795-4382 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT OWNER: MIKE BENEDICT (Formerly at: Apsey CroeTs Automotive) Your Search for Parts Stops Here Caledonia kickers shut out Delton 208 1/2 E Main St., Middleville Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spring Parts Specials NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY (lean Vp On These Savings Strongbox' Hixnulor- Batteries Bearings And Flanges —-I * Ma (mn ticW* Exclusive DURA-FLEX* bearing with triple-lip seal. Electric High Pre*M«rt W»hen TV21WS«a VKAC£A 12 M* See UM-e <*« TY2I7WK>lV?5>CtA « «****? rrziTV to ivrectA o All the Parts.., All the Service... All the Time Well...NOT All the Time. Just til 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 4 p.m. Sat K Fillmore Equipment, Inc. |3 Formerly Thornapple Valley Equipment 2900 N. Broadway (M-43), Hastings • 616-945-9526 STORE HOURS Mon Toe* Wed & Fn 7 30 am 5 00 pm Thur* 7 30 am S pm Sat 7 30 am 1 pm EXTENDED SPRING HOURS! Aped IS May 31 - Weekday* to 9 00 pm Saturday to 4 00 pm / DEALS...AND A DEAL MORE �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 18. 1995 Scots softball wins Allendale toumey, splits with TK Wjth the first week of the regular season tucked safely under its belt, the Caledonia girls softball team ends the week 4-1 overall. The team brought home the championship trophy at the Allendale tournament after splitting a double header with TK, Thursday, winning the first 8-4 and dropping the second 12-6. The team also took the rain-shortened game against Godwin, Tuesday 3-2. At the Allendale tournament, a tournament the Lady Scots have brought home the championship trophy three of the last four years, the team took down Allendale in the first game 42 with Christine Gillard getting the win. She gave up just two hits while walking three and striking out three. Gillard's low fast ball gave the infield a workout with 14 put outs at first base while the outfield had only one in the game. Offensively, the team scored two runs in the third inning, and one each in the fifth and sixth. Michelle Colbom, Jenny Fccnstra and Katie Donker all went 2-3 at the plate with Fccnstra hitting the key tworun single in the third. Gillard had her fourth win of the season pitching in the championship game against Hamilton. She had eight strike outs while giving up three hits and eight walks in the 5-3 Caledonia win. Gillard’s first win of the season came against Godwin and her second came with help from the offense in the top of the seventh inning against Tbomapple-Kellogg. Caledonia was down 4-3 going into the inning when the Lady Scots exploded for five runs to give Gillard the win. In game two, Katie Donker took the loss from the mound as TK, a team which beat Caledonia three times last season with Traci Campbell on the mound, including in the district finals. The Trojans scored 12 runs off Caledonia for the 12-6 nightcap win. In the game against Godwin, Gillard set a new standard for the school with nine strike outs. She walked only three batters. Col bom had three stolen bases and Lisa Constant had a double and a single. Coach Jon Pelletier said it was good to see how the preseason work was paying off for the team and was glad to see the team was able to hit off Campbell, something the team had trouble with last season. Trojan softball team off to a rocky start but new coach sees a future A strong outing by return­ ing pitcher Traci Campbell in the first game of the season against Gull Lake, April 11, wasn’t enough to keep the Blue Devils from a 10-0 shutout. The team also dropped the first game of a double header to Caledonia 7-4, Thursday, but was able to record its first win of the season in the nightcap 12-6. In the loss to Gull Lake, Jennie Doyle had a single and Sarah Potter a double in the only offense generated by the Trojans. The Blue Devils scored its 10 runs on seven hits and four errors by the Trojans. Campbell had nine strike outs in the game and walked only four. Coach Jon Greenman, who took over for Cheri Ritz at the helm of last year's district championship team, said he got good pitching fromi Campbell until the rain delay’ in the fifth inning and thatt errors were the downfall of the team in the seasoni opener. Campbell gave up six hits in the opener to Caledoniai and struck out six as the Tro­ jans took a 4-3 lead into the top of the seventh inning. Four errors in the bottomi of the seventh lead to five unearned runs for the Scots. Sage Lucas led the offense with a three bagger and a double, scoring one runner. Vikki Jansen and Sarah Pot­ ter had a pair of singles with Potter getting an RBI. In the nightcap, it was a hitters paradise and a pitcher’s nightmare in the 126 slugfest. Both Tami Bruin and Lucas had a pair of doubles, a Your children need to KfiOiv about drug s. Almost 2 out of every 10 teenagers use drugs or alcohol on a daily basis. Reduce the chance of your children becoming another statistic by educating them at an early age about the dangers of addiction. Ignorance about addiction is dangerous. Your children need to kNOw about drugs. From all of us at. triple and three RBIs. Jansen and Campbell had three singles with Jansen knocking in two runs. Four of Caledonia’s runs, according to Greenman came at the hands of two costly er­ rors in the fifth. Coach Greenman, who’s preseason information was delayed in transit through no fault of his own, said the team has a strong returning pitcher in Campbell and an experienced catcher in Jansen. Six of his top players are in their first year of varsity play and he hopes they will gain experience early in the year to gain the competitive edge they had last year. The team lost four players to graduation, including clutch hitters Amanda Osborne and Katie Berg, and returns Campbell and Jansen in the battery and an experienced outfielder in Julie Wiedman. Greenman said the OK Blue, which is rich in tradi­ tion, has top-notch coaches, but the Lady Trojans "have enough talent to be competi­ tive." Caledonia's Barb Warner stretches her lead over the field on the second leg of the distance medley at the Co­ ed relays. Caledonia girls top Calvin Christian in track The Caledonia girls track team defeated Calvin Chris­ tian 77-51 to open the 1995 regular season track and field competition, Tuesday. Amanda Minor placed firt in the shot put with a throw of 29 feet. 5 inches and Kelly Veiling was first in the high jump at 4 feet, 6 inches to lead the field events. In the distances, where Caledonia has its strength, the 3200-meter relay team of Sarah Parbei, Keri Bloem, Barb Warner and Shannon Houseman finished with a time of 9:49.0 and the 1600- meter team of Warner. Jill Hofmann, Sara Parbei and Kelly Mulder were first at 4:26.1. The 400-meter relay team of Sheri Vredevoogd, Veiling, Katie Hatrick and Wendy Faber placed first with a time of 1:56.7 Shannon Houseman won the 3200-meter run with a time of 11:55.3, Warner won the 800-meter run at 2:28.1 and Parbei was first in the 1600-meter run at 5:21.7. The team will host Kenowa Hills, Thursday and is at Sparta, Saturday. Caledonia takes 2 from TK, runner up in Hamilton baseball tourney The Caledonia varsity baseball team took the opening game of a double header with ThornappleKellogg 9-2 and shut out the Trojans in the nightcap 11-0. Dave Uyl pitched the win in the first game with Matt Neely coming infer the save. Neely and matt Barr each had a home run and three runs batted in in the opener. In game two. Matt Barr pitched the shut out. John Grinstead had a pair of hits and two RBIs. Caledonia also took the first game in the Hamilton Tournament, Saturday over Allendale 9-5, but lost in the championship game to Allegan 5-1. In the first game Charles Bochstanz pitched the win and Barr and Gnnsiead led the offense with two hits each. In the second game, Donny ODonnovan took the loss and Neely collected two hits. 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Hol valid in confunction I / with any other coupons | PICK UP ONLY • READY IN 15 MINUTES MUf S WHAT OV» CUSTOMERS SAT ABOUT FAaO'S PUZA 'Oadiaoir'rM i grrid at anr a anyone amtr • *foo t s « good at *e oawnr • T ccMdn t good foo t Ron wot »e Vw ausl ewytexX * "V* ■UCWCMXT We Ute Ou Own Speaai Sauces and 100% Real Cheese HOURS ttmeh Thur* rt am to 130 pm Sun Thun 3 X pm to 1030 pm. fn A Sol 330 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 18, 1995 AMENDMENTS to the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Aa adopted by tlx Thornappla Township Board at thair regular rrxetlng of April 10, 1905 Add Section 3-211 3 21 1 Groundwater The subsurface water that completely fills the pore spaces of soils and void spaces of rock formations beneath the water table Add Section 3.211. 3.21.1 Hazardous Substances Hazardous substances and polluting materials shall mean hazardous chemicals as defined by the Michigan Department of Public Health and the Michigan Department of Labor, flammable and combustible liquids as defined by the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division; critical materials, polluting materials, and hazardous waste as defined by the U S Environmental Protection Agency, and hazardous materials as defined by the US Department of Transportation Amend Section 18 02 18 02 Uses Requiring Site Plan Approval A Special Land Uses or ail proposed changes to special land uses O Any properly which has been identified by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Under Act 307 of the 1982 Public Acts of the Michigan Legislature, as may be amended, as being environmentally contaminated and any leaking underground storage tanks, as identified by the Michigan State Fire Marshal s Office Amend Section 1803 18.03 Site Plan Requirements O In addition to the foregoing, the following shall apply to certain businesses and facilities, excluding home heating fuel tanks and mounted vehicle propulsion fuel tanks, for the protection of groundwater These requirements shall apply to all businesses and facilities, including private and public facilities, which use. store or generate hazardous substances and polluting materials in quantities greater than 25 gallons or 200 pounds per month Hazardous substances are defined in Section 3.21.2. 1 Listing of types and quantities of hazardous substances and polluting materials which will be used or stored on site at the facility in quantities greater than 25 gallons per month 2 Submission of the Hazardous Substances Reporting Form for Site Plan Review" 3 Location of existing and proposed service facilities and structures above and below the ground, including a Location and size of interior and exterior areas and structures to be used for storage, use. loading/unloading. recycling, or disposal of hazardous substances b Location of all underground and above ground storage tanks for such uses as fuel storage, waste oil holding tanks, chemical storage, hazardous waste storage, collection of contaminated stormwater or washwater, and all similar uses c Location of exterior drains, dry wells, catch basins, retentlon/detontlon areas, sumps and other facilities desig­ ned to collect, store or transport stormwater or wastewater which will contain hazardous substances The point of discharge for ail drains and pipes shall be specified on the site plan 4 Soil characteristics of the parcel, at least to the detail provided by the U S Soil Conservation Service 5 Delineation of areas on the site which have been identified by county or state authorities, as being contaminated, together with a report on the status of the site cleanup 6 Location of wetlands and watercourses on the site. Includ­ ing lakes, ponds, rivers and streams on or within a quarter mile of the site 7 Location of public and private groundwater supply wells, and abandoned wells within two-thousand feet (or less as defined by the Michigan Department of Public Health Ground water Control Rules effective April 27. 1994 — aa may be amended) of the perimeter of the site 8 Submission of the Environmental Permits Checklist for Thornapple Township. (This checklist Is provided as a service only and should neither be construed nor interpreted as approval of a proposed use or a submitted site plan Similarly, the checklist does not act as a waiver of any legal requirement Imposed by applicable Federal, State, County or Local Law or Ordinance Applicants remain responsible to meet all such requirements regardless of the submission to, or receipt by, the Township of this checklist.) Amend Section 18.05 18.05 Standards For Site Plan Review: E. Groundwater Protection Standards 1 Sites at which hazardous substances are stored, used or generated shall be designed to prevent spills and discharges to the air, surface of the ground, groundwater, lakes, streams, rivers or wetlands 2 Secondary containment for above ground areas where hazardous substances are stored or used shall be provided Secondary containment shall be sufficient to store the substance for maximum anticipated period of time necessary for the recovery of any released substance. 3. Floor drains shall be allowed If they are approved by the responsible agency for connection to a public sewer system, an on-site closed holding tank (not a septic system), or regulated through a State of Michigan groundwater discharge permit 4 State and Federal agency requirements for storage, spill prevention, record keeping, emergency response, transport and disposal of hazardous substances shall be met No discharges to groundwater, including direct and indirect discharges, shall be allowed without required permits and approvals 5 Secondary containment structures such as out buildings, storage rooms, sheds, and polebarns shall not have floor drains with outlet to soils, groundwater or nearby drains, rivers, wetlands, lakes or streams 6 Areas and facilities for loading and unloading of hazardous substances and polluting materials, as well as areas where such materials are handled and used shall be designed and constructed to prevent discharge or runoff to floor drains, rivers, lakes, wetland, groundwater or soils. 7 Existing and new underground storage tanks shall be registered with the authorized State agency in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 8 Installation, operation, maintenance, closure, and removal of underground storage tanks shall be In accordance with requirements of the designated State Regulatory agency Leak detection, corrosion protection, soil prevention and overfill protection requirements shall be met Records of monthly monitoring or inventory control must be retained and available for review by government officials 9. Out-of service, abandoned underground tanks shall be emptied and removed from the ground in accordance with the requirements of the designated State Regulatory agency, as well as otherwise unregulated underground storage tanks (which shall be removed in accordance with the same standards as regulated tanks) 10 Site plans shall take into consideration the location and extent of any contaminated soils andkx groundwater on the Site, and the need to protect public health and the environ­ ment 11. Any expansion to the site must go through the site plan review process 12. The Township may require a performance bond or other financial surety to provide for compliance with the foregoing provisions 13. The Township may require a pollution incident prevention plan which explains procedures and safeguards which will be in place to prevent environmental contamination should a sprit or breach of environmental protection measures occur I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Thomappie Township Board at a regular meeting held on the day first stated above, and I further certify tnat public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law Dated April 14. 1995 Donna Kenyon. Township Clerk Adopted April 10. 1995 Published April 18. 1995 Effective May 18. 1995 (316) Myths make diagnosis of cancer even more scary, confusing Incorrect beliefs or attitudes can make the diagnosis and treatment of cancer more complex and confusing, mak­ ing it more difficult for in­ dividuals and their families to cope with their illness or understand cancer The following is a list of common misperceptions about cancer: Myth: A diagnosis of cancer is always a “death sentence." Fact: There are over 100 types of cancer. Treatment and survival rates vary from one type of cancer to the next, but over 50 percent of people newly diagnosed with cancer can be cured through treatments which are currently available. Myth: Cancer treatment is worse than the disease itself. Fact: If left untreated, cancer will grow and even­ tually interfere with bodily functions. Cancer treatments can either be curative (design­ ed to rid the patient of cancer forever) or palliative (design­ ed to control symptoms and prolong the patient's life). Cancer treatments do have some side effects, but most can be managed with proper understanding. Myth: Cancer is always painful Fact: Although some types of cancer are painless, in­ dividuals often experience mild to severe pain. However, advances in pain management have ensured that most in­ dividuals with cancer can be kept comfortable throughout their illness. Comfort measures, as well as medica­ tions can be used to promote comfort. Myth: Cancer is contagious. Fact: Cancer is not con­ tagious. It cannot be transmit­ ted through touching, kissing, sharing food or sexual con­ tact. Family members need not restrict their contact with the individual with cancer. In fact, doing so will make the individual feel isolated and add to the burden of their illness. Myth: All cancers are inherited. Fact: Risk factors for some cancers, including breast, coi­ on, ovary and melanoma, run in families. If more than one relative has developed the same type of cancer at an ear­ ly age. you may have a higher risk of developing this cancer. However, if several family members have had several dif­ ferent types of cancer, you are no more likely to get cancer than anyone else. Myth: Cancer is a punishment. Fact: Doctors may not always be able to say for sure what caused an individual to develop cancer However, blaming oneself for illness will only add to your normal anxieties and uncertainties. Myth: All cancer drugs cause the same side effects. Fact: There are ovr 40 dif­ ferent types of anti-cancer drugs They all cause different side effects Some are mild, some are more severe. Most side effects of treatment can be controlled. either through medicalion, behavioral therapy such as relaxation, or other strategies. Myth External radiation therapy is dangerous and painful Fact: Radiation therapy is painless, it does not make people radioactive, and it is not a last resort therapy. The side effects of this type of treatment vary depending on the area of the body w here the treatment is conducted and the amount of treatment given. The most common side effect of radiation therapy is fatigue Rose Yancey, a registered nurse from the Rural Cancer Care Clinic, Hastings, is available to help individuals with cancer and their families with any questions or con­ cerns they may have. She is an oncology clinical nurse specialist working in coopera­ tion with local physicians through the “Rural Partner­ ship Linkage for Cancer Care" project. The project is a col­ laborative effort of the Michigan State University Colleges of Nursing and Human Medicine, Depart­ ment of Family Practice, the Cancer Center at MSU, the Kalamzoo Community On­ cology Program, and the MSU/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies and was funded by Grant No. R01 CA56338-01 from the Na­ * tional Cancer Institute to pro­ vide continuing supportive care to cancer patients in Barry County and their families. For more information about treatment, symptom manage­ ment, education, support groups, or any other aspects of cancer and its treatment, call her at 948-1080. W/7/TE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send fetters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 TEMPTING Food Delights Tastes Like America (NAPS)—You may soon be able to cook like some of America’s greatest chefs. They’re sharing their culi­ nary secrets in an effort to feed the hungry through a program called Coca-Cola Presents: Taste of the NFL IV. Here’s how it works. During Super Bowl XXIX, a top chef and former NFL player from each city in which there’s an NFL team will prepare and serve lavish gourmet dish­ es and wines at a charity gala. All proceeds will go to such national hunger relief organizations as Foodchain, Share Our Strength, The End Hunger Network and United Way as well as the Daily Bread Food Bank of Miami. Now, here’s where you come in. All of the recipes, as well as information on participating chefs and their restaurants will be includ­ ed in a special NFL Cities’ Cafe recipe book. Proceeds from the book sales will also benefit hunger relief. The book costs $12 plus $2.50 for shipping and han­ dling and can be ordered by calling 1-800-410-0577. It includes such super recipes as this for Chicken Breast with Cornbread Sausage Stuffing and Apricot Essence by Scott Nei of Pepik’s in Green Bay, Wisconsin. CHICKEN BREAST WITH CORNBREAD SAUSAGE STUFFING AND APRICOT ESSENCE 2 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 18 strips 18/20 count bacon 16 oz. combread sausage stuffing (recipe included) 2 cups saffron rice, cooked (recipe included) 1 cup apricot essence sauce (recipe included) Lay chicken breasts on flat, firm surface. This delicious stuffed chicken breast is just one of the wonderful recipes to be featured during CocaCola Presents: Taste of the NFL IV. Created by great chefs, these recipes will be highlighted in a cookbook, the sales of which will help benefit hunger relief. Cover with plastic wrap and pound with meat mal­ let to desired thickness, or approximately 1/4 inch. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Press stuff­ ing over whole breast, spreading to 1/4 inch thickness. Roll chicken breasts toward cleavage to form uniform log shape, making certain wrap is tight Lay out strips of ba­ con the width of chicken breasts. Place breasts on bacon and roll up. Secure bacon with toothpicks or butcher’s twine. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, check­ ing for doneness. Allow to cool several minutes after cooking. Slice 3/4tnch slices and serve over saffron rice printanierre and sauce with apricot essence. Serves 2 main dish or 6 appetizers APRICOT ESSENCE SAUCE 1 cup orange juice 1 lb. apricot preserves 2 cups Sprite l/2cup Hiram Walker Apricot Brandy 1/4 cup Hiram Walker Brandy 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup apricots, dried, sliced 1/4 inch 1/4 lb. brown sugar Comstarch/water to thicken Season salt to taste Combine all ingredi­ ents and bring to boil. Thicken to desired con­ sistency with corn­ starch (wash). Reduce heat and continue to simmer for 2 minutes. CORNBREAD SAUSAGE STUFFING 1 link Andouilk* sausage 2 cups combread, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 Tbsp, garlic, chopped 1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled and finely diced 2 oz. butter, melted 1/2 cup white wine Salt and pepper to taste Remove sausage from casing and saute until ful­ ly cooked. Remove sausage from j>an and saute onions and garlic in remaining butter until soft. Deglaze pan with 1/2 cup dry white wine. Reduce l>y half. A/ld combread, sausage, onion mixture and toss togeth­ er with melted flutter, salt and pepper until moist, adding more butter or wine if necessary. Mix in diced poblano chile. SAFFRON RICE PRINTANIERRE 2 cups white rice (parboiled) 4 cups water Salt, pepper and garlic to taste Pinch of saffron Droplets of egg shade to color rice Combine all ingredi­ ents and steam uncov­ ered until done or bring to boil on stove top and finish covered in oven. 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Principal Henry Dugan said he is “extremely pleased with the high academic standards set by these young women and men and their total involve­ ment in all phases of school life, academic and cocurricular.” A brief sketch of the top 10 students is as follows: Rhonda Hesselink, daughter of Ronald and Joanne Hesselink. 12757 108th St.. SE, Freeport, is the leading student with a 4.151 grade point average. She has majors in mathematics. English, computer science, music, and social studies, and a minor in Spanish. Three years a National Honor Society member, she also has been a member of the Science Olympiad team and the American Computer Science League competitive team for three years. She was a member of the cross country team for three years, and a four-year band member who has expertise on three instruments. As a junior. Hesselink received the Bausch and Izimb Outstanding Science See Top 10, Page 2 Gina Boersma Jeremy Anderson Sarah Wieniewski Kevin Holst Christopher DeBlaay Thornapple Twp. notified of village annexation plans by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Village of Middleville will annex any new develop­ ment in Thornapple Township that taps into the village water and sewer system, village of­ ficials announced last week. Village Manager Ev Man- shum explained the annexa­ tion policy at a joint meeting of the village and township planning commissionsApril 17. Manshum said a portion of property taxes charged to village residents are being us­ ed to pay for the cost of the village's new sewage treat­ ment plant. If developments outside the village use the sewer system but aren’t village residents, they would not have to pay the sewer taxes, he said. “If we were to extend ser­ vices to someone who doesn't pay village taxes,” Manshum said, “it wouldn’t be fair to those who do pay taxes.” Annexation could con­ ceivably be widespread. “We’ve had a number of developers asking us to pro­ vide services,” Manshum said. A 120-unit apartment com­ plex, a 25-unit single-family home development, and a larger 50- to 55-unit single­ family home development are all in the works for the Mid­ dleville area. Manshum said. Some of the developers for those projects already have asked to be annexed to the village, he said. Developers are making that request because they want to take ad- Heritage Day’s future in doubt Button up your overcoat... ...if yourire a spring sports fan! Loyal parents and friends of area sports teams have resorted to all kinds of ways to combat the recent plummeting terr^jeratures and cold winds threatening spectators of baseball, softball, track, soccer, tennis and golf teams. Using sleeping bags as wind breaks, these Caledonia parents braved a downnght nasty day last week to watch their favorrte softball players From the left are John Millard, Neil Vander Velde (obviously undaunted by the weather) and Linda VanderVelde. Middleville's Heritage Day, a tradition in the village since 1992, may just be a footnote in history unless enough volunteers come forward to help organize and run the an­ nual event. Jo Sclafani. chairwoman of the Heritage Day Committee, said a meeting of prospective volunteers April 10 yielded only four people willing to donate their tune for the special day. The committee needs at least 10 people to head up the various activities, Sclafani said. Another organizational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Mondaj, May I, at the Mid­ dleville Village Hall. There are no special re­ quirements for volunteers, Sclafani said Those living outside the village are welcome to participate. Anyone interested can call Sclafani at 795-4650 or 795-7033. Heritage Day is scheduled to be held this year on Sept. 16. In past years the event has included a parade, softball tournament, volleyball, square dancing, line dancing, arts and crafts, games for children, horseshoes, food booths, and other activities vantage of all the village ser­ vices, including fire and police protection and road maintenance, besides water and sewer, Manshum said. Mark Sevald, chairman of the Thornapplc Township Planning Commission, said the commission “had no stance” on the issue of annex­ ation. “We understand their (the village’s) position on that.” But Manshum said he thought the township officials were “disappointed.” He explained to them that the village would have to charge large user fees for residential and commercial development if the develop­ ment was not annexed to the village Manshum told township of­ ficials that the township wouldn't be losing potential taxes, but rather gaining See Annexation, Page 3 In This Issue... • Academic stars to join athletic heroes at TK • Requests increase for special use permits at Campau Lake • Caledonia Twp. approves Kentwood PMR on M-37 • TK’s Penfield chosen KCEA Teacher of the Year �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 25, 1995 TOP 10 ANNOUNCED AT TK SCHOOLS, Award. In addition, she was an American Hith School Math Examinatidn award winner She is the Principal's Academic All-State nominee, an American Computer Science League Outstanding Achievement Award winner and the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership designee. As well as being active at school, Hesselink was busy outstide of school She is president of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church’s Youth Group and a member of the Love-Light Youth Choir. She has volunteered time working on mission trips to Kentucky, teaching Bible School, helping at the Freeport District Library, tutoring, cleaning homes for the elderly, and doing volunteer computer work. She also works at the Peace Child Care Center. Hesselink plans to attend either Calvin College or Grand Valley State Universi­ ty, majoring in pre-medicine or engineering. April Scharphorn, daughter of Dave and Debbie Scharphorn. 916 Barlow Lake. Middleville, is the se­ cond member of TK'S Top Ten She has a 3.904 grade point average, and has majors in mathematics, science, English, and social studies, and minors in accounting and Spanish A three-year member of the National Honor Society, Scharphorn now serves as the organization's treasurer. She also has served as treasurer for the Class of 1995 for her junior and senior years. Four years of band and two years of musicals demonstrate her musical ability. One year of track and four years of cheerleading (three years on the varsity squad) added to her busy high school career She was recognized twice as a Stu­ dent of the Month and once was the Rotary nominee. In the fall of 1994. she became TK's Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) award winner. Scharphorn attended the National Young Leaders Con­ ference and the RpUQ.pife Leadership Camp She is a member of Love-Light, a high school youth choir. Besides being a gymnastics instructor, she has volunteered for the Mel Trotter Mission, the March of Dimes, the CROP Walk-a-thon, the Red Cross and Paint the City. Next fall, she will go into the secondary education pro­ gram at Calvin College with a major in math and minors in group science and economics Timothy and Margaret Nicholson are the parents of Emily Nicholson, 246 Cressy St., Freeport. With a 3.8933 grade point average, she has majors in English, mathematics, and science, and minors in music and business A three-year member of the National Honor Society, Nicholson also is serving as its vice president in her senior year She has been chosen as a Student of the Month for three years, and has been a student teacher aide for two years A year of jazz band and two and one-half years of symphonic band show her musical ability. She also played golf for a season. Outside of school she is busy with a job at True Value where she is a cashier. She also attends her church and its youth group. Nicholson’s future plans in­ clude a major in chemistry at Calvin College. Laura Nelson, 430 North Whitemore Road. Hastings, daughter of Linda Frasier and Walt Nelson, has a 3.87 grade point average She earned ma­ jors in mathematics. English, science and social studies and minors in computers, Spanish, and accounting Nelson is a three-year member of the National Honor Society, and has work­ ed for many service projects sponsored by that organiza­ tion. The Mel Trotter Mis­ sion, Teachers Breakfast. Heritage Days. Senior Citizen Dinner and tutoring are some of those projects She attends Whitneyville Bible Church and is a member of the youth group and quiz team For three years, she participated in competitions in Missouri. California. Florida and Indiana. McDonald’s, where she works part time, has benefitted from her skills for the last two years Calvin College, Cor­ nerstone College, and Grace College in Indiana have all ac­ cepted her as a student. After her choice is made, she wil pursue a pre-medicine degree Christopher De Blaay is the son of Mary De Blaay. 11967 108th St . Freeport, and the late Paul De Blaay. He has a 3.848 grade point average and has majors in mathematics, science, social science. Spanish and English. He has a minor in computers. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, De Blaay is president of the organization in his senior year He also serves as presi­ dent of the Class of 1995. He has played a year of baseball and four years of soccer and basketball. De Blaay attends the Alto Bible Fellowship. He also is active in their youth group. He plans to attend Central continued from frontpage Michigan University, pursu­ ing a career in physical therapy Jeremy Anderson, son of Marian Walker and Dr Thomas Anderson. 7549 Noffke Drive. Caledonia, has a 3 843 grade point average. He has majors in science, mathematics. Spanish, social studies and English. Anderson has played foot­ ball for three years, two years on the varsity team He has been a varsity basketball player for two years, having served the two years before on the J.V. and freshman teams. One year of soccer rounded out his athletic career. He is a three-year member of the Na­ tional Honor Society. He has an outside activity as well. He belongs to the Holy Family Parish youth group. Anderson plans to attend Central Michigan University, where he will pursue a premedicine major. Kenneth and Marcia Holst are parents of Kevin Holst, 6501 Stimson Road. Mid­ dleville. He has a 3.825 grade point average, and has earned majors in English, mathematics, social studies and science. He has minors in computer science, music and Spanish. Holst has participated in the dual enrollment program with Grand Rapids Community College during his senior year. He has earned nine col­ lege credits in addition to TK credits during his senior year. Three years each in soccer and basketball held his in­ terests athletically. Three years in the jazz band and two years in the National Honor Society rounded out Kevin’s high school career. Beyond school hours, he has played indoor soccer at Dome World. He also has worked for two years as stocker and bagger at Pastoor’s Family Market. Holst has been accepted at the University of Michigan for the fall of 1995 and plans to attend the Literature, Science and Arts program. His planned majors are business and psychology. Bonnie McMurray, daughter of Robert and Vicki McMurray, 316 Cherry St., Freeport, is a member of the Top Ten and has a 3.824 grade point average. She has majors in mathematics, science, music, social studies, and English, and minors in ac­ counting and Spanish. McMurray is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. Four years of band and four years of softball reflect her interest in music and athletics Her activities did not stop with school hours. She has been a member of her church’s quiz team for three years. A major in accounting at Western Michigan University is McMurray’s immediate goal Robert and Sharon Boersma. 523 Charles St . Middleville, are the parents of Gina Boersma. She has a 3.77 grade point average and has majors in mathematics. English, science and social studies, with minors in ac­ counting, Spanish, and computers Boersma played volleyball in her freshman and sophomore years She is a three-year member of the Na­ tional Honor Society Outside of school hours, she has a part-time job. She has worked at McDonald’s for one and one-half years. Western Michigan Univer­ sity is her goal for the fall, where she will major in accounting. Sarah Wisniewski, daughter of Robert and Denise Wisniewski. 2006 Fawn Ave.. Middleville, has a 3.756 grade point average. She has majors in mathematics. English, science, and social studies, and minors in accounting and computers. Freshman and junior varsity volleyball were activities that she participated in during her freshman and sophomore years. She is also a two-year member of the National Honor Society Wisniewski enjoys running and bicycling She also has held a part-time job at McDonald s for one and one half years. She plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall She is considering a career in special education. Middleville Lions to hold white cane drive April 28-29 The Lions of Michigan is a organization dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate, especially those who are visually impaired. This week-end, Friday. April 28 and Saturday, April 29, volunteers from the Middleville civic club will be selling the familiar white canes, the universal symbol which identifies a sightless person. The white cane has also become a symbol of the Lions commitment to helping promote sight conservation projects. Governor John Engler has designated April 28-May 7 as "White Cane Week" to raise awareness of the efforts of all Michigan Lions. Proceeds from the drive will benefit such projects as Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, the Michigan Eye Bank and Transplantation Center in Ann Arbor and the Welcome Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids. In Middleville, the Lions will be in front of Crystal Flash, Cappon’s Shell station, Pastoor’s Family Market. Hastings City Bank. State Bank of Caledonia and Nesbitt’s Market on Grand Rapids Street. Community Garage Sale in Middleville set for June 10 The annual Middleville Community Garage Sale has been moved up from its usual July date and will be held only one day instead of two. The day is scheduled for June 10, with a rain date of June 24. Because signs advertising the sale have been forbidden by the village police depart ment, those participating will be asked to pay a small fee to have their names added to a list of participants, according to sale organizer Keri Longhurst. Longhurst said flyers containing a map of all the garage sale locations and a list of participants’ names and addresses will be distributed around town. The fee may be in the neighborhood of $3, Longhurst said. In the past, the sale has been held on a Friday and Satur day, but this year the sale will only be on Saturday She said the VFW may be opening up space in its downtown hall for outside vendors to sell their wares, and the VFW also may open up its kitchen. For more information on the sale, call Longhurst at 795-4121. Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything fAST! Since you’re in agriculture you can cover all your assets under one policy and save time and money. Do you have a boat? Do you have a snowmobile? Do you have a mobile home? Are you involved in incidental business pursuits? Do you need separate policies? Not when you’re covered by... Pioneer State Mutual Specialists in Agricultural Insurance Call us for details... Yow local independent insurance agency STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call uj for a quott for all of your insurance netdt • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 25, 1995 / Page 3 Academic stars to join athletic heroes at TK by Mary Warner • Staff Writer OK. Ray Page, take this! If you can put up all those pic­ tures and stuff up of former TK star athletes. Judy Hen­ drickson can put up pictures and stuff of former TK academic achievers! Hendrickson, a biology teacher at the high school, got to thinking two years ago that she would like to recognize those who have achieved academic excellence the same way Page, former TK Athletic Director, began showcasing al I-conference and all-state athletes in an area in from of the high school gym. With the aid of custodian Rob Lewis, she was finally able two weeks ago to put up a display of current and former Top 10 students at TK High. The display is located in the mam entranceway by the library. Photos of 1995 Top 10 winners are included, as well as large framed lists of former winners dating back to 1972. New Top 10 winners will be added each year. And some winners from classes prev ions to 1972 eventually will be added. The display was partially funded by a donation from former TK elementary teacher Chris Schaad. Keith Rhines. high school industrial arts teacher, helped TK student Brett Suwyn design and print the lists of former winners, using a CAD (computer-aided design) program Hendrickson said she has received a lot of positive feed­ back about the display It recognizes that (the top 10 students) worked very hard for what they’ve done." TK Middle School honor roll set 6<h Grade All A’s - Andrea Berkimer, Lindsey Deboode. Breanne Dutcher. Bethany Forbes. Danielle Hoskins. Brian Kathmann. Jennifer Meyer. Anneliese Patterson. Megan Shaff. Samantha VanderSloot. Travis Brill, Amber Demaagd. Erika Enyart, Jeff Forbes. Garrett Jonker Slayton. Abby LaVoie. Matt Newmyer. Erin Robertson. Jody Siebesma. Teresa Venton Jacob DeBlaay. Nick Drogowski, Angela Feenstra. Aleshia Haselden. Heather Joynson. Kyle McKeown. Dan Parker. Katie Schultz. Pat Terry. Andrea Zoet B Honor Roll — Eric Aten. Lisa Belson. Daniel Brinks. Kurils Parker. Sarah Decker. Danielle Erway, Doug George. Abbie Gilbert. Jason Holzhausen. Dan Lancaster. Adam Lucas Kristen Minor. Jim Nichols, Curt Postema. War­ ren Prostko. Kortney Reyff. Jean Scheib. Jenny Sherman, Ken Simon, Jessica Strait. Mark Thompson. Chad VanSpronsen. Travis Wenger. Blake Williams. Joe Azzarella. Jennifer Bennedict. Nichole Byars. Candice Cree. Jason Doyle. Julie Ford. Angela Gemhart, Lana Goodin. Mike Hopkins. Christina Lee. Kevin McClure. Amber Morgan. Adam Nieland. Kyle Preslar. Ashley See Honor roll, Page 7 ANNEXATION 9 continued from front page them, if areas of the township arc developed and then annex­ ed to the village Village residents pay township taxes as well, he said, so the township would receive any additional tax revenues generated by the new development. The only thing the township /potentially could lose, Manshum said, is state revenue sharing dollars, which are determined by population. Manshum said that loss would be offset by the addi- Stop In For Your 1000 Smile Check Up In Caledonia We pamper you! Wayne H. Beld, DOS and Tom Pare, DOS 891-0004 tional revenue the township could gain if undeveloped pro­ perty is improved. The village manager said the Middleville area is grow­ ing rapidly. Its population has grown about 10 percent since 1990, he said. Described in the past as an “ideal bedroom community" for those working in the Grand Rapids area, the growth reflects movement by both businesses and residen­ tial dwellers to the area south of Grand Rapids. Steelcase and other large companies have expanded southward, driving development in both Caledonia and Middleville. But growing pains resulted, the sewer system for Mid­ dleville began operating above capacity, and lagoons where the sewage was treated began to leak. Middleville was then re­ quired by the slate to fix the situation, and a new sewage treatment plant had to be built. That plant just went on line April 10. The new sewer system had to be paid for not just with property taxes, but also through borrowing $2 million. Village residents began pay­ ing a quarterly "debt retire­ ment” charge on their sewer and water bills last December The charge for single-family residences is $29.70. Residents will continue to pay that quarterly charge until the debt is paid off. Manshum said New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casualwear NEW! & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds Cu^donio Center (M-37) • 891 -9257 — As Always Walk-ins Are Welcome — But the $29.70 charge will be reduced as the amount of debt is reduced Residents also pay a $12.80 quarterly “sewer readiness" charge, which pays for the maintenance of the new system, which costs more than $98,000 a year to maintain, Manshum said. The new sewage plant has a 500,000-gallon capacity, Manshum said, and is current­ ly using about 60 percent of its capacity. But new development will change that, and the village has contracted with a Grand Rapids engineering firm to develop a new computerized system that will help it deter­ mine how new development will affect the sewer system. The computer system will tell the village what it will take for any new development to use the system, he said, and project any expenditures re­ quired for tapping into the system — expenditures such as putting tn larger pipe or putting in pumping stations. New development in the Middleville area has also necessitated an update of the Thomapple Township master plan, according to Sevald. We’re not sure (the current master plan) reflects reality right now." he said Many re­ quests by developers have not been consistent with the plan." he said The original plan is only about five years old, he said Township planners told village officials at the joint meeting that they will be look­ ing for input from the village on the master plan revisions Sevald said the township will also be looking for input from the public on the plan and will possibly form a sounding group" of area citizens which will represent a "cross section of expertise” in the community. new Top 10 display they helped to create. 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Call one of our 3 locations for more information 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA TATE ANK 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDON1A FDI€ fit LCNOCM PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS...PLEASE JOIN US! MAY 9...Movie - CITY SLICKERS (9:00 AM..Coffee, 9:30...Movie) Imereged :r. ran,ng the Piemun Club- You muM be at «a,f 55 year, young and have a minimum ot $5 000 m any interest beanng account at the Stale Bank of Caledonia Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Midd ievilie now' �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 25, 1995 Neigh bors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone. Tricky weather, isn’t it? Mobility in­ structor, Carol, came from Vision Enrichment two weeks in a row. I was doing something wrong. Because of my eyes, 1 had been trying to see contrasts in the sidewalk, instead of completely trusting Houston By so ignoring his lead. I ignored him deciding where I should go. He finally gave up on watching out for me. Carol walked behind me, watching just what I was doing. So, we practiced two full afternoons I just loved her frankness and not letting me get away with a single thing. It was just what I needed W e just walked up and down various routes in downtown Middleville After Wednesday's session, I had improved greatly. She made me promise that when I felt myself starting to doubt Houston to close my eyes and go ahead It was hard for bossy old me to let go She said that when 1 did. Houston just perked up working with pnde at the restoration of his responsibility Boy. oh boy. was I exhausted on Wednes­ day afternoon But what a wonderful feeling of ac­ complishment. She is a wonderful, caring teacher Everyone that I have en­ countered at Vision Enrich­ ment is of that quality. George Cramer, my Braille and computer teacher, came Thursday afternoon and spent almost two hours trying to find out why my “spell check" would not work. I had askeo Cay to enlarge my typ­ ing size. It turned out that the large type interfered with the program So when Carol got home she fixed my computer 1 just love how Vision Enrichment teachers won t let me get mentally lazy Because they give so caringly and share their love of teaching. I have to practice once every­ day on my computer and with Houston so that my lazy brain has to work. They come right out to our house, so 1 have to make myself worthy of their wanting to help me. Our wonderful TK librarians get me so many wonderful reading tapes that I reward myself after I have practiced both jobs by letting myself listen to them Vision Enrichment in Grand Rapids is my life saver. Vision Enrichment even found a wonderful volunteer who comes Wednesday even­ ings. His name is Greg Geers Boy. is he sharp and thorough. My other volunteer. Kate Pitts, is comng back after being in Florida She is so much fun and is very inventive. She said that I could have seven volunteers a week and still not get caught up with all my work. Enough gabbing. Now to the news Elaine Northrop sid they spent Easter with her parents, the Wiesenhauffers Lois and Walt Bender. Russ Bender and Florence Dickerson went to visit Mike and Ed­ na Bender Ward and Betty Bender had a wonderful winter in Ronda They re getting settled back into Michigan living. Bob and Donna Kenyon had son Rob and friend there for Easter dinner. Betty Newman said her son. John, and his wife. Cheryl, took her to the “Sound of Music'* with Marie Osmond Betty said that the scenery was just beautiful. Betty said that Mark. Dan and she had Easter breakfast with Mark. Then Dan went to church with Betty on Easter. Dorothy and Don Dean had daughter. Robin, and her children over to spend time during their spring break. They also went to the new museum and planetarium in Grand Rapids Don said it was a wonderful exhibit. Don said they had volunteered to go with a group of children, but had really enjoyed it with their family. Betty and Bob White had the whole family together. Laurel and Fred Rock had a wonderful winter in Yuma. Ariz. 1 had a wonderful visit with Edna Steeby. She was debating whether to put in a garden this year. Eleanor Geukes said that they had her sister over for Easter. The Bob Wheelers went to Dutton* s trailer park for Easter. Their son had his bir­ thday and was also there. He lives with his aunt tn Dutton Thelma Carl had her eye surgery. She had some paint for a while and the patch rubb­ ed her face because it was too tight, but she is coming along much better She has had both eyes done now Thelma said that she attended the Baptist drama and it was lovely. Her thoughtful friends took her out Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9:45 am., 1100a.m. It 6:00p.m WEDNESDAY................... Family Night - 6 30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45 a m. of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service............ Word of Life Clubs........................ T WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Gaines United Brethren Church Kalama/<x> Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 6984252 _______________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Nursery and Children's Church will be provided Al Tiemeyer Community Calling 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Ao .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave of 84th St •891-8661 'The Church vhere everybody s somebody.. ...and Jesus Christ is lord” Suoaoy School................................................................9:30am. Sunday Morning Wortfxp........................................ 10.30am. Sunday Evening Worship..........................................600p.m Wed Mrawee* Prayer 8 Btote SKidy......... 700 p.m Bev 44fcm Dotxm. PaOof "God Cares for You" Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School............................... 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service................. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... .11:10 a.m. Peace Reformed Church Barner Free IM-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 IMnner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday Evening Service........................ .6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....... ............... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Choirs 9:45 6:45 for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............. ............... 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Youth Fellowship - Sunday................. ............... 7:00 p.m. Cadets and Cavinettea RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Adult Bible Studies 891-8028 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, ML (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12.10 First Service.......................................8:30 a m. Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m Sunday School......................................... 9:45a.m Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m.(Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10.00 am.) Bible Classes........................................... 10:00a.m. Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m. Second Service........................................ 11:00a.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School.............. Evening Service............ 708 West Main Street Rev. James Cusack Hr CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Services — Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 10:00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. ............ 6 00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a.m. Middleville Worship...................... 11:00 a m GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Rod lu Quo Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Sunday Wonhtpa 9 00 am 4 10 30 am Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Gun Lake Community Church Church Office Phone - 795-9266 lEljc (Did (Himt JHrtljoditt (Cljurrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00 a m Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Family Night" 600 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave ■ Church School, ........................... *9 45 am S ®»'ZvVzyi Morning Worship.11 00 a.m Evening Worship..........6 00 p.m Wed Fellowship....... 7:30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 25, 1995 I Page 5 Proceeds to fund students’ work camp at Indian reservation Gaines UB youth group to hold benefit auction A local high school youth group’s plans to work on an Indian reservation this sum­ mer will get a financial boost from an auction to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Gaines United Brethren Church fellowship hall. Up for bids will be more than 50 new items and gift certificates donated by local businesses and individuals, and everything from gas to gastronomical delights will be available to the highest bid­ ders. Meals from area restaurants. standing for our young peo­ All proceeds from the sup­ per and auction will further ple. "Working together like this the summer mission project helps draw our own group of the Gaines UB senior high closer together, too." youth group, which hopes to Taylor said the trip to the donate its energy and time to reservation is being planned help someone else. in conjunction with an The group already has organization called The raised nearly half of the Group, which plans work $4,500 it will need to trans­ camps for churches and other port 14 students and four organizations nationwide. adults to the Lakota Indian Anyone who wants to do­ reservation in Pine Ridge, nate to the auction, or who S.D., said Youth Pastor Scott would like more information Taylor. can call Taylor at the church There, the students will office at 698-8252. He is help build homes on the there Mondays through reservation, doing drywalling, Thursdays from 9 a m. to 4 roofing, painting and carpen­ p.m. try. They plan to leave June 14 and return June 26. "This is the first time our kids have worked at an Indian reservation,” commented Tay­ recipient lor. Francisco has traveled exten­ "I think this will be a sively in Europe and is one of whole new experience for all South Africa’s favorite Chris­ of us, learning about another tian musicians. culture and understanding how Francisco describes his they live. music as a composite of "folk ”We will be working with sensibiities and contemporary the Indians on their own flavorings.” As to lyrics, homes, and so it can’t help Francisco calls believers to but be a great lesson in under­ new levels of commitment while expressing and em­ phasizing the compassion of Christ. He will be joined on this tour by Barry McGuire, and Terry and Wendy Talbot. The talents of these varied artists have been honed through For all your travel needs. many years of performance and ministry. McGuire was a member of the folk singing group, the 9367 Cherry Valley Ave. Christy Minstrels in the ’60s. (Do you remember “Green, Green?”) You may have heard Barry’s deep, husky voice singing the children’s song, 'Bullfrogs and Butterflies.” Terry Talbot has been a member of Warner Bros’ Mason Proffit, as well as working with his brother, John Michael Talbot, on various projects, including “Face to Face” and “The Painter.” Wendy Talbot has been half of the popular Wendy and Mary duo, and her voice is heard singing the theme song of the Dear John sitcom. Call 698-8001 for more in­ formation, and for directions to the concert location. a sofa donated by Dykstra Furniture in Byron Center, lots of pizzas, 300 gallons of propane gas. auto oil changes and floral arrangements are just a sample of the contribu­ tions to be auctioned off. Immediately preceding the auction, the youths also will be hosts for a baked potato supper from 6 to 7 p.m., when diners can choose their choice of later toppings and a beverage. Potato partakers will not have to pay for din­ ner, but a donation will be appreciated. Four Christian artists to visit Redeemer Covenant Chalk artist to visit Leighton Methodist Church May 6 Rod Snow will be the special performer at Leighton United Methodist Church Mother-Daughter banquet Saturday, May 6. at 6:30 p.m Community mothers and daughters are invited. A free­ will offering will be received. Snow will present. “Chalk for Christ." a program of gospel messages through black light chalk artistry, ventnoloquism and music. To make reservations, call 891-8028 ENGAGEMENTS Sabin - Eggers Heather Jo Sabin and Ran­ dall Carey Eggers will be united in marriage May 20, 1995. Heather is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Chic University of Cosmetology. She is the daughter of Neil and Joyce Sabin of Newaygo. Randy is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He is the son of Charles and Donna Eggers of Middleville. /T [ XUL' \ The May meeting of the Caledonia Happy 60s Club will begin with a noon potluck on Monday, May 1, at the Caledonia Community Education Building, 330 Johnson St. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share, their own table service and a $1 gift for bingo. The Happy 60s group meets monthly for lunch and fellowship, and is open to anyone in the area. Anyone wishing information about the group or about the May meeting should call 6986335. NEIGHBORS Presented by the Music Ministries of Peace Reformed Church Middleville, Michigan Sunday, April 30 Two identical performances at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Featuring: The Adult Choir • LOVE-UTE Choir Solas, Duets, Tnos • The Praise Team Instrument Ensemble — Amnerv Pnmdeti Caledonia Happy 60 Club to meet May 1 from Page 4 — Night of Musical Praise Q Christian signers, songwriters, and guitarists Don Francisco. Barry McGuire, and Terry and Wendy Talbot will appear in concert Sunday. April 30 at 6 p.m. at the Dutton Christian Middle School, sponsored by Redeemer Covenant Church. Don Francisco is best known for his powerful story songs like “He’s Alive” and “Got To Tell Somebody . ” A — to eat Easter she went to see her new nephew and then they went to his daughter in Jenison Her family was all together. She had a very wonderful and full week. Neva and Nancy Aicken went on a cruise. She said that she has a nice tan. Lib Palmer and JJ had Easier dinner with the Mat­ tesens. Carl ai.d Sue Golnek were also there Enid and John are the grandparents Kale Wiennga said that the Wiennga family finished bowling and are the cham­ pions of the afternoon league. She said the family was home for Easier They had 36 there Had a nice visit with my fnend Edna Bechtel. She is such a super person I guess that is it for this week 1 didn't get to all of you folks, but will try to get the rest of you next week. Love you all very much. Du! any of you climb that big stumbling block this week? You w ill always feel so much better if you uke one step at a time The view from the lop of the stumbling block is very satisfying and rewarding. A big hug to all of you. PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads Caledonia 9\auel Caledonia Vaillage Centre (616) 891-0090 \______________________________ —— �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Mkkllev'lle Ml / April 25. 1995 CHS National Honor Society initiates new members by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia chapter of the National Honor Society held its formal induction cer­ emony for 60 new members in an afternoon program April 12 in the CHS Performing Arts Center. Also presented with an honorary membership was CHS English teacher Ruth Grinstead. Senior members David Uyl, Danielle Gallert. Holly Olthouse and Julie Tuinstra spoke on the four criteria for membership in NHS: scholar- ship, leadership, character and service. The new members then were presented and welcomed by Tuinstra, Paul Minder and Katie Sobczak The faculty advisor for the Caledonia chapter is English teacher Lois Lamb, who rec­ ognized this year's officers: President Jill Leatherman. Vice President David Uyl. Secretary Katie Sobczak and Treasurer Jenny Millard. Lamb told the new initiates and the audience that the biggest effort of NHS mem­ bers is to offer tutoring and New initiates of the CHS chapter of the National Honor Society took time out of their Advisory Class to pose for this photo. They were inducted April 12 in a formal ceremony in the CHS Performing Arts Center. Students are eligible for membership only if they are maintaining a 3.5 grade point average. David Uyl explained the need for hard work in the area of scholarship. Importance of service. Holly Olthouse Danielle Gallert spoke discussed the attribute to the new initiates on of character. leadership. mentoring services to other students at all levels. The or­ ganization also participates in charitable activities, such as raising money for cystic fi­ brosis. the Santa Claus Girls and the American Heart Asso­ ciation. Chapter members this schixil year donated more than 400 hours of service. Lamb said. NHS members are chosen first on the basis of their scholarship, with a 3.5 grade point average required for eligibility. Those students who meet the scholarship requirement then are screened in areas such as discipline and attendance before being accepted. New members learn they have been chosen when they are "bagged" by current mem­ bers, who choose a time to visit classrooms and "recog­ nize" their new colleagues by putting brown grocery sacks over their heads. The new members-to-be then are pa­ raded through the halls before ending up at a get-together in Cherry Valiev GREENHOUSE f lf> °Pen , y for the season! • • • • fl Perennials • Vegetables Annuals • Mixed Pots Hanging Baskets • Hanging Gardens Strawberry Jars • ...And More! 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Dana Cosgrove, Jennifer Davis, Jason Delilie, Payshence Erb. Bonnie Hickel, Matt Hopewell. Joseph Johnson. Rachel Kuipers. Laura McKinley. Laura Newton. Danielle Pic­ card. Matt Pullen. Victoria Rodriguez, Justin Sherman. Josh Strait. Lauren Vandal. Julie Weaver Susan Beckering. Justin Benner. Amanda Bowyer. Jason Brower, Anna Cnossen. Nicole Craven. Matt DeBlaay, Jeremiah Donker. Jessica Erwy. Elizabeth Hillman. Brendan Hula. Philip Kenyon. Dana Kurr, Nolan Miklusicak. Jenny Olczak. Josh Pomtt. Danielle Quisenberry, Teri Schondelmayer. Aaron Smith, Darla Stutzman. Carrie Vanveghel, Stacy Willemstein. 8th Grade AU A’s — Jason Baragar. Ryan Hesselink. Jennifer I^aansrna, Jason Schweitzer. Jamie Wachtor, David Williamson, Holly Devries. Maryanne Hoeksma. Brian McKeown. Jennifer Tobin, Garrett Weatherhead. Jen­ nifer Herring. Bryan Jahnke. Lizbith Runals, Nathan Ven­ ton. Chris Wellman B Honor Roll — Sabrina Abasse, Cassie Beard. Lisa Boersma. Andrea Bucher. Drew Chamberlain, Carrie Count, Jaimeiyn DeBruin. Ashleigh DeVormer. Dan Finkbeiner. Ashley Gentry, Mike Hayes. Andrea Hillman. Brooke Holzhausen. Scott Huntington. Gwen Jeunnk. Nicole Jonker-Slayton, Arnie Konncsol. Alicia Lee. Corey Lucas. Robin McMur­ ray. Melissa Minor, Amy Olczak. Taylor Pierce. Sarah Schilthroat. Steve Shear. Christina Triplett. Amy W'iersum. Jason Albaugh. Stacy Bergakker. Brad Bowman. Mike Byars. Sally Chris­ tiansen. Ryan Craven. Erin Deschoff. Amber Dutcher. Rachel Flierman. Miso Glavan. Robert Heinz. Ron Hoeksma. Sara Huff. Josh Ike. Enca Johnston. Kerri Kempema. Rachel Krikke, Sean Lemon. Katie Martin. Nicole Medans. Car­ ly Mulder. Kristen Overbeek. Scott Ploeg. Kevin Schultz, Adam Smith. Paul Wade, Gwen Williams, Matt Alvarez, Mark Blashkiw, Chad Brinks, Kirsten Carver. Amanda Clover-Wadel. Amy David. Manna Dettmann. Keri Enyart, Robert Furgeson, Larissa Hannebohn. Lorry Hess. Lynda Holes. Mike hull, Aaron Jeffer. Ben Jones. Leah Kennicott. 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In Caledonia Township, homes in this dis­ trict cannot be enlarged with­ out the owner obtaining a special use permit from the Planning Commission after a public bearing. The commission last week granted such a special use permit to allow remodeling and expansion of one Campau Lake home, but tabled an­ other, similar request. No public comment greeted the commission during the public hearing held on Edgar Kerry Rhoderick's proposal to remodel and expand his home at 8948 66th St. Rhoderick plans to add a foyer and porch to his home, plus build a sec­ ond floor over the living area. His proposal met the ap­ proval of Township Planner Mark VandcrPloeg. with the conditions that Rhoderick : • Check with the Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources to determine if any special flood plain permits are required. • Obtain a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Permit from the county if earthwork is to be done. • Abide with the construc­ tion standards of the Town­ ship Flood Damage Preven­ tion Ordinance. VanderPloeg also recom­ mended that the commission reduce the area requirements of Campau Lake residents whose small lots force them to build "up" if they wish to enlarge the living space of their homes. He predicts there will be many more requests like the Rhodericks' and the Pomeroys. He reminded the commis­ sion that most of the dwellings on the east side of the lake originally were built as summer homes or fishing cottages, and that lots 40 to 50 feet wide would not have seemed particularly small to people living in towns and cities. However, he pointed out that most of the Campau Lake homes have long since been convened to year-round residences, and growing families of the 1990s often are finding them too small or outdated for today s living. These homeowners don't want to sell and give up their access to the lake or river, but in areas like the east side of Campau Lake, remodeling projects must be planned with consideration for the small lots and neighbors in close proximity. In a later discussion, Van­ derPloeg noted that many of the older homes are located in the so-called flood plain dis­ trict, an area determined by the federal government as likely to be under water if the once-in-a-century deluge should cause waterways to overflow far beyond their usual banks and shores. Homeowners whose houses are located in the designated flood plain areas along lakes, streams and rivers can obtain flood insurance from the fed­ The commissioners tabled eral government, but only if the Pomeroys' request until their township has established their May 1 meeting so they a flood plain district and a can all visit the site before zoning ordinance regulating making any decisions. building in the district. VanderPloeg noted that In Caledonia Township, re­ these are the second and third special use applications in the last few months from See Campau Lake, P. 14 the townships Flood Plain District to accommodate the applicant's small lot area. Many lots in this area are like Rhoderick's. which is only 40 feet wide. It is, therefore, im­ possible for Rhoderick to ob­ tain the usual requirement of 100 feet between homes. Van­ derPloeg noted. The commission unani­ mously approved the special use to allow Rhoderick to proceed with his plans. Postponed, however, was a decision on a similar special use request submitted by Jane and Tim Pomeroy, 6947 Campau Lake Drive. Though VanderPloeg also recommended approving this request, subject to the same conditions as Rhoderick's, the commissioners decided to table the Pomeroys' applica­ tion until they have a chance to visit the site to check out a neighbor's concern raised dur­ ing the public hearing. The Pomeroys want to re­ model and enlarge their home by adding a garage with living space above. They also pro­ pose to lift the present dwelling to construct a walk­ out basement below, thus cre­ ating a two-story home. They also want to add a foyer and some perch areas During the public hearing on this request, Carl Hoyt raised a concern on behalf of his mother, who is a neighbor of the Pomeroys. He worries that the.Pomeroys' construc­ tion would create more storm water drainage on to his mother's property and re­ quested that the township en­ gineer review the situation. TK students (from left) Steven Dood, Robert Mosey and Michelle Merlau will compete with students across the country in a computer science contest in Houston. TK Schools computer students to head for Houston competition When TK High students Robert Mosey, Steven Dood and Michelle Merlau travel to Houston Memorial Day weekend, they will not just be competing in a national com­ puter science contest. They also will be “broaden­ ing their horizons,” their teacher Kevin Briggs said, and “developing an For Spring Cleanup & Yard Maintenance Rent the Things You Need! YARD EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • Thatchers Aerator Rototiliers Fertilizer Spreaders Lawn Sprayers Sweepers Post Hole Augers Pumps Chippers 227 Spring Street, Middleville, MI Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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A preview of merchandise and pre-registration will be held on April 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and beginning at 9 a.m. on day of auction at the auction site, 227 Spring Street, Middleville. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 25. 1995 / Page 9 Township Board action due in May Caledonia Twp. planners offer approval for PUD, ordinance amendments the Planning Commission, which praised VerMurlens Staff Writer The Caledonia Township thorough drawings and expla­ nations. A public bearing, Board Wednesday held first held Monday, April 17, readings on two ordinances elicited no public comment, recommended by its Planning and the commission unani­ Commission last week for mously recommended Town­ board approval. ship Board approval. The board heard a presenta­ The board held a first hear­ tion from Ed VerMurlen on a ing on the project Wednesday, proposed planned unit devel­ and thanked VerMurlen for his opment (PUD) for his onedetailed work in preparing his acre property 4 the southeast proposal. The board must corner of M-37 and 60th hold a second hearing on the Street. project before it can approve VerMurlen has asked for the or deny the rezoning. PUD rezoning to allow the Recommended amendments conversion of the home on to the township's Planned the property into office space. Unit Development Ordinance He explained to the board that also came up for a first read­ he is planning the project in ing at Wednesday's meeting. phases, with the first to in­ John Dieleman, who repre­ clude removing the existing sents the board on the Plan­ turnaround in front of the ning Commission, explained home and constructing a the changes, which include: commercial drive into the • A clearer explanation of property. the purpose of PUD zoning. Parking space and interior • Outlining more specific remodeling also will take standards and requirements for place in this phase. this kind of development, par­ The next phase, to be com­ ticularly in determining what pleted in two to four years, will include adding more park­ kind of density will be al­ lowed in a residential PUD. ing space, completing a Dieleman pointed out that ac­ driveway loop all the way cording to the new ordinance, around the building, adding a the township’s general devel­ new facade and constructing a opment plan will play a barrier-free entrance Later phases, to be con­ stronger role in deciding what a project's housing density structed as needed, will include building and parking should be. • Outlining extensive additions. VerMurlen has agreed to design standards to be applied connect to public utilities in determining approval of a proposed PUD. with more when available. standards listed for evaluating His proposal sailed through commercial PUDs. • Exempting some small lots of record along M-37 be­ We Give tween 92nd and 100th streets from the PUD requirements of Mature Drivers, by Barbara Gall Home Owners And Mobile Home Owners A+ Savings. Each year ol maturity seems to present new challenges But. when your car and home or mobile home are insured with the new Auto­ Owners A ♦ program, saving mon­ ey isn't one of them If you are a member of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be eligible Io receive a substantial group discount on insur­ ance tor your car. home or moWe home Contact us now tor more ntormaton J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Thirty-five wrestlers from the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club competed with almost 500 participants in the developmental tourna­ ment held at Belding High School. April 15. Placing first in Group I, Clayton Berridge and Tylor Cook. Tyler McCoy, Justin Max­ im and Alex Ohlrich turned in strong performances to earn silver medals. Tyler Ohlrich was awarded a bronze Group 11 was led by silver medalists Bryan Crater and Ryan Dykhouse. Newcomer Man Kilmartm demonstrated the importance of determina­ tion and brought home a bronze medal In Group 111. Jake Klapmust. Michael Tomanek. and Chns Smith continue to eliminate all competition by winning gold medals Seth Temple and Patrick Huver finished in second with Jay Haisma in third. In Group IV, Nick Draft and Nick Webster defeated their opponents in the last matches m the day to win gold medals Zach Hollingshead was awarded a silver and Lucas Zoet earned a bronze BINGO 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM equipping the deputy clerk s computer for on-line communication with the county and purchasing a new computer and printer to handle the sewer bills, inspection fees and building department reports. Funding will come from the township’s capital • Approved a $25 raise for at its May 17 meeting. In other business, the sexton Dan Gemzer for full burials, which do not include board • Approved a resolution cremations or infant burials. staling that the sewer bond is­ He presently receives $225 sue will reimburse the town­ and $250 for summer and ship general fund for all costs winter burials, respectively, relating to the Campau- and hand digs each grave. • Approved salary raises for Kettle Lake Sewer project. Construction of the expansion township office staff. (See re­ is now scheduled for Sept. 1. lated story.) • Approved spending Construction startup was delayed two months until the $2,450 to expand the township received a ground township’s computer capacity water discharge permit from and update equipment. the state Department of Included are a new hard drive for the treasurer's computer, Natural Resources. outlay budget. • Heard a report from Town­ ship Supervisor Tom Garbow on action taken to collect payments owed the township by Riebel Development and VerMeulen and Associates. (See related story.) Kids who wear glasses need the Caledonia Vision Center Dr. Richard J. Choryan safest eyewear 616-891-2020 available. OPTOMETRIST 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37). Caledonia. Ml 49316-9592 Caledonia freestylers compete American Legion Post #305 ^1utu-(henen fnru carter the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley development corridor. The ex­ isting zoning instead will be applied to development of these lots. • Formalizing the require­ ment of a pre-application con­ ference between the applicant and the township planner, and listing the information the applicant should bring to the conference. • Outlining a streamlined process for the approval of minor alterations in a PUD project. • Authorizing the Planning Commission and the Town­ ship Board to require an envi­ ronmental impact assessment, a traffic study, a fiscal impact assessment or a community impact analysis for PUDs if deemed necessary. After nearly a year of work or these revisions, the Plan­ ning Commission held an April 17 public hearing on the amendments, with residents concerned mostly about the township not allowing developers to use the PUD process as a means of getting around planned zoning densities. Resident Tom Apol also suggested that either the de­ veloper or the township be re­ quired to post a sign on any parcel being considered for re­ zoning, so residents in the area will be aware of the is­ sue. The commission recom­ mended 6-1 that the board ap­ prove the ordinance amend­ ments, with Scott Veiling dissenting. The Township Board on Wednesday discussed the mendments and the residents' uggestions and will take ae­ on on the recommendation Outdoor DECKorating? Do it Yourself and Save 10% Any Purchase Off Deck Bring in your ideas and we will help you custom design your own special package. We offer FREE planning and delivery! 1-Cal Thompsons' water seal* Ultra d fl99 1“ 1-C* wood Protector The most effective wood waterproofe* you can buy May be applied immediately to pressurefeateo wood. Waterproofs, protects against mold & mildew, weather damage. Soap and water clean-up. 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As a result, the board is re­ turning to court to ask that the settlements be enforced and the payments made Caledonia Township Super­ visor Tom Garbow reported to the Township Board last week that Circuit Court Judge David Soet ordered Jasonville Farms of Riebel Development Company to pay the township the $10,000 annual installment due Jan. 1 as part of a 1991 legal settlement Riebel Development had filed suit against the township in 1990 after being denied re­ zoning for a proposed mobile home park at the comer of M37 and Cherry Valley Avenue. Both parties later signed an agreement that was adopted as the court's judgement in the case. One of the conditions of that settlement was that the company would pay the town­ ship $10,000 each year for 10 years. When Reibel did not make its November payment, the township finally asked the court to enforce the agree­ ment. Judge Soet ordered the pay­ ment be met, with the devel­ oper also to pay the town­ ships legal fees and any inter­ est attached for non-payment. Garbow told the board Wednesday that be recom­ mended allowing the company to pay $5,000 now and then pay $1,000 a month for the next five months, along with interest. The board approved this recommendation. Riebel's next annual pay­ ment will be due in January, 1996. In a similar legal settlement issue, the board agreed Wednesday to ask the court to enforce the terms of another agreement, which also in­ cludes an annual payment. As in the Riebel case, the agree­ ment was adopted as the court’s judgement ending a lawsuit against the township. In this case, sand mine de­ velopers Harry Mast and Dou­ glas VerMeulen filed suit against the township in 1988 after being denied rezoning to allow opening a proposed sand mine on Whitneyville Road. The action was settled late in 1989. The courtapproved agreement allowed the sand pit to open, but one of the conditions of its operation was that the de­ velopers would make an an­ nual payment of $8,000 to the township for 13 years. Mast is no longer a partner Caledonia Twp OKs pay increases for office staff by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week accepted the recommendations of its Per­ sonnel Committee and ap­ proved pay raises fix several township office staff mem­ bers. effective on their dates of employment. Assessor Tom Doane will be moved from part-time (24 hours) to full-time status, and now will work 32 hours a week. The Personnel Com­ mittee recommended he re­ ceive a $30,000 salary and that as full-time staff, he also receive benefits. Previously, he earned $26,800 annually with no benefits. The recommendation noted that Doane wanted full-time work, and that a full-time as­ sessor in Caledonia is going to be necessary very soon. The board agreed it would be difficult to bring in a new as­ sessor with all the new devel­ opment going on, and voted unanimously to offer (he fulltime hours to Doane with the attendant salary increase and benefits. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow noted that Doane also will be helping the township save money because he offered to do the door-to-door work necessary for the township to gain easement rights for the new sewer at Campau Lake. Without Doane's help, the township would have had to hire someone to do this work. At the recommendation of Clerk Pat Snyder, Deputy Clerk Charlene Veenstra, a full-time staff employee working about 32 hours a week, will receive a 50-cent ^1^ 55th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup j ftAZiWlL Friday, April 28 thru Sunday, April 30 Friday, April 28th, 1995 6:30 P.M. Greeting* and Invocation Tatont Show The official opening of the festival u the Talent Show to he held on the stage downtown with Don Raaey (7261077) as chairman Talent Show winners appear on the Saturday program Friday Night Special Start* 4pm Crown AmuMfnttrts Pay One Price - $8 00 to ode all ndes as many times a» you like Amwrican Legiosv'NnnhvWn Lions Swrvs PancahM at the Legion Hall 4:00-8 00 p.m. Saturday, April 29th, 1995 Welcome by tkwgia* Kelsey Master ol Ceremonies for the Weekend 6:00 a m. Pancakes American Legicn/Nashville Law 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Pancakes 11:45 a m. 12:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m 2:00 p.m. Dutch Dancers Gten Erin Bagpspe Band Htgh Bounty Band Grand Parade Parade Theme Springlune m the Maple Valley Parade Chairman Russell Laverty _______________________ Grand Marshal Amos A Joyce Haigh 3:00 p.m to 3:45 p.m. Tatowt Winner* 4.00 p.m Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor PuM Karaoke fo4owwg Tractor Pul 7:00-10:00 p.m. Opera House ‘Deeiers Choice" Sunday, April 30th, 1995 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m _________ Pancakes American Legx»*iasbville Uons 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pancakes bmd Boosters 10 XX) a.m. - 4:00 P-UI___ . Arte A Crafts Band Boosters 10:00 a m. to 7:00 p.m Art* A Crafts Maplewood School 9:30 a.m. toll :00 a.m. M«>to Vaftey Jau Bamd Duwctor Dennis VaaderhoefT M.V. Commtmity Band Dvtticr Charie* Bnll 11:00 a m v Y ’ ChMran'a Parade Theme Fantass Land at tor Movie* Chairmen Mrs and Mrs Eugene Fuhet PrvscntMson of Queen and Court Quern Sarah Maser Aiamukt Ten McDuxmai Court Mane Bakxxn Kns PtaOe Cnswamg of 1W Queen by 1994 Quern April htoDsanud PretenutM of I995 Hcexvnd Cmzres .Mm A Joyce Kugfc Piesnitstams. Rep Frank Rtzgenid 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m 1:00 p.m Sunday Aftornooo Special 6 Hour* of Rato* SB 00 Introduce Qumm A Court Pancake Eatmg Contest Arm Wresting FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Pay One Price - $8.00 Starts at 4.00 p.m. - Ride a> the rxtes as many times as you Ste The Producers TMe Pride in Bringing You Pure Maple Syrup & Maple Products per hour raise, boosting her hourly income to $9. Snyder praised Veenstra’s work and noted she had done an excellent job filling in while Snyder was on vacation. She said that increased funds from this year's state revenue sharing will help cover the salary increases. Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries reported that Caledo­ nia High School junior Becky Shoemaker is working on a three-month co-op basis with the township while Deputy Treasurer Joyce Reynhout is on child care leave. DeVries said Shoemaker was recommended by CHS because she is familiar with the township's software, and she is doing a great job, De­ Vries added. Becky is earning $5 an hour for the hours she works on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 9. 1995 Meeting called to order by London. Harold absent with notice, all others present. 5 visitors. Minutes of February 9, 1995 were approved. London gave explanation of taxes and effect on property. Market value will be basis for tax calculation until sold, when SEV will be used. Public hearing will be held April 25, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall by the DNR relative to No Wake Zone on Gun Lake. Financial Report approved. Water Report information presented. Board discussed County wide road millage, inore information needed. Poverty Exemption Guidelines Resolution approved. Changes in rhe Township Zon­ ing Ordinance as presented by Planning Commission approved. Payables approved Clerk s report presented Cook would like to discuss Coble franchise at next month* meeting. Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m. Harvey E. Vander Bee Clerk (JOO) in the operation, and Ver­ Meulen and Associates, which now owns the mine, has made two of the 13 payments so far. The third payment was due in November, after the town­ ship refused a request by VerMeulen to drop the annual payments from the settlement. In returning to the court, the township will ask that the annual payment be made, including legal fees and any interest that has accrued. Caledonia Township Attor­ ney James Brown said the township's request for pay­ ment in the VerMeulen case will be heard by Circuit Court Judge Donald Johnston, but no court date has yet been set. Talk Back Answers to questions parents have By Douglas Busman. Caledonia Superintendent Q. What is the aecredition process I’ve been reading about? A. The Michigan Department of Education has determined that there are three factors in the accreditation process: 1. Compliance under Public Acts 335/339. P A 335/339 have 31 requirements which reinforce earlier school improve­ ment and requirements under Public Act 25 of 1990 These re­ quirements include annual reporting, school improvement planning, attention to equity issues, and the school's efforts to align its curriculum with the core academic curriculum of the state. 2. Incorporation of all the Public Act 25 Standards for Ac­ creditation approved by the State Lgislature in 1990. These factors address school programs such as. school improvement planning, curriculum and instruction, the purposes of the school, school facilities, the organization and administration of the school, and the processes the building has used for improv­ ed student achievement. 3. Measuring student achievement by MEAP performances over a three-year consecutive period. Schools have been judg­ ed to receive either summary, interim, or unaccredited status. Q. Why did Caledonia Schools receive “interim” ac­ creditation status? A. Caledonia’s five schools were in compliance with the first and second factor of the accreditation process. Because bet­ ween 51-65 percent of our students scored in the highest category of all four MEAP tests (reading-story, reading information, math, science) our buildings were then assigned interim status. Each school in Caledonia needs 66 percent of students scoring in the highest category to change our interim status to a summary status. Q. For Caledonia, Is the major difference between the summary status and the interim status the MEAP scores? A. Yes. Each school needs to have 66 percent of students scoring in the highest category on the MEAP and be in com­ pliance with factors 1 and 2 mentioned above. Q. How long must our schools be in the interim status? A. This will be reviewed annually. Q. What happens now that Caledonia is in the interim status? The Michigan Department of Education assumes that schools with an interim status are making acceptable progress that the school has and will continue to improve student achievement. We are actively planning to work with parents and students toward summary accreditation If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at (891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Looking for Extra Cash? -CaU- 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 25, 1995 I Page 11 By-pass lane viewed as reasonable solution to truck traffic ~~ -- f\^9 oyfjaoo lane Caledonia Twp. approves Kentwood PMR on M-37 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Kentwood Excavating will get to complete its mining operation on M-37. now that Caledonia Township has agreed that construction of a by-pass lane will alleviate po­ tential traffic problems at the sand pit entrance The company has offered to construct the quarter-mile lane at its own expense to allow northbound vehicles a way to get around sand trucks turning left into the pit, which is lo­ cated on the west side of the highway. Truckers coming out of the pit and turning left (north) will be advised to wait until traffic is clear and then pull over into the new lane to ac­ celerate, explained Dan Rood­ evoets of Kentwood Excavat­ ing. The trucks will merge with the northbound traffic as the lane tapers in near a guard rail south of 76th Street. Kentwood Excavating also will construct a 225-foo( de­ celeration lane north of its driveway and a 150-foot accel­ eration lane for southbound pit traffic. The Michigan Department of Transportation has sent written verification of its ap­ proval for all these proposals The MDOT also said it will work at the site with Kent­ wood Excavating on any drainage concerns, Roodevoets told the Township Board last week. Concern about the danger of sand trucks pulling out into highway traffic has delayed township approval of the company's request to complete mining at their property, where it mined sand several years ago. The Planning Commission had recommended approval for this Planned Mineral Re­ moval (PMR) permit in February, but the board turned it down 3-2 and sent the re­ quest back to the commission for further review of possible traffic hazards. Kentwood Excavating re­ turned to the commission with the proposed passing lane, which far exceeds the MDOTs requirements for a passing "flare" opposite the pit driveway. The commission also found that traffic studies show ample breaks in highway traffic after 8 a.m. and before 4 p.m. to allow the trucks to pull in and out of the pit safely. Hauling hours at this pit. therefore, will be limited to those hours. Roodvoets has emphasized that sand removed from this pit will be used only for the company's business, and will not be sold commercially, so traffic will not be as intense as at other area pits. Drivers will be employed by Kent­ wood Excavating and thus will be paid by the hour and not by the load, he said. The Planning Commission on Monday, April 3, reviewed the final plans for the by-pass lane and recommended the proposed road improvements as reasonable solutions to any traffic problems the pit might create. Installation of a traffic light approved for the 84th Street/M-37 intersection also will help control traffic in that area, the commission noted. The board Wednesday sup­ ported the commission's rec­ ommendation, unanimously approving the road work and the PMR. Trustee Gordon Jousma abstained, citing a conflict of interest. Kentwood Excavating plans to remove 200.000 cubic yards of sand from the 13 acres behind the original pit. The entire parcel, inducing the original sand mine, then will be rehabilitated, in keep­ ing with the requirements of the township PMR ordinance. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News < ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day, YOUR HOME & FARM FENCING CENTER! WELDED WIRE FABRIC Welded from galvanized wire In specifications ranging from 1/2” x 1” to 2” x 4”. 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WHITE CEDAR POST �Page 12 ' The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 25, 1996 Tom Burrill named CHS varsity football coach by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School science teacher Tom Burrill was named the new high school varsity football coach by the Caledonia School Board last week. He was selected from nearly 50 applicants for the position following the resignation of Ralph Shefferly. who stepped Gown earlier this year. Burrill. who has taught at CMS for two years, has been an assistant football coach at Grandville High School for nine years, working under Coach Doug Troop. He has worked seven years with the Bulldogs' freshman team and two years at the var­ sity level, where he coached the offensive backs and ends. At the freshman level, he was the offensive coordinator and also coached the freshman linebackers. "I think I've had great teach­ ing under Coach Troop, both as a player and as a coach," said Burrill. ’T’ve watched him build a very successful pro­ gram at Grandville over the past 10 years, and I've been part of his coaching team as he has built the program into a very competitive one in Class A and the O-K Red (Conference). "From working with him, I think I have a good handle on how to help a program ad­ vance. Now I believe I'm ready to have my own pro­ gram, and I'm very excited about this opportunity here al Caledonia." "Tom was a senior my first year in Grandville," recalled Troop, "and he was a real leader as a safety and a quarterback for us. "He got involved on our coaching staff right out of high school, and he's now got nine years under his belt, and he’s learned his coaching lessons well. "For us, he's been an innovative offensive coach, and helped design our offense here. I think he will produce a good offense for Caledonia, too. "I have every confidence that Caledonia will have a good football program under Tom,” Troop continued. "He's a hard worker, and I could tell long ago that he would be a head coach some day...he just has that kind of drive in him. "Besides that, he’s got good rapport with kids, and he'll transfer his excitement about the game to them, and that's important, too. when you’re building your program. "I guess the biggest feeling I have about Tom is that I am very proud of him," Troop said. Burrill, who presently is the Scots' freshman baseball coach, played football, basketball and baseball at Grandville As Troop indicated, he took on his first coaching duties after high school graduation and while attending Grand Valley State University, where he graduated in 1991 with a major in biology and a minor in physical education. He earned his teaching certi­ fication in science, health and physical education from Aquinas College the next year before accepting the CMS teaching position. Burrill said his overall goals as head football coach will be "to get kids excited about playing football, about competing on the gridiron, and to get the community excited about our football team. "I want to put a competitive team on the field every game,” he said. "If we win, that's great, that's our goal, of course. But if we lose, then we go back to Tom Burrill, CMS science teacher and Grandville High assistant football coach, has been named the new CHS varsity football coach. i I I want to put a competitive team on the field every game. To do that, I want to put together a staff that will make a year-round commitment to football. — Tom Burrill VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 10, 1995, the Village Council of Village of Caledonia adopted an Ordinance No. 95-1Z, amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be sumarized as follows: 1. Amendment. Ordinance No. 95-1Z amends Section 2(10) or Ordinance No. 93-1Z pertaining to the Glen Valley Planned United Development, to permit a sign of approximately 3 by 12 feet to be located in the median at the entrance to the Development. 2. Effective Date. Ordinance No. 95-1Z will effective upon publication of this summary. become A complete copy of Ordinance No. 95-1Z is available for inspec­ tion at the Village office, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. Dated: April 19, 1995 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA YOUR FULL SERVICE BICYCLE DEALER SERVICE SALES PARTSAND ACCESSORIES work, look at what we did wrong and learn and improve so we can be competitive in the next game." He said there’s nothing wrong in setting the standards high. "Our goal is to win the OK Gold," he said firmly. "It's important to set the goals high and then do the best we can all season to achieve them. To do that, I want to put together a staff that will make a year-round commit­ ment to football, and I will expect our athletes to make a commitment, too." Burrill said that while he will be laying out a yearround conditioning and strength-training program for his athletes, he hopes they will participate in more than just football. "We want to encourage kids to play more than one sport. That's important from both competitive and athletic standpoints. When they’re playing, they're staying sharp, they're working out, and most ; SPEED... : STYLE­ FREEDOM... i ( Our goal is to win the O K Gold. 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I'll expect to see them in the gym and in the weight room." Burrill also has some very specific ideas about what he hopes to do with CHS foot­ ball. "We’d like to go to a no­ huddle wishbone offense with an aggressive, attacking de­ fense," he said. "With the wishbone, you establish the fullback and then try to get the quarterback on the outside as another running threat. This creates the triple threat or the triple option: the ball can be handed off to the fullback, the quarterback can pitch to the halfback, or the quarterback can keep the ball and run with it. "This requires work and dis­ cipline. "Our passing game will de­ pend on our personnel. If we have a quarterback who can throw the ball, we’ll incorpo­ rate that into our offensive strategy. If we have a passing quarterback, we ll use him in more than just the third-downand-nine (yards to go) situa­ tion when everyone knows well probably throw the ball. We ll want the pass to be an­ other weapon we can use any time." Besides building team en­ thusiasm with incentives like conditioning, Burrill said he hopes to draw the community into the program with some special events, a community tailgater before a pre-season scrimmage, for example. He said he wants parents to feel a part of the program, too. and hopes to find parents willing to hold pregame din­ ners at their homes. Most important, he said, will be a coaching staff who treats the kids fairly and gives them all an opportunity to play and to succeed on the football field. "The kids are only going to get excited about football if they play the game." Burrill said he believes the team experience offers athletes valuable lifelong lessons. "I truly believe the team concept, the development of individual skills, the loyalty, learning to handle the adver­ sity as well as the victories. • all these carry over into life. "The football game is as close to a battle' as I hope these kids will ever come, but it's similar in that you have to trust each other, and you depend on each guy to do his pan. When that happens, it’s just a great feeling, one you never forget. "As for our coaching staff, the community will see a lol of enthusiasm for the game and for our kids. Personally, I have a lot of work to do, be­ cause I've been coaching in another league, and I'm going to be spending a great deal of time looking at tapes and get­ ting to know’ the programs in the O-K Gold. "I just want Caledonia to know that I'm excited about the job, about putting to­ gether my staff and most of all, about working with these athletes." DC^’MW’NWXX^’ILLE Summer Song Ice Cream 5281 Wynn Road, Kalamazoo, Ml • 616-345-5703 • �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 25, 1995 / Page 13 and the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC), which store information on missing children. However, the informa­ tion about missing children in these systems is combined with other law enforcement data, making it difficult to efficiently and effectively gain access to the information. By establishing a Missing Children s Clearinghouse, the state police would be able to coordinate with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), almost every other state m the nation and Canada, great!) expanding Michigan’s ability to locate missing children. When Adam Walsh, a 6-year-old abduction and murder vic­ tim. was kidnapped, there was no national clearinghouse. And according to Adam’s father. John Walsh, host of "America's Most Wanted” and co-founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, "had there been a clear­ inghouse. the load law enforcement agencies would have been more prepared to undertake an investigation for a missing Chiiad there been such a program. Adam might still be alive Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Bill helps fight for missing kids We sec their faces piastered on store fronts across the state We learn they are 55 inches tall, weigh 75 pounds, have blue eyes and brown hair by reading the milk carton as we eat our morning cereal We take quick glances at their portraits as we sort through our mail every day. They are missing children, and they are crying out for our help. Bombarded from all angles by messages about these children, many of us opt to simply put them out of our minds. It is much easier to try to forget about them than to hope for their safe return But these children cannot afford for us to forget about them. Their parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends de­ pend on us not only to remember them, but also to fight for their return. Recently, that fight was made a little easier here in Michigan, when a Senate committee approved legislation that would establish the Missing Children’s Clearinghouse in Michigan We have moved one step closer to bringing those children home. Michigan is one of only four states that do not participate tn the nationwide clearinghouse network. We do have databases known as the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) today. Under the legislation, the clearinghouse would be housed within the Department of State Police and, therefore, would re­ quire minimal additional funding. Each missing child report received from a law enforcement agency would be recorded in the clearinghouse, and the law enforcement agency still would be required to enter the information into the LEIN and NCIC Without a doubt, this bill is an example of excellent public policy. Anything we can do to protect the lives of our children is a step in the right direction. Four of the most precious gifts God has given to me and my wife. Pam. are our four children: Krista. Heather. Lisa and Bryan. Every day. I thank God for giving them to us. So each time I read or hear about a missing child, my heart aches for the parents and family who are left behind to wonder when or if that child will ever be home again. I know we can't totally prevent horrible things from happen­ ing. but we can take steps to make it easier to fight against those individuals who either don’t, or choose not to. value human life and the rights of others. This bill, which the Senate is expected to pass this week, will enable us to combine forces against criminals who are stealing our children from us. SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING and $10.00 for under 500 sq. ft. Site Pion Review projects will be filed at least 3 days in ad vonce m order to be considered at o meeting. BFI Proposal — Solid Waste Plan — No action Fire and Ambulance Contracts were approved Cable Franchise Fee will re­ main at 5%. Petition presented to change Domoth Road to Old Mill Rood. Board approved Motion made and seconded to support No Wake Zone in chan nel area of Cobb Lake." Yes all. Payables approved Clerk s Report presented Work session set for Moy 1 at 7 00 pm to work on next year s budget Meeting adjourned 9 30 p m Harvey E. Vander Bee Clerk (’01) April 13. 1995 Meeting colled to order by London. All members present. 14 visitors. Minutes of March 9, 1995 were approved. Al Schwennesen inquired about No Wake Zone on Cobb Lake. Resolution is needed Financial Report approved Water Report presented for information. County Wide Rood Millage — Committee of three supervisors met with Barry Co. Road Com­ mission to discuss asphalt plant. It was suggested two proposals be presented to voters in early August. Information available at Clerk s Office. Review Site Plan — Agreed by Board Site plan is needed for new buildings. 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Hastings 221 W. Main Street. Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOB THIS. �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 25, 1995 | From Our Readers I Education changes had better produce! To the editor: I’ve been reading with great interest the letters to the editor these past few weeks As a parent of six children, three graduates from Caledonia, a sophomore (the first class that will graduate with only Core Plus math and the S.T.A.R science pro­ gram). an eighth-grader (tak­ ing pre-Core math) and a fifth-grader, I feel fairly qualified to speak out on the changes in our education at Caledonia High School. Those with only graduates or only junior high or younger students may not have had to deal with their students com mg home angry or frustrated with the way the “changes” at the high school have af­ fected their day of learning. If asked, my son would tell you about the frustration of group work and wanting everyone to do his share of the work. He might tell you about his hope before each new pro­ ject of getting at least one other motivated person in his group. He would tell you about kids going out on a group pro­ ject with teens driving their own cars and with no chaperone He might tell you about those same teens stopp­ ing to get cigarettes on the way and then criticizing the project work that was being done by my son when they did get there. He might tell you of his frustration of being put down for his ideas when the people critcizing had no ideas of their own. He could tell you about friends at church who go to Kentwood and actually have math and science textbooks and talk about atoms and DNA and other things that he has never been taught He's just plain jealous of their knowledge 1 have no doubt in my mind that my son can put together a great presentation from many different sources other than a textbook (since there are none), and I realize that group work is the wave of the future in the work place and possibly colleges but in both of those arenas the participants are either being paid or paying dearly for the work they're doing. This format of learning (kids teaching kids) might work if ail involved were highly motivated people My son is not yet an adult. Should he have to carry the weight of other students' work and grades? Think about your school years. Many, if not most, students do the least work they can get away with The attitude my son sees a lot is. “If some other student cares about the “group grade’ more than I do, why should I work so hard?" The staff is realizing that only group grading is not a good thing, but they will not bend an inch on the idea of having group and individual projects in S.T.A.R — and having textbooks is simply a ridiculous idea according to them. I’ve concentrated on only one major area of change in our high school curriculum- WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi nion or a point of view on subjects of curren. general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to tne Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 there are many more (i.e. retesting, few choices in ad­ vanced classes, senior exhibi­ tions. one language offered, self-grading, etc.) We concerned parents are being accused of just being against change I am not against change if I feel it will be beneficial for my children's education I really feel I have some valid reasons for being fearful of these changes My son’s class will be the first to take the ACT having had the education of an “alternate high school’’ (that’s what Caledonia is known as by educators and colleges-our form of educa­ tion is very innovative). Caledonia has always been proud of being on the cutting edge of educational ideas. Kids teaching kids is “cutting edge. " I hope our bent for change doesn’t show up in our kids' ACT scores next year. I hope and pra> that my fears are wrong Our children’s education is being played with and their futures are at stake. Caledonia High School seniors got to ’show what they know’ Friday as they presented their graduation exhibitions to panels of teachers and 'outside' experts in the students' fields of interest. The seniors were evaluated on their written and presentation skills and on the research they did on their chosen topics. Each student chooses a panel that often includes teachers and should include an 'expert' in the student's field of interest. Members of the panel meet after the oral presentation to discuss their evaluations and make a final determination on whether the exhibition meets graduation requirements. Discussing senior Mike Pries' written, oral and research skills are Larry Timmer (left) and Ron Hulst, who taught Pries in math and technology, architect Robert Weaver and CHS soccer ^oach Brian Broekhuizen, who worked with Pries in athletics. UHBi B i A concerned and fearful parent, Beverly Price Caledonia YMCA of Barry County Adult Floor Hockey league standings Team W-L Destroyers........................... 6-0 Norton Securities............... 5-1 G.R. Diecraft..................... 3-4 Cappon Oil.......................... 3-4 Red Rookies........................ 2-5 H & S Machine................... 1-6 Results from 4/19 Norton Securities 8, H & S Machine 3; Red Rookies 5, G.R. Diecraft 4; Destroyers 17, Cappon Oil 3. Senior Mike Pries explains a photo layout that was one of the visual aids he used in his presentation on architecture. He also incorporated a video tape and slides. CAMPAU LAKE, from Page 8 quiring the special use permit, with its attendant public hear­ ing, protects both the home­ owner and the township. The township informs the home­ owner of the potential prob­ lems created by building in the district, and in exercising its right to regulate building in the flood plain, fulfills its mandate to protect and ensure public health and safety. CHS ‘celebrates’ seniors during Exhibition Day... VanderPloeg said that he can understand why the home improvement projects may be disturbing to some long-time residents. However, he also can understand why residents owning the older "cottages" around Campau Lake now wish to remodel and enlarge those homes. "Many of these older bouses were built as long ago as the 1920s, " be pointed out. "Functionally, some are obsolete, and so, for various reasons the owners want to upgrade them. "But they do face problems: their homes often are located in our flood plain district, the lots are small and, therefore, neighbors are in close proximity. "We have to take a look at these things and other factors like storm drainage, whether the soils are suitable for a larger home and whether the construction affects the sani­ tary sewer lines and pumps. "The area is changing out there," he said, referring to the Campau Lake area. 'Waterfront properties now are becoming very valuable, and the people who live on them are going to want to make in^xovements to their homes rather than sell them." Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. - CALL - 945-9554 Don't miss another week! • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers . , More! The D_ Hastings DANNER �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 25, 1995 / Page 15 TK's Penfield chosen KCEA Teacher of the Year he said, such as a hypothetical situation he poses to his col­ lege preparatory chemistry class, where students have to "generate two liters of hydrogen under the precept that they will use it as a poten­ tial aeronautic fuel " “They research it. everything from the cost of material to theoretical con­ cepts of actually making the hydrogen Then they perform the experiment. Within their laboratory groups they present a proposal as to the pros and cons of their particular method. I’ve had students put together video presentations and use auto cad and anima lion to make their own videos.” Penfield went the extra mile last year by instituting an ad­ vanced placement chemistry class. "We felt we had the type of students to be successful in advanced placement classes, so we put together the pro­ gram." he said "I’d like to think I'm giving the students a solid base of chemistry they can use to be successful in college." by Mery Warner ’ Staff Wruer TK baseball coach Tim Penfield was honored by his teaching peers with a Teacher of the Year award. School Lunch Menus Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday , April 26 Hot turkey sub. green beans or french fries, cherry cob­ bler. milk. Thursday, April 27 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, fruit choice, milk. Friday, April 28 Chicken patty w/bun. winter blend w/cheese sauce or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 26 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, wh. wheat bread, cherry crisp. Thursday, April 27 Turkey fajita on soft shell, refried beans, pineapple tidbits. Friday, April 28 Pizza, cole slaw or sweet potatoes. peaches. Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day. El. alternate menu: Mon hot dog, Tues, turkey sandwich. Wed. salad. Th. hamburger. Fri. fishwich, except on half days. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. April 26 Sub sandwich, cherry crisp, food bar. milk Thursday, 27 Spaghetti, w/meat sauce, garlic bread, food bar, milk. Friday, April 28 Chicken patty w/bun, food bar, milk. Birthday treat day. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich; Dutton Elementary — Food Bar; and Kettle Lake Elementary — soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu W ednesday, April 26 Cape cod cheese whaler, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday, April 27 Soup and sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday, April 28 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt Awards are nice, but when you’re recognized by your peers for doing an outstanding job, it's especially nice. That's why Thornappie Kellogg chemistry teacher Tim Penfield was “flab­ bergasted" when he found out he had been named Teacher of the Year by the Kent County Education Association. TK and 20 other schools in Kent County are members of the association. Each year five teachers, including two from the elementary grades, one middle school teacher and one high school teacher are given the award. Penfield was nominated by the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association. High school biology teacher Judy Hendrickson, who submitted Penfield’s name, said many faculty and staff members wrote letters of recommenda­ tion to the award committee on Penfield’s behalf. Teachers at TK like Pen­ field’s repoire with students. Hendrickson said “He works very well with students," she explained. "He really cares." She added that Penfield also "has a lot of knowledge and a lot of organizational skills. " Kevin McGee, high school dean of students, said Penfield "just does everything well. He’s very conscientious. He makes sure the kids unders­ tand (the material.) Penfield can also be counted WTim Penfield for bong Kfocted b the 1995 Kent County Education Association High School Teacher of the Year on to "get things done and get them done right," McGee said. Penfield teaches college preparatory chemistry and ad­ vanced placement chemistry at the high school. He is also varsity basebail coach and coaches the junior varsity football team. In the past, he has been ac­ tive in the Teachers in In­ dustry program and the Science Olympiad. "He’s involved in lots of activities outside the WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday , April 26 Sour cream donut, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, April 27 Scrambled eggs, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, April 28 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice of fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Thornappie Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday , April 26 Breakfast pizza, orange juice, milk. Thursday, April 27 Pancake on stick, hot apple slices, milk. Friday, April 28 Cinnamon roil, fruit juice, milk. classroom,” McGee said. "He puts forth much more than is required — he’s always willing to help (Hit with anything." 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He recieved his BA Degree from Central Michigan College of Education and attended Garrett Biblical Institute. He was a minister in the Michigan Conference of what ** VCR 4 * 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 VCR Cleaning s15 became the United Methodist Church. He was Pastor at Hast­ ings Circuit, Woodland, Free­ port and Caledonia Reverend Tweedy was Secretary of the Rural Fellowship of the Michi­ gan Conference of the Method­ ist Churchrand was active in the Older Adult Committee of the Methodist Conference. Surviving are his wife, Ena Mae Tweedy; one son, Albert V. (Maralyn) Tweedy of Worthington, Minnesota; grandchildren, Laura Tweedy and Mark Tweedy; niece, Ena Mae Symonds of Nashville. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Freeport Cemetery with the Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. 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Gibson, 81, of Middleville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 1995 at the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. He was bom on August 5, 1913 in Middleville, the son of Loren and Rhoda (Wesbrook) Gibson. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1931. He was married to Ethel M. Prentice on November 8, 1940 at Hastings. Mr. Gibson farmed all his life, he also worked for ASCS. He was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau and on its Board. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and had served as trus­ tee of the Church. He was member and Chairman of the Barry County Zoning Commission and Chairman of Your children need to Know about drugs. Almost 2 out of every 10 teenagers use drugs or alcohol on a daily basis. Reduce the chance of your children becoming another statistic by educating them at an early age about the dangers of addiction. Ignorance about addiction is dangerous. Your children need to kNOw about drugs. From all of us at... Survivors are her children. Darrel L. (Linda) Willyard of Middleville, Dale C. (Randy) Willyard of Middleville, Dyllis (Don) Wilson of Rockford; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Crumback of Caledonia and Vera McKenzie of Johannesburg; two sistersin-law, Marie Willyard of Green Lake and Esther Willyard of Caledonia; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville with Reverend Richard L. Sliper officiating. Interment was at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Appeals Board for several years. Preceding him in death were his son, Keith Gibson and sister, Ida Skinner. Surviving are his wife, Ethel M. Gibson; four sons, James (Kenna) Gibson of Verona, Wisconsin, Carl (Mary) Gibson of Charlotte, Edward (Christina) Gibson of Lake Ridge, Virginia and Fred (Anne Marie) Gibson of Ster­ ling Heights; ten grandchil­ dren; one sister, Norma Butzer of Middleville. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Stan Finkbeiner and Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting April 13, 1995 Meeting called to order by London. All members present. 14 visitors. Minutes of March 9, 1995 were approved. Al Schwennesen inquired about 'No Wake Zone" on Cobb Lake. Resolution is needed. Financial Report approved. Water Report presented for information. County Wide Road Millage — Committee of three supervisors met with Barry Co. Rood Com­ mission to discuss asphalt plant. It was suggested two proposals be presented to voters in early August. Information available at Clerk s Office. Review Site Plan — Agreed by Board Site plan is needed for new buildings. New fee structure established to charge $25 00 for projects over 500 square feet and $10.00 for under 500 sq. ft Site Plan Review projects will be filed at least 3 days in ad­ vance in order to be considered at a meeting. BFI Proposal - Solid Waste Plan — No action. Fire and Ambulance Contracts were approved Cable Franchise Fee will re­ main at 5%. Petition presented to change Domoth Rood to Old Mill Road Board approved. Mot»on mode and seconded to support No Wake Zone in chan­ nel area of Cobb Lake." Yes all. Payables approved. Clerk s Report presented Work session set for Moy 1, at 7:00 p.m. to work on next year's budget. Meeting adjourned 9 30 p m Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (101) Scot boys show strong against Kenowa Hills Jason Bush won both the shot pul and discus and Ben Thompson won the 3200and 1600-meter relays to lead the Caledonia boys track team over Kenowa Hills, Thursday 103-34. Chad Dyk­ graaf also won two events with the 300-me ter hurdles under his belt at 42.0 and the 110-me ter hurdles at 15.9. Bush had a 44 feet, 2 inch throw of the shot and a 119 feet, 1 inch throw of the dis­ cus. Thompson had times of 9:46.1 and 4:46.9 in his two individual races. Jamie Daniels won the high jump with a height of 5 feet, 10 inches and Adam Paarlberg won the pole vault with a climb of 11 feet. The 3200-meter relay team of Dave Friedrich. Rob Lil­ lie, Todd Striplin and Thompson won with a time of 8:48.1. as did the 800-meter relay team of Matt Bowen. Adam Paarlberg. Chad Dykgraaf and Todd Long with a time of 1:42.4 and the 400-meter sprint relay team of Bowen. Kevin Bloem, Jeff Finkbeiner and Jeff Foster who finished with a time of 47.7 seconds. Foster also won the 200meter dash with a time of 24.1 seconds. Coach John Soderman said the team had a strong day at the meet and showed its depth with many Caledonia athletes placing second and third in events. Caledonia girls thrash Kenowa Hills in track Winning every available track event and adding in the shot put won by Amanda Minor gave the Caledonia girls track team a 101-27 win over Kenowa Hills Thirsday. Mincx won the shot with a trow of 30 feet, six inches for the gold. The 3200-meter relay team of Sarah Parbel, Keri Bloem. Barb Warner and Shannon Houseman won with a time of 10:05.9, the 1600-meter team of Jill Hofmann. Barb Warner, Sarah Parbel and Keri Bloem won at 4:28.8 and the 800-meter team of Sheri Vredevoogd, Kelly Mulder, Kaelynn Hatrick and Wendy Faber won with a time of 1:57.9. The 400-meter sprint relay team of Vredevoogd. Kelly Veiling, Hatrick and Faber' won with a time of 55.5 sec­ onds. Vredevoogd won the 100meter hurdles at 17.8, Faber won the 100-meter dash at 13.7, Katie Benham was first in the 300-mcter hurdles, Mulder was first in the 400meter dash at 1:06.4 and Faber won the 200-meter dash at 28.6 seconds. Barb Warner won the 800meter run at 2:31.0, Sarah Parbel won the 1600-mctcr run at 5:19.5 and Shannon Houseman won the 3200-meter relay at 11:40.6. Scot boys track teams finish 2nd, 3rd in Coopersville The Caledonia boys track team’s 11th and 12th graders tied for second and the ninth and 10th graders finished third in the annual Coopersville Classic Invitational, Saturday. Grandville won the senior division with 113 points, followed by Caledonia and Coopersville with 83, Sparta with 62 and Cedar Springs with 42 to round out the top five. Taking first place for the Scots in the high jump was Jamie Daniels, by clearing 5 feet. 10 inches. Ben Thompson was second in both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs with times of 4:35.2 and 9:52.6 respectively. Jason Bush was second in the shot put with a throw of 41 feet, 10 1/2 inches and third in the discus with a throw of 127 feet, 7 inches. Kevin Bloem placed third in both the long jump at 18 feet. 5 1/2 inches and high jump at 5 feel. 8 inches. Chad Dykgraaf was second in the 300-me ter hurdles at 42.5 second and third in the 110-meter hurdles in 15.5 seconds. Matt Bushman took fourth in both those events. In the junior division, Jeff Foster took first in the 200meter dash, Dave VandenBcrg was first in the 1600-melers at 4:50.5 and Dave Friedrich was first in the 3200-meter run at 10:48.3. The 3200-meter team of Friedrich. Rob Lillie, Phil VanLaan and VandenBcrg placed first with a time of 8:58.1 and the 400-metcr team of Matt Bauer, Foster, Keith Smith and Steve Benham also won. * Hompownprs ** Ca«h Fast * 1 al and 2nd Mongaga purtnaap or ratnanca •Land contnaa rafcwnang • Homa or Raraat Proper/ 'Stow CracM OK ConaoatMxxi ae. T aai Eaay ‘Can 24 Hour. Amum Mortgage I franca Corp 800-MB-2221 HI EE Pre-QuelfKatton �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 25, 1995 / Page 17 Caledonia jayvee Scott softball off to a fast start Caledonia's junior varsity softball team is off to its best start in school history this season, winning its first six games, four by 10 runs or more. The team also won the Allendale junior varsity tournament, something the Scots have been unable to do since the team has been paying in it. "The team is doing great." said coach Duane Petrosky. "Our hitting has been very good and the team's fielding has been almost perfect so far this season. Petrosky said the team's biggest strength, has been the team's pitching. "Our pitchers have been doing an excellant job of throwing strikes with very good velocity." The team opened the sea­ son with a 7-4 rain-shortened game against Godwin Heights. Mindi Smith and Heidi Hanna were 2-3 at the plate and Niki Peterson was 2-2. Hanna pitched the game, striking out 11 batters over Scots tennis team blanks Cedar Springs, 7-1 over Kenowa Hills The Caledonia tennis team continues its stand atop the leaderboard in the OK Gold with a 8-0 blanking of Cedar Springs, April 19 and took down Kenowa Hills 7-1 in a non-conference match, April 17. The team is 4-0 in duals in the early season with two shut outs. Jason Crisman was a straight-set winner over Cedar Springs' Tom Cargill 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles and Chris Snoap won at No. 2 singles over brother Craig Cargill 6-0, 6-1. Eric Rogers won at No. 3 singles, defeating Todd Gilson 6-3, 6-2 and David Larsen won a 6-1, 6-4 match over Brad Bayink at No. 4 singles. Marc VanderVelde and Jared Oatley won at No. 1 doubles 6-1, 6-1 and Brad Fortuna and Scott Ring won at No. 2 doubles 6-0, 6-0. Mike VanSprange and Robson Souza defeated their opponents at No. 3 doubles 6-2, 6-0 and John Conner and Ivan Prado won at No. 4 doubles 6-3, 6-1. All our singles players added win to their record against Kenowa Hills and the No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 doubles teams had wins. The No. 2 doubles team lost in three sets 6-3, 0-6, 62. In exhibition play. Matt Humphrey and Ryan Sobczak had a 6-0,6-2 win over Cedar Springs and a 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 loss to Kenowa Hills. five innings. The Scots then tok a dou­ bleheader from ThomappleKellogg taking the fist 12-1 and the second 16-6. Hanna threw a no hitting in the first of the twin bill, striking out nine abd walking three in the five-inning game. Kristi Schmidt led the team with two hits while four others had a single hit. In the nightcap, Schidt was 4-5, Allison Schneider was 3-3 and Hanna was 2-3 to lead the offense. Jen Grevers pitched the win. In the Allendale tourna­ ment, the Scots came back from an eight run deficit in the seventh inning for a 10-9 win. Kristy DeBoer led the team, going 2- with a double and a triple. Hanna came on in relief to pick up the win. In the championship game against Hamilton, Hanna picked up her second win of the day. striking out seven and walking only four on her way to a 16-6 win. Petrosky said the game was close until the sixth inning when "smart base running by the Scots paid off. Hanna pitched her fifth win of the season against Kelloggsville, April 17 in the team's 14-3 victory. She struck out 15 batters in the game and received a solid bat­ ting performance from Molly Gorton, who was 5-5 with a double and a triple. She also helped he own cause, going 4-5 at the plate with a triple and Schmidt and DeBoer each had a pair of hits. In the game against blast Grand Rapids. Aprii 19 the Lady Scots belted out a 23-2 win over the Pioneers. Allison Schneider and Smith were 3-5 at the plate. Peterson was 2-2 and DeBoer was 2-4. Grevers pitched the win, throwing a two-hitter. Cooking Corner Take A Peek At Pecorino Romano Cheese (NAPS)—Easy, econom­ ical and delicious., authen­ tic Pecorino Romano can be the good cook’s best friend. It adds traditional Italian tang to a range of dishes, from appetizers to dessert. With a heritage of 2,000 years, Pecorino Romano is Italy’s original grating cheese, made only of sheep’s milk and only in the pastures sur­ rounding Rome and on the island of Sardinia in strict accordance with Italian law. guaranteed by the Consorzio Pecorino Romano associa­ tion of producers. 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The team scored three more in the second on a bases loaded single by Heather Va­ nEnk. Millard was 2-3 against the Lady Bulldogs with three RBIs, VanEnk had three RBIs and Katie Donker was 2-2 with two walks and three runs scored. Coach Jon Pelletier said 'Thunderbowlers* Ryan Smith (left) and Brian Reaser display their trophies as league champions. Also a champion, but not pictured, is Brenden Hula. More league champion announced at the Middle Villa Lanes are Jason Wilkins, Andy Bluhm, Carne Mugridge and Erica Walker, all of the ‘Young Adults* league. single and Jenny Feenstra bunting safely. Both runners were able to score on a throwing error by the Pio­ neer's pitcher. EGR scored two runs in the top of the third but in the bottom, the Scots were able to score nine runs with 13 players going to the plate. Key hits in the inning were a Feenstra triple, a double by VanderVelde and singles by Colbom and Lisa Constant. In the other blowout, the Scots won a 14-2 bashing of Kelloggsville. last Monday. Gillard took the win with eight Ks. while walking three The Scots scored all it re­ ally needed in the eighth when eight runners crossed the plate. "The team went up to the plate being patient and we picked up four walks,” Pelletier said. With the four walks came hits by VanEnk, Millard. Donker and Con­ stant. Donker hit a run-scoring triple in the third inning and VanderVelde was 3-3 with four RBIs in the contest. Pelletier also said Feenstra. whose primary job is to move runners up to scoring position has been doing an outstanding job of doing that and it relates to why the team is ding so well in recent games. The Scots will play at Catholic Central today (April 25). host Tri-Unity Thursday and play a double header against Sparta. Friday. The team hosts the Caledonia In­ vitational. Saturday. Scots soccer team scores 5 straight shut outs Five games and five shut outs for the Caledonia varsity soccer team over the past two weeks has boosted the team's record to 5-2 this season. The team's most recent win was over Zeeland with a 5-0 win, Wednesday. Coach Brian Broekhuizen said the team was out of sine in the first half and were able to score only one goal. "The girls were playing what I call selfish' soccer." he said. "It wasn't like them because they had been play­ ing so well together in the ’Wild Cats’ (left to right) Karl Dykstra. Nicholas Cash and Dan Burbank were named league champions at the Middle Villa Lanes in Middleville. the team is really good this season with the first four bat­ ters in the line up batting over .350. Donker leads the team with a .520 average. The team also blasted East Grand Rapids 14-4 to give Christine Gillard her sixth win in six outings. Gillard has a 1.05 ERA and has given up 20 walks while striking out 49 batters. Pelletier said she struggled a little in the first three in­ nings, but the strike out pitch helped her strand seven runners. Gillard’s 13 strike­ outs in the game surpassed the old varsity school record, one which Gillard set. by four. The Lady Scots scored three in the first inning with Michelle Colbom batting a earlier games." He added that in the second half, the team began working together and talking on the field which got them the four more goals. Danielle Gallert had two goals in the game, Ann Wisner, Trisha Davis and Lisa VanRyn had one. Assists were by Wisner, Jaime Oatley and Jenny DeVormer. The team had a 5-0 win over neighboring Middleville last Monday with Wisner scoring two goals and Van­ Ryn scoring one in the first half. Oatley and Sam Choryan scored in the second half. Broekhuizen said he is pleased with the way the team can spread around scor­ ing attack, but also, the de­ fense of Gina DeRuiter, Oat­ ley, Angie Wilkinson. Heather Dodge, Shannon Sheehan rotate through on defense to keep the ball al the other end of the field. The coach said the defen­ sive people have made it easy on the keepers, Jayme Cramer and Rachel Comegys from getting much experi­ ence. "I think there have been only about 10 shots on goal in the past five games." he said. "Our keepers haven’t had much of a chance to really show how good they are." The team also scored shutouts over South Chris­ tian 7-0, Delton 2-0 and Jeni­ son 5-0. The team's overall record is 5-2 and it will ho ' l ast Grand Rapids tomorrow (April 26). JV Scot softball off to a fast start Caledonia’s junior varsity softball team is off to its best start in school history this season, winning its first six games, four by 10 runs or more. The team also won the Allendale junior varsity tournament, something the Scots have been unable to do since the team has been playing in it. "The team is doing great," said coach Duane Petrosky. "Our hitting has been very good and the team's fielding has been almost perfect so far this season. Petrosky said the team's biggest strength, has been the team's pitching. "Our pitchers have been doing an excellant job of throwing strikes with very good velocity." The team opened the sea­ son with a 7-4 rain-shortened game against Godwin Heights. Mindi Smith and Heidi Hanna were 2-3 at the plate and Niki Peterson was 2- 2. Hanna pitched the game, striking out 11 baiters over five innings. The Scots then tok a dou­ bleheader from TbomappleKellogg taking the fist i2-1 and the second 16-6. Hanna threw a no hitting in the first of the twin bill, striking out nine abd walking three in the five-inning game Kristi Schmidt led the team with two hits while four others had a single hit. In the nightcap. Schidt was 4-5. Allison Schneider was 3- 3 and Hanna was 2-3 to lead the offense Jen Grevers pitched the win In the Allendale tourna­ ment, the Scots came back from an eight run deficit in the seventh inning for a 10-9 win. Kristy DeBoer led the team, going 2-4 with a double and a triple. Hanna came on in relief to pick up the win. In the championship game against Hamilton, Hanna picked up her second win of the day, striking out seven and walking only four on her way to a 16-6 win. Petrosky said the game was close until the sixth inning when "smart base running" by the Scots paid off. Hanna pitched her fifth win of the season against Kellog­ gsville, April 17 in the team’s 14-3 victory. She struck out 15 baiters in the game and received a solid bat­ ting performance from Molly Gorton, who was 5-5 with a double and a triple. She also helped he own cause, going 4-5 at the plate with a triple and Schmidt and DeBoer each had a pair of hits. In the game against East Grand Rapids, April 19, the Lady Scots belted out a 23-2 win over the Pioneers. Allison Schneider and Smith were 3-5 at the plate. Peterson was 2-2 and DeBoer was 2-4. Grevers pitched the win, throwing a two-hitter. TK hardballers beat Hastings, fall to Lakewood at invitational Catcher Dwight Wade threw out three of four at­ tempted base stealers as the Thornapple-Kellogg varsity baseball team defeated Hast­ ings in the first of two games at the Hastings Invitational. Saturday. In the championship game, the Trojans struggled at the plate and were able to come up with one run in the 3-1 loss to Lakewood. Hastings scored all three of its runs in the fourth inning off starting pitcher Brad Williams. Jared Novak came on in relief in the fifth to shut out the Saxons The Trojans scored three in the fifth with hits by Dan Kenyon and Mike Mrozinski. Justin DeBoode hit a fielder’s choice and Williams singled. Wade then came to the plate and belied a two run double to tie the score at 3-3. In the sixth. Dan Noffke had a single and he was bunted to second by Gear­ heart. Mrozinski singled to bring in the game-winning run. In the second game, two walks and a base hit in the seventh inning was the only way for the Trojans to scoot across a score in the loss to the Vikings. Steve Austin took the loss from the mound, going 6 2/3 innings giving up six hits, striking out five and walking three. Coach Tim Pennfield said the team is doing better as the season progresses and the pitching is coming along very well. "Our pitchers our doing pretty good and I’m real excited about that. On defense, we are also doing well, having only four errors all day. TK lost a 4-3 game to Lowell. Wednesday with No­ vak taking the loss. Austin, Williams and Wade all had doubles and Many Bender had a single for the TK scoring. With a runner in scoring po­ sition in the seventh, a Mrozinski shot into right field was nabbed by the fielder to close out the game. The Trojans were defeated by Comstock Park, Thurs­ day, 17-3. Mike Sanderson took the loss after struggling with control. TK scored its runs in the first inning with Mrozinski, Austin and Williams crossing the plate. The team will be at Byron Center, Friday and host Spring Lake for a double header Saturday. FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS 795-3345 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 25, 1995 / Page 19 TK tennis team now 2-1 in last week’s action The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity tennis team defeated Roger and Kelloggsville 6-1 but fe'll to Byron Center 7-0 over the past week. In the win over Kellog­ gsville, April 19, Brett Bre­ mer won at No. 1 singles 60, 6-0 and Brett Suwyn won at no. 2 singles 6-0. 6-1. Rob Kiel won at No. 3 sin­ gles 6-0, 6-2 and Ryan Olthouse was victorious at No. 4 singles 6-0, 6-2. Brad Bedford and Steve Dood won at No. 1 doubles 6-1, 7-5 and Ben Meekhof and Nate Schmitz won at No. 3 doubles. In the Rogers match, Bre­ mer again won at No. 1 sin­ gles 6-0, 6-4. Kiel played at No. 2 singles, taking a win 6-0, 6-0 and Olthouse won at No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-2. Bedford and Dood won at No. 1 doubles 6-4, 6-2 and Mike Stein and Aryon Bosma at No. 2 doubles and Meekhof and Schmitz al No. 3 doubles won by default. Against Byron Center, Bremer, Suwyn and Kiel lost in three sets at the top three singles positions and coach Larry Seger said this is promising. "Byron Center is one of the stronger teams in out conference and I knew they would make it tough on us We have been moving around our line up a little looking for the best combinations too." he said. The only win against Byron Center was the exhibition match with Scott Myers and Bosma winning 74. The team will be at Coop­ ersville tomorrow (April 26) and Forest Hills Northern, Saturday. Scot girls finish 1st and 3rd in Coopersville Classic The Caledonia girls varsity track teams freshman and sophomore class brought home a first place trophy and the juniors and senior finished third in the annual Coopersville Classic, Satur­ day. In the freshman and sophomore division, the 3200-meter relay team of Keri Bloem, Audrey Warner, Shannon Houseman and Jill Hofmann finished in first with a time of 10:05.1 and Bloem followed it with a win in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:23.3. Barb and Audrey Warner were first and second respectively with times of 2:26.7 and 2:34.5 in the 800meter run. Shannon Houseman won the 100meter dash in 11.31 seconds. Also finishing first was the 800-meter team of Kelly Mulder, Katie Hatrick, Kelly Mescar and Katie Benham with a time of 1:57.7, the 1600-meter team of Warner. Warner, Bloem and Hofmann, Mulder in the 400meter dash at 1:06.2 and Amanda Minor in the shot put with a throw of 30 feet. 10 inches. Jenny VanDyke was second in the 100-meter hurdles, Benham was second in the 300-meter hurdles and Jenny Sprague was second in the 400-meter dash. In the junior and senior division, the 3200-meter team of Sarah Flegel, Jill Leatherman, Sarah Parbel and Barb Warner were first at 10:25.2. Parbel also won the 1600meter run at 5:25.2 and the 800-meter run at 2:28.5. Flegel won the 3200-meter run at 12:32.0. Taking seconds were Wendy Faber in the 100meter dash at 13.6, Dorothy Benham in the 300-meter hurdles at 53.7 and the 1600meter relay team of Parbel, Katie Hatrick. Jenny Sprague and Greta Kline at 1:59.0. Scots diamond club holds off Byron Center to go 7-1 overall Jon Grinstead scored Dave Uyl from second base in the 10th inning to give Caledo­ nia's varsity baseball team a 7-6 win and a 7-1 overall record, Thursday. Coach Ron Moag said the team is doing a fine job of playing the game and doing the basics, as well as paying attention on the base paths. Uyl took the win, going seven innings and giving up three earned runs. The team pulled a 5-4 win over East Grand Rapids, Wednesday, for win number six of the season. Matt Neely went five in­ nings pitched five innings, striking out four and giving up one hit. Matt Barr was the hot bat with two hits in three at bats and Zoli Berencsi "playing extremely well on defense," according to Moag with "great plays at third base." The Scots won a 9-5 contest over Allendale in the Hamilton Invitational, April 15, but lost to Allegan in the championship game 5-1. Chuck Bockstanz won the first game with Neely getting the save. Barr was 2-3 at the plate and Grinstead was 2-4. In game two, Donny O'Donovon took the loss, giving up four earned runs over seven innings. Neely was 2-4 at the plate to lead the lackluster offense. In another win, the Scot outlasted Kelloggsville 11-9, April 17. Aaron Feeback pitched the win and Donny Stevens was 3-3 with three RBIs. The team is hosting Grand Rapids Central, Wednesday and Tri-Unity Thursday, trav­ eling to Sparta for a double header Friday and hosting the Caledonia Invitational, Satur­ day. TK girls win two meets, downing Fennville and South Haven The Thornapple-Kellogg girls track team took a pair of wins. April 20, defeating Fennville 87-39 and South Haven 76-50. Earning wins over Fen­ nville in field events were Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 The Hastings Banner Jenna Shook in the shot put and discus and Becky Holw­ erda in the high jump. Holwerda also placed first in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. The 3200-meter relay team of Jessica Van Aman, Stephanie Potter. Jessi Davis and Sarah Matson placed first, as did the 1600-meter team of Maison. Davis, Erin Vandersloot and VanAmen and the 400-meter team of Vandersloot, Angie Mc­ Queen. Samantha Sherman and Holwerda. Davis was the first across the line in the 800-meter run. Potter won the 3200-meter run and Matson took the 400-nt ter dash. Against South Haven. Shook won the discus and shot. Holwerda won the high jump, VanAmen won the 1600-meter run. Davis was first in the 800-meters and Maison won the 400-meter run. Kelly Bnce won the 300meter hurdles and the 400-, 1600- and 3200-meter teams won. The team lost to Wyoming Rogers 74-54, last Tuesday. The team of VanAmen, Potter. Davis and Maison won the 3200-meter relay. Matson, Davis Lindsay Bre­ mer and VanAmen won the 1600-meter relay. Holwerda won the high jump and Shook won the shot put and discus Shook's throw m the shot w as a new class record w nh a distance of 31 feet, 7 inches Caledonia's junior varsity team surrounds the trophy after winning the Allendale Tournament, two weeks ago. Members of the team indude (first row from left): Jen Gravers, Heidi Hanna, (kneeling) Allison Schneider, Holly Pelletier and Molly Gorton Second row: Niki Peterson, Jennie Besteman, Kristy DeBoer. Mindi Smith. Kristi Schmidt and Coach Petrosky. Pitcher Christine Gillard set a school record with 13 strike outs last week TK girls softball team defeats Lowell, drops two to Wayland Traci Campbell had eight strike outs and gave up only four walks in the 10-4 win over Lowell for the Thornapple-Kellogg varsity softball team, Wednesday. The team lost the first game of a dou­ bleheader to Wayland 6-5 and dropped the second 22-5 April 17. Sage Lucas had a pair of doubles for four RBIs, Tami Bruin had a pair of singles and two RBIs and Vikki Jansen and Julie Weidman had singles. Coach John Greenman said the team performed with a solid defense, good pitching and timely hitting to secure the win. Second baseman Becky Worth had five assists and four put outs in the game. The Lady Trojans had seven stolen bases in the game. The Lady Trojans had 14 hits while Wayland had four, but the Lady Wildcats took advantage of four TK errors in the first game of their doubleheader. 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A „ _ A. » A J m Permit No. 7 ~ — - .1 - ■ Your Hometown Newspoper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 13 / May 2, 1995 Middleville, Michigan *»333 124th Year ‘Top Ten' seniors exemplify scholarship, leadership Parents voice concerns with academics Caledonia Schools accommodate growth with new staff positions by Barham Gali Stuff Writer The growth of the school population and the rise in the number of special -needs stu­ dents is resulting in hiring new staff al all levels of the Caledonia Community Schools. The school board April 18 approved a recommendation from its Finance Committee to add a half-time kindergarten teacher because of the increase in enrollment for next year. More than 200 kinder­ garteners already have regis­ tered for the next school year The board also approved a recommendation to add a half day each Friday to each of its all-day. alternate day (ADAD) kindergarten classes. The A DAD program now serves all kindergarten students in Caledonia because the district could no longer afford the daily noon, bus run for the traditional half-day-every-day kindergarten program. Parents previously hail a choice be­ tween the two schedules. The half day on Fridays is being instituted for the benefit of the kindergarteners, however, and can be accomplished with existing staff "It helps provide consis­ tency for the children to have that Friday half-day session." explained Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug Busman. "This way, they will all go to school three days a week instead of two days one week and three days the next." Other new staff will include a first-grade teacher, added to accommodate the current large kindergarten class. At the middle school, a sev­ enth-grade teaching position and an assistant media staff position were approved At the high school, state funds for "at risk" students will be used to pay the cost of hiring a full-time teacher for students needing support in academics. Busman said. "The focus here is to help those students in danger of 'slipping between the cracks for whatever reason," he ex­ plained. "The goal is to have someone whose responsibility is to work with them, to pro­ vide academic support in lime to prevent failure and dropping out." Two special education posi­ tions also were approved to accommodate both student population growth and statemandated programs. Busman said. Most special education costs are covered by state funding, he said. Besids the staffing issue, the board’s April meeting was noteworthy because of the number of parents who offered opinions and recommenda­ tions during the "Interested Citizens" portion of the meet­ ing. While it is not unusual for one or two citizens to ask questions or voice a concern during this portion of the board meetings, six parents this time asked to speak to the board. Several wished to express See New positions, P, 3 CHS presents academic leaders of Class of 1995 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School an­ nounced the top scholars of this year's graduating class at its annual Academic Awards Night. Sarah Flegel leads the se­ niors with a 4.20 grade point average and Julie Furst earned a 4.16 GPA to rank second. All the "top ten" this year earned at least a 4.0 averages based on seven semesters of work. Students can earn the "A Plus" average by getting top grades in advanced place­ ment classes and by earning an A plus in regular class work. Principal Tonya Porter praised the top ten as leaders in more than just scholarship. "These students have earned success in many areas besides academics,” she pointed out. "They have taken on leader­ ship roles in school organiza­ tions, in sports and in the community, and I predict they will be successful in whatever futures they eventually choose. They are a fine group See CHS Top Ten, P. 2 Area man served with Oklahoma City bomb suspect by Shuron B. Miller Staff Writer The sight of Timothy McVeigh, 27, walking out of an Oklahoma City court house on the Saturday evening news brought back instant memories to Trent Slater of Middleville. Slater worked and served with McVeigh in the military. Other than feeling the im­ mediate revulsion of the hor­ rible disaster that had taken so many lives in Oklahoma City, Slater had no thought that he might know anyone involved with the bombing until he received a phone call from his mother. It all began with a call to his parents, the home of Fred and Gretchen Slater in Wood­ land, from a former Army friend last Saturday evening. When his mother called him with the news that Terry Kling, an Army buddy was trying to reach him. Trent called Kling in Tuscaloosa, Ala. "Had I seen the news he asked?" said Slater. "Turn on Trent Slater shown, following duty serving in the Gulf War, cutting the yellow ribbon which family members had placed around the tree in his honor the television,’ Kling said, 'and watch." "As we talked on the phone, the television showed a picture of McVeigh coming out of the court house and I recognized him right away," said Slater. McVeigh, a suspect in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was Slater's sergeant at Ft. Riley. Kansas, where they were both stationed after serv­ ing in Operation Desert "I only knew him at work," said Slater "but he was just like all the other guys. He did his job. He was not the type you would think would do something like this. He might be called a loner, but he had friends. He lived with two other guys, other E-5's (sergeants) in Herington, a town 30 miles outside of Fort Riley, Kansas." While they did not associate outside of work. Slater de­ scribed McVeigh as a good soldier who did his work, not the ranting or raving type. "But he liked his guns," Slater remembered from con­ versations, "he had quite a few i * I only knew him guns.” at work, but he Slater’s closest friend in the was just like all service. Royal Witcher, now stationed in Germany, had the other guys. grown up in the same town He did his job. with McVeigh. he He was not the remembers, and the two often type you would rode back and forth together think would do when on leave. In another call from Al­ something like abama on Sunday night. this. 5? Kling told Slater that the FBI was investigating him because McVeigh had used the Storm as pan of Charlie name of Kling when renting Company 216. the vehicle authorities believe "McVeigh was a corporal was used to deliver the then," said Slater, who served homemade bomb as a wing man on a Bradley "Kling said be had just fin­ vehicle next to the tank on ished giving an interview to which McVeigh served as a the New York Times and var­ gunner "We worked together, ious new s media and that the be was my sergeant when we FBI was checking him out." got back to the states for over said Slater. six months. Sarah Flegel Julie Furst Businesses may share sidewalk expenses by Mary Warner Staff Writer Businesses in downtown Middleville may have to help foot the bill for downtown sidewalk upkeep and mainte­ nance. The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday autho­ rized Village Manager Ev Manshum to call a meeting with the business owners to discuss the matter. Manshum told council members some of the down­ town walks are going to re­ quire extensive repairs soon, and some may require protec­ tive railings. Since the prop­ erty where the sidewalks are located is owned by the indi­ vidual businesses, Manshum said, the businesses should have to share in the cost of maintaining them. Manshum asked the council also to re­ quire residential property own­ ers in the village to be par­ tially responsible for the cost of maintaining their side­ walks. But village president Lon Myers nixed the idea, saying it has been traditional for the village to use part of the properly taxes collected from villagers to provide sidewalk upkeep and maintenance. In other business last week, the council: • Turned down a request for $600 from Rod Hathaway, a representative of the Thomapple-Kellogg/YMCA youth baseball and softball program. Hathaway told council that vandals broke into the Crane Road baseball facility, where the organization holds its games and destroyed a $300 storage garage lock. Vandals also drove a vehicle over one of the fields, doing about $300 in damage. Hath­ away said the vandals gained entrance to the facility by driving over a cable next to the entrance gale. Hathaway said replacing the lock and fixing the field would put a "crunch" on the baseball organization's budget. The Village of Middleville owns the Crane Road property and leases it to the baseball organization. But council members said Tuesday they approved the lease on condi­ tion that the village not be li­ able for any damages to the facility. The same non-liability agreement also applied when See Sidewalks, P. 3 In This Issue... • Middleville graduate plans trumpet recital May 6 • Caledonia to observe National Day of Prayer • Dutton Christian Golf Classic coming May 13 • Caledonia celebrates Tree City USA designation ______________________ �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 2. 1996 CHS TOP TEN CHOSEN, continued from frontpage Fof student leaders, and we congratulate them.* •Valedictorian Sarah Flegel, the daughter of Mary and Dane Regel of Caledonia, is perhaps best known to the community as a member of the two-time Class B state champion girls' cross-country team. She and her teammates also earned academic all-state honors for their successes in the classroom as well as on the course. Regel has won all-confer­ ence, all-state and all-area honors in cross country, serv­ ing as team captain for both the cross-country and girls’ track team this year Besides earning valedictory honors, she is a member of the National Honor Society and has worked as a tutor. She is participating in an athletic training internship that will help her toward her career goal of becoming an applied kine­ siologist and chiropractor. She said she hopes eventually to work in a clinical setting, but also wants to work with athletes, and perhaps do some mission work. Outside of sch<x)l, she has served as a I Aikc 18 church re­ treat leader and has volunteered at Butterworth Hospital, God's Kitchen. Habitat for Humanity. Run for Life, at her church’s Jail Ministry Christmas party and in the church nursery. She also works for Monitor Sign Company, which she says has helped her learn to use different kinds of comput­ ers. In her ’leisure'' time, she enjoys running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, weight lifting, dancing, read­ ing. cooking and walking her MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 dog. Flegel plans to begin stud­ ies at Hope College this fall. Julie Furst, salutatorian. hopes some day to be a clini­ cal engineer, a field concerned with the clinical aspects of health care delivery and patient care. To achieve her goal, she will enter the biomedical en­ gineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engi­ neering this fall. During her high school years, she participated in a va­ riety of activities, both at school and in the community. She ran track and cross country and played tennis, be­ sides taking pan in drama and the Odyssey of the Mind pro­ gram She is a member of the National Honor Society, is a youth group leader and Sunday school teacher at her church, and volunteers her services for the Kent Special Riding Program and Habitat for Humanity. 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Ind., and is considering majoring either in business or pre-medicine Eric Constant, the son of Norm and Barb Constant of Alto, is planning to pursue a career in a biology or bio­ chemistry-related field, and will begin his studies next fall at Michigan State University’s Honors College of the Lyman Briggs School. He, too, has combined a love of sports with his class work, playing two years of basketball and four years of baseball for the Fighting Scots. He is a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society and is listed in Who's Who Among American High School Stu­ dents . He also is a member of the Caledonia chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.). Constant has enjoyed play­ ing summer league baseball both in the City Majors and with the Caledonia team, and this summer will be working for Steelcase before heading to East Lansing and MSU. Top Ten senior Shanna Reynolds doesn't plan to give up her interest in horses after graduation. Winner of several prestigious horse show awards, she hopes some day to raise and show quarter horses besides pursue a career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sales. She now works at the Triple Challenge Farm, where she feeds, cleans and grooms horses and helps with riding lessons. Not too surprisingly, she lists showing quarter horses as her favorite leisure and summer activity. At CHS. she has been a three-year member of the NHS and was named all­ conference and all-area ir tennis. She has worked as a fourth-grade tutor and volunteered with the Kent Special Riding Program. The daughter of Lorraine Reynolds, she will study pre­ pharmacy at Michigan State University, and then plans to enroll in the Ferris Stale Uni­ versity pharmacy program. Active in sports and in FFA, Adam Paarlberg also has combined a variety of activities in his successful high school career. He was part of the FFA state championship demon­ stration team and served the local branch this year as re­ porter. In football, he earned all-conference and all-area honors and received all-state academic special mention. He was chosen a captain of the Scots’ football, wrestling and track teams this year and received the Team Spirit Award in track last year. He also owns and operates his own lawn care business, in which he oversees employ­ ees, manages his own billing system and handles equipment maintenance. From bis job, he says he has learned how to develop good customer rela­ tions along with the skills needed to operate a business, Shanna Reynolds Adam Paarlberg president. She has participated during the CHS Interims in Habitat for Humanity and Vi­ sions and Volunteers. She en­ joys tennis and the beach in her summer leisure time. The daughter of Ken and Sharon Leatherman, she is still undecided about her ca­ reer plans. Top Ten senior Mike Pries also will be heading to Holland and Hope College next fall. His career plans are Sara Robertson Michael Pries Jill Leatherman undecided, but he has partici­ pated in a variety of activities while in high school. He played two years of bas­ ketball before concentrating his efforts in soccer, where he earned all-conference, all-re­ gion and all-area recognition He also was a captain of the team this year. He put those soccer skills to work in the community as an instructor in the youth program. A member of the National Honor Society, he received the Outstanding Junior Award and the Reformed Church of American Honors Scholar­ ship. He works for a lawn care service, which he says has helped him learn time man­ agement and record-keeping skills and provides him the opportunity to work with people. The son of Donald and Nancy Pries of Caledonia, he looks forward this summer to jet skiing, boating and play­ ing in a summer soccer league. Sara Robertson has been active in a variety of church activities when not busy with her studies. She has served Calvary Church as president of its Student Leadship Council and as a Spiritual Leadship Coun­ selor, a Quest drama team leader and as a member of the Festival of Lights Drama Team. She also participated in the Upward Bound Survival Camp, and as a member of Youth Ministry International, she has traveled to Mexico, Kenya, England and Russia and the Ukraine. Robertson works at Caledo­ nia Dental Group as a recep­ tionist and as a lifeguard at the Michigan Athletic Club. She says her jobs have taught her bow to deal with and relate to people. Working also has taught her how to organize her time and budget SATIO I ( ( ’ ' 1 I her income. I ) She is a member of the Na- i tional Honor Society at CHS ( and has tutored other students. ’ She also played on the junior __ v 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M 37) • 891-4040 (Bafund Faro's Ptua in Calodoma) OPEN Monday Fnday 8 to 8, Open at 8 a.m. Saturday �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2, 1995 I Page 3 NEW POSITIONS, their support for Caledonia's junior varsity football coach, "Buzz" Ixalhcrman, who was a candidate for the varsity po­ sition. Ixatherman also is a teacher at Caledonia Middle School. The, board, however, later voted 4-2 to support the Per­ sonnel Committee's recom­ mendation to hire another Caledonia Middle School teacher, Tom Burrill, for the coaching slot. Trustee Fred Boncher abstained, stating he was still undecided when the vote was taken. (See the April 25 Sun and News for a profile Of Burrill.) Besides athletics, parents also voiced both written and vocal concerns over high school programs they did not feel were meeting the needs of students, particularly those who are college-bound. Two-year Caledonia resident Jim Gordon supplied the board and the audience a written statement of his SIDEWALKS from front page — the village allowed the organi­ zation to build a storage garage on the property, coun­ cil members said. And the vil­ lage government is not al­ lowed to make donations to charity, Myers said. But Myers did direct Manshum to check and see if the village insurance covering the property would cover some of the damages, and told Manshum to see if the Village DPW could help repair the damaged field. • Accepted the resignation of former Village Manager Ernie Ball, who has been acting as a consultant to the village in re­ cent years. from front page- concerns, and the other parents said Gordon accurately summarized their feelings also. In his statement, he listed concerns with: • The concept of "test, re­ test." which allows a student to study the material he/she failed on a test and then re­ take the test to see if the con­ cepts have been mastered. • An over-emphasis on group work and group grades • Universal" goals, and whether they take student ability into account. • Tolerance, and whether this is not exhibited by stand­ ing up for what’s "right and true." Gordon concentrated his re­ marks, however, on three other issues: student-directed learning, interdisciplinary classes and too little emphasis on "conventional knowledge, academic excellence and objec­ tive, measureable results." He said that the concepts of student-directed learning and interdisciplinary classes have been tried before, and cited two authorities who discred­ ited both theories. He asked whether Caledonia High School should be risking the success of its students using either unp oven or disproven theories. Discussing another focus of concern, he said that while the idea of setting up exit out­ comes for graduates is posi­ tive, CHS places an emphasis on "soft" outcomes that overemphasize "subjective, non-measure able results. "Attention should be given to presentation skills and teamwork,*' he stated, "but not at the expense of academic excellence." His recommendation that the school re-establish a tradi­ tional college preparatory pro­ gram and keep the present system as an "alternative" cur­ riculum was supported by two ocher speakers Gordon also asked that the board and the schools take a more objective look at the di­ rection the high school was heading, and be more willing to listen to those who are concerned about that direction. Gordon said in a later inter­ view that be fell the schools and the parents all had the same goal in common, which was to do the best job possi­ ble in educating the students for their futures. He also said he was pleased that the lines of communica­ tion were open between the parents and the schools. He said he believed that working together, they could achieve their common goals. He added that he has planned to meet with Busman, and was looking forward to talking over his concerns and questions. In other business, the board: • Approved a $13,995 bid from Me Kearney Asphalt and Sealing. Inc. for resurfacing the track. The work is to be done this summer. • Approved Building Com­ mittee recommendations on awarding bids for furniture at the new middle school. All bids are within budget, the committee noted. • Approved a recommenda­ tion from the Finance Com­ mittee to amend a 1986 law­ suit against the state to extend the suit through 1997. The suit originally was filed jointly by a number of school districts protesting the state's underfunding of statemandated programs in the state's out-of-formula schools. Middleville graduate plans trumpet recital May 6 Brian A. Beute, a 1992 grad­ uate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, will give a trumpet recital this Saturday, May 6, at the Berean Baptist Church, 1574 Coil, Grand Rapids. The recital is scheduled for 7 p.m. The church is located off U.S.-131, right on Leonard, left on Plainfield, left on Sweet. The church is on the comer of Sweet and Coit. Admission for the event is free The recital includes a solo performance by Beute on the trumpet and performances by Beute with the Cornerstone College jazz quartet, brass en­ semble. and brass quintet.. Beute is a junior at Corner­ stone College in Grand Rapids (formerly Grand Rapids Baptist College), who is pursuing a music eduation degree, with a goal of becoming a band director. Beute was student band director at TK under Duane Thatcher in 1991 and 1992. He was principal trumpet of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Orchestra for three years. TK graduate Brian A. Beute and his trumpet will be in recital in Grand Rapids Get your home “all dolled up” with a No Fee Home Equity Loan. * TOP TEN, continued from Page 2 i such as keeping a checking enjoyed success in more than just scholarship. account and filing taxes. She played tennis for four Not surprisingly, he plans to major in business man­ years ("Most Spirit" Award in agement when he begins his 1994) and softball for two. studies at Hope College next She is a member of the Na­ Honor Society, fall. Eventually, he would tional like to become a real estate S.A.D.D.. the choir and the salesman, with a goal of Honors Choir, played two managing his own real estate years in the band and earned roles in a number of CHS office. He is the son of Fonda and dramatic productions, includ­ Tom Paarlberg of Alto, and is ing Grease, The Sound of a member of the Thornapple Music. The Diary of Anne Community Church Youth Frank and Once Upon a Mat­ tress. Group. Becky Hanna is another She is president of the CHS Top Ten senior who has church youth choir "Love Knott's CreenhouseT] 3422 76th Street S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Haffway between M-37 A Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 10" & 12" Hanging Baskets Geraniums I start at... s1.25 Annual... 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A member of the National Honor Society, he has earned all-conference and all-state honorable mention honors in soccer. He also played four years of basketball and three years of baseball and volun­ teered his time as a referee for the Caledonia American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO). He is helping with the CHS varsity and junior varsity girls* soccer teams His love of sports extends to his leisure-time activities as well. He plays for the Grand Rapids Area Soccer As sociauoa (GRASA) and en­ joys both golf and basketball. He is the san of Susan and Douglas Minder of Caledonia. 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Two of my volunteers have helped me get a tremendous amount of work doing sorting and classifying Some material I had forgot all about and some I had been looking for quite a while Part of my frustration has been that I am getting older and I want all of my work done, so I can send the material to the various people. Now my goal seems some more possible It lifts such a big weight off my mind. I suppose it b not im­ portant to others, but after do­ ing it for about 15 years. I d like to have it available for any other interested historians Lisa Finkbeiner Monday took me to talk to some of the residents of Oxford Manor about my leader Dog ex­ perience. There were only a few that were physically able to come and visit One local woman was Emma Dykstra Some of her children and mine were classmates. The // ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 945a m . 11 00a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night -6 30 p m 7240 66th Street SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock other people I didn’t know, but they all loved to pet Houston One of the main things I found out was that they all needed to tell about their lives and to have so­ meone listen to them I hope I can come back regularly to visit with them. They have a beautiful place to live, listen to them is so important Well, now to your shared news. Bessie and Carl Nelson have been home a few weeks Bevsie has had many physical problems with gall stone troubles She doesn’t have a gall bladder and this has been quite serious They were go­ ing into the pancreas and caus­ ing so much trouble As if that was not enough, she got shingles on her face near the eye lids with such intense pain. I can sure relate to that as I had just had a heavy bout FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........... Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery anJ Children's Church will be provided during both services "Sat ui eiampie In speech m Ma, in leva. In tilth and m purity ________________________________________ Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. 1 T'mothy 4 12 CALEDONIA V CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a canng heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 PM. Sunday School...................... 10:45-1150 AM. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11XX) A.M. Al Tiemever Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100B1 St Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School.............. Evening Service........... 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. .11:10 a.m. Sunday School.................................... ..6:30p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 1000 am. .6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED 7953667 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School 9:30 a m. Meeting at the Comer of Choir Practice 9.30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street 10-00 a_m Sunday School Church Office — 891 8669 11 00 am Morn-ng Wo'STvp Parsonage — 891-8167 .......... 600 p.m Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville I Barner Free Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Parmelee Morning Worship........ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School...........9 45 a m MidcHevuie Worship................... 11 00 am Jr A Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavmcttes Adult Bible Studies ' St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mt (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. “ Rom. 12.10 First Service......................................... 8 30 «.m. Sunday School.................................... 9:45 a m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a m ) Bible Classes............ 10:00 a-m. Second Service 1100am. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office. 891-8688 Church. 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun l^ake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Gun Lake Community Church Church Office Phone - 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave. S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a m Morning Worship. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Barrier Free Programs for All Ages 9 0010 4 1030 am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 (Tl|C (Did iUimr JF.rtbodist (fhurcli Wednesday “Family Night’’ 6:15 Dinner Sunday School 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service....... Sunday School....................... Evening Worship Service........ MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES “God Cares for You” Peace Reformed Church 891-8028 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunaay School......................................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday Morrwng WorsNp.......................1030 am Sunday Evenng Worthtp....................... 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer A Btote SJudy....... 700 p m. fibr ttftar Doctor ^js»ar Rev Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor “The Churcfi a^ere erevxxb is sorvtody and Jesus Christ b lad~ CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1---------------- WELCOME TO Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street forts. along with many local people, helped Brad Enders and Rett Bremer raise money to represent our community in England playing soccer for 10 days. They were recommend­ ed by Grand Valley State University. Such a warm wondrful response from others made the whole family feel loved and cared for. I guess that’s all for this week A big hug to you. I’ll visit with you next week LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Games United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Catedoma. Michigan *1T.JJ||- ,« Telephone 698-8232 ■R-’BMl* T ’ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rose Morgan said that they are still fixing their basement, making two rooms out of the one big room. Otherwise, life is about the same Greta Greiner said that one beautiful day she got out and cleaned up their yard. She felt tired, but a good tired, because of the neatesss of the yard, getting it ready for spring. I asked Marian Manin about Marge Williams She said that the last time she had a letter from her. she had got­ ten sick while staying in Arizona She is back home tn North Carolina and is slowly getting better Char Finkbeiner called me back and it took a whole to realize who was talking to me. Char is busy getting the trailer ready for use Probably will be there for the summer The Brenner family’s ef­ with shingles also But Bessie is such a cheerful person that she doesn’t dwell on it and talks about it matter of fact. A big hug to you. Bessie A lot of you attended Paul Gibson’s funeral. Ethel — a wonderful person — was her usual warm self She gives others strength All the family was there. Beth Verlinde said that her daffodils were lovely The weather has been just right for them this year I finally found Jack and Alberta Hoivper’s number Jack said that daughter Renee is expecting her second child. They had some kind of check to determine the sex Jack Baker is still down in Atlanta. I think he said they had been in Texas and liked both places Currently. I believe Jack and family now reside in Atlanta. Wednesday handy Nigh-* 600 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints s 8146 68d> St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. Sunday ...................... 9 45 am Morning Wurship... 11 00 am uXJtPi is Evening Worship..... 6:00 p m Wed Fellowship......7:30 p.m _ _ (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 2. 1995 / Page 5 TK secretary, custodian win top awards Baldrys to celebrate silver anniversary William and Carla Baldry. formerly of Middleville, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with on open house in the community room at Cider Mill Trailer Park in Middleville on Sunday, May 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. It will be hosted by their two sons and wives, Bob and Jeon, and Bill and Jamie. They invite family, friends and neighbors to come and help celebrate the glorious occasion. ENGAGEMENTS GrovesLockhart Brock-Simpson Mr, and Mrs. Keith Groves are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Gregory Lockhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lockhart of Taylor. Ml Jennifer is a 1989 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and a 1993 graduate of Michigan State University. Greg is a graduate of Nor­ thern Michigan University. The couple will be married on Sept. 23. 1995. Katherine Ann Brock and Terry Graham Simpson will be married on August 19. 1995. Parents of the couple. Tom and Bonnie Brock and Rick and Sue Simpson, are all of Caledonia. Kathy is a graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and Michigan State University. Terry is a graduate of East Kentwood High School and Fems State University. Reach over 50,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week Page Elementary students and teachers can be pretty sneaky when they want to be. And they wanted to be sneaky when they nominated their school secretary. Jane Cordts, for Kent County Education Association Secretary of the Year. Without telling Cordts. teachers and students deluged the KCEA with letters of recommendation for her. Then, when the school was notiHed that she had won the award, teachers and students continued to keep quiet until principal David Bukala could make an announcement about it al a school assembly At the assembly. Cordts related. "Mr. Bukala had me do something really dumb, like hold a poster or something. Then he said. We want to tell you you've won Secretary of the year for KCED.” Cordts said one of the most difficult moments she's had to face as secretary was right then, when she had to "get in front of all those kids at the assembly.’’ But she managed to pull it off gracefully, as she manages to handle most situations, according to Page teachers. Cordts. according to teacher Brad Warren, is "very professional in any situation." Other teachers said Cordts is a "steady, calm presence in the school" who is "very gentle and very loving." When the school began its year without a principal last year (the new principal didn't come on board until October), Cordts practically ran the school single-handedly, teachers said. Students were equally laudatory. "If somebody gets in a fight, she tries to settle it the best she can without yelling or getting mad," student Donny Stratton wrote to the KCEA. "She tries to cheer people up when they're feeling down. Mrs. Cordts smiled a lot. She's always happy, joyful and nice. I think Mrs. Cordts is the best secretary any school could ever ask for." Student Jeremy Chavis wrote the KCEA that Cordts "is fast with the phone. She is a good typer. She has a good memory.” And student Paul Jones wrote. "She is pretty and has pretty hair. She is intelligent. She knows how to run a good office." Cordts, 38, has been secretary at Page for seven years. She is humble about her role, saying she does what she does "because of the kids. "You do what you can for the kids," she said. Equally bumble was Annmane Haase, 43. a courier for the school system who was also honored by the KCEA Haase and Cordt were two of five winners of the KCEA Top Support Staff awards. Haase won in the cusiodial/maimenance division. Haase said of her award, "I feel as though if I deserve to win. then we have a whole district full of winners, because I couldnt do what I do without others doing their job well." Haase was praised by the KCEA for "alwavs meeting people with a smile "She is always willing to Page Elementary secretary Jane Cordts (left) was named Secretary of the Year by the Kent County Education Association, which consists of 21 area schools. Annmarie Haase, TK courier, was named Top Support Staff for the KCEA. help out if somebody has a special problem," the KCEA said. In a letter to the KCEA, TK Business Manager Alice Jansma praised Haase: "She has the attitude that. If there is work to do, let's do it, and if it is worth doing, do it right.' Some people have the ability to accomplish more than is expected in a short period of time. That describes Penfield, who was named Annmarie. Annmarie has a KCEA High School readier very positive attitude and is of the Year (see Sun & News, fiercely loyal to fellow April 25). workers and the district." Haase and Cordts will be Looking for honored at a KCEA dinner May 9. Altogether, three TK Extra Cash? Call staff members won KCEA awards this year, including 945-9554 Haase, Cordts, and high Sell anything FASTI school chemistry teacher Tim �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 2, 1996 Obituaries Pa wloski____ Carole Ann CALEDONIA - Carole Ann Pawloski, 57 of Caledonia passed away Tuesday, April 25, 1995. She was bom December 29, 1937 in Douglas, the daughter of William and Pearl (Felska) Gillesse. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Pawloski is survied by her husband. LeRoy (Ed) Pawloski of Caledonia; child­ ren, Debra and Jeffrey Price, Edward and Paula Pawloski. all of Middleville, Robert and Kelley Pawloski of Grand Rapids, grandchildren, Michael, Kylee, Joey, Keegan, Jeffrey, Nicole and Nathan; brother, Robert and Lois Vredcvelt of Grand Rapids; brothers-in-law, Donald and Ila Pawloski of Grand Rapids, Clarence and Cloe Pawloski of Comstock Park; several nieces and nephews and her special friends. Arnie and Trudy Stawick and many more dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday,. April 28 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father John Najdowski as celebrant. Burial was at Wood­ lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Chapel DeVries-Kutper-DeGraafMatthysse. Dale F. Weeks_________________ Middleville Boy Scouts prepare for bike tour — Members of Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105 gathered at the Middleville Methodist Church last Tuesday evening to have their bikes checked in preparation for a bike tour benefitting the American Diabetes Association. Representatives from True Value hardware checked the bikes Pictured are Jerry Bolt house of True Value, Adam Wyant, Jason Holzhausen, Mike Scaturro, Jerry Wyant, Chad Gromko. Matt Blocksma, Phillip Strong, Dan Parker, Scott Chrysler, Dave Stuart, Randy Benedict, Assistant Scoutmaster Sandy O'Dell, Dan Brinks, Eric Cuneo. Bob Bishop, Ben McDuffee, Andrew Timm. Ryan Smith, scoutmaster Laurie Brinks, Luke Egolf. Travis Johnson, Jason Siebesma and Devin O’Dell. ‘Timeless Beauty' is theme of spring fashion show set May 12 at Gun Lake •‘Timeless Beauly: A Showcase of 100 Years of Fashion’’ will be presented by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Gun Ijike Area Thursday. May II. at 7:30 p.m. at Gun Lake Community Church. Proceeds from the annual spring style show will benefit the four scholarships given annually by GFWCGun Lake Area to outstan­ ding seniors from WaylandUnion, Martin. Tbomapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg High Schools The $10 ticket donation also will include a dessert buffet. Tickets will be available at Weick’s Food­ town, Dynamic Real Estate, and The Sea Shanty or by calling 792-6584. Fashions and models for the style show will be pro­ IIISI IMII I SSK S f air itudlc * For all new customers... Haircuts ... Perms FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color Acrylic & Fiberglass Nails Available Anytime vided by Goodwill In­ dustries Volunteer Services and will delight the audience with a procession of what was chic in past decades. All clothes in the show are cull­ ed from castoffs donated to Goodwill Industries. The ac­ cessories, as well as the music, match the style of the costumes and period in which they were worn. The 12-year-old Gun Lake club chose a historic theme this year to commemorate the centennial celebration of the state organization, GFWC-MI, consisting of 4,500 members in 115 clubs throughout the state. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is the largest and oldest nondenom i national, non­ partisan, international volunteer service organiza­ tion of women in the world, with over 10 million members worldwide in more than 40 countries With the mono of “Unity in Diversi­ ty’’ the General Federation of Women’s Clubs was OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml ______________________________________________________ A bit of fresh air in the formed to unite a women’s clubs in service projects that enhance lives and improve communities. Besides funding the four scholarships annually, the GFWC-Gun Lake Area also is involved in many other community projects — blood drives, help for local families with special needs, sponsoring high school sophomores to the Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar, Christmas shopping for nur­ sing home residents, highway cleanup, reading club and the beginnings of a local library. Also, GFWC-Gun Lake Area joins the other women’s clubs federated in Michigan to support Girlstown, a licensed child care agency; Education Foundation, providing educational opportunities to members; and scholarships in the fields of art and nursing. About Glen Valley....... Single Family detached home sites and a well planned business community.There’s more than just fresh air to like about the place. Fully Improved lots, city sidewalks, and street lighting. Community spirit, hard work, fresh air, solid relationships, local country flavor, It all makes Caledonia so appealing. ^f^Estates Caledonia's got the right Idea in education. One of the Governor picks for Blue Ribboa Awards. New facilities Call for hours open or an appointment under construction. For more in forma t»oo call Sally at. Model *891-0198 ROBERT DEPPE, INC BtMDiNG-DEVElOPMENT-tEALTY 455-7767 Close to shopping, schools and routes to "the BIG city". Affordable new home construction and choice lots available. ‘Ouway br Standard Lumber and Kitchens Location: M-37 South of 84th Street to plat MIDDLEVILLE - Dale F. Weeks, 58 of Middleville passed away Thursday, April 27, 1995 at Thornappple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Weeks was bom on January 6, 1937 in Eaton County, Charlotte, the son of Floyd and Mabie (Horn) Weeks. He was raised in Eaton County and attended Olivet .Schools. He was married to Dolores I. Snilts on January 20, 1957 at Olivet Congregational Church. He was employed on construc­ tion all of his life and enjoyed several years of owning and operating his own excavating business. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare lime. Mr. Weeks is survived by his wife, Dolores I. Weeks; children, Duane (Dawn) Weeks, Diane Wiersma, all of Middleville; Deborah (Timothy) Lukas of Hastings; six grandchildren; two brothers, Leo (Gwen) Weeks of Shelby, Lawrence (Marilyn) Weeks of Marshall; half brother, Donald (Mary) Chase of Charlotte; one sister, Luritti (Earl) Mead of Morestown, Arizona; three brothers-inlaw; three sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father. Floyd Weeks, mother, Mabie (Horn) Weeks. Funeral services were held Sunday. April 30, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Bunal was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Thor­ napple Manor or Muscular Dystrophy Association. <&° Paws ‘n’ Claws * All Breed Dog & Cat Grooming Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening and Saturday By Request Located at 106 High St., Middleville (Across from fire bam) For an appointment call: 795-4664 Bring this ad in to receive... *3.00 Off Your First Visit 10% Senior Citizens Discount Graduate of Paragon School of Pet Grooming PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day Public Notice A special meeting of the Middleville Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 9,1995 to consider the follow­ ing Special Use Permit request: Ron Buning of 4867 Bender Road, prop­ oses to mine approximately 80,000 yards of gravel from the site of a proposed subdivi­ sion on East Main Street. The site would also have a gravel crushing machine installed there to prepare the gravel for use as road material. The mining would be intermittent over a period of approximately 5 months or until the property were flattened sufficiently to accommodate the construction of 21 single-family homes. Questions, comments or concerns regard­ ing this proposal may be directed to the Middleville Village Planner at 795-3385. , �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2, 1995 / Page 7 | From Our Readers Part of problem or part of solution? Dear editor: I am writing this letter out of frustration I have been an actively in­ volved parent in the Tk elementanes for 10 years now. I was raised in a home with the philosophy that if you are not part of the solution, then you're part of the pro­ blem. I feel that parents' con­ tribution to their child’s education is priceless and should not be left to the teacher alone No one knows my children better than I do and in helping out in a classroom or working in the parent's groups. J am enhancing their education I have always been met with much appreciation on the busy teacher's part and have felt my hours of toil have not been in vain. My question is: “W'here is everybody9" Over the years, getting volunteers for various PET and P E P board positions or helping with in-school ac­ tivities has never been easy. But in the past two years. I have seen a dramatic decline The same 10 people do much of everything in all three elementanes and middle school These tireless workers spend many, many hours do­ ing jobs that could be done in less than half the time with a few more willing hands I know people have to work, so do I. Many of these same people work Yet they feel their children benefit from ail the field trips. CPAC performances, authors, storytellers and even the par ties that are in the schools Why weren’t flags flown at half mast at post office during recent mourning? To the editor: On Friday. April 14. when I was al the Middleville Post Office. I noticed as I got out of my car that flag was not flying at half mast I inquired once inside as to the reason for this I was told that they agreed 100 percent that it should be. but they had to have a directive from higher up The President had asked that all flags be flown at half mast through Monday. April 24. How much of a higher-up directive is needed? Why do we as a caring peo­ ple need any kind of order to lower our flags to show our respect? Is not our conscience enough? Up and down Mam Street, no flags were at half mast My family and I are new members of this community and I don't like to make waves, but frankly I can't help feeling stunned and somewhat ashamed at the lack of respect and support shown. I know I am mH alone in my feelings, by the flags of mdividuals in their homes and the caring words heard throughout the community. K. Severn Middleville — HOME OF THE WEEK — 042421. HASTINGS HEW LISTING Neat 3 bedroom ranch w/ newer carpet, paint, wall­ paper. Has ceiling fan. double pane windows, partially finished basement, deck, new bath & more. Must be seen to appreciate. Call Judy 680-5225 (pager) 71521,2. MIDDLEVILLE INCOME Spacious 2 story 2 family with extra lot. Much updating done, large storage born, close to shopping, park & schools. Good income potential, possible L.C terms. Must be seen. Con purchase w/o extra lot. Coll Patty. 616-792 9974 030121. PAYNE LAKE Immaculate 2 bedroom w shared lake access Enlarged mobile home with enclosed porch, deck, shed pork-like setting. Call Alene 616-948-9611. THE DEMAND FOR HOMES IS GREATER THAN THE SUPPLY PROPERTY NEEDED FOR PRE-QUALIFIED BUYERS 1. 3 BEDROOM. TK Schools, up to $80 000 Coll Judy, poger *680 5225 2. 3 BEDROOM HOME. TK schools, easy access to M-37. up to $85 000 Coll Carol 795 2320 3. 34 BEDROOM, in town or on an acre Middleville Cale donia area, priced in the $60 s $70"s Coll Liz 795-9849 4 2 OR MORE BEDROOM, under $100,000 Needs barn and room for horses. Within 30 minutes of Lowell. Call Carol 795 2320 5. 2-3 BEDROOM, MD0LEWLE. Wayland School area Pr<ed in $70 s. Coll Alene poger <230-5031 6. 5 ACRES or more. Yankee Springs Wayland or Dorr area Coll Judy poger *680 5225 N you're thinking about making a move, call us today for a free, no-obligation review of your home's current value and marketability. — OUR STAFF — AMtHioMnCRl 948-9611 LhBetoea.CSP 795-9849 Patty Koval 792-9974 Joyce CWwtemoe 792-6X34 Det Doehneg. Mgs 281-8162 CvoiJMhs 795-2320 My NerpoGRL Assoc. Broker Pager 68O-S225 MA( MrMs. Broker □ cornerstone ra realty inc. L=U 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middlevale 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* because they are there to do the work and planning to have this happen I am sorry that I cannot understand how less than 2 percent of our over 600 students are represented at middle school parents meetings Do you think your children need you less because they are older9 This is a con­ fusing age and there is so much that happens at school that most parents know nothing about Not just the problems, you usually hear about those But all the good things that happen. The en­ couraging things Yes. I’m dead tired too at the end of the day. but I figure one night a month for a meeting for my children is not too much to ask. I am sorry that I cannot understand how there can be 16 at P E T meetings, and 10 of those are officers out of a population of over 1.200 students! In our busy lives, if you are too busy to lend a hand once in a while to keep worthwhile programs going, then you are too busy. Once a month a meeting is held to in­ form. encourage and give you a chance to ask questions But many would rather just compalin about the school or parent s group and build walls instead of bridges. The P E T. and P E P. are those bridges. If you are waiting for so­ meone else to do something, forget it. Everyone else is too These organizations stand in jeopardy if that is the attitude. Are you part of the solu­ tion? I hope you are. You may call the office secretary at the elementaries or Middle School and ask who you would contact to help out. We are planning for the fall already. Debie Smith Middleville Spring Clean-up Week May 8-12 Spring Clean-up Week is scheduled for May 8-12 in the village of Middleville. On those five days, the Vil­ lage Department of Public Works will pick up discarded appliances, furniture and any other junk put out on the curb. Those wishing to have items picked up must have them out on the curb in front of their residence or business by 7 a.m. Monday, May 8. Certain items are excluded from the pickup, including petroleum and petroleum­ based products, dismantled buildings including roofing materials, motor vehicles and boats, and yard waste Those who want to discard yard waste can use the vil­ lage's regular yard waste pick­ up service. Yard waste is picked up every second and fourth Monday Brush and tree ___________ limbs must be neatly piled at curbside by 7 a.m on the pickup days. For more information on waste disposal, call the village at 795-3585. TK ‘Students of the Month’ selected The following individuals were selected os "Students of the Month for March ot Thornapple Kellogg High School: (fist row) Kileen Thomas. Dorin Jousma, Chod LaPekes; (row two) Angie McQueen, Alicia Count, Melissa landman, Heather Welsh; (row three) Bonny McMurray, Angie Gildea, Jeannie Baker. Rachel Stonehouse; (row four) Misty Blain, Amanda Dykstra, Gina Boersma. Cheryl Postema; (row five) Jeff Frei, Adam Richardson, Vikki Jansen, Steve Kennedy, Jeremy Strait; and (unavailable for picture) Jennifer Huber, Wyatt Holes, Jennifer Seifert, Jeff VanHouten, Colleen Weaver and Rhonda Hesselink). Page Elementary student wins award in wildlife art show Page Elementary student Stuart Reinstein won honorable mention honors in the fourth grade age division in the 11th annual Tracks Magazine Wildlife Art Awards April 22 at Meridian Mall in Okemos. Entrants had to depict an animal listed as threatened or endangered in Michigan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Earth Day April 22. About 2,000 upper-elementary youngsters in the state took part, with approximately the top 40 in each grade selected to be in the final judging. En­ trants' artwork was judged on artistic competency, anatomical correctness, and habitat suitability. The top three finishers in each age category receive a U.S. Savings Bond, a wildlife book, a ribbon, and a TracksPack membership. Their artwork will be reproduced in the July edition of “Michigan Out-of­ Doors". the flagship publica­ tion of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), which sponsors the art contest. “I was impressed not only with the artwork, but with the amount of research each stu­ dent completed on their chosen animal." said Christie Bieck, Tracks editor and con­ test coordinator. Each student had to submit an essay on an animal, which was not judged in the final competition Judges were Mark Stephens, an MUCC wildlife biologist; Ellyn Zolnoski. an artv teacher from Harper Woods; and Ruth Ann Mcr lino, a professional artist from Ortonville. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 2. 1995 Career awareness being promoted by Page school Steelcase driver Jim Brinks gave students a tour of his truck. by Mary Warner Staff Writer Scott McNeal always wanted to be a basketball player, he told students at Page Elemen­ tary last Monday. But he just wasn't tall enough. So McNeal set his sights in a different direction. McNeal began a three-on-three basket­ ball tournament -- the Gus M acker - that is now a major summertime event in many Michigan communities. And then McNeal bought a team in the Continental Basketball Association, the Grand Rapids Hoops, which then was re­ named the Grand Rapids M ackers. McNeal’s story demonstrated to students that they can turn their dreams into reality, even if the dreams have to be modi­ fied a bit, said Nancy Goodin, Page P.E.T. President. McNeal was at Page as part of a career awareness program, the first of its kind at Page. The program was the brain­ child of Goodin, P.E.T. Vice Pediatric allergist Dr. Nancy Brooke explained how long it takes to become a doctor. PET en’ Be,b Be^'"’5r' Secre,ar’' Debb,e LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF RECISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLECAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 1995. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 12,1995, IS MONDAY. MAY 15.1995. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY. MAY 15, 1995, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. RICHARD C. ROTH Secretary, Board of Education ADDENDUM PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of Grand Rapids Community College. Michigan, will be held in conjunction with the Annual School Election. Television meteorologist Rod Hill, pictured here with fifth-grader Natalie Hagle, talked about his job and signed autographs. Smith, and Page Principal David Bukala. Over a three-day period, 25 area professionals spoke to groups of students about their careers. Joe Pagano, owner of a Caledonia restaurant, demon­ strated how to make an elabo­ rate desert garnish out of an apple. Jim Brinks, a Steelcase driver, brought his truck along and allowed students to blow the horn and walk around inside the cavernous trailer. Pam Mulliner, a producer of corporate training films, brought some videos along to explain the steps that go into making a film. There was a professional dancer, a private investigator, a veterinarian, a musician, an Air Force pilot and many other career professionals. Goodin said one of the things the program's planners wanted to highlight was gen­ der equity. They were careful to select several women pro­ fessionals so students could meet female role models working in what used to be male-dominated professions. Pediatric allergist and immunologist Dr. Nancy Brooke, for instance, awed many of her students with the information that it required 13 years of post-high school edu­ cation and training for her to become an allergist. Home builder Annette Bisard proved that men aren't the only ones who can pound a nail. Bukala said career awareness is important for the students. "I don't think you can begin early enough to have kids start thinking about the future." Goodin said it was a good lime for the students to "begin looking at career opportunities " According to Smith. "If we can motivate kids who haven t had a direction in their lives, then we've succeeded Film producer Pam Mulliner explained some of the ins and outs of her profession. Introducing... Contempo Salon Front row Marcia Benr-eft. Amy Kious. Belt Mmlentxxg Back Joon Flynn Eisenhauer. Nancy Kious. Sherri Mikiusicak. Micki VoraenBosch. Snethe VonSickle and Kim Nova' 10% Off All Services May 213 7 Stylists, 3 Nail Technicians and 1 Facialist Call 891-1093 ...for your appointment (walk-ins welcome) 9864 Cherry Valley (M-37). Caledonia OPEN Moroc, Thunooy 89 Fnooy 9-5. Saturday 9-4 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 2, 1995 / Page 9 Thomapple Kellogg High School Honor Roll TK NEWS I2th Grade From Thornapple Kellogg School By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent During the week of April 16-22 1 was fortunate in being selected by the Kent Intermediate School District to attend Close Up in Washington. D C This program has been in existence for about 20 years. Its primary focus is in getting students to the nation's capitol for a “Close Up" view of our government According to the certificate each participate receives at the conclusion of the week long program. “Participation in this in­ tensive examination of our federal government in action is a basis for increased citizen involvement m our democratic pro­ cess." This document is signed by the U.S. Speaker of the House. House Democratic Leader and both the Senate Majori­ ty and Minority Ixaders While as a school admimstorator for the past two decades. I have sent students to Close Up and I have been knowledgeable about it, this was the first time 1 attended. It was time well spent, particularly since 20 Thomapple Kellogg students and two teachers also were there. There is very little schoo money spent for this outstanding educational opportunity. Corporate sponsorships and contribu­ tions. fund-raising, and individuals' contributions provide the funding During the week, there is time for fun and relaxation, but the majority of the time is spent engaged in planned educa tional programs and experiences. The following is a partial list of activities in which our students and staff participated seminar on international rela turns, seminar on the media, seminar on the judiciary, tours of the Smithsonian museums, congressional meetings with the staffs of Rep Peter Hoekstra, and Senator Spencer Abraham, tours of the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and Ford’s Theater, (where Lincoln was assassinated), and seminars on national security al the Pentagon. This is but a sampling The Thomapple Kellogg students and teachers received a special extra opportunity on the last day of the week. One of the student's uncle arranged a private tour of the F B I Building The uncle is an F B I. agent stationed in Washington Further, he is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. The agent, demonstrated the use of several kinds of weapons. He was great with the students, who were im­ pressed that he was a very successful Thornapple Kellogg graduate. While the entire week-long program was excellent, the highlight for me personally was getting to observe some of the students and to get to know them. In an environment in which gixxi students from several states were in attendance, the T.K. students stood out. They conducted themselves with class. Their conduct, attitude, cooperation, and involvement were hoted. and many positive comments were made about them by Close Up staff and educators from other schools. Dan Erb and Jim Sprague, their advisors, served as ex­ emplary role models for the students. I was very proud to be associated with all of them. 1 hope that we will always be able to support these kinds of experimental learning activities for our students. I encourage parents to consider sending their sons and daughters to such programs whenever possible. TK IV win 2, lose 1 in softball action The Middleville JV softball team finished the past week with two wins and one loss. Amber Frost and Tammy Cargill took the wins. Leading the team in batting are Stephanie Higgins, Ken Jeunnk. Janine McWhinney with five RBI’s and Amy Smith with three RBI's. The team’s record is now 2-4 overall. Knott's Greenhouses 3422 76th Street S.E., Caledonia. Ml 49316 (Haltway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 10" & 12” Hanging Baskets Geraniums stag at $1.25 Annual... Bedding Plants, vegetables & Flowers • Onion sets Bulk Seed • Seed Potatoes Gift Certificates for Mother Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott OPEN: Monday-Friday 9-8; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday High Honors — Sarah AI lore. Jeremy Anderson. Gina Boers ma. Sarah Brady. Nathan Bundy. Kan Bustraan. Jason Clinton. Jessica Coe. Christopher DeBlaay. Aman­ da Flierman. Sanna Forrer. Jamie Giar Rhonda Hesselink. Lisa Lefanty. Bonny McMurray. Carrie Mugridge. Heather Murphy. Luara Nelson. Emi­ ly Nicholson. Polina Paliy. Courtney Rich. Apnl Scharphom. Kiley Thaler. Amanda Townsend. Jennifer Wiermga. Honor Roll - Casey Beil. Justin Blake. Jennifer Coats. Kevin Holst. Sonp Iken. Vikki Jansen. Melanie Johnston. Matthew Liu. Przemyslaw Jojek. Sarah Pot­ ter. Kary Schondelmayer, Ryan Winchel. Honorable Mention — Kevin Bluhm. Alan Brandow . Randolph Caton. Steven Con­ verse. Kara Echtmaw, Arnie Evans. Chadwick Foster. Shanell Haigh. Stephanie Harvey. Amber Holcomb. Sarah Kaechele. Chad Lapekes. Andresa Martins. Sarah Matson Malisa Matson, Justin Mid­ dleton, Penny Minor. Thiago Moreira. Karen Richards. Katiea Ringleka. Scott Scheib, Julie Shear. Jamie Smith. Tara Titus. Jessica Veen. Jason Wilkins. Bradley Williams. Sarah Wisniewski. Wendy Wisniewski. Amy Ybema. Gina Yoder llth tirade High Honors — Tarah Bueschel. Curtis Brinks. Michelle Butler. Traci Camp­ bell. Courtney Dehaan. Adelaide Devine, Leah Dodd, Teri Fitch. Paul Jamison. An­ dre Kokmeyer, Angela Kuhtic, Michelle Merlau, Kelly Nicholson, Jeremiah Postma. Honor Roll — Scott Baumgartner. Arnie Bergakker. Ethan Buist, Jennifer Deschoff, Rene Ellinger. Korinne Hutchens, Angela Keysor. Robert Kiel, Stephanie Potter. Honorable Mention — Samuel Alexander. Michael Andes, Joel Barnhill, Martin Bender. Rebecca Bowyer, Darlene Breese. Brett Bremer, Ruth Caton, Louise D'Ascanio. Mandi Dewitt. Bradley Enders. Tracey Fun­ nel!. Jason Gearhart. Daniel German. Timothy Hannan. Amy Harvey. Kelly Holwerda. Christine Hypnar. Jill Kelley. Melissa Landman. Mike Leedy. Kimberly Medaris, Tiffiny Middleton. Dallas Monroe. Leslie O'Brien. Megan Oliver. Thaddeus Otto. Elizbeth Panza. Mana Parker. Katie Polhemus. Amber Sans. Samantha Sherman. Alison Space. Brian Syswerda. Ryan Tasma. Jason VanElst. Dwight Wade. Raechelle Walker. Joshua Welton. Chanda W'enger. Benjamin Wiese I Oth Grade High Honors — Melody Allore. Dawne Bell. Nicole Belson. Misty Blain. Nathanael Brady, Steven D<xmL Jeremy Dooms bos. Monica Kuhtic, Andre Leboeuf. Curt Martin. Robert Mosey. Laura Reed. Angela Rider. Tracy Schondelmayer. Erica Walker. Heather Welsh, Heather West. Emily Zuidersma. Honor Roll — Joelen Bat dorff, Kimberly Bedford, Sarah Bishop, Justin De B<xxle. James Foster, Rachel Hess. Dean Laansma, Lucas Middleton. Katherine Rodriguez, Tara Schweitzer. Monica Verkerke. Kaye Weaver. Johnna Yoder, Jaclyn Zoerner Honorable Mention — Tara Boersma. Aaron Brill, Tami Bruin. Mandi Chavis. Alicia Count. Michael Cramer. Kevin Doyle, Joshua England, Robert Evans, Amber Frost, Mary 9th tirade High Honors — David Beckenng. Lindsay Bremer. Tammy Cargill. Sarah Cor­ dis. Krista Demaagd. AnneMane Han. Sara Hillman. Loretta Huntington. Timothy Johnson. Daniel Kokmeyer. Janine McWhinney. Dawn Medaris. Bcnjaman Meekhof. Holly Pitt. Lindsey Robertson. Monique Rodriguez. Jason Siebesma. Elizabeth Steensma. Enk Ver­ non. Rachel Wade. Robert Walker, Lucas Weatherhead. Kristine Williams. Honor Roll — Bernadette Azzarella. Coreen Barber. Michael DeBlaay. Jennifer Doyle. Jami Kooiman. Sarah Lucas. Saxony Matousek. Alex Middleton. Alesse Nichols. Sarah Parks. Nathan Pranger. Sara Riddenkhoff. Joshua Sturm. (Robert) Noah Wenger Honorable Mention — Alison Aten. Brian Bergak ker. Trisha Beuschel. Evelyn Bird. Lance Brinks. Rachel Buist. Sara Burks. Holly Byars. Holly Clinton. Eric Clover Wadel. Bndgtt Cook, Dendel Craven. Andrea Deschoff. Amanda Dykstra. Adam Erway. Richard Frazer. Austin Frisbie. Rebekah Hartley. Stephanie Higgins. Will Holmes. Lucas Holwerda. Jennifer Huber. Angela McQueen. Ken Mid dleton. Chad Mugridge. Jeremy Otto. Michael Pott. Jason Prester. Anya Prichard. Angela Raak. Bethany Raber David Ramey. Rebecca Rider. Spencer Rumph. Nathan Schmitz. Chad Schondelmayer. Lisa Schnener. Nicholas Timmer. Barbara Truer. Kristopher Utley. Jill Vandyke. Jennifer Veen. Steven Wiersma. Jessica Wiersum. Aaron Wiese. Rebecca Worth $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ <j» • Debt Consolidation $ J A-One Mortgage Corp. $ $ 310 44th St.. S. W.. Wyoming. Ml 49548 $ $ 1-800-870-2663 $ BILL SEIF rO CHEVROLET* @BUICK- GS®. — HASTINGS — '; Class of’96 grad party meeting set Parents of next year’s Caledonia High School senior class are encouraged io attend an organizational meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, to begin planning the allnight graduation celebration for the Class of 1996. The meeting wdl be held in the Caledonia Middle School cafeteria. Parents are asked to come with ideas for a party theme, and committees will be forming. Anyone interested in helping, but who cannot attend should call 868-6331 or 698-9487 for more information. Families, students and friends also are asked to save their D & W receipts to help the parents raise funds for next year's graduation party. Receipts should be put into an envelope and labeled ‘Class of 1996." They can be dropped off at any Caledonia school office. Hesseltine. Pamela Jamison. Ken Jeurink. Audrey Kiel. David Liu. Sage Lucas. Heather Marble. Jennifer Matison. Came Moma. Keith Nelson. Devin O’Dell. Apnl Pitt. Raneane Poll. Kimberly Rauschenberger. Alaric Reinstein. Brian Richards. Adam Richardson. Ryan Ritsema. Dominick Ronchetti. Megan Roon. Jenna Shook. Amy Smith. Joshua Steorts. Amanda Stutzman. Paula Sweeney . Ryan Taggart. Lisa VanSickle. Sara Wright. IM JKJ 1995 Tdhoe 4X4 4 Door 1994 Used Suburban 4x4 20,000 miles. ,1 South M-37, Hastings Phone gj BILL SEIF 945-2425 1-800-235-2425 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 2, 1995 Dutton-Gaines Township breakfast ‘a success The proceeds from the annual pancake breakfast went to complete renovations on the department rescue unit. Firefighters (from front to back) John Raterink, Walter Corson, Tim O'Conner, Greg DeBlaay, Rich Moon and Hank Kariese served more than 600 people and the department realized $1,400 after paying expenses. Walter Corson, left, defends his reputation as the best pancake flipper against John Raterink, another expert in the Dutton Fire Department Does that smile tell you how it’s going? 4 Firefighters and their families from the Caledonia Fire Department showed their support for the Dutton squad by having breakfast with them at the annual fund raiser put on by Dutton. Caledonia Chief Butch Welton, (left) talks with his counterpart from Dutton, Howard Wenger. Prelect 10% credit on transfer or renewal. Get a 10% credit on your premium when you transfer an existing insurance policy to Wolverine Mutual, or renew your existing Wolverine policy. And get complete protection for your cycle. • • • • • Coverage for tough-to-insure bikes. NO surcharge on Harley-Davidsons. Special credit for "dressers" (tour bikes) Optional medical payment coverage Broad form collision if it's not your fault, toe waive the deductible. 12-month “sunny day” coverage for 9-month premium cost Preferred rates for operators 30 years old or older. Contact your agent J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency (And everything in between.) Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 There are pancakes and then there are pancakes Matt Corson shows “the mother of all pancakes" at the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department pancake breakfast. Mother Julie Corson says Matt is the 'pancake king.’ Cull: 795*3302 or 891*8208 s MOW PATTIES SALOON Main Street, Middleville Dine In or Out • 795-3573 Dinners • Sandwiches • Mexican Specials Fish All You Can Eat Friday Nites Prime Rib Saturday Nites Will be Closed Sunday on Mother’s Day However, we will honor mothers Wed. nites, May 3rd & 10th With BUSHWACKER & CO. • 6:30-10:30 pm grasps s What s a fire department without a Dalmatian? "Ditto,' owned by firefighter Dan Kamp, made a second appearance at the annual pancake breakfast. Here, Dan Jansen examines "Ditto" and visits with Dan. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 2. 1995 I Page 11 Dutton school families turn out for April carnival > ■ winners could exchange their tokens for prizes on display in the Dutton gym, and the 'store' always was bustling with students looking for the best bargains. Parents, teachers and teenagers helped run the operation. The Frog Jump was a popular activity at this year's carnival. The goal is to hit the launcher with just enough force to send the stuffed frog into the box. Too much muscle could send froggie over the target. Faithful moms keep the equipment steady for this contestant as he catapults the frog forward toward the box The crossbow was a challenge, and students learned careful sighting was a must! Face painting is always popular. Here, Traci Koetje provides the artistic touch. Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY - We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH _ A good secretary is a valuable type Last wee* was Secretaries' Week, a time for employers and staff to show their appreciation for the effort and skill that secretaries provide any smoothly-running office. School secretaries are no exception, and Dutton Elementary’s Sharon Mossei holds a pretty gift basket she received from a staff member during the week There were plenty of activities for the younger set. This friendly elephant, for instance, was happy to exchange a bag of goodies for just one ticket. PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / FAX: (616) 945-5192 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 2, 1995 Students gain from adult involvement Volunteers thanked for many hours of service for school Caledonia Middle School thanked its volunteers April 20 with a lunch, special volunteer buttons and pocket calculators. Some of the volunteers attending were Sharon Reurink (seated, left), Kathy Casey, Mary Morgan, Char Longman and Phyllis Schadler. Standing are Jean Boot, Amy Brown and Chris Boylan. Members of the Caledonia School orchestra serenade the guests at the Caledonia Middle School luncheon honoring the volunteers who donated nearly 4,000 hours to the school this year From the left are Kim Schmidtke, Jesslyn Bolt, Laura Price. Mitch McRoy, Rachel Rogers and Sunshine Fowler. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer More than 140 adults donated nearly 4,(XX) hours of their time to Caledonia Middle School students this year. The CMS staff expressed its appreciation for those efforts with an April 20 lunch for volunteers, who received pocket calculators engraved with the sentence, "According to our /--------------------------------------------------------------------- \ Caledonia Swl For all your travel needs. Caledonia Village Centre 9367 Cherry Valley Ave. (616) 891-0090 X_____________________________________ z Gift Certificates IS for Mother's Day and Graduation. Certificate GINGHER SCISSORS V' NEW FOR SPRING... Pastel Denim Prints • Childrens Prints Flowers • Cottons and more • Notions, Buttons and Trims 33%Off In Stock Patterns • McCall s • kwik sew simplicity Sawing Machin* Rapair by Jr. J Hulsl C lea nan Pick Up Station Stdtvtd, 218 E. Stale St . Heelings Ph. 945-9673 ATTENTION calculations. CMS is better because of you.” The adults also received special volunteer buttons. "We hope they’ll be wearing them next year, too." said CMS media assistant Nancy Pikaart with a smile. Caledonia orchestra students provided the background music while the volunteers visited with CMS staff who stopped in during their lunch hours to eat with the volunteers, chat and express their appreciation. CMS Principal Clark Volz also stopped in to say thank you and told the guests that their efforts really "added up,” when it came to making this school a quality place for students to leam. The volunteers helped out in a variety of activities, including mentoring and tutoring students, assisting in the classroom, chaperoning class trips, dances and clubs, helping in the media center, supervising the lunchroom, offering time and expertise for eighth-hour activities, assisting with band and orchestra events, actively participating in the PTO and providing clerical help to the school. "These hours directly benefit our students," Volz said. "There’s no way we can say thank you’ enough." Caledonia to observe National Day of Prayer Helping Rev. Brian Harrison of Alaska Baptist plan the Caledonia observance of the National Day of Prayer are Cindy Pell and Diana Harrison. The service will be held at noon, May 4 at the village/township hall. Area residents are invited to gather at the Caledonia Village/Township Hall flagpole at noon, Thursday, May 4 to observe together the National Day of Prayer. LOYAL CUSTOMERS Science Diet. New look...great taste... and same healthy nutrition. officially named the first Thursday of May as the National Day of Prayer. Before that date, the President each year selected a day for the observation. Those organizing the Caledonia service invite all to join in the local ceremony, which will be moved into the village/township hall if weather is inclement. Anyone with questions should contact 868-7404. STAUFFER & WIGGERS SCIENCE DIET • Canine Growth • Canine Maintenance • Canine Maintenance Light • Canine Senior • Canine Active Formula • Canine Natural Formula • Feline Growth • Feline Maintenance • Feline Maintenance Light INSURANCE AGENCY Coll us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. • Phone 891-8108 This year's theme is "Seek His Face." Several area pastors will lead the service, in which prayers will be offered for our country, our state, our local officials, our schools and our families. Those in attendance also will have the opportunity to offer a prayer if they wish. Although a nationwide observance as been held for the past 44 years, President Ronald Reagan in 1988 2 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 2, 1995 / Page 13 May 14 — Special Mother's Day Festival of the Arts. Samples of writing and art will be displayed, as well as a concert at the H.S. auditorium. May 15 — M.S. 6th grade band concert. 7 p.m. at the M.S Gvm TK BULLETIN BOARD May 3 — 4th grade camp* day will have dulcimers. Last Donut Day at the M.S. May 4-5 — 4th grade nature hike. 6th grade boater safety May'4 — Last P E T. Informational Coffee Mega Skills for Parenting, taught by Dr. Cheryl Alien. Mrs. Sharon Kalee and Mr. David Bukala. 7 p.m . Page Library. May 5 — M.S. Air Band Talent Show last two periods of the day. May 8-10 — 2nd grade Art Talks: Landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes (thank you, art docents). May 8-June 9 — West goes swimming! May 9 — National teacher's day! Last P E T. meeting for the year. 9.30 a m at McFall Election of officers. National Honor Society holds it s annual breakfast for the teachers H.S. Student council elections May 10 — M.S band roller skating H.S. quiz bowl to Hamilton. May 12 — Orienteering for 4th grade camp. Grandparent's Day at the elementaries. TK grad wins honors at Grace Looking Ahead... May 15-17 — Art Talks for the 3rd graders: Let’s tell a Story with Art. (Thanks again, art docents) May 15, 18, 22, 25 — 4th graders to see Van Andel Museum (P E T. sponsoredi May 17 — Middle School staff appreciation day sponsored by the Parents and Educators m Partnership (PEP) Seniors honors assembly and graduation practice May 18 — Senior Exams today. Jazz band concert at 7:30 p.m Gifted and Talented meeting in the H.S. cafeteria, special guest speakers Sherry Styf of Barry Intermediate School District and Kathy Walters-Surratt of Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. This meeting will be from 3:40 to 4:40 All are welcome May 19 — West popcorn. .25 cents a bag. H.S. graduation practice May 20 — Music department to Cedar Point. May 22 — M.S. 7th and 8th grade band concert. 7 p.m. at the M.S. gym. Physics classes to Cedar Point. May 22 — Note day change: M.S. P.E.P. last meeting, elec­ tions held. 7 p.m.. M.S. library. May 24 — 5th grade field day. Third graders visit Page. May 25 — 5th grade field day. May 28 — Seniors graduate! June 6 — Second grade field day. June 7 — Third grade field day. H.S. 7th hour final exam. June 8 — H.S. 1st and 2nd hour exams. June 9 — H.S. 3rd and 4th hour exams June 12 — H.S. 5th and 6th hour exams. I-ast day of school. M.S. and H.S. dismiss at 10:40 a m. and elementary at noon. August 21 — School class lists posted. August 29 — First day of school. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. School News — T.K. is offering a summer school for students grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The pro­ gram will feature an integrated approach to reading and math. Tuition is $50. If you are interested contact Community Ed. More School News — Pogs. Sega. Game Boy. Walkmans and other toys need to be left at home Some of these are ex­ pensive items and could be lost or stolen Pogs. besides the possibility of being stolen, can cause fights and bad feelings when “won”. Thank you. Quote of the Week — From what we get. we can make a living, what we give, however, makes a life. RITE GREAT VALUES Shop with us Soon! JUD, PRICES EFFECTIVE MAY 1 THRU 7. 1995 Jason Carpenter Jason Carpenter, son of Tomand Nancy Carpenter, of Middleville has received honorable mention in the selection of the “Outstanding , Prospective Teacher" award ' at Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind. A senior at Grace College, he graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1991. He is majoring in elementary education. He will receive a plaque during the annual Awwards Chapel Thursday, May 4. COLGATE TOOTHPASTE All types 6.4 oz. 129' RIGHT GUARD TOASTETTES 3 oz. Clear Gel Strawberry. Cherry or Brown Sugar Cinnamon 8 Pack SOFT & DRI OR DRY IDEA 2.25 oz. 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The Eva Finkbeiner Scholarship, a $600 award to be used for college or other post-high school education, is named for a late club member who was dedicated to community activity and service, said Women's Club President Gerry Fairbrother. The Diane Fowler Scholarship, worth $500, is funded by the family of the late Diane Fowler. The club selects the recipient for the family each year. "(Diane Fowler’s) focus was education, and she was returning to school herself when she died," Fairbrother told the audience. Scholarship Committee members Judy Harrison and Robin Frednckson presented the awards, noting that 12 girls had applied, and in their personal interviews revealed a wide variety of goals and aspirations for their futures. "They are all wonderful girls, and we had a very difficult choice to make," Harrison noted "We wanted to write each one of them a check." Groeneweg said she will attend either Grand Rapids Community College or Grand Valley State University, and hopes to become an archeologist. She is the daughter of Joanne Poulias. Lambert, the daughter of David and Cindy Lambert, plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College to study child development. Fairbrother said that 89 graduating senior girls were invited to the coffee this year, each girl Recipients of two scholarships presented at the Caledonia Women's Club Senior Girls Coffee last week are Sarai Lambert (left) and Jennifer Groeneweg (right). Posing with the girls are Robin Fredrickson, a member of the club's Scholarship Committee, and Lori Trutsch, who attended the coffee with the two aids as their guest. traditionally brings her mother, grandmother, aunt or friend as a guest. Fairbrother told the ladies that the Caledonia Women's Club dates back to 1916. when four ladies organized in support of the women’s suffrage movement. In 1923, the club became part of a general nationwide federation of women’s clubs, whose members hoped to better accomplish their goals by uniting their efforts. 1 Fairbrother said that in Michigan, the clubs helped accomplish many worthwhile projects, including lining the highways for safer night driving and backing a helmet law for motorcyclists. "Nearly every public library was originally begun by a Women’s Club," she pointed out. After the refreshments and the scholarship presentation. Continued next page- Some of the members of the Caledonia Women’s Club pause for a photo following their annual coffee for the CHS senior girls and their mothers. In the front row. from the left, are Amy Finkbeiner, Lodema Schroder, Doreen McCrath, Marie Bergy and Jane Leatherman. Behind them, from the left, are Robin Fredrickson, Gerry Fairbrother, <jenevra Schantz and Lu Ward. 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Broadway in Hastings, just North of the city Limits 3? �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 2, 1995 I Page 15 TK Library announces additions Fiction: Primary inversion by Catherine Asaro; Driver’s Ed by Caroline B. Cooney; Dou­ ble Jeopardy by William Ber­ nhardt; The Glass l^ike by Maeve Binchy; Dear Irene by Jan Burke; The Year of the Virgins: A Novel by Catherine Cookson; Lord of Falcon Ridge by Catherine Coulter; Bet Against the House by Catherine Dam. Bay of Sorrows by Gaylord Dold; No Time for Heroes by Brian Freemantle; Deathstalker by Simon Green; The Rainmaker by John Grisham; Gone Wild by James Hall; Angel of Death by Jack Higgins; Bad Man­ ners by Marne Davis Kellogg; Burn by John Lutz; Mornings of Gold by Carol Marsh; Caught Dead by Bridget McKenna. Dear Emily by Fem Michaels; Deception and Desire by Janet Tanner; Par rot Blues by Judith Van Gieson. Heart of the West by Penelope Williamson; Way Past Dead by Steven Talk Back Womack. Urge Type: The Rainmaker Gnsham. by John Non-Fiction: Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now by Maya Angelou; The Book of Man by Walter Fred Bodmer; Con­ sumers Guide: Cars; James Hemot's Cat Stories by James Hemot; Doctor. What Should I Eat’ by Isadora Rosenfeld; The Limits of Independence by Marylynn Salmon Videos: Little Giants; The Pagemaster; 1-2-3 Magic; Training Your Preschoolers and Preteens to Do W hat You Want! Reference: The Art Book; En cyclopedia of Bioethics; PDR Guide to Drug Interaction. Side Effects. Indications Childrens: Hou to Lose All Your Friends by Nancy Carlson; Twenty-Two Splendid Tales to Tell From Around the World by Pleasant DeSpain; Take A Look: An Introduc­ tion to the Experience of Art by Rosemary Davidson. It Goes eeeeeeeeee! by Jamie Gilson; Spot's Big Book of Colors by Eric Hill; The Iceman by Don Lessem; The Mud Flat Olympics by James Stevenson. Books on Tape: Suitable for Framing by Ed­ na Buchanan. WOMEN’S TEA from Page 14 Janice Austin presented a program which showed how to mix and match nine garments to create 27 different outfits. Fredrickson handled the modeling duties Pre-Kindergarten classes meet M/W F morning or afternoon. Bask tuition is $190 semester with an exemplary display of good sportsmanship. The Caledonia Women s Club meets the first Thursday of each month and welcomes new members. Anyone interested in more information should call 891- 8880. 891-1670 Classes for 3s and young 4s meet T 'Th morning or afternoon. Basic tuition is $130 semester Open House Moy 9, 7-8 PM Located in the lower level of Caledonia Christian Reformed Church comer of Cherry Valiev (M-37) and 100th St. FZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZ/Z/ZZ/Z/ZZZZZZZZZZZ, What about the ACT? Mandy Townsend chosen as Rotary Student of Month By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent Q. What does “ACT” mean? A American College Testing is best known for its standar dized college admissions testing program Q. What is the purpose of this test and who is eligible to take it? A Colleges use ACT as one criteria to determine whether a student will be eligible for admission. Typically the test is taken by students who intend to apply for admission to college Q. How did Caledonia seniors do on the ACT? A Very well Almost all scored well enough to satisfy col­ lege admission requirements for colleges that required ACT testing. Many scored well enough to satisfy requirements tor admission to selective colleges and several scored high enough to meet the requirement of even the most selective colleges. Q. How many times can a student take the test? A. Students who do well on the ACT typically take advan tage of preparation opportunities and take the test more than °Q. What can ACT reporting tell a school about its in­ structional program? A. ACT provides Caledonia with data concerning how last years college prep seniors felt about their school. An over/ whelming majority of these college prep seniors reported that they were satisfied or neutral (this is how ACT asks the ques­ tion) regarding the Caledonia High School program in general, as well as its provisions for academically outstanding students The level of satisfaction of our college prep seniors is above the state and national average for college prep seniors in both categories. If you have questions about this subject, or have a concern you would like to see addressed in this column, please either call the Caledonia Community Schools Administrative Office at (616) 891-8185 or write to Superintendent Douglas Busman at P.O. Box 128. Caledonia. MI 49316. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NFU/i Casualwear NEW’ NEW‘ & Sportswear * 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds ■WMMWfMirSI -Cutedonki Village Confer (M-37) — As Always • 891-9257 Walk-ins Are Welcome — HELP WANTED S6-S9 HR. • Assembly • Plastic Injection • Stack/Pack Parts • Machine Operators/Set Up IF YOU NEED A JOB, WE NEED YOU! Friends are welcome to apply together Stop by between 8 ama pm. weekdays, with 2 pieces of I D We are located on 36th Street between Eastern and Division. 507 • 36th St SE Grand Rapids peoplemark; 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave (616) 245-6161 Senior Mandy Townsend, daughter of the Rev and Mrs. Ray Townsend of Caledonia, was chosen as the “Rotary Student of the Month" for March at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Mandy is the type of person - talented, outgoing and academically excellent — whom the Rotary seeks to recognize Gifted with voice, graceful dance ability, and a vivacious personality She recently endeared herself to three audiences in the musical I'm Sorry, the Bridge is Out. You'll Have to Spend the Night" in which she had the unique role of a "Draculette." Honors choir, volleyball and senior drum major round out her high school extra­ curricular activities. She has taken all of the English classes offered for college-bound students and llRES-RJJS CALL7K3550 Nett to Crystal Flash. Middleville Monday-Thursday 8 30am - 6 00pm. Friday 8:30am • 5pm.Saturday 8 30am ■ 2pm( ' ff K ff * CUSTOM WHEEL SALE Mandy Townsend has earned A’s in all of them. She is a three-year member of the National Honor Society and plans to attend either Hope or Aquinas in the fall. QP / 3 14x6 Caledonia Middle School students to present program Caledonia Middle School sixth-graders in House B will present technology-based so­ cial studies programs for their parents tonight (Tuesday, May 2) and Thursday in the high school/middle school cafeterias. The students in each class have prepared a hyper card presentation on the Latin American countries, and par­ ents are asked to note the times and dales for their child’s class. 15x7 13x5.5 14x6 15x6.5 16x7 • Mike Pintek's students are scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. • Melissa Buck's class, Tuesday, May 2, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Buzz. Leatherman s class, Thursday, May 4, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. • Peg Mulherin’s class, Thursday from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. • Joann Delmar's class, Thursday from 8 to 8:45 p.m. gp 13x5.5 14x6 15x6.5 / aenW! 15x7 15x8 16x7 20% OFF -Set of 4 Call for Sale Prices! Freeport Fire Dept, to hold annual auction on May 13 The date for the annual Freeport Fire Department auction is May 13 this year. The day will begin at 10 a.m. at the Freeport fire barn, and continue until the auction is completed, organizers say The department is now accepting donations for the auction. A telephone call will bring a volunteer pto collect larger donations Refreshments will be part of the event. For more information, or to donate, call 765-5450. 795-9693 or 765-3446. SCAMPER 14x65 15i7 15x8.5 15x10 16x7 CTL 15x8.5 Open house set for college graduate Edward A Rombergs is graduating with honors, cumlaude. with a bachelor of science degree and zoology major from Northern Michigan University Rumbergs is a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School He plans to pursue a master's degree from Nor­ thern Michigan He will be honored at an open house Sunday. May 7, from noon to 3 p.m at 12781 Cobb Lake Road. Wayland HD Med 15X12 15X14 15110 1817 165425 ISri.75 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 2, 1995 Caledonia celebrates Tree City USA designation TREE CFO I SA Caledonia Village officials and children display the plaque and street signs sent to the village as one of the country's Tree Cities Holding up a street sign are Steven Antecki (left) and Josh Sleutel while Peqgy Sleutel and Nicole Bradley display the plaque Susan Berencsi, Jan Soules, Jake Sleutel. Judy Kidder, Buff Rodgers and Steve Antecki enjoy the village's new status. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council unfurled its official Tree City USA flag Friday as part of a short Arbor Day (he observance at Villagc/Township Hall Council Trustee and Tree Committee Chairwoman Judy Kidder explained that the village's new Tree City banner, street signs and plaque were received recently, and the committee thought an Arbor Day observance would be the ideal lime to show them off. lucky recipient this year. Last year, the council donated a seedling from Mt. Vernon to Caledonia Elementary, and Tree Committee member Jake Sleutel reported that the little sapling is budding. Arbor Day was first proposed in 1872 by Sterling Morton of Nebraska as a way to encourage planting trees on the grasslands of his state. By 1894, the idea had been adopted by all the states, and now is observed in other countries as well. The Tree City USA designation is bestowed by the National Arbor Day Foundation on a city, town or village after it has passed an ordinance for planting and maintaining trees, established a tree committee and a budget for tree care and shows that it regularly holds an annual Arbor Day celebration. Instead of planting a tree this year, the council held a drawing for the children attending the ceremony, with a young potted spruce as the prize. Nicole Bradley was the In Michigan, the last full week of April is designated as the official time for Arbor Day ceremonies. /Ready for Spring:., w < >lawn Mower & Small Engine Parts & Accessories W MOWER BLADES 18”, 19", 20”, 21”, 22” Sizes Mufflers • Air Filters • Tune-Up Kits • Starter Handle/Pull Ropes • Spark Plugs • Throttle Control Wheels • Trimmer Line • Rakes • Shovels Garden Hose • Garden Tools • Work Gloves AND SEEDS for your flower & vegetable garden. Loyd's Auto Pancake meal planned by Caledonia scouts A pancake breakfast fund­ raiser for Boy Scout Troop 202 will be held Saturday. May 13, from 8 a m. to 1 p.m. at the Caledonia American Legion off M-37, Caledonia. The scouts will use the funds raised for activities such as summer camp, weekend camping, and equipment they need. 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia 891-1484 (Formerly Western Auto) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • MEW HOURS f Edna Timmers to observe her 80th The children of Edna Tim­ mers invites family and friends to come celebrate her 80th birthday Sunday. May 14th. 2-4 p.m at Gaines United Brethren Church Recreation Hall located at Kalamazoo Ave and 92nd St. Company of friends is the only gift desired IN0 PREFERENCE TOWINC I | and RECOVERY | I Affordable 24 Hour Service I Serving Middleville & Hastings areas. I 616-795-2200 OF 616-948-3737 • Jump Starts • Lockouts • 3 Insured Trucks • Emergency Tire Repair ! • 4 Wheel Drive & Flatbed Service • Direct Billing to Most Insurance Co. I LOCATED ON M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE mmb We Don't want Your Arms & Legs — Just Your "Tows" | i j Nearly $1,000 in damage done by vandals to youth ball field Nearly $1,000 in damaged was done between April 8 and April 13, when vandals broke into the Thomapple Kellogg Youth Baseball field. The field, located at the end of Crane Road, was in­ vaded when a vehicle broke through the steel cable line fencing and proceeded south toward the farthest ball dia­ mond. The vehicle then drove around the field and attempted to “tag” each base, consequently destroy­ ing portions of the infield. Damage also was done to the storage garage * hen two attempts were made to get into the building Damage was done to the overhead door and to the service door and lock. It is no known yet if anything was removed. Fingerprints were taken at the scene and sent to the lab for processing Any information on the destruction of this properly can be directed to the Mid­ dleville Police Department. The Middleville Lions are offering a reward of $ 100 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the vandalism. Calls with information should go to the Middleville Police Department and names will be kept confidential. The Lions have already donaied the $300 needed to replace the door destroyed by vandals. :VCR Repair: • • VCD • + * : Cleaning : * : $4| e : * : ID • * FREE Estimates * • Fast Service * • Convenient Hours * * :...... . * : 4 Star Video : + + 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M 37 Middleville, Ml. * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 T * 4 * Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 am to 9 p.m. * Friday & Saturday 11 am. to 10 p.m < �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 2, 1995 I Page 17 Sponsors, entries sought for Golf Classic Dutton Christian Golf Classic coming May 13 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It's tec time’ And note the spelling, T...E...E. We're not talking about crumpets and scones, but about birdies and eagles. It u spring, after all, so the Dutton Christian Schools arc urging area golfers to polish their clubs and sign up for their sixth annual Golf Classic, to be held on Saturday, May 13 at Briarwood Golf Club, 2900 92nd Street. The registration deadline is May 5. The 18-bole scramble will get underway with an 8 am. shotgun start, and golfers can compete this year in either the men’s, women’s or the new coed division. The day again will include prizes for the longest drive, hole-in-one. the longest putt and the drive closest to the pin. Door prizes also will be awarded, following the golf. Individual registration cost is $50, but teachers and students can play for $45 each. Four kinds of sponsorships ar offered: • Platinum sponsorships cost $300 and include golf for four, with two carts and lunch and a custom sign at the first-hole tee. • A gold sponsorship costs $175, and includes golf for two with cart and lunch and a custom sign. • The silver sponsorship costs $150, includes golf for one with cart and lunch and a custom sign. • The bronze sponsor costs $125 and includes the custom sign only. Joseph Gless Endowment to aid CHS leadership training by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board on April 18 approved the establishment of a new account that will help Caledonia High School students attend leadership training programs. The CHS Student leader­ ship Development Fund is a gift from the Joseph Gless Endowment, set up by the late Joseph Gless. formerly of Caledonia. School Board Trea­ surer Jim Gless, wbo is an of­ ficer of the State Bank of Caledonia and a distant rela­ tive of Joseph Gless. said that Joseph and his wife, Jane, lived on a farm at 100th and Kalamazoo. The couple had no children, and when Joseph died about five years ago, he stated in his will that upon his wife's death, 70 percent of the remaining estate should be administered by the executors as they saw fit. Jane Gless died in 1993. "Joe was a businessman and a farmer in the area for many years, and he had been active with the FFA, especially in raising and showing sheep," the younger Gless explained. "The trustees felt he would want some of that money to come back into the area where he had lived so long, and they decided to direct some of the money to the students." Jim Gless’ father, Harold, is one of the executors of the es­ tate and a co-trustee of the en­ dowment, along with an offi­ cer of the NBD bank. "They talked with the ad­ ministrators of the school about what would help stu­ dents the most in the long haul," said Jim, "and they de­ cided that providing the stu­ dents the opportunities to at­ tend these leadership training camps and functions would be a good way to use some of the endowment. Training our students in leadership will benefit the them throughout their lives and will be a lasting benefit to the school and to the community." The fund will be overseen by Caledonia Schools Busi­ ness Manager Judi Dean, with the high school principal and assistant principal to decide just how the funds will be al­ located each year, he said. School groups whose mis­ sion is to help students de­ velop leadership skills may apply annually for funds to send members to leadership camps, with FFA, Teen Insti­ tute, Close Up, SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving). Visions and Volun­ teers and T.R.U.S.T. (Trust, Respect. Understanding, Sharing. Togetherness) specifically named in the proposal to the board Each year, beginning with the 1995-96 school year, $5,000 will be placed into the CHS Student Leadership De­ velopment Fund to be dis­ tributed among these groups to send members to leader­ ship training programs, said Porter. The annual allocations to each group will lift some of the fund-raising burden from them and allow them to con­ centrate more on their actual goals, she pointed out. "We greatly appreciate the opportunities this fund pro­ vides for our students," she said. TK girls soccer completes challenging week of play The Thomapple Kellogg girls varsity soccer squad completed a challenging week of matches April 20 with a 5-0 victory over Delton. After a 2-1 win over Grand­ ville on April 14. the Trojans two goals scored by Amy Wieringa and Rachel DeVormer were to be the last offense the team would see for two more games. The following week saw four players headed off to Washington. D.C as part of the school’s Close-Up program. Meanwhile, the team faced the league’s top two con­ tenders. losing 5-0 at Caledonia and 2-0 against Forest Hills Central On Thursday. TK (0-3 OK Rain bowl. 3-5 overall) hosted ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Reptds Homebuilders Assoaehon 698-7242 sXzNyE'Bs,ia _____ 7350 Broadmoore. Caledonia Delton in a non-conference game and took the 5-0 shutout of the visitors. Katie Polhemus scored twice with additional tallies from DeVormer. Wieringa and Kelly Holwerda. Junior goalkeeper Arnie Bergakker notched her first varsity shutout as the Trojans returned to their winning ways. TK'* fullback rotation of seniors Jessica Coe. Tara Titus. Andresa Martin^ and juniors Ruth Caton and Kelly Holwerda enjoyed their finest game to dale and the midfield featured senior Aimee Thaler, junior Cindy Hiler, and freshmen Coreen Barber and Barb Truer, according to coach Steve Evans The varsity’s forward line of juniors Katie Polhemus. Rachel DeVormer, Amy Wiennga. Angie Keysor. and freshman. Jamie Robbins, continues to improve, be added The Trojans host Hastings on Wednesday and Kentwood on Friday Happy to promote the May 13 Dutton Christian Golf Classic are organizers Jane Owen (standing, left), Kathy Burgess. Denise Dieleman (kneeling, left) and Kandy Suwyn. Golfers and sponsors and wishing to register should call Dutton Christian School (698-8660) or the Golf Classic Committee at 8919755. Door prizes also are welcomed. All proceeds from the golf outing will go towards the educational and recreational "We thank all those who already have signed up as golfers and sponsors and invite anyone who hasn't yet registered to call. You don't have to be a super golfer to come and play. All ability levels are welcome. "We're looking forward to a fun day again this year " And it's just a short drive! needs of the Dutton Christian Schools. "In the past, fund raisers like the Golf Classic have helped us purchase athletic equipment, music and library supplies and all kinds of educational materials," said Denise Dieleman of the Dutton Christian School Circle. WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! whole House T^Full of windows rawing. • $1199‘:-*- CALL NOW FORT , FREE 1 L, MARBLE SILLS J interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay windows $239Extra ...with window purchase for sub structure. r . FOAM or QM ! 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Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News, and Joe Rahn from the Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission Minutes of the March 28 1995 Publir Hearing were approved os read Minutes of the March 28 1995 meeting were approved os read with amendments to 12th paragraph addition of retaining Paul Spelmon for a year at a dollar and $37 00 per hour, also paragraph 17 included in the Spring Pork sign in the Mid­ dleville Lions Club name Agendo approved as printed Joe Rahn from the Barry Coun­ ty Joint Economic Commission presented to Council o notice of intent, Economic Development Implementation Project Michigan Community Develop­ ment Block Grant Program in regords to Enviro Systems Fur­ niture, Inc. Discussion held. French moved that Council op prove the Notice of Intent for the block grant presented by the Barry County Economic Develop­ ment Block Grant Support by Stogroy Ayes oil. Carried Daniel Vredevoogd and Jeff De Koning from Rivertown Real­ ty and Development Inc. ap­ proached Council in regords to extending water service to the River town apartments Tabled till next regular council meeting French moved that Council adopt the Resolution of Support for the Middleville Dam Project Commonwealth Power Com­ pany Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried French updated Council on a Municipal League Meeting he attended Letter read from William Mosey m regards to the vacant position on the Planning Com­ mission. VandenBerg moved that Council appoint William Mosey to the Planning Commis­ sion to fill on unexpired term en­ ding April 30. 1996 Support by Rutherford. Ayes oil. Carried. French moved the printed in­ vokes be poid in the amount of IS 813.90 Support by VandenBerg Ayes oil Carried. French moved that Council ap­ prove the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant expenditures. Erhordt Construction $70,976.00. Prein ond Newhof. P.C. $4,371.47. ond Prein and Newhof P.C $946 00 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all Carried French updated Council on Planning Commission meetings Pohce Chief Shoemaker in­ troduced the port time officer. Scott Landon Borton to the Council. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the March Police Activity Report VandenBrg moved that Coun­ cil authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to send Officer Joe Booher to Traffic Investigation Training at Lonsmg Community College Moy 8-12 ot approx imate cost of $250.00. This ex­ penditure will come out of Polke Training Fund. Support by Stogroy Ayes all Carried. VandenBerg moved that Council authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to attend the Basic Child Abuse Theory training. June 1-2. Support by Rutherford. Ayes all. Carried. Council ond Manager Man shum reviewed the Manager s Report. French moved that Council ap­ prove the format for the plaque, in regords to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Manager Monshum presented to Council on opinion poll in regards to millage proposal for CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 19. 1995 the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia The amending ordinance rezones the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District That part of the Southwest ’4 and that part of the Southeast Vi of Section 17 Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point on the East line of said Southwest Vi. which it North 01° 12 03 West 1663 90 feet from the South Vi corner of Section 17. thence South 88° 10'49" West 700 00 feet along a line which is 350 00 feet North of and parallel with the South line of the North Vt of said Southwest Vi (said line also being the Northerly line of a Consumers Power Company right of way), thence North 01° 12'03" West 638.32 feet, thence North 88° 08'08" East 700.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Southwest Vi. thence North 88° 08’30" Eost 200.00 feet dlong the South line of the North 325.00 feet of sold Southeast ’4. thence South 01° 12'03" East 225.00 feet; thence North 88° 08'30" East 520.00 feet; thence North 62° 19'04" East 143 51 feet, thence South 27° 40'56" East 40.00 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue; thence South 62° 19'04" West 152.68 feet; thence South 88° 08'30" West 529 63 feet, thence South 01° 12'03" East 374.32 feet, thence South 88° 16'23" West 200.00 feet along a line which is 350.00 feet Northerly of and parallel with the South line of the North Yi of said Southeast Vi (said line also being the Northerly line of a Consumers Power Company right of way) to the place of beginning. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1 Land Use*. The above-described lands in the Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) District may be used for the removal ot sand and gravel in accordance with the final plan for mineral removal submitted by Kentwood Excavating, Inc . and the planned mineral removal permit approved by the Township Planning Commission 2 PMR Permit. A planned mineral removal permit has been issued to Kentwood Excavating. Inc . for the removal of sand and gravel from the above-described lands, pursuant to the conditions of the permit and for a period of three years 3 Conditions of Permit. The PMR permit includes terms and conditions on hours of operation, setback requirements for removal and related operations; maximum noise of equipment; access to the site; dust and dirt control; slopes and fences, drainage and diversion of water, and prohibition of dumping and storage There is a required performance bond or letter of credit Reclamation of the site is to take place in accordance with the reclamation plan approved as a part of the PMR permit 4 Duration of Removal, banned mineral removal operations may take place tor a period not longer than six years, but such period of removal is subject to the issuance of PMR permits at three-year intervals. The six year duration may be increased in the event of extenuating circumstances 5 Rood Improvements, a commercial driveway permit from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation is required, for the driveway extending off Broadmoor Avenue to the removal area In addition, there ore the following rood ond driveway improvement requirements There shall be a new 12-foot wide parallel lone to be constructed by the State Department of Transportation (MDOT) on the northbound side of Broadmoor Avenue as shown on the entrance and bypass lone detail drowing received Apni 11. 1995 by the Township Such new parallel lane shall be approximately 700 feet long, extending from a point south of the driveway entrance and thence north to the existing guardrail as shown on the pion In accordance witn its voluntary offer me applicant shall pay the cost of the additional parallel lone There shall be a deceleration area 225 feet long, located to the north of the driveway and a deceleration area approximately 50 feet m wxith immedately to the south of the driveway as shown on me plan Such deceleration areas shall be constructed by MDOT. and the cost thereof snail be paid by the applicant, m accordance with its voluntary offer Other aspects ot the anveway ana that port of Broadmoor Avenue m the immedote vicinity of the anvewav shall be in accordance with MDOT specifications ana apcxovats including but not limited to me March 28 1995 letter horn MDOT to the applicant m this regard me Township will request mat MDOT install appropriate signage along Broadmoor Avenue, indicating that stow moving trucks may be entering me highway from the applicant's driveway location t Other Matters h addition to me matters noted above me PMR perrrvt has Krther provisions regarding groundwater monitoring wetts prohtoifrons on the processing of sand or gravel ana prohibition on toeimg of motor vehtcies wffhn any part of the PMR area where mineral removal is occurring 7 Effective Date. The amending ordinance w* become effective May 2 1995 A copy ot me amending orcftnance mav oe examined or cxxahasea at office o* tne Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 Scum Maple Sheet CateOoma Mxmigan during Township business hours Dated April 26. 1995 TOWNSHIP BOARD Of TX CHARTER TOWNSHP Of CAlfDOMA _________________________ _________________________________________ M1) 1 *4 mill asphalt plant. French moved that Council support in theory the one mill for four years for the asphalt plant and local rood maintenance Support ------------ Ayes oil. Carried. by Stogroy Manager Monshum updated Council on the removal of the underground tanks. Discusson held Stogroy moved that Coun­ cil accept the bid from Superior Environmental Corp, to remove the underground storage tanks for -----------------on approximate cost of $4 750 00 Support by Ruther­ ford Ayes all Carried With no further business. French moved for adjournment. Support by Stogroy. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8.27 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (113) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD April 19. 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7 05 p.m Present Garbow Snyder DeVries. Dielemon Jousmo Williams Student Rep Veenstra. Gould arrived at 7:10 p.m. Also Present: Several Citizens. MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Reviewed. Moved Snyder second Williams to ap prove the bills as printed. Ayes All. Motion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTION AND TREASURER REPORTS Reviewed MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED GAS: 2nd reading. Reviewed. Moved Williams, second Jousmo to approve Ordinance #95-5 for Michigan Consolidated Gas to servke section 1-5 of Caledonia Township. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. VERMURLEN PUD 1st reading. KENTWOOD EXCAVATING Don Roodvoets reviewed the lanes for M-37. Moved Snyder, second DeVries to approve the Ordinance to include the lanes for M-37 os in the report from the Planning Commission. Ayes Williams, Veenstra. Dieleman Snyder. Garbow. DeVries. Gould. Abstain: Jousmo. Motion Carried. PUD AMENDMENT: 1st Reading. Dielemon reviewed the changes that were mode from the existing P.U.D. Discussion was held POVERTY RESOLUTION Reviewed Moved Jousmo se coed Garbow to accept Resolu tion #95-6 for the poverty ex­ emption. Ayes All. Motion Carried. CAMPAU KETTLE LAKE REIAA BURSEMENT RESOLUTION Reviewed by DeVries. Moved by Snyder second Willioms to op prove resolution to pay bock to the Township from the bond the expenses that were incurred for the Campou Kettle Lake project. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Dielemon. PLANNING COMMISSION RE APPOINTMENT Moved Gorbow Second Willioms to re-appotnt Newhof ond Parent for a three yeor term. Ayes All. AAotion Carried. CEMETERY BURIALS Moved Jousmo. second Dielemon to ap­ prove o $25.00 increase for the sexton. Ayes; All. Motion Carried PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Snyder gave o review of Charlene Veenstra. Commit­ tee recomends a .50 raise effec five Moy 20. 1995 Moved Williams second Snyder to oc cept the Personnel Committee report ond grant a 50 raise for Veenstra. Ayes DeVries. Gould. Willioms. Jousmo Dielemon. Snyder. Gorbow Abstain: Veenstra. Motion Cor ried Garbow gave a review ot full time position for Assessor Tom Doane Moved Gorbow se­ cond Snyder to approve Assessor Doane full time (32) hours with benefits. Ayes All. Motion Carried. COMPUTER Treasurer DeVries explained the p'oblems we were having with her two computers Moved Dielemon, second Willioms to purchase the package recommended by DeVries. Ayes All. AAotion Corned OTHER BUSINESS Discussion of Reibel settlement Moved Dielemon. second Jousmo to oc cept on agreement from Reibel for $5 000 00 to be paid next week ond $1 000.00 per month until the $10,000 plus attorney fees ond interest ore paid in full Ayes: All. Motion Carried Discussion on Steketee building Piney Woods ond 84th St light Sun ond News delivery, ond Williams gave a report on the MSPO seminar Planner VanderPloeg and Williams attended VERMEULEN PMR VerMeulen still has not paid his $8,000 00 Discussion on shut down of the pit. Garbow suggested we lake him to court on the some prin­ cipal os Reibel. then we con charge attorney fees and interest. Moved Gould second Garbow Io adjourn al 9 00 p.m. Ayes All. Motion Carried Respectfully submitted. Potrkio Snyder . Clerk (106) SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Wednesday, May 3 Soul Food Day Thursday, May 4 Italian Day. Italian Bar. Friday, May 5 Mexican-Cinco de Mayo Day, Mexican Bar. Monday, May 8 BYO Sub Sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday, May 9 Greek Gyros, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Wednesday, May 3 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, w/gravy, fruit choice, biscuit, milk Thursday, May 4 Nacho supreme, com or french fries, fruit crisp, milk. Friday, May 5 Hamburg w/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk Monday, May 8 Chicken patty w/bun. green beans, or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, May 9 Pizza, frtnch fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to mam entree: High Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Thornappk Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. May 3 Egg omelette on biscuit, orange juice, milk Thursday, May 4 Bagel Cream cheese, hot apple slices, milk. Friday, May 5 Pancakes/syrup, orange juice, milk. Monday, May 8 Oatmeal/Br. Sugar, raisins, w.w. donut, milk. Tuesday, May 9 Scrambled Egg, tortilla rollup, apple juice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 3 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, w.w. bread, peaches. Thursday, May 4 Chili/crackers, bread/pnut butter, veggie sticks, fruit juice bar. McFall-ice cream sundaes. Friday, May 5 Pizza, peas or sweet potatoes, pineapple tidbits. Middle — Ice cream sundaes Monday, May 8 Cheeseburger on a bun, pickle slice, oven fries, ap­ plesauce West — ice cream sundaes. Tuesday, May 9 Fr. toast sticks, sausage, potato wedge, grapefruit juice. Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day El. alternate menu Mon h<x dog, Tues turkey sandwich. Wed salad, Th. hamburger, Fn. fishwich, except on half days. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Thursday, 4 Nacho supreme, fruit crisp. Food Bar. milk. Friday, May 5 Hamburg w/bun, french fries, Food Bar. Vita Pup. milk. Monday, May 8 Chicken patty, w/bun. Food Bar, milk. Tuesday, May 9 Pizza, sausage or pep­ peroni, Food Bar. milk. Dut ton — Ilza Pizza. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich; Dutton Elementary — Food Bar. and Kettle Lake Elementary — soup, sandwich chef salad, roll, hot dog Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday, May 3 French toast sticks, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, May 4 Pancake on a stick, juice or fruit, milk Friday, May 8 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice of fruit, milk. Monday, Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 9 Bagel sandwich, juice or fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Wednesday, May 3 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy, biscuit. Food Bar, milk • Homaowners w Cash Fast * *1 st and 2nd Mongag* pvrcnaM or r«Srw«« *Vano exx wad rodnarcxig * Homa or Raraoi Propary *3tow CmU O K. •Ba ConaoatMun ok. E«ay XoS 24 Hours AAbmm Mongaga 6 Finance Corp aco »a- 2221 FREE Pr»43ue«icatton ��Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 2, 1995 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Spring is the season to ‘spruce’ up your yard... Challenging the escheats system flaws ...And students throughout the Grand Rapids area got to help that effort by planting trees provided by the AMIS (Alternative Methods for International Stability) group as part of Michigan's Arbor Days. At Dutton Elementary, first and fifth graders each received an 8-10-inch blue spruce to plant at home, and the school received five deciduous trees that were planted on the school playground. Here, Dutton Principal Jerry Phillips shows first graders Josh Wolf, Shay Slagter and Lana Brant the trees they will get to take home Serving Our Country Joseph I). Ward Joseph D. Ward has joined the United Slates Army under the delayed enlistment pro­ gram. which enables young men or women to delay enlist ment into the Army for up to one year so they can finish their studies before reporting to basic military training Ward reported to Fort Knox. Ky., last month to begin basic military training After basic training, he will remain at Fort Knox to receive advanced individual training as an armor crew member Ward is the son of James A and Shen L. Ward of 8I21 Piney woods. Caledonia A 1994 graduate of Byron Center High School, he joined the Army to take advantage of the Army College Fund. Nathan J. Austhof Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan J. Austhof. son of Jack A Austof of 3770 60th St.. Caledonia, recently reported for duty with Person­ nel Support Detachment, Defense Construction Support Center. Columbus. Ohio The 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School joined the Navy in March 1991. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the zoning board of appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Wednes­ day, May 3,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., concerning the following: 1. A request by Morris Johnson, 11670 Chief Noonday to grant a variance to allow a side yard set back of less than 10% of the width of the property between Lot 5 and Lot 6 of Mastenbrook’s Subdivision. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Stu Milbum, Secretary____________________________ nw> Serving our Country Christopher S. Holiday Navy Airman Apprentice Christopher S. Holiday, son of Eugene and Patricia Holi­ day of 10461 Kalamaztx, Ave., Caledonia, recently returned from a six-month overseas deployment that in­ cluded duty off the coast near Bosnia-Herzegovina while serving aboard the am­ phibious assault ship USS Nassau. Holiday was one of 4,200 sailors and Mames who serv­ ed aboard three ships of the USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group. Departing Nor­ folk, Va., aboard the USS Nassau in late October, Holi­ day traveled 26,000 miles and spent 125 days at sea during the six-month voyage to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. Holiday went to the Adriatic Sea near Bosnia in response to rising tensions in the area. Demonstrating the ARG’s flexibility and mobili­ ty, the three ARG ships left Toulon, France, on short notice after curtailing an am­ phibious exercise ashore with French military units to go support U.N. and NATO forces in the Adriatic Sea. While off Bosnia, Holiday and fellow sailors and Marines were prepared to rescue downed pilots, evacuate civilians and provide support to the international ef­ forts in the former Yugoslavia. Equipped with a Marine landing force, helicopteers. Harrier jump­ jets, high-speed assault hover­ craft. armored vehicles and conventional landing craft, the Nassau ARG provided area commanders with a wide range of capabilities Holiday also visited Por­ tugal before returning to Norfolk. Holiday's involvement in the deploy ment is an example of how the Navy and Marine Corps team is designed to operate overseas and respond quickly when needed. Whether delivering humanitarian assistance, cargo, or troops from the sea. these highly-trained naval forces provide a unique crisis­ response option, which can be withdrawn quickly when no longer needed If someone passes away, leaves money in the bank and has no heirs, that money ends up in the state’s coffers. Similarly , if someone abandons land for one reason or another, the state eventually gains control of that land As you may know, any unclaimed or abandoned property reverted to the state because there is no one to claim it is an escheat. Currently in Michigan, appointed local public administrators decide when property is abandoned or unclaimed, and then they turn the property over to the state These administrators are usually local attorneys and arc selected by the state s at­ torney general. As a rule, these administrators are paid about 6 percent of the total worth of the property he or she declares abandoned or unclaimed, which ends up being a lot of money considering that Michigan has taken in between $50 and $70 million a year for the past two years under the escheats system While our system works, it does have several flaws First, it doesn’t match the uniform process used by most <xhcr states Second, it often takes a long time to get from a point of declar ing property abandoned or unclaimed to getting the nurney into the state’s main fund. Third, it costs the state millions of dollars each year to pay the local administrator. And finally, many have questioned the ethics of our current system, since it allows for political patronage. What I mean by political patronage is this our system re quries the attorney general to pick the local administrator for escheats, meaning he or she can choose who will make a profit from helping the state claim abondoned property In the past, some have pointed out that many of these administrators also are big contributors to the attorney general’s campaign fund. So, while patronage may or may not be a problem, nmr system does allow for it. *> The Michigan Legislature recently passed a seven bill package not only to address these concerns, but also to streamline our current system. Senate Bills 390-396, sent to the governor last week, repeal the Michigan Code of Escheats and replace it with the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act the same act used by several other states. Under the legislation, those who have inactive accounts or unclaimed property under their jurisdiction a bank, for ex ample — would file a claim and then transfer the property to th state. In essence, we’ve totally cut the local administrator and the attorney general out of the escheats process. So, we not only eliminate any opportunity for political patronage, but we also save the state money by cutting out the local administrator. Our changes also allow unclaimed property to go into the state's main fund more promptly. In fact, the Michigan Department of Treasury estimates the state will gam an im mediate $10 million when this new law goes into effect. In addition, the legislation gives holders of abandoned pro­ perty an extra 60 days to file their report of the property — changing the filing date from Nov. I to Dec. 31 of each year. It also requires the Department of Treasury to hire outside con­ tractors if they are required to add staff to administer the new act. An outside contractor could not have contributed to a political campaign within the last four years of his or her date of hire. So with the passage of this legislation an the governor's cer tain signature, the citizens of Michigan can rest assured that its legislature is doing all it can to make government more respon­ sive, efficient and fair. While changing the escheats system won’t erase all of our state’s problems, it will save taxpayers, on average, more than $5 million a year. As always, feel free to contact me at my Lansing office if you have any questions or concerns You can reach me by call ing (517) 373-0797 or by writing me at P.O. Box 30036, Lans­ ing, MI 48909 Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri 5 Ronald B. Stegehuis 8914240 f J 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 2. 1995 / Page 21 Caledonia boys track moves 4-0 with pair of wins, 2nd at Caledonia relays The Caledonia boys track team upped its record to 4-0 with wins over Cedar Springs and South Chris­ tian, last week. The Scots defeated Cedar Springs 83-54 April 24 and South Chris­ tian 75-62 April 26. The team also finished runner up at the Caledonia Relays, Saturday, behind Unity Christian. In the Heid events versus Cedar Springs. Adam PaarI berg won the pole vault with a climb of 11 feet and Jason Bush won the shot put with a throw of 42 feet, 8 inches and the discus with a distance of 125 feel, 5 inches. The 3200-mcter relay team of Dave Friedrich, Todd Striplin. Dave Van­ denBerg and Ben Thompson had the top time at 9:12.9 and the 8(X)-mctcr team of Matt Bowen, Paarlberg, Chad Dykgraaf and Jeff Fos­ ter won at 1:37.8. Thompson won a key event by out running Cedar Springs' lop miler with a 4:34.4 finish in the 1600meter run. He also took the 3200-mcter run with a time of 9:45.9. Foster finished with a 12.1 second time, despite a "strong headwind" to take the 100-meter dash and won the 200-meter dash at 24.3 seconds. Dykgraaf took both the 110-meter high hurdles at 16.2 seconds and the 300meter hurdles at 42.1 sec­ onds. In the win over the Sailors, Bush took the shot with a distance of 43 feet, 5 inches and the discus with a throw of 121 feet. Dykgraaf took both the hurdle events, Foster the 100- and 200-me ter dashes and Thompson the 1600and 3200-mcter events. The 3200-mcter relay team also won. Kevin Bloem won the long jump, clearing 18 feet. 6 inches and the team of Bowen, Bloem. Jeff I inkbeiner and Thompson won the 400-meter sprint re­ lay. The team showed its depth with Paarlberg placing sec­ ond in the pole vault. Matt Bushman placing second in the 100-meter hurdles and VandenBerg placing second in the 800- and 1600-meter runs At the relays, Saturday. Lillie, Friedrich, Striplin and Thompson won the 8mile relay in 41:43.2. Paarlberg and Benham teamed to take the pole vault with a combined 21 feet The shuttle hurdle relay team of Aaron Haight. Matt Bushman, Kyle Veiling and Dykgraaf also took first with a time of 1:03.3. Finishing second for the Scots in field events were Bush and Seth Erskine in the discus with a combined distance of 231 feet, 2 inches and Kevin Bloem and Matt Bowen in the long 14-year old Middleville gymnast heading to nationals Brandon Moma, a 14-year old gymnast who works out al Gymnastic in Motion in Middleville, will be heading to national competition, May 13. The Wayland high sch<x>lcr has been training in gymnastics for more than five years and has worked his way through stale and regional competition to compete in the Jr. Olympic Nationals in Berkley, Calf. Moma finished fifth overall in the Region V competition with a fifth­ place overall finish. His best individual finish was a 7.25 (out of a possible 8.00) on the parallel bars which earned him a fourth place. His highest scores were a 7.65 on the floor exercise and a 7.45 on the high bar where he placed fifth in both events In the stale competition, he scored a perfect 8.00 on the pommel horse, his favorite apparatus. He made it to regional competition with a qualifying score of 42-plus at Michigan State Brandon Moma, sitting on his favorite apparatus the pommel horse, will be heading to national competition May 13. University in mid-March. He needed only a 34 to Scots soccer team becoming Rainbow Wizards The Caledonia varsity soc­ cer team is becoming the team to shoot at in the OK Rainbow with a big 10-0 win shutout over Wayland, April 24, which made the Scots 4-0 in the conference. The team also took down East Grand Rapids last Wednesday 3-1. In the whomping of the Wildcats, Rachel Comegys had a pair of scores as did Dani Gallert and Trisha Davis. Anne Wtusner shot a goal and so did Rachel VanSickle. Gina DeRuiter and Kara Palma. Assists came from Whis­ ner, Oatley, Comegys and Kelley Spence. Jay me Kramer scored the shut out at the goal. In the win over EGR. Lisa VanRyn scored the lone Scot goal in the first half off a feed from Jamie Oatley. In the second half. Palma and Davis scored the other two Scot goals with assists coming from Gallen and VanRyn. Coach Brian Broekhuizen said the team is taking this season very seriously, but are also having a lot of fun. "The girls are working hard to become better, but they seem to be having a good time. Rachel (Comegys) has improved so much this season and hustles all the time as do a lot of out players qualify for regional*. Brandon's mom. Cathy, said her son became interested in gymnastics when she started running Gymnastics in Motion. "He came here with me and found be was good at doing the exercises." Cathy said. "He just kept Going it and be got better." Brandon said he gets satisfaction from competing and exercising at the gym, but also feels it helps him in his other sports. "I think it helps me with balance and agility and strength," be said He also partakes in football, soccer, diving and baseball while practicing at the gym about three times a week. He said be wants to become good enough to earn a college scholarship but has no plans to go to the Olympics jump with a distance of 37 feet, 6 1/2 inches. The 800-me ter relay team of Bowen, Paarlberg. Dyk­ graaf and Foster placed sec­ ond at 1:36.0, the distance medley team of Striplin. VandenBerg. Nick Hansen and Thompson was second at 11:05.9 and the 3200-me­ ter team of Friedrich, Striplin. VandenBerg and Thompson also placed sec­ ond Unity Christian won the relays with 91 points, fol­ lowed by Caledonia with 83. Coopersville and Ionia with 56. Thornapple-Kellogg with 31 and Forest Hills Northern with 18. The team is scheduled to run at Forest Hills Northern today (May 2). will host Unity Christian, Thursday and ran at the Greenville Re­ lays. Saturday. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT. MICHIGAN Minutes at a regular meetng of tie Townshp board of the Charter Townshp of Caiedpnta. held at the Town&hc and Vilage Han. Caledonw. Mdugan on the 19 day of Apni. 1995. at 7 30 p m Local Time. Present Gartxsw Snyder DeV'ies. Chefeman. Jausma. Gould Absent. The folowing ordnance was ottered by Witoams and supported by Jausma ORDINANCE NO 95-5 An ordmaive, granting to MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATE GAS COMPANY its successors and assigns, the nght. power, and authority to lay maintain, and operate gas mams, pipes and services on. along, across and unde* the highways, streets, alleys. tx>oges and other pubic pieces tn Sections number 1. 2, 3. 4 and 5 of the Charter Townshp of Caledonia. Kent County. Mich^an. and to do a local gas business >n Sections number 1, 2. 3. 4 and 5 at the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA. KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN, but not r other sections of the Township, for a penod of thirty years THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 GRANT OF GAS FRANCHISE AND CONSENT TO LAYING OF PIPES. ETC Subject to all the terms and conditions mentioned ri this ordinance, consent is hereby given to Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan (the’Company*), and to its successors and assigns, to lay, maintain, operate, and use gas pipes, mains, conductor, serves pipes, and other necessary equipment in the highways, streets, alleys, and other public places in Sections number 1 2. 3. 4 and 5 m the Charter Township of Caledonia. Kent County. Michigan. and a franchise is hereby granted to the Company, its successors and assigns, to transact local business in Sections number 1 2. 3. 4 and 5 of said Charter township of Caledonia for the purposes of conveying gas in Sections 1.2. 3. 4 and 5 of said Charter Township of Caledonia and all other matters incidental thereto Section 2. INSTALLATION AND EXTENSION OF SYSTEM. If the provisions and conditions here in contained are accepted by the Company, as n Section 6 hereof provided, then within not more than one (1) year following the later of the date upon which this ordinance takes effect and the date upon which the Company receives such regulatory approval as may be necessary for the Company to convoy gas to the Charier Township of Caledonia and to construct and operate its facilities therein, the Company shad determine the area within Sections number 1, 2. 3. 4 and 5 of the Charter Townshp of Caledonia to be served initially and commence the installation of a gas distribution system within such area, and the Company shall there after proceed to complete said initial installation as soon as reasonable practicable, provided, however, that the Company shall not be held responsible for delays due to weather or labor conditions, inability to procure necessary materials, or other causes beyond its control; and provided further that such initial installation and any extensions shall be subject Io the Mam Extension provisions, the Area Expansion Program provisions (if and where applicable), and other applicable provisions now or from time to time hereafter contained m the Company’s Rules and Regulations tor Gas Service as filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission or successor agency having similar jurisdiction. Section 3. USE OF STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES. The Company, its successors and assigns, shall not unnecessarily obstruct the passage of any of the highways, streets, alleys, or other public places within Sections number 1, 2. 3, 4 and 5 and of said Charter Township of Caledonia and shall within a reasonable time after making an opening or excavation, repair the same and leave it in as good con­ dition as before the opening or excavation was made The company, its successors and assigns, shall use due care in exercising the privileges herein contained and shall be liable to said Charter Township for all dam­ ages and costs whch may be recovered against said Charter Townshp of Caledonia arising from the default, carelessness, or negligence of the company or its officers, agents, and servants No road, street, alley, or highway shall be opened lor the laying of trunk lines or lateral mama except upon application to the Township board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, or other authority having jurisdiction in the premises, stating the nature of the proposed work and the route Upon receipt of such appli cation, it shall be the duty of the Charter Township Board, or such other authority as may have junadicticn. to issue a permit to the Company to do the work proposed, so long as the same may lawfully be earned out by the Company Section 4. STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE; RULES, REGULATIONS AND RATES. The Company is now under the junsdction of the Michigan Public Service Commission to the extent provided by statute; and the rates to be charged for gas. and the standards and conditions at service and operation hereunder, shall be the same as set forth in the Company's schedule of rules, regulations, and rales as applicable in the several ctbes, village, and townshp* in which the Company « now rendering gas ser­ vices. or as shall hereafter be vahdty prescribed tor the Charter Townshp of Caledonia, under the orders, rules, and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commesion or other authority having jurisdiction in tne premises Section 5. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The words -Michigan Consolidated Gas Company' and *the Company’, wherever used herem, are tended and shall be held and construed to mear and include botn Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE: TERM OF FRANCHISE ORDINANCE, ACCEPTANCE BY COM­ PANY FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. This ordinance shall take effect the day following the dete of publica­ tion tnereof, which publcation shall oe made wtthin thirty (30) days after the date of adoption, and shall cont nue m effect for a period of thirty (30) years thereafter, subject to revocation at the wtli of the Charter Township of Caledonia at any time during sad thirty (30) year period, provided, however, that when the ordi­ nance shall become effective the Charter Township Clerk shall deliver to the Company a certified copy of the ordinance accompanied by written evidence of publication and recordmg thereof as required by law and toe Company shall, one hundred eighty (180) days after receiving the documents from toe Clerk, file with the Charier Townshp Clerk its written acceptance of the conditions and provisions hereof The rights, power and authority grafted to toe Company by tots Ordnance are not exclusive Section 7. EFFECT AND INTERPRETATION OF ORDINANCE All ordnances and resolutions and parts thereof, which conftd with any of the terms of ths ordinance are hereby rescinded in toe case of conflict between, ths ordnance and any such ordnances or resokihoas, tors ordinance shall control The catch bne headings when precede each Section of ths ordnance are tor convenwnce in reference only and shall not be taken nto cons»dera»on n the construction or interpretation of any of the provisions of the* ordinance The ordnance was voted upon as !o«ows Ayes Al Nays Absent The ordnance was thereupon decared adopted First Readng March I5to. 1995 Second Rearing April 19. 1905 Effective Dele Apni 19. 1995 Thomas F Garbcw Charter Townshp Supervisor Patrca Snyder Charter Townshp Oerk I "areCTy certify toat me toregong <s a true and complete copy of an Orq.naoce adopted by the Townsnp Board of toe Charter Township of Catedorva at a regular meeting neid on toe dale firef stated above, and I krther cert *y mat putxc notes of Such meefe^ was yver ana prov ded by a* Parcs Snyoer TownshpCkark 109 �Page 22 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 2, 1995 Caledonia girls track suffers pair of defeats, rebound to win relays The Caledonia girls track team was upset by Cedar Springs 73-55, April 25, and also dropped a dual to South Christian 68-60, April 27, to move to 2-2 overall this season. "We didn't run poor," said coach Joe Zomcrlei, "it is just that we ran into a better team. We ran well, but Cedar Springs ran very well." Finishing first for the I^ady Scots was the 3200metcr relay team of Sarah Parbci, Shannon Houseman, Kcri Bloem and Barb Warner with a time of 5:19.8. Zomcrlei said the lime was one of the best in the state so far this season. Warner also finished first in the 800-meter run at 2:27.1, Bloem was first in the 1600-meters al 5:19.8 and Houseman was first in the 3200-meter at 11:17.2. In the field events. Amanda Minor was tops with a throw of 30 feet, 6 inches in the shot put and Heather Pol man leer was first in the discus with a heave of 89 feet. Zomerlei said Bloem's time on the 1600 was one of the fastest in southwest Michigan and Warner’s elapse lime in the 800 was "just outstanding.” Houseman's time in the 3200-meter was a new sophomore record. In the loss to South Christian. Polmanteer again won the discus, with a throw of 89 feel, 6 inches Ottawa Hills makes comeback to down Scots baseball team After being down 7-3 after two innings. Ottawa Hills staged a come back with three runs in the third and four more in lhe fourth to take a 10-8 win over Caledonia's varsity baseball team. April 25. Coach Ron Moag said pitchers Matt Neely and Chuck Bockstanz pitched very well against lhe 8-0 In­ dians. "They are a formidable team," Moag said, "But Neely and Bockstanz did a good job on the mound." Dave Uyl and Clarence Fuller had a pair of hits each in the contest as the Scots fell to 7-2 this season. The team is scheduled to play at Kenowa Hills, Wednesday and host Cedar Springs for a double header. Friday. and Katie Hatrick won lhe long jump, clearing 14 feet. The 3200-meter team won with a time of 10:06.7 and the 1600-meter relay team of Warner. Parbel, Kelly Mulder and Jill Hofmann won with a lime of 4:27.5. Houseman won the 3200meter at 11:28.0 and Warner won the 800 with a time of 2:26.3. The team won the Caledonia Relays. Saturday, with 99 points, followed by Ionia with 75, Unity Christian with 67 and Tbornapple-Kel­ logg with 43. Forest Hills Northern came in lhe 21 points and Coopersville had 13. Winning the 4 by 1600meter event was the team of Beth Parbci. Sarah Parbel, Sarah Flegel and Houseman with a time of 22:22.4. The distance medley team of Au­ drey Warner. Barb Warner, Hofmann and Bloem placed first at 12:57.9 and the sprint medley team of Kelly Mulder, Kelly Veiling, Kelly Mescar and Wendy Faber placed first at 3:04.1. Amanda and Dianna Minor won the shot pul with a combined distance of 56 feet. 6 inches. A meet record in lhe 3200-meter run was set by Houseman. Sarah Parbel, Audrey Warner and Barb Warner with a time of 9:54.4 and the 6200-mcter team of Barb Warner, Bloem, Mulder and Hofmann placed first at 4:19.1. The shuttle hurdle team of Sherry Vredevoogd. Allison Smith. Jenny VanDyke and Katie Benham placed first at 1:13.3. Zomerlei said the team ran very well. Saturday to win lhe relays for lhe first time. The team is scheduled to run at Forest Hills Northern today (May 2) and host Unity Christian, Thursday. TK Middle School wrestlers finish season 9-1 The Thoma pple-Kellogg middle school wrestling team finished the season with a 9-1 dual meet record. The team placed second at the Godwin Invitational ana won the 12-team end of season TK Invitational. The win at the invitational avenged the loss to Caledonia earlier in the season Members of the team include (first row from left) Josh Mosey. Josh Straight. Nate Smith. Alan Gragg. Dusty Moma, Evan Space. Zach George, Bret Wiersma and Dave Kiel. Second row: Stacey Bergakker. Andrea Kelley. Brian Reaser, Shon Arnold, Mike Clinton, Brian McQueen, Dana Kurr, Jesse Shaffer. Joe Klinge and Jeremy Klinge. Third row: Coach Bob Weller. Mike Smith. Eric Bender, is Rosales, Pete Baker, Brian McKeown. Andy Edwards. Juston Frazer. Julie Daniels, Missy Minor and Coach Scott Marvin Fourth row: Coach Matt Appel, Miso Glavon, Tom Haynes. Adam Smith, Jeremy Nandertofer. Ryan Craven. Marc Carter. Un Stevens and coach Shawn Monroe. Kaechele signs on with Ferris U. TK softball team blanked by Rogers, consolation winners at Hastings Invite Wyoming Rogers two hit the Thomapple-Kellogg var/ sity softball team April 24, for an 8-0 win in the OK Blue opener for the Lady Trojans. The team was coining off a consolation round win at the Hastings Invitational Softball Tournament, April 22. In the game versus Rogers, Vikki Jansen and Traci Campbell were lhe only two Trojans to earn hits of lhe Golden Hawks hurler. In the loss to Hastings, lhe opening game of their invitational, the Lady Trojans were down 4-0 going into the seventh before battling back to a 4-4 tie. In lhe bottom of the inning, Amanda Jennings sent a Campbell pitch into the gap for a double which scored Tracy Heath for lhe game-winner. In lhe consolation game, Campbell. Autumn Crofoot and Sage Lucas rapped two hits each of from the Viking starter amd Jenny Doyle slammed a homer and Jansen a triple on the way to the 10-1 win. Coach John Greenman said despite lhe team's record, lhe pitching is doing very well and the defense, which has made only four errors in lhe past five games, continues to show improvement. Middleville JV girls soccer starts first season this spring The Thomapple Kellogg High School has added girls junior varsity soccer to its athletic program this spring In lhe past the girls program had a varsity team and a club team The jayvee girls team has 17 members, seven sophomores and 10 treshmen. The team is coached by Marty Wustman The team played it’s first game agaist Jenison on a very cold evening and lost a close match 2-0. Allison Lesert was the keeper for T.K. The Trojans then hosted Plainwell April 11 and lost 2-1 Plainwell scored first early in each half But Middleville came back and scored 15 minutes into the second half when freshman Jamie Rob­ bins sent a long kick into the net The Trojans kept the pressure on and hit the goalpost a number of times but couldn’t find the hack of the net again Sarah Lucas started her first game as goalkeeper and played an excellent game as did midfielder Coreen Barber and fullbacks Anya Prichard. Amber Gnsher and Kileen Thomas, according to Wustman The Trojans were host to the Granville Bulldogs April 14 and won 2-1. The young team had a number of shots on goal dur­ ing the first half but couldn't put the ball too the net Mid­ dleville started the second half just as offensive minded as the first half and 14 minutes into it sophomore Amber Aley scored for T.K. Fifteen minutes later freshman Coreen Barber put one tn the net for Middleville. Also playing an excellent game for T.K. were freshman Barb Truer and Dawn Medaris and sophomore Kristi Bustraan The winning keeper was Alltson Lesert. Wustman said April 17, the Trojans lost to Caledonia and pl jo cd a very defensive game. Wustman said A numbe r of Trojans had an excellent game T.K. lost the match l-O. T K keeper was Barb Trurer. This was her first game as goalkeeper After solidifying its front­ court during the early signing period last November, the Ferris State University women’s basketball program has perhaps addressed the needs of its backcourt with the signings of a pair of prep guards. Sarah Kaechele will attend and play women’s basketball at Ferris State beginning in the 1995-96 seson in an an­ nouncement made by Bulldog head coach Lory Hyman recently. The 5-6 Kaechele. a twotime all-area and all-county selection, achieved third-team all-state recognition as a senior after averaging 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 4.0 steals per game in 21 contests at Thornapple Kellogg under coach James Sprague. The point guard ranked 26th among the Detroit Free Press’ top 100 Michigan high school players this season and was an all-state honorable mention pick as a junior. The school’s all-time leader in steals and assists, she placed fourth in the career scoring charts while helping the Trojans to a 54-13 mark during her three-year prep career. Kaechele attained allconference honors during her sophomore and junior cam­ paigns. She also excelled in track and garnered a firstplace finish in the mile relay and an eighth-place effort in the 800-meter run in the state finals dunng her sophomore year The daughter of Dorothy Kaechele. Sarah will studs secondary education al FSU "Sarah is an all-around guard who demonstrates ex­ ceptional court sense,” said Hyman "She possesses the keen ability of passing decep­ tively and accurately in the open court. Sarah is a positive and enthusiastic individual who's extremely dedicated to reaching her potential for the team.” Trojan basketball standout Sarah Kaechele recently signed on to play hoops at Ferris State University and provide a little more strength to the Bulldog back court. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 2. 1995 I Page 23 Caledonia netter sweep S. Christian in straight sets The Caledonia varsity ten­ nis team not only defeated South Christian 8-0, but the team did it with all eight flights winning in straight sets. Jason Crisman, at No. 1 singles woo 6-0, 6-0 as did Chris Snoap at No. 2 sin­ gles. Eric Roger won at No. 3 singles 6-3, 6-2 and David Larsen woo at No. 4 6-3, 64. At No. 1 doubles, Marc VanderVelde and Jared Galley won 6-4, 6-4 and Brad For­ tuna and Scott Ring won at No. 2 doubles 6-2, 6-1 Mike vanSprange and Ivan Prado won at No. 3 doubles 6-2, 6-3 and John Conner and Robson Souza won the clos­ est match of the day 7-6 (74). 6-4. The team is scheduled to play at Sparta tomorrow (May 3) and at the Mid­ dleville Invitational. Satur­ day. ORDINANCE NO. 95-2Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS. (Vermurlen Office Planned Unit Development) Caledonia's pitching sensation Christine Gillard won her 10th game of the season Saturday against zero defeats. (Photo courtesy of Perry Hardin) Scots softball team still running hot a two-run first and a seven­ Christine Gillard pitched run second inning. both games for the Scots at VanderVelde had a two-run Saturday s Caledonia Softball single in the third inning to Invitational, earning her put the game out of reach. ninth and 10th wins of the Colbom leads the team season against zero defeats. with 19 runs scored and 19 In game one of the invita­ stolen bases. Donker is bat­ tional, Caledonia defeated I^kewood 9-1 and in the sec­ ting .500, VanderVelde is batting .455 with 19 RBIs ond I .oweII fell victim to the Scots 11-4. In other action, the Scots defeated Catholic Central, the team favored to win the Grand Rapids City league 14-3, Tuesday and The Caledonia freestyle Sparta 2-0 and 3-2 Friday. wrestlers completed the Gillard got the win against regular developmental tourna­ Central and Donker took the ment schedule when they win over Sparta. competed at Portland High The Lady Scots got three School April 22. runs on singles from Donker, Winning gold medals in Jodi VanderVelde and Heather Group I were Tyler Cook, VanEnk and a walk to Lisa Tyler McCoy, Justin Maxim Constant after two were and Tyler Ohlnch. Brandon down in the first inning to Cance and Clayton Berridge climb out of a 4-0 advantage earned silver medals. Matthew Kilmartin led earned by the Red Arrows. Group II by winning a silver t Gillard struck out five and medal with Ryan Dykhouse walked one in the game. placing third Lowell scored their final For the fifth week in a row. run in the second inning and Group III wrestlers Michael Caledonia came back to score Tomanek and Jake Klapmust five in the fourth to put the brought home gold medals. game away. Jenny Millard, Patrick Huver. Brandon Gillard and Michelle Colbom Schalk and Seth Temple were singled. VanderVelde doubled, VanEnk and Sherry Bailey singled to pul the runs on the board and earn the Scots their first championship of their own invitational. In the first game, the Scots An injury-ridden Thomapwere nickel and diming the ple-Kellogg varsity baseball Viking with one run in the team lost an 11-2 decision first, one in the second and OK Blue opener to another in the third. But in Wyoming Rogers, last the seventh inning, the Lady Tuesday. Scots exploded for six runs Mike Sanderson walked to ice the game. Donker had the hill for the first time and RBI single and Constant had two run double in the this season and gave up six inning. hits and struck out three. He Donker struck out five and struggled with control walked two in the game. problems, walking 12 The Lady Scots opened batters. conference play winning both Rogers had lefty Jay Inends of a double header with gsirom throw mg beat which Sparta. Friday. Gillard threw struck out 11 Trojans. a one hitter in the first game IK scored both its runs in and struck out five and al­ the second inning. Dan Noflowed four hits in the second fke scored from third on a game while striking out five Justin DeBoode suicide Donker led the team with squeeze and Jason Gearbean five hits, including two from came across on a fielder s Donker. including a double choice. Constant had an RBI single The team lost a tight ball in the bottom of the sixth game to Byron Center, following Donker's double Friday 4-3. not getting a hit and VanderVeldes single. until Mike Mrozinski The game-winning hit came bashed one through in the from VanEnk. fourth inning. The team mercied Catholic The Bulldogs scored in the Central in five innings with and Constant has 15 RBIs while batting .375 and has only one error in 24 assists and 18 put outs. Millard, in center field had thrown out two runners at the plate and according to coach Jon Pel­ letier is also doing a superb job. Caledonia freestyle action awarded silver medals and Corey Kilmartin placed fourth. In Group IV Nick Webster capped off his undefeated season by earning another gold medal. Zach Hollinshead placed second and Nick Draft. Kevin Smith and Lucas Zoet were awarded bronze medals. Ben Schalk and Jake Smith finished in fourth place. Wrestling as Cadets. Mark Pyper won a silver medal and Curt Pyper placed third in Freestyle and fourth in GrecoRoman. Also wrestling well were Alex Ohlrich. William Ohlrich. Rory Root. Christopher Rybicki. Tyler Sherwood. Christopher Smith and Todd Maines. TK hardballers fall to Wyoming Rogers, Byron Center first on a two-run homer in the first inning and scored the game winner on two unearned runs in the fifth. Marty Bender scored the first TK run in the sixth. He walked, then stole second and went to third on a passed ball. Mrozinski's single brought him home In the seventh, the Trojans had a chance to tie the game but left a runner stranded on third w nh only one out Steve Austin opened with a homer and was followed by a Jared Novak double. Novak went to third on a passed ball and came home on GearheartS grounder Gearbean was safe on a throwing error and later stole second and third. The Trojans are now 0-2 in the OK Blue and will play at Godwin Heights today (May 2) and host Coopersville. Friday. frr-flofl 1 Zmng Ordnance at ho Charter "ownshro of Catedoraa ■» hereby amended by Wo amonxdnent o» SocScm 4 2 Wore of the Zoreng Mac so as to rezone We toaowmg dseenbed lands bom We R- 1 Low Dsnerty Smgte Famdy Osmct to We PUD Ptenred Unrt Devetopment Dxstnct m accordance wth We Ante Devetopment Plan ot We Wmrwten Office Planned UM Oevotopmont. xubyect to tel of We terms and condteons of tws Ordnance That part of We Northwest V4. Section 6. Town 5 North. Range to West. described as oommenong 600 0 teat Weet of Wo North 1*4 comer, thence SouW 248 0 feet thence Wool 131 toot thence Northwesterly 107 leet more or teas, to a pornt 800 0 toot West 165 0 toot SouW from We North 1'4 comer Wence North 75 0 toot, thence West 50 0 toot thence North 90 0 toot to Wo North secSon kne. Wence Eate 2500 toot to the pornt of bogmnmg Catodorea Townshc Kent County Mbchrgan In Wo case of conflicts or dtecrepanaes between any part of We Fmte Development Plan and We terms of W«s ordnance. Wte ordnance shtel control Sectton 2 The rezereng of We above<teecnbed lands to We Planned UM Devetopment District m accordance e»W We Fmte Devetopment Plan of Vermurten Office Planned Unit Development (We ■Oevetopment"! is expressly subject to tel of Wo toboteng terms and (1) Devteoomant Plan, The Vsmiurton Office Planned Unrt Devetopment (the •OevetopmenD ahtel comply m <te respects w»W We Ante Devetopment Plan of the Devetopment The Devetopment Plan includes the pretenmary wte plan dated November 30. >994 We appkeabon for rezonmg dated November 2 1904. and the Fmte Devetopment Plan received m We Township Office on January 18. '996 (2) Ltod Um, The Devetopment ahtel consist of an office bmldmg and subsequent eddbons thereto tel tor office purposes. to bo constructed and used m the toftowmg phases: Phase A • Renovation of existing buidbng lor use as office txtedng constructor of pertang area and oWer otomente aa shown on Plan Phase B Constructor of fret floor shippmg tod recorvmg office and entrance, together wrth addtan of new mam entrance to buridmg and extenor renovation aa shown on the Plan Phase C Buldng addton tor office purposes, composing about 4,000 square feel Phase 0 - Bu4dng add ton tor office purposes composing about 4 000 square tote Phase A » to be commenced upon Townshp approval. Phase 8 ahtel be compteied w«Nn one to tour years after comptoson ol We Southbelt Expressway (M-6) in We vcmity of Wo property Phases C and D would bo completed n the future with Wo Sm.ng dependent upon the needs of Wo applicant and upon We connector of Wo property to puttee waler and sewer sermcee Phases A and 8 and Wo site plans Weretore are covered by We terms of Wis ordnance Phases C and 0 are covered by We terms of Ww ordnance as more taffy stated below but We site pans tor such phases shal be subject to We further approval by Wo Townshp Ptanreng Commission con sistont with the terms ol this ordnance The bufldng and Wo txtedmg addtons she! bo used on/y tor office purposes i31 Lot Areas, Buildings. Site Access. (a) The boundaries ol We Devetopment shall bo as shown m We Devetopment Plan (Wo •Plan) The exisSng burtdng to be ran ovated tor office purposes and the proposed burfdng addtans shal be located ae shown m We Plan The drtvowey and parking areas shtel teeo be as shown m We Plan (b) Each buidng addton (Phases C and D) shal have a maxenum area of 4.000 square toot As noted above such butting addtons tod related teomonte of We ate m Phases C and 0. tetall bo subject to Wo further approvel of Wo Planning Commisamn (c) Access to We site shall be by means of a driveway off 60W Street as shown on We Plan (4) Street! and Drivee (a) The driveways tor ngrese to tod agrees from We Devetopment and We driveways partang area and oWer paved areas w»W m Wo Devetopment shtel bo hard surtacod and constructed m oompkanco wiW tel appScabio Cteedonw Townshp and Kent County Road Commission standards (b) The Development shtel have the partang area of Wo size and at We location shown on We Plan lor Phases A and 8 WiW regard Io Phases C and D. the partang areas shown shtel bo Wo minimum area and number of spaces required but if « We interim poor to the subsequent approval of Wo site plans of Phases C and D. applicable Township partang area requirements have increased or been amended, then Phases C and D shtel comply wiW such changed requirements, and We Plan lor Phases C and 0 dial Wen be revised accord ngly (a) Phases A and B of the Development shall be served by private water wet and by private septic lank and drain hold subject to We approval of We Kent County Health Department Phases C and D shtel bo served by pubic water supply and pOihc sanitary sewer service (b) If public sanitary sewer services and public water supply or either ol Worn become avaAabto (wiWm We meaning ol the apphe able sewer connection ordnance) to We Development. Wo building m Wo Devetopment shal bo connected to such public services, m accordance with applicable sewer and water ordinances and other regulations (c) II We Kent County Health Department, the State Department ol Natural Resources or other governmental agor>ry having funs diction shall determine that it is necessary in We interest of the pubhc health safety and welfare Io .nstal pubic water supply and/or pub Ic sanitary sewer services within the Development, n order to protect against contamination of groundwater andtor domesac water sup ply or tor other reasons We owners ol the Devetopment and We lands therein shtel comply wiW any such governmental acton or orders, and thereupon install such public services without expense to the Township (6) Surface Water Drainage. (a) The drainage ol surface waters tor Phase A shtel involve no change from present stormwater drainage patterns For Phase B. a stormwater retention pond shtel be constructed n Wo northwest comer of We wte as shown on Wo Plan Catch beams lor the col lecton ol stormwater run off from We mlenor roadway and partang areas shal be installed so as to drect stormwater flow Wrom/i an underground stormwater coUecbon system, to Wo retention pond The retention pond shall mciudo an overftow device so aa to conduct overflow stormwater to We ai^acent County dram on We south side ol 60th Street All stormwater dramaga plans shall bo subyect to We approval of Wo Township s consulting engineers and applicable Kent County agencies (b) For Phases C and D, Wo applicant shall submit addrtionte plans concerning We handtog of stormwaiers m Woao phasae Such plans shaB be subject to approval of Wo Townsnip s engmeers and apptoabio county agenoe* (c) The dramage of surface waters m tel phases of Wo Development ahtel be accompffshod so aa to have no ugretoam advorae effect upon adjacent or nearby lands, whether by eroeion. pototon or otherwise mUttttttoe Natural gas service eiectncte service tod telephone service to Wo Development shtel bo accompaehed by meone of connection to existing utility taedtoes m We area of Wo ate f8> Outdoor Unhttnq. Partung area b^iAng and extenor buddng bghtog. if any shtel be as approved by Wo Ptannmg Commiaeon or m .ts Ascreton by We Township Ptanner AU outdoor bating fatures shall be oriented or shMdad so as to prevent g»a'e and refloc bon of b^it onto adjacent lands (9) Gtobaoe tod Refuse Disposal Sarbags and refuse tkapoate wk be accompsened by private contract m comteonco wiW any Town she requirements Dumpsters or o Wor oqupment for temporary accumuiteton of retaee shal bo located to We rear of We txteOng tod shal bo adequately screened from ar^acent and nearby tends (11) Frmteflh tod SedmantlllrT" Contrirt n We conswucum and use of We Devetopmom the appacant shel comply m tel respects Wrth toy required soa oroeron tod sedmentaaon control pomvt A copy hereof buff bo submitted to Wo Toamsixp ■a, Manmum outetng no^t tfute be 36 toot above grads (b) The deegn. layout and conetrucaon of We Devetopment shaff be revwwec aa to matters of pubtxc satory •**> emergency access by f» To wnsnp Fro Chef and m the teecreaon of Wo Fwe CNof approved, or m We abooneo te such approval such aspects te We Devetopment shal be appropriately modteod so as to bo laoteactory to Wo Are date tor puttee satoty tod emergency accete pur (C) Pnor to any commencement o* conetructon r Phaeee C end D We appacarw tfitel submrt a tnte development ptan for such phases The Ante ctev*opmont plan tor Phaaae C tod 0 may bo approved by We Ptarmmg Commuserm r .ts dscreson atehout puttee heanng. t foe Co.entoeon elects to proceed w*out puttee neanng Any such devetopment ptan tor Phaeos C and 0 chaff not co neonsretsni w* he »rme of Wte orknenco » We inte devetopment ptan tor Phases C and 0 e tasteactor, ic We Plannmg Commiearon and approved by We Comwxsemn no a wears ent ac*on hereon by We Towntevp Board enaS bo reqa red Soctton >. The Townetsp Been; hereby dtetemvnee Wer We Ran compeoa wah We provwsons of We ’ownovp Zrmmg Orknance tod pnmoM es munt and P<-ipoees The Toameh* Board tarWer knde Wte We Oorteopmonc. upon eonewucson and uae m M complies ■ah aff at We teens and provwons of h» OMnanco and Wo Ibemeh* Zonmg Ortenanco «at bo oompesbte wih adjacent ueae of tends. Sg^afiJL The *"• imsasons on ho comerocson of ho OovteopmeM shtel bo as stated m Season 15 8 of We townstup Zonmg Ordnance Section t The -ordnance mat become efeebve upon -wwepaper of general arotatekon pubkeaaon or upon putterahem of a summary of its provisions m a local �Page 24 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 2, 1995 Community Notices Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE *795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then TO* per word. If you pay in advance, you seve 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services ABLE REPLACEMENT windows. Choose from vinyl systems. - $135 each and up. Guaranteed. 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The No. 1 doubles team of Ryan Olthouse and Steve Dood won 6-0, 6-4 and the No. 3 doubles team of Nate Schmitz and Ben Meekhof won 7-4. 6-4 At No. 2 doubles. Brad Bedford and Mike Stein fought back from 40-Love in what could have been the final serve in their three setter to defeat their opponents 4-6, 6-2, 7-6. They won the tie breaker 8-6 for the win. No. 1 singles Brett Bremer had the only singles win against Comstock Park's ace Doug Postma. Seger said Bremer worked the net well and attacked repeatedly to wear down Postma and post a 6-4. 6-1 win. The No. 3 doubles team had a three set 7-6, 3-6. 7-6 marathon to take the other point for the team. The Trojan netters are at Hamilton tomorrow (May 3) and Kenowa Hills Thursday before hosting the TK Invitational. Saturday. TK girls defeat Byron Center in track dual The Thornapple-Kellogg girls track team defeated By­ ron Center in a track dual April 25, taking 11 firstplace finishes. In the distance relays, Jes­ sica VanAmcn, Stephanie Potter, Sarah Maison and Jesse Davis won the 3200meler at 10:58, Erin Vandersloot. Lindsey Robertson. Samantha Sherman and Angie McQueen were first in the 800-metcr relay at 2:03 and Matson, Davis, VanAmen and Lindsey Bremer were first in the 1600-mcter relay al 4:30. Keri Koehn won the 100- meter hurdles al 18.2 seconds. Maison won the 400-meter dash at 1:08, Davis won the 800-meter run at 2:40 and Potter won the 3200-meler run at 12:49. In the field events, Jenna Shook won the discus with a throw of 90 feet even, and the ^tot put with a heave of 29 feet. 9 1/2 inches Becky Holwerda won the high jump, clearing 4 feet, 10 inches. The team is slated to run at Godwin today (May 2), Coopersville Thursday and in the Delton Relays, Friday. EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILYI BAHAMA CRUISE 5 DAYS 4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279/couple. Limited tickets. Call 407-831-4700 ext 495. 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Vx kmu 1 good ai »■« • 1 couk> 1 HOURS to* to good fan »w urch 4 A* tt am to 130pm vlv owl • T» jx pm to K>X pm. -J________ A x* 3 JC pm to 12 am <<:•: 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-05-09.pdf ce6f2391d230498da96f5f2580cf2113 PDF Text Text BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE fAID 12/30/99 Hastings hljl ic library 121 Church Hastings, MI. <9056 PcnaUNo-7 four Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 14 I May 9. 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year Campau Lake residents agree on drainage solution by Barbara Gai! Staff Writer Campau I-ake neighbors have settled a concern over potential storm water runoff from a proposed remodeling project, clearing the way for Township Planning Commis- sion approval of the project Tim and Jane Pomeroy of 8947 Campau Lake Drive had requested a special land use permit to allow them to re­ model and add on to their home. During the April 17 public hearing on the request. Caledonia Twp. planners chose officers, groups by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Officers and standing com­ mittee members of the Cale­ donia Township Planning Commission will remain un­ changed after the panel voted last week to keep all members in their current positions. The only changes in officers resulted from former Commissioner Jim Williams' appointment to the Caledonia Township Board. Commissioner Jim Ncwhof will take over Williams’ role as commission secretary and Ric Parent, the newest com­ missioner, will fill the va­ cancy on the Ordinance Re­ view Committee. Parent was appointed to the commission as Williams' replacement. Beryl Fischer will continue to serve the commission as assistant chairman. Commissioners Roger Keating, John Dieleman and Fischer will remain on the Site Plan Review Committee, which carefully reviews with the Township Planner all pro­ ject site plans and makes rec­ ommendations to the devel­ oper and finally, to the com­ mission. Serving with Parent on the Ordinance Review Committee will be Newhof and Keating. This committee reviews township ordinances as needed to clarify or update them. The committee's most re­ cent project was a lengthy re­ See Positions, Page 2 the Pomeroys’ neighbor, Carl Hoyt, expressed concern that the new construction would cause additional storm water to drain on to his family's property. The commissioners agreed to table the request until last week's meeting so they could visit the site themselves. While several commission­ ers said they had driven by the properties. Commissioner John Dieleman reported that he met with Pomeroy and Hoyt at the site and could un­ derstand Hoyt's concern. However, he said he thought that after the addition was constructed, there still would be enough ground around the Pomeroys’ home to soak up storm water. Even so. he suggested Pomeroy add a drainage tile around the home or rebuild his section of the adjacent public walkway with a slight depression to help direct rain water toward the lake and away from Hoyt's property. Hoyt said he agreed such a depression in the walkway would be a reasonable solu­ tion to the potential runoff problem. The modification would be required on Pomeroy's stretch of the public walkway, which officially is listed as a "va­ cated" or abandoned public right of way. It originally was laid out so area homeowners had access to Campau Lake, but that lakefront land now is privately owned and Pomeroy owns most of the other neighboring lots, he said. The commission approved the special use, contingent on recommendations from the Township Planner and the agreement between Hoyt and Pomeroy about handling ex­ cess rain water drainage. Pomeroy also will have to move one of the sewer system grinder pumps for his project, and he will handle all costs for this work. Planning Commission Chairman Dick Dunn recom­ mended the property owners get all the ’legal issues" sur­ rounding the vacated walkway cleared up to prevent future problems when either wants to sell his property. ‘Family Recreational Day’ planned in Middleville A "Middleville Family Recreational Day," featuring bike races, swimming con­ tests, a bowling competition and other events is being planned for June 17. The recreation day is spon­ sored by Fitness For You of Middleville, the TK Commu­ nity Pool, Retro Ranch, Bike Shop, Rails to Trails and the Middle Villa Inn. Proceeds will go to Rails to Trails. Events will include a com­ bination bike and canoe race, in which two-person teams will bike from the Middleville Village Hall to Irving and then canoe from Irving to Middleville on the Thomappie River. A children’s bike race will be held. Various age categories, from beginners with tricyclers up to 18-yearold bicyclers, will compete. An indoor triathalon at Fit­ ness For You will include 10 minutes on a stairclimber, 10 minutes on a stationary bike and 10 minutes on a treadmill. A swimming competition will be held at the TK Pool, and a bowling coontest will be at the Villa. Toward the end of the day, a "Volksmarch" will start at the Mid­ dleville Village Hall and end at the county fairgrounds. Busing will be provided to take people back to Mid­ dleville. Awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Everyone partici­ pant will receive a ribbon. Registration for the event is between 7:30 and 10 am. the day of the event at Fitness For You. 4697 North Middleville Road, just north of the Middle Villa. Cost of registration is $25 for the canoeing/biking, $8 for the bowling, and $5 for all the other events. Registrants can pay $38 total if they want to register for all events. Student talent helps advertise annual fund-raiser Local Legion remembers Vets with Poppy Days sale by Barbara Gall Prize winners of tNs year's American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Contest pose with their posters and ribbons The posters created by the first-place winners, however, have been sent on to district competition In the back row, from the left, are Allyson Rathbun, first place; Theo Bar. third place Shiriey Scest, first place In the front are Laura Wisniewski, second place and Jenelte Wierenga. second place. Not pictured is Paul Coutuner, who took a third place Staff Writer You had to be there. Or live through it. It’s probably pretty difficult for today’s middle school and high school students to under­ stand what it was like for both soldiers and civilians during World War II, the Korean conflict and Viet Nam. While those who lived through those times remember them vividly, it’s hard to convey the horrors of a full-scale war, like World War II, to a generation that fortunately has not had to fight in one. Even the killing in Bosnia and Rwanda seems far removed from Caledonia, and relatively few Americans today have a dad. a son, a daughter, a husband or brother fighting in a distant land. The annual Poppy Days Sale, promoted by the Ameri­ can Legion and its Auxiliary, was created to remind Ameri­ cans of those who fought for their country in any conflict The bright red paper pop­ pies. which became a symbol of the soldiers fighting over­ seas during World War I. are sold each year as a reminder, and as a fund-raiser for helping veterans and their families. The Auxiliary raises some student awareness of Poppy Days by offering young artists a chance to participate in a poster contest advertising the sale, scheduled this year for May 18, 19 and 20. In Caledonia, the contest is open to the middle and high school art students, but the nationwide contest offers prizes at the district, state and national levels as well. This year, 48 pasters were submitted for the Caledonia contest, and Auxiliary Poster Committee Member Barbara Scott said the judging was more difficult than ever. "The students are creating such beautiful posters, and they get better each year," she said. ' We really had a hard time selecting our winners from many excellent entries." She said that the posters must meet some criteria, such as depicting the crimson Flan­ ders poppy and including the name of the Legion Auxiliary in some way. Other than that, the students are free to exer­ cise their creativity and talent. The Auxiliary committee then judges them on eye ap- See Poppy Days, Page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia Legion Auxiliary celebrates 75 years • Middleville Trail gets ‘sprucing up’ • 84th Street residential PUD gets OK from planners • Area developer seeks gravel mining permit �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 9. 1995 Caledonia Legion Auxiliary celebrates 75 years May 13 Scott Theurkouf (lei.) and Scon Howard enjoy on activity ot the Discovery Zone. Child Care Center kids visit ‘D-Z’ Shirley Lysdahl of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305 Auxiliary Unit, pins a poppy on the sweater of her husband, William, a Legion member They remind the community of the Poppy Days Sale coming up May 18-20. All proceeds from the sale benefit veterans and their families. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 305 will celebrate its diamond jubilee this weekend with a dessert open bouse Saturday evening, May 13, for its members and district represen­ tatives. Entertainment is planned and Auxiliary memorabilia will be on display. Beginning with "just a handful" of ladies meeting in each other’s homes, the unit now boasts a roster of 124 members and a long list of le­ gion and community services, ranging from holiday baskets for needy families to dona­ tions toward local scholar­ MILLER MEANS Hastings Office 149 West Slate Street (616) 945-5182 ships and school fund-raisers The Auxiliary received its charter in 1922 as the Arthur C. Finkbeincr Unit, but a new charter issued in 1954 renamed the group as the Caledonia Memorial Unit 305. With the members of Le­ gion Post 305 and the post s chapter of S.A.L.S (Sons of the American Legion), the ladies have hosted district ban­ quets, marched in holiday pa­ rades, participated in Veterans Day and Memorial Day ser­ vices, helped with Poppy Days, sponsored weekly bingo and built a large meeting hall and kitchen. The Legion organizations also provide service and dona­ Miller REAL ESTATE j*nce 1940 Roy Carbon............... 795-3611 Children were heard com menting on their hours at D-Z: May we stay longer ’1' "It was really fun!" "When can we come again’" "We had so-o-o much fun!" Prizes, souvenirs, goodies, smiles and bubbly conversa­ tion showed the time the children enjoyed on this field Middles ilk Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. GR1... 795-9521 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson Ots. GW.. 795-9090 Debbie Erway........... 623-8357 Mike Humphress. Broker. CRS. GR1 1. PAYNE LAKE. NEW LISTING. This newly romod eled mob<la home I* in good condition. Start ot the carpet and go up to the new windows siding and root Features 2 bedrooms and a completely new kitchen. Put all that with access to Payne Lake and you have your first affordable home Coll Scotti before it s too lore' .......................... $47 000 2. PRICE REDUCED $10,000! Enpy your summers and winters at rhe lake Fabulous view of Payne Lake with 100 ft of frontage great skiing, fishing swimming boating and win­ ter sports This 4 bedroom 2 both home features 2 fireplaces 2 cor garage and a 2 story born, all on 4 lots. Middleville schools and dose to State Land Col! Kay Stolsonburg and ask about the many feature* th.s home offers $149 900 3. ACREAGE M MD0LEVB1E SCHOOL AREA Beout.ful heavily wooded 2 5 acre bu.id.ng site Th* rolling parcel would make a wonderful site for your new home Coll Koren Brown $23 000 4. NEW LISTING. MIDDLEVILLE 6 ocre home site. Port,oily wooded and has been perked Close »o schools. Land contract terms possible Call Kay Stohonburg $17 90C FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. trip. Many "fun" trips and special activities set to special weekly themes arc scheduled this summer al the Caledonia Child Care Center. School age children especially arc looking forward to these events because they helped choose them Caledonia area physician was honored for 50 years of service . Dr. Jordan C. Ringenberg was honred by the Michigan Stae Medical Society (MSMS) Saturday. May 6. for 50 years of service to his patients and the medical profession. Ninety-one Michigan physi­ cians were honored for their outstanding contributions in a special reception and ceremonies before the 250 physician-delegates attending the 130th annual session of the MSMS House of Delegates al the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dearborn These physicians represent 4.550 years of medical service to their patients. Beginning their medical careers just months before the end of World War II. these physi­ cians assumed key roles in a medical generation distinguished for its un­ precedented achievements in advancing and promoting human health care. The Michigan State Medical Society is the statewide professional association of 12.000 medical POPPY DAYS from front­ Kay Stolsonburg. xsix broker. GRJ.. 795-7272 Jean Chase. CM. gri....:................. 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick. gw 945-2451 Cindy‘Scotti’Scon. 948-4228 Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 Larry Allerding SALfcS mgr . CHS. GW 945-9103 tions for the Veterans Home, donate to local school projects like Teen Institute and spon­ sor a family Christmas party fix their members. "We continue to welcome new babies, give flowers to the ill and comfort the griev­ ing," said Auxiliary Historian Barbara Scott. "...We encourage new membership and active partic­ ipation so that we may con­ tinue "serving, not self. "...As we put our 75th year to rest, we look forward to the challenges of the future of our country and our Auxiliary. We will, as always, serve and educate and preserve the memories of those who gave so much for our freedom.” Caregivers and parents recently took several Caledonia Child Care Center children to The Discovery Zone to play on the slides, the “ball table-' and at their favorite games They had a lunch break together, then more activities followed. peal, artistic value, slogan and originality. Aspects such as neatness and correct spelling play a part, too. Checks, ribbons and certifi­ cates are awarded to first-, sec­ ond- and third-place winners in each class, and ribbons are given to those earning honor­ able mention. The first-place posters are submitted for judging with other local winners in the Le­ gion's Fifth District. The winning district posters will advance to the state competi­ tion. The posters not winning a first place are on display in the Legion Post Hall and in the windows of the Caledonia School Board offices on Main Street. This year, in the eighth­ and ninth-grade class, Allyson Rathbun won first place, Laura Wisneiwski, second POSITIONS, from front page — view of the township's planned unit development or­ dinance. Amendments to that ordinance were renewed care­ fully by the entire commis­ sion. which, in tum, has sent them to the Township Board for final approval pace and Theo Bair, third place. Honorable mention went to Andrew Moore, Tamara Dornbush and Jake Fox. In grades 10-12, Shirley Soest won first place, Jenelle Wierenga took second and Paul Couturier earned third. Honorable mention went to Ryan Sobczak, Eric Stanley, Jason McFarlan, Jason Pierce and Wendy Faber. Scott said she hopes the community will stop and take a look at the talent displayed by the students. She also urges residents to "take time to remember" by purchasing a poppy next week from a Legion or Auxiliary member. "We like to remind people that the veterans went to war for us," she said. "Now its our tum to serve them." doctors and is the state branch of the American Medical Association. Physician policies on public health issues, medical ethics issues and health system reform are set at the annual MSMS House of Delegates meeting Mothers to be honored Sunday at TK High School The fine arts department of Thornapple Kellogg High School will honor mothers on Sunday. May 14, with a con cert and art display. Activities begin with a choral concert in the high school auditorium at 2 p m The high school general chorus and honors choir will present selections, and choir awards will be announced. From 2:45 to 3:30 p.m a reception will be held in the cafeteria for mothers and their families. Cake, coffee and punch will be served A drawing for floral ar­ rangements and a Mother’s Day cake will be held During the reception, an art display by Barbara Baar's art students and writing and pro­ jects by high school English students may be observed. At 3:30, a band concert will be held in the high school gymnasium The high school cadet band and symphonic band will present selections and the 1995 band awards will be announced The day's activities and bands and choirs are directed by Duane Thatcher. Caledonia S'/taucfl For all your travel needs. Caledonia Village Centre 9367 Cherry Valley Ave. (616) 891-0090 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 9, 1995 / Page 3 Middleville trail gets ‘sprucing up’ Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. - CALL - 945-9554 Don't miss another week! Volunteers from the com­ munity spent Saturday morn­ ing (April 29) picking up branches and otherwise spruc­ ing up the old Penn Central Railroad right of way between Middleville and Irving Road. The right of way belongs to the National Rails to Trails Conservancy. The Village of Middleville is attempting to buy the 4.35 miles of trail owned by the conservancy. A $30,000 grant has been submitted to the Michigan Department of Nalural Resources, asking for funds to purchase the land, which includes about 53 acres of trail beginning at the south end of Middleville along the Tbornapple River and ending at Irving Road. The trail would provide a di­ rect pathway between the vil­ lage and the Barry County Fairgrounds, according to Middleville Village Planner Jason ('berry The proposal for the village to purchase the land has met with some opposition, accord­ ing to Cherry. Landowners along the right of way are Reserve Middleville police officers Bill Nesbitt (left), Bob Bouwhuis, and Bouwhuis* daughter, Robin, 3, participated in the trail clean-up last Saturday, afraid their property may be The trail cleanup was orga­ trespassed on or damaged by nized by the conservancy, ac­ trail hikers and bikers. cording to Middleville reserve A Caledonia agency has earned honors from one of Michigan’s largest insurance companies. After reviewing the perfor­ mance of nearly 650 indepen­ dent agencies in Michigan and Indiana that write property and casualty policies for Citizens Insurance Company of America, the insurer selected the Stauffer & Wiggers firm for the Key Agents Club award. Citizens’ awards criteria in­ clude exceptional production and underwriting results and overall excellence in perfor­ mance by agencies. "The quality of business and customer service this agency has produced represents the best of a remarkable alliance between Citizens and its independent agents," said Citizens Presi­ dent James R. McAuliffe. "The success of the company is driven, to a large extent, by the success of our independent agents, and we congratulate the award winner for their achievements.” Founded in 1915, Citizens is Michigan’s largest writer of property and casualty in­ surance through independent agents. The company pro­ vides automobile, home, watercraft, farm and business insurance in Indiana and Ohio as well. But proponents of the trail say fences and barriers keeping out motorized traffic will keep trespassers out of private property. The path would be barred to any motorized vehicle. And it would be patrolled regularly by local and reserve Middleville police, proponents say. police officer Bill Nesbitt. Nesbitt and several other re­ serve officers participated in the cleanup. • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers . . flna More! HastingsBaNNER No Need to tie up your money Local insurance agent is honored | for a long time... CHS orchestras planning ‘Collage Concert’ May 22 Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 The Caledonia School or­ chestras will present their fi­ nal concert of the year with their annual "Collage Con­ cert" at 7:30 p.m.. Monday. May 22. in the high school Performing Arts Center. Caledonia Orchestra Direc­ tor Pete DeLille said that this year's program will feature "memories" of the high school orchestra s March tnp $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ £ • Refinancing • Home Improvement • Debt Consolidation A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St. S.W.. Wyoming. Ml 49548 1-800-870-2663 $ g $ $ $ to Florida to perform at Dis­ ney World. The orchestra"s graduating seniors also will be honored. Admission to the concert is free, and DeLille said that the orchestras welcome families, friends and community mem­ bers to this year’s final per­ formance. In the Service Charles R. Krewson Army Sgt Charles R Krewson has arrived for duty at the I S Armv Recruiting Station. Schenectady. N.Y. Krewson. a recruiter. is the son of Kathy Krewson of 410 S Russell. Middles tile, and Hugh Krewson of 1017 Charlott NW. Grand RapkL He ts a graduate of Tbornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville 18 Month CD | I 7.19% APY* $1,000 minimum deposit. 1 year prime term variable savings — Current*10,000 APY* at 6.50% minimum deposit. PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS PLEASE JOIN US! MAY 16*1 PM - Euchre Card Game. Come to the Premier Room at the Caledonia office. MAY 24 • 8 AM - Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. Pleasant - sign up this week! Enjoy a day of Bingo, Slot & Video Poker Machines & Blackjack Interested in joining the Premier Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 in any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia. Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! •Annual Percentage Yield Subject to term conditions and penalty for early withdrawal Call one of our 3 locations for more information. Qtate 627 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST SE DcrrroN 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 8918113 698-6337 795-3361 Al 3 Location OF ALEDO,NIA rncay ana nJ Noon on Saturday LCNOCR § �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 9, 1995 Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN I got lazy this week and didn't call as many of you folks as I should. Johnny has been in the hospital for about a week. We expect him to be there until next week He had trouble sleeping They found that he had a blood clot behind his left knee Fortunately for me. Cay was able to do work at home so I would not be left alone Johnny would not go into the hospital when Dr. Brown wanted him to unless I had company. So Cay took on another responsibility. When we went to see Johnny at Pennock tonight, we seemed to feel he would be home soon I hope so. but Dr. Brown didn’t tell him that, so we’ll see Johnny wouldn't go to the hospital until we set it up for Cay to be with me. He seems to feel that I am not safe alone. I could see that if I was senile or helpless. I agree that I am forgetful but I’m not senile. I am very mobile and am comfortable in familiar surroundings Houston just came to me to be smooched and I lost my place We hope that Johnny comes home soon because I just plain miss him nagging and fussing at me. And of course I love the guy. Wonder if I am getting aHertic to change1 I hope not. I feel that to be the first step to senility. My sister. Lyda Veit, fell and broke her hip while on vacation m Honda. Frank's brother and wife live there, so Frank is staying with them. Lyda is now moved into a dif­ ferent clinic to help with get­ ting her back on her feet w ith physical therapy So they will be there for quite a while until she can come home I believe they drove on down and that may be a problem. Time will tell Last night. Vision Enrich­ ment had an open house to show people how many ser­ vices they offer visually im­ paired children and adults. They purchased the whole building and expanded all their services for people of 10 counties Greg Geers came and picked up Houston and me so we could see the changes Vision Enrichment was the first place I went to when my eyes strted to change My mobility teacher. Carol, and my home teacher of Braille. George Cramer, are still com­ ing out every week to help me learn how to proofread anything that I type. George is learning how to work a Macintosh computer. He knows about an IBM com­ puter so we are learning it together. George has been with them for 14 years. Everyone of the teachers who have worked with me love their work and do a super job with head strong me. They won’t let me goof up even the least little bit. I can’t fall back on my loss of memory just because I am 78. 1 just have to slow down, type slowly, and concentrate on what I am try­ ing to do Boy. is George pa tient. Vision Enrichment sends these wonderful teachers to my house at no charge Well, folks. I guess that's all for this week Sure miss my hubby. Now I know how he felt when I was at Leader Dog School for five weeks. I feel sort of disoriented and lost without him around to argue with. After 54 years together. I feel that an impor­ tant part of me is gone Love you all very much. I am so fortunate having such a wonderful community family What would I do without your love and caring. Visit with all of you next week. Middleville man receives Gold award Doug Cisler of Middleville has earned the Gold award of the Ford Society of Truck Sales Professionals for distinguished achievement in 1994. Cisler is one of only 70 per­ sons nationally to receive this high honor from Ford’s ex­ clusive organization for top performers in medium and heavy truck sales. An employee of Duthler Ford Truck Inc of Grand Rapids. Cisler. 36. has been a big truck specialist for 8 years. He lives in Middleville with his wife. Mary, and three children. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 4) ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. k 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................ Family Night 6:30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east oi M37 Pastor, Rev Brian f. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............... 6:45 p m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO T Gaines United Brethren Church Kahmanxi Avenue at 92ad Street Caledonia. Michigan << Telephone 69M252 _____________________ E (SA Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided 1 Tknothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack A church with a canne heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M & 6:00 PM. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 AM. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass. CALEDONIA xJF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH .5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass................... _ A.. . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100(h St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhrtneyvHte Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Church where everytxxh is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lotd“ Sunday School................ ..................... 9^30 am Sunday Mommg Worship...................... 1030 am Sunday Evenrig Worship........................ 600 p.m Wea Mxhveek Prayer & Btxe Study 700 p m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship Sunday School............. Evening Service........... 10:30 a.m. .9:30 a m. .6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. .11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............... ..6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday..............................7:00 p m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON BARNSDALE. Or of Chnshan Ed 8 Muse o91-oU2o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Peace Reformed Church Barner Free 10:00 am .1115 am ..6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m MiOdteviiie Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship.................... .. 11 00 a m and Adults Jr & Sr High MUNI Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.' Rom. 12:10 First Service .................................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School ............................. 9:45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 am to 10 00 a m.) Bible Classes................................ 10 00 a m. Second Service................................ n 00 a m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Nrxmday Road tai Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC "God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Conw of Choir Practice 9:30 a m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Services — 250 Vine Street . 1OXX) am Sunday School Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship ii:(X)a.m Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Worship 6 00 p.m Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Let (The (Old Qlinir Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages 9®a«4 1030 am Rev. I ynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Wednesday Family Night ' Gun Lake Community Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Sunday School Choirs for Children 9:45 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................... Evening Worship Service.. !M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 rthodi»t (Clpircli 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10 00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes____ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6Mh St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunda’ § 9 45am Morning Worship... 11 00 a ni EVCmng Wonh«P 6:00 p m «,n homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �aoo- r The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 9, 1995 I Pafl® 5 TK Junior looking forward Bergy - Helder exchange vows to ‘digging up dirt’ TK student Leah Dodd, who realty ’digs" Egyptian history, will spend two weeks in Adrian learning about archeology. by Mary Warner Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School junior l>eah Dodd will revert to her childhood this summer and spend two weeks digging up dirt. She won't be making mud pies out of it, however. She has been selected to attend a special summer learning pro­ gram called "SEEKS," Sus­ taining the Environment through Education, Knowl­ edge and Skills. The program will be held July 9-22 at Adrian College. Dodd will be studying arche­ ology, and thus will be re­ quired to participate in an oncampus "dig." She had to write an essay, be interviewed, and supply written recommendations from teachers before being asked to participate in the program. She said she chose the archeology program out of a wide variety of alternatives offered because she "likes learning about the past, seeing how people lived and how their culture has changed through time." She was turned on to arche­ ology by a ninth-grade world history teacher who "made ev­ erything so relevant to today," she said. Her special interest is Egyptology. Dodd said the two-week pro­ gram will help her decide if she wants to make archeology her chosen field of study. She may want to teach it, she said, or may want to get into antiquities law, which focuses on artifact ownership issues. The SEEKS program is part of the larger Summer Insti­ tutes program, which is spon­ sored by the Michigan State Board of Education in con­ junction with the various col­ leges around the state where the programs are held. The summer institutes were begun in 1982 to offer students a chance to "explore contempo­ rary thinking, technology and technique" at various college campuses during the summer. Dodd was advised to wear old clothes, old shoes, and a hat. She will be working with historical materials, discussing methods of archeological research, running a computer simulation of actual archeo­ logical excavations, and par­ ticipating in an excavation on the grounds of the college which will include surveying, mapping, excavation and arti­ fact analysis. Heritage Day meeting set May 22 New volunteers have come forward to help with Mid­ dleville's Heritage Day, ac­ cording to Jo Sclafani, chair­ woman of the event, so the event may go on as scheduled. But about four more people are needed to help with the day's activities, she said. Another planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, May 22, at at the Mid­ dleville Village Hall. Those SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barn' County area Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner Lori Ann Bergy and Michael Don He kier were pronounced husband and wife on Sept. 10. 1994 at Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church The ceremony was performed by Rev. Gary L. Finkbeiner Parents of the couple are Robert and Cheryl Bergy of Caledonia and Don and Arlys Helder of Alto. Escorted by her father, the bride entered to a trumpet pro­ cessional of “Trumpet Voluntare.” Mandy Helder played the piano, and Chad Langland played the saxophone. Mark and Mindy Green sang “Meant To Be.” Holly Bow nun read I Cor. 13 from The Message. Matron of honor was Mindy Green. Bridesmaids were Carolyn Bergy. Nerissa VanLonkhuyzen. Melissa Luthro. and Allison Helder. Junior bridesmaids were Sarah Bergy and Shan Bergy. Flower girl was Juile Ekdom. Best man was Jeff Duthler. Groomsmen were Rob DeYoung. Nate Heler. Don Linscott, and Ryan Adolphson. Junior groomsmen were Daniel Finkbeiner and Joel Helder. Ringbearer was Thad DeVries. Ushers were Bob Bergy and Don Helder. Andy Finkbeiner and Brian Helder served as candlelighters. Two red roses adorned the altar in memory of Lori and Mike's late grandfather's: Mr. Lloyd L. Finkbeiner and Mr. Arnold Bruinsma. Middleville man honored at Hope Michael Edward Malison of Middleville was one of 27 Hope College seniors who were honored with Senior Sigma Xi awards during the college’s annual Honors Con­ vocation Thursday, April 27, in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Sigma Xi is the Scientific Research Society. The Sigma Xi club at Hope is one of 500 clubs and chapters in North America dedicated to the en­ couragement. support and recognition of scientists. Following the ceremony , a reception was held at the Mid die Villa Inn. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Norm and Betty Caskey and Marv and Donna Helder. Charity Finkbeiner was the guest book attendant. Also assisting at the reception were Becky Helder, Mandy Helder. Dawn Duthler. and Holly Bowman Honored guests were the grandparents of the couple: Mrs. Lucille Finkbeiner of Middleville. Mr and Mrs Keith Bergy of Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs Mike Tumstra of Grandville, and Mr and Mrs. Harry Helder of Barlow Lake. Attending from Ger many were Maren Voss (who as an exchange student lived with the Bergy’s) and her friend Andree Hoyer Following a honey m<x»n to Cancun. the couple resides in Grand Rapids ENGAGEMENTS Eisner - Johnson to wed Mr. Wayne and Bonnie Eisner of Nashville, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Tami Jean Eisner to Raymond Phillip Johnson, son of Robert and Tammy DeKracker of Hastings. Tami is a 1990 graduate of Hastings and is currently working as an in-home child care provider. Raymond is a 1992 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High Sch<M)l and works for McKenney Poured Walls of Hastings They will be united in mar­ riage on June 24, 1995. Contempo Salon wishes all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day! interested in volunteering can call Sclafani at 795-4650 or 795-7033. Heritage Day is scheduled for Sept. 16 this year and it will include a variety of activities, including a parade and fixxl booths Help with federal government now available locally On the third Thursday of each month. a representative from Second District Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra s of­ fice w ill be at the Thornapple Township Hail in Middleville to answer questions and offer adskc oo problems with the federal government The representatne will be at the hall at 200 E Main Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p m 10% OH All Services thru Sat., May 13 — MENTION THIS AD FOR THE DISCOUNT - GIFT CERTIFICATES for MOM Call 891-1093 appointment 9864 Cherry Valley (M-37). Caledonia (walk-ins welcome) Mcnaov >waov W. fax* 9-5. Somoov 9-4 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 9. 1995 Co-op program is ‘win-win’ for student and township CHS Jr. gets ‘close up’ look at twp. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer For Caledonia High School junior Becky Shoemaker, working part time at the local township office has given her a better look at local govern­ ment in action than any class visit or textbook could pro­ vide. More important than the civics lesson, however, is her chance to get some real career experience in a business of­ fice, while at the same time earning some money and graduation credit. Becky, who also holds a part-time job at the local D & W Food Store, is helping out at the township 10 to 12 hours a week on a co-op basis while Deputy Treasurer Joyce Reynhout is home on child care leave. Three days a week, at about 1 p.nt, instead of reporting for an afternoon class at CHS, Becky begins work at the township office. She helps Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries with a variety of jobs, such as going through old records, filing, helping with mailings, typing, putting together materials "and just whatever anyone needs me to do.” In return for her work, she CHS junior Becky Shoemaker is working in the township office as part of a threemonth co-op arrangement between the township and the high school. Becky gains career experience and is paid for her work while earning credit at school. She is filling in for a staff person on child care leave receives $5 an hour from the township and an elective credit from the school. However, Becky must keep track of her hours and what she does on the job, and DeVries must sign that record REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer J A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Zj| w, Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH Through American Community Mutual Insurance Company Homi Offtcr - Livonia. Michigan • FomtkM i*3C • Rm mor* information contact: STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre. 9365 Cheny Valley Ave, Caledonia 891-9294 A bit of fresh air in the before the school credit is given. She got the job after De­ Vries called CHS Work Expe­ rience Coordinator Sharon Weaver to see if any CHS students were skilled in Word Perfect software. If so, asked DeVries, would the school consider arranging some kind of co-op system with the township so a high school business student could fill in until Reynhout returns? "I told her I thought I knew just the student," recalled Weaver with a smile. "When Joyce needed to take her personal leave, we felt the best place to turn for some help was our local high school," explained DeVries. "We wanted to hire some­ one within the township, so we called the school and ex­ plained the skills we needed the student to have. Becky came to us highly recom­ mended, and we certainly haven't been disappointed." Becky began her three month co-op with the town­ ship on March 27, right after Reynhout began her leave of absence. Weaver explained that a number of students at CHS are involved in some kind of co-op or work experience pro­ gram, but to participate, they all must take a special career awareness class during their advisory period at school. In that class they hear speakers and read materials re­ lating to careers. They also discuss "work place readiness" skills, view career videos and learn some basics about cor­ rectly filling out application forms and writing effective letters of application. "The student also must be taking a high school class re­ lated to the work experience he or she wants to try through the co-op," Weaver said. "A student working at a customer service job might be taking a marketing class, for instance; or a student like Becky, who is working on computers in an office, might be taking accounting or ad­ vanced computer applica­ tions." "It's giving me experience to build on," said Becky, in explaining why she was inter­ ested in taking the township position. "I can say now that I have had actual experience working in a business office besides the theoretical part we learn in classes." She said she is getting an idea of local government, too, as residents come and go with a variety of questions and con­ cerns relating to the township. See Office life, Page 7 About Glen Valley....... Single Family detached home sites and a well planned business community.There’s more than just fresh air to like about the place Fully improved lots, dty sidewalks, and street lighting. Community spirit, hard work, fresh air, solid relationships, local country flavor, it all makes Caledonia so appealing. '^wr&Estates Call for Hours open or an appointment For more information call Sally at: Model <891-0198 Caledoola’s got the right Idea in education. One of the BUHDBMG* DEVELOPMENT •REALTY 455-7767 Calendar of Events May 8-10 — 2nd Grade Art Talks: Landscapes. Cityscapes and Seascapes. (Thank you, art docents). May 8-June 9 — West goes swimming! May 9 — National teacher s day! Last P.E.T meeting for the year, 9:30 a.m at McFall's all-purpose mom. Childcare pro­ vided. Election of officers. National Honor Society holds it's annual breakfast for the teachers. H.S. student council elections. May 10 — McFall will have storyteller Mary Hamilton. (P E T. sponsored). Grandparent/Speeial person gay for M-W students at McFall M.S Band roller skating. 5:50-10:10. H.S. quiz bowl to Hamilton. May 12 — Orienteering for 4th grade camp Grandparent's or special person day at the elementaries. McFall, all day. West and Page from 11:30-3:00 May 14 — Special Mother's Day Festival of the Arts. Samples of writing and art will be displayed, as well as a concert at the H.S. auditorium. May 15 — Mrs. Chausow. Mrs. Jahnke's 4th grade classes to the VanAndel Museum. (Thanks. PET.) M.S. 6th grade band concert. 7 p.m. at the M.S. gym. May 15-17 — Art Talks for the 3rd grades Let's Tell a Story with Art. (Thanks again, art docents) May 16 — at the M.S. band room, a meeting for all interested parents and students for next year’s 6th grade band If you can­ not attend this meeting, contact the M.S. office 6th grade goes to Meijer Botanical Gardens. (Thanks, P E P ) May 17 — Middle School staff appreciation day luncheon sponsored by the Parents and Educators in Partnership (P.E.P.). 6th grade goes to Meijer Botanical Gardens (PEP sponsored). Seniors honors assembly and graduation practice May 18 — Mrs. Johns. Miss Swindell's 4th grade classes to VanAndel Museum (P.E.T. sponsored) Senior exams today Jazz band concert at 7:30. Gifted and Talented meeting in the H.S. cafeteria, special guest speakers: Sherry Styf of Barry In­ termediate School District and Kathy Waiters Surratt of Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. This meeting will be from 3:40 to 4:40. All are welcome. ••••• laxiking ahead... May 19 — West popcorn. 25 cents a bag. Volunteer brunch in the Page multi-purpose room. Thanks to all our great Page voluteers! P.E.T and P E P. sponsor a “Dessert Delight" for our bus drivers, 9 a m. at the bus garage H.S graduation practice. May 20 — Music department to Cedar Point May 22-23 — 5th grade classes are visited by Mr. Bernie Weller, M.S. counselor, for 6th grade orientation May 22 — Kindergarten orientation for '95-'96 children, at 6:30. Miss Carlson, Mr. Ketchum’s 4th grade classes to VanAndel museums. (Thanks P.E.T.) M.S. 7th and Kth grade band concert, 7 p.m., at the M.S. gym. Physics classes to Cedar Point. May 23 — Note day change. M.S. P E P. last meeting, elec tions held, 7 p.m., M.S. library. 7th grade Team B goes to Binder Park Zoo, (P.E.P. sposonsored). May 24 — 5th grade field day, morning only. Third graders visit Page. May 25 — Mr. Davis, Mr. Hyde’s 4th grade classes to VanAndel Museum. (P.E.T. again) 5th grade field day, morn ing only. May 26 — D.A.R.E. graduation! May 28 — Seniors graduate! May 29 — Memorial Day, No School. May 30 — Field Day for McFall’s T-Th Kindergarten, in afternoon. May 31 — Field Day for M-W Kindergarten, in afternoon. 4th grade field day, morning only. June 1 — 4th grade field day, morning only. 5th graders to AJ’s Family Water Park, formerly Splash. June 5 — McFall’s PPI Open House, 10 a m June 6 — T-Th Kindergarten to Binder Park Zoo. 1st grade field day at McFall. Second grade field day at H.S. track June 7 — McFall’s M-W kindergarten to Binder Park Zoo Third grade field day. 7th grade Team A to Binder Park Zoo, (Thanks to P.E.P.). H.S. 7th hour final exam. June 8 — H.S. 1st and 2nd hour exams. June 9 — M.S. picnic at Gun Lake (no swimming). H.S. 3rd and 4th hour exams June 12 — Awards assembly at M.S. H.S. 5th and 6th hour exams. Last day of school, M.S. and H.S dismiss at 10:40 a m. and elementary at noon. August 21 — School class lists posted. August 29 — First day of school. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. *•••• School News Congratulations to the March Good Citizens at Page' Nik Reyff, Jena Jones, Brandon Tobias, Katie Bednck, Ken Wier sum, Chelsea Biermacher, Lacey Higgins, Ashley UI berg Mike Bush, Angie Saylor, Amanda Boot, Dane Carver Kaylee Wilke, Jessica Jones. Jordan Rock, Molly LaVoie am Sham Brower Good Job' Quote of the Week — In every community there is work U be done. In every nation there are wounds to heal. In ever heart there is the power to do it Governor picks for Blue Ribbon Awards New facilities under construction. Close to shopping, schools and routes to "the BIG dty*'. ROBERT DEPPE, INC TK BULLETIN BOARD Affordable new home construction and choice lots available. Standard Lumber and Kitchens Location: M-37 South of 84th Street to plat * Homaownara “ Cash Fast • •1 ct and 2nd Mongag* (xxcnaM or reAnanca "Land corcrwa nMnanong • Homa or R*rw Propary ’Stow CradR OX •Bd CorwcMdwn etc. f«t Easy *Ca8 24 Hour* AM*** Mongaga 4 F mnea Corp 000-006-2221 FREE Pre-ZX martton �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 9. 1995 / Page 7 Bradford White holds ‘spring training ‘95’ for people More than 100 sales representatives from the U.S.. C anada and Puerto Rico met at the Saddlebrook Resort out­ side of Tampa. Fla., for Brad­ ford White s national sales meeting, and learned how the company plans to ‘‘turn up the heat-' in the coming years Based on the theme “Spring Training *95.” the reps gathered in an indoor stadium, built specifically for the three day meeting Complete with grandstands, dugouts, bullpen, press box and an astroturf field, the stadium, dubbed Saddlebrook Park, hosted 20 Bradford White presenters in full baseball uniforms. Subjects for discussion ran the full length of the Bradford White product, from the established water heater models to the newest units slated for introduction durng 1995 Included throughout the presentations were a number of new videos detailing pro­ ducts and new programs to help the reps break into new market areas But the highlights didn't all cNatuiGtylade VITAMIN SALE OYSTER SHELL CALCIUM 500 mg w/VIt 0 100*30 TABLE IS CENTURYVITE”* 130 TABLETS ANTIOXIDANT FORMULA VITAMIN E 4MIU MTUWU. 55" ‘949 60 SOFTGELS 100 sonGELS Sunny Maid Chewable Vtt HrtraC_________ HulraA .. ‘2« *5M Hastings Cinder Pharmacy 110 State St. Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs 1020 4th Ave Lake Odessa Cook's Pharmacy 1007 4th Ave Nashville Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Mam St. Caledonia Professional Pharmacy 9864 Cherry Valley Ave Sale ends May 21. 1995 Not all Hems in Ml stores come from the product line The entire session was broad­ cast by Harry Kalas. voice of the Philadelphia Phillies. NFL Films. Inside the NFL and the Big 8 Gridiron Report Also on hand for the festivities was former major leaguer Jay Johnstone, who helped Fred Vattimo. manager of marketing ser­ vices. introduce the “Heather Hauler system and played in a golf tournament Johnstone also spoke at a sports theme dinner, where he handed out trophies for the golf, tennis and fishing tournaments. One of the biggest surprises for the Bradford White fans was a heckler in full baseball uniform who interacted with President and C.E.O. A. Robert Carnevale. The heckler turned out to be Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson. Robinson joined Carnevale on stage and spoke about what it takes to be a consistent performer. Robinson delivered the keynote speech on the final evening and helped induct top performing reps into the new­ ly established Bradford White Hall of Fame. Inductees included: • Overall Performance — Tom Ludwig and Jeff Smith from Ballantyne. Ludwig and Smith. Inc of Charlotte. N.C. • Marketing — Chris Hollabaugh and Joe Gilfillan from Hollabaugh Brothers and Joining Brodford White's "Spring Training" were (from left) Theodore J. Sikorski, A. Robert Carnevale, Brooks Robinson and Richard L. Mi lock. Associates of Seattle. Wash. • Distinguished Service — Wayne Peoples from Wescon Sales Inc. of Fresno. Calif. • Rep of the Year — Jerry Friedman and Jim Dorians from Friedman and Dorrans Sales Inc. of Glenview. Ill • Commercial Sales — Sig Schmalhofer and Ron Brad ford from Signature Sales and Marketing of Corona. Calif. • Residential Sales — Stew Tomkins and Ken Holloway from Rich-Tomkins Company Inc. of Lester. Pa. TK Jazz Band plays at 5K Race in G.R. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band per formed two hours of music April 15 at the annual Pietro’s Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K Race in Grand Rapids. The band has been a part of the Pietro’s race for the past eight years. Before Pietro's sponsored its own race, it was involved with the Old Kent River Band Run as an aid sta- non. The TK Jazz Band also performed at those races. This year's race raised $10,000 for the Children's Miracle Network and con­ tributed over $600 to local elementary schools for their P T.A. programs. Pietro’s will treat the band to a private, all-you-can-eatpizza party at the restaurent later this month. OFFICE LIFE, from Page 6 "We re just very satisfied, "It’s nearly always busy and we highly recommend the here,” she commented. high school's co-op program. "I like that, because I really It s working well for us." get a feeling for what working "I like it," Becky said, of in a business office would be the co-op arrangement. like if I choose a business ca­ "It’s a way for me to work reer. And, I'm getting a real and earn some money, but I’m idea of the kinds of things the also getting credit for career township government must do and the kinds of records it experience before I even grad­ uate." must keep." Becky said that although she learned Word Perfect and other software at school, the township uses some additional programs which she is learning and which she thinks will be good additions to her office skills. She's also getting experience with the township's assessment system and with spread sheets. "From our point of view, the arrangement ts working out very well,’ said DeVries. "The township staff really enjoys having her as part of our team, and she is doing very good work. We put to­ gether a list of wbll we d like her to do. and when she comes in. she goes to work wbereever she needs to be, works at her own pace and Will be gets the job done. However, we will "We hope this arrangement will be very profitable for A with Becky, too. as she gets some experience to her credit and earns something for her work Since July 1992. when an employee Stock ownership trust purchased the company. Bradford White has been dedicated to the wholesale trade and the plumbing pro­ fessional. Bradford White manufactures a full line of residential and commercial water heaters available through authorized distributors One of its plants is located in Middleville NO REFLECTION on You! ASK FOR: RjfttcnoNp E[‘ Caledonia Vision Center Dr. Richard J. Choryan OPTOMETRIST 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia. Ml 49316-9592 616-891-2020 KOW PAI III S SALOON Main Street, Middleville Dine In or Out • 795-3573 Dinners • Sandwiches • Mexican Specials Fish All You Can Eat Friday Nites Prime Rib Saturday Nites Closed Sunday on Mother’s Day honor mothers Wed. nites, May 3rd & 10th < BUSHWACKER & CO. • 6:30-10:30 pm 1-800-276-2878 j �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 9, 1995 Caledonia bus mechanics ‘tighten up’ after losing bet with drivers School bus driver Barb Rose stops her bus so the students can see the garb of bus mechanics Bob Swartout, Andy Snyder and Bob Huizenga They had said they would dress up in this attire if the drivers made it through the winter without getting stuck. Kent County Sheriffs Deputy Harry Kooistra can’t keep a straight face as he attempts to write up the two strangely attired mechanics who showed up to fix a school bus, which supposedly was having mechanical difficulties. Actually Kooistra and Deputy Ed Wierda were in on the joke and had their cameras handy by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Bob Swartout was having a bad hair day. But his plight only elicited grins, giggles and outright howls of laughter from his fellow mechanics at the Cale­ donia school bus garage. The bus drivers thought he was pretty funny, too. Wind-blown tresses were only part of the outfit Swartout and mechanic Bob Huizenga sported Friday as they kept their end of a bar­ gain with the drivers. The losing end. Caledonia Schools head me­ chanic. Andy Snyder, joined by the "Bob" crew, signed a contract with the drivers last fall that if none of them got stuck by May 1. he would serve them all rolls and coffee in the bus garage. And he would do the honors dressed in a ruffled tuxedo, with the two Bobs assisting him. garbed in tutus and Caledonia school bus mechanics Bob Swartout, left, and Bob Huizenga get their boss, Joyce Lass, into their act as they wave to school buses 'detouring' through the bus parking lot. The mechanics had to dress up because they lost a wager with the bus drivers. The drivers wanted to get as much 'mileage' as possible from their victory. Nor were they too shocked to find out that the bus pulled over on Kraft, flanked by a Kent County Sheriffs patrol car. wasn’t stuck at all. The deputies, however, were wait­ ing with cameras in hand, while employees of a nearby business stared at the whole scene... from a safe distance. Fortunately, the deputies, who often work closely with school transportation staffs, were unable to get the cuffs on the bizarre characters. They were laughing too hard Instead, they provided the van and the school bus an es­ cort back to the garage, where a local television cameraman was waiting to capture the whole thing on film for the edification of the viewing public. Munching reflectively on a pastry, Snyder consoled him­ self with the thought that his wager had inspired the bus drivers to stay un-sluck all winter. "Just think of all the money the schools saved this winter by not having to call in the tow truck to pull anybody out of a snow drift," he mused. For the bus drivers coming in from their routes, however, it was just "tutu" sweet a vic­ tory. tights. "You guys gotta get out If somebody got stuck, there and help her,” said however, the drivers would Transportation Route Super­ have to treat all three mechan­ visor Joyce Lass. ics and their wives to steak "Take the blue van." dinners at the Outback Bad hair, tutus and all, the Restaurant. two mechanics jumped into American LegionPost a 305 "We thought we had a sure the van and headed up Kraft 9M8 Cherry Valley. Caledonia deal," sighed Swartout, Avenue, not forgetting to • THURSDAY • smoothing the netting on his wave to astonished motorists Early Bird - 6:30 PM red tutu. on their way to work. "Somebody always gets stuck." Last winter, nobody got stuck. Friday, the three mechanics kept their word, and in the bus garage, Snyder, dressed in a gray tux with ruffled shirt and rosebud buttons, presided over a table of doughnuts, cinnamon rolls and other confections, with two shiny silver urns of coffee perched at one end. Swartout and Huizenga. in red tutus and white tights, wigs and make up. gave up on dignity and waved and pirouetted as every Caledonia school bus took a small detour through the bus parking lot. much to the delight of the students on board. If that wasn t enough, how­ ever. a call came in that one 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia of the buses was stuck at Kraft and Broadmoor 891-8108 • Open 6 Days a Week BINGO Right now, Hastings City Bank is offering auto loans on late model cars at the remarkably low rate of 9.90% APR. What’s more...you won’t have to pay any loan fees! Ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing or visit your local branch. Either way, act soon. A great rate (and no fees!) like this won’t last forever. ^Hastings CCitv JBank Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL KUSNG Hastings Middleville Bellevue • MEMBER FDIC Nashville Caledonia Wav land Otter good on 1988 and newer models Not available on rehnaacmg of eusimg km Caledonia Fanners Elevator �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 9. 1995 I Page 9 School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. May 10 English muffin with cheese, orange juice, milk Thursday, May 11 Waffle/cherry sauce, milk. Friday. May 12 Sausage patty, muffin, banana, milk. Monday, May 15 French toast, syrup, orange juice, milk. Tuesday , May 16 Bagei/cream cheese or jel­ ly. apple juice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 10 Turkey fajitas on soft shell, refried beans, warm apple slices. Page — Ice Cream Sundaes Thursday, May 11 Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, peas, cherry crisp H.S. — Ice Cream Sundaes Friday. May 12 El. Grandparent Pizza or fishwich. or meat and cheese sub. vegetable sticks, fruit sherbet, cookie Monday . May 15 Pork patty, mashed potatoes, golden com. w.w. bread, peaches Tuesday. May 16 Bar-B-Q beef on a bun. car­ rots. jello w ith fruit No<e: Lowfat and whole milk each day El. alternate menu Mon hot dog. Tues turkey sandwich. Wed salad. Th. hamburger. Fri. fishwich. except on half days Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. May 10 Grilled chicken sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. May 11 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita Pup. milk Friday, May 12 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk, potato bar Monday. May 15 Turkey/bacon club, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. May 16 French dip sandwich w/sauce, french fries. Vita Pup. milk Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to mam entree High Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt C aledonia Communits High Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. May 10 Spaghetti w'meat sauce, garlic bread, winterblend veg., milk, fruit choice Thursday . May 11 Fish nuggets, french fries or peas, fruit choice, milk. Friday. May 12 Burritos, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday . May 15 Hamburg w/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk Tuesday. 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Staff Writer Two area authors recently gave Caledonia elementary students a glimpse of how an author gets into writing and then what it takes to get a book published. The two writers agreed that if you want to get a book published, you usually have to keep trying, and not give A graphic artist by education, Lynn Strough. left, showed Kettle Lake students in Shirley Neitzel’s class how to make a carousel mobile, using some of the same techniques she used in her book illustrations Neitzel also is an author, with her third children’s book just released to book stores Kettle Lake teacher and author Diane Blain demonstrates one of the recipes from her cookbook with the assistance of Caledonia Elementary students Donny Warner and Andrea Carrier. Hartzlers ’ Charters and Tours, Inc. 620 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa (616) 374-8169 or 1-800-238-4333 MOTORCOACH TOURS HOLLAND - May 15 SHIPSHEWANA BRANSON. 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Kellie Lake teacher and au­ thor Diane Blain visited Cale­ donia Elementary secondgraders as pan of its Young Authors Day. Her book. The Boxcar Children's Cookbook, was inspired by the Boxcar Children series, first published about 50 years ago. Most of the original books in the scries were written by Gertrude Chandler Warner. The "Boxcar children,” Blain reminded the Cal El stu­ dents. love to eat. "When my students and I would be reading one of the Boxcar books, someone would always say, 'I wish we could make something like that.” Blain, who used to teach high school home economics, said she began putting to­ gether recipes that fit the de­ scriptions of what the children nude in the first Boxcar book. They are real recipes, and as part of her presentation at Caledonia Elementary, the second-graders helped her nuke "Bread in a Bag," which is just one of the recipes in her book. She told the children that it look a long time once her idea was accepted, to actually get the book out to book stores, and explained the publishing process from her first notes to • Perennials • Annuals • Hanging Baskets • Strawberry Jars • Vegetables • Mixed Pots • Hanging Gardens ...AND MORE! Cherry Valley GREENHOUSE the published book "hot off the press.” Author Lynn A. Strough had many of the same experi­ ences as Blain in getting her first children's book, Eliza's Carousel Lion, published. Strough, a Grand Rapids native, told Kettle Lake students that she has always loved to draw, and included some of her "early" work in her slide presentation. "I always thought it would be neat when I grew up to make books, to write stories and make the pictures." She showed the students how her drawing skills im­ proved with lime and instruc­ tion, and today she is a free­ lance graphic artist. Like Blain, however, she was inspired to use her train­ ing to create a children s book. Hers, however, is based Caledonia’s alumni reunion set June 17 The Caledonia High School Alumni Reunion (1900-1949) will be held in the Caledonia High School cafeteria June 17 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Social hour and dinner will follow. Those who have not receiv­ ed an invitation and wish to at­ tend may send reservations plus $6 per person to: CHS Reunion. P.O. Box 161. Caledonia, or call Betty Huttenga at 795-3530 by June 2 Just 2 miles south of Caledonia on M-37 795-8811 or 1-800-254-4035 "2 Acres of Growing Beauty — All Under One Roof great when happens.” it finally Stop In For Your 1000 Smile Check Up In Caledonia We pamper you! Wayne H. Beld, DDS and Tom Pare, DDS 891-0004 New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon N™! NEW! 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • 891*9257 — As Always. 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"Some­ times it takes a long time, even years, to see your dream come true, but I hope they will keep trying. It's just of your needlework & t aanb tnetnone* RAINBOW'S END Great Gift for Mom! (Offer good thru Saturday, May 13, 1995) FITNESS Yarn. Craft & Variety CMlOMMy 891-1106 4695 N. MIDDLEVILLE RD. - 795-4319 Just north of the ktoaeVilta m (behind Dr. Showennms) HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 6 am-9 pm; Sat. 9 am-3 pm �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 9. 1995 / Page 11 From Our Readers Rumors about CHS just aren’t true! To the editor: We are seniors at Caledonia High School and have been keeping up with the ‘‘letter to the editor” column during the last few weeks The two of us are proud of the education we have received at C H S. As seniors, we have not gone through the core plus program, but are jealous of those who have. They are get­ ting twice the education we did First they go through the core plus program and then go on to advanced classes, such as trigonometry and calculus. Again being seniors, we have not gone through a program called Science Technology Agriculture and Natural Resources (STAR 9 and STAR 10) When wat­ ching their presentations we arc envious not only of the knowledge they have, but also of their ability to give a great presentation The rumors about Caledonia High School state that we don’t have textbooks, there are fewer choices in ad­ vanced classes, kids arc teaching kids, and we self grade First, textbooks are still provided in certain classes such as College Prep English. Advanced Placement English. Marketing. Accounting. Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Trigonometry In Advance Biology. American Studies ami Discrete Math the books are available if we need them. The rumor saying we have fewer choices in advanced classes is false. Our advanced classes have not changed at all in Caledonia’s curriculum. We still have A.P. English. A.P. History, Calculus, Discrete. Advanced Biology and Spanish IV. In American Studies, students research a topic, then present them to the class in many different ways. The teacher is there for assistance if you need it. The teacher is also there throughout the presentations to assure that the students are learning from the presentations and are teaching them correctly To our knowledge, there is not one class that grades on just a self-grading system. In several classes there are self evaluations, but the teachers have the final say. And as far as retesting, we are given a se­ cond chance because we are here to learn and if we didn't do well the first time around we have a second chance to learn it Another problem Caledonia parents and citizens have with our curriculum is only one language is offered. This is not an area of change. Only one language has been in ex­ istence for years at Caledonia High School. Approximately five years ago both Spanish and French were offered, but the student interest in French was very low and it was cut out of the curriculum. Having recently presented our Senior Exhibitions, we feel this is a great requirement for graduation. Even though it was tough and stressful, we had fun learning about ourselves by writing our self reflections and learning about the topic we chose. This was a wonderful and rewarding ex­ perience for us. These rumors about Caledonia and its curriculum can be eliminated by attending a day at Caledonia High School or “Star Day. ” These will provide the facts about our school. Caledonia is obviously do­ ing something right if we have been awarded the title of a Blue Ribbon School. Two proud students. Julie Fleischmann. Crystal Reavis Caledonia WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. 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II and III Receiving the designation signifies completion of all three segments, a total of 120 hours of education in specified areas of real estate GRI recipients are recognized by their peers across the nation as having achieved a high level of pro­ fessionalism Fewer than 10 percent of licensed agents na­ tionwide hold the designation Seven members of Miller Real Estate now hold the designation including Stolson­ burg. Burdick, Jean Chase. Larry Allerding. Gene Poll. Cathy Williamson and Mike Humphreys Stolsonburg and Burdick at­ tended the classes through Miller Real Estate’s Profes­ sional Advancement program. Stolsonburg and her hus­ band Larry, a manager with Amcritech. have lived at Payne Lake for the past 27 years and have four children. A former teacher, she holds a bachelor of science degree from Grand Valley State University and has been a suc­ cessful realtor for the past nine years. Stolsonburg holds an associate broker’s license By Jay S. Cason. Superintendent Let’s discuss the millage issue Audrey Burdick and specializes in residential and investment properly Burdick has lived in Barn County for more than 30 years She is a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and St. Rose of Lima Parish. A past member of the Exchange Club. Women of the Moose, and Business and Professional Women, she is also a hospice volunteer. Burdick served as a Barry County elected official for several years and was ap­ pointed to the Delta Township Planning and Zoning Com­ mission during her residence in Lansing She also held membership and was elected to the executive boards of Kay Stolsonburg various slate organizations relating to economic, educa­ tional and environmental issues. Burdick has two children and one grandchild She specializes in residential pro- Local developer Ron Buning will go before the Middleville Village Planning Commis­ sion tonight (Tuesday. 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Buning is building 25 sin­ gle-family residences on eleven and a half acres of land off State Road. 520 East Railroad St., Hastings year The instructional materials will be tied directly to the district curriculum, which is being developed locally and will best prepare our students for MEAP and the new State Proficiency Tests. The Thomapple Kellogg Curriculum Council, which is composed of local teachers and community members, will ap prove the curriculum and recommend it to the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education for final approval. All meetings and deliberations are open to the public. Please continue to call or address your questions and con cems to me at 795-3313 or 3885 Bender Road. Middleville, Mich. 49333. A community forum to answer questons is being planned for Thursday, May 25. Thank You WE WISH TO THANK our many friends and relatives for the prayers for Paul L. Gibson; husband, father and grandfather, when he was ill. Thanks to Pennock Hospital nurses and doctors and surgeon Dr. Larke; thanks to Thornapple Manor staff, nurses and aids; thanks for the care and kindness of staff at Pine Rest and especially grateful to Home of Hope Hospice in Grand Rapids. Thanks to Beeler Funeral Home for their very efficient work. A special thanks to Reverend Lynn Wagner and Reverend Stanley Finkbciner for their thoughtful words and Bob Bender for his solo. Thanks to friends for their many acts of kindness, food, plants, cards and donations. Thanks to Ladies of Middleville United Methodist Church for the delicious lunch served after the funeral. God Bless All of You. Wife, Ethel. Sons: Jim. Kenna and family Carl, Mary and family Ed, Christina and family Fred, Anne mane and family SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 In this column, on April 11. I reported on the status of the two upcoming June 12 millage election. This generated several questions concerning the two ballot issues: Question: What is non-homestead property tax? Answer: Poor to the passage of Proposal A. all property in the Thomapple Kellogg School District was taxed at a rate of more than 30 mills for school operations Proposal A requires school districts to levy 18 mills of property tax on non­ homestead property in order to receive our entire per pupil foundation grant (state-aid) Non-homestead property includes business property , commercial and industrial property, and se­ cond or vacation homes. The 18 mills will not be levied on a person’s home. Question: W hat will happen if the 18-mill, non-homstead property tax is defeated? Answer: We will have to make major cuts to the Thomapple Kellogg School program if we cannot pass this millage We will lose approximately $900,000. The only way to makeup this amount of money is to reduce some programs and services and to eliminate other programs and services Question: Would you be more specific on ho* the 2.75 Enhancement Mills will be spent if it passes? Answer: The other ballot issue, enhancement millage would be levied on all property, homestead and non-homestead It would run for just two years and would generate a total of ap proximaely $1.1 million All of the money would be spent on instructional materials (primarily textbooks) and technology (primarily computers). Under current law. enhancement millage cannot even be requested after the 1996/97 school 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWING & RECOVERY Propane $ 945-3354 a New Customer Program s1.00 Life Lease on Tank First Fill Discount • Free Installation Installation Includes. 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Standing five feet, 11 inches and weighing in at 224 pounds, he defeated a 300pound fighter whose size had either intimidated or flattened other opponents, said Malt's father. Matt landcdll5 punches to his opponent's 47 in the championship bout. The son of Rick and Renee Nelson, Matt has been fight­ ing in Golden Gloves for only six months, explained his fa­ ther, who is Mail's trainer. "I didn't want him to start too soon and gel burned out," said the elder Nelson, who was a fighter himself and the 1976 West Michigan Golden Gloves bantamweight champ and state runner-up. "I could sec the potential Man had. and he is willing to train hard. I wanted him to gel into it and keep enjoying the sport, not gel sick of it before he reached his peak. " Nelson credits his son's success to his quickness in Caledonia boxer Matt Nelson displays some of the the ring as well as his trophies he has won on his way to the state Golden punching power. "Matt has speed as well as Gloves championship. size, and he is a technician, Matt said that right now, champion Buster Mathis. not just a slugger. Those however, he doesn't plan on a Both Matt and his dad agreed skills are what paid off for career in boxing. the workouts with Mathis him. Contrary to what people "It's something I like to do might think, 90 percent of really helped the young now, while I’m in sdiool," he boxer's development. boxing is mental, only 10 said, "but I don’t think I'll Matt said that besides his percent of it is physical." want to keep it up after that." running and working at the Matt competed in the He said that he thinks he bag, he was boxing at the Junior Olympics two years would like to go into con­ ago and then last October ring, building up to four struction, with a specialty in began training in earnest for rounds twice a week. carpentry, and is attending the Golden Gloves To qualify for the state Kent Skills Center to learn championships, he first had to toummanent. that occupation. I le explained that he began win the West Michigan While he enjoys riding his by running a mile a day and championship, which includes dirt bike, he said that his box­ working at the bag, gradually boxing clubs west of ing training is taking up increasing his time from 45 Lansing. The top two in each nearly all his time when he's minutes to two hours. weight division meet in the not in school or studying. He also began increasing semi-finals, with the But once you get into the his running distances to two championship bouts the next ring, what do you think miles a day. pushing himself day. about, how does a fighter plan harder and throwing punches As a novice. Matt will not his strategy? while he was running. get to go on to the national "Well, you look over the "Building up that stamina championships. Only fighters size and build of your oppo­ really paid off in the ring," in the open division, those nent," answered Matt. "You said his dad. "He just never over 21 years of age or who watch how he moves and look have won five or more fights, wvw down." for ways to score. (Three At Pride Gym, where he can compete for a national ti­ punches equals one point.) trains. Matt spars when he tle. Then you move around and can with former U.S. Boxing Next year, he will be eligi­ try to keep yourself in Association heavyweight ble for the open division. position to get through his defense so you can land a punch." Matt said be thinks his strengths as a fighter are his footwork and his speed "Some fighters really slow down after a while, and even get out of breath," he ex­ plained. ’I give Matt a lot of credit for slaying with the training," said his dad "But I firmly be­ lieve all that hard work pays off. not just in boxing, but in life. "You learn that if you work hard enough and take the right Matt Nelson steps, you can get takes a stance at somewhere You learn that the gym where you have to work hard to be a champion ’ he trains Members of the Middleville Lions work on the construction of a building sometime in the 1950s. Middleville Lions to celebrate 40 years of giving, helping The dues for a year's membership in the Middleville Lions were set at $16 a year, and meetings were scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month That was 40 years ago this month, and while the dues have risen to $40 a year, and the price of the dinner has gone up from the $1.25 paid then, the Lions are still active in Middleville and still meeting twice a month on Wednesdays. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their club, the Lions are holding a gala, on May 13 at the Middle Villa Inn. The social hour will be at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 9 to 11 p.m. An invitation has been extended to anyone who would like to attend, but a reservation is needed, and can be made by calling 795-7337. Cost for the gala is $ 12. Featured speaker at the dinner will be Dennis Cobler, who has been a Lion in Muskegon Northside Club since 1980, with perfect attendance since 1983. Cobler has quite a list of accomplishments. He has been District Governor, is a Melvin Jones Fellow, has won the International President's award, the Rebuilt Lion award, the 100 Percent District Governor’s award, the 100 Percent President's award. Senior Master Key, and has held multiple district membership since 1988. Cobler is also a candidate for International Director for the 1996-1998 term. Some of the early history erf the club is sure to be recalled during the evening celebrating 40 years. The first fund-raising project for the new club was a refreshment stand at the circus that realized a profit of $21.19. Other projects dunng 1955 were a light bulb sale, and a basketball game between the Lions and the TK High School faculty. No note of the score of the game is made in the club's archives. After building up the treasury, the club gave back to the community, by donations to the American Legion for a baseball team, a pair of glasses, and Christmas gifts of 12 turkeys, one chicken and one ham to deserving families. That tradition continues today, with the most recent Christmas deliveries amounting to $400 and many Lion hours to deliver the food baskets. Over the years, the Middleville Lions have donated 172 pairs of glasses to area people who needed them. In 1956, the club held its first chicken barbecue, first calendar sale, first white cane fundraiser and first Chinese auction. The chicken dinners, white cane drives and calendar sales continue today. The club is also noted for its continuing support for the Welcome Home For the Blind in Grand Rapids, and for the Leader Dog program. Also on its list to support are the ll-B-1 Sightmobile and the Michigan Lions Eye Bank. The Lions sponsored a Boy Scout Troop for many years and are now sponsoring a Cub Scout Pack. One of the most noteworthy of donations of time and money was the building of a cabin at Harwood Lake for use by the Boy Scouts. Spring Park on the south edge of Middleville owes it's existence to the perseverance of the Lions who took on the project by agreeing to a land contract for the payments of $2500 over a period of four years. The determination of the Lions overcame several obstacles, such as the reluctance of Lions International to favor such a long term project. During the year of 1961, the civic club spent $1,300 for a road, tables, parking lot, wells and toilets. The Middleville Rotary Club donated tables, grills and prepared a sign which was placed by the entrance of the new "Lion s Spring Park." By 1967, the club had invested more than $6,000 and many hours of hard work, sweat and pleasure in making the contribution to the community. In 1984, with a shelter in place, grass growing and some 60 trees planted, the Lions deeded the park over to the village. Overall, the Lions contributed $30,000 to the establishment and care of the park. Still making improvements in the park, about five years ago, they constructed a walk way from the village to the park so children and adults who wanted to enjoy the park did not have to travel on busy M-37 to get to it. A smaller project, the Uons Sesquicentcnmal Park, was accomplished by the Lions when they purchased the old Lily White flour mill and demolished it to make way fix a park in the village The Lions have helped send three dogs to Leader School in Rochester. They sponsored Norma Vclderman who successfully completed the training, and continues to be active partly because of the leader dog who accompanies her They have paid for six eye operations and also helped several other needy persons with various types of sight problems. The Lions are also well known for their sponsorship of the annual Christmas Parade, which they have done every year since 1965. The club boasts the honor of having two of its members becoming District Governors. Glen Holtz, and now Rusty Kermecn, were both voted to the position. The records show that 204 people have been members of the Middleville Lions Club al some lime. The maximum membership at any time was 47 and current membership is 28. Sponsored by the Woodland Lions Club in 1955, 24 members of the "new” Middleville Lions Club were listed al the first meeting. They were Jack Beavan, Marvin TcnElshof, Irving Lutz, Clair Brog, Douglas Bedford, Paul Cisler, Robert Beebe, Edward Garvey, Gordon Vander Whecle, Charles Finkbeiner, Gary Bennett, Robert Kenyon, Oscar Finkbeiner, James Hicks, Rodney Kenyon, David Otto, Billy Hanson, Ernest Ball, Alton Finkbeiner, William Kenyon, Stanley Finkbeiner, Earl Vander Poppen, Elton Lawrence and Paul Garbow. Reach o/er 30,000 area homee with a Reminder ACT10N-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 9, 1995 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Students of Month The following have been selected as the April Students of the Month for the eighth grade at TK Middle School: (from left, back) Kari Aubil, Michael Clinton, Carrie Count, Kerri Enyart, Scott Huntington, Leah Kennicott (from left, front) Ryan Lenartz, Brian McKeown and Courtney Rousselle. Missing are Andrea Bucher, Jeremy Reed, Jeanette Scheerhom and Adam Smith. The following have been selected as the April Students of the Month for the sixth grade at TK Middle School (from left, back): Jennifer Bennedict, Jason Doyle, Emily Green, Michael Hart, Kurt Parker, (from left, front) Amanda Parks, Ashley Tobias and Robert VanSpronsen. Missing are Douglas George, Jessica Strait, Katherine Thompson, Sorin Tiripan and Rachel Wert. CHS orchestra students earn ‘superior’ ratings Caledonia High School and Middle School musicians earned top ratings in two re­ cent solo and ensemble festi­ vals. In March. CHS freshman Emma Cryderman received a second division rating for her violin solo performed for a state festival at Western Michigan University. At that same festival, sophomore [.aura Lanser re­ ceived a first division rating for a duel she performed with her cousin. Sara Brinks, who is a student at South Christian High School. 1-anser also received a first division rating for her piano solo in the Proficiency Two division. Proficiency entrants must perform a solo, scales and sight read a selection. More recently, eight Cale­ donia Middle School students participated in an April 22 district solo and ensemble festival at Zeeland Middle School. Kim Schmidtke and Jim Gray received first division ratings for their violin solos, and Aaron Buys received first division ratings for both his cello and trombone solos. Schmidtke and Sunshine Fowler also earned a first divi­ sion for their violin and cello duet. Jenny Fmkbeiner received a second division on her violin solo, as did the string trio of Naomi Stewart, Gwen Shee­ han and Gina Gotch. Caledonia Orchestra Direc­ tor Pete DeLille said he was very proud of his students' achievements. These are talented students who worked very hard to pre­ pare for these events. They represented our schools and the music department excep­ tionally well,** be said. The following have been selected as the April Students of the Month for the seventh grade at TK Middle School: (from left, back) Justin Benner. Marc Carter, Jason Delille, Christopher Featherly, Daphne German, Jill Kearney, Drew Kennedy, (from left, front) Erin Martin, Allyson Scott, Michael Smith, and Rebecca Ulrich. Missing are Jamie Shaffer, Daria Stutzman and Stacey Willemstein. Good Sportsmanship is the responsibility of EVERYONE! �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 9, 1995 / Page 15 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Senior citizens are valuable resource Throughout the year, several difference groups come from all comers of the state to celebrate their cause or lobby their lawmakers on specific issues For example. Kids’ Day in April is a chance for us to focus on children's issues Come June, the milk producers trek to Lansing to celebrate Dairy Day and raise recognition about the state’s dairy industry. On Wednesday. May 10. hundreds of senior citizens from across Michigan will come together at the State Capitol to celebrate the 21st annual Senior Pou er Day On this special day. seniors meet their local lawmakers to voice their concerns and to lobby for changes to current state policy . The theme of this year’s event. ‘ If it is to be. it’s up to me. ’’ demonstrates the importance of seniors who get involved with government and their communities. This theme also em­ phasizes the influence and power our slate’s elderly population has within our state. As changes in past legislation have pro­ ven. their efforts make a difference In the past, the Senate Republican majority, often with cooperation from our Democratic counterparts, have made a commendable effort to address the concerns of our older and wiser citizens, and with much success. For example, senior citizens told us property taxes were too high and were cutting into their fixed incomes. They also claimed double-digit assessment hikes were forcing them out of their homes. We responded by substantially cutting property taxes, capping assessment increases and passing legislation to reduce school taxes on more agriculture property In addition, seniors complained that inheritance taxes were forcing many of them to retire out-of-state and family businesses to close. Again, we took the lead by completely eliminating state inheritance taxes. More recently, the state received a Medicaid waiver from the federal government so we can provide a variety of in-home services to low-income seniors. This will enable many seniors for some Medicaid benefits. This forced seniors to spend their assets down or distribute them prematurely to other family members. In my view, that policy is wrong As a result, the Legislature is looking at a bill that would provide an incentive to purchase long-term care insurance. Under the legislation, individuals who purchase a certain level of benefits could become eligible for Medicaid regardless of assets In the coming months, we intend to continue confronting those issues that affect our senior population, and I am looking forward to meeting with my senior constituents this week on Senior Power Da> Without question, senior citizens are among our state's most valuable human resources and their in­ put is vital to what we as legislators do. It’s a shame that in recent decades our society has underestimated and not fully used the wisdom, experience and ability of our senior population This must change. Our neighborhoods, and especially our young people, would great ly benefit if communities could find way s to tap this valuable resource. The good thing about involving seniors is that doing so is great for the community and the seniors themselves. Seniors can and do make a difference That’s why we should take time to appreciate their accomplishments and contribu­ tions to society , not only on special days like Senior Power Day. but every day. It’s the very least we can do. to remain at home and receive care rather than enter a nursing home — which is important to many families and individuals. There is another government policy that needs changing. Current government policy has discouraged thrift and saving because if people had too man) assets, they wouldn’t qualify OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed Spring Valley Estates emphasizes need for M-37 signal 84th Street residential PUD receives planners OK by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week granted preliminary ap­ proval to a site plan submitted by James Proudfit fix a residential planned unit development (PUD) on 84th Street, just west of the M-37 intersection. The commission had little criticism of Proudfit’s plan for ; ing his 28 2 acres of agriculturally zoned land into a 37-home neighborhood that would be serviced by public sewer and underground utili­ ties. The project will have street lights and an entrance light. Proudfit now owns enough sewer units to build 19 homes, which would comprise the first phase of the development. The remaining 18 homes would not be con­ structed until a later date, when sewer units are avail­ able. Proudfit is asking for PUD rezoning, with lots meeting the requirements of the town­ ship's R-2 single-family zon­ ing district. This means lots must be at least 20,000 square feet in area and at least 100 feet wide. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg pointed out that this area had been designated for high density residential use on the township's land use plan map because of OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. SU-16 Notice is hereby given that on May 15, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan the Thornapple Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Applica­ tion in an A R zone, Thornapple Township The proposed special use is to allow mineral (sand) extraction on Patterson Road and more fully described Legal description of parcel: Thomapple Township beginning at point 860 ft East from West 1/4 post Section 18; thence South 1320 ft. thence E 790 ft, thence North 1320 ft, thence West 790 ft to point of beginning (Permanent Parcel 0814-018-001-00, owner Jack Morten. 5550 100th St, Caledonia. Ml 49316). ALSO: Thomapple Township the North 1320 ft of the East 330 ft of the West 860 ft of the SW 1/4 Section 18 (Permanent Parcel 0814-018-002-00. owner Michael Smith. 12861 Gackler Rd . Middleville. Ml 49333) The subject property to be used as a source for sand till for road construction Application by The Barry County Road Commission, 1845 Gun Lake Rd . Hastings, Ml 49058 The special use application may be inspected at the Thomapple Township offices daily 9 am to 4 p.m Any wntten comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E Main St . Middleville. Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee. Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thomapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenai being considered at the election/meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by wntmg or calling Thomap­ ple Township Clerk. 200 E Main St., Middleville Ml 49333 Telephone 795 7202 (110) sewer availability, and so Proudfit’s development, which averages 1.75 units per acre, is of much lower density than had been anticipated. Proudfit already has secured the Kent County Drain Commissioner s approval for drainage at the site, along with the Road Commission s preliminary approval for the street right of way and the lot layout. VandcrPloeg said the East Beit line Advisory Board also looked over the plan and has recommended approval, based on road layout and the projec­ t's future effect on transporta­ tion. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn, however, said he was very concerned about the additional 84th Street traffic created by residents entering and exiting the development. Dunn said 84th Street al­ ready is heavily traveled by semi-trailer trucks. He noted that VanderPloeg had esti­ mated the project would gen­ erate about 370 vehicle trips per day when fully developed. Dunn pointed out that the lo­ cation of the entry drive, while at the top of a hill, is very close to the M-37 inter­ section. He said he was con­ cerned about traffic trying to turn left on to 84th Street or into the development. The 84th/M-37 crossing, however, is slated for a traffic light, hopefully to be installed this summer, VanderPloeg pointed out. reiterating that the Road Commission already has approved the driveway lo­ cation and the lot layout. After some discussion about the traffic situation on 84th, the commission unanimously gave preliminary approval to the plan, adding the condition that sidewalks be required on both sides of the streets in Spring Valley. Other recommendations from the planner also must be met as conditions of the ap­ proval. Proudfit next must return to the commission with a final development plan, which is much more detailed than a preliminary plan. A public hearing then must be held on his request for PUD zoning before the commission decides whether to recommend the Township Board approve his application. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - RZ-5 Notice is hereby given that on May 15, 1995, at 8.00 pm, at the Thornapple Township Hall. 200 E Mam St.. Middleville. Michigan, the Thomapple Township Plan ning Commission will hold a special public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding amend ments of the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance A petition has been received from Nathan J Brinks, 3407 58th Street, Hamilton, Ml 49419, to rezone a portion (14 68 acres) of PP No. 0814-007-008 00 from an A R district to R-R district. This property is located at the north side of the east/west Noffke Drive, Section?, Thomapple Township Legal description of property available on application filed with zoning department, Thomapple Township The proposed use is for a single family subdivision as an extension of Golden Bluff Estates (plat No 2) The zoning petition and map may be Inspected at the Thomapple Township office daily 9 a m. to 4 p m Any written comments regarding this rezoning may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan 49333. Wesley VanRhee, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thornapple Twp. will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the electlon/meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornap­ ple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St , Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202.___________________ (111) LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF RECISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLECAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 1995. ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DCTTOH If You Are Looking for Work WE CAN HELP! AFFLY 127 Haan St Caledonia Mich 49316 or caB 891-9270 BARMAN SELECT It MTS THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 12,1995, IS MONDAY, MAY 15,1995. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 15, 1995, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. RICHARD C. ROTH Secretary, Board of Education ADDENDUM PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan, will be held in conjunction with the Annual School Election. �V .€ v*M . IM alhvalbb’M .awoM ere r.v? Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 9. 1996 Tech Center Students of Month Jody Blain, Randy Caton and Dallas Monroe from Thornapple Kellogg High School were honored as Students of the Month in CAM CNC Machining. Plastics Technology ond Baking, respectively at the Kent Career ^Technical Center. Crisman signs letter of intent Trojan JV girls soccer improving The Thornapple-Ke Hogg girls junior varsity team con­ tinues to improve according to coach Marty Wustman The team has been hun by injuries and players leaving the team The last three mat ches had T.K. only able to field the minimum number of players — 11. to play a game. The Young Trojans have played their heart out. Wustman said, and have lost two and tied one during the last week of play The T rojans lost to East Grand Rapids 3-1. Freshman midfielder Dawn Medaris scored the Middleville goal on a shot over the East fullback and into the net. T.K then played host to East Kentwood. The Trojans started the scoring when freshman Jamie Robbins plac­ ed a shot into the lower comer of the net. Kentwood came back in the second half and tied the match. The game con­ tinued with both teams almost scoring and moving the ball up and down the field, but the score remained tied at I-1. Middleville again played the entire match with no subs Coreen Barber. Amber Crisher and T.K keeper Sarah Lucas played an ex­ cellent game. Wustman said. Caledonia tennis team’s top two sizzle, rest of the team just hot TK baseball team has ups and downs Caledonia's top two tennis players. No. 1 singles Jason Crisman and No. 2 Chris Snoap continue to play top­ notch tennis, bringing the rest of the team along in their wake. The Fighting Scots went 2-1 over the past week, knocking off Sparta 8-0, Wednesday and Unity Chris­ tian, 6-2. last Monday. The team lost to Forest Hills Northern 6-2, Tuesday in the team's only loss. Chrisman had wins over Unity Christian and Sparta 60. 6-0. In his win over Sparta, he tangled with Matt Olsen for a first set 7-6 win after taking the tiebreaker 10-8. He won the second set 6-4. Chrisman has signed a na­ tional letter of intent to play tennis at Western Michigan University. He is the 11th ranked men’s singles player for the Western Tennis Asso­ ciation. No. 4 on the Western Michigan Tennis Association and eighth for boys 18-years old and under. He began the season with 16-straight wins. Coach Jack Vredevelt, who has coached the men's tennis program for 26 year said Chrisman has a solid game and "he will strengthen our team in both singles and doubles...," Snoap, who is also 16-0 this season, had a 6-2, 6-4 win over Forest Hills North­ ern. Over Unity Christian and Sparta, he won both in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Caledonia's No. 3 singles player Eric Rogers had a 6-0, 6-0 win over Spana, but lost in straight set to the other two schools. At No. 4 singles, David Larsen defeated Sparta 6-0,61 and Unity Christian 6-1, 7- Jason Crisman, Caledonia’s No. 1 singles player, is undefeated at 16-0 this season. Caledonia's No. 2 singles player, Chris Snoap is the other hand of the Scots one-two punch. His record stands at 16-0 this season. 6(7-5). Marc Vander Velde and Jared Oatley. playing No. 1 doubles defeated Spana 6-0, 6-1 and Unity Christian 6-4. 6-3 Brad Fortuna and Robson Souza, the No. 2 singles team won at Sparta 6-1. 6-1 and against Unity Christian 6-1, 4-6. 6-1. Mike VanSprange and Ivan Prado, playing at No 3 dou­ bles, defeated their Spana op­ ponent 6-2, 6-2 and Unity Christians 6-0, 6-1. John Conner and .Matt Humphrey won against Spana 6-2, 6-0 The team hosts East Grand Rapids tomorrow (Mas 10). and will be at Grand Rapids Christian, Thursday. The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity baseball team fell victim to league-leading Calvin Christian 14-8, May 1, but rebounded with a 171 smashing of Godwin Heights, May 3. In the loss to Calvin, Jared Novak gave up five earned runs over four in­ nings and was relieved by Marty Bender in the fifth when the Trojans were up 7-5. Coach Tim Pennfield said Bender had some trouble closing down the OK Blue leaders as the bats got hot and they tapped Bender for nine runs in the fifth. Dwight Wade had the magic wand for the Trojans with a grand slam. He had three hits and four RBIs in the game. In the win over Godwin. Brad Williams went through five innings with a no-hitter and Mike Sanderson came on to finish out the game in the sixth and surrendered just one hit. Wade also had three hits in that contest with a homer. Kevin Doyle had three hits and Mike Mrozinski had two hits and four runs batted in. The team is scheduled to play at Rogers tomorrow (May 10) and Calvin Chris­ tian Thursday. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Ca//.945-9554 The Hastings Banner The Trojans traveled to Forest Hills Northern. The team played one of their best mat ches of the year. Wustman said. Again playing with only 11 players The game was scoreless until the last 30 seconds of the match when Northern got the game’s only score. Freshman center fullback Anya Prichard and fullback Julie Giar had a fan­ tastic game. Wustman said, along with freshman keeper Barb Truer and freshman halfback Amanda Dy kstra. TK girls golf team starts to show some improvement As the weather improves, so do the scores for the Thor­ napple Kellogg girl golfers On Monday. May 1. the girls hosted league-leading Rogers and Calvin Christian at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The girls shot a fine round of 205 to beat Calvin (236), but were unable to keep pace with the powerhouse Rogers team (180). Shooting low rounds for the Middleville team were Kerri McNees 43, Amy Ybema 49. Renne Ell- inger 55. and Kiley Thaler 58. Last Wednesday the girl hosted Comstock Park and Wyoming Park, at Yankee Springs. The girls shot their best round of the year, w ith an outstanding score of 197 w hile Comstock she* a 199 and Wyoming had a 216 This was a very important win for the TK team since Comstock had beaten them earlier in the season Low rounds for TK were McNees 41. Ybema 44. Ellinger 53. and Thaler 56. Caledonia freestylers take part in district tournaments The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club sent wrestlers to Grandville. Northview and Shelby on April 29 to par ticipate in area district tournaments Four of the club’s nine gold medals were won by Group I wrestlers Clayton Berridge. Brandon Cance. Tyler McCoy and Justing Maxim Placing second were Taylor Cook and Jordan Trudeau with Brandon Grinage and Thomas Taylor finishing in fourth place. In Group II. solid wrestling by Ryan Dykhouse earned him a silver medal with Matt Kilmartin earning a bronze and Bryan Crater placing fourth Gold medalists Patrick Huver. Chris Smith and Michael Toma nek set the pace for Group III Strong second place finishers were Jake Klapmust, Rory Root and Seth Temple. Brandon Schalk was awarded a bronze medal and Jay Haisma placed fourth. Competing in Group IV, Kevin Smith and Nick Webster qualified for regional* by winning gold medals. Todd Maines and Zach Hollinshead placed se­ cond and Lucas Zoet earned a bronze. Trojan Middle School boys track team wins first meet The T.K. boys Middle School team went to Byron Center last Wednesday, and crushed the Bulldogs 91-46. Middleville's inaugural win in the 3200-meter relay was run by Mark Blashkiw, Ryan Hesselink, Tim Whitney, and Jerimiah Donkes, in a time of II minutes, 21 seconds, set­ ting the first round for this event In the long distance of the 3200-meter run, Hesselink won in 12 minutes. 7 seconds. The 400-meter dash was swept by T.K. with Adam Smith taking first with a time of I minute. 1 second Scot Plocg and Andrew Hillman took second and third. In the field events Mid dleville took first in every event. Miso Glavan won the shot put with a distance of 38 feet, 7 inches. The high jump saw Andrew Hillman reach for a 5 feet, 2 inches. Aaron Dominquez, chasing the middle school long jump record, leaped 16 feet 6 in­ ches. The pole vault saw newcomer Ryan Craven vault for a height of 7 feet 6 inches JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! 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Christine Gillard lost only her second pitching outing in the chanpionship game against South Chris­ tian as the defense totaled up eight errors in the contest. In the opening game against TK. the Scots had a repeat of of an earlier game against the strong Trojan pitcher Traci Campbell, when Caledonia had to come from behind for the win. The Lady Scots were down 6-4 late in the game, but rallied for five runs to take the win. The defense was still struggling, putting seven errors on the board Katie Donker took the win, her fourth of the sea­ son against one loss. She was also 3-4 at the plate with a pair of triples to her credit. Michelle Colbom was 34 with a double. Scots 3-4 in week’s varsity diamond action After losing a 6-2 deci­ sion to OK Gold-rival Wayland, last Monday, the Cale­ donia varsity baseball team came on to defeat Kenowa Hills 9-3. Wednesday, and sweep a double header from Cedar Springs 4-1 and 12-6, Friday. In the double header win. Matt Neely took the win in the opener, pitching 14 strike outs, while giving up one hit and walking a batter. Jason Pierce was 2-3 with the wand, Dave Uyl was 1-1 and Charles Bockstanz was 1-3. In the night cap, sopho­ more Jim Abbott, in his first varsity pitching appear­ ance, got the win with six Ks, one walk and six runs, only four of which were earned. Dave Uyl was 4-4 with two RBIs, Clarence Fuller was 4-5 with four runs scored and three RBIs, Matt Barr and Abbott were 2-4. That double win gave the Scots a 3-3 league record and a 9-5 overall tally In the win over Kenowa Hills, Bockstanz went the distance on the hili with nine strikeouts and no walks. He gave up eight hits and two earned runs. In his own offense, he was 1-5 at the plate, but the one hit was a three-run homer. Barr also blasted a two-run homer for the Scots. Uyl was 2-4 at the plate with an RBI and Abbott, in his premier appearance as a varsity player was 2-3 with an RBI. Ban and Don Stevens had the only hits in against Wayland. Coach Ron Moag said that although Barr took the loss, he pitched a fine game against a tough Wildcat team. The Scots are scheduled to host Kenowa Hills, tomorrow (May 10) and Forest Hills Northern, Friday for a double header. In the twin wins over OK Gold-foe Cedar Springs, Gillard took lhe win in the first game and Donker pitched five innings in lhe night cap for the win In game one. Colbom was 3-3. Jenny Millard was 3-4 with a double, a triple and three runs batted in. Gillard was 2-3 and Jenny Feenstra and Sherry Bailey had a single and two RBIs each. In game two, Feenstra was 2-4 with three RBIs, Donker was 2-3 with a pair of runs hatted in. Lisa Con­ stant had two RBIs and a single and Renee Simoneau was 2-3 with four runs scored and two RBIs. In the nine inning game against Kenowa Hills, Gillard set a new varsity record with 14 strike outs. She also walked only two batter and gave up five hits. Caledonia had seven hits in the game with Jodi VanderVelde being the only player to tag two. The loss to the Wildcats was the first in 10 games for the Lady Scots as Cale­ donia stranded 13 runners on the bags The team was un­ able to take big advantage of the eight walks given up by Wildcat pitching. The Scots had nine hits in the game with VanderVelde punching three for two RBIs. Constant was 2-2 at the plate and Colbom was 2-4. The team is now 16-3 overall and is schedule to play at Kenowa Hills to­ morrow (May 10) and a double header against Forest Hills Nonhem, Friday. TK netters tie for 6th at FHN tourney, lose to Hamilton The Thomapple-Kellogg varsity tennis team placed sixth out of eight teams at the Forest Hills Northern tournament. April 29 and lost to Hamilton in an OK Blue match up 6-1. May 3. In the tournament. No. 1 singles Brett Bremer was 12 with a win over West Catholic 6-3, 7-5. No. 2 singles Brett Suwyn was 12 with a win over Grand Rapids Christian 6-4,6-0. Rob Kiel, at No. 3 sin­ gles was the only Trojan to win two matches, winning his first over Ionia 6-2. 6-2 and his second over West Catholic in three set 2-6, 64, 6-3. No. 4 singles Sam Alexander won one match, over Central in three sets 62, 2-6, 6-3. Steve Dood and Ryan Olthouse won a match at No. 1 doubles over Central 6-2, 6-0 and No. 2 doubles Brad Bedford and Mike Stein won over Central 6-1. 6-1. Ben Meekhof and Nate Schmitz won a match at No. 3 doubles over Central 6-1, 6-1 and Scott Meyers and Mike VanderSlool had one win, defeating W’est Catholic 6-2, 6-2 at No. 4 doubles. Scot Meyers had his first varsity match in the loss to Hamilton. He lost at No. 4 singles 6-2, 6-2, but coach Larry Seger said he had a good showing in his first time in the big leagues on his own. The No. 3 doubles team of Schmitz and Aryon Bosnia had to only win for lhe Trojan netters with a 16. 6-4, 6-3. three-set win The team is scheduled to host Godwin tomorrow (May 10) and Wayland on Thursday. With U.S. Savings Bonds, the more you give, the more you receive. Every day. we pass a little of ourselves on to the next generation When it’s best to go fishing, which bait to use. how to cast, what makes a keeper The knowledge that we give stays with them forever. And we hope we've made their lives a little richer tor the learning. TK girls win OK Blue contest over Godwin The Thomapple-Kellogg girls track team defeated Godwin Heights 95-32 in OK Blue competition. May 2. The 3200-meter relay team of Jessica VanAmen. Stephanie Potter. Jesse Davis and Sarah Matson won with a time of 10:46, the 1600-meter team of Matson, Davis. Jamie Smith and VanAmen won at 4:45 and the 800-meter team of Samantha Sherman. Angie McQueen, Becky Holwerda and Laura Reid won with a lime of 1:58. Sherman, McQueen. Holwerda and Reid also look the 400-meter sprint relay at 55.2 seconds. The shot put and discus was won by Jenna Shook with throws of 30 feel, 8 inches and 88 feel. 6 inches and 1 lolwerda cleared 4 feet, 8 inches io win lhe high jump. Keri Koehn won the 110hurdles in 17.7 seconds and the 300-hurdles in 54.5 sec­ onds. Reid took the 100-meter dash in 13 6 seconds and the 200- me ter dash in 28.8 sec­ onds. The 800- and 1600-meter runs were won by Davis with times of 2:41 and 6:04. Maison won the 400meter dash in 1:07 and Pol­ ler won lhe 3200-meter run at 13:51. Placing second for the L^ady Trojans were Holwerda in the long jump, Koehn in the high jump. VanAmen in lhe 1600-meters, Smnh in the 400-meters and W’endy Wisniewski in the 3200-meter run. Koehn placed third in the discus, Lindsey Robertson was third in the 100-meters and Kelly Brice was third in the 110-meter and 300meter hurdles The team lost to OK Blue-foe Coopersville. 6761. May 4 The 3200-meter team won with a lime of 10:35 to qualify for the John Bos meet in June. Shook look the discus and shot put events. Reid won the 100meter dash and Matson won See Girls track. P. 18 Giving U.S. Savings Bonds also passes an important lesson on to the future generation Bonds can leach our children how to save, how interest grows and how a small investment can help make their dreams come true Buying U.S Savings Bonds contributes to a solid and secure America for generations to come What a great way for you to say. “1 believe in your future!” Bonds are as easy to buy as they are to give Buy them at halt their face value through your local hank U S. Savings Bonds are like friendships — the longer they're kept, the more they re worth. So share the tradition of U S. Savings Bonds They're the gift that gives back more than you've given. bonds �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 9. 1995 Scot girls track team thumps FHN, 3rd in Greenville relays Forest Hills Northern was thumped 107-21 by the Caledonia girls track team. May 2, as the Lady Scots set five class records while taking 14 first-place posi­ tions. The team also placed third at the Greenville Relays, Saturday, posting 58 points. Amanda Minor popped off a throw of 32 feet to set a sophomore record in the shot put and win the event and Heather Polmanteer heaved the discus 94 feet. 9 inches to win her event against FHN. Kelly Mescar won the long jump, clearing 13 feet. 11 3/4 inches. The 3200-meter relay team of Sara Grow. Jenny Sprague. Andrea Shomler and Greta Klein won with a time of 11:03.4, the 1600meter team of Shannon Houseman. Barb Warner. Wendy Faber and Kelly Mulder took first at 4:20.8, the 800-meter team of Kelly Mescar. Mulder. Katie Ha­ trick and Faber took first at 1:56.9 and the 400-meter team of Sherry Vredevoogd, Kelly Veiling, Hatrick and Faber took first at 54.9 sec­ onds. Winning the 110-meter hurdles was Allison Smith at 17.8 seconds -- a new freshman record, and Kalie Benham won the 300-hurdles at 52.9 seconds. Audrey Warner won the 3200-meter run at 12:04.6, Houseman set a sophomore record by winning the 1600meter run in 5:07.4 and Barb Warner set a sopho­ more record by winning the 800-meters in 2:20.4. Mulder won the 400-me­ ter dash in 1:04.6 and Faber took the 200-meter dash in 28 seconds flat. At the Greenville relays. Grand Rapids Christian won the invitational with 108 points, followed by Rock­ ford with 89, Caledonia with 58. Cedar Springs with 54 and Ionia with 30. Nine teams were invited to the event. The 8-mile relay team of Houseman. Sarah Flegel. Beth Parbel and Jill Leatherman set a new course- and school-record with a time of 50:15.8 to win the long-distance relay. Barb Warner. Sarah Par­ IK girls softball team strong on defense, looking for consistant bats The Thomapple-Kellogg varsity toftball team got three runt batted in by catcher Vikki Jansen, but were unable to hold off a 10-1 Spring I^ake team and lost 6-5 in the first game of a double header, last Satur­ day. The team lost the nip-and tuck second game 1-0. Michelle Mcrlau had three singles in game one and Tami Bruin had a pair of one-basers to pace the team. Traci Campbell took the loss, while striking out GIRLSTRACK from Page 17— , the 400-meters. The 800-meter team of Sherman, McQueen, Robertson and Reid took first and the 1600-meter team of Matson, Davis. Smith and Holwerda topped the event. Placing second were Koehn in the 110-hurdles and discus, McQueen in the 100-meter dash, Brice in the 300-hurdles. Brooke Mulder in the shot and Davis in the 800-meter run. Hannah Pagano was third in the discus and shot put. Van A men in the 1600-meters. Holwerda in the long jump and high jump. Sher­ man in the 200 and Potter in the 3200-meter event. eight. In game two. Campbell struck out five and hurled a two hitter, but the Lady Trojans couldn't put a run­ ner across the plate. Spring Lake had the only score, it coming in the fourth inning on a single, a sacrifice bunt and another single. Campbell had three hits in the game with a pair of singles and a triple and Bruin had a pair of hits. Calvin Christian took ad­ vantage of the Lady Trojans 16-4, May 1. as the TK girls gave up five runs in the second inning, three in the third and eight in the seventh. Campbell had eight Ks against the Squires. The Trojans picked up a 4-3 win against Godwin Heights in a nine-inning game, Wednesday. Campbell worked her way out of a bases-loaded sev­ enth inning threat with the help of second baseman Becky Worth, who picked off a hot grounder headed through the gap between first and second and flipped it to Sage Lucas to end the inning. Campbell had eight strike outs again, and helped he own cause with three hits, including a double. Jansen had a triple. Coach John Greenman said the team is doing very well in the field, making only five errors over the last five games with freshmen short stop Jenny Doyle and center fielder Autumn Crofoot showing why they were brought up to varsity level. "We're doing well in the field and the pitching is still good. I think the batting can't be far behind." Green­ man said. The team secured an OK Blue win over Coopersville 1-0, May 5 to tip the season record to 5-7. Campbell had a single and a triple in the game and Lucas had the game winner. Campbell had tripled to open the game and Lucas, with her only hit, brought her home. Jansen kept the Lady Tro­ jans in the game, throwing out her 21 runner at second on an attempted steal and left fielder Bonnie McMur­ ray covered third on a bunt/steal attempt to stop a rally. Jansen has now stopped 21 of 26 attempts at steal­ ing second. Greenman said Doyle had three big plays on the in­ field to stop the Lady Bron­ cos. The team is at Rogers tomorrow (May 10) and Calvin Christian. Thursday. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable ST Timely [yf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! bel. Audrey Warner and Bloem won the 800-me ter relay with a time of 9:36.6. Also placing first was the distance medley relay team of Barb Warner, Jill Hof­ mann. Bloem and Sarah Parbel with a meet-record time of 12:38.6. Placing third was the dis­ cus team of Heather Pol­ manteer. Amanda Minor and Julie Furst with a combined distance of 244 feet. 2 inches, the sprint medley team of Mulder. Katie Ben­ ham. Mescar and Faber with a time of 3:07.4 and the 1600-meter team of Barb Warner. Bloem. Mulder and Sarah Parbel with a time of 4:10.6. In the 1600-meter relay, the winning time was 4:10.5 and the 4:10.6 posted by the Lady Scots was a school record. Coach Joe Zomerlei said this was a good example of the level of competition at the meet. Heather. Amanda and Deanna Polmanteer teamed to place fourth in the shot put and the sprint medley team of Vredevoogd, Ha­ trick. Mulder and Faber also Caledonia boys track team 103, FHN 34; Scots run at Greenville The Caledonia boys track team pulverized Forest Hills Northern 103-34 in the OK Gold meet on the Husky's home track. May 2 and placed fifth with a partial team at the Greenville Re­ lays, Saturday. Jason Bush had personal­ best throws in both the shot put at 44 feet, 6 inches and discus at 140 feet, 3 inches to win those events against FHN. Kevin Bloem cleared 19 feet, three inches to win the long jump and Jamie Daniels went over 5 feet, 8 inches without knocking off the bar in the high jump to win. The 3200-meter relay team of Dave VandenBerg. Phil VanLaan, Rob Lillie and Ben Thompson continue to smoke the competition with a 9:17.1 in the distance relay. The 800-meter team of Matt Bowen, Adam Paarl- berg, Chad Dykgraaf and Jeff Foster took that event and the 400-meter team of Bowen, Bloem, Jeff Finkbeiner and Foster won. Dykgraaf won the 110meter hurdles at 15.7 and the 300- hurdles at 41.5 seconds -- a personal-best showing for the Scot. Thompson won the met­ ric mile at 4:33.6, Striplin won the 800-meter run at 2:11.5, VandenBerg won the 3200-meter at 10:39.1 and Foster took the 200meter dash at 24.0 seconds. The Fighting Scots are now 5-0 in dual meets this season and travel to Sparta today (May 9) and host Wayland Thursday in a pair of OK Gold meets. At the Greenville Relays, Muskegon won the event with 89 points, followed by Grand Rapids Christian with 82. Greenville with 71, Rockford with 54 and Cadillac with 50. Caledonia Obituaries Robert J. Parr__ _________________ KENTWOOD - Robert J. Parr, 29, of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, May 7, 1995 at Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. He was born on September 29, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert and Willabell (Raterink) Pan. He was raised in the Middle­ ville area and attended Thor­ napple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1984. Mr. Parr was employed at Steelcase in Grand Rapids as a Hi-lo Driver in Shipping and Receiving. He enjoyed hockey, espe­ cially the Kalamazoo Wings and he also enjoyed his Quad Runner. Survivors are his son, Jaime Parr of Middleville; mother Willabell R. Parr of Kent­ wood; father, Robert J. (Sandy) Parr, Jr., of Gun Lake; sister, Rena (Donald) Wojczynski of Grand Rapids; grandmother, Betty Raterink of Howard City; step-sister, Nicole Boivin of Chicago; step-brother, Marc (Wendy) Boivin of Chicago; several aunts, uncles, cousins and four nephews. Visitation will be on Tues­ day from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught oifficiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to MADD. 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 placed fourth. The 800-meter team of Mescar, Mulder. Hatrick and Faber placed sixth as did the 400-meter team of Vrede­ voogd. Dorothy Benham. Hatrick and Mescar. "Our girls set three records in the meet, so we can t say it was a bad day," Zomerlei said. "Everyone was running well." The track team is sched­ uled to run today (May 9) in Sparta and host Wayland. Tuursday. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! was the highest scoring Class B school with 40. Taking first for the Scots was the 8-milc relay team of Thompson. VandenBerg. Striplin and Dave Friedrich with a time of 41:19.2. The same team took sec­ ond in the distance medley with a time of 10:58.1 with Thompson running the metric-mile portion of the event in a time of 4:28.6. Dykgraaf set a school record and placed third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 40.5 seconds and also placed third in the 110high hurdles. The team of Bowen. Kevin Bloem. Finkbeiner and Foster tied for fourth in the 400-meter relay at 46.6 seconds. "This was a very competitive meet," coach John Soderman said. "It was a good day for running and I think we did well with a partial team.” Scots soccer team still rolling The Caledonia varsity soc­ cer team took a 4-1 win over Forest Hills Northern and scored a 3-0 shut out of Calvin Christian in last week's action. In the win over FHN, coach Brian Broekhuizen said the team played "strong soc­ cer - there was excellent passing and finishing with tremendous support." Anne Whisner had a hat trick with Rachel Comegys scoring the fourth goal. Dani Gallen had two assists and Comegys and Lisa VanRyn had one. Broekhuizen called the Squires an "upcoming and quick, strong team." in which the Scots had to pull together for the shut out. Jaimie Oatley scored with a feed from Whisner in the first half and Gallen scored twice io the second half to put the game away. The Scots host Hud­ sonville tomorrow (May 10) and travel to East Grand Rapids, Friday. CLEAN OCT YOUR BASE­ MENT and y<*ur auic. Turn extra and unwanted dething and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard salci and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 9. 1995 / Page 19 3 BEDROOM RANCH garage; no pets; in Middleville; $600 plus deposit 891-1838.______ Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services ABLE REPLACEMENT windows. Choose from vinyl systems. $135 each and up. Guaranteed. 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No free pop with free delivery include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR on M-37 north of Middleville • Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 Specials not valid wltn any other offers or Free Delivery i| �Page 20 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 9. 1995 ..is Sunday, May 14th. Z Z Hanging Baskets ■■ ■■ “ ■ ■■ 100’s to choose from! • Fuchsia • 10" & 12" Geraniums • Impatiens • Tuberous Begonias • 24" Moss Baskets & many others Combination Potted Dish Arrangements Gardens Large Planted Combination Pots < dn ^OlTl a°esn't l greer > th e9 V"si hun<b? Gift Sh Ur s,, "P f° One of a Kind Items Tube Planters 24” & 14” Potting Soil Variety of sizes and mixes. Single & Double Shepherd Rods Half Barrels ,ARRANqfK.„ f~l u ^Uore/ Pots & Planters Variety of sizes and shapes. Knott's Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street, S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott Open Monday-Friday 9-8; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday Ts � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-05-16.pdf 2c8e35ab0f50c97cc93ba9c47a0bcd5e PDF Text Text BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Hartings J4149058 Permit No. 7 12/30/99 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 124th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 . No. 151 May 16, 1995 TK Schools millage forum set Thursday, May 25 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Schools budget will be discussed at a millage forum scheduled for 7 p m Thurs­ day. May 25. in the high school auditorium. The forum will be a ques­ tion and answer session open to the public to prepare voters for the June 12 annual school election, which will include a proposal to levy 24 mills on non-homestead property This millage will allow the school district to renew the rate of 18 extra mills (besides Mandy Habel joins Sun & News staff as writer The Sun &. News has hired a new staff writer, Mandy Habel of Kentwcxxl, to cover the Middleville area Habel is a graduate of Western Michigan Universi­ ty. where she received a bachelor of arts in music with a journalism minor. After college, she moved back to her home town Chesterton. Ind . where she put together fund raisers for the Westminster Chamber Or­ chestra in Deerfield. III. Since then she has worked for many other organizations, such as the Grant Park Sym­ phony Orchestra, the Nor­ thern Indiana Arts Associa­ tion, and Universal Artists in Grand Rapids where she rais­ ed funds and perfotmed pro­ motional duties. A professional musician, she is a member of the Grand Rapids Federation of Musi­ cians and has performed for several productions, including "Annie" at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Her journalism background includes coverage of campus events at Western Michigan University, and free-lance work for the. Vidette Messenger in Valparaiso. Ind. Habel said she views the new position as a challenge and hopes that she can make a difference in the community by making people aware of issues that affect them. She said she hopes some day to combine her knowledge of music and her writing skills by becoming a concert critic. Middleville Memorial Day parade set for May 29 The new Armed Forces Memorial on Sheridan Street in Middleville will be a part of the ceremonies honoring fallen comrades from all wars for the first time at Mount Hope Cemetery following this year's VFW parade on May 29. The parade will step off from the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School at IO: 15 a m. and Middleville VFW Post 7548 is still looking for individuals or units that would like to participate. The parade will pause at Middleville VFW Post 7548 is still looking for individuals or units that would like to participate. To join the parade, call 945-9107. the bridge while a wreath is dropped in the river to remember the veterans who served on the waters and made the ultimate sacrifice. At Mount Hope, there will be a veteran's tribute, dedication, a salute and a fly­ over. Also planned is a cannon salute to all fallen soldiers by members of 1st. Michigan Battery "A," light artillery. Anyone interested in being in the parade can call 9459107. This artillery battery that took part in the Middleville Memorial Day ceremony in this file photo will again be on hand to fire a salute to fallen comrades from all wars At this earlier ceremony, Abe Lincoln (Gerald Bestrom ot Middleville) was on hand. the six mills levies on all pro­ perty) against non-homestead and non-qualified agricultural property The extra 18 mills mostly involves businesses, in­ dustries and second homes. Because of Proposal A, the school district now receives $4,800 per student from the state to pay for general opera­ tions. In order to continue to receive this funding, this millage needs to pass through a election. Superintendent Jay Cason said the millage is crucial to the schools. If it does not pass, the district will have to cut almost $1 million worth of programs. Cason said it is dif­ ficult to determine where cuts will be made at this point, but he does not want to make any decisions until it is necessary Choosing to cut specific items "sends a message that this is not as important as that I would prefer to accentuate the positive and concentrate on getting the millage renew­ ed." he said. Voters need to be aware that voting "yes" on this proposal will raise taxes on second homes and businesses only, not on the homes in which most of them live. This millage will replace the 36.1 mills that was levied on both homestead and non­ homestead property prior to the passage of Proposal A in 1993 which changed the way Michigan schools were funded. The issues discussed at the forum have been printed in the newsletter. "The Key " Cason also has held meetings with different groups of citizens in the community , at which he has answered ques­ tions and explained the issues Cason said he feels that the public should respond positively to the proposal since "95 percent" of the community will not be af­ fected by the increase and many people have an active interest in maintaining aquali ty school curriculum His main concern, he said, is to provide the public with clear and concise information that they can relate to. "My biggest fear is not that the community won’t support it but that they will not unders­ tand it."he said Accompanying the non homestead proposition is another proposal for an addi tional 2.75 mills that wdl be used for textlxxiks and educa­ tional technology for two years. 1995 and 1996. (After 1996, a district cannot even request an election to levy ad­ ditional operational funds.) This is a new request that would provide funding for new textbooks and im­ provements for the school computer labs and media center (library). This would generate about $544 .(XX) each year. These items would provide students with information that would keep them up to date with the new state cunculum requirements The materials would be coordinated with the Michigan Education Assess ment Program (MEAP) tests and proficiency tests soon to be required for graduation Ground work on these pro­ posals was done in March and has been discussed briefly at each school board inerting Middleville Recreation Day plans canceled Plans for a special "Family Recreation Day" in Mid­ dleville next nxMith have been scrapfvd. Organizers say they had not yet made a final determination of whether they would hold the event when it was publi­ cized in the Sun and News last week. The organizers met last week, they said, and decided because of various factors to not go ahead with the special activity day, which was scheduled for June 17. Middleville Village manager elected MML region chair Everil Manshum. Village Manager. Middleville, was elected chairperson of Region II of the Michigan Municipal League for 1995-96 at the 42nd annual region meeting. Also chosen were Jeffrey Mansfield. Public Works Director. Hastings, as vice chairperson and David Ferber, mayor, Allegan, as secretary. More than 75 mayors, village presidents and other elected and appointed municipal officials attended the meeting on April 27 in Dowagiac Region 11 includes cities and villages within Allegan. Barry. Eaton. In­ gham. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Jackson. Berrien, Cass. Saint Joseph. Branch. Hillsdale and Lenawee counties. The outgoing regional chairperson. Donna Welsh. Councilpcrson. Dowagic. coordinated the meeting Since 1953. the Michigan Municipal League has held the regional meetings in seven areas of the state The annual gathering of officials on this regional basis provides the op portunity for an exchange of ideas and cooperative action in matters of mutual concern This year’s program includ­ ed presentations on Proposal A given by the State Treasury Department. The High Speed Rail (Michigan Department ot Transportation); How to Meet. Think and Work h Consensus, and a Legislative Update from Michigai Municipal League's State am Federal Affairs Division. The Michigan Municipa League unites 508 membe cities and villages throughou Michigan to worl cooperatively to improve tN administration of municipa government. Ev Manshum In This Issue... • Lehman named new AD for TK schools • Caledonia to prepare future expansion of wastewater treatment plant • Thornapple Twp. plans hearing on 'Rails to Trails’ project • Help sought for May 20 work day at elementary ball fields �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 16, 1995 Gun Lake Women’s Club scholarships announced Four students representing area high schools each have been awarded a $500 scholar­ ship by the General Federa­ tion of Women’s Clubs. Gun Lake Area Candidates from Delton. Martin. Wayland and Mid­ dleville high schools were selected on the basis of leader­ ship. academics, achievement and written and verbal com­ munication skills. Applica­ tions were submitted and per­ sonal essays were written by each candidate An interview with the members of the Scholarship Committee com­ pleted the process, and the committee determined each scholarship recipient. This year’s scholarships have been awarded to Rhonda Hesselink of TK. Sham Elizabeth Wertman of Delton. Amy Joy Frigmanski of Wayland and Jason DeWeerd of Manin Hesselink is the daughter of Ron and Joanne Hesselink of Freeport. She ranks first in her graduating class, and will attend G.M I. Engineering and Management in Flint, to pursue a degree in engineering Hesselink has been involved in many activities during high school, including National Honor Society, symphonic and marching band, and has been a member of the Science Olympiad team and the American Computer Science League competitive team She also has participated in cross country. Volunteer work is impor­ tant to her both through her school, church and communi­ ty. She has participated m a work mission trip to Neon. Ky.. and volunteers at her local library. She is president of her church youth group and a member of the church choir. In addition, she is the Prin­ cipal's Academic All-State nominee, an American Com­ puter Science League Ouslandmg Achievement Award winner, and the Hugh O'Bnen Youth Leadership designee. “I would like to be able to use the talents that I have been given to serve others in need.’’ Hesselink wrote in her essay. ’’Using my gifts is my way of giving to the future, and to the world...” Wertman. daughter of Michael and April Wertman. Gumsey Lake Road. Delton, will attend Western Michigan University, majoring in secondary education, with plans to become a Spanish teacher She has participated in a variety of activities, academic and athletic She has been a member of the Leadership Forum Planning Committee and was chosen as a member of the O D D M Core Team, a school improvement team. Wertman traveled to Spain with the Spanish Club in her junior year, enhancing her love of Spanish She has participated in variety basketball and track, and was voted captain of each team She also has been a statistician for the men’s basketball team for four years. As yearbook editor this year. Wertman has supervi­ sion over the production of the school’s yearbook and video yearbook She has been honored by the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for displaying outstanding leader­ ship qualities at Delton High School, and has received the Gull Lake Rotary Leadership Award all four of her high school years for outstanding leadership qualities One of her important goals is to spend a semester study­ ing at the Umversitad del Sevilla, teaching English to Spanish students. Sham wrote in her essay. ’ ’One of my goals is to get the most from my college years and take my learning and pass them on to the next generation.” Gun Lake Area Women’s Club members said they are proud of teach of the can­ didates and offer congratula­ tions to parents and schools who work together to develop outstanding citizens Gun Lake Area Women’s Club raises funds for these scholarship efforts by spon­ soring a tour of area homes in the fall and the annual Style Show in May. Four students cept this year's daughter Amy; April Wertman; and their parents gathered at the Gun Lake Women's Club to ac­ scholarships: (seated, from left) Barb Frigmanski. sitting in for Shcni Wertman; Rhonda Hesslink; Jason DeWeerd; (standing) Joanne Hesslink and John DeWeerd. Sarah Matson receives local non-instructional scholarship Messenger Annmarie Haase (left), a member of the Thornapple NonInstructional Association, presents Sarah Matson with this year's scholarship. MILLER MEANS... 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Quality built lakefront ranch halfway between Grand Rop>ds and Kalama too with a walkout finished basement family room, and a breathtaking view from the tiered deck overlooking Fenner Lake. 110 ft. of frontage and seclusion. Call Karen Brown ........................................................... $99 900 WHY MILLER MEANS SOLD... because of people like Karen Brown. Karen joined Miller Real Estate last year after becoming one of the top producing agents in her previous firm. She is enthusiastic and hardworking, two traits that have mode her a knowledgeable and very effective Realtor If you are thinking of buying or selling this year, be sure and give Karen a call. We re sure you will be glad you did 3. MB0LEVLLE AREA. 1.6 acre building site. Partially wooded Close to schools Land con­ tract terms avail­ able Kay Stolson burg $17 900 A NEW LBTUG This 26 acre parcel is rolling and has a couple of possible ponds Sandy soil Call Gene Poll ........... $&4 000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Sarah Matson will get a little relief from col­ lege tuition this fall. Matson, who lives in Rutland Township, has been awarded a $300 scholarship by the Thornapple Non- Middleville man wins in prospective teacher honor The Teacher Education Department of Grace College. Winona Lake, Ind., has an­ nounced that Jason Carpenter, son of Tom and Nancy Carpenter of Middleville, has been selected to receive an honorable mention as "Outstanding Prospective Teacher ’ for 1995 The award is based upon the student’s performance during his student teaching, which took place during the fall of 1994 Carpenter did his student teaching at Leesburg Elemen­ tary. and will be graduating from Grace College May 13. Grace College is in ac­ credited four y ear. evangelical. Christian liberal arts college, located in Wmona Lake. Ind The col­ lege is dedicated to academic excellence m an atmosphere of theological integrity and spiritual vitality. instructional Association. The scholarship is awarded annually to students who will attend a two-year trade school or technical program. By presenting the award, the Thornapple NonInstructionai Association hopes show how important careers in the technical field are to today’s society. Matson has been a member of the cross country and track teams and maintains a 3.2 grade point average. She will attend Baker Col­ lege in the fall to become a physical therapy assistant BINGO American Legion'Post 1305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Contempo Salon proudly presents Facials by Joanie • Years of Experience • Full & Mini Facials • Massage to Soften Lines, Excellent for Stress Relief • Vapozone to Loosen Impurities • Dipilatory Waxing • Make-up Artistry • Adolescent Make-Up Lessons Located in the Caledonia Plaza Phone 891-1093 Special prices thru June 10 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 16, 1995 I Page 3 Albums, journal document her sightseeing jaunts Kettle returns from ‘snowbird’ vacations in Florida and Las Vegas how people in airports, resorts and even in Las Vegas, enjoyed posing for pictures with Cally when they heard about the class project. "It turned out there really were a lot of perks' for us. too," said Joyce Cabaniss with a smile. Miss Cally got some new shoes out of the trip, but otherwise looked just the ELCOM GF ML OME same, despite her increasingly cosmopolitan perspective of the world. Now. she'll enjoy a restful summer in Michigan, but her travels may not be over yet. "Wouldn't it be neat if she got to go to Africa, or someplace like that next time?" grinned Morrow. Anyone have a small-sized safari hat? Tune in next fall. Yes, Miss Cally Kettle's been on the road again! This time, she was the guest of Ralph and Joyce Cabaniss, as they visited the sights of Aorida Cally also went to Las Vegas with friends of the Cabanisses. The Cabanisses brought the stuffed mouse back to her Kettle Lake home last week, along with photo albums and journals documenting her latest journeys. From the left, are Ralph Cabaniss. Amber Nanninga, teacher Terrie Morrow, Jennifer Sarver, Nate Nanninga. Jake Veneklase, Danielle Farr, Joyce Cabaniss and Ricky Fuller stuffed versions of Mickey and Minnie. She didn't forget to pack lots of brochures from places like Sea World, and she even brought some books for the class library. The Cabanisses. who were Cally's chaperones for her southern vacation, described we are renting tables | for Middleville Garage Sales June 10,1995 Call Manone Haight at 795-9677 at the MIDDLEVILLE VFW No Need to tie up your money for a long time Cally Kettle's journeys attract interest wherever she goes. Here, she arrives in West Palm Beach to visit with Ralph and Joyce Cabaniss. Obviously, the Northwest Airlines crew wanted Miss Cally to learn a little about navigation during her flight. r Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The little stuffed mouse that traveled the country is back home in Caledonia... again This time, the Kettle Lake class mascot brought with her photos from Aorida and Las Vegas, along with a journal describing all the places she visited as the guest of Ralph and Joyce Cabaniss, in-laws of teacher Terrie Morrow, who first thought up the idea of sending Miss Cally around the country. Properly chaperoned and "introduced around" by the Washington staff of Congressman Peter Hoekstra. Cally last fall traveled the United States with various members of Congress, who enjoyed helping Morrow teach her students about the USA. Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! NEW! 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds Caledonia ViSog* Centre (M-37) • 891*9257 ________ AhiMys Walk-ms Are JVekomr — Hoekstra relumed Cally to Kettle Lake in time for the Christmas holidays, and with her came photos and souvenirs from all the states she had visited. Her hosts also had taken time to write about where she had been in the journal that travels with her. The Cabanisses, who spend the winters in Aorida, loved the whole idea, and wanted to see Cally continue her odyssey. So, the little stuffed mouse took a jet to West Palm Beach for the rest of the winter. There, she was taken to the tourist attractions of Aorida, and even met up with one of her more celebrated kinfolk down Orlando way. Friends of the Cabanisses then took Cally with them to visit Las Vegas, and they, too. took plenty of photos of her visit Last week, the Cabanisses brought Cally home again, and all three were welcomed by Morrow and her students with a little reception, where all the souvenirs from the latest journeys were put on display. Cally brought the kids some Mickey Mouse pins from Disney World and 18 Month CD 7.19% APY $1,000 minimum deposit. 1 year prime term variable savings — Current APY* at 6.50% *10,000 minimum deposit. PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS PLEASE JOIN US! MAY 16*1 PM - Euchre Card Game. Come to the Premier Room at the Caledonia office. MAY 24 • 8 AM • Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. Pleasant - sign up this week! Enjoy a day of Bingo, Slot & Video Poker Machines & Blackjack Interested in joining the Premier Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 in any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! •Annual Percentage Yield Subject to term condaxxw and penalty for early withdrawal Call one of our 3 locations for more information. Qtate Sank 627 E. MAIS ST CALEDONIA 891-8113 Of ALEDONIA 3205 68»h ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AB 3 Locations Friday and nJ LCNDCR �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 16, 1995 Neighbors with... NORMA Well. Johnny is home from his 11-day May at the hospital. Dr. Brown told him to stay around the house for five days. He has been pretty good.'When we sold some hay. Johnny went out to the bam to show them where it was I suppose you could say the barn is near the house His strong-mindedness is a good recovery factor He doesn't give up easily and that is a good thing for recovering. It is so good to have him home. I need someone to fight with. I said to a friend that I love the contrast of the yellow dandelions against the dark VELDERMAN green lawn They were shock­ ed since many spend a fortune to keep them out of their lawns But with our acres of lawn, they are an integral part of spring to me I haven't been exercising Houston very much in harness. We've been using the retractable leash, so that he has some exercise but isn’t running free. When Cay has the time she gives him a good run. Life is really good. I am so fortunate It is spring and a lot of us have been waiting for it to come. I am looking forward to the Mother s Day breakfast that i o’ ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9 45 a m , 11:00 a.m. 4 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY...................Family Night 6 30 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock the men of Parmatee Church are preparing The men come at 6:45 a m We will eat at 8 a.m. and then have our morn­ ing service. Isn't that a nice idea9 I would lose to have been able to go to the Leighton breakfast, but Johnny isn't well enough yet. Have a wonderful turnout, you Leighton folks. I called my brother-in-law. Frank Veit. He and my sister. Lyda. were in Honda for a vacation when Lyda fell and broke her hip. She has been in therapy for a while. Frank said that when she was able she would fly home and he would dove the car back to Arlington Good luck to both of them. Frank is late in get­ ting hts garden in. They are usually two weeks ahead of us. I got only a few of you this week Cay wanted to use my computer since she took hers to work. T 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. 1 Timothy 4:12 Sunday Mass................... ....9:00 a.m. k 11.00a m. ® CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHI RCII A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11W A M Al Tiemever Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 a 100(h St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St «891-8661 ‘The Cburcfi where everybody s somebody ...and Jesus Christs Lord” £ CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice Worship Service Sunday School.......................... ............930 am. Sunday Mommg WonhgJ................ .. 10-30 am. Sunday Evening Wonnc....................... 600 p m. Wed UOweet Prayer & Btote Study 700 pm. iMBam Dotwon Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............... Evening Service............ 10:30 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................. .11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service................. ..6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....................... 6:30 p.m. «AY TOWNSEND Poster SHAPON BAftNSDALE Dir otChnsfcy Ed 6 Music Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................... Evening Worship Service.. 10:00 a.m 1115a.m. .6:00 p.m. YCKJ ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m Middlevilte Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... < 1 00 o m Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Pastor Jeffrey Lze Phone 795-7076 Sunday School ................ 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Grayer Meeting/ Children's Classes. 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — 6:45 for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 708 West Main Street Cornerstone Wesleyan Church ...... — KNJO a.m ........... 11O0im ............. 600 p.m. Sunday School Chotri 9:45 ____ o91-802o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...............................7:00 p.m “God Cares for You” Services — Sunday School... Mormng Worship Evening Worship M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Barrier Free Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 7:00 p.m. W (Did ®ime JErUjndist (Church 9:30a.m. Meeting at the Comer of 9:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 10:30 a_m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Gregg M. Illikainen LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship Phone 891-9259 welcome from Dr. Paul Ohm. college president Recognition of achievement was also accorded all those students who graduaied in December or will graduate this month who achieved a 3.9 to 4.0 overall grade point average and those whose grades were in the 3.5 to 3.89 grade point category. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service ..11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Chiba............................................... 6:45p.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Susan M Steeby of Freeport won the Elizabeth and Guido Binda award for excellence in the visual and performing arts at the Kellogg Community College annual Honors Convocation Sunday. May 7. The program was emceed by William Perkins, president of Phi Theta Kappa, the na­ tional honors honorary , with a FIRST BAPTIST Pastor Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ Rev. James Cusack of Bruce Crossing. Mich.. Ann Lucille Baiss of Youngstown. Ohio and Ven­ tura. Calif., and the late Frank Baiss Illikaninen received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1992 and is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School He is the son of Michael and Kathleen Illikainen of Caledonia, and the grandson of Eddie and Selma Illikainen Freeport woman receives KCC honor CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor WELCOME TO Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Gregg Michael Illikaninen will receive his Juris Doc­ torate this month from Ohio Sate University College of Law in Columbus. Ohio. Following his admittance to the bar. he will accept a com­ mission with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY KahmazxM) Avenue 1 92nd Street Caledonia. Mulligan Telephone 69R R252 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Caledonia grad receives Juris Doctorate First Service.......................................8:30 a.m Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a.m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a.m.) Bible Claeses....................................10:00 a.m Second Service................................ li:00 a m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Harrier Free Programs for All Ages 900 am* 16 M) am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night" 600 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitney ville Ave. C**"* School Suada> ................. 9 45 * “ g•*’ _ w. Vi . )= MorW Worship .. 11 UO a m Evening Worship 6 00p m. Wed. Fellowship _ .7 30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 16, 1995 I Page 5 Local Contempo Salon has accent on the family by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In more ways than one. Caledonia's new Contempo Salon is a family business. It's family owned and oper­ ated, first of all, but the em­ phasis on family carries over to the services offered at the salon as well. "We want everyone in the entire family to know he or she can get their hair cut and styled here." said Nancy Kious, who opened the shop April 28 in partnership with tier daughter, Amy. "Wc want our salon to be an enjoyable place for our clients, and that includes the men as well as the ladies and the children. We have a highly qualified, friendly staff, and we are a family-oriented business." The family involvement at Contempo even includes Amy's dad. Rick Kious is do­ ing much of the construction in the shop after finishing work at his own business. The salon, located at 9864 Cherry Valley in the Caledo­ nia Plaza, offers a complete line of services that includes hair, facials, make overs, ear piercing, hair removal, mani­ cures and acrylic nails. By the end of May. the sa­ lon also will offer tanning, with two beds and one booth available. The Krouses have leased ad­ ditional space next to their sa­ lon, where they are planning a special area for children s hair­ cuts. This area also will be used when a group of persons, such as a wedding party, come in together for hair styling and manicures, explained Nancy. The shop employs six stylists, three nail technicians and a facial specialist, who not only must have a cosme­ tology license, but also com­ plete advanced training courses in skin care. Contempo's facial special­ ist, Joanie Flynn Eisenhauer, said that her services include skin cleaning and facial mas­ sage to relieve stress and The newty opened Contempo Salon is owned and soften facial lines and creases operated by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and "I use what's called a vapoAmy Kious. zone' which fans warm moist air on the face, gives it a glow and makes it easier to to the individual's needs, Woodland Mall. Now, she cleanse the pores," she whether they're adolescents, said, she is enjoying the thrill women or men, and I'll also of working in her own busi­ explained. "The treatments are geared explain to the client what ness. skin care procedures he or she "Having our own salon has needs to follow at home." always been a dream of my As part of its skin care ser­ mom’s, and it's been my own vices, Contempo will offer a career goal, too," said Amy. line of cosmetics, with the "After all the planning and emphasis on natural products all the hard work, it’s really for both makeup and lotions. exciting to see it actually For Nancy, opening the sa­ happening," agreed Nancy, lon with her daughter is the looking around the busy sa­ realization of a long-cherished lon. dream. She not only helps Hours at Contempo are Amy manage the shop, but from 8 a m. to 9 p.m. Mon­ also serves as receptionist. days through Thursdays, from Amy is a trained cosmetol­ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays ogist, a graduate of Chic Uni­ and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on versity in Grand Rapids. Be­ Saturdays. sides her three years of salon Walk-ins are welcome; experience since her gradua­ however, appointments can be tion, she worked as a make-up scheduled by calling 891artist for Glamour Shots at 1093. Masons hold diabetes clinic Facial treatments are one of the special services offered at Contempo Salon. Facial specialist Joanie Flynn Eisenhauer begins her treatment with a relaxing facial massage. CMom 'J/icivel The Michigan Masons, in conjunction with the En­ docrinology Department of the Children's Hospital of Michigan, will sponsor a state-wide series of free clinics for children with diabetes. The clinics will allow pa­ tients and parents to meet with a diabetes team consisting of an endocnnlogisl, nurse clini­ cian and dietician. Up-to-date methods of diabetes manage­ ment will be discussed, in­ cluding adjusting insulin doses For all your travel needs. 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The cut-off date for submitting names for this clinic is May 26. A vited to march in the Holla.vi Volksparade 1995 on Wednesday. May 17. Step off tune is 2 pm. This parade will be televised on Channel 8 Then on Saturday. May 20. the band wdl travel to Lansing for the "Michigan Marching into the 21st Century” parade The CHS marching hand performed in this parade last year and has the honor of being the only band invited back this year Step off time is 11 30 a m. This parade will be televised on public television TIES will service pancake breakfast The Thornapple Lounship Emergency Services will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a m. to noon Saturday. May 20. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall The purpose of the breakfast is to raise money for the paramedics and to en­ courage community partKipa non in the daily operation of the fire service. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children, and $10 for families Hair styling for men as well as women is featured at Contempo Salon. 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Ml / May 16. 1995 Page Elementary 4th-grade camp off and running Fourth-graders at Page Ele­ Each student is represented on mentary School in Mid­ a square of the quill, and vari­ dleville are spending this ous objects having to do with month learning about Michi­ Michigan history are depicted. Nancy Goodin. PET presi­ gan history through various dent and a knowledgeable quilt special activities. maker, assisted in the project The annual "Fourth Grade Camp," as the month-long ac­ The quilt will be displayed in tivities are called, include ev­ from of the Page cafeteria the erything from nature hikes to rest of this school year. Goodin also headed up the archcry instruction to weaving special camp weaving activity and pottery making. Students in Kim Chausow's last week, which involved fourth-grade class undertook a students learning to weave special project for the camp with cardboard looms. — the making of a quilt. Students in Kim Chausow's class display the special Michigan quilt they made as part of month-long fourth-grade camp activities. Caledonia area woman honored as GVSU faculty member Students learned to weave last week using cardboard looms. Pictured is reading instructor Shar Evans and fourth-grader Joseph Brown. Kent County Extention Service names new 4-H Youth Agent Sara J. Brink of Grand Rapids has been appointed a Michigan State University Ex­ tension 4-H youth agent for Kent County . Brink began her assignment May 1. She will have primary responsibility for planning. organizing, implementing and evaluating youth development programs relevant to the needs of young people in Kent County. Brink will work with com­ munity leaders in identifying problem areas and oppor­ Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • ADult & Children Foot Problems . KENT PODIATRY Wk’ Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 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Youth and Family Programs. which uses the educational resources and methods of Extension Home Economics. 4-H Youth Pro­ grams and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Pro­ gram io educate within com­ munities to enhance quality of life across the life cycle. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 (Left School fessor, Robert to right) Glenn A. Niemeyer, provost; Mary Horan, Dean of the Kirkhof of Nursing; Wendy Looman, B.S.N.; ShirleyT. Fleischman, Associate Pro­ School of Engineering; Lois M. Tyson, Assistant Professor of English; Cichewicz, II, B.S. Biology, B.S. Anthropology. Two Grand Valley State University (GVSU) faculty members. Lois Tyson and Shirley T. Fleischmann of Caledonia, and two GVSU students, Wendy Looman and Robert Cichewicz II, were honored by the Michigan Association of Governing Boards of State University in East Lansing last month. Fleischmann joined GVSU in 1989 as an associate pro­ fessor of engineering. The published author of more than a dozen articles on mechanical engineering and engineering education, she received the Michigan Society of Profes­ sional Engineers 1993 Joint Practice Award for her work on developing curriculum for a project titled "Design for Recycling ’ The project en­ courages students to develop environmentally responsible designs In 1994. Fleischmann received an honorable men­ tion from the American Socie­ ty of Mechanical Engineers for ‘'Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Cur­ ricula for the 1990’s,” which provides engineering instruc­ tors with sample classroom projects. The MAGB awards are presented to the most distinguished faculty and students within Michigan’s public universities. • FOR SALE • House at 619 W. Main Street - MIDDLEVILLE - Must be moved and area cleared, prior to August 1, 1995. Available, June 9, 1995 Sealed bids accept­ ed Deadline, May 31,1995 at 12:00 noon. For additional information contact, Alice Jansma, Thornapple Kellogg School 616-795-3313. Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidder must furnish proof of insurance and bond________________________ �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 16. 1995 / Page 7 Caledonia grad receives national scholar award TK NEWS Town Hall meetings set By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Citizens in the Thomappte Kellogg School District will get an opportunity to talk with state education and business leaders via satellite Thursday. May 18. from 7 to approximately 9:30 p.m. “Seeds of Change: Building a New Generation of Schools'’ is an electronic town hall meeting on school reform to be broadcast from East Lansing and downlinked by school districts statewide (The Michigan Association of School Boards Foundation for Education Leadership is the sponsor » State Board of Educat ion President Clark Durant. MEA President Julius Maddox, as well as business leaders, educators and parents will discuss education topics that con­ cern taxpayers, issues like charter schools, vouchers, ac­ creditation of teachers, curriculum mandates and the new high school graduation proficiency test The “Seeds of Change” broadcast will be downlinked at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Library Anyone attending the program can call the questions to the panel on a I -800 number as they watch and listen to the discus­ sion Organizers also plan to have audience members complete a 12-question survey about the schools that will be sent to the legislature Ijocal school officials involved in the live interactive pro­ gram include Thomapple Kellogg School Board members Wendy Romph. Rick Roth, Kim Selleck, Director of Instrue lion Dr Cheryl Allen. Business Manager Alice Jansma and myself. On Thursday. May 25, a community forum on the upcoming June 12 millage election will be held. Several of the Thomap pic Kellogg School Board members and school officials will be there to explain the millage issues and to answer questions. The forum will take part in the T.K. High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The United States Achieve­ ment Academy has announced that Todd A Hudson of Caledonia has been named an All-American Collegiate Scholar. The USAA has established the All-American Collegiate award program to offer recognition to superior students who excel in the academic disciplines The AllAmencan Collegiate Scholars must earn a 3.3. or higher, grade point average Only scholars selected by a school official or other qualified sponsor are ac­ cepted These scholars are also eligible for other awards given by the USAA. These are awards few students can ever hope to attain. Hudson, who attends Ferris mendation by teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors. Once awarded, the students may be recognized by the USAA for other honors Hudson is the son of Allan and Diane Hudson of Caledonia. Hudson has mainained a grade point average of 3.9 at Ferris. He is in the criminal justice program at FSU and is at the Recruit Training Center in Lansing He graduates on May 19 and will sworn in as a Grand Rapids police officer on June 2. Hudson is a 1992 graduate of Caledonia High School. <&° Paws ‘n’ Claws * All Breed Dog & Cat Grooming Frequent flyer miles sought to bring alumni to reunion If anyone has any unneeded frequent flyer miles they would like to donate to a good cause, organizers of the 45th reunion of the Thomapple Kellogg Class of 1950 would like to bear from you. One of the members of the class now lives in California, and is having trouble finding the resources to return to Middleville for the June 17 event. Three practical reasons to get a loan from Old Kent. Great Rates Todd A. Hudson State University, was nominated for this national award by Professor Terry Nerbonne He will appear in the All-Amencan Collegiate Yearbook, which is published nationally. "Recognizing and suppor­ ting our youth is more impor­ tant than ever before in America s history Certainly, winners of the All-American Collegiate Awards should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to ex­ cellence and achievement.” said Dr. George Stevens, ex­ ecutive director of the United States Achievement Academy The academy selects AllAmerican Collegiate Scholars upon the exclusive recom­ Open Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and Friday 9 a m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening and Saturday By Request Ixicated at 106 High St., Middleville One of the organizers, Maureen Robinson, had the idea of seeing if anyone had frequent flyer miles they would not be using. If they would donate them, the rest of the class might be able to bring Pat Stager back home for the reunion celebration. 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Her work was one of just 620 pieces chosen for national recognition from 15,000 win­ ners of area competitions na­ tionwide. Of these, 181 received a gold award, and five of these received the top award of a $5,000 scholarship. "It's definitely a great honor just to receive national recog­ nition,'* said Evelyn Guzman, program coordinator of the Scholastic Art and Writing awards. She explained that the judg­ ing at the national level is done by expens in each field of visual art, so Jill's paint­ ing, for instance, would have been evaluated by recognized an ists and curators of an mu­ seums. While all the award winners will receive certificates of recognition, the Gold Award winning pieces and the schol­ arship winners will be exhib­ ited at the Corcoran Gallery of An in Washington D.C. until July 4. Jill and her mother, aunt and cousin will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the June 17 awards ceremony and reception, also to be held at the Corcoran Gallery of An. Her painting became eligi­ ble for the national level of competition after it took a Gold Award at the local stu­ dent show held at the Kendall College of An and Design in Grand Rapids The daughter of Rieta and Richard Bonner of Caledonia, she was notified of her na­ tional award late in April. Jill explained that with her acrylic painting, which she ti­ tled "Focused," she is depict­ ing her life, and how Christ is the center of it. "It's a picture of my faith, and how 1 feel about it," she said. She said that she was very pleased to receive the award. "I thought it was really cool, but 1 was surprised. My reaction was Wow. how did this happen?" Now in her second year in the CHS advanced studio art class, Jill said that although her winning piece is in acrylics, she probably enjoys doing realistic pencil drawings the most and she has received some very favorable evalua­ tions of her pencil portraits. Home schooled until last year, when she enrolled at CHS, she said she has always enjoyed drawing. "I've probably been doing art work since I was about 3 years old." she said. "I re­ HRST IHIIlSMfS Hair Studlc For all new customers... Perms ...^35°° FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color Acrylic & Fiberglass Nails Available Anytime OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml member when I was little, I liked to do cartoons, and I al­ ways made cards for my mom's birthdays." When she began taking art at the high school, she said her teacher. Barbara VandenToorn, encouraged her to ex­ periment in new areas. "I was encouraged to try some other media, like the acrylics and clay. Seeing what other students have done also gave me ideas of what I'd like to try," she said. Jill said she is considering an art-related career, studying perhaps at Kendall or Calvin College, but she has many other interests as well. She plays guitar and writes songs, and has played for about a year in a band called Aletheia, which means "truth." "We do a little of every­ thing, from hard rock to praise and worship. I've really enjoyed it," she said. Jill also likes her math courses, and is thinking about taking more of that subject in college, too. "I don't know just what ca­ reer I want yet, but I will probably enter the Kendall ex­ hibit again next year and try to win one of their scholar­ ships," she said. Caledonia High School junior Jill Bonner won a silver award for one of her paintings in the nationwide Scholastic Art and Writing Program. She will travel to Washington D.C. to receive her award. "This award is very encour­ aging, and I’m really looking forward to the trip to Wash­ ington. All the Gold award pieces will be on display at the gallery, and that should be fun to see. I'm sure I’ll come back with new ideas." That's the goal of the pro­ gram, said Guzman. "The whole point of this competition is to encourage our students so they will con­ tinue their work in the arts." she said. Tom Lehman named new AD for TK education classes offered at a more advanced level. “Some of the schools we compete against have advanc­ ed physicial education pro­ grams and weight programs.” he said. “This is the one thing by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School head wrestling coach Tom Lehman will not have to give up the sport he loves when he officially takes over as athletic director June 12. Lehman replaces Scott Marvin, who has decided to teach math on a full-time basis. When first approached with the offer. Lehman said he was not interested in pursuing the opportunity. A successful wrestling coach for 24 years, he enjoys working with the students and thought he might have to give that up. When he discovered that he could continue his duties as head wrestling See New AD, Page 9 We Protect Your Boat On Land As Well As Water. Sailing cruising or fishing is usually confined to weekends for most boat owners In fact, most of the time your boa! en t even r the water ft's r storage somewhere' Auto Owners Insurance ewers your boat m the water and out and every where m between - all year long1 Tom Lehman celebrates his appointment as athletic director by relaxing in his new office. coach, his interest in the posi­ tion changed, ‘ The more I thought about it the more excited 1 got.” he said. “Everything this job does is something I like ” Juggling his duties as athletic director and head wrestling coach will not be a problem. Scott Marvin will be the assistant coach, and accor­ ding to Lehman, is quite capable of covering any prac­ tices his new duties may cause him to miss. He also will appoint a facul­ ty manager to help prepare tor basketball games and other sporting events. One thing he will have to give up is his position as head freshman football coach A replacement has not been ap­ pointed yet and will sought within the school system. Another new member of the football coaching staff is Jack Prince from Three Oaks River Valley High School He formerly was a coach at Al­ bion College. With the exception of these appointments, most of the pre­ sent staff will be returning next year As athletic director, Lehman will be responsible for scheduling all school spor­ ting events, finding officials and concession stand workers for games, and ordering equipment He also will leach two health consumer science classes He said that overall he feels the current sports program is in pretty good shape, with strong football, soccer, basketball, wrestling and ten­ nis programs As far as he is concerned. the football pro­ gram will be just as good as it ever was. with or without him. “Different head (freshman) coach, same approach to the game.” he said He said he does not an­ ticipate making any major changes to the program thoagh he would like to see some additional physical J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 v4uHhfhi-nen Insurance LA Home C* Buamaia �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 16, 1995 I Page 9 Hydrogeo work approved so construction can begin when needed Caledonia to prepare for future expansion of wastewater treatment plant Committees Appointed for 1995-96 VICE PRESIDENT.......................................... Janice Soules ENGINEERING Earth Tech LEGAL FIRM Mika Meyers. Beckett & Jones HEALTH OFFICER....................................... Dr. Steven Bergman SEWER OPERATIONS Dan Erskine. Charles Audy. Bill Robertson SEWER CONSTRUCTION G*en Klaver WATER CONSTRUCTION Glen Klaver, Chuck Audy WATER OPERATIONS Glen Klaver, Chuck Audy, Judy Kidder. Jacqueline Cherry STREET & SIDEWALK................................ Dan Erskine. Sue Berencsi. Bill Robertson STREET ADMINISTRATOR (MDOT ACT 51) Dan Erskine TREES..................................................................................................... Judy Kidder, Jake Sleutel FINANCE . ............... Janice Soules. Jacqueline Cherry SHERIFF LIAISON.......................... Steve Antecki TOWNSHIP LIAISON....................................Glen Klaver. Jacqueline Cherry, Judy Kidder LIBRARY................................................................................................................... Susan Berencsi LABOR...................................................................... Dan Erskine. Janice Soules, Judy Kidder PUBLIC RELATIONS .......................................................................................... G’en Klaver MAYOR EXCHANGE..................................................................... Judy Kidder, Janice Soules COMMUNITY CABLE Janice Soules. Glen Klaver 4TH OF JULY................. Judy Kidder, Bill Robertson, Jane Heiss GARAGE SALE/AUTO SHOW Barb Scott, Bill & Shirley Hyatt NOMINATING....................................................... Glen Klaver, Dan Erskine, Janice Soules HOME RULE VILLAGE...................................... Steve Antecki, Chuck Audy, Sue Berencsi by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With an eye toward continuing growth in both the village and township, the Caledonia Village Council agreed last week to prepare for a future need to expand the capacity of its new wastewater treatment plant to one million gallons per day. The village’s new sequenc­ ing batch reactor (SBR) now is approved by the Department of Natural Resources to handle 500,000 gallons per day, with NEW AD from Page 8 / we have to work on.” Because some coaches may be retiring in the near future. Lehman eventually may have to fill positions with new peo­ ple. When he has to make decisions like that, he will use his philosophy “a good teacher can be a good coach and a gixxl coach can be a good teacher.” H A P P Y >t A l» P Caledonia Township owning half of that capacity. Village engineering consul­ tant Kari I>ohela of Wilcox and Associates recommended to the council that it begin the tests necessary for the DNR to approve an expanded groundwater discharge permit for the SBR. Actual construction of an addition to the plant would not begin until needed, he said. The hydrogeological tests required by the DNR for the new permit will cost an esti­ mated $30,000, Ixthela said, but this money would be paid out of the sewer fund. The council approved the recommendation "in concept," but wants more clarification of the contract for the testing and the scope of the work from the engineering firm be­ fore giving the go-ahead on the project. The council also took ac­ tion last week to seek funding for another public utility — water. B I R T H D A Y Happy 16th Birthday... B 1 K T II I) A H A P P Y it J ? ANDREW BLUHM •• Love ...Friends and Family i> J I R T H D A Y I'm your neighborhood State Farm Agent. You can trust me with all your insurance needs. Lou Van Liere. of Earth Tech, reported to the council that the village does meet eli­ gibility requirements for pos­ sible funding for a grani/loan combination from the former Farmers Home Administra­ tion, now called the Rural Economic Community De­ velopment program. The grant would be used to pay for completing a public water system in the village. The water tower and tank for that system already have been built in partnership with the Caledonia Community Schools and Glen Valley Es­ tates. The village now needs funds to construct the pipeline that would carry the water to village homes and businesses. The village filed a pre-application for the project with Farmers Home Administration in November 1993. This agency provides grants and low interest loans to qualified farm projects and helps communities with a population under 20,000 get financing for projects like sewer systems and water systems. The agency assisted the village in the 1970s, when it constructed its lagoon wastewater treatment system. Van Liere said the proposed water system will include the entire village, including a loop that would pick up the properties along 100th Street. The project also will in­ clude putting in the water main between the new middle school and the high school and buying out the Caledonia Community Schools’ interest in the water system, putting all of the system under the ownership of the village. Cost of application and the related legal services would cost between $30,000 and $70,000, with the funds to come out of the bond for the water system. If all goes smoothly, con­ struction could begin in 1997, Van Liere said. Council agreed to proceed with the project. In other business, the VIlage Council: • Agreed to make permanent gifts to the sewer fund both the original $50,000 and the recent $30,000 transfers from the general fund. • Agreed to hire the Michi­ gan Municipal League as a consultant in advertising for. screening and helping inter­ view candidates for a Caledo­ nia Village Manager. The consulting fee is not to exceed $1,000. • Heard a report from Van Liere on problems with sewer lines on Emmons Street and Kinsey Avenue, with recom­ mendations and estimates for future repairs to those lines. • Heard a report from Dan Erskine that the Village Plan­ ning Commission approved a revised site plan for the new retail building at Glen Valley Estates. The new plan settles a concern raised by S & L Land Company about the use of its private drive. Erskine also explained a proposed addition to Seif and Son Chevrolet, which will include increased showroom area, a grassed area between the park­ ing lot and street and delin­ eated driveways. • Approved an agreement with developer Jerry Baker on a method for paying off the special sewer assessments on lots in Glen Valley Estates. • Approved an amendment to the Glen Valley PUD ordi­ nance to allow a change in a sign at its new retail center. • Approved a S500 donation to the July Fourth celebration. • Approved council committee appointments for the next year. (See chart). FZZZZZZZZZZZZ//Z/Z////ZZZZZZZZZZZ. I IRES-R-USI Tire Store A | I WAF APPA ■VMLL All 7QK ■■ WVWV I Monday-Thursday 8 30am 6pm. Friday 8 30am - 5pm. Saturday 8 30am ■ 2pm ‘Extra 5% Senior Discount’ 613 S Broadway (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE EXHAUST WORK & SHOCKS NOW AVAILABLE CALL FOR AfXl ESTIMATE TK commencement planned May 28 Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there. Commencement for senior., at Thomappie Kellogg High School will be held SundayMay 28, at 3 p m at the high school athletic field Christopher DcBUay, class president, will give the class address. Janice Stebestna and Darnel Parker, members of the Board of Education. will present the 152 graduates with their diplomas Musk will be prov ided by the Thoma ppie Kellogg High School band, directed by Duane Thatcher I ■ Pioptr WhoKno* H | 10 DAY SPECIAL (May ie - May eSi' LUBE - OIL - FILTER SPECIAL. ORDERS FREE ESTIMATES Whf5 : we do (IX rtf I flXXTi n srxjrk we car i special order •\4ict ttdir i •fcjtXMlLJCNrjr Z • Z^g^J. •Kr-ikj ;*• Any otter mcgor brand DELIVERY AVAILABLE Wh nave a rv**t ot Ortvenj truks to st-rxi■ 1 �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 16. 1995 School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. May 17 Breakfast pizza, grapefruit juice, milk Thursday, May 18 Pancake on a stick, hot ap­ ple slices, milk. Friday, May 19 Cinnamon roll, orange juice, milk. Monday. May 22 Pancake/syrup. apple juice, milk. Tuesday, May 23 Oatmeal/Br Sugar, raisins, muffin, milk Thornapple Kellogg launch Menu Wednesday. May 17 Tacos/soft shell, let­ tuce /cheese, refried beans, pears. Thursday. May 18 Meat and cheese, subs lettuce. pears, blueberry crisp Friday, May 19 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit Monday. May 22 Beefy Ravioli, green beans, w.w. bread, pineapple tidbits Tuesday. May 23 Comstack, chili/cheese/lettuce. tortilla pieces, breadstick, peaches Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day El. alternate menu: Mon. hot dog. Tues, turkey sandwich. Wed salad. Th hamburger. Fri. fishwich. except on half days. Caledonia Communits High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. May 17 Taco salad, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. May 18 Pepperoni roll, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Fridas. May 19 itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar Monday. May 22 Double cheeseburger, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. Mas 23 Mexican bar. Vita Pup. milk. Note: All menus subject to change without nt Mice Daily alternate to main entree: High Middle school — ala cane line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt < aledonia Communits High Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. May 17 Sub sandwich, vegetable sticks, fruit choice, milk. Thursday. Mas 18 Taco, green beans or french fries, fruit cnsp, milk. ‘Scouting For Food’ a big success Boy Scout Troop No. 105 and Cub Scout Pack No. 3065, both of Middleville, par­ ticipated recently in their first-ever “Scouting For Food." The boys left plastic bags on neighborhood doors to be filled with canned and dry goods. A week later, they collected what bags were left. They said they had great response from the village of Middleville, Duncan Lake area, Barlow Lake area, Fawn Avenue and Freeport. The scouts then donated more than 1,000 items to the Commission on Aging, Holy Family Food Pantry and Love Inc. Shown above are Matt Oliver, Jared McDuffee, Ryan Bowyer, Brandon Moore, den leader Brian Oliver and Aaron Alveraz. Township of Yankee Springs Township Hall - 284 N. Briggs Rd. - Middleville, Michigan 49333 RESOLUTION WATERCRAFT WHEREAS, the Yankee Springs Township Board, County of Barry, State of Michigan, has become aware that recreational boating and surface water use problems exist on COBB LAKE channel and WHEREAS, such recreational boating and surface water use pro­ blems consist of NO WAKE ZONES and WHEREAS, Act 303 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, re­ quires that the Department of Natural Resourses conduct a public hearing and such investigations as are deemed necessary prior to recommending local watercraft controls on problem waters. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD does hereby request the DEPART­ MENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES to hold a public hearing to inquire into the need of special local watercraft controls on COBB LAKE, Yankee Springs Township, Barry' County, State of Michigan. VOTE ON RESOLUTION: Yeas 5; Nays 0 I hereby certify the above to be a ture and correct transcript of action taken by the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. H.E. Vander Bee. Clerk May 12, 1995 616-795-9091 uoo Friday. May 19 Ravioli w meat sauce, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Mondas. May 22 Chicken patty, w bun. com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday. May 23 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High Middle school - ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. May 17 Sub sandwich, food bar. orange spaghetti, milk. Thursday. 18 Tacos, w/toppings. fruit crisp, food bar. milk. Friday , May 19 Ravioli w/meat sauce, soft pretzel, food bar. milk. Monday. May 22 French toast sticks, sausage, juice, food bar. milk. Tuesday . May 23 Toon Tuesday. Com Dog. Taz shake, food bar, milk Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich; Dutton Elementary — Food Bar; and Kettle Lake Elementary — soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Obituaries Velma E. Loew___ CALEDONIA - Velma E. Loew, 73, of Caledonia, passed away on Monday. May 8. 1995. She was born on November 23, 1921 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Statsick) Finkbeiner. Mrs. Loew was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Eugene. Survivors include her Gul­ den, James and Kathy Loew of Fennville. Thomas and Marge Loew of Hastings and Michael and Christine Loew of Kent- wood; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Warren Ftnkbeiner, Robert and Amy Finkbein­ er, Harriet and Orlo Roth and Betty and Ray Dame; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Home of Hope or Holy Family Futures Foundation. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Winifred M. Orlop CALEDONIA - Winifred M. Orlop, 90, of Caledonia, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 1995. She was born on March 11, 1905 in Sheridan Township, to Dewey Riley Parks and Lillian May (Hosmer) Parks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. Winnie was employed for several years by the John Widdicomb Company as a furniture decorator, she also did china painting and picture painting. Survivors are her children. Donald and Jean Barooskt. Willis and Ardeth Bamoski and Jack and Jan Orlop; seven grandchildren; 12 great grand­ children; one great-great grandchild; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Meryl Wielenga and Mrs Mary Lass; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel of Caledonia Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Quality Carpentry Wednesday, May 17 Egg/cheese muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, May 18 Waffle w/syrup, juice or fruit, milk. Friday , May 19 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday , May 22 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday , May 23 Breakfast bagel, juice or fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Pole Barns/Garages • Siding of All Types • Roofing • Additions • Door & Window Replacement • Design Your Own Deck. - and REMODELING SPECIALISTS IN KITCHENS AND BATHS Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Residents of Middleville are asked to remember the women and men who fought for freedom by buying a Veterans of Foreign Wars “Buddy Pop­ py” from a VFW member or ladies auxiliary. Middleville will honor this day on Friday, May 19. Pro­ ceeds from poppy sales will help disabled veterans. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. ___ Letterheads Buddy Poppy Day is May 19 Chen Nowak, a Michigan State University senior from Caledonia, won the Ellen B Judson Award at the College of Human Ecology’s annual honors reception The award was established by Nathan Judson tn 1947 to honor Ellen B. Judson and is given to the student with the highest academic achievement in clothing courses at the end of his or her sophomore year Nowak is majonng in ap­ parel design and textiles <* ■ M 616-897-5624 or 616-868-0446 gj~j Caledonia student wins MSU award 1' f ♦/// Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or »lop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) JUST ONE RITE AMERICA’S #1 SELLING RA I & MOUSE BAIT* Rodents die for the taste of Just One Bite! Available in 3-Packs, Bait Bar. Take Home 10 Packs. Economical Buckets, and NEW Just One Bile Nibblers Mini Bait Blocks Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia • Open 6 Davs a Week 891-8108 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 16, 1995 I Page 11 Weather doesn’t deter crowd for services on National Day of Prayer Despite the rain, more than 60 residents, township and village officials and several area pastors arrived at the Caledonia Village-Township Hall to observe together the National Day of Prayer on May 4 Because of the weather, however, the noon service was held indoors, rather than at the township flagpole. At Kettle Lake Elementary, several parents, teachers and aides joined more than 100 students who braved the rain to participate in a National Day of Prayer service held just before school day began. (Photos courtesy of Cindy Pell) Mike Dordan, from Holy Family Catholic Church, leads part of the service at the village-township hall. Caledonia freestylers sending contingent to state competition Steve Palma and Tom Baker offer their prayers during the township service. T-K baseball team drops two in week's actions Coach Tim Pennfield said it's time for the ThornappleKellogg baseball team to re­ focus if they are going to re­ bound from a pair of blowouts last week. The Trojans lost to Hamil­ ton, 9-1, last Monday and were knocked off by Calvin Christian in five innings 164, Thursday in OK Blue play Brad Williams started the game Thursday, going through three-plus innings before being relieved by Jared Novak. The Squires' bat and a couple of defensive miscues allowed 12 Calvin runs to cross the plate before the end of the inning. Novak shut the Squires out in the fifth, but by then the damage had been done and the Trojans fell to 1-6 in (he Blue. Jason Gearheart had two hits for the Trojans and Justin DeBoode and Dan Noffke each had a hit and a run baited in. In last Monday's game. All-conference basketball and football player Mike Scrotenberg one-hit the struggling Trojans as the Hawkeyes tapped starting pitcher Marty Bender for nine runs in the first three in­ nings. Bender settled down after three to give the Trojans a chance, including send the side down in order in the final three innings, but Mike Mrozinski was the only TK batter to get a hit. Williams lead the team with a .364 average with 14 RBI and Dwight Wade carries a .333 with 13 RBI, two home runs and a pair of dou­ bles. The team is scheduled to play Wyoming Rogers in an OK Blue make-up game tonight (May 16), host God­ win Friday and the TK base­ ball tournament. Saturday. The Trojans will play the first game on the da> against South Christian and close out the tournament with a game against Wayland or Allegan PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day The Caledonia freestyle wrestling had 24 wrestlers competing for a state berth at the regional competition. May 6. Group I wrestlers, who don’t advance to state, had Jordan Trudeau winning his fifth gold medal of the season and Brandon Cance finished the season 27-6 and a bronze medal at regionals. Christopher Smith, last year's state champion at 60 pounds, is looking to repeat with a gold-medal finish in Group III and Michael Tomanek will also advance to state with a 38-1 record and a gold medal at regionals. Seth Temple, who has won 30 of his 32 matches by pins, won a bronze medal at regionals and Patrick Hu ver and Brandon Schalk placed fourth to move on to state. Nick Webster finished with a silver medal at regionals and Todd Maines a bronze in Group IV. Maines had been out of competition most of the year with a broken arm. Other regional qualifiers were Clayton Berridge, Tylor Cook. Brandon Grinage, Tyler McCoy, Justin Maxim, Thomas Taylor, Bryan Crater, Ryan Dykhouse, Matthew Kilmartin, Jay Haisma, Jake Klapmust, Rory Root, Ben Schalk, Kevin Smith and Lucas Zoet. MIDDLEVILLE American Youth Soccer Organization a nonprofit corporation dedicated to youth soccer %V0£0 everyone plays ANNOUNCING MIDDLEVILLE AYSO REGISTRATION Middleville AYSO soccerfest and registration day is May 20, 1995 from 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Thomapple Kellogg High School Football Field. All children with birth dates bet­ ween 8/1/81 and 7/31/89 are eligible to play both fall and spring season for a $25 registra­ tion fee. Teams will be formed from players registered by June 16, 1995. Come and join the festivities of soccerfest and sign up for the '95-'96 soccer season. EVERYONE PLAYS in AYSO �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 16. 1995 Thornapple Twp. Board plans hearing on ‘Rails to Trails' project by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Board has scheduled a public hearing for June 12 to deter­ mine whether or not it will support the the Rails to Trails project. The hearing will be at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall on East Main Street in Middleville The project, which created strong opposition among the board members a few years ago. is being reconsidered According to Craig Patter­ son. a trail proponent, the project, which consists of transforming an abandoned railroad property into a recreation area, has tremen­ dous support among Mid­ dleville residents He said results of a petition drive showed a list of 120 names in the township in sup­ port of the trail and another 250 residents have joined a mailing list. Patterson, who spoke at the Township Board meeting last week Monday, said he has received endorsements from 25 businesses, including a fiber optic cable company, assistance from several Boy Scout troops and trees are be­ ing planted by Thomappie Middle School s eighth-grade science club He said he is interested in “partnering ’ with property owners in an effort to obtain joint responsibilities for the trail A meeting to discuss this possibility was held this past week at a Mountain Jacks Restaurant on 28th Srect in Kentwood. Scott Williams, another trail proponent, said the meeting was positive and was attended by representatives from Kentwood Parks and Recreation. Gaines Township and the Middleville area. Patterson said he has found that residents who are unsure about or opposed to the trail have four mam concerns — funding, maintainencc. liabili­ ty and policing. Some say they CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA May 17, 1995 • 7:00 p.m. don’t want people traveling along a trail near their back yards. The Middleville Village Council has applied for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant of $30,000 to buy 4.5 linear miles now owned by the National Rails to Trails Conservancy. Some members of the com­ munity have been expressing concern about the fate of the grant, which could be denied. Patterson has attempted to assure residents that be has a fund-raising team that will at­ tempt to match the amount of the grant if that becomes a reality. Though some may say the trail is a positive addition to the community, others say problems with liability still need to be dealt with. Patterson has contended that the public will not be liable for any incident that may occur on the trail. Township Clerk Donna Ke­ nyon said she is not opposed to the trail, but feels that the issue of property rights should be discussed. “If someone were to be in­ jured on the trail, whoever has the deeper pockets would be the one to be sued ” she said. T-K girls fall to Hamilton 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer s Report 5. VerMurien P.U.D. - 2nd Reading 6. P.U.D. Amendment ■ 2nd Reading 7. Alaska Hall Lease Agreement 8. Planning Commission Report 9. Planning Commission Appointment 10. C-Tec Franchise Fees 11. Street Lights 12. Seminars 13. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board (201) The Thornapplc-Kellogg girls (rack team lost to Hamilton 76-52 May 9. Becky Holwerda had to lone win in Held events, clearing 15 feet, 2.25 inches in the long jump. Kcri Koehn placed first in the 110-meter hurdles and 300-hurdles, Laura Reed was tops in the 100-meter dash, Jesse Davis won the 1600meter run and Stephanie Pot­ ter won the 3200-meters. The 400-me ter relay team of Samantha Sherman, Koehn, Holwerda and Reed YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NUMBER 50 ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SLOW-NO WAKE SPEED IN CHANNEL CONNECTING WEST GUN LAKE AND ROBBINS BAY Adopted: May 11, 1995 Effective: On Publication DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SPECIAL LOCAL WATERCRAFT CONTROL Regulation No. 08 Barry County WC-08-95-001 Gun Lake: Slow-no wake speed On the waters of Gun Lake, all within Sections 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, Town 2N. Range 10W, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, in the chan nel connecting West Gun Lake and Robbins Bay, from the point where the northwest property line of lot number 78 of Parker’s Lakewood Plat meets the water, thence in a southwest direction to the west side of the island and from the point where the southeast property line of lot number 80 of Parker s Lakewood Plat meets the water, thence south to the east side of the island; it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be mark­ ed with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System HARVEY E. VANDER BEE, Clerk 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 And this would come down to the local government, she added Supporters of the trail say they do not anticipate a pro­ blem. that it would be pro­ tected by the State of Michigan They say their rights will be protected enough to withstand any at­ tempt at a lawsuit. Under “Rails toi Trails” plans, the village would be responsible for maintenence and trash cleanup, with assistance from the trail association. Police also would do their part by pal ruling the area and keeping it clean Those opposing the idea also say they don’t like to sad­ dle local government and police with the added duties. Advocates of the trail are at­ tempting to find a business sponsor who will help fund the property through an “adopt-a-trail" program. Patterson said he is con­ vinced that for every problem there is a solution; that if ap­ proached properly, the effort will be successful. “When things are well planned, then they work well." he said. The trail is closed, but will open in the middle of July for an event titled the “Michigander Bike Ride" also finished first for the Lady Trojans. Placing second were Reed in the 200-meters, Holwerda in the high jump and Jenna Shook in the long jump. Angie McQueen placed third in the 100-mcter dash, Jessica VanAmen was third in the 1600-meters, Sarah Matson in the 400-meters, Davis in the 800-meters, Sherman in the 200-meters, Wendy Wisniewski in the 3200-meters, Koehn in the discus and Shook took third in the shot put. The team is scheduled to run at rcgionals, Saturday. that will be sponsored by The Detroit Free Press and Rails to Trails. Patterson said he hopes the event will prove to residents that it is possible to have a non-motorized recreational area available to the com­ munity with minimal - SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA May 8 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present The minutes and financial statement were approved as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment IMS reports for March and April were reviewed and filed. Vanliere presented proposals for repair and upgrading of the storm sewer on Emmons Street and the storm sewer on Kinsey Street. This information will be kept on file for consideration later He reported that the Maple Street is still waiting for Community Development Block Grant Fund approval. Rodgers reported on sewer connections by Township customers, water hookups and that all is going well at the SBR plant Glen Valley Special Assess menl payment procedure was discussed. Motion by Soules, seconded by Erskine, to authorize release of individual lots from the special assessment lien equal in aggregate at $1800 00 per lot to the amount of the annual payment of principal on special assessment, said release to be effective upon deed of individual lot by Glen Valley L.L.C, to the purchaser, provided the lots to be released shall be designated by Glen Valley L.L.C, at the time of the annual special assessment pay ment; provided further that any undesignoted lots or additional lots shall only be released from special assessment lien upon payment of $1800 00 plus oc crued interest. Roll call vote All Ayes. Motion carried. An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance by amending the Glen Valley PUD Ordinance to allow a sign on lot 4 and wall mounted signs for each tenant in the building on lot 4 was presented by Soules seconded by Robertson Ayes All. Or­ dinance declared adopted Site plans for Glen Valley building on lot 4 and for Seif and Son Building were reviewed AAotion by Soules, seconded by Berencsi to sign the Agree ment for Miss Dig” service Corned AAotion by Kidder seconded by Soules to proceed with Wilcox recommendation of further HydroGeo testing after more clarification is received about costs, scope of work. etc. Carried. White reported on the status of the Formers Home application for Water Funding A Resolution was presented by Brencsi. seconded by Robertson to Authorize Filing of Application with Rural Economic and Com munity Development Service (formerly Farmers Home Ad ministration) for Proposed Village Water System and to Ap prove Legal Service Agreement Ayes All Resolution declared adopted AAotion by Kidder, seconded by Robertson to accept the Com mittee Appointments at presented by the President Carried AAotion by Kidder, seconded by Audy to authorize the Labor Committee to use Michigan Municipal League service lor searching for a Village Manager. Carried AAotion by Kidder, seconded by Erskine to donate $500 00 to the 4 th of July Celebration Carried. Other items discussed were Burning Ordinance; Sidewalks. BOCA Codes. Fiber Optic; bids for radios, tractor ond mower, and abandonment of a portion of Ash Street. Meeting was adjourned at 11 00 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (203) VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 8,1995, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted an Ordinance No. 95-2Z, amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1. Amendment. Ordinance No. 95-2Z amends Section 2 (10) of Ordinance No. 93-1Z pertaining to Lot 4 of the Glen Valley Planned Unit Development, to permit a pylon sign with a maximum display area of 220 square feet per.side, and to permit individual wall signs not larger than 18 inches by 16 feet for each tenant space. 2. Effective Date. Ordinance No. 95-2Z will become effective upon publication of this summary. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 95-2Z is available for inspection at the Village offices, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. Dated: May 16, 1995 (Xjsi problems He said he is anxious to see this project come alive and feels that the concerns that some residents have can be restMved “We think this is great for the commonwealth of the community." he said. VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (200) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 16, 1995 I Page 13 From Our Readers CHS classes offer students challenges To the editor: We are two students cur­ rently enrolled in Caledonia High School who want to res­ pond to several concerns within the community We are greatly involved in school reform around the na­ tion and feel we can shed light on some very dark areas of concern. We understand parents and community members have valid questions involving the curriculum at CHS. However, some of the information given in letters to the editor is false We are involved in a class called “Networking." In this class, we read books, articles, and have discussions concern ing our education We also make presentations to schools looking to charge from tradi­ tional teaching methods. We present to college students looking for the knowledge we have on education and school reform We have been to the Coali tion of Essential School’s Fall Forum, where students from the Networking class presented to over 3,000 teachers and school ad ministrators. We will also be the first group of students to ever present at the Model Schools Conference in the summer. We would first like to ad­ dress the math program at CHS. Integrated math is re­ quired for all freshman and sophomores The students learn traditional math through non traditional methods The questions are designed to make the student think rather than simply plug numbers into formulas. The students work on investigations within a group for part of the macro. The group consists of a coor­ dinator, quality controller, recorder and reader. When the groups have completed the investigation, they review What they learned with the teacher. Many people wonder about group grades. In in­ tegrated math, students receive a group skill grade. This grade reflects students' ability to work within a group Students in integrated math do not receive any group Garage sale signs illegal locally? To the editor: In this day of bureaucracy, big government and more restrictions, Middleville reaches a new high. Can this be true.’ It is now illegal for grandma to post a “garage sale" sign in the Village of Middleville. I suppose enme must be under control when we spend tax dollars to have the police patrol the village in search of any garage saleing grannys in violation of the law Is this reallv the best we can do? Tammy Shoemaker Middleville Reach over 30,000 area homes *tth a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 grades. There are no group grades at CHS. In addition, one-third of all college freshman are taking a calculus course taught in a similar form to the integrated math course at CHS. These classes emphasize open-ended pro­ blems. written and oral com­ munication. cooperative tear ning and group homework At the freshman and sophomore levels, students are required to tke STAR nine and ten STAR stands for Science. Technology. Agriculture and Resources In these classes, students are ran­ domly placed into groups These groups have approx­ imately ten working days to complete a project The pro jects contain background statements, problem statements, enablers, ac­ tivities. experiments, and guides for research. Many questions have been asked concerning the content within the STAR program This course covers a wide variety of science content, but the purpose is to gam an understanding of how science affects our everyday lives. Students become more science oriented and are able to make decisions concerning societal issues based on facts Students can also take human anatomy, advanced biology, physics and chemistry The students in STAR nine present in front of an evaluator (teacher). Then these students discuss what they have accomplished in an individual conference with an evaluator. A student receives an evaluation sheet showing his/her strengths and weaknesses in several content areas. In STAR ten. the group tapes its presentation and then views the tape with an evaluator. After the presenta­ tion is viewed, the students must take a test to show they know the content of their point. In addition, students must keep a daily log. an evidence file, and write a two page typed solution to the problem. Another concern from the community is students are not getting the “basics.” There is no one set of basics any cur­ riculum has ever identified as being essential. Caledonia High School stresses the im­ portance of writing skills and shows it in the curriculum. CHS students are able to research, understand, and ex­ press knowledge correctly both written and orally. Students receive an educa­ tion in technology, music, history and science. They also gain an appreciation for art and develop mental and physical well-being. We feel that CHS is educating us with the basics as well as. and maybe more importantly, be­ ing able to apply these basics. We welcome parents and community members into our classrooms, if community members would like to discuss the curriculum and have com­ ments or concerns, we welcome them into our Net­ working class any day of the week from 10 to 10:45 a.m We appreciate the input from v isitmg parent, and respect the concerns for our education. We need to work together to make Caledonia High School the best it can be Joel Craven Nick Freeman Caledonia Spruce-up part of citizens’ committee plan Help sought for May 20 work day at elementary ball fields by Barbara Gail Staff Writer ‘Pla-a-a-y ball'" While the baseball and softball season is well underway for area high school teams, Caledonia’s youngest sluggers, hurlers and fielders are just beginning to warm up. As the youth program’s volunteer coaches prepare their t-ball, softball and baseball teams to take the field, another group of volunteers wants to get those same fields spruced up for the kids. A special committee is looking for volunteers willing to spend some hours on Saturday. May 20, getting Caledonia s elementary baseball/softball fields whipped into safe, useable condition. The work day is scheduled to begin at 8 a m., with workers meeting at the Caledonia Elementary playground. While the work will begin at Cal El, the fields at all three elementary fields will get attention. Volunteers should bring along rakes and shovels to help clean up the fields, dig out grass that is encroaching the infields, fill holes and just generally get the fields in the best shape possible for the season. The idea for a volunteer work day at the ball fields started with a special committee of parents, coaches, administrators and interested citizens that met last year at the request of the Caledonia School Board. The Ad Hoc Committee for Athletic Facilities was assigned the job of creating both short- and long-term recommendations for the maintenance and expansion of the Caledonia Schools' athletic fields and courts. The "ad hoc" committee was divided into subcommittees, each of which studied specific facilities, and recommendations for each were prioritized into immediate, short-term and long term needs, with cost estimates for work included, when possible. For the baseball/softball subcommittee, it seemed clear that some volunteer effort by parents and players could complete needed work at the elementary fields, which are extensively used by the community summer baseball/softball program. The subcommittee felt that the volunteers would save the district some money, have Scots kickers record 7th shut out The Caledonia varsity soc­ cer team recorded its seventh shut out of the season w nh a 2-0 win over Hudsonville, May 10. Jaimie Oatley scored the lone goal in the first half and Anne Wtusner added an inst­ ance goal in the second half as the Lady Scots secured second place in the OK Rain­ bow. The team is at Unity Christian tomorrow (May 17) and hosts Battle Creek Central Friday. fun and improve the elementary fields, all at the same time. Anyone with questions about the work day should contact CHS Director of Athletics and Activities Jeanne Glowicki at 8910211. Basket classes offered locally Caledonia Library patrons learned the ins and outs of basket weaving at a special class offered May 3 by the Friends of the Library. Instructor Betty Heyboer of Caledonia taught those who signed up for the class how to make a pretty 'shoppers basket.' Here, Heyboer shows Deanna Humphrey a weaving technique as her basket begins to take shape. This class is just one of a number of programs offered during the year by the Friends group or the Kent District Library. Scots boys end perfect dual-meet season with wins over Sparta, Wayland The Caledonia boys track team ended a perfect dual meet season and the OK Gold Championship with a 72-65 win over Sparta Tuesday and a 113-24 win over Wayland, Thursday. Coach John Soderman said it was a narrow win over Sparta with a "total team ef­ fort" being put forth by the athletes. "It was an outstand­ ing win for us with our sec­ ond and third place finishers coming through with per­ sonal-best times which gave us the win." Finishing second for the Scots against Sparta was Nick Haight in the high jump at 5 feet. 10 inches. Matt Bushman in the 110and 300-meter hurdles at 16.4 and 42.8 respectively, Chris Allen in the 400-meters. Dave VandenBerg in the 800meters and Todd Stripiin in the 3200-meter run. Vanden­ Berg had a personal best of 2:08.2 and Stripiin had a per­ sonal best of 10:20.0 Posting wins in field events were Jason Bush tak­ ing the shot put with a throw of 43 feet. 1 inch and the dis­ cus with a career-best throw of 146 feet, 10 inches. Kevin Bloem won the long jump, clearing 19 feet, 6.5 inches. Chad Dykgraaf won the 110-meter hurdles at 15.8 seconds and the 300-hurdles at 41.8 seconds. Ben Thompson finished with a personal best of 4:31.7 in the 1600-meter run and a 9:48.1 in the 3200-me­ ter distance event. The 800-meter team of Matt Bowen, Adam Paarlberg, Dykgraaf and Jeff Fos­ ter won at 1.36.8 and the 400-meter sprint team of Bowen, Bloem, Jeff Finkbeiner and Foster won at 46.9 seconds. In the win over Wayland, the Scots won all but one event. Bush won the shot and dis­ cus with throws of 43 feet, 9 inches and 124 feet. 1 inch. Jamie Daniels won the high jump at 5 feet, 10 incties, Bloem took the long jump at 19 feet. 10.5 inches and Paarlberg won the pole vault with a climb of 10 feet 6 inches. Bowen won the 100-met er dash at 11.8 seconds. Foster took the 200-meters at 24.4 seconds and Alien won the 400-meters at 54,4 seconds. Winning the 800-meters was VandenBerg in 2:09.8, Thompson took both the dis­ tance events, the 1600-meters in 4:40.1 and the 3200 in 9:50.5. Dykgraaf was the fist across the line in the 300- meter hurdles. The 400-relay was won by Bowen, Bloem, Finkbeiner and Foster in 46.8 seconds, the 800-relay was won by Bowen, Paarlberg, Dykgraaf and Foster in 1:36.5, the 1600-relay team of Paarlberg. Finkbeiner, Allen and Dyk­ graaf posted a personal-best time of 3:38.0 and the 3200meter team of Dave Friedrich, Stripiin. Vanden­ Berg and Thompson won in 9:02.0. The team has the finals of the conference meet tonight (May 16) at Forest Hills Northern and will run in the regionals. Friday at Lowell. �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 16. 1995 Scots girls 8 better than Sparta, 50 better than Wayland in track Middleville Lions donate to repair damages Th© Thomapple- Kellogg Youth Baseball League received $300 from the Middleville Lions Club to help in repairs of damage done to the league s fields earlier this year. Gerald Stagray and James Hills present the check to Ty and Zachary Hathaway, two of the youths who play in the league and their father Rod Hathaway. The Lions Club is also offering a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandals. Anyone else who would like to donate money to repair the fields is asked to call Rod Hathaway at 616-795-3653 at mail to TKYB, P.O Box 152, Middleville, Ml 49333. T-K tennis team showing improvement Laic in the season, a coach can gauge how well a young and inexperienced team has improved over lhe year, by seeing how well they play against the best. Coach l^rry Seger saw the improvements his team has made, despite the losses last week to OK Blue leaders Calvin Christian and Godwin Heights. The Trojans lost to the Squires 5-2 and to Godwin 7- 0. "They are the top two teams in the conference and while we lost 7-0 to Godwin, we were able to send a few of the matches into three sets and force a 7-5 match in an­ other," Seger said. "That shows me we are making improvements.” Brett Bremer had one of the three-set matches at No. 1 singles losing 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 and the No. 2 doubles team of Brad Bedford and Mike * Homeowner* ** Cash Fa*t * *1 «t and 2nd Mortgage porch*** or refinance land contract refinancing • Home or Rental Property ‘Stow Credit O.K. *BM Consoiidatton etc. Teat Easy *CWI 24 Hour* ANauie Mortgage t Finance Corp. 800 968-2221 FREE Pre-OuaWicatton Stein lost tn three sets 4-6, 6-0, 6-2. No. 2 singles player Brett Suwyn lost lhe first set 7-5 and Seger said that look the wind out of his sails as he dropped the second set 6-1. In the loss to Calvin Christian, Bremer was "re­ lentless in attacking" as he posted a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win at No. 1 and Rob Kiel, playing at No. 2 singles won 4-6, 62 and was ahead 3-0 in the third set when his opponent injury defaulted. 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Shannon Houseman in the 3200-meter run at 11:26.9 and Barb Warner in the 800meters at 2:22.9. The 3200-meter relay team of Barb Warner, Sarah Parbel, Houseman and Keri Bloem finished first with a time of 9:57.4 and the 1600meter team of Wendy Faber. Sarah Parbel. Mulder and Barb Warner finished first at 4:18.1. In the Gold close out blowout against Wayland, Minor won the shot with a throw of 31 feet, 33 inches. Heather Polmanieer won the discus with a throw of 91 feet. 9 inches for points in the field events. Mulder won the 400meters at 1:02.7. Sherry Vredevoogd took the 110meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 17.6 seconds and Katie Benham won the 300-intermediate hurdles at 52.4 seconds. Barb Warner won the 800meters at 2:25.6. Bloem took the 1600-meters at 5:18.1 and Houseman won the 3200-meters at 11:10.5. Winning the 400-meter relay in 55.8 seconds was the team of Vredevoogd, Katie Hatrick. Kelly Veiling and Kelly Mescar. Mescar, Mulder. Hatrick and Faber teamed to lake the 800-relay in 1:55.8. Barb Warner. Mulder. Faber and Bloem to the 1600-relay in 4:14.0 and Barb Warner. Sarah Parbel. Audrey Warner and Jill lx at her man took lhe 3200relay in 9:55.5. The team has conference finals tonight (May 16) and runs in regional. Friday. T-K splits two 2-1 decisions last week The Thoornapple-Kellogg varsity softball team split a pair of 2-1 decisions last week, falling to Hamilton, Monday and defeating Calvin Christian, Thursday. In the win over Calvin, starting pitcher Traci Camp­ bell worked her way out of a jam in the top of the seventh with a runner on third and one out. A infield grounder was fielded by Campbell who looked the runner at third back then fired to Sage Lucas at first for one out. Lucas saw the runner break for home and threw a blister­ ing strike to catcher Vikki Jansen who sank lhe Squires' hopes by tagging the incom­ ing runner. Campbell helped her own cause with a bases-loaded, two-run single in the fifth af­ ter shortstop Jenny Doyle helped her out defensively in the fourth with two key plays which shut down a bases-loaded, no-out, attempted rally by the Squires. Campbell gave up just three hits to the Squires. Coach John Greenman said it was a big win for the I .ady Trojans after losing a heart­ breaker to OK Blue-foe Hamilton, Monday. With lhe score knotted at seven in lhe lop of the in­ ning, Campbell hit a batter to open the inning but recov­ ered to strike lhe next one out. The third Squire to come to lhe plate sacrificed a bunt to move the runner along to where she could come home on Campbell s wild pitch. The Lady Trojans got only two hits in lhe game, one from Campbell lhe other from Tracy Merlau Camp­ bell scored the run for TK with her hit. followed by a sac bint by Jansen and a ground out by Lucas. Lucas currently leads lhe Blue with a .548 batting av­ erage. The Trojans are scheduled to play an OK Blue make-up game with Wyoming Rogers today (May 16) and host Godwin Friday. Caledonia netters drop meet to GR Christian, win T-K Invitational The Caledonia tennis team was upset with a 7-0 sweep by Grand Rapids Christian, May 11. Chris Snoap lost his first match of the season with a 62, 7-5 loss to Jeff Brink. Jason Crisman, who is out injured, wasn’t able to play at No. 2 singles so the rest of the singles players moved up a flight giving Eric Rogers a chance to fill the slot. He lost Alex Lorenz 6-1, 6-2. Dave Larsen lost at No. 3 singles 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 and Robson Souza lost at No. 4 singles 6-2, 6-0. Marc VanderVelde and Jared Galley lost at No. 1 doubles 6-3, 6-4 and Brad Fortuna and Scott Ring lost at No. 2 doubles 6-3, 6-7 (74). 6-0. With Mike VanSprange and Ivan Prado out with illness, Matt Humphrey amd John Conner moved up to No. 3 doubles losing 6-2, 61 and Ryan Sobuzak and Jeff Austhof lost at No. 4 doubles 6-0, 6-0. At the Middleville Invitational, May 6, the Scots were in truer form, finishing with 28 points and six flight championship to take die trophy. Snoap won at No. 1 singles, Dave Larsen won No. 4 singles, VanderVelde and Oatley won at No. 1 doubles, Fortuna and Ring were champs at No. 2 doubles, VanSprange and Prado won at No. 3 doubles and Conner and Humphrey won at No. 4 doubles. Eric Roger was runner up at No. 3 singles and Souza earned one point at No. 2 singles. $ Credit Problems? Cash $ Problems? We can help. $ • Refinancing • Home ImprovementI • Debt Consolidation $ $ A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St.. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ 1-800-870-2663 | $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures X Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 16. 1995 / Page 15 T-K boys down Hamilton in track The Thornapple-Kellogg boy» track team got help from its depth with a 70-66 win over Hamilton, Tuesday. While the Hawkeyes took nine of 17 first-place finishes the Trojans placed a number of athletes in the second and third place positions for the win. Jason VanElst won the shot put with a throw of 50 feet, 1 inch. Keith nelson won the high jump, clearing 6 feet. 2 inches and Mike El­ lis won the pole vault with a height of 8 feet. 6 inches. The relay team of Shawn Davis, Brian Syswerda. Przemck Lojek and Matt Send placed first in the 400and 800-me ter events. Thad Otto was first m the 400-meter dash at 53.88 sec­ onds and Ed Solomon won both the 100- and 200-meter sprints with times of 11.7 and 24.3 respectively. Coach Matt Funk said he was pleased with the team's effort with many of the ath­ letes posting personal-best times in the meet. "As the final score was 70-66. the ex­ tra effort was what made the four-point difference," he said. Jayvee Scot softball team keeps winning The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty softball team is having a successful season, having already tied the school win record for junior varsity softball with 15 wins, with II games to go this season The Scots have been led by consistent hitting, solid fielding and excellent pit ching. The team is undefeated in O-K Gold league play Highlights from the last week include sweeping Cedar Springs in a doubleheadcr. 19-5 and 24-14 Heidi Hanna earned the wins for both games, striking out 10 in the first game. Allison Schneider led the team from the plate, hatting five for eight for the day. Also having a gret offen­ sive game was Hanna, who had two doubles and two triples. Holly Pelletier had a great game catching and had three hits in four at bats. Caledonia received is se­ cond loss of the season against Caledonia Central. Il was a well played game in which CC had a four-run inning and held the Scots to two runs. Hanna and Kristy DeBoer both had hits in the game for the Scots. The Scots came from behind to defeat South Chris­ tian 7-6. It was an exciting game, dominated by field play and pitching. Hanna pitched a two-hitter and struck out seven to gel the win. Molly Gorton led the Scots from the plate, with two for three and having the game-winning RBI Mindi Smith also had two hits, one was a double. Also having hits were Hanna. DeBoer and Allison Schneider. This was the seventh league win for the JV Scots this season Caledonia earlier defeated East Grand Rapids 23-2 in a five-inning game JenGrevers pitched a two-hitler. Niki Peterson was two for two. Smith and Schneider were both three for five. DeBoer and Kellie Huizinga each had two hits. Hanna and Gorton each had home runs Against Sparta, in game one. Caledonia won 16-4. Hanna pitched a four-hitter and struck out 11 in the fiveinning game Niki Peterson lead the Scots from the plate, going three for three Also having hits for Caledonia were Hanna. DeBoer. Gor­ ton. and Schneider. In game (wo. Caledonia prevailed 15-10. DeBoer pit­ ched a two-hit. seven-inning game. The following Scots had two hits: Smith. Hanna and Peterson These were Caledonia's first league wins of the season. In the Lakewood tournament: Game I — Caledonia 5. Lakcwixxl 4 Heidi Hanna pit­ ched a two-hitter and struck out eight in the seventh-inning contest. Having one hit each for the Scots were Kristi Schmidt. Allison Schneider and Kellie Huizinga. Game 2 — Hastings 15. Caledonia 12. Leading the way from the plate was Han­ na. who was three for four and Molly Gorton, who was two for four with a double and a triple. This was Caledonia's first loss of the season Caledonia defeated Wayland. 14-3. Hanna pitch­ ed a three-hitter and struck out 10 batters in the five-inning contest. Having hits for Caledonia were Minda Smith, Kristi Schmidt. Kristy DeBoer and Niki Peterson. The Scots bested Kenowa Hills 16-10. Kristy DeBoer pitched. Leading the Scots from the plate was Mindi Smith three for four. Heidi Hanna three for five with two doubles. Niki Peterson, three for five, and Kristy Deboer (wo for four, with one double "The girls have been play­ ing very good ball and I’m proud to be part of a team like this one," said coach Duane Petrosky. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Liability reform is necessary Imagine it's time for your children’s annual round of vac­ cinations You go through the regular routine, assuming everything is in working order. When you arrive at the doctor’s office, the receptionist tells you she is sorry. but they are no longer able to provide measles vaccinations. Merck and Company, previously the only U.S. company producing the measles vaccine, has decided to withdraw its product from the market. The cost of product liability insurance are too high and the company no longer can afford to produce the children’s vaccine. Although this is just a hypothetical story, it's not far from reality Thankfully. Merck and Company continues to produce the measles vaccine — solely out of a sense of social respon­ sibility. company officials say — but it is the only remaining U.S. producer of the vaccine. Other manufacturers cite pro­ duct liability insurance costs as a major deterrent to entering the game. In fact, insurance costs are so high for medical researchers and manufacturers that $11 of the $12 we pay for a childhood DPT vaccine is used to cover product liability costs. To put an end to these outrageous hidden costs and ensure this scenario never comes true, the Senate recently passed legislation that would overhaul Michigan’s product liability law With Senate Bill 344. competition, choice and quality would be more prevalent than ever in Michigan’s marketplace. Under Michigan’s current product liability law. consumers are pay ing hidden taxes on every service and product they pur­ chase — from measle vaccines to step ladders. Frivolous lawsuits are weighing down our court system to the extent that legitimate claims are delayed for years. And corporations like Merck and Company are withdrawing more and more products from the market For example, researchers at Harvard Medical School stop­ ped work on a drug that would have treated a rare neurological disorder that causes blindness and severe painful facial spasms In addition, several companies across the country have been forced to postpone or cancel entirely their testing of promising AIDS vaccines. SB 344 goes a long way in ensuring Michigan's product liability law does not hamper innovation — in medical research or any ocher field. Under this legislation, manufacturers would be provided a defense from liability when a product had already been subject to approval by the government agency which oversaw the pro­ duction. development and safety requirement testing of the product So if a product otherwise meets government standards but does not undergo this strict government oversight, the con­ sumer would have an opportunity to file suit, but manufac­ turers and sellers would be presumed not liable. The bill also would cut back on the number of frivolous lawsuits plaguing our court system by preventing plaintiffs from recovering damages where their own drug or alcohol in toxication was 50 percent or more responsible for their injuries. We’ve also worked to cap non-economic damages such as pain and suffering or mental anguish at $500,000 in cases tn which a defective product results in death or permanent loss of a vital bodily function, and at $280,000 in all other cases But if a defendant is "grossly negligent" and that negligence results in death or the permanent loss of vital bodily functions, there would be no cap on non-economic damages It is impor tant to point out that there would be no cap on economic damages, such as loss of wages or medical benefits. These are jus a few of the provisions of this comprehensive piece of legislation. Overall, it is a good bill that is badly need ed. All across the nation, legislators are debating reforms to current product liability law, not only because it costs every taxpayer, but also because it robs our society of safe and in­ novative products. How many legitimate lawsuits will we allow to be over shadowed by wasteful claims? 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Sponsored by Eaton Roadranger Training institute 1-800-325-6?3 3 FACTORY JOBS $6 - $7 hr. Assembly, plastic injection, stack metal parts, spray paint and brake press. Positions available at companies located on south­ end of Grand Rapids area. Stop in to apply 8am 4pm weekdays. Bring 2 pieces of ID People mark, Inc. 507 36th Si SE Grand Rapids, (between Division and Eastern Ave's.) 616 245-6161. EOE HAIR STYLIST: First Impression Hair Studio in Cutlerville A Caledonia. Full & part-time positions. Vacation pav and insurance is available. 891-0312 or 455-6090 or 698-6484,__________________ OFFICE CLEANING help wanted. Dutton, Caledonia and Kentwood areas. Call 616-795-2086. PART-TIME WORKERS NEEDED at mini golf course. Gun Lake Area. 795-3479 RECEPTIONIST - 2 FULL TIME positions available at Southeast Grand Rapids compa­ nies. Experience handling a busy phone system, type 50 wpm plus and some word processing desired. Call (616)245-6161. Peoplemark Inc. 507 36th St. SE Grand Rapids. EOE_________ WE HAVE A PART-TIME OPENING at our CALEDO­ NIA BRANCH for a teller. We offer a competitive hourly rate with merit increases. Work sche­ dule will average 3 1/2 days a week. You will find a pleasant work environment with friendly co-workers. If you think you would enjoy being a member of our bank-team, please contact our Hastings City Bank Person­ nel Office at, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI. M-F. E.O.E. Jobs Wanted PLOWING GARDENS IN AND AROUND Middleville. 795-9215 Lawn & Garden GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/Residential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518. Lost & Found LOST-REWARD April 24th at Spring Park. Black and blue new wilson mens softball glove, “Optima gold”. Call 795-9776. Mobile Homes TRUE VALUE HOMES has one extra clean pre-owned home for sale in Cider Mill Village, Middleville. It has two bedrooms and two baths and is ready for immediate possession. Call Sandra at 795-7900. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 DAYS 4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279/couple. Limited tickets. Call 407-831-4700 ext 495. Monday-Saturday 9am thru 10pm._____________________ Scots diamond club knocks off S. Christian Kenowa Hills Thank You In Memoriam CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all those who attended our 50th wedding anniversary “Open House” Saturday April 29th and made it such a wonderful day we will treasure forever. We would also like to thank our family, the American Legion of Caledonia, and all those who helped in any way in the plan­ ning and preparing of the food for this beautiful sunny day of celebration. Thanks also for all the cards, gifts, and money wc received. God bless all of you, Earl and Lola Posthumus IN LOVING MEMORY Of my mother A step-father, Clare A Dorothy Colter. Who passed away May 14th A 15th, 1991. After 4 years, you are still close in my heart A in my thoughts Love A miss you very much, Bev Tolan A Family NO LATER. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)___________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Large mouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows LAGG1S* FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Ml 49055 -Phone: (616) 628-2056 Days (6163-624-6215 Evenings. Real Estate 2 HOUSES ON LOT 100x200 City of Wayland. $54,900 Call 795-9337. Wanted VERONICA MARION’S DAYCARE has 2 openings ages 2 1/2 & up. Call Bonnie at 891-8847 Caledonia area. License #DF410040512 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. EVERYTHING PREPARED FRESH DAILY! FARO’S PIZZAS BOAT DOCKS- Now stocking a complete line of “Tommy Dock” dock systems. Available at, Durkee Lumber. Alto, MI. 868-6026__________________ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $550 for 1st 5 words; 15tf each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $325 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $325 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; lOtf each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. •CANCELLATIONS FOR CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE IN BY 4:00pm FRIDAY AND Dave Uyl joined the fun. going 2-3 at the plate. Coach Ron Moag said the team is playing very well to­ gether and defensively, show­ ing why it has a 12-5 record overall with only one error in each of the games. The team is 5-3 in conference play. The Scots nipped the Knights in the bottom of the seventh inning when Matt Ban was safe on a throwing error at first and went to sec­ ond when the first baseman went after the errant throw. He moved to third on a passed ball and home on Fuller’s blast through the in­ field. Barr was 2-3 in the game with a triple and Fuller was 2-4 with two RBIs. The team is scheduled to play a double header Friday at Unity Christian. Put two more OK Gold wins in the books for Cale­ donia's varsity baseball team. The Scots had a pitching performance of a life lime from first year varsity pitcher Charles Bockstanz last Mon­ day as he gave up five hits and struck out eight on his way to posting a 9-0 shut out of South Christian. Matt Neely added another win to his stats, Thursday, as the Scots held off a strong Kenowa Hills contingent 32. Neely gave up two hits while striking out 12 Knights. In the win over the Sailors, Matt Barr continued his dominance of Gold pitching with a 2-4 day with a homer, a triple and three runs batted in. 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Caledonia Council members and spouses had toured Roscommon on As part of Mayor's Exchange Day, Caledonia Village Council President Glen Klaver presents the traditional key to the village to Dick Maki, President of the Roscommon Village Council. Caledonia and Roscommon Village officials pose for a photo in the village/township hall before setting out on a tour of Caledonia. In the back row, from the left are Jane Heiss, Judy Kidder and Glen Klaver of Main Street parade to begin at noon Caledonia Legion to lead Memorial Day tributes by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Members of the Caledonia American Legion Post No. 305, accompanied by the Le­ gion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, the Boy Scouts and school band mem­ bers will honor American ser­ vicemen and women during Memorial Day services Mon­ day. In keeping with tradition, the post will visit four area cemeteries before leading a Memorial Day parade down Main Street to Lakeside Cemetery. Also joining the services will be area clergymen and State Senator Dick Posthu­ mus, who will offer a short message at each site. The Le­ gion will lay a memorial wreath at the grave of a vet­ eran and fire the traditional salute. Taps will close each service. Legion member Dave Stauffer said that the first service will begin at 9 a.m. at Alaska Cemetery, at the corner of 68th Street and Thomapple River Drive. The rest of the schedule in­ cludes a 9:45 a.m. service at Blain Cemetery, a 10:30 a.m. service at Dutton and an 11:15 a.m. service at Holy The Caledonia American Legion Post 305 will pay its traditional trixite to area servicemen and women during Memorial Day services planned for Monday, May Comers. The noon parade down Main Street will be followed by the final service of the day, at Lakeside Cemetery. A special dedication will be held during the service at Holy Corners, where the Sons of the American Legion have placed a veterans’ memorial. Another dedication will be held at Lakeside Cemetery for Eagle Scout Jeff Foster's memorial project. "We'd be happy to have the community join us at any of the services and for the pa­ rade," said Stauffer. "We wel­ come vehicles and marchers, anyone who'd like to partici­ pate.’’ Those who want to join the parade should meet at the Community Education Build­ ing parking lot at 11:45 a.m., Stauffer said. He also noted that the scouts each Memorial Day decorate veterans' graves with American flags. "We’d like to know if any grave has been missed," he said. Anyone noticing a veteran s grave that does not have a Memorial Day flag is encour­ aged to call Stauffer at 8918644. "We re always pleased at the way the community turns out for the services and the pa­ rade," he said. "It’s a special way to re­ member our loved ones and to honor those who served our country in the armed forces. - Caledonia; Dick Maki, Howard Anderson and Don Duggar of Roscommon and Bill Robertson of Caledonia. In the middle row, from the left, are Sylvia Maki and Mary Krauss of Roscommon and Jackie Cherry of Caledonia. Kneeling are Caledonia officials Buff Rodgers, Jan Soules, Steve Antecki and Shari McKee. Monday, May 15. The visiting village manager, president, clerk and a council trustee were greeted with cookies and coffee at the village offices, where Caledonia Village President Glen Klaver presented (he ceremonial key to Roscommon Village President Dick Maki. See Exchange, Page 2 Middleville Memorial Day parade set for May 29 The annual Memorial Day parade sponsored by Middleville VFW Post 7548 will step off from the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School at 10:15 a.m. on May 29. Making its way to the downtown area, the parade will pause at the bridge while a wreath is dropped in the river to remember the veterans who served on the waters and made the ultimate sacrifice. The parade will end at Mount Hope cemetery, where the new Armed Forces Memorial on Sheridan Street in Middleville will be dedicated as part of the ceremonies honoring fallen comrades from all wars. There will be a veteran's tribute, dedication, a salute and a fly-over. Also planned is a cannon salute to all fallen soldiers by members of 1st. Michigan Battery "A," light artillery Organizers are still looking for individuals or units that would like to participate. Anyone interested in being in the parade can call 9459107._______________ In This Issue... • TK High School to partner with Lacks Enterprises • Caledonia Cable to air monthly show on education • TK plans Renaissance program in the fall • Thornapple planners doing rezoning �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 EXCHANGE DAY HELD, continued from front page Both sets of officials toured the village/township hall before setting off on a sightseeing expedition in a Caledonia Community Schools van chauffered by one of the school district’s own bus drivers. The guests visited the Caledonia Township Fire Department, the historic Barber School and the Caledonia library. Lunch was served at the high school, with School Superintendent Doug Busman serving as host and providing the guests a tour of both the high school and the new middle school. The Roscommon officfab also visited the village's new wastewater treatment plant and even enjoyed a tour through one of the new homes at Glen Valley Estates before heading home to Roscommon late in the afternoon. Roscommon Clerk Mary Krauss and Sylvia Maki, wife of Roscommon Village President Dick Maki, look over the student desks in Caledonia's historic Barber School. During their Mayor's Exchange Day visit, Caledonia Village Trustee Judy Kidder and Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries admire the ‘teacher's desk,' the latest addition to the historic Barber School. Caledonia Township Historical Commissioner Eva Engle (nght) was on hand to welcome the guests and answer questions about the restoration. Area School Menus announced Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 24 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, tossed salad, pears Thursday, May 25 Chop suey on steamed rice, Chinese veggies, fresh fruit, fortune cookie. Friday, May 26 Pizza, coleslaw, cherry crisp. Monday. May 29 ’ No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 30 Waffles/syrup, sausage, potato wedge, orange juice. Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss provided the Roscommon visitors official library tote bags with Deuce, the library cat, pictured on the front. Heiss, who also is a member of the Village Planning Commission, is pictured here with Roscommon Village President Dick Maki. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, May 24 Scrambled egg, toast, orange juice, milk. MILLER MEANS... ...S OLD! Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg, Jean Chase. ASSOC BROKER. GRI... .795-7272 CRS, GR1.............................. 367-1451 Gene Poll Dianne Feldpausch...948-9913 \udics Burdick. c.ri.945-2451 Cindy Scotti’ Scott. 948-4228 Ron Lewis................. 945-5103 Larry Allerding SALES MGR . CRS. GR1 .945-9103 ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. .795-9521 Karen Brown.............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. GRi........................ 795-9090 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Mike Humphrevs, Broker, CRS. GRI Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 Thursday, May 25 Fruity breakfast, cake, grapefruit juice, milk. Friday, May 26 French toast sticks, apple juice, milk. Monday, May 29 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 30 Breakfast pizza, orange juice, milk. Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day. El. alternate menu: Mon. hot dog, Tues, turkey sandwich. Wed. salad. Th. hamburger, Fri. fishwich, except on half days. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, May 24 Grilled chicken sandwich, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, May 25 Chicken Fajita, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Friday, May 26 Itza pizza, french fries, Vita Pup, milk, potato bar. Monday, May 29 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 30 Hot turkey sub, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu 1. NEW LISTING. Nestled at the edge of a wooded 5 acre lot is this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 both home. The spacious and open living area leads into a convenient kitchen which overlooks the beautiful coun­ try acreage. With a full walkout lower level you'll agree that this home is on excellent opportunity for your family. Coll Jeon Chose .................................................................. $77,000. 2 family dwelling with 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, living room with fireplace in each unit 1 'A car garage and a body shop with all equipment needed for a great income. Call Gene Poll............................................... $139,000. WHY IMILLER MEANS SOLD... wB ’’ ® because of people like Cathy Williamson Cathy has the kind of background ■ that can help insure your success when you sell or invest m Real Estate She has ■ 14 years experience and is a past recipient of the Realtor-Associate of the Year Award for the entire State of Michigan. ’fuHR l mH Cathy knows the people of Barry County and the Middleville community Whether you ore buying or selling put kwlHB Cathy to work for you* 3. BULMNG STTE One acre site located between Middle­ ville and Hastings. Call Gene Poll.......... .................... 411.500. 4. BUILDING SITE. Lake lot. all land scaped Beautiful view of Jordan Lake Call Jean Chase $14,900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. Wednesday, May 24 Ham/cheese Pita, green beans, or french iries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, May 25 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, w/gravy, fruit choice, milk. Friday, May 26 Chili pockets, peas, or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, May 29 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 30 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only S15 per year in Barry County. Ph. 945-9554. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday, May 24 Pancakes, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, May 25 English waffle, w/toppings, juice, or fruit, milkk. Friday, May 26 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, May 29 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 30 English muffin w/toppings. juice, or fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 24 Pizza — pepperoni or sausage, food bar. milk. Thursday, 25 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, w/gravy. roll, food bar, milk. Friday, May 26 Chili pockets, food bar. ice juicey, milk. Birthday treat day. Monday, May 29 No School. Memorial Day Tuesday, May 30 Pizza, sausage or pep peroni, food bar, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich; Dutton Elementary — Food Bar; and Kettle Lake Elementary — soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Caledonia School Board Candidates’ Forum set June 1 The Caledonia Parents Advisory Council (C-PAC) will sponsor a forum for this year's Caledonia School Board candidates from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, June I. The forum will be held in the CHS Performing Arts Center. All five candidates have agreed to participate, and the community is invited to meet the candidates and hear their views at this time. Two four-year terms will be decided in this year's school election to be held Monday, June 12. Running for board positions are incumbents Gordon DeBlaay and John Finkbeiner and challengers Bob Bergy, Dan Clark and Donald (D.J.) Regan. WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 / Page 3 Barry Sheriffs Department stresses boat safety Barry County has more than 320 named bodies of water within it’s boundaries. The week of May 20-26, National Safe Boating Week, brings to focus an important area of en­ forcement for the Barry Coun­ ty Sheriffs Department “Each year, thousands of people and their watercraft, flock to our area lakes to recreate and enjoy the tran­ quility of the water," said Sheriff Stephen DeBoer. “Unfortunately, recreate and tranquility don’t often go hand in hand when our lakes become crowded." The Barry County Sheriffs Department Marine Division, which consists of six officers, patrols the county’s waters daily through the summer months. The marine officials attempt to ensure the safety of boaters by monitoring boat operation: safety inspections for proper equipment and responding to water related complaints and accidents. In 1994, over 2,000 hours were spent patrolling lakes, answering complaints, and responding to boating- and water related accidents. Marine patrols have placed heavy emphasis in recent years on alcohol enforcement. Last year, 17 arrests for operating under the influence in a watercraft were made. In 1994, the county responded to 24 boating accidents, two of which were fatal, and one drowning. When a drowning occurs, the sheriffs department has a ten-member underwater rescue and recovery team, which is made up of depart­ mental and auxiliary person­ nel. The dive team has been fortunate in the last ten years to have found and resuscitated two drowning victims after more than a 30-minute submergence. When problems occur on the water, the sheriff s depart­ ment needs to be made aware of that problem. Often times people will state that a pro­ blem has existed on their lake, but instead of contacting the sheriffs department they have tolerated or ignored the situation. “In order to alleviate or eliminate the problem, the department needs to be con­ tacted and made aware of that problem,” DeBoer said. “Of­ ficers are available to answer your boating questions and if our schedule permits do courtesy inspections. If you, as a boat operator observe an officer patroling your lake, stop them and ask them for a courtesy inspection. The of­ ficer will check your water­ craft for all the required equipment and inform you of your deficiencies, if you have any.” To operate a watercraft Tracy Potts of Middleville and Tom Purdy of Caledonia displayed research projects at a Central Michigan University student exhibition earlier this month. (NAPS)—Elegant entertaining is simple when you serve Prosciutto di Parma, the world’s finest prosciutto imported from Italy. With its rosy color and delicate fla­ vor, “Parma” adds a classic touch to a variety of dishes as shown in Italian cooking authority Giuliano Bugialli’s recipe below. To learn more about enjoying Prosciutto di Parma, write for a complimentary copy of the “Prosciutto di Parma Pleasures" recipe brochure at P.O. Box 818, Gibbstown, NJ 08027 MOZZARELLA AND PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA CROSTINI (Crostini di Mozzarella e Prosciutto di Parma) Ingredients: 5 8 2 The sheriffs department annually trains approximately 1,400 students who receive their boating license. Classes are held at all of the area schools and several classes are held during the summer. Con­ tact the sheriffs department for the next available class. All classes are open to adults, as well as young adults. Equipment that is necessary on a watercraft varies accor­ ding to the size, type and structure of the watercraft. All watercraft need a coast guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) for each person on board. Young people under the age 6 are are required to Local students display research projects at CMU The Unique Flavor Of Prosciutto di Parma Adds A Touch Of Elegance To Any Celebration 8 which is over 6 horsepower in Michigan, the sportster must meet the following re­ quirements: the operator is over 16 years of age; the operator is between 12 and 16 years of age and completed a boating safety course; the operator is between 12 and 16 years of age and accompanied by an adult if the operator is under 12 years of age he or she may operate a watercraft under 35 horsepower, if ac­ companied by an adult. slices of Italian bread without sesame seeds, each about :14-inch thick teaspoons olive oil slices of mozzarella, each slice less than Mt-inch thick, cut into the same shape as the liresMl ( total w tight about L 2 pound ) ounces trimmed Prosciutto di Parma cut into thin strips Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a jelly-roll pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil Arrange the slices of bread onto the pan and pour teaspoon of oil over each slice. Top each with 1 slice of mozzarella and bake for about 12 minutes. The cheese should be soft and warm but not completely melted. Transfer the crostini to a serving platter and ar­ range Prosciutto di Parma strips over each crostini. Top with a leaf of Italian parsley. Serve hot. Serves 4- The second annual Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition featured displays and com­ puter and video demonstra­ tions of class projects, senior and master’s degrees theses and other research projects by both undergraduate and graduate students. ‘ ‘ Research complements and enhances student learn­ ing,” said Carole Beere, dean of graduate studies and assis­ tant vice president for research. “Students who par­ ticipate in research develop skills and work habits that serve them extremely well when they graduate from the university.” Potts, a sophomore major­ ing in child development, ex­ amined the issues that youth bring to Camp Heartland, a summer camp experience for youth affected by HIV and AIDS. She also examined the significance of the camp ex­ perience for the youth. A graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Potts is the daughter of Bob and Terry Potts. Purdy, a senior majoring in geology, participated in several research projects displayed at the student ex­ hibition. For two projects, he analyzed rock formations and the Hemlock Falls dam fault in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He also helped update the geologic maps of an area in Humboldt County, Nev., and measured concentrations of lead and chromium in a retain­ ing pond near a Mount Plea­ sant apartment complex. A graduate of Caledonia High School. Purdy is the son of Tom and Marlene Purdy. Reach over 30,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 wear a PFD at all times while on the boat, as well as operators and passengers on personal watercraft. The size of the watercraft dictates the ty pe of PFD need­ ed. Watercraft 16 feet and over require each person to have a wearable type 1, 2 or 3 PFD. as well as one type 4 (cushion or ring) for a throwable device. Watercraft under 16 feet (with the excep­ tion of personal watercraft) may currently use the type 4 cushion as the PFD. In the next two years this law will be revised so that all occupants, regardless of the watercrafts length will need wearable type 1, 2 or 3 PFDs for each per­ son (this is now the case when operating on the great lakes). Fire extinguishers are re­ quired on watercraft that have an area that may entrap fumes. If in doubt, check with the sheriff's department. Watercraft 16 feet and over are required to have a horn or whistle on board. All water­ craft that are motorized need to be equipped with running lights if they are operated after sunset, non-motorized craft need a white light at hand to ward off a collision. “The Barry County Sheriff's Department hopes that you will have a safe and enjoyable experience on the waters of Barry County,” said DeBoer. “When you en­ counter a problem or have a question, feel free to contact the department at any time.” The phone number for any type of question is 948-4801. Pull out the bikes, lock in the safety, says AAA Michigan It’s spring! Time to dust off the bicycle, don a helmet, pull up the kick-stand, and enjoy pedaling in the fresh breezes of springtime. In Michigan many children are going just that, but unfor­ tunately some are bicycling with abandon, unaware of how to ride safely. Should we be concerned? Yes. Eighteen bicyclists under 15 died statewide in 1993 — 62 percent of the 29 bicycle deaths in Michigan that year. “Studies suggest young riders’ mistakes often cause crashes with cars,” says Jerry Basch, AAA Michigan Com­ munity Safety Services manager. “That’s true for boys and girls up to age 12.” Part of the difficulty is inac­ curate perception, he said. As a result, young riders sometimes misjudge the speed of oncoming vehicles. spring bicycling season: “Children may think it’s • Riders should always safe to cross the street when wear helmets! About 80 per­ it’s often dangerous.” Basch cent of bicycle deaths involve says. “The gap in traffic may head injuries. Fewer than 2 be too short for a safe percent of children regularly crossing.” wear helmets. • Coach children before Young riders can reduce the risk of crashes with cars by they move from sidewalk to following these guidelines: street riding to make sure they • Be cautious when enter­ can do so safely. They should ing roadways from driveways know the “Rules of the and alleys. Remember to slow Road” for bicycling safely, down, stop and look for the risks of sharing the road traffic. with motor vehicles and • Ride with traffic on the demonstrate the judgment and right-hand side of the street. maturity necessary for safe • Stop at stop signs. riding • Obey traffic signals and • Inspect bicycles to make watch for turning vehicles. sure the brakes and tires are in • Signal before turning and good condition. look before changing lanes. • Make sure bicycles are Parents can play a key role sized properly to children. In in helping children ride safe­ a traffic situation, kids may ly, Basch adds. For safe fun. have difficulty controlling a here are a few reminders this bicycle that is too big. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 Neighbors with... NORMA Hi, everyone. I have to apologize how crummy last week’s contribution was. I was too tired and weary to have written or even let it go into the paper. But I hated missing a chance to visit with all of you. So I hope this visit with you will be an improvement. Isn’t it a beautiful colorful time of the year. Our flower­ ing crab trees are really put­ ting on a wonderful show. The blamed moles sure put on a nasty display all over the yard. Houston loves sticking his nose into the holes, and then frantically digging down VELDERMAN to get that enticing smell. With his big webbed feet, the dirt just flies. I pull him away and he comes very regretful­ ly, but gives me the impres­ sion that I am a bully to treat him so. Last Sunday, at church, we had a very special trio for our music during the church ser­ vice. They hadn’t sung for six years and wanted to start at Parmalee Church They were really good singing gospel songs in a western style. We all loved them and their voices. For me they topped another wondreful Sunday at Parmalee Church. They ’ re such a warm and caring group of people. I always get a blessing when I go. Lib Palmer took me there last Sunday Thanks to all of you caring people who asked about Johnny and bow he is doing. It's appropriate to say about him, “You can’t keep a good man down. " He is improving every day Getting better and better We now have a new’ car to us. Johnny bought his brother. Marv’s old car which is in very good condition. Mars just bought a new car. Thursday I go to Caledonia to give my Leader Dog speech. Dottie Cox asked me to come and is picking me up at eleven. Bea Miller said that all their children were home from Glen’s birthday and for Mother's Day They had a wonderful family gettogether. When I called Betty Newman she said she was entertaining two guys. Two of the neighbor children had come over to visit with her. Betty has fixed one of the rooms in her garage as a playroom. Betty had Sunday dinner with son John and Cheryl. Saturday night Dave and Carol took her out for her birthday. She wouldn’t tell me how old she was. Lois Bremer said that all her children and families were there for Mother’s Day and that the house was bulging at the seams. Lois loves to volunteer at Chariton Park. She made soup for the school children who came. The weather was nice and they ate soup on the lawn. Elaine Northrop said that her sister and brother took their mom to the Middle Villa and that there were 27 people there. All of my children called and visited with me. I also received some gifts, but the phone calls were the best. Liz Bender said that al) the children came on Sunday. Twila Elwood was with her family in Battle Creek. They came and got her and brought her home What a wonderful full day it was with everyone! Neva and Gill Kenyon went to Holland's Tulip Festival. She said that everything was just beautiful. Neva received a wonderful letter from her English pen pal. Her pen pal told about her impressions as a teenager during World War n. Dorothy and Donna Dean had a visitor. Betty Keifer of Milan, with them on Mon­ day’s Day. Neva Kenyon said that Dorothy Brog fell and broke her hip. How about sen­ ding her a get well wish? Her address is 17041 Ben Tree Blvd., Apt. 9O3B, Columbus, Ohio. They have told her that she will be able to walk again. She is really working at it. Lib Palmer had her usual Mother’s Day dinner at daughter Enid Trick’s home. Clare and Betty Mudgndge came home during the week. Some other callers were Doris Olsen, her nephew Roy, and Virginia Travis on Monday. Virginia Root said that Chris and Rex Schaad brought her breakfast from the church, so she was able to be a part of it even when she couldn’t be there. Katie and Ed Wieringa said that they went to Lee’s house for Mother’s Day. Then on Friday they went to Bill’s house. Called to see how Lucille Getty was coming along. Talked to Velma Johnson Continued next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. fc 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night - 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Games United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698-8252 '■ W? - F-M ~ ~ Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services "Set an example. In speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity " _____________ 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CALEDONIA W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street ’ Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Rev. Ray Bruck Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Administrative Pastor Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. Phone 891-9259 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St I Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5:00 p.m. I Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St.*891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody.. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9:30 a.m Sunday Mommy Worship...... .. ............... 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship...........................6:00 p.m. Wed Mkiweek Prayer A Study....... 7:00 p m. Rev Wan Dobson Pastor I__ '_________________ CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST I Church School k Sun. Morning Worship............. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School...............................9:30 a.m. 1 nwrai m WH ~frni. ■ s ■ iliunu ft if Tf Peace Reformed Church i E K MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. 1 £ (Missouri Synod) p “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 First Service.......................................... 8:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service......................... 10:00a.m.Sunday School..................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 11:15a.m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) Evening Worship Service............................ 6:00p.m.Bible Classes..................................... 10:00 a.m. Second Service.................................. 11 00 a m YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School..............9 45 a m Middleville Worship......................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m Royle Bailard, Pastor IL g Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville K Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Wednesday Sunday Morning Worship “Family Night” M (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...................... 9:30a.m. Worship Services 6:15 Dinner Sunday School...................................................... 11:10a.m. 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:30p.m. Sunday School 6:45 Pioneer Club 9:45 Choirs for Children and Adults EL (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Jr & Sr B>gh School Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................7:00 p.m. Cadets and Cav incites RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Adult Bible Studies SHARON BARNSDALL Dir of Christian Ed. & Music o91-o02o 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Atto, Michigan 49302 9:30a.m. Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST (Ebe (Old Wimr JHrfbiuiist Cdburch 3 Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. | Worship Service........................... 10:30a.m. £ 250 Vine Street | * S I 1 WELCOME TO Pastor Mark Beers 7 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School..........................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service.............................. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Word of Life Clubs................................... 6:45 p.m. Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock j LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH — 868-6437 — "»*'>** •a'1* ♦ >'/' Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 CT 1 vUU Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worships 1 Gun Lake Community Church 9:00 am & 10:30 am Wednesday “Fanty Night" 6 oo pm Pastm E B The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. N | J * Church School, ATgsQ.Sunday..................... 9 45 a m ^*1 Morning Worship... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship..... 6:00 p.m Wed Fellowship..... 7:30p.m. ’ (io homes or church) call ■ K B ■ W Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 E �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 / Page 5 Obituaries Michael R. Havens GRAND RAPIDS - Michael R. Havens, 37, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away on Monday, May 15, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was born on September 24,1957 in Hastings, the son of Erwin and Lillian (Schoon­ maker) Havens. Michael was raised in Irving Township of Barry County. He attended Middleville schools and graduated from Thoraapple-Kellogg High School in 1976. He was married to Ruth M. Clarence C. LaBin Carlsons to observe 50 years Joe and Mary (Garvin) Carlson of Whitneyville Rood, Cascode will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30. Joe and Mary both attended Caledonia High School. Joe served in the Naval Reserve during World War II. Since then he has been a water well driller in the area. Their children are Roger and Sue Cooke and Nancy Carlson. They have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They will celebrate their anniversary on May 30 with a family dinner at The Gathering Place in Cascade. NEIGHBORS, from Page 4—— Steeby, who has been there staying with her sister. Myrtella Steeby Swem is moving to be near her daughter, Kay Swen, and husband. Bessie and Carl Nelson had all their children over except Dorothy. Dorothy is going to open up the trailer for the summer. Bessie is feeling much bet­ ter and soon they will be going up north. ' •*- Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Liz Hart said Ann Marie had a band concert and Liz’s parents came over Sunday to hear it. Monday night there was a band concert and her parents and sister came to hear that. Leo, Beth, Jim, Sue and Mark Verlinde came over for Mother’s Day. They got the dock into the water for their parents. Another good job done. Betty and Ray Kopplinger had Missy, John, Rick. Marilyn. Jessie, Grandpa and Grandma there for Mother’s Day. They had a family cookout. Rose and Ken Morgan got their Decoration Day cemetery work done early. They’re going to Elsie, Mich., and do his family’s Decoration Day cemetery work. They’ll do mom and dad on the way back from Grand Rapids Greta Greiner said that they have their garage all set for Middleville’s garge sale June 10. Greta had some of her family over Tuesday evening. Marian Martin had dinner Mother’s Day with Marilyn and family. Russ Blender said that he now has a cart and lift attach­ ed to his car’s trunk. He gets it out and away he goes, shopp­ ing right into all the stores. Isn't that a wonderful way to keep us active as we get older? Due to the Memorial Day Weekend GAINES UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH will be holding only one worship service on ... SUNDAY, MAY 28th 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE - Care nee C. LaBin, 76, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, May 21,1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. He was bom on July 19, 1918 at Spurr Township, the son of Charles and Pauline (Peltier) LaBin. He was raised in Michigamme and attended school there. He was a World War II Veteran. He was married to Evelyn M. Van Deusen on April 27, 1946 at Michigamme. They moved to the Middleville area in 1951. Mr. LaBin was employed at General Motors in Grand Rapids, Plant #1, retiring in SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES THORNAPPLE TWP. BOARD May 8. 1995 Regular meeting colled at 7:00 p.m Board members present-5. Others-10. Minutes of the regular and special meetings approved as corrected. Printed bills in the amount of $44,163.04 approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously to table any action on the Rails to Trails issue until the next regular meeting June 12th. Motion passed unanimously approving 1995 road work in the amount of $66,874. Motion passed unanimously approving Ron Buning os member of the Township Plann­ ing Commission. Motion passed unanimously adding clause to 95-96 adopted budget that was adopted by cost center. Motion passed unanimously allowing EMTA Associates to use the Township meeting room for a Basic EMT Class. Motion passed unanimously proclaiming Moy 21-27 as Arson Awareness Week for the TTES service area. Meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornoppie Township Clerk (300) ATTENTION 1979 after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pauline LaBin; infant brother Howard; sister Eva and brother Arthur. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Evelyn M. LaBin; two sons, Charles (Janet) LaBin of Moline and Robert (Diane) LaBin of Middleville; two daughters, Rose (Donald) Caton of Middleville and Joan (Craig) Shook of Shelbyville; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a special cousin, Budd LaBin of Lowell; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Interment will be at Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Barry County Fairgrounds. Martin of Delton on August 24, 1991. He lived most of his life in the Hastings/ Middleville areas until moving to Grand Rapids in October, 1994. His employment included; Temporary Employment Services of Grand Rapids, Pinkerton Security Services, Nursing Homes and managed restaurants in Texas for a brief time. Mr. Havens was a member of Faith United Methodist Church of Delton, Hastings and Wyoming, Moose Lodges and a member of Bernard Historical Society. He was preceded in death by his father and a niece. Survivors are his wife, Ruth; his mother, Lillian Havens of South Haven; maternal grand­ mother, Edna Heaven of Middleville; four brothers, Gordon Havens of Escondido, California, Donald Havens of Tacoma, Washington, Erwin Havens, Jr. and Gary Havens both of Hastings; four sisters, Margaret Scobey of Ramona, California, Joyce Havens of South Haven, Lorraine Robin­ son of Plainwell and Carol Reames of South Haven; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday, May 19th at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with the Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was at Irving Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Bernard Historical Museum or Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Diane Bender earns degree Diane Jeanne Bender graduated magna cum laude April 29 from Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor of science degree in lab technology. She is presently in an in­ ternship at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., which she will finish in July. Her parents are Philip and Barbara Bender of Mid­ dleville. She is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Dione Bender Cedarville honors Caledonia grad Krista Price (center), a sophomore elementary education major with a com­ munications minor at Cedarville College (Ohio), received the Joiner Family Forensics Scholarship during the recent Honors Day Chapel at the coliege. The daughter of Carl and Beverly Price of Caledonia. She is a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School. She is pictured with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Joiner of Sterling Heights, donors of the award. • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APTLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays 127 Main St., Caledonia Mich 49316 or call 891-9270 I B S barman Jp* SELECT TEMPS FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS G 795-3345 Contempo Salon WF UH A*C «£C0MMtX> OFFERS YOU: : IKchn.e.an, • An Experienced Facialist • Expanded Hours SjjS GRAHAM 11 jr n n |/|/ [ |) |j WALK-INS WELCOME Caledonia Plaza Mall call 891-1093 appointment �Page 6 I Th§ Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 TK High School to ‘partner’ with Lacks Enterprises by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School Dean of Students Kevin McGee says that ‘ part­ nering” with a business will help ’students experience the use of their education. In a few weeks this ex­ perience will become a reality. Students In Industry, a joint venture between TK High School and Lacks Enterprises Inc., will select 10 to 15 students to participate in its 1995-96 program McGee said the venture, which is one of the first ones in the slate, started when Scott Jenkins, training coordinator al Lacks and a graduate of TK. called him to propose that they combine efforts. The purpose of the pro­ gram. he said, is to teach students that school will prepare them for life by train­ ing them for jobs in engineer­ ing and manufacturing. A joint interview committee consisting of three faculty members from TK and three people from Lacks Enter­ prises will screen applicants. McGee said the selection will be based on the student’s attendance record, discipline record, grade point average, attitude and Michigan Educa­ tion Assesmcnl Program (MEAP) scores. Each student, he said, first must apply to be in the pro­ gram. then interview for a position. Once the selection process is over, those chosen and their parents must participate in an orientation program, which will consist of a tour of Lacks Enterprises. McGee said he feels it is good to have the parents in­ volved so they can get an idea of what their children will be learning. “This way we will have a four-way partnership." he said. “‘You’ve got the students, you’ve got the school, you’ve got the business, and you’ve got the parents, all four working together." he said. He said the program will consist of four parts: summer before senior year, senior year, summer after senior year, and events after comple­ tion of the program Students will start the sum­ mer before their senior year procedures. They will work 40 hours a week during the summer at $5.50 per hour and will be assigned to different functions by manufacturing managers and plant managers. Each student. McGee said, will be assigned a mentor (a Lacks employee) to lead him or her through the program and answer any questions or concerns. When students return to school in the fall for their senior year, they will work during their fifth-, sixth- and seventh-hour class periods. McGee said that once school begins they will work in six-week cycles in molding, painting, plating, assembly participation. In addition, they will attend a seminar each week. He said topics will include technical reading, technical writing, technical math, communica­ tion skills, computer skills and teaming skills. After learning these skills in seminars, students will apply them on the job. McGee said he feels it will be important for them to be able to write concise direc­ tions that can be easily understood and to know ap­ propriate statistical formulas — HOME OF THE WEEK — 051522. MIDDLEVILLE , ING - V | NEW LIST- Great price for 3 bed room, 1 story home with full basement. New newer softener & water heater. 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Call Patty. 792-9974. MHSM. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS Why rent? Own your own 3 bedroom 2 bath 1987 Crest ridge. 14x80 home. Has 9*x9‘9 enclosed porch lar­ ger lot than most with shade trees. 8x20 shed, some appliances, plus ceiling fans. Call Patty. 792-9974 IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT MAKING A MOVE. CALL US TOOAY FOR A FREE. NO-OBLIGATION REVIEW OF YOUR HOME'S CURRENT VALUE AND MARKETABILITY. to maintain the quality of a product. After the students graduate from high school, their skills will be evaluated and they may be able to gain full-time employment based on job openings and evaluation. When the program is com­ pleted. McGee said that students may return to work during college breaks, which can help them secure a full time position in their chosen field after graduation from college. He said he feels that a wide variety of students can benefit from the program, anyone from a floor worker to an engineer. “Maybe this will help students decide what they want to do and focus on,” he said. It can help them decide whether or not they want to further their education, he added McGee said he is excited about the program and hopes that it will educate the students to what businesses need. One of the major things he would like to see is a change in the student s attitudes. He said he hopes the pro­ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer First-graders from McFall Elementary School provided companionship and spring decorations Friday for residents at Lincoln Meadows Apartments. Lincoln Meadows is a facility that provides special facilities for handicapped and older people. Residents helped the students make daffodils and pictures of other spring flowers while sharing punch and cookies provided by the apartment complex and coffee provided by resident Edna Heavens. Teacher Shelly Erb said she felt this activity was good for both residents and students. She said that making the cedure taught the kids to follow instructions and im­ prove their art skills. It also gave the residents an opportunity to get involved in an activity and socialize with people outside of the complex. Each daffodil had a stu­ dent's name on it so the residents could become more aquainted with whom they were working with. Clara Joyce, one of the residents, appeared to enjoy the companionship that this activity provided. ”1 have really enjoyed this.” she said. 4611N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* i= i •«««■ the program. He said he would like to “see some of the students decide to go into engineering because of what Lacks provides.’' Scott Jenkins, training coor­ dinator at Lacks, also is ex­ cited about the program. He said that the federal government has been awar­ ding school-to-work grants for $3 million to each state. Michigan just received a grant for $49 million. Since Michigan has receiv­ ed a a good deal more than other states and the TK High School-Lacks Enterprises partnership is the one of the firstof its type in the state. Jenkins thinks that this pro­ gram could be a model for the state, and possibly the nation * ‘It w ill be interesting to see how many kids make it through the program and how many of them get hired . ” WflNh First grade-students from McFall Elementary School combine efforts with residents of Lincoln Meadows Apartments to make daffodils. Pictured are resi­ dent Clara Joyce and students Alex Curcuro, Rebecca Linsea, Lindsey Freeman, Kristen Kidder, Aaron Richardson and Christopher Ray. With U.S. Savings Bonds, the more you give, the more you receive. Giving U S. Savings Bonds passes an important lesson on to the future generation. Bonds can teach our children how to save, how interest grows and how a small Reach ever — OUR STAFF — icaii) uiv. gram will answer the main question that most students have which is “why am I do­ ing this.” There has to be another reason for doing something besides “the school tells me to.” he said. 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They're the gift that gives back more than �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 23, 1995 / Page 7 Warner elected to Hastings City Bank board Caledonia Twp. Planners give OK to residential PUD site plans bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Local developer Robert Weaver last week received ap­ proval from the Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion for his preliminary plan for a residential planned unit development (PUD) at the southeast corner of 76th Street and Kraft Avenue. The 40.5-acre agricultural parcel eventually is slated for 58 home sites, which will av­ erage about 1.4 units per acre when the parcel is fully devel­ oped. said Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg He added that this density will meet the requirements of the township's low density residential (LDR) zoning district, which allows one to two units per acre. is Because Weaver purchasing sanitary sewer capacity for the development, the commission felt the new use of this property was compatible with the township's land use that this development is one development map, which of several being planned for designates the area for low the 76th Street area between M-37 and Patterson Avenue. density housing. Also approved or submitted Weaver, however, presently owns only 14 sewer units, so for approval in that area are a mobile home park, the first phase of the devel­ opment will consist of 14 condominiums and at least homes, with the rest of the one other residential PIT). While developers are property to be developed in ei­ ther one or two later phases, purchasing sanitary sewer capacity to service these VanderPloeg said. Since Weaver is platting projects, the commission is the property, rather than eager to see public water developing it as a site brought to this area as well, condominium project, the VanderPloeg said. Developers so far have roads in the development will expressed willingness to hook meet county specifications. up to such a system when it The Planning Commission added the conditions that side­ becomes available. After approving Weaver's walks be built on both sides preliminary plan, the of the roads, and street lights commission also discussed be installed at all intersec­ reviewing the township’s land tions. use development plan to see if Access to the first phase of it needs any modifications. In the development will be from conjunction with the land use 76th Street, but future phases plan review, the commission could include a second entry hopes to do a corridor study of driveway on Kraft Avenue. M-37 and also develop a VanderPloeg pointed out master plan for. public utilities in the township. Mortgage MAHERS Alternative documentation can speed mortgage approval Archie A. Warner, of Harder and Warner Nursery Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of the Hastings City Bank. President Robert E. Picking has announced. Warner is the president of Harder and Warner Nursery in Caledonia, a business that was formed in 1945. The business specializes in land­ scape construction, irrigation, lawn maintenance and as a retail garden center. He is active in the Caledonia Youth SoftballBaseball Board and is a member of the American Association of Nurseryman. AOPA and Sons of American Legion. Warner is a lifelong resi­ dent of southeast Grand Rapids where he resides with his wife, Kathy, and two children, Jonci and Archie. Archie Warner Since you’re in agriculture you can cover all your assets under one policy and save time and money. Scot netters place 3rd at regional By Sue Teitsma Question: I have just signed a purchase agreement for a new home. I am ready to apply for a mortgage. My real estate agent suggested I ask my lender about alternative documentation as a way to speed the approval of my mor­ tgage. What does this mean and how will it help me obtain a mortgage quickly? Answer: The program called alternative documentation or “alt docs," is used by some lenders to help speed up the pro­ cessing of a loan by using acceptable alternatives to traditional verifications. Part of the “traditional method’’ of processing and approving a mortgage loan involves mailing out a number of forms in order to verify financial information provided at the mortgage application. Some of the traditional forms are called verification ot employment, and verification of rent or mortgage. Your lender has no control over the amount of time it takes for another par­ ty to research and provide the information requested on these forms and return the information by mail. An applicant can br­ ing alternative documents to the application that will alleviate the need to mail verification forms, thereby reducing the time necessary to approve a mortgage. Ask your mortgage lender if they are able to process your mortgage aplication, using the “alt doc” method and what documents will be accepted instead of traditional verifications. Some lenders, for example, will accept your most recent two months bank statements instead of mailing a verification of desposit to your bank or credit union. Your most recent 30-day paystub and W-2 can replace the need to contact your employer for wage verification. And your mortgage or rental payment can be verified by using 12 months w orth of canceled checks or by credit report instead of mailing a verification of rent/mortgage. I would strongly suggest contacting your lender and asking for a comolete list of items needed at application, including alternative documentation. Being well prepared for your ap­ plication will reduce the time involved in approving your loan and simplify the entire mortgage process. Sue Tietsema is a senior loan officer al Heartwell Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Grand Raipds-based mortgage banking corporation. For information call 949-9722 or 1-800-968-9722. ” New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon HE* NEW! 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • — As Always. Walk-ms Are 891*9257 — The Caledonia tennis team miss qualifying for state by one point as the team fin­ ished third behind Holland Christian and Allegan in re­ gional tennis action, May 20. Jason Chrisman qualified for state competition at No. 1 singles as an individual by improving his record to 19-0. he defeated Nate Elledge of Allegan 6-3, 6-1 to take the regional championship. Chris Snoap won his sec­ ond regional title at no. 2 singles, but because the team didn't qualify for state, neither does he. David Larsen won the no. 4 singles title, defeating the No. 1, No. 4 and No. 2 seeded players to take the championship. No. 1 state ranked Forest Hills Northern took the OK Gold title with 44 points, followed by Caledonia with 30, Kenowa Hills with 23, South Christian with 17, Cedar Springs with 15, Wayland with five and Sparta with two. The Scots had seven of eight of the finalists, with Chrisman out with an injury. Snoap took the No. 2 sin­ gles title and FHN took the rest. Earning runner up honors were: Eric Rogers at No. 3 singles, David Larsen at No. 4 singles, Marc VanderVelde and Jared Oatley at No. 1 doubles, Brad Fortuna and Scott Ring at No. 2 doubles, Ivan Prado and Mike VanSprange at No. 3 doubles and Souza and John Conner at No. 4 singles. Do you have a boat? Do you have a snowmobile? Do you have a mobile home? Are you involved in incidental business pursuits? Do you need separate policies? Not when you’re covered by... Pioneer State Mutual Specialists in Agricultural Insurance Call us for details... Your local Independent Insurance agency STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia 891-9294 MIDDLEVILLE Graduates Please turn in your... SENIOR PHOTOS to the school office or J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings for the Sun & News Graduation issue by Wednesday, May 31st. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 ‘Take Five Live1 features talk show format Caledonia Cable to air monthly show on local educational issues just about academics." he ex­ plained. Staff Writer "We’ve lined up guests to Beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, Caledo­ talk about many different ar­ eas, such as finance, athletics nia Cable will air the first in a new series of "talk shows," and specific school subjects. this one dealing with local ed­ It’s not going to be a live qucstion-and-answer session ucation issues and concerns. Cable Channel Director with viewers because of our Rick Wyma’s first guest will taping schedules, but we do be Caledonia Community hope community members Schools Superintendent Doug will call in with questions Busman, and a general ques- they’d like us to ask these of­ tion-and-answer session is ficials or teachers during our planned, dealing with a wide interviews." With the exception of variety of topics. While each new show first Wyma, who will do the inter­ will be aired on the third viewing, the entire show will Wednesday of the month, the be run by Caledonia High program will be re-run al dif­ School television production ferent times during the students. They will be following month as operating the cameras, doing programming allows, Wyma the graphics, setting up the lighting and handling the said. He said that in launching switching in the television this show, he had two goals studio control room. "We see putting on this in mind. "First of all, we wanted to show as another real learning opportunity for our find another way of communi­ cating information about our production students, and that's schools, and not necessarily our second goal," Wyma said. by Barbara Gall "But it will be much more effective if we do get some parents and residents calling in ahead of time with their questions. The show is geared toward dealing with the com­ munity’s concerns." Busman said that he hopes the show will achieve both of its goals. "Communication is always our biggest concern, our biggest problem," he said. 'We are constantly asked to communicate better with par­ ents, with our taxpayers, and we need to know how they want to receive this informa­ tion, especially since not ev­ eryone has children in school. I think using our local cable channel is one more way we as a district can get informa­ tion to our residents. "Our staff is happy to an­ swer questions, so hopefully Rick and his students do get some public input on the kinds of issues to discuss on this new show." Wyma said that at the end Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug Busman answers questions posed by Caledonia Cablevision Director Rick Wyma during the first 'Take Five Live’ show, which will be aired Wednesday evening. of each show, a calendar ot upcoming school events will be aired, along with informa­ tion about future guests. Questions and suggestions can be sent to Wyma in care of the high school, 9757 Duncan Lake Road, or by calling the television studio at 891-0203. Caledonia Neighborhood Watch sets May 25 meeting □□□ Steve Schmidt, a junior television production student, takes care of the controls in the studio during tapings of the new show. Students will handle all aspects of the show except the interviewing. An informational meeting has been planned by the Caledonia Neighborhood Watch to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 for residents of Caledonia Village. The meeting will be held at the Village/Township Hall, 250 Maple. All residents are encouraged to attend, and anyone with questions about the Neighborhood Watch or the meeting should call Steve Antecki at 891-9401. CHS senior Jason Pierce operates the television camera for the taping of Caledonia Cablevision's first 'Take Five Live' show. TKHS offers sport physicals Parents and Business People Honor your graduating student in the Sun & News Graduation issue. Call...795-3345 for details. Ask for Denise in Sales or Bobbie (DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, JUNE 1st) There will be physicals available for $5 for students in grades six through 11 at the Thornapple-Kellogg High School, June 1 for all ath­ letes wishing to participate in sports next fall, according to TK athletic director Scott Marvin. He said all athletes will need to have a physical on file before beginning any practices in the fall. The physicals will be given at the high school with girls starting at 6 p.m. and boys at 7:30 p.m. Physical cards are available at the high school and middle school of­ fices. Stop In For Your 1000 Smile Check Up In Caledonia We pamper you! Wayne H. Beld, DDS and Tom Pare, DDS 891-0004 TANNING and NAILS 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) • 891-4040 (Behind Faro s Pizza in Caledonia) OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 I Page 9 TK plans ‘Renaissance’ program next fall by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School next fall will launch a •Renaissance Program,’ a system of recognition for achievement of high acdemic and attendance standards. TK science teacher Judy Hendrickson, program cochair. said the Renaissance in­ volves honoring students who have achieved perfect atten­ dance or a certain grade point average with certificates and other gifts. The purpose is to provide incentive for others to achieve higher standards,” she said. Hendrickson said that Superintendent Jay Cason in­ troduced the program to the administration and faculty after hearing about it at his previous school. She said that after speaking with him, it was decided that she and Kelly Davidson. English teacher, would cochair the program. Outstanding achievement awards are divided into three catagones. The award for the highest honor will be a discount card from an area business to be awarded to any student who has earned a semester grade point average of 3.7 or more or has earned an average that is .75 higher than the previous semester. The next honor will be a discount card for a smaller amount to be awarded to students who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 3.699 or have im­ proved their past semester average by .5. The final level consists of a coupon package that will go to students who earn a semester average of 3.0 to 3.499 or im­ prove their previous average by .25. The discount cards will be good for six months until awards for the next semester are presented. Perfect attendance awards will go to students who maintain perfect attendance records and have no excuse notes for a semester. If students maintain a perfect attendance record for a full year they will receive a watch. Students who maintain a perfect attendance record for another full year, will get a free school yearbook. Hendrickson said the first awards will be presented next February for the fall semester of 1995 and will continue to be presented at the end of each semester. She said she hopes that these presentations have an impact on the students. “We hope to see improve- Students and faculty work together on a committee to plan the fall 1995 Renaissance program. Pictured (from left) are committee members Leah Dodd, Tarah Beuschel, Kelly Davidson, program co-chair, and Nate Brady. drickson claims have spoken to TK faculty, said that as a result of the program, they have seen a 10 to 15 percent ment yearly in grades and at­ tendance.” she said. Faculty members from other schools, who Hen­ increase in attendance and im­ provement in grades. See Renaissance P. 10 YOUR HOME & FARM FENCING CENTER! WELDED WIRE FABRIC Welded from galvanized wire in specifications ranging from 1/2” x 1” to 2” x 4”. Vertical wires cut flush top and bottom to help prevent snagging all in 100’ rolls. (Will cut any size for your needs.) ■■mil 3 Models To Choose From Light & Medium & Heavy Duty GATES »■■■■! 4-6-8-10-12-14-16’ Sizes Available!! 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OKs PUD ordinance amendments by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Following a second reading of proposed amendments to the township's planned unit development ordinance, the Calddonia Township Board unanimously approved the changes. The amendments, which had been hammered out by the Township Planning Commis­ sion over several months, are designed to make the ordi­ nance more "user friendly," said Township Supervisor Tom Garbow. He said the amendments successfully cleared up some "gray areas” of the ordinance, particularly in explaining the parameters of a PUD. He did caution that not all developers will need to jump through "all the hoops" the new ordinance allows, and while the amendments do pro­ vide protection for the town­ ship. the "little guy" shouldn't get "trampled" by costs the new ordinance could engender. Trustee John Dieleman, who represents the board on the Planning Commission, said that it was not the com­ mission's intent to hurt smaller developments. He pointed out that the amend­ ments say the commission or the board "may" ask for spe­ cific impact studies and addi­ tional information, but these would not automatically be required of everybody. With the amendments, the ordinance now refers more di­ rectly to the township's gen­ eral development plan, and provides a new list of mini­ mum requirements for PUD districts, including the provi­ sion that it must be compati­ ble with the land use plan. The amendments also pro­ vide design standards for the Planning Commission and Township Board to refer to during the approval process, and lists specific standards for commercial PUDs. The revised ordinance re­ quires a pre-application con­ ference between the developer and the township planner and authorizes either the Planning Commission or the board to require such information as an environmental impact state­ ment, a traffic study, fiscal impact assessments or a community impact analysis if deemed necessary. Minor changes in a PUD now may be approved by the Planning Commission at a regular public meeting with­ out a public hearing or with­ out action by the Township Board. According to the re­ vised ordinance, it is up to the Planning Commission to de­ termine whether a minor alter­ ation needs additional review by the Township Board. Procedures for PUD review and approval remain basically the same. In other business, the board: • Appointed Dan Timmer of Caledonia to serve the unex­ pired term of Scott Veiling, who has resigned from the Township Planning Commis­ sion. • Approved after a second reading a commercial PUD re­ zoning for Ed and Ruth VerMurlen for their property at the corner of 60th Street and M-37. • Agreed to return to the lo­ cal cable channel the franchise fee C-Tec Cablevision Sys­ tems pays to the township. The board requested the chan­ nel provide hand-held camera service for important meetings and agreed to send meeting agendas to the station to run on the community calendar. • Approved a three-year lease agreement with Alaska Baptist Church for its use of the township building at 68th Street and Thomapple River Drive. The church is respon­ sible for upkeep of the build­ ing and has made a number of interior improvements to it. Community groups, however, still may rent the building for special occasions when the church is not using it, and the Kent County Health Depart­ ment has use of the building twice a month. The township also still holds elections at the facility • Approved a street light for the intersection of Cherry Valley Avenue and M-37. • Agreed to donate $500 to the 1995 Fourth of July cele­ bration. • Approved a resolution concerning interest charges on the Campau-Kettle Lake sewer bills. (See related story.) New date set for collecting interest on Campau-Kettle Lake sewer cost by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Residents in the new Cam­ pau-Kettle Lake sewer as­ sessment district will pay less interest than originally antici­ pated on their first install­ ments toward paying off the new sewer system. Their December tax bills will reflect their first payment plus interest on the principal of the 20-year bond that will pay for the new sewer plant and collection system. Interest, however, now will accrue on the loan beginning in September instead of May, explained Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries at last week's board meeting. This means that sewer sys­ tem users will pay three months of interest instead of six months of interest this year. "The reason is that the county bond issue for the sewer has been delayed from the original schedule of May 1," she explained. The bond issue is now set for about Sept. 1, she said, and so interest will not be collected on the residents' as­ sessments until then. The Township Board ap­ proved a resolution to amend FIRST MRRESSION I Hair studio £ For all new customers... J k Haircuts ... Perms..? 3 5 00 FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color Acrylic & Fiberglass Nails Available Anytime OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml the date from which interest would be collected. "While this will be a sav­ ings to sewer district residents this year, our people also should note that any payments they do make before Sept. 1 will go entirely toward lessening the principal they are paying on," DeVries said. "It's just like a mortgage on your house: if you can make extra payments and reduce the principal, then you're not go­ ing to pay as much interest either." Township Attorney Jim White noted that making some advance payments on the sewer assessment not only would benefit the resident, but also the township, which then would have to borrow less money. DeVries said that she wel­ comes questions about the sewer assessments. "I know this is confusing stuff," she said. "We want to be sure everyone understands how it works, and we espe­ cially wanted our people to know that they could lower their principal by making some payments before the county bond issue.” DeVries can be reached at the township office by calling 891-0070. Legion Auxiliary celebrates 75th jubilee The members of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305 Auxiliary celebrated their unit's 75th anniversary with a May 13 open house and dessert at the Legion hall. Scrapbooks and other memorabilia were on display, along with the auxiliary's original charter. Pictured at the open house are auxiliary officers Shirley Lysdahl, treasurer; Terri Brodock, Fifth District auxiliary president; Diane Grinage, president; Shelly Langkamp, unit chaplain; Lori Trutsch, secretary and Tina Colburn, vice president. RENAISSANCE, Though other schools in areas such as Grand Haven, Lowell, Fruitport, Muskegon Mona Shores and Belding, have this program, TK’s stands out because it also in­ cludes elementary students. Hendrickson said that their program will be the first one to start at the elementary level and it will get more intense as the students move up in grades. Elementary students, she said, would be rewarded with ice cream parties and lunch with the principal, and would have easier guidelines. Hendrickson said she feels the idea of the award system was originated from com­ panies who would provide in­ centives to their employees. Josten, a ring company, is a major player in using pro­ grams similar to this across the country. Hendrickson said the com­ pany has supplied schools and other places with information and has held seminars across the United States from San Diego to New York Their philosophy, she said, is to get the students involved in what they are doing and give them a goal to go after. She hopes that through the program, the students will learn that their hard work is not about the awards, but continued from Page 9 about improving their skills and preparing for their future. “Once they understand what it’s all about, they will see that it’s worth it," she said. They will see the “inter­ nal value rather than the external.” Hendrickson feels that through this program, every student has a chance to shine. By implementing this pro­ gram, we would be able to “recognize those who work hard but don’t necessarily make the top I0 students list, "she said. The program, she said, is being planned and will of­ ficially be introduced to students in the fall as long as the faculty can help make sure that no empty promises are made. During the summer months they will work on soliciting businesses and will give out pamphlets to parents and businesses to inform them about how the incentive pro­ gram will work. Hendrickson said all con­ tributing businesses would be recognized in some way. She also wants people to be aware that they are welcome to join the committee that con­ sists of six students, five parents, five faculty members and one community member. Anyone interested may con­ tact her or her co-chairwoman Kelly Davidson, or leave a note al the high school office. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures X Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 23, 1995 I Page 11 Thornapple Planners deny request for rezoning by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Planning Commission denied a request Monday from Nathan Brinks to rezone his prope’rty from agriculturalresidential to rural-residential for single-family homes in Golden Bluffs Estates Platinum 2. Brinks said he wanted the change to the rural -residential because it allows more systems per square mile. By decreasing the lot size he would get more parcels (acres of land) for the area that would allow more people to move into the subdivision. Brinks said he wanted to develop further to the north, then sell the property He said he felt he had a bet­ ter chance of getting a reasonable price if there were more people living in the area. Surveyer Bob Yonker spoke on behalf of Brinks at the meeting. He said that Brinks was looking to increase the area located on Noffke Drive from four to 13 parcels in 14.68 acres of land. Members of the Planning Commission had three main concerns — traffic, road con­ ditions and added pressure on the sewer system. Mark Sevald. chairman, said he felt that traffic seems to be bad enough as it is without adding residents to create more. There are many “families with children live on that road,” and the traffic is already too fast, he said. Mr. and Mrs. John DcRit ter. residents who attended the meeting, mentioned that not only would the people at Golden Bluffs Estates be af­ fected by additional traffic, but also people who live on Duncan Lake Road and other neighboring roads. John DeRitter said that Duncan Lake Road seems to thoroughfare for travelers from other towns such as Holland and Grand Rapids. Since Noffke Road connects with Duncan Lake. Noffke already experiences a spill over of Duncan Lake’s traffic. The issue of paving and road repair was another source of concern for the board. Residents of the village have inquired about whether or not certain roads, including Noffke, would be paved. They claim that it is not safe to drive on them in their cur­ rent condition. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said the township on­ ly receives around $80,000 per year for road repairs and as a result, has certain priorities. ‘With our limited funds, we usually have to go with priority one. resurfacing asphalt roads.” he said. Though the township’s priorities agree with what residents want, Spencer said there is a side issue that most members of the community do not realize. If Noffke and some of the other neighboring roads were to be paved, people would “just drive faster.’’ which in the long run would defeat the original purpose, he said. Either way, it seems as though it would be a no-win • Homeowners ** Cash Fast * •1 st and 2nd Mortgage purchase or refinance •Land contract refinancing • Home or Rental Property "Stow Credit O.K. •Bill Consolidation etc. fast Easy ‘Cail 24 Hours Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corp. 800-968-2221 FREE Pre-OuelMkcatton Quality Carpentry - and REMODELING ' QtZ Pole Barns/Garages • Siding of All Types • Roofing • Additions • Door & Window Replacement • Design Your Own Deck. SPECIALISTS IN KITCHENS AND BATHS situation He said the board also felt that rezoning would not only add more lots and traffic, but also add more density to the septic system. Spencer said they felt that an increase in density to the sewer system, even if wells were permitted, would pro­ vide an additional stress on the groundwater and cause more pollution. Yonker said Brink was not looking at extending the sewer system unless it was reccommended by the health department. He also felt that it was not necessary to get a preliminary drilling until the department approved of the area. Brink’s request will be taken to the Thornapple Township Board, which will determine June 12 whether or not to accept the Planning Commission’s denial of the rezoning. Women’s Club raises funds for scholarships Members of the Caledonia Woman's Club enjoyed sunny skies and ideal temperatures as they sponsored their annual spring flower sale Friday. Proceeds from the sale go towards funding a scholarship each year for a graduating senior girl. Pictured are club members Marie Bergy, Genevra Schantz, Lucena Ward and Jane Leatherman. New pact marks change in service supplier Caledonia Township OKs contract for Campau Lake sewer maintenance by Barbara Gal! Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved a contract with Wilcox Associ­ ates of Grand Rapids to pro­ vide operation and mainte­ nance services for one year for the existing Campau Lake sewer system. The township previously had been contracting with B & B Water-Wastewater Consultants of Moline for these services. The board made its decision after Wilcox submitted a lower bid for the "O & M" contract, and Supervisor Tom Garbow reported that a "lack of correspondence" from B & B has been coupled with re­ ports from residents that "things are not running smoothly out there." B & B has been servicing the Campau Lake sewer sys­ tem on a monthly contract ba­ sis, and the township had the right to terminate its agree­ ment with B & B at a twoweek notice. The Wilcox Associates pro­ posal states the company will: • Provide routine monthly inspections and check appro­ priate items in the treatment facilty, such as septic sludge and drain fields. • Take samples from the monitoring wells and provide analysis of them. • Ensure that the required mowing and snow removal is performed at the wastewater treatment facility. • Perform routine inspection of grinder pumps. • Provide annual reports of observations and inspections. These services will be pro­ vided the township for $ll,400/month. Emergency calls to handle individual problems with the system will be handled on a time and materials basis, with an estimated $500 cost per month for callouts. The com­ pany stated that it hopes rou­ tine maintenance will mini­ mize "call-out" expenses. Wilcox does not provide sludge removal and estimates carrying out this service, as the law requires, will cost the township about $4,000 yearly. The company also rec- Credit Problems? Cash Problems? 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BILLS Moved Snyder, support Jousmo to approve bill* as printed with additions of Gemzer, Andy Snyder and Pride carpet cleaning checks. Ayes Williams. DeVries. Gould, * .................. Veenstra. Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Carried. C-TEC FRANCHISE FEES Discussion on Community Cable station. VERMURLEN PUD 2nd reading. Discussion. Moved Dieleman, support Williams to approve the Vermurlen P U D as recommended by the Plann­ ing Commission. Ayes Gould, Williams, Veenstra, Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow, DeVries. Motion Carried. PUD AMENDMENT 2nd Reading. Moved Williams, sup port Dieleman to accept draft #6 for the PUD. Ordinance. Discussion. Ayes Williams, Veenstra, Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow, DeVries Gould Nays Jousma. Motion Carried. ALASKA HALL RENTAL AGREE MENT Moved Jousma, support Snyder to approve the agree ment for a three year period Snyder, Garbow, DeVries. Gould, William*. Veenstra. Mo Hon Carried PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Dieleman. PLANNING COMMISSION AP POINTMENT Supervisor Garbow reported that he had received a letter of resignation from Scott Vetting. Moved Jousma, support Dieleman to accept Velting's let­ ter of resignation with regrets. Ayes: Dieleman, Snyder, Gar­ bow. DeVries, Gould, Williams, Veenstra, Jousma. Motion Car­ ried. Moved Williams, support Jousma Io accept recommenda­ tion of Personnel Committee to replace Velting with Daniel Tim­ mer. Ayes: Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould, Williams. Veenstra, Jousma, Dieleman. Motion Carried. SEMINARS: Grants: Recom­ mended that we asked Fred Fleischmann if he would be in­ terested in attending this seminar. Moved DeVries, sup­ port Snyder to allow Planner VonderPloeg to attend Partner- ships for Sustainable Develop Garbow, DeVries, Gould. Williams. Veenstra, Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Motion Car­ ried. Moved Gould, support Dieleman to have Planner VonderPloeg establish a plann­ ing library and purchase Model Subdivision Regulations. Ayes: DeVries. Gould. Williams. Veenstra. Jousma. Dieleman, Garbow. Motion Carried. STREET LIGHTS Moved Jousma. support Williams that the Township will not provide street lights for private roads, but provide a means for a special assessment district if they choose to put street lights up. Ayes Williams. Veenstra. Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gar­ bow. DeVries. Gould. Motion Carried. Moved Gould, support Garbow to install a light a M-37 and Cherry Valley intersection. Dieleman. Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould, Williams. Mo­ tion Carried WILCOX PROPOSAL FOR CAMPAU LAKE: Reviewed Mov­ ed Jousma, support Dieleman to award Wilcox the maintenance for the Compau Lake sewer Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. Gar­ bow. DeVries. Gould. Williams, Veenstra. Motion Carried. SEWER RESOLUTION Moved Dieleman. support Jousma, to approve the resolution to amend accrual dote of interest for the Campau/Kettle Lake sewer district. Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow. DeVries Gould Williams. Veenstra. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Moved Gar bow. support DeVries to donate $500.00 to the 4th of July com­ mittee. Ayes: Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould, Williams, Veenstra, Jousma. Motion Carried. Amend the Community Promotions budget from $250.00 to $1,000.00 taking from the 1% contingency. Ayes: Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould. Williams. Veenstra. Jousma. Motion Carried. Moved DeVries, support Gar­ bow to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Ayes: Snyder, Garbow, DeVries. Gould, Williams. Veenstra, Jousma, Dieleman. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk (302) CALEDONIA Prime M-37 frontage across from new commercial development. 3800 square foot block building. Current tenant’s rent will cover pay­ ments plus. Excellent for investor or future use. I S150,000 Land Contract Terms 698-9122 and Caledonia came in with a 221 in the sixth annual end of year tournament. This is the third year in a row the TK girls have taken the trophy. Amy Ybema and Kerri McNees shot the low rounds of the day with a pair of 44s, with Renee Ellinger sewing a 54 and Kiley Thaler rounding out the card with a 62. The team placed fourth in the OK Blue conference meet. May 15. Ybema had an 86 which was good for third overall, McNees had a 103, Ellinger had a 107 and Thaler a 134. The team finished 7-7 in the Blue and fourth overall in the conference standings. In the Russ Johnson Memorial tournament, recently, the team played short-handed but were able to place 15th out of 24 teams. Ybema finished eighth with a 93, McNees had a 94 which tied her for 12th, Ellinger shot a career-low Earning the trophy for the third year in a row from the triangular meet against Hastings and Caledonia were (from left) Amy Ybema, Kerri McNees, Renee Ellinger, Kiley Thaler and Sarah Cordts. 104 and Sarah Cordts played in her first tournament, scoring a 144. On May 10 the team defeated both Caledonia and Godwin Heights in a triangular with a team score of 210. Low scores for the Trojans were Ybema with 45, McNees with 51, Ellinger with 55 and Thaler with 59. Caledonia girls Class B regional champs The Caledonia girls track team racked up 101 points, Friday night, in the Class B Regionals in Lowell to earn the championship running away. The state qualifiers will run in state competition June 3. Lowell placed second with 82 points, followed by Sparta with 52, Ionia with 37 and Lakewood with 35 points out of 15 teams participating. Qualifying for state competition were six runners in the 3200-meter run with Shannon Houseman placing first at 11:13.0, followed by Keri Bloem at 11:22. Audrey Warner was sixth at 12:04.9, Beth Parbel was seventh at 12:08.2, Jill Leatherman was eighth at 12:08.3 and Jill Hoffman was ninth at 12:08.3. All finished under the 12:14 needed to qualify for state. Barb Warner won the 800meter run in 2:20.2, Sarah Parbel took the 1600-meters in 5:11.0, the 1600-meter team of Wendy Faber, Kelly Mulder, Barb Warner and Sarah Parbel placed first in 4:08.0 (a new school record) and the 3200-meter team of Sarah Parbel, Houseman, Barb Warner and Bloem placed first at 9:30.2. Wendy Faber placed first in the 200- Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 meter dash at 26.9, an upset because she had been seeded 11th going into the meet. Bloem placed second in the 1600-meters at 5:14.9 to also qualify herself for the state competition in Midland. Also scoring for the Lady Scots was Amanda Minor taking third in the shot put, Heather Polmanteer a fourth in the discus and the 800-meter team of Kelly Mescar, Katie Hatrick, Mulder and Faber taking fourth. "It was a sensational day for us," said coach Joe Zomerlei. "When Wendy took the 200-meter dash, that was what lifted us up and we knew we could win the re­ gional s." The team placed second be­ hind the depth of South Christian in the OK Gold Conference meet, Tuesday. South finished with 112 points, followed by Caledo­ nia with 98, Cedar Springs with 93, Sparta with 91, Wayland 48, Kenowa Hills 45 and Forest Hills Northern with nine. Houseman wn the 3200meters with Bloem coming in second, Sarah Parbel won the 1600-meters and Bloem was second, the 3200-meter team won with a schoolrecord time of 9:17.6 and Barb Warner placed first in the 800-meter run with Par­ bel placing second. Minor was second in the shot put, the 800-meter team of Mescar, Mulder, Hatrick and Faber were fourth and Polmanteer was fifth in the discus. Faber was third and Mulder finished fourth in the 400-meter run. "It was a great meet," Zomerlei said, "but South did us in with their great depth." Middleville youth wins state freestyle tourney by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Philip Corson of Mid­ dleville won the state Freestyle Wrestling Federa­ tion tournament at East Kent­ wood High School Saturday, May 13. Corson, a fourth-grade stu­ dent at Page Elementary, just completed an undefeated season placing first in regular meets and in the district and regional competitions. His mother said that in order to qualify for the next level of competition, (in the districts, regionals and state), he needed to place in the top four in his division. His family members said they are proud that he did more than just qualify. “It is quite an accomplish­ ment because most kids don’t get as far as state,” his grand­ mother said. Corson has completed his third year in the local freestyle program, which is headed by Tom Lehman, head wrestling coach and athletic director at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Corson’s mother said that Lehman encourages elemen­ tary students to get involved and provides the services of his high school team members to teach and guide them. She said the program is very popular and has been in ex­ istence for a long time. “Many members come from parents who are past members,’’ she said. She added that they are always interested in finding more students to participate SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street. Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY Philip Corson shows the oword presented to him by the Michigan Freestyle Wrestling Federation for winn­ ing the state competition. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 / Page 13 Thompson, Dykgraaf, head to state Caledonia boys place 3rd in Class B Regionals Chad Dykgraaf placed first in the 300-meter hurdles and Ben Thompson placed second in the 1600-meter run and third 'in the 3200-meters to make a spot for themselves in state competition in Mid­ land. June 3. Dykgraaf had a time of 40.6 seconds and Thompson finished the 1600 in 4:22.3 and the 3200 with a personal­ best time of 9:37.6. Also scoring for the Fight­ ing Scots in the regional competition in field events were Kevin Bloem placing third in the long jump and fifth in the high jump and Adam Paarlberg placing fourth in the pole vault, clearing 11 feel. 3 inches. Dykgraaf placed third in the 110-hurdles at 15.6 seconds, the 800-me ter team of Matt Bowen. Dykgraaf. Paarlberg and Jeff Foster placed third, the 400-meter team of Bowen, Bloem, Jeff Finkbeiner and Foster were third, Dave Van den Berg was fifth in the 1600 meters. Matt Bushman placed sixth in the 110-hurdles, Foster was fifth in the 200 meters, Striplin was sixth in the 3200 and the 3 200-meter team of Thompson, Todd Striplin, Dave Friedrich and VandenBerg placed fifth. Big Rapids placed first in regionals with 81 points, fol­ lowed by Hastings with 66, Caledonia with 57, Ionia 56 and East Grand Rapids with 40 points to round out the top five of the 16 teams in­ volved. The Scots were 6-0 in OK Gold competition this season and placed second behind Sparta in the league meet, Tuesday. Sparta was 4-2 in league standing which gave Caledonia the league title. Placing first for the Scots at the league meet in field events was Jason Bush in the shot put and discus with throws of 43 feet. 8 inches and 132 feet respectively. Thompson won the 1600meter run with a school record time of 4:21.8 and Dykgraaf won the 300-hurdles at 40.7 seconds. TK tennis team 6th in O-K Blue meet The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity tennis team placed sixth out of nine schools at the OK Blue league meet. May 13. No. 1 singles player Brett Bremer lost in the first round 6-3, 7-5 to Hamilton, but came back to defeat Byron Center 10-6 and Comstock Park 10-2 in the pro-set scored consolation bracket. Brett Suwyn, al No. 2 sin­ gles, also lost to Hamilton, dropping a three setter 6-3,46, 6-1 in the first round and in the consolation bracket beat Kclloggsvillc 10-3 and Coopersville 10-5 before los­ ing to Comstock Park 10-4. Rob Kiel, at No. 3 singles lost to Calvin Christian 6-1, 6-0 and Comstock Park 10-8. Sam Alexander lost to Godwin 6-0, 6-0 and Coop­ ersville 10-1. Steve Dood and Ryan Olthouse lost to Godwin 6-0, 61 al No. 1 doubles and de­ feated Rogers 10-1 in the consolation bracket. They also lost to Byron Center 104 to end their season. Mike Stein and Brad Bed­ ford lost to Godwin in their opener at No. 2 doubles 6-2, 6-2 and defeated Coopersville in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. They were defeated in their next match 10-3 by Byron Center. At No. 3 doubles, Nate Schmitz and Ben Meekhof lost to Comstock Park 6-0, 6-4 and came back to win the consolation bracket with a 10-0 win over Rogers, a 10-4 win over Coopersville and a 10-3 win over Hamilton. In the team's final match against Lakewood, the team lost a 4-3 decision. May 16. Bremer and Suywn both earned wins as did the No. 3 doubles team. In regional play, Dood and Olthouse had "the longest match I have ever seen,” said Seger with a 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (70) win in the first round. The team lost Allegan in the sec­ ond round to Allegan 6-1,60. The No. 3 doubles team also had a win, defating Hast­ ings 4-6. 6-3, 6-2 in the first round, hut falling to Holland Christian 6-0, 6-0 in the sec­ ond round. Coach Larry Seger said this was a good finish for the young Trojan team which will appear again next year with all but one player re­ turning and some freshmen who are looking promising. Jayvee softball team posts best-ever season at CHS With only four games remaining, the Caledonia High School junior varsity softball team set a new season-best record for wins after defeating Wayland 11-1 last week. The victory also ensures the team of at least a share of the O-K Gold conference title. Against the Wildcats, the Lady Scots had 13 hits, while pitcher Heidi Hanna upped her record to 15-3 with the win. Mindi Smith, Hanna, Kristy DeBoer and Killie Huizenga all had multiple hits for the Scots. At the May 13 Middleville Invitational, Caledonia beat Delton 16-3 in the first game, with Hanna holding the Lady Panthers to just one hit and receiving great backup with "nearly flawless” fielding from the field The Scots, meanwhile, had 12 hits, with Hanna helping her own cause by going 3-3 at the plate. Allison Schneider was 2-3 with a double and Niki Peterson was 2-2. In the second game. Caledonia downed Middleville 16-2, thanks again to almost perfect fielding, solid pitching and good hitting, said Coach Duane Petrosky. Hanna struck out 11 in six innings, with Smith, Peterson, Schneider, Holly Pelletier and Kristi Schmidt each having at least two hits. In the May 12 doubleheader against Forest Hills Northern, the Lady Scots lost the opener 5-1. Even though Hanna struck out nine batters, the Caledonia bats were cold, with Smith and Molly Gorton providing the team's only hits. In the second game, however, the Scots' bats came to life for a 12-3 victory. Hanna went 3-4 at the plate and Smith was 2-4. Schmidt, DeBoer, Gorton. Schneider and Pelletier also contributed offensively. Hanna pitched a two-hitter and struck out 12 for the win. "The team played some of its best softball of the season in the games this past week," praised Petrosky. "We have 11 very dedicated players, who are good at softball, and also very good students as well." The team was to have played Unity Christian Friday, and winds up its season this week with games against South Christian, West Catholic and Northview. Dykgraaf placed second in the 110-hurdles and Foster was second in the 200-meter dash at 23.9 seconds, 2/100ths of a second off the winner and Thompson in the 3200-meters. Placing third in the league meet for the Scots was the 800-meter team of Bowen, Paarlberg. Dykgraaf and Fos­ ter. Taking a fourth were Bloem in the high jump, the 400-meter team of Bowen. Bloem, Finkbeiner and Fos­ ter. Paarlberg in the pole vault and Striplin in the 3200-meters. VandenBerg placed fifth in the 1600- and 800-meters, the 1600-meter team of Paarlberg. Finkbeiner. Chris Allen and Foster was fifth, Bloem placed fifth in the 300-hurdles and high jump and Bushman was fifth in the 110-hurdles. Caledonia baseball team stumbles with league losses to FHN, Wayland The Caledonia baseball team stumble through last week’s baseball action with a pair of losses to OK Gold-foe Forest Hills Northern 11-1 and 10-5 and a 12-7 loss to Wayland. The Scots used three pitchers against the Wildcats who took advantage to 13 walks to score their runs. Matt Neely started for the Scots pitching l/3rd of an inning, giving up five walks and striking out one. He was relieved by Jim Abbott, who went 4 2/3rds innings, giving up four walks and four hits. Dave Uyl finished the game, giving up five more walks. "You just can’t win a game when you give up that many walks," said coach Ron Moag. "They had 10 hits, but scored a lot of their runs off walks." Malt Barr was 2-4 at the plate with a single, a triple and two runs batted in. Charles Bockslanz was hit hard in the first game against Forest Hills Northern, according to Moag. who said it wasn't that he was pitching poorly, it was the FHN was hitting well. Barr was 1-3 and Abbott 12 with an RBI. In game two, Abbott took the loss from the hill and was 1-3 at the plate Matt Neely had a double and a triple and the RBIs in four plate appearances. The team is at Lowell tomorrow (May 24). TK girls send 3 to state, place 4th in 0-K Blue Conference track meet Jenna Shook placed second in the shot put, in the Class B Regionals, Friday, Laura Reed placed third in the 100meter dash and Jessi Davis was fourth in the 800-meter run and all three will repre­ sent the Thornapple-Kellogg girls track team in state com­ petition in Midland, June 3. Shook had a throw of 32 feet, 1/2 inch, Reed finished with a time of 12.7 seconds and Davis a 2:26.3. Reed and Davis had times which were below the state additional qualifying times. The team took 10th in re­ gionals with 19 points. The 400-meter relay team of Samantha Sherman, Angie McQueen, Becky Holwerda and Reed placed sixth. The team placed fourth in the OK Blue meet with 68 points, behind Calvin Chris­ tian with 142 points, Hamil­ ton with 115 and Coop­ ersville with 68. Placing first for the team was the 400-meter team of Sherman, Keri Koehn, Holw­ erda and Reed. Reed placed second in the 100 meters and fifth in the 200 meters and Davis was second in the 300-meter hur­ dles and sixth in the shot put. The 800-meter team of Sherman, McQueen, Holw­ erda and Reed were third, the 1600-meter team of Sarah Matson, Davis, Jamie Smith and Jessica VanAmen were third as was the 3200-meter team of VanAmen, Stephanie Potter, Davis and Matson. Shook placed third in the shot put and fourth in the discus and third in the shot and Holwerda was fourth in the long jump. Koehn placed fifth in the 110 hurdles, and sixth in the discus and 300hurdles. Sherman, Koehn, Holw­ erda, Reed, Shook and Davis all made the All-OK Blue conference team. DEADLINES ...because of the holiday. -for- Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations / MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Mito ICTFIRJE VRUE&Y LA^ujdbp news® -^news All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday CLASSIFIED Deadline is 4 p.m. Friday �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 23, 1995 Lady Scots run up a 6-0 week in softball Knocking off Highland Conference champion Me Bain in a double header 14-0 and 13-5, Saturday, capped off a perfect 6-0 week for the Caledonia girls softball team. The team defeated Unity Christian in a double header, Friday, 4-2 and 3-2, Kenowa Hills 6-2 on Wednesday and started the week with a league win over Wayland 83. The Me Bain Ramblers had a 17-5 record going into the twin bill with Caledonia but Christine Gillard pitched her 16th win of the season, strik­ ing out eight and walking two. She was tapped for only two hits in the opener. Katie Donker was 1-3 at the plate with three runs bat­ ted it, but the big damage was done by Heather Van Enk's bases-loaded double which drove in three of her five RBls of the game. In game two, Katie Donker threw her sixth win of the season and was 1-2 at the plate with two runs batted in. Jodi VanderVelde was 2-3, Jenny Feenstra, , Gillard and Jill Gardner all had a bit and two runs batted in. In the wins over the tough Unity Christian, a team PUBLIC NOTICE Starting Monday, June 12, 1995, the Village of Middleville will pick up bagged grass and leaves only. Grass and leaves MUST BE PLACED IN CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS ONLY! Reasons: 1. Unbagged grass flows into the storm sewer when it rains, clogging them. 2. Some residents have placed household garbage in with grass and leaves - THIS CANNOT BE TOLERATED AS GARBAGE AT THE COMPOST­ ING SITE WILL ATTRACT FLIES AND RATS!!! IF BAGS ARE PLACED AT THE CURB THAT ARE NOT CLEAR, IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT THEY CONTAIN GARBAGE AND WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. Questions or concerns regarding this policy may be directed to the Village Manager at 795-3385, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except the noon lunch hour. which will be joining the OK Gold next season, the Lady Scots pecked away for one run in each the first, third and fourth innings to take game two. The game was put away in the fourth when Feenstra and Van Enk singled and Gillard sacrificed to bring home the run. Unity scored a run early in the game and another in the seventh. "That's the way we are winning games," said coach John Pellitier. "The team is doing the little things like bunting and bitting behind the runner to score. We are manufacturing runs and are winning games." In game one, Gillard gave up no earned runs and struck out three, scattering eight hits and a walk. She helped herself at the plate with a 3-4 game with one RBI. VanderVelde was 2-3 with two RBIs and Van Enk dou­ bled off the 220-foot fence, inches shy of a homer. Colborn was 3-3 in the game, raising her OK Gold-leading average to .500 and on-base percentage to .671. The defense left eight Cru­ saders on base. In the win over Kenowa Hills, the Scots came out quick with all the runs it would need scored in the first inning. A bases-loaded double by Van Enk and an RBI by Gillard put four runs on the board after Kenowa Hills scored one in the first. Van Enk was 2-3 with three RBIs, Gillard was 2-2, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 19, 1995, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The amending ordinance adopts the Vermurlen Office Planned Unit Development. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1. Planned Unit Development. The amending ordinance rezones the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Vermurlen Office Planned Unit Development: The part of the Northwest Vi, Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing 600.0 feet West of the North Vi comer; thence South 248.0 feet; thence West 131 feet; thence Northwesterly 107 feet, more or less, to a point 800.0 feet West 165.0 feet South from the North V4 comer, thence North 75.0 feet; thence West 50.0 feet; thence North 90.0 feet to the North section line; thence East 250.0 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 2. Land Uses. Lands in the planned unit development may be used for an office building only, and related parking driveways and other accessory uses. 3. Other Provisions. The Zoning Ordinance amendment also has provisions concerning site access, driveway and parking areas, surface water drainage, sanitary sewer service and water supply, outdoor lighting, signage and other matters. 4. Effective Date. The amending ordinance will become effective May 2, 1995. A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the office of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, during Township business hours. Dated: April 26, 1995 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (301) Lisa Constant was 2-4 and Colbom was 2-4. Gillard went the distance giving up six hits, one earned run. walking two and striking out two. VanderVelde had an RBI triple and Donker and RBI single in the fifth inning against Wayland to send the Wildcats to defeat.. Wayland started the scoring with two in the first, but Caledonia was able to come back for three in the bottom of the stanza with singles by Colborn, VanderVelde, Donker. Van Enk and Gard­ ner. The Wildcats scored one in the third to knot the score at 3-3. The Lady Scots came back with singles by Col­ bom, and Donker, a two-run double by Constant and an RBI single by Gillard to put the game out of reach. The team is scheduled to play at West Catholic tomor­ row (May 24) and a double header against Northview, Thursday. TK softball team 5-1 over six games The Thornapple-Ke Hogg varsity softball team took wins from Calvin Christian, Sparta, East Grand Rapids and two from Byron Center in recent diamond action. Traci Campbell threw 11 strike out in both ends of the double header shut outs against Byron Center, May 15. The Trojans won the first game 9-0 and the night cap 2-0. Jenny Doyle and Sage Lu­ cas each had two hits in the opener and Tami Bruin pasted a triple. In game two, the score was deadlocked at the top of the seventh inning 0-0 when Sarah Potter fouled off five pitches then took a walk. Autumn Crofoot had a bunt single and Bruin loaded the bases with a walk. Lucas sent a burner to the short stop who threw wild to first bringing in Potter and keeping the bases loaded. Crofoot came in on a passed ball to end the scoring. The I^xly Trojans earned an 8-2 win from Sparta and a 21-0 blowout from East Grand Rapids in the EGR In­ vitational, May 13, before falling in the championship game to Grand Rapids Union 7-2. In the win over Sparta, Jenny Doyle was 3-3 with a double, Campbell was 3-3 with three runs batted in, Michelle Merlau had a single and a double and 2 RBIs and Bruin had a pair of hits. According to coach John Greenman, the key to the win was a bases-loaded hit by Becky Worth in the sixth in­ ning with runners at second an third. Campbell took the win with six strike outs. She also walked the hill against EGR and threw a two hitter while striking out 10. Vikki Jansen was 3-3 from the plate and Worth, Doyle, Bruin, Campbell and Potter each slapped a pair of hits in the shut out. Class A Grand Rapids Union and the Trojans were scoreless until the third in­ ning when the Red Hawks scored three and added four in the fourth. TK scored two runs in the fifth. In the win over Calvin Christian, the tying run for the Lady Squires was at third and the winning run was on second with one out. A shot was hit to Lucas who stepped on the bag for the second out and fired to catcher Jansen who tagged the Squire com­ ing home for the double play and end of a threat. Campbell bases-loaded sin­ gle accounted fix both TK runs in the fourth inning. Doyle had a single and a dou­ ble in the contest. The Lady Trojans are one game behind second place Hamilton in the OK Blue and host the Hawkeyes tomorrow (May 24) to close out the regular league season and Delton May 30. TK baseball team downs Byron Center The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity baseball team defeated Byron Center 8-5, May 15, in an OK Blue match up. Mike Sanderson started on the mound, giving up a three-run homer in the first and a run in the second before being relieved by Marty Bender. Bender gave up one run in the third then closed the Bull­ dogs down. Mike Mrozinski was 2-3 at the plate with three runs scored and Dwight Wade was 2-3 with one run batted in. The Trojans scored five runs in the fifth inning to get themselves back in the hunt on two out singles by Brad Williams and Kevin Doyle. The team is scheduled to host Hamilton tomorrow (May 24) and play at Delton May 30. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Proposed Change The proposed amendment would be to the C-1, Central Business District (the older downtown portion of Middleville). The amendment would allow major automobile repair by Special Use permit. Currently, the C-1 zone only allows minor car repair. There are existing major car repair shops in the downtown, but they are there as legal, non­ conforming uses. The proposed change is a result of a request by Ross DeMaagd of Street Dreams, Inc., to put a car repair and restoration shop in the downtown, where it is not currently permitted. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When; On Tuesday, June 6,1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for the noon hour lunch time. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1995 I Page 15 Garage Sale Phone 795’3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Antiques & Collectibles] ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET - Sunday, May 28. Bring the family and view 300 exhibitors. Food, picnic areas. Show rain or shine. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $3.00 admission. Free paiking at the fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Mich. business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. BAB TREE SERVICE Tree trimming &. removal, stump grinding. We leave your yard clean! 795-7575 BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823 GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel. 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Call Bobbie at Fitness For You. 795-4319 for details.________ MUST SELLIMMEDIATELY-TWO NEW STRAIGHT SIDED ARCH BUILDINGS BEING DELIVERED TO MI, CUSTOMER FORFEITED DEPOSITS. HUGE SAVINGS! 25X26 & 30X44—FINANCING ALREADY ARRANGED— CALL 1-800-222-6335 Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Velma Loew would like to give special thanks to everyone who sent cards, flowers, prayers, and support during her illness and recent death. Also a special thanks to the Home of Hope on the East Belt­ line and to the staff for every­ thing that was done for us while she was there. Sincere Thanks again. Jim, Kathy Loew and family Tom, Marge Loew & family Mike, Chris Loew A family THE FAMILY OF Dale Weeks Wishes to thank all of our many friends, family and neigh­ bors for there support, thought­ fulness, food, flowers and donations. Thanks to Dr. Weatherhead for all he did to help thru Dale’s illness. A special thanks to the staff of Thornapple Manor for the care and kindness they gave Dale while he was there. Thanks to Rev. Vaught for his prayers and kind words. Also a special thanks to the Beeler Funeral home for the help and fine services. God bless all of you. Dolores Weeks Duane and Dawn Weeks & girls Diane Wiersma & boys Deborah and Tim Lucus & fami­ ly CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds ' TK soccer defeats South Christian The Tho mappie Kellogg varisty soccer squad rebound­ ed from a narrow defeat earlier in the week to post a 6-1 victory over South Chris­ tian on Thursday. The Trojans had traveled to Hudsonville on Monday and forced a scoreless draw until the final moments of the con­ test when an accidental deflec­ tion off a TK defender slipped into the net for a 1-0 loss Middleville then visited South Christian on Thursday and began the scoring late in the first half with a goal by Aimee Thaler from a Rachel DeVormer pass. Leading 1-0 as the second half began. TK reeled off three more goals in three minutes as midfielder Court­ ney DeHaan tallied twice and Coreen Barber lifted a shot between the goal posts and the rout was on. The fifth goal was notched by a lofted ball sent by Tara Titus on a pass from Jessica Coe and the final goal for the Trojans was a penalty kick converted by Tara Titus. South Christian made good on their own penalty kick late in the game but the result had already been determined. Goalkeepers Amie Bergakker and Sarah Lucas combin­ ed for the victory. 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AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 23, 1995 Monday, May 29th Filled Urn and Pail Liners Large Planted Combination Pots Pots & Planters - Variety of Sizes and Shapes LARGE BUSH Geraniums .for your cemetery OP™ J / ,. J < Memorial Day decorating. 9-3 Time to Beautify Your Yard with. Quality Plants and Flowers • Geraniums s1.25«.up • Potted Arrangements • Tube Planters 24" & 14 • Combination Dish Gardens • Single & Double Shepherd Rods • Hanging Baskets FLATS OF FLOWERING ANNUALS ALSO TIME TO PLANT THE VEGETABLE GARDEN • Bulk Seed • Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets POTTING SOIL Tomato, Broccoli, Cabbage & Cucumber Plants...and more! Variety of Sizes & Mixes HALF BARRELS fr Knott's Greenhouses 3422 76th St. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 Quality Ptants <&F(ou’ers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott ' REGULAR HOURS: Monday-Fnday 9-8; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-05-30.pdf 535278b10f219a10597fde2c068af283 PDF Text Text _ _ jasnnGsmucii^Rv and 12/30/44 Hastings tbrary SsK.. Ml <9058 1841 Netos- F 121 ^’-r <9058 Hasting.«• Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middiev.ille and Caledonia Areas No. 17 / May 30, 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year Michigan Public Schools may lose critical funding by Mandy Hahel and Barbara Gall Thornapplc Kellogg and Caledonia schools may find it difficult to make ends meet next month or next year if threatened cuts in state fun­ ding become a reality. Thornapple Kellogg Superintendant Jay Cason said officials from school districts throughout Michigan have been told they may get cuts in their per-pupil foundation grants for the end of the 1994-95 academic year. The cuts would be used to pay for what some school officials say is state government’s fiscal mismanagement of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. “It’s happening to every school in the state. It just hits some harder than others," Cason said. TK. he said, could face budget reductions of as much as $450,000 if the cuts are im­ plemented next month. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said the H It’s happening to every school in the state. It just hits some harder than others. 5? — TK Superintendent Jay Cason Union Bank in Freeport is robbed, suspect flees by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Freeport branch of Union Bank was robbed of an undetermined amount of money Thursday morning, Michigan Stale Police offifrom (he Hastings post ”said. The suspect, a while male Gas station robbed at gun point, Friday by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Crystal Flash gas station and convenience store in Middleville was robbed at gun point Friday morning, officials from the Barry County Sheriffs Department said. Undersheriff Don Ford said a male in a ski mask and black jacket robbed the 24hour gas station at 615 Broadway at 5:05 a m. He was brandishing a hand gun during the robbery. Ford said. The suspect' who remains at large, left the scene with approximately $100. Two employees were in the station at the time of the incident. No one was injured. Anyone with information abut the incident can call Silent Observer at 343-2800. approximately 25 to 30 years old, left the scene with an un­ determined amount of cash. He fled the area on foot. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The incident occurred at 9:56 a.m., while the bank al 165 Division was open for business. Though the suspect indicated he had a weapon, none was actually seen, state police said. No one was in­ jured during the robbery. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn at the Michigan Stale Police Hastings post at (616) 9488283, FBI special agent Ger­ ard B. Alexander at (616) 3499607, or Silent Observer at 343-2800. state now owes the retirement fund about $400 million and if the Michigan Supreme Court orders immediate payment for all the years since 1991, Caledonia could lose more than $600,000. The problem stems from a Michigan Supreme Court rul­ ing, Musselman vs. Engler, in which a retired teacher claim­ ed the state had no right to cease pre-funding of the retirement system in 1991. when Gov. John Engler issued an executive order cut of about $54 million to try meet former in-formula school districts’ financial needs then. Despite the cut, there was enough money left in the fund that year to cover premiums to retired employees who receiv­ ed a monthly pension and various health care benefits. Since then the state has con­ tinued to fund the retirement system only on a year-to-year Village Players to present ‘Faith Country’ in June by Mandv Habel ’ Staff Writer The Middleville Village Players will present "Faith County" Thursday. June 22, through Saturday June 24 at 8 pin. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. "Faith County" is a parody of life in a small town somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the south, a place where the be-hive hairdo is still the rage and Saturday nights are reserved for the tractor pull in nearby pickier. A colorful collection of good ol' country folk gather’ round for this year’s county fair, and there's stiff competi­ tion in the arts and crafts category. There is an inspiring poetry reading by Miss Faye McFaye. Mildred’s decription of ‘The Last Supper." Ruthann's divinity and rum cake. Naomi Farkel's chic hair stylin’ and Violet’s toilet The Middleville Villoge Ployers will perform Faith County which will premiere Thursday, June 22. Pictured (from left) are Mary Fairchild, Bev Veen, Darlene Schellinger, Jerri Otto, Julie Coon. Mike Bremer, Robin Schweitzer, Cheryl Cravero and director Doug Brinks. seat covers. Originally produced as a radio show, “Faith County” enjoyed a 35-week run on WLYX and articles about the program appeared in “After Five," "The Sou’wester," "The McCoy Today" and was featured on the television special "Dateline." Members of the cast are Darlene Schellinger as Mildred Carson, Jerri Otto as Faye McFaye. Mike Bremer as Luther Carson. Robin Schweitzer as Naomi Farkle, Julie Coon as Violet Farkle, Bob Bender as Delbert Fink. Mary Fairchild as Ruthann Barns, Helen Wingeier as the announcer. Dick Reyff as Bubba Bedford, and Maggie Benjamin as Gladys Pembleton. Doug Brinks is the director. Bev Veen is the assistant director and Cheryl Cravero is the production supervisor. Tickets are $4 and will be available June I from all cast members After June 12 they will be available at the Community Education center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Middle Villa will give a 10 percent discount on dinner all three nights if guests show their tickets. Seating is limited in the auditorium due to school use so please make reservations. basis instead of pre-funding the program, as required by the Michigan Constitution. The court ruled the state failed to fund the retirement system properly and ordered restitution of $139.5 million. However, the court also said that it did not have the authori­ ty to force the state to ap­ propriate the money necessary to make such a repayment. The state, which does not have the money needed to repay the retirement system, instead has considered the reducing per-pupil allocations to each school district next month by 22.9 percent, which would cut more than $278,(XX) from Thornapple Kellogg s budget and more than $304,000 from Caledonia’s. State Rep. Terry Geiger, who represents all of Barry County, said the Supreme Court’s decision was based on a discrepancy in how the retirement fund was paid. In 1985, during the Blan­ chard administration, a law was passed that required the government to pre-fund all public employee retirement programs. When Engler came into office in 1991. he decided to change the pre-funding method to a "pay as you go" plan, which would only re­ quire the government to have a certain percentage of this money on hand at one time, thus making it more affordable. Since Musselman won the first round in court, the government had to look at coming up with the $139.5 million immediately, and the first target became the schools. Geiger said he doesn’t want to put the financial burden on the schools. ’Many members in the legislature and I don’t agree,” be said. “There are other op­ lions that need to be reviewed for how and when (the government) makes these payments " He said there are several consideration. The first option is to reverse the Musselman vs. Engler decision But if the court chooses not to reverse the decision, the second option would be to look at next year’s school budgets and take from them so the schools have more time to adequately prepare At the moment, ne said, the schools may not receive their last payment for this year, which would make it very dif­ ficult for them to keep their budgets balanced. Geiger said he is not really thrilled with this option either, and thinks that option three, passing a one-time bill that allows the government to take money out of the billion dollar rainy day fund, is the best choice. In order to do this, a statutory change (in the state constitution) would be required. Though option three would be his first choice, he said that tapping the fund would only be a short-term resolution to the problem. The question is, would the See Critical funding, P. 2 CHS girls soccer wins 1st district title The Caledonia High School girls varsity soccer team shut out Forest Hills Northern 3-0 Friday evening to capture the first-ever district title in the program's four-year history. (See inside for photo.) Scoring first for the Scots was Rachel Comegys on an assist from Jaimie Oatley. Anne Whisner outmaneuvered the Huskies' keeper to score on a penalty kick, and Shannon Sheehan netted a solo shot for the third goal. See Title won, Page 12 In This Issue. Residents clean up vandalized TK baseball field Area snowmobile club wants to be “positive asset” Community members, CHS Athletics improve local ball fields Middleville teen nears coveted prize in horse competition �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 30, 1995 CRITICAL FUNDING, decision to pre-fund this year’s retirement fund carry through to years to come? Geiger said that at this point, no one is sure if it will or not. He said the department of management and budget, which determines how budget payments to schools are made, circulated a memo that has caused a great deal of frenzy among schools. He said he felt that since the government was still con­ sidering its options, the memo was premature. “It created a stir and we did not want that,’’ he said. He added that the govern­ ment is doing its best to calm people in these communities and make them aware that it does not want to make things difficult for them. School districts also are likely to have to look at reduc­ tions from the state in perpupil funding for next year. Foundation grant cuts for the 1995-96 academic year would amount to nearly $35,000 for Caledonia and more than $66,000 for TK. Dean said schools now get­ ting $5,000 per student first were told that they would receive an increase of $166 per pupil next year, but that figure has been trimmed to $152.50. Cason said the fun­ ding level now may go down to as low as $140. At the very worst, if all the possible calamities occur. Caledonia would lose more than $900,000 out of next year’s projected revenues, a situation that would mean near “shut down," according to Superintendent Doug Busman. For Thornapple Kellogg, that same worst case scenario would reduce its budget by nearly $800,000. The Michigan Association of School Boards has advised local school districts that “a variety of possible resolutions are still being negotiated...” Cason said that the propos­ ed cuts, no matter how large, have caused havoc for school officials as they try to prepare their budgets. “Its a three-ring circus and no one seems to care,” he said. “Take $1.5 million out of a $12.5 million budget, you can’t run programs like that. ” This dilemma means the need is even greater for ap­ proving the proposed non­ homestead property millage request June 12, which would allow the school district to renew 18 extra mills against businesses, industries, and se­ cond homes. Cason said that if it does not pass, the school district would face $1 million worth of budget cuts besides about $450,000 in the state's reduc­ tion of support. Making matters worse is that by law the schools must offer each student 990 hours of class time per year, an in­ crease from last year’s re­ quirement. As a result. TK and other schools have been forced to make adjustments such as increasing the school day and eliminating study hall. To fulfill these obligations, schools would have to hire new teachers and add new curiculum. which means tak­ ing more money out of the budget. Cason said it is ironic that the government would con­ sider cutting school budgets to continued from front page cover for a mistake then turn around and make new re­ quirements that cause the school system to spend extra money. He also said it's outrageous that while schools are facing hard economic times, people keep hearing about the government’s billion dollar rainy day fund. “In my opinion, if there is even one cent in that ac­ count.” he said, they should use it to help those in need. “It was not the school’s choice to misappropriate funds. We did not have to pay for it to begin with, so why should we pay it back?" He said Proposal A. which alloted each school system in the state a certain amount of money per student each year, is better than the previous system in which most budget money was raised through property taxes. But he added that the government has not been living up to its promise that each district will receive an increase in per-pupil fun­ ding each year until most of the school budgets in the state are close to equal. They also promised that schools would be out of the millage business for good. “Politicians talk about how great Proposal A is but they don’t talk about the short­ falls." he said. He said this situation is frustrating for him because the school has worked hard to get where it is today. Ten years ago. the schools were operating on shoestring budgets. Cason said that since then TK has built a fund equity in which $350,000 was left at the end of each school year after Special Thanks To all those who helped to make our elementary fields better. The community support and your help is what makes our school a great place to be. Special Thanks to: ALASKA EXCAVATING HARDER & WARNER RANDY JOUSMA ARCHIE WARNER DICK GLESS BOB JACKSON CALEDONIA RENT-ALL DAN STEPHAN BILL & TONYA PORTER CHUCK CLARK TERRY DeVRIES CRAIG JONES DAR MORGAN DAN ADRIANSE CHS Baseball Coaches Moag, Diekevers, Burrill, players and their parents - Thank You!! money had been spent. The school’s auditor said that any business should have 10 percent of its budget left over and absolutely no less than 7 percent. Cason said the roughly $350,000 left in the school budget each year has amounted to 3 percent as a result of the constant demands and guidelines set by government. “We keep getting told to do more, then the government is not coming through (with financial backing)," he said. Cason said he wonders if the government plans to use leftover money cut from public schools to fund charter schools or private schools. Cason has been meeting with various people in the community to stress the im­ portance of passing the non­ homestead millage request. He said he believes that every thriving community needs a good school system to provide skilled workers so that businesses in it can succeed. He said he thinks that chances of passing the millage are good. “Ninety percent of schools in the state have supported the non-homestead millages the first time around. It should pass.” he said. Apparently all Michigan schools are in the same boat. Cason said that how much of a budget cut each one gets depends on how large the school is and how many students it has. "There are some school districts in the state that will not be able to pay it (the $139.5 million taken from the retirement fund) back," he said. Though the cut has not yet become official, Cason said he has not heard anything from the state that suggests otherwise. TK NEWS Teleconference provides local input.. By Jay S. Cason. Superintendent On Thursday. May 18. a small crowd met at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Library to view an interactive teleconference. “Seeds of Change: Building a New Generation of Schools." It was jointly sponsored by the Michigan State Board of Education and the Michigan Association of School Boards. Television personality Tim Skubick moderated the program, which consisted of a panel discussion on current issues in education. Panel members included state school board members, political leaders, businessmen and educators. Patrons from around the state called in questions which the panel answered or discussed. At the conclusion of the telecast, the Thomapple Kellogg group had a good discussion. Some local opinions voiced in eluded the following: What makes the Issue of school reform so difficult? Money makes a difference. Some districts do not meet the basic needs because of funding limitations. Money is an issue in terms of equity and services rendered to students. Organizing time is a critical problem. There is a point where money may not be the primary issue. We need to pass the June 12 millage request just to catch up. Who should make the decisions about what kind of reforms should be made? The overwhelming concensus on this topic was that more parent and community involvement is needed. That is the only way that their voices can be heard. Yet few choose to become involved. Can we come to some agreement about what should be done to improve education in our community? More parental involvement, closer ties to businesses, parents need to be made to feel more comfortable in our schools, life­ long learning needs to be highlighted, and better communica tion were mentioned as the greatest needs. The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education and local ad­ ministrators will use this input and input gathered through other public forums as we determine how to improve our schools. Please remember to call or write if there are any unanswered questions regarding the June 12, Non-Homestead and/or Enhancement Millage Election, phone 795-3313, address, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Mich. 59333. Summer food care can help avoid unwanted consequences With warmer weather comes picnics, trips to the beach, outdoor cooking and boating. With each of these activities, one needs to be aware of some food safety basics to keep food borne il­ lness from being an unwanted guest. It begins in the kitchen with the planning and preparation. Plan foods in the amount you will use and the type that you are able to keep cold (on ice in a cooler) or hot. An insulated cooler with ice. will keep most foods safe for short period^ of time. If a cooler is not an option that you have, then select foods that do not require refrigeration such as fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, hard cheese, canned or dried meats, peanut butter, breads, or crackers. Food care basics in the kit­ chen is most important. Wash hands and work area before preparing food. If thawing Reach over 30,000 area homes with a Reminder frozen food, thaw in the refrigerator not on the counter. Will you be mararinating some food for the grill? Marinate food in the refrigertor. Ready to pack the food for transporting to the beach or picnic site? Always use an in­ sulated cooler to keep foods cold. Include a cold source in the cooler. Use block ice, frozen gel packs or frozen See food care, Page 3 Presenting... Contempo Salon’s Slimmer Hake Over Special • Mini Facial *50“ • Haircut & Style £ qq • Makeup Application for S O WIN,,, ...a FREE MAKEOVER - Come in and register. Drawing to be held June 30. Contempo Salon Call 891-1093 ACTION-AD ...for your appointment (walk ins welcome) Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week 9864 Cherry Valley (M-37). Caledonia Open Mon Thurs W. Fn 9-5; Sat 9-4 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 30, 1995 I Page 3 Barnsdale named education, music teacher at Leighton Methodist by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sharon Barnsdale of Ionia several years ago transferred her experience in the private sector to service in church ministry, and since May 1 has put her talents to work as Ixighton Methodist's new di­ rector of Christian education and music. Holder of both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in busi­ ness management, Barnsdale began her post-graduate career as a marketing and personnel officer in a bank and in indus­ try before turning her talents to church ministry seven years ago. As for music, Sharon has been involved with church music since she was 14 and began playing her guitar for church services. "I have loved playing for church and I've been involved witn church music programs it seems all my life." she said. "It’s just something I have always enjoyed and wanted to do." At Zion United Methodist in Ionia, she put her personnel skills to use as director of Christian development before taking Leighton Methodist s newly created position this spring. "The church here formerly had a full-time youth director, and in my new job, the em­ phasis still is on youth. But it also picks up coordinating the music program," Barnsdale explained. In the new position, she Sharon Barnsdale is the new director of Christian education and music at Leighton Methodist Church. will administer the Sunday We want to incorporate some School and provide teacher contemporary religious music for the youth and our young training. She also will work with the church’s Education families, but still keep the beauty of the older hymns and Committee in curriculum. "My job will be to stay on music as part of our musical top of what's new in religious worship. "I don’t direct the choir or education and pass this infor­ mation along to the Education anything like that. I’m really Committee for review," she just the administrator," she added with a smile. said. Barnsdale said she was espe­ Sharon and her husband, Larry, also will serve as advi­ cially happy to get the posi­ sors to the church's junior tion at Ixighton Methodist because she already had done high youth group. In the area of music, she some work with the church again will be an before. "After helping with some administrator, overseeing and coordinating the church's training here, it’s kinda neat to end up actually working music ministry. "A lot of my effort in mu­ here myself," she said. "It's really been a blessing, sic will be working with praise and worship hymns. too. I've had people of all ages stop in to say hello, that they’re here if I need any help. I think it’s very exciting to see the church so united in its effort for the kids and the mu­ sic ministry." She said that her goal in the new position is to emphasize the areas of ministry and evangelism with the students. "I’d like to see our youth involved in their own personal ministries. I want to encourage them to develop the gifts that God has given each of them, so they can then reach out to their friends and share that with them. "I'd like to form a youth praise team, and I’d like to give our young people oppor­ tunities to experience some real projects, like work pro­ grams or serving in area mis­ sions, like God’s Kitchen. My husband and I used to have a puppet ministry, and I'm thinking about possibly start­ ing one here. "But right now, I’m busy just getting to know the kids and the members of the church." About 150 young people from kindergarten through high school are involved in the Ix’ighton youth program. Sharon and her husband also are busy preparing to move from Ionia to their new gan University and an MBA home in Middleville. Larry in personnel management Barnsdale will continue to from Michigan State Univer­ work in Ionia as the quality sity. She worked as a marketing assurance manager for and personnel officer for 10 Gencorp. ’We’ve decided he's going years, but for the last seven to be the commuter," years has worked in church explained Sharon with a ministry. She and her husband smile. "He really doesn’t mind met in Ypsilanti when they both were working for Ford the drive." A native of the Ypsilanti Motor Corporation, he as a area. Barnsdale earned her quality engineer and she in bachelor’s in business admin­ production control. istration from Eastern Michi­ Letterheads 1_ Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! j " Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Get your home “all dolled up” with a No Fee Home Equity Loan. * FOOD CARE, continued from Page 2 water or juice in plastic or paper containers. When pack­ ing the food, start with cold food — pack directly from the refrigerator or freezer and pack in reverse-use order. First foods packed are the last to be used. Securely overwrap or bag foods that may drip or leak, particularly raw meat or poultry. This will prevent raw juices from touching ready-toeat foods. It is best to have one cooler for food, and another for beverages and ex­ tra ice. When traveling you may want to put the cooler in the passenger area of the car. At the picnic or beach site, keep the cooler in the shade, cover with a blanket and avoid repeated openings as it raises the temperature in the cooler. Do replenish the ice if it begins to melt. Are you toting food to heat and eat when you arrive at your destination? Keep the food cold until the grill is hot. Cook food completely at the picnic site, not partial cooking ahead. 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Perishable foods left off refrigeration over two hours (or over one hour when it’s 85 degrees F and above) are not safe and should be discarded. If perishables were on ice except during cooking and serving, and you were gone no more than four or five hours, you should be able to save the leftovers, according to USDA specialists, if there’s still ice in the cooler or your gel pack is still solid. A cooler in the car with ice or frozen gel is an important part of the food shopping trip with wanner weather in the spring and summer. When shopping, pick up milk and other cold foods last in the store, ask to have the cold food bagged together and pul them in the cooler for the trip home This gives the cold and frozen food less time to warm up before you get home. You are also prepared if the quick 15- or 20-minme trip home is interrupted or delayed. These are easy way s io pre­ vent food borne illness and keep your food safe. 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Monday - 9:00 AM Co-Ed Golf Outing at Saskatoon Golf Course Last chance to sign up. call today' June 20, Tuesday - 9:00 AM June 27, Tuesday - 1:00 PM Movie “Sand Lot” in the Club Room Euchre Card Game in the Club Room.______ interested in joining the Premier Chib’ You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5 000 in any interest beanng account at the State Bank of Caledonia Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN very interested in it. Betty Southard used to have the grocery and restaurant on Gun Lake Road. Our son Ted worked the restaurant weekends, so he could get money to go to Germany as an exchange student. Some of their children were in our children’s grades. The article said that Susy was a stand-in for Mrs. St. LaBelle. She works at her sewing machine all day. mak­ ing all kinds of small children’s clothing. When her local church has a bazaar. Susy's creations get a large contribution for the children. I had a wonderful surprise the other day when 1 received a call from Betty Southard, who now lives on Gun Lake Road. When in Florida, she saw a clipping about Sue Stan­ ton, who used to. along with her husband Stan, own the S&S Market just east of us on M-37. Betty saved the clipp­ ing, then lost it. and just this spring she found it again. This was what she was call­ ing about. She had visited them in Florida, which is their permanent home now. They come to Michigan for months in the summer. She mailed it to me knowing that I would be She also knits sweaters for her church here in Middleville and does a lot of sewing for other folks. She uses money she receives to buy yam and more material for sharing with others. At Christmas time, at her Florida church, the hand­ made gifts are a huge con­ tribution Susy’s reward is a happy child showing off her new garment. They seem to appreciate having something new that is made especially for them. Susy started sewing about four years ago to use up the scraps In those four years. Susy has only taken off time to Tight pancreatic cancer. But as soon as possi­ ble after her surgery , she was back at her sewing. Her output each year totals about 150 garments. She knit­ ted 25 sweaters this year, which she gave to the church in Middleville. She spends a lot of days sewing and nights knitting. My strong memory of Susy is of her going at a run from job to job. Never did I ever see her go at a normal pace Both she and Stan made S&S such a big success. I can remember getting all my fruit for canning and freezing from them when we lived on the farm on Cherry Valley Road. Quite a history of fruit grow­ ing and home canning and freezing. We have always been very fortunate in being able to buy our fruit locally from our neighbors. Well, good old Norma made a goof agai. Last week. 1 said that Betty Newman celebrated her birthday, when what 1 should have said was that she celebrated her Mothers Day celebration, and this week she will celebrate her birthday. Sorry about the mix-up. Betty. Lu Ward had her two sisters visiting her this week. One is from Minneapolis and the other is from Philadelphia. Edith Miller said that she was having a wonderful time with spring planting, yard cleaning and all the other wonderful spring work Nellie Solomon said that they were having a wonderful time being indoors and look­ ing out at the rain while being comfortable in the house. Betty Newman said that the children took her out for her birthday. Then on Saturday she and hubby ’s two sisters met in Hastings and they took her out for dinner. One is from Grand Ledge and the other from Lansing. She had such a good time. Paul and Cindy came out for dinner Sunday bringing the meal for her and Mark for her birthday present. Elaine Northday had a wonderful Sunday. All of her family went for a bike ride and she had a wonderful time all alone and could really en­ joy just being Elaine. Lynn and Luana celebrated two wedding receptions; Ran­ dy and Theresa Bowerman's reception on Saturday after­ noon, and a week ago they at­ tended Tressa Willliams’ wedding and wedding reception. Betty White said that she and Bob will just enjoy being Bob and Betty Thelma Carl said that she attended a township conven­ tion Friday. Saturday and Sunday in Kalamazoo. She said that they had a beautiful dress-up banquet Saturday. Then she attended a birthday LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a m , 11:00 a m. A 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night - 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO o Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan •< Telephone 698-8252 T pF _____ _______________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services "Set an example ..In speech, in Ute, In love, in faith and in purity." __________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CALEDONIA V CHRISTIAN REFORMED CIIIRCII A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School.......................10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. Al Tierneyer Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..........................9:00 a m. & 11 00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St.*891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody.and Jesus Christ is Lord" .• /. • $ LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School.............. Evening Service............ 10:30 a.m. ..9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. .11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............... ..6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALE, Dir of Christian Ed &MusiC Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavincttes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 708 West Main Street 10:00 a.m. .11:15 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9:30 a m. Sunday School.................................................... <>30am. Middleville Sunday School............. 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship................................. 10:30a.m. Middleville Worship......................... 11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Worship................................... 600p.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wed Midweek Prayer 8 Bible Study....... 700 p.m. Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Hev Mtam Dotson Pastor First Service....................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes....................................10:00 a.m. Second Service................................ 11.00 a m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Wednesday Gun Lake Community Church Family Night ” 6:00 pm (Did ®ime ^rtliorfiat (Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Church School............................... 9:30a.m. Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. Worship Service.................. 10:30 a.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Barrier free Programs for All Ages Sundav Worship* 9:00 am A 1030 am Church Office Phone — 795-9266 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Sunday School Choirs for Children and Adults 9:45 __ 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service. Sunday School..................... Evening Worship Service.. 1M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 T Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 5 » 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 am. Morning Worship.,. 11:00a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p m ,7 Wed Fellowship—7:30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 / Page 5 Dutton Christian kids try a ‘classic’ court case courtroom and in front of a real judge." Playing Gold E. Locks was Alicia Sterenberg, while the Three Bears were portrayed by Elly Blacquiere. Betsy Wierenga and Shelly Veenstra. Molly Roodveoets was Gram A. Bear. Jacob Theule was the judge. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Justice reached right into the pages of a children s clas­ sic May 8, when Dutton Christian fourth-graders put Gold E. Locks on trial for breaking and entering and for bad manners. Kent County District Court Judge Patrick Bowler heard the trial, which featured the plaintiffs. Mom A. Bear, Pop A. Bear and Babe E. Bear, along with character witnesses like Gram A. Bear, Bear Lee Withit, Libby Ladybug and Sammy Squirrel. After all the evidence had been presented by Prosecuting Attorney Tracy Sikma, and the lawyers for the defense, Eileen Fleischmann and Brad Yonker, had made the final ar­ guments, the jury met and found Locks guilty as charged. However, Judge Bowler de­ cided not to send her to jail, since it was her first offense, but ordered her to pay for the chairs she had broken at the Bears' residence. Ixxks also was ordered to perform community service by serving porridge at God’s NEIGHBORS From previous pageparty for her great-great niece in Grand Rapids She has a local BPW board meeting at her home tonight Virginia Root had someone helping her plant her flowers. Katie Wiermga said that her bowling team, on the 31st of this month, is going to Tuscon, Ariz. to the National Bowling Tournament. Sue Verlinde said that all their children came home for Jim’s birthday. I guess that is all the news for tonight. Have a good week everyone. Visit with all of you next week. ENGAGEMENTS Berkenpas ■ Apol to wed Dutton Christian fourth graders pose with Judge Patrick Bowler after their mock trial in Bowler's courtroom. Gold E. Locks was found guilty of bad manners and breaking and entering, as the students learned just how a court trial works. Kitchen in Grand Rapids. She was then released into the cus­ tody of her mother, Mrs. Locks. Dutton Christian teacher Lisa VanSolkema, who has used the mock trial before as a way for students to learn about the criminal justice sys­ tem, said that the play serves as a reading tool as well. "The kids learn a lot about the judicial process while they're having some fun," she said. "We talk about everything that goes into the trial, and what a bailiff does, the role of the jury and so on. They re­ ally get familiar with all as­ pects of a court trial." The students learn their parts at home, however, and for the students playing the main characters in the trial, this means spending time in addition to regular homework assignments. The students also provide appropriate costumes for their Obituaries Orpha M. Jensen WAYLAND - Orpha M. Jensen, 65, of Wayland, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 1995 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on October 10, 1929 at Delta, Ohio, the daughter of Walter B. and Agnes R. (Kutzli) Haller. She was raised in Wayland and attended Wayland Union High School, graduating in 1947. She also had two years of college. She was married to David D. Jensen on November 24, 1961 at Grand Rapids Fifth Reformed Church. Mrs. Jensen was employed at Kelvinator and was a Secret­ ary at Calvary Church in Wayland. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Middleville and the Church Choir. Surviving are her husband, Megan Graham was Mrs. Locks, and Sam Sportel, Kevin DeVries. Jordyn De­ Vries and Jon Zoppa had the roles of Withit, Charlie Chairmaker. Ladybug and Squirrel, respectively. Other students played the roles of jurors and court offi­ cials for the day in court. David D. Jensen; two sons, Brian D. Jensen of Caledonia and Todd C. Jensen of Kent­ wood; one sister, Dolores (Jerry) McFarland of Hopkins; two brothers, Russell Haller erf Wayland and Stan (Pat) Haller of New Orleans, Louisiana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Wednesday May 24, 1995 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment was at Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. SORE FEET / ANKLES? - Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S , PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems . KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 roles. An overflow crowd of par­ ents, grandparents and even court officials watched as "The Three Bears" got their just compensation and Gold E. Locks learned she can’t in­ fringe on the rights of others. "We really appreciate Judge Bowler taking time from his busy schedule to help us," said Van Solkema, pointing out that he even had the stu­ dent "judge" sit with him dur­ ing the trial. "It’s so special for the kids to hold the trial in a real Alto student selected for NMU leadership program The Student Leader Fellowship Program, a twoyear leadership training and community service program for undergraduates at Nor­ thern Michigan University, recently accepted Stpehanie Larson of Alto and 49 other NMU students. The program provides each student with a scholarship to the two-credit leadership theory and practice course, matches students with a men­ tor from the community, of­ fers several developmental workshops, and requires its members to be involved in a campus organization. The highlight of the pro­ gram is the second year. where students take on a leadership position in a community project or organization. Past student fellows created or ran programs such as tutor­ ing and mentoring area middle school students, working with the juvenile court, helping teenage mothers finish high school, organizing Special Olympics, and staffing a campus-based community volunteer center. The Student Leader Fellowship Program is under the direction of David Bon­ sall, Director of Student Ac­ tivities and Leadership Programs. Marvin and Marcia Berken­ pas of Byron Center and Don and Mary Apol of Caledonia wish to announce the engaement of their children. Joni Lynn Berkenpas and Matthew John Apol. Joni graduated from South Christian High School and Grand Rapids Community College. She is employed at Ottawa Savings Bank. Matt graduated from South Christian High School and at­ tends Grand Rapids Com­ munity College. He is employed at Apol’s Landscap­ ing Company. A July 28. 1995 wedding date is set. WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters » j the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 Residents clean up TK vandalized baseball field A donation from the Wayland Snowmobile Club mode it possible to put the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball field in tip top condition. Members of the Wayland Snowmobile Club provide funding for the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball Association to repair damage done to their field. Pictured are (from left) WSC President John Camling, Treasurer Pat Camling and TKYB President Rod Hathaway and TKYB Field Manager Mike Gromko. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball Association received a tremendous amount of support among residents after its fields were damaged by vandals. Field manager Mike Gromko said the damage had been done by someone driving a pickup truck The driver pushed the truck through a cable wire that was attached to keep vehicles out. nxlc over the pony league field (for seventh- and eighth­ graders). and ripped the rub­ ber off the pitcher s mound. He said that after riding on the field, the driver went down to the storage building where the teams keep their equipment and broke in. “They broke the locks, but did not steal anything.” he said. He said they apparently tried to take the door off the storage building because he noticed that the hinges were loose. TKYB Association Presi­ dent Rod Hathaway said that it took a lot of hard work to repair the damages. Forty people came out Saturday. May 20. to help rake sticks off the grass and smooth out the baselines. “Players, parents, and peo­ ple who were not even associated with the field came out with rakes." he said. “The community really came together, it helped a lot.” The Wayland Snowmobile Association donated money raised through garage sales and raffles. Club Treasurer Pat Camling said the club has a 50-50 drawing at every meeting in which the winner donates the money to some kind of cause. Hathaway and Gromko said they are grateful for all the help the club and other people in the community have given them and believe the field has become very popular since it was built. Gromko said that up until ten years ago the field was a waste management center un­ til someone decided that Mid­ dleville needed an area for sports and recreation. The area, he said now con­ sists of three fields, the pony league field for seventh- and eighth-grade teams, the 56th field for fifth- and sixth-grade teams, and the tee-ball field for first- and second-grade teams. Hathaway said the TKYB Association provides many special events for program participants. One, he said, is picture night in which team members get their pictures taken in full uniform for their sponsors. Another is an outing to a West Michigan Whitecaps game so the kids can learn the skills and techniques necessary to be a successful baseball player. The only fund-raiser the club has outside of donations is a sub sale, which Hathaway said is usually very successful. He said they also are trying to organize a tournament for their pons league team to play against Caledonia in West Ot­ tawa. and one on July 4 for younger players. "The main thing is to get all the kids, no matter what their talent is. and just have fun.” he said. The YMCA has provided a great deal of support to the association by finding spon­ sors and coaches and helping with the paper work This is their first year assisting the teams. Both Hathaway and Gromko believe the program can prepare kids for careers in baseball. “Chad Curtis, starting center fielder for the Detroit Tigers started out in the pro­ gram.’’ said Hathaway. STEAK FRY Area snowmobile club wants to be positive asset Caledonia Sportsman's Club STEAK • SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO* GARLIC TOAST BEVERAGE M37 100TH ST. COLDWATER ~TTJ------- 22fQ CLUBHOUSE | Saturday, June 10 6-9 p.m. • Price $750 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Members of the Wayland Snowmobile Club have shown that they do more than just ride around in the snow. The club, which consists of members from Middleville, Caledonia. Wayland. Hudsonville. Battle Creek, Shelbyville, Moline and Detroit, is responsible for put­ ting together many activities. Treasurer Pat Camling said the club is family oriented with 36 current family memberships. She said their activities in­ clude selling state snowmobile permits, maintaining 53 miles worth of snowmobile trails from Barry County to Allegan County, repairing all trail signs and groomer equipment and participating in the "Safe­ ty Workshop of Barry County.” Club members sell raffle tickets in which the winner donates the money to a par­ ticular cause. The club uses money earned through an annual garage and bake sale in Moline to pur­ chase items such as new gates and regulation signs for the trails. Camling said their most re­ cent project was a donation given to the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball Association to repair damage NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Block and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY The other business, she said, only had one concern traffic problems. The responses were given to the Middleville Village Council. Camling said she would like anyone interested in joining the club to write the Wayland Snowmobile Association at P.O. Box 147 Wayland, Mich. 49348 or at 12395 Oakwood Shore, Wayland, 49348 ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE ■ DUTTON If You Are Looking for Work WE CAN HELP! Pat and John Camling want Middleville to know that the Wayland club does more than snowmobile. done to the field by vandals. At the beginning of each season, the club has a pizza party and pig roast, both paid for by the club. She said they also take weekend snowmobile trips and have gone to various Michigan towns such as Gaylord. Houghton and Cadillac. They occassionally have a hot dog roast on the snowmobile trail, paid for by the club, and offer hot dogs to people passing by. regardless of whether they are members of the club. Camling said they occa­ sionally go on an outing titled “mystery snowmobiling day ” in which a member of the group will lead the club on a mysterious journey. She said the club seems to have a positive effect on the village of Middleville. The club took a survey from 12 businesses in Middleville to see if there was a conflict between them and snowmobilers. Camling said that II of the 12 responded positivly about snowmobiling, saying that snow mobilers were polite and good for business. APTLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 127 Main St.. Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 8919270 BLS BARMAN SELECT TEMPS STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 I Page 7 Area Girl Scouts beautify Middleville area parks The Cherry Valley Neighborhood Girl Scouts met Saturday. May 20, at several Middleville area parks, which they attempted to beautify by planting flowers. Using planters donated by the Village of Middleville, seven troops from Middleville and Caledonia put in the sod and the dirt to prepare the flowers, which were donated by S&S Market, for planting. Troop 551 leader Rhonda Campbell said the village had been planning to get rid of the planters. She figured they might as well take them and put them to gfxxl use. The troops, she said, were approached by the Middleville area Lions Club, which owns two out of the three parks, and asked members to add an ex­ tra touch of beauty. The club members did their share by pulling the dirt for the planters and unloading it at each of the parks The parks that were cleaned were Spring Park and Lions Sesquicentenmal Park, owned by the Lions Club, and Calvin Hill Park, which is owned by the Village of Middleville. Campbell said this was a good project to bring the troops together. She said this is the first year that troops from Middleville and Caledonia have merged together to become the Cherry Valley Neighborhood. The Lions Club will redo the lettering on a sign that is at the front of Spring Park and will have Troop 913 from Caledonia decorate it with flowers. Troop 451 from Middleville will donate bird feeders to hang nearby. These projects will be worked on within the next couple of weekends Participating in the beautification project were Troops 551. 644 . 741. 451, and 1030 from Middleville, and Troops 51 and 913 from Caledonia. Rhonda Campbell's Girl Scout Troop 551 prepared soil to plant flowers in Spring Park. Pictured (from left) are Jessie Deemter, Kayla Srodawa, Olivia Maynard. Laura Maynard, Crystal Chrysler and Holly Klunder. Deadline for Habitat golf tourney is June 1 Proceeds from a June 17 golf tournament will be used to help Barry County Habi­ tat for Humanity build an­ other home for a local fam­ ily. The deadline to register for the tourney is June 1. The event will be held at the Yankee Springs Golf Course, 12300 Bowens Mills Road. The entry fee of $35 per person includes green fees and cart for 18 holes, hot dogs or hamburgers and soft drinks. Girl Scout troops from Middleville and Caledonia teamed up to beautify Spring Park. Pictured are girls from Troops 551,644, 741,451 and 1030 from Middleville, and Troops 51 and 913 from Caledonia. Prizes will be awarded for several places, closest to the hole on par three, and longest putts. There will also be drawings for door prizes. For the two person scram­ ble, you may pick your own partner or I labitat volunteers can pair you. For more information call Dan Mullins at 1-800-6928288 or (616) 949-8288. or Charlotte or Lyndcll Rhoades, (616) 795-3548. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casual wear & Sportswear ™tvv 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! 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Dixie & Merle Barnaby Arlene & Dave Allen Gayle & Gary Bloemers Diane & Lou Cizauskas Deb & Chuck Clark Terri & Terry DeVries Lynn & Jim Gless Bob Jackson Patsy McCormick Nancy & Bill Norris Sharon Parent Pam O’Neil Herma & Phil Soper June & Denny Thompson Neil Vander Velde ...and to anyone else who helped our fund raiser! p a �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 30, 1995 Future rival eagers to join forces in AAU tourney by Mandy Habcl Staff Writer Future Middleville and Caledonia rivals will come together to participate on the all-star team for the Western Lakers AAU Girls Basketball Association at the National tournament in Oklahoma City. Payshence Erb and Lyndsey VanAman from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and Anne Morgan and Pam Grimes from Caledonia Mid die School are part of the 12 member team from West Michigan that will be par­ ticipating for the second year in a row at the national tourna­ ment which will go July 7-13. Mary Morgan, a mother, said they qualified by winning the Michigan State Tourna me nt in Grand Rapids May 5-7. The national tournament, she said, will consist of more than 60 teams from all over the United States The team will be grouped with several other teams which they will have to beat in order to advance to the next round of competition. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. May 31 Chinese bar. egg roll. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. June I Dble cheeseburg, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday . June 2 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree. High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools' Lunch Menu nneiiiDerb or me western capers mmu oiris basketball team (from left) Lyndsey VanAman, Ann Morgan, Pam Grimes and Payshence Erb, show that there can be friendship among rivals. Morgan said she is excited that they get a second chance to compete on the national level. “It’s a great experience.” she said. “They play lots of TK Summer Programs OPEN REGISTRATION In High School Lobby THURSDAY, JUNE 1st at 7:00 PM ★ Swim Lessons ★ Summer school * Bus Trips * Art Classes ★ Preschool * Tumbling ★ Computer Classes CALL COMMUNITY ED WITH QUESTIONS School Lunch Menus 795-3397 basketball and make lots of nice friends.” Shelly Erb. another mother, said last year the girls did not make it to the finals so this will be a chance for them to improve. Besides Caledonia and Mid­ dleville. Grand Rapids and Hastings also will have representatives on the all-star team. Morgan said the girls also will go to a bonus regional tournament June 22-26 in Minneapolis, where they will get a chance to practice for the nationals and perfect their skills. The girls said they enjoy playing together, even though they soon will compete against each other from rival schools. “We really didn’t think about what school we went to. it really didn't matter.” said Pam Grimes, player. Player Ann Morgan added that they think their friendship is strong and will last after they start going to rival high schools. Tuesday. June 6 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school — ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Wednesday, May 31 Chicken patty, w/bun. green beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Serving our Country — Charles R. Krewson Army Sgt. Charles R. Krewson has arrived for duty at the recruiting station in Schenctady, N.Y Krewson, a recruiter, is the son of Kathy Krewson of 410 S. Russell. Middleville, and Hugh Krewson of Grand Rapids. He is a 1988 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Thursday , June 1 Nacho supreme, com or french fries, fruit crisp, milk. Friday, June 2 French bread pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday. June 5 Chicken patty w/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. May 31 Chicken patty w'bun. Food Bar, milk. Thursday . June 1 Nacho supreme. Food Bar. milk, fruit crisp. Friday. June 2 Sub Sandwich. Food Bar. Vita Pup. milk. Monday . June 5 Hamburg w/bun. french fries. Food Bar, milk. Tuesday, June 6 Pizza. Food Bar. milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice. Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary — soup, sandwich; Dutton Elementary — Food Bar. and Kettle Lake Elementary soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday . May 31 Scrambled eggs, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday , June I Cook's choice. Friday, June 2 Pop Tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Note: All menus subject to change without notice Communication, Academics, Spending, Sports, Tradition Your Vote For Robert Bergy “If elected, I will open the lines of Communication between the Board and community, help improve Academic standards, support a strong Sports program, be responsible with YOUR tax dollars, and allow for a more Traditional learning environment.’’ Join the following citizens on Monday, June 12 in supporting Robert Bergy for Caledonia Schools Board of Education Keith and Jean Bergy Howard and Marie Bergy Chip and Deb DeVries Bernie VanderVeen Len and May Vining Merle and Dixie Barnaby Howard Wenger Bob Zuidersma Jim and Bonnie Gordon Bob Smrcina Ray Hawkins Bill Norris Mike and Sherri Lind Jim and Phyllis Datema Paul and Tonya Delnay Paul and Sheri Sheely Brian and Sheila Swartz Ed and Sheri Harmon Wayne Miller Russ and Mary Warner Ken and Mary Reith Rob and Dorane White John and Merlene DeVries Jeff and Nicki DeVries Steve and Sue Long John Seif Tom VanLaan Bert and Lindy Crandell Wes Huyser Al and Sharon Baker Don and Arlys Helder Earl Stegeman Don and Bernie Overholt Norm and Betty Caskey Dave and Sue Trutsch Phil and Gen Datema Simeon Maier Bill White Cheryl Bergy �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 I Page 9 Middleville teen nears prize in horse competition by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer It is a special honor, to be the teen-ager awarded a Ten­ nessee Walking Horse at the World Tennessee Walking Horse Grand Champion Show in Shelbyville, Tenn. Along with the horse, which has been donated by top breeders across the United States, the honoree also re­ ceives gifts of tack, jewelry, silver plates and other horse related items. The lucky guy or gal receives the awards in the center ring of the show arena. A spotlight plays across the ring as the top prize, a yearling horse, cov­ ered with glitter, is led to its new owner. "It is really special," says Lindsay Bremdr, daughter of Tom and Brenda Bremer of Bass Ixike Road. "But it takes a lot of work to win the horse." Lindsay should know. As member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitor* Youth Versatility program, she has been show­ ing horses since she could walk. Her first mount was a horse called "Nightmare," adopted through the Horse of Michigan by her mother, Brenda When she was 4 years old, Lindsay began showing com­ petitively on "Threat's Bay Shannon,” and earned a num­ ber of points toward her goal. Then she got a new horse, "Shadow's Full House," called Fuller for short. With each horse, you have to start over earning points, says Lindsay. To accomplish her goal of reaching for the top prize, she and her horse Stop tnd see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 must show in at least eight categories out of 15 approved by the association. The horse can earn a min­ imun of five points in each show category for a minimum total of 50 points to count toward the top award. At this time, Lindsay and Fuller have accumulated 162 points in seven categories. Points can be awarded at any open or 4-H show, as long as the classes are ap­ proved by the Walking Horse Association. Along the way she has achieved numerous other significant awards for her riding ability such as five national awards, one with Shannon and four with Fuller. A national award is presented to the association member who has the most points in any show category. She has 17 registers of merit, was the 1993 Youth Champion, the 1991 Michi­ gan Walking Horse Open Ver­ satility Champion and is cur­ rently working toward the Youth Superior Champi­ onship. She has been featured several times in "Voice," the official magazine of the Ten­ nessee Walking Horse Associ­ ation. She has also received nu­ merous plaques, silver picture frames, belt buckles, and even a Walking Horse duffel bag along with hundreds of rib­ bons. Her bedroom walls record her many accomplish­ ments with horses. "Each rider and horse team competes with itself for points," says Lindsay. "More than one teen can win the top award in any year, and you have until you are 19 years old to reach your goal.” As of 1994, 23 teens have won this award, nationwide, but only one other individual from Michigan has reached the top. In order to receive points for placing in a class, the horse and rider must place above three other riders, but only the first five placings count. Being sixth out of 17 riders does not matter, says Lindsay's mother. Also, halter classes do not count. In the search for the coveted points, riders must compete in large shows, which means they must travel to find enough competition to earn the needed points. In the larger shows, teens often find themselves showing against adults as well as other capable teen riders. The same program exists for adults, but the points go to the horse, not the rider, and there are only prize awards. 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The effort went a long way toward completing improve- Local volunteer Jeff Gray mans the bulldozer as one of the ball fields is regraded and filled. A team effort' raises new fencing at one of the elementary baseball diamonds ments at the elementary fields before the Caledonia Youth Baseball/Softball program be­ gan its season last week. The volunteers were aided by donations of employees and equipment from area busi­ nesses as the fields were re­ graded, new fill was added, in­ fields were edged, old team benches were replaced and new fencing was put up. The improvements, which also included filling in holes and even eliminating an el­ derly bee-infested apple tree at COVETED PRIZE From Page 9 — Taking a pause from their work at the elementary ball fields is this group of volunteers, who turned out for a May 20 work session. From the left are Mark Lehman, Terry DeVries, Dar Morgan, Bill Hendry, Teresa Sanxter, Claudia Hendry and Bill Porter. Kneeling is Dick Gless. Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP member is a winning show­ man in her own right. Along with the riding awards, the Walking Horse Association holds essay writ­ ing, photographic and art con­ tests during the summer months. In 1993 Lindsay won a silver-plated lead rope for an honorable mention in the es­ say contest. At 16, Lindsay has only one category, the eighth and final one remaining, in which she needs to earn 50 points before she will be eligible to stand in the center ring at the National Walking Horse Show and claim her new horse. However these last few points will definitely be the most difficult to amass. The only categories she has not shown in and from which she can pick from to show in are trail, western riding, jumping, driving, poles and barrel bending. It means more traveling, lots of showing, but Lindsay says it also means a lot of fun as she really enjoys anything to do with horses. She is also active in bas­ ketball, track and softball as a freshman at Middleville’s Thornapple Kellogg High School. the Caledonia Elementary field, were carried out with the approval of the Caledonia Schools Maintenance staff and the school board. CHS Director of Athletics and Activities Jeanne Glowicki said that the amount of work put in by some of the parents was truly "awesome." Local veterinarian Dob Jackson and his brother-inlaw, Dick Gless. along with several other parents and busi­ nessmen gave up hours of their leisure time and even took time off work or sent employees or equipment to help get the neglected fields looking sharp. While serving on an athletic facilities study committee appointed by the school board last year, Jackson said that he had helped rework his school's baseball field when he was a high school player. He thought that if the cur­ rent CHS ball players and coaches could join forces with interested parents and perhaps tap into the generosity of lo­ cal businesses, much of the work needed at the baseball and softball diamonds could be accomplished with Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon. thru Fri. Ronald B. Stegehuis 8914240 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia Keep those muddy feet out of the House! I] LaCrosse Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: (6i6) 945-5192 minimal cost to the Caledonia schools. The school boaid approved that recommendation and an appropriation of $5,000 to purchase the materials outlined by the study committee. Most of the labor, however, was free, thanks to the work of so many people. Now the elementary fields will be usable practice fields for the CHS softball teams, as well as safe diamonds for the younger ball players to use in the summer program. "We can t thank enough all the people, the kids and the businesses that donated in some way to this effort." said Glowicki. "What they have accom­ plished is a real example of the kind of community we have, that would do all this for the kids," she said. "With the school budget as tight as it is these days, we could never have afforded to hire people to do all this quality work. "I hope rest of the commu­ nity will find a way to say 'thanks' to those who have worked so hard.” A STEP AHEAD Scamp Boots Sizes 6 infant and up. 3 colors to choose from. foronly... $13.95 Caledonia Farmers Elevator ■MW----------- MW——WW ' 1 MW~----- WW— �Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Let’s stop funding our prisoners’ education! Dick Gless works on attaching a new strip of fence. Gless has been one of the leaders in the effort to restore the elementary fields. When an individual is convicted of a felony in the United States, he or she is usually sent to prison. By putting an offender behind bars, our intentions as a socie­ ty are threefold: to punish, to reform and to protect the inno­ cent. However, many would argue that our prison system fails to reform the majority of criminals and sometimes lets dangerous ones out too early. But perhaps the most poignant arguement is that our prisons really don’t punish. In many cases, prisoners live more comfortably and are af­ forded greater opportunities than many hard-working Michigan families. Prisoners are provided three square meals a day, free health care, access to fitness equipment and extensive library collections, as well as free high school and college education. And while convicted criminals play baseball in the prison yard, many Michigan residents are putting their time in on a clock, trying to make a living for their families. Well, I am pleased to announce the Michigan Senate passed a bill last week that aims to inject some fairness into our system. Under Senate Bill 262, which passed overwhelmingly and was supported by both Republicans and Democrats, prisoners would no longer be able to take college classes for free. More specifically, the legislation prohibits the Michigan Department of Corrections from providing college-level Caledonia Happy 60s group to meet Players as well as adults worked to improve the elementary ball diamonds. First grader Kurt Osterhaven, who is playing on a Caledonia t-ball team this year, helps his dad, Keith, prepare the soil along a new fence line. Amy Cravero earns honors at WMU Amy Cravero has been named to the dean's list at Western Michigan Universi­ ty, where she has completed her senior year in the special education department. To achieve this honor, students must maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average. A special education major requires one full year of stu­ dent teaching, with one semester in a regular classroom and one semester in a special ed classroom. She has been assigned to the Parkwood-Upjohn Elemen­ tary School in Kalamazoo by the university. She is one of two women recognized by the Panhellenic Council, the governing body of all the social sororities on campus, for her level of com­ mitment and involvement as president of Della Gamma sororoity while maintaining a high level of academic success. As pan of her integrated creative arts minor, she was chosen to be a group leader at the annual Boarshead Theater Drama Festival at the Whar­ ton Center for the Performing The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold its regular potluck lunch at noon on Monday, June 5, at the Cale­ donia Community Education Building, 330 Johnson St. Gloria DcLano will be the guest speaker, and will talk about Glen Haven Manor in Grand Rapids. All area seniors are invited to attend, and each is asked to bring a dish to share, his or her table service and a $1 gift for bingo. Cake will be furnished. Anyone with questions should call 698-6335. The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 / Page 11 classes to prisoners unless directed to do so by federal court order. It’s a shame we even need to pass a bill like this one. In my mind, it makes absolutely no sense to provide convicted criminals with a benefit like higher education. In my column last week. I wrote about how the rising cost of higher education has either financially strapped families and students or it has completely barred others from pursuing their dreams. I also explained how terribly important some form of further education is in today’s global economy. Without ques­ tion. a college or vocational education or some form of job training is crucial to land a well-paying, secure job. So how fair is it that those who break the law are granted ac­ cess to the very education that many law-abiding citizens are denied because of cost? How fair is it that more than half of Michigan’s college students rely on some form of financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition, books and room and board, yet convicted criminals can pursue the same education on the taxpayers’ dime? It isn't. If you ask me, we should take the $2 million we spend on prisoners’ college educations and funnel that money to financial aid or adult education programs. Those opposed to the bill — although they are few — argue that by providing prisoners with access to education, they'll be better citizens when they are released. Well. I could argue that every graduating high school student in Michigan would be better equipped for the challenges of life if given the opportunity to pursue a college degree or vocational training, but we can't provide that for everyone. Still. I'm certain most taxpayers would rather help fund the educations of our law-abiding citizens than those of convicted felons. And what about the criminals who are serving life sentences without parole? They aren't denied access, yet they'll never leave prison. If we truly want to provide opportunities for prisoners, we should focus on funding basic adult education instead. Making sure all prisoners can read and write would be money much better spent. The fact is, unlike a high school education, a college educa tion is not a right granted to every American citizen. And if the men and women who follow the law and contribute positively to society aren't granted an automatic right to higher educa tion, a convicted criminal should not be treated differently. While a lot of youngsters might say school is punishment, us older folks know it is a tremendous benefit and one that prisoners don’t deserve. Ford introduced the Model TT truck in 1917. Just in time for Wolverine Mutual to insure it. olverine Mutual Insurance Company WM formed in |9|7 to insure folks in Michigan amt northern Indiana who bought a Model TT or any of those newfangled trucks and automobiles changing the roads of our country W f rom those first days. Wolverine Mutual has constantly examined every insurance prmiuct and sets ice. changing them with the limes to meet your expanding needs today. Wolverine Mutual s A M Best “A" Excellent rating encompasses millions in home, boat and motorcycle insurance as well as auto for over 45.000 policyholders Insurance the way you’d like II to he. Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy u Sfrvict 497 Arlington S* |M 37) Middleville Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 MIDDLEVILLE Graduates Please turn in your... Amy Cravero Arts in East Lansing May 1. The all-day workshop for Lansing Area Middle School students uses poetry and other performing arts in improvisa­ tional performances for con­ flict resolution Cravero will graduate cum laude in April. 1996. She is a 1991 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner SENIOR PHOTOS to the school office or J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings for the Sun & News Graduation issue by Wednesday, May 31st. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 [ From Our Readers Caledonia girls soccer are champs Caledonia School’s are on the right track! To the editor: As a parent of two college­ bound high school students at Caledonia High School, I am writing about several issues on school curriculum that have been the subject of re­ cent debate, and which, I believe, have been factually mis-characterized by some of those calling for a “return to traditional learning’’ and op­ posed to the current Board of Education. I have attended two evening meetings devoted to a discus­ sion of these issues, and I have felt that much of the criticism is based on either misunderstanding of the actual teaching methods used, or are at least broad generalizations, which, in my children’s ex­ perience. are not represen­ tative of their experiences at Caledonia High School. One of the primary con­ cerns raised by some parents has been the perceived inabili­ ty to determine from student report cards the specific areas of the students' strengths and weaknesses in a class with in­ tegrated subjects. For example, a world studies that which combines history and English yields a single grade, and some feel separate grades for history and English would be more instructive, at least from the parent s standpoint. While it is true that a stu­ dent receives one final grade in the class, he or she also receives interim reports dur­ ing the course of the class, usually two or more pages long, which provide detail down to each test score and project grade. These reports are far more informative than a single grade for English and another for history, and as a parent, I feel I know far more about my child’s performance than ever before. Moreover, if more specific reporting to parents is con­ sidered necessary, we should modify the reporting format, not abandon the curriculum. Another comment I have heard is that the students do much of their study in groups, and grades are given based on group performance, not in­ dividual performance. While some (not ail) classes do use group projects as a means of teaching, neither of my children have received a grade based solely on group perfor­ mance. Rather, group perfor­ mance forms a small portion of the grade and most of the grade is individually based Grades among individual members of a group vary significantly. One student cannot “ride the coattails" of other group members without it being clearly noticed. In­ dividual learning and effort form the basis of each stu­ dent’s grade. I am also not persuaded by those who criticize teachers who allow a student to retake a test if that student is not satisfied with his or her grade. Except when a large percen­ tage of students have perform­ ed poorly on an exam, sug­ gesting the need for further in­ struction to the whole class, there is no delay in class progress. An individual student's decision to retake a test does not result in the rest of the class waiting to move forward with new material. A student who retests first is required to correct the original test, study the material to improve his or her understanding, and then take a different test, ait on his or her own time. If the incen­ tive of improving a grade is sufficient to motivate a stu­ dent to go back and really learn the subject matter, our system of education has suc­ ceeded, not failed. Learning should be our goal, and if retesting motivates some students to go back and improve their learn­ ing, so much the better. It appears that several of the candidates for the Board of Education are running on a “back to traditional learning” campaign. I have no doubt these candidates, like all of us. want the best education for our children. However. I cannot agree with their criticisms because they simply do not accurately reflect the teaching methods I have observed. I believe that Caledonia High School is moving in the right direction with its cur­ riculum. The curriculum is not perfect, and some iden­ tified problems have already been corrected. The cur­ riculum continues to evolve based on analysis and input from parents, students and teachers. My children give the cur­ riculum high scores and they believe Caledonia High School students generally favor the curriculum. Recent­ ly, objective reviews of the schools programs by outsiders resulted in Caledonia receiv­ ing one of only ten Blue Rib­ bon Awards in the state. Supporters of the many good things happening at Caledonia High School need to vote June 12. Incumbents Gordon De Blaay and John Finkbeiner have strong records of service to the school and community, and have worked hard to improve our schools. I feel they deserve our continued support Thatchers Aerator Rototillers Fertilizer Spreaders Lawn Sprayers Sweepers Post Hole Augers Pumps Chippers Caledonia will meet the winner of the Unity Christian district tonight. May 30, in the first round of regional play at Allegan. 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CMS to hold paper drive this weekend Caledonia Middle School will hold a paper drive beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, June 2 and running through Sunday, June 4. Both newspapers and magazines will be collected, but should b“ separated. The receptacle will be located in the CMS faculty parking lot north of the school. Newspapers should be placed in grocery sacks and magazines in cardboard boxes. Proceeds from the paper drive will be used to purchase science equipment for the new middle school nature center. Water Gardening Woterites water plants. gadfen and tot pond hardware, watertals and ponds - nswator Avaftaote- Apol s Landscaping Company • 698-1030 Cal tar an apportment to as* ar ponds and water gardens ctf 9540 ItALAMAZOO, CALHXJMA SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call...945-9554 • The Hastings Banner Quality Carpentry - and REMODELING Pole Barns/Garages • Siding of All Types • Roofing • Additions • Door & Window Replacement • Design Your Own Deck. SPECIALISTS IN KITCHENS AND BATHS 616-897-5624 or 616-868-0446 $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement $ • Debt Consolidation $ $ A-One Mortgage Corp. $ 310 44th St., S.W., Wyoming, Ml 49548 1-800-870-2663 $ $ $ $ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 30, 1995 / Page 13 The ‘Deuce’ in king for a day at birthday celebration Library honors volunteers Deuce, the Caledonia Library cat, enjoys some birthday attention from his two 'moms,' former Librarian Pat Cavner, left, who adopted Deuce, and present Librarian Jane Heiss. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was a day for catnip, cake and punch. The cake and punch were for the Caledonia Library’s volunteers, who help make the job of Librarian Jane Heiss a little easier The catnip was for Deuce, the library's official resident cat, who celebrated what is believed to be his eighth birthday. He, however, was miffed that he was not allowed to sample the cake, too, said Heiss with a grin. "He was most interested in that cake, and was quite annoyed when we whisked him away," she said. "I think he was planning a little nibble at the frosting." Despite the birthday honoree's chagrin, volunteers were presented with a special bookmark engraved with the party date and adorned with Deuce's face. Recognized were Sally Doane, Ria Rossier, Roberta Meeker. Some of the volunteers honored for their help at the Caledonia Library were Eileen Shook, left, Ria Rossier, Jay Shook, Roberta Meeker, Patricia Johns, Diane Jakel, Dr. Jackson, Kim Palma, Patty Ullery, Patricia Johns, Anne Mulder and Jay and Eileen Shook. Jay Shook not only received a bookmark, but also a book on bird houses, in thanks for all the bird houses he made and sold to help the library raise funds. In addition, he has served at various times on the Caledonia Library Board throughout the last 10 years. The party honoring both the cat and the volunteers was held Saturday, May 20, with Caledonia kids, their families and Kent District Library officials turning out between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the double celebration. Deuce, the white male cat so familiar to all Caledonia library patrons, became an official resident in 1988, when then Librarian Pat Cavner adopted him. Her daughter Meredith had found him "in sad state" on the library porch one day, and after repeated attempts to find Ann Mulder. Elena Johns, right, waits for the pictures to be over so the cake can be served his owner, Cavner took him to Veterinarian Bob Jackson, who restored him to good health and gave Cavner a rough estimate of his age. Deuce has been living at the library ever since, keeping away mice and enjoying the affection of library goers of all ages. Now an official member of the Library Cats Association, he received a number of birthday cards from not only his human buddies, but also from other feline friends, including Kellogg’s "Tony the Tiger" and the jaguar kits at the Binder Park Zoo. The birthday cards and letters are still coming in. and all greetings arc welcome and put up for display in the library, Heiss said. Cards can be sent to Deuce, in care of the Caledonia Library. 240 Emmons St., Caledonia, 49316. More catnip and toys, however, might better be saved for Christmas, she suggested. "We don't want him to overdose on too much of a good thing." However, he'll be waiting in his chair or on the porch to greet his friends and enjoy their attention, as usual, she added PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 24 cy Press i JJ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press JJ for our rates and deadlines. Offering a smiling face to Caledonia Library patrons is Deuce, the official library cat, pictured here with his favorite books about felines and the official library tote bag adorned with his likeness. Deuce recently celebrated his eighth birthday. L_r^riews TheSui wmINcum TK boys track finishes 5th in OK Blue meet The Thornapple-Kellogg boys track team finished fifth in the OK Blue league meet. May 13. and fifth overall in the conference standings. Jason VanElst was the only Trojan to make the All­ conference First Team. He won the shot put with a throw of 46 feet, 4.5 inches. Brad Enders was named to the Second team with a sec­ ond in the 3200-meter run, as was Shawn Davis with a sec­ ond-place finish in the 400meter dash. Receiving honorable men­ tion were third-place finishers Ed Solomon in the 200meter dash and Thad Otto in the 400-meters. Finishing fourth in the league meet were: Keith Nel­ son in the high jump. Solomon in the 100-meters. the 400-meter relay team of Davis, Sbemick Lojek, Brian Syswerda and Matt Send and the 1600-meter team of Davis, Syswerda, Enders and Otto. Placing fifth was VanElst in the discus. Brad Enders in the 1600 and the 3200-met er team of Shawn Heise, En­ ders. Don Mello and Matt Em on. Taking a sixth for the Tro­ jans were Send in the long jump and Andy Dragt in the 300-meter hurdles Hamilton won the league meet with 113 points, fol­ lowed by Coopersville, Rogers, Calvin Christian, TK, Byron Center and God­ win Heights. The Trojans were 3-3 in the conference. newsi Press Jljfor business hours. ------------TO PLACE AN AD...------------You will be asked to give your phone number '2j Your full name spelling your Iasi Your full address You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your od wwixe. ’(F) Which paper or combination of papers, when and how tong, do you wish the od(s) to run. f4] Recite your ad the way you would like rt to appear in toe paper spelling out brand names ----- CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS------ Banner Thank .. you • for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient tor you. It you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554 ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS I �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 30, 1995 Scots jayvee hardballers wrap up 11 -0 season The Caledonia junior var­ sity baseball team wrapped up a perfect 11-0 OK Gold season, with an 11-8 win over Wayland (18-3), May 15. During the season, the Ju­ nior Scots took the Allendale tournament while running up 10 win in a row. The first loss of the season came in the non-conference Mid­ dleville Tournament against Wayland. The highlight of the season was the rematch with Wayland, this lime for a conference win, according to coach Joel Diekevers. ""The Caledonia jayvee baseball team was fun to watch because they worked hard and had a great deal of fun doing something they loved." He said the team started the season with several goals in mind: one was to make all the routine defensive plays and two, do the little things better than the opponents. "It also helps to have tal­ ented pitching and the defense was solid all year," Diekevers said. ’Caledonia was blessed with six legitimate starting pitchers: Jim Abbott, and ABSENT BALLOTS AVAILABLE Absent Ballots are available for the Annual Election of the Thornapple Kellogg School to be held on Mon­ day, June 12, 1995. Ballots may be obtained at the Admi­ nistration Building, Monday thru Fri­ days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last day to apply for absent ballot and vote will be on Saturday, June 10, 1995 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Absent voting on Saturday must be done in the office at the Administra­ tion Building. Nick Freeman, who would later join the varsity team, Bryan Jones, Tim Soper, Scott Pennock and Kyle Keitzman. All the starting pitchers had at least two wins. The team had a .380 bat­ ting average and stole a whopping 177 bases off the opponent's battery Lady Scots score 23rd softball win The Caledonia varsity softball team notched its 23rd win of the season, May 22, with a 7-5 win over South Christian. The win extends the team's winning streak to seven in a row. Christine Gillard struck out six, while giving up five hits and two walks in her 17th win of the season. It also knocked the Lady Sailors out of lie with Forest Hills Northern atop the OK Gold leader board. Sherry Bailey was 2-3 with a triple and two runs batted in to pace the l^ady Scots. Michele Colborn had five assists and two double plays in the game. The Scots open district play against 16-15 Lake­ wood, May 30 at Lowell (see accompanying bracket). CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 17, 1995, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The amending ordinance adopts the Vermurlen Office Planned Unit Development. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1. Planned Unit Development. The amending ordinance rezones the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Vermurlen Office Planned Unit Development. That part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing 600.0 feet West of the North % comer, thence South 248.0 feet; thence West 131 feet; thence Northwesterly 107 feet, more or less, to a point 800.0 feet West 165.0 feet South from the North Vi corner; thence North 75.0 feet; thence West 50.0 feet; thence North 90.0 feet to the North section line; thence East 250.0 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 2. Land Uses. Lands in the planned unit development may be used for an office building only, and related parking driveways and other accessory uses. 3. Other Provisions. The Zoning Ordinance amendment also has provisions concerning site access, driveway and parking areas, surface water drainage, sanitary sewer service and water supply, outdoor lighting, signage and other matters. 4. Effective Date. The amending ordinance will become effective May 30, 1995. A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the office of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township business hours. Dated: May 19, 1995 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Members of the Caledonia junior varsity baseball team include (first row from left): Kyle Kietzman, Scott Erickson. Chris Fuller, James Hunter. Nick Freeman. Ryan Overmyer, Scott Pennock and Jim Abbott. Second row: Coach Joel Diekevers. Tim Soper, Rich Gamaat, Josh Fox, Don Pennock, Sam Neely. Bryan Jones. Matt Frantti. Phil Lacari and score keeper Missy Carmer. TK hardballers go 1-6 heading into districts, put 2 on All-league team The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity baseball team stum­ bled through the end of the season with five losses in six games to end the regular sea­ son. Coach Tim Pennfield said the team is playing well enough, but the occasional errors mounted or the bats would go dead and the game would be lost. The team did have catcher Dwight Wade and third baseman Brad Williams named to the All-OK Blue team and second baseman Mike Mrozinski was selected to the second team All­ conference. The Trojans closed out the season with an OK Blue loss to Hamilton, May 24, 13-2. The Hawkeyes ripped off three doubles and a home run in the fourth and fifth inning off Steve Austin, who took the loss. "Hamilton just had too much power for us,” said Pennfield, "and we had too little power to keep up with them.” Jason Gearheart drove in the first run with a single in the first inning. Austin had walked and stole second and fleet footed it home on the single. The team lost another league contest to Coop­ ersville 9-6 May 22. The score was 6-5 in favor of the Trojans in the bottom of the sixth, when starter Brad Williams was knocked out of the game on a walk, an infield hit and another walk. The walks by Williams and reliever Jared Novak, plus two TK errors accounted for four Bronco runs and the win. Mike Mrozinski was 2-3 with a pair of RBls and Dwight Wade was 2-4 with a run batted in. Wade also threw out his 21st base stealer and stole his 11th base of the season. The team split with Williamston, May 20 after "the defense came into tune," taking the first game 5-3 and dropping the second 4-2. Many Bender was the win­ ning pitcher in the first game and Mrozinski had a two-run single in the sixth to plate the winning runs. In the nightcap, Pennfield said it was deja-vu of the first game with his alma mater, but it was Williamston which plated the two runs in the sixth for the win. Godwin Heights scored nine runs in the sixth to de­ feat the Trojans 14-4. May 19 and Wyoming Rogers threw its ace sophomore hurler at TK May 10 and the Trojans fell 11-1 in five in­ nings. The Trojans begin district play this week with a firstround bye on Tuesday and games Saturday (see accom­ panying bracket). Yankee Springs Golf Course forms high school, junior league The Yankee Springs Golf Course will be forming a high school golf league this summer and any students in grades nine through 11 arc el­ igible to play. Leagues will be on Wednesdays beginning at 12:30 p.m. starting June 14 and running through July 26. Play will be individual and the cost will be for green fees and the regular nine-hole rate per person. Players interested in the league should register with Don Jansma at the course at 795-9047 by June 9. A junior golf program for kids currently in grades four through eight will be avail­ able at the course beginning June 15 and continuing on Wednesdays beginning with June 21 and going through July 26. There will be no golf, however on June 28. The junior golf program provides group lessons and kids for a reasonable price. Group lessons for experi­ enced golfers start at 8:30 un­ til 8:55 a.m. and for interme­ diate and beginning golfers from 9 to 9:45 a m. The be­ ginners will receive a second lesson lasting from 15 to 20 minutes following the first lesson. All golfers will be finished between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Two qualified instructors will be giving the lessons and all the kids will be su­ pervised on the course. The cost is $1 for members and $3 for non­ members and is open to the public, both boys and girls. Golfers should bring their own clubs or share with a friend. For nxxe infixmation con­ tact the course at 795-9047 or 945-9247. Letterheads PR1N Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1995 / Page 15 Area high school tourney action set Middleville Council Minutes Moy 8. 1995 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m. Present: Bray, French. Oliver. Rutherford, and Stogray. Absent VandenBerg Guests: Russ Blough. Minutes of the April 25, 1995 meeting were approved as read with the addition of offer to repurchase property Agenda approved as presented. Attorney Youngsmo ap­ proached Council with on offer to purchose Lots 9, 10, and 11 of the Industrial Pork from Quenten and Mulder. Cor­ nerstone Furniture. Discussion held Stogray moved that Council accept the offer from Quenten and Mulder to purchase lots 9, 10 and 11 of the Middleville In­ dustrial Pork in the amount of $33,600.00. minus 10 percent commission. Purchase subject to various contingencies on both parties hove to be met. which will be spelled out in the agree ment. Council authorize Presi­ dent Myers to sign the agree ment Support by French Ayes MDA won’t yield In its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. warn Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 all. Carried. French asked Manager Man shum to update Council on the little league baseball diamond destruction. Donations were received from local clubs. French moved the printed in­ voices for May 8. 1995 be paid in the amount of $19,257.66. Sup­ port by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council ap prove the change order No. 3 in the amount of $709.85 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Support by Oliver. Ayes all Carried French moved that Council ap prove the Wastewater Treat ment Plant expenditures. Erhardt Construction $53,752.00. Prein and Newhof P.C., $2,063 80. and Mika. Meyers, and Beckett $1.247 28. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. French updated Council on the Planning Commission meetings. Oliver updated Council on Heritage Committee meeting. Rutherford updated Council on the meeting with Thornapple Township in regards to wellhead protection program. Myers recommended the reappointment of Nikki Miller. Linda French, and Michael Lytle to the Planning Commission for a three year term ending April 30, 1998 Also the reappoint­ ment of Donna Kenyon to the Housing Commission for a 5 year term ending April 30. 2000. Stagray moved that Council approve the reappointment of Nikki Miller. Linda French, and Michael Lytle to the Planning Commission for a three year term ending April 30, 1998. Also the reappointment of Donna Ke­ nyon to the Housing Commission for a five year term ending April 30. 2000 Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to health, and sanitary conditions of Village resident. Rutherford moved that Council authorize Village Attorney Youngsmo to take necessary action to help resolve the health and sanitary condition at 215 Broadway. Sup­ port by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt a resolution to acknowledge the Lions Club 40th anniversary and support them in their many civic duties, donations etc. Support by French Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the April Police Activity Report Council ond Manager Manshum reviewed the Manager s Report. Discussion held in regards to loaning of Village equipment to other Villages. Bray moved that Council spend approximately $3,250.00 to clear area along abandon railrood right of way on Village property, to create a park. Sup­ port by Rutherford. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to Crystal Flash water problem. Bray moved that Council allow Crystal Flash to conned to the Village water system at their own expense. They will be re­ quired to pay a water connection fee of $700.00 Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to hiring two employees for sum­ mer work in the D.P.W. ond a part time clerical worker. Oliver moved that Council hire a part time clerical worker at a wage of $7.00 per hour till September 1, 1995 to work approximately 20 hours a week. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Rutherford moved that Council hire two summer employees at $7.00 per hour, to work for the Department of Public Works. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business, Stogray moved for adjournment. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (300) IONIA __________ IONIA___________ 1___________ *•__________ 1 I | 1 JUNE 3,10 A.M. | bye LOWELL LOWELL | ____________ 1 first-round games Semi-final games | THORN APPLE KELLOGG | | CALEDONIA LAKEWOOD June 3.4 p.m. THORN APPLE KELLOGG | MAY 30. 4 P.M. | Championship game ........... ~| All games will be played at Lowell High School Champion will play in DeWitt versus the Lansing Waverty District Champton. June 10 Softball draw All games will be played at Lowell High School Champion will play in DeWitt versus the Lansing Waverty District Champton, Xine 10 Baseball draw Paying Too Much for Auto Insurance? Your Local Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Offers: • Easy Monthly payments with no service charge. Larry Neil, Agent CLU, ChFC • • • • • Safe driver discounts for drivers age 19 and up. Seat-belt user's discounts. Rate break at age 45. Competitive full coverage rates. Fast, easy claim service. 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June 12. Parker has an advertising directory business called Zcnas Corporations He has two children in the public school system, daughter Maria, who will be a senior at TK in the fall, and son Dan. who will be in the seventh grade at TK Middle School. He is a member of the kcal Rotary Club and St. Paul laithcran Church and has in the past served on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as soccer coach and team funding direc­ tor for 11 years, and many other school committees such as chairman of finance for a millage election. Marty Wenger is a dairy farmer and has four children. Chanda, who will be a senior at TK next year. Noah, who will be a sophomore at TK, Jessica will attend third grade 4t West Elementary, and Levi will attend first grade at McFall Elementary. Wenger is a member of the Michigan Milk Producers’ Association and the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. He attends the Peace Reform Church in Middleville and is a former member of the Farm Bureau and the Thomapple Township Board of Review. Both candidates were asked a set of questions to determine their views on the quality of education. FUNDING: What is your position on funding private Don Parker schools with public tax dollars? PRAYER How do you feel about prayer in schools? BOOKS: Do you believe there are books in the school libraries that should be taken off the shelves? TRUANCY What do you think of parents being jailed for their children’s truancy from sch(x>l? WEAPONS: How do you feel about the recent state law that makes it mandatory that all students found with weapons be expelled? PROPOSAL A: Do you think Proposal A, which shifted school funding from the property to sales tax. is working as lawmakers said it would? Would you advocate any changes? ISSUE: What is the most critical issue facing your school district and what do you propose to do about it? WHY YOU?: Why should Morty Wenger the voters of the school district choose you over your opponent ’ Dan Parker FUNDING I don’t agree (hat they should use public funds for private schools.” PRAYER: “I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said. As long as there will be ex­ ams in school there will be prayer. ’ ”1 agree with this state­ ment 1 don’t see how you can keep prayer out of schools. I don’t take a stand on it one way or the other but no one is going to stop someone from praying if they want to pray.” BOOKS: “If I knew of any I would have already tried to get them off. ’ ’ TRUANCY. “If that will make the kids come to school then yes, by all means. ” WEAPONS: “If there is an intent to harm people then yes. However, there should be a way out for exceptional cases, (accidental situations). The local school board should have the final say in that.” PROPOSAL A: “From a property owner’s standpoint, yes. because taxes have been lowered. I believe we have to trust that education will be a priority with the legislature and that they will give us the money we need. We have to give them a chance to fullfill their promises and can’t panic for sure until we know what is happening.” “I would like to see the Oxender Ammendment (which will guarantee that 29 percent of the state budget will go to education) be passed.” CRITICAL ISSUE: “One is curriculum and Dr. Allen and the board have made sure that something got done. We just need to make sure we maintain a good balance by being good stewards with wat­ ching our dollars and encourageing our legislature to put education as a top priority.” “The other is volunteerism. We need to look for an in­ novative way of working with businesses and industries in our area. We need to help prepare students as best we can to prepare them for col­ lege and jobs. There are many people available who have tremendous gifts in working with children. We need a large organized volunteer pro­ gram of parents and grand­ Non-homestead millage renewal on TK’s ballot Middleville Community garage sale is June 10 Cathy Rietema of Cutlerville and her daughter Ashley. 10, are both all smiles as Ashley tries out her new Amtryk. a special tncycte made for physically challenged children The tricycle was a gift to Ashley from the Caledonia AMBUCS, which raises funds to help both special education programs and individuals with special needs Ashley is the first child in this area to receive one of the tricycles, which are manufactured especially for AMBUCS chapters The trikes have special seats, pedals and handlebars so the child is safely belted and able to pedal with either hands or feet or both Presenting Ashley with the new tnke is AMBUCS president, Don Apsey. These youngsters were chosen as "Students of the Month'' for April at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Angie Kuhtic; (row two) Jocon McClure, Alan Brandow, Amie Bergakker, Shannon Smith; (row three) Becky Worth, Trevor Eaton, Betsy Steensmo; (row four) Ethan Buist, Cathy Brooks, Shanell Haigh, Pam Cooley, (row five) Ed Solomon^ Brian Bergakker, Wayne Bowerman and Shawn Davis. Unavailable for the picture were Amanda Adgate and Bob Brown. See TK Board, Page 3 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Besides the school board election Monday. Thomapple Kellogg school district voters also will decide on the nonhomestead millage request to renew 18 mills against nonhomestead property. Voters are reminded that Caledonia AMBUCS give tricycle to area child TK choses April's Students of the Month Middleville will have a community garage sale Satur­ day. June 10, at the Mid­ dleville Community YMCA from 9 am. to whenever Thirty households are sign­ ed up to participate and there may be some additional sales in the area The VFW will have food booths available at its head­ quarters and the Good Shepard Church will have a bake sale Maps that include listings of the sales will be available downtown for people to pick up Anyone who wants a map early un call Ken Longhurst at 795 4191 this millage will be levied for businesses and second homes only, not for most residential properties The 24-mill total levy will replace the 36.1 mills that was levied on non-homestead pro­ perty prior to the passage of Proposal A. Therefore, though the request will raise taxes, they still will be 12 mills lower than they were prior to Proposal A If the request does not pass. TK schools will have to cut almost $1 million worth °f programs in the budget. The Board of Education also is asking for voter per­ mission to levy an additional 2.75 mills for two years. 1995 and 1996 (no requests will be taken after 1996). The funds generated for this will be used only for two things — textbooks and related materials, (approx imately $650,000). and educational technology, (ap­ proximately $400,000 to $450,000.) The textbooks will enable the district to coordinate materials with the Michigan Education Assessment Pro­ gram (MEAP) tests soon to be required for graduation. The district also wants to add to and update the technology in the media center (library) and to add to or replace computers and soft­ ware at the middle school and high school. In This Issue.. CHS honors senior athletes at annual breakfast Memorial Day services, events held locally Area graduates honored TIES fund-raising begins later this month �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 6, 1996 Two incumbents and 3 challengers on Monday's ballot Five seek Caledonia School Board positions by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia residents Monday will choose two school board members from among five candidates for four-year terms in the annual school election. Incumbents Gordon DeBlaay. who is seeking his second term, and John Finkbeiner, seeking his fifth term, will be joined in the contest for two seats by chal­ lengers Robert Bergy. Dan Clark and Donald (D.J.) Re­ gan. The Sun and News inter­ viewed the candidates sepa­ rately, asking each to com­ ment on his background, why he was running, what special qualifications he felt he could bring to the board and what goals he would work toward if elected. The candidates also were asked to comment on several current state and local issues, including schools of choice/charter schools; prayer in public schools; the restruc­ turing effort at Caledonia High School and the problem of maintaining quality educa­ tion programs at a time of de­ creasing revenues but an in­ creasing student population. Finally, each candidate was asked what he thought will be the biggest challenge facing the school district Candidates and their com­ ments are presented in alpha­ betical order. Robert Bergy Robert Bergy — Occu­ pation: general manager Car­ leton Equipment Company, Grand Rapids. Seeking his first term on the school board. Bergy is a life-long resident o( Caledonia and a CHS grad­ uate. He and his wife. Cheryl, have four children, two of whom are still attending Cale­ donia Community Schools. His older children graduated from CHS. He is a member of the Caledonia American Legion, and served on the Caledonia Village Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. He also is a member of Quadriplex the Caledonia Sportsman's Club where he has held vari­ ous offices Reaxons for running: Bergy said he chose to run for the board because he wants to improve communication be­ tween the community and schools. "My family has been in­ volved in the community for a long time, and what I've seen in the past few years is that perhaps the community is not being heard (by the schools). Residents or parents talk to the staff or the school board, but Im not sure they re hearing what people want. I think we need to rebuild that communication, and the board has to be the link between the school system and commu­ nity." Goals: "My number one goal is to make the line of communication between the schools and the community stronger." Bergy said. His other goals include building stronger academics at all levels, and he supports a strong athletic program throughout the system be­ cause he believes that kids in­ volved in sports do better aca­ demically. 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MI 49058 I To arrange a tour and a complimentary lunch, call Stacy Sanders at: 1-800-945-5871 the Caledonia school district the community w ants Schools of choice­ for 18 years. He attended Moody Bible charter schools: Bergy said he believes choice will Institute and Grand Rapids encourage competition Baptist College (now Corner­ between schools, which in stone College) where he turn will bring about the earned a bachelor's degree in highest quality of education religious education. He went "Like business, (schools) on to earn a master of divinity have to be competitive, and degree at the Grand Rapids where choice is available, the Baptist Seminary. Clark and his wife. Sheryl, quality of education through­ out the state and country will met during his 11-year tenure as the youth pastor at Green improve." Prayer in shool: Bergy Lake Calvary Church. He said he believes prayer in then worked as the vice school should be voluntary on president of student develop­ the part of the student. ment at the former Grand "If a student should want to Rapids School of Bible and bow his head over his meal, Music until it merged with for example, he should be Cornerstone College in 1993. able to do so, but schools He worked part-time in the don't have to lead prayer, and Caledonia Middle School any prayers, such as at Support Room for 18 months graduation, must be led by until taking the job at Prince. students." He and his wife have two ’’Restructuring” at children in the Caledonia CHS: Bergy said he ques­ schools. tions many of the changes Besides his work at CMS, made at the high school. Dark has coached in the Cale­ "In my opinion, we’ve low­ donia youth baseball and soc­ ered our standards at the high cer programs, served on the school, and that is filtering Caledonia Schools Reproduc­ down to the lower levels. My tive Health Committee and question is, where is all this worked with the Caledonia leading us?” Parents Advisory Council’s He said he thinks integrated school finance study last year. classes, such as STAR, world Why running: Clark said studies and core math, don't it's because of his experience allow enough teaching of each in education and his work individual subject so that the with young people, and be­ student understands what each cause he is concerned about is. the educational processes fac­ He also said that he wants ing young people in today's to put teachers back in front society. of the classroom and "let "I'm also concerned about them teach. the gap that seems to be pre­ "I think I would look for sent between what’s happen­ ways to find the money to ing in our schools and how make a choice possible education is perceived by our (between the new curriculum parents and the community,” and the traditional one) so that he said. "I am running parents could choose which because I would like to they want for their children." narrow that gap with good Maintaining quality communication and by with increasing student listening to people." population and decreas­ Other goals: Clark said ing revenues: Bergy said he would like to develop a he would want more time to long-range strategic plan for study this problem before of­ the district, perhaps a 10-year fering any solutions to it. plan, that would cover all as­ The biggest challenge pects of the system: educa­ facing Caledonia tional programs, training of schools: "Communication. administrators and teachers, I would respond to this prob­ area growth and the need for lem by seeing that any com­ facilities, and the "ever-pre­ plaint or concern of parents sent" financial aspect. "I would be working toward would be directly answered by providing the best education the board. "If elected, I will always for the dollars available, and serve with the needs of our providing measures for our community and the desires of programs." As a board member, Clark our parents in mind. I will continually seek out opinions also would encourage the from others in the commu­ board to take more leadership in establishing and imple­ nity." menting school policy, to lis­ ten to viewpoints and philosophies that may differ from what's currently being developed and to work out compromises But I would want to con­ tinue the strong, positive sense of community that our district has now,' he added. Schools of choice­ charter schools: Clark said he is open to these ideas if the community demon­ strates there is a need and a desire to develop them. "I think, however, we will Dan Clark need to see how the state is Dan Clark — Occupa­ going to proceed first,” he tion: production worker. said, "and I would like to Prince Corporation, Holland. know more about these is­ Seeking his first term on the sues." board Prayer in schools: Clark, who originally is Clark said that he believes from the Lansing area and a prayer is something that graduate of Decatur High should be kept among the stu­ School, has been a resident of dents, and that students who desire to pray should be al­ lowed to do so. He added that school-directed prayer possibly could be'allowed for graduation exercises or other •community events. Restructuring at CHS: Clark again pointed out that in the community there seems to be two different "philoso­ phies" about what education should be. "What I have seen and am learning is that (the restructur­ ing) has been very good for a number of students, and I am glad to see the school is con­ tinuing to strengthen the core programs. "However. I do think the schedule does limit some of the electives, like music and physical education." Clark said, however, that there is a growing number of people in the community who would like something offered besides the new programs. "If that’s true, then I think the board should consider whether it's possible to offer a traditional as well as a restruc­ tured program. To say that one philosophy is sufficient for a district of this size is not very realistic, but then the board also must look at whether it's feasible or reason­ able financially to offer two kinds of programs." Maintaining quality with increasing student population and decreas­ ing revenues: Clark said he thinks the district must look at technology as a means to help solve this problem. "I think the use of things like satellite programs and in­ teractive television can help us maintain quality,” he said. "I think technology is our most efficient and the best re­ source we have at this time. Biggest challenge fac­ ing Caledonia schools: "The biggest challenge will be our growth as a community. As we grow, there are going to be new issues and new challenges to face throughout the community, not just with the schools.” Gordon DeBlaay Gordon DeBlaay — Oc­ cupation: manufacturing re­ source planning manager, Leisure Life, Ltd., Grand Rapids. Seeking second term on board DeBlaay also is a Caledonia native and a graduate of CHS. After attending Grand Rapids Junior College (GR Commu­ nity College) for two years, he earned a bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan University. He never taught, however, going to work instead for the West­ inghouse Corporation in Grand Rapids until he joined Leisure Life in 1994. Continued next page- �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1995 / Page 3 SCHOOL BOARD RACE continued from Page 2— He and his wife, Sue, have five children attending the Caledonia schools. The current school board president, he also served two years as board treasurer during his four years in office. Before his election to the board,* he co-chaired the scries of community forums called F.A.C.T.S (Finding Answers for Caledonia's Tomorrows) and served on the physical ed­ ucation study committee MEPEPP, which worked with Michigan State University in developing goals and objec­ tives for the district's phys ed programs. He served on the schools' media center study committee and helped the district negoti­ ate the sale of school property to the Kent County Park Commission for the expan­ sion of lakeside Park. DeBlaay also has served on the Gaines Township Board and its Library Committee and is active in his church, where he has held several offices and served on its Building Committee. Why running: "1 enjoyed my first term on the board, and I am still committed both to representing the taxpayers and to providing a quality edu­ cation at a reasonable cost,*' he responded "I learned that during a good portion of your first term on the board you're learning. It takes that time to understand the process and how schools operate. I think that in your second term, you can apply that knowledge and be a more effective board member.'' Other goals: He listed his other goals as those the board adopted in the past year, including following a vision and plan for the schools' con­ tinual improvement; involv­ ing the community, parents, students and staff in decisions affecting the schools; develop­ ing trust and leadership within the schools; improving finan­ cial efficiency; continually improving student and staff performance and keeping school facilities well main­ tained for student and commu­ nity use. Schools of choice­ charter schools: DeBlaay said that the state has locked Caledonia out of sponsoring a charter school because of the district's size. He said that he supported the plan last year to charier the district's alternative education program, an effort that was not allowed by the state He said the premise behind schools of choice is to intro­ duce competition as a means of improving individual schools, but said there are many unanswered questions about just how such a system would work, and whether it actually would benefit the stu­ dents who need it most. For instance, would those fanulies who send their chil­ dren to a neighboring school district because it has better facilities also help pay the building millage for those fa­ cilities? Who would pay to transport students is another question. ‘There are just too many important issues (about schools of choice) that haven’t been explained at this point," he said. Prayer in schools: De­ Blaay said that he is not op­ posed to having time for prayer tn schools. However, he said he is very cauhous about any school-led prayer because there is the question of what kind of prayer it would be and whether it might infringe on his parental rights to teach his children about such values. "I would rather keep the separation (between school and religion) than allow any­ one and everyone access to their religious beliefs," he said. However, if the students chose to have a student-led prayer at graduation, for in­ stance, he would support that wish, he said. Restructuring at the high school: "Speaking as a parent of a Caledonia High School student. I'm very satisfied with the education our daughter has received," be said. "I've been involved in the development of that curricu­ lum for the last seven years, both on and off the board, and I've had a lot of input cm it. I’ve seen it grow, evolve and improve, and the concerns and inconsistencies have been ad­ dressed as we went along. "I still see need for im­ provement, but (the staff) is working on that. We are adding a strong science person to the staff next year, for in­ stance. This program has been thoughtfully and carefully put together, and overall, I believe we re going in the right direc­ tion. The returning ACT and Iowa Test scores this year add validity to that belief." Maintaining quality programs with Increas­ ing population and de­ creasing revenues: De­ Blaay said that he believes technology is going to play a bigger and bigger role in the education process, and he is concerned that there is no cap­ ital money for technology in the budget right now. "I'm not happy about falling behind in this area, be­ cause we want to take advan­ tage of technology to increase our students' productivity and also help us be more effi­ cient." He pointed out that decreas­ ing state revenues has forced the board to cut $1.2 million out of the operating budget in the last two years, using rec­ ommendations from the community and the staff. 'With the uncertainty about funding right now, we must continue to work as a com­ munity to identify spending priorities," he said. Biggest challenge fac­ ing Caledonia schools: "Managing the growth while maintaining and enhancing quality programs." said De­ Blaay. The uncertainty about state funding adds to that challenge, he said. "1 don t want to see us just stay where we are or go back­ wards; my nature is to work io improve." John Finkbeiner John Finkbeiner — Occupation: dairy farmer. Seeking fifth term Also a Caledonia native and a CHS alumnus, Finkbeiner attended Grand Rapids Junior College (Community Col­ lege) for two years and Michi­ gan State for one year before returning to join his father and brother in the family's dairy farming business. He and his wife, Beth, have three children attending Cale­ donia schools. In his years on the board, he has served as president, vice president and treasurer. Active in his church, Finkbeiner was sent on a mis­ sion to Tanzania, Africa, three years ago to help a village there set up a farming project, an experience he describes as a real "wake up call" to the kinds of problems the rest of the world faces. He also senes on the Farm Bureau Board, is secretary/treasurer for the local chapter of the Michigan Milk Producers Association and has been on the Kent County Natural Resource Conserva­ tion Board. Why running: "I'm proud of what the board has accomplished in the last 16 years, and I m anxious to see the changes were making fine-tuned and improved,” he said. "I'm still a relatively young man, I want to serve the community and I’m very in­ terested in education 1 believe it is the most important thing we do for our kids in prepar­ ing them for the future." He said he believes his ex­ perience is an important asset he can bring to the board. He is familiar with all the issues the district faces, including the financial uncertainties with the new state funding. "I’ve also seen fads come and go, and hopefully I now can see a fad for what it is as compared to the real changes happening in education," he added. "I’ve learned the importance of listening to both sides be­ fore I make a decision, I’m open to new ideas and I want to see a balance between the basics and new technologies. "I have no hidden agendas, I’m not out to get anyone or anything. I just want to see us provide what's best for kids." Other goals: Finkbeiner said his main goal if re-elected would be to continue im­ provements at the high school, making sure all stu­ dents have an opportunity to do the best they possibly can. Schools of choice­ charter schools: "I think people should have a choice of where they want to send their children." Finkbeiner said, "but I believe in the separation of church and slate, and I don’t believe we should sacrifice public funding for private schools "I think this is especially true today, when society is asking more of the public schools all the time, while at the same time the schools are possibly going to be receiving even less funchng." Prayer io school: "Here in Caledonia, at this time, where most of us are of the same faith, it probably wouldn't be much of a prob­ lem. But as we are growing and different groups are mov­ ing into the community, it becomes important not to push one religion over an­ other.’ Finkbeiner said that he would not want any manda­ tory prayer at school, but if students want to have a prayer or Bible group meet in a school after school hours, that is all right. "No student should ever be denied the right to pray pri­ vately and voluntarily." he aided. Restructuring at the high school: Finkbeiner said he feels the effort overall has been good, and he can see where it has helped some stu­ dents. "I have a student there, and I'm confident that he's being well prepared for college," he said. "(The program) certainly is not perfect. We need to im­ prove it, and that's why it's important to hear the con­ cerns. so the board knows what needs to be worked on. We must keep up a constant effort to improve so we can stay even, so our kids are competitive. "Overall, however. I’m happy with what's going on at the high school." Maintaining quality programs with growing population and decreas­ ing revenues: "In dealing with the financial picture, there are no sacred cows; we re going to have to look at all the possibilities," he warned. "For instance, we re even­ tually going to have to take a long hard look at staffing, at how we make use of our peo­ ple. We also are going to have to come up with creative ways of raising money for areas like athletics and extracurricular activities.'' Finkbeiner said that he, too, sees technology as a tool that will help schools cope with this problem. "I see the use of interactive television, for instance, as a way for districts to share staff. That will help them cut costs while still providing pro­ grams." Biggest challenge fac­ ing Caledonia schools: "State funding is the biggest issue facing us. It's the prob­ lem of keeping quality educa­ tion going without overbur­ dening the taxpayers. How do we keep the ship afloat with­ out asking the taxpayers to fork out more money? This is the biggest challenge we have right now." have four children, two preschoolers and two at Cale­ donia Elementary. His experiences include working as a coordinator for his church s high school/college youth ministry along with serving on the Caledonia School Board’s Ed­ ucation Committee. He sits on the district's Reproductive Health Committee Board, serves on the district’s Tech­ nology Improvement Com­ mittee and attends the Caledo­ nia Parents Advisory Council meetings. He ran for the school board in both 1993 and 1994. Why running: Regan said that he chose to run again because he likes being in­ volved in the educational community. "I want to play a role in maintaining a quality educa­ tion in Caledonia," he said. "I see some areas that need im­ provements. but I don't see any need for major reworking in our education strategy But I don't want to stand on the sidelines." Goals: Regan said he be­ lieves the curriculum needs some fine tuning, particularly the math and science curricu­ lum at the high school. "I observed the ninth- and tenth-grade core math classes and interviewed the teachers," he said. "That alleviated a lot of concerns I had about that program and built my confi­ dence in it. "I hope they won't throw out the teacher-directed learn­ ing they have now, because 1 think presently there is a good mix of group and individual learning." He said his main concern with group learning is whether the slower students actually learn from the group or "just get an answer.” Regan said he was pleased and impressed, however, that the teachers are still tracking individual performance. He does have concerns in other areas of math, but "these are not a major rework" of the program. "In math, 1 like to see the students work on real-life problems, but I don't think the students are always getting all the data they need to make objective analyses in solving problems," he said. His next goal is to sit in on STAR (science, technology, agriculture, resources) classes. As a board member, Regan also said he would want to maintain site-based manage­ ment in the district as the best, most efficient way for it to operate under the state's new school funding program. Schools of choice/charter schools: Regan said schools of choice and TK BOARD, Donald (D.J.) Regan Donald (D.J.) Regan — Occupation: engineering consultant. Seeking his first term on the board. A five-year resident of the Caledonia School district. Re­ gan hails from Farmington Hills, near Detroit. He re­ ceived his bachelor s degree in electical engineering from Lawrence Tech and a master s degree in electrical engineering from California State University at Long Beach. He also holds a master's m business admin­ istration from Grand Valley State University. Regan and his wife. Janet. charter schools could benefit a school district by increasing the competition. However, he is concerned that funds go only to charter schools that provide the same level of programs as public schools. "If the level of education is lower, then the law should in­ dicate some way of reducing the funding as well." he said. Pmyer in schools: Re­ gan said he did not have a problem with prayer in school as long as it is student-led. non-sectarian and not intended to convert or win over stu­ dents to a specific religious faith. Restructuring at the high school: "I like about half of what Fve seen of the program and would like to see some modification of the rest. For example. I like the im­ proved method they're using now for re-testing, and I like the way they break up lecture time in classes. I like the con­ tent of the math program, but I would still like to sec it nxire rigorous." Regan reiterated that he is concerned that the slower stu­ dents might be lagging behind in group work situations. He also is concerned with the subjective nature of some of the data the students use in their projects "But this is not a program that is cast in stone; it is al­ ways subject to change and improvement. I'd like to keep the good aspects and modify those areas I'm concerned with." Maintaining quality programs despite in­ creasing population and decreasing revenues: Re­ gan said that site-based man­ agement at the district’s facili­ ties would help provide econ­ omy of operations ami help alleviate the need to cut pro­ grams. "The autonomy (of site­ based management) allows the best use of dollars without growing the administrative bureaucracy." he explained. "I think the administration' can play a role in the district­ wide economic picture, how­ ever. For instance, buying in volume always reduces cost, so there needs to be coopera­ tion in areas such as these." Biggest challenge fac­ ing Caledonia: "The biggest challenge is the grow­ ing population versus the un­ certain revenues from the state,” Regan said. "Were going to have to consider ideas that have helped other districts, perhaps look into specialty schools, yearround programs and other ways to get the most efficient use of our time, staff and fa­ cilities." continued from front — parents who will help with education in the community " VOTERS: “1 feel that 1 have an interest in TK schools from just living in the com­ munity. I care for kids and want the community to be the best it can be My commit ment is to see that we are do­ ing it the best way we can for the dollars that we have.” Marty Wenger FUNDING: I am neutral on this subject 1 need to learn a little more about the issue.” PRAYER "’It doesn’t bother me.” BOOKS “No 1 don't” TRUANCY I guess it would be a possibility as a last resort.’’ WEAPONS Thai s pro­ bably a good idea.” PROPOSAL A 1 don't know how well it’s working. but 1 think it was a good idea. I think schools need the fun­ ding. but the tax shift was good.” ”1 can't think of any specific changes for Proposal A. I think it probably needs some modifications, but I think we can make it work ” CRITICAL ISSUE: “Discipline is one of the ma­ jor problems I plan to in­ vestigate the possibilities of it.” WHY YOU?: “I thought I should get involved with kids. I think more people should be involved and take respon­ sibility for their education.” The election will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the TK High School auditorium. Residents are encouraged to vote. �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 6. 1995 I have gone over all my sweat suits, checking all the elastic in the waist bands and their elastic Waistbands have been firmly hand sewn, so it with... NORMA VELDERMAN won t happen again Memorial Day. Houston and I marched in the parade I I was brought down to earth was planning to walk behind Did all of you folks have a the wagon on which the vets good Decoration Day with a jolt when someone were riding, but they had a behind me whispered in my weekend? I had a good one van behind it instead Sunday, I went to Pannalec ear. “Norma, you are losing Thanks to a lady ’s kindness. Church to get my batterics the pants of our suit/’ I felt I didn t get her name, who charged. The warmness of all dow n and they were almost to told me to gi > ahead of the van the members of the church my knees. I got a firm grip on so that I could judge my speed my slacks, the other hand on always makes my day hap and keep the proper intervals pier. We had some wonderful Houston’s harness and slowly I felt so much safer, as I could singers. I didn T hear the went down the aisle Barb Stauffer said that she see the sharp colored banner woman's name, but the man on the back of the wagon. said that he was Ken Ctsler. would call and tell the paper, I had a wonderful, fast walk They were really good and so I decided that I had better with Houston Johnny was sang many duets of old- tell the joke on myself When afraid that it was too long, fashioned songs The scrman I told my sister later in the day from the old bus garage park­ was good, the hymns en­ she was shocked She is so ing lot to the new memorial in joyable and as we left to go much more proper than I am. the cemetery. I was walking doc's wife was playing a On the way out of church. I as a veteran of the Navy Air explained to Rev Wagner joyous piece. why I couldn't shake his hand. Force, a former link trainer at Neighbors the Corpus Christi. Texas air base. I felt Houston needed the challenge of the crowds, the firing of the guns on the bridge, and later the shooting of guns at the cemetery (can­ nons as well as guns). He practically died when they shot The more experiences I can give him. the more confi­ dent 1 will feel trusting my life to him. Houston and I have a motto. “Have a leader dog. will travel, need a wheeled horse ” I will go anywhere as long as you will come and pick us up. I will talk about leader dog’s or on any of my history writing. No charge, just transportation to and from the group. Nellie Solomon said that she had no real news, just working on the garden and getting a few sore muscles, but it is a good feeling to have from enjoyable work can’t remember. You are so Lois McWhmney said that fortunate. Mae. some of her family were Donna Kenyon said they en­ there. Gordon was also there joyed a relaxed day at home After eating and clearing the No push, no hurry , no scurry table, they just all sat around so they had a gcxxi holiday and visited Laurel Rock said her family Lois Bremer said that like was up north putting the others, they watched the siding and shingles on the parade. Wasn't that a nice cabin It will be a nice job to sight to see. so many along the have done route? I heard several people Thelma Carl attended the say that they didn't realize we Memorial Day ceremony , and had so many folks and in­ then had friends back to her terested parade watchers home for coffee Elaine Northrop said that Caroline Steensma. with they just spent the holiday her wonderful sense of around home. humor, said “There are more I had a gixxj visit with Mae people in the cemetery than in Bowerman She’s busy, but our Middleville phone book not outdoors She was telling For all the Thomapplc me that she can remember Heritage people, our next many family times, when I meeting will be on June 21 at was complaining that my 6:30 p m at the Steensma s. goofy memory bothered me. I bring a dish to pass, your own think that is wonderful that she remembers so many Continued next page — things in the past that others LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........945 am, 11 00 a m. A 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................... Family Night 7240 68th Street, SE 6 30 p m Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Club* WELCOME TO Game* United Brethren Church Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone WW52 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church u’tU be pnnided during both services. "Sat an example m speech. m Ma. m love. in faith and m purity" ______________________________ 1 Tnnothy4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Ma**.................................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mas* 9 00 a.m & I LOO a m CALEDONIA1 ’HF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CIIIRCII A church with a caring heart for our community and ine world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10.45-11^0 AM. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. Al Tierne ver Community Calling Churcti Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School.............. Evening Service............ 10:30 a.m. .9:30 a m. . 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....... ..6.30 p.m. Church School................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 RAY TOWNSEND. Pa*x SHARON BARNSDALL Dir at Chnstan Ed. & Muse Jr & Sr 708 West Main Street 10:00 am ,1l:15a.m ..6:00 p.m. YOU APE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastcx 795 3667 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Oxjrcf) where ewerytxx^ s somebody ...and Jesus Christ is Lad" 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School...............10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m Evening Worship..... . .... 6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavtnette* Adult Bible Studies o9I -OUZO MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Sunday School Youth Fellowship - Sunday...................................7:00 p.m. (Eire ODld (Hinre ^fRrtlpdist (Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Barrier Free Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Mkrn Doaor Peace Reformed Church Choirs for Children and Adult* WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday School....................................... 930 a m Sunday Morning Worst*©.............................1030am Sunday Evening Worship............................... 600p.m Wed Midweek >ayer & BoeStuOy...... 700 p.m. .■<g/ u St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service.................................. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School................................ 9-45 a.m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes............. 10 00 a.m. Second Service............................... 11:00 a m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891 -8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages 900 Ml A 10:30 am un Lake Community Church Wednesday bandy Night” The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday........................... 9 45 am KS Morning Worship .. 11.00 a m Evening Worship Z. z* 6 00pm Wed Fellowship___ 7.30 p.m. tin home* or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 6, 1995 I Page 5 TK athletic director preparing for her future by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg High School junior Katie Tyner is preparing for her future by serving as athletic trainer for all The high school sports teams. Tyner said her job is to at­ tend all the major sporting events and watch to see if anyone gets injured. When people get injured she first asks them about their health history, if they have hurt the particular body part before, and how it happened After questioning the in­ jured. she said she goes though a series of tests to determine bow serious the in­ jury is. “Each injury has a different test.'* she said. The test, she said, basically consists of pressing the area of the injured body part and ask­ ing the injured where it hurts the most If the body part does not pop. crack or appear to be swollen or puffy, she then proceeds to tape it and give it proper support If the injury is not serious and chances are it will not get worse, the player has the op­ tion of returning to the game but is watched closely, she said If the injury is serious, a doctor and the player’s parents are called “Any time we don't want to take a nsk with anything, we send them home." she said. The coaches allow her to give her opinion on whether the person needs an am­ bulance or should just be sent home Tyner has been given the opportunity to develop her skills as a trainer by conferr­ ing with doctors about players* more serious injuries and determining how to help them properly take care of the injury after being treated by the doctor. She said the two regular doctors that work with her are Dr Dee Lowell and Dr. James Weatherhead Another part of her job is to help update inventory, make sure that the team has the cor­ rect medical supplies, and maintain a file of the players’ physical forms. “I take care of those details so the coaches can concentrate on their coaching. * she said. Current TK Athletic Direc­ tor Scott Marvin said Tyne: has been very helpful. “Katie has been pretty solid; when you need so­ meone she’s there.” he said. “She has really been a great asset to the athletic program. *' Tyner said her job also NEIGHBORS, from Page 4 — table service, and a lawn chair. Andy Aicken’s family was around over the holiday weekend Virginia R<mm said that a lot of her family were there on Decoration Day She said that the people responsible for planning the parade should be complimented on a wonderful job. It was a good parade. Florence Fiala has been golfing and having a wonder­ ful time. The people she golfs with are good to her in spile of her not being a gmxl player. She loves it and wouldn’t take a single chance to play. Ed Wieringa said that he took Katie and the bowling team to the airport. They are bowling in the national cham­ pionship in Arizona. Beth Verlinde is being kept busy working in the yard. Beth said that Gun Lake Road is beautiful with all the blossoming dogwood trees and such a wonderful odor. Cathy Williamson’s sister, Dorothy Slocum, had six children, who were all there with their children and grand­ children. 26 in all. What a wonderful family time! Betty and Ray Koepl inger and most of their family got together in Zeeland at a restaurant and had a wonder­ ful family time Greta Greiner said that her family were all home on Decoration Day and had a giMxi time. Ann and Dan had (heir daughter Jennifer, and hus­ band. Tim. stop at home before they left for England, where they are going to live permanently. Ann said that they already have their tickets and plans arc made to get there before the baby is born. Daughter Maureen Bartlett went to Appalachia to help build a home with a group from college as part of a help­ ing hand project. The kids get a wonderful lesson in helping in a physical work, not just talking. Marian Martin said that it was so good to have such weather. Russ Bender is having a good time with his little runabout that lets him ride in stores instead of having to walk. We both agreed that life is very good. Maureen Robinson said that she broke her little toe and is having quite a time. It can’t heal with her standing on it. She is on dirt and canvas and has to water all the plants. She puts a plastic bag over it to keep it dry. But knowing Maureen, you know that she will get her work done and put up with the added discomfort. Certain things always come first. She is looking forward to having her grandchildren visiting in June. That's all for this week. I’ll visit with you soon. Congratulations, Graduate! Your community is verv proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you continued success and happiness. We care about you. Sincerely, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Titan £ You Seniors and parents of T-K Class of '95 wish to thank the following who also contributed to the ovemighter. Katie Tyner uses her skills as athletic trainer to help Th nappie Kellogg High School athletes. gives her a chance to meet people from other schools because when she is at a game, she also is responsible for assisting players on the op­ posing team “I help anyone who needs assistance, even if they don’t go to this school." she said. Since Tyner is the only athletic trainer at TK. she has been required to provide a great deal of commitment to the program Manin said she gets calls day and night about sporting events that she needs to at­ tend. He added that she goes way above and beyond the call of duty. Next’s year’s athletic direc­ tor. Tom Lehman, is planning to start a more extensive athletic training program, she said, and would like to en­ courage more students to take an interest in the field and to help Tyner. She said she is thinking about going to Grand Valley Slate University to participate in its athletic training pro­ gram. She said it may be dif­ ficult because they only allow a certain number of students in the program. Though she has a strong in­ terest in this field, she said she wants to major in education and teach history in a school system. “In the school system there is a better chance of getting an athletic training position.” she said. MILLER MEANS... 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This one > acre building site Is located between Middle ville and Hastings. Coll Gene Poll............ $11,500 6. W000ED BUUNNG SITE Three acres between Middleville and Cale­ donia on a paved road. Walkout site possible in on area of fine homes Coll Cathy Williamson for more information.......... ................... . $18.900/ FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PACE 4 OF THE REMINDER. �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 6. 1995 CHS honors senior athletes at annual breakfast Caledonia High School’s O-K Scholar-Athletes pose for a photo after the CHS Senior Athletes' Breakfast held Wednesday Senior athletes who have Summer Fabrics for... T-Shirts, Swimsuits, Sundresses, Shorts, _______ etc____ New DMC Floss 390 Colors Sale Table - Lots of Bargains 33% OFF in Stock Patterns Simplicity • McCalls • Kwik Sew Sewing Machine Repair by Jr J Hull! Cleaners Pick Up Slahon wt~- Setter 'pofacet, 21S F State St.. Hatting. SetX ‘rWj y/ Ph. 945-9673 ZYLSTRj DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 sJa<S‘La 7350 Broadmoor®, Caledonia__ * for three years and all-area for two years. He received all-state honor­ able recognition last year, with the 1995 state champi­ onships still to be played at press lime. At 19-0, he was this year s O-K Gold dual match cham­ pion and the 1995 regional champion, though an injury sidelined him for the confer­ ence match. Crisman also is ranked 11th in singles in the five-state Western Tennis Association. He is ranked fifth in singles and first in doubles in the Western Michigan Tennis As­ sociation. The son of Tom and Holly Crisman, Jason has accepted a scholarship to play at Western Michigan University, where earned at least one varsity letter while maintaining a he hopes to study exercise 3.5 or better GPA are recognized by the conference science. each year. Also honored at the senior athletes breakfast were Cale­ served at 90 percent. by Barbara Gall donia’s 37 O-K Gold senior The daughter of Neil and Staff Writer scholar-athletes. To earn this Linda VanderVelde, she has Tennis ace Jason Crisman recognition, the student-ath­ signed a letter of intent to and three-sport standout Jodi lete must have maintained at play basketball at Canisius Vander Velde led the list of least a 3.5 grade point average College, a Division I school Caledonia High School senior for seven semesters, partici­ in Buffalo, N.Y. She plans to athletes honored by the school pated in at least four athletic study athletic traning. at a breakfast Wednesday seasons during high school, CHS Director of Athletics VanderVelde also received a earned al least one varsity let­ and Activities Jeanne Glowcertificate as one of the six ter and represented their icki announced that the female high school basketball schools with pride and school's varsity coaches had players in the area to be con­ sportsmanship chosen Crisman and Van­ Glowicki then presented a sidered by West Michigan of­ derVelde the 1995 Male and ficials for the Dan Nameth plaque to each of the nearly Female Senior Athletes of the 70 senior athletes who partici­ Award. Year. They each were pre­ Crisman played first singles pated in one or more sports sented a plaque with an in­ for the CHS tennis team and for four years. Also listed on scription summarizing their earned Most Valuable Player the athlete's plaque were any individual accomplishments at that slot all four years. He other sports in which he or as high school athletes. earned all-con fere nee honors she participated. VanderVelde, who lettered in basketball, volleyball and softball, also earned O-K Gold all-conference honors twice in basketball and was named to the all-area and all-state first teams as a senior. She is Caledonia’s first four-year starter in softball, making either first team all­ conference or honorable men­ tion each year. She was the varsity co-captain her last two years and this year led the team in RBIs and was second in hitting with a .438 average. In volleyball, she is a twoyear varsity letter winner and as a setter/hitter recorded 148 kills. 23 solo blocks and In yet another presentation, seven senior athletes, each representing a different sport, were honored fix achieving re­ gional status in the Michigan High School Athletic Associaiion s Scholar Athlete Award competition, sport. Gina DeRuiter (soccer), Sarah Flegel (cross country). Amy Perkins (tennis), Michael Pries (soccer). Pat Siegeman (basketball). Julie Tuinstra (volleyball) and- Dave Uyl (football) each received a cer­ tificate from the MHSAA. Glowicki announced that Flegel also had been txmored as one of the Detroit Free Press' Scholar Athletes, a group nominated from high schools across the state. In closing, she thanked all the parents fix their support, and the CHS coaching staff for the hours they committed to the programs. She also told the parents attending the breakfast that she had asked the senior athletes what (hey had teamed and gained from sports. They said they learned about: •Building strong relationships. • Respect •Teamwork • Good moral standards. • Good clean fun. • Life-long health habits. • Problem-solving skills. • Compromise. • And that it’s okay to take a risk. ”1 ask you. if we adults don't need these behaviors and skills in our lives?" she said to the parents. Blood drive will be held June 13 in Middleville Middleville will have its last blood drive of the season on Tuesday. June 13, from I p.m. to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church north of Mid­ dleville on M-37 Juice and cookies will be available and first time donors appreciated. Chairwoman Vicki Rick said this is the most important season of the year to donate blood because of the increase in emergencies in the community Rick said the goal is 60 pints The next drive will be sometime in August PHONE 945-9554 for Action-Ads Jason Crisman and Jodi VanderVelde were named by the school varsity coaches as Caledonia High Schoofs male and female Athletes of the Year for 1994-95. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 6. 1995 ' Pa9e 7 XT EDUCATIONAL CALEDONIA RESIDENTS - do you share the same concerns that many of us have about our school system? In conversations with many people in our community, we have identified the following areas of concern: • There has been a lack of responsiveness by the school board and school administration to the academic and athletic preferences of the community. • There is a strong perception that the school board represents the administration, rather than the community who elected them to serve. • The Caledonia schools have implemented experimental & unproven pilot programs as the core math and science curricula. No compelling evidence exists to prove the effectiveness of these programs, yet their scope continues to be broadened. • If the school is going to experiment with the “integrated” approach to math and science curricula, why is there a refusal to at least provide a parallel “traditional” college prep tract for our students? • Caledonia schools have embraced “outcomes based education”, which in practice has resulted in extensive loss of the traditional, basic courses, wholesale use of group oriented projects, and an inconsistent policy of re-testing. If you too are concerned about these or any other issues, but feel that you alone cannot bring about change - take heart! Monday, June 12, you have the opportunity to make your voice heard by casting your vote for change in the Caledonia School Board election. Two positions are open, and the Citizens for Educational Accountability are endorsing Robert Bergy & Dan Clark These men are committed to representing you and the community on the Caledonia School Board. Remember, the School Board election is Monday, June 12. Cast your vote for new leadership and accountability. This advertisement has been paid for by Citizens for Educational Accountability (P.O. Box 131, Caledonia, Ml 49316), and has not been sponsored by either candidate's election committee. P.O. Box 131 Caledonia, Ml 49316 �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 6. 1995 Memorial Day parade, ceremony honors fallen vets Members of Middleville join the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary to honor loved ones at the annual ceremony after the parade. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville honored in dividual* who fought for our country at its annual parade on Memorial Day May 29. Participants in the parade included the Thornapple Valley VFW Post 7548. the Ladies Auxilary, the Thornapplc Kellogg High School marching hand, and <Mher community members. A ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery preceded the parade and was opened with a rousing fanfare played by the TK band while the VFW decorated and recognized the tombs of many comrades who served in wars Speeches were given in their honor, as VFW and Auxilary members placed roses on the graves. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen spoke about Erma J. Bovee. a woman who left the village money, which he said is being used to construct a new memorial in the cemetery. About $10,000 of it has been spent so far. He also spoke about a TK High School graduate buried at Mount Hope who fought for this country. After a short bagpipe rendi­ tion. the firing squad fired People of all ages participated in Middleville's Memorial Day Parade. shots into the sky as two band members played "Taps” to close the ceremony. 'r Get your home “all dolled up” with a No Fee Home Equity Loan. * The Thornapple Kellogg High School Marching Band plays a fanfare as Mid­ dleville residents watch the ceremony. Thornapple Kellogg Library plans summer reading events If you own your own home, the equity tan your home can be a very valuable source of extra funds To find out your line of credit, see us today Once your line of credit is approved, you can use that money to add on. fix up. refurnish, landscape or do any remodeling project you wand Use as much as you need — up to the full credit bne available You only pay for the amount of money you actually borrow Your home equity loan isn't limited to Just funding home improvement projects. 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June 20, Tuesday - 9:00 AM Movie “Sand Lot” in the Club Room June 27, Tuesday - 1:00 PM- Euchre Card Game in the Club Room______ Interested in joining the Premier Club9 You must be at teas: 55 years young and have a meumum of $5,000 tn any interest bearing account ar the State Bank of Catedema Stop m ar Catedorua. Duson or Middleville now1 The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will present its sum­ mer reading program. "Books under the Big Top," starting Tuesday. June 13. Readers ages 3 through 14 are invited to choose one of the four clubs: Read-to-Me. Young Readers, Independent Readers or Middle School. Readers will receive a folder to keep track of library books read during the summer. Registration for the program begins June 13 and continues through July 13. Summer library clubs offer young readers a way to prac­ tice reading skills, read for pure enjoyment, and read to increase knowledge. Ac­ tivities and programs are plan­ ned to encourage reading and library visits. Show times include Ronald McDonald's "Fun With Books” program, Maranda's Book Party. Story Hour and the Kinder Clowns Circus crafts, lake-home activities, and handouts are scheduled for other weeks during the summer A complete description of the program is available at the library Club members who com­ plete a reading folder will receive an awards packet when the program ends Aug 9. The awards packet will mclude coupons from businesses, passes the TKHS events, and a variety of items such as books, cassettes, puzzles, games, and trading cards. The library hopes to have enough passes to a special event at the John Ball Zoo and Aquarium to award to all readers who complete a folder. Through the Lakeland Library Cooperative, Wit­ mark is offering a grand prize to each library; Maranda of Fox-17 will make surprise visits with prizes to homes displaying a poster, and Disney will award a vacation package to one family in the entire Lakeland region The local library is located inside the front doors of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville. Summer hours beginning June 13 are 8:45 a m to 3 p.m. Monday through Thurs­ day and 6 to 8:30 p.m Tues­ day and Thursday • Homaownara ** Cash Fast • *1 si and 2nd Mortgage purtfioaa or raSrwica "Land coraraci ratinancmg • Homa or Rortni Proparty ’Stow CradR O.K. ConsoadaBon ale Tael Easy XsU 24 Hours AMtaM Mongaga A Finance Corp. 800-900-2221 WEE Pro QuaUteatton FIRST IMRRESSICM hair Studio r For all new customers... 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Houseman is a member of the CHS Class B Girls Cross Country State Champion team and earned all-conference in girls’ track in the 3200 M run and as a member of the CHS two-mile relay team Obituaries Lucille Hale CALEDONIA - A memorial service to celebrate the life of Lucille Hale, will be held in the 1 -cllowship Hall of the Caledo­ nia United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Lucille was the wife of Herman Hale, who preceded her in death. She was 96 years old at the time of her passing Her daughter, Yvonne and sons, Kenneth. Phillip and Carl were all graduates of Caledo­ nia High School and Michigan State University. All friends and acquain­ tances of the family are cordially invited to attend. Lucille M. Getty MIDDLEVILLE - Lucille M. Getty, 87, loving mother, grandmother, great­ grandmother and sister, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, May 26, 1995. She was bom on June 26, 1907 in Middleville, the daughter of Ashley C. and Maude B. (Converse) Johnson. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools graduating in 1924. She was Salutatorian of her class. She was married to Arthur Getty on January 1933. Mrs. Getty was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and treasur­ er for 19 years in the Church. She was a member of the Jenny Rugg Circle and the Prairie Literary Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Getty on November 12, 1962. Surviving are a daughter, Colleen (Rolland) Cox; sons, William (Carolyn) Getty and Robert (Lila) Getty all of Middleville; eleven grandchil­ dren, Lynne, Cari, Laurie, Terri, Bill, Barb, Catherine, Paul, Kelly, Kary and Tracy; 12 great-grandchilden, Erin, Stacey, Stephanie, Kendra, Jeremy, Heather, Mandy, Michelle, Anni, Katie, Ashley and Joseph; sister, Velma Steeby of Clearwater, Florida; three nephews, Gary, David and Linden. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at Gun Lake Community Church with Pastor Keith Dragt officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middle United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Senior Jessica Coe. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Warren Coe of Middleville, was selected as the “Rotary Student of the Month" for Apnl at Thomapple Kellogg High School. “Never settle for less than one s best" describes Jessica, an outstanding example of good citizenship, a strong work ethic, and academic achievement, school officials say. Having a mild learning disability . Jessica has learned to be her own advocate in ask­ ing for accommodations need­ ed to achieve her educational goals. She determines when she needs help and has excell­ ed academically, earning a 3.4 overall grade point average. Participating in many volunteer activities. Coe has assisted other L.D students with their studies. Ac- Commencement was impressive! By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Jessica Coe complishments include Na­ tional Honor Society, basket­ ball. volleyball, soccer and the Kent County 4-H Club. A major in biology at Grand Rapids Community College will keep Jessica occupied after graduation in May. Sarah Allore chosen May Rotary Student of the Month Senior Sarah Allore. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Allore of Mid­ dleville. was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month" for May at Thomap­ ple Kellogg High School Allore. a bright and hard­ working young woman, is an all-around student and athlete Her dedication, diligence, and fortitude have helped her achieve many a ccomplishments. which include American Computer Science League. National Honor Society, cross-country team, varsity track. Science Olym­ piad. Word of Faith Youth Group member. Secrtary of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church Youth Group, participant in drama groups, and tutoring. Future plans include an Sarah Allore English major in secondary education at Oakland University. TK graduate appointed to Borgess Hospital position Gary Stauffer, former Mid­ dleville resident, recently was appointed supervisor of emergency mental health ser­ vices at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Stauffer, son of Mr and Mrs. Don Stauffer of Mid­ dleville. is a 1966 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He has received diplomate status from the American Board of Managed Care Pro­ viders. and is an adjunct in­ structor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University. Stauffer lives in Gobles with his wife. Jane, and recently became a grandfather homemaker and spending time with loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Kunde, on May 3, 1985. Surviving are a special niece and nephew, Katy and Bud Stone of Middleville; special friends and neighbors, Bob and Joyce Feltzer of Freeport; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Sen ices were held on Satur­ day June 3, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. Intermeni was at Freeport Cemetery in Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to Freeport Community Center or the Freeport Library Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville Vanderlaan graduates from Calvin John Howard Meyer Vanderlaan. a 1991 graduate ot Kalamazoo Christian High School, received a bachelor of science degree at Calvin Col­ lege Commencement May 20. u i th a major tn geology He was awarded the Menn inga Memorial Scholarship and served college as lab assistant for the geology department Vanderlaan is exploring op unities m environmental testing and is considering fur­ ther education for a career in science leaching Hts parents are Dr James and Eunice vanderlaan of Caledonia This past Sunday . 149 students graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. As 1 participated in the commencement ceremony and enjoyed observing the joy on the graduates' faces, several thoughts came to mind I was impressed by the dignity and grace that these young adults demonstrated Many schools have to deal with a lot of disruptions provided by a misguided few on gradual ion day The Thomapple Kellogg graduates moved smoothly through the ceremony and demonstrated the utmost respect for each other, for their family and fnends, and for the ceremony itself I was equally impressed by the large number of people from the community who came to share in the joy and ac complishments of the graduates. During the ceremony, the list of academic accomplishments achieved by the Class of 1995 was impressive. However, the ones mentioned were not the only notable accomplishments of the students of the Thomapple Kellogg Schools. The fact that these awards and recognitions were earned throughout the school year makes it difficult to fully appreciate the variety and number of awards that our kids earned The following sample is certainly not all-inclusive: 46 graduates received scholarships or grants, numerous music awards were earned, ten seniors received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award, three students ranked nationally in a computer competition, a student received the Congressional Art Award, three students were published in professional magazines, several Odyssey of the Mind Teams did well at state (one was a regional champion), 210 students received cer­ tificates of recognition from the state for doing outstanding work on the MEAP. and 34 middle school students qualified for the Midwest Academic Talent Search. In athletics, 52 of our Thomapple Kellogg High School student athletes earned all-conference honors. 29 were all-county, and four were selected ail-state! One last question about the June 12: non-homcstcad millage election: As 1 traveled about the school district during the last month, answering questions about the upcoming millage election, the following were the two most often asked questions by a wide margin: 1 Are the 18 mills an increase or not? — The answer is a re­ sounding “no.” This is already being levied on non-homestead property. This is a request for it to be rewewed. The ballot language says “be increased by 18 mills) because six mills by law are levied on all property without a vote of the people In order for a school district to receive its full share as promised by Proposal A. the community must pass the 18 non­ homestead millage, which Is levied on vacation homes, businesses and industry. 2. Will the 18 mills be levied on my home? — The answer is “no.” The 18 mills will not be levied on your primary residence. By the time you read this, there will only be a few days left to ask questions. If you have any, please contact me at 795-3313, or 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 TK students receives Tech Center honor Norma R. Kunde FREEPORT - Norma R Kunde, 82, passed away on Thursday June 1, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on November 29, 1912 in Freeport, the daughter of Otto and Thursa (Collar) Lightfoot. She was raised in Freeport, attended and graduated from Freeport High School and went on to attend two years at County Normal. She was mamed to Otto Kunde on November 27, 1935 at Freeport. She was a lifetime resident of Freeport until enter­ ing the Thomapple Manor two years ago. Mrs Kunde worked twenty­ seven years for the United States Postal Service in Freeport She lived each day of her life to the fullest She was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing, was a TK NEWS Gary Stauffer April Pitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pitt of Delton and student at Thomapple Kellogg High School, has been selected to receive the Kent Career/Technical Center Outstanding Student Award. In order to be classified as outstanding, the following criteria had to be accomplish ed: I) excellent skill achieve­ ment; 2) excellent work habiLs, 3) excellent atten­ dance; 4) a grade of “A" in three out of four marking periods, and 5) the student would make an excellent employee CONGRATULATIONS to our top graduate employees at Jtu VitUman Stalk ChtidiM CUu if ‘99 April Pitt �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 6, 1995 Two TK Schools parent organizations to merge by Manch Ha be I Staff Writer West. Elementary School had a tea Thursday to honor parent volunteers and to celebrate combining parent organization committees with the middle school and three other elementary schools Thomapple Kellogg schools now have two organizations for parent volunteers at the elementary and middle school levels, the Parents and Educators in Partnership (PEP) and the Parents and Elementary Teachers (PET) This year's PET president Chris Willette said the two will combine and be called the Thomapple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organization This, she said, will make it eatser for the parents because they will only have to attend one meeting a month instead of two. The meetings will be divid­ ed into two areas of business, half for the elementary schools and the other half for the middle school. Combining school groups also will take the responsibili­ ty of spreading word of ac­ tivities off the kids so they can concentrate on their school work. — HOME OF THE WEEK — 051522. 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The group will have one combined set of bylaws and share the same general philosophy. Willette said meetings will be on the third Tuesday of every month and alternate bet­ ween days and evenings. The first meeting will be on the third Tuesday in September at 6:30 p.m. at the Page Elementary School library PET President Chris Willette and PEP President Debie Smith make the merge of the two groups official. Middle School Students of the Month In the Service Scott W. Matzen Seaman recruit Scott W. Matzen joined the U.S. Navy under the delayed enlistment program Feb. 25. 1995. Matzen went active service on March 22. and reported for (raining at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Great Lakes. III. He graduated from recruit train­ ing May 19. While in training. Matzen, and his division earned several honor flags, but most important top honors, the CNO Flag The CNO Flag is the Chief of Naval Operations and is an honor division recognition. It is awarded to divisions that have achieved and excelled an (3.72 on a 4.0 scale). Matzen has reported for the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, where he will sludy for an electricians mate course. Martzen. is the son of Karl and Suzanne Golnek of 5600 Upton Road, Hastings. He is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. THORNAPPLEKELLOGG MIDDLE SCH Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has announced Students of the Month for May. In order to be selected, each student had to receive nominations from two teachers, who select them on the basis of outstanding work or improvement In attendance, grades and school activities. The seventh grade students are (from left)Jessica Allerding, Brian Anderson, Amy Baker, Jennifer Carpenter, Travis Clark, Julia Cordts, Eric Feirick, Elizabeth Hillman, Joseph Johnson, Benjamin Lucas, Shannon Richards, Israel Rosales, Benjamin Tenhaaf, and Brett Ybema. For Spring Cleanup & Yard Maintenance Rent the Things You Need! 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Adam r cut cl b€nj Jennifer PadyeH- Jason Hauwood JuiAin Meytow Onan y Moluienda leslit Kutmiere Rachel Labeile- Ga»*Tib Landis Dfjfl ■ II Jin L€4tr n^OrlAn Kafir, Parks Perec Miltjj Platon Litt Pri’Vft&i 891-1496 Loyd’s Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia • 891-1404 6ert 5orjen Cyan Sinclair Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance Agency Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 Kot ►' e>ur«J Jax?n 5*oh Poul couturnr Chni Korbo^ik: State Bank of Caledonia UMonu 101-1113 Water* 7H-3M1 Pamd loom MOHMIrt McXrtftf* Jaunt M<df ' Jenny vandeAaan Dutton St Part- SHyeman •kESZHDi Kente, vandcrtuin Jodi vand<r»e»d< leather Vanenk Mjkc, vanspra. J«*O1 Vantrt OJ «ue*on HMM’ Rainbow's End Body Shop Vara. Crafts A Variety 110 Johnston St 4 KraHj! Boa off Caledonia Village Centre Vh> Donntom C*dons • «M1» 891-1 IM DeVries Insurance Agency 131 East Man St., Caledonia 8914125 Kafle^ Spence Adam gauffer McDonalds on M-37 in Caledonia 891-9992 Hastings City Bank Middleville 795-3338 Caledonia 8914818 Lifestyle Spas, Inc. Village Stylist Gavin Chevrolet Main St, Caledonia Buick • Geo • Pontiac 891-1591 On M-37 North of Middleville State Farm Insurance Shear Pleasure Hair Designers No Preference Towing A Recovery In Middleville 795-2288 <24 Hour) Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 7380 Broadmoor S E sM-37) At the Light in Middleville 122 East Mam, Middleville 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia • 554-3338 Lon LeFanty • 795-7925 795-7719 Caledonia • 891-9224 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 6. 1995 I Page 13 Seif Chevrolet and Geo Pure* Portsr P»*er MicKul PniM Erin Prosmirr Shanna, tftyuXds fcaUrrson Pan t&mdhau^ 632 East Main (at M-37) Caledonia • 891-8184 Hair We Are 102 High St, Middleville 795-2263 Phil s Pizzeria 120 East Main, Middleville 795-7844 uJeihJn 0r*an uhwte Tom Otto’s Turkey Farm k*«jj uMton 7640 W. State Rd, Middleville 795-3738 Caledonia Auto Parts 227 E. Main, Caledonia 891-4885 Caledonia Marathon Convenience Store Open 7 Days a Week (on M-37) 891-8198 J-Ad Graphics Sky American Reminder. 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High, Middleville 795-3767 �14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 6. 1995 Thornapple Kellogg High School Ir5 Middleville, Michigan Scott Meyers Yuko Take mo to Arnie Evans Wendy Wisniewski ■ Wendy Dickinson Mike Smalley Mickey Loew Kelly Kollar Hillary Blough Mandy Fliearman Kris Meek Aimee Thaler Sarah Matson Marvin Walker Mike Sanderson Charity Flnkbeiner CONGRATUIATION 1995 GRADUATES Amanda Hull-Neeson Ryan Zawterlichi Tara Titus Sonia Iken Darcy Mugridge Melanie Johnston Edward Soloman Holly Key Justin Blake April Matzen Amber Holcomb Steve Converse Angela Bird Amy Ybema Sarins Forrer Jennifer Steorts Randy Caton Vikki S. Jansen Sarah Adore Pam Cooley Jennifer Wierenga Kary Schondelmayer Brett Suwyu Mandy Townsend Laura Nelson Danell Haigh 1 Kasia Willett Gina Yoder Crystal Flash Service Station Eric Griffith Bethny Hardy The Bushwacker Kara Echtinaw Nursery, Lawn & Garden 615 Broadway (M-37). Middleville on M-37 in Middleville 795-9063 795-7782 True Value Homes Pastoor’s Family Market In Cider Mill Village. Middleville 1045 Arlington (M-37), Middievtlte 795-7900 795-7019 Stephanie Harvey Julie Shear Village Cuts 207 E Mam. Middleville 795-8844 Jason Kearney Rachel Brock J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington (M-37), Middleville ' 795-3302 or 891-8208 Tires-R-Us 613 Broadway (M-43). Middleville 795-3550 Genesis Hair & Tanning Salon 68th Street in Dutton 698-1991 | 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1995 / Page 15 CHS sophomore wins scholarship to study in Germany next year Pam’s parents. Bryan and Pat Allen, already have re­ ceived information on several of the German students and sent in their preference. Pam said. That student will be attend­ ing Caledonia High School next year While Pam doesn’t yet know just where she will be living in Germany, she does know that she will be living with a German host family and attending a German gym­ nasium. or high school Her grade point average at CHS will be frozen until she returns, and she will receive a pass/fail credit here for the classes she takes in Germany. Caledonia's Pam Allen will be spending her junior year in Germany after winning a scholarship sponsored by the American and German governments. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Pam Allen of Caledonia has been named a finalist in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, an honor received by only 11 students in Michigan and 317 appli­ cants nationwide The award provides the Caledonia High School soph­ omore a scholarship worth about $6,000, enough to cover nearly all her expenses while spending her junior year studying in Germany. Her only expenses will be her spending money, her school books and her inciden­ tals. Pam said. Her plane fare, housing, food and medical in­ surance are covered by the scholarship. In return for all this, the program enourages the fami­ lies of the American scholar­ ship winners to provide a home for a German exchange student who has won the Congress-Bundestag scholar­ ship in that country "I like this plan, because I will still be able to spend my senior year here and graduate with my class." she added. Pam explained that she heard about the scholarship opportunity on the an­ nouncements at school one day last fall. She stopped at the Student Services Office to pick up the information and decided to apply. "It was a what do I have to lose? son of thing," she re­ called. "I really applied for this program because of the schol­ arship. even though I always have been interested in being an exchange student But since I have been taking Spanish in high school, I just kind of figured I'd probably go to a South American or Central Amencan country. "But even though I don't speak German, I thought I'd just take a chance and apply since all the expenses are paid." When the letter came about six weeks later informing her that she was a finalist. Pam said she was quite surprised, but pleased and went ahead with the next step in the competition, a personal inter­ view. Originally named an alter­ nate, she became a winner when the student ahead of her decided she wanted to go to Europe only for the summer instead of the whole school year Although she is of German heritage, she does not sprechen sie Deutsch, but fortunately the scholarship in­ cludes a month in "language camp." where the new ex­ change students learn both the language and about the culture of the countries where they will be studying. Because it is a joint venture between the two governments, this particular scholarship also provides for a week or two in the Berman capital of Bonn and in Berlin, where Pam will learn about the German system of government. When she returns from Germany in July 1996. she will spend another week in Washington D.C. to learn even more about GermanAmerican relations. Now that her July 19 depar­ ture time is drawing closer. Pam said she is very excited, though nervous, too. But she is looking forward to all the traveling and particularly to getting involved with another culture. "I think it's cool that I’ll be there during the 1996 Olympics." she said. "I know they take great pride and inter­ est in the Games, so that will be fun to see. though it'll seem strange to be among people who aren’t rooting for the United States. "But that will be part of the experience, learning about how people in another country look at things. 1 think this coming year will make me more aware of what's going on outside this country, more aware of the rest of the world." Pam sees the year in Ger­ many as important also be­ cause she has been thinking about a future career teaching foreign language or perhaps in international business. "I used to think I wanted to go into law." she said, "so I think studying in Europe will help me decide just what I want to do and where I want to go to college." Susan McPeek, program coordinator of the CongressBundestag Youth Exchange, explained that funding for these scholarships comes jointly from the Congress of the United Stales and the German Bundestag. About 1,200 students ap­ plied this year, with just over 300 scholarships available, so it is an honor to be selected." she said. "Because it is funded the way it is, there are some par­ ticularly nice things about this scholarship, such as the visits to the two nations’ capitals and meeting both German and American officials.’' McPeek said that knowledge of German is not a criteria in this program, but the students come home with a pretty solid knowledge of the language." She said that each of the 300 Amencan students in the program is overseen by one of seven international youth ex­ change programs, which sees to all the details of the stu­ dent’s visit overseas. "The governments fund the program, and our exchange organizations sec to all the de­ tails." she said. Participating in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program are Youth for Understanding. AFS Intercultural Programs. World Learning Inc.. ASSE Interna­ tional Student Exchange Pro­ grams. A YUS A International. CDS International and Open Door Student Exchange. "We hope that this intercultural program is valuable not only to Pam. but also to the other students at Caledonia High School as she shares her experiences with them." said McPeek Looking for a PRINTER? cat/... 945-9554 C.A.S.S.T. Communication, Academics, Spending, Sports, Tradition Your Vote For Robert Bergy “If elected, I will open the lines of Communication between the Board and community, help improve Academic standards, support a strong Sports program, be responsible with YOUR tax dollars, and allow for a more Traditional learning environment.” Join the following citizens on Monday, June 12 in supporting Robert Bergy for Caledonia Schools Board of Education Wes Huyser Keith and Jean Bergy Howard and Marie Bergy Chip and Deb DeVries Bernie VanderVeen Len and May Vining Merle and Dixie Barnaby Howard Wenger Bob Zuidersma Jim and Bonnie Gordon Bob Smrcina Ray Hawkins Bill Norris Mike and Sherri Lind Jim and Phyllis Datema Paul and Tonya Delnay Paul and Sheri Sheely Brian and Sheila Swartz Ed and Sheri Harmon Wayne Miller Russ and Mary W'arner Ken and Mary Reith Rob and Dorane White John and Merlene DeVries Jeff and Nicki DeVries Steve and Sue Long John Seif Tom VanLaan Bert and Lindy Crandell Al and Sharon Baker Don and Arlys Helder Earl Stegeman Don and Bernie Overholt Norm and Betty Caskey Dave and Sue Trutsch Phil and Gen Datema Simeon Maier Bill White Cheryl Bergy Pod lor b* the CosMOMtec k> Efcvt R<«n Bergy far Cateduoia Sctkvrf Board of Educatton. P.O. Box 361. Cadedimia. Ml 49316 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 6, 1995 Dedications of new veterans memorials highlight Caledonia’s rememberence by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Chill winds, drizzle and dark skies did not delay Caledonia's traditional Memorial Day ceremonies, observed this year on Monday, May 29. Perhaps the unpleasant weather even served as a re­ minder to those attending that soldiers fighting for their country in far-off lands often must endure far worse condi­ tions As is traditional in Caledo­ nia, an honor guard from the Caledonia American legion Post 305, accompanied by Troop 202 Boy Scouts and members of the Caledonia High School band, met early Monday morning to begin their round of ceremonies that included five area cemeteries They were joined by State Senator Richard Posthumus. who offered a short speech at each service. Area clergy also participated. This year, two of the ser­ vices were highlighted by the dedication of two new memo­ rials. both honoring area vet­ erans. The Caledonia Sons of the American Ixgion put up a stone and flagpole at Holy Comers Cemetery, at the cor­ ner of Kraft Avenue and K4th Street. Jerry Huver, president of the SALS. said that his group decided about a year ago to build a memorial there. "So many of the World War II veterans are passing away that it’s impossible now to hold a Memorial Day service at all the graves, so we decided to put up a memorial for all veterans." Huver explained. "It’s a tribute to the veterans from the post, and eventually we hope to have one at each of the cemeteries." The new memorial now will be the site where services are held and the flower wreath placed each Memorial Day, Huver said. The Boy Scouts do a fine job of placing American flags at the individual graves of our veterans." he added. A similar dedication was held at lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia Village, where Boy Scout Jeff Foster also has built a memorial in a wooded area at the north end of the cemetery He explained that the mon­ ument is his community ser­ vice project, one of the last steps in earning Eagle Scout status. "Originally, I wanted the stone to include the names of the veterans, but then I real­ ized I would be leaving out the names of anyone who died in military service after this was built. So, I decided to Eagle Scout candidate Jeff Foster poses beside the memorial he created at the Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery as his community service project. Foster's memorial honors all veterans who helped defend their country, and it was dedicated at last week's Memorial Day service Members of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305 and State Senator Richard Posthumus lead this make it a memorial to all vet­ erans. That way, it would in­ clude all of them, no matter when they served," he said. The new memorial had to be approved both by Caledo­ nia Village and Caledonia Township and by the Boy Scouts of America Council, Foster said. "Doing this is intended to teach me about setting a goal and carrying it through, and I can t even pay for or provide any of the materials. "1 have to find businesses and individuals who will do­ nate money or materials to help make this a reality," he said. Last week, Foster's Lake­ side Park memorial was the site of the final Caledonia ser­ vice of the day, following the traditional noon parade down Main Street. As at all the services, prayers were offered for the well-being of our country and in remembrance of those who gave their lives defending it. After his speech, Posthu­ mus departed from the pro­ gram to ask the veterans of World War II to step forward and be recognized by the spec­ tators. They received a warm round of applause, as did the Korean War veterans and the Viet Nam veterans. Posthumus said that these year’s Memorial Day parade down Mam Street A good crowd turned out to watch despite cold rainy weather The Caledonia Sons of the American Legion built this memorial at Holy Corners Cemetery in Caledonia to honor all who have served in the country's armed forces It was dedicated at the May 29 Memorial Day service held at the cemetery. SALS Commander Jerry Huver, left, and Mark Langkamp, commander of the American Legion Post 305 pose with the new memorial neighbors and friends were like all soldiers in all our wars, "common men doing uncommon things." Besides Posthumus’ speech, the Legion post presented a memorial wreath at each ser­ vice, the band played the Na­ tional Anthem, the honor guard fired a salute and the poignant "Taps" with an echoing trumpeter closed the cere monv ATTENTION CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! < A EFLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 127 Main St., Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891 9270 BARMAN p* surer ttmps solo trumpeter playing Taps' closed each of the five Memorial Day services held each year at Caledonia-area cemetenes. Graduation & Father’s Day Cards Balloon Bouquets Gifts Picture Frames •AOFF Card Shop RAINBOW’S END Yam, ( r»n A Variety Dunng Memorial Day services al Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia, Senator Richard Posthumus asked veterans of the various U S wars to step forward for recognition This group of World War II vets received a b»g hand from those attending the ceremonies as did veterans who served in Korea, Viet Nam and the Persian Gul 891-1106 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 6, 1995 / Page 17 TTES fund-raising campaign starts later this month by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services will start a donation fund-raising cam­ paign in mid-Junc to improve its equipment and services. TTES Chief Bob Woodard said they will place coffee cans and change jars around the community with patches on them stating “Support our community paramedic fund’ on them The money will he used to upgrade the township’s am­ bulance service from a limited advanced to a paramedic service “We’re constantly upgrading all the time.” be said. “If your stagnant, you're falling backwards “ Woodard said there are four levels of medical training. The lowest level is called a medical first responder which is the minimum required level for the fire department The next level is an Emcrgancy Medical Techni­ cian (EMT), which is the lowest required level for am­ bulance drivers EMT Specialist is the level TTES is currently at. He said paramedic students have an 11 -month course in session that started in January and was paid for by the township. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a paramedic license, he said “Hopefully, next spring we will be al the paramedic level," he said “It will be a nice improvement to the peo­ ple we serve Though the township paid for the course, TTES will need to depend on community support to provide continuing education courses, which will be a necessary part of keeping up with changes that occur. /In addition, in order to work at the paramedic level, TTES will be required to pur­ chase a monitor-defib unit, which will go inside one of the ambulances Woodard said the piece will cost $10,000. The people participating in the paramedic program are all volunteers who get paid per call. Some of these people, he said, have regular full-time jobs and between them and TTES work almost 80 hours a week. “I think they need to be commended.” he said. “Its a strong commitment, we’re always looking for good folks.” TTES. he said, relies on community support for almost every thing it does since it does not receive money from the Michigan County Fireman’s Association. One problem TTES has had in relation to the Fireman’s Association is confusion among residents that the two are connected. Apparently. he said, people in the Middleville area have been receiving phone calls from ligitimate non-profit organizations who request donations which they say will go to TTES. TTES has never seen money from the Fireman’s Association and neither has any other service m Barry County, be said TTES does not do phone solicitations “When we have a fund­ raiser we will advertise it." he said Woodard has written a let­ ter to the association to advise it about the confusion that has been caused. This situation makes com­ munity support ail the more crucial, he said Besides improving workers' knowledge and equipment. Woodard also plans to send letters to all the businesses in the area asking to obtain ad­ dresses and phone numbers of contact people in case there is an emergency and 1’1 ES finds it necessary to enter the building after business hours. Another reason is to get a better idea of where services for people are located “Suppose." he said, “there is a fire at Lincoln Meadows Apartments We need to know where *e could house the residents “Typically, you’re looking at the schools and churches.” he said He said the upgrading pro­ cess also will benefit workers in doing pre incident surveys that are required by the state The survey consists of a tour of any business that con­ tains hazardous materials. Workers are required to create instructions that show where the hazardous materials are located, then eventually train others to know where See TTES campaign. 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C-41 process for 110. disc or 35mm color print film. COCA-COLA 2-liter 89c Beverage Items Plus Applicable Taxes and Deposits. For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you... call 1 -800-4-DRUGSTQRES �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6, 1995 | From Our Readers Vote smart on June 12 To the editor: A cbuple of weeks ago. the April School Board meetig was held at the administration office, but accommodations for only half of the citizens were available The com­ munity turnout was larger than usual, but no considera­ tion was taken to have the meeting moved to a more ap­ propriate facility. And if there was a facility set up for this meeting, why wasn't this move made0 Many citizens could not attend because of the overflow which ended up to be in the doorway and out into the street. Throughout lhe meeting there seemed to be a tension among the people They wanted to be beard, but some of the board members seemed to be very short fused and at times rude in response to the questions and concerns of the parents Citizen involvement was obviously not wanted at this board meeting. Why show parent involve­ ment when the board won't hear'’ A lot of people who left the meeting felt that they did not matter and they didn’t make a difference. So who does the School Board work for? And where do their real concerns lie? We as parents do matter, and it's time to make a difference. As the school board elec­ tions draw near it is good to bear in mind that school boards set goals, manage and oversee the operations of schools and negotiate wages These duties also look ob­ jectively at school union re­ quests and demands At the present time, we have a great deal of “conflict of interest” on the board. We need people on the board who will challenge the subject mat­ ter being taught, the lack of academic challenge for students, the lack of acountability of teachers, ad­ ministration. and other school employees in general Please voters, take the time to study the interests and at titudes of the candidates' School hoards control one of the largest budgets in any given local governmental jurisdiction, and the most im- fundraiser Stop In For TIES continued from Your 1000 page 17 Smile Check Up In Caledonia We pamper you! Wayne H. Beld, DOS and Tom Pare, DOS 891-0004 they are in case of an emergancy The surveys need to be up­ dated every five years. Woodard said it is impor tant to get the community’s support so TTES can provide these services to its members, especially since this is the big­ gest time of the year for accidents. He feels that people should be aware of what could hap­ pen. especially when riding bicycles or on boats. He said that last year there was a death on Gun Lake as a result of a boating accident. To educate the public, he plans to provide services such as Fire Prevention Week and looks forward to speaking at each area school next year. portant natural resource — our students, our athletes, our children, our future You owe it to yourselves and the students to take the time to vote smart. Now is the time to gel informed and involved Concerned parents and taxpayers. Deb Clark Charles A Clark Heemma Soper Judy Vredevoogd Caledonia Youth baseball help appreciated To the editor: Thomappie Kellogg Youth Baseball program held its an­ nual cleanup day Saturday. May 13. We would like to ex­ press appreciation to the coaches, players and volunteers who made this successful: The Larry Lydy for his help in constructing dugouts on the Pony League field. Sean VanDormmelen of P S. Fencing Company for his expertise on fencing the fifth- and sixth­ grade fields and the village employees. Eve Manshum and Russ Blough, for the use of the loader and smoothing out all three baseball infields. Dr. Eldon Newmyer donated some additional fenc­ ing that will be used in the future. Games started the week of May 31. and if any players have not been contacted by their coach, they should im­ mediately call YMCA Direc­ tor Don Britton at 945-4574 or Rod Hathaway at 795-3653. Rod Hathaway Middleville Garage sale signs should be permitted Dear editor: I read in your paper a short article about the garage sales of Middleville. It stated that garage sale signs were forbidden. I looked that up - what ex­ actly does "forbidden" mean? Well, according to Webster, it means not allow­ ed. not permitted. I’d like to know by what authority I have been forbid­ den to sell my own personal things, and not exercise my right as a tax paying citizen to advertise a sale on my own property I've had the impress ion that my tex dollars give me a say so in my community, but when I attended the Village Council meetings and spoke against the parking or­ dinances. I and several others were told to shut up. This coming from elected officials still does not sit well with me. At this same meeting, a male resident came forward to share with the council an inci­ dent envolving the chief of police. It seemed the man liv­ ing on a dead end street had had his signs on the comer and on his own property. He said the chief came to his home and ordered him to take down his signs. When the man questioned him as to why. he said he was told to take them down or they would be taken down for him. The man said he told the chief to leave the signs alone, that he would take them down himself. A short tune later, the man said, the chief came back and left his shoe print on the man’s signs. The man claimed he found his signs in the dump­ ster behind the police station. I was shocked to hear him say that his signs were the only ones in there. 1 was aware of a number of other sale signs put out. It bothers me that this man may have been singled out. This man also presented council legal rulings from the Supreme Court on garage sale signs. I’m troubled that our council does not recognize or respect our higher govern­ ment's rulings, even when presented with tangible documents. In all fairness. I must admit the chief of police said he was doing his duty as a police officer. We pay good tax dollars here in Middleville. The peo­ ple have a right to have a garage sale sign, they have a right to sell their non-taxable wares as a way to help pay for higher costs of living. We don’t live in a mobile home park, nor do we live in a condominum We own our land and pay taxes on it and that gives us a say in bow our community is run. 1 feel there is a failure on the part of coun­ cil to recognize the larger ma­ jority of blue collar working class that lives within the Mid­ dleville limits. In all fairness to the taxpay mg citizens, there are enough important issues that really need attention. It is unfair of council to allow enforcement under the pretext that there could be a lawsuit. 1 think the sad truth of this matter is the upper crust of the community will tolerate the working class one day of selling their wares only because old traditions die hard. I’m surprised we have even been permitted this. It’s really hard to have a good sense of well being tn a community that has so little regard for its residents But we can change this the next time we have a town election Show up and vote It can change things a lot! Better yet. run for a seat Katherine Encinas Middleville Let’s not make students ‘guinea pigs' To the editor: Many have expressed their opinions about the direction of Caledonia schools, and it is becoming evident that the not in community agreement. For over a year. I have ask­ ed those in positions of authority in our school system the following question and it has yet to be answered: “Why have we in Caledonia chosen to be among the first in Michigan to pilot experimen tai. progressive educational programs, and adopt them before there is data to confirm their effectiveness?” To some this may seem like no big deal, and being on the cutting edge does bring a cer­ tain degree of notoriety, but at what cost? What if these pro­ grams don't produce the out comes that our students need to prepare them for the next stage of their lives? If we are overhauling our system, shouldn’t we expect that the product of the new and improved will out­ perform that of the old and an liquated’ We have been told that traditional, standardized tests may not assess the effec­ tiveness of these new pro­ grams. but how then will we know if they are working and if the new is superior to the old’ I would rather not rely on the antecdotal reports of the students, as they may be able to tell us if its challenging or enjoyable, but have no reference to attest to its effectiveness I may be too analytical, but I would rather see the confir­ ming data that shows that ma jor shifts toward group work and integrated classes produce students that are better prepared for their future, before my children complete these courses. I am a com­ petitive person and like to be first, but when it comes to the education of our children, an experience that allows us only one shot, I’d rather someone else be the guinea pig. Paul Sheely Caledonia Parent OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, JUNE 18... PUBLIC HEARING He would love one of these trimmers. SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION No. SU-17 256OAV 2250 25cc Engine 60” Shaft 17" Cutting Swath Centrifugal Clutch Anti-Vibration 25cc Engine 54” Shaft 15” Cutting Swath Centrifugal Clutch Notice is hereby given that on June 19, 1995, at 7:30 p m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E Main St , Middleville. Michigan, the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of heanng comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application m an A-R Zone, Thornapple Township $149" $24995 JMMcCULLOCH 2000 CLEAR-CUT SAVINGS 21.2cc Engine 48” Shaft 15” Cutting Swath with • • • • • • Legal description of parcel: Thornapple Township P.P •0814-009-021-20 Lengthy legal description available for inspection at the Township Hall. Owner: David A and Sandra L. Livingston, 6150 Ashley Lane, Middleville, Ml 49333 McCulloch Heavy Duty 5 0 Amp Motor 12* Cutting Swath Edgmg Assist Wheel Adjustable Assrsi Handle 135 Debris Shew Cord Retainer Mac 12STE-H $5995 OPEN Monday thru Friday 8 to 6: Saturday 8 to 2 The special use application may be inspected at the Thornapple Township offices daily 9 a m to 4 p.m, except Fn., 9 a m. io Noon Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E Main St., MwddieviSe Ml 49333. Wesley Van Rhee Secretary Thornapple Township Planning Commission Caledonia Auto Parts 891-4085 Your “Hometown” Auto Parts Store 227 East Main Street, Caledonia The proposed special use is to allow a Kennel at 6150 Ashley Lane (formerly 10350 Garbow Rd ) and more tufty descnbed as: VISA ~ 1 NOTICE: Thomappie Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary axis and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the eiecton/meeun^hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary axis of services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk 200 E Main St., Mid dleville. Ml 49333 Telephone 795-7202 (101) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 6. 1995 / Page 19 Free tapes of forum available from Caledonia Cablevision Caledonia Parent Advisory Council sponsors school board candidates forum by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Fewer than 100 people turned* out Thursday for a forum that allowed the five Caledonia School Board candidates to present their views on educational issues. Running for two vacant scats arc incumbents Gordon DeBlaay and John Finkbeiner and challengers Robert Bergy, Dan ('lark and Donald (D.J.) Regan. Although the turnout was not as large as hoped, the program was (aped, and will be shown on Caledonia Cable Channel 16 as often as possible in the days remaining before the June 12 election. Caledonia Cablevision Coordinator Rick Wyma said that any district resident who would like to see the tape, but who is not hooked up to A Lawsuit Could Bankrupt You! fou and your busness an> probatty aknarty ixttncted aoasrJ Uwsutv tnrt al the rrdbru rtolaf awards granted today you should protect yrxirseS hy aho ptxcharanq an untwnta hattbty poky 'foul Ind the cost qiMe ruasonattf J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^lutu-fhtnrrs Insurance IW Hone C* ttuwx-ss. cable, can receive a copy of the tape at no cost. Wyma can be reached at the Caledonia High School television studio by calling 891-0203. Sponsored by the Caledonia Parent Advisory Council, the one and one-half hour forum was set up to allow all five candidates three minutes to answer each of the questions, but not to debate each other. C-PAC prepared five questions for the candidates: what would be his primary issue to pursue if elected or re-elected; how would he deal with declining revenues and an increasing number of students; what does a good K-12 education system look like; what are the functions, purposes and duties of the school board and what experiences could the candidate bnng to the board that would benefit the school system. Questions from the audience included whether candidates had ever attended any restructured” classes, how could concerns about the STAR program be eliminated, what is a job description of a board member, who is responsible The candidates for the Caledonia School Board discuss their positions on educational issues during a forum held Thursday by the Caledonia Parents if the board makes a bad decision and finally, what is a so-called traditional education and what traditional jobs would it prepare students for. The five candidates often agreed with each other, as when each identified the school curriculum as a primary area of interest, although Bergy said he was particularly interested in communication between the board and the community. The problem of state funding was another area of concern for several SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Moy 11, 1995 AAeetmg called to order at 7 30 pm All member* present. Item 16 of April 13th minutes changed to include Resolution as part motion. May 1 minutes ap­ proved. Yes, all. Elen Fox, Municipal Code Corp., presented program regarding codification of the Township's ordinances. Public Hearing — 8:04 — 8:30 p.m. Review 95 96 Budget. Financial report presented. Water Report presented. $1200 donation to be given to 3 local high schools. Ord. #50 to ESTABLISH SLOW NO WAKE SPEED IN CHANNEL CONNECTING WEST GUN LAKE AND ROBBINS BAY approved. Effective May 16, 1995 Resolu tion establishing a NO-WAKE ZONE ON COBB LAKE CHANNEL approved. Site Plan Review fee refund retroactive. Planning Commission land ond zoning changes approved as follows: I) Prelminary approval Englerth West Peterson Plot: 2) Conklin rezoning Porker Dr. pro­ perty toC-1 ond low-density Res 3) Re-zone Heartland Wireless Communication Payne Lk. Rd to C-l Business; 4) Add open air markets" to Zoning Ord.: 5) Change Commercial Zone to three districts: 6) Johnson re­ quest to split lot 6 Mostenbrook plot and odd new west piece to lot 5. 7) Wolowkz request to split southern 170 ft. from pro­ perty on Cobb Lake, 8) Rough re­ quest split property at 2491 S. Patterson Rd. One more quote hall floor repair will be obtained. Welton's bid to install air conditioning in hall accepted. Spectrum Land­ scaping proposal approved. Fax machine purchase approved. Payables approved for payment. Clerk's Report presented. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk (100) candidates. Clark and Regan suggested that the community be asked to help decide how and where to make any future budget cuts, as a C-PAC finance committee did last year when the board had to cut $700,000 out of the budget DeBlaay said he also liked to see the board be proactive, pointing out as an axample that he had personally called state legislators recently when more funding cuts were being discussed for public schools. Finkbeiner said that "tightening the belt" meant looking at "the whole picture" so that not just one area would be targeted for cuts. He said that new ways of presenting education must be looked at, such as interactive television, that would be more cost-efficient because districts could share teachers. He, too, would want to tap into the ideas of district residents, however. Bergy said he would want more time to learn about the budget before deciding where to make cuts. All five agreed that students need a sound foundation in core areas like reading, math and language arts, but presented slightly different perspectives on what the K-12 program should look like. Bergy said that with good basics, a student could go on to do anything he or she Advisory Council. From the left, are Gordon DeBlaay. Dan Clark, D.J. Regan, John Finkbeiner and Bob Bergy. wanted to do. The others described more facets to a "good" program, such as caring teachers, the changing of behavior, empowered employees, parents involved in the educational process and combining good basics with the new technologies. Four of the five later said in answer to another question, however, that while the traditional basics arc important for students to learn, there really are not any more "traditional" jobs in the workplace. Bergy simply said that with a good basic education, a student can move on to college or any job. Most candidates agreed that the primary function of a school board is to set policy for the district. They each had slightly different "job descriptions" of a board member, however. All but Bergy have visited at least one of the "restructured” classes at the high school, and all agreed that the STAR program should be assessed to sec how it is working and where improvements need to be made Each candidate discussed his own experiences that he believed to be relevant to education. These can be read about in the candidate profiles in this week's Sun and News. Many of the questions asked or discussed at the forum also arc included in those profiles. C-PAC moderator Diana Milock urged voters to contact the candidates with their questions and to vote in Monday’s election. Caledonia polling places set for June 12 election Registered voters in the Caledonia school district should cast their ballots at the following polling places during the June 12 school election: Precinct One Caledonia High School. This precinct includes all district residents who live south of 84th Street. Precinct Two - Kettle Lake Elementary School. This precinct includes all district residents who live north of 84th Street and east of the Thomapple River Precinct Three Dutton Elementary School. This precinct includes all district residents who live north of 84th Street and west of the Thomapple River Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p in. WE HAVE THE CONTROLS CalM-8OO-4-ARK VET HFARTG Fl progr Qua/ity, Affordable, Convenient Services only by... DR. LARRY JULIUS ARK VETERINARY SERVICES CONVENIENT LOCATIONS - By Appointment HAIR STYLIN' TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRATED AT THE FAITH COUNTY FAIR JUNE 22, 23 and 24 T-K HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM A VILLAGE PLAYER PRODUCTION GUN LAKE WAYLAND CALEDONIA 127th at Patterson 792-9500 lOOth at M-37 891-9898 DORR Downtown 681-2388 NASHVILLE Wednesday by Appointment MULLIKEN 517-649-8300 Surgery Fees for Spay-Neuter of Cats and Dogs REDUCED FOR A LIMITED TIME Call for a convenient appointment Wildlife rehabilitation at no charge — donations accepted. �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6, 1995 ENGAGEMENTS Bray • Overbeck Mr. and Mrs F. William Bray,* of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sheri Ann to Mickey J. Overbeck, son of Jim Overbeck of Saranac and Beverly Overbeck of Woodland Sheri graduated from Thor napplc Kellogg High School in 1990 and is now employed at Care Source in Grand Rapids Mickey attended Lake Odessa High School and is currently employed at Spitzlcy Farms in Sunfield. A June 1995 wedding is be­ ing planned. Gordon - Hoek Phil and Vicky Graham of Alto, and Mark and Patty Gordon of Jenison, are pleas­ ed to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Amy Renee Gordon to Scott David Hock, son of G. David and Linda Hoek of Caledonia. Amy was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1992. and is currently work­ ing at J.C. Penney s in Hastings. Scott was a graduate of Caledonia High School in 1990 and attended Grand Rapids Community College to receive his associates degree in business management Scott is currently the general manager of Bill Knapps in Holland An August 19. 1995 wed­ ding is planned. TK Middle School plans awards assembly Thornapple Kellogg Middle SchsxU has Anwwitwxd As .VUh annual awards assembly will be held Monday, June 13 at 8:15 a.m. The assembly will last about I 'Zt hours. Parents, friends and comnwinuy members are mv Acd to attend. The assembly will be held at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School gymnasium. ‘Kiddie Kampus’ grads have commencement bv Mandv Habel ’ Staff Writer Thirty-six McFall Elemen­ tary "Kiddie Kampus" students took pan in a gradua­ tion ceremony Tuesday night at the TK High School auditorium. The ceremony honoring preschoolers who will start kindergarten m the fall, was opened by teacher Sails Wier inga. who sang a song about children growing up Each class got on the stage to sing a song and recite a poem The Tuesday-Thursday morning class sang “Under the Rainbow " to the tume of “Up on a Housetop" and recited a poem. “Pitter Patter Raindrops." The afternoon class sang “Good Night Caterpillar" to the tune of “Mary Had a Littie Lamb" and recited a poem called "The Flowers." After each class sang, the students were called to receive their certificates, which also included pictures taken by local photographer Lynn Weaver. Wiermgas aide. Barb Bender, assisted her with the presentation. Both groups got on stage for the finale and sang "It's a Small World." The stage was decorated by parents and grandparents and consisted of three large books." Peter Rabbit. " “Winnie the Pooh." and "The Three Bears " Refreshments were served after the ceremony. Members of the graduating class are Maggie Babcock. Anna Cisler. Erin Ebmeyer. Dyer Goo sen. Megan Holzhausen. Lindsey Hooker. Lyle Jackson. David Kendall. Sydney Kilmartin, Erin King. Hillary Klunder. Meaghan Lloyd, Kaitlyn Otto. Matthew Penfield, Levi Ruffner, Kristen Schmidt. Caitlin Smith, Alesha Ward, and Jen­ na Wing from the morning class, and Whitley Bremer. Kody Burns. Anthony Cor­ nell. Courtney DeRuiter. Austin Lake. Jenny Lee, Daniel Lemon. Michael Pifer, Charlese Smith. Joel Smith. Trina Snoderly, Brad Steffen, Marty Torren, Kyle VandeVenter. Camron Van Spronsen. Lacy Wells and Trevor Cline from the after­ noon class. McFall’s other two Kiddie Kampus classes had a separate ceremony Friday, also in the TK auditorium. A total of 75 children graduated from Kiddie Kampus Joe Stimac receives degrees Joe Stimac, a 1991 Caledonia grad received a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Accounting and Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Philosophy from Aquinas College. In the fan. Joe plans to pursue hts Doctorate in Philosophy at Claremont College in Claremont, California. Teacher Sally Wieringa opens the McFall Elementary School Kiddie Kampus graduation ceremony with a song. Kiddie Kampus graduates celebrate their special day by singing for family and friends. Payne - Hinkle Michael and Virginia Payne of Middleville and Steve and Sophia Hinkle of Grand Rapids and Kathaleen Hinkle of Grand Rapids with to an­ nounce the recent marriage of Richard Scott Willard and Angela Fay Payne on May 13, 1995. The wadding was held outdoors at the brides' parents home followed by an open house. Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia performed the ceremony Best man was Darren Gravelm (friend of the groom) of Saranac Maid of Honor was Aman­ da Henley (friend of the groom) of Middleville. Ushers were Jamie Payne (brother of the bride) and John Bowman (friend of the groom) The couple will reside m Grand Rapids JOSEPH We are so proud of you - you did it! Congratulations on your graduation. Love...Mom & Dad M.E.H. LOGGING CO. We are the horse people Call for your best bid. (517) 852 0903 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1995 / Page 21 Dutton Christian raises more than $12,000 in biannual Walk’n’jogathon Dutton Christian students from kindergarten through junior high spent a sunny May 19 walkin’ and joggin’ laps to help raise money for their schools Earning money through pledges for each lap they completed, the students raised more than $12,000. enough to 'cash in' on promises from several Dutton Christian teachers, who said they would spend time on the roof of the school if their classes brought in the most pledges The goal, however, was $15,000. which would have sent Principal Robert Terpstra to the roof for a day Dutton Christian moms served water and orange slices to thirsty joggers. Lori Osterhaven oversees one such oasis Posing with the Whitecaps mascot. Crash, are the ladies who organized this year's walk’n’jogathon. From the left are Sue VanderSchaaf. Cheryl Alles. Crash and Nancy Bykerk. Cathie Nielsen, a share-time second grade teacher at Dutton Christian, is the first teacher to be raised to the roof of the building as pledges started coming in for the walk’n’jogathon Nielsen’s selection by students was a dubious honor, as the day was cold and windy A special guest at the walk’n’jogathon was the West Michigan Whitecaps mascot, Crash, who cheerfully posed with kids and signed tee shirts and caps All ages walked. ran, trotted or jogged around several courses to help with the fundraiser WHAT ARE THE FACTS? WHAT ARE THE FACTS? ABOUT: ABOUT: CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS • GROUP GRADES • The drop out rate at Caledonia High School is less than 1% There are no group grades given at Caledonia High School. Individual grades are given for group projects. • GROUP WORK Group work is a common occurrence at Caledonia High School, as are individual work and small and large group lectures. Because students are individually graded, no student can “ride on the coattails” of another and receive more than his/her individual effort deserved. • RE-TESTING Re-testing is a way to ensure that students learn the basic skills. For example, in math, the original test errors must be corrected outside of class time and a different test is given, again outside of class time. It is more work for a student to re-test. The students taking advantage of re-testing arc usually the higher motivated students, although all students with the need to relearn and re-test are encouraged to do so. • TEXTBOOKS Textbooks arc used as a resource in all classes at Caledonia High School. • ACADEMIC BASE There is a strong academic base at Caledonia High School. All students are required to take 4 English. 2 Math, 2 Science. 1 Computer. 3 Social Studies and 1 Health/PE course to be eligible for a diploma. Students also choose from a wide variety of electives including Advanced Science. Math. Business and Technology classes. The acceptance of Caledonia graduates by both colleges and the work place is evidence that Caledonia is adequate!) preparing all students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. SUPPORT THE POSITIVE APPROACH TO CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT! SUPPORT THE RE-ELECTION OF: GORDEN DeBLAAY & JOHN FINKBEINER CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - BOARD OF EDI CATION Paid for bv The Comnutteo To Re Elect Gordon De & John Fmkhetner 3655 ?6<h Street. S E . Cafcdoma. Ml 49316 • The number of students taking the ACT College Entrance Exam has increased from 76 students (53% of the class) in 19X5 to 122 students (78% of the class) in 1994. • Even with a 25% increase in the number of students taking the ACT, the average Caledonia test scores have stayed at or above the national and state average and the first group of 1995 scores have improved over previous years scores. • 70% of the 1994 graduates are attending college or trade schools. • For the past two years, 9th graders who have taken Integrated Math have improved their scores on the Iowa Test of Educational Development. Their scores are above 90% of all students in the nation taking the Iowa Test. • The average ACT Science Reasoning score for the first group (45 students) of Caledonia students taking the 1995 ACT test, is at a 6 year high. • The 1995 Caledonia High School Graduating Class was surveyed and 93% of the seniors feel that student learning is a high priority at CHS. 96% of the seniors feel that most of the teachers at sch<M>l art productive, professional and interested in students. 82% of the seniors believe that teachers expect a lot from students. 98% of the seniors believe that most of my teachers are well prepared for class. SUPPORT THE POSITIVE APPROACH TO CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT! SUPPORT THE RE-ELECTION OF: GORDON DeBLAAY & JOHN FINKBEINER CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - BOARD OF EDUCATION Paid for bs the Comrrunees io Re-elevt Gordon DeBiaav and John Hnkbetner 3655 ’6th Street. S E . Caledonia. Ml 49316 �Page 22 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 6. 1995 Scots win district baseball title, head to DeWitt Caledonia's varsity baseball team knocked off Lowell 6-5, Saturday in the championship game of the district finals to win the District Championship. The team will play in DeWitt versus the Lansing Waverly district champion, Saturday, trying for a regional title. Matt Neely had 10 strike outs for the Scots and Clarence Fuller had a threerun homer in the bottom of the third to do major damage to the Red Arrows The Scots were dow n 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth when Neely aided his own performance on the mound with a two-run single which scored the tying and go-ahead runs. In the semi-finals Charles Bockstanz went the distance from the hill, striking out 12 Trojans and giving up just one hit in the 5-1 win. Matt Barr was 2-4 at the plate with a run batted in. Clarence Fuller was 1-2 and Eric Constant had a solo homer for the Scots. Neely also pitched the first-round 11-2 win over Lakewood. Tuesday. He gave up one earned run. struck out nine and walked only one. Barr was 3-4 at the plate with three RBIs and John Greenstead had a hit and an RBI Coach Ron Moag said the team is playing some fine baseball and the pitching is continuing to be strong. Caledonia’s Clarence Fuller is held on first by a trio of South Christian players in a recent win over the Sailors Actually, time had been called and the four hardball players stopped for a chat. Caledonia softball team advances to regionals Danny Stephens eats some dirt while diving back to first Charles Bockstanz pitched the district semi-final win over Thomapple-Kellogg, striking out 12 Trojans while giving up one hit. Matt Neely covers first for the Scots. Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! NEW! 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds IS* S£NK» CITIZEN MSCOUHI Caledonia Village Centro (M-37) • 891-9257 As Always Walk-ins Are Welcome_________ $ Credit Problems? Cash $ Problems? We can help. $ • Refinancing • Home Improvement • Debt Consolidation $ $ A-One Mortgage Corp. 310 44th St. S.W.. Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ 1-800-870-2663 $ Katie Donker was unstop­ pable. going 3-3 at the plate with a run batted in. Lisa Constant was 2-4 with a triple and two RBIs. Heidi Hanna was 2-3 with three runs scored and two RBIs and Jenny Millard was 2-3 with an RBI. Michelle Colbom recorded her 46th and 47th stolen bases in the district run which breaks the school record by two and she needs one more hit to tie Tuinstra's record of 53. The team knocked off Thornapple-Kellogg 7-6 in the semi-finals. The score was knotted at 66 in the bottom of the sev­ enth when lead-off hitter Mil­ lard was hit by a pitch. Mindy Smith came in to run for her and she went to sec­ ond on a single by Colbom. Both advanced on a bunt and Smith came home on a wild pitch for the win. Colbom was 2-4 at the plate and Hanna was 1-3 with two RBIs. Gillard, Jenny Feenstra and Millard also had hits and an RBI each. TK soccer team ends season New Design we use and recommend products by _________ The Caledonia varsity softball team collected its firstever district championship trophy with a 10-2 win over l>owell in the finals. Satur­ day. The team now heads to DeWitt, this Saturday, to play the champion of the lensing Waverly districts at noon. Lowell started the contest with a single and a double in the first inning for one run, before Scots pitcher Christine Gillard hit her rhythm to shut the Red Arrows out through the seventh. Caledonia got on the board with a pair of runs in the second, three tn the third and a slamming door four in the fourth. The Scots added one more in the fifth for insur­ ance it would not need. Gillard went the distance, striking out seven, walking none and giving up five hits. It was her 21 win of the sea­ son and the semi-final win over Thomapple-Kellogg was her 20th. The 20 wins gave her the school record for wins, which was set by Julie Tuinstra with 19. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity soccer team ended its 1995 campaign with a disap­ pointing 10-0 loss to a strong Gull Lake squad in the District action last week. The defeat completed a developmental season for the team which will see off five seniors to graduation and the rest returning to action next year stronger and wiser for the experience. Junior forwards Katie Polhemus (5 goals. 5 assists) and Rachel De V ormer (7 goals. 2 assists) will both br­ ing their scoring skills back to next year's squad. Midfielders this season in­ cluded senior Aimee Thaler (1 goal) and juniors Courtney DeHaan (2 goals). Liz Panza (I goal). Amy Wiennga (3 goals). Cindy Hiler. and Chanda Wenger. The fine defense was a solid combination of seniors Jessica Coe and Tara Titus, and juniors Ruth Caton and Kelly Holwerda, with support from senior Andresa Martins. Both goalkeepers senior Aime Evans and junior Arnie Bergakker, were lost to in­ juries during the campaign but are to be commended for their efforts, as is junior wing Angie Keysor who was in­ jured early in the season. In post-season ceremonies, senior Tara Titus was named to the OK-Rainbow All­ Conference Team and junior Katie Polhemus earned All­ Conference Honorable Men­ tion status. Tara Titus was again honored by being named the team's Most Valuable Player and senior Aimee Thaler was voted the squad’s Most Improved Player. (Courtesy of Steve Evans) SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 TK had knocked the I^dy Scots out of districts for the past three years and Coach Jon Pelletier said it was good to finally good to get to the Trojan pitcher Traci Camp­ bell "She’s been beating us for the past three years and although we've beaten Mid­ dleville in two of out three meetings this year, she has always pitched us tough." The team knocked Lake­ wood out of the districts, Tuesday, with a 7-1 win. The Vikings threw their strike­ out wizard Kristin Heinze, against Scots’ strike-out spe- TK Middle School track teams have ups and downs The Thomapple Kellogg middle school track teams ran at Delton, Coopesville. Jackson Park, and Hamilton over the course of the last few weeks. At the Delton Relays, Middleville boys finished an impressive fourth out of 15 schools. Placing for T.K. were Ryan Hesselink, second in the 3200-meter run, Corey Lucas second in the 1600-meter run, Adam Smith sixth in the 400-meter dash, and the 3200-meter relay team finish­ ed fourth. In other events Nate Price took first in the pole vault. Miso Glavan took second in the shot put. Andy Hillman took second in the high jump, and Aaron Dominguez second in the long jump. T.K. went down in defeat to Coopersville. In the 3200-run Ryan Hesselink took first with a time of 11:49. T.K. took second in the 55-meter hurdles with Rob Furgeson in a time of 10.2 seconds. With a time of 31.5 seconds Ryan Craven took first in the 200-hurdles. Miso Glavan and Jeremy Vandefifer took first and se­ cond in the shot put. On the girl's side Gwen Williams took first in the 1600 run with a time of 6:33 Mary Anne Hoeksma Uxik second in both the right jump and the 200 hurdles with a jump and time of 4’4” and, a time of 38 seconds. Keri Kempema took second in the 70-metcr dash with a time of 10.5. In the Jackson Park meet both T.K. teams won. In the 3200 run Danielle Quezcnberry took first for the girls with a lime of 15:39. In the 55-meter hurdles Rob Furgeson took third in 10.9 seconds and Jeanette Sheerhorn second in a time of 11.6 seconds for the T.K. girls. Against Hamilton. T.K. won by scores of 78-59 for the boys and 102-26 for the girls. Ryan Hesselink took first in the 3200 run with a time of 11:42. In the 55 meter hurdles Rob Furgeson and Paul Wade look second and third with times of 10.3 and 10.7. In the 200 meter hurdles, Ryan Craven shattered the school’s record of 30.3 seconds in a time of 28.8 In the 200 dash April Wagner ran in 29.5 seconds taking first in the event. (Courtesy of Paul Wade) STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY cialist Gillard Gillard took the win but was slow getting in the groove In the first inning the Vikings had three walks an a single to score one run but Caledonia came back in the third with three runs, one more in the fourth and three in the seventh to capture the win. Gillard. Donker. Feenstra and Colbom all had hits in the game and Colburn also had three steals. RBIs were knocked in by Gillard and Colbom as the team took advantage of I .akewtxxl emirs fix runs. Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 K 891-9294 A �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1995 I Page 23 Scots soccer team knocked out of regionals Holland Christian s depth, speed and strength was just the edge they needed to stop 5-3 Caledonia from continu­ ing its regional champi­ onship bid. May 30. Holland went on to win the region championship, but the Scots gave them a scare with two goals by OK Gold top scorer Anne Whisner in the second half. The Scots scored first when Dani Gallert fed Whisner in front of the goal and Whisner slipped it past the keeper Midfielder Samantha Choryan displays the tough defense that has characterized the Caledonia varsity soccer team this season. Caledonia girts track team places first in state competition The Caledonia girls track team placed first with 41 points at the State Class B Track and Field Meet, held in Midland, Saturday. Ihe 3200-meter relay team of Shannon Houseman, Keri Bloem, Barb Warner and Sarah Parbel placed first at 9:27.83 for the state champi­ onship title. Placing second for the Lady Scots was Houseeman in the 3200-meters at 11:05.9 and Bloem placed fifth al 11:29.6 Parbel also placed third in the 1600-meter run at 5:07.41 and Bloem was fifth at 5:12.08. Warner placed third in the KOO-meters at 2:20.39. The 1600-meter team of Warner, Kelly Mulder, Wendy Faber and Warner placed sixth in 4:08.9. Coach Joe Zomerlei said this was one of the biggest wins for the Scots in his 19 years of coaching and "probably one of lhe biggest wins in West Michigan. "Obviously, the girls ran very well in the meet and we were realy pleased to win because those school on the east side of the state have always been tough," he said. Caledonia finished the stale meet with 41 points followed by Otisville/Lakeviile and River Rouge with 32 And Ypsilanti Willow Run with 30. Further information and photos were unavailable at press time. Watch for nxxe on the team in next week's Sun and News. Dani Gallert's quick feet keep the ball away from a Forest Hills Norther defender during the Scots* championship game against the Huskies May 26. Caledonia won that game 3-0 to take its first-ever district title Holland scored immediately afterward with a scramble in front of Scots keeper Jay me Cramer and added one more before the half was over. "It was an emotional game for us." said coach Brian Broekhuizen. "There were a lot of ups and downs for us and the momentum would swing back and fourth." Holland made the score 3-1 early in the second half and added another nine minutes later to make it 4-1. But the Lady Scots battled back with two scores by Whisner which put Caledonia back in the hunt. "It was looking bleak for us," Broekhuizen said, "but Anne got us back in lhe game and it was very exciting after that." The two teams battled, but with less than 10 minutes left to go, Holland was able to score again and put lhe fi­ nal nail in the coffin. The Scots won the district title with a 3-0 shut out of Forest Hills Northern on the Caledonia field. "It was good for us to play in front of our hometown and I think we played better be­ cause of it," the coach said. Shannon Sheehan scored the game-winner with a 20 yarder which lofted over the FUN keeper. Whisner added a final blow on a penalty kick. Jamie Oatley scored the lone goal in the first with an assist from Rachel Comegys. After a first-round bye, the Scots shut out Calvin Chris­ tian 4-0, May 24. "They are a great bunch of athletes." Broekhuizen said, "but we played especially well in the second half and we controlled the ball and kept it out of their strength in the middle." Whisner fed Oatley with a comer kick and Oatley scored the game winner. Also scoring in the first half was Samantha Choryan. who caught the keeper out of position. In the second half Choryan sent one in off the crossbar and Whisner beat the Calvin Christian keeper for the final goal TK golfers end season with a 6th at regionals The Thornapple-Kellogg golf team placed sixth in re­ gional competition. May 19. Amy Ybema placed fifth overall in regionals. qualify­ ing her for state comptition. with a 98. Kerri Me Nees shot a 100, Rene Ellinger a 114 and Ki­ ley Thaler carded a 141. Ybema didn't finish in lhe top 10 at state, Friday. At the end of the season awards ceremony, the Most Valuable Player Award went to Ybema and McNees. the Most Improved was Ellinger and the Most Promising Freshman was Sarah Cordis. An Effective School Absolutely Has to have Everyone as Full Partners * We must give a first-rate education that challenges the needs of individual students. * We must furnish students with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities that provide recreational and social outlets. * We must give students needed health programs and counseling services that supports family values. * We must have a board that remains accountable and listens to the community it serves. * We must create a sense of community collaborating together. VOTE DAN CLARK Caledonia School Board Paid for by the Committee to Elect Dan Clark, 10466 East Paris Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 �Page 24 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6, 1995 Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! For Sale Mobile Homes PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. 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TK softball team ends season with four losses The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity softball team closed out the season with losses to Wyoming Rogers, Coop­ ersville, Hudsonville and, in the district semi-finals, to Caledonia. The Trojans scored two runs in the top of the seventh in the district contest, Satur­ day to tie the score with the Scots at 6-6. The Scots came back with a run in the bot­ tom of the inning for the win. During the week of May 22, TK lost to Hudsonville 6-2, Coopersville 5-1 and No. 1 state ranked Wyoming Rogers 7-1. Versus Hudsonville in the Furniture City Classic, Jenny Doyle and Traci Campbell both were 2-3 with a double. Coopersville’s pitcher threw a two-hitter against the Trojans, both hits for the Trojans coming from Becky Worth. In the loss to Rogers, Campbell had three triples. Sage Lucas had a triple and a double and Doyle had a triple, but the hits were spread throughout the game. Named to the All-OK Blue first team were Campbell as a utility infielder and Sage Lucas as first baseman. Vikki Jansen was named honorable mention from her catching position. Trojans summer basketball camps The Trojan summer basket­ ball camp for boys entering grades seven through nine will take place at the high school June 12-16 The camp for boys going in­ to grades three through six will run the week of June 19-23. Sessions for girls entering grades three through eight will also be offered June 19-23. Applications with all other information are available in any of the school offices TK baseball team knocked out of districts loss, going five innings and Brad Williams came on for one innning of relief. The Scots Charles Bockstanz threw 12 strikeouts to shut down the offensive threat by the Trojans. Cale­ donia scored one run in each of the first three innings and added two more in the sixth. The Trojans end the season 6-23 overall. The Tbornapple-Kellogg varsity baseball team was knocked out of district play. Saturday, with a 5-1 loss to Cakxkxria. Mike Mrozinski scored the only run for the Trojans in the fourth inning He singled, took second on single by Dwight Wade, third on a passed ball and home on a fielder's choice Marty Bender took the TK BULLETIN BOARD June 6 — T-Th Kindergarten to Binder Park Zoo. 1st grade field day at McFall. Second grade field day at H.S. track June 7 — McFall’s M-W Kindergarten to Binder Park Zoo Third grade field day. 7th grade Team A to Binder Park Zoo. (Thanks, P.E.P.) H.S. 7th hour final exam June 8 — All 5th graders go to A.J.'s Water Park, formerly Splash. (Postponed from earlier date). H.S. 1st and 2nd hour exams. June 9 — M.S. picnic at Gun Lake (no swimmingV H S. 3rd and 4th hour exams. June 12 — Awards assembly at M.S., 8:15 a m in the big gym. H.S. 5th and 6th hour exams Last day of school. M S and H.S. dismiss at 10:40 a m. and elementary at noon «•••* IxMiking ahead... 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M 4 Sat 3 30 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia g � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-06-13.pdf 210fe17af9e895769bdcd94f0d973349 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving AAiddieville and Caledonia Areas No. 18/June 13, 1995 Middleville, Michigan 124th Year ^Festivities to be held July 1 Two TK teachers and custodian retiring^ Caledonia Independence by Mand> Habel Staff Writer Three Thornapple Kellogg School District employees arc retiring at the end of the academic year They are high school social studies teacher Douglas Perry, middle school math MM ta I Bob <• I h r and mid­ dle school custodian Dwayne Rowladcr Douglas Perry, who has taught social studies at TK for the past 32 years, received a bachelor's degree in economics from Kalamazoo College and a master’s in teaching of social science from Western Michigan University. After college he was in the military for a while before joining the teaching staff at TK in I963. Perry said he has throughly enjoyed his time at TK “I think three things have made this job a rewarding job.’’ he said. “One is the quality of the people I worked with, very cooperative, very dedicated “1 would say that I have worked with ‘the finest of the fine.'” Second, he said is the pass­ ing of two generations of families that have gone through the school system since he has been there “I am one of only a few faculty members who can say that I worked under five superintendants." he said. The third, he said, is the op­ portunity he has had to to see changes and improvements that have been made to the school over the years. He said there is very little that he didn't like about his job. but if he had to name something, it would be that it See To retire, Page 6 Street Dreams rezoning request OK’d by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday unirtHmmnlv passed a rezoning request by Ross DeMangd to change his pro­ perty from an R-2 (medium density single family residen­ tial district) to a commercial (QI) district. Chairman Eldon Newmyer said DcMaagd, owner of Street Dreams Inc. 120 W. Main St., wanted rezoning to be able to make major and minor repairs of standard and custom automobiles. Newmyer said DcMaagd originally requested to move to an I-1 (light industrial district) which permits this type of business However, his building, which is current­ ly used by the Baby Bliss fac­ tory. does not conform to the minimum requirements of the l-l zone Also, the building is 40 feet into the required 100-foot set­ back zone from the Thomap pie River, known as the Natural River Protection District. Newmyer said to take care of this problem, DeMaagd fil­ ed a variance request to enable him to use his building without conforming to requirements. This request now will go to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A hearing has not yet been set. After careful consideration, Newmyer said the council decided to change the or­ dinance to allow residents to obtain special use permits and repair automobiles in the C-i district. Since this change was made. Newmyer said the council determined that the C-l district would allow DeMaagd to get the “highest and best possible use of that property” Otherwise the property would have to serve as a oncor two-family dwelling, which would be an awkward use for a factory building, he added DeMaagd s rezoning, he said, was put together under a legal and non-conforming use, which means that any business that was in operation before the ordinance took place will be allowed to use its property the way it did before the new ordinance went into effect. The right for businesses to do this, according to Newmyer. was “grand­ Day schedules planned The Caledonia Fourth of July Committee is ready. The food booths have been spoken for. The entertainment is booked. The games and contests are scheduled. The fireworks are ordered. All that's left is for Caledonia residents to clear their calendars on Saturday, July 1 so they can attend the day-long celebration that will begin with the 11 a m. Main Street parade and end with fireworks in the park. In between are all the events associated with Caledonia's Independence Day: the antique tractor pull, softball, the frog and turtle races, entertainment by area bands and country dancers, the hole-in-onc contest. Highland Games and the water games sponsored by the fire department. In addition, open houses will be held at the newly restored Barber School and the blacksmith shop, the library will sponsor a book sale and arts and crafts will be for sale at the park Food concessions include chicken dinners, ice cream, cotton candy, popcorn, polish sausage, watermelon, pop, fruit drinks, meat pics, lemonade and an ox roast put on by the Sons of the American Legion Winners in the frog and turtle races might take home a brand new bicycle, the Caledonia Community Players will present a special performance of their smash hit. "Sam's Joint." and everyone can enjoy the music of Solid Ground and The Jimmie Stagger Band The Fourth of July Committee has been working hard to include activities for all ages and interests, all day long. So, kids should start thinking about how they will decorate their bikes, and civic groups and businesses need to get creative with some kind of patriotic parade entry to help the nation celebrate its 219th birthday. See Rezoning, Page 3 Caledonia High School graduates 172 at ceremony by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Class of 1995 enjoyed clear weather and cool temperatures Thursday as it came to school just once more, this time for its Commencement, held in the high school gym. Capped and gowned in the traditional purple and gold. 172 students one by one walked across the stage to receive diplomas and congratulations from the Caledonia School Board, Principal Tonya Porter and Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman. Music was provided by the CHS orchestra and the select vocal ensemble. the Choralaires. Senior class officers and Student Congress representatives welcomed the audience and introduced fellow classmates who spoke at the ceremony. Valedictorian Sarah Flegel and Class President Chad Paalman each offered their perspectives on graduation before Principal Tonya Porter read the list of awards and The senior members of the CHS select vocal ensemble, The Choralaires, sing 'Now's the Time,' a song written by senior Ray Stewart, standing in the back row on the left. Exuberant CHS graduates pose with diplomas and classmates after Thursday's Commencement After ail the hugs and photos, the Class of 1995 left the high school for the traditional all-night graduation party put on by the parents scholarships the seniors have received. She then announced several special awards which are traditionally reserved for graduation. The names of these recipients are engraved on plaques which hang in the front lobby of the high school The awards and (his year’s recipients are: • Amy Barnaby Scholarship - Becky Hanna, Kirsten Neil. • Jeff Velthouse Scholarship - Katie Post, See Graduations, Page 2 In This Issue... • TK students honored at special assembly • Mosey named to Middleville Planning Commission • All-Conference honors awarded to 29 CHS athletes • Caledonia Twp. planners to review land use map �Page J? /.Tha-Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 13, 1995 GRADUATION DAY Continued from ffont page — icnee V.ifd crTQjp^ Brian nolvwsxia. • American Legion Post 305 Scholarship - Eric Constant. • Caledonia Education Association Scholarship Angie Wilkinson. • Drama Tech Award - Tim Baker, Josh VandenBnnk. • Drama Award - Derika Jousma, Steve Young. • English Award - Holly DeBne. Rich Milock • Millard Engle Social Studies Award - Sarah Regel, Julie Furst. • Theman Math Award Shanna Reynolds. • Science Award - Jill Leatherman • Ralph Keating Award Brian Carter • Alpha Beta Award Jaimie Galley The new graduates met Receiving their diplomas May 30 through the Caledonia Schools Adult Education program were April Marie Thompson (front, left), Teri Cooley. Penny Zetty, Niki Lynn Konetzka, Shannon Sevarns, Marciana Sufrir McCullough, Jessica Fliearman Arrigo and Carrie Lee Colburn. Behind them, from the left, are graduates Joe Couturier, James Allan Gauw, Charles Christopher Gingrich. Josh Timmons. Chad DeWitt and Gerald Brent Norris Not pictured are Keri Lyn Lieffers and Michael Miller. Graduation this year was extra special for several Caledonia School Board members who had sons and daughters receiving diplomas. Jared Oatley gives his mom, Sharon, a big hug after she presents him with his diploma and the traditional handshake. Bruce’s Frame & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alingment Service (616) 795*9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second St., Middleville Proud mom Pam Colborn helps her daughter, Michele, adjust her collar as the CHS seniors of 1995 don their caps and gowns just before Thursday's Commencement ceremonies. with family and friends in the commons before exchanging their caps and gowns for casual attire and heading off to the senior all-night graduation party. The high school seniors were not the only ones to receive diplomas, however. For many other age levels, the end of the school year marks the beginning of a new direction in life and in education as some leave one school for another and others leave school for jobs and the military. would like to welcome Jennifer Pell -JI Preschoolers graduate to kindergarten, fifth graders look forward to moving up to the new middle school and eighth graders anticipate their high school careers. All enjoyed some special programs to mark their Heritage Day to be held Sept. 16 Chad Paalman, president of the Class of 1995, gives the Class Address. This year’s valedictorian. Sarah Flegel, presents her speech advancement. In another formal Commencement, the Caledonia Adult Education Program on May 30 awarded 16 students their diplomas in a ceremony which featured Senator Dick Posthumus as the guest speaker. Farewell parties were held for the classes leaving the elementanes and the middle school. And at their very own end of the spectrum, the Caledonia Preschool students "graduated" June 1, with each four- or five-year-old receiving an official handshake and certificate, just like all the other graduates And the beat goes on The village of Middleville will have its annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. 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JUNE 22, 23 & 24 T-K HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ■^A^ILLAGE^AYERPK �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 13. 1995 I Page 3 REZONING, continued from front page — Caledonia Preschool Fours and Young Fives entertain their families with musical numbers, such as Five Green and Speckled Frogs,’ 'Grandma's Glasses' and 'Skiddamarink-a-dink-a-dink' fathered in” to the new ordinance. As a result, two businesses in the area are already operating on the non­ conforming use basis in cases where vehicles are to be repaired. Newmyer said staff would normally require the applicant to have a special use permit to prevent junk strewn and poorl> operated sites. After the council changed the ordinance, it gave him a special use permit. Providing that the Mid­ dleville Village Council agrees and accepts his ex­ change ordinance at its June 12 meeting, the permit w ill be official with the following stipulations: — No outside storage of vehicles, parts, lubricants, paints or other materials are allowed on the site. — All lighting must be residential in character and il­ luminate only the subject property. — The applicant must repair and refurbish the building, including but not limited to: repair of broken windows, repainting the building, cleaning up trash, leaves, and debris. Landscap­ ing the front of the site where feasible, and cleaning and landscaping the parking lot across from the building where feasible. — The applicant will not be allowed to produce noise that would be considered ex­ cessive or that would be a nuisance to nearby residents. — The applicant must seek variances to allow for inade­ quate setbacks at the front, side, and rear yards in regard to minimum lot sue. lol width and coverage. The use may not occur until such variances are received. — The applicant must con­ form to all other applicable ordinances and requirements of the Village of Middleville. — Applicant must submit a site plan to be reviewed by the zoning appeals board, which ultimately has the final say in whether or not his rezone re­ quest will be granted. Newmyer said if DcMaagd sells the business, his special use permit would be reissued. If he does not meet all seven requirements, the liscense w ill revoked. FIRST I HII I SSK S f air itudlc For all new customers... Haircuts ... $9°° Perms Acrylic & Fiberglass Nails Available Anytime OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S. Division • Grand Rapids. Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml Get your home “all dolled up” with a No Fee Home Equity Loan. * If you own your own home, the equity in your home can be a very valuable source of extra funds. 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S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON TATE MIDDLEVILLE ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Happy smiles were the order of the evening as Caledonia Preschool students moved up the ladder of education. Teachers Cindy Gless (in the back) and Anne Lillie were ready to give the young graduates' a helping hand off the stage to waiting parents diploma7 PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day ALEDON1A Al 3 LocMtom Open Al thru FfttUy end tJ Nu<x» on Saturday FDIC fir -------------------- LtNOCM PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS - PLEASE JOIN US! LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR "WEST SIDE STORY” We wil attend rhe popular musical at Cherry County Playhouse on Saturday. July 15 at 2 00 PM tn Muskegon We'B travel tn an aw conditioned motor coach from the Bank and stop for dinner on the way home The $32 cost includes the motor coach, taxes, ups and the tickets to the play Tickets must be ordered by June 20 Friends are welcome to come along Cal today** June 20, Tuesday ■ 9.00 AM Movie “Sand Lot” in the Club Room June 27. Tuesday - 100 PM - Euchre Card Game tn the Club Room Interested m joining the Premier Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 tn any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia Stop in at Caledonia. Dutton or Middleville now* �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1995 Neigh bors With.. NORMA VELDERMAN Hello everyone. With all this ram. the flowers are beautiful. All you have to do is step outdoors and you smell the Korean lilacs immediate­ ly. Edna Bechtel gave me some of her beautiful big iris and they are just blooming their little hearts out She gave me several of the almost black iris. Of course. I must not forget to mention the hearty quack grass that is doing very well. I should have gotten out weeding sooner. So I now have quite a large dumb of it in all of the flower beds. Even my old fashioned iris, at the south end of the old house are just beautiful. Of course, they are much smaller, but still smell very good I am trying to get through each bed once, but it is very slow work The wild meadow phlox are out in full bloom. I collect the seed every other year when they are ripe We also have some Golden yar­ row or mallow right in the same area with the phlox. The perennial phlox blooms later on. One is a wild flower and is a bi-annual The perennial phlox is a perennial variety. My mother's love was knowing wing and identifying all wild flowers. In her back yard, she made a lilly pond with a running stream, actual­ ly a pipe in the ground covered with a rock that had an indent and fitted over the pipe so w hen she turned on the horse it would run out like a spring She had so many wild flowers in that area. She had an old stump for a seat with tall cinnamon fems shielding her from the view of passerbys She always had her mor­ ning cup of coffee out there, when most of the city dwellers were still asleep and before she had to go to work Well, enough memories for this week Betty Robertson said that the Sew and Sew Quih club met at Mary Toian's home on Wednesday. June 7. They still have about the same number of members as when I was able to go and quilt. Eunice Brown went to the eye doctor to have her eyes checked. Her sister. Ruth. took her and they went out for lunch, having a good visit and time. Bob Kenyon cut down an old elm tree and if anyone wants free wood, just call him at 795-3373. Luana Tolan took the phone outdoors with her as she worked on her garden Betty White said they were having a good time enjoy ing this nice weather Fred Rock said that with a lol of wonderful helpers the cabin is now re-roofed with new siding enclosing the original old log cabin. The peole worked hard over Decoration Day weekend A nice job done and it s now ready for use this year. Laurel Rock was at a show. the first of the season, taking her dried flower ar­ rangements. to just below Marian, Ohio. Florence Fiala said that she went to the Retired Teachers Convention. Florence said they had a good meeting, good food, and a good speaker talking on "Hanging loose in a tight world. " On Wednes­ day. Fern Maichele and Florence Fiala went on a River Cruise in Grand Ledge She thought it was the Grand River. Then they had an infor­ mative history lesson on Grand Ledge. Community Educat Kin set up the tour. She said that it was well planned and executed, and that they would love to have more. Rose Morgan said that she and Ken had a wonderful vacation up North. The weather was nice They were able to get their favorite cam­ ping place, and they caught some fish. She said that if it could not have been a better vacation. Dan Bartlett said they are busy putting up a new garage He thought it was a good idea when he first started, but he’s not so sure now. Marian Martin said that Marge Williams is coming for a short time al the end of June. She will be with Marian dur­ ing the month of June. Well, that's it for this week A great big hug to all of you. my Community Family. Visit with all of you next week Love you all very much. Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FAST! LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA | BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor, Rev. Brian F Hamson Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Sunday School.......................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . . 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs ............................6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698 8252 , ■ft-ftMl ~ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9 :30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11.00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church wdl be provided during both senices Set m example In speech. tn Me. m kwe tn loth and m purity " _______________ _______ 1 Timothy 412 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH * Administrative Pastor J Phone 891-9259 I Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. I Sunday Mass..................... 9:00a.m. A 11:00a.m. ■ ! V dlKlsmiREHIKMEllUURCII A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck I ^CALEDONIA Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child A Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 1. , . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. Al Tiemever Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St - Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON Peace Reformed Church I UNITED METHODIST Hamer Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville R Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday tdnesday Sunday Morning Worship Worship Services “Family Night” R (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:30a.m. 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 6:15 Dinner J Sunday School................................................ 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:30p.m. Sunday School 6:45 2 Pioneer Club 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults ■ (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................. 6:30 p.m. Jr. A Sr. High School b Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Youth Fellowship - Sunday.........................7:00 p.m. Cadets and Cavinettcs RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor QA Adult Bible Studies R SHARON BARNSDALL Or d Chrisfcr Ed & Muse o91-oU2o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street 'The Church ahere everfxxfr 5 sanebxty Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 930 a m ..and Jesus Chnsf is Lad“ Sunday School............................... 930am Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Sunday Momrg Wonbc................. ...1030am Sunday Everang Worship...............................600pin Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wed Mefweea Prayer 5 8t4e SKiOy...... 700 p.m Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 to* Mtam Dotxri. Sasa Church Office Phone - 795-9266 (Hl|c G)IH ®imr -fHrtljodist (Cl)urdi I 3 Choir Practice....................................9:30a.m. 1 Worship Service 10:30a.m. E I * S 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock St. Paul Lutheran | Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 708 West Main Street First Service........................................ 8:30 Am. Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School.................................... 945 a m Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m.(Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a m.) Evening Worship Service........................ 6:00p.m Bible Classes..................................... 10:00 a.m. Second Service..... ..........................11:00 a.m YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Office. 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 8546 Whrtneyvifle Ave at 84th S* *891-8661 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School.............................. 9:30a.m. J 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue »K— SUNDAY.... 9 45 a tn., 11 00a m .A 6 00p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night - 6 30 p m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH ' A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............... 11:00 a. m. Evening Worship_____ ___ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Ballard, Pastor — 868-6437 — 1 K i l I 1 B C E ■ 1 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH E 12200 Chief Ntxmday Road (at Gun Lake) 1 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 B T Barrier Frtv KjrJL/V^V-z Programi for AU Agn Sunday Worship 00 are & 10 30 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night 6 oj pm | tj | 1 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST I of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyv.lle Ave Church School, Sa«tey.9.45 a m K 5 - Morning WorUup ,. 11 00 a m ’ Evenin8 W«»hip 6 00 p m Wcd Felkmihip......7 30 p.m ■ (m homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 - I E P D K �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1995 / Page 5 TK students honored at assembly Obituaries Lucille E. Mast— VERMONTVILLE - Lucil­ le E. Mast, 73, of Vermontvil­ le, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 1995 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bom on October 21, 1921 in Beatrice, Nebraska, the daughter of John S. and Bertha I (Rowe) Larson. Mrs. Mast was employed with Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings for 21 years before retiring. She attended the Sunfield Church of the Brethren and was a member of the Sunfield Senior Citizens Group She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Virginia Ann Mast; sister-inlaw, Aunt Tillie. Surviving are her husband. Charles O. Mast of Vermont­ ville; three children, Loretta Hennigan of Lansing, Charlot­ te Mast of Vermontville and Warren (Debbie) Mast of Sunfield; four grandchildren. Melinda Hennigan, Tracy Ann Weatherbee, Brian Warren Mast and Bobby Joe Mast. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with Reverend Ken Vogt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Lucille E. Mast and may be made at the Funeral Home or in care of the family. Ernest Miller HUDSON, FLORIDA Ernest Miller, 79, of Hudson, Florida and formerly of Engadine, passed away on Monday February 27, 1995 in Hudson, Florida. He was bom on November 30, 1915 in Lake Odessa, the son of Jesse and Mary (Beardslee) Miller. He was known as Kemey by his friends in Lake Odessa. He attended school and graduated from lake O’ High. Mr. Miller was employed for many years by the State of Michigan, retiring several years ago from the Newberry State Hospital. He moved to Florida in 1990 due to failing health. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; an infant sister, Wanda Miller; older sisters, Gladys Spaulding and Nettie Curtis; one brother, Albert Miller. Survivors include his two daughters, Kathleen Ward of St. Louis, Missouri and JoAnne McGregor of Hudson, Flor­ ida; three grandsons, Daniel, Kevin and Brian McGregor, one brother, Russel Miller of Falls Church, Virginia; one brother-in-law, Rupert Spauld­ ing of Warren; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Engadine United Methodist Church on June 17, 1995 at 4:00pm. Burial will be in the Enga­ dine Cemetery. Esther L. Finkbeiner MIDDLEVILLE - Esther L. Finkbeiner, 83, passed away on Saturday June 10, 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on August 4, J911 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Matthew William and Julia May (Ronan) Parker. She was raised on the farm at Patterson Road in Middleville and attended Hastings and Middleville Schools, graduat­ ing in 1930 from Hastings High School. She was married to Emory C. Finkbeiner on October 22, 1930 at LaGrange, Indiana. Mrs. Finkbeiner was employed at Middleville Bakery and Baby Bliss Incorporated. She was a member of Thor­ napple Valley Garden Club, County Extension Service and helped with School activities, especially Band Boosters. She loved to crochet, need­ lepoint and she also enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory C. Finkbeiner. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Kay (David) Patino of St. Louis, Missouri; two sons, Robert (Martha) Finkbeiner of McHenry, Illinois, Terry (Cindy) Finkbeiner of Green­ dale, Wisconsin; five grand­ children; three great grandchildren. Private Graveside Services were held on Monday June 12, 1995 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville with Pastor Steve Brady officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Gary Lee Strimback---------------------MIDDLEVILLE - Gary Lee Strimback, 43, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, June 9, 1995 at his residence. He was bom on December 27,1951 in Hastings, the son of Harold & Arlene (Keeler) Strimback Mr. Stnmback was raised in California and attended schools there. He graduated Madison High School in Alta Loma, California in 1972. He was employed for a bnef nme at the Naval Base in San Diego. He returned to the Hastings area in 1975 and since 1977 has been employed at the Middleville Tool & Die Company in Middleville. His hobbies included camp­ ing and making model airp­ lanes, cars and boats. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Stnmback in 1993 and a brother, Lawrence Strimback in 1975. He is survived by his mother, Arlene Strimback of Hastings; three brothers, Roger Stnmback of Jackson­ ville, Florida, Harold Stnm­ back of Hastings, John Strim­ back of Middleville; seven nieces and nephews; one great nephew, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday June 13,1995 at 11:00am at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township of Barry County with the Reverend George Speas officiating. Bunal will be at the Fuller Cemetery Memorial contnbutions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings The Thornapple Kellogg Class of 1995 was acclaimed at the 24<h annual Honors Assembly May 17. Principal Henry Dugan in­ augurated the ceremony by awarding a special certificate to Jennifer W’ohlford. who has had perfect attendance since seventh grade Dugan then proclaimed April Scharphom recipient of the Principal's Achievement Award. Gordon Ironside presented April Scharphom and Chris DeBlaay with the University of Michigan Award Rotary Scholarships were bestowed by Ray Page on Chris DeBlaay. winner of the Diamond Jubilee Scholarship; Mandy Townsend, recipient of the Gerald Page Scholar­ ship; Sarah Kaecbele. who received the Floyd B Wells Scholarship; and Melanie Johnston, winner of the newly named Chester Geukes Scholarship Page then honored Kary Schondelmayer with the Service Award The Millicent Grace Knox Memorial Scholarship was given to Aimee Thaler The TK Educational Foun­ dation Traditional Scholarship was presented by Robert Bender to Chris DeBlaay Thomas Nash and Duane Thatcher presented awards from the Music Department Recipient of the Jazz Band Award was Jason Clinton. The Choral Award was given to Julie Shear. The John Phillip Sousa Award and the Semper Fidelis Award were presented to Jenny Wieringa and Jason Clinton. Thatcher and Phil Jahnke recognized Student Council officers and senidt members. They were President Kiley Thaler. Vice President Kerri McNees, Secretary Lisa Lefanty and Treasurer Scott Meyers. Advisors were Amy Evans and Erin Wolverton. Senior members were Ryan Winchel. Mandy Townsend. Steve Con­ verse, Amber Holcomb and Nathan Bundy. Forensics Advisor Mr. Jahnke credited forensics par­ ticipants for their endeavors, and senior members Amy Evans. Jenny Wieringa, and Kiley Thaler were recognized for their participation. The Drama Award was presented by Thatcher to Melanie Johnston Gerald Stein commended senior Quiz Bowl member Rachel Brock, and noted her leadership in helping this years' team achieve its highest score in six years. Staff Sergeant Eaton, representing the United States Army, announced seniors Ben Forbes. Ed Solomon and Rachel Brock as scholarship winners in the United Slates Army's scholarship program. He then proclaimed Vikki Jansen and Matt Liu as Na­ tional Scholar Athletes. Scon Marvin presented Penny Minor and April Scharphom with awards for four years' panicipaiKMi in cheerleading. Athletics awards were presented by Scott Mars in and Tim Prnnfiekl to thirse seniors who were named as O-K Blue Scholar Athletes These students were required to possess a 3.5 or higher grade point average, participate in four seasons of athletics, and earn one v»ty letter during their senior year They were April Scharphom. Chris DeBlaay Jeremy Anderson. Sarah Wisniewski. Justin Blake. Kiley Thaler. Kan Bustraan. Sarah Allore. Matt Uu. Ryan Winchel. Nate Bundy and Jessica Coe. The Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete awards were given to Man Liu and Jessica Coe The following senior athletes were acclaimed for having obtained six or more varsity letters: Jody Blain. Ryan Winchel. Ed Solomon. Sarah Matson. Vikki Jansen. Wendy Wisniewski. Andy Brewer. Ty Middleton. Brad Williams. Tara Titus. Nathan Bundy. Jessice Coe. Matt Liu and Sarah Al lore Marvin then announced that Vikki Jansen and Matt Liu would represent TK as the O-K blue Athletes of the Year. The Athletic Boosters an­ nounced the winners of their scholarships. Jane Peck honored Steve Converse. Chris DeBlaay, Chelsea Peck and Vikki Jansen. Barbara Barr selected Michelle Hielkema as the recipient of the Art Award. The American Society of Women Accountants Award winners. Bonnie McMurray and Gina Boers ma. were an­ nounced by Gary McKee. Jac­ queline Morgan honored Gina Boersma as the recipient of the Business and Services Technology Award The Social Studies Award was presented to April Scharphom and Sarah Allore by Doug Perry. Judy Hendrickson con­ ferred Rhonda Hesselink and Justin Blake with the Science Award Penfield honored Kari Bustraan, Lisa Cash, and Rhonda Hesselink for their participation in the American Chemical Society Olympiad Test. The Computer Award was granted by Briggs to Rhonda Hesselink. Briggs also lauded senior members of the Future Pro­ blem Solvers for placing seventh in the state competiton. They were Andy Dragt and Melanie Johnston. Melanie Johnston was also recognized by Briggs for receiving an honorable men­ tion in the Scenario Writing Contest. Accepting the English Award from Celeste Diehm was Emily Nicholson. Representing the Math Department, Donna von der Hoff recognized Rhonda Hesselink and Laura Nelson for their outstanding perfor­ mances on the math test. The Language Award was presented by Douglas Hart to Kerri McNees. Receiving the Journalism Awards from the yearbook advisor, Doug Hart, were Shanell Haigh. Danell Haigh, Vikki Jansen. Brad Williams, Sarah Kaechele and Kerri McNees. Recipients of the Industrial Arts Award from Ron Overbeek were Kevin Bluhm. Chad Lapekes. and Justin Blake. Jacqueline Morgan in­ troduced officers of the Na­ tional Honor Society: Presi­ dent Chris DeBlaay. Vice President Emily Nicholson. Secretary Mandy Townsend and Treasurer April Scharphorn. President Chris DeBlaay then identified those members who were inducted as sophomores. Sarah Allore. Jeremy Anderson. Justin Blake. Gina Boersma. Sarah Brady. Nathan Bundy. Kari Bustraan. Jessica Coe, Christopher DeBlaay. Wendy Dickinson. Rhonda Hesselink. Kevin Holst. Vikki Jansen. Melanie Johnston. Bonny McMurray. Laura Nelson. Emily Nicholson, April Scharphom. Kiley Thaler. Amanda Townsend. Jennifer Wieringa and Gina Yoder Those who were enrolled as juniors were then introduced: Matt Liu. Sonya Recollect, and Sarah Wisniewski. Man­ dy Fliearman and Courtney Rich were admitted as seniors. After the senior members of National Honor Society were acknowledged. Morgan presented them with the gold chords, w hich will be worn at graduation. Then Morgan presened Jason Clinton with the Red Cross Award In announcing the winners of the TKEA Scholarship. See Awards assembly. P6 Caledonia JV softball teams ends season 22-6 The Caledonia junior var­ sity softball team wrapped up the season with a record-set­ ting 22-6 tally, recently. In the final six games, the junior Scots went 3-3, split­ ting a double header with Unity Christian, losing the first 5-4 and winning the sec­ ond 13-12, loosing to South Christian 11-9 and West Catholic 10-8 and sweeping two games from Northview 13-2 and 19-17 to end the season. In the first game of the double header against North view, Kristy DeBoer threw a four hitter, went 2-4 at the plate and had two runs batted in for the Scots. Holly Pelletier, who caught all but one game this year, was also 2-4. Melanie VanEnk was 2-3 and Mind Smith. Kristi Schmidt, Molly Gorton and Allison Schneider also had hits. For the 22nd win of the season, the Scots came from behind in the final inning with Smith smacking a bases-loaded triple for the winning RBIs She was 6-6 at the plate with a triple, two doubles and three singles. Gorton was 4-5 with a home run. a triple and two singles. Schneider and Kellie Huizinga were 3-5 and Pel­ letier had two hits. "This has been a great sea­ son for our team." said coach Duane Petrosky. "I would like to thank all the players for their hard work this sea­ son. Their dedication makes coaching a very easy job. "I would also like to thank all the parents and our fans for their support this season." PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casualwear & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! - OPtN Monda, A « in * TMMtey W-ta-d., * TVwwfav « u> f WnnU, « in 1 IS* SENKM CtTlZIN MM OUWT m W,4».,d.y We use and recommend products by Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • 891*9257 — As Always, Walk-ins Are Welcome REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN AU. 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Kiley Thaler. Amanda Town­ send and Ryan Zawicrucha Receiving scholarships from Aquinas College were Amanda Townsend who received (he Presidential leadership Award and Kerri McNecs who received the Spectrum Scholarship Award Calvin College awarded several scholarships to TK students Emily Nicholson and April Scharphorn won the Dean's Scholarship; I .aura Nelson received the Faculty Honors Scholarship. Jennifer continued from Page 5 Wieringa was awarded the First Michigan Bank Corpora­ tion Scholarship; and Sarah Brady earned the Honors Scholarship Central Michigan Universi­ ty granted Board of Trustee Scholarships to Jeremy Anderson. Nathan Bundy. Christopher DeBlaay and Gina Yoder. April Matzen received a scholarship from Chic University of Cosmetology Receiving scholarships from Davenport College were Jamie Green and Danell Haigh. Alternate Scholarship; Jamie Giar and Shanell Haigh. Davenport College Scholar­ ship. and Wendy Wisniewski. Trustee Scholarship A Grand Rapids Communi­ ty College Foundation Scholarship was presented to Jessica Coe Rhonda Hesselink received the Gun Lake Area Women's Club Scholarship Receiving the United Slates Marine Corps Scholastic Ex­ cellence Award were Christopher DeBlaay and Rhonda Hesselink. Rhonda Hesselink was also proclaim­ ed the Tandy Technological Scholar. Carrie Mugridge received the Hudsonville Invitational Bowling Scholarship. Reci­ pients of the Pepsi Bowling Scholarship were Carrie Mugridge and Jason Wilkins Contempo Salon Welcomes you to their NEW! Full Service — Facials Acrylic Nails Manicures Men’s, Women's & Children's Hairstyling 891-1093 Penns Minor was awarded the LDS Business College Scholarship A Michigan Business School Scholarship was given to Sarah Matson Kiley Thaler received a Michigan State University Packaging Department Scholarship The Middleville Women s Club awarded its scholarship to Jennifer Wiennga Receiving Western Michigan University Academic Scholarships were Justin Blake. Gina Boersma. Kan Bustraan and Bonney McMurray Erm Wolverton was the recipient of the Thomas Robert Hamilton Memorial Scholarship. Presidential Academic Fitness/Awards were presen ed by Dugan and Kevin McGee to Sarah Allore. Justin Blake. Chris DeBlaay. Rhon­ da Hesselink. Kevin HolM, Melanie Johnston. Emily Nicholson. April Scharphorn. Kiley Thaler and Amanda Townsend Honor students were in­ troduced by Dugan and McGee. They were Sarah Allore. Justin Blake. Sarah Brady. Nathan Bundy. Kari Bustraan. Jessica Coe. Eric Griffith, Melanie Johnston. Matthew Liu. Kiley Thaler. Amanda Townsend. Jennifer Wiennga, Ryan Winchel and Gina Yoder These students were not members of the Top Ten. however, (hey earned a minimum 3.5 GPA and wore a silver tassel at graduation to denote their achievement To crown the ceremony. Dugan and McGee introduced the Top Ten of the Class of 1995 and awarded them with a plaque and the gold tassel that they wore at gradation. They were Jeremy Anderson, Gina Boersma. Christopher DeBlaay. Rhonda Hesselink, Kevin Holst, Bonny McMur­ ray. I .aura Nelson. Emily Nicholson. April Scharphorn and Sarah Wisniewski. At the end of the ceremony, Dugan recognized Doug Perry for his retirement after 30 years of teaching at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Perry spoke to the audience, reflecting on his career and on the importance the students have played in his life. 9864 Cherry Valley — Caledonia Plaza WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME Open Mon Thurs 8-9. Fri 9-5. Sot 9-4 A BUICK LeSABRE Mis The Best Selling Sedan in America \V « ■■ II MHM 1 BILL SEIF CHEVROlET' (Sbuick- g<=® — Hastings — 945-2425 1-800-235-2425 IF Ufl Douglas Peny Bob Weller Dwayne Rowloder TO RETIRE, continued from front page — is harder to discipline students today than it was when he first started. Having taught at the same school for 32 years, he said he has been able to witness changes that seem to have had an impact on the course of learning. One of the neatest changes, he felt, is that athletic pro­ grams are now offered to women. "When I first came on. on­ ly cheerleading was offered (to women). Now they have a full athletic program." he said. He also said that the quality of sports has improved in general, which he felt is good for the students. The change that he said seemed to be the most signifi­ cant one of his career is the in­ crease of women in the work force and the effect on their children, whom he has seen go through the school system. Though the numb^ of female teachers has not changed drastically, he said the overall percentage of working women is much higher today. Some working parents do a good job raising their children and others don’t, he said. He said he realizes that in today’s society it is necessary to have two incomes per fami­ ly. however, he has definitely noticed that some two-income families are not able to spend as much quality time with their children as those with one-income families. He said that even though the teaching experience basically runs at an even keel with few highs and lows, he has had some memorible trips with his students. He has been to Washington D.C. twice and met President Ford and he got his picture taken with then-Vice Presi­ dent George Bush. Upon retirement, he will be starting his 29th season as a park ranger at the Yankee Springs State Park. He also said he hopes to in­ crease hunting and fishing lime, paint and carve birds, and travel to England and other parts of the U.S. Though he said he has en­ joyed the past 32 years, he feels that now is his tune to move on "1 think when you leave a job you want to leave it at a high point." he said "I feel 1 can still be an effective teacher, so I want people to remember me that way." Middle school math teacher Bob Weller received a bachelor of science degree m biology and geography with minors in physical education and math from Western Michigan University, and 20 hours toward a master's degree in counseling which he discontinued when he decided he did not want to leave the classroom. function in society. He said he has know n for a "I sec kids bring more amt while that he wanted to teach. more baggage to school "I had a teacher who once because of the change in the said that people who teach had family structure,” he said success in or enjoyed "Thomapple is a great school school.” he said. "I always system and I have nothing enjoyed the environment of negative to say about it. school.'' however. I have observed that He added that he enjoys kids are having more and sports and throughout his more family problems, yet we career has coached basketball, are becoming more MEAP wrestling, softball and varsity oriented.” He said he thinks improving golf He said the best thing about the quality of education is a the job has been working with good thing, but the nature of the kids and giving them a today's society forgets about chance to express and develop the other aspec ts of children’s their own opinions lives that can affect their per "I feed off the kids and get formance in school. Upon retirement, he said he a rapport with them, interac­ tion I guess you call it.” he plans to do some fishing, said. “I’m not much of a gardening and golfing, and preacher but I'm a gixxi take care of his aging parents. He said he has also thought listener.” He said his least favorite about becoming a sports part of the job. if he had to reporter for a small have one. was seeing students newspaper to keep abreast of carry around excess baggage the sports he loves. such as family problems and “I'm too young to do nothing,“ he said. "I'll find not be able to help them. Reaching out to students something I'm just not sure and making a difference in what yet.” Middle Schtxil custodian some aspect of their lives, he said, has provided him with Duane Rowlader will retire some memorable moments in after more than 11 years in the his career. school system. Besides being a cushxlian, He spoke of a female stu­ dent he had who was very he also has worked as a bus athletic and never wore a driver and in the bus garage He said what he enjoyed dress. Wanting to make her aware of her identity, he said most was being around the he promised her that if she kids "I enjoyed working with wore a dress, he would wear the kids because they are what one too. This promise, he said con­ it's all alxxit,” he said. vinced her to give it a try, He also said he liked the which caused him to wear a satisfaction of getting the dress and a wig for part of a building clean and ready for school day. the next day. This game taught her "The kids appreciate a something new about herself clean school,” h<; said and made an impact. He said he had so many "You can’t be afraid to let memoriablc moments that he loose," he said. "You can do would not know where to start it without loosing discipline. ” and never really had time to He also said that he has notice the changes that occur* always had a soft spot for the red through the years because underdog (students who need he was busy just doing his job. Upon retirement he said he more guidance), and has never allowed any teasing or plans to golf, fish, travel and mocking in his classroom. enjoy life as much as he can. He said the greatest change The three were honored last that he has seen occur in his Wednesday evening at the years at TK is how families Middle Villa. �TK library additions listed Non-Fiction Things Will Be Different For My Daughter: A Practical Guide to Building Her SelfEsteem and Self-Reliance by Mindy Bingham. Changes In You and Me A B<x>k About Puberty. Mostly For Boys by Paulette Bourgeois; Changes In You and Me A Book About Puberty. 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Get the credit card with low rates, no annual fee option and CardMiles The fastest way to fly free. .flOO‘949‘FR^^ CCOLDKJENT Common Sense Uncommon Service’ (Even the call is free.) Some reemcwxn apply Twtfl �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 13. 1995 Dutton students offer free car wash as ‘random act of kindness’ * by Barbara Call Staff Writer It's not often the family ve­ hicle gets treated to a team cleaning. On June 1, however, about 50 cars, vans and mini-vans got the complete car wash treatment from 10-member teams of Dutton Elementary fifth-graders, who sprayed, soaped, rinsed, polished and squeeged vehicles for the best price in town. free. Dutton Counselor Assistant Kelly ('rawford explained that One of the Dutton fifth-grade teams that participated in the random act of kindness' car wash pose with their tools of the trade. Standing, from the left, are Jeremy Hanson, Josh Munsee, Curt VanderHeide. Eil Cryderman, Brook Drake and Dutton Counseling Assistant Kelly Crawford Kneeling are Kim Lobbezoo. left, Leah Zuiderveen, Kathryn Mahawili and Heidi Waayenburg Dutton fifth graders use the team approach’ to speed cleaning a van during their free car wash. Who got cleaner, the cars or the kids? Eli Cryderman 'rinses' Curt VanderHeide as the students' car wash effort comes to an end the fourth- and fifth-graders have a "random acts of kind­ ness" team, but the free car wash was an activity thought up just for the fifth-graders. About 50 of them took turns serving one-hour shifts from 10:30 a.n\. to 2:30 p.m. as the vehicles rolled into the school parking lot. Some of the teachers' cars got washed. too. In return for the free car wash, the students asked each driver to do a random act of kindness for someone else. The kids were assisted by Crawford and Dutton Reading Aide Char Kowal and were bolstered by homemade cook­ ies and lemonade supplied by moms. While it would be a kiessup over which got the wettest, kids or cars, Crawford said the activity hat,! been a success "The students had fun ds>ing their act of kindness, and the people who got their cars washed said they appreciated the kids’ effort.” Caledonia 5th graders say good bye to their school Next fall marks a step up to middle school for Caledonia’s 5th-graders, who also will be the first class to attend all three years in the district’s new middle school. At all three Caledonia Elementary Schools, the 5th-graders said good bye Friday to the teachers and buildings they have come to know so well. The Kettle Lake Class of 2002 presented the school with a gift of a mirror, framed with the pictures of all the departing fifth graders Painted in one corner of the glass was 'Thanks, Kettle Lake. We are a reflection of you The Class of 2002' Some of that class joins Principal Jeff Worman as he holds up the gift Dutton Reading Aide Char Kowal oversees the detail work as Kim Lobbezoo polishes up the side mirror U Confused about life insurance? Rely on me to help you a make the right choices. Kettle Lake Elementary teacher Cheryl Davis shares a good bye hug on the last day of school with graduating' fifth grader Rachel Wolf 403 West Main SORE FEET / ANKLES? at the light in Middleville Bus: (616) 795-7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 Lon Lefanty CALL ME. Like a gixxl neighbor. Stale Fann is there - Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems Following their farewell party. Kettle Lake fifth graders visit one last time with their elementary teachers before moving on up to middle school status Teacher Steve VanLaan is not lacking for attention as his students say good bye KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1995 I Page 9 Physics students rebuild ‘bogged down’ bridge in nature center Posing on the bridge they constructed at the Caledonia High School Nature Center are CHS seniors Mike Pries (sitting, left). Tricia Davis and Paul Minder Standing are Heather VanEnk and Kelly Spence. The group built the new bridge as an environment project for their physics class. Paul Minder (left) and Mike Pries show the unstable set of boards that was the old 'bridge' across the nature center swamp Their new bridge is just a few feet away by Barbara (.all Staff Writer It's not a bridge over trou­ bled waters, but it will keep visitors to the Caledonia High Sctaxil nature center from get­ ting ’swamped." The new walkway, con­ structed as a physics project by five seniors, provides a safe, dry passage over the swamp area that is Just one of the habitats in the nature cen­ ter CHS biology classes espe­ cially use the center for some on-site study of such things as wetlands, birds and plants. Thanks to the new bridge, teachers and students now can ycross the swamp without slipping or sliding into the muck. CHS physics teacher Loralynne Clark explained that as one of the class require­ ments, each student must par­ ticipate in an environmental project. She said that the projects must be approved by her and sometimes by other teachers as well. Plans for the bridge, for example, also had to get the OK from biology teacher John VanOrman, who proba­ bly uses the nature center more than any of the CHS teachers. Clark said she asks the stu­ dents in both her physics and chemistry classes to work on an environment project, and they not only have to think of a good project, but also figure out how to solve any prob­ lems that might anse They ought have to think of a way to raise money if materials need to be pur­ chased, for example, or locate where they can take recyclable {YOdUCtS "But they do figure it out," Clark said. "They handle it." PHONE ; 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads The team of seniors Heather VanEnk, Kelly Spence. Paul Minder, Tricia Davis and Mike Pries had noticed during their advanced biology class the disintegration of the nature center's old "bridge,'’ which really was just some hoards propped precariously across the bog. They decided their physics project would be constructing a new bridge as an enhancement to the nature center. Using treated lumber, they built the bridge in sections on dry land, explained Pries. It took about two days to build the approximately 40foot bridge and another three hours to sink the supports into the swamp and attach the bridge sections. "We did wear waders for that part," Pries added, nodding at the murky water under the bridge. "But we kept slipping and falling, and we ended up sit­ ting in the swamp half the time," said Minder. "After a while we just quit worrying about it, we looked so gross." said VanEnk, grin­ ning at the memory. But they persevered, mucky clothes and all, and now the new bridge provides quite a contrast to the jumble of boards that was the old cross­ ing. Clark said that while the physics students do other pro­ jects that apply strictly to that subject, the environment pro­ ject is geared "to a little larger picture." Even so, each group still must explain what it has done and devise some way of show­ ing the class the results. The physics class could walk down to see the bridge first hand, but groups also might use pictures and videos or other aids to demonstrate their projects, which vary consider­ ably. One team created a brochure and cartoon designed to teach elementary youngsters about the importance of recycling, and another purchased and planted blue spruce seedlings From collecting and deliver­ ing phone books for recycling to gathering more than 900 beverage containers from the roadside and purchasing ram forest acreage with the re­ funds, each group in both classes helped improve the environment in some way, Clark pointed out. "I think most of the time they have fun doing this pro­ ject." she said. "And it’s my hope that because it was en­ joyable. they’ll continue to be aware and remember that each of them can make a difference for the environment." 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The multi age group of the elementary first sang a song for the visitors, then led them to their classrooms for a visit. Scots girls track win state title The Caledonia girls track team placed first with 4! points at the State Class B Track and I-icld Meet, held in Midland, Saturday. The 3200- meter relay team of Shannon Houseman. Keri Bloem. Barb Warner and Sarah Parbel placed first at 9:27.83 for the slate champi­ onship title. Placing second for the l^ady Scots was Houseeman in the 3200-meters at 11:05.9 and Bloem placed Thank You from the CHS Parents CLASS OF '95 Thank you to everyone who contributed In making this senior year a great success and to the following businesses and Individuals who have donated money and/or merchandise to the all night party. 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Hannah Cole, 2 1/2, already has her tag, and mom Jennifer is writing hers “Loved Ones’’ were invited to visit classrooms and watch the students at Dutton Elementary display what they have recently learned. Dad Steve Johnson watches Wesley work. fifth at 11:29.6 Parbel also placed third in the 1600-meter run at 5:07.41 and Bloem was fifth at 5:12.08. Warner placed third in the 800-meters at 2:20.39. The 1600-meter team of Warner, Kelly Mulder, Wendy Faber and Warner placed sixth in 4:08.9. Coach Joe Zomerlei said this was one of the biggest wins for the Scots in his 19 years of coaching and "probably one of the biggest wins in West Michigan. "Obviously, the girls ran very well in the meet and we were realy pleased to win because those school on the east side of the state have always been tough," he said. Caledonia finished the stale meet with 41 points followed by Otisville/Lakevilie and River Rouge with 32 And Ypsilanti Willow Run with 30. See Photo on Page 19 $ Credit Problems? Cash $ $ Problems? We can help. $ $ * Refinancing • Home Improvement <jj J I $ $ • Debt Consolidation A-One Mortgage Corp. $ 310 44th St. S.W., Wyoming, Ml 49548 $ 1-800-870-2663 $ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1995 / Page 11 Mosey named to Middleville planning commission by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has appointed William Mosey of Middleville to serve as a member of the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission Mosey, who attended his first meeting in May, said he heard about the vacancy at a Village Council meeting He said he was told that in­ terested parlies must write a letter of intent explaining why they want the position The Village Council then evaluated the letters and decided who would best fit the position. Mosey is a vice president for Capital City’s Hobbies Inc., which has nine stores in Michigan He works out of the Grand Rapids and Lansing offices Originally from the east side of the state. Mosey mov­ ed to Middleville from the Flint area in 1988 This is his first experiemee in a public service position, but he has volunteered for various school activities and serves on the Deacon Board at the First Baptist Church. He said that living in the community got him interested in the commission. “What led me to be involv­ ed was the public service aspect." he said. “The com­ munity is going to grow and I want to see it grow in a con­ trolled environment. “ He added that his goal as Planning and Zoning Com­ missioner is to “continue to make this community a plea­ sant place to be." The experience, he said, has been a positive one so far and has motivated him to learn as much as he can about issues that affect the community “The biggest challenge in the position so far is educating myself enough to make in­ formed decisions about issues that come before the commis­ sion." he said. In order to educate himself he has been talking to people in the community about their views and researching staff reports. He said Village Planner Jason Cherry does a great deal of research and leg work to put together staff reports and has been a tremendous help to him as he seeks to learn more about the community and its people. He added that he sees his 20 years of experience in the business world as an asset to the commission because he can see things through the eyes of a business owner who may be concerned about zon­ ing and other issues that affect society. He said most of the com­ mission members do have other outside activities, which he feels is helpful in keeping up with what is going on in the real world In his free time he said he enjoys wood working and car restoration, and has a strong commitment to his family and the church. His wife, who is also active in the community, works at Thomapple Financial Center. He also has two sons. 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FREE RITE AID SPECIAL BUY Old Milwaukee, $"T99 Light, Red 12-oz., 24 s f Coca-Cola 2-liters........... 89‘ For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you... call 1-800-4-DRUGSTORES �Pace 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 13, 1995 McFall Elementary kids hold Track and Field Day McFall Elementary third-graders test their skills by participating in a 50-foot dash. Third-grade teacher Jan Muir played miniature volleyball with the students. Students were divided into eight different stations and rotated between them throughout the day. The events included the long jump, miniature volleyball (in which students stood behind hurdles used as by Mandy Habel Staff Writer McFall Elementary School third-graders look part in a variety of events al their field day last Wednesday on the Thornapple Kellogg football field. nets and hit balls thrown by a teacher into garbage cans), the ring toss (where students tned to throw balls into rings), soc­ cer. bean bag throw , frisbee throw, tee ball, and a parachute station which students pulled out a The students learn teamwork skills and show that parachuting can be fun. parachute and threw balls into the air. Two special events included a 50-foot dash, where students raced each other walking heal toe down the track, and the 5O-yard dash. Third-grade teacher Jan Muir said the children used to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING compete with each other at field day. but no longer do. "It got frustrating for the kids who never won," she said. “This way they just compete against themselves All children received a certificate saying they participated. The long jump was a popular event for the students. The Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: REQUEST: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Martin F. Kroepsch The applicant seeks a special land use permit pursuant to Section 10.6(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. Said permit, if granted, would allow the construc­ tion of an addition and the remodeling of the existing residential dwelling unit in the F Flood Plain District. The applicant also requests less restrictive yard size requirements than are normally provided for in the F Flood Plain District. LOCATION OF 8964 66th Street (Weller Lane) PROPERTY: PP# 41-23-01-351-040 The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: William A. Harrall REQUEST: The applicant seeks a special land use permit to allow an Accessory building in excess of 1200 sq. ft. pursuant to Section 3.11 (c) of the Zoning Ordinance. LOCATION: 6915 Whitneyville Ave. PP# 41-23-11-100-041 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 19, 1995 June 19. 1995 TIME: 8:00 P.M. TIME: 8:00 P.M. LOCATION: LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. Interested persons may at­ tend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the application and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Office, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission Dated: June 1, 1995 (100) Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during nor­ mal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send writ­ ten comments to the Caledonia Township Office P O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: April 6, 1995 (101) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1995 I Page 13 Kettle Lake holds annual Michigan Products Fair As a part of its study of Michigan, Kettle Lake fourth graders held a ‘products fair,* which featured 25 companies from throughout the state Student teams received display items, brochures and even free samples from their companies. Each team then set up its display for the fair, which was visited by all the other Kettle Lake classes Products ranging from cereal to cement were explained by the fourth-grade company reps,' who agreed the fair was a fun way to learn about their home state. TK honors students with high MEAP scores TK High School hod o pizza party for 59 students who received certificates for passing the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. Sophomores received them for the math and reading portions and juniors received them for the science portion. Those honored were (from bottom left) Dwight D. Wade Ryan D. Tasma, Adam D. Smith, Benjamin R. Knauss. Robert L. Kiel, Tracey M. Funnell, Rene L. Ellinger, Leah Dodd, Lisa A. Devries. Adelaide M. Devine (ab­ sent), Shawn D. Davis, Sean W. Crofoot, Curtis E. Brinks, (second row) Johnna M. Yoder, Sara M. Wright, Heather L. Welsh, Erica B. Walker, Monica L. Verkerke Ryan E. Taggart, Joshua E. Steorts, Michael R. Stein, Matthew A. Send, (third row) Jennifer A. Seifert, Thomas J. Secord (absent), Tracy A. Schondelmoyer, Ryan C. Ritsema, Angela M. Rider, Blake S. Richards, David D. Replogle. Alaric G. Reinstein, Laura J. Reed, Lisa J. Postema, Devin M. Odell. Lucas C. Middleton, (fourth row) Jennifer J. Matison, Andrew J. Mathias, Curt W. Martin. Ross T. Lucas, David N. Liu, Allison M. Lesert, Andre M. Leboeuf, Darin R. Jousma. Jennifer Howland (absent), Robert S. Evans, Joshua A. England. Kevin D. Doyle, Jeremy R Doornbos, Steven J. Dood, Michael J. Cramer, (fifth row) Aaron T. Brill, Nathanael S. Brady, Jacob R. Blough, Misty T. Blain, Sarah K. Bishop. Kimberly K Bedford, Jolene M. Batdorff, Rick H. Basarabski, Matthew D. Appel (absent), and Melody M. Allore. Hard hats are necessary in the cement business, as Mike Carpenter and David Bivins could tell you after writing to the LaFarge Corporation in Alpena. They larned all about the various kinds of cement and what materials make each different. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Free samples were the most popular part of the fair for the visiting students from other classrooms. Almonds, brownies, cheeses and Lifesavers were just a few of the treats the visitors could enjoy. Stop eod *ee Yo*r Choice ie Cleer Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Cakdoai* Vmoa Ceater Representing the Chelsea Milling Company maker of Jiffy cake mixes and frostings. were Elizabeth Stanley, left, Kacie Kozlowski and EmUy Danmson 9809 Cherry Vaiey (M 37) (616) 891-2620 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 17, 1995, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an amendment in the Zoning Ordinance of the Township. The amending ordinance amends in its entirety Chapter XV of the Township Zoning Ordinance, the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, and the principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1. PUD District. Lands in the Planned Unit Development (PUD District) may be used for any of the land uses permitted in other zoning districts or that are permitted as special land uses under Chapter XVI of the Zoning Ordinance. The minimum area of a PUD is two acres, except that the minimum does not apply to lands in the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area. 2. Design Standards. The amending ordinance sets forth numerous design standards for planned unit developments, including requirements relating to building density, water and sewer services, stormwater drainage, road capacity, traffic safety, public safety and emergency services, effect upon adjacent and nearby lands, preserva­ tion of natural resources and other matters. 3. Minimum Requirements. The amending ordinance establishes minimum requirements for planned unit developments, including provisions relating to mixed uses, building coverage, building height, placement of buildings and structures, off-street parking, phasing of developments, compliance with the General Develop­ ment Plan, private roads, open space, underground installa­ tion of utilities, pedestrian pathways, grading and landscaping, and the screening of refuse and equipment areas. 4. Commercial PUDS. In addition to requirements applying to all PUDs, commercial PUDs are to be developed with the unified architectural treatment and are subject to other design standards. 5. Procedures. The amending ordinance sets forth the procedures for review and approval of PUDs, including preapplication conferences, the form and contents of PUD applications, preliminary development plans and review of the same, final development plans and the review of the same, petitions for PUD rezoning, and various optional requirements including traffic impact studies, fiscal impact assessments and other studies. Conditions may be imposed upon final development plans. 6. Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area. The amending ordi­ nance continues the current Zoning Ordinance provisions on PUD rezoning of lands in the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area, comprising approximately the lands within 660 feet in width on either side of State Highway M-37 within Sections 6, 7, 8,16, 17, 20, 21,28 and 29 of the Township. 7. Other Matters. The amending ordinance also includes provisions on Township-initiated PUD rezoning within the Broadmoor-Cherry Valley Development Area; performance guarantees; phasing of PUD construction; commencement of PUDs and alteration of PUD plans. 8. Effective Date. The amending ordinace will become effective June 13, 1995 A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 S Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township business hours. Dated: June 9, 1995 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (102) �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1995 All-conference honors awarded to 29 CHS athletes Four members of the CHS boys track team won events or earned enough points to make all­ conference. Ben Thompson, left, won the 1600 M run and Chad Dykgraaf the 300 M hurdles Jeff Foster (200 M dash, 800 M relay team) and Kevin Bloem (long jump, high jump. 400 M relay) earned enough points overall to qualify for the honor. Earning all-conference and honorable mention recognition in softball were these five athletes Seated in the back, from the left are Michele Col born (first team, shortstop), Heather VanEnk (first team, catcher) and Jodi VanderVekie (honorable mention, third base). In front, from the left, are Jenny Millard (honorable mention, center field), Katie Donker (first team, first base) and Christine Gillard (first team, pitcher). Earning All-O-K Gold honors in tennis were Chris Snoap (back, left) in second singles, Eric Rogers in third singles, Marc VanderVelde (front, left) honorable mention in first doubles and Jason Crisman all­ conference at first singles. Not pictured is Jared Oatley. the other half of the first doubles team The O-K Gold Conference recognized these CHS baseball players with first team and honorable mention honors Seated in the back are Dave Uyl (honorable mention, shortstop). Clarence Fuller (first team, catcher) and Matt Neely (first team, pitcher) Seated in front are Matt Barr (first team, center field) and Charles Bockstanz (honorable mention, pitcher) Earning league honors in girls' track were Keri Bloem (top), Shannon Houseman (middle row), Barb Warner (left) and Sarah Parbel. All four were members of the conference champion 3200 M relay team. Warner also won the conference in the 800 M run, Parbel won the 1600 M run and Houseman won the 3200 M run. In Rainbow League soccer, Jaimie Oatley (left) earned all-conference as the defensive stopper. Gina DeRuiter as the defensive sweeper and Anne Whisner (seated) as a midfielder and forward. Dani Gallert, right, received honorable mention as a forward. Not pictured is Heather Dodge, who also earned honorable mention as a defensive back —— LOAM rr rwoae ■ loam rr pnomc —— • Homeowners “ Cash Fest • • 1«t & 2nd Mortgage ptrchwe o' refinance • Land contract rertnanong • Home or Rental Property • Slow Credit OK • B-n Coneoedatoo • Jennifer Wieringa receives Women’s Club honors The Grand Rapids Press is looking for a FOOT CARRIER for the town of Middleville Route includes some of the following streets: Arlington, West State St. and Manor Drive. Route is 7 days a week. For more information please call Karen Echtinaw at I -800-878-141 I. Jennifer Wieringa is the I995 recipient of the Mid­ dleville Women’s Club Scholarship Award, and has been accepted at Calvin Col­ lege this fall She is planning a career in mustc education at the high school level She has been active in the Thomappie Kellogg concert and marching hands, honors choir, the St Cecelia Youth Symphony in Grand Rapids, her church orchestra, and the National Honor Society. Abo. she has given her time and efforts to several charitable and civic projects. She is the daughter of Paul and Sal lie Wiennga of Engle Road Feet * Eeey •CeS 24 Hour* Allstate Mortgage & Finance 800-06B-2221 Pre-Qualrficat>on © Sales Position Brown’s Custom Interiors ...is accepting applications for a Creative Sales Associate. This part-time position offers approximately 30 hours per week, including some weekend hours. No experience necessary. Stop in and pick up application at: Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings No phone calls, please. Jennifer Wieringa �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1995 / Paae 15 CHS graduating athletes to continue sports careers in college by Barbara Gall Staff Writer High school graduation usually marks the end of or­ ganized school sports for most athletes. While many dreamed in grade school of continuing their sports careers in college and even in the pros, most young athletes realize by their junior or senior year in high school that their future sports careers will be for fun. fitness and recreation. For some, however, the drcam does come true Ten Caledonia High School graduates already know they will have the chance to play at the college level next year, with several signing letters of intent and al least four earning a sports scholarship. Caledonia's Jodi VanderVelde, Jason Crisman and Malt Barr all have been tapped by Division 1 colleges and universities to play basket­ ball. tennis and baseball, re­ spectively. VandcrVelde will be heading to Canisius College in Buffalo to continue her hoops career after an outstanding senior season. Point guard for the Sweet I -adies. she helped her team to an undefeated conference season and earned all-con­ ference, all-area and all-state recognition for herself. Two other Sweet Indies also plan to be playing col­ lege basketball next year. Jenny Millard will be working for a niche on the Adrian College squad, and Dani Gallcrt has signed a letter of intent to play at Union College in Kentucky. Gallert, noted for both her shooting and her ball handling / abilities on the basketball court, also will be putting to use her considerable soccer skills at Union, since her scholarship includes that sport as well. "This scholarship is one Dani certainly deserves," said CHS soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen. "She leads by example with her great in­ tegrity and confidence, and she is a smart athlete who sees scoring opportunities earlier than most. "She has good ball control, and she has become a good passer and shooter because she has worked extremely hard on improving her game. She will be wry successful in college." CHS girls' varsity basket­ ball coach Mike Wilson added praise and predictions of suc­ cess for his three graduates. "Dani Gallert is known as a shooter, and that may be the primary reason she's a twotime all-conference selection." he said. ‘But our team has been successful because of her unselfishness and her leader­ ship skills. “Jenny Millard takes to Adrian a lot of skills which make any team she plays on belter. She is not only an ef­ fective shooter, but also is ef­ fective on the defensive end of the floor. She works hard at her sport and constantly is trying to improve her skills. "I guess I do not know many people who just plain love to compete more than Jodi VandcrVelde," Wilson continued. She's willing to do any­ thing it lakes to win the game. She not only has the potential to be a very good college player, but also will make her new teammates bet­ ter as well." In tennis, the number one singles player for the Scots the last four years has been Crisman, and he has received a scholarship to play at Western Michigan University next year. Ranked in area and regional tennis associations in both singles and doubles, he, too. completes an exciting se­ nior season, going 19-0 in dual matches. His final year at CHS was marred only by be­ ing sidelined with an injury for the conference match. "Jason has a solid game and will strengthen his team at both singles and doubles," said CHS tennis coach Tom Crisman. "He's worked diligently at all aspects of his game, and is expected to be among the lop six players on the Western team, which means he will be playing next year." Another four-year varsity starter for the Scots. Matt Barr will attend Michigan Slate University next year on a partial baseball scholarship. Though he has played third base and pitched, Barr is at his best in center field and at the plate, where his bat speed made him one of the leading hitters in the conference "Matt's one of the most tal­ ented baseball players I've ever coached," praised John Klunder, who headed the CHS program for three of Barr's four varsity seasons. “He's good in all aspects of the game and is blessed with natural athletic ability, but I was most impressed with his love for the game and deter­ mination to excel at it. I think he'll succeed at the Big Ten level because his bat speed is so good, and that's the mam thing that separates the high school player from the college player. Matt's had college-level bat speed since he was a freshman. " Ron Moag. CHS' current baseball coach, echoed Klun­ ders sentiments, adding "Matt has all the tools to develop into a solid Big Ten baseball player." Back on the west side of the slate. Hope College will gain the talents next fall of four graduating CHS athletes. Adam Paarlberg and Dave Uyl will continue to be teammates on the gridiron, as they have been recruited to play football for the Flying Dutchmen. Paarlberg earned all-conference recognition as an offensive guard and the leading tackler in the O-K Gold. Uyl. also an all-confer­ ence pick, quarterbacked the Scots and played cornerback on defense. "Hope is a great fit for these two young men," said Ralph Shefferly. who coached both athletes as football players. "They share an intense de­ sire to compete at the next level, and their strong leader­ ship skills will provide in­ stant direction and success to any program." Planning to continue her running career at Hope is CHS valedictorian Sarah Flegel, who was the senior captain of the Scots' state champion cross-country team. She also runs track, and hopes to continue in both sports at Hope. She was cited as not only a talented athlete, but as a true team leader by both her coaches, Dave Hodgkinson and Joe Zomerlei. Pat Siegeman. a three-andone-half year varsity letterman and the Fighting Scots' con­ ference scoring leader in bas­ ketball. also will be exchang­ ing purple and gold for orange and blue. An all-conference selection, he, too, will continue his athletic career at Hope, and has informed coach Eight of Caledonia High School's 1995 graduates who will be continuing their sports careers at the college level pose for a photo. Standing, from the left, are Jenny Millard, Pat Stegeman, Jodi VanderVelde, Dani Gallert, Dave Uyl and Adam Paarlberg Kneeling are Jason Crisman, left, and Matt Barr Not pictured are Sarah Flegel and Ben Thompson Glenn VanWieren of his intent. CHS boys varsity basket­ ball coach Larry Rea said he believes Stegeman has the skills it takes to be successful at the college level. "After Pat informed Hope of his intention to continue his education and his basketball career there, coach Glenn Van Wicren called me to express his pleasure and excitement at having Pai join the Hying Dutchmen. "I'm really looking forward to seeing him take it to the next level,' and watching him perform for the blue and or­ ange.” All-state cross country star Ben Thompson plans to shine next year for Cedarville Col­ lege, where he hopes to con­ tinue his winning ways in distance events. He, loo, has indicated his intent to the Cedarville coach. Thompson placed ninth in the state Class B championship cross country meet last fall and earned all­ conference in track in the 1600-meter run. Complimented by both his coach and his teammates for his hard work and competi­ tiveness, as well as his talent, Thompson said he is excited to run at the college level. "It's a great compliment to be asked to play a college sport at any division level," said CHS Director of Athlet­ ics and Activities Jeanne Glowicki. "We re proud of all (Mir ath­ letes. and we wish the very best for those who arc going to continue to compete at the college level. They have shown dedication and leader­ ship here at Caledonia, and I'm sure they will be valued team members as they move up to the next level of compe­ tition." CHS Student Council leaders The Caledonia High School student body recently elected officers for the1995-96 CHS Student Congress. 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Ed Pawloski ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main Street in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 FOX 16161 891-0446 Office Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Other Hours by Appt. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1995 American Studies ‘museum’ depicts highlights of 60’s For the third year, Caledonia High School students in American Studies presented a museum' with living dioramas and displays, each depicting some aspect of American culture in the 1960s From Woodstock to the war in Viet Nam, from writers to entertainers, the '60s were displayed by teams of students The museum was open to school classes and to the public, and each student was responsible for and would be tested on the important information about the events portrayed in each 'exhibit,' said American Studies teacher Ruth Gnnstead. Middle School Students of the Month Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has announced Students of the Month for May. To be selected, each student hod to receive nominations from two teachers, who select them on the basis of outstanding work or improvement in attendance, grades and school activities. The sixth-grade students of the month are (from left) Amy Boom, Tara Chambers Deborah Dascanio, JessicaDecker, Samantha Grochowalski, Jessica Kelley, Michael Mugridge. Emily Rector. John Schilthroat, Mark Thompson,(absent), Jacob Williams, (absent), Blake Wilson and Josh Willett. NEIL W McFall Elementary first-graders adopt rainforest as project This team set up a display about Astronaut Neil Armstrong's famous walk on the surface of the moon in 1969 From the top are Chad Elam. Nikki Potgeter. Julie Scheid, Sarah Berends. Becky Hudson and Carrie Shurmack First-graders in Pat Thatcher's class at McFall Elementary are proud to adopt a rain forest. Jill Leatherman teamed up with Lisa VanRyn (not pictured) to create this display about famous American writers. 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They are now waiting to hear from the Earth’s Birth­ day Project Adoption Pro­ gram to confirm their PBOGB adoption. ’Our community should be very proud of these young people for their love and con­ cern for our earth.’’ said Mrs. Thatcher ‘Because of their knowledge and caring, our beautiful planet will not lose Fl Quality, Affordable, Convenient Services only by... DR. LARRY JULIUS ARK VETERINARY SERVICES CONVENIENT LOCATIONS - By Appointment GUN LAKE WAYLAND 127th at Patterson 792-9500 CALEDONIA lOOth at M-37 891-9898 DOM Downtown 681-2388 NASHVILLE Wednesday by Appointment GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $15 per year in Barry County. Ph. 945-9554. one acre of life giving rain forest.** Anyone interested in adopling an acre can write lo: Earth’s Birthday Project. 170 Joralemon St.. Brooklyn. NY II20I. ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 127 Main St . Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891 9270 ElJ'"' S barman StUCTTtMTS MU LU KEN 517-649-8300 Surgery Fees for Spay-Neuter of Cats and Dogs REDUCED FOR A LIMITED TIME Call for a convenient appointment Wildlife rehabilitation at no charge — donations accepted. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1995 / Page 17 Densities along Thornapple River of concern Caledonia Twp. Planners ro review land use map Little Lambs Preschool's classes celebrated the end of the year by having a "day at the beach" the day before graduation. Here members of the MondayWednesday-Friday afternoon Pre-K class lounge on the beach during story time. Little Lambs Preschool holds special graduation ceremony Lillie Lambs Parent Cooperative Preschool Inc graduated 40 students May 26 After the graduation ceremony led by their teacher. Jane Munn, the students celebrated with a play day at Caledonia Lakeside Park The morning Pre K class graduates were: Alexandra Schult/. Andrew Silverman. Blake Johnson. Brandon Reinhart. Brooke Schnittkcr. Dylan Anderson. Jessica VanOesscl. Joey Sanford. Jonathon Walsh. Joshua Ehlich. Kaleigh Borrink. Kaylce Walsh. Kayleigh Cook. Kyle Bouwman. Madalyn Sandtviet. Michele Bruinsma. Rachel Atsma, Samantha Petter. Stephanie Hahn, and Terris Olson. The afternoon Pre-K class t graduates were: Abby Kiel. Briana Ulrich, Brianna Swartz. Christopher Barofsky. Christopher Hodgson. Jennifer VanHolstyn. Jessica Pomeroy. Joel Atkinson. Jor­ dan Baragar, Joshiah Jenkins, Kallie Sikkema, Kathryn Heller. Katlyn Cook. Kelly Gordon. Kristen Hinkle. Kurt Rempc, Kylie Schutlz, Michael Murphy. Nicholas Fredricks and Zachary Boonstra. Twenty students in the classes for 3-year-olds, most of whom will be returning next year for the Pre-K classes, received certificates from their teacher, Kelly Donohue, and then played at the park May 25. The goal of Little Lambs Preschixxil. located in the lower level of Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. A student in the Monday-Wednesday-Friday morn­ ing Pre-K class receives her graduation certificate from Little Lambs Preschool teacher "Miss Jane" Munn. is to provide a high-quality, affordable preschool ex­ perience with a nondenominational Christian em­ phasis to area children. The preschool is a non-profit cooperative organization. which means it is owned and operated by the parents of the students. Parents are involved in their child’s education through helping in the classroom and with special i i Parents are Involved in their child’s education through helping in the classroom and with special projects. JJ projects. The preschool employs two qualified, experienced preschcxil teachers. More information on the preschool is available by call­ ing 89I-I670. by Barban* Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission agreed in a work session last week to review the townships land use development plan map. concentrating first on an area east of the Thomapple River. Commissioners are giving highest priority to residential lands that stretch along Alaska Avenue from 68th Street to 84th Street. The land use plan map now designates much of this area for future medium density single-family residential development, a designation the commission now believes is probably not appropriate. Discussion was held on whether to change that MDR designation to a low density residential designation to pro­ tect the river and because no public utilities serve the area. Another reason is that Alaska Avenue is not improved enough to allow for the traffic such housing densities would generate. Medium density develop­ ment without utilities allows one housing unit per acre. Changing the designation to low density residential would lessen the density to two acres/unit when no utilities are available. If public sewer and water were available, LDR would allow one-two units/acre. One suggestion made dur­ ing the session was to "switch" the MDR area along the Thornapple with a LDR area along Kraft Avenue be­ tween 84th Street and Johnson Street. Though in agreement about the need for this change, the commission decided not to set a public hearing on the issue until it discusses the idea with the Caledonia Township Board. The two panels have scheduled a joint meeting for 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 19. The regular Planning Com­ mission meeting then will fol­ low. but will begin at 8 p.m. instead of the usual 7:30. The commission also wants to discuss with the board land use planning along the M-37 corridor. Besides revisiting the land use plan map. the commission said it plans to discuss other possible zoning ordinance amendments that would affect private roads, temporary buildings and structures, den­ sity formulas and zoning en­ forcement. It also hopes to take a close look at new con­ cepts of land development that theoretically would be cost effective for developers, but also would help the town­ ship maintain a rural look. In other business last week, the commission approved an amendment to the Wamar Products’ site plan for its ex­ pansion project. The original site plan was approved by the commission last year. Jim Fugate of Wamar ex­ plained that the company wants to close one of its two driveways leading from the front parking lot to 68th Street. Wamar then would separate the front parking lot from the shipping and receiv­ ing area to prevent trucks from exiting through the park­ ing lot. The company also would add a third drive from its parking area to Konkrete Drive AU these changes have re­ ceived preliminary approval from the Kent County Road Commission. Fugale said. In approving the amended site plan, the commission waived a requirement on min­ imum space between drive­ ways and a corner clearance requirement. Local blood drive set June 13 Vicki Rick, posing as "Blood Drop" reminds local citizens not to forget to donate blood today, Tuesday, June 13, at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, JUNE 18... 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Ml I June 13. 1995 Caledonia hardballers knocked out of regionals Pacing a team which is on its way to a record-setting number of home runs this season gave the Caledonia varsity baseball team all it could handle in the first round of regional*. Saturday DeWitt blasted three balls over the fence in a 16-4 win over the Scots. Saturday in a five inning mercy-rule short­ ened game. DeWitt has hit more than 57 homers this season. The Scots started the of­ fense m the top of the second with doubles by starting pitch Charles Bockstanz and Caledonia's Chris Fuller backs away from a lasfball high and inside in the first inning of the game against DeWitt, Saturday He had a two-out single on the next pitch Don Stevens scores a run for the Scots in the third inning, sliding under the tag of the DeWitt catcher Scots softball team downed by Portland in Class B regional bid Christine Gillard pitched tier way (mt of a bases-loaded with one out jam in the first inning against Portland, Saturday, in the first round of the Class B regionals. but a run in the bottom of the sixth lipped the scales. / The Lady Scots and the Raiders remained scoreless through four and a half in­ nings with Portland’s pitcher striking out nine Scots through four innings. In the bottom of the fourth, Portland scored a run with the help of a single and an error. It was the only error in the game. In the bottom of the sixth, Portland scored again but Michele Col born kept two runs from scoring with a div­ ing stop at short stop for the third out. The Scots made a run for the lead in the lop of the sev­ enth with Colborn leading off with a walk, followed by Jodi VanderVelde's second Jim Abbott after the first out. Jason McFarlan, running for Bockstanz scored on a bunt single by Zoli Berencsi for the first score of the game. A double play turned by the Panthers of DeWitt shut down any other scoring opportunities in the inning. In the bottom of the second two singles, a stolen base and a sacrifice bunt scored one for DeWitt. Caledonia scored two more in the top of the third with singles by Don Stevens. Matt Barr and Matt Neely and Bockstanz. Abbott nearly cleared the fence with a deep fly ball which was caught at the fence. 330 feet from home plate. DeWitt took the lead in the bottom of the third with two two-run homers which knocked starting pitcher Bockstanz off the mound. Neely came in to pitch his way out of the inning with a ground out and Clarence Fuller threw out a runner at­ tempting to steal second. Neely was relieved of the hill by Abbott after giving up two walks, hitting a batter and a two-run single in the bottom of the third. Abbott was relieved by Bockstanz following a walk and three singles. Bockstanz got the side to fly out. but the score was then 12-4 in favor of DeWitt. The final score for Caledo­ nia came in the top of the fifth with Stevens starting the inning with a bunt sin­ gle. Fuller was safe on a fielder s choice in which Stevens broke up the possi­ ble double play. Barr spanked a double which put runners on second and third with one out and Neely collected an RBI with a fielder’s choice which scored Fuller. The game was closed out in the bottom of the fifth with DeWitt smacking a grand slam over the right­ field fence. The Scots won the district championship by knocking off Lowell 6-5 last Saturday single of the game Katie Donker then had an RBI single. It was a rally in the mak­ ing until Portlands pitcher got the next two batters to strike out and the game was closed out with a fly ball. Coach Jon Pelletier said it was a wonderful season and he was extremely proud of See Regionals, Page 19 For Spring Cleanup & Yard Maintenance Rent the Things You Need! LAWN INSTALLATION SAVE MONEY -Dolt Yourself! YARD EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • Thatchers Aerator Rototillers Fertilizer Spreaders Lawn Sprayers Sweepers Post Hole Augers Pumps Chippers • • • • • • • • Bob Cat Loaders Kubota 4WD Tractor/Loader Landscape Rakes Gill Pulverizer 5 Foot Tiller Bush Hog Mower Post Hole Augers Rear Blades • Box Scraper • Mini Excavator 8-year-old hockey player takes 1st! Jordan Barber, an eight-year-old hockey goalie from Caledonia, recently took first place in the second bracket of the House-B level 3-on-3 hockey tournament at Ferris State University He has been playing hockey since he was three and took over the goalie position this past year for the kentwood team on which he plays The team took first in the Shamrock tourney in April with Barber earning two shutouts in four games. At Ferris, he played in two brackets, winning the one and placing second in the Travel A bracket. Over the weekend he played 14 games Next season he will be the goalie for the Michigan Grizzlies Travel Mite AA team and will be playing in Detriot and Canada. He dreams of taking over Chris Osgood’s position on the Red Wings one day. Protect 10% irtdit (Hl transfer <■* renew at - GRADUATION and WEDDING SUPPLIES • Canopys • Tables • Chairs • Griddles • Grilles • Pig Roasters • Beverage Servers • Chafte Dishes • Electric Roasters Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Volley Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 iiumuiiiiiuuimiiiiimiiui And everything in between » J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy it Service • 497 Arlington St (M-37) 795-3302 or 891-8208 • Middlev.ile, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1995 / Page 19 5 from Scots softball team make All-OK Gold Five teammates from the Caledonia varsity softball team have been selected to the All-OK Gold team, three to the first team and two as honorable mention. All five are seniors on the team. First baseman Katie Donker catcher Heather VanEnk and short stop Michele Col bom were named to the first team and third baseman Jodi VanderVcldc and center fielder Jenny Millard were given honorable mention. Donker is a three-year var­ sity starter and a two-year All-conference selection. Last year she was also named Miss Softball by the Caledo­ nia schools. This year she batted .408 with 32 runs batted in and a team-leading six triples. She had a .976 fielding percentage and was the stopping end of 11 double plays this year. She has also been selected to the Academic All-state and All-district teams. Colbom, as the leadoff bat­ ter. batted .478 to lead the Lady Scots and broke the school record with 47 runs scored and finished the season one hit shy of the school record with 52. Fleet of foot on the bases, she stole 45 bases on 51 at­ tempts for a school record She is also a third-year var­ sity player. VanEnk is a two-year cocaptam of the team and ac­ cording to coach Jon Pel­ letier. "a great leader both on and off the field." She had 30 RBIs this sea­ son and only had 10 balls get by her at the catching posi­ tion. She called the plays for the infield and handled most of the games' pitching calls. varsity starter and was All­ conference as a center fielder for the last three years. This year she moved to third base. She baited .428. the second highest on the team and in the conference, with 34 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. She was also the ocher captain for the team over the past two sea­ sons. Millard had "a great arm. great speed and a great glove” in the outfield for the Scots, she threw out three runners from her Centerfield position and made only two errors this season. "I am so proud of these girls, not only the seniors, but all of the team." Pelletier said. "We dedicated the season to the seniors a few weeks back and everyone on the team worked hard to make this such a good season. I'm so happy that the senior won the awards they really deserve. She threw out 10 of 26 at­ tempted base stealers for a 38.5 percent kill. Vander Velde is a four-year SCOTS SOFTBALL from previous page — the way the team played this year. "I'm especially proud of the way the seniors played throughout the year They always gave 100 percent to the game." he said. Gillard took the loss for the Scots giving up two runs, one earned on eight hits Christine Gillard was throwing heat in the loss to Portland. and a walk. She struck out Saturday, giving up just one earned run three Portland batters. second baseman Lisa Constant stopped a liner and flipped the ball to first tor the final out in the top of the fifth inning, Saturday, against Portland HELP WANTED CLERICAL and FACTORY JOBS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS at companies by the Kent Co. Airport and near Eastbrook Mall. • ASSEMBLY • PLASTIC INJECTION • WAREHOUSE WITH HILO • PRINTER SLOTTER OPERATOR • SECRETARY • PHONE SURVEY/TELEMARKETING Please call for more information or stop by between 8 a m. and 4 p.m. Bring 2 pieces of ID when applying. 507 ■ 36th St. SE Grand Rapids 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave (616) 245-6161 PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads Caledonia Class B girls state track champs The Caledonia girts track team took the State Class B title June 3 Members of the team were (first row from left): Jill Leatherman. Barb Warner, Kelly Mulder, Sarah Parbel and Beth Parbel. Second row: Wendy Faber. Audrey Warner, Jill Hofmann and Keri Bloem. �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1995 Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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(616)3744752__________ Father’s Day gift work Jill and Levi Funk at Vickie Rick's Day Care in Mid dleville, work on Father's Day gift "My Dad and Proud of Him.” From Our Readers Memorial Day parade was “grand” the great participation (about half an hour’s worth) Mid dleville had and the lack of participation (about 10 minutes worth) Hastings had Memorial Day is definitclfy more than special sales and a day at the beach Thank God all the veterans have been willing to keep our country free Sandra Sharp Middleville To the editor: Just a few lines to let everyone who participated in the Memorial Day Parade know that your participation was appreciated. After observing the bands, veterans and everyone else in the parade our family went to Hastings and observed the band, veterans, police cars and fire trucks in their parade. We were really surprised at ONEIDA FIELD MARKET Summer, weekend, recreational market place. June 24-25. 10 AM. 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H I $<430 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-06-20.pdf 6aabfaee4367fbaf15abd018974b8dc6 PDF Text Text fl The 12/30/99 Hastings hAl ic library F 121 Church Hastings, Hi. 4*758 VMII Mil D dNeios BULK RATE US. POSTAGE PAID H«Mbga>G4905f PtraidNo.7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 19 / June 20. 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year TK Schools grateful for renewal, enhancement millage by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornappie Kellogg Public Schools got good news June 12 with the passage of the renewal of 18 non homestead mills and the 2.75 enhance­ ment mills. Superintendent Jay Cason said the renewal will allow the schools to continue their cur­ rent programs and hire new staff to accommodate the ex­ pected increase in student population in the fall. He said they expect an in­ crease of 80 students, which will make it necessary to hire three new teachers Cason said he is grateful for the support the school system received from the community, but was not supnsed at the results I felt confident that the 18 mills would pass." he said. "This community is suppor­ tive of the schools and seems to realize we can t run pro­ grams without it." Besides the renewal. 2.75 enhancement mills for two years for reading materials and technology also was pass­ ed. allowing the school system to go ahead with plans to update materials and technology Cason said a recommenda­ tion would be made to the school board at its July meeting to adopt a K-12 language arts textbook series that would be in line with the Michigan Education Assesment Program (MEAP) tests and the state proficiency tests. He said a K-12 math series would be adopted this fall, but probably would not be available for student use until Caledonia school budget ‘leaner’ $19 million by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education Tuesday adopted proposal budgets for the 1995 96 general fund, athletic fund anti debt retirement, looking for ways to provide quality education for less money. The estimated appropriated general fund for basic pro­ grams. employee benefits, continuing education, staff and transportation came to $19,074,750. The amount available to ap­ propriate in the athletic fund came to $391,354 with $340,175 of it going toward salaries, benefits and sports expense. The debt retirement fund was a total of $2,275,643, of which $1,524,625 was ap­ propriated for expenditures and bond payments. Business Manager Judi Dean said threats from the state to withhold payments to pay back the retirement fund has caused the board to search for ways to spend less money and keep the budget balanced. She said the board has decided the best thing to do is plan for the future on what is known to be true and not take any action until official changes are made Before Proposal A passed more than a year ago, she said, Caledonia Schools received very little state fun­ ding. Since its passage. 97 percent of the school’s revenues come from the state, causing the school system to spends more than is brought in. so the board has put together a plan to keep the budget balanced. The first thing that will be put off is any building repairs that are not urgent. Another thing, she said, they will spend less money on is materials. Proposal A was supposed to guarantee that the school would receive more money than it had the previous year. But the school cannot be guaranteed an increase next year, so staff members will only spend the same amount of money they did the previous year on learning materials. Dean said new teaching methods will be used that cost less but are of better quality. A special education teacher will start implementing these programs in the fall. The custodial staff has plans to work in a new middle school which they plan to staff and maintain using only their current amount in the budget. Many teachers have volun­ tarily taken a wage freeze for next year and will take on 15 percent more students so add­ ed staff won’t be needed. Though Caledonia schools will get their full June state aid payment, there is still the threat of pay ing the retirement fund back over time. Dean said with the cuts the school system plans to make they should be able to main­ tain a balance and not cause chaos. the fall of 1996 He said he hopes that people realize it is difficult to be specific about purchases "when you don’t know if you will have the money or not." As far as technology is con­ cerned. the board would have a basic plan on where the new labs would be located. He said the brand of computers has not yet been determined because of funding uncertainty. A consultant, he said, will come in and work with the school to create phases of con­ struction and recommend brands and types of facilities. He said it will only cost $4,000 to $5,000 to get this type of expertise "We will have this equip­ ment for a long time so we want to get the best possible equipment we can."he said Cason also said he hopes to obtain a maintainance contract agreement that would enable schools to have a trainer come in to keep the systems running and train people who will use the systems "When you spend money on computers you should pro­ vide up to date training for users." he said. He said the school system definitely will use the extra money the way they proposed. "Every penny of the 2.75 mills will be spent just the way we said." he said. He added that the school system will try its best to divide the money equally bet­ ween the two areas, but because of the cost to update technology today, it might be necessary to spent a slight bit more on technology "Technology is a basic part of American life." he said "Il doesn’t come cheap." He said they expect to generate close to $600,000 within the next two years for these purchases Cason said he wants people to realize that all passing the 18-mill non-homestead renewal has done is enable the school system to maintain what it already has. There also is the quest ion of whether or not the school system will have to pay back its share of the $139 million retirement fund back to the state. Cason said the school system received its June pay­ ment with 22.9 percent of the See Grateful. Page 2 Thornapple Township gives ‘Rails to Trails’ new life by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Board last week decided to allow the "Rails-to-Trails” project to continue despite strong opposition from pro­ perty owners. The board voted to rescind a resultion that turned down the project on Jan. 13, 1992. Rails to Trails was resur­ rected this year by proponent Craig Patterson, who has already made arrangements to purchase 4.5 linear miles of the abandoned railroad pro­ perty through a $30,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant. Plans are to transform it into a recreation area. Residents who own proper ty within 100 feet of the trail << Safety is very much a concern. All people who want the trail will work together to make it happen. 55 — Craig Patterson were present at the meeting June 12 to express opposition to the project. The Railway Trespass Act is "the only protection we have at this point," said pro­ perty owner Gerald Smith His wife. Dawn, added that the trail could become an easy target for crimes to be committed. "We always seem to find out about crimes after the fact," she said. "It’s not like a public road, people don’t sec. people don’t know " She also said that many ol the people using the trail and trespassing through the land are from larger cities outside See Trails, rails, Page 2 Benders ready to serve for Peace Corps in Russia Carol and Bob Bender prepare for their peace corp assignments in Saratov. Russia. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Former Slate Represen­ tative Bob Bender and his wife Carol will use their skills while working for the Peace Corps in Russia next month. Bender said their interest in the Peace Corps goes back Jo 25 years ago when they started hearing about it through activnes they were in­ volved in At that time, however, they decided to wait until their kids were out of school Then in November 1993, Bender decided to call an aquamtance of hn, Michael Banas, director of the regional Peace Corps office in Detroit, and express his in­ terest in the program He said he knew Bartas when he was employed at the Office of Services of Aging. Bartas agreed to meet the Benders in Lansing to discuss the program and—4** ii In the Peace Corps program we thought we could be of some value to some­ one. ?5 requirements After the meeting. Bender said he and his wife decided to apply "In the Peace Corps pro­ gram we thought we could be of some value to someone." he said The application process, he said, was an 18 month pro­ cedure in which applicants took physicals, listed references and offered infor mation on past courses tn school, employment and volunteer work. Applicants also were re­ quired to choose three jobs and skills that wouki best fit their abilities and two or three areas they would be most and least interested in accepting an assignment in. "Some areas are more specific than others." he said. Bender said the application process was difficult because only 25 percent of people who apply get accepted for an assignment He also suggested that get­ ting accepted was definitely a challenge for them because See Benders, Page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia School Board completes special survey • ‘Vintage Village’ series adds two buildings • TK cheerleaders hold walk-a-thon • Dutch soccer coming to Middleville �and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1995 BENDERS TO SERVE PEACE CORPS, continued from front page ' 1 fflrfy -pc IT CT.I of .Peace — Oiih -ttr 1 Wjlct Corps volunteers are couples. The Peace Corps commonly likes to accept single people arouncj the age of 35. “We are really fortunate to get chosen based on those guildlines," he said He said he felt it was a plea­ sant coincidence that both he and his wife were able to get assignments matching their abilities in the same location. This, he said, is another reason the Peace Corps finds it difficult to place couples. He said their past job ex­ periences an extensive volunteer and service ac­ tivities made it possible for them to beat the odds The Benders will work in Saratov. Russia, which is 600 miles south and east of Moscow on the Volga River and has a population of close to I million. He said they will work there for two years, beginning with an extra three months in which volunteers will go through an extensive training program The purpose of this pro­ gram. he said, is to teach them enough of the language to function socially with the country’s natives It is more necessary to know the language in this area (han it would be somewhere like Moscow, where there are MILLER MEANS... HaMings Office 149 Wort State Stmt (616) 945-5182 ___________________________________ h It’s exciting to share someone else’s culture. I will obviously never be a native, but it would be nice to just experience ‘their life, their culture, their way.* ” — Carol Bender plenty of tourists And most of the natives speak fluent *En*gliih [hiring the training, all volunteers who work in Russia will live in dorm-style housing and eat cafeteria food provided by the Peace Corps. After the training period is over, the group will separate and volunteers will go to dif­ ferent cities for their assignments My wife and 1.” he said, “are lucky enough to be able to train and work in the same city.” When the training is over, he said, volunteers are responsible for finding their own housing, which is paid for by the host country Liv­ ing expenses are paid by the Peace Corps Bender said he will use skills he learned from being a Miller REAL ESTATE Jean Chase, CRS (mi ................. 367-4451 Dunne Feldpausch...948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy Scotti ’Scott . 94JM228 Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 Since 1940 426 JOHNSON STREET 1. MIDDLEVILLE. This lovely three bedroom ranch is located on a double lot within walking distance of schools 8 shopping. There is a modern kitchen with a pantry, a 3-season porch off the dining area full finished basement and a 2 cor attached garage. Stop by our open bouse or call Deb Erway for on appointment. ..$92,500. Directions M-37 to west on Johnson St just north of the light in Middleville SOLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M W (616) 795-3305 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Mike Humphreys, Broker. CRS, GRI 948-4699 OPEN NOON - 2:00 PM state representative. He will work for a small business development center that was started in Saratov as an economic development tool. The business is open to provide guidance to residents of Saratov who are interested in starting small businesses of their own. 'The government used to do everything for them; now it can t do anything/' he said. He said he hopes he can help people adjust to the sud­ den change in their form of government and be able to teach them how to survive in it a little better. He said their main reason for wanting to serve in Russia was because this was one of few places that has this business advisor program. Carol, a retired teacher who taught in the Middleville Kav Slolsonburg, ASSOC BROKER. GRI 795-7272 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. 795-9521 Karen Brown..............795-9331 Cathy Williamson CM. gri........................ 795-9090 Larry Allcrding, ASSOC BROKER. SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 Roy Carlson 795-3611 Jon Johnson -i 2. NEW LISTING ■ MIDDLEVILLE. This Victorian lody is a charmer. She will receive you graciously with her wrap-around porch and formal entry. Cozy up to the fireplace, or gather around the table in the formal dining room. Her many amenities include 3 bedrooms. 1.5 baths main floor laun­ dry, 2 car garage updated electrical, and school system for 27 years. H be 'using UMnff her her teaching teachine will skills to teach English She said she is not exactly sure what her assignment will be and has found that things can change frequently in the peace corp which makes it necessary to be flexable At first, she said, she thought she would be teaching English to university business students so they would be able to pass an English entrance test, titled TEFFLE. Then she though it would be English literature of some kind One thing she said she thinks is for sure al this point is that she will be dealing with advanced high school or in­ coming freshman students. Bob said that changes can occur very quickly in the Peace Corps. “One thing they stress over and over again is flexibility.” he said. He said because the Peace Corps has only been involved with Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union two years ago. more flexibility will be required than it would be for TRAILS, continued from frontpage the community and are not always kind. It would be difficult to pro­ secute some of these people without proof, she said. Another concern about safe­ ty expressed has been the animosity between hikers and bikers, who according to resi­ dent Cindy Herwyer. have already been having confron­ tations on a trail in Midland. She said that if there are already problems with this, imagine how many more there will be if this trail is available for use. Patterson said he and his assistants will do their best to handle any problems or con­ cerns that residents have about the trail. “Safety is very much a con­ cern.” he said. “All people who want the trail will work together to make it happen. ” He said that he made it clear from the beginning that the trail would be non-motorized and they have been able to ob­ tain commitments from several law enforcement of­ ficers who would police the trail and handle any problems that are of concern to the pro­ perty owners. Herwyer also asked Patter­ son how he would feel if land that he thought he officially owned was suddenly taken $79 900. GRATEFUL from front page — 3. MK>DL£¥1±£. This could be your place in the country. This 3 bedroom 2 both home is on 5 beautiful rolling acres New septic and well Call Kay Stolsonburg $69 900 6- 2$ ACffS AA»dd‘e. I« Schools 5. NEW LSTNG. 1.6 wooded acres just four miles northeast of Middleville For more information call Cathy Williamson ................................................................ $12 500 t 7. ACREAGE IN MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. Beautiful heavily wooded 2.5 acre build­ ing site. This rolling land has a large hill and would make a wonderful site for your new home Call Karen Brown $23 000 roll- $84 000 toumc setting. Po*s<bi. «o^out in Thornappl* K»Iiogg Sctvool Willtomson $22 SOO FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. They both said there will of people in a country that the Peace Corps has been invc involv­ course be some things they will miss about America once ed w sth for years since there «s they are gone still a lot to learn. I will miss the “ease of Through the Peace Corps, he said, they hope to do their shopping, we take that for granted. ” Carol said best to provide comfort to She said that shopping there those less fortunate “Our primary goal is to is very difficult and could make life a little better for the very well take three hours a night people there.” he said. She also said she will miss He said he thinks they have been very fortunate and hope some of the foods she is ac­ customed to eating. they can share their skills w ith Her fitness program is the those who need help. Any progress that can be biggest thing she will miss, made will be slow, he said. If but she refuses to give it up we can see even a small im­ completely, has decided to provement then we have take a jump rope with her. “I will miss the creative succeeded. “It’s exciting to share so­ comforts that we have and meone else’s culture.” Carol take for granted.” Bob said said. I will obviously never be “It will take more time and a native, but it would be nice effort just to survive ” He said they welcome the to just experience "their life, challenge of seeing how their culture, their way.” Bender said the one thing strong they can be and how they were told as volunteers to well they can get used to not be careful of is to not impose having the comforts they cur­ rently have. their views of freedom, Overall, they said they are democracy or human rights, looking forward to their new on the people they are adventure and hope to use teaching or working with That, he said, is not the pur­ their skills to somehow make a difference. pose of the program payment cut. but is supposed to get the rest of it next week. He said all they can do at this point is to carry on the way they have been and take things as they come He said the board will make a motion to recommend a special meeting in which they would discuss how to deal with the issue, but as of now no decisions have been made y« Cason said he is looking forward to next year and welcomes Marty Wenger to the board and re-welcome Dan Parker. Both won in the election, running unopposed “I’m looking forward to working with Dan again,” he said. “I don’t know Marty that well, but 1 believe he has a vested interest in having the best possible schools. I’m looking forward to a great year.” right out from under him like this. Patterson said he would ap­ proach the railroad and find out what was going on if he was in that situation “I can understand (he emo­ tion of all this, there’s talk of trash and vandalism.” he said. “If I lived there I would feel the same way at first until I understood He said this situation is dif­ ferent because the money is not his. it belongs to the DNR “We will talk to the trail association about any property owner concerns.” he said. Another concern is that of jurisdiction. Robert Perry, owner of property near the trail for 25 years, said he ex­ perienced many problems with breaking and entering. “I think this trail would just add to this problem. I had no problem when it was a railroad.” he said. “We have done everything to keep peo­ ple off our property except camp out 24 hours a day.” Perry said one day he found between six and eight people on his property cutting trees, and called the state police. The police said unless a criminal act ws committed, they had no jurisdiction. “If this is the case, how can anyone enforce rules on the trail," he said. “It is difficult as property owners to take care of our property. The only thing the trail is going to do is attract more people.” Perry said he was outraged about a statement Patterson made about petitions saying everybody in the village of Middleville were for the trail. “How can someone make that statement when 95 per­ cent of people in the village have opposed to it?” he asked. He said be had proof of that through a petition that had been signed by adjacent pro­ perty owners. Patterson disagreed with this statement “First of ail, I have always represented people by saying that we do not have 100 per cent agreement.” he said Patterson said his petitions were submitted along with a mailing list of 250 more residents and are available for public record Perry also said Patterson and his group have no idea where the property lines alongside (he trail are. Patter­ son and his group were clean­ ing the trail one day and were summoned to the side of the road Police determined that since it is a county road, they had the right to clean the area Another point Patterson brought up was that the village is not looking to the township for any money. He said the village is willing to handle finances on its own in the project. Resident Millie Hallifax was concerned about how the DNR could allow them to pur­ chase the land through state agreement without title insurance. Patterson said the the con­ servancy legally purchased the property last August from Penn Central. Adjacent property owners were outraged, especially pro­ perty owner Larry Jachim, who wanted to take legal ac­ tion on the matter. “We’re having difficulty. The persuasion is over with. The next step would be to hire an attorney.” he said. He said the problem with that, however, is that it is too expensive and the case could go on for years. Apparently there was an at­ torney, Bill Stockwell, who in 1992 gave Jachim the option to buy Penn Central until one day when he sold it to the village Middleville Village Planner Jason Cherry said he and everyone else involved with advocating the trail is in­ terested in working with pro­ perty owners and listening to their concerns. He said it has been difficult to get together with them They had agreed to meet with trail advocates on June 5. but property owners dm’t show up He said they just want a chance to try to make it work. Property owner Kim Jachim said that the village did receive a phone call from so­ meone saying they would not be able to make the meeting, which was verified by Patterson. Trustee Bill Getty said when the board voted in op­ position in January 1992, it was unsure on whether or not there would be proper polic- See Trails, Page 3 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 20. 1996 I Page 3 TK Middle School has annual honors assembly Thornapple Kellogg Middle School presented over 1000 certificates at its an­ nual awards ceremony last Monday in the school gym. Teachers issued awards while friends and family looked on. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School held its 34th annual awards assembly in the school gym Monday. June 12. The assembly is part of a year long effort to recognize as many students as possible through several other pro­ grams including student of the month. “Toadly Awesome Trojan.” “Happy Grams," and honor roll certificates. Over 1.000 certificates were distributed in recogni­ tion of student achievement, improvement, citizenship, leadership, and academic success. Mrs. Bigler enjoyed cross­ word puzzles and she was an avid reader. She was also a homemaker. Surviving are a son, Gary (Janet) Bigler of Jenison; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Harold (Gertrude) Bloomer of Kentwood; several nieces and nephews; very dear friends, Andy and Neva Aicken of Middleville. Graveside Services were held on Friday June 16,1995 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middle­ ville with Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Obituaries Beatrice Bigler-----MIDDLEVILLE - Beatrice Bigler, 82, of Middleville, passed away on Tuesday June 13, 1995 at her residence. She was born on February 25,1913 in Lowell, the daught­ er of LeRoy and Effie (Quiggle) Bloomer She was married to Howard E. Bigler on March 22, 1939. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1989. TRAILS, continued from Page 2 Awards were divided into many different categories giving everyone a chance to be recognized. Phone 795-3345 SATIO THEE PLACE FOR hopes to continue to move for­ ing of the trail. ward with the project. * He also said there would be "I feel good about it (the no harm in reversing the 1992 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) • 891-4040 outcome) hut we still have a decision because of three (Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia) lot of work to do,” he said. things trail proponents have OPEN Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 a m Saturday “We need to sit down with the now that they didn’t have then property owners now and — a trail association, partner work things out.” ing ownership with land and business support. “We have to look at the broader picture," he said. “This is the best place to have control.’* Trustee Rex Schad said. “Regardless of how the vote goes, an application for a We pride ourselves in being your total financial resource. Our mutual growth has enabled us to con­ special use permit must be ob­ tinuously expand our services for your personal and business accounts and provide council for assistance tained by the Thomapple Township Planning in effective money management. But don't let our professionalism fighten you. We're the same friendly, Commission. ” courteous folks who've been serving this community for a long time. Boysen said the commission can set up a hearing in which all adjacent property owners • SAVINGS • BUSINESS LOANS could express concerns. Getty said if, the Planning • PERSONAL LOANS • CHECKING Commission grants a special • MOTOR VEHICLE/BOAT use permit for the trails, • INTEREST CHECKING A TRAILER LOANS special conditions on it would be specified If they violate • BUSINESS ACCOUNTS • GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS any of the conditions they • RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES would lose it. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Jason Cherry said the • HOME EQUITY IMPROVEMENT village will try to be as helpful INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS LOANS as possible and would attempt RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION LOANS to block off the area to establish more definite pro• MOBILE HOME LOANS p e r t y lines. CREDIT CARD Treasurer Shirley Eaton DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE MALN OFFICE said she would like to see pro­ 3205 68th St. 627 East Main St. 303 North Arlington perty owners meet with the Caledonia, Ml Middleville, MI Caledonia, MI sillage and just listen to what (616) 698-6337 (616) 795-3361 they have to say. even if they (616) 891-8113 don t agree —THE FIRST NAME IN COMMUNITY SERVICE BANKING TANNING and NAILS Action-Ads! WE ARE ROOTED IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY TATE >ANK ALEDONIA Boysen said there will be a conversation with the village about the special use permit and allow property owners to attend and express their concerns. Patterson said he was satisfied w ith the outcome and g FDIC! PREMIER CLUB COMLSG EV ENTS - PLEASE JOL\T US... WOUW YOU LIKE TO KXN THE PRESEEK CLUB ON A TRIP TO CHERRY COUNTY PLAYHOUSE’ YOU ARE INVITED’ We will attend the popular tnuMcal. WEST SIDE STORY on Saturday My 15 * TOO PM n MosUton Well travel m an air conditioned motor coach from the Bank and stop for dinner on the way home The $32 cent mdudn the motor coach taxes opt and the ndutts to the piay Tickets must be ordered by Wednesday lune 21 Fnendt art wekome to come along Call today 891-9131!!! Interested in gnang the Prenuer Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5 000 in any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Cakdorua Stop ■ at Caiedwua Dutton or MtdcMe now* | �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 20. 1995 In the Service Neighbors With.. Incumbents defeated in school board race NORMA VELDERMAN Wen folks. I did not call any of you this week I was planning lo call Wednesday night but a pheasant crashing i h rough the bay window changed my plans Johnny was relaxing in his chair in the living room when the bird crashed right through a double-pane window I heard the noise and called up to see if Johnny was OK He said was a pheasant in the liv­ ing room. Fortunately. Cay was here The front door was opened and out the bird went. Then Cay started in on the mess I got the two dogs downstairs so they wouldn't get cut on the scattered glass Dad took the window in to order a new one But we had to put plastic trash bags over it in case it rained P(x>r Cay had a lousy job of cleaning up the glass It is a frustrating experience to be told not to try to help and to stay out of the way. They meant it kindly, so I wouldn’t get cut. I really can't help ex­ cept to run and get this or that. So folks, this is all the news that I have this week. Dan Clark and Robert Bergy emerged as winners las: week, defeating two in­ cumbents in a five-way race for the two available seats in the Caledonia Community School District. Clark received 938 votes and Bergy. 889. Other Can­ didates in the race were in­ cumbent Gordon DeBlaay with 689 votes*, incumbent John Fmkbeiner. 679 votes; and Donald (DJ.) Regan. 263 votes. About 15 percent of the voters, or 1.748. participated in the Caledonia election. A total of 8.851 voters are reg­ istered in the district. Jeffery A. Prior Manne Lance CpI. Jeffery A Prior, son of Roger D. and Cathy M Shaff of 4480 Eckert Road. Freeport, recently reported for duly with Marine Attack Squadron 513. 3rd Manne Aircraft Wing. Manne Corps Air Sta­ tion. Yuma. Aril. The 1991 graduate of Thor nappie Kellogg High School of Middleville joined the Marine Corps in December 1993. FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS ° 795-3345 gLOCAL CHURCH » DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church —- Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45a.m . ILOOa m A 6:00p m WEDNESDAY................ Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 66th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F Hamson Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer ...... 6:45 p.m Word of Life Clubs. WELCOME TO Gaines I tuted Brethren Church Kalamai<«> Avenue at U2r»d Street Caledonia. Michigan lelephone W«8252 Pastor Mark Beers t------_______________________ Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 - Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church utU be provided Timothy 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor its, CALEDONIA ciiRisrmKW«MEiniii»i:n A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 AM. (Child A Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. Phone 891-9259 Al Tiemexer Community Calling Ctwch Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5 00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a m A 11 00 a m WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHUPCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 ‘The Chucfi wnere everybody b somebody one Jesus Chnsr b lord" Sunday School...................................... 930 am. Sunday Morrang WorsNp..................... 10 30 am. Sunday Evensng WonNp.................600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer & Boe Study...... 700 p.m OUarrOatton Aafcr LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND Poster QAnO SHARON BARNSDAf. Dir ofOwtaiEd 6 Muse 091-oU2o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m Sunday School.............................. 1115 a m. Evening Worship Service............... 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler - 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Did ®imr CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service ............... 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev Bobby Dale Whitlock 795 3667 (Clptrth 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard. Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church Barner Free 1M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Sunday School Choirs for Children and Adults 9:45 Jr. A Sr High Mnn| Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible .Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. ' Rom. 12:10 First Service.............................................. 8:30a.m Sunday School.......................................... 9:45am (Fellowship Coffee 9.45 a m to 10:00 am.) Bible Classes........................................... 10:00a.m Second Service........................................ 11:00a.m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun ludre) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Barner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worships 9 00 am & 10 30 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night 600 pm hpnsg, Itirxat JoyW The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h S< near Whitneyville Ave. Church School Sunday........................ 9 45 a m. Morning Worship11 00 am. Evening Worship...... 6 00p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 20, 1996 / Page 5 Middleville minister and daughter part of WMLI graduation Western Michigan Uni ver sity will award more than 1.800 degrees in commence ment exercises Saturday. June 24. in Miller Auditorium and a Middleville minister will give the invocation and benediction. Benders to celebrate 60th anniversary The children and grandchildren will be celebrating the 60th wedding anniversary of Lois and Walter Bender Sunday, June 25. Friends and relatives are asked to please send a card to 2349 Norris Rd The Middleville Villoge Players will perform 'Faith County Thursday June 22 through Saturday June 24 in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. Pic­ tured (from top left) ae cast members Julie Coon, Dick Reyff, Darlene Schellinger, Moggie Benjamin, Jerri Otto, Bob Bender, Mary Fairchild, Helen Wingeier, Mike Bremer, and Robin Schweitzer. Faith County’ set for June 22-24 Middleville. Willard - Payne exchange vows Michael and Virginia Payne of Middleville and Steve and Sophia Hinkle of Grand Rapids and Kathaleen Hinkle of Grand Rapids with to an­ nounce the recent marriage of Richard Scott Willard and Angela Fay Payne on May 13. 1995 The wedding was held outdoors at the brides' parents home followed by an open house. Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia performed the ceremony. Best man was Darren Gravelin (friend of the groom) of Saranac. Maid of Honor was Aman­ da Henley (triend of the bride) of Middleville. Stop In For Your 1000 Smile Check Up In Caledonia Wayne H. Beld, DOS and Tom Pare. DOS Call for Classifieds MBA won't yield m its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular MutculK Dy •trophy At.ocUttoo 1-800-572-1717 GLCC REAL Gun Lake Community Church LIFE... REAL ANSWERS... THE BIBLE CLEARLY AND BOLDLY PRESENTED IN A WAY THAT IS RELEVANT TO EVERYDAY LIFE Ushers were Jamie Payne (brother of the bride) and John Bowman (friend of the Jesse Willett has graduated as class valedictorian from Ohio Auto Diesel Tech. In­ stitute in Cleveland. Ohio, uhere he was enrolled in the cWo/taC & Qifct Shop Your Full Service FTD® Flower Shop. Now Carrying... Lilias Potpourri Chips & Candles • Greenleaf Potpourri (Over 25 fragrances) 1045 Arlington (M-37) Middleville /ML tn f’artewn Staffs PUjuIuJf/ available at the Community Education Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the box office that will open at 6:45 each night of the performance. The Middle Villa will pro­ vide a 10 percent discount to play goers who show their ticket stub Reservations are requested. diseases groom). The couple will reside in Grand Rapids. TK grad Valedictorian We pamper you! by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Players will present “Faith County” at 8 p.m. Thursday. June 22. through Saturday. June 24. in the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. Tickets are $4 and will be ceremonies one at 9 a.m. for graduates of the Haworth Col­ lege of Business, the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Ser­ vices; and one at 11:30 a m for graduates of the College ot Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the College of Fine Arts and the Division of Con tinuing Education’s General University Studies Program. The Rev Gerald Toshalis. of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Mid dleville. will lead those two parts of the ceremony at 11.30 a m His daughter. Kristine D Toshalis. will he receiving her bachelor of arts degree in psychology and sociology (616)795-3331 SIMMER HOURS Mon -Fn 8 30 to 6 motorcycle, marine, and small engine repair program Willett is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple-Kcllogg High School in Middleville His parents are Don and Glenda Willett of Middleville Grandparents are Amy Willett of Hastings and the late Jim Willett. Gil and Mar <y Hayward of Hudson. Fla., and the late Gloria Hayward, formerly of Middles die Street Sale Beatrice Ave. — Gun Lake — •Off Gun Lake Road' Friday & Saturday June 23 & 24 9 AM to 6 PM NOW, TWO SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES TO BETTER SERVE YOU 9:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY, JUNE 25 AT BOTH SERVICES SPECIAL MUSIC GUEST NATIONALLY RENOWNED RECORDING ARTIST KEN MEDEMA EXTRAORDINARY - POWERFUL - INSPIRING EVERYONE WELCOME - CARING NURSERY AIR CONDITIONED Gun Lake Community Church 12200 Chief Noonday Rd (1/2 mile east of Patterson) 795-7903 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1995 Caledonia School Board completes special survey by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education has completed a survey, sponsored by IDEA Consultants Inc., that outlines residents' opinions on the quality of their school system. IDEA Consultants Vice President Dr Paula Serra said the survey was taken through a needs assessment process and it used a systematic ap proach of self evaluation to provide school officials with information important to educational planning. The assessment, she said, focused on reactions and ratings of the community to educational services and school issues. Its purpose was to clarify public attitudes toward the performance of the school system. The process started with a meeting bet-seen a represen­ tative group from the school Contempo Salon Welcomes you to their NEW! Full Service — • • • • Facials Acrylic Nails Manicures Men's, Women's & Children's Hairstyling 891-1093 9864 Cherry Valley — Caledonia Plaza WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME Open Mon Thurs 8-9, Fri 9-5. Sot. 9-4 sy stem and a representative of IDEA Consultants They talk­ ed about how a comprehen­ sive needs assessment survey could best be undertaken. Serra said the process took eight weeks and consisted of five major activities — instru­ ment development. sample selection, data collection, data processing and reporting. instrument development in­ cluded a draft development in­ itialed by a representative of IDEA, in which the group identified key issues that needed to be dealt with, and developed a list of items for the survey. The superintendent and staff members reviewed draft copies to insure that the key issues and topics had been adequately addressed The group then placed surveys with the same type of individuals who would be completing the surveys. The final draft consisted of 41 closed-ended questions and one open-ended question in which people could word their own opinions. The group that designed the questions was called the FACTS Committee and it in­ cluded volunteer community We Can Think Of 9 Good Reasons To Immunize On Time Measles Mumps Diphtheria Tetanus Hepatitis B Rubella Spinal Meningitis Pertussis Polio But You Only Need One Immunize On Time. Your Baby’s Counting On You. Cal11-800-232-2522 US OeDamert cf Hear art nrar Senaces members who attended a training session after work hours and made numerous phone calls A sample selection con­ sisted of determining how to divide the community into groups and insure that there was realistic representation. Volunteers collected the data through a phone survey which was chosen because it provides the highest return rate in the shortest possible time. Surveyors found that April was a bad month to reach peo­ ple because they were usually outside mowing lawns or in­ volved in other outdoor activities. A data entry file was pro­ grammed to record the results. To analyze the data. IDEA computed mean scores to analyze levels of emphasis or importance by using a fourpoint scale. The first questions were asked to determine what group the individual question­ ed was in. The community was divided into four groups — parents, nonparents, employees and graduating seniors. Participants were asked if they had any children in the Caledonia Community Schools, and 17.5 percent said they did. which included parents without child custody. Not all individuals con­ tacted chose to respond to all questions. In group division, surveyors came up with the following figures: Parent group, 360; non-parent group. 339; employee. 184; and graduating seniors, 116 Refusing to respond to all questions were 30 parents. 8 non-parents and 3 employees. The non-parents were asked if they ever had children in the Caledonia Community Schools. It was found that 46.1 percent of the nonparents responding at one time had children in the school system. Only 6.6 percent of respondents had children at­ tending private schools and 71.4 percent of respondents had lived in the district for more than seven years. Participants then were ask­ ed to indicate how much em­ phasis they thought the school should place on a number of subjects indicated. The subjects receiving the lop mean scores were computer technology, mathematics and reading, with reading receiving a perfect mean score of 4.0 and computer technology, math and writing each receiving 3.9 out of a possible 4.0. Other subjects listed in order of importance were science (3.8). spelling (3.8), business (3.6), listening (3.6), social studies (3.6), speaking (3.6). health (3.2). physical education (3.2). foreign language (3.1), art (3) and music (3). Serra said parents, nonparents and employees all ranked reading first with a lop mean of 4.0, while students only ranked it fourth with a mean score of 3.5. The survey next asked par­ ticipants to show their level of agreement with statements about skill development and behavior of students. The highest response. 89 6 percent, agreed that Caledonia students have ade­ quate opportunities to use computers. The lowest percentage of agreement was 55.7 percent, that students have strong punctuation skills. The public then determined whether or not they agreed or disagreed with certain skills being strengths among students. Ninety percent said that the students have opportunities for computer use. 86 percent agreed that they behave well and 78 percent agreed that students have good basic math skills Only 56 percent agreed that students have good bask punctuation skills which was lowest. Virtually all respondents. 98.8 percent, said they felt the school building is well kept. 95.1 percent agreed that the grounds are attractive and well maintained. 96.2 said they feel welcome at the schools, and 89.5 thought Caledonia has a quality athletic program The assessment focused on reactions and ratings of the community to educational services and school issues. Its purpose was to clarify public attitudes toward the performance of the school system. An average of 76.2 percent of respondents felt that Michigan Education Assess­ ment Program (MEAP) scores were important, with 85.4 of non-parents feeling this way, 80 percent of parents, 73.7 percent of graduating seniors and 57.3 percent of employees. One of the things the schools found they need to work on most is the amount of knowledge community members have about the school system to understand programs offered and to make informative decisions on issues. Only 73.2 people felt they did. People seemed to feel that administrators listen to their concerns, but felt they need to work on responding to them As far as instructional methods are concerned, there was a general agreement that group learning experiences (88.2) and interdisciplinary classes (78.5) are important. However, there was disagreement (62.5) that students should learn from a textbook rather than from pro­ jects and activities. Most respondents (65.3) would not support a class size of 35 to 40 students even if the teacher was assisted by a paraprofessional. Ninty-mne percent of peo­ ple said they felt that all necessary efforts should be made to help students reach a high level of learning. 91 per cent were for extra credit work. 90 percent were for make-up work and most felt that everyone, teachers, parents, and students, were responsible for students learning One unusual finding was that 75.6 percent of respondents said they would sit in on classes at the schools What was most surprising was that 85.1 percent of the employees said that they would be willing to do this which Sella said shows the dedication of members of the CCS community . One conclusion and recom­ mendation was that the ability of the curriculum to challenge students needs to be monitored. Based on the survey. IDEA recommended that emphasis be placed on computer technology, mathematics, reading, science and writing The survey results found the number of required classes to be right, however, either the type of classes offered or the level of expectations contain­ ed within classes needs to be addressed. The survey provided insight into ways the level of expecta­ tion could be increased. Since (he community believed that emphasis should be placed on computer technology, mathematics, reading, science and writing, and it views math and reading as strength areas and writing as an area that needs monotor ing. placing more emphasis on writing would increase the level of expectation tn any class and make the class more challenging The survey also suggested that all necessary efforts be made to help students achieve high learning levels, including use of extra credit work, make-up work and re-teaching and re-testing Another conclusion was that group learning experiences, and focus on grading on in dividual and combined grades while avoiding grades based solely on group grades would be helpful. Also recommended was greater sharing of information. IDEA recommended that more information be shared with the community, especial ly in school planning. Join 600,000 Satisfied Homeowners! 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The Michigan Central Railroad passed through several times every day headed to Jackson and points east loaded with White Lily flour The Michigan Central Railroad came into Middleville shortly after the Civil War. connecting Mid­ dleville to the rest of the state and county and provided transportation for both freight and passengers This series of wooden reproductions of area historic buildings was introduced at the 1994 Heritage Day celebration with the Prairie School building. The two new buildings will be available at the Village Players summer production of ’ Faith County” on June 22. 23 and 24 at the TK High School auditorium. They will also be available at Small Craft Warnings in Hastings. The Sea Shanty at Gun Lake. Shear Pleasure. Pharmac) Care. TTromappie Floral and Ono’s Turkey Store The entire series also can be reserved. Future buildings are ex­ pected to include Bowens Mills. St. James Hotel. Union School and three local histone homes. A few Prairie School Buildings are still available. Cost of each reproduction is $15. The White Uly Flour Mill is one of the additions to the Middleville Village flour. A church will be the final addition to the series Players vintage village series. 4w| .” Jk ROBERT BERGY ...on being elected to the Caledonia School Board! We at Carleton Equipment Co. encourage community involvement. Bob is our Grand Rapids operations manager. Phil Wurtzel President 1 fir ' k A �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 20, 1995 Elementary kids have a ‘field day’ as year closes Those football players on television make it look so simple’ Actually, running the tire lane quickly takes some practice, coordination and long legs. Running the tires was part of an obstacle course at the Dutton Field Day. Parent officials offer advice and encouragement. TK NEWS Ending on a ‘sweet’ note! 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As is usually the case, when a person is in his first year in a new position or place, the school year flew by. You know what they say, "time goes by quickly when you are having fun." On behalf of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education and the entire school family. I would like to express appreciation to the voters for their passage of the two millage issues The funds generated by the 18 non-homestcad mills will help the district keep pace with other area districts. The money gained by the enhancement mills will enable us to update our K-12 textbooks and related supplies. It will also enable us to finally add much needed technology im­ provements to our elementary, middle and high schools. peoplemark; 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Are (616) 245-6161 or MasterCard. mu ftr. Aller you've answered a question press lhe star key Q or pause lor three or tnoto seconds and lhe program will automatically proceed to the nest question. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 20. 1995 I Page 9 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Tax-free zones get support If you were to take a good, hard look at Michigan's economy right now, you’d find it is in much better shape than it was five years ago More people are working than ever before, job growth is on the rise and our unemployment rate is at the lowest level its been in years. Overall, you could feel pretty confident our economy is strong here in the Great Lakes state However. I could point to areas in Michigan that tell a much different story. Walking down these streets, you’d find aban­ doned and crumbling buildings, boarded up homes and storefronts and a noticeable lack of human life. In most cases, these little “ghost towns" are right in the middle of our cities, wasting away before our eyes And although our area is pro­ spering and we are fortunate to have a strong western Michigan economy, in the end every citizen pays for cities that aren’t doing as well Realizing these areas have incredible potential, public leaders and others have been trying to find ways to revitalize and redevelop them. But in many cases, job providers don’t want to put the cost of fixing up buildings and making them livable on top of the other costs that come with doing business. At the same time, potential homeowners don’t want to move into blighted areas or neighborhoods that appear unsafe. Well, last week. Governor John Engler unveiled a proposal I believe will breathe new life ito these struggling areas in our state Under the governor’s plan, we could designate up to eight areas in Michigan as Tax-Free Renaissance Zones Similar to the more familiar enterprise zones, the key goal of the zones is to focus a complete market-based incentive on a distressed area and rejuvenate it through growth. But while enterprise zones offer tax breaks only on industrial property, the Tax-Free Renaissance Zones would exempt all existing and new commercial, residential and industrial interests from all state and local taxes (except the state sales tax) for up to 20 years. That means a resident, for example, wouldn't pay personal income or state property tax. nor would they pay the local in­ come. property or utility taxes or special local millages. Job providers would be exempt from most of those, plus single business taxes For those concerned about school districts that might fall in these zones, the plan ensures the state would reimburse the districts for any revenues lost due to the tax-free status If supported by the Legislature, this plan would allow every county to apply for one tax-free zone In addition. Detroit and Grand Rapids each would be allowed to apply for one zone amounting to a total of 85 potential applicants Each county’s zone would have to be approved by the county 's board of com­ missioners. as well as other authorities whose taxation would be waived. In the end. the panel made up of the state treasurer, the director of the Michigan Jobs Commission and the director of the Department of Management and Budget would recommend up to eight zones — five urban and three rural — for final ap­ proval to the State Administrative Board When reviewing applicants, the board would consider the level of poverty and unemployment w ithin the zone, the educa­ tion test scores and private sector involvement in the zone's plan and design. It would also look at the municipality ’s com­ mitment to providing service to the zone. Overall, a successful application would demonstrate a strong community commit­ ment to the project, as well as outline the overall impact of the zone on the surrounding area. I believe that, unlike other ideas, this prospoal boasts vision and foresight. I’ve argued that what was important for urban renewal is not necessarily building casinos or stadiums, but lowering the cost of creating a job. We have an impressive tax cutting record and the tax-free zones are a bold step forward as we continue to look for ways to rejuvenate our distressed communities Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Jack Kempt, a great supporter of enterprise zones, once said: "When most people view the depressed areas of your cities, they see poverty and urban blight. But when I visit these neighborhoods. I see a vast supply of wealth and talent — but a drastic shortage of opportunities and incentives.” I couldn’t agree more. As statewide leaders, we must recognize Michigan cannot fulfill ites potential unless all portions of the state share in the renaissance. I am personally committed to guaranteeing the tax free zones gam legislative support. demonstrated that our efforts have paid off. More people are working our our state than ever before, new jobs are being created every day and our unemployment rate has been con­ sistently at or below the national average for the past several months. In fact, our May jobless rate hit 5.7 percent. But as I have said before, we can't rest on our ac­ complishments if we expect to build a Michigan economy that will thrive far into the coming years. Rather, we must con­ tinuously strive to create incentives for job providers to settle and expand here and for families and individuals to build their lives here. So far this year, we've worked toward that goal by passing four new tax cuts Last week, the state Senate took another step towad economic well-being by passing a two-bill package that will change the way job providers are billed for their single business taxes Basically, the legislation does two things: it attempts to remove an advantage out-of-state companies have over Michigan-based companies and aims to encourage small business growth through fairer taxation. Senate Bill 342 would change the SBT's apportionment for­ mula. Currently. 50 percent of die tax is based on sales. 25 percent on payroll and 25 percent on property. Under the legislation, payroll and property would be phased out of the tax base over the next five years so the tax would be based solely on sales by the year 2000 The SBT apportionment issue has long been a concern for multi-state firms that have major facilities located in Michigan Because of the way the formula is currently set up. out-of state companies that send their products into Michigan pay less in SBT than Michigan-based firms, yet have the same sales poten­ tial. By basing the formula on sales, the firms would be on a more level playing field Senate Bill 545 would implement a site specific Michigan Capital Acquisition Deduction in 1998 And we make it easier for small businesses to grow by changing the way they are charged under the SBT. SBT reform is needed in state Since 1990, we have taken steps to turn Michigan’s economy around by cutting taxes, reducing state spending, eliminating costly regulation and encouraging job growth through incentives. Thus far. our state’s economic report card has clearly Thank you to all the citizens of Caledonia School District for your support during the recent School Board Election! My election is only the beginning! With your continued support we can truly make a difference in the educational lives of our young people. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 THANK I YOU iS Caledonia! from... BOB BERGY Paid for by the Committee to Elect Robert Bergy �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 20, 1995 Caledonia boys track and field state qualifiers named Ben Thompson (left) finished sixth in the both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs at the State Class B Track and Field Meet. 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In the final six games, the junior Scots went 3-3, splitting a double header with Unity Christian, losing the first 5-4 and winning the second 1312, loosing to South Christian 11-9 and West Catholic 10-8 and sweeping two games from Northview 13-2 and 19-17 to end the season Members of the 1995 Caledonia junior varsity softball team includes (first row from left): Jen Grevers. Allison Schneider. Molly Gorton and Holly Pelletier. Second row: Kristi Schnidt. Heidi Hanna. Niki Peterson and Kristi DeBoer Third row: Kellie Huizinga. Mindi Smith, Coach Duane Petrosky and Jennie Besteman Not pictured: Sarah Steele TK cheerleaders have Walk-A-Thon by Mand* Ha be I Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School freshman and varsity cheerleading squads held a walk-a-thon Wednesday to raise money for TK fall sports. Varsity cheerleading coach Barb Barr said the girls ap­ proached family, friends, school employees and other community members to ask for sponsorship through pledges and donations. Some members walked as far as 10 miles, occasionally running through sprinklers to cool off. Barr said their goal was to raise $1,000 and average $50 per member She said 25 percent of the pledges would go to “Paws for a Cause." an organization that provides dogs for disabl cd people Next year, she said, she plans to invite other teams in the league to join them Barr said she is proud of the team's efforts and wanted to thank freshman coach Julie Kolbe for organizing the fund raiser. Rent the things you need for all your yard maintenance. 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Wilhelm is a professional coach and scout in the Netherlands for the famous Dutch championship club PSV Eindhoven, former European champions “He brings a wealth of talent and experience to the sessions which are designed to challenge each player in the areas of technical improve­ ment and tactical improve­ ment and tactical awareness. " Evans said The PSV staff will utilize the highly regarded "Coever" method of basic skills training, a program which many in the interna­ tional soccer community con­ sider. The reason for Holland's successful youth player development. Daily sessions will be held in the late momng and early evening to allow for more flexibility. Morning sessions will emphasize individual technical skills development and evening sessions will be directed toward small sided group training designed to im­ prove the player's ability to possess and distribute the ball / Placing at the state wrestling tournament from the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club were: Christopher Smith. Nick Webster. Michael Tomanek and Brandon Schalk Caledonia Freesytle wrestling wraps up season with tourney Dutch coach Roy Wilhelm (left), standing with soccer player Scott Evans at a previous soccer camp, will be on hand in Middleville to lend his expertise to the soccer camp. as well as finishing skills “The aim of the training program is individual im­ provement so the coaches will provide each player with an evaluation of their work for the week." Evans said, ad­ ding, “It is truly a rare oppor tunity to have coaches of such magnitude present a camp in our community that I would highly recommend it to any area player senous about the game of soccer. Further details about the camp schedule and the par­ ticipation fee may be obtained by contacting Steve Evans at 795-7727. In order to suc­ cessfully maintain smallgroup instruction, there will be a limit to the number of players accepted into the camp. Seven wrestlers from the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club traveled to East Kent­ wood High School to compete in the State Freestyle Tourna­ ment May 13. Successfully defending his state title at 60 pounds in Group III was Christopher Smith. Also wrestling in Group III were Michael Tomanek. who earned a bronze medal, and Brandon Schalk. who placed fourth. Group IV wrestler. Nick Webster finished the day in third place. Also qualifying for the state to remove the old sidewolk ot the cemetery ond to outhorize reconstruction of the oreo with fill and grass seed. Motion passed unanimously approving $76,000.00 for Patter­ son Road repair, to be paid one half this fiscal year and the other half next fiscal year. Motion passed unanimously approving Rules of Procedure. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Supervisor to get bids to repair the roof drainge in front of Township Office, accept $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have COL) - ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately midJuly and August Call 616/374-8837 for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • 1«l & 2nd Mortgag* purchase or refinance • Land contract refinancing • Homa or Rental Property • Stow Credit OK • Bill Coneoltoatton • Fa«t • Easy • Can 24 Hours Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corp^ 800-068-2221 4ft FREE Pre-Qualtfication • short time to install it Thornapple Township MINUTES June 12, 1995 Regular meeting called at 7:02 pm Board Members Present — 4 Others - 26 Minutes of the May 8th meeting approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $30,856.02 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed rescinding 1992 resolution opposing establishing a recreational trail along the former railroad right of way. Motion passed unanimously to accept the offer from the Village tournament were Patrick Selected as Outstanding Huver. Seth Temple and Todd Wrestler for 1995 were Maines. Group 0 — Justin Maxim; To wrap up the 1995 Group I — Jordan Trudeau. season, Caledonia Freestyle Group II — Ryan Dykhou.se; honored all of its wrestlers Group III — Michael with a banquet held at Tomanek and Group IV — Caledonia High School May Nick Webster 15. Special recognition was Awards were given to those given to Matt Kilmartin as who placed or qualified for Most Improved Wrestler state. —— loam rr rkmc • loam* by pnomi —— • Homeowners •• Cash Fast • bids ond to proceed with work. Motion passed unanimously accepting recommendation from Planning Commission to deny rezoning requesHor portions of Section 7 from AR to RR. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Supervisor to have Progressive AEP update study regarding adding to or expan­ sion of Duncon Lake sewer system. Motion passed unanimously authorizing repairs of Unit 856. cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion passed unanimously that TTES not participate in non­ emergency transfer requests under mutual aid when it is out Motion passed unanimously directing Supervisor to com­ munication with the Prosecuting Attorney stating the Township's displeasure with the handling of the hazardous v>osie incident on 12 25 94 Motion passed unanimously approving reimbursement to Duncon Lake property owner for Motion passed unanimously approving write off ot am­ bulance accounts. 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Ml / June 20. 1995 Middleville Council Minutes May 23 1995 Trustee Bray colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p m Present Bray, French, Stag ray and VondenBerg Absent President Myers, Trustees Oliver and Rutherford Guests Lindo French ond William Kenyon Minutes of the May 8, 1995 meeting were approved os read with the addition in paragraph 18th, to grade ond odd top soil. Agenda approved as presented William Kenyon approached Council with plans to construct a gazebo for the pork across from the Village Holl. This matter sent to the Property committee <or recommendation French moved the printed in­ vokes for May 23 1995 be paid in the amount of 133.292.36. Support by VondenBerg Ayes all Carried. French updated Council on the Planning Commission s meetings Council ond Manager Mon shorn reviewed the Manager s Report Discussion held in regards to patching and sealing of Village Streets French moved that Council ap­ point Trustees Rutherford Oliver ond Bray to meet with Thornapple Township Planning ond Zoning committee in regords to wellhead protection Support by VondenBerg Ayes all Carried VondenBerg moved that Council authorize Manager Man shum ond Foreman Russ Blough CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA JUNE 21, 1995 • 7:00 P.M. 1 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurers Report Audit Planning Commission Report TCI Cablevision ZBA Report Historical Commission Appointment Seminars Building Department Report Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. (200) to attend a one day seminar on the new law pertaining to Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL Drivers at a cost of $50 00. Sup­ port by Stogray Ayes all. Carried. VondenBerg moved that Council authorize Manager Mon shum Io attend a seminar Deal­ ing with Disability in the Workplace at a cost of $95.00 to be held June 8 1995 in Lansing Support by Stogray Ayes 3 and noy 1 Motion Carried. French moved that Council authorize the purchase of a microscope for the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a cost of $1 100 00 this cost to be paid out of the Sewer Fund Operating budget Support by Stogray Ayes all. Carried. VondenBerg moved that Council authorize the construc­ tion of a sign for the Village Wastewater Treatment Plant at o cost of $55C 00 Support by French. Ayes all Carried. Discussion held in regards to port time Police Officer working at the Deportment of Public Works part time. French moved that Council send this matter to the Personal Committee for con­ sideration Support by Stogray Ayes oil Carried. VondenBerg moved that Council authorize Offker Nick Seifert to attend PPCT Defensive Toctics Instructors Training Course. Cost covered by grant Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried With no further business. Stogray moved for adjournment. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 12 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (204) OPENING Monday,June 26th EVERVTHINGS fl BUCH! 137 E. Main. Oouintomn Caledonia Hours: M-H I-F Sat. 9-6 9-8 9-3 Phone: [616] 891-1118 Changing Courses for Mealtime Variety ' NAPS>—Breakfast piz za, dessert pasta, dinner­ time pancakes. You may have sampled these strangesounding new culinary won­ ders. and if you haven't. you probably will soon. Accord­ ing to research conducted by Land O'Lakes, these con­ coctions are signs of an increasingly popular trend the company has dubbed “Changing Courses." Changing Courses re­ cipes redefine conventional ways of eating. What you get are mixed-up meals and transformed foods: white chocolate ravioli, zucchini pancakes with salsa, taco soup. Caesar salad pizza. Eating breakfast foods for dinner represents a more common example. A recent survey commissioned by LAND O LAKES' Light Sour Cream and No*Fat Sour Cream reports that more than half of Americans (56 percent) have eaten break­ fast foods (besides cereal ) for dinner or lunch in the past three months. “Americans love the vari­ ety these combinations offer," says Lydia Botham, director of the I -and O’Lakes Test Kitchens/Consumer Affairs “People like trying new things but need to have a sense of the familiar. Pizza is a great example: from it, we’ve created breakfast pizza, dessert pizza, even Caesar salad pizza." Famed trendmeister Faith Popcorn calls this approach “Twisting the Familiar," and offers ideas such as chili served in taco cones or chow mein served in rice cones (akin to the good old ice cream cone). If you’re itching to try one of these novel-yet-familiar meals, look no further. The I^and O’Lakes Test Kitchens have developed a set of Changing Courses recipes, available free. The recipes. Zesty tacos change courses to become a hearty Taco Soup, in a recipe offered by the makers of land o lakes* Light Sour Cream and No*Fat Sour Cream. made with LAND O LAKES* Light Sour Cream and No*Fat Sour Cream, feature delicious, unique creations such as “Polenta Pancakes with Chili," "Chocolate Sour Cream Waffles," or the 'Taco Soup" featured below. To order the free recipe set, call 1-800-782-9602(24 hours/day) or send your name and address (post­ cards preferred) to: “Chang­ ing Courses," LAND O LAKES' Light Sour Cream and No*Fat Sour Cream, Land O’Lakes, Inc., P.O. Box 26341, Shoreview, MN 55126-0341 Offer good while supplies last TACO SOUP Soup 1 pound extra lean ground beef 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (1-quart) bottle (4 cups) vegetable tomato juice 1 cup thick and chunky salsa picante sauce Toppings l AND O IAKEX* Light Sour Cream vr No*Fat Sour Cream Shredded lettuce Sliced green onion Chopped tomato Shredded I AND O LAKES* Cheddar Cheese Baked tortilla chips In a four-quart aaucvpan cook ground beef, onion and green pepper over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink (six to ten minutes); drain off fat. Stir in aeMoning mix; continue cooking for one minute. Stir in vegetable tomato juice and salsa. Continue cooking, stir­ ring occasionally, until heated through (three to five minutes). To serve, spoon soup into serving bowls; garnish with desired toppings. YIELD: six servings. FASHION EYEWEAR — SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA June 12. 1995 PRESENT Audy, Berencsi, Er skine, Kidder, Robinson, Soules, Antecki and Cherry. Several guests were also present. The minutes ond financial statement were approved as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Imperial Municipal Service report was received ond filed. VanLiere reported that Com­ munity Development Block Grant funds for Maple Street have been approved. Bids for pickup truck and trac­ tor were discussed at length. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to purchase a John Deere 1070 tractor with loader and mower deck from Country Turf of Caledonia Ayes all. Motion carried. AAotion by Erskine, seconded by Berencsi to pur­ chase a Dodge 3 4 ton pickup with snowplow from Courtesy Dodge. Ayes all. Motion carried. A Resolution establishing Village Ad Valorem Property Tax rate for 1995 was presented by Berencsi and seconded by Robertson The Village Council determines to reduce the total operating millage from the rate levied m 1994 in accordance with Act 5 of >982 and does establish a total operating midoge rate of 9.158 for 1995 Ayes all Resoiu tion declared adopted Permission was given for Leukemia Foundation to conduct a fund rmsmg campaign during September A sign indicating CHILDREN PLAYING will be <n * tolled near Oak and Pleasant Streets. Approval was given for Change Order f3 for the Water project Water Ordinance needs to be completed Street repair work was discussed. Erskine will work with Patches on this. Other items discussed were Library Board opening. 4th of Ju­ ly: Village Manager search; tree work; ond equipment for sewer plant. The Caledonia Village office will be closed July 3 ond 4 Meeting was adjourned at 9 00 Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (201) Stop and nt Your Choice la Claar Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vis lorn Carter 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 Complete Autc and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley ona btock oft Mam St in Downtown CaMdon<a (616) 891-0150 MS Ul zs Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 20, 1995 / Page 13 Serving Our Country Ryan S. Predum Winning post-seaon awards from the Thomapple-Keilogg junior varsity team were (from left) Jenny Harmon - Most Improved. Coreen Barber - Most Valuable and Anya Prichard - Sportsmanship Award TK girls JV soccer has awards night Thornapple Kellogg’s first girls junior variety soccer team ended its season with an awards dinner recently The team had IO freshman and three sophomores and ended the season with 2-2-9. Coach Marty Wustman said the team was always com­ petitive. and of the nine defeats, most were only by on** or two goals. “It was an enjoyable season. The girls were great. They really work­ ed hard to improve their skills and by the seasons end. they were competitive with every team they played.” he said. At the awards banquet, three team members were honored with individual awards The Most Improved Player award was presented to sophomore midfielder Jenny Harmon The team’s Sport­ smanship Award was presented to freshman center fullback Anya Prichard. The teams Most Valuable Player award was presented to freshman center midfielder Coreen Barber YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: The following changes to the Township Zoning Ordinance were approved by the Township Board at Its regular meeting June 8, 1995 1 Delete the wording and rural ' from the ‘agricultural and rural' district. 2. In all residential districts after accessory uses and buildings" add 1. All buildings must be compatible in appearance, design, and size with existing adjacent residential type structures. 2. No accessary building shall be used for any purpose other than the storage of materials and equipment normally associated with a residential use. 3. Page II-6 (Definitions) add - "Easement: any portion of land dedicated by the owners) or previous owners) for the use of a public utility(s) or to other people to use for a specified purpose.” 4. Page IV-7 (13) (Gravel Mining) Delete - ‘‘With a minimum $2500.00 permit fee will be collected by the township clerk.” And replace with "a non-refundable permit fee of $100.00 per acre shall be paid to the township clerk before a permit is issued.” 5. Page XII-2 (2) Change the last line to read • "in no case shall a structure or other Improvement be allowed on a right of way, alley, road or easement, except for public utilities.” 6. Page XII-2 (3) Change the last sentence to read ■ "the maximum side yard setback shall be twenty-five....” Add - "the rear yard setback shall be ten feet in all districts unless a greater distance is required elsewhere in this ordinance.” 7 Page XII-2 (5) Increase in minimum lot width from 80 ft. to 100 ft. in the following districts - C-1, C-2, C-3,1-1. Change the first sentence of the last paragraph to read - "no building or buildings shall cover more than 30% of the lot the building or buildings are to be located on...” 8. Page XII-3 (9) Delete with the floor above 18 inches above ground level.” 9 Page XII-3 New • “4.11 no residential structure shall have more than two stories above ground level. No residential structure shall have the distance from the ground level to the bottom of the eaves exceed twenty-two feet.” 10. Page XII-7 Delete ”2.a. and 2.band reletter. Page HI-24 Add "Q. open air markets ' Page IV-27 add the following: “11. Open air markets may be permitted upon the issuance of a special exception use permit in the C-3 Business District. Produce stands located in front of a persons house and containing only produce grown on the property shall not be governed by this section. Open air markets shall be subject to the provisions of this ordinance and the following special standards: (1) They shall be temporary, seasonal markets operating from tents, portable buildings, motor homes, trailers, and other similar structures A No one shall be allowed to camp on the site. (2) The first thirty feet from the road right of way shall be reserved for customer parking only. (3) Onty one sign, not exceeding 32 square feet may be displayed on the premises. (4) The hours of operation shall not exceed 8 am to 7 pm Monday thru Saturday and 8 am to 5 pm on Sunday (5) All merchandise shall be removed from sight after each days operation (6) No hazardous products such as gasoline, fuel oil. or fireworks shall be sold or used as a promotion on site No open burning shall be allowed A tire extinguisher shall be provided for each employee on site. (7) No sound reproducing systems shall be operated on site (8) No animal shall be allowed on site except those allowed by law tor the handicapped (9) Sanitation facilities: the following items shall be provided on the site before any mer­ chandise is displayed for sale A Rest room with hand washing area B Covered trash container, emptied when full but at least once each week C Portable water and cups. (10) Before an operating permit is issued each business shall provide the township with a copy of the following A Business liability insurance holding the township harmless from any law suit. B. Workmen's comp insurance C. The lease or rental contract covering ail operating facilities and equipment D The insurance covering all cars, trucks, and trailers to be used <n your operation. E All permits required to sell the products on display including sales tax license (11) All waste matenals shall be picked up and placed in covered trash containers each day and each time the property is vacated Navy Seaman Recruit Ryan S. Predum. son of Janet E. Nelson of 433 Round Lake Drive. Caledonia, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes. III. During the eight-week pro gram. Predum completed a variety of training which in­ cluded classroom study, prac tical hands-on instruction, ami an emphasis on physical fitness In particular. Predum learned naval customs, first aid. fire fighting, water safety and survival, and a variety of safety skills required for working around ships and aircraft. Predum and other recruits also received instruction on the Navy’s core values — honor, courage and commit­ ment; and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct Predum joins 55.000 men and women who will enter the Navy this year from all over the country. Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy just as they do aboad ships ami at shore bases around the world. To rein­ force the team concept. Predum and other recruits (12) also were trained in preven­ ting sexual harassment and en­ suring equal opportunity. Even as the naval service gets smaller over the next few years, highly motivated young people like Predum. are still finding an opportunity to im­ prove their knowledge and education as they become part of the most highly technical naval force in history This year alone the Navy w ill have more than 57.000 job open­ ings and opportunities, most of which include guaranteed training. He is a 1994 graduate of Wayland Union High School. Scott P. Daly traditions. * Through teamwork and self-discipline Daly became proficient in military skills in­ cluding rifle marksmanship, uniform regulations, first aid and close -order drill. The Manne Corps is a tough, smart and elite force in which Daly will continue his training throughout his career He is a 1994 graduate of Hamilton High School Manne Pvt. Scott P. Daly, son of Patrick J. Daly of 3894 84th St.. Alto, recently com­ pleted the 11 weeks of inten­ sive training required to earn the title “Marine." During the training con­ ducted at Manne Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. Daly completed a variety of challenging training evolu­ tions designed to improve physical and mental strength. In addition to the rigorous physical conditioning pro­ gram. classroom instruction and practical application exer­ cises. Daly was introduced to the core values of the Marine Corps, which include honor, courage and commitment The importance of the core values was illustrated throughout the training which included customs, courtesies. Marine Corps history and Reach over 30.000 area homes tvfth a Reminder ACT10N-AP Call 945-9554 24 Hour© a Day 7 Daye A Week Stores selling food products shall: A Keep all such products in enclosed areas or provide netting around the outside of their sales structure B. Provides a means of controlling pests such as mice, flies and other Insects C. Remove overripe produce to covered trash containers D Provide refrigerated containers for all foods requiring refrigeration 12. Change the following commercial properties to C-1, C-2 or C-3. C-1 Shall include: Section 19 Tax Id. No. Street Address 019-010-02 12718 Chief Noonday-Eds Development (400 ft.) 019-20000 12716 Chief Noonday-Yankee Pride Realty C-2 Shall Include Section 19 Tax Id. No. Street Address 019007-00 12721 Chief Noonday-Vacant- (North 400 ft.) 01901700 12715 Chief Noonday-Dentist Office 019031-30 12505 Chief Noonday-Restaurant 019031-20 12495 Chief Noonday-Vacant 019031-10 12455 Chief Noonday-Vacant 01903400 12409 Chief Noonday-Garold Engel 01903000 12387 Chief Noonday-Dale Cummlford 01902900 12383 Chief Noonday-James Swainston 01903200 12381 Chief Noonday-Jack Chadwick 01903300 12371 Chief Noonday-Vacant 019-20000 Parker Dr.-South of 12371 Chief Noonday-Vacant 019-400-20 2186 Parker Dr.-Storage Building 019016-60 E. Parker Dr.-Storage Building-Gordon Jenkins Section 20 Tax Id. No. Street Address 020005-10 11616 Chief Noonday-Vacant 02000500 11612 Chief Noonday-Stuart London 020011-50 11847 Chief Noonday-Lewis Newman 02001100 11849 Chief Noonday-Stuart London 020036-20 11474 Chief Noonday-George London 02003700 11424 Chief Noonday Restaurant 02002300 11402 Chief Noonday-The Sea Shanty 02001503 1425 Briggs Rd.-Gary Meyers Section 26 Tax Id. No. Street Address 02600600 2342 Yankee Springs Rd.-Mike Otis Section 29 Tax Id. No. Street Address 02900300 11068 Gun Lake Rd.-True Value Hardware 02900600 11080 Gun Lake Rd.-Sam’s Grocery 02900500 11114 Gun Lake Rd.-Country Basket 02901000 2412 S Briggs Rd.-Sam’s Joint 02901200 2412 S. Briggs Rd -Sam’s Joint Parking Section 30 Tax Id. No Street Address 030002 2491 Patterson-John Rough Real Estate 030005-50 2717 Patterson-Antique Mall C-3 Shall Include: Section 18 Tax Id. No Street Address 01300600 12252 Cobb Lake Rd -Michael & Roger Lenard 01801100 490 Patterson Rd.-Wilbur Loew 01801200 1083 Patterson Rd.-Gun Lake Lawn Section 19 Tax Id No. Street Address 01901000 12920 Chief Noonday-Donna Panyrek (South 300 ft.) 01901400 12672 Chief Noonday WWMT TV (South 300 ft.) 01902800 1515 Patterson-Joe's Grocery Pleasant Valley Lot f1-Joes Grocery 019005-50 12223 Chief Noonday The "Note” 01900500 12175 Chief Noonday Al Conklin (North 350 ft.) 019006-20 12221 Chief Noonday Harrison Stor (North 700 ft.) 019016-60 1910 E Parker Dr -Storage Building-Gordon Jenkins Pleasant Valley Lot f7-1707 Patterson Rd -Jensen Marine Section 20 Tax Id. No Street No 02001500 11378 Chief Noonday-Cappon Food Mart 02001504 11376 Chief Noonday-Cappon Archery Section 30 Tax Id. No Street Address 030001 2185 Patterson-Gun Lake Marine (Except West 200 ft) Section 35 Tax Id. No Street Address 03501300 3035 Yankee Springs Rd -Richard McKibben Delete the "C” Zone Haney E VanderBee, Clerk �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1995 Auto vacation costs higher this year Middleville man graduates from Culver John McKinley, son of Mr and Mcs. John McKinley of Middleville, graduated from Culver Military Academy (CMA) on June 4 A two-year student at CMA. McKinley received one Silver A. the academies' se­ cond highest academic honor reserved for those students earning a minimum semester grade point average of 3.2. McKinley competed on the varsity hockey team and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Upon graduation. McKinley joined the alumni ranks of more than 1.000 Michigan residents who have graduated from either Culver Military Academy. Culver Girls Academy or Culver Summer Camp Located along the north shore of Lake Maxmkuckee in the town of Culver. Ind., the academies are boarding schools offering a nine month, college preparatory curriculum for grades nine through 12. The academies have an enrollment of 650 Academy » based upon a perfect syyem. with girts following a self-rule operation The schools offer students participation in more than 30 sports and programs including horsemanship, crew, aviation and hockey The fine arts are explored through dance and theater troupes and classes ranging from sculpture to ballet John McKinley students with nearly 20 per­ cent of the student body hail­ ing from Africa. Thailand. Switzerland. Japan. Ger­ many. Mexico. India, and the Peoples Republic of China. Culver Military Academy is based upon a military leader­ ship system, and Culver Girls PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads That family road trip is go­ ing to cost 3 percent more this summer than last year, accor­ ding to AAA Michigan An average family of four should budget $221 80 per day — up $6 50 from last year — for lodging, meals and auto expenses. This year's increase in auto vacation costs is the largest since 1991. when expenses jumped 5 percent Daily vaca­ tion costs fell 30 cents in 1994 Vacation costs have gone up four of the last five years an average of about $2.50 a year. Despite the increase, auto travel still is one of the coun­ try's great bargains. This year, the average cost for lodging is $91 per night, up $3 from last year, and is based on rates charged by accommoda­ tions listed in 1995 AAA TourBooks. Lodging costs vary by area, with higher rates generally found in large metropolitan areas and at resorts in season. It will cost more to eat. too, up $2 per day from last year to With U.S. Savings Bonds, the more you give, the more you receive. Every day. we pass a little of ourselves on to the next generation. When it’s best to go fishing, which bait to use. how to cast, what makes a keeper. The knowledge that we give stays with them forever. And we hope we’ve made their lives a little richer for the learning. Giving U.S. Savings Bonds also passes an important lesson on to the future generation. Bonds can teach our children how to save, how interest grows and how a small investment can help make their dreams come true average $IU2 for a family of four, not including tips and cocktails. On a 300-mile trip, a car averaging 21 miles per gallon costs $28.80 to operate, including expenses for gas. oil. tires and maintenance. This is up $1.50 from last year and can be mainly attributed to higher fuel prices. In addition to lodging, meals and driving costs, a family should also budget for amusements, admission fees, road and bridge lolls, recrea mm and shopping. To save on vacation costs this summer. AAA Michigan offers the following tips: • Make lodging reserva­ tions early when a wider selection of accommodations and prices are available. • Eat the main meal at mid day. to take advantage of lower lunch prices at restaurants Eating al fast­ food restaurants or picnicking can also save dollars. • Look into low-cost or free sight-seeing and enter­ tainment alternatives. A theme park pass is too expen­ sive for your family of four? Consider alternaiivvcs such as bringing bicycles along on the trip to explore nature trails or spending a day al the nearest stale park beach. • Have the family vehicle thorxHighly inspected prior to leaving home Emergency car repairs can cost more on the road • Use travelers checks or a major credit card for secure and convenient financial transactions • When traveling, show your AAA Michigan member ship card to save up to 20 per­ cent on many auto, leisure and travel products and services. Middleville sales held over to June 24 Due to less than perfect weather conditions, the Mid dleville Community Garage Sales will be held over for one additional day. Saturday. June 24. beginning at 9 a m. The sales originally were scheduled for Saturday. June 10. Many participants held out through the rain, however, some did take cover early in the day. though the rain came perfectly at lunch time, it was clear that it won out over the morning crowd Original maps will be available on the 24th at the Shell gas station. Crystal Flash. Pastoor's and Lon Lefanty’s Insurance Agency Some sales may not be open on this day since it is the rain date However, there may he additional “new” sales in the area that were unable to par licipate on the 10th Anyone interested in having a sale on the 24th. is cn couraged to do so. WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Buying U.S. Savings Bonds contributes to a solid and secure America for generations to come. What a great way for you to say. “I believe in your future!” Bonds are as easy to buy as they are to give. Buy them at half their face value through your local hank. U.S. Savings Bonds are like friendships — the longer they’re kept, the more they're worth. So share the tradition of US. Savings Bonds. They’re the gift that gives back more than you’ve given. inAmerica^; BONDS W Pre-Inventory Sale • 20% Off Work Boots • 20% Off Carhartt • 20% Off Gloves 10% Off Store Inventory We will be CLOSED for Inventory Wednesday, June 28th Caledonia Farmers Elevator 136 E. Main Street • Caledonia 891-8108 • Open 6 Days a Week �Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — VKe have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH ipi PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING AND MARKETING PROJECT CALL YOUR COMPLETE PRINTER . . *F CALL BILL LOVE OR ROB MITCHELL AT (616) 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 20, 1995 Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment B & B TREE SERVICE Tree trimming &. removal, stump grinding. We leave your yard clean! 795-7575____________ BERNIE ft COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel. (We’re easy to get a lawn with) 6164191-1843 GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/Residential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518._______ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property‘Debt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-8OO-968-2221 Free consultation. YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in al 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Mobile Homes TRUE VALUE HOMES has extra clean pre-owned homes for sale in Cider Mill Village, Middleville. Two and three bedroom with two baths. Are readv for immediate possession. Call Sandra at 795-7900. For Rent LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION Bob-cat services. Licensed and insured. Personal Touch Landscape, 616-891 0040.______________ PONTOON BOATS WELDED, at your location. Expert service. Boat lift repair, Portable welding all types, machine shop service, and shar pening. Custom built utility trailers. A.R5. Manufacturing. 623-3926 Community Notices BASIC EMT CLASS to be held in Middleville July-December. $875. For registration or infor­ mation, call 1-800-522-3682. Farm APPALOOSA MARE 13 years, 4H horse, black. $1,300. Appaloosa Gelding, gray with blanket, 9 years, would make good 4H horse. $1500. Also, hay for sale. 868-6558______ BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart 1-800-823-2800. FOR SALE: FIELD OF HAY. Call Orpha Dundas. 795-3046 For Sale FUTON FRAME & MATTRESS PAD, $100 firm. 795-4263__________________ GLASS STORE DOOR and frame, $50. Steel door, $10. 4 tractor chains, $40. 868-0308 OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK^ I For Sale Automotive 1985 BUICK CENTURY. Runs great. $1,200. Call 868-6443. CALEDONIA: 1600 4000 sq. ft High visibility, great expo­ sure, new building. 1st Real Estate. 616-698-5000. IN HASTINGS, CLEAN ONE BEDROOM Apartment. Stove refrigerator furnished. Electricity provided. Deposit required. No pets, $350 a month. WiD show apartment after June 14th. Call after 5:00pm for an appointment 795-2390. 1 ITALIAN 911 GREENWOOD STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, 2-family. Lots of miscellaneous, toys & girt’s clothing- June 22 & 23. JUNE 22, 23 ft 24 at 7066 Hammond. South off 68th St Tons of baby items and clothing and miscellaneous household items. Help Wanted •FIREFIGHTER JOBS* Entry level, M/F positions. $1158-$1429 per hour. Paid training and benefits. Applicants call, 1-219-736-4741, Ext A4317.9:00am-9:00pm, 7 days. HAIR STYLIST: First Impression Hair Studio in Cutlerville A. Caledonia. Full & part-time positions. Vacation pay and insurance is available. 891-0312 or 455-6090 or 698-6484,__________________ Jobs Wanted I WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE and run errands. 3 years experience, cheap rates. Call Darci at 891-2249. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST Miscellaneous Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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The payment was in danger because of the Supreme Court's decision to make the stale pay for taking money from the school employees’ retirement fund. State Rep. Terry Geiger, who represents all of Barry County, said checks covering the second part of schools’ June payments were ready to be mailed out last Monday when the State Legislature received word that both par­ ties in the Musselman vs. tingler suit requested a recon­ sideration of the decision forc­ ing the state to pay back $139.5 million to the school employee retirement fund Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Jay Cason said the ruling resulted in a memo from Gerald Hunsburger of the Kent Intermediate School District to school business managers. It said that schools would not receive the second June payment. TK stood to Hose $162,474.42 and Caledonia $237,595.32. But the House Appropria­ tions Committee decided to transfer money from the September advance payment to the June payment to allow schools to close their books for the 1994-95 fiscal year without financial problems The Senate Appropriations Committee will meet today to add its approval. Geiger said $300 million had been set aside to be used as an advance payment to be made to the schools in September. The transfer agreement made by the House Committee authorized early payments of foundation grants, thus taking $139.5 million out of that $300 million September advance payment and leaving it short. Geiger said be hopes the transfer will restore the June payment completely. He added that restoring the June payment keeps things settled for now, but does not ultimately solve the problem. ‘•Now we have to look at ways to come up with the $139.5 million (next September),’’ he said. He said the Engler Ad­ ministration requested recon­ sideration of the court ruling because the decision was ' ‘vague and hard to interpret." He added that there is really no way to know for sure what Daniel Musselman’s reason was for seeking reconsidera­ tion. but agreed that it might See State Aid, Page 9 Food, fireworks, crafts, competition to spark Caledonia’s July 4th celebration by Barbara Gail Staff Writer Something old and some­ thing new will be the order of the day as the Caledonia Inde­ pendence Day celebration fires up this Saturday, July 1. Plenty of traditional fa­ vorites have been planned, be­ ginning with the 11 a m. pa­ rade down Main Street. All entries are welcome and should meet at the Holy Fam­ ily parking lot by 9.30 a.m. Opening ceremonies at Lakeside Park are set to begin at after the parade, with State Senator Dick Posthumus do­ ing the honors. He will be followed on stage by the "Voices of Freedom." under the direction of Jeff VanderHeide. At 12:30 p.m., antique trac­ tors will roar to life for the annual pulling competition, and at 1 p.m., Caledonia and Middleville youth league coaches will compete again at the softball diamond to see who wins the trophy this year. While the adult coaches are warming up for their game, kids can bring on their frogs and turtles to see who can "coach" his or her amphibian or reptile across the finish line first. Winners will get their names entered in a drawing for a new bicycle. The Highland Games were new to the festivities last year, and this year have been augmented by some demon­ strations of Highland-style strength and skill. A hammer throw and a “farmers walk, in which the contested canes two 100-pound weights, will be denuMistrated to the crowd Competitors then can try their skill at "putting the stone" (hurling a round stone as far as possible), "tossing the caber" (tossing a log end over end) and "tossing the sheaf’ (pitching a sick of hay See Celebration, Page 2 Curriculum director leaving TK Schools bv Mandv Ha be I ' Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Director of Cur­ riculum Dr. Cheryl Allen will leave her position in mid-July to return to her home in Wichita. Kansas. Alien said she will be atten­ ding to family matters, which causes career plans to be up in the air. She said she has thoroughly enjoyed her year working for the TK school system. "It is an understatement to say that I have truly enjoyed this position." she said. "I am grateful to have worked with this staff and community. I shall always be indebted to this group. " As curriculum director, she has had a hand in handling many different programs. One of her projects, she said, involved putting together a handbook that outlined tex­ tbook adoptions. Another was developing assessments, lesson plans and outcomes for the new K-12 math and language arts pro­ grams that will be added with part of the 2.75 enhancement mills TK received. She said the staff wrote thousands of pages outlining See Leaving, Page 2 Cheryl Allen enjoyed her time os Director of Curriculum for the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Retired Holy Family pastor’s health on the mend Father Cusack looks back on a “life of miracles” by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Father Jim Cusack will tell you that his has been a life of miracles. He then will explain that he has recovered from cancer surgeries and survived a seri­ ous automobile accident that required hip replacement surgery "I should have been killed in that accident," he mused, "but here I am." To add to his list of "mira­ cles," is the success of triple bypass heart surgery he un­ derwent last March after realizing that his increasing short-windedness had to be a symptom of more than just advancing age. Then, just a month later, he totally collapsed at the exer­ cise room in the Penn Club, where he had been performing his cardiac rehabilitation rou­ tine. "I can't tell you how many times 1 have worked in that room alone.” he said. But that day, a doctor and the manager of the exercise fa­ cility just happened to be standing right at the spot where be keeled over in a complete cardiac arrest. The See Life of Miracles, P. 5 In This Issue... • TK PTO protests ‘enhancement’ allocations • TIES develops local policy on illegal fireworks Father James Cusack said that Holy Family Church’s To Africa With Love’ project was one of the most significant events during his 39 years as priest. He is pictured here after parishioner and dairy farmer John Finkbeiner (center) was ordained a missionary and sent to Tanzania to help the African project. With them are Finkbeiner’s parents, Amy and Robert, his wife. Beth, and his children, Jenny, Jacob and Joshua. • Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission OKs, tables Special Use Permit • Caledonia Twp. hears about report �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 27. 1995 CELEBRATION, continued from front page — over a bar). A ne# event this year, the "haggis toss” has been offered for the ladies. Children's games also are planned, such as the annual water games sponsored by the Caledonia Fire Department and other games for the younger set. Families with small children can enjoy a va­ riety of activities: picnicking, the petting zoo, playgrounds. Both kids and adults can compete in the Lions Club annual "holc-in-one" contest, with the use of a new car for one year the prize for sinking that golf ball in the cup. New to the celebration this year is a "Flush 'em Tank" contest, sponsored by the Class of 1969, with some no­ torious public figures offering themselves as "victims." Entertainment on the center stage will feature a 1:30 p.m. performance by the Caledonia Dance Center, a 2:30 p.m. concert by the "Solid Ground Country Band," country line dancing by the Callihan Country Dancers at 4 p.m. and some Chicago-style blues by the Jimmie Stagger Band at 6 p.m. Ongoing will be open houses at the Barber School and the blacksmith shop, arts and crafts sales at the park and a book sale at the library. Food will cover the gamut, from an ox roast or a com­ plete grilled chicken dinner to hot dogs to snacks of candy, pop and cold drinks Conces­ sions all are operated by local organizations. All the day's activities, of course, build toward the grand finale of fireworks over Em­ mons I^ke Parking will be available at both Caledonia Elementary and the State Bank of Caledo­ nia, with a shuttle bus service provided again this year by the Caledonia Community Schools. Handicapped parking will be available at the park The independence Day cele­ bration is planned each year by a volunteer committee of local residents, officials and business people. Funding for such events as the concerts and the fireworks comes from the donations of businesses, village and township boards and individuals. From parade to pyrotech­ nics. the day is the highlight of Caledonia's summer as the community comes together to celebrate the nation s birthday. The Solid Ground Country Band will be performing on center stage at Caledonia’s Lakeside Park this Saturday and is just one of the entertainment offerings planned for the community's annual Independence Day celebration. Schedule of Events □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Cl 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 2:30 4:00 6:00 Dusk Parade Opening Ceremony Antique Tractor Pull Softball Game Frog Jump & Turtle Race y Caledonia Dance Center^ Caledonia Friends of the Library sponsoring book sale July 1st Highland Games Bike Drawing “Solid Ground’’ Country B Callihan Country Dancers The Jimmie Stagger Band Fireworks Good summer reading at a great price is the Fourth of July offering from the Caledonia Friends of the Library, which will be sponoring a used book sale at the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 1. Paperbacks will sell at 25 cents each or five for a dollar, while hard cover books cost 50 cents or three for a dollar. Those who own a "Deuce” library tote should bring it to the sale because they will be allowed to fill it up with as many books as they can for just one dollar, loiter, during the "bag sale.” cat tote owners can fill their bags for free’ The tote bags will be on sale for $6 at the library and at the Lakeside Park festivities. The book sale will be held in the library's downstairs community room. The Friends report that all kinds of books are awaiting new owners, including classics mysteries, childrens books and non-fiction of all kinds. Proceeds from the used book sale will be used by the Friends for library programs Anyone with questions about the sale or the Friends of the Library group should call the Caledonia Library at 891-1502. LEAVING, continued from front page — Even if you can’t spend your days at the beach, we can make you look like you do! We can add highlights to your hair and a golden tan to your skin in our... 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Another aspect of these pro­ grams includes a monitoring piece that can be used by teachers to record the students’ results. With the help of these pro­ grams, she said, students will be able to progress from grade level to grade level in a smooth transition. “It has truly been a unique opportunity to put a program in place,” she said. “I felt I had some good knowledge to bring to the position.” She said she is proud of parents and community members who have helped a lot by voicing their concerns The administration has tried to listen to these people and make decisions based on their needs, she said. She also added that people in the community seem to be impressed with the work the staff has done ‘Our district ha-> become curriculum driven,” she said “1 am impressed with the scope of the outcomes (in our programs).” Allen has spent many years educating herself to gain knowledge necessary to help improve the quality of education She received two master's degrees, one in economics and one in reading, and a doc­ torate in curriculum instruction. She has also taught everything from elementary to graduate school and served as an assistant principal She said she has enjoyed and learned a lot from these experiences. “It’s the challenge that is the reward for me,” she said. "As the Japanese say it’s the journey and the journey has been great.” She said she expects good things for TK and sees no bar riers for the challenges ahead ”1 see no gaps in terms of progress. I am just sad I won’t be here to see it,” she said “A lot of my thinking and feelings will still be with TK and 1 will be keeping in con­ tact to make sure the projects we put together will continue.” She said the schixil system is searching for a replacement. She added that she feels there are many good cur nculum people out there and has no doubt TK will find a quality person to fill the position. “That person will be very lucky,” she said. She said she will miss West Michigan and hopes to return some day. Invites you to our... ALL MEW Full Service Salon Servicing Men, Women & Children Relax and enjoy a ’A hour Facial Massage & Skin Cleansing Far an Intr^utttry of only... $I7»5 WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME Caledonia Plaza 891-1093 OPEN Mon -Thurs 8-9; Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-4 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 27. 1995 / Page 3 TK PTO protests ‘enhancement’ allocations __________________ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organization last week Monday protested the school board's preliminary budget allocations for technology improvements PTO President Chris Willette said she thought McFall Elementary was not getting its fair share of the funds allocated for this purpose. She said that McFall would receive only $500 compared to TK High School’s $100,000 and Page Elemen­ tary’s $50,000. “When you look al the dollar amounts spent on ocher schools. I feel that $500 for McFall is not enough.'' she said “As a parent, a PTO representative and a taxpayer. I think they should get more.” she said School officials said the figures are based on technological needs, which are fewer at McFall Patnca Johns. McFall PTO president, said the district needs to look at how volunteers can work with students to ensure they are getting the best education possible “We have to think of the district as a whole.” she said •‘They are not thinking of kindergarten and first grade. ” Willette and Johns both ask­ ed why a consultant for equip ment and cost estimates was not hired until after TK schools received the 2.75 enhancement mills. Superintendent Jay Cason said that before the millage election, in-house expert and computer specialist Kevin Briggs was brought in to make estimates on how much it would cost to upgrade technology throughout the district. Michigan schools have been allowed to request up to three mills for such “enhancements.” Cason said TK asked for 2.75 mills at Briggs recom­ mendation. He added that it was in the school board’s best interest to take the recommen­ dation of someone on staff who has solid knowledge of computers. The estimated cost to hire an outside consultant would be $4,OOO-$5.OOO. Cason said H Part of the reason the enhancement passed is because we were up front about how we would use it (the money). We will do the best we can (to make improvements) based on the information we have. 55 — Jay Cason, Superintendent if the board decided to hire an outside consultant and the enhancement millage did not pass, then TK would have ended up spending money it would not have Cason said allocations for each school were recommend­ ed based on the needs of each school. Director of Curriculum Cheryl Allen said according to the curriculum plan, kindergarten and first-grade students are introduced to technology as a learning tool and they usually do not get in­ to basic keyboarding skills un­ til they learn cursive hand­ writing, which can either be in first or second grade, depen­ ding on their progress. For this reason. Briggs and the school board determined that $500 would be a reasonable amount to provide the necessary technology to improve McFall's equipment Willette said McFall's equipment now consists of seven I0-ycar-old computers not able to install copywrited material. 2 CD roms and only one working printer for 22 kids Cason said that it was for just these reasons that he and the board chose to ask that part of the enhancement mills go to technology im­ provements in the first place. He said if it were up to him and the school had money, he would give all the schools as much new equipment as they need, but since the school system only has a certain amount, it is in his best in­ terest to go with Briggs' recommendation. “We can’t distribute the money equally because (each school’s) instructional needs are different.” he said. He said current plans are to hire an outside consultant to talk to each school and look into total dollar amounts for each one to determine how to best use the funds When that is finished, he said, the board will evaluate the findings and put together another report with the changes. The report they have now. he said, is only preliminary and it can be subject to change once the outside consultant evaluates each school’s com­ puter systems and what is needed He stressed that throughout this procedure, nothing will he done" under the table. ” All parents and board members, he said, will be able to express opinions to the in­ house consultant, who will have a link to the outside person. During the 1993-94 school year. Proposal A was passed enabling schools to request millage enhancements for three years. Cason said that the 1994-95 academic year was the first year that TK schools were able to make such requests. When evaluating TK’s situation, Cason said he found it was in the school’s best in­ terest to make enhancement requests as soon as possible. Seven area students make dean’s list at Calvin College Seven area students were named to the dean’s list at Calvin College for the past Since you’re in agriculture you can cover all your assets under one policy and save time and money. Do you have a boat? Do you have a snowmobile? Do you have a mobile home? Are you involved in incidental business pursuits? Do you need separate policies? Not when you’re covered by... Pioneer State Mutual Specialists in Agricultural Insurance Cat! us for details... Your local independent insurance agency STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Vahey Are, CateOoma 891-9294 semester. To win the honor, students had to earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and at least a 3.3 cumulative gpa Included on the list were: — Eric D. Batts of Caledonia, a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School, majoring in biochemistry. — Timothy M Batts of Caledonia, a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School, majoring in psychology — Esther A. Cryderman of Caledonia, a graduate of Roseville High School, studying 18 hours for continuing teacher certification — Matthew R Lind of Caledonia, a graduate of South Christian High School, majoring in psychology and business — Kern A McKenzie of Caledonia, a graduate of South Christian High School, majoring tn language arts and physical educat ton — Rachel M Post of Caledonia, a graduate of South Christian High School, majoring in biology — Jolynne Dobson of Mid­ dleville. a graduate of Wayland High School, undeclared major Tte said was a The result, he said was a limited amount of time to make any plans involving improvements ’Part of the reason the enhancement passed is because we were up front about bow we would use it (the money), ” he said. “We will do the best we can (to make improvements) based on the information we have.” He added that McFall students need not worry because as they move up in grade levels they will go to the other schools and have their turn at using different facilities as they get to those levels. Briggs evaluated the needs of each school and determined that the first funds need to go to West Elementary and Page Elementary. He prepared two reports, a minimal configuration report which is an outline of the minimal amount of money that can be spent, and a superior configuration report, which has added amounts In determining price estimates for the elementary schools at the minimal con­ figuration level, he split technological needs into six different categories, mulitmedia computer systems, ink­ jet printers-switchboxes. com- puter carts, keyboarding software. word processing packages and drawing packages He then set aside a certain amount of money to each category , also at the minimal configuration level, and added all the amounts together to determine a total amount for each school. Total cost for those six items for West Elementary came to $57,250. for Page the total was $60,250. and McFall's total was $500 to buy CD-Rom software. Page also was allocated an additional $500 for CD-Rom software. Cason said Briggs felt that since McFall students do not have keyboarding and word processing in their cur­ riculum. they do not have as great of a need for software Briggs also set aside addi­ tional money to Page for phone lines, internet access, supertom periodical database, and scholastic network or “Kidsnet" word processing packages. Page's added needs totaled $5,318. TK Middle School would receive $6,218 tor these same items and TK High School would receive $11,106 for the items. If TK schools find they have more money to work with, with. the superior configuration plan will go into effect. At this level, the high school and middle school would receive money for the first six basic items that West and Page received at the other level The high school total amount for the six basic items would be $58,800 and an ad­ ditional $15,330 would be allocated to replace old equip­ ment for a total of $74,130. TK Middle School would receive $54,800 tor the six basic items and $14,630 to replace old equipment for a total of $69,430 In the area of media technology at the superior configuration level, McFall would receive $500 for CDROM software. West would also receive $500. and Page and the middle school would receive $750 apiece The high school would also receive $10,819 for software and word processing packages The minimal total comes to $162,142 anil the superior total comes to $156,879 for a total of $320,021 Cason said which con­ figuration is used will depend on the recommendation of the outside consultant Great Fourth! It's the time when we get together with family and friends for a picnic, games and — of course — the fireworks display. It's the celebration of a great idea that a free nation could not only survive, but thrive. It's an occasion when we all show our pride in our country, and we're pleased to join with everyone in saying: “Happy Birthday, America!" We will be CLOSED TUESDAY for the 4th of July TATE 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE ANK |891-8113| 698-63371795-3361 A3 3 Locations ALEDON1A Noon on Saturday LENDER Premier Club Coming Events.......... Please Join Us! TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! THE PREMIER CLUB WILL BE GOING TO THE WHITE CAPS GAME ON WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 9 This is a night game and we will travel in an air conditioned motor coach from the Bank The cost ts $20. Friends are welcome to come along Cal! today. 891-9131!!! �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 27. 1995 Neigh bors With. NORMA VELDERMAN I went to the Parmalee Strawberry breakfast, had a wonderful time and saw so many of the local people that I don't get a chance to see very often. I want to thank all of you folks that work so hard to make it the huge success that it was I^ast Sunday we were hav ing cookie time after church at Parmalee, and I sat down next to a lady I asked who she was. and as 1 settled Houston and was going to get some water. I found out that it was Mildred MacKiver. She jumped up and got my water for me. I felt ridiculous. She is in her 90s and I should have Celeste, were Sunday evening callers. They live in Vicksburg. Ryan Northrop said that some of the family were visiting and Elaine w as having Betty Newman was so nice fun with her grandchildren, to take me to the Strawberry playing in the pool. They sure Festival at Parmalee. Her are a nice couple and enjoy description of an older per­ their family so much. Lois and Walt Bender are son's swimming exercise was so appropriate She said that celebrating their 60th wedding sitting on the dock and hang­ anniversary . Have a wonder­ ing her feet into the water was ful time, after 20 many years, a safe and cooling way for us both of you. Deb Fry called and said that older folks to get exercise and to keep cool. That is my form the Johnson family’s llama got loose. He has a halter and was of swimming Betty said that her daughter. headed across Pete s road Joy Myers, and hubby from toward the back of our place Florida for a little over ten and toward the shooting days. Her daughter and two range. Wonder if they caught it yet. dogs had been there last week When Houston and I went Lois McWhmney said that she fell and broke her wrist. A for our walk, we heard some cousin’s wife. Lucille dogs barking to the east. 1 Heyendenberg. and her sister. wondered if the llama had and old church near his home. I just had to hug both of them, it was so good to see them. A great big hug to all of you wonderful folks who did such gotten her water instead Wasn't that just like her? Russ Bender, said Mildred was his teacher at Prairie School the year that it burned down Then they held school m Cridler’s tenant house I also saw Betty Kaechele Hutinga and hubby Jake. I would have loved to visit with her She was my roommate in college. It is so nice when friends come up and introduce themselves. Another person I met there was Milton Buehler and wife Joyce He was so wonderful in helping me get so many things for my history column, as well as about the cemetery gone toward the highway and was making them bark Other wise, we never hear them I’m not sure who it was. but someone called the powers that be in Middleville, fran­ tically saying. “There is a big bird in my yard. ' The sur­ prised official broke in trying to calm the man and finally got him to describe the bird. The man said that he was a six-foot man and he could look the bird in the eye. It ap­ pears that an emu has escaped. I don’t even know who or where it happened, but I don’t blame him for almost being incoherent Being face to face with that big of a “bird” is quite a shock 1 had a good visit with Twila Elwood. Lois Bremer said that they had a family wedding and reception. She very proudly said that son Ken is now an or darned minister. He has work­ ed hard along with his whole family. It was a very wonder­ ful accomplishment. Lois is a wonderful writer and could really give this accomplish­ ment the publicity it deserves I think they are all to be hugg ed verbally for sticking to it and becoming a part of our local pride. Bill and Neba Kenyon at tended Bill’s 45lh class reunion. Eltha Nichols said that she is coming along much better. Her daughter. May. and hus­ band from Settle came to take care of her Eltha says that they are wonderful. and she is so fortunate with such thoughtful children. She is so rich with her wonderful caring family. Lu and Doug Hart had both parents for Father's Day. This Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY............................... 9 45 a.m Worship Service 1110 am Sunday School • 6 00 p m Evening Praise WEDNESDAY........................Family Night - 7 00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs _______________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9.45 am io 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am - Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 - Second Worship Service Nursery and CJhddren's Church uiU be provided 1 Timothy 4 12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Mi* CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED Clll RCH .4 church *irh a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5 00 p.m Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. & 11 00a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH I CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School............... Evening Service............ 10:30 a.m. .9:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 t------- WELCOME TO Gama United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue al 92nd Street Caiedonu. Michigan Telephone 698 8252 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84m St *891-8661 The Cht/cT where everybody is somebodyand Jesus Christ is Lord” Scnday School ................ 9 30 am Sunday Morrvng Worship.................... 1030a.m Sunday Evening Wonhip...................... 6-00 p.m Wed McNveek Prayer 8 Mate SKxJy----- 7Wp.m LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Barner Free Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... .11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... ..6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Raster QQ Qn Q SHARON 8ARNSDALE. Dir al Chnstan Ed 8 Music 09I-oU2o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 am Middleville Sunday School............ 945 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11:00 a m 6:45 for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavincttea Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service.....................................8:30 a m. Sunday School ............. 9:45 am (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes.................................. 10:00 a m. Second Service.............................. 11 00 a m. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN lakf: COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road tat Ona Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC (Did ®imr JHrlbudisI Church Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 4j 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Kev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 T Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m Morning Worship..............11:00 a m Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p m Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Barner Free Programi for AH Ages 900 am A 1030 an Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Gun Lake Community Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday School Choirs 9:45 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service.............10:00 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville I Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 6 00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints ■ g 8146 68<h S< near WhitneyviBe Ave. Church School, * Suada> 9 45 • m Morning Worship... 11 00 am. Worship...... 6 00p m Wed Fellowship...... 7 30 p m (m homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 27, 1995 I Page 5 LIFE OF MIRACLES, continued from frontpagetwo performed CPR until the ambulance arrived "So many things to marvel about," Father Cusack said. "They tell me I would have died within hours that day if I hadn't already had the bypass heart surgery when I did. And explain to me just why those two professionals were stand­ ing right there at that time." Further surgery followed his collapse with a cardioverter defibrillator implanted just above his heart to prevent another cardiac arrest "It hasn't gone off yet," he chuckled," but one fella who also has one told me I'd sure know when it does. They did­ n't tell me about that’" Though he is making a good recovery from his surgery, his heart problems forced him to retire in May from his pastorate at Holy Family Church in Caledonia, where he has served since 1987. “The doctor put it quite nicely," he said. "He told me this could be the beginning of the best 20 years of my life, or I could re­ turn to the way 1 was living and the pace I was working, hut if I did, there might be a more tragic ending to the story. "I liked hearing him talk so confidently about 20 more years of life." Father Cusack marvels about the miracles that have blessed him, but one of his favorite sayings is that the more you give, the more that returns to you. That's true of miracles, too. In his life, Cusack certainly has helped send a few "mira­ cles" to others. Perhaps most significant are the "miracles" he has yelped bring to faraway people of third world countries, most notably his 25 years of work with the project Experanza, a non­ profit organzation that brings medical care to the people in the jungles of the Amazon. He has helped that organization raise millions of dollars for its work. More recently, he spear­ headed in 1991-92 the project "To Africa With Love" at Holy Family after meeting a young Tanzanian pnest who told him how desperately the people in his parish needed to learn modem fanning methods so they literally would not starve. Under Father Cusack's lead­ ership, Holy Family raised enough money to purchase a tractor for that African village and then sent parishoner and Caledonia dairy farmer John Finkbeiner to Tanzania to help the people purchase the tractor and set up their new agricultural program. "They're doing just great," Cusack said of the sister parish in Tanzania. "They take such care of the equipment we helped them get They’ve worked with some people there who have continued to teach them how to use the tractor and loader and they have arrived now at the threshold of modern agriculture." Father John Najdowski of St. Pius X in Grandville is the diocese s vicar for priests and a long-time associate of Father Cusack. Najdowski said that besides his third world projects, Cu­ sack also has worked as the diocese’s director of cemeter­ ies, was instrumental in de­ veloping the diocese’s stew­ ardshipoffice. worked with the Hope Net­ work and served in campus ministry at Ferris State. "He has been vitally inter­ ested in all aspects of the church," Najdowski said. Cusack, who regards the Experanza and Africa With I^ivc projects as probably the most significant in his career, explained that he believes out­ reach at all levels is the Christian way. "Every Christian by defini­ tion must be a missionary' to others," he said. "And I've seen this happen over and over and over again: the more you give away, the more that returns to you." Parishoners at Holy Family recognize all that Father Cu­ sack has given them, both in­ dividually and as a congrega­ tion, during his eight years as their pastor. "We were just a country parish when he came here," said Trudi Stawick, who served Holy Family as secre­ tary and receptionist and now is the program coordinator for the Grand Rapids Diocese's Prison and Jail Ministry. NEIGHBORS, from Page 4— Thursday, Doug will take some students to Spam and France for a 12-day trip. They will be back about July 3. Have a wonderful trip all of you. Beth and Leo Verlinde went to Lansing. Tuesday, for a reunion with some of her cousins they haven’t seen for 50 years Wasn’t that a mce article on Carol and Bob Bender and their tnp in the Peace Corps and what they will be try mg to do. Keep up the good work We will all be thinking and rooting for you while you are there. The senior citizens met at Esther Berg’s home. They have a nice setup, making it a very nice place to gather Cathy and Don Williamson, with their daughter, grandson. Ben and his family, went to Cedar Point for a few days They had a good time and fun watching their grandson. 1 guess that is it for this week Have a good week Due to the Independence Day Weekend GAINES UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH will be hoWino only one worship service on Sunday, duty 2nd at 9:45AM with Sunday School at 11 .-00 AM i i i 1 , "He got us involved in things like Esperanza and To Africa With Love, opened our eyes to the world so to speak "For the church itself, he was instrumental in our get­ ting our new stained glass windows, which are about the most beautiful statement of our Christianity there could be. And the bell tower, we’ve wanted bells for so long, and he helped us finally get them. "Father gives the best hom­ ilies Fve ever heard." she con­ tinued, "and it was obvious that he loved each and every one of us. He was always ready to help, even finan­ cially. And he was interested and involved with everything and everybody, not just at church." For parishoner Ed Pawloski. the arrival of Father Cusack at Holy Family was a miracle that coincided with his return to the church after years of absence "The first miracle was that I was drawn back to the church after all those years, but the second was Father Cusack’s coming here." he said. "All his wisdom and his knowledge of the faith and the world really cemented my re­ turn." Pawloski. who gave the farewell speech to Cusack on behalf of the parish, said that in his talk, he emphasized all the things that would remind parishoners of their retiring pastor. Looking at the beautiful stained glass windows, hear­ ing the bells chime, remem­ bering the wise stories he told in his homilies would keep Father Cusack in their memo­ ries, he said. "He was instrumental in bringing out true stewardship, doing the Lord's work," Pawloski added. "His wonderful recovery from his heart surgery is a joy to us all, and I’m sure the Lord still has a lot of work for him to do on this earth. He's relieved now of all the responsibilities that come with being pastor, and he is free to do the things he wants to do when he wants to do them" Arnie Stawick, an active parishoner and officer of the Holy Family Knights of Columbus, praised Cusack’s personal qualities. "He's a very warm person, gentle and considerate; he never puts people down and I truly believe he loves every­ body. He listens to all sides of an issue, too. "His homilies were just ex­ ceptional and he put a lot of work and thought into them. They weren't just about the Bible, but he worked in real experiences and real incidents that you won't forget, and you won't forget the message of those stories, either." Cusack, who during his 39 years as a priest has been con­ nected with eight parishes and pastor of four of them, said his role model was the parish pnest in his home town of Hubbardston "He gave his life to the church, and the kindness of that man was unbelievable. I believe about five of my gen­ eration became priests, and that little parish of 120 fami­ lies has produced 15 priests ' Cusack attended St. Joseph Seminary m Grand Rapids for four years and then a branch school of the University of i t My objective when I came to Caledonia was to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfort­ able. D — said Father Cusack Montreal, the Semmarie de Philosophic. From there he went to St. John's Provincial Seminary in Plymouth and was ordained from that school. Since then, he has taken "a ton" of graduate courses at schools such as Marquette, Seton Hall, Notre Dame and in Rome. It was during a re­ treat at Notre Dame that he met Father Modestus of Tan­ zania, and that meeting sparked "To Africa: With Love." Cusack said his "specialty" for 11 years, however, was teaching teachers of religious education, and he said he loved teaching adults who worked both in the Catholic schools and in CCD programs throughout the diocese. "My objective when I came to Caledonia was to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable," he said with a grin. "I hope I was able to do both." He said that he was im­ pressed with how "in step with the times" the rural parish was in 1987, especially as the first Catholic parish in Michigan to have a Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministers are specially trained to help others in time of sor­ row, illness or misfortune. To complement the Stephen Ministry and the parish's international outreach, Cusack initiated some outreach within the parish family itself. The Luke 18 program for students in seventh and eighth grades and the New Antioch Weekend for students ninth grade through college are two of those efforts. He is proud of the new stained glass windows his parishoners so love and he is happy the church finally is air conditioned. Though he now is "taking life one step at a time" as he recuperates from his near-fatal heart attack, Cusack is enjoy­ ing his library and is hoping still to do some parish work and perhaps give talks throughout the diocese, or w here ver he might be of help. The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids stated it, too, hopes Cusack "will continue to share his many talents with us for a long time." Vicar General of the Grand Rapids Diocese Father Terry Stewart noted that Cusack has been "a dynamic and effective pastor" who has given long and faithful service to the dio­ cese. "His enthusiasm and cre­ ativity are well known and admired by all his fellow priests, and be has always given 100 percent to any wort or project on which he was asked to help." Father Stewart also com­ mented on Cusack s wit and keen sense of humor and said that he "has always enjoyed the ability of building excite- Father Jim was the pastor at Holy Family Church in Caledonia for eight years, but was forced to retire in May because of severe heart problems Now on the mend, he has been an active figure in the Grand Rapids diocese, and will be missed both by the church and his local parishoners ment and enthusiasm for the work of the Church in those around him. The projects he has undertaken have always been successful because of his ability to share his vision and hopes with others." Father Najdowski described his good friend as always an innovator, and someone with "a global vision greater than most." Cusack himself looks back on his 39 years in the priest­ hood as happy years, a life he wouldn't trade for anything. But the structure of the church has changed since his ordination, and he notes that today's shortage of priests has resulted in lay members are doing many of the jobs once reserved for priests, such as visiting the sick, giving communion and helping with the business side of parish op­ erations. While he worries about the shortage of priests, he is not unhappy about the increased role for parish members. "Frankly, I think this change is the healthiest thing that has happened to the church. More people are in­ volved resulting in a more vigorous, stronger church.” He believes lay members will continue to play a vital role in the church, and as the chruch continues to change, he can even foresee a future day when women might be ordained and priests al lowed to marry "My years in Caledonia have come during a time of continuing change within the Catholic Church and here in Caledonia itself." he said. "Holy Family has grown to 800 households and is bksacd with hundreds of volunteers, well-trained lectors and minis­ ters of the Eucharist, gtxxl music for worship and an edu­ cation program for all ages. I believe this parish will only continue to grow and pros­ per." Parishoners at Holy Family believe Father Cusack's eight years at their church have con­ tributed much to that spiritual and physical growth. "He is a remarkable man," said Trudi Stawick. "He has been a great gift to our parish, a gift from God." Cusack, however, sees him­ self as the recipient of many miracles, which include his returning good health. "I once was asked what I would want on my epitaph,” he said. "Well, the first line of that epitaph would have to be that Father Jim Cusack finally ran out of miracles." I used to be Catholic, but... I drifted away. I bad a problem and didn’t resolve it. m\ feelings were buri by a Cburcb official many yean ago. No matter how long you've been gone -and for whatever reason—if you’d like to explore coming back, we would like to help. Now there's an easy way to learn about today ’s Catholic Church, nght in your own home No cost No obligation. No hard sell At your request, the Paulist Fathers will tend you an informative brochure and the first four chapters of an exciting senes, The Catholic Way of Life After you’ve looked them over, you can ask for additional chapters, again at no cost. h's an easy way to find the answers to your questions about the Catholic Church. 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Anne-Marie Hart. Sara Hillman. Dawn Medaris. Alex Middleton. Alesse Nichols. Jason Preslar. Joshua Sturm. Kristine Williams Honorable Mention — Alison Aten. Kenneth Bab­ cock. Brian Bergakker. Trisha Beuschel. Robert Bishop. Lance Brinks. Traci Brower. Rachel Buist. Sara Burks. Holly Byars. Holly Clinton. Eric Clover. Bndgit Cook, Dendel Craven, Andrea Descboff, Laura Dodd, Adam Erway. Richard Frazer. Austin Fnsbie, Rebekah Hartley. Stephanie Higgins. Lucas Holwerda. Jennifer Huber. Jami Kooiman. Sarah Lucas. Angela McQueen. Keri Mid­ dleton. Chad Mugridge. Sarah Parks, Michael Pott, Nathan Pranger, Anya Prichard, Angela Raak Bethany Raber. David Ramey, Rebecca Rider. Jaime Robbins. Spencer Romph. Nathan Schmitz, Chad Schondelmayer, Lisa Schreiner. Lindsey Thornton. Nicholas Timmer. Barbara Truer, Kristopher Utley. Jill Vandyke, Noah Wenger, Steven Wiersma. Jessica Wicrsum. Aaron Wiese. IOth Grade / High Honors — Melody All ore, Dawne Bell. Nathanael Brady. Steven Dood. Jeremy Doornbos. An­ dre Lebouef, Curt Martin. Robert Mosey. Laura Reed. Angela Rider. T racy Schondelmayer. Erica Walker. Heather West, Emily Zuidersma. Honor Roll — Jolene Batdorff. Sarah Bishop. Misty Blain. Aaron Brill. Monica Kuhtic, Dean Laansma. Katherine Rodnguez. Tara Schweitzer. Heather Welsh. Johnna Yoder Honorable Mention — Kimberly Bedford. Mandi Chavis. Micheal Cramer. Justin DeBoode. Joshua England. Robert Evans. James Foster. Amber Frost. Starr Garbow. Rachel Hess. Mary Hessehme. Pamela Jamison. Ken Jeurink. Steven Kennedy. Audrey Kiel. David Liu. Heather Marble. Jennifer Matison. Lucas Middleton. Carrie Moma. Devin O'Dell. April Pitt. Raneane Poll. Lisa Postema . Kimberly Rauschenbergr. Brian Richards. Adam Richarson. Ryan Ritsema. Megan Roon. Amy Smith. Joshua Steorts. Paula Sweeney. Monica Verkerke. Kaye Weaver. Sara Wright. Jaclyn Zoerner 11th Grade High Honors — Tarah Beuschel. Curtis Brinks, Traci Campbell. Louise DAscanio. Courtney Dehaan. Adelaide Devine. Leah Dodd. Rene Ellinger. Ten Fitch. Michelle Merlau. Kelly Nicholson. Jeremiah Post ma Honor Roll — Scott Baumgartner. Amie Bergak­ ker. Michelle Butler. Kormne Hutchens, Paul Jamison. Angela Keysor, Andrea Kokmeyer. Mana Parker. Honorable Mention — Samuel Alexander. Michael Anders. Joel Barnhill. Martin Bender. Ethan Buist. Ruth Caton, Jennifer Deschoff. Lisa DeVries, Bradley Enders. Tracey Funnell. Jason Gearhart. Timothy Hannan. Amy Harvey. Robert Kiel. Angelda Kuhtic. Dallas Monroe, Leslie O'Brien. Megan Oliver, Thaddeus Otto, Elizabeth Panza, Katie Polhemus, Stephanie Pottr, Amber Sans, Dionna Sherman. Samantha Sherman, Rebec­ ca Singleton, Ryan Tasma. Jessica Vanaman. Dwight Wade. Raechelle Walker. Chanda Wenger, Benjamin Wiese. 12th Grade High Honors — Sarah Allore, Jeremy Anderson. Casey Bell. Justin Blake. Gina Boersma. Nathan Bund). Kan Bustraan. Randolph Cton. Jason Clinton. Jennifer Coats. Jessica Coe. Christopher DeBlaay. Amanda Fliearman. Sanna Forrer. Jamie Giar. Rhonda Hesselink. Sarah Kaechele. Lisa Lefanty. Przemysla* Lojek. Bonny McMurray. Kem McNees. Came Mugridge. Heather Murphy. Laura Nelson. Emi­ ly Nicholson. Polina Paliy. Courtney Rich. April Scharphorn. Kiley Thaler. Jennifer Wiennga. Ryan Wmchel Honor Roll — Sarah Brady. Jennifer Dykstra. Kevin Holst. Sonja Iken. Chad Lapekes. Matthew Liu, Andresa Martins. Malisa Merlau. Kary Schondelmayer. Jamie Smith. Amanda Townsend Honorable Mention — Kevin Bluhm. Andrew Brewer. Steven Converse. Wendy Dickinson. Carol Dominguez. Kara Echtmaw. Charity Finkbemer. Angelda Gildea. Shannel Haigh, Stephanie Harvey. Amber Holcomb. Rebecca Holwerda. Vikki Jansen. Melanie Johnston. Holly Key. Christopher Lange. Sarah Matson. Justin Middleton. Penny Minor. Darcy Mugridge. Sarah Potter. Karen Richars. Katiea Ringleka. Scott Scheib. Ed­ ward Solomon. Jennifer Steorts. Brett Suwyn. Yuko Takemoto. Tara Titus. Jessica Veen. Jason Wilkins. Kasia Willett. Bradley Williams. Sarah Wisniewski. Wendy Wisniewski. Amy Ybema. Gina Yoder. Ryan Zawierucha Caledonia Happy 60s to meet July 10 in the park The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold its July 10 meeting at the Lakeside Park shelter house in Caledonia's Lakeside Park A noon potluck will be held, as usual, with members asked to bring their own table service, a dish to share andaSl gift for Bingo All senior members of the community are welcome. Those attending will be able to use the parking lot near the shelter house. The gate to the lot will be unlocked at 11:30 a.m. Anyone with questions about the meeting or the club should call 698-6335. The Thornapple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organization donated money earned by its tee-s^irt and sweatshirt sales to the community and elementary school's libraries. Pictured (from left) are Diane Knight Page Elementary librarian. Patrica Johns PTO president representing McFall Elementary, Elena Gormley McFall stu­ dent, Sharon Schondelmayer West Elementary librarian. Judy Kain Community librarian, and Chris Willette PTO president. Not pictured was Vonnie Lucas McFall Elementary librarian. PTO donates to community and elementary libraries by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Parent-Teacher Organization has donated funds to the com­ munity library and to each elementary school library to buy new materials. PTO President Chris Willette said the organization had two fund-raisers this past year. A sweatshirt sale was held in the fall and a T-shirt sale took place last spring She said 10 percent of the money raised will go to the libraries to buy book racks or whatever their administrative budgets do not cover. The community library received $280. and $840 will be divided up and distributed to the Page. McFall and West elementary school libraries. ‘Break a Leg Productions” to kick off first season production A new community theater group of familiar faces calling itself ’’Break a Leg Produc­ tions” say they simply ’’outgrew’’ the Caledonia Community Players program in the Community Education department in Caledonia. “Break a Leg” was found­ ed by the same creative team that presented the comedy western melodrama “Sam’s Joint” in May to sold-out audiences. The public will be formally introduced to “Break a Leg” during the Caledonia In­ dependence Day parade Satur­ day. July I, when some of the surly characters from “Sam’s Joint” meet up on Main Street, Caledonia, and settle their differences the old fashioned way in a cloud of gunsmoke. Break a Leg currently plans to kick off its first season in September with a one-act original comedy at Sam’s Joint in Alaska set to a 1920s gangster theme. Initial plans for the season schedule also include a musical program, a children's touring troupe and a full-length play. Participation backstage and onstage for all productions will be open to the public. The group aims to provide theater opportunities of varying size and type to accommodate anyone’s demanding schedule or area of interest and talent. A planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, July Girl Scout Day Camp set in Caledonia June 26-29 The local neighborhood for the Michigan Trail Giri Scout Council is sponsoring a Day Camp for girls in the Caledonia area at Lakeside Park June 26 through 29, from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. Activities will be held to intraduce the girls to having fun and the worlds of “Girl Scouting - Arts. Today &. Tomorrow, Well Being and People.” Each day the Day Camp volunteers (who are area Girl Scout leaders and older Girl Scouts) will in­ troduce their units to the world around them The event is developed to insure the girls have fun and learn something new about their world and the out-ofdoors There will be events where the whole camp works together and events w here the girls work in smaller units to learn something new or develop a new skill. The purpose of the event is to provide a camping ex­ perience, combining simple outdoor living and a chance for new and challenging ac­ tivities with high standards of safety and health for as many gnls as possible. The Day Camp is open to ail girls between the ages of 5 and 12. 17. at 7 p.m in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center to finalize the first season's schedule. The public is encuraged to attend and participate Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 27, 1996 I Pace 7 Caledonia Elementary dedicates living memorial to local teacher Holding the newly dedicated plaque with Bowman's picture and a written tribute are his former students, Aaron Diehl, Jon Dykhouse. Amanda Wisner and Laura Casey The plaque will hang permanently in the school. by Bar burn Gall Staff Writer In the closing days of the school year, Caledonia Ele­ mentary staff and students ded­ icated a special memorial to a teacher who now will live only in their memories. But whether they return to the school as teachers or as students revisiting their old classrooms, they will see a living reminder of one teacher who, in his 30 years in Cale­ donia, touched the lives of many A young maple tree now grows in the sctuxil courtyard. planted as a living memorial to educator Boh Bowman, who died in March after a two-year battle with cancer Bowman spent most of his teaching career at Caledonia Elementary except for the four years he served as principal erf Kettle l^akc and Dutton elementaries. which at that time, shared a principal. The Cal El PTO donated the "Sunset” maple, while donations from parents and friends helped pay for a special plaque that bears a tribute to Bowman and hangs inside the school. Cal El Principal Gordon Nickels said that the plan is to place a bench or plant a flower bed around the tree and add some kind of marker to indicate that it indeed is a memorial. "We also have planned to name our new front drive in Bob's honor during a little ceremony next fall," Nickels said. "lie taught so many stu­ dents during his years at Cale­ donia Elementary, and was a wonderful man. He was the kind of person we don’t ever want to forget." At the end of the school year last week, the students of Caledonia Elementary honored their late teacher, Bob Bowman, who died earlier this spring of cancer The fifth graders who were in Bowman's class this year pose under a maple tree planted at the school in Bowman's memory. A bench and a flower bed also are planned for the spot A friendly pup joined the students for the photo session TTES developes local policy on illegal fireworks by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services will develop a township policy for issuing permits to use illegal fireworks. TTES Chief Bob Woodard said that according to the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal, about 200 injuries and numerous fires are reported annually because of mishandling legal and use of illegal fireworks. "Most of the accidents seem to occur from illegal ones.” Woodard said. He said the state can allow townships to issue permits to individuals allowing them to use illegal fireworks. The state recommends that anyone who wants to receive a permit buys an insurance policy of at least $1 million before using any fireworks other than the recommended SORE FEET / ANKLES? - Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Thornapple Floral & Gift Shop Your Full Service FTD* Flower Shop. Now Carrying LILIAS • Potpourri Chips • Candles GREENLEAF POTPOURRI (over 25 fragrances) WE WILL BE CLOSED JULY 1-4 TO OBSERVE OUR NATION'S BIRTHDAY 1045 Arlington (M-37) Middleville tn Pastoors Shoppmg Plaza (616)795-3331 SUMMER HOURS Mon.-Fn. 8 30 to e> Sat . 9 to 1 ones. Woodard said he is expec­ ting information from the state that gives guidelines on what kind of policy and amount would be allowed. Once he gets the informa­ tion, he said he will give it to the Thornapple Township Bt^ard. which will decide how much the required amount for permit seekers should be. He said a decision should be made in a couple of weeks. "The only firework devices that may legally be sold at the retail level and used by the general public are toy paper caps, wire sparklers (size 14 or less), flitter sparklers, toy snakes, toy smoke devices, toy trick noisemakers, cone fountains and cylinder foun­ tains.” said Capt. Wade Schaefer. Commander of the Fire Marshal Division. State Police indicate that firework devices that send a projectile into the air. spin, twirl or "emit a report.” ex­ cluding toy paper caps and toy tnck noisemakers, are illegal Officials also indicate that there are some local or­ dinances whtch are more restrictive than state law and individuals should check with local jurisdictions to deter mine additional rules and regulations The Fire Marshal Division offers the following precau­ tions and suggestions to help ensure a safe and happy fourth of July celebration: — Make sure that firework devices are legal for use as determined by local or­ dinances and state law. — Read the manufacturer’s label on all firework devices for instructions on proper use. (Illegal fireworks rarely con­ tain safety precautions.) — Carefully follow ail instructions. — Provide adult supervi­ sion for children. Do not allow very young children to handle fireworks — Light only one device at a lime. — Ignite fireworks only outdoors and away from buildings and combustible materials. — Do not attempt to alter any firework device or use in a manner not intended. Woodard said parents need to be cautious with their children and their use of fireworks. Boat insurance written by a boatowner "We have had one incident this year involving fireworks and children,” he said. He said they will sometimes use flamable liquids to make the fireworks go off better. FIRST IA4IIISSKS l air Studio lk For all new customers... Perms FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml Wolverine Mutual’s president needed insurance for his boat. So now you can get coverage most companies sell separately • No age limit for most boats • Coverage for boats with speeds up to 55 mpb • 10% credit for experience or training • 5% credit for udult operators • Coverage for boats costing up to $200,000 • $ 1 $00 worth of protection for pttriable equipment • One deductible ewen your boat plus accessories • 12 months of coverage for 4 months ofpremium Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company WE ARE GROWING! Stylists & Nail Techs are needed. CONTEMPO SALON 891-1093 TTES has a six-minute video available to the public that outlines what type of fireworks are allowed and what kind are not allowed for general use. How Officr: iM.wajpx . Ml Shue- 1917 J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency -Or Mn a Stmu 497 Arlington St (14-37) Mddlevills, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 27, 1995 Caledonia High School announces honor roll 9th Grade Melanie Hanson. Kaelynn Hatnck. Ryan Fisher. Mat­ thew Schafer. Joshua Daniel, Joel Freeman. Sarah Grow. Sarah Bashlor. Steve Benham. Nicholas Boncher. Eric Bultman, Samantha Choryan. Mary Palbykin. Amanda Spica. Kerri Kozlowski, Sarah Bom, Lillian Hawkins, Stacie Ranalli, Jennifer Sprague. Melanie Vanenk, Andrew Wilkinson. Allison Smith. Tonya Buehler, Sarah Englebert. Rob Lillie, Steven Uyl. Isaura Wisniewski. Jen­ nifer Meines. Beth Paarlberg. Lauric Rodgers. Jeremy Col­ egrove. Eric Delmar. Scott Ixatherman, John Simmons. Adam Sobczak. Alison Gould, Renee Mejeur. An­ drew Moore. Amy Mosey. Christine Welton Joseph White. Melissa Bcrcnds, Greta Klein. Sarah Syrek. Nicole Knapp. Shan­ non Walter Honorable Mention — Amanda Finkbeincr, Rhonda Kristoff, Nate Smith, Salvatore Vilardi. Allison Worman. Dianna Minor, Brian Tomanek. Jennie Elliott, Michelle Homnch. Jill Vander.een. Brandon Funk. Philip Anderson, Nicole Barlow. Tricia Connor, Gregory Dezeeuw. John Green. Brian Hammer. Shan­ non Jones. Kathryn Meehan. John Sheets. Kent Stevens Daniel Zeeff. Thomas Hurst. Sarah DeGroot. Ross Dudley. Ryan Goodwin. Sara Grevers. Bryan Idema. Kevin Manning. Mark Pyper, Jamie Rau. Ana Strassburger. Bran­ di Buehler. Jessica Grundy. Rachel Hampel. Lucas Debne. Peter Harrison. Joni McCallum. Christopher Sheldon. Kyle Vcltmg. John Wierenga. Megan Milzarski. Debra Busfield. Kristen Benedict. Aaron Casey. Don­ nie Vanderwal IO(h Grade Peter Cotton. Sandra Swainston. Laura Lanser. Nicole Peterson. Michelle Vandenhout. Katie Moody. Laura Brown. Bryan Jones. Richard Garnaat. Candace Olszewski. Lori Baker. Ken Bloem. Shannon Houseman. Kellie Huizinga. Ryan Overmeyer. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casualwear & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! rccomnrcncJ product* by Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • 891-9257 — As Always, Walktns Art Welcome — Chris Snoap. Joshua Fink beiner. David Fnednch, Hol­ ly Pelletier. Matthew Frantti. Nicholas Freeman. Scott Pen­ nock. Tammy Young. Jen­ nifer Vining. Kyle Paalman. Katie Benham. Lisa Kuteck. Jill Carter Trisha Swanberg, Matt Groeneweg. Mark Lyons, Amy Schlafley. Melinda Smith. Susan Vredevoogd. Melissa Carmet. Alisha Durkee. Sarah Gerst. Amanda Minor. Kimberly Nelson. Stacy Synder, Melissa Stewart. Michelle Zalokar. Honorable Mention — Jennifer Vandyke. Pam Allen, Adam Ayriss. Kate Brillowsky. Tiffany Delange. Josh Haywood. Keith Smith. Emily Culbertson. Kirk Smith. Jason Bishop. Robin Raudenbush. Kristen Sims. Belinda Ward. Mindy Mer­ ritt. Philip Vanlaan. Brad Diehl. Jenny Grevers, Jamie Dill. Bianca Arrigo. 1 Ith (irade Stephanie Vandenberg. Dan Corstange. Jason Buys. Chris France. Amanda Jacobs. Brett Long. Sarah Parbel. Kara Palma. Katie Sobczak. Jason Eakins. Katie Lappin. David Pell. Thomas Grant. Jill Bon­ ner. Melissa Otto. Aaron Priskom. Rachel Comegys. Lysa Ferguson. Becky Hud­ son. Rebecca Shoemaker, Jonci Warner. Bryan Dezeeuw, Faith Blauwkamp. Shawn McCormick. Keri Reiffer. Christy Teeling, Jenelle Wierenga. Kara Gor­ don. Dan Ayriss, Holly Hurst. Alisha Adrianse. Nathan Cook. Cun Pyper. Julie Scheid. Kristina VanBelkum, NOW OPEN EVERYTHINGS fl BUCH! 137 E. Main. OoLuntouin Caledonia M-N T-F Sot. Phone: [616] Hours: 9-6 9-8 9-3 891-1118 Nathan Gless. Eric Rogers. Shannon Sheehan. Sheri Vredevoogd. Christina Spica. Laurie Gotch. Renee Simoneau. Jeff Bom. Jayme Cramer. Sherry Bourzac. Lon Mollema. Honor Mention — Monica Smith. Jennifer Svatora. Dan JakeL Brian Rea. Steven Schmidt. Nicole Meekhof. Chris Allen. Joel Craven. John Grinstead. Michael Meines. Jason Oldfield. Adam Peterson. Case Weston. Erin Freeman. Cheryl White. Michael Meyers. Megan Nelson. Jennie Workman. Elizabeth Elvc. Rebecca Brown. Nicole Potgeter. Anne Whisner. Chuck Clark. Lisa Constant. Jennifer Gutierrez. Steve Har­ rison. Tabitha Korf. Eric Segaar. Carrie Shurmack. Ryan Stephen. Lisa Vanryn. 12th Grade Bridget Casey. Sarah Flegel. Jill Letherman. Wen­ dy Faber. Eric Constant. Regina Deruiter. Sara Robert son. Holly Debrie. Krystal Bos. Danielle Gallert. Joy Geeriigs. Rachel Labelle. Jen­ ny Millard. Adam Paarlberg. Shanna Reynolds. Dan Rundhaug. Jaimie Oatley. Denka Jousma. Janie Welton. Brian Holwerda. Hiroko Inoue. Julie Tutnstra. Michael Pries. Katie Donker. Jodi Vandervelde. Stephanie Wor­ man. Nicole Yonker. Melissa Brower. Kimberly King. Stephen Young. Raymond Stewart. Chad Dykgraff. Julie Furst. Paul Minder. Jenny Vandertaan, Marc Vandervelde. Jessica Fleischman. Brian Carter. Dorothy Benham. Crystal Reavis. Benny Sorsen. Kevin Bloem. Misty Pearson. Katie Post Honorable Mention — Eric Fritzler. Angela Wilkin­ son. Lisa Peterson. Linda Kuiper. Jason Pierce. Matt Barr. Jaime Hatnck. Chad Paalman. Jason Crisman. Kevin Robinson. Kelley Spence. Chris Vandermeer. Jeffrey Gray. Katie Parks. Kirsten Neil. Rhonda Hackney. Ben Thompson. Justin Heyboer. Timothy Baker. Nicole Buehler. Becky Butler. Lori Deleeuw, Jamie Thompson. Renee Vandertuin. Heather Vanenk. Brian White. Heather Zoet. Annual summer snowball fight held in Middleville Using snow saved from winter, Vicki Ricks day care children played games and crushed snow on the ground. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Vicki Rick’s day care group had its annual summer snowball fight last Tuesday. Rick said 17 years ago she thought getting kids together to play in snow in the summer was a gtxxl idea and has done it ever since. She said she usually likes to have it on the first 90-degree day of the year, since it is the best time to cool off. Rick collects the snow toward the end of winter and stores it in the freezer until the day arrives. She said the most important rule the kids must follow when playing is to throw the snow on the ground, not at each other, since the snow can be hard and cause injuries. Besides throwing snow on the ground, the kids played a game called •‘chicken,’’ in which each one put his or her foot on a snowball to sec who could keep it on the longest. Rick said the kids enjoy the activity, which causes an in­ crease in participants each year. Children in Vicki Ricks day care group cooled off by participating in a snowball fight. Pictured (from top left) ore Matt Jansens, Sarah Munjoy, Jill Funk, Caitlm Hula, Levi Funk, Chris Jonsenc, and Bobby Munjoy. Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 27, 1995 / Page 9 STATE AID, from fronthave had something to do with his belief in education, being a former teacher. Oral arguments for the reconsideration are scheduled for October with an estimated decision to be made next winter.. Geiger said a decision really needs to be made by at least next April so there is time to determine how to handle the situation properly Unfortunately, he said, the schools will not be able to receive their September pay­ ment until something has been resolved Musselman, a former public school teacher, sued the state, maintaining that the school employees’ retirement fund had been tampered with by Engler and the legislature in I99I when they took out about $54 million to meet in­ formula districts' needs. The Michigan Constitution requires that the retirement fund be pre-funded The state held that despite that move, there was still enough money in the retire­ ment fund to cover premiums to retired school employees who received a monthly pen­ sion and health care benefits Geiger said that tapping into the billion dollar rainy day fund, which would take legislative action, is still being considered 'The legislature would be skeptical about taking money from the (contingency ) fund until they know what the deci­ sion will be.” he said “To really resolve the whole issue, we need to know what the court will decide. ” With the September pay­ ment being short $139.5 million, Geiger said, the legislature may need to take short term action but is not sure if it should wait until the court makes a decision or not The request for reconsider ing the case has caused con­ cern among other state and county employees who are concerned about what the future bolds for them. Geiger said. He said, “If the decision af­ fects these people, we could be looking at $500 billion to $1 billion needed. ' The question is if this decision is reversed how much of an impact will it have on these employees?,’’ he said. "We would not be tak­ ing retirement money away from them, we w»>uld just distribute it differently. Their benefits won’t diminish." *Low rate. *No annual fee option. And now we reward you with free CardMiles,SM too. Old Kent credit cards are a great deal. You earn one CardMile for each dollar you charge on your Old Kent credit card. Earn 5000 CardMiles and you’ll receive a S100 flight certificate. It’s good on any airline. Collect four certificates and get a free round trip ticket anywhere in the tXOLDftEIVT Common Sense Uncommon Service8 continental U.S. It’s good any time. No blackout dates. Call 1-800-949-FREE or stop by an Old Kent branch office to apply today. Get the credit card with low rates, no annual fee option and CardMiles. The fastest way to fly free. (Even the call is free.) Some restrdions apply �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 27, 1995 Campau Lake request tabled Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission OKs, tables special use permits by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Acting on two separate spe­ cial land use requests last week, the Caledonia Planning Commission tabled one and approved the other. It also set Thursday. July 6, for its next meeting, when it will hear a presentation from Century Cellunet about its special land use request to construct a 200-foot tower on a four-acre parcel at 6338 Whitneyville Road. The commission agreed it also will take up at the July 6 meeting the special land use request submilled by Martin Kroepsch, who wishes to build an addition to his cot­ tage at 8964 66th St. on Campau Lake. Kroepsch told the commis­ sion that the present structure is too small for his family to live there year-round. He wishes to build a 24- by 32foot, two-story addition, which would be connected to the present cottage by a breezeway. Though both new and old structures would have a kitchen area. Kroepsch said he has no plans to rent out either the original cottage or the new addition. He explained that the exist­ ing cottage does not have good footings and would not support a second floor or a larger living space, and be­ cause of the footings, he can­ not attach the addition During the public hearing on the request, Campau Lake resident Jim Williams said that neighbors were concerned that Kroepsch seemed to be planning two separate dwellings. He said he was not opposed to the remodeling, but would prefer the addition be connected to the original building. After some discussion, the commission agreed to table a decision on the land use per­ mit so members can visit the site. The commission did. however, approve 7-0 the spe­ cial land use request of William Harrell, who wants to build a 24- by 40-foot pole barn next to his exisiting bam. The new structure will be used to store his motor home. Harrell said. He does not plan any commercial use for the barn. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg noted that Har­ rell's bam is set back from the road, and that he plans to side and shingle the roof of the ad­ dition to match the existing bam. No objections to the project had been received at the office and the only comment made during the public hearing was that the additional storage barn would not adversely affect any of the neighboring properties. The commission will not meet on the first Monday of the month, because of the July Fourth holiday, but will meet on the following Thurs­ day. July 6. instead. Besides the Century Cellunet and Kroepsch proposals, the commission also may see a revised preliminary site plan for the Shagbark Condominiums proposal on 76th Street. Council will not seek Headlee waiver Caledonia Village Council sets millage for 1995 Trust Me For Your Insurance Needs! •t Itw light tn MmMXviII* tel 011) 716-7125 tel HH 716-7114 Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council passed a resolution at its June 12 meeting establish­ ing a 1995 millage rate of 9.158 mills, a reduction from the 1994 rate of 9.224. The tax reduction is possi­ ble because the village's state equalized valuation is up as a result of new commercial and residential construction. The state s so-called Headlee Amendment provides a roll­ back in taxes whenever the rate of increase of assessments on properties is greater than the rale of inflation. To by­ pass the rollback, the council would have to ask village res­ idents to waive the Headlee VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 18, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance and the Final Development Plan of the Caledonia Village Centre Planned Unit Development. The proposed amending ordinance would, if adopted, amend the Village Zoning Ordinance and amend the Final Development Plan of Caledonia Village Centre Planned Unit Development so as to permit the construction and use of a U.S. post office building, together with its appurtenances, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the proposed post office building and the site thereof, upon the following described lands: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, described as: Commen­ cing at the Northeast corner of said section, thence West along the North section line 606.41 feet, thence South 654.25 feet parallel with the East section line to the point of beginning, thence North 89°48‘ East 150 feet, thence West 225 feet, thence South 89°48* West 150 feet, thence North 225 feet to the point of beginning, together with an easement for driveway purposes over and across lands described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said section, thence South along the East section line 956.83 feet, thence North 87°59‘ West 86.92 feet to the West line of the right-of-way of Highway M-37 and the point of beginning; thence North 87°59‘ West 270.21 feet, thence North 26°31 East 26.61 feet, thence South 89°48* West 551.38 feet, thence North 40 feet, thence North 89°48' East 571 36 feet, thence South 64°40'20' East 88 39 feet, thence South 87°59' East 158 54 feet, thence South 0°18' West 30 feet along the West line of Highway M-37 right-of-way to the point of beginning. Village of Caledonia, Kent County. Michigan The text of the proposea amending orpinance ana a copy of the Final Development Plan of the proposed post office are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed amending ordinance PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE Dated June 22. 1995 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (203) and agree to pay the higher tax rate. The council also learned that a proposed extension of Maple Street to Kinsey Street has been approved by the county for block grant fund­ ing. Clerk Jackie Cherry said that $45,500 in block grant funds will be awarded to the village this fall to cover the cost of the project. The county will handle the bidding and oversee the construction, she explained. The Maple Street extension has long been discussed as a way of providing the Caledo­ nia Fire Department quicker access to the south end of the village ami to M-37. In other business, the counSee Millage set. Page 11 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD June 21, 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Garbow, Snyder. DeVries, Dieleman. Gould, Jousma, Williams, Student Rep. Veens tra. MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Additional check for B & B Water/Wastewater for their last check of the contract: $1,036.45. Moved Snyder, se­ cond Jousma to approve bills as printed with the additional B & B check. Ayes: DeVries, Gould, Williams, Veenstra, Jousma, CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD June 19, 1995 A special joint meeting of the Caledonia Township Board and Planning Commission was called to order at 6:36 p.m. Present: Garbow, Snyder, DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Williams, Dunn, Fischer, Parent, Keating, Timmer, Newhof. and Planner VanderPloeg. Absent: Gould. Work session to discuss Public Water, Township Water Utility Infrastructure Plan, proposed amendments to the General Development Plan Land Use Plan Mop. M-37 Corridor Study, Zon­ ing Ordinance text amendments and to set up a committee for the Parks and Recreation and a committee for further expansion of the Utilities in the Township. Extension of the Wyoming, Gaines. Byron public water system to the NW port of the Township, at this time, is scheduled to start construction first thing next spring. This will be to the sewer district plus Commercial and Industrial down Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow. Mo­ tion Carried. AUDIT: Rob McBrion and Monica Schmidt from Helmholdt and Co. gave a presentation of the 1994 year end audit. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Dieleman TCI CABLE Supervisor Gar bow stated that he had a request from residents on 60th St. from 8800 to 9500 to service with TCI cable. Moved Jousma, second Williams to sign resolution to allow the three houses on 60th St. to hook-up to TCI cable with a limit up to 15 houses to be allow­ ed to be serviced by TCI without a franchise agreement. Also TCI has to agree to comply with subsections (3)-(8) of Ordinance No. 82-1 which concern the in­ stallation of wires and the use of right-of-way. Ayes Gould, Williams, Veenstra, Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries. Motion carried. ZBA REPORT Given by Jousma. HISTORICAL COMMISSION AP POINTMENT: Moved Snyder, se­ cond Dieleman to re-appoint Dorothy Merriman and to ap­ point Sharon Schaefer to replace Pat Miedema. Ayes Williams, Veenstra, Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould. AAotion carried. SEMINARS Moved Snyder, se­ cond Jousma to allow up to three Planning Commissioners and or Township Board members to attend the MTA summer legislative forum on August 3rd. Ayes: Veenstra. Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. Garbow, DeVries. Gould. Williams Mo tion Carried. AAoved Gould, se­ cond Dieleman to allow Snyder and Deputy Clerk Veenstra to at­ tend the Advance Accounting Skills seminar on July Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk dote. Committee for the study of ex ponsion of the utilities in the bow. Jousma. Parent Timmer and Planner VonderPloeg Com­ mittee will meet the second Thursday and every month until Township Board and Planning Recreation will be Planner Vander Ploeg and Chairman Dunn, with several citizens from is scheduled for Monday Nov 6th 1995 at 6 30 pm Moved Newhof. support Ayes All. AAotion carried Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder Township Clerk (201) 18th Snyder Garbow, DeVries. Gould. William*, Veenstra Mo lion carried BUILDING DEPT REPORT Moved Dieleman. second Williams to approve a $5 00 raise per inspection, a .02 raise in mileage for all inspector* and $20.00 per hour for Jim Spaak for office work. Discussion was held. Ayes Dieleman. Snyder. Garbow. DeVries. Gould. Williams. Veenstra. Jousma Motion carried. Recess at 7 50 p.m. Re convene 7:55 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS Moved Jousma second DeVries to adopt a final budget for the fiscal year 1994 Ayes Snyder. Garbow. DeVries, Gould. Williams, Veenstra, Jousma, Dieleman Motion carried. Anyone In­ terested in serving on the Library Board, please contact Clerk Pat Snyder at 891-0070 Discussion on VerMeulen. Fred Fleischmann gave a report on the seminar he attended for grants and fund raising and how to apply. Discussion on North Fire Dept Sub Station Sugges tion on talking with Cascode. Bowne and Lowell about a possi­ ble joint station Discussion on under-age kids drinking on a va­ cant lot on Campau lake. Moved DeVries, second Jousma to adjourn at 8 35 p.m Ayes Garbow, DeVries. Gould, Williams, Veenstra, Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder Motion & Alignment Complete Collision Repair Wheel Alingment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second St., Middleville (202) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 27. 1995 I Page 11 notified when felons make name changes. Though this seems like common sense, until we passed it criminals could change their names while in prison and their victims may never have found out. For many victims, that is a thought too frightening to consider. And to make sure we keep violent offenders behind bars and off the streets, we approved double bunking in some prison facilities. In the coming months, we will continue to study legislation and policy changes to protect Michigan families and in­ dividuals, make them safer and more secure and give them strong redress if they are made crime victims. To help us in this goal, we’ve created a bipartisan, bicameral Law Enforce­ ment Caucus, which is made up of state legislators and law en­ forcement officials from across Michigan. The first of its kind, this group brings together those who fight crime every day and those able to pass laws to stop it. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Six months of production discussed- Another top priority of the Senate s is the education of our children. Earlier this year, we put plans into motion to take a look at an outdated state school code. In addition, the state budget we just completed includes increased funding to our K-12 school districts We’ve also allocated greater dollars to our colleges and universities, with our West Michigan univer­ sities getting the largest boost of any. By appropriating more funds to our institutions of higher learning and providing a tuition tax credit, we’ll help ensure more students have access to a quality education beyond high school. As you can see. we’ve been busy the past six months However, our work isn’t done. Over the summer and in the fall, we’ll be working on the governor’s Tax free Renaissance zones, as well as changes to the workers' compensation system. The people of Michigan can expect the last half of the year to be as productive, if not more so — than the first half Wage increase for Building Department OK'd During his “State of the State’’ address in January . Gov. John Engle borrowed a famous slogan and told lawmakers to “Just Do It.” No. he wasn't talking about running marathons or dribbling a basketball. Rather, the governor was telling lawmakers to pass three specific tax cuts to “keep our economy strong and put money back in your pockets.” Giving legislators 30 days to get the job done, he asked for an increase in the personal exemption under the state income tax, a reduction and eventual elimination of the state in­ heritance tax and a cut in the single business tax. Well, it took a little longer than 30 days to finish the job. but we did pass those three tax cuts, and two others on top of those In fact, the first six months of 1995 have been incredibly pro­ ductive for the Michigan Senate. Overall, we’ve stuck to the goals set for Michigan at the start of this decade: To provide our children with a quality education; to make our state economically competitive and job-rich; and, to make our neighborhoods and streets safe. As I already mentioned, we passed a total of five tax cuts this year The additional two cuts include a reduction in the minimum unemployment insurance tax and an income deduc tion for students attending state colleges or universities that keep their tuition at or below inflation Together, these cuts — which will save taxpayers more than $1.6 billion over the next five years — will ensure job providers continue to invest in Michigan by creating new jobs and keep more money in your pockets for savings and investment Passing tax cuts wasn’t all we did to ensure our state's economy remains healthy and strong in the coming years. We also passed and the governor signed a comprehensive unemployment insurance (UI) reform package Though we've made vast improvements to our job climate by cutting taxes 16 times since 1990. our state’s unemployment insurance costs are still among the highest in the nation Michigan’s UI tax rate ranks third among other U.S. states and our UI cost per employee ranks sixth highest nationally. By lowering those costs, we’H surely boost job creation and expansion. In another effort to spur economic growth, we approved changes to the Polluters Pay law. A great deal of contaminated land is left abandoned because no one wants to take respon­ sibility for cleaning it up. As a result, hundreds of acres of land In our urban areas are sitting unused, which simply isn’t good for our cities. The changes we passed will make it esier to clean up this land and attract new jobs by establishing a priority system and promoting prompt cleanups. As a result, we’ll see fewer boarded up buildings and more booming new buisnesses in our urban core cities like Grand Rapids. Just as important to Michigan's prosperity is the safety of our neighborhoods and streets. Continuing our efforts to get dangerous felons off the streets and behind bars, the Senate passed several tough anti-crime measures. For example, we enacted legislation that will implement the “Good Faith Exclusionary Rule.” Under it, evidence obtained through reasonable searches will be admissible in court. For too long, good and solid evidence has been kept out of the courtroom because of technicalities that really have nothing to do with the facts of the crime Consider this example: An officer requests a search warrant to bust a suspected drug exchange in a certain house. On the warrant, he says the house is yellow. After seizing several kilograms of cocaine, the officers discover the house was in fact white. Well, just because the color of the building was listed wrong on the warrant, the evidence they obtained could be kept out of the courtroom. Our new legislation allows the judge to consider the evidence, as long as the activities and conduct of the officers were “objectively reasonable. " We also passed a bill that requires crime victims to be STEAK FRY Caledonia Sportsman s Club STEAK • SALAD BAB BAKED POTATO * CARUC TOAST BEVERAGE Saturday, July 8 6-9 pm • Price ‘T“ Caledonia Twp. hears audit report by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township clerk and treasurer earned compliments for their diligent work on the annual audit of the township accounts during a report last week. Monica Schmidt, represent­ ing the firm Helmhoklt and Company of Grand Rapids, presented the report at Wednesday s board meeting. She noted that there was lit­ tle change in most township accounts, but that three new funds affected township records for the first time this past year. One is the M-37 sewer dis­ trict account, the second is the debt service fund related to the sewer district and the third is the new emergency services fund, which was created after the township approved a po­ lice and fire department mil­ lage. Schmidt noted that Clerk Pat Snyder and Treasurer Ruth DeVries work well together and that they are doing a good job keeping the township’s fi­ nancial records. Supervisor Tom Garbow then presented a performance review of the township's Building Department. Garbow noted that "things now are running smoothly" in that de­ partment, that the staff is easy MILLAGE SET to reach and is performing building inspections on time. Trustees Gordon Jousma and John Dieleman confirmed that they also have received good reports from area builders about timely building inspections. Late inspections had been a "major sore spot" in the past. The board approved Garbow’s recommendation to in­ crease mileage compensation for the inspectors from 28 cents to 30 cents per mile and to increase inspection fees by $5 for each inspection. Building Department staff member Jim Spaak also will receive $20 per hour for any office time he puts in. In other business last week. the board • Approved a resolution al­ lowing no more than 15 fami­ lies to negotiate cable hookups with TCI Cablevi­ sion in areas not served by CTec Cable Systems, which holds the cable franchise in the township. Only three fam­ ilies are seeking to negotiate with TCI. but if more than 15 wish to have TCI’s service, the resolution states the com­ pany must apply to the town­ ship for a franchise. • Appointed Sharon Schae­ fer. 111 Mill St., to fill a va­ cancy on the Township His­ torical Commission and reap­ pointed Dorothy Merriman to another three-year term on the commission. Concerns shared and committees formed in session Caledonia Twp. Board and Planning Commission meet by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission had a chance to discuss its most pressing concerns with the Township Board during a joint meeting June 19. The commission tries to meet at least twice a year with the board for some face-to-face discussion of planning and zoning issues. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow kicked off the meet­ ing with an update on whether the City of Wyoming will ex­ tend its public water line through Gaines Township to Caledonia along 68th Street. Garbow said the city has re­ sponded favorably to Caledo­ nia Township's request to ex­ tend its water line, which al­ ready serves Byron aixl Gaines townships. Caledonia officials want to provide public water to the 76th Street/Kraft Avenue area where high density develop­ ment is being planned and in­ dividual wells for so many living units pose a danger to the water supply. Garbow said that developers in that area have indicated they will hook up to a public water system should it become available. The goal, he said, is to be- gin construction of the water line extension next spring Garbow and Township Planner Mark VanderPlocg said they favor the idea of sev­ eral regional water systems eventually serving the town­ ship. Regional systems, they said, would be preferable to the construction of many small, individual water sys­ tems. The two panels also dis­ cussed developing a township master plan for utilities and infrastructure. Such a plan would help the commission as it tries to direct and plan See Planners, Page 13 From Page 10 cil: • Agreed to accept the bids submitted by Country Turf in Caledonia and Courtesy Dodge of Grand Rapids for a new John Deere tractor with mower deck and loader and a three-quarter-ton Dodge pickup with snow plow, respectively. • Discussed street repair projects and authorized Street Commissioner Dan Erskine to work with Patches Asphalt on them. • Ixarned thai its search for a village manager is being ad­ vertised in municipal publica­ tions. Caledonia Village is consulting with the Michigan Municipal League as it seeks to hire its first-ever village manager. Cherry reminded residents that the village office will be closed Monday, July 3, and Tuesday. July 4. Water Gardening wwwes. aOBr pens gtxSsr arc o. pare ‘a ***>. rc pc*xfc - rsdeter mxd* - Apol s Landscaping Company • 698-1030 Cat tr or occorowv ip ox pares arc -dW garaws ct SMC KALAMAZOO CAdEOOMA TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting Tuesday, July 11,1995, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml. to hear the following variance request: A request by David Neeson to replace an old manufactured home with a new one at 911 Norris Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 27, 1995 | Obituaries Delbert M. Englerth VERMONTVILLE Delbert M. Englerth, 74, of Venhontville and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 1995 at the home of his stepdaughter, Anita Pyle of Hastings. He was born on May 9,1921 in Kennen, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Grace L. (Heacock) Englerth. He was raised on a farm in North Dakota attending school there and joined the C.C.C. Camp as a teenager. He came to the Hastings area in 1939 and was employed at General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Hastings Piston Ring. He owned 3 auto salvage busines­ ses and sold Ramblers at his auto sales business He married May Weber in Martin in 1971. Mr. Englerth was a member of the Kalamo Masonic Lodge where he was a 32 Degree Mason, the Kalamo Easter Star where he served in several offices. He had a collection of anti­ que gas A steam cars & engines and belonged to the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Gas & Steam Engine Club, the Heston, Indiana Gas A Steam Engine Club, the LaPorte County Historical Steam Soci­ ety, and the Chariton Park Gas &. Steam Engine Club. He also enjoyed auctions, yard sales and flea markets He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dewane Englerth in 1994. He is survived by his wife, May; sons, Joe Englerth of Kalamazoo and Gary Englerth of Hastings; daughter Pamela Bauer of Georgia; stepdaugh­ ters, Anita (Jim) Pyle of Hast­ ings, Donna (Bob) Whittenburg of Chicago, Barbara (Bobbie) Wayne of Florida; stepson, Jim Weber of Belle­ ville; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, sister, Donna (Don) Kosbar of Hastings; numerous cousins. Funeral Services were held on Friday June 23, 1995 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Gcnther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Merlin Pratt of Dowling Country Chapel officiating. “TK” Class of 1950 meets to celebrate 45th reunion Many of the TK "Class of 1950" were classmates for their entire K-12 school years. They are (first row) Ralph Schantz, Maureen (Windes) Robinson, Doris (Kaechele) Green, Phyllis (Finkbeiner) Green, Charlotte (Schad) Lentz, Frank Misak, (second row) Dorothy (Schipper) DeHaan, Bill Kenyon. Fred Slagel. Bob Bonneville, Ralph Noffke and Don Jackson. Not pictured are Dick Clark, Susan (Janose) Pennington and Lee (Nagel) Pasco. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery in Kalamo Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have CDL) - ALL JOB SEEKERS 16 & 17 Year Olds and Up Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately mid-July and August Call 616/374-8837 for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI E.0E. An afternoon and evening of memories and renewing old friendships was on tap for students of the Thornapple Kellogg "Class of 1950" on June 20. Posing for a photo to commemorate the event are (first row, left to right) Juanita (Grabau) Misak, Arlene (Joustra) Waddell, Jean (Killion) Schenkel, Dorothy (Schipper) DeHaan, Maureen (Windes) Robinson, Doris (Kaechlele) Green, Phyllis (Finkbeiner) Green, TTES fundraiser to upgrade local service by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services will start its donation fund-raiser this week to benefit its paramedic fund. Coffee cans that say ‘ Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services paramedic equip­ ment fund, supporting our community” on them will be placed at businesses in Mid­ dleville, Freeport and Yankee Springs. TTES Chief Bob Woodard said he hopes to raise $5,000 through this project, which will pay for half of a monitor defibrillator that will be plac­ ed in one of the ambulances as part of an upgrading project that will bring TTES services and technicians to the We Will Be Closed for inventory Wednesday, June 28th Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator Clarksville Elevator Lake Odessa Co-Op 401 S. Main St. 1018 3rd Ave. 146 E. Main St. 693-2283 374-7329 891-8108 Anita (Sensiba) Greiner, Dorothy (Sweeris) Cooley. Charlotte (Schad) Lentz, (second row) John Thick, Ralph Schantz, Orville Pickard, Bob Wenger, Bill Kenyon, Ralph Noffke, Bob Bonneville, Frank Misak, Don Jackson, (third row) Theron Bowerman, Jim Van Amen, Fred Slagel, John Babcock, Jack Magyar and Bob Smith. paramedic level. He asks people to donate and wants them to realize that this is a project done by TTES, not the Michigan Fireman’s Association. The Thornapple Kellogg Emergency Services wants the community to watch for cans with this logo on them at area businesses. WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 27, 1995 / Page 13 Tom Peck selected for international music fellowship CHS band director won’t see a ‘rest’ this summer master study in the university setting will inspire and ener­ gize him for the upcoming school year, which he antici­ pates will be an exciting one for the Caledonia band pro­ gram. The high school band camp this year will be held for a week at Seagull Lodge on Lake Charlevoix, and the CHS musicians will be work­ ing from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the new numbers and routines for next year. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The. tempo of Tom Peck s life will hardly slow down now that school is out With only one weeks breathing space after school ended for the summer. Peck left June 18 for Northwestern University, where he will study, teach, perform and compose as the recipient of one of 10 fellowships the university offers to music di­ rectors from around the world. Peck, who has directed the Caledonia program since 1991. said he was offered the fellowship in March by Northwestern Professor of Music IXm Casey. But Peck said that at first he hesitated. "It was my wife who really encouraged me to accept,” be said. lie explained that he didn't jump immediately at the op­ portunity because his work at Northwestern ends July 29, just a week before the Caledo­ nia High Sch<x)l hand camp begins. But while the fellowship definitely eliminates any lazy, crazy hazy days of summer," Peck said be knows it will be refreshing to be back on a university campus. There, he’ll be living in a residence hall, but he will PLANNERS, Caledonia Band Director Tom Peck is studying and teaching at Northwestern University this summer as one of 10 music teachers offered a Summer Music Fellowship from the university. have at hand all the facilities and opportunities of both the university and the nearby Chicago area, "and that will be exciting and stimulating,” he said As part of his fellowship, he will teach undergraduate and graduate music courses from Page 11----------- for growth in the township. The board members and commissioners agreed to ask the township engineer to help outline what kind of study would be needed to develop such a plan, and a committee of Garbow. VanderPloeg. Gordon Jousma. Ric Parent / and Dan Timmer was ap­ pointed to meet with engineer Randy Wilcox of Wilcox and Associates. Also discussed at the meet­ ing were the commission's proposed changes to the land use plan map, including the possibility of developing a fu­ ture bypass route around the congested area along M-37 in the village area. Another issue brought up by Garbow was developing a policy about the appearance of future commercial buildings along M-37. "We’ve gone beyond the 'pole barn’ look,” he said. "I don't want to see us impose standards that would be too expensive for our developers, but we do want to provide a nice look to that corridor. For people driving up and down M-37, what they see along the highway is going to form their impression of Caledo­ nia." The Planning Commission agreed to put together such a policy for the board. The next item of discus­ sion. new ideas for developing land, led the two boards into the final topic on their agenda — the need for township parks and recreational areas With land quickly being taken up by all kinds of de­ velopment. both commission­ ers and board members agreed that the township needs to do some immediate planning if parks and recreational areas are to be set aside. VanderPloeg was authorized to put together a committee of citizens and officials to pre­ pare some recommendations for meeting this need. and music education classes, and will both conduct and par­ ticipate in college and com­ munity bands, a jazz band, a choir and perhaps an orchestra. Band composer John Payn­ ter is on staff at Northwestern, and Peck, who has edited some of Payntor’s work, will get to study with him. He also will get to study with Dale Clevenger, the principal horn in the Chicago Symphony. "That will be wonderful for me, because of all the band instruments. I play the trom­ bone and tuba the best. I have musical knowledge of all the rest (of the instruments), al­ though I wouldn't subject anyone to my oboe playing without getting some prac­ tice," he added with a smile. Besides teaching and attend­ ing classes at Northwestern. Peck will be doing some composing of his own. and he hopes to finish some band scores for Caledonia, some or­ chestral pieces for his church and work on a band methods text he is writing to go with two other methods books he has published. "And last, but not least. Hl be seeing new and different faces and getting new ideas for our programs here in Caledo­ nia," he added. Peck hopes the summer of "I do believe the kids un­ doubtedly will find time for some fun, too," he said. They will return Aug. 4, and band rehearsals will start the next week Last year. Peck said, more than 300 Caledonia students in grades 6-12 participated in band, and next year he figures there will be more than 100 members in the high school band alone. Besides marching at football games and performing at concerts, the high school band will travel in March to Washington D.C. to play at the Kennedy Center and the Old Soldiers Home. The students also will perform in an informal concert and get to see Gettysburg. Mt. Vernon, the White House and many other famous sites. Perhaps the most memo­ rable experience for the stu­ dents will be the day they are the honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at growth of our program and with the musicianship of our students, he said. "It’s going to be a busy year, but I think a very re­ warding one." In the meantime. Peck is back at school himself, work­ ing six and one-half days a week, studying, teaching, ar­ ranging and composing under the mentorship of musicians he respxts and admires. "It's an honor and a wonder­ ful opportunity." he said, "and to think I might have turned it down if it hadn’t been for the encouragement from my < t The fellowship offers me a very exciting challenge, to be prepared both for my summer work and for the upcoming school year. But I’m really looking forward to it. ’’ — Tom Peck Arlington Cemetery, where they will present a wreath at that famous memorial. T’m really thrilled with the wife. "The fellowship offers me a very exciting challenge, to be prepared both for my summer work and for the upcoming school year. 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In the front are Kevin Smith, Luke Zoet and Jake Smith. Gillard named to All-OK Gold, All-district softball team Due to a communication's error, Caledonia varsity soft­ ball pitcher Christine Gillard was left off the list of Scots who made the All-OK Gold team. She was also chosen to All-district team. Gillard, a sophomore set the school record for most strike outs in a season with 156. topping the old mark of 101. She also set the record for most innings pitched with 188.2 and most wins in a season with 21. She had an earned run av­ erage of 1.60 with opponents batting .196 off her. She started the season 10-0 which included winning the Hamil­ **************** SPORTS **************** ton tourney. The Scots finished the sea­ son 27-9 overall, 8-4 in the OK Gold and a district championship. Also making the All-dis­ trict team were Katie Donker at first base, Lisa Constant at second, Michele Colborn at short stop and Jodi VanderVelde at third. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Thomapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 Donker was also named to the first team All-region, making her the first player from Caledonia to earn first team honors and Constant was named to the second team All-region. Williams named to All-OK Blue team Thomapple-Kellogg senior third baseman Brad Williams was selected to the All-OK Blue team, recently. Williams had a 938 field­ ing average and batted .352 with four doubles, 16 runs baited in, 15 stolen bases and a home run to his credit. Williams was also invited to play for the OK Blue in the John Bos Baseball Invita­ tional. June 22, versus the All-stars of the OK Silver. TK grad makes dean's list Meagan Middleton, a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. made the dean's Ilm at Grand lupkis Community College Members of Group III pose with their certificates and awards In the back, from the left, are Corey Kilmartin, Tyler Sherwood. Patrick Huver, Jay Haisma, Chris Rybicki and Shawn Skinner. In the front, from the left, are Brandon Schalk, Christopher Smith, Rory Root. Jake Klapmust. Seth Temple and Michael Tomanek Caledonia Library Board announces vacancy Residents who enjoy using the Caledonia Library might want to apply for an upcom­ ing opening on the Caledonia Library Board. Anne Mulder, whose term on the board will expire Sept. 1, has asked not to be reap- Alaska Baptist to begin summer worship schedule The Alaska Baptist Church reminds its congregation that beginning Sunday, July 9, Sunday worship and Sunday School hours will switch to summer schedules. Worship will begin at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday School will begin at 11:10 a.m. Anyone with questions about the summer schedule should call the church office at 698-8104. Ploeg on CMU honors listing Carla Ploeg of Middleville, a Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate and a member of the Central Michigan University volleyball team, was recently named to the CMU Student Athlete Honor Roll for the spring semester To be named to the honor roll an athlete must have a 3.00 grade point average or better pointed for another three-year term. The board meets four times a year and it is important that members be able to attend all meetings. Any Caledonia Township resident is eligible to serve, but library patrons with a strong interest in the future of the library are encouraged to apply. Anyone interested in the post should send a letter of application to Township Clerk Pat Snyder at the town­ ship office, 250 Maple St. For more information about the board, applicants should call Snyder at 891-0070 or the Caledonia Library at 8911502 McDonald’s celebrate 50th Donna and Charles (Chuck) McDonald will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniver­ sary on July 15, 1995 in Waynesville, North Carolina. Donna and Chuck were married after Chuck returned home from World War II Donna’s parents Carl and Dons Galster owned and operated the greenhouse on Fremont Street (Doris still resides in Florida and is 92 years old). Although they lived 9 years in Florida, Middleville was still home Chuck worked at White Products and Donna worked as a secretary at the elementary school until their retirement Family and fnends from the Hastings area are invited to at­ tend a party given m their honor by their children, Ken and Suzanne, grandchildren and great grandchildren. If you plan to attend please telephone their daughter Suzanne at (704) 452-0855 for additional information. Motel reservations can be made at 1-8OO-528-1234 (Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn). If you arc unable to attend but would like to telephone Donna and Chuck, their number is (704) 452-5999. Mailing address is RR#I. Box 888 Old Balsom Rd , Waynesville, NC 28786 ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APTLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 127 Main St.. Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891 9270 BLS barman SELECT TEMPS �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 27, 1995 I Page 15 Matt Barr and GR Christian coach named for East- West contest CHS all-star finally to play for long-time mentor by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dick VanderKamp has been coaching Matt Barr for five years. But it wasn't until last night’s East-West All-Star game at Tiger Stadium that the two actually were playing on the same team. VanderKamp is the varsity baseball coach at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Barr just graduated from Caledonia High School, where he played varsity base­ ball all four years. But even though the two schools share few sporting events. VanderKamp and Barr have shared a special teacher­ pupil friendship that dates back to when Matt was just 12 years old. About that time, he was just beginning to show a real interest in baseball, and his father, John Barr, wanted to know and he wanted his son to know all there was to learn about baseball "My brother-in-law met John through an insurance contact,** explained Van­ derKamp. "and John happened to mention his interest in finding a coach for his son, and my brother-in-law appar­ ently told him that he knew Just the guy." That first baseball session developed into a weekly rou­ tine in which VanderKamp. who has been a varsity coach since 1979, and who regularly sends players on to college teams and even the minor leagues, began schooling the junior high student in the fun­ damentals of the game. "1 don't think either of us ever thought at that first ses­ sion that the relationship would turn out to be such a long-standing one. I really had no thought at that time of tu­ toring any players except my own team. But I ended up working for five years with an athlete who would never play for me... until this (all-star) game." During the winters, Van­ derKamp met with Barr and his dad each weekend, either at the Christian gym or at Calvin College, where Van­ derKamp assists coach Jeff Pettinga with his summer and fall baseball camps. "I started Matt out with a batting tee and some soft toss. We began right with the most basic fundamentals and worked up from there," VanderKamp recalled. "My terms were that Matt would have to trust that the way I taught was going to be good for him. We did drills and I would give him things he could work on at home. "And he did. He worked hard. I have never coached a kid who was more diligent Their sessions paid off. Ban was selected for varsity his freshman year at CHS, but. encouraged by his father, he continued to work in the off seasons with VanderKamp "He always had that goal m the back of his mind, like so many kids do. of playing at college and then in the pros," VanderKamp re­ called." But his capacity for working on his baseball skills is remarkable. The only time I've seen that kind of dedica­ tion is when I taught at some really elite baseball camps at Indiana. Those kids had that same focus and determina­ tion." For Barr, his hard work has resulted in the first part of his long-time dream coming true. (( He's been a good friend. He taught me about how I should conduct myself on the field, and when I got older, he put in good words for me with the college coaches 5 5 — Matt Barr He has received a partial scholarship to play at Michi­ gan State next fall. Success at a Big Ten school could lead him to the second step, which would be getting drafted by a major league team. With college now only weeks away, he leaves behind an outstanding high school record. He earned all-confer­ ence honors as a center fielder and was feared as a hitter. His freshman year he batted .350, as a sophomore .461. as a ju­ nior .390 and as a senior 449. With 311 at-bats during his career, he garnered 130 hits and 10 home runs for a .418 overall batting average. I^ast season he helped the Scots win their first district championship in years, was chosen all-conference and was selected to play on the AllStar West team after CHS Coach Ron Moag nominated him for the honor. Through it all, he kept up his sessions with Van­ derKamp. Though he played and practiced with other coaches, too, he still depended on his first mentor. "He started off teaching me throwing and hitting mechan­ ics, because I wasn’t really very good until I started work­ ing with him," said Matt. "Even in high school, when I wasn't hitting well or in a slump or something, I could call him up and it was like he could see what I was doing wrong right over the tele­ phone. He'd tell me what I needed to do, and the next day I'd do what he said and the slump would be over. "But he taught me a lot be­ sides baseball." he said. "He’s been a good friend. He taught me about how I should conduct myself on the field, and when I got older, he put in good words for me with the college coaches. "I’ve always wanted to play for him, and I even thought about going to Christian just so I could play baseball for him. So to get to play in this game with him as my coach is really kmda neat. "It's an honor to be chosen to play, but he s being recog­ nized too as one of the top coaches in Michigan, and that he is, for sure " Barr said that VanderKamp not only worked with him as a baseball player, but encour­ aged him in his other sports and io his school work as well. He d come to see me play basketball or football, or he d call to sec how things went. And he was always checking up on how I was doing in school. He's interested in me as a person . " Matt's father. John, echoed his son's words. "We just feel really fortu­ nate about the influence Dick has had on Matt, both in baseball and in his life in gen­ eral. We re not concerned just about Matt as a baseball player, after all. but as a per­ son, and that's the way Dick thinks, too. "But I'm not sure that if it hadn’t been for Dick Van­ derKamp whether Mau would have attained the successes he's achieved so far." VanderKamp. for his part, attributes Matt's willingness to work hard as the main rea­ son he was chosen for the All-Star team and for his scholarship. Along with his dedication, Barr was blessed with physical strength and speed. "But while he was given a good 'package' to work with, he improved himself in every way. Vander Kamp noted. He pointed out that Barr worked hard on the weights and even tried to shave sec­ onds off his dash times by working with the Caledonia cross-country coach. Dave Hodgkinson. Because a switch hitter is a desirable commodity. Barr, who is right-handed, decided to learn to bat left-handed as well, and accomplished that before the end of his senior year "That s the kind of thing that will impress a college coach." VanderKamp tuned. “I think Matt would have played varsity ball on any high school team in the state, but now he's moving up to compete with guys who were just like him in high school. Like all college kids, he'll be making that social and aca­ demic adjustment, and he'll have to handle that as well as the competition in the sport. "But he’s 'well-armed' to play baseball. He's below seven seconds in the 60-yard dash, below 4.8 seconds in the 40-yard dash and his bat speed is at collegiate level. Those things, plus that capacity for work, he’s got going for him. "After all these years. I'm just glad I'm going to get at least this one chance to coach him, and if there's only going to be one time, what better game than an all-state, all-star game at Tiger Stadium?’’ Caledonia's Matt Barr, a 1995 CHS graduate, and his long-time friend and coach. Dick VanderKamp of Grand Rapids Christian, finally got a chance to play for the same team in the East-West High School All-Star game last night They are pictured at Thursday's John Bos Seniors All-Star Game where Barr played for the O-K Gold team and VanderKamp coached the City League team. 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The firefighters, who are trained as first responders in medical emergencies, will use the three-quarter-ton. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 4 x 4 for all their medical and other emergency runs Last year alone, the de­ partment was called out on 103 medical runs. 57 acci­ dents, 41 fires and another 201 miscellaneous calls, said Township Clerk Pat Snyder. "With all the medical runs, we felt this vehicle, especially, was vital for serving the community," said Township Supervisor Tom Garbow. noting that until now the department has had to use its grass fire vehi­ cle for medical emergencies as well. "This is also the least ex­ pensive of the four trucks we need, and could be funded now by the township s new emergency services millage," he added Garbow also said that he was pleased that the lowest of the five bids submitted for the truck came from a local dealer. Seif Chevrolet of Caledonia. "Seif offered us the best bid by a considerable mar­ gin, at dealer cost, in fact," Garbow said. "This is a real contribu­ tion to our community on their part, and it is very much appreciated. ” Clare Harkema, general manager of Seif Chevrolet of Caledonia, said that the deal­ ership in turn "appreciated the opportunity to be of ser­ vice to the township." Garbow said that the Fire Commission also recom­ mends purchasing by the year 2000 a ladder truck, a pumper and a replacement for the present tanker truck, all hopefully to be funded by the emergency services mil­ lage. "We hope to get at least two more of these three re­ maining vehicles by 2000." Garbow said. "Whether we can purchase all four by that time depends on our funding and our bud­ get. With the area develop­ ing so rapidly, there cer­ tainly is no doubt that our very able volunteer firefight­ ers need the best equipment we can provide." Middleville gets trail grant from DOT Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council received a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation last Tuesday allowing it to turn abandoned railroad pro­ perty into a recreational area. Village Manager Everil Manshum said the village ap­ plied for two grants one from 'the Department of Transporta­ tion and one from the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. He said the DNR has not made an official decision yet, but said the possibility of ap­ proval is strong. Manshum said he is unsure whether the DNR will still consider approving the ap­ plication for a $30,000 grant now that the Department of Transportation has committed to giving them money, and wonders if they should have asked to have the money divided up for different needs. ‘Hindsight is 20-20,” he said. “We should have gone with the DNR grant to pur chase (the land) and the MDOT for improvement monies.” Manshum said that regardless of the DNR’s deci­ sion. the village now has the right to do what it wants with the property but is dodging opposition from Barry County and adjoining townships He said he is dissappomted with Rutland Township, which he claims passed a resolution against the trail without allowing advocates to tell the public what they want to do with the land and how they will handle it. Manshum said he recently approached Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Ed­ wards and asked if represen­ tatives for the village, the Trail Association, and the Conservency could speak at one of its meetings or at a public hearing to tell their side of the story. Edwards said he would have to ask the board. Man­ shum said a few days later he received a letter from the township saying there was no need for a meeting, and the board passed a resolution against the trail. He said one thing that bothered him was that the resolution started by stating that the township board members reached their deci­ sion after having read and heard the issues. “1 don’t understand how they could have heard all sides of the story when they did not let us speak." Manshum said. Another discrepency he found was a reference that was made to the Thomapple Trails Proposal Manshum said he does mx know of any proposal and does not understand why the board would refer to one. Edwards said the board had made their decision well before Manshum approached him about speaking and added that Rutland Township was not approached until the last minute. He said the Trail Associa­ tion Group orginally felt they did not need the use of Rutland Township’s land which meant they were not even a factor until it was time to make the decision. ‘‘Why should we change our decision if we were not even considered early on?” he asked. “We never had a chance to make a decision un­ til after the fact. ” The Rutland Township Board. Manshum said, claim­ ed that their reasons for op­ posing the trail were that there was no clear direction to Barry County residents of proper monitoring, the cost of maintaining the trail, or safety monitoring. He said he has made it clear many times that if the village aquired the property, it would take full financial responsibili­ ty for it. “We would be responsible for 100 percent of the cost. 100 percent of maintaining, 100 of the policing, and be responsible for all monitor­ ing.” he said. “What more are they asking We are not asking for one red cent ” Middleville Council awards contract to AES by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday hired Accurate Environmental Ser­ vices. Inc to conduct an assessment of Middleville In­ dustrial Park. AES w ill start phase I of the assessment as soon as possible for the sum of $2,500. The village, with the assistance of Realtor Duke Suwyn, sold two parcels of land in the Industrial Park to Environmental Systems Fur­ nature. inc out of Caledonia The assessment w ill be done to insure the buyer that there are no contaminated products in the soil and m the groundwater In other business, a public hearing will be held on Mon­ day, July 10. at 7 pm al the Middleville Village Hall to determine whether or not trash storage recepticals can be placed on public property and used for garage sales. The village will be seeking engineering bids for the operation of Middleville’s wairr storage tank Last Thursday, the Milage Council voted io roll the tax rate from 1171 down to 11.56 which will ultimately save the average homeowner $4.50 in taxes on an average home costing $64,000 With that action. the village will relinquish a total of $4,900 tn tax money. He said he has reason to believe that Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche M unjoy has a strong influence over the board's decision. Munjoy, he said, lives on property adjacent to the trail and has expressed opposition to it, which could be the reason for such a sudden decision. Munjoy said anyone who thinks she has a strong in­ fluence is wrong. "No! I don’t have a strong influence with the board,” she said. “I never opened my mouth. I didn’t even vote because it is too close to me. ” Edwards said he finds it dif­ ficult to believe that the village could have enough authority to maintain, police, and monitor the trail on its own and thinks it would not be humanly possible to police it 24 hours a day. “We are happy for Mid­ dleville and Thronapple Township and think it (the trail) is a positive thing for their community but we just don’t believe that rails-totrails is condusive to Rutland Township,” he said. “Most of the roads run into dead ends” and people who live in this area could end up having their property used as parking lots Manshum said the village is not having any better luck with Barry County. He and other trail advocates attended the June 13 County Board meeting where they asked the board to rescind its previous resolution in which it was opposed to the trail A motion was made to rescind but died due to lack of support. The county, he said, thought it would be held financially responsible for maintaining, policing, and monitoring Manshum said that again he made it clear that the village would take care of all these needs Continued on page 5 Clare Harkema. the general manager of Seif Chevrolet of Caledonia, hands over the keys for the Caledonia Township Fire Department's new emergency vehicle to Fire Chief Butch Welton Looking on are Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Garbow and Clerk Pat Snyder School-to-work program stretches to Barry County by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School System is one of many Barry County schools now participating in The Kent County School-To-Work Transition Initiative Program. Partnership Coordinator Marty Arnold said the pur pose of the program is to in­ tegrate academics with voca­ tional skills so every student, no matter what he or she decides to do in the future, will be prepared for the workplace. Thornapple Kellogg High School has recently started its portion of the program for which 10-15 students have been selected to intern at Lacks Enterprises, Inc. in Kentwood. Arnold said that students that go to college may develop thinking and problem solving skills which are important skills to have in today’s workplace, but may lack technical skills. In turn students that receive vocational training usually do not receive the academic background that would enable them to communicate well and solve problems. "Every kid needs to have thinking skills, computer skills, and a working knowledge of technology.” she said Wages, benefits, and work­ ing conditions for workers throughout the United States without college degrees have declined rapidly since 1979. When compared to their counterparts in 1979, high school dropouts earn 20 per cent less today, high school graduates earn 15 percent less and college dropouts earn 20 percent less. Arnold said 20 years ago, 50 percent of jobs were low skilled and high paid where as today only 25 percent of jobs are. She added that today’s lowskill jobs provide neither ade­ quate wages nor opportunities for advancement and while there are many unskilled workers without jobs, there Continued on page 3 In This Issue... • Caledonia Library offers summer programs for kids, adults • Local kids meet Maranda • Dutton Neighborhood Watch does more than just observe • Gypsy moth munches its way into Caledonia area �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 3, 1995 SCHOOL-TO-WORK are also many skilled jobs without qualified workers The reasons for the decrease are that unskilled Americans are now forced to compete with foreign workers willing to work for lower wages, and that the lowskilled jobs are being per­ formed by robots and computers Another problem, she said, is that most blue collar jobs to­ day now require skills that are similar to traditional white collar skills such as problem solving, decision making, and good communication skills. Arnold said she is finding that it requires more skill to­ day to get a job than it does to go to college. “Kids are going to college without knowing what direc­ tion they are going.” she said. “We need to make those pathways clear for them.” Through the program, students will receive a combined knowledge of academics and work skills. Arnold said. Employers will go over academic lessons while schools will emphasize career applications to give students experience and a clearer direction for when they enter the adult world of work Arnold said many kids have a limited knowledge of the types of jobs that arc available and of the types of skills necessary to perform them. The result is that they usual­ ly end up in a job because their families are in the business or because it is practical. “We want people to go into something because they really want to. not because it is a family thing or just what they know," she said. The way to solve this pro­ blem, Arnold said, is to allow students to tour and work in open work sites during school hours which will, if they choose, be part of their school requirements. “We want to start with skills that are common to all workplaces,” she said. Arnold described the philosophy as a tree branching out into clusters of employment. Say you have four different job areas. Arnold said, and they are hospitality, manufac­ turing. finance, and health. continued If you were to ask employers in any of these areas what they want in an employee, they will most like­ ly all say they want people who can think, are responsi­ ble. and get along well with others.” she said. These. Arnold said, are the basic skills that we want to in­ still in kids Along with emphasizing both work and college preparation. Arnold said schools in this program are surfing to develop partner­ ships with businesses and work with them to mold students The current program for next year, she said, will in­ clude three school systems. Caledonia. Grandville, and Grand Rapids Central. (Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools cur­ rently have a partnership with Lacks Enterprises. Inc. following the same program). These schools, she said will work with Burger King. But terworth Hospital, and DLP Electronics. Participating students will spend one or two days a week at one of these businesses and the rest of the week in school Arnold said she would like to see teachers go through retraining in which they occa­ sionally follow their students to the work site to see how the subjects they are teaching are used in the workplace. Students who participate in the program would receive a mentor, an experienced employee who is neutral and available to be a friend to the student These. Arnold said, would be people* students can go to if they need advice on bow to handle their boss and to get suggestions on what they could do to improve their work. Arnold said the Public Education Fund sUrted work­ ing on this program when the State of Michigan received a $ 12 million grant this year for the purpose of improving education. Michigan was one of eight states out of 16 that applied and received such a grant. Arnold said Michigan was chosen as a recipiant because it has been a long time leader in the manufacturing industry. The grant is for five years and will be issued to the FIRST fe'' ■HI I ESMON 7 a ■ fa/r Studlc ) For all new customers... 4 Haircuts ... $0®® Perms $35*° FREE Curling Iron with Perm or Color OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Two Locations: (616) 455-6090 • 6601 S Division • Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml Michigan Jobs Commission in payments She said next sear they should receive a little more money than last year and each year after will receive more or less in a bell curve way Though the Michigan Jobs Commission has the money and sets the standards for its use. the Public Education Fund is the fiscial agent for the grant and performs most of the hands-on work involv­ ing it Arnold said the program has basically just gotten off the ground and has a long way to go. it will be evaluated by the giver each year. “We are in the first year of the grant and there is no reason why we should not get a second year,” she said. “We are trying to show suc­ cess so we can keep getting the grant ” She said the PEF*s goal is to get the program running smoothly enough so that money can be set aside and kept past the five year limit so that it can eventually run itself. She said it would be a shame to put a lot of time and dedication into something and then have it end when the grant does. One thing that Arnold said concerns her is that parents may view the program as a mechanism used to steer kids away from going to college. This, she said, is not the purpose of the program The program is set up to benefit every kind of student regardless of whether he is college bound or vocational. “I think we will get a lot of resistance from parents if they think kids will be forced into career choices.” she said. “What we want to do is give kids the basic skills. In selecting students for the program, she said they like to get a cross-section of kids from different backgrounds because everyone can benefit from the program. She said a college education just is not enough anymore. Through the program, college-bound kids can get a feel for what their options are and understand how the real world works when they do go to college. They will be much better off in the long run. Another thing Arnold said needs to be watched carefully is the way the businesses han­ dle the student interns “We tell employers we are not going to send you students to give you free labor,” she said. She said she wants the businesses to help students in academic areas in addition to work and the schools to educate the kids about the work world and the skills they need to survive in it. “If we keep thinking about this as a program separate from the school, it will die.” she said Arnold said she hopes that through the program. students will learn skills that wdl even­ tually help (hem be able to support themselves and have reasonable benefits Too many families today, she said, arc in the situation in which both parents hase to work two jobs in order to make ends meet and have no time io spend w nh their children. She said the PEF has im­ proved (he program by creating a standard set of rules which are followed by every school and every company. U hen the program first got under way, she said, we had businesses chuosmg from 30 different schools all with dif­ ferent requirements which got confusing From this method, she said they went to specific schools, partnering with three different companies She said she then realized that students should have more options and as a result is trying to create a way for one employer to receive students from 30 different high schools from both Kent and Barry County who all have the same requirements. The result is an idea to set up a computer network that can be used as a reference tool for employers and students to find employees and internship opportunities. This project, she said is be­ ing discussed as a possibility at the moment. "We want to make it eaiser for schools to give the kids more choices." Arnold said. The PEF. she said, is a private non-profit community- based organization which has handled school and business partnerships for the Grand Rapids public schools for the past 10 years. They have held training ses­ sions w ith school boards ami worked with the community “Our goal is to build sup­ port for the concept of public schooling and the community capacity to get involved in schools.” Arnold said. The function of the PEF in this program, she said, is to be the monitor between the schools and the businesses to insure that things are running smoothly. Arnold said it is important for students to research the company they work for to find out how long it has been in business, what has made it a success, and how things have changed over the years. She said they are also look­ ing to get middle schools in­ volved by providing tours of manufacturing sites for both students and their parents She said it is important that parents are aware that manufacturing sites and the types of available jobs have changed drastically in the past 20 years. Once the program is up and running more smoothly, she said, it is possible that middleaged unskilled workers who have been out in the workforce for a while may be interesed in participating in this program as well. “We will look into allowing this.” she said. Adding this type of worker to the program could benefit many companies because these people can step in and tram new people saving the company from having to hire someone from the outside to come in and train. Arnold would like to see the program grow, take shape, and improve the quality of many lives. | Obituaries^ Alfonso L. Luna—---------------------------------------------- — MIDDLEVILLE - Alfonso L. Luna, 67, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday June 25,1995 at the Pennock Hospi­ tal in Hastings. He was bom on October 28, 1927 in Laredo, Texas, the son of Jesus & Esperanza (Lopez) Luna. He was raised in Mexico City and attended schools there. He moved to the Chica­ go area in the early 1940’s where he lived until moving to the Middleville/Hastings area in 1962. He was married to Helen L. Hernandez on October 28, 1961. Mr. Luna was employed at the former William DeVries Construction Company in Grand Rapids over 20 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and Michigan Sheriffs Association. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Rick Quesada of Hastings and Alfonso Luna, Jr. of Mexico City; one daught­ er, Esperanza Luna of Mexico City; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse Luna of Indiana L2d Fernando Lopez of Mexico City; two sisters, Lupo Lopez of Mexico City and Concha Lopez of Mexico City. Graveside Services were held on Wednesday June 28. 1995 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice or Masses at the Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mrs. Marjorie M. Wheeler------------------------- ----------------MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Marjorie M. Wheeler, 71, of Middleville passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at home. She was bom on November 18, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Biggs) Hurd. She was married to Robert O. Wheeler on January 13, 1943. Mrs. Wheeler was a home­ maker, she enjoyed traveling and crafts. She was preceded in death by her son, Russell T. Wheeler. Surviving are her husband, Robert O. Wheeler; two sons, James A. Wheeler of Middle­ ville, Dale R. Wheeler of Cale- Terry Jean (Filcek) Mason-------------MIDDLEVILLE - Terry Jean (Filcek) Mason, 44, of Middleville, went Home to be with her Lord on Thursday June 22, 1995. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald J. Filcek. Surviving are her husband, John Mason; children, Denise Filcek of Howard City, Donald A. Filcek of Grand Rapids; her stepchildren, Chad, Jim, Chris Mason all of Middleville; a granddaughter, Holly VanRhee; her parents, Alvin and Rosemane Starks of Three Rivers; her brother and sister, Rick and Terry Starks of Three Rivers, Kathy Starks of Dallas, Georgia; her niece and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 26, 1995 at the Stroo Funeral Chapel in Cutlerville with Paster Lester DeGroot officiating. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Biack and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY Interment was in Mendon Cemetery in Mendon. Arrangements were made by the Stroo Funeral Home, Cutlerville Chapel. donia; one grandson, Nicholas Wheeler; one granddaughter, Korie Wheeler; two sisters, Noreen Revalee of Caledonia, Bertha Cobb of Schoolcraft; one step-brother, Keith Mead of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Saturday July 1, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of your Choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Street Inf, RoM. ...Air Conditioning Service • • • • • • • • performance test includes: up to 1 lb freon checking function of AC controls blower & motor compressor &. clutch limit switches AH for Only belts freon lines thorough leak test $35°o (This procedure complies with the Clean Air Act of 1990) SERVICING R12 & R134 Systems (616) 795-3100 4833 Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville - OPEN 8-5 Monday-Friday 9-12 Saturday Other Hours by Appt. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 3, 1996 I Page 3 Caledonia’s ‘Dollar Craze’ celebrates grand opening this week by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sandi Klaver definitely has faith in the American dollar. Her addition to Caledonia's Main Street business district is a "dollar store" called Dol­ lar Craze, located in the for­ mer home of Sandi's Diner. 137 W Main You probably only have to go back a single genera­ tion to find folks who re­ member as kids taking their quarters, nickels and dimes to the neighborhood Ben Franklin or Woolworths. There, they could choose how to spend their coins from a seemingly endless ar­ ray of candy, toys, comic books and other treasures. Mom could buy greeting cards or dish towels or sewing supplies there, and Dad could pick up the gad­ gets he needed around the bouse, too. Today, a dime, and even a quarter doesn't go very far. Kids today need at least a dollar to buy something, and the Dollar Craze store caters to just that market Every item in the store costs just a buck Owner Sandi Klaver, who formerly presided over Sandi’s Diner, the last restaurant to occupy the building, said that her new venture is in keeping with the times. "I have been in the restau­ rant business almost 27 years, including this one," she said, referring to her former diner. "But with all the business on the highway, folks just weren't coming into town to eat lunch anymore. Since everyone seems to be talking about the dollar stores, and Jeffery A. Prior Serving Our Country Sea Cadet of Middleville goes to Naval Base John Jarman II of the Grand Rapids Naval Sea Cadets recently went to the Illinois Great Lakes Naval Base for two weeksk. He was with 487 teenagers there, 20 of whom were from Grand Rapids Jarman said the training was fun. but hard too. The boot camp for the cadets ended with graduation June 26. This program is for 13-18 year olds. They learn about the Navy and the United States. Jarman’s parents are Dennis and Charlene (Higgins) Kling • and John and Ann Jarman. Grandparents are Charles and Christopher S. Holiday Navy Airman Apprentice Christopher S. Holiday, son of Eugene and Patricia Holi­ day of 10461 Kalamazoo Ave.. Caledonia, recently participated in the Eighth An­ nual Fleet Week celebration in New York City on board the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau homeported in Nor­ folk. Va Holiday was one of more than 6.000 Sailors and Marines from the several Atlantic Fleet ships who join­ ed for this international naval review and celebration, which included diplomatic, ceremonial, memonab and recreational events. The week began with a parade of ships past the Statue of Liberty there w asn't one around, we thought we'd give it a try.’ The remodeled restaurant now features a huge assort­ ment of wares, from baby bibs and bowls to baking and cooking utensils; from tacks to tape measures and toys and from paper towels to paint brushes. There are school supplies, snacks, greeting cards, key chains, banks, money clips, lollipops and hair bows. And everything is one dol­ lar. or maybe even two for a dollar. The only exception, Klaver said, would be mylar balloons, which sell for SI.25 if inflated at the store. Otherwise, they re a dollar, too. Merchandise keeps chang­ ing as new shipments come in, she added. Although she officially opened her doors Monday, June 26, Klaver is holding Manne Lance CpI. Jeffery A. Prior, son of Roger D. and Cathy M Shaff of 4480 Eckert Road. Freeport, recently reported for duty with Marine Attack Squadron 513, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Marine Corps Air Sta­ tion. Yuma. Ariz. The 1991 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School of Middleville joined the Manne Corps in December 1993 Lakewood Adult Singles Marian Higgins Jarman. and Joyce This year’s Fleet Week honored our nation's maritime forces, and commemorated the contributions and sacrifices of World War II veterans. Holiday’s ship was just one of six U.S. Navy ships, five Coast Guard vessels and navy ships from Canada. Denmark and Italy. During the visit, the Navy opened the ships to the public, and the city hosted parades, receptions, parties, sporting events and competitions for the Sailors and Marines. Holiday just completed a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas supporting the interna­ tional efforts off Bosnia. Dur­ ing the 25.000-mile voyage. Holiday spent more than 110 days at sea. The staff of Caledonia’s newest retail store. Dollar Craze, pose near some of the many items offered for sale for just a dollar each. From the left are Betty Davis. Sandi Klaver and Dianne Spencer. her grand opening this week, from July 3 through July 8. She invites the community to stop in, look over the newly remodeled store and enjoy some coffee and cook­ ies. "It took quite a lot to transform this from a restau­ rant to a retail shop," she said, looking around. ”1 think folks will find the change interesting. After all, there's been a restaurant here for about 45 years." The Klavers took out the kitchen, repainted the inte­ rior and installed new light­ ing and slatboard on the walls. ”We think it’s a very handy place,” she said. "The kids love to come in here, and we think it's draw­ ing some people back down­ town. We re seeing people here we’ve never seen in town before." Hours at Dollar Craze are from 9 a m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, anti from 9 a m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. The store also is open on Saturdays from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Caledonia July Fourth coverage in next week’s Sun and News Because of Friday’s holiday deadline, complete coverage of Caledonia's Fourth of July celebration, held Saturday, will be featured in the July 11 edition of the Sun and News. Lakewood Adult Singles meets on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at the lakewood Methodist Church, 1/2 miles west of M-66 and M-50. Anyone single, 21 and over is invited, (tfn) Report on Gideons Int’l to be heard at Leighton Church Bill Evers Bill Evers, a member of Gi­ deons International, will pre­ sent a report from Gideons In­ ternal kmu! at the Leighton Church on July 9. at 9:30 am. The Gideon ministry is tell­ ing the lost world about the love of Christ through per­ sonal witnessing and the distribution of Scriptures around the world m 172 countries It is a missionary arm of the Protestant Church At least one Gideon Camp is active in each of these 172 countries. Evers was a member of an Extension Action Team recently that went to the Phdlippines and Taiwan for ten days. He will be sharing about this opportunity. This includes about 25 Gideons and was shared with k<al mis­ sionaries of the areas visited. EVEHVTHINGS fl BUCH! 137 E. Main. Downtown Caledonia HOURS: Mon.-Wed. 9-6; Tues.-Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-3 Phone: [616] 891-1118 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 3, 1995 Neigh bors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN Hello, folks. I'm trying something new this week, because Cay will not be able to help my proof my news. So. I am talking into a tape recorder as I get it from you folks. It's funny, because I'm so used to typing. So. it's a changeover, and it's more or less of a challenge because I just send the tape into the typesetter there at the Reminder office. My thoughts will flow when I'm typing, but now trying to talk into the tape. I'm afraid I'll make plenty of errors. This Saturday. Houston and I are going to walk in the pre­ Fourth of July celebration parade in Caledonia, and it's going to be fun. I've never walked over there. I know so many people over there. According to the weather man. we re going to have a good Saturday, pre-July time. I'm wearing red, white and blue. Houston and I need practice other than walking around the hay Held. Johnny has mowed a path with the big mower and Houston keeps me right in the track that Cay uses when she works the horses and the cart, and he can tell where I am. Before he couldn't always tell where we were going I wonder if the Johnson s Village Players production found their llama. They live last week and enjoyed it. She on Peets Road, and I’m just said the kids on stage did such very curious if they found a good job, they just carried their llama. you along with them. With Lorena Clark s help Eunice Brown remarked and a photo album they had at about the lawn turning brown. Parmelee Church. I have I remember Charlie Baughman finished a complete story of telling Johnny that crab grass Parmelee. Craig Geer also has a long life. All the lawn helped me. and now I'm we have is nothing more than getting it ready to see if the quack grass. He said to hang it Parmelee people would like to on the fence and until it falls buy a copy. I've included all off. and it’ll still grow. of the pictures in the album, Johnny tried it and for about then the story that I got with three years it sort of hung my maps, so it will be a there on that fence, and then permanent thing. I finally when it did fall, it started finished that. I'm also growing with the first rain. working on the Luedke family It's practically indestructible. Walter and Lois Bender tree. I want to give each fust cousin a book of the family celebrated their 60(h wedding on both sides. I'm hoping to anniversary last Sunday. Walt really get this all under and Lois had a family dinner motion sometime this at their home. In the afternoon summer. their family surprised them by Betty Newman went to the inviting the Benders and her family, the Parmelees. More than 40 people attended their surprise gathering. It was really a wonderful family time. Lois said. Lynn and lujana Tolan went up to the St. Ignace car show, staying in Mackinaw. Terry. Pam and family, and Kendall and Donna Scott and family were also there. Got a hold of laurel Rock and she said no particular news Busy catching up on everything, and she liked the rain. Just a catching-up time. I did a lot of visiting, got the big half of you folks, but I didn't get very much news. So. I'll just say have a good week Next week. I'll try to get more. You should all have Fourth of July news. I guess I’ve talked enough for this week, so all of you have a good Fourth of July. Reach over 50,000 TKHS office closes from July 10-21 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD The Thomapple Kellogg High School office will close for vacation from July 10 through July 21. Office hours will resume on July 24. from 7:15 a m.-noon and 1-3:45 p.m. daily. Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY................................... 9 45am Wonhip Service 1110am Sunday School *6 00 pm Evening Praise WEDNESDAY........................... Family Night >7.00 pm 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east oi M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Hamson Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School..................................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................................... 6:45p.m. _____ Guna Umsed Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Mrchtgan Telephone 698-8252 Wr.-'EBi ~ T ' .EH 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 - Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. •Sst an sxample In speech. >n Hie. tn love <n faith and in purity ’ _________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 e CALEDONIA CIIHISnnilKHHtUEIK11 BUI A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11 XX) A.M. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Church Office. (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Saturday Evening Mass................................... 5 00 p.m Sunday Mass............................. 9:00 a.m. A 11:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 —— Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH WHITNEYViLLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhrtneyviHe Ave. at 84m St •891-8661 TheChurch whereeverybody tssoreooay.. ...and Jesus Christ is LokT Sunday School.......................................9-30 a m Sunday Momrg Worship...................... 1030 a m. Sunday Evenrg WorsNp ......................600 p.m. Wed Mttweefc Prayer 8t Bfcte SKjdy...... 700 p m. Aw Mflam Dobton LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. 10:00 a m ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 pm. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Ret. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Sunday School.................. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock — 868-6437 — Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. Worship Service..................10:30 a.m. j’ Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Wednesday Sunday Sunday Morning Worship “Family Night’ Worship Services (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................. 9:30 a.m. 6:15 Dinner Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Sunday School Pioneer Club 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. h & Sr. High School Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Youth Fellowship - Sunday...................................7:00 p.m. Cadets and Cavmcttes Knr iwvrocntv. rusax .... Adult Bible Studies SHARON BARNSDAlf. Dir of Chnstan Ed 6 Music 891-8028 (Tl|C 001H fllimt ^rthndiat CCljurrh CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St.. Caledonia. Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service....................................... 8:30 «.m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m to 10:00 a.m ) Bible Classes....................................10:00 a m Second Service................................ 1100 a m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Nrxmday Road (at Gun l_ake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Wontupa 900 am 4 10 30 an Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night 600 pm bpntg Pmtm binmt jcyfd The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave ***?*> * ® (/‘YhjD ss 65 k Schoo‘ Sunday........................... 9 45 a m Monun8 Worship. ^11:00 a m. Evening Worship....... 6 00 p m. Wed FeUowihip....... 7:30pm. (» homo or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 3, 1996 / Page 5 Caledonia Library offers summer programs for kids, adults must be accompanied by an adult.) Kids must bring their own t-shirts, and library staff will supply the materials for painting. • Thursday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. A double feature’ Kids ages three through six years will gather in the li­ brary's downstairs commu­ nity room to meet the cuddly mouse character from the popular children's storybook The Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library is offering a variety of pro­ grams this summer to appeal to the interests and age lev­ els of area kids and adults The schedule of Caledonia Library programs for July include: • Thursday. July 6 at 10:30 a.m. T-shirt painting for kids of all ages, (Children five and under If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Latva NumerofT. Stories, a movie ami a craft project await the mouse's friends. At the same time, the li­ brary staff will sponsor a 'Baby Bug Lap Time’ for infants and children up to three years old. The younger set. however, must be ac­ companied by an adult Thursday. July 20 at The Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library is putting on a variety of programs this summer for both children and adults Last week, more than 80 kids enjoyed a puppet show called "How the Elephant Got His Trunk." After the show, kids enjoyed seeing the puppets up close KDL puppeteer Diane Forbes introduces the monkey to this youngster, who wasn't sure he really wanted to get acquainted • 10:30 a-m. The kite-making workshop scheduled for this day already is filled. • Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. A lesson in origami (the art of paper folding) for the entire family and taught by Hito Akehi. Registration is requested Those interested can register in person at the library, or by calling the library at 8911502. • Thursday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. "Elephants are Enormous." a special ses­ sion for kids six and over. Hosted by KDL Youth Ser­ vices Coordinator Pamela VanderPloeg. the hour-long program will combine story­ telling, music, film, fun and all kinds of interesting facts about elephants. In addition to the weekly programs at branch libraries, the Kent District Library reminds all kids and adults who have registered for the KDL summer reading pro­ gram that they can also reg­ ister for special drawings, with winners to be picked from all KDL registrants. Fifty lucky young people, ages 9-15, will win an op­ portunity to study astron­ omy in five special sessions at the Aquinas College Baldwin Observatory Adult reading club mem­ bers can register to win passes to the newly opened Frederick Meijer Botanical Gardens. Kent District Library staff puppeteers Maggie McDaniel, left, and Diane Forbes pose with some of the characters who appeared in the puppet show at Caledonia Library last week Reading club members also could win prizes from local businesses and rewards from the KDL reading club sponsors. The library staff empha­ sizes. however, that the most important rewards for summer reading are increased literacy and reading skills and the sheer enjoyment I used to be Catholic, but,,. I drifted away. I had a problem and didn't resolve it. my feelings were hurt by a Church official man) years ago. No matter how long you’ve been gone reason Stop In For Your 1000 Smile Check Up Caledonia QJ' We pamper you! Wayne H. Beld, DOS and Tom Pare, DOS 891-0004 continued ty, it would set up an advisory board in which at least one ad­ joining property owner would serve on the council and have a say in some of the issues raised. Even this idea did not get the board to reconsider. Barry County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair­ man Lew Newman said the fact that Manshum stood up at the meeting and said that the village would be liable is not enough “We would need something in writing from an attorney,” he said. He added that saying that you accept responsibility is one thing but unless there is proof in writing, it would be easy to forget that it was said. He also stated that Man­ shum told board members that he only knew of one person in Middleville who was against the trail, though as he said this, commissioners had a petition in front of them filled with names of people from Middleville who were oppos­ ed to it. Newman said the board in general felt that if the trail was going to be in the Yankee Spr- nght in your own home. No cost. No obligation No hard sell. At ings area it would be a good idea, however having it in farmland or near personal property was not. He added that since the townships in general were op­ posed to it. that in his opinion, the county should support the townships. Manshum said that no mat­ ter what any of the township and county boards decide, they can not stop the village from using the property in the way it sees fit. He added that he would like to see all the townships and the village work together. ‘ We want to cooperate,” he said. “It's the best way to work out our problems.” Irving Township also is op­ posed to having the trail in its area which means that the on­ ly groups in favor of it at this point are The village of Mid­ dleville and Thornapple Township. would like to welcome Shawn to our professional staff She is experienced in nail and hair care Brigit Brennan, M.D. General Surgeon Trooe (Shawn) Smflh 5 Iff HAIRDESICNERS Men • Women Children your request, the Paulist Fathers will send you an informative brochure and the first four chapters of an exciting senes. The Catholic Way of Life. 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The Caledonia Library is located in Caledonia Village at 240 Emmons, and ques­ tions about any of the li­ brary programs should be di­ rected to the library at 8911502 or to the KPI. Youth Services Department at 3363253 PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 3, 1995 Local kids meet Maranda by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Community Library had Maranda's Book Party from TV Station FOX 17 in the TK high school gym last Thurs­ day for its Books Under the Big Top program Children who are members of the summer reading club from Middleville, Hastings, and Freeport, earned tickets to the event by reading at least 300 pages The children had oppor­ tunities to win prizes such as posters, videos, and passes to AJ's Family Water Park if they answered summer reading questions correctly. The questions varied from identification of book titles and authors, to sections of the library and scientific names for animals After the prizes were awarded. Maranda and the kids shot several commercial spots in which she asked several kids what they liked best about summer reading and what kind of books they liked. Community librarian Judy Kain said the spots will appear on FOX 17 during morning cartoons and kids’ club shows. "The purpose (of this event) is to promote reading and libraries, she said. ’’I thought it would be fun to br­ ing her in and help kids learn about books . " Moronda of Fox 17 gave prizes to student members of the summer reading pro­ gram in the Thornoppie Kellogg High School gym as a part of the Community Library's Books Under the Big Top Program. Members of the summer reading program will be in a commercial spot that will be shown during morning cartoons and the Fox Kids Club. 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Middleville, Ml I July 3, 1995 Dutton Mill Neighborhood Watch does more than just observe by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Marilyn Van Oort believes that community members need to look out for each other and work together to keep their neighborhoods a good place to live. And she is willing to do her fair share. Van Oort, an artist busy with her oil painting, also has volunteered to serve as the chairwoman of the Neighborhood Watch pro­ gram in the Dutton Mill ■ Deputy Tony Powers of the Kent County Traffic Squad and Marily VanOort, chairwoman of the Dutton Mill Neighborhood Watch, put on a joint bike safety program for Dutton Mill kids. It's not just every day you get to meet a dinosaur, and who's to know if it really isn't alive? This Dutton Mill youngster gets a close up look at Methany, the Kent County Sheriff's Department's 'i-care-a-saurus.' BIRD FEED Back Yard Mix 50 1b bag ?Uy7 J < $4” v Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator 146 E. Main Street 891-8108 _______ OPEN Monday-Saturday mobile home park on 68th Street She points with pride to the many activities the orga­ nization sponsors for the Dutton Mil! and surrounding Dutton community: a Christmas party for the chil­ dren. parents programs, fire and tornado safety programs, emergency training and a program to help senior resi­ dents with lawn care and snow removal. The Watch members also plan programs for the kids, like the recent June 24 bike parade and safety program Working with the Kent County Sheriffs Traffic Squad, the Neighborhood Watch invited the kids to decorate their bikes for a tour through the park, followed by some refreshments and a bike safety program. Van Oort said the park owners and local businesses supplied the punch, while the Traffic Squad provided each child a packet of infor­ mation about taking care of their bikes. The program was con­ ducted by Deputy Tony Powers and his wife. Lois, and was enlivened for the younger children by the guest appearance of Methany. the department's "I-Carc-A-Saurus." The friendly, hip-talking mecha­ nized member of the di­ nosaur family is a popular addition to the Traffic Squad’s education program. Methany spoke to the children at Dutton Mill, for instance, not only about bike safety, but also about fire safety, staying in school and saying "no” to drugs. Powers, who is Methany s official guardian, added his two cents to her messages and answered questions from the kids before parents handed out the information packets and the kids went on their way. Van Oort said such coop| eration between the sheriffs department and a Neighbor­ hood Watch group underlies the whole program. The de­ partment plays an active role in organizing and training Watch members and as a re­ sult. the group tends to get I a quick response from the I department when there is a I problem in the neighborI hood. Van Oort said. She had been involved in I another such program in the I park where she lived before I moving to Dutton Mill in I 1990. Knowing first hand the I value of such an organizaI lion, she fully supported I founding a Neighborhood I Watch program at Dutton MUI in 1992. The local group got orga­ nized under the leadership of Kent County Sheriffs Deputy John O’Rourke. Van Deputy Tony Powers and Methany 'talk' with Dutton Mill children about bike and fire safety as part of a Neighborhood Watch-sponsored program at the mobile home park Dutton Mill kids of all ages decorated their bikes to tour the park in this parade, led by a Kent County Sheriffs patrol car. Oort serves as the chair­ woman and Bill VandeVenter as co-chairman. In addition, 25 block captains, a typist, a stenographer and a photogra­ pher also volunteer their time to help the cause. "The kids pitch in and help us make the posters publicizing our upcoming events," Van Oort added. Dutton Fire Chief Howard Wenger allows the Watch to use the Dutton Fire Barn, with the stipulation that the whole Dutton community be allowed to attend the meet­ ings there. Van Oort said she has no problem with that. "The more community residents who get involved and trained, and who get to know each c'her. the better," she believes. O'Rourke also attends the Watch meetings, as do the Dutton Mill park managers. Since the group was formed, crime in the park has dropped to "absolutely nothing,’ Van Oort said. SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY "The Sheriffs patrol comes through here, and that has really helped, but with a captain on every block here in the park itself, well, ev­ eryone now knows we’re watching. "This really helps all of us feel better, but I think espe­ cially our senior citizens." Van Oort said the biggest job now is to keep residents involved and interested, and so she and the other leaders of the Watch are asking them what kinds of future activities they would enjoy. She also can't say enough about the support provided by the deputies stationed at the new Kent County Sher­ iffs substation which re­ cently opened in Dutton. Apparently, however, it's a Continued on page 9 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE Adopted by Board Action on June 27, 1995 for Immediate Effect 1. Burial lot purchase fees for each burial space for Thornapple Township residents and non-resident Township property taxpay­ ers is hereby established at $75.00. Non­ residents of Thornapple Township fees for burial space is hereby established at $250.00. 2. Any resident head of household is eligible to purchase burial rights to two lots at the current resident approved rate Any addi­ tional lots would be available at double the current resident approved rate. In the instance of immediate burial need, any additional lot(s) for resident minor children may be purchased at the current resident approved rate. 3. The transfer of burial rights to any lot to a non-resident of Thornapple Township is allowed for a fee double the current resident approved rate for each lot. Any non-resident using the lot(s) must have lot(s) transferred and/or fees paid prior to burial. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 3, 1995 / Page 9 NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Middleville holds community garage sale Middleville hod its community garage sole again Saturday, June 24 to make up for being rained out on June 10. The sales were set up bright and early to prepare for interested customers. mutual admiration. At a spe­ cial program in May, the Neighborhood Watch sur­ prised O’Rourke with a thank-you gift of an oil painting created by Van Oort. Another deputy made the frame for it. and the pre­ sentation was complete with a thank-you cake. However, the deputies also had a surprise prepared for the Neighborhood Watch that same night. They pre­ sented it with an official Commendation for Outstand­ ing Community Service, signed by Sheriff James Dougan. The resolution accompa­ nying the certificate states that the Dutton Mill Neigh­ borhood Watch "stands with the finest neighborhood watch organizations in Kent County. The programs that you offer for your members and the community are unique and certainly some­ thing to be proud of." The resolution named the winter Christmas party, the summer bike parade and safety program, along with the education programs on drug and alcohol abuse and emergency training for se­ vere weather as "examples of your progressive and neverending interest in providing service to your community." The resolution ended with a thank you from the Sherif­ fs Department for the Watch's continuing support of law enforcement." "That was a surprise we hadn't expected," said Van Oort of the commendation. "I was really surprised, and we all were very gratified, too. But each of us trying to thank the other that way just proves that the success of anything is all in working together." continued Members of the Dutton Mill Neighborhood Watch listen as Kent County Sheriff’s Deputy John O'Rourke presents their group a commendation for outstanding community service. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casualwear & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! We use and recommend products by Mumu, a rnd» TmooUi,. * TKandfco • fa * Wwnbt 0 fa > IS* StNKM CmZIN IX*OliWT <■> Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • 891*9257 — As Always Walk ins Art IV. mw Bruce’s Frame & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alingment Service Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. 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The army of "caterpillars" she found marching up her trees that Sunday night has been positively identified by at least two experts as the gypsy moth larva, which feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs. According to the United States Department of Agri­ culture. a single large gypsy moth caterpillar may eat several leaves a day, and in heavily infested areas, whole trees may be entirely defoli­ ated, or stripped of their leaves. Continued defoliation will usually cause the death of the tree or shrub. For the homeowner living in an infested area, the cater­ pillars also pose a huge nui­ sance in the form of the "green goop" called frass. a nice word for caterpillar droppings. If there are great numbers of caterpillars, the frass can make sitting on your deck or out in the yard impossible. Other areas of Michigan, primarily the northeast sec­ tion of the Lower Peninsula, already have suffered widespread gypsy moth dam­ age. The pest now is travel­ ing into southern Michigan counties as well as working its way into the Upper Peninsula. Sue West learned that in Kent County, several areas now are being aerially sprayed to control the spread of the moth, including the nearby areas of Kentwood. East Grand Rapids and Ada Township. She said that at first she had no idea what she had dis­ covered in her yard. "I went outside after dark to water my flowers, and I leaned against a tree only to realize it was alive!" she Andy and Chris West get their hands together to show a gypsy moth larva (caterpillar) they just plucked from an oak tree on their property. said. "I literally let out a shriek, and my husband came run­ ning out. It was then I real­ ized that the trunk of the tree was alive, all right, alive with caterpillars. We must have picked off about 90 of them, the ones we could reach, and drowned them in a bucket" When she found more, she showed neighbors, but they said she had found mere tent caterpillars, the ones that byild the big webs in the limbs of trees. But several different land­ scape specialists disagreed, and lokl West she indeed was looking at the gypsy moth larva, which does bear a close resemblance to the tent caterpillar But the gypsy moth caterpillar is distin­ guished by blue and red dots along its back and by a white band on its head, just like West s little friends. She then called the county, and from the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program office received several inter­ esting and informative brochures that include color pictures of the gypsy moth larva and its close relatives. "I without a doubt have the gypsy moth caterpillars in my trees and not tent caterpillars." West said re­ gretfully. She sent a letter around to her Listening Valley neigh­ bors. telling them of her dis­ covery and urging them to ask the county for the same information she received, which includes ways the homeowner can help control the gypsy moth population in their own yards. Kent County Commis­ sioner Judy Harrison said she also has a number of these publications, which are writ­ ten by the Michigan State University Extension and the MSU Department of Ento­ mology in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Rent the things you need for all your yard maintenance LAWN INSTALLATION SAVE MONEY -Dolt Yourself! YARD EQUIPMENT • Thatchers • Aerator • Rototillers • Fertilizer Spreaders • Lawn Sprayers • Sweepers • Post Hole Augers • Pumps • Chippers Bob Cat Loaders Kubota 4WD Tractor/Loader Landscape Rakes Gill Pulverizer 5 Foot Tiller Bush Hog Mower Post Hole Augers Rear Blades Box Scraper Mini Excavator — GRADUATION and WEDDING SUPPLIES • Canopys • Tables • Chairs • Griddles • Grilles • Pig Roasters • Beverage Servers • Cbafte Dishes • Electric Roasters Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Sue West and her sons Chris, 10, and Andy, 6, pull some gypsy moth caterpillars off their oak tree. The Wests have put a sticky band around the trunk of the tree to deter the caterpillars from climbing up the tree to eat its leaves Agriculture. Harrison said she will take a number of these to the Caledonia Township and Village offices for residents to pick up. "We have known for a long time that the gypsy moths were around, and we have been trying to inform our residents to be watching for little pockets of them to show up around here. "This publication is excel­ lent, and I hope residents will take it home and read it." Harrison said that unless a person has seen a defoliated area,* it's easy to shrug off this problem. "But once it happens in your area, you never will take it lightly again," she said. Harrison also talked about the nuisance of the caterpil­ lar droppings. "I understand that roads even get slippery from it," she added. West and Harrison agree that every homeowner can do his or her part to control the pest by destroying the cater­ pillars during May and then doing the same with the pupa (cocoon) stage that fol­ lows. After the adult moths hatch in August, the females lay egg masses on any con­ venient surface. The egg masses are fuzzy in appear­ ance and can resist winter temperatures as low as -20 degrees F. Homeowners can destroy the moth in any stage of its life cycle, but area-wide steps such as aerial spraying are effective only during the larva, or caterpillar stage, ac­ cording to the MSU Exten­ sion Homeowner’s Guide. During this time of year, campers should inspect their vehicles when they return home, looking for egg masses that might have in­ advertently been transported home from the camp area Bark mulch, firewood, leaf litter and boat trailers are other vehicles the moth "uses" to travel to new areas. While it will feed on any tree or shrub, it definitely prefers the foliage found on oak. birch, willow, white pine, blue spruce, apple, crabapple, beech, basswood, poplar and mountain ash. West urges residents also to look during the day along their decks, under outdoor furniture and in any other spot near trees the caterpil­ lars could hide during the daytime. They will climb back up the trees at nightfall to eat. However, the caterpillars soon will be entering the pupa stage, when the cater­ pillar forms a cocoon in which it changes to the adult moth. "According to what I've learned, the next thing we need to look for is the egg sacks," West said. The female moth will lay anywhere from 50-1,500 eggs in one egg mass. West said she will be glad to answer any questions about what she has learned about the moths, and resi­ dents also could call the Kent County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program at 940-0414 or the MSU Co­ operative Extension Service at 336-3265. Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Tom Garbow also asks that residents call the township office (891-0070) Continued on pago 11 ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking Tor Work WE CAN HELP! 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Budding anthropologists attending the Caledonia Community Education s kindersaurus classes showed they could unearth and piece together the remains of a prehystencat creature during the recent two-week session The 24 kindergarten-age students were among nearly 100 kids who attehded two-week community ed classes offered m many subjects Another 100 attended a variety of sports camps, also sponsored by Caledonia Community Education. Matthew Michrina holds up the 'bone' he found, as other kids brush off their finds. The ’dinosaur1 skeleton was really a 36-piece puzzle provided by Eldon and Jeannette Miller. Dinosaurs were the theme of this year's Community Ed classes Edward DeVoogd is elated to find an important piece of the dinosaur' skeleton, which the class later assembled. Jason Demeuse demonstrates how a scientist carefully brushes the sand off the bones he digs up. In the background, other searchers are carefully sifting through the Caledonia Elementary sand pile, where a dinosaur1 skeleton was discovered GYPSY MOTHS if they find gypsy moths in their ncighbortuxxls "We'd like to keep on top of this problem at the town­ ship level so we can be of assistance in controlling it," he said. Sue West said she doesn’t really mind if her neighbors think she's going slightly overboard in her effort to create some awareness of the gypsy moth's presence. "I’m not really a hysterical sort of person," she said with a wry grin. "I would just hate for any i-i ' Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 continued of our beautiful trees to be hurt by this insect, and I re­ ally don't want to find any more green goop on my deck "I hope people will take the problem seriously enough to look for caterpil­ lars, and then the egg masses DNR promotes use of life jackets with August giveaway drawing Recently, the Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, began a special promotion to en­ courage children under the age of 12 Io wear life jackets, otherwise known as personal flotation devices (PFDs). As a part of the promotion, approximately 75 PFDs donated by the America Automobile Association of Michigan (AAA of Michigan) and Steams Manufacturing will be given away in a draw­ ing to take place in August. Beginning this week, slate conservation officers will give a postcard to each child they meet during routine patrols of popular water recreation areas. Children can enter the PUD giveaway by filling out the postcard and nulling it. Each winner will personally be presented with a PFD by a local conservation officer. One purpose of this promo­ tional giveaway is to call at­ tention to a change in Michigan's PFD law. which Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates on their own trees so we help control the spread of the moth. "And I do hope people will get the brochure from the county. It offers so many practical, easy things we all can do to protect this lovely area." Licensed Builder 795-2039 went into affect April 1, 1994. The law now requires all children under the age of six to wear a PFD of proper design on any boat. In addition, this promotion is an effort to encourage children of all ages to use PFDs. “We want everyone to en­ joy Michigan's waler wonderland safely.” DNR Director Roland Harmcs said. “Statistics show that 80 per­ cent of the water fatalities recorded in Michigan could have been prevented if the victims had been wearing per­ sonal flotation devices. We hope children will wear PFDs when boating, and remind their friends and family members to do the same.” Postcards to enter die PFD giveaway arc available from a Michigan conservation officer al boating or water recreation areas, in addition, a limited number of postcards arc also available by writing to the following address: PFD Giveaway. Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. P.O. Box 30031. Lansing. Ml 48S9U9 PHONE 945-9554 for Action-Ads YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township Hall will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-07-05 Tax Id. No. 016-008-00, a request by David Neeson, 911 Norris Rd. to replace his existing house with a new mobile home. 2. ZBA 95-07-06 Tax Id. No. 055-005-00, a request by Dr. Lee Zuidema, 412 Barlow Lake Rd. to locate his storage building and wooden walkway within the side yard setback area. 3. ZBA 95-07-07 Tax Id. No. 014-006-50, a request by Charles Misak, 508 Bluff Dr. to reduce the width of a proposed road to the back of his property. 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township will provide to in­ dividuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Alfie Lewis Acting Secretary �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 3, 1995 Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! For Sale Mobile Homes BEAUTIFUL 2 MONTHS old 8 piece bedroom outfit Includes 6 drawer dresser with mirror, 4 drawer chest, headboard, 2 nightstands and queensize orthopedic firm mattress set Cost $1,350 new, will sacrifice for $325. 1-517-699-2251 TRUE VALLE HOMES has extra clean pre-owned homes for sale in Cider Mill Village, Middleville. Two and three bedroom with two baths. Are ready for immediate possession. Call Sandra at 795-7900. BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE Livin­ groom outfit, “Country Blue”. Includes couch, loveseat and chair. 1 month old. Sacrifice $285 OBO. 1-5176766414 FILTER QUEEN VACUUM Cleaner with all attachments. “Late Model”. Cost $1,400, will sell for $250. 1-517-699-2251 SAWDUST A SHREDDED BARK. Call for prices. 765-8221.__________________ VENDING MA< HIXES FOR SALE. 1 candy machine, 5 row, $150. 1, 12 ounce can vending machine, 5 row, $225.1,6 ounce can juice machine, 5 row, $100. 2 coffee machines, $150, $975. Call after 6pm. 616-795-7488 For Sale Automotive 1988 CHEVY BERETTA 6cyl. automatic, good shape, $4,000 OBO. 698-6123____________ ’88 DODGE CARAVAN, runs good, AM/FM CD player, air conditioning, $2,500 OBO. 868-7529 Garage Sale Help Wanted 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Thursday July 6-Saturday July 8.9-7. Lou of nice childrens and adult clothing, furniture set, many household items, some thing for everyone. Too big to miss. 6900 Morris Lake, just south of 68th St___________ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience necessary’ Flexi­ ble hours, free info. American Publishers. 1617-455-1986, 24 hrs. (Call refundable)._______ GARAGE SALE: July 6th & 7th. 9-5. Also have Mary Kay Cosmetics. 520 Bernard St. Middleville.________________ JULY 7 A S, 9340 108th St. 1 1/4 mile East of Whitncyville. Multi family sale includes, king size waterbed, Maytag washer & dryer, bassinet, A parrot cage. 9am-7pm,_________________ For Rent Lost & Found CALEDONIA SCHOOLS, country setting, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 3rd room upstairs, base­ ment, location Coldwater Ave., south of 100th St, $595 per month and deposit. 616-891-8977 or 891-9543 CAT LOST Tortoise gold & black female. Lost at Green Lake (Drakes Market). Call 616-534-1545_______________ GUN LAKE -SMALL CABIN, accomodates 2-3, lake access, sandy beach, boat space, $300 per week. 616-672-7118 days or 616672-7935 after 6pm. Want to Rent 3-BEDROOM HOUSE in Caledonia OR NORTH END OF MIDDLEVILLE for corporate family. Need by August. (Nonsmokers). Call 945-4782 anytime. Thank You WE WISH TO THANK our family for making our 60th Wedding Anninversary Special. We also thank our friends for the beautiful cards. May God bless you. Walter and Lois Bender Business Services ABBOTTS PAINTING & STAINING. Also, mobile and aluminum siding homes. 15 years experience, insured, free estimates. 554-3616_________ BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment B & B TREE SERVICE Tree trimming & removal, stump grinding. We leave your yard clean! 795-7575____________ BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel. (We’re easy to get a lawn with) 616-891-1843 GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/Residential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518._______ OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property^Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? Wc can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. FARO'S LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION Bob-cat services. Licensed and insured. Personal Touch Landscape, 616-891-0040.__ ___ TREE TIMMING, TREE REMOVAL, land clearing, stump grinding, dangerous removals, fully insured, call Green Leaf 948-9813. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Real Estate Phone 795-7911 ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 Beau tifully Wooded Acres bordering State Land with magnificent hardwoods. Excellent for hunt­ ing & camping. 5 miles to the Jordan River. $15,900, $500 down, $190/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118. Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 7O*> On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP Jobs Wanted CLEANING: Hard working & dependable. Call Patty. 8686317__________________ Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid wlttj any other offers or Free Delivery Farm APPALOOSA GELDING, gray with blanket, 9 years, would make good 4H horse. $1,500. Also, ha> for sale. 868-6558__________________ —coupon— FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA Middleville BUFFALO MEAT Heartimat 1-800-823-2800. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL J Try Our Subs • Lasagna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese ★ FREE 2 liters of Pepsi * with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery All of our pizzas Include our Special Sauce and 100S Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat tn or Fast Free Delivery Within S Mlles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR NEW HOLLAND BALER Model 66. John Deere has rake, four bar, steel wheels. Honda 3 Wheeler. ATC 200. Call 795-3005 CASHIER PAkT TIME: Evenings and week-ends, 9377 Broadmoor, Caledonia, 616-891-8766 ______________ CHILD CARE AIDE POSI­ TIONS: Wanted part-time and subs for Maple Valley Child Care Program. Please send letters of application and resumes to Linda Miller, Direc­ tor, Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy^ Vermontville, MI 49096. Appli­ cation deadline August 15th. MIKA, MEYERS, BECKETT & JONES, P.L.C., LAW FIRM; has an opening in our Caledonia office for a reception­ ist on Wednesday evenings from 4:00p.m. - 8.00p.m. Wc are looking for an individual with a very pleasant personality to greet clients and arrange appointments. Experience with Word Perfect 6.0a for Windows software a plus. Please contact Vikki Kobza at our Grand Rapids office at 459-3200 if interested. Hourly rate of pay $10.00. Hours may vary from time to time. PRINTING, GROWING COMMERCIAL SHOP IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPER­ IENCED 4 COLOR PRESS OPERATOR APPLY AT: J-AD GRAPHICS, 1952 N. BROADWAY, HASTINGS, MI 49058. WE ARE GROWING! Stylists & Nail Techs are needed. CONTEMPO SALON 891-1093 WANTED CHRISTIAN WOMEN to provide full or part time daycare in my Middleville home beginning August 28th. References required. Phone 945-4622__________________ WOMEN FOR PART-TIME OFFICE CLEANING Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:30-8:30pm. Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm. New building Cascade Area. Call 554-3187 Recycled food? More and more people arc getting on the recycling band­ wagon these days. But do you want to recycle your food? Before you decide that recycled food is just a leftover by another name, consider this. Some entirely new food products — such as bagel chips — have come into popularity through creative use of byproducts from a pro­ duction process — i.e.» recycling. In the restraurant industry, leftovers arc called carryovers and they sometimes appear in creative concoctions on the next day's menu. Creativity seems to be the key in recycling food. That and good use of your freezer to store bits and pieces from various meals until they can be recycled into creative offerings. Here arc some tips for recycling more common leftovers. Banana — Layer bananas with graham cracker crumbs and pudding in a baking pan and cut into squares for a sim­ ple dessert. Cut bananas into small pieces, cover with chocolate, roll in nuts, coconut or chopped dates. You can freeze bananas whole, then thaw later to use in breads. Bread — freeze leftover bread. Once you have enough, make bread pudding Also use to make bread crumbs. Casseroles — Uneaten casseroles make perfect fill­ ings for tortillas. Spoon on top of a tortilla. Add cheese and roll up. Roll in a paper towel and microwave on high 20 to 30 seconds or until hot. Eat whole or slice for hors d’oeuvres. Cereal — Use sweetened cereals as a crumb topping for desserts. Unsweetened cereals, such as corn flakes. can be used in meat loaf or ground in the blender or food processor to thicken soups and stews. Cheese — Mix small amounts of cheese w ith bread crumbs or potato chips as a lopping for broccoli, cauliflower and other vegetables. Citrus Fruits — After squeezing lemons, limes, oranges or grapefruit, save the zest (the colored part of the peel that can be removed with a peeler) to add flavor to homemade cookies or ice tea. Zest can be frozen m ice cube trays for later use. Cookie Dough — Use a a crust for pics or fruit desserts Dips — French onion, spinach or bean dips make great sandwich spreads in place of mayonnaise. Or add tips to cooked vegetables for a creamed vegetable dish. Jams and Jellies — Mix small amounts with whipped topping to make fruit fluff. Jell-O — Whip in blender or food processor with sour cream or yogurt and refrigerate to make a Bavarian Cream. Potatoes — Add an egg to mashed potatoes and press in­ to bottom of pic plate Io make crust for shepherd’s pie or other meat pic. Rice — Make rice pudding. For a savory instead of sweet version, omit raisins, sugar and milk, and use tomato or V8 Juice with sauteed onions and garlic. Or puree rice and use to thicken soups and stews. Sour Cream or plain yogurt — Small amounts can be add­ ed to sauces at the last minute to add richness and a Stroganoff flavor. Tomato paste — freeze on waxed paper-lined baking sheet in one tablespoon disks. Peel the disks off the paper and store in freeze bags. Community Notices BASIC EMT CLASS to be held in Middleville. July-December. $875. For registration or infor­ mation, call 1-800-522-3682. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $5.50 for 1st 5 words; 15$ each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15$ each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15tf each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15e each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. MUST SELL IMMEDIATE^ LY, TWO ARCH-STYLE STEEL BUILDINGS FROM CANCELLATION. STRAIGHT SIDES, PITCHED ROOF. 25X30, 30X40 FREE DELIVER Y/STORAGE. VISA/MC, FINANCING AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY 1-800-222-6335. PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Middleville Planning Commission meeting sche­ duled for July 4 will be held Tuesday, July 18, 1995 instead. Questions? Call 795-3385. Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub For Only... Sd99 I NO COUPON NEEDED mm; . | I 2 MEDIUM 12" PIZZAS With ) topping, loch only *11.99 ... [| | Of 2 LARGE 14" AIZZAJ I | to. *14.99. „ | 1____ EXHRES I - COUPON I - COUPON _ 1 -3/ ) I 2 GIANT LASAGNA/ 12 SPAGHETTI >1 or 2 GIANT WET 1 | DINNERS I BURRITO or COMBO ! 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Middleville, Michigan 49333 ■ —---------------- ------ •—---------- —--------- ------- ** No 22 ' Ju,y 1'• iyyo "'r ' : “ Company officials explain need for site c• - s mi Caledonia Twp. planners set date for tower hearing - - • - Handling the steering wheel properly is an important port of being a good driver. Teachers ‘back in school’ for TK Drivers Ed program by Mandv Hubei Staff Whirr Thomappic Kellogg Hifch School teachers are back in the classroom and on the mad this summer, teaching three sessions of drivers education. Athletic Director Tom Lehman, one of the instruc­ tors. said each session has four teachers each of whom are responsible for a class of 30 students. The students, he said, spend two hours in the classroom and two hours on the driving range per day. The range is an open park­ ing lot lined with cones the students must drive around to strengthen their steering skills. Each student rides in a car with three other people, who each get 30 minutes of driving time on the range. Leaman said. u The teachers are given specific required items that they must teach the stu­ dents, but each teacher handles the presentation of these items in his or her own way. JJ He added that each student also gets to drive on the road four times during the threeweek session for 40 minutes apiece. Students are on the range a total of six days and in the classroom a total of 30 hours for the full session. Leaman said he shows videotapes given to TK by the Kent Intermediate School District that teach students about seat belts, reading traf­ fic signs, what to do if there is an accident, and how to drive on the freeway. The textbook being used is titled “What Every Driver Must Know" and is issued by the slate, he said. The tapes are coordinated with the course outline. The teachers, he said, are given specific required items that they must teach the students, but each teacher handles the presentation of these items in his or her own way. Each instructor gives the students regular quizzes and tests to determine how much they are learning. “They all have to pass the See Drivers ed. Page 2 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission has set an Aug. 7 public hearing date on a request from Century Cellunet to construct a telecommunications tower on a four-acre site at 6336 Whitneyville Road. A group of Century Cel­ lunet officials traveled from company headquarters in Louisiana to attend last Thursday evening’s commis­ sion work session. The com­ missioners had asked for a representative to attend the meeting to answer questions about the proposed tower. Lyn Fitzsimons, president of Traverse Bay Land Com­ pany in Traverse City, ex­ plained that he was represent­ ing Century Cellunet in its site acquisition. He said that the company needs the Whitneyville Road location as compared to other sites because a tower there will supply needed capacity both to Interstate 96 and to the increasing number of cel­ lular phone users in the Cale­ donia and Alto areas, who of­ ten are unable to use their phones once they reach Cale­ donia. The tower chosen for the Whitneyville Road site would be a 190-foot telecommunica­ tions tower topped with a 10foot lightning rod and sup­ ported by guy wires anchored into the ground. Also on the site would be an unmanned 11-foot by 20foot equipment building. Sewer and water would not be required for the building, just electricity and a telephone. Fitzsimons said. A six-foot chain link fence toppped with two feet of barbed wire would surround the tower and building. Each of the guy wires also would be separately enclosed, he said. Fitzsimons also explained that the tower was designed so it would not easily tip over, but rather fold in upon itself should unusually severe weather strike. However, if it should be tipped, there was enough land at the site to ac­ commodate a fallen tower, he said. In all. the project represents about an $800,000 invest­ ment. Fitzsimons said the com­ pany already had held an in­ formation meeting for neigh­ bors of the site, with 11 showing up. "We felt there was a lot of negative feeling about this project at the beginning, but as we explained our reasons and answered their questions, we felt that they at least un­ derstood what we were doing, and I think we addressed many of their concerns" He said the company would be glad to hold another meet­ ing if neighbors so desired. The commissioners and Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg had questions of their own. Answers from company officials are summarized as follows. • There are two other kinds of towers that could be buih% neither of which require guy wires. One is a free-standing pole with a lattice-like appear­ ance that must be anchored much deeper into the ground for support. The other is a monopole, often used in very populated areas, and which is the most expensive to con­ struct. See Tower, Page 2 Addition to be attached Campau Lake home remodeling plan OK’d by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A proposed addition for a Campau Lake home was ap­ proved last week after the owner agreed to connect it di­ rectly to the existing cottage. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission Thurs­ day granted a special use per­ mit to Martin Kroepsch. 8964 66th Street, to allow a re­ model and addition to his Campau Lake home. Approval came after com­ missioners had tabled the re­ quest at their last meeting so they could visit the Kroepsch site themselves before making a decision on his request. Their concern stemmed from Kreopsch s plan to bulk! an addition that was connected to the original home only by a breezeway. Neighbors and commissioners worried that a future owner might use the addition as a second dwelling. After visiting the Kroepsch home and talking with him there, the commissioners and owner agreed on a plan that would allow his remodeling plans, but would require the new addition to be connected directly to the northwest side of the exisiting home. The commission said it re­ gretted putting Kroepsch to any additional expense, but felt he had a valuable piece of property, and that the revised plan would enhance the home. Commissioners also felt the revised plan would prevent a future ’enforcement" problem if a later owner tried to make a two-family dwelling out of the home. In other business, the commission approved a re­ vised preliminary site devel­ opment plan for a 76th Sleet condominium project. See Plan OK'd, Page 2 In This Issue... Sunny skies bless 4th of July celebration in Caledonia Middleville to take up sign ordinance Young and old turn out for July 4th in Caledonia Art Doering of Caledonia, who is dnving his 1903 Waverly Electric, escorts Uncle Sam.’ portrayed by 97-year-old Adnan Molesta of Grand Rapids They lead the crowd of Caledonia kids who decorated their bicycles to nde in the July Fourth parade. More photos inside Middleville Horse Club to attend Barry County Fair Caledonia FFA members attend leadership conference �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 11, 1995 TOWER, continued from front page— • Century Cellunef chose the Whimeyville Ttoad site because it will serve both 1-96 and Caledonia and because air­ port officials have said it does not interfere with its landing approaches. Company offi­ cials stressed that the tower must have Federal Communi­ cations Commission and Fed­ eral Aeronautical Administra­ tion approval, as well as the approval of the Kent County International Airport. • The tower will not inter­ fere with television, radio, cordless phones and other electronics. Thornapple Kellogg student drivers hit the range to improve their skills. DRIVERS ED, MILLER MEANS... Harting OHke 149 West Slate Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chaw. OB. OU Dianne Fcldpauwh Audrey Burdick. OKI Cindy'Sconi'Scott. Ron Lawfe continued from front page — drivers education was quite larger than it normally is. The first three-week session had 75 students, and this session, which goes from July 5-22. has 120. “This year for the first time we will have a third session the first three weeks in August because we had a larger tur­ slate knowledge test at the end,” Ixhman said. He added that as of five years ago. the rule is that if students pass the driving part of drivers training, they do not have to take a driving test at the Secretary of State office. l>ehman said the turnout for I Miller REAL ESTATE nout than we have had before.” he said. The average amount in years past, he said, is 200 students. This year 260 stu­ dent signed up. Lehman said he hopes to teach the students “to know what’s right and wrong and to be good drivers on the road. ” ...S OLD! Middle*file Office 317 Ariingtoa. M-37 (616) 795 3305 Kay Stolsooburg. ASSOC BROKFR C.RI. 367-4451 948-9913 945-2451 9484228 945-5103 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER GRI.. Larry Allcrding, 795-9521 Karen Brown Calhv WtlluunuNi 795-9331 CRS GRI... '*95-9090 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 ASStX BROKER. SAULS MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 Roy Carlson.............. 795-3611 Jon Johnson................948-4699 795-7272 □. Mis Mike Humphreys, Broker, CRS, GRI 1. NEW LISTING. This 3 bedroom. Tri-Level has it all. Features 2% baths, formal din ing room, spacious family room, living room with fireplace, and a kidney shaped inground pool. All this surrounded by a beautiful landscaped yard. Call Gene Poll $129,900. • Officials feel the guy wires will not be that visible from the road, and said the company will keep the site neat, mowed and weeded. The owner of the property has no objection to trees or shrubs being planted as a screen. • Other companies could lease at least some space on this tower rather than build yet another one in the area, if the tower location meets the capacity needs of the competi­ tor. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn told the company that this location is in an area of the township "where we re trying to create a better look, because we already have some Architect Jim Terzes pre­ sented the revised plan for Shagbark Condominiums, to be located at 5225 76th St. The commission had approved a preliminary site plan for Shagbark a year ago, but a change in the partnership, and therefore in the lands to be in­ cluded, required a complete re­ vision of the original plan. The project now will in­ volve 20 acres of the original site, plus 10 acres to the east. Developers hope the state will give them permission to move ahead, using a private waler system until public wa­ ter is available in the area. The developers presently own 114 sewer units and have applied for more, so the project will be built in phases, depending also on the water situation. 55 — Jim Terzes sandy soil and rolling terrain Moy drvide. Coll Gene Poll................. »4 «» k MDOLEVKLE SCHOOLS. This 3 bedroom country ranch has a modem kitchen. 1‘A baths and a 2 cor attached garage Enjoy this lovely backyard complete w.th on enclosed porch overlooking the above ground pool. The satellite dish is also in­ cluded For more information coll Deb Er­ 7. VACANT LAND. A beautiful pace of pro perry * This parcel is heovify wooded and offers a hilhop view Middleville Schools. Coll Karen Brown $23 000 $. NEW USTWG. Walkout wooded 1 7 acre building Site Near State Land For more mformanon coll Cathy Williamson . ............................................................ $12,500 way.................................................... FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AMD CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. — Gary Nuttall uses along there that are not compatible with our land use plan." He emphasized to the Cen­ tury Cellunet delegation that he had no idea "where people will come from" at the public hearing, but that their opin­ ions will weigh heavily with him in this situation. Century Cellunet Vice President of Network Services Gary Nuttall said that it will be easy to find people who don’t like the idea, but that the commission may not hear from all the people who use this service and need this gap filled. PLAN OK’d , continued from front page — (( 3. FREEPORT TN0RNAPHJE KELLOGG SCHOOLS. This fomily home has everything you could want and a large price reduction. 4 bedrooms 1 % baths, main floor laundry beautiful kitchen and dining area. The following items are new in the lost 2 years: furnace water heater 24x32 in­ sulated garage drain field, roof and some carpeting. Priced to purchase* Call Ron Lewis . . $69 900 VanderPloeg said that most of the calls he has received have' been most concerned with the aesthetics of the pro ject but Fitzsimons pointed out that this tower fills a market-driven need. "This is not something ini­ tiated by the company, but by the needs of consumers," he said. Nuttall said that construct­ ing the free-standing lattice­ type pole with no guy wires would cost the company about 50 percent more than the proposed tower. A monopole. which was likened to an overgrown light pole, would double the construction cost. The latter also could not be beefed up" to hold more capacity without replacing the entire pole, he said. Nuttall said, however, that I.’ the type of tower proposed is the only issue blocking ap­ proval of the project, the company would absorb the cost of one of the more ex­ pensive types of tower. In this case, he said he recommended the free-standing tower as the alternative. The public hearing on this project will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Aug. 7, and will be held al the Vil­ lage/! ownship Hall. 250 Maple. C£ Constructing the free-standing lattice-type pole with no guy wires would cost the company about 50 percent more than the proposed tower A monopole, which was likened to an overgrown light pole, would double the construction cost. J5 Using their own water al­ lows the developers a 130unit project; when public water is available, the development can expand to 144 units. The density of the project also would increase with pub­ lic water, from 4.33 units per acre to 4 8 units per acre. Both, however, are under the township's maximum al­ lowance for a high-density residential district The developers will remodel the present home on the prop­ erty into a clubhouse, and Terzes said the idea was to avoid the monotony of rows of lookalike condominium buildings. He will vary col­ ors, building materials, roof lines and the number of sto­ nes in the buildings to create the look of a community." He said that as many trees as possible will be planted in the former field. The developers presently own 114 sewer units and have applied for more. Terzes said, so the project will be built in phases, depending also on the water situation. Terzes presented detailed blueprints for the condomini­ ums themselves, and said there arc 14 different floor plans for future owners to choose from. Developers next must return to the commission with a detailed final site development plan which must include exact details of all aspects of the project, such as drainage. landscaping, lighting and layout. In the final business of the evening. Joe Arnold of the Caledonia John Deere dealer­ ship, Country Turf, presented a plan for a possible new site for his business, now located at the corner of M-37 and Emmons in Caledonia Vil­ lage. The tentative new site is 8325 Broadmoor, the north­ west corner of the 84th Strect/Broadmuor intersection. Aronokl said his present lo­ cation in Caledonia Village is not large enough, and he has been kxiking for other land along the highway where he could relocate. His plans for the new site are to request commercial planned unit development zoning with both showroom and storage facilities on the acreage. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg said that he will present Arnold’s plan to the group of planners and officials that make up the Beltlinc Ad­ visory Group, and the com­ mission and Arnold agreed k wait on that group's opinions REGARDLESS OF AGL, p We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT Through American Community Mutual Insurant e Company Of f <• - Lwon.4, M.ch^*n Rm not* information conlMt STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Cenl'e 9365 Cheiry Valley Ave . Caledonia 891-9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 11, 1995 / Page 3 Page principal’s hobbies on slopes, shooting range by Mandy Habel Staff Writer When Page Elementary Principal David Bukala is not setting educational standards he is on the ski slopes or at the shooting range. Bukala competes in at least two local pistol shooting mat ches per month, which usually arc in Ada or Dorr, and occa­ sionally participates in a state or nation-wide competition ‘‘Competition helps me maintain my edge.” he said “It is an extension of my work. ’' He said he has always been an outdoor person and used to fish with his father He decid­ ed that he wanted to do something that he could par ticipatc in all year round that could serve as a stress reliever. Bakula tried golf and said it just did not excite him. Since he occasionally hunted with his father, he started target shooting just for fun and has done it off and on for the past 20 years Three years ago he was watching ESPN and heard so­ meone mention an organiza­ tion for staxxers called the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). The group takes on members and allows them to participate in practical shooting contests. He said he wrote down the information that he needed to know, picked up a brochure and joined He said some people automatically think of danger or self defense when they think of shooting, but what he does is not that at all It is just a recreational sport that in­ volves targets only and stresses safety. The game, he said, is 70 percent mental. 20 percent physical and 10 percent use of equipment “Some people think you need special equipment, but you can pick up any equip­ ment and shoot well." he said. He added that though it is not necessary to have special equipment, he does because he feels comfortable with it. These competitions involve a course that each competitor goes through. Speed is just as important as accuracy Bukala recently participated in the Detroit Shots man Con­ gress State Championship, in which he placed 32nd of more than 130 participants, and at a compel it Kin in Ohio where he competed against shooters from seven different states and placed 68th of 200 shooters Both were events in­ volving the USPSA. He said that people who have never shot before start out at the new shooters’ course where they are just taken through gradually. At first, he said, no em­ phasis is placed on speed, just on the fundamentals and safety. “We want them (new shooters i to have a safe and enjoyable first match.” he said Bukala is not only a com­ petitive shooter, but also a certified range officer He works as an official at some of the matches, which, he said, helps him learn more about the safety aspects of the sport. He added that the USPSA is thinking about getting cer­ tified people to officiate and help new shooters through a course. In order to do this an individual would have to be recommended by a state coordinator. According to Bukala. com­ petitors are divided into several different levels for competition The beginning level, he said, is known as unclassified and the levels move from that point to classes D. C. B and A. and master Bukala is cur­ rently in Class B. Every competitor in the na­ tion belonging to USPSA will have an average score from all the competitions recorded in a computerized system, he said. People move to the next level when their average score reaches a certain percentage. Bukala said most of the peo­ ple who participate in the competitions are ordinary type people who just do it for fun. however, about *6 per­ cent of people at the master level get paid to participate in matches Middleville to take up sign ordinance question Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council was to have a public hearing Monday, July 10. to determine whether or not to ban garage sale and other business signs from the driver’s line of vision, and whether or not storage recepticals can be placed on public property and used for sales. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma recommended the proposal, which would con­ fine garage sale and business signs to private property, in response to a lawsuit filed against the Village of Spring Lake by two brothers who were paralyzed as a result of a motorcycle accident caused by obstructed view . The brothers as a result won the largest out-of-court settle­ ment ever paid by a Michigan municipality, said Spring Lake Community Service Director John Hansen. Middleville Village Planner Jason Cherry said the village does not want people upset that no one can see their signs and does not want to limit what they can do in their homes, but does not want residents to be in danger either. The Village of Middleville also will repair all sidewalks in town that need it. from the bridge to the end of the business district. Cherry said parts of the downtown area will receive new sidewalks and curb Contempo Salon Summer Hair & Skin Care Specials Dry Hair blues from the Hot Summer Sun? 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More than 4UU friends, family members, college of­ ficials and representatives from various law enforcement agencies attended the event. Sheriff Gene Wnggclsworth. of the Ingham County Sheriff Department, was the keynote speaker He addrevved the challenges of being a law en­ forcement officer in a rapidly changing world Graduates finished a rigorous 600-hour. 14-week training penod which includ­ ed studs in criminal law and investigatory procedures. Page Elementary Principal David Bukala shows the equipment he uses when he competes in pratical shooting competitions. He said he hopes to possibilly get to that level some day. He practices at the Kent County Conservation League, for which he also serves on the board of directors. KCCL. he said, is part of the Michigan United Conser­ vation Club that has done the Ronald McDonald shooting contest among other events. MUCC is also an en­ vironmental group and occa­ sionally has members who do projects with Eagle Scouts dealing with environmental issues. His shooting kit consists of protective eye gear and head­ phones to protect the ears. Holsters are put around the waist to make it eaiser to draw the gun faster. “It is a nice stress reliever, it makes going to work the next day eaiser.’’ he said. He added that some of the equipment used expermentally in these competition is even­ tually used by police in law enforcement. Besides being a competitive shooter. Bukala is also a ski instructor at Cannonsburg He is a member of Profes­ sional Ski Instructors of America and skis 55 days out of the year. He said he may only par ticipate in one or two shooting matches during the winter so he can teach skiing lessons. “It makes me feel great when I can take a student who has never skiied before and teach them how.” he said. “I miss teaching so skiing is my classroom. '* He has been skiing for 38 years and has been an instruc­ tor for 12 years. He said the most memorable students he has had are two hearing impaired adults from Indiana. He knows some sign language, but not really enough to communicate effec­ tively. he said, so he had to use many hand motions to show them what they should do and to make them feel how much pressure they shiHikl have on their arms and feet He said he was unsure if he would be able to get thrimgh to them at first, but it turned out to be a great experience for him. “These people caught on faster than anyone I ever taught.” he said. He teaches people of all ages and levels and said he has found that teaching skiing makes him a better skier. 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Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 11, 1995 bors with... NORMA Hello friends. On July 4, Bill and Oretta Warner were boats for a social evening in honor of Jim and Peggy Hicks who are visiting this area from North Carolina Those attending were Bud Morgan, Bess Palmer. Bob and Mary Toian, Bill and Neva Kenyon, Shorty and Ceta Williams, and Ed and Katie Wieringa. Jim and Peg are visiting Michigan to attend the wedding of their daughter Ann Marie I got a hold of Mrs. Buckingham to see bow she VELDERMAN and Fred were and she said they were coming along fine; busy with their strawberries; had a wonderful strawberry crop this year. Their grandchildren are doing wonderfully well, the one is still over in Sarajevo and ts back there for a year They want him to stay longer but he is going to be married, so he's not too interested in that. Otherwise, they are coming along real fine. Nellie Soloman says they are planning on having a very busy weekend. Well get the details for next week. But. on Saturday, they are having her family, the Bamums. then on Sunday, they are going to have the Solomans. The kids came over and helped them paint up and fix this and that, so they are getting all ready, so they are very excited. Lu and Dick Ward were visiting some of their children over the fourth, and had a real good time, like usual family times. Lois McWhinney said she was coming along. She's keeping the chair and the davenport pretty well occupied, so they re pretty well behaved, but she's coming back. Ela-.ie Northrup said they had three separate cookoutsone for the cousins and the kids and families-so she got them all done over the weekend, but really had a wonderful family time. I had a wonderful time. We had a chance to walk in the Caledonia July 1 parade. I loved going over there. I'd like to get to know the area better. But I was so fortunate, there was a Lion's Club man. Nelson Reuehs, who had just had surgery and couldn't walk in the parade, but he had gotten two other men to help me. He got Jim Pomtt. and Bud Fairbanks and one walked ahead of me and one walked behind me. All I had to do is tell Houston to follow the one in front of me. because I didn't know the route. They kept track of me and I had a wonderful time We started out at the catholic church parking lot. In the beginning, they had the bag­ pipe band, I think they were from Rockford. Bagpipes are not my favorite musical instrument, but I enjoyed walking behind them with Houston. Johnny pulled me out before we went down into the park. I just love to get out and practice, because Houston and I need all the practice we can get. Russ Bender told me that he went over to the Caledonia parade Because he has a breathing problem, he has this little jitney, that he puts in the back of his truck. He parked over by the elevator, took his little buggy out and he gets on it. and drove all of the way up to the catholic church. So he could watch. He can get out and is not isolated His health is not good, but he doesn't let it stop him. Ward and Betty Bender went up to the lake with her family, and they had a wonderful time over there for the fourth. Neva and Bill Kenyon went out to Gun Lake Sunday. They went out to watch the fireworks at the old Murphy s Point. Betty White said all of the family was home for the Fourth of July. They did swimming . eating and picnic. Just a wonderful family time. Laurel Rock said she had a very quiet Fourth. Nothing else going on. I called it a good Fred and Laurel time, just enjoying each other. Lib Palmer said her son Fred and his wife Shirley are up from Florida, and they make their base at Lib's home and go around and visit Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY LAKESIDE FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY................................... 9 45 a m Worship Service 1110 am Sunday School • 6:00 p m Evening Prane WEDNESDAY............................. Family Night 700 p m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School *45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...........................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Club*...................................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO IQ T Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 69W52________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. "Sat an example In speech, in hie, in km. in tarth and in purity" ____________________________________ 1 timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ^CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A M. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11.00 A.M. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 al 100th SL Saturday Evening Mass.................................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass........................... 9:00 a.m. & 11 00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 ‘The Chtrch where everybody b somebody., and Jesus Christ is LortT Sunday School..................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... ..... 1030 am. Sunday Evening WorsNp...................... 6 00 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer A BtXe Study 700 p.m. MBar* Dotson “aoor CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship . . .10:00 a.m. Evening Service........................ 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9.30 am. Sunday School......................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ ..6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....... Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALE, Dir. al Chhsfan Ed & Musk o9To02o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Church School 9:30 a m. Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Barner Free IM-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 6:45 for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies Sunday School Choirs 9:45 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service.................................. 8.30 a.m. Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a m Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m.(Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m to 10:00 a m.) Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m Bible Classes........................................... 10:00am. Second Service........................................ 11:00am. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Office: 891 -8688 Church 891 -9878 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 1100 a.m. Ret. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Ret Paulette Cheyne Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Whc OOIH tUimr CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard. Pastor — 868-6437 — GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Rond (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Barrier Free Programs for All Ages 9 00 am & 1930 an Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family Night 6 00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6Mth St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunda>.9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...II 00am. Worship . .6 00 p m ^c^^°**hip___ 7:30 pm homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 11. 1995 I Page 5 Glendaloch Pipe Band recruiting new members Hoopers to celebrate 70th anniversary Helen ond Vernon Hooper invite oil friends and family to their 70th wedding anniversary celebration, July 14th, 1995, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Middleville at the Club House of Cider Mill Village. Helen and Vernon and three children Jean, Jane ond Jock moved to Middleville from Lansing. Vernon became treasurer, vice president of White Products. They both were active in the community and church. They hove 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grand­ children. ENGAGEMENTS Arnold - Rodgers Shelly Mane Arnold and Scott Dwight Rodgers will be united in marriage on Aug. 19. 1995 The bride-to-be. of Grand­ ville. is the daughter of Richard and Jacqueline Ar­ nold of Jackson She is a graduate of Davenport College. The future groom, of Wyoming, is the mm of Gary and Kathy Rodgers of Mid­ dleville. He is currently atten­ ding Christian Life School of Theology. Whether you're of Scottish descent or not. if you enjoy the skirl o' the bagpipes and have some musical experi­ ence, consider signing up with the newly-formed Glendaloch Pipe Baid Established in 1994. the group just appeared Saturday in the Caledonia July Fourth parade for the second year The band is led by veteran Alan Wilson, who has 30 years of piping behind him and has led several bands into competitions throughout the U.S., Canada and Great Britain. The drummers are headed by Peter Walen, who has 20 years of experience in band competition. Both say they are committed to establishing Glendaloch ("valley between the lakes") as a competitive pipe band "in the highest of Scottish tradi­ tions" and to cultivating an appreciation and understanding of the music of the Highland bagpipe. The group now is meeting at the East Kentwood High School Freshman Building and has ten drummers and seven pipers. Glendaloch is actively recruiting more members, however, and wel­ comes both experienced pipers and young people interested in learning (he art. Wilson pro­ vides free piping lessons, with the student starting out on a practice "chanter," or recorder flute, to learn fingering techniques before Pipers and drummers from the Glendaloch Pipe Band perform for the crowd watching the Caledonia July Fourth parade deciding whether he or she wants to invest in a set of real bagpipes, which cost about $1,000. The band is planning fund­ raisers to help cover the cost of members’ uniforms, and donations from corporations and sponsors are gratefully ac­ cepted. Besides performing in pa­ rades like Caledonia’s, the band will provide pipers and other Celtic entertainment for weddings, parties and funerals. For information about the band, entertainment, lessons or sponsorships call Wilson at (616) 531-0208 or Walen at (61) 281-9847. NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 — friends and family. They will ,be here for three weeks. Sunday they had a birthday party for Andy Palmer. Doug Hart and seven students who knew French and Spanish loured so many Your Choice is Clear... Caledoiia Visioa Ceiter Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 parts of Spain. They went for p 12 day trip, France first. This was an arranged bus lour. The bus trip through the Spanish countryside really gave them a view of the land and what they raised. He said they raised a lot of wheat. I hadn’t realized that they raise wheat, and of course olives. The land was very, very dry. They saw a whole roomful of Greco s paintings. Doug could read the menu's and speak the language, so he was really proud of himself. From Madrid, they went to Paris. When they got done, the kids said are we going to do it again next year? and he said well, we’ll see.’ Needless to say, they had a wonderful time. They did sightseeing in France, too. They went into Monaco, too. Well, folks. I wiped out some of my tapes, so I think this will have to do for this week. Thanks, loads folks for everything, you’re a wonderful group to visit with. You are all so special, you’re my community family. God bless all of you for supporting me. SORE FEET / ANKLES? - Assign mmr Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Wb’ || 1 • Terrence J. Emiley. D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Buehler - Newman united Ben Perry, left, A.J. Barrette and Peter Van Dessel entertain at Lakeside Park and call competitors to sign up for the Highland Games. Robert and Rose Newman are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kimberly Ann Newman, to Bradley Jay Buehler, son of John and Barb Buehler. Brad and Kim are both graduates of Thornapple Kellogg. Their marriage took place at Holy Family Church of Caledonia on April I, 1995. “UNCLE BOB” THE GOSPEL CLOWN Visiting Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Road Caledonia, Michigan When: Who: Where: Every Sunday in July 11:00 A M. to 12:00 Noon For children 3 years old through 5th grade You’re invited to join the fun - FREE Peace Reformed Church’s Gymnasium Uncle Bob starts with an attention getter, then moves into the plan of salvation, using magic tricks and audience participation to teach the basics of the Christian life. If you have questions, please contact Peace Church's office at 891-8119. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 11, 1996 Sunny skies bless July 4th celebration in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Strrf Writer Caledonia* July Fourth Committee couldn't have picked a better day than Saturday. July 1 for a community celebration of the nation's birthday. Sunny skies and moderate temperatures brought crowds of residents to line Main Street for the annual parade, which traditionally kicks off the local festivities. "One of the best parades we've ever had." was the comment iieard over and over after the lineup of fire Constable’ David Merriman clears the street for the color guard as the 4th of July parade gets underway. Continued next page — Kids, balloons and flags adorn this patriotic parade entry from the Little Lambs Preschool. Victorious at last! The Middleville youth baseball and softball coaches claim the trophy in the third annual Independence Day softball game with the Caledonia coaches. Sponsored by Phil's Pizzeria, this Middleville team beat the Scots 12-8 to be the first TK team to win what is becoming a traditional holiday competition. Caledonia Rent-All sponsored the home team. Hammered dulcimer players Julaine Smith and Mickey Kipen find a shady spot in the park to play their instruments, attracting the interest of folks coming and going from the July Fourth festivities. — HOME OF THE WEEK — 0SW1. GAINES TWP. N.w 2 bedroom w/o ranch, great room w/cathedral ceilings, in new subdivision. Main floor laundry. 1% baths & 2 stall garage. Finished family room and roughed in 3rd bedroom. Full bath on walkout level. Call now to see. Gerritt Schol­ ten. 540-5912. 06271. KENTWOOD NEW LISTING 050211. BRETON VILLAGE AREA - Sharp three bedroom multi­ level home w park-like yard. 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At Lakeside Park, the Scottish theme was carried out as well, with pipers calling contestants to join the Highland Games competition, also in its second year But just in case bagpipes aren’t your thing, plenty of other kinds of music was offered, too, ranging from the patriotic medley sung by the Voices of Freedom to the down home sounds of the Solid Ground Country Band and the blues of the Jimmie Stagger band. Parade spectators could staunch their appetites with an equally diverse offering from food booths at the park, all sponsored by Ipcai organizations: chicken dinners, ox-roast barbeques, kielbasa. hot dogs, watermelon, ice cream, cotton candy, lemonade and pop. Good weather meant good profits for the vendors, most of whom sold out early Open houses at the Barber School and the blacksmith shop, country dancers tn the park, book sales, arts and crafts, the Jupiter Jump, tractor pulls, frog and turtle races, softball, water games for the kids, a hole-in-one opportunity, a chance to prove your strength in the Highland Games and finally, fireworks over the lake, all combined to create the kind of hometown Fourth of July that you just can't hire in. The Caledonia Fire Department s water games are always a favorite with the kids each July FourJ i. Aided by the firefighters, youngsters get the chance to handle a real fire hose, directing the powerful blast of water either at a water wheel or at the windows of a 'house.' The turtle races featured contestants of all sizes and species You just have to woner if future races shouldn’t be seeded. The 'Voices of Freedom* opened Caledonia’s Fourth of July celebration with the National Anthem followed by a medley of patriotic songs At center stage, the Callihan Country Dancers step out of the music provided by the Solid Ground Country Band. s “5'’‘0-‘70 * Tlirilril / 'll yb . iSr 01 03 94 51 S1 ■■■L CbMk No. ( 111 I SOC SEC Retiree $1,199 oo 1234 Main Street >______________________ Veterans from Caledonia Legion Post 305 wave from their tank, complete with smoking cannon, as it leads the July Fourth parade down Main Street. •:ooooooooo«: laiustva'i* oooooo When you retire, you’ll need more than your Social Security Check. Did you know that the biggest monthly social security check you can get today is $1,199*? And that the average check is only $698* per month? Would that be enough money for your retirement dreams? It’s plain to see that social security won’t be enough by itself to give you the quality of life you expect for retirement. Even if your retirement is years away, it’s impor­ tant for you to start thinking about your retirement, today. Stop by your focal Hastings City Bank branch and talk to a licensed representative about your retirement savings. Or call: 616-945-2401, ext. 180 Investors Marketplace Located at... I The Friends of the Library sponsored a used book sale during this year’s July Fourth festivities. Filling up their bags with summertime reading were Luba Boykov (left) of Caledonia and her friend Irena Kocharova of Kentwood Hastings City Bank 150 W Court, Hastings • 945-2401 ; �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 11, 1995 Highland Games add Scottish flavor to Caledonia’s 4th of July celebration by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The addition of a July Fourth Highland Games com­ petition appears to be gaining popularity in the home of the Fighting Scots. The newly-formed Glendaloch Pipe Band made its second consecutive appearance in the Caledonia parade Satur­ day, and pipers and drummers in Lakeside Park called atten­ tion to Caledonia's second annual Scottish Highland Games. This year s games boasted a new event, exhibition events and organizers were encour­ aged that more competitors and spectators showed up than at last year’s first try at a Highland competition. Ryan Haik of Caledonia won this year’s "Great Scot Award" after winning two of the three mens events. He "put the stone" 37 feet, two inches and landed a perfect caber toss to total more over­ all points than runner up Scott Feenstra, also of Cale­ donia. Winners of the first Haggis Toss event for women were Jan Haik. left, third place, Liz Mast, second and Michele Kowloski, first The ladies are holding the haggis, which is a wrapped sausage The hammer toss was an exhibition-only event in the Highland Games this year, and the Rev. Brian (Me) Hamson gives it a whirrrrl Ryan Haik watches his winning caber toss as the flat end of the caber nears the ground. The top end of this toss would fall away from him in a perfect straight­ away position. W.' Joel Aldrich gets the stone into the air in the Stone Put, which is like the modern shot put Caledonia High School basketball coach Larry Rea (left) presents the 1995 Great Scot Award to Ryan Haik after he won the Highland Games. Scott Feenstra was the runner-up this year. Scott Feenstra tosses the ‘sheaf over the bar on his way to winning this event. He also had tbs second best caber toss. Feenstra tossed a 32-pound "sheaf over a bar raised 13 feet six inches off the ground to win the sheaf toss and took a second place in the caber toss. Michele Kowalski won the first-ever competition for ladies, a "haggis toss," by tossing the burlap-wrapped sausage 84 feet, eight inches. She narrowly beat her sister, Liz Mast, who was second, while Jan Haik placed third. The games were initiated last year by Caledonia resi­ dents Terry and Carol Meehan, who thought it was too bad that Caledonia did not capitalize more on its Scottish name and mascot. LOOSE UP TO IO LBS. IN 3 DAYS! Using Tri-Sinf The Naturally Formulated Dietary Food Supplement & Behav>or Modification Weight Loss Program Owr Policy is Serrwe • 497 St (M-37) 795-3302 or 891 8208 • M>dC*e.v,e Ml 49333 AWMiable WWhout Fwecflpteon Ah Rite-Aid Pharmacy 9377 Broadmoor Caledon io ("Caledonia" was the Roman name for today's Scotland.) The Meehans got together with the Caledonia Athletic Boosters, who liked the idea of a Highland aimpetition and agreed to sponsor the games. Competitors paid $2 per event or $5 to compete in all three of the men’s events: the sheaf toss, the caber toss and the stone put. All proceeds will be used by the Boosters to benefit the Caledonia Schools' athletic programs. This year, the "haggis toss" was added to the Highland Games for those bonnie lassies willing to test their coordination and strength. The ladies competing at the Cale- donia event swung and then flung the sausage for distance. Several new events also were demonstrated this year, with an eye to adding them to the 1996 competition. Caledonia resident Steve Claflin, who has competed in the Alma Highland Games, made the weights for the ex­ hibition-only event called the "farmer’s walk." In this con­ test of strength, two weights are picked up and carried like suitcases as far as possible Terry Meehan said that two 95-pound weights were used this year, but they obviously were not heavy enough. Continued next page — �From previous page - "These guys were picking them up and carrying them like they were briefcases," he said. "I think we need to make this a little more difficult!" Claflin also made a 28pound weight for a distance toss exhibition and obtained a suitable hammer for demon­ strating the hammer toss. Competitors this year could try any of the exhibition events, but they did not count for points toward the Great Scot trophy, which is a slab of while cedar with an en­ graved plate on the front. Terry Meehan said about 25 competed in the men s and women's events this year, compared to 15 who competed last year. All the contests are based on traditional Highland tests of strength and coordination In the sheaf toss, the idea is to see who can toss a sheaf of hay or straw over the highest mark, using a pitchfork to fling the sheaf over the bar. In Caledonia, a burlap bag weighted down with soy beans is substituted for the sheaf of hay. Using an apparatus similar to that used for today s pole vault event, each contestant tried to pitch the bag over the bar. which was set at higher and higher marks until only the winner was left in the contest. The stone put is like our modern shot put event, as each contestant tries to throw the stone as far as possible. Meehan said that the legend behind this event tells of the "stone of strength," which Scottish lords kept by their front gates. When a stranger asked for lodging, he was asked to "put the stone.” The farther he could throw it, the better the treatment he re­ ceived during his stay. Moviegoers can see this event | Obituaries Joseph N. Thomas HASTINGS - Joseph N. Thomas, 73, of Hastings, passed away on Friday June 30, 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom on May 18, 1922 in Hastings, the son of Floyd A Marie (Jacobs) Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a life long Hastings area resident and attended Hastings area schools. He was married to Betty A. Wilkinson on March 30, 1946. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed at Bradford-White Company in Middleville for 18 years, retir­ ing in 1973. He had previously worked for General Motors in Grand Rapids and for 10 years owned and operated “Thomas Super Maritet” in Hastings. He has wintered in Ft. Myers, ^Florida for the past several years. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Hastings American Legion Post, Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and a former member of the Hastings Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by a son, William Thomas in 1976; a brother, Richard Thomas and a sister, Mary Ann Thomas. Survivors included his wife, Betty; son, James Thomas of Kalamazoo; son A wife, David & Ruby Thomas of Hastings; son & wife, Donald A Edwina Thomas of Middleville; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Dale Thomas of Hesperia, Califor­ nia; four sisters, Mary Louise Mrozinski of Battle Creek, Betty Moore of Hastings, Virginia Goodson of Hastings, Patricia Allison of Middleville. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday July 5, 1995 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Father Ray Bruck officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemeteiy with Mili­ tary Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Aura M. JohnsonCALEDONIA - Mrs Aura M. Johnson, 89, of Caledonia passed away on Friday, June 30, 1995. She was bom on May 31, 1906 in Caledonia Township, the daughter of Frank C. A Ada Warner Welton. She was a homemaker Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart. She is survived by her daughter A son-in-law, Irene A Tom Brtendle of Wayland; grandchildren, Mary A Herbert Swanson of Grand Rapids, Therese A Wayne Momber of Sand Lake, Suzan­ ne A Brian Cooper of Shelby­ ville, Jeanne & Tom Stevens of Grand Rapids; sisters, Patricia Shear and Gladys Konkle; sister-in-law, Mrs. Harold (Marie) Welton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday July 3,1995 at the Caledom a Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Grand Rapids. depicted in the movie Brave­ heart The most difficult of the events at the Caledonia Games is the caber toss. The "caber” is made from the trunk of a tree, usually an evergreen, and should measure 18 to 20 feet in length. The white cedar caber used in the Caledonia games this year, however, is 16 feet, four inches long and weighs 80 pounds. It was donated to Caledonia by the St. Andrew’s Society of Illinois, which deemed it too easy to toss in their competition. For those Caledonia com­ petitors not familiar with the event, however, this caber of­ fered an adequate challenge. The caber toss is an event judged by accuracy, not dis­ tance. lhe contestant first bal­ ances the caber with its rounded end in his interlocked fingers. He steps forward and tosses the log so that it turns end over end, landing on the flat end and then falling for­ ward. In a perfect toss, the caber falls so the rounded end points straight away from the athlete. Judges look at the position of the fallen caber as a hand on lhe face of the clock, with the athlete in the six o'clock position. In a perfect toss, the caber lands with the rounded end pointing to twelve on the clock. To count as a toss, the caber must land between nine o'clock and three o'clock. Haik landed two excellent tosses: one falling at 11:58 and the other at perfect 12:00. Feenstra had the next best toss, landing one at 10:00. The Meehans said they were very pleased with the competition this year, with their only concern the length of time it took to run the games. They plan to correct this problem by running events concurrently to speed up the competition. They also The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 11. 1995 / Page 9 are looking at ways to speed just keep getting better and at­ up the individual events tract more and more interest,” themselves, especially the Terry Meehan said after this sheaf toss. year's competition. However, they said running "It's a different kind of con­ the games this way would re­ test than anything else at our quire more volunteers to act Fourth of July, and it's cer­ as officials and scorekeepers. tainly an appropriate event for Anyone interested in helping a Caledonia festival. The nice with the games next year thing is that all lhe proceeds should call the Meehans at will benefit the many kids 698-6686 or 698-3119. who play sports at our "We hope to see the games schools." TTES given check by Auxiliary Jill Kelley, safety chairwoman of the Thornapple VFW Post No. 7548 Auxiliary, presents TTES Chief Bob Woodard with a check for $50 to help build the Parodemic Equipment Fund. Proceeds were from the Auxiliary’s participation in the Middleville Garage Sale Days. Pictured (from left) are Edie King. Bob Woodard, Renee Snow and Jill Kelley. ARRESTING COLORS ^Colorful Printing T Color Copying I I I I I Color catches the eye! We can add color to your message with vibrant color inks and beautiful colored papers. Come in today for a look at all the possibilities! 1 I See us for crisp, beautiful color copies | I so close to the original they're almost | I illegal (not?). Low cost! Highly I complimentary! I I I J------------------------------------------------------- 1 The business printing experts at J-Ad Graphics are here to help you with all your printing needs from business cards to a full color brochure. Call Today 945-9554 S gt Wilt SO MUCH MOR! IMAM I0ICI. �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 11, 1995 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Friend of Court needs an overhaul When divorced parents have trouble collecting child support from their former spouses, they usually turn to the Friend of the Court (FOC). As many of you know, the Michigan Friend of the Court acts as a “mediator" of sorts between parents and sets up a system for child support Well, in the past several years, there’s been strong evidence that our FOC system isn’t running as smoothly and effectively as we had hoped it would. To help find some solutions to the problems surrounding the FOC. the Senate appointed a committee to review the system And last year, the Senate Subcommittee on the Friend of the Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri. Court held 10 public hearings across the state to allow those who both depend on and work within the system to share their experiences and make suggestions for improvements By the end of the first hearing, it was clear changes are ab­ solutely necessary Individuals who use the system complained of slow turnaround, missed support checks and major backlogs Those who work for the FOC said they are understaffed and overworked The testimony was the same at every hearing After two years of research and hearings, the Senate last month introduced a comprehensive 40-bill bipartisan package to totally revamp Michigan’s Friend of the Court sy stem. By putting common sense into practice, the package would ensure more children would be able to spend time with both parents and receive the financial support they need, as well as make working for the courts less harrowing. If enacted, the legislation would put Michigan at the nation s forefront with the strictest laws against deadbeat parents It would also give the courts the power to make the custodial parent accountable for exactly how child support dollars are being spent That provision not only evens up the scales of justice, it also makes sure children are getting the support they need. Another part of the package — perhaps the most controver­ sial element in the plan — would transfer of FOC jurisdiction to the county boards of commissioners. This change would im­ prove parental access and provide for more direct accountabili­ ty However, before this change is made, there will be much discussion among the judicial and legislative branches of government, as well as by current FOC officials and county commissioners Ocher bills in the package would: • Establish electronic fund transfers of child support payments. • Change the term “visitation’’ to “parenting time." • Eliminate gender bias in parental rights, enforce parenting time, provide all parties in custody/parenting-time disputes the right to see the caseworker and require the FOC to collect data on parenting-time complaints. • Establish joint legal and physical custody as a presumption of the court. Middleville Official Village Council Minutes \ Ronald B. Stegehuis 891-1240 I 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia ~ Present Bray. French Ruther­ ford Stogray and VondenBerg Absent President Myers and trustee Oliver. Guests Ross DeMoogd owner of Street Dreams Inc Minutes of the Moy 23 1995 meeting were approved with the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township Hall will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1 ZBA 95-07-05 Tax Id. No. 016-008-00, a request by David Neeson, 911 Norris Rd. to replace his existing house with a new mobile home. 2. ZBA 95-07-06 Tax Id. No. 055-005-00, a request by Dr. Lee Zuidema, 412 Barlow Lake Rd. to locate his storage building and wooden walkway within the side yard setback area. 3. ZBA 95-07-07 Tax Id. No. 014-006-50, a request by Charles Misak, 508 Bluff Dr. to reduce the width of a proposed road to the back of his property. 4. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township will provide to in­ dividuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Alfie Lewis Acting Secretary • Clarify public education of children residing in more than one district. • Grant grandparents visitation rights. • Grant both parents access to children’s records, such as school records . • Make false reports of child abuse a felony, without discouraging, legitimate reports. • Establish the right of the court in certain instances to define the custodial parent as fiduciary , making the custodial parent accountable for spending of child support payments. • Require FOC to process checks within two weeks. • Make child support evasion through unreported income a felony similar to tax evasion • Provide incarceration alternatives, such as work release and tether programs for parents who vlolate court orders. • Make child support payments part of a person’s credit report. • Change the statute of limitation on child support to 10 years from the time payment is due • Charge individuals not appearing in court or responding to bench w arrants for costs of their arrests and use those funds for FOC purposes. • Clarify that paternity is a civil proceeding • Require Michigan to join the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act to assist with collection of interstate child support payments. • Require employers to report new hires • Make FOC information easy to understand. As vou can see. we have a lot of work ahead of us Without question, the FOC system is a complicated one However, it is also an extremely important source of assistance for families and children. Coping with divorce is tough enough without subjecting families to problems with the court system. It s time to make a change. As I mentioned, the package has been in the preparation stages a long time and the committees expect to begin another series of hearings by this fall with full Senate consideration by the end of the year In the end. we will get a package that will make the system work better for FOC staff, parents and — most importantly the children. correction of Stogray instead of French to serve on the wellhead protection committee. Agenda approved as printed French moved that Council utilize port time Police Officer to work in the deportment of public works, storting after Labor Day Working through the fall and winter months at his present wage rate. Support by Ruther ford. Ayes all. Carried. French moved the printed in­ voices for June 12, 1995 be paid in the amount of $16,987.90. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council ap­ prove the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant expenditures, Erhardt Construction $6,022.15, $1,196.85, Prein and Newhof P C. $951.75. and Mika, Meyers. & Beckett $160.70. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. Rutherford moved that Council approve Option #1, in regards to curb and sidewalk replacement. Villoge pays 100% of all cost for sidewalk area, excluding ADA ramps, within 10 feet of curb with property owners paying 100% of remaining sidewalk area and ADA romps. At an ap­ proximate cost of $36,585.60. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council spend up to $45,000.00 to repair Village streets Support by Stagroy. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the May police activity report. Council and Manager Mon­ shum reviewed the Manager s Council with request to have 120 West Main Street rezoned from R-2, Medium Density Single Family Residential District, to the C-l Central Business District Discussion held. French moved that Council approve the amend­ ment to the zoning ordinance Section I. The zoning ordinance of the Villoge of Middleville is hereby amended by the amen ding of Chapter XI, C-l Central Business District, Section 11.3 (b). Gasoline service stations, including major and minor authorized by the Planning Com­ mission under Chapter 18. Sup­ port by VondenBerg Roll coil; Bray aye, French aye. Ruther ford aye. Stagray aye. and VondenBerg aye. Motion Carried. French moved that Council amend the zoning ordinance Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amen ding of Section 4 (zoning map) thereof so os to rezone the following described lands from the R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to the C-l, Central Business District: Commencing at the Southeast corner Sec 22-4-10. then N 33 feet to the point of beginning thence East along the North side of Main Street. 114 feet. North 100 feel then West 24 feet then North to the river, then Norther ly and Northwesterly along the river to o point directly north of the beginning, then South to the beginning. Support by Stagroy Roll coll: Broy aye French aye. Rutherford aye Stogray aye and VondenBerg aye. Motion carried. Discussion held in regards to holding a Truth in Taxation hear ing. French moved that Council hold a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Tuesday. June 27. 1995 at 6.45 p.m. at the Village Hall. 100 East Main Street, Mid dleville. Support by Stagray Roll call. Broy aye, French aye, Rutherford aye, Slagray aye, and VondenBerg aye. Motion carried. With no further business, French moved for adjournment. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at Cheryl Hooper. Villoge Clerk ■— LOAM SV FMOSS • LQABB (100) FHOBt — * Homeowner# •• C«*h Fast * • 1st & 2nd Mortgage purchase or refinance • Land contract refinancing • Home or Rental Property • Slow Credit OK • 84 Consolidation • Fast • Easy • CM 24 Hours Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corp, © 800-068-2221 FREE Pre-Quaiification NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING French moved that Council authorize Manager Monshum in­ struct the DPW employees to point the sludge tank at the Lagoons for a cost of $1,000.00. Support by Stagroy. Ayes oil. Corned. Stagroy moved that Council approve the installing of a street guardrail on State Street near the intersection of Cherry Street The purpose of the public hearing is to allow for village residents to comment on the garage sale sign ordinance. To be held Tuesday, July 25,1995, at 7:00 p.m. At the Middleville village hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville. This notice is given in accordance to the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. by VondenBerg Corned Dated: July 5, 1995 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk Council approve the Villoge ap­ plying lor membership tn the new AAtchtgon Municipal League Consortium at a cost of $360.00 Rutherford Aye» oil. Corned. Ros* DeMoogd owner of Street Dreams Inc approached Looking for a PRINTER? Cu//... 945-9554 (102) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of the public hearing is to allow for village residents to comment on the noxious weeds ordinance. To be held Tuesday, July 25,1995, at 7:15 P.M. At the Middleville village hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville. This notice is given in accordance to the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. Dated: July 5, 1995 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (101) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 11, 1995 I Page 11 Five Thornapple-Kellogg players are off to Europe From Our Readers | School’s victory was a shallow one! To the editor: Part of the reason the enhancement passed is because we were up front about how we would use the money.’’ per Jay Cason, superintendent of fhomapple Kellogg schools. Last day of school or half day. oh how convenient for vote! The passing of the co-called enhancement will not be used for salaries. The salary in­ crease now will come from previous money that should have been spent for students. What a laugh! There were 465 “yes” votes. Teachers, etc., pro- bably contributed at least 200 or up to half of “yes” voles. I’d almost wager MEAP scores will go down again this year * *Out-comes-based education" is in full swing Another factor, the weather was fantastic for haying. There were a lot of no-shows because of work You know, dirty hands to pay teachers and their retirement. I would like to see a show of postcards and letters to Cason to show why his victory is shallow. Donald W Johnson Middleville SJW e Qcfct Sfcop Your Full Service FTD* Flower Shop. Now Carrying Members of the Thornapple-Kellogg varsity soccer team which will be traveling to Europe over the next two weeks include (from left): Brett Bremer. Brad Enders, Chris Niles. Dean Laansma and Dave Botwinski Five Thornapple-Kellogg varsity soccer players will be heading off to Europe over the next two weeks. Dave Botwinski. Chris Niles and Dean laansma will be traveling to Ireland, July 15 and Brad Enders and Brett Bremer will travel to Den­ mark and England. Enders and Bremer will travel with the East-West Ambassadors organization. The organization recruits athletes and coaches nation­ wide and expose them to "the thrill of international competition." The two will have one week of training in Denmark and will compete in the Dana Cup, Denmark's oldest and largest youth tournament. There is expected to be 700 teams from 45 countries competing Then it is on to England to play in the Manchester IJnited International Football Festival. That tournament hosts team from across lingland and 10 other countries. Botwinski. Niles and Laansma will meet up with their friends in Ireland who came to Middleville last year and played in the American Youth Soccer Organization's World Games which were held in Kalamazoo. The team and coaches were hosted by area families. Returning the courtesy this year, the Irish invited their host team to experience soc­ cer (football) in their pitch Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 S S E M B R S *7.25 per hour, plus overtime, 1st & 2nd Shift We currently need 35 people in various plastics depart ments. All positions have ability to go perm after probation If you possess skills In assembly, plastic injection mold, machine operators, plastic parts tnmmers. we need you now! Apply: 9 am-3 pm TEMpfORCE 940-1111 373 Lake Eastbrook lower level (field). The three will be hosted by Irish families and playing lo­ cal teams in a five-day tour­ nament. They will be traveling with the fledgling Great Ixikes Soccer Club and will also have a chance to attend a professional soccer game between Ireland and Scot­ land. All five of the soccer play­ ers have worked jobs and held fund raisers to support themselves for the trip. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent’s Estate File No 95-21660 SE Estate of LUCILLE M. GETTY, Deceased TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will be held on August 3, 1995 at 3:00 p.m. in the probate courtroom, Hostings, Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Colleen Cox requesting Col­ leen Cox be appointed personal representative of the estate of Lucille M Getty, Deceased who lived at 8323 Irving Road, Mid­ dleville. Michigan and who died 5 26 95. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated 3 29 95 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (propos­ ed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of rhe date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons op pearing of record. 6 15 95 Jeffrey I Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE & YOUNGSMA 607 N Broodway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 COLLEEN COX By Jeffrey Youngsma Address of P R 510 Edward Street M^idlev.lle Ml 49333 (7/11) YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. LILIAS • Potpourri Chips • Candles Business Services GREENLEAF POTPOURRI (over 25 fragrances) inasAi IM (M37) Middleville tn Pattoon Shopping Plata (616)795-3331 - SUMMFR HOURS Mon -Fn 8 30 to 6 Sat 9 to 1 NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed change to the Village Zoning Ordinance: Reason for the proposed change: The proposed change is in regard to Sec. 3.35 Single Family Dwelling. The current ordinance only requires that a single family dwelling erected on a lot have a minimum width of 24 feet, extending for at least 3/4 of its length. The current ordinance does not adequately control single-wide trailers from being erected in single-family neighborhoods. Also the ordinance does not require that any manufactured home erected outside of the mobile home park conform to the Dept, of Housing and Urban Development standards adopted by almost all other municipalities in the United States. The proposed changes would adopt and modify the Barry County standards and would read as follows: Proposed Change to Zoning Ordinance Section 3.35 Single Family Dwelling. Any single family dwelling erected or placed on a lot or parcel of land shall satisfy all of the following minimum requirements: (a) It shall have a minimum twenty four (24) foot square core area of original manufacture. Core area of original manufacture shall be defined as that portion of a single family dwelling which constitutes the main living area and which includes the living room but excludes porches, decks, patios, attached garages or any other accessory structures. The core area shall be measured within the perimeters of the foundation at grade level. As it pertains to mobile/modular homes, the term “core area” may include “multi-sectional” units but shall exclude “expando” units as these terms are commonly used in the mobile/modular home industry. (g) It shall satisfy all provisions of the applicable building, plumbing, electrical and other appropriate construction codes adopted by the State of Michigan or the County of Barry or satisfies all construction quality standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as evidenced by a HUD label or data plate affixed to the unit or through information provided by the manufacturer to the Building Inspector regarding construction materials and standards. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When: PHONE 945-9554 for Action-Ads On Tuesday, July 18, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 11, 1995 Middleville Horse Club to be active at Barry Fair by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Horse Club is one of many organizations that will feature an exhibit at the Barry County Fair July 17-22. The club’s 8 and under Young Clover’s division will be exibiting crafts, horses, goats and cats Co-leader Julie VanderMeulen said members are very active in horseman­ ship. crafts and community service projects Their past projects, she said, have included sponsor­ ing a needy family at Christmas time by collecting canned goods, planting flowers at the Barry Expo Center fairgrounds, raising money for stalls for the horse bam at the fairgrounds, con­ tributing food for animals at the humane society, attending a special nding program to see how horses are handled, and participating in numerous arts and crafts projects The group now is making note pads out of recycled paper by putting the paper and water into a blender and mix­ ing them together After the substance is blend­ ed, it is spread out on a flat surface to dry. Alicia Miller (right), helps Shauna Wellman, Lindsey Clark, and Dana Wellman learn the parts of a horse. When it does, the group cuts it into sections and pun­ ches holes in each section to make note pads for the kids to take home. Co-leader Heidi Van Aman said preparing for the fair is a year-round project. Local insurance agent receives AAI designation Lender Rhonda VanderMulen looks on as members of the Middleville Horse Club perfect jheir skills. Preliminary Notification of Possible Impact to an Important Land Resource The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Economic and Community Develop­ ment Service (RECD) is considering an application sponsored by the Village of Caledonia. The specific elements of this proposed action is the construction of a water supply and distribution system for the Village. If implemented, the proposed action may directly and/or indirectly convert or impact wetlands. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this possible result and to request comments concerning; (1) the impacts of the proposed location on wetlands, (2) alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and (3) methods that could be used to reduce these impacts. Paul A. Brouwers Sr. of Middleville has been awarded the Accredited Adviser in In­ surance (AAI) designation and diploma by the Insurance In­ stitute of America for suc­ cessfully completing three courses and national examina­ tions that test for the person’s knowledge of insurance coverages, marketing con­ cepts. selling techniques and agency and sales management. Brouwers is the owner of the Paul A. Brouwers In­ surance Agency. 117 East Main St. in Middleville, and a resident of the community for 11 years. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Independent Insurance Agents, and the treasurer of the Middleville Rotary Club. The proposed action is available for review at the Grand Rapids RECD District Office. Any person interested may send written comments on the proposed action within 30 days following the date of this publication to Richard J. Stratton, District Director, 3260 Eagle Park Drive, Suite 101C, Grand Rapids, Ml 49505. A general location map of the proposed action is shown below. ♦♦♦ People who love soft “We start in September and take two weeks off after the fair is over.” she said. Vandermuien said the club was started before the 1970s by Ed Soloman and was refer­ red to as the Middleville Sad­ dle Club. After a while Maxine Robertson took it over and it started growing through word of mouth She said there is a great deal of family tradition in the club “We now have second generation kids becoming members.” she said. Van Aman said they try to cover as broad a variety of JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! ASSEMBLY AND PLASTIC INJECTION Will train if factory experience, desire a long-term (to permanent) position and can do quick paced hand work. All 3 shifts/work site near the Kent County Airport. OVER-THE-PHONE SURVEY TAKERS No selling! Strictly calling homes to ask surveys Evening/weekend hours available. Work site is near Eastbrook Mall in Grand Rapids. APPLY 8 AM - 4 PM words and hale iniquity forget this, that reform consists in taking a bone away from a dog. projects as possible and have worked on many types ot crafts, including recycled paper, flowers, and cross stitch. “Even though our club deals mainly with horses, we stand out with our crafts." she said. A total of 23 kids will be ex­ hibiting at the fair this year between the different activities VanderMeulen said they like to exposes the kids to a variety of different things “We try to go through the fair book to see what the kids are interested in.” she said. dt 507 36th Street, S.E., Grand Rapids 2 traffic lights east of Division Ave. (616) 245-6161 —John Jay Chapman Love seems the swiftest, but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman real­ ly knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century. —Mark Twain ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APTLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays 127 Main St. Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891-9270 BLS P** BARMAN SELECT TEMPS $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Mail have CDL) - ALL JOB SEEKERS 16 & 17 Year Olds and Up Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAII ABLE ...need approximately mid-July and August Call 616/374-8837 for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 11, 1995 / Page 13 Caledonia FFAer attends leadership conference Nicole Potgeter of the Caledonia FFA chapter at- tended the 1995 Washington Nicole Potgeter (left) of Caledonia is greeted in Washington, D C. by con ference leader Chris MacKinnon of Jamestown, Ind. Leadership Conference in the nation's capital. The conference is an activi­ ty of the National FFA Organization, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education. The week-long program helps FFA members improve their leadership skills, develop an understanding of the nation’s heritage and prepare for leadership roles in their chapters and com­ munities. Sessions on self­ confidence. goal setting and team building were combined with discussions on personal development, motivation, and citizenship to help members become effective leaders in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Visits to Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution. Arl­ ington National Cemetery, the Jefferson Memorial and other historic sights in Washington were included in the conference. A highlight of the week was a visit made to the office of Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers of Michigan and Senator Carl is Al Steeby HELP WANTED Currently have 2 positions available in our Dietary Depart­ ment. These positions offer a variety of hours and duties. Interested applicants should apply at... Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings. 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The fair traditionally showcases the talents of young people plus adults in the open classes, and this year is no exception. The popular midway opens at 4 p.m. Monday. July 17. "95 is Alive." That's this year’s theme for the Barry Fair, which takes place July 15-22 at the Barry Expo Center grounds, located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. Even though "the official first day of the fair” is billed as Monday. July 17. there are a variety of activities that take place on July 15-16. For instance, harness racing is scheduled for both July 15-16 and a youth dog judg­ ing show, non- livestock judging and barrel judging are all part of July 15. On the 16th. events include a free gospel music jamboree, rabbit crafts, cavy showman­ ship and breed classes and a youth dog agility class. On July 17. fairgoers can enjoy harness racing at 12 noon in front of the grand­ stand The W.G. Wade mid­ way opens at 4 p.m. with a pay one price ride special for $9. (Save an extra dollar with a ride coupon from Plumbs Family Market). At 6 p.m. in front of the grand­ stand. the Michigan Two Steppers will perform and there will be country western line dance demonstrations. The grandstand slxiw features all the action of a profes­ sional rodeo at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, begin­ ning at 1 p.m.. is Buddy Day on the midway spon­ sored by Pizza Hut. That evening, at 7. Da Yoopers will perform their 20th an­ HOW TO WRITE AN OBITUARY FOR YOUR TEENAGER. yOU sit and watch your child kidneys, liver. A habit that can even sleep. The hospital intercom serves kill the very first time. You stare at as a constant reminder of where your child, and wonder if maybe that you are. You tuck in the blanket wouldn t have been better. around his feet. He hasn t moved since you last tucked it in. but it « IT IS APPROPRIATE gives you something to do. It s been two days since your child s friends carried him into the emergency It s been 16 hours since your room. The doctor says it's a losing child was pronounced dead. The battle. You re not ready for that. relatives you phoned didn t know about inhalants. It seems no one did. * LISTING THE of You haven't slept in two days but somehow, you keep going. Because you have a funeral to arrange. And When the hospital called, you people to console. And someone thought it was a minor cut. another from the obituary section is on the broken collarbone. The hospital phone. They need to know about nurse mentioned inhalants. That the child you just lost. was a mistake, you thought. But you soon learned ’sniffing ft FAMILIES WILL — inhaling often niversary concert. Senior Citizens' Day is Wednesday. July 19 so all seniors will get in for half price until 5 p.m. It’s also Kids’ Day when all kids 12 and under are free all day long and the midway pay one price is $6 for kids 52inches and under until 6 p.m. The Kid's Pedal l*ull is a featured event at I p.m. In front of the grandstand . at 7 p.m.. the country music group Confederate Railroad will perform, opened by the group, "Solid Ground." Re­ maining reserved track seats are $16 with unreserved grandstand seats going for $14. On Thursday, July 20, the midway opens at 1 p.m. with an all day pay one price ride special of $9. The Pon­ derosa Steak House Variety Tent opens at 2 p.m. with 4H demonstrations. The heavy hitting action of the demolition derby is at 8 p.m. and all grandstand seats are $6. Ladies Day is Friday, July 21 and all ladies are admitted for one-half price until noon. A special Ladies’ Day pro­ gram begins at 10 a.m. in the Ponderosa Steak House Variety Tent and sponsored by Felpaush Food Stores. The program will feature "The Butterfly Lake' and a chocolate cake contest. The midway opens at 1 p.m. and the livestock sale takes place at 2 p.m. in the Show Arena. Also at 7 p.m. is motocross action in front of the grandstand. On the fair s closing day. Saturday, July 22. the mid­ way opens at 12 noon for the last blast. The pay one price is $9 to ride all the rides from noon to 5 p m or from 5 p.m. to close. (Save an extra dollar with Plumb's coupon). The free antique tractor pulls are in front of the grandstand at noon. At 4 p.m. in the Variety Tent, the True Value-WBCH Country Showdown will be held. At 6:30 p.m. in front of the grandstand, the roaring ac­ tion of the tractor pulls starts. This event will fea­ ture modified, super stock and two wheel drive trucks. Every night of the fair, there will be entertainment in the free Ponderosa Steak House Variety Tent Monday is local band night and so is Wednesday. Tuesday the Karaoke contest quarter-fi­ nals take place there, and the semi-finals of the Karaoke contest are Thursday night. Karaoke finals are Friday at 7 p.m. The Country Show­ down is Saturday at 4 p.m. Fair gate admission for adults is $3 and children 612 is $1. Children five and under are free. Parking and tram shuttle service to the main gate are free. I Vices for grandstand shows are extra and vary each day, according to the event, and range from $2 to $14 to $16 per person. household products to get high — was not a mistake. It was a habit. A habit that could’ve started with over 100 Could this be your child? We hope not. But inhalant abuse is on the rise. For more markers, correction information about fluid and spray paint. A habit that makes IF YOU DON’T WANT TO LEARN sniffing, please call 1-800-7*29-6686 There are signs to lunch bags A habit ABOUT OBITUARIES PLEASE LEARN ABOUT SNIFFING look for. You just Write us a Letter! The Lakewood News welcomes and en­ courages letters to the editor as a means of ex­ pressing an opinion or a point of view on suojects ol current general interest The Inflowing guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are Bbelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The wrier's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punc­ tuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Lakewood News P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 11, 1995 I Page 15 Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for every thing from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in al 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. 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The celebration for the sec­ tion of trail from the village to Irving Road will be outside Village Hall and will include the president of the National Rails-To-Trails Conservancy. David Burwell, who will speak about what the trail will offer the community Patterson said Burwell made the intitial decision to help the village and Patterson by selling them the land at cost Jerry Norquist, product manager of TREK, a moun­ tain bike company, also will speak. After the celebration, of- H At this point the trail will only be open for this one night, but will eventually open for good when the land aquisition is complete 55 — Event Manshum Middleville Village Mgr. ficial ceremonies will be held at the high school, where there will be music to enter­ tain bikers and possibily addi­ tional speeches from Burwell. Norquist and perhaps representatives from other government units. Patterson said there may be some activities on the trail as well. Trustee James A. Oliver will represent the Village Council and show its support. Village Manager Everil Manshum said there is a possibility of a larger celebra­ tion in the fall that covers the whole area of the trail, but for Dan Parker elected TK School Board President The firm of Th run. Maatch and Nordberg of Lansing will Staff Writer Dan Parker was elected continue to serve as attorney president of the Thomapple for elections and general Kellogg Board of Education school matters and the firm of for the 1995-96 school year Twohey Maggini will be on retainer for general school Thursday. July 6. Parker, who last year serv­ matters. Membership in the ed as vice president, succeeds Jan Sicbcsina. who decided Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) was against seeking re-election approved as was the MASB this year The new vice president is legal trust fund. The board approved the hir­ Gary VanElst, secretary is Richard Roth, treasurer is ing of Middle School Kim Selleck and trustees are Librarian Gina Thelen and Wendy Romph. David Smith new fourth-grade teacher Teri Siebert. and Martin Wenger Because of increased enroll­ The board also named the Hastings City Bank, the State ment. another half-time Bank of Caledonia. Old Kent kindergarten class was ap­ Bank, United of Michigan, proved, as was a new ninth­ the Michigan Liquid Asset grade civics book The board also has approv­ Fund and First of America as designated depositories for ed committee appointments. Parker is the chairman of school funds. by Mandy Habel the Personnel & Labor Rela­ tions Committee, which in­ cludes Selleck and Romph as members and Martin Wenger as an alternate. The Long Range and Finance Committee is chaired by Selleck who is joined by Romph and Roth, and Van Elst as the alternate. Van Elst is the chairman of the Building & Grounds, Transportation Committee and is joined by Wenger and Smith, and Parker as alternate The Policy Committee is chaired by Roth and members include Selleck and Van Elst. and Romph as alternate. The School Improvement and Curriculum Council is chaired by Smith, with Roth as alternate The Legislative Liaison is Parker with Romph as alter­ nate. the MASB Technology Liasion is Romph with Roth as alternate, and the Cur­ riculum Committee chair is Smith, who will work with members Roth and Romph. now the village will just con­ centrate on its own section Manshum also said at this point the trail will only be open for this one night, but will eventually open for good when the land aquisition is complete. Patterson said he is en­ thusiastic about the ceremony which has taken hard work from people in the community and the Trail Association. The Trail Association, he said, has put in more than 120 person-hours cleaning the trail to prepare it for the event. It has also spent $600 on signs that say “No Motorized Vehicles" and “No Horses Allowed” because of calls received from property owners complaining of motor­ cycles on the trail Besides the 750 bicyclists who will be ndmg through Middleville are I.HtM) other riders who will participate in the Kai-Haven weekend tour, which will start in Kalamazoo Saturday. July 22, and go to South Haven and return to Kalamazoo the following day Patterson said his group is putting the finishing touches on the project and hopes the ceremony will create a positive outlook from residents “Even though the village does not officially own it (the trail) yet and there is still a lot See Bike ride, Page 2 Thronapple Twp. to vote on waste export issue by Mands Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Board will be one of 21 municipalities (townships, villages and the city of Hastings) to vote on a pro­ posal from Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) Waste Systems to haul solid waste out of the county. Barry County's waste plan does not permit solid waste to be exported. The County Board voted in June to allow the proposal to be sent to the local municipalities, of which twothirds of and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources would have to ap prove before it could he put into practice. BFI representative Sharon Gillette presented an outline of the proposal to the board to prepare it for voting time. She said BFI would like to lake up to 100 percent of Barry County's solid waste out of the county. She added that though this amendment would allow solid waste to be exported, it would not allow it to be imported. To import it would require a See Proposal, Page 2 Caledonia Board replaces administrative ‘steps’ with ‘ranges’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Schools' administrative salaries now will be determined by job description rather than the old I2-step system attached to title and seniority. The school board last week approved a new eight-level proposal for 1995-97 that will provide salary ranges for at least 12 present district administrative positions. The new system will provide the board a "starting point" in determining salaries for new administrators or for The 1995-96 Caledonia Board of Education poses for an official photo Standing, from the left, are Sharon Oatley. Jim Gless, Bob Bergy and Fred Boocher Seated are Bernie Nagel, Steve Donker and Dan Clark administrators who change jobs within the district, said Board President Sharon Oatley. The new salary "ranges" re­ sult from recommendations made after a study by consult­ ing firm Plante & Moran, which was hired by the board nearly two years ago to review the district’s administraii e layer. The consultant compiled job descriptions of Caledonia administrators and then com­ pared these with similar jobs in other districts throughout the stale, explained Board Sec­ retary Bernard Nagel. "We will work to keep our salaries comparable to th<»se other districts." he said. The study was authorized by the board as administrative employees began to change jobs within the district or were given new responsibili­ ties. "We had no good place to start in deciding w hat the new salary for that person should be." said Oatley in a later in­ terview. "We also didn’t have a good process for determining the salary for new personnel. All we had were steps based on title and seniority in the district." She said that she believes the new system is more like that used in the private sector, where salary is tied to the responsibilties that go with the position. She said the new salary ranges caused changes in the salaries of four district admin­ istrators. two because more responsibilities had been added to their positions and two be­ cause they had changed jobs within the district. Voting against the proposal were Trustees Bob Bergy and Dan Clark. Bergy said he was not familiar enough with the study. Clark did not offer a reason for his "no" vote. Both also voted "no" on ap­ proving two-year wage agree­ ments and contracts with dis­ trict administrators. buikJing administrators, central office clerks and community educa- See, salary changes, P. 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia village manager candidates to be interviewed July 27 • Middleville to apply for police service grant • Caledonia athletics revise ‘pay-to-play’ policy • Caledonia Legion honors WWII veterans �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 18, 1995 Caledonia School Board names officers for 1995-96 by Barbara (iall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board chose Sharon Oatley as its president for the new school year at its July IO reorganization meeting Oatley. who is in her sec­ ond term on the board, was first elected in 1988. and will serve as board president for the second time. She also has served two years as vice presi­ dent. Steve Donker was chosen hy the board as vice president for the 1995-96 year. Donker. also in his second term, was first elected in 1989 and has served one year each as presi­ dent and vice president. Bernard Nagel will continue as board secretary for the sixth year He has been on the board since 1986 and has served one year as vice president. Jim Glcss was reappointed treasurer. First elected to (be board in 1990, he was re­ elected last year to his second term. School Board committee appointments will be an­ nounced next month. The board agreed last week to continue meeting al 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays of the month, and will continued Improtetwtt Fund, payroll its practice of holding board accounts and petty cash. Milaf meetings in the various dis­ (Michigan Liquid Asset Fund) is the depository for the Kel­ trict schools. (See schedule.) However, the board decided logg Grant funds • Named as depositories for not to hold any more meet­ ings in the former board room investments the State Bank of Caledonia, Chicago Corpora­ next to the administrative of­ fices on Main Street. Meet­ tion. Standard Federal Savings ings that in the past would and Loan. Milaf. Michigan have been held at that location National Bank, Old Kent now will be scheduled for the Bank and Trust, FMB-Trust high school learning lab. and Financial Services and which provides more room, First of America. Other financial better parking facilities and air recognized institutions may be approved conditioning. In other reorganization by the board Finance Committee. business the board: • Named as its legal firms • Named the State Bank of Caledonia as its depository for Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg; debt retirement accounts, gen­ Mika Myers, Beckett & eral building and site ac­ Jones*. Twohey Maggini; counts, the cafeteria fund, the Miller. Johnson. Snell & athletic fund, activity funds, Cummiskey*. Vamum. Ridderaccounts payable, the 1993 ing. Schmidt & Howlett and Cost of Issuance, the Public Pollard & Albertson. September 19,1995 New Middle School October 17,1995 High School Cafeteria November 21,1995 Dutton Elementary December 19, 1995 High School Learning Lab January 16, 1996 Caledonia Elementary February 20,1996 High School Learning Lab March 19, 1996............................Kettle Lake Elementary April 16. 1996.......................... High School Learning Lab May 21, 1996 High School Learning Lab June 18, 1996 ......................... High School Learning Lab July 1996, Reorganization Meeting H.S. Learning Lab BIKE RIDE, continued from front page of work to be done on it. It will be nice to show them (the residents) that this is the beginning of a vision.” he said. Manshum said the / Michigan chapter of Rails to Trails will hold its annual meeting in the TKHS gym Monday night, which will add to the activity. The public is welcome to attend. Volunteer Teri VanderKooi said the participants will start in South Haven and stay at a different high school each night. The first stop will be in Kalamazoo via the Kai-Haven Trail, followed by Middleville via the Thornapple Trail, Howard City via the White Pine Trail and Kent Trails. H The Michigan chapter of Rails to Trails will hold its annual meeting in the TKHS gym Monday night, which will add to the activity. The public is welcome to attend. 55 — Everil Manshum Streetfate ...Air Conditioning Service • • • • • • • • performance test includes: up to 1 lb freon checking function of AC controls blower & motor compressor & clutch limit switches All for Onh belts freon lines thorough leak test *3500 Reed City. Clare via the Pere Marquette Rail Trail and Bay City. Participants will take the bus back to South Haven from Bay City. They will camp in tents they supply themselves though there may be motels in some communities available at each individual bikers expense and by his own arrangement. The riders gear will be transported from each over­ night stop to the next via tour trucks. The tours are sponsored by the Michigan Rails to Trails Conservancy and the Detroit Free Press Both hope to pro­ vide low-cost vacation oppor­ tunities. and promote efforts to rescue 700 miles of aban­ doned railroad right of way for recreational enjoyment. IRS Tax Credit will increase your take-home pay Every little bit helps when you’re raising a family, and many low income workers can lake home extra money in every pay check, thanks to the federal Advanced Earned In­ come Tax Credit "This year, over 398.000 Michigan taxpayers received larger mcixne tax refunds because of the earned income credit.” said IRS District Director Arlene Kay. "Eligian lA? th.lt The Caledonia School Board elected these officers at its reorganization meeting last week. Leading the board for the 1995-96 school year will be Bernie Nagel (left), secretary; Steve Donker, vice president; Sharon Oatley. president and Jim Gless, treasurer. SALARY CHANGES, continued from front page lion personnel. In other action, the board conducted a first reading of a new transportation policy that took up the concern brought to the board by a group of parents in the Austinridge de­ velopment on Alaska Avenue. The parents told the board that already there are 51 lots sold in Austinridge. with 90 the maximum. The school children there have to wait for the school bus out by Alaska Avenue, where busy, fast•noving traffic is a threat to the children’s safety. Many also will have to walk a mile or more to get to the bus stop, they said. Marilyn Maul, the spokeswoman fix the group, asked if the school buses could pull into Austinridge to pick up the students. She said the street makes a loop near the entrance and there is enough room for for the bus to nuke the turns. The old transportation pol­ icy did not allow buses to pull onto private roads, like the one in Austinridge. but the new policy, discussed by the board for the first time last week, would allow the district's director of auxiliary services to determine whether the school bus run could include stops on any private property. A second reading on the policy will be held next month. Richard Overmire, the present director of auxiliary services, will work with the Austinridge group on its re­ quest. The board also: • Approved $25,347 for the purchase of custodial equip­ ment for the new middle school, to be funded from the maintenance account. • Approved 6-1 the second phase of a district staffing proposal that will include teachers, aides, special educa­ tion and office staff at a total cost of $210,000. Bergy cast the "no" vote. • Set Thursday, June 6, as the graduation date for the Caledonia High School Class of 1996. • Approved maintaining the * Caledonia Middle School Support Center and no longer evaluating it as a pilot pro­ gram, but under the district's existing evaluation process. • Approved 1995-96 mem­ bership in the Michigan As­ sociation of School Boards and the Michigan High Schixil Athletic Association. • Approved attendance by the CHS marching band at this year's band camp at no cost to the district. PROPOSAL, continued from front page separate ammendment. Barry County now has only one landfill, Hastings Sanitary Service, located in Hastings, owned by Detroit-based City Management Inc. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer asked what would happen to it if the proposal went through. "We are not asking for all of the solid waste, we are ask­ ing to be competitive.” Gillette said. “It would insure competition and good service.” She added that if BFI had customers in Barry County, it would haul it to its landfills. BFls closest landfill is located in Calhoun County, north of 1-94 and west off of 1-69 at the Turkey vilte Road Exit. Some of its unique features include an excellent location, paved roads to the facility, ability to handle large quan titles of waste, and a gatehouse with computer capabilities to keep detailed records and generate reports GiMerte’s proposal also ing of No. 2 HDPE plastic and metal cans and colored and clear glass. Gillette said BFI lines land­ fill with 12 feet of liner before it puts any garbage into the landfill. Through the amendment, Gillette said, Barry County’s solid waste could be exported to 82 different counties in the state. The Solid Waste Planning Committee May 19 voted to reject the amendment stating that some of the counties in the proposal do not have land­ fills and do not anticipate hav­ ing any. Other concerns included no volume restriction for each landfill and that the oversight committee has recommended that a qualified consultant or organization be employed to review the present manage­ ment plan. The Barry County Board of Commissioners, however, has kepi the amendment possibili ty alive by accepting the pro­ posal and passing it on to the local government units. The Thornapple Township Board at the moment docs not know when it will need to vote on the amendment LOOSE UP TO IO LBS. IN 3 DAYS! Using Tri-Slim^ The Naturally Formulated Dietary Food Supplemer? A behavior Modification Weight Loss Program Aval labia Wrtnout Prexcrlphon Al Rite-Aid Pharmacy 9377 Broadmoor. 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She was married last June and soon after, her husband was transferred to West Michigan Since living in West Michigan, she has filled a long-term position teaching third grade at West Elemcn tary while regular teacher Beth Bower was on maternity leave. When that assignment was over, she subbed in the TK district, and at schools in East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills. Wayland and Wyoming Out of all the areas she has taught in. she said she liked working in the Middleville area the most because it is similiar to the type of com­ munity where she taught in Ohio “It (Middleville> seems to be more of a close-knit com­ munity." she said "They really do work together. She said subbing is a com­ pletely different experience from teaching, but found it easier since she already had classroom experience. "I never subbed in Ohio." she said. “Since I have had my own classroom experience before, it was eaiser to handle " Apparently the students noticed her level of ex­ perience as well She said one student even said. ‘You could tell she has taught before because she really explained things.’” Siebert said She added that going to a different classroom every day made things more challenging and that it was easiest to sub at West Elementary because she was there often and got to know everyone. She said she is exerted about the upcoming school year and hopes to make a difference. “Overall (my goal) is just reaching children’s needs and interests and helping them succeed." she said. Siebert added that at this point she is not sure what the curriculum for the year will be like and really can not establish any new lesson plans or learning techniques until she does. New TK civics text expected to better prepare local students by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School has adopted a new ninth-grade civics book that school officials say will better prepare students for the social studies section of the required state proficiency test Curriculum Director Cheryl Allen said the text will be used as a survey course that will cover four core areas — U.S. history, geography, economics and civics­ government . The text, she said, publish­ ed by Holt-Rinehart and Winston, is hot off the press with a 1996 copyright. /The text itself is organized into five units, she added. Four deal with topics in civics and the other specializes in economics. Economics is also integrated throughout the civics portions of the text. Subjects that will be taught in this course, in addition to those outlined in the textbook, arc computer technology and current events found in newspapers and journals Allen said new maps also will be added since geography is changing rapidly The social studies depart ment. Allen said, is working hard to keep the materials up to date Through this course outline “they can contmnualy make it (the material) current for the students.’’ she said. Allen said she is excited about the new course outline and hopes to see results. The purpose of the program is “to give kids an opportunity to prepare for the proficiency tests," she said. She added that the social studies department is combin­ ing working together to make sure that all the concepts on the proficiency test are covered. The teacher resource materials include IBM com­ patible lest banks, portfolio assessment worksheets, skill building activities, challenge and enrichment activities, reteachmg strategies and ap­ plications. simulations, case studies and overhead transparencies, she said She added that Holt. Rinehart and Winston will provide free of charge a staff development leadership train­ ing in-service, an in-depth training workshop that will advise the high school social studies department on pro­ gram philosophy, content of pupil material, design of teacher’s edition, teacher sup­ port, skill development, in­ tegration. dealing with dif­ ferent ability levels and assesment. “I think it will be a good in­ novative program," Allen said. “The social studies department did a lot of plann­ ing for it." Three local students on Cornerstone dean’s list Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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To qualify for the dean’s list at Cornerstone, a student must be taking at least 12 course hours and achieve a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. loopers' ride to fight lung disease Sept. 9,10 and 11 You could ne\er accuse a “Loop” nder of being lazy. The Leelanau Lakeshore Loop is a btke trek to benefit the American Lung Associa­ tion of Michigan The trek is a three-day nde on September 9. 10 and 11 which rolls and winds through Leelanau Peninsula. Riders can opt for either 30or 50-nule marked routes each day Both routes lead to the exploration of some of Michigan's most spectacular dispbvs of nature After the nde. cyclists can spend the re­ mainder of the day exploring Sugar Loaf Resort The resort boasts a first-class golf See Laapers. Page 9 “I am excited about finding out what the curriculum is." she said. The teachers, she said, won’t be allowed in the building until it is cleaned, which probably will be a cou­ ple of weeks before school starts. To prepare for her first day at Page, she has been copying and learning goals for reading and math She said she knows of a couple of other teachers who get together over the summer to plan their lessons and hopes to join them in their sessions “Since I will be teaching fourth grade, there is a chance that I will have some of the kids I had last year in my tem­ porary position." she said. She said she thinks the district is adopting a new reading series, which she said would be a good way to start off the new year. “It would be nice to start the new year fresh with a new reading series." she said. Until she starts her new position, she will continue to prepare and plan. “I am excited to meet my new students and parents and begin the new school year.” she said. New Page Elementary fourth-grade teacher Teri Siebert prepares for the new school year. The “Hometown” card with worldwide credit and a Hometown number Your “Hometown” Visa and MasterCard is issued and handled directly by us. 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Interested in Joining the Premier Club? You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 in any inter­ est bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia. Stop in at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now! �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 18. 1995 Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN Nellie Solomon said her family, the Bamums. would be coming Saturday to their house for a reunion, and then Sunday the Solomons would have their reunion at the place Nellie said on Saturday the Barnum family had 61 members there The oldest was 84. youngest was six weeks. The Solomons had 42 people there. Nellie said that after Saturday's reunion they had moved the tables to a shed nearby because it looked like ram. When she went out to take a plastic covering so the tables wouldn’t get wet they teetered and fell on her ankle Her folks took her to Pennock emergency, where they fould that she had a chipped ankle bone and she came home wearing a new shoe. Lois Bremer said they had son Mike's grandchildren there over the holidays She spent time at Charlton Park, where she loves to volunteer, where there was an antique steam engine show. She said she likes to go tn costume and so they made steamed pudding Twiia Elwood attended the get together in honor of Marge Williams at the Middle Villa. Twiia didn't know everyone, but someone would come up to her and say “Hi Twiia Elwood" and then tell who they were Twiia laughed because it didn't look at all like the six-foot boy she remembered or a man w itri a receding hairline. Monday Twiia attended the past matrons at Betty Robert­ son's Char Fmkbeiner picked her up and she had a wonder­ ful time visiting with them. Bill and Neva Kenyon visited Dorothy and Clare Brock, who live in a home near their son Fnday evening. Then Saturday they came back and took them out for dinner. When I called Sue and Jim Verlinde's home, their son. Dan. answered. He said his mom and dad were packing and they were going to move to Grand Rapids Sometime earlier Sue had told me that when all the children were gone they wanted to try to cut down on the long distance driving because they both w ork in and around Grand Rapids. So from what Dan has said, they are packing and moving because they are getting to the point they are sick and tired of this long commuting. I visited with quite a few of you. Really didn't have too much news. Deb Foe told me that the llama that had escaped from Johnsons' home on Peach Road They had recovered him and now he is back home. I thought that w as nice of Deb to call me and let me know because 1 was very curious. It's such a different thing to happen and you don't want to think of an animal, a sort of wiki but cultivated animal, that could get hung up on a harness and then die. to put the sources of a lot of our information that we got on the village of Parmalee. What Greg did was to number each page and I think I have 200 and some pages in the Parmalee book. It includes the history, the cemetery records and then w hat Loretta Clark has written and given me permission to use. any of her material in the book. One of our heavy resources was a book by Lyle Holcom about the Watson Family of Barry County , so I want to give him the ctedit because the Watson family were store keepers in Parmalee. and I can't quote exactly the dates, but then they had the store and they had a railroad station. It was around the 1870s when they were getting started. Bless some of the people in the Parmalee Church, they heard that I was writing my Mae Bowerman she said she didn't even know a llama was loose until she saw it in the paper I have a young man who helps me Monday evenings, but he has been on vacation. I didn't know if he would have time to come on Monday night or not. and when 1 was talking on the phone here came Greg all ready to work! 1 was so delighted because he's so sharp and he's very thorough. He helps me tremendously organizing things and he's very efficient. Greg has helped me a lot with the history of Parmalee Church, starting with the village going way back. Now we will have to go back and put the sources in there. But we got each one checked and he made a tape for me. telling me w hat each page is so I can begin to write the story . Pro­ bably next time we will have Continued next page - ■+■ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 1 FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 5 SUMMER HOURS 1 SUNDAY............................... 9 45am Worship Service I 1110am Sunday School • 6 00 pm Evening Praise 1 WEDNESDAY......................... Family Night 7 00 p m 3 I 7240 68th Street, SE ■ Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 4 o Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Club*............................................... 6:45p.m. “I WELCOME TO Gaines inned Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to H 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. S* Mi example In speech m Ma, in tore. tn farth and m purity" ___________________________________________ 1 nmothy 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH - Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street ► Rev. Ray Bruck 1 Administrative Pastor ^CALEDONIA mF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the wortd Phone 891-9259 1 K b Pt Saturday Evening Mass................................5:00 p.m. H Sunday Mass......................... 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Sunday School. (Child & Adult) • ♦ • . . . 10:45-11:50 A.M. . . 9:30-11:00 A.M. ’ •O Y A Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School................................... 11 15 am Evening Worship Service...................6:00 p.m 7953667 111 Church Street a E (Missouri Synod) E "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 £ Ret. Lynn UZagner - 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (DM tBimr q j" First Service............................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 9:45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a.m.) lk Bible Classes............................................10:00 a.m. P Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 rlljodist (Cburfh 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11.00 a m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor M ER GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Eg 12200 Chief Noonday Rond (al Gun lake) IM Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 y X-A a-A \JTJL/V>*VX Parmelee Morning Worship............. 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School............... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship........................... 11 00 a m Wed Mioweea Grayer A Bfte S\idy........700 p m Her WHam Dotwon. Aaflbr Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. B| 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 ................ 600 p.m St. Paul Lutheran Second Service........................................ 11.00 a rr (All Services have a Nursery available) B MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Sunday Evening Worship M M WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunaay School.................................. .......... 9 30 a.m Sunday Mommg Worstup .................. 10:30 a.m M 37 between Caledonia A Middleville U Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 'The Church where everybody s somebody .and Jesus Christ is Loaf Barner Free Sunday Wednesday Sunday Morning Worship Worship Services “Family Night” gU (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........................ 9:30a.m. 6:15 Dinner Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Sunday School 6:45 Pioneer Club 9.45 Choirs lor Children and Adults EJ| (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....................6:30 p.m. Jr & Sr High School Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. Cadets and Cavinettea RAYTOWN®©, Pastor Adult Bible Studies Hq SHARON BARNSOAif, Dir ot ChhsRcm Ed 5 Muse 891-8028 YOU ARE INVITED Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Peace Reformed Church g EHEBBHHl Gun Loke CCh^hlY Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages K gJ 1 Sunday Worsiup* U 9 (JO am A 10 30 am K Wednesday Fwndy Night 6 00 pm U g The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST g of Latter Day Saints fe Bn 8146 68<h Si near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday........................9 45 a m Q 0 (7Morning Worthip.. 1 LOO a.m gE Evening Worship...... 6:00 p m. Cw Wed Fellowship Ml 7 30 p.m - g Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Al Tierneyer Community Calling 1 Worship Service............... 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 708 West Main Street CALEDONIA j UNITED METHODIST 1 Church School................. . 9:30 a.m. 9 Choir Practice 9:30 am. J Sun. Morning Worship . . .10:00 a.m. Evening Service.................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Tuesday Coffee Break . 2 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST W- Ml ~ 111 ' Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH — 868-6437 — '*9*-**'^ (tn homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 » U 1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 18, 1995 / Page 5 From previous page story of Parmaiee and so they ran back in and got the big notebook, picture book and clipping book that Loretta had set up and put into a big folder. They said I could bor­ row it. One that was particularly in­ teresting to me was a picture Loretta Clark had taken of her nephew, Jim Clark, in from of his house In the background you can see the buggy shed that was across the road from the Methodist Church. Another thing that came as a surprise to me — I was tell­ ing Greg Gears that I had a cousin coming over to help me work on the Lunckc family It was Norm and Joan Buer and he said. ‘Well isn’t that a coincidence9 My dad owned a company up in McBain where they sold dwelling equipment and they had gotten to know Norm and his father later on." Gregg lives not too far away from the new house the Buers live in. We laughed and he said. “Well how are you related9" and I said. “Well, Joan s grandmother was my father’s sister " We got chatting a little as he was labeling the things. Myrteila Steeby Swem and her daughter. Kay Swem Bowen, came up to get her clothes at her mother’s house and to move the furniture away. It was good to see Myrteila because I hadn’t seen her in so long. So then we worked on the Luncke family Our son Pat came home over the July 4th weekend. He came to work on the family tree. He is trying to find a scanner for the lap top computer While Pat was here I called one of my cousins. Velma Lunckc Rathbun Doig, because she is one of only two of my remaining cousins who could identify some of these pictures and faces that 1 don’t z remember. Well, I don’t know whether you folks are like me, but my 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30°/o! Heres why' Out statistics show that homeowners 55 and Oder have fewer and less costly tosses that other age groups So its onty fair to charge you less tor your homeown ers insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ufathOtrem hsurancr memory is getting a little dull. And I hadn’t stopped to realize that they aged the same as I did. In your mind, people who are so alive and alert as Velma and John Doig were, you just don’t feature them aging Rudy and Maude Steeby would be two others sources I could use as a source for help­ ing me identify the pictures. Well it was a long ride back home but it was a very fulfill mg ride back home, you felt so contented, you felt so pleased because you had ac­ complished so many things Velma’s memory is just as sharp as it can be. and she remembers almost every per­ son that she looked at. The next morning Velma called. She couldn’t think of one of the people's name, and bless her heart, she called me and told me who it was And that was one of the relatives who are dead. So maybe little by little we ll be getting all of these things together and make it into a good family book for everyone Joan Buer, I think, is going to be coming tomorrow morn­ ing and will work again on the Luncke book Then on Monday Katie Pitt came over and helped me get a lot of things fixed. We worked for two solid hours. We got quite a bit done. Seems so good to have her back and working. Just talking to her on the telephone just cheers me up because she is such a vital person. Chris Shaad. said she would come over some time and look over the Parmaiee book to see what we could work out and then maybe on a Sunday when we have coffee time we could show them and explain to the folks of the church Our daughter. Jana Peden, who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, just notified us that she was going to be coming and spending. This morning when Johnny and I were getting breakfast Johnny told me that Pat Schondelmayer had died. He saw that in the paper And that was quite a shock. Pat or Patty or whatever you wanted to call her. and Glen were such a wonderful couple. We knew them when we first came to town and I joined the Extension group. Patty was always a lively member and Glen worked as a barber and he also worked at Geukes Market. I think, and I may be wrong here. Pat and Glen had their house bum down. So she and Glen moved out to her folks home on the bend there on M-37. 1 think her folks were Cummins, and they built a new house cause I can remember going to Patty’s house for Extension, her new home. It was beautiful. Pat was another one of those people who loves peo­ ple She was a beautiful cook, she was a beautiful seamstress, you name it. Pat could do it and do it well. So I’m sorry to sec her go and 1 imagine her family will miss her badly Well. I guess that is all for today folks 1 will try to get all of you again next week and hopefully I won t goof up too much. 1 am doing a new way because Kay hasn’t had the time to proof read me, so now I take my news and talk it into my hand held cassette player that I had ai leader dog 1 use my tape recorder to write it in­ stead of writing it up because my ty ping is so poor OK folks. 1 guess that is n Love you all and I’ll visit with you next week. New books available at TK Library Non-Fiction: Fiction: 4 x 4’s Pickups & Vans — Buyng Guide. American Heritage 4 0 - Year Chronological Subject Guide; Articulations: The Body and Illness in Poetry; Maranda’s Guide to Family Fun in West Michigan by Mary Beth Barkeley; Bermuda. The Bahamas and Islands of the Caribbean Travelbook; Cassell's Spanish-English. 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Seniors must possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.78 or obove and juniors must have maintained at least a 3.88 cumulative grade point average. Also eligible are academically superior graduate students, faculty members and alumni who have received scholarly distinction. Bhimani is the son of Nick and Indira Bhimani and Powers is the daughter of Tony and Lois Powers. Local student on NMU dean's list Andrew Gall of Caledonia was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Northern Michigan Univer­ sity. To qualify for the honor, a student must earn at least a If it were a line item in your budget, it would be the first thing youd cut Drug-related expenses in the workplace can cost the average company 3.25 grade point average on a up to 10% of its payroll. And because two out of three drug users hold 4.0 scale. Gall, who graduated with a theater major from NMU this year, is a graduate of City High School in Grand Rapids He will begin graduate studies in theater at Louisiana Tech a job. businesses ignoring the problem will continue to pay the price. University this fall Andrew is the son Michael and Barbara Gall. of Cut drug use out of your budget To find out more about a drug-free workplace program, call 1800 WORKPLACE PAKTNERSH1PFORADRUG'FREEAMERICA �wWHewa, Wu.iWi, Ml / W. TW5 Talbot’s career keeps her active in athletics CHS, MSU grad returns to work as physical therapist by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sally Clark Talbot knows what it s like to suffer an in­ jury that ends your sports ca­ reer, right al its peak. As a hurdler at Caledonia High School, she placed fifth in the state in 1988, her se­ nior year. She also was a high jumper, played basketball and participated on the CHS gym­ nastics team until that pro­ gram was dropped. It looked as though her ath­ letic career at MSU would continue that success. She made the university track team as a hurdler and participated in the hept at halon A 4.0 student at CHS, she continued to win academic honors in college. Then she hurt her hip her sophomore year, and though she tried to continue in track as a junior, ended up having to quit the team because of her injury. "That was really a very dif­ ficult thing for me to do," she recalled. "But now that helps me understand how a lot of my patients feel who are ath­ letes, too." Talbot says she never really planned on sports as a career, but her love of athletics defi­ nitely helped decide her choice of occupation. "I was always interested in CHS and Michigan State graduate Sally Clark Talbot no longer runs competitively, but her continuing interest in fitness and athletics led her into the field of physical therapy. (( There is a distinct difference between the work of a physical therapist and an athletic trainer, and both fields now seem to be popular career goals of many high school students JJ - Sally Clark Talbot doing something related to ex­ ercise," she said. "I like to be in shape and I like the idea of helping others be their best." That is why Talbot is a newly graduated physical ther­ apist, having just completed her training in April al Grand Valley State University. She now is waiting for the results of the state licensing exam In the meantime, however, she is allowed to practice with another therapist, and she is working with one familiar to many Caledonia area athletes, Robert Collewijn, president of the Health Motion Inc. clinic near 44th Street and M37. "Rob was recommended to me by (CHS cross-country coach) Dave Hodgkinson, and that’s how I happened to come here,” she explained. "I have tremendous respect for Dave's opinions, and when he said Rob is the therapist he recommends. 1 decided to look here. At this point, too, I was looking for a mentor rather than just a job,' and that's why I am very happy to be working with Rob." Talbot explained that many physical therapists are so busy they can't set aside time for any instruction. "But Rob believes that working and teaching his staff is important, and I value his experience in the profession." Collewijn, she added, also is an athlete who formerly played professional soccer in The Netherlands. Talbot began her work at Health Motion as an extern in January. Newly married, she and her husband, Mark, share a love of sports. He was a swimmer at MSU until he, too, was injured. Although his occupation is marketing, he. like his wife, wants to stay fit and so keeps active with karate. "I always feel very safe with Mark and his friends," Talbot added with a laugh. "But I think his experience also helps him undei stand my work better." Talbot's interests led her to choose an undergraduate major in exercise physiology, but the job market for that degree of training just did not fit her goals. "I like the field, but I must say that the job potential at that level is just not too great," she said. "So, for me. the next logi­ cal step was to go into physi­ cal therapy But first. 1 had to take the prerequisites that were not required in my undergraduate major " These classes were mainly science classes in chemistry and physiology and even psy­ chology, she said. She then was accepted into the three-year GVSU Hamstring injuries are familiar to physical therapists who work with athletes Here, Sally Clark Talbot demonstrates how she would check a patient’s hamstring range of flexibility. program. Talbot said there is a dis­ tinct difference between the work of a physical therapist and an athletic trainer, and both fields now seem to be popular career goals of many high school students. An athletic trainer, she said, is certified to do "acute, on­ field management of athletic injuries.” For instance, if a football player gets hit in the head, the trainer can decide if and when the athlete can re­ turn to the game or if he needs to get further help. A physical therapist usually must have a master's degree, and is trained to restore full pain-free function to the in­ jured area of the body. A physical therapist is not li­ censed to make the kinds of decisions an athletic trainer makes, she emphasized. An occupational therapist is concerned with work-related activites, both on the job and related to everyday living. A manufacturing company also might hire an occupa­ tional therapist to do some "trouble shooting" in looking for areas in the work place where a worker might sustain injury. The therapist then would suggest how to im­ prove the work station to pre­ vent injury. "There might be some over­ lap between the two, and in some settings, like rehabilita­ tion, a physical and occupa­ tional therapist might work closely together," she added. Other related careers are the exercise physiologist, who is qualified with an undergraduate degree to teach exercise, as in working at a health club, for instance. With an advanced degree, this person might do research on how various exercise affects the body, she said. There also is the physical therapy assistant, a career that requires two years of training. Another is the physical ther­ apy technician, a career that requires a minimum of a high school diploma followed by on-the-job training. Talbot said that as a physi­ cal therapist, she is doing what she always wanted: stay­ ing active and helping others stay active. If she successfully passes her licensing exam, she then can specialize in whatever area of physical therapy she wants Some therapists work in clinics like Collewijn's, oth­ ers work in hospitals or in re­ habilitation centers and still others might choose the growing field of geriatrics, which involves care of the elderly. "There will probably be more and more need fix thera­ pists to work in retirement homes and in extended care fa­ cilities." she said. Physical therapists work with bum patients, stroke vic­ tims and people like actor Christopher Reeves, who suf­ fer from head and spinal cord injuries. Then there are therapists who specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine, others go into pediatrics (child care) and others might work with pa­ tients undergoing pulmonary (lung) rehabilitation. "There are just many oppor­ tunities." she said with a smile. Unfortunately, only six Michigan schools offer a physical therapy program: Grand Valley. Oakland Uni­ versity, Wayne State, the University of Michigan at Flint, Andrews University in Berrien Springs and Central Michigan University. The programs all require students to put in volunteer hours so they have a good idea of the field before they graduate, she added. However, at all schools, the programs can accept only lim­ ited numbers of students be­ cause there is a shortage of therapists willing to teach, Talbot said. "Many therapists can earn more in the private sector than in teaching, although some are working as adjunct faculty in university programs," she explained. Scholarships, too, are not common yet, although some companies will help a student through school in return for a set period of employment al that business following the student s graduation. "I really appreciated the scholarship I received from the Caledonia AMBUCS while I was in school." she said. "It helped me make it finan­ cially." Even though the field is very competitive. and some of the course work is difficult, she urges students who are in­ terested to give it a try. "I feel so rewarded when a patient who needed a crutch or a cane or who came in walk­ ing all bent over walks out of here unaided and standing straight," she said. "It's a great feeling to help someone like that And when an athlete comes in here, probably most often with a knee or shoulder injury. I know just how he or she feels. It happened to me, and I know how much it means to that person if we can help him or her play sports again." ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! AFFLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 127 Main St.. 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Gene and Elizabeth Finkbeiner of Cale­ donia; grandchildren, Ross A and Brenda L. Finkbeiner of Grand Rapids, Brian Jay Fink­ beiner of Caledonia, great grandson, Joseph Jay Fink­ beiner; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Clarence and Olive Martin, Gordon and Ruth Martin; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday July 12,1995 at the Caledonia United Method­ ist Church with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Patty Schondelmayer_______ MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Patty Schondelmayer, 66, of Middleville, passed away on Tuesday July 11, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bom on August 30, 1928, the daughter of Cleotis and Genevieve (Sturgeon) Cummings. Sh married Glenn O. Schon­ delmayer in 1946 and was a local business woman in Hastings. Mrs. Schondelmayer enjoyed sewing, shopping, reading, and family oriented activities. Surviving are her husband, Glenn; children, Dianna (Richard) Overmire of Caledo­ nia, Sandy (Barbara) Schon­ delmayer of Hastings, Susan (Dennis) Stiver of Farmington Hills, Julie (Frank) Wigda of Middleville; grandsons, Todd, Brent, Chris, Derek; grand­ daughters, Kelly, Kary, Tracy, Paige; brother, Robert (Phyl­ lis) Cummings of Kalamazoo; sister, Linda (Marty) Fox of Americus, Georgia; several nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral Services were held on Thursday July 13, 1995 at Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Pastor Martin Fox officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Education at Peanock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Corrections - headline should not have said I K PTO. Also, the article should have said McFall Elementary Building has computers that are 7 to 10 years old. The article about the li­ braries should have stated that the funds were divided as follows: 10 percent or $290 went to the community li­ brary; $840 went to each el­ ementary library, for a total of $2,810. An article in the June 27 issue incorrectly identified Christine Willette. She is the West PTO president. The Stop In For Your 1000 Smile Check Up In IRS, from Page 2 Caledonia We pamper you! Wayne H. Beld. DOS and Tom Pare, DDS 891-0004 employer and increase their take-home pay by as much as $105 a month. Taxpayers and employers who want more information on the Advanced Earned In­ come Credit may call the IRS. toll-free, at I-800-829-1040, Ms. Kay said, or order Publication 596, Earned In­ come Credit, by calling 1-800-829-3676. “Put extra money in your pocket right now.” said Mrs. Kay. “Take advantage of the Advanced Earned Income Credit “ ^o/taC & Qijt Shop Your Full Service FTD9 Flower Shop. Now Carrying LILIAS • Potpourri Chips • Candles GREENLEAF POTPOURRI (over 25 fragrances) 1045 Arlington (M-37) Middleville tn Pastoon Shopping Plaza (616) 795-3331 SUMMER HOURS Mon -Fri 8 30 to 0 Sat 9 to 1 / Page 7 Caledonia bank branch manager gets scholarship by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Diane L. Gilbert, branch manager for the main office of the State Bank of Caledonia, has been awarded a $500 scholarship for each of the next three years to fund her graduate banking classes. Gilbert is the recipient of the Prochnow Education Foundation Scholarship, which is awarded to one member of each graduating class of the Robert M Perry General Banking School at Central Michigan University. Gilbert graduated from Perry in May 1994, and the award is given for "outstanding per­ formance" in her work there. She explained that her first two-week graduate session will begin this summer at (he Graduate School of Banking in Madison. Wise. She will take a prescribed series of classes in banking areas such as investments, lending and asset liability and manage­ ment. She also will take classes in management. "There really aren’t many places that offer graduate banking courses," she ex­ plained of her decision to at­ tend school in Madison. Though the class sessions last only two weeks, students are given projects to complete at home in between sessions. They might be asked, for in­ stance. to prepare a report on some aspect of a bank’s opera­ tions or work up a plan to promote a new product or ser­ vice at the bank. "It all sounds pretty chal­ lenging," she said. “But that’s good; I like challenges." Gilbert, a Caledonia High School graduate, has been working at the State Bank of Caledonia fix 14 years. "I started in the proof de­ partment. and I was the only one down there then," she re­ called. "Now there are all kinds of people working in that department' ” She moved into the retail area of banking in 1993, and was promoted to branch man­ ager after her graduation from college last year. "We re very pleased for Di­ ane and for the bank that she’s received this scholarship,” commented Jan Crum, vice president of human resources for the State Bank of Caledo­ nia. Diane Gilbert, left, branch manager at the main office of the State Bank of Caledonia, displays the certificate announcing her as the recipient of a scholarship for graduate study in banking Pictured with Gilbert is Jan Crum, the bank s vice president of human resources. "It’s important for her career and for the bank. too. But it’s quite an honor to be the only one in your graduating class to win this scholarship." Gilbert agreed that it’s nec­ essary to keep going back to school to stay on top of the latest in your particular field. "Banking is like everything else these days," she said. "It’s always changing, and you just have to continue with your education to keep up with it all." Caledonia Legion honors veterans The Caledonia American Legion Post No. 305 earlier this summer commemorated the 50th anniversary of World War II by honoring veterans of that war Thirty-three surviving vet­ erans were on hand to receive the tribute sponsored by Le­ gion members, the Sons of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary. Each re­ ceived a World War II cap, the "ruptured duck" pin and a small flag, reported Auxiliary Historian Barbara Scott. State Senator Dick Posthumus then presented each veteran with an individu­ alized resolution recognizing each veteran for his part in serving in that war. The reso­ lutions came from the State of Michigan and were signed by the senator. Honored were Ralph Gehl, Dave Stauffer. Jerald Winger, Paul Kaechele, Robert Morway. Joseph Kilmartin, Stephen Norman. Hugh Kegerreis, Phil Datema, Thomas Braendle. Robert Crumback. Pete Baker Jr. andWard Tolan. Also, John A. Rogers, Wendell Long. David Huyck, Conard Cherry. Gerald Gless, Jack Janose. Donald Fischer. Harold Vrceland, Russell E. Scott, Ronald Paffhausen. Keith Ward. James Bellgraph. Emmett Gless, Pau! Lind. Raymond Jousma. Jay Shook. Wesley Blasen. Keith Bergy. Howard Stephens, Wendell Jones and Robert Wheller. Legion Commander Mark Langkamp also chose the oc­ casion io recognize the service of SAL Commander Jerry Birth announced GIRL. Amy Elizabeth, bom on July 3 at 8 08 a m to Bill and Lynn Perry. Caledonia, weighing 5 lbs . 5 ozs. and 19 inches long Grandparents are Shirley Alexander of Caledonu and Doug Perry of Middles die. Huver, Auxiliary President Diane Grinage, legion Adjudant Dan Erskine and Past Commander Tom Zigler. Other members of the Le­ gion, the Auxiliary and the SALS were cited for their work at Legion events and in the community. Grinage pre­ sented pins to Gerry Neil, Mill Wenger, Ruth White, Thelma Gehl, Connie Robert­ Rodgers and Mike Grinage son and Barbara Scott for their Deceased charter members 40 or more years each of con­ were honored in a moment of tinuous membership in the silence. Caledonia Auxiliary. Scott said those who at­ Langkamp presented 50- tended hope (his event wilt year membership certificates become an annual tradition at to Cherry, Norman, Tolan, the Legion post, to honor vet­ Gehl, Stauffer, Don Staiger erans of all wars and and Jim Langkamp and 25- members’ devoted hours of year certificates to John (Buff) service. Vacation Bible School set at local church Middleville Christian Reformed Church will have “God’s Amazing Adven­ tures,” Vacation Bible School. July 31 through Aug. 4. Grades that will be atten­ ding are kindergarten through seventh. Monday, July 31, will start with a treat for everyone with sundae’s on Monday. Throughout the week there will be games, special treats, puppets, music and songs. Middleville Christian Reformed Church is located JUST ONI: BITE on Main Street, just west of McFall School. Just look for “Lollipop the Dragon.” The Bible Adventure Park is a place to share, sing, look, listen and learn together The programs will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. every day AMERICA'S #1 SELLING RAT & MOUSE BAIT* Rat & Mouse Ban Rodents die for the taste of Just One Bite! Available in 3-Packs, Bait Bars, Take Home 10 Packs, Economical Buckets, and NEW Just One Bite Nibbiers Mini Bait Blocks TN — Monday thru Saturday Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. Caledonia 891-8108 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 18, 1996 Athletic code, coaches' handbook also updated Caledonia Athletics revise ‘pay-to-play policy Seif employee wins regional award Mike Fields (left) of Seif ond Sons Chevrolet Inc., Caledonia, recently took top honors in Chevrolet's Professional Service Council Regional area competi­ tion. Fields earned the honor of being the best in his chapter, one of 42 nationwide. Performance criteria included customer satisfaction survey response scores, as well as special training ond superior exam scores. With him here is Soles/Service Manager. Customer Support, Art Brock. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! ASSEMBLY AND PLASTIC INJECTION Will train if factory experience, desire a long-term (to permanent) position and can do quick paced hand work. All 3 shifts/work site near the Kent County Airport. OVER-THE-PHONE SURVEY TAKERS No selling! Strictly calling homes to ask surveys. Evening/weekend hours available. Work site is near Eastbrook Mall in Grand Rapids. APPLY 8 AM - 4 PM 507 36th Street, S.E., Grand Rapids 2 traffic lights east of Division Ave. PEOPLEMARI^ (616) 245-6161 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Schools have a new athletic ’participation fee’ policy this year that will lower costs for a number of district families whose children play middle school or high school sports. Capping the pay-to-play fees for families and lowering the middle school fee were changes recommended for next year No increase was added to the high school fee The revised policy was adopted at the June school board meeting. Caledonia Schools Director of Athletics/Activities Jeanne Glowicki said that she drafted the proposal after considering not only the athletic budget, but also the comments and concerns expressed by parents to board members and herself. The "pay-to-play" policy was adopted by the board a year ago. It was just one of many cost-saving or cost-cut­ ting measures recommended by a committee of parents and school officials when the dis­ trict needed to cut nearly $1 million from the operating budget because of changes in the funding of public school operations. Last year's policy required each high school athlete play­ ing on an interscholastic ath­ letic team to pay $35 per sport Middle school athletes also were charged $35 for each interscholastic sport. The fees would be refunded only if the athlete was injured and could no longer participate on the team. Athletes who faced financial hardship were given opportu­ nities at school to work off the fee. Only four students needed the work opportunity last year, Glowicki said. Families also could pay on an installment basis, but the fee had to be paid before the student could participate in another sport or receive his/her report card. For the 1995-96 school year. Glowicki proposed low­ ering the middle school fee from $35 to $25. with a $100 family cap for the entire year. The $35 high school fee would remain, but she rec­ ommended a family cap of $150 for the year. "I think these modifications will help our families who have several children who play more than one sport," she commented last week. "I was very pleased that we could lower the fee at the mid­ dle school." Glowicki reported at last week's board meeting that she has prepared updated versions of the school athletic code and a coaches' handbook. She said the revised code also is a result of comments from coaches, students and parents. The most important change is that athletes committing a first offense now have op­ tions. The first option is sus­ pension for 30 percent of the entire current season. If the suspension is not completed in one sport, it will carry over into the next sport in which the athlete participates. The second option for the first-time offender is 12 hours of community service and suspension from three com­ petitive events, provided the student and parent or guardian agree to a drug and alcohol as­ sessment "conducted by a li­ censed agency or individual" at the expense of the student or his/her family. This option also requires that a release of information about the assessment must be approved along with the rec­ ommendations from the test­ ing agency. Glowicki said she also was pleased with another new revi­ sion to the code which allows a student with a chemical de­ pendency problem to seek help without disciplinary ac­ tion, provided the athlete is not violating the rules at the time he or she comes in for (( No parents want to hear that their child has a problem or has been accused of doing something wrong. But we believe the best way to help the student is to work with the parents from the beginning. 5J — Jeanne Glowicki help. The school administration has the authority to decide if the spirit of the policy has been violated, however, and no further violations can oc­ cur. Another important change brings parents more quickly into the procedures following an alleged violation of the code. Glowicki explained that parents now will be notified as soon as their student has been alleged to have violated the athletic code. Previously, parents learned about the problem after a decision had been made on the violation. Under the new policy, par­ ents and athlete together will meet with the Athletic Com­ mittee for a hearing on the charges. The decision by the committee then will be mailed to the parents and athlete no less than two days after the hearing. An appeal to the superintendent of schools or to the school board can be filed within five days of the mailing of the committee’s decision. "Our goal is to work with both parents and students on any problems." Glowicki said. "No parents want to hear that their child has a problem or has been accused of doing something wrong. But we be­ lieve the best way to help the student is to work with the parents from the beginning." Al the recommendation of the board. Glowicki added a section that after each season, athletes participating in a sport will evaluate that sea­ son's program. "Were trying to align our evaluations in athletics with the evaluations our classroom teachers receive," she said. Glowicki also explained that the new handbook for coaches spells out the expectations fix coaches just as the teachers also are held to expectations of conduct and instruction. The new handbook outlines procedures for everything from announcements to the end-of- the-season inventories and banquets. "We hope this helps both our new and our expcrie.iccd coaches with all the functions that go into an athletic pro­ gram." she said. 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STORE TOTAL MART at M-37 and 68th Street OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK 554-9939 • Soft Serve Ice Cream Water Gardening >£ • Fresh Donuts • Lunch Specials • Lotto • Propane Tank Exchange • Clean Restrooms �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 18. 1995 I Page 9 Garden Day in bloom at MSU Aug. 4 With its flowers, foliage, herbs, and vegetables, gardening is pleasing to the nose. eyes, and palate. Garden Day at Michigan State workshops Throughout the past few years. Michigan has become a na­ tional leader on many fronts We’ve been noted for our action on school finance and property tax reform, as well as our legislation regarding crime victims' rights and stalking Michigan has even been cited as the state that balanced its budget without raising taxes But perhaps the greatest issue of current national interest is Michigan’s welfare policies. In Congress and in states across the country, people are talk ing about ways to reform the welfare system. Few. if any. Americans believe our current system is solving the heart breaking problem of poverty In fact, most believe the system encourages poverty because it lacks incentives for people to become self-sufficient and independent. Here in Michigan, we are bucking national statistics and changing welfare as we know it. Rather than penalizing public assistance recipients by taking away medical benefits when they get a job, we now reward them by allowing them to keep tome of those benefits while earning a paycheck. Wc have made significant strides since the start of the decade We eliminated general assistance for the able-bodied, reserving help only for needy parents and those with disabilities. Wc also established the Social Contract, which of­ fers recipients a job or job traiing. an education or involvement in community service. In addition, we started a program called Work First, which helps those dependent on public assistance prepare for the work world by helping them with resumes or interviewing skills, for example To say the least, we have been successful. In fact. Governor Engler announced last month that caseloads in Michigan's largest welfare program fell to their lowest level in 16 years. What that means is that about 199.000 families received Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) in May. It marked the first time caseloads have fallen below 200.000 since July 1979. Even more encouraging is that 28 percent of those still receiving AFDC are working, compared with a national average of 8 percent. State leaders and taxpayers aren’t the only ones happy about the falling welfare numbers. Former recipients are grateful, too. Owosso resident Jo Ann Foster said the computer and clerical skills she learned through the Department of Social Services’ programs helped her get a job at the Shiawassee Employment and Training Center. As a mother of six depen­ dent on welfare for eight years, she’s happy to have a job. Tina Medrano, a single mother from Charlotte, credited the Work First program with helping her get a job as a nurse’s aide. Work First assisted Tina in putting together a resume and developing interviewing skills, and also provided financial assistance during her job search. In reality. Michigan's welfare reforms have given these women — and thousands of others — their lives back. By giv­ ing people an education and job skills, we make them more self-sufficient, breaking the endless cycle of poverty and despair. Our policy is aimed at fulfilling the idea that if you give a person in need a fish, he’ll have food for a day. But if you teach him how to fish, he'll have food for a lifetime. to excite the The MSU Horticultural Demonstration Gardens. Clarence E Lew is Landscape Arboretum and the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden will be host for the second annual Garden Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday. Aug. 4. ‘Garden Day is one exam­ ple of MSU’s outreach pro­ grams to home gardeners.’’ said Barbara Fails, associate professor of horticulture. “Participants comment on the new flowering varieties they see firsthand as well as share useful new gardening tips; it's truly an exciting day on campus.’’ Featured speakers this year are Jim Wilson and Shirley Hamemik Wilson has spent a lifetime in horticulture and is best known for his 10 years as co-host of PBS-TVs popular gardening show. “The Vic­ tory Garden Gardener. Wilson will speak about how gardeners can in­ corporate beautiful and en- wildflowers into their gardens Shirley Hamemik is vice president of Bluebird Nursery Inc., a large wholesale/retail family operated nursery . For the past 38 years Hamemik has been active in seedling production, propagation, and long-term planning for the company. In her presentation. Hemermk will urge listeners to treat diverse perennials as unique personalities and will il­ lustrate the art of combining the colorful plants as to best complement one another in the garden. Participants in Garden Day are invited to participate in two of the following Garden workshops: ““The ~ Gourmet.” “Water Gardening." “1Shrubs for Michigan Gardens. ' “The Container “Vegetable UpGarden.’ “ Perennial Garden date." Walk,’’ "Captivate and Cultivate Children.” “Herb ‘Wreathmaking Gardening, . Rose from the Garden. ‘Growing Garden Walk." “Growing Fruit in Annuals, “Going the Landscape.' Native." '“Maintaining a Healthy Lawn." "Vase Designs with Fresh Flowers" and “Home Landscape LOOPERS, continued from Page 3 course, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and a maze of nearby trails. During the nde. bikers can depend on rest slops stocked with refreshing dnnks and snacks, a mobile mechanic, marked routes, a map and tnptik. SAG vans, medical support, communications sup­ port. and friendly and en­ thusiastic volunteers. Included in the Leelanau Lakeshore Loop registration package are overnight accom­ modations on Saturday and Sunday and all-you-can-eat breakfasts and dinners. The registration fees range from $30 to $60. Registration should be completed by August 15. Each rider is re­ quired to raise $250 in pledges prior to the ride. Bicyclists can warm up for the Loop by riding in the Bike for Breath, a one-day ride in Grand Rapids on August 12. If you would like to end the lazy days of summer with a bang, call the American Lung Association of Michigan at LUMBER COMPANY MANAGER TRAINEES CONTRACTOR SALES REP Career opportunities available with 84 Lumber the #1 growth oriented retail lumber chain. Manager Trainee positions allow you to earn while you learn. 84 provides an excellent training program that includes sales and hands-on physical work. CSR positions require complete knowledge of lumber and building materials. Good people skills required in dealing with contractors, (20% inside/80% out­ side sales). Offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits and a strong promote from within” policy. Possible relocation. Discover what makes us #1. See: Dave Smiley Wednesday. July 19th • 3 PM to 7 PM Thursday, July 20th • 7 AM to 7 PM Apply at: 84 Lumber Company. 6121 Aurelius Rd., Lansing. Ml (800) 263-5880 for a brochure on the Leelanau Lakeshore Loop and/or Bike for Breath. The dollars raised by the riders will be used to send children with severe asthma to camp, continue support groups for people with chronic lung disease, fund research, advocacy and more. Design." The $35 registration fee in­ cludes lunch. Register before July 28. To register send your name, address, phone number, and check payable to Michigan State University. Garden Day. A24O-C Plant and Soil Sciences Building. East Lansing. MI 48824-1325. Include four workshop topics and rank them in order of preference The MSU Horticultural Demonstration Gardens pro- vide a living laboratory for students and a source of in­ spiration for home gardeners Its six gardens have displays of annuals, perennials, rose and herbs. Visitors to the 4-H Children’s Garden will enjoy 57 theme areas, including a treehouse, the Peter Rabbit herb garden, the rainbow garden and the butterfly garden. 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UCTION SALE ANTIQUES * COLLECTIBLES • PRIMITIVES Having sold our large home and moving to smaller, will sell the following located: south of Caledonia or north of Middleville on M-37 to lOOth St., west 1/2 mile at 6087 lOOth St. Saturday, July 22 • 10 am FURNITURE: oak sq. dining table; sideboard; several chairs; bed, dresser; lowboy chest w/mirror; Murphy bed w/mirror; Victorian parlor chairs; book shelves, blanket chest, trunks; pie safe; bakers cabinet; china cabinet; Ig. library table; old kitchen cabinets; Ig. storage cabinets; Ig. spinning wheel; 2 yarn winders; wicker planter, room screen, smoking stand; end tables; easels; 2 recliners; shelves; glass front store showcase. Steelcase desk & credenza. CLOCKS & SHELVES: New Haven; Seth Thomas; Waterbury wall 8 mantel clocks; oak cose grandfather clock. COLLECTABLES: Flow Blue; Nippon; German; depression; stemware; punchbowl w/pedestal; cups & saucers; bottles; many baskets; unusual wood boxes, bookends, brass cupidors & boxes; oil lamps; carriage lamp; iron banks, doorstops & windmill weights; DeLoval sign; copper boilers; stomps; scrimshaw; bronzeware table serv for 12: Ig elephant collection; toy train engine; 4 copper fire extinguishers; Mahjong Chinese game; books. ARTIFACTS: Afrian animal skulls, teeth, horns, hippo ivory; Moasia tribe primitives; several Atocha pcs. by Mel Fisher; Airship Shenandoah propellor & mainframe pcs gloss negatives; French baregraph altimeter; sm. fragment of LZ-113; bear rug. MILITARY ITEMS: shells; compass; WWI Fr. helmet; WWII & Civil War memorabilia GUNS: Blunder Bust Civil War conversion cap & ball; Valley Forge 1826 converted cop & ball v'/bayonet; 4 Euro-Arms block powder 36 & 44 col. bond guns. TOOLS: old tool chest; ice & hay knives saws, beam augers; garden hose snow fence air compressor; chain sow; weed eater; lawn sprayer; Bush Hog 6 ft. finishing mower 3 pt.; BAD 5 bp. generator; front loader fits Ford-N. Jari walking sickle mower; horse 1-bottom plow on steel; Sprunger power planer; fence stretchers; pick-up toil gates; old hand tools; quantity of lumber; planking & pipe. BOAT: 1978 Hurricane 20 ft. deck, Chevy 140 bp engine (new engine, floors & carpeting in 1991). AUTO: 1979 restored Lincoln Mork-V, 2 door. Signature Series. DOLLS: collection of Indian; Oriental piano; composition and sm. bisque. MtSC.: microwave; washer 5 person hot tub w/cover & supplies RV gas/elec. refrigerator Uniden 2-way radios w batteries & charger gas space heater oak & gloss door; wick stove, easy all copper washer; barn beams and many many other items too numerous to mention. Register tor buyers number with proper I.D. Lunch on grounds. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. mr. & Mrs. DOUG MILLS, Owner ^ZANDBERGEN AUCTION SERVICE Don & Tim zandburgen, Auctioneers • Caledonia, Ph. (616) 698-6840 or (616) 698-6462 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 18, 1996 Middleville to apply for police service grant t>y Mandj Mabel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week approved an application for a $75,000 grant that would increase the hours of its community police officer from 30 to 45 per week Village Manager Everil Manshum said the grant of­ ficially would be for $25,000 per year for three years for a total of $75,000. He added that hours can be added at very little cost now and would like to keep the position full time because within three years it is very likely that the village will need to acquire a full-time of­ ficer because of community growth. He said the cost of a fulltime officer with fringe benefits for the next three years would be approx imalely $120,000. which means that with the grant, the village would be responsible for pay­ ing $45,000 of die cost. Since the projected pay for a part-time officer with the grant would be $43,000. only $2,000 less. Manshum said he felt it would be worthwhile to spend only $2,000 more for 2.000 extra man-hours “This averages only $1 per hour." he said Police Chief Lours Schumaker said the idea of Sign ordinance hearing set July 25 by Mandy (label Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council garage sale sign or­ dinance hearing has been moved to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Ju­ ly 25. at the Village Hall. 101 E Main St. in Middleville The ordinance was recom­ mended by Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma in reaction to a lawsuit filed against the Village of Spring Lake by two brothers who were paralyzed as a result of a motorcycle ac­ cident caused by an obstructed view. Village Manager Everil Manshum said he urges all residents not to leave trash recepticles in their yards or on curbs or streets for any more than a couple of days a week because they can cause traffic problems. If people continue to leave them out on a regular basis, he said, the village may have to look into passing an ordinance prohibiting it altogether Preliminary Notification of Possible Impact to an Important Land Resource The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Economic and Community Develop­ ment Service (RECD) is considering an application sponsored by the Village of Caledonia. The specific elements of this proposed action is the construction of a water supply and distribution system for the Village If Implemented, the proposed action may directly and/or indirectly convert or impact wetlands. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this possible result and to request comments concerning; (1) the impacts of the proposed location on wetlands, (2) alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and (3) methods that could be used to reduce these impacts. The proposed action is available for review at the Grand Rapids RECD District Office. Any person interested may send written comments on the proposed action within 30 days following the date of this publication to Richard J. Stratton, District Director, 3260 Eagle Park Drive, Suite 101C, Grand Rapids, Ml 49505. A general location map of the proposed action is shown below. these “community-oriented policing services" is to take a policeman out of the car and put him into the community . This individual, be said, would provide services such as crime prevention, youth programs and other communi­ ty services which would teach residents how to improve their community and make it safer. He added that the program this grant would pay for would be good for three years, even if there is a per­ sonnel change in the middle of the term. Manshum said the cost for the village over and above the grant would be $15,000 per year covering benefits. Only $1,800 more than what the village is paying now for three years. Schumaker said he will write the proposal that will be used to apply for the grant. He added that the chances of the village receiving it are good. "Most areas that have ap­ plied for it got it." he said. "I don't know of an agency that has been denied. " In order to be considered of the grant, the application must be in by July 31. OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING June 29 1995 President pro tem Oliver coll­ ed the Public Heoring for Truth in Taxation to order at 7:00 p.m. The purpose for this Public Hear­ ing is to allow for Village residents to comment on the millage levied Present: Bray, French, Oliver. Rutherford and VandenBerg. Absent: President Myers ond trustee Stagray. Guests: None. President pro tem Oliver read the resolution for holding the Truth and Taxation hearing. With no further discussion or any public comments, Bray moved the Public Hearing be closed, support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Public Hearing clos­ ed at 7:15 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (104) No leader. however great a personality he may lie. is as important to a people as their own intellectual development. -G.W. Russell Were it not for bun­ glers in the manner of doing it, hardly any man would ever find out he Has laughed at. —Lord Halifax Many a man is mad Official MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Minutes June 27. 1995 President pro tem Oliver call­ ed rhe meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray French. Oliver Rutherford Stagray. and VandenBerg Absent President Myers Guests Ron Bunmng Tom Karsten. Bud Bouma. and Dan Vredevoogd Minutes of the June 12, 1995 meeting were approved as read with the correction of paragraph 16 should read C-l Central Business District instead of 1-1 Light Industrial District. Agenda approved as printed Council took a moment of silence in memory of former Councilwoman Terry Jeon Filcek Mason Dan Vredevogd from River­ town Realty and Development presented to Council proposed Water and Sewer connection fees for 120 unit apartment com­ plex. The Water and Sewer Com­ mittee will be reviewing the pro­ posed revision of the water and sewer ordinances with a recom­ mendation to the Council for adoption of the ordinance during the first council meeting of next month. Tom Karsten, estimator for D C Byers Company presented to Council a proposal in regards to bridge restoration. Discussion held. Council tabled for further consideration. Jason Cherry presented to Council copies of ordinances suppled to the Village by the Michigan Municipal league Or­ dinances in regards to garage sale signs, storage receptacles and noxious weeds Discussion held. French moved that Council approve the proposed language for Garage Sale Signs Or dinance, first reading. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of the Garage Sale Sign Ordinance Tuesday. July 10. 1995 at 7 00 p.m held at the Middleville Village Hall. 100 East Main Street Middleville. Sup­ port by VandenBerg Ayes all. Corned Rutherford moved that Council accept proposed amendment Noxious Weeds Ordinance first reading. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all Carried. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 29 1995 President pro tem Oliver coll­ ed the special meeting to order at 7 15 p.m. Present Bray. French. Oliver, Rutherford ond VandenBerg Absent President Myers and trustee Stagray. Guest* None The Special Council meeting was held for the purpose to determine whether or not. the Council should raise the millage. Discussion held. Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution approving the levy of on increase of .15 mills over the base tax of 11.5615 mils to a total of 11.71 mils for the 1995 property taxes Support by Rutherford. Roll coll Bray aye French noy. Oliver noy. Ruther ford aye. ond VandenBerg nay. Motion denied Decision of the Council is to let Millage roll back to 11.5615 mils With no further discussion. French moved lor adjournment Support by Bray Ayes al* Cor ried Special meeting adjourned at 7 38 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (102) SUMMARY OF MINUTES Caledonia Village Council — REGULAR MEETING — July 10, 1995 The regular meeting ol the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by President ProTern Soules at 7:00 p.m. All members except Klaver were present. Several guests were also present. Minutes were approved after the bid price for the truck was corrected. Financial statement was approved. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Reports were heard from Im­ perial Municipal Service and Earth Tech. Rodgers reported that all is well at the Sewer Plant. Permission was granted lor Caledonia High School Homecoming Parade on September 22 Joe Pagano presented a plan lor moving his restaurant to a location in the Village. The pro­ perty is located in a residential area. He was directed to contact the Planning Commission about possible rezoning. Special Land Use or a variance Kidder reported on the 4th ol July celebration ond thanked everyone who helped. Council wishes to thank Kidder and the Committee lor all ol their hard work to make this Celebration a day to remember Motion by Kidder, seconded by Erskine to accept Pierson's recommendation lor purchasing equipment lor the Sewer Plant The cost lor this equipment should come from the Bond monies. Motion carried. Reports wre heard about Street work, tree work for this year, and the Village Manager search. A Special meeting ol the Council will be held July 27 to meet with candidates for the Village Manager position A Special meeting ol the Council will be held July 24 to work on the Water Ordinance. Other items discussed were: Sewer back up problems radio equipment, problems with 911 response, and speeding on Village streets. Meeting was adjourned at 9 08 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (103) in certain instances, ami goes through life WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM MASTER PLAN for the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA without basing it per­ ceived. —Samuel Johnson CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA July 19, 1995 • 7:00 P.M. 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWING & RECOVERY 1. Minutes 2 Bills 3 Building Inspector Report 4 Treasurer s Report 5 Planning Commission Report 6 Municipal Water Report 7 Amend the Table of Unit Factors on Townshtp/Village Sewer 8. TCI Amendment Resolution $-0 9 US Signal Franchise 10 Municipal Water Compensation 11 Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 18, 1995 / Page 11 More than 30 applications received thus far Caledonia Village Manager candidiates to be interviewed July 27 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Village Council Clerk Jackie Cherry reported last week that the search for a village manager is progressing very well. As of last week's Village Council meeting. 34 applica­ tions from around the country have been received, she said. "It's really been a pleasant surprise that so many people from all over the country are interested in our position." Cherry said. The council will meet tonight (July 18) to narrow the field of candidates to sev­ eral finalists, who then will be interviewed in a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday. July 27. The interviews are open to the public and the en­ tire session probably will last four or five hours, the clerk said. In other action last week, council advised restaurant owner Joe Pagano to submit to the Village Planning Commission a preliminary site plan for the new restau­ rant he wixild like to build on about three acres of land at 231 Church St. Pagano presented his idea to the council to ask its opinion since the proposed site is lo­ cated in a residential area and is zoned residential. No homes are located on the property, although there is a commercial building there, which was on the site before its present residential zoning. Pagano said he would like to the buy the property and then tear down the existing building and build a new restaurant. / Presently he is leasing space for his restaurant in the Caledonia Plaza, but he would like to design his own facility. He said he believes the Church Street site would be a beautiful location for a nice restaurant. However, he told council he did not want to put a lot of time and money into plans if his proposal was unacceptable. Before a restaurant could be built there, however, the site LOAMS ii It’s really been a pleasant surprise that so many people from all over the country are interested in our position. H — Jackie Cherry, Village Council Clerk Boardmember Schad. supported by Boardmember Getty, moved the adoption of the following ordinance: would have to be rezoned, or Pagano would have to get a variance. Cherry said. The public also would have a chance to voice its opinion on the question at a hearing, she added. Tlw main concern expressed by council members was the traffic the restaurant would generate in a residential area, but Pagano said he would like to get permission from the county to construct a drive into the property from Lake Drive, which would relieve traffic problems on Emmons and Church Streets. He also is not open in the mornings or late at night, he said. Council agreed that his idea would improve the property and told Pagano to take a preliminary site plan to the Planning Commission. In other business, the Vil­ lage Council: • Accepted consultant Rich Pearson's recommendation for equipment needed in the operation of the new sewer plant. Cost is approximately $12,800. to come from the bond money for the project. • Heard a report from con­ sulting engineer Lou VanLiere that bids for the Maple Street extension might be going out in September, with construction beginning either in October or next spring. The project will be funded by Community Development Block Grant funds • Authorized Street Com­ missioner Dan Erskine to continue working with Patches Asphalt in deciding on this year's road repairs. • Heard a report from the Tree Committee, which will present its recommendations at the August meeting. • Granted permission for Caledonia High School to bold its annual Homecoming parade Sept. 22. • Scheduled a July 24 spe­ cial meeting to draft a water ordinance • Complimented the Fourth of July Committee on this year's successful celebration. The committee will hold a wrap-un meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. July 20. Middleville sailor returns after six months in Mediterranean Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dennis H. Kling, of Solomon Road, Middleville, recently returned to Norfolk, Va., from a six-month overseas deployment to the Mediterranean Sea with the destroyer tender USS Shenandoah Kling was one of 1.528 Sailors aboard the ship who completed the 11,000-mile voyage which began in late r HOME • LOAMS "HOME • Homeowners •• Cash Fast * • 1»t & 2nd Mortgage purchase or refinance • Land contact refinancing • Home or Rental Property • Slow Cred.t OK • Bill Consolrdafion • Fast • Easy * Cafl 24 Hours Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corp. 800-968-2221 flk FREE Pie-Qualiftcation W • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of the public hearing is to allow for village residents to comment on the noxious weeds ordinance. To be held Tuesday, July 25,1995, at 7:15 P.M. At the Middleville village hall, 100 East Main Street. Middleville. This notice is given in accordance to the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. Dated: July 5, 1995 Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk____________ (ion NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of the public hearing is to allow for village residents to comment on the garage sale sign ordinance. To be held Tuesday. July 25,1995. at 7:00 p.m. At the Middleville viMage hall 100 East Main Street. Middleville. This notice is given in accordance to the Michiaan Dated July 5, Chery! Hoope TOWNSHIP BOARD TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN November. Kling's ship served as a floating repair facility for for­ ward deployed U.S. Navy surface ships. During the deployment. Kling and fellow shipmates used a wide assort­ ment of high-tech skills to repair electronic equipment, rewind electlric motors, and weld exotic metals. Kling’s ship also is equipped with machine shops and even has a foundry1 for making parts. His ship repaired 17 ships that were berthed along side or at anchor during the trip. Fly-away teams from USS Shenandoah also repaired several ships moored in other countries as well. During the deployment, crew members also participated in a mock civilian evacuation exercise, in which Shenandoah Sailors volunteered to be rescued. While spending 48 days at sea. Kling also visited Crete. Cyprus. Israel. Italy. Sar dinia. Sicily and Spain. Dur­ ing tour to Rome. Shenandoah crew members attended a Papal Audience at St. Peter's Basilica. Another highlight occurred when about a dozen crew members were baptized in the Jordan River during a port v ism to Haifa. Israel Kling's involvement in the ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER II. ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 2.201 THROUGH 2.207 OF THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CODE IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A FIRE AND AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE TOWNSHIP AND ITS CITIZENS FROM FIRE. NATURAL DISASTER. HAZARDOUS CONDITION. OR OTHER EMERGENCIES AND TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE SICK AND INJURED. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of Section 2.201. The Chapter II. Article II, Section 2.201 of the Thomapple Township Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows Establishment. The Township Board hereby establishes the Thornapple Township Emergency Services for the provision of fire and ambulance services, and which shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance (referred to herein as the “Department”). Section 2. Amendment of Section 2.202. That Chapter II, Article II. Section 2.202 of the Thomapple Township Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Purposes. The purpose of the Department shall be to provide fire and ambulance services throughout the Township of Thornapple and to such other areas as are pro­ vided for by contract between the Township and another governmental entity The Department shall be responsible for the management and routine maintenance of Department offices, vehicles and equipment, and shall comply with all regulations, guidelines and policies which may be established by the Township Board for the operation of the Department. Section 3. Amendment of Section 2.203. That Chapter II, Article II. Section 2.203 of the Thomapple Township Code is hereby amended to read in Its entirety as follows Location, the Department shall be located at such places as the Township Board shall establish by resolution. Section 4. Amendment of Section 2.204. That Chapter II, Article II, Section 2 204 of the Thomapple Township Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows Membership. (a) Number of Members: The membership of the Department Includes a Chief of the Department and a sufficient number of fire and ambulance personnel, as determin­ ed by the Chief and the Township Board. (b) Membership Qualifications: Any person having reached the age of eighteen who meets the minimum qualifications for membership identified In the adopted Depart ment By-Laws may make application. The procedures for becoming a member of the Department shall be set forth in the adopted Department By Laws (c) Classes of Membership: There are four (4) types of members: Fire, personnel, ambulance personnel, probationary personnel, and honorary members (i). Fire personnel - Members are those personnel of the Department who are qualified and certified as required by law to operate as fire fighters and have completed the Department's probationary period (II). Ambulance personnel - Members are those personnel of the Department who are qualified and licensed as required by law to operate as ambulance personnel and have completed the Department's probationary period. (ill). Probationary personnel • Members of the Department who are allowed to participate in or observe the functions of the Department, as permitted by law, but who have not completed their probationary period and do not perform the duties of a regular member (iv). Honary members ■ Members of the Department so designated by a majori­ ty voite of the members present at a joint services meeting, and who have served as an active member for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive years, Honorary members shall not vote or hold office in the Department and are not subject to the duties and requirements imposed upon active members of the Department, but shall be entitled to participate in ceremonial and non-emergency Department activities Section 5. Amendment of Section 2.205. That Chapter II, Article II, Section 2 205 of the Thornapple Township Code is hereby amended to read in Its entirety as follows: By-Laws. The Department shall be governed in accordance with this Code as well as the By-Laws, regulations, guidelines and policies adopted by the Township Board Section 6, Amendment of Section 2.206. That Chapter II, Article II, Section 2.206 of the Thomapple Township Code is hereby amended to read in Its entirety as follows Officers. The chief operating and administrative officer of the Department shall be the Chief, who shall be appointed by the Township Board The Chief may create such subordinate offices as he may deem necessary, subject to the approval of the Township Board. Section 7. Amendment to Section 2.207. That Chapter II, Article II, Section 2 207 of the Thomapple Township Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows Severability. Should any provision or part of this ordinance be declared invalid or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not effect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 8. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed Section 9. Effective Date This ordinance shall become effective the day after its publica­ tion as provided by iaw YEAS: Boardmemberts) Boysen, Schad, Getty, Eaton, Kenyon NAYS Boardmembens) None ABSTAIN Boardmembens) • None ABSENT Boardmembeds) None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Z/e hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Thomapple Township Board at a properly noticed regular meeting held on July 10. 1995 Donald E Boysen. Supervisor Donna Kenyon, Clerk �Page S2I The Sun and News, MMdtoHte, Ml I J*y 18. W95 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! 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BERNIE A COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al A trimming A stump grinding. 795-7823____________________ 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 4-door, $7,995; 1991 Olds 98 Elite, $10,500; 1989 Olds Cutlass Supreme International, $6,995; 1989 Dodge Caravan, $3,995; 1992 Olds Ciera, 4 door, $5,995; 1991 GEO Metro, $3,995; 1988 Pontiac Booneville, $4,995; 1988 Dodge Dakota, $3,995; 1987 Chevy Sprint, $995; Honda 450 Night­ hawk, $800; John Deere 116 lawn tractor, $1,500. Trades considered. Mike’s Motor Sales, 312068th Sl, Dutton. 554-1625 or 698-9122. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $5.50 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3 00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15e each word thereafter. 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WHAT OUS CUITOMf»1 SAT ABOUT I ABO 1 B1ZZA WeUseOuOwn mEALBxadd Souca and L ’OnRedCheese 4 ft It am to 130 pm ttxn 3 30 pm to 1030 pm. hi i Sai 3 30 pm to 12 am lirth 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-07-25.pdf c46aac782df9391af4bc85e89168330e PDF Text Text No. 24 / July 25, 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year High density projects planned for 76th Street c Middleville told to buy Public water system in the works for new water well for village northwest corner of Caledonia Twp. by Mandy Habel Staff Water The engineering firm of Prein and Newhof has recom mended that the Village of Middleville purchase a new water well. The firm, which was hired to prepare a master plan and reliability study for the village's water supply and wastewater collection systems, made its recommcn datton Thursday evening The purpose of the study was to come up with a plan for future extensions of the water system, review the quality of the present system, and make recommendations and cost estimates for improve menu Engineer Mike Fuller said most of the village is supplied with a public water system that was rated by lhe state in 1990 To determine how many improvements should be made. Fuller took an estimate of the census projection for Middleville. He said in 1990 the population of Middleville was 2.(XX) and it is expected to increase to 4.717 by the year 2014. He also found that Mid­ dleville's average water use is 162 gallons per day. which is unusually high, considering the average is 75 to 100 gallons per day The reason Middleville water use is above the average rate, he said, is because the village lost 15 million gallons of water over three months when faucets were allowed to run to avoid frozen waler. He said he found that the maximum day water demand occurred on June 3, 1994. probably because sprinkler use is most common this time of year. The village now has three wells. The one located on the H Taking an existing water main and connecting it with another main in another pan of the village to move the water from one end of the village to the other, combining the systems to develop a continuous supply of water cast side of the river has a capacity of 300 gallons per minute Another, by Thomapple Kellogg High School, has a capacity of 1.100 gallons per minute. The other well, near the school, has a capacity of 700 gallons Fuller said the village is in good shape in well capacity. The village, be said, also has two storage tanks, one on the east side of the river that has a 175-gallon capacity and one on the west side of the river with a capacity of 200.000 gallons. Fuller said one of the mam issues in maintaining a safe water system is meeting the Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire flow requirements. Each requirement is different, depending on the location of the well. The ISO recommended a fire demand of 4.500 gallons per minute for three hours near TK High School, which means that in case of a fire, the well would have to have 4,500 gallons on hand or the system will lose water. The remaining schools in the village were recommend­ ed to have 3.500 gallons per minute for three hours and the industrial park on Grand Rapids Street also needs 3,500 gallons for the same rate and time. Besides fire demand, storage tanks must be capable of storing the maximum hour water demand, which means 4.500 gallons per minute for three hours, and should be able to meet the fireflow demand Fuller said at this point the village water system is not capable of transporting water to critical locations as re­ quired. if a major fire should occuur. He said he recommends tak­ ing an existing water mam and connecting it with another main in another part of the village to move the water from one end of the village to the other, combining the systems to develop a con­ tinuous supply of water This way if there was a fire and part of the system was burned, water could go through another side which would improve liability protection Right now. be said, if something happens to the main system, water can not be supplied. Looping, as this procedure is called, would move the water around and solve this problem. He added that having a fourth well might be war­ ranted if it is found to be the most cost effective way to fireproof the system. The other option would be to add an elevating storage tank. Village Manager Everil Manshum said the village is considering purchasing a new well because there is some concern about nitrates in the water. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the main source of nitrates is from pollution from nitrogen fertilizers used See Water well, Page 2 Middleville kids had busy time at the fair Shannon Bums, a member ot the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club tends to his pig before the judging last week Many children and adufts from 4-H were involved with the Barry County Fair all last week by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Super­ visor Tom Garbow reported Wednesday that he hopes a public water system for part of the township will be 'up and running" by July 1996. While some developers tn the proposed service district said they feel this is a rather "aggressive" timeline, Garbow told the Township Board that he believes "it’s right for the township." He said he will strongly en­ courage establishing the dis­ trict and added that it actually will be less expensive than on-site wells. Planned high density devel­ opment in an area along 76th Street between Patterson Av­ enue and M-37 has created concern among township offi­ cials that individual on-site water systems would not be adequate to serve so many liv­ ing units. Condominiums, a mobile home park and several hous­ ing projects are planned for the area, now that sanitary sewer service is available. About 800 living units arc in­ cluded so far in the planned public water district. Garbow told the board "all systems are go” for extending a City of Wyoming waler main that already serves Byron and Gaines townships. The line now travels along 68th Street, and Caledonia and Gaines would cooperate on a mile of new main between 68th and 76th streets along Patterson, which is the boundary road between the two townships. Caledonia then would pay for the oversized main that would run east from Patterson for one mile along 76lh Street to service the pending major developments. Garbow said the cost to Caledonia Township for this much work would be about SI.5 million, to be funded u Condominiums, a mobile home park and several housing projects are planned for the area, now that sanitary sewer service is available. through a water service dis­ trict. Still to be decided, he said, is exactly how to price each unit in the district. This water system later could be expanded to include such areas as the Meijers properly on 68th and M-37 and the Cook property (the former TMC ranch) on 68th Street. Garbow said He warned the board that the township also will need to be thinking about a future water storage facility. Right now, Caledonia will pay Gaines 20 cents per 1,000 gallons fix storage. Garbow said that he ini­ tially met with the developers in the 76th Street area about six months ago to discuss the progress of obtaining public water for the area. He said he believes about half of the de­ velopers suppivt the idea. In other business last week, the Township Board: • Amended the Table ot Unit Factors for the village/township sewer line from .01/1,000 square feet to .10/1,000 square feet for warehouse and storage. The original figure was a typo­ graphical error. • Approved additional com­ pensation for the township clerk and the supervisor for the many additional hours they will have to spend work­ ing out the details of the new public waler system. Each will receive $20 per hour for the water system work, not to exceed $2,000 lor lhe entire project. • Heard a complaint from lhe board's student representa- See Water system, P2 Thornapple Twp. eyes rules for auto, appliance repair by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning Commission's Master Plan Committee is considering regulating auto repair and operations and home appliance repair and designating areas for light in­ dustrial use on M-37. Under the new proposals, in order for land to be eligible for use as a repair area, it must meet the following criteria: — The size of the Mie must be three acres or more — The site must be located on a county primary or higher class road like M-37. — One thousand feet from the area must be zoned rural residential — No more than two homes may be located within a 600-foot radius of the facility. — The owner-operator must live on the site of operation Planning Consultant Rand D. Bowman said there used to be a draft ordinance to regulate auto repairs. The purpose of this new plan, he said, is to change the language of the old one to refer to domestic application and design standards. Some of the changes are: — All repairs and maintenance should be in an enclosed building. — No more than six passenger vehicles can be used. — There may be no outside storage or supplies. — The; creation of nuisances (noises) to opera­ tions is prohibited. — The size of operation is limited to 2.000 square feet Besides regulating home and auto repair operations, the committee has created a master plan to designate area* on M-37 that would be open for light industrial uses when access is available. Bowman said the committee is looking for locations for this purpose and have four, 40 to 50-acre locations checked out as possibilities at this point. The criteria that would need to be met for use will be deter­ mined at a later date, he said. In This Issue... • Bike for Breath riders to get under way at Caledonia Elementary • TK bus drivers honored by schools • Caledonia Twp. planners debate setback requirements for M-37 • TK Schools names new librarian �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 25, 1995 WATER SYSTEM, continued from front page — tivc, Chad Vecnstra, who said that boating conditions on Campau and Kettle Lakes have become very hazardous due to the many jet skis and ski-do drivers on rhe lake, lie noted that many of them drive their s]^is too close to boats, even those pulling water skiers. "It’s never been this crazy," he said, and asked if there was some way to control the number of people using the public access at Campau Lake. Trustee Jim Williams said the same problem is on the agenda for the next meeting erf the Campau-Kettle Lake As­ sociation. which will discuss the Department of Natural Re­ source s handling of the lakes. Garbow wondered if the DNR would allow the township to provide someone to work at the old access gate Presently, cars are parking in prohibited spaces there despite the "no parking" signs. Caledonia Twp. seeks help for parks and recreation group by Barbara Gall Staff Writer An offer of land* for a park near the 84th Street LaBargc Dam ha* prompted the Caledonia Township Board to ask if any resident* are interested in serving on a Township Park* and Recreation Committee. Township officials have been concerned lately that rapid development and a growing population ha* created an urgent need to MILLER MEANS... | Harting* Office 149 Wert State Street (616) 945-5182 save land for recreational use. While the Planning Commission is trying to encourage developers of large residential project* to provide some green space and even some recreational areas for their residents, the board would like to appoint a committee to look into creating more public parks Anyone interested in serving on such a committee should contact the township office at 891-0070. Miller REAL ESTATE ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795 3305 Kay Stohonburg. Jean Chase, OU OU ................... 367-4451 Dianne leldpauuh 948-991.* Audfcv HuhIk k ON M| Ml I Cindy Scotti' Scott. 948-4228 Ron Lewi* 945-5103 by farmers for their crops. He added that at this point there is no need to be alarmed because they have not reached dangerous levels yet. though they could years from now A possible solution to this problem, he said, would be to dnll a new well at the site 300 feet away that would be nitrate free. Estimated cost is $100,000 The Michigan Department of Health suggested that water from the contaminate-free well be mixed with the one with nitrates to drop the level Cherry said a couple of other things that would help reduce the pollution is if farmers apply animal manure when their crops are growing and only put the minimum recommended amount of fer­ tilizer on their crops. Fuller recommended a fiveyear and a 20-year plan of possible improvements that could be made along with cost estimates. He stressed that it is not necessary to jump in and make all of these im­ provements tommorrow, they are just possible im­ provements that can be made as needed through the years: — First, he said, the Health Department recommends that chlorinators be placed on ex­ isting wells. The estimated cost for this is $25,000 per well for a total of $75,000 for the village. He said they might even be able to purchase small meter­ ing pumps with chlorine that probably would do the job for only $1,500 per well — Two of the wells should have emergency generators in case a major fire or storm knocked the power out. This way residents could still get water. The estimated cost of this would be $40,000. Construct a new 1,000-gallon-pcr-minute well with a chlorinator and emergancy generator for $100,000 — Placement of water mam extensions, two 12-inch and one 16-inch. will get water from one side of the village to the industrial park, the schools and apartment com­ plexes. Estimated costs for each would be $60,000. $180,000 and $175,000. — Place a booster pumping station on the east side of the river to serve a subdivision out there. Estimated cost is $150,000 — Place another booster pumping station on the west side of the river to improve fire demand for the high school. Estimated cost $250,000. The total construction cost for the five-year plan is estimated to be $1,030,000 and the total cost allowing for extra items such as engineer­ ing and legal would be $1,300,000 The 20-year plan includes placing four 16-inch water mams in various areas of the village, and six 12-inch water mams in other areas. Additional improvements include increasing fire protec­ tion at apartments on East Mam Street and constructing a 250.000-gallon elevated storage water tank near TK High School and a 200.000-gallon tank on the east side of the village The total estimated cost for the 20-year plan is $2,150,000 Fuller said he also has con­ structed a master plan for the wastewater collection system, which is similar to the water system plan He said one thing he noticed about the village sewer system is that it is old and though it appears to be in good shape, infiltration of water seems to seep through the cracks. He said he recommends that the village have an infiltration anaylsis done on the wastewater and have the flow rate reduced The possible recommenda­ tions are to build a sewer behind the Mid Villa restaurant at an estimated cost of $500,000 or get a pumping station system for $575,000 Village officials have not yet determined what options from the plans they will choose. New books available at TK Library ASSOC MOKER GRI.. 795-7272 Gene Poll _ ,, AS.VX BROKFR GRI 795-9521 Karen Brown.... 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CM. GRI..................... 795-9990 Larry Allerding, Debbie Erway........... 623-8357 ASSOC BROKER. SALES MGR . CRS, GRI. 945-9103 Roy Carlson.............. 795-3611 Jon Johnson............... 948-4699 Williams invited Veenstra to attend the associadi| meet­ ing and express his concerns there. • Discussed an offer from the Commonwealth Power Company to create a park on one or both sides of the LaBarge Dam on 84th Street. The company is interested in working with the township on the project or else contributing the property to the township for it to establish a recreation area. The board will ask the company to make a pre­ sentation at the next meeting. • Promised an Alaska area resident that the township will ask the Kent County Sheriffs Department to keep patrolling 68th Street to curb speeding school buses, sand truck.; and other traffic traveling through Alaska. Garbow said he did not think the Road Commission would immediately lower the speed limit from 35 to 25 mph. as the resident wishes, but said the township would support residents who wish to petition for the change. lie warned that such a process takes a "ridiculous" amount of lime, up to a year and a half. WATER WELL, continued from front page — □. MLS 1. NEW LISTING. This beautiful farm home has a lot of character and potential. There are several outbuildings including a barn and mill. Nearly 3’» acres included with more land available. Call Karen Brown .............................................................. $128,900. Mike Humphreys, Broker, CRS, GRI 2. NEW LISTING. MIDDLEVILLE This fine 3 bedroom, 2 bath home includes a main floor laundry, living room with open staircase, dining room with sliders to the patio and a fenced yard There is also a 2 cor garage and a playhouse for the kids. Call Gene Poll. ■ $92 500 Fiction: Devils Hole by Bill Bran­ son; The Witness by Sandra Brown; Earthborn by Orson Scott Card; Look Away by H.W. 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MIDDLEVILLE. PRICE REDUCED! This quality 3 bedroom ranch is within walking dis­ tance of schools and shopping. This great family home also features a modern kitchen, an enclosed porch, full hmshed basement and a 2 cor attached garage All of this on a double lot. For more informa­ tion coll Debbie Erway $89,500 6. PRICE REDUCED! 3 wooded acres on a paved rood between Caledonia and Mid­ dleville. Wofkout building site possible Property has perked. Coll Cathy William­ son for more information $15,000. S. NEW USTWC WATCH TK DEER. This fine berm style ranch home features a pklur esque setting on approximately X acres with nearly 11 acres of hunting woods A two way fireplace divides the great room There is also a large master bedroom a heat pump furnace with central air and much more For IMMEDIATE POSSESSION coll Ron Lewis........... $136 900 7 WOODED BLNLDMC SITE. I 7 acre walkout site 3 mikes northeast of AArdtHeviile near State Land and m an area of very nice homes For more information caJI Cathy Williamson.................... $12 500 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE. PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER. Non Fiction: The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own Home by Scott T. Ballard; About Time: Einstein s Unfinished Revolution by P.C.W. Davies; Directory of Mutual Funds; Drive They Said; W'ord Perfect 6.0 For Win­ dows by Mary Alice Eisch; The Ultimate Guide to Sport Event Management and Marketing by Stedman Graham; Habitats: The Parti­ cle Garden by G.L. Kane; Masks and the Art of Expres­ sion; The Dyslexic Scholar by Kathleen Nosek; Winterdance by' Gary Paulsen; Koalas: Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Australia's Ancient Ones by Ken Phillips; Polly Pinder’s Papercrafts by Polly Pinder; The Way Nature Works. 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Middleville, Ml I July 25, 1995 I Page 3 American Lung Association's fund raiser set for Aug. 12 ‘Bike for Breath' riders get under wheel at Caledonia Elementary School by Barbara Gall Staff Writer One of the greatest feelings is to tvalk outside on a beautiful West Michigan morning and take a deep breath of fresh air. But not everyone can enjoy that luxury. In fact, in Kent County alone, more than 50,000 peo­ ple suffer from some form of chrome lung disease, such as asthma, emphysema or bron­ chitis. Then there are the killers, like lung cancer and tuberculosis. Area residents can be big wheels in fighting these dis­ eases by participating in the American Lung Association s 1995 “Bike for Breath." to be held rain or shine on Saturday. Aug. 12. with registration beginning at 8 a m. at Caledonia Elementary School. 9770 Duncan Lake Ave. According to Jeannine Reynolds, the ’ spokes"person for this year's event, three routes of different lengths will be offered, but all riders will push off from the same start­ ing point at Caledonia Ele­ mentary. which also is the finish point, where riders will be treated to a "finish line feast." furnished by AdelineLeigh Catering of Wyoming The goal this year Is to raise $10,000 through entry fees and pledges, with pro­ ceeds going toward the prevention, treatment and cure of lung disease in West Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Bike for Breath Saturday, August 12, 199 To benefit the fight against lung disease (800) 263-5880 A AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION of Mrchtgcn Michigan Reynolds emphasized that more than 90 percent of each pledge dollar will stay in West Michigan Riders can choose from 15-. 30- and 62-mile routes, which wind through Kent, Allegan and Barry counties, including the Gun l^ake area. Maps will be available at registration, and rest slops and support ser­ vices will be provided along the routes throughout the af­ ternoon. All levels of biking experi­ ence are welcome. Reynolds said, from beginners to ad­ vanced cyclists. They can par­ ticipate in teams or solo, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top pledge getters. Each rider is asked to collect a min­ imum of $25 in pledges, she said. Interested participants can save $5 by registering in ad­ vance. forms are available in local businesses or can be ob­ tained by calling (616) 3360288. Advance registration is $10. and must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. Team captains can register their teams early by calling 336-0288. The largest team will get a special award, said Reynolds. Registration also will be held the day of the event be­ ginning at 8 a.m. At that time, individual registration fees will be $15 and family registrations $30. Participants are asked to ‘Bullets Over Broadmoor5 is 1st Break-a-Leg offering in Sept. Break-a-Leg Productions will launch its first season with a dinner show perfor­ mance of “Bullets Over Broardmoor” in September. The play will feature gangstgers, flappers, speakeasies, soup kitchens and the obligatory good young man tempted to go wrong The original comedy-action yarn was written by local playwrights Melissa Gibson and Carol Meehan, and will be directed by theater veteran Deb Poniatowski. The dinner shows will be performed at Sam's Joint East in Alaska on Sept. 6, 7. 10. 13 and 14 Auditions are open to the public and scheduled for Sun­ day. July 30. at 2:30 p.m and Monday. July 31, at 7 p.m and w ill be held at Sam's Joint East. 7449 68th St.. S.E. Cast I’m your neighborhood State Farm Agent. You can trust me with all your insurance needs. Like a good neighbor, State Fann is there includes six females (ages 16 and over), and 10 males (ages 16 and over). Copies of the script are available at Sam’s Joint East. Break a-Leg Productions was founded by the same group that produced and directed the productions for the Caledonia Community Players' last two seasons, in­ cluding “ Play On !” by Rick Abbott (June 1994). “Cabaret Nights” at Pagano's Restaurant in Caledonia (November 1994), and Sam's Joint’’ — the original comedy-western written for a dinner show performance at the Alaska restaurant (April/May 1995). Th group established a Break A-Leg in an effort to expand on the variety of com­ munity theater opportunities Happy 60s Club will meet Aug.7 The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold ns next meet­ ing at noon Monday. Aug. 7, at the lakeside Park shelter The parking lot gale will be opened at U: 30 a. nt for the convenience of club members and guests All arc welcome. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass, their tableware and a beverage. Watermelon will be furnished. In lieu of the usual bingo game, those attending are asked to bang a game from xne and a pn ze Anyone with a question about the club or the meeting should call 698-6335 collect a minimum of $25 in contributions by asking friends and relatives to donate to the rider s effort. Prizes will include tickets to the Comedy Den and Tshirts and gift certificates for cycling and fitness stores throughout the area. A special awards party will be held by Sams Joint Caledonia at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 18. Reynolds said all riders should observe every safety precaution. Bikes should be carefully checked and all riders must wear an approved hel­ met. No headphones will be allowed, and all traffic laws must be obeyed. Riders under 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian to partici­ pate. The American Lung Asso­ ciation of West Michigan fo­ cuses its efforts on specific is­ sues in this area. Reynolds said. Its programs include edu­ cation programs for asthma sufferers, freedom from smok­ ing clinics, the elementary school programs "Lungs for Life" and opportunities for children with asthma to attend special summer camps in Bat­ tle Creek, Jackson and the Upper Peninsula. The association can provide citizens and health care profes­ sionals the latest information on research on treatment and prevention of lung disease, and it helps sufferers find fi­ nancial assistance and support sen ices at no cost. Perhaps its best-known public health campaigns today are the miluenza-pneumonia vaccine program and the air quality testing programs for radon and carbon monoxide gases. It also advocates healthy environmental and occupa­ tional conditions and helps citizens fight air contamina­ tion problems in their homes and the workplace. We .ire asking bike riders to help us with our programs by collecting pledges." Reynolds said, "but we also want this event to be fun. The routes are scenic, we have rest stops and snacks for the riders and even mechanics and radio hookups. "We have food, we have prizes and we will appreciate every dollar that comes in. We’ve made great strides in the prevention and treatment of lung disease, but just the fact that tuberculosis is still a health threat unlay tells us that we still have plenty of wmk to do." VILLAGE PLAYERS OF MIDDLEVILLE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A SERIES OF COLLECTIBLES AVAILABLE AT OTTO S TURKEY STORE. PHARMACY CARE. SEA SHANTY AT GUN LAKE. SHEAR PLEASURE AND SMALL CRAFT WARNING IN HASTINGS and quality productions in southeast Kent County. Par­ ticipation in all Break-A-Leg programs is open to the public. For more information on Break-A-Leg Productions and the “Bullets Over Broad moor” production, call Carol Meehan at 698-6686, or 898-3119. Friday July 28th • 1:00 till ? Stop by for a tour of our new building! Come see the first theater in Michigan to have first floor stadium seating! CONCESSION PRICES STILL THE SAME SINCE 1990 FEATURING GREAT SOUND: DTS (Digital Theater Sound) ______ & Dolbe Surround in the theaters______ Coming to C INEMA 4 Apollo 13 • Operation Dumbo Drop • Bridges of Madison Counts • Under Sage 2 • Casper • Species • Clueless • Waterworld • Something to Talk' About • Nine Months • Power Rangers • Free Willy 2 NO PRICE INCREASE TICKETS - $3.50 Adults • $2.50 Kits/Sr. Citzens . BARGAIN NIGHTS - Wednesday $2.00 All seats/All shows Thursday B.Y.O.B (Bring you own bag) for FREE POPCORN All Shows/All Day (Butter Extra) Any Question, just call us... 945-2578 Your Hosts: Debbie & Harry Dorcy �Page 4 / The Sun ana News, Miaaievme, with... NORMA Well. I only talked to about half of you folks when two men stopped to see if 1 had any more 1860 map books. As you know, I am a history buff as well as a talking machine. So I never got back to calling. I love to share my history maps and it was bedtime before they had left. The two men came from around Leach Lake and knew Jane Reynolds, a gal who volunteered as a courier at Pennock Hospital when 1 did. We had a wonderful two and a one half hour time. They left their names and telephone numbers so 1 can get a hold of mi / July ift, iws and legs. The bugs were a lit­ tle thick especially back in the hay field. He does very well. I don’t even worry about stay­ ing in the track. I keep a firm hold on the harness, taking big strides and letting him keep me in the path Fred and Laurel Rock went to Grand Haven's state park for a show. There was a nice breeze off the lake. It was quite nice. Thelma Carl attended a bir­ thday party for Shirley Howell at her daughter's home in Grand Rapids July 9. Lib Palmer said tht she had a cousins' party for Fred Palmer Sunday There were 18 people. Lib Palmer also was to have the After 60's group on Tuesday. Katie and Ed Wiennga and sister Marian Martin went to their cousin's 90th birthday at Belma Harmon's. I believe he said it was in Delton. VELDERMAN them after checking with the Heritage Association 1 hope all of you folks sur­ vived the terrible heat and humidity. I stayed down in our cool walkout basement with a fan directly on me. Our poor dehumidifier really worked overtime. It hit Johnny very hard, but he wisely stayed quiet during the whole time. Wasn't Monday a wonderful change in temperature, with the days since being much cooler? I can assure all of you folks that Houston and I walked at early daybreak I even put mosquito repellant on his head - En Van Sickle was also at Lib Palmer's home for the cousins' party. Ett said that they had a real good time. My cousin. Joan Buer. is generously helping me assem­ ble the Luneke family material She has been coming once a week, even bringing her own fan to help us get through the heat We’ve been sorting all the material that I have saved and been given over the years. My son Pat has been coming over when he is in the area and helping too. So slowly, little by little, we are making progress. Joan has a wonderful memory and can remember when and where she saw the picture before and exactly where it was located Well, folks. I guess this is it for this week. Love you all. very much. Visit with all of you next week Caledonia musician awarded music camp scholarship both the Sailor marching band and symphonic band. The daughter of Wayne and Barbara DeKraker. Jennifer plans to begin her college studies at WMU this fall. Jennifer DeKraker of Caledonia was chosen as the recipient of one of the music camp scholarships offered by the Beta Eta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota international music fraternity for women DeKrakers scholarship was for SEMINAR '95. the 44th high school music camp sponsored by (he School of Music at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The camp began July 9 and ended July 22. Jennifer, a hornist, is a 1995 graduate of Grand Rapids South Christian High School, where she played in NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Block and White... Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY i LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY.............................. 9 45 a m Worship Service 1110am Sunday School • 6:00 p.m Evening Praise WEDNESDAY......................... Family Night 7.00 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............. ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Chibs............................................... 6:45p.m. T WELCOME TO Pastor Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9 45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 1100 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services 1 Timotny 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA w chmshan kerhiueii aiiKcii A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . 9:30-1100 A.M. Al Tiemever Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5 00 p.m Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a m A 11 00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-3661 'The Church *here everybody is somebody.. ...and Jesus Christ is lord" Sunday School......................................... ^X am Sunday Morrsng WorsNp....................... 10 X am Sunday Evenrg Worstap..........................600 pm. Wed Mcfweek Prayer 8 tele Skidy 700 p.m 9bv Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock it 11 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship . .10:00 a.m. Evening Service........................ 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... .11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... ..6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHAPQN 8ABt6DAE > o( Ed & o91-o02o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... 10 00 am .11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School.............. 9:45 a m Middleville Worship......................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne Church Office Phone - 795-9266 (Tl|c CDlrf (Eimt ^Rrtljurfiet (Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 am. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Dobson Pastor jD CHRISTIAN REFORMED LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Gainn ('ruled Brethren Church Kalanuztxi Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 £4^ LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m Evening Worship ............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free IM-37 between Caledonia k Middleville Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 ilinner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 Choirs for Children and Adults Jr &. Sr. High School Youth Group C«J«* an<1 Cavineltes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Rom. 12:10 First Service...................... 8:30 am Sunday School.................................. 9.45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 am to 10:00 am.) Bible Classes................ 10:00a.m Second Service. 11 00 a m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages 9 00mi 1030 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday Family N>ght 6 00 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th S« near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, * SuBda> 9.45 am ® Morning Worship 11 00 a m R174iwit Evening Worship 6 00 p m x* Wed Fellowship . . .7 30 p m . < m homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 25, 1995 I Page 5 Brogs miss Middleville, but remember old friends Rozells celebrated 25th anniversary Michael and Nancy (McLachlan) Rozell celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party thrown in their honor July 9, 1995. Mike and Nancy were married June 27, 1970 at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. They reside in Caledonia where they hove raised their two children, Lourie (Beggs) and Dennis. The party was held for the couple at Laurie and Rodney Beggs home with their parents, family and friends attending. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Anyone who lived in Middleville and remembers penny candy and nickel candy bars has probably met Dorothy and Clair Bn>g The Brogs owned the store a short walk from the "new Middleville school" which is now the middle school on West Main Street. Located on the comer of M37 and Main Street, the small store and filling station was the center of much activity by the students who were attending what was then a K12 school. The store was crowded with youngsters before and after school, each with pennies, nick les or dimes to spend on candy, pop or other treats. Noon hour was an especially popular time to go to Brogs. Standing at the long, glass counter waiting for the children in front to select their candy or other treat left plenty of time to decide exactly on what the precious coins would be spent. A slow walk back to school chatting with a classmate or friend while eating the candy or chips and pop. was considered a wellspent noon hour. Those who have lived in Middleville even longer may remember Clair’s dad. Henry who purchased the business in 1928 Henry’s wife was known only as "grandma." but her real name was Betty. Clair and Henry between them worked at the station for 50 years, with Clair first driving the fuel truck delivering fuel oil. As Henry and "Grandma" grew older, Clair moved into managing the store part of the station more and more, and Chuck Finkbeiner took over the gas truck route. After the store and gas station closed with Clair's retirement in 1976, the Brogs Dcxixhy received many cards and letters from her old friends in Middleville wishing her well and telling her they would say a prayer fix her 1 heir thoughts and prayers are what made me determined to walk again without a walker." Dorothy said of her friends. "1 really miss the people of Middleville." She is now working hard toward achieving her goal of walking w ithout help. For those who would like to write to the Brogs, their address is: Clair and Dorothy Brog. 7041 Bent Tree Blvd. Apt 903. Columbus Ohio. 43235. Clair and Dorothy Brog pose for a photo the first week in July at their home in Ohio (photo courtesy of Neva Kenyon) stayed a part of the community. One of the three remaining founding members of the Middleville Lions, along with Bill and Rod Kenyon, Clair was far and away the best calender salesman the organization ever had. and at 93. he still maintains his membership in the civic club. Dorothy was so active in the United Methodist Church in Middleville that when the "Carley Guild" was reactived it was named for her. The "Dorothy Brog Circle" honors her for her many years of devoted service in the church. Clair was a Middleville native, and Dorothy Taber was bom in Saranac. She came to the small village as a child and attended Thornapple Kellogg school, as did Clair. They married and moved to Grand Rapids for several years before they returned in 1939 to help operate the Cilgo gas station and store. Dorothy and Clair moved s 01 03 94 Pattersons celebrate silver anniversary from the Middleville area three years ago to live in a retirement apartment near their son Ken and his wife Betty in Columbus, Ohio. Their daughter. Helen Rowe, lives in Arizona. Dorothy has had some health problems, including breaking her hip. and the couple are now in the "comfort care" section at Claremont Retirement Village. While in the hospital recovering from the fracture. LOOSE UP TO IO LBS. IN 3 DAYS! Using TrbSlimF The Naturally Formulated Dietary Food Supplement & Behavior Modification Weight Loss Program Available Without rratertphon At Rite-Aid Pharmacy 9377 Broadmoor. Caledonia J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY. 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Education futurist Dr. Willard Daggett personally invited CHS to make the presentation at the conference, which was sponsored by his organization, the International Center for leadership in Education inc. He named CHS one of the country's model high schools for its efforts to bring education in line with the needs of today's society. He recently sent a letter to the CHS delegation, praising the student presenters as "one of the hits of the conference .* Ranging in age from 15 to 17 years of age. the students spoke to nearly 1,000 educators and business repre­ sentatives from all over the world. They were the first students to attend one of the Model School conferences and the it was a very big honor that we got invited to go to this All the positive feedback was great and l felt proud But at the same time. I felt bad that some people back here don t fee' that same excitement about our school ‘ 7 -— Mindi Smith, CHS junior only students invited to speak this year. Representing CHS were seniors Becky Brown. Dan Ayriss and Joel Craven and juniors Mindi Smith, David Good. Nicholas Freeman and Michelle VandcnHout. They were accompanied by CHS Principal Tonya Porter. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman, CHS Assistant Prinicpal Bob Szymomak. and teachers Gena VanderMeulen, Sharon Weaver, Julie Van Sickle. Ruth Grinstead and Barb Daniels. Parent Joellyn Potgeter, who has helped coordinate the CHS Commu­ nity as School program, also SORE FEET / ANKLES? - Assignment Accepted! Medicare, BC B S, PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Looking for that Fantasy Career? * f 4 Work with luxurious fabric and lace. Help plan the perfect day! Call Fiona at 948-9922 or 1-800-218-6506 for more information on a business of a lifetime. Books available to qualified buyers. $69,900!!! 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"In fact, most of the dele­ gates I talked to just couldn't believe that these kids were just pretty representative of our students and not a handpicked. cream-of-the-crop group. These are good kids, bright kids, but I'm sure they would agree that they are not extraordinary kids." The students agreed. "We did get a lot of ques­ tions about whether everyone" at our school could do what we were doing," said senior Becky Brown. "And the answer is that any student, not just at Caledonia, could do what we do if they worked in the same kind of school we do," chimed in ju­ nior David Good. Ayriss represented the CHS Community as School pro­ gram, where students get to work with someone in an oc­ cupation the student is inter­ ested in. He described how he worked with a mechanical engineer at the Steelcase Corporate Development Center (the "pyramid") and learned how the engineer would fix one of the machines. Both Ayriss and Good, who is active in FFA, volunteered for the project, while the other students who expressed an interest are members of the networking class which has studied school reform issues. VanderMeulen said the stu­ dent team members had only a short time to decide what top­ ics they would cover in their presentation. They met several times in May and June Wolverine Mutuals president needed insurants for his boat So now you on get coverage most cocnjianies sell separately • No age limit fur must buuh • Coverage fur boats icUh sfs-etls up to 55 mpb • 10% credit fur experience ur training • 5% credit for udull operators • ( overage for txuh costing up to $200,000 • $1500 worth of protection fur portable enfuipment • One deductible outers^rur boat plus accessories • 12 months of coverage for 4 months ofpremium Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company * -T Busk Otfkr lXmx«U< . Ml wr J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency tW b 5ew 497 Afte$» St N37) McOer « Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 A team of Caledonia High School students recently gave a presentation at an international model schools conference in Cincinnati Here, the students pose with some conference sponsors and some of the CHS staff that attended From the left are Dr. Helen Branigan of the International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc; Becky Brown, Dan Ayriss, David Good. Joel Craven. Michelle VandenHout, Nicholas Freeman. Mindi Smith. Dr Willard Daggett of the International Center, CHS Principal Tonya Porter and CHS teachers Gena VanderMeulen and Julie VanSickle during advisory, and came in a few times before and after school. "We got our presentation pretty well put together about a week before the conference and we practiced once. Then we were off to the confer­ ence," said VanderMeulen. Their presentation began with a video put together by CHS television production student Steve Schmidt, fol­ lowed by an introduction, the ideas of reform leader Ted Sizer, explanations of the networking class and its re­ search into school reform, and then explanantions of some of the school's latest programs: the STAR (science, technol­ ogy, agriculture, resources) program, senior exhibitions. Community As School, block classes and the interdisciplinary classes in World Studies, American Studies and integrated math. Students also talked about the "atmosphere" at the school and the idea that students as well as teachers must assume responsibility for learning. "I explained that if a kid is not motivated, he is not going to do the work," said Freeman. "To be motivated, the student must see how he will be able to apply what he is learning to his life. He’s got to see how it is relevant. "I told the people that 1 be­ lieve the philosophy at CHS works to make subjects rele­ vant, and most classes try to teach students how to apply what they learn." Freeman said that one of the most memorable moments for him was when two older teachers told him that they have been trying little by little to introduce in their school the kinds of things they heard the CHS students talk about. They said they knew the old ways of teaching just weren’t working any more, and that what we re doing in our school is what they dream of doing in theirs." Good, for his part, ex­ plained that the STAR pro­ gram is taught to freshman and sophomores in place of the former basic science classes, to teach the science process and then bow io apply scientific concepts to real-life projects. "I emphasized that in no way does STAR replace the specialized advanced classes like physics and chemistry and anatomy. We still offer all those classes.” The other students each ex­ plained one other aspect of the CHS program. After each spoke, the ses­ sion was opened up to ques­ tions from the audience. The students said they were beseiged by even more questions as they met delegates on the elevators or in the halls. "In other sessions, the speakers were always referring to us or to something we said,” said Freeman. "I must admit, it was kinda neat to hear yourself quoted." The students said they all were excited and proud about how their presentation went. "It was almost a mental H In other sessions, they always were referring to us or something we said. It was kinda neat to hear yourself quoted. JJ — Nicholas Freeman, CHS junior 'high,*" said Ayriss. "But at the same time, it was a re­ laxed. laid-back kind of atmosphere." "1 thought it was intellectu­ ally stimulating," said Smith "Everybody wanted to learn and wanted to know how our school works. 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"This was a very supportive audience, but there were still some skeptics in the group.” said VandcrMeulcn The students said that most questions concerned how suc­ cessful group work in the classroom really was. "They wanted to kno*v what we did when someone in our group didn't do his or her share, or how we felt about that," said Brown. We explained that we do get a group grade, but that ev­ eryone gets an individual grade as well. We also have learned that this is a common problem with people, whether they're adults in business, or kids on a school team." Heritage Day planners to meet July 26 The Middleville Heritage Day planners will have a meeting Wednesday. July 26, at the Village Hall. 101 East Main St. in Middleville. The public is welcome to at­ tend and sign up for softball, volleyball, basketball and horseshoe tournaments for the special day Sept. 16. The planners also are look­ ing for people interested in helping with games and advertising. For more information, call 795-4650. VanderMeuten said that the students and the educators rep­ resenting CHS did not try to hide the fact that not everyone in the Caledonia community likes what the high school is f doing "We were very honest and up front, and said there are Gina Thelen parents who want to keep a chose library science, she traditional program," she said. said Because of that. Smith said ‘When I was picking a pro­ she had mixed feelings after gram to work on. I was lean­ the conference ing toward library science "It was a very big honor because of my interest in that we got invited to go to English.” she said "I always this (conference). All the liked to read so it seemed like positive feedback was really a natural program to take. ” great, and I felt proud.” she Thelen said Hesperia was a good place to start her said thoughtfully. "But at the same time, I felt teaching career, but it is not bad that some people back someplace she could see here don’t feel that same ex­ herself staying for the rest of her life. citement about (Mir school." She said Hesperia is a small VanderMeulen said she and the other staff attending the town with a population of 800 conference were pleased to see that is not near a large city. "I need to get closer to a the students applying some of bigger city because there are the communications skills more things to do and see.” they have been working on at she said My brother is in school. Grand Rapids and my sister is "They showed that as a in Lansing. This way 1 will be team they could put together more centrally located.” ideas, present them She added that she was effectively to others and then looking for jobs all over and is field questions on their happy that she can make a transition from teaching to topics." she explained. "They succeeded as individ­ library work. “My goal would be to make uals and as a team." "It was flattering to see our sure all the students in the school feel comfortable in the kids so well received," commented Caledonia library.” she said. She added that she is excited Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman. "To see them presenting to a large conference of people from all over the world, in such an interesting and effective way is one piece of evidence that (Mir program is moving in the right direc­ tion." Since you’re in agriculture you can cover all your assets under one policy and save time and money. Do you have a boat? Do you have a snowmobile? Do you have a mobile home? Are you involved in incidental business pursuits? Do you need separate policies? Not when you’re covered by... Pioneer State Mutual Specialists in Agricultural Insurance Call us for details... 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She said once she starts her position here, she needs to talk to the high school media specialist to find another in­ ternship opportunity to finish her requirement "My new job will not count for internship hours because I am required to work with a certified media specialist and at TKMS I will work alone." she said. To get her new job. she said, she had to go through two interviews. The first half of the first in­ terview was with a panel of six people that included some Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Call...945-9554 • The Hastings Banner cv^24 ' Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line 4 VOCE COMMWWCanOW xmnet Of PHOM middle school teachers and the high school media specialist. The second half was with Principal Dahlgren. The second interview, she said, was with Superintendant Jay Cason She said she hopes to be able to move by the first week in August after finishing her class and first internship, and get into the library by the se­ cond week “The thing I look forward to most is getting to know everyone.” she said. “It will be nice to go to a new school, meet all the teachers ami kids and jump right in.” SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 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" Wiersma said she and Cowhan were driving their routes one day when they saw something suspicious they believed could have harmed the children on the bus and people near the scene "We radioed our boss, who called the authorities, who took it from there." she said. Wiersma said she is not ex­ actly sure what happened, but knows that she had to keep the children away from potential harm Cason said he could not specify what happened because the situation involves possible prosecution and those involved need to be protected. Wiersma said the thing she likes the most about being a bus driver is being with the kids. “You see all kinds of kids," she said. “Some need an extra boost now and then She added that drivers sometimes come across kids who do not have good home lives or get picked on by other kids It is nice to be able to talk to them and give them cheerful encouragement Local woman wins grad assistantship Kristina S Thaler, of 10978 Hermitage Pt.. Middleville, has been appointed to a graduate assistanship at Clarion University of Penn­ sylvania for the first semester of the 1995-96 academic year. Thaler will be working in the speech pathology and audiology department at Clarion University. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and a 1991 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casualwear ucxjui & Sportswear NtW’ 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! Caledonia Village Centra (M-37) • 891’9257 At Always Walk tns Are Welcome She also said she likes to look out the window and see the world around her “I like driving around and enjoying the scenery and the animals " But driving a bus. she said, requires more than just driv­ ing kids around and it can be unpredictable at times. • Once you get into that bus you ne'er know what will happen." she said Besides driving children to and from school, she said, drivers have to monitor the areas they drive in and watch out for fires, accidents or anything else that might happen For example, one driver saw smoke coming from a house, she said. The driver s responsibility was to radio the boss and contact the neighbors. After this was done, the driver found out that a flue was not open, which caused smoke to come out of the chimney, and there was no fire. TK graduate on college dean’s list David G. DeHaan of Mid­ dleville was one of nearly 300 named to the Kalamazoo Col­ lege dean’s list for the last academic quarter To achieve the honor, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average, or above, on a scale of 4.0. DeHaan, a sophomore and a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, is the son of Mr and Mrs. David J. DeHaan. Only Carnival could create a SENSATION! Cruise one of Carnival’s SuperLiners — the “Fun Ship SENSATION. Created in the highly successful tradition of her sister ships FANTASY and ECSTASY, she offers you all the guest pleasing features that Carnival is famous for. Departing Miami on alternating 7 day cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean. So when you're planning your next vacation, make it a SENSATION. * B Carnival. 9 Dione Wiersma Another incident, she said, was an accident witnessed by a substitute bus driver three years ago. When she got to the scene, she had to perform CPR on a victum. Wiersma said Thomapple Emergency Services in the past has given an instructional class on CPR that was open for bus drivers to attend if they wanted to. She said they are not re­ quired to know it. but the know ledge could be helpful in case of an emergency. Wiersma said a good bus driver should have patience, a good driving record and knowledge of safety procedures. “It takes a lot of training." she said. "You can't just get in a bus and go. ’ ’ The requirements, she said, include passing a state driving test and a two-hour written test that covers traffic laws, safety pnKedures. and how many passengers are allowed in each type of vehicle. Those interested in becom­ ing bus drivers, she said, must first be 21 with a valid driver’s license so they can get a commerical driver’s license. School bus drivers must at­ tend classes in which they drive with a certified trainer around cones and learn how to use the mirrors. "It takes about a good two weeks of on-the-jobtraining.” she said. Once this training is com­ pleted. they can take the road test with a state certified instructor. She said that people can find out about these programs from talking to people in the community and by checking local ads to see w hen schools need new drivers. Wiersma has been a school bus driver for five years and says the hardest part of the job is disciplining the kids. “We have to try to separate kids who want to fight." she said. She added that.it is a little bit easier to handle situations like this now because a few years ago the school system split up the routes so that one trip has only kids in grades K-5 on it and the other trip has kids in grades 6-12. The spirt routes, she said arc a result of an entire fleet of buses being burned in a spec­ tacular fire in 1991. The school system as a result needed io by a bunch of new busses in older to have enough to get every child to and from school. When this happened, other school systems in the area generously donated buses to TK to use to finish out the school year. She said the fleet is now back in order She said she is proud of her award and mentioned that there have been other similar awards given out in the past to drivers who have had to han die unusual situations. Watering critical to garden’s survival during hot summer There’s nothing like a lengthy dry spell to remind gardeners that water is often the critical factor in gardening success. Lack of water keeps seeds from germinating and flower and vegetable transplants from growing. Even in a nor­ mal summer, watering may make the difference between a lush, productive garden and one that’s struggling to survive. Mary McLellan, Master Gardener program coor­ dinator at Michigan State University, says some times are more critical for watering than others. “Just after seeds are sown, the soil around them needs to be kept moist so they ger­ minate quickly and the roots don’t dry out,” she points out. “Newly transplanted vegetable and flower plants have very limited root systems, so they, too. need frequent watering to help them get established. " Once vegetable plants are growing well, the next critical jime is when they are flower­ ing and producing the fruits, tubers or seed p»xis that we harvest. When potatoes arc setting tubers, for instance, tomatoes and peppers are pro­ ducing fruits, onions are for­ ming bulbs and sweet com is being pollinated, insufficient water will mean reduced yields. At other times, plants may merely make little growth. The often-quoted rule for watering gardens is an inch of water per week for growing plants. That inch includes any rain that falls. "The kind of soil you have has a lot to do with how often and how long you need to ir­ rigate," McLellan points out Water moves quickly through light, sandy soils, which also dry out more quickly after rain or irrigation than soils with a higher clay content. So you can generally apply larger quantities to water at one time to sandy soils than to clay soils, but you generally have to water more often. Because water seeps in­ to clay soils more slowly, you must apply it slower or it will just run off and form puddles Allowing for differences in soil type, McLellan advises watering established gardens thoroughly every seven to 10 days. "Thoroughly" means "deeply" — so the soil is moistened to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, she explains. "Deep watering promotes deep root growth That, in turn, helps plants better withs­ tand dry weather because they’re not dependent on sur­ face water for survival." she says. “Frequent shallow watering promotes formation of shallow roots that arc very susceptible to drying out dur­ ing dry weather." McLellan also recommends mulching A 2- to 3-inch layer of straw, ground com cobs and other organic material slows the evaporation of moisture from the soil. If the soil dries out more slowly, it doesn’t need irrigation so often. For cool-weather crops such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, a mulch also helps to keep the roots cool Another benefit of mulching is that it also helps control troublesome weeds. That means fewer plants are com peting for the available moisture. THE MOST POPULAR CRUSE LINE IN THE WORLD** Resend m Patunu 2 1-7 Day Cruises PRICES FROM ONLY... Book by August 31 $53450* PLUS 3rd and 4th Guests Cruise Free! 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(616) 795-9321 Grand River Ceramic Tile 698-9880 K&S Plumbing Company, Inc. 698-6790 Caledonia Lumber 891-8143 Qualitv Air Heating/Cooling Company 956-0200 Thomview Electric Company 891-9266 458-1535 R. Weaver Construction 891-1263 Burgess Concrete Construction 877-0008 Exxel Engineering, Inc. 531-3660 Grapids Irrigation 235-6666 Lakanen Painting Inc. 452-4240 Oosterhouse Masonry 891-1023 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 25, 1995 Board will pilot new program for one year Skiing approved as varsity sport for CHS on one year trial basis by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board has approved adding skiing to its winter varsity sports opportunities, beginning this fall. In a 5-2 decision, the board agreed at its July 10 meeting to fund the coed program on a trial basis for one year, based on a proposal presented last month by CHS Director of Athletics/Activities Jeanne Glowicki. Three parents have been sponsoring ski clubs at the middle and high school for the last three years, with 120 to 150 students participating each year. The ski clubs will continue to be offered next year, along with the varsity team opportunity. Area students receive degrees from CMU Central Michigan University has announced that several area students were among its 3,000 May graduates Andy D Woodliff. 3922 Hermitage Pl. Rd., Middleville, received a bachelor's degree in business administration as did Dora L. Thompson. 9.300 68lh St., Alto. Thomas B. Cox. 7414 Or lee SE. Caledonia, was awarded his bachelor of science degree. Also earning a BS degree was Brandi J. Kienbaum, 215 Maple. Caledonia and Tom J. Purdy, 809X 84th St.. Caledonia. The clubs' sponsoring par­ ents, Diane Reiffer, Bryce Beckett and Lynelle Dodge, helped gather the research on a ski team, and Glowicki said she also talked with the Forest Hills Central Athletics Director about the cost of starling up such a program Sharon Oatley. the new board president, said that the board was "floored’’ by the initial proposed costs, which totaled about $7,650 for hill fees, two coaches, regional competition fees, ski jackets and some maintenance for the team s skis. Glowicki said team mem­ bers would provide their own skis, boots and poles, and the team members at other schools usually provide their own transportation as well. A second funding plan, which would eliminate one coach and the cost of the jackets, reduces the start-up costs to about $4,250. This is the plan the board agreed to try. Glowicki said that under "Plan B," team members could do some fund-raising and possibly could ask the Athletic Boosters for some help in providing the team jackets. Oatley said that she favored al least trying the plan because as the high school grows, the opportunities for students to participate in sports diminish. She said she is concerned that in the winter season, CHS presently offers only three sports (wrestling, boys' basketball and girls' volleyball). "My feeling is that if we can find the money, we • WANTED • Need driver for small motor route in the Middleville area. 7 days a week. Must have reliable transportation. For more information, call Karen Echtinaw at The Grand Rapids Press, 1-800-878-1411, FACTORY JOBS! At Worksites Located by THE KENT COUNTY AIRPORT Will Train for: • Assembly • Plastic Injection Experience Needed for: • General Maintenance — Carpentry. plumbing, hi-lo repair • Machine Maintenance — In die cast area Hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical. • Electrician — Licensed Call for more information or stop by to apply 8 a m.-4 p.m. weekdays with 2 pieces of ID peoplemark; 507 36th St. SE. Grand Rapids Between Eastern & Division Aves. (616) 245-6161 should fund (skiing) for just one year and see how it goes." Oatley said. Glowicki said that the fund balance in the athletic department budget would allow for the start-up costs. She cautioned, however, that if the sport continues past the pilot year, her de­ partment would have to bud­ get more carefully than ever in the future. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean added, however, that starting up the new sport by no means would deplete the athletic department's fund balance. Beckett explained to the board that he has talked to other schools that belong to the Rainbow Ixague of ski teams that Caledonia would join. These schools are in the Red. White and Gold divisions of the O-K Conference and include Forest Hills Northern. Forest Hills Central. Rockford. Grand Haven and East Grand Rapids. The ski team would race other schools on Thursdays and spend the other weekdays either at a hill practicing or working on a weight training program, he said. Oatley suggested that the board give the proposal a try for one year, with the pilot money to come from the ath­ letic budget. "If we find we don’t have the money for it, then we may have to discontinue it after next year, she said Trustees Bob Bergy and Dan Clark voted ’’no." Glowicki said she will be­ gin the search process for a coach for the new team. Some Refreshing Neu'S About Soft Drinks (NAPS)—You never know where a soft drink may turn up these days. People are even wearing them around town as coats and pullovers made from re­ cycled soft dnnk containers. | Obituaries^ William L. Kidder, Sr.-----------------------------------------------HASTINGS - William L. Kidder, Sr., 88, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday July 15, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on December 8, 1906 in Irving Township Barry County, the son of Loren & Nellie (Tewsbury) Kidder. He was raised in Irving Town­ ship and attended the Wood School. He was married to Thelma L Powell on May 27,1927. They lived in the Hastings area for many years before moving to Florida and Alabama, living there about 17 years, returning to Hastings in 1988. Mr. Kidder was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for over 40 years, retiring in about 1971. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was an avid outdoors­ man enjoying gardening and especially fishing and was affectionately known as “Blue Gill Bill” by his family and friends. Preceding him in death were his wife. Thelma on February 8, 1990; brothers, Warren & Byron Kidder, sisters. Bell Joy, Beulah Potter, Mabie Martz and Evelyn McNaughton. Survivors include his daughter. Donna Wilkins of Hastings; daughter & husband. Vera & Ronald Wood of Flori­ da; sons & wives, William, Jr. & Marge Kidder of Florida, Eugene & Judith Kidder of Middleville, Alden & Gerri Kidder of Florida; 13 grand­ children; 29 great grandchil­ dren; 6 great great grandchil­ dren, brother. George Kidder of Freeport; four sisters, Virgi­ nia Harriet of Hastings, Lucy Karcher of Freeport. Letha Wilkins of Middleville, Thel­ ma Treat of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday July 18,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Elder Alfred Pandel officiating. Burial was at Irving Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Reverend Floyd Nagel which he served for 23 years. He was preceded in death in 1989 by his wife, Mabel, whom he married on May 8. 1928 Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Dale Land of Charlotte; two grandchildren. Mrs. David (Ruth) Sheppard of Kalkaska and Nathan of East Lansing; one brother, Ben Nagel of Irving, many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday July 18,1995 at the Oneida Gospel Church in Grand Ledge. Interment was at the Strange Cemetery in Oneida Township. GRAND LEDGE Reverend Floyd Nagel, 92, of Grand Ledge went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 15, 1995. He was born on June 23, 1903 in Grand Rapids, the son of James and Lena Nagel. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from the Middlevil­ le High School, received his Theological training at the Moody Bible Institute, Chica­ go, Illinois, and continued his education at many other seminaries. Reverend Nagel spent 55 years in the ministry and had five pastorates. His final was the Oneida Gospel Church Mabie M. (Nelson) Ellsworth HASTINGS - Mrs. Mabie M. (Nelson) Ellsworth, 72, of Hastings passed away on Tues­ day, July 18, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Caroline Nelson; stepmother, Ardith Nelson; two brothers, Oliver Nelson, Raymond Nelson; sister, Marion Lamneck; granddaughter, Sherri. Surviving are her husband, Richard K. Ellsworth; child­ ren, Tammy (Ken) Van Belkum of Hastings; Wayne (Donna) Javie of Cedar Springs, Glori Jean (Greg) Mister of Utah; stepson, Martin Baccarri; eleven grand­ children, Tangie, Sammy, Kenny, Glori, Bonni, Devin, Wayne Jr„ Dale, Tim and Andrea; many great grandchil­ dren; four brothers, Ernest (Carrie) Nelson of Georgia, Gerald (Loretta) Nelson of Capac, Donald (Barbara) Nelson of Rudyard, Carl (Bessie) Nelson of Middlevil­ le; sister-in-law, Caroline Nelson of Vermontville; life long friends, Frank and Nita Misak and many family, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held Thursday July 20, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lester De Groot officiating. Interment was in Coman Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Richard B. Bruenbauer Frank E. Bales Nearly three out of every five soft drink containers were recycled in 1994 and the result may be the clothes on your back. Today, plastic bottles are being recycled into yam that’s ux*d to make carpets and clothing. While glass bottles are used in the as­ phalt that paves interstate highways And. new alu­ minum soft dnnk cans are being made out of old ones. The rnajun t y of soft dnnk containers are now being re­ cycled into new products or beverage containers Accor­ ding to the National Soft Dnnk Association, nearly three out of every five soft drink containers were recy­ cled last year Thanks to some creative recycling, soft dnnk con­ tainers have become America’s most recycled packaging ALTO - Richard B. Gruenbauer, 61, of Alto passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 1995. He was born on February 25, 1934 in Grand Rapids, the son of Melvin E. Gruenbauer & Inez N. Graham Gruenbauer. Mr. Gruenbauer was married to Kathleen L. McCar­ ty Gruenbauer. He was employed at a sales­ man in an appliance store. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; children, R. Bruce Gruenbauer, Steven L. & Tena Gruenbauer; stepchildren, Daniel & Chns Young, Brenda & Charles Carlson; grandchil­ dren, Katie Young, Kurtis Carlson, Jessica, Jerod & Luke Gruenbauer; sister, Maria & Henry Stuyfzand. Services were held on Thursday July 20, 1995 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Father Raymond Bruck officiating. Interment was in the Resur­ rection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Donald P. Loew.----------------------------WYOMING ■ Mr Donald P. Loew, 66, of Wyoming passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 1995. He was born on September 14, 1928 in Leighton Town­ ship, the son of Wilbur Loew and Irene Halley Loew He was a self employed independent trucker leasing agent. Mr. Loew was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Lulham and a brother, Gene Loew Survivors include his child­ ren, Robert W Loew, Kathryn I. Karas, Donna kelleen, Tim DeBoer; ten grandchildren; brothers, Wilbur & Susie Loew, Alden &. Del phi ne Loew Memorial Mass was held on Thursday July 13, 1995 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father Raymond E. Bruck celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice RIVERSIDE, CALIFOR­ NIA - Frank E. Bales, 64, of Riverside, California and formerly of Caledonia passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 1995. Surviving are his wife, Clara; sons, Frank Jr„ John; daughters, Maureen Gomez of California, Anita Camto of Houston, Texas; grandchildren. ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DLTIOn If You Are Looking for Work WE CAN HELP! afely Tuesdays and Wednesdays • at 127 Main St. Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891 9270 BP* lS barman SELECT TEMPS �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 25, 1995 I Page 11 Hoopers still going strong after 70th anniversary by Mandy Habel • Staff Writer Vernon Hooper and Helen Smith met as students at a senior farewell party at Yp­ silanti Central High School in 1921 The Middleville couple July 14 celebrated their 70th wed­ ding anniversary “I went with girlfriends, he went with boy friends.” Helen Hooper said of that first meeting “I almost didn't go. It was fun.” She said their first dale was a canoe ride on the Huron River. “I'm surprised mother let me go.” she said. Helen taught at the William Ford School in Dearborn until they got married and moved to Lansing She said she quit teaching after their wedding because Lansing schools would not hire married teachers. She stayed home to raise three children Jean, Jane and Jack. While in Lansing. Vernon worked al the Fisher Body of­ fice. where he stayed from 1924 to 1942. He also worked pari time for White Products In 1942, owner Jerry White decided to move the company to Middleville and asked Ver non to become part owner. The company, which later became Bradford White, got a new start with the help of Ver­ non. who developed a new hookeeping system. He was secretary and treasurer until 1954. when he look time off for rest. He went back in 1956, became service manager in 1957 and retired in 1968 Helen said moving from a large city to a small communi­ ty was not that much of an adjustment. “We liked Middleville and got involved in church ac­ tivities to get to know peo­ ple,” she said. “The kids Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI Helen and Vernon Hooper enjoy their wedding day and look forward to a long and happy life together. didn't think they would like it. but they did.” While in Middleville they were involved in many dif­ ferent community activities Vernon said he was on the school board at one lime and even got to hand out diplomas al his daughter Jane’s graduation He also was a member of the Rotary Club, served as worshipful master in the Masonic Lodge and sang in the choir al church. “He got a red rose for that (singing).” Helen said Helen said she was involved in various church activities, served as Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in 1967-68 while her husband was the Worthy Patron, served as president of the women’s society, worked with Girl Scout troops, and taught piano lessons. 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She said that Middleville does not seem to grow as fast as it did when they first moved here. “It (Middleville) isn't quite as booming as it was years ago. but is starling to grow again.'' she said “It could do more if it wanted to.” Vernon said when they moved to Middleville in 1942, the White Pnxiucts office building was located by the river, which eventually got moved near Village Hall, then to Washington Street. Helen said the one thing she remembers the most is a flood that took place at the White Pnxiucts office building. “We stayed by the office all night watching the river rise,” she said. Vernon said he remembers one incident where a co­ worker of his lost control of the bulldozer he was driving and ended up in the river. He also sax! one year the company’s central garage caught on fire and employees were afraid it would spread to the office building next door. Helen said the park across from the river was not there when they first moved in. “It looked like a jungle,” she said. "We have seen a lot of changes in our lives. At first we had no electricity. no cars, not much of anything.” Their daughter. Jane Hum­ ble, remembers Helen telling her a story about when she was tn the seventh grade. She had gone to live with her aunt so she could go to the Plymouth school. Since she was homesick she would go home to see her family on weekends. One time she went home for Christmas vacation. When she returned to Plymouth she found out that there was no more school because it burned down while she was gone. Since she could not go back Helen spends her time there, she ended up artending a one-room country school working on hand crafts and where her older sister was the paintings. She also used to take country line dancing teacher. classes while they were in She also had taken a street car to school from first until their winter home in Florida, which they have gone to every fifth grade. Helen said 85 people attend­ winter since 1968. They are ed their anniversary party Fri­ thinking of selling it now, day. July 14. Mans were Helen said. Humble said she also family and friends they had remembers their first year in not seen for years “We even had friends from Middleville World War II was going on Ypsilanti. Ohio and the Detroit area." she said. and one result was a shortage "They all had something to of sugar She said Helen came up show us. We would have liked to talk longer, but there were with an idea in which each too mans people to look member of the family would get only one jar of sugar. If after ” Besides their three children family members emptied their they also have eight grand­ jars they did not get any more. Humble said it was ironic children and 12 great­ that the first person in the grandchildren family to run out of sugar was Helen said it is a great feel­ ing to know that they started Helen, who then asked to bor­ row sugar from other family three generations of family. Humble said Vernon used members Humble said they always to play the organ while involv­ ed in the Rotary Club. He us­ got by and found ways to be ed to take requests and play all resourceful “Mom always made all of the tunes by ear. She said he still plays the our cloches by hand.” Jane organ and never stopped en­ said. Helen and Vernon said they joying it. Besides playing the organ, have been through a lot in she said, Vernon also is an their lives and continue to en­ joy them to the fullest. avid crossword puzzler. ■ LCMBS BY • LOAM •> •MOur ..... * Homeowners •• Caah Fast * • • 1st & 2nd Mortgage purchase or refinance • Land contact refinancing • Home or Rental Property • Stow Credit OK • Bill Consoltoafion . 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For Free Information Cali Our Hotline (616) 957-3589 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 25. 1995 Compromise would set precedent for west side of highway Caledonia Twp. planners debate setback requirements for M-37 expansion At its July 17 meeting, for instance, the commission Staff Writer As the Michigan Depart­ voted 5-1 to compromi se on a ment of Transportation setback requirement for a slowly moves forward with commercial planned unit de­ the expansion of M-37, the velopment (PUD) that proba­ Caledonia Township Planning bly will set the precedent for Commission finds itself de­ other developments on that termining the future look of side of the highway. The commission approved the highway’s corridor the preliminary site devclopthrough Caledonia. by Barbara Gall Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township July 10. 1995 Regular mooting colled at 7:00 pm Board Member* Present-4 Others? Motion potted unanimously appointing Trustee Schod at Chair of the meeting in the absence of the Supervisor Minute* of the regular and special meeting* were approved o* printed. Printed bill* in the amount of $26 628 88 were ap­ proved by roll coll vote Supervisor Boy ten entered meeting at 7 35 p m and took over chairmanship of the meeting. Motion potted unonimoutly approving additions to the am bulonce fee schedule. Motion potted unonimoutly concurring with the recommen­ dation that Ken Fisk be op pointed Ambulance Lieutenant Motion potted unonimoutly approving hiring of fire and am­ bulonce personnel Motion potted unanimously approving tending Lite Yorger to Paramedic School. Motion potted unonimoutly approving amendment to the Fire Ambulance Ordinance Meeting adjourned at 9 50 p.m. Donno Kenyon Thornoppie Townthip Clerk ment plan for a propsised re­ tai (/warehousing PUD pre­ sented by Joe Arnold, who has agreed to an 80-foot setback for his proposed John Deere dealership projea. Arnold wants to move his Country Turf business from its present site at Emmons and M-37 to four acres near the northwest comer of 84th Street and M-37 because the present site is too small. The Planning Commis­ sion’s Site Plan Review Committee looked over Arnold's preliminary plan last week and reported that its main concerns were the set­ back from the highway right of way and the size of the "slacking area” for inventory. Arnold proposes to build two 5.000-square-foot ware­ house storage units at the rear of the property and a 10.000square-foot retail and service building at the front. The warehouses and the retail building would be separated by a grassy area that would serve as a "testing" plot for customers looking to YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-06 Tax ID. No. 012-004-00 - A request by Albert & Mary Kimball to rezone their land at 355 Peets Rd. from “Agriculture” to “ Resort & Recreation” district for the purpose of developing a golf course. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 A proposal by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to rezone the following properties from “C” Commercial to “C-1” Commercial: Tax ID. No. 007-002-10 (C-Tec Property) Payne Lake Rd. “C” Tax Tax Tax Commercial to “C-2” Commercial: ID. No. 018-011-00 Wilber Loew. ID. No. 019013-00 (S. 300 ft.) Rich Hoving. ID. No. 020-016-00 Elmer Neeson “C” Commercial to “C-3” Commercial Tax ID. No. 019-006-00 (W. 300 ft. of the N. 300 ft.) John Spoelma. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please Take Further Notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY w purchase a mower. The single two-way drive­ way will line up with the drive into the Valley Point development across the street. Township Planner Mark VanderHoeg said Arnold orig­ inally had proposed only a 60foot setback from the high­ way, which some day will be widened. The MDOT will not specu­ late now on just how the fu­ ture expansion will be con­ structed. but the township would like to see a continua­ tion of the planned "boule­ vard" that will run from 60th Street nearly to 84th Street. VanderPloeg pointed out that a 60-foot setback would not provide enough room for such a boulevard. He had sug­ gested a 100-foot setback, and Arnold offered to compromise at 80 feet. He said since no one knew which side of the road would be affected when the highway is widened, he did not want to be stuck with his retail build­ ing 100 feet from the highway. He commented that as a re­ tailer, it is important that his building be readily visible to the passing traffic. Commissioner Jim Newhof said he thought 80 feet was a good compromise, allowing Arnold visibility and yet pro­ viding room for adjustment, should the stale require frontage property for widening the highway. VaoderPkxg said the pro­ posal was to come before the East Beltline Land Use Advi­ sory Committee July 20. and the commission agreed to ap­ prove Arnold’s plan, contin­ gent on any "major" objec­ tion from the committee VanderPkxg reported Friday that the Advisory Committee had approved Arnold’s plan and said the 80-foot setback should be adequate for the boulevard concept. Arnold now can prepare a final development plan for commission approval. A pub­ lic hearing then will be set for residents’ to express their opinions before the commis­ sion makes its final decision to recommend the PUD rezon­ ing to the Township Board, which has final approval. All commissioners agreed that this decision was impor­ tant because it was precedent setting, and because it could affect the kind of road that ac­ tually will replace the present two-lane highway. Dick Dunn was absent for the vote, and John Dieleman voted "no." In other business last week, the commission set two pub­ lic hearings. One hearing will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Aug. 21. to al­ low opinion on a proposed residential PUD rezoning for Paul and Sharon Emerson s 44-lot Golf Meadows, located on 76th Street, east of Patter­ son Avenue. The project will be devel­ oped in phases as Emerson obtains enough sanitary sewer units for all lots. He now owns enough for a first phase The commission also agreed that the Golf Meadows PUD ordinance should require hookup to public water if it is available or according to the township's water ordinance governing the area. A second hearing is set for Thursday. Sept. 7 (the meet­ ing day was changed because of the Labor Day holiday) on proposed amendments to the township’s general develop­ ment plan In reviewing tlie long-range plan, the commission agreed to recommend that some lands presently designated for medium density residential use be changed to low density See M 37 on Page 13 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD July 19. 1995 The regulor meeting of the Coledonio Townthip Board wot called Io order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Garbow, Snyder, DeVries, Dieleman, Gould, Williams, Student Rep. Veenstro. Absent: Jousma MINUTES: Moved William*, se­ cond Gould, to approve minutes as printed. Ayes: DeVries, Gould, Williams, Veenstro, Dielemon. Snyder, Garbow. Mo­ tion Carried. BILLS: Moved DeVries, second Snyder to pay bills as printed. Ayes: Gould. Williams, Veenstro, Dieleman Snyder, Garbow, DeVries. Motion Carried. BUILDING AND TREASURER S REPORT: Given by Supervisor Garbow and Treasurer DeVries. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Trustee Dieleman. The first meeting in September has been changed to Thursday. September 7, 1995, because of Labor Day Holiday. Public hearing on the General Development Plan will be held ot that meeting. MUNICIPAL WATER REPORT Given by Supervisor Garbow ORDINANCE #95 5 To amend Ordinance #95-2 (For the Villoge/Townthip Sewer). There was a typo on the Warehouse and Storage in the Ordinance that should hove read .10 per 1,000 sq. ft. instead of .010 per 1,000 sq. ft. Moved Gould, seconded Dieleman to adopt Or­ dinance #95-5 to amend Or­ dinance #95-2. Ayes Williams Veenstro Dieleman Snyder Garbow DeVries, Gould. Mo­ tion Corned TO AMENDMENT Tabled until next month. US SIGNAL FRANCHISE Tobi ed until next month. MUNICIPAL WATER COMPEN SAT ION RESOLUTION Moved Williams second DeVries to adopt resolution to provide addi­ tional compensation to the Township Clerk for extra services rendered in connection with acquisition. construction and financing of public water supply system with a maximum of $2 000.00 Ayes Veenstro Dieleman Garbow DeVries Gould Williams Abstain Snyder Motion Carried Moved Williams, second Dieleman to adopt resolution to provide addi­ tional compensation to the Township Supervisor for extra services rendered in connection with acquisition, construction and financing of public water supply system with a maximum of $2,000.00 Ayes Dieleman Snyder. DeVries. Gould. Williams. Veenstro Abstain Garbow. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Received check from VerMeulen for $4,000.00 half of 1995 fees Received letter from two citizen* who paid off the Compau/Kettle Lake sewer assessment would like the interest since we would not be going out for bond until September Street maps up­ dated yearly. Update on the street map* monthly for Fire Dept. Commonwealth Power Company letter about o pork on 84th and Thornoppie River. Mov ed Dieleman. second Gould to tend Treasurer DeVries to the Michigan Municipal Treoturer Assoc, in Port Huron Aye* Snyder. Garbow. Gould. Williams. Veenstro, Dieleman Abstain DeVries Motion Cor ried. Discussion on public access at Compau/Kettle Lake Association has a meeting with the DNR on the problem there on Monday. July 24th ot 7 30 p.m Traffic control on 68th Street through Alaska Labarge Dam was discussed Moved Snyder, second Dieleman to adjourn ot 8 35 p m Ayes Garbow. DeVries, Gould. Williams. Veenstro. Dieleman. Snyder. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (401) Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 PUBLIC NOTICE At the request of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, State of Michigan and by the authority conferred on the Departmen! of Natural Resources by Section 12-17 of Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, and Section 250 of Act 380. Public Acts of 1965, and Section 41 of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969 a hearing will be held in Yankee Springs Township Hail. 284 N Briggs Rd Middleville, Michigan, at 700 p m , Wednesday August 30, 1995 At this hearing the Department of Natural Resources will gather information from the public concerning possible problems on the waters of Cobb Lake (Channel) in Yankee Springs Township in Barry County Person* with disabilities needing accommodations tor effective participation tn the meeting should contact Lt Lawrence Epskamp at 6164854851, a week In advance to request mobility, visual hearing or other assistance All interested persons are invited to attend and offer comments orally or m writing Interested persons unable io attend this hearing may submit written comments to: Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division District 12 Headquarter* 821 N 10th St Plainwell, Michigan 48080 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 25, 1995 / Page 13 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Big issues facing Michigan One month ago in this column. I toki you about the senate's very productive first six months and highlighted some of our more significant accomplishments. If you recall, we cut taxes five more times, reformed the unemployment insurance system, passed a balanced budget with increased education funding and made improvements to the “Polluter Pay" law. among other things In that same column. I mentioned some of our prionties for the rest of the year and promised the last half of 1995 would be as productive as the first. And I have discussed the controversial issues of revenue sharing, court and cultural funding that has caused friction bet ween Detroit and the rest of the state. To address the issue, I said 1 would appoint a work group to look at the big picture and make some recommendations for change. Well, last week I did just that But rather than appoint just one work group, I appointed a total of four summer task force groups and two ongoing work groups to study the larger issues facing Michigan right now and ready the senate for a busy fall session The four summer groups will develop comprehensive, long- SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING July 13, 1995 M»«tmg colled »o order al 7:30 p m All Board member* pre «ent, 7 visitor* June 8. minute* chon^ed to correct Financial Report total to $247,202 29 Ap proved a* corrected. Cemetery Sexton’* contract approved for July I. 1995 to July I. 1996 Stage .carpeting and Holl floor ' maintenance project* tabled un­ til next montn. Assessor’s Con­ tract approved July I, 1995 through June 30, 1997. Charles Biggs appointed to ZBA to fill term of Stuart Milburn. Chair­ man of Planning Commission (Ken Worsham) appointed to handle Residential Site Plan Reviews until Zoning Ordinance is changed. Residential Site Plan Review fees set at $25.00 Fee will be doubled if work is started before approval is given. Herold approved to attend Summer Legislative Conf. Chuck Misak request to subdivide one parcel off of his property on Yankee Springs Rd. approved by Board. Codification of Township Or­ dinances by Municipal Code Corp, approved. Payables ap­ proved in amount of $22,203.62. Clerks Report presented. Meeting adjourned at 9.45 p.m Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (405) June 8, 1995 Meeting called to order at 730 p.m. London. Finkbeiner. Cook Vander Bee present. Herold ab­ sent with notice. Minutes of May II, approved. Financial Report dated May 31, approved. Water report received for information. Hall floor bids were reviewed. Flietstra Tile bid of $2,900 was lowest and accepted. Site Plan Review procedure was discuss­ ed. and will continue to be ex­ amined. Schedule of meeting dotes for FY 95-96 was approv ed. Budget Resolution to adopt Budget for FY 95-96 was passed in total amount of $719,610 Salary Resolution was passed to adopt salaries os contained in Budget. Zoning Ordinance changes of Feb 12 and June 2. were approved. Payables of $30,361.56 were approved. Municipal Code Corp, material was tabled until next meeting. Clerk's Report was given. Ad­ journ at 9:38 p.m. H.E. Vander Bee Clerk (404) term strategies on revenue sharing and equity, urban redevelopment, prison overcrowding and state courts. The two ongoing task forces will study health care and the school code charter school revisions The goal of these task forces is to make recommendations on how we as a Senate Republican Caucus should address these crucial issues and help develop a reasonable time line for im­ plementing those recommendations Without question, all of these issues are ones the citizens of the state are concerned about As I’ve mentioned before, there has been a lot of animosity between west and southeast Michigan regarding state funding Our goal in appointing the task force on revenue sharing and east-west equity issues is to make state funding more fair and balanced, so that everyone reaps the rewards of being a Michigan citizen The task force on urban redevelopment will review such pro­ posals as empowerment zones, renaissance zones, charter schools and urban incentives. Overall, the committee's goal is to find the best w ay s to revitalize and attract job providers and residents to our cities. While our economy is doing quite well right now, our core inner cities still lack a lot of the vitality and life we see in suburban areas Over the next several months, we want to develop plans to change that. Another major issue of concern is prison overcrowding. Over the past few years, we've passed legislation cracking down on crime to make our streets and neighborhoods safer. In M-37 expansion From previous pageresidential. Included are properties east of Alaska Avenue between 76th Street and 84th Street and some properties north of 76th Street. Also recommended for change from MDR to LDR are some areas on the west side erf the Thomapple River between 7200 and 7800 Thor­ napple River Drive. Recommended for change from low density residential to medium density residential are properties along Kraft Avenue between 84th Street and Johnson Street. A third amendment would change the southern half of Section 18, or lands north of 84th Street between Patterson and Kraft, from the agricul­ tural designation to low den­ sity residential. According to the township, low density residential proper­ ties not serviced by public sewer and water require a twoacre lol per unit density. When serviced, LDR allows one to two units per acre. The medium density resi­ dential district, when not ser­ viced by utilities, allows a maximum density of one unit per acre. MDR properties ser­ viced by utilities are allowed two to four units per acre. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N Briggs Rd. concerning the following. 1. ZBA 95-07-08 Tax ID No. 180-008-00. a request by John Benjamin, 067 N. Bassett Lake Rd. to construct an addition to his house, five feet from the property line. Such other matters as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please Take Further Notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS. SECRETARY the meantime, our prisons are getting fuller. The task force on prison overcrowding and criminal justice issues will not only deal with the overcrowding problem, but also will take a look at providing law enforcement agencies with enhanced tools for fighting crime. Our fourth summer task force, the structure of state courts, will review different ways to organize and build an effective and efficient state court system for the 21st century. All of these summer task force groups are expected to pre­ sent me and the rest of the Senate Republican Caucus w ith their findings and recommendations m September. The other two work groups will take more time to review the issues of health care and the school code charter school revisions. While some people believe appointing task forces creates more government bureaucracy, let me assure you that won t be the case here These task forces were appointed to look at a problem, analy ze the problem and make a recommendation to solve the problem. Because all of these issues are so important to the future of our state. I wanted to make sure we examined them from top to bottom. By forming special work groups, these issues will get the attention and review they deserve I will update you on our progress in the coming months. If you have any ideas or concerns you want to share w ith me on any of these issues, feel free to call my lansing office at (517) 373-0797 or write me at P.O. Box 30036, State Capitol. Lans­ ing. Mich. 48933. CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, County of Kent, Michigan, held in the Caledonia Township and Village Hall located at 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 19th day of July, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Local Time. PRESENT: Members: Garbow, Snyder, DeVries, Dieleman, Gould. Williams. ABSENT: Members: Jousma. It was moved by Member Gould and supported by Member Dieleman that the following Ordinance be adopted under the authority of the Revenue Bond Act of 1933, being Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended. ORDINANCE NO. 95 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 95 2, ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 15,1995 The Ordinance was then read. Upon roll call, the vote upon motion adopting said Ordinance was as follows: YEAS: Williams, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould. NAYS: None. The Township Clerk declared the Ordinance adopted. The following is Ordinance No. 95-5 as adopted. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN) ORDAINS: ORDINANCE NO. 95 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 95 2, ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 15,1995 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN) ORDAINS: Section 1. The Unit Factor applicable to “Warehouse & Storage” as set forth in Appendix I of Ordinance No. 95-2, adopted on February 15, 1995, is hereby amended to read as follows: Warehouse & Storage .10 per 1,000 sq. ft. Section 2. Publication and Recording. This Ordinance, or a summary thereof, shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the Charter Township of Caledonia qualified under State law to publish legal notices, within thirty (30) days after its adoption and the same shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Township. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect thirty (30) days following the date of publication as provided by law. Passed and adopted by the Charter Township of Caledonia on July 19> 1995 Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia Thomas F. Garbow, Township Supervisor Charter Township of Caledonia CERTIFICATION OF TOWNSHIP CLERK I certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, County of Kent, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on July 19,1995 and that public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by publication or posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for said meeting. I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Township and such recording has been authenticated by the signatures of the Supervisor and Township Clerk. Patricia Snyder Township Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia (402) �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 25, 1995 Insuring your valuables... i Contempo Salon presents... Carly’s Car New KMs Hair Cutting Area We want to be your family salon. Servicing men, women and children in all areas of skin and hair care. 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Jewelry, professionals who have at­ antiques, sports equipment, tained the prestigious collectibles artwork, furs, Chartered Property Casualty computers, and other “high- Underwriter (CPCU) ticket” items may need designation are members of more coverage than the stan­ the CPCU Society’s Mid­ dard homeowners policy Michigan Chapter. provides. Local youth earns All-MIAA 2nd team Caledonia native Mark Uyl has been named to the AllMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association baseball squad’s second team. The son of Jim and Jane Uyl, Mark has been the starting first baseman for the Knights of Calvin College for the past two years He committed just three errors in 220 chances for a .987 fielding average He was 10th in the MIAA in total bases and sixth in home runs with a .274 batting average He also scored 23 runs and had 12 runs batted in. 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All you need to make an extraordi­ nary jam is a recipe using a favorite fruit or veg­ etable and a few simple ingredients. Create your own pantry of convenient gixdies ready for use in a moment s notice. Prepare jam or jelly specialties using cherries, peaches, apricots, rhubarb or strawberries—whatever your backyard or local supermarket has to offer Not only can you enjoy these fresh, spring offerings all year long, but they are a great way to create home­ made gifts for any occasion. There are only four basic ingredients needed to prepare a jam or jelly: fruit, sugar, acid (such as lemon juice) and pectin Pectin is the ingredient that makes your jam or jelly set up or “gel " Although pectin is found naturally in fruits, some soft-spread recipes re­ quire adding additional pectin. Using a commercial pectin, such as Ball 100 Percent Natural* Fruit Jell Pectin, and following the packaging instructions assures the proper balance of ingredients and a good set. 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A good recipe to try is this one for strawberry jam: STRAWBERRY JAM 2 quarts strawberries 1/4 cup lemon juice 7 cups sugar 1 (1 3/4-ounce) package powdered pectin Wash strawberries, remove caps and crush. Measure five cups crushed strawberries. Combine strawberries, lemon juice and pectin in a large saucepot. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring con­ stantly. Add sugar; return mixture to a rolling boil. Boil hard one minute, stir­ ring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary. ( arefully ladle hot jam into hot jars, leav­ ing 1/4-inch headspace Adjust caps. Process janr ten minutes in a boiling w ater <-anncr. Yield: about eight 8-ounce jars. �Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! 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Village Manager Everii Manshurn said that prior to the Aug. 7 meeting, the Or­ dinance Committee will meet to evaluate information col­ lected at the public hearing held last Tuesday and then prepare a recommendation to the council. The ordinance was recom­ mended by Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma and the village's insurance consultant, as a result of a 1993 lawsuit filed against the village of Spring Lake filed by two brothers who were paralyzed when their motorcycle slamm­ ed into a car. The brothers claimed their vision was obstructed by cars parked too close to the in­ tersection and trees and hedges on private property , said Spring Lake community service director John Hansen. Hansen added that the Village of Spring Lake was named as part of the lawsuit only because the accident oc­ curred on a village street. He said the driver of the car ultimately was the one at fault but the brother's Municipal League Insurance Co. felt that parking was allowed too close to the intersection and was unhappy with the village's Rails-to-Trails protesters picket recent bike ride by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Raih-to-Trails protesters swarmed about Village Hall in Middleville and Thornapple Kellogg High School last week Monday, during ceremonies for the Michigander Bike Ride. One of the group's main complaints involve questions about legality of the develop­ ment of the trail. Property owner Dawn Smith said the village did not ask any of the three township boards (Irving. Rutland and Thomapple) for a zoning change before establishing the trail and did not get a special use permit before the bike ride. "This should be illegal." she said. “They are running their carriage before the horse.” Property owner Larry Jan com added that Thomapple Township was aware of this. "(Zoning Adminstrator) Jack Spencer was made aware of this this morning and did not do a thing about it.’' he said. Village Manager Everii Manshurn said the village was not aware that any zoning changes were necessary and has not heard from any of the townships on the matter. “If the village does aquire it (the property), it will take whatever actions are necessary.” he said. He added that the village is in no position to obtain a special use permit because it does not own the property yet. “Once we do. we will get one.” he said. Manshurn also said Rutland Township does not require the village to have one. Laura Munjoy of Rutland Township See Bike ride, Page 7 method of traffic control. The village attorney, he said, agreed it would be better to settle out of court because there was no gu rantee that the village would win. "We did not believe that in­ tersection was the cause of that accident." he said. "It was ultimately best to settle the suit than take it to a jury trial.” Former acting Municipal Judge for the City of Hastings Grover T. Lethcoe said Manshum claimed it was a garage sale sign that caused the Spr­ ing Lake accident, when in fact it was a stop sign. Lethcoe said he got his in­ formation from an article in the Grand Rapids Press. "Its just common sense.” he said. "If someone were to put a garage sale sign up. they would put it where people could see it.” He added that he approach­ ed the matter with Village At­ torney Jeff Youngsma. who said he would not abide by it. Manshurn said he does not recall this being brought to H It’s just common sense. If someone were to put a garage sale sign up, they would put it where people could see __ it. —Grover T. Lethcoe Youngsma's attention, adding that he never specified that it was a garage sale sign that was the stated cause Lethcoe said them was a situation in which there used to be merchants in Spring Lake who put things in the street, which may have caused concern but he is sure that people in Spring Lake still put up garage sale signs. He said it seemed as though the village had" some sort of secret or closed meeting" that the public was not invited to in which council members made See Ordinance, Page 6 Michigander Bike Ride tour stops in Middleville by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Seven Hundred bikers gathered in the Thornapple Kellogg High School gym Monday. July 24. for one of the stops on their 300-mile trip from South Haven to Bay City. TK High School was swar­ ming with activity as riders exhausted from the day's 50-mile ride, got things situated in the tents they would be sleeping in. ate in the cafeteria and enjoyed music by the Adadaun Celtic Band in the gym. Participant Ddnald Slahlbaum. who helped organize the ride, was pleased with the way it was progressing. “Im having a good time, this is a great bike ride, it helps develop Rails To Trails.” he said. "We have the same amount of people on the six-day ride as we did last year, and an increase of up to 100 on the Kai-Haven weekend.” Rider Dema Gobbo from Windsor agreed that the ride is a good experience. "I'm impressed with the variety of age groups involv­ ed.” she said. She said she heard about the ride by reading about it in the Detroit Free Press and drove from Windsor to participate. She said she has done more riding this year than she has in a long time, and that it is great to get back to it. "We don't have trails like this in Windsor.” she said. "We have to go to Dearborn to ride. ” The closest trail in Canada she said, is in London, which is a lot further away than the trails in the stales. "I think it's very well organized, a great group of people.” she said. "You have to be ready for it. ” Besides riders, the event re­ quired many tireless Rails-ToTrails Conservancy volunteers who gave up their time to help the riders enjoy Riders waited to get their bikes repaired before they went to the gym to par­ ticipate in the ceremony. The bikers slept in tents outside Thomapple Kellogg High School. their experience. Volunteer Lee Rumohr from Harrison Township said her husband, son and daughter were participating in the ride and this was a way for her to be with them and help out. She said her duties as a volunteer include running sag wagons, sitting at information booths. and giving information. Sag wagons, she said, are wagons placed at certain points of the route where she sits and prepares to provide water, first aid and directions if needed to participants pass­ ing by. The riders, she said, are followed by both a regular doctor, and a bike doctor who watch for injuries and mechanical problems w ith the bikes. She added that they provide information about the trail areas and their histories, and maps as well. Once at the school, she said, the volunteers sold mer­ chandise such as T-shirts, but­ tons and stickers, directed people to the phones, cafeterias and general meetings, look care of the riders' luggage so they didn't need to worry about it until they reach a destination, and set up their tents each night When the riders were settl­ ed in. they flocked io the gym See Tour stops, Page 2 In This Issue... • Middleville to have full- and part-time officers • Kent County Youth Fair honors ‘The American Way’ • Two TK teachers spend summer vacation in Spain • Schadler is new Caledonia AYSO commissioner �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 1, 1995 The participants in the bike ride hod “bike doctors" with them to moke sure their bikes were in the proper riding condition. The official meeting for the Michigan Rails-To-Trails group was opened with the Pledge of Allegonce lead by Boy Scout Troop 105. where the annual Rails ToTrails meeting was held with a couple of keynote speakers Boy Scout Troop No. 105 was in attendance to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegance to start the meeting Bill Gibson, vice chairman of the Michigan Rails ToTrails Association, was the first to speak. He said that the Michigander Bike Ride allows people to make some new friends and enjoy the beauty of Michigan's trails Gibson, who is also director of parks and recreation, said he has a vision for the trail. "The goal of our chapter is to make this an interconnected trail," he said "Someday people will be able to get on it and go anywhere in the state.” The trail, he said, brings out two reactions from people, either they like it or they don’t. In the past, people who have opposed trails have changed their minds when they were able to experience their beauty, he added. People actually may be able to ride to work on them, which would give them an alternative method of transportation. The goal of the Michigan 1i The goal of our chapter is to make this an interconnected trail. Someday people will be able to get on it and go anywhere in the state. 55 — Bill Gibson chapter, he said, is to work with communities to get their trail programs up and runn­ ing. In order to do this, sup port from the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transporta tion. and especially the local people is needed. "It can’t happen without local support.” he said. An improvement for this year’s ride includes additional miles of paved trail on the Pere Marquette Trail in Midland County. He said last year there was only 8.5 miles of paved trail in that area, but that has been in­ creased to 22 miles this year. State Director David Baslaw said the State of Michigan should be com­ mended for its title of having LZ/ou,.,. ...to all the members of the Middleville and Caledonia Fire Departments and the Ambu­ lance Personnel for your quick response and generous help in our time of need. Thank You, The KieZs Bouman Drive (he most rail trail miles. 930. and the most trails. Phase developments, he said, at this time include im­ provements for the Lakeland trail, the Pere Marquette trail, and the Bay City trail in which the conservancy is trying to create a loop around the city. He said Rails-To-Trails is also forming new partnerships with the DNR. Some accomplishments of the conservancy include an in­ crease in public and private partnerships and additional foundations to provide fun­ ding and support. Some of the additional foun­ dations. he said, include, the National Park Service, the Southwest Michigan Council and the University of Michigan. Goals, he said, include ex­ panding funding further, and continuing to draft publica­ tions and hold regular meetings. National Rails-To-Trails President David Burwell said the trails are more than just places to have fun. He said that when he got out of school and tried to decide what he wanted to do with his life, he got advice from a wise person. The advice was “find out what you believe in and live a life that shows it.” Burwell said he thought this advice through and decided that his answer was Rails-toTrails. Rail trails, he said, are the fastest growing space in the United States. "We have never lost a rail trail.” he said. "Once they are open, they keep going." He said that what is unique about them is that they are for everyone — hikers, bikers and riders. "This is why they are so popular.” he said. pre*-hoe! cbiAwCfon in a ncn-bcn^ninAtionAl ChriftL\n environment Basic tuition $f3O/serooster for 5- ye ar- old classes; $t9O/seroester for Pre-K classes. 6361 100th St. Caledonia tower tove/ of Caledonia Christian Reformed Church 891-1670 Trail proponent Craig Patterson mode the official dedication of the Thornapple trail dt the Michigander Bike Ride Ceremony Monday, July 24. Members of the Middleville Village Council were presentee with a painting in appreciation for their support. They are also environmen­ tally correct and help preserve our history, he said. They are an alternative mode of transportation that conserves energy and they build a community and tie people together. Twenty years ago, he said, before interstate highways and VCRs, people used to sit out on their front porches and visit with their neighbors. When these modem conve­ niences became common, he said, communities started to fragment because individual families kept to themselves. Rail trails, he said, bring communities back together as people get out on the trails to bike. walk, run or nde. Sometimes where there are trails, there are parks that are added that lure people, he said Trails, he said, keep expan­ ding each year. "Ten years ago. 90 percent Continued next page - New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casual wear & Sportswear Ntw4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • 891*9257 — As Always, WaDc-tns Are Welcome �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 1, 1995 I Page 3 Money advice for summer travelers offered by AAA When gearing up for that summer getaway, travelers should ask themselves an im­ portant question: what is the best way to manage vacation spending money? AAA Travel Agency of­ ficials say traveling with loads of cash is not wise. "If lost or stolen, cash is ir­ replaceable," said AAA Travel Director Bill Best “Also, flashing wads of bills may make a tourist an easy theft target Instead, he suggests vaca tioners consider a variety of payment methods — from travelers checks to credit cards — to ensure maximum convenience and security. Most of the vacation funds should be in travelers checks. Best said. The agency recom­ mends American Express Travelers Cheques since they are widely recognized and ac­ cepted like cash throughout the world. And unlike cash, if they ’re lost or stolen, they are easily replaced at thousands of American Express offices worldwide. It’s vital to keep a set of travelers check serial numbers separate from the checks to order for them to be replaced American Express Travelers Cheques have lots of other advantages. They are fee-free to AAA members at any branch office. In general, visitors also get a better ex­ change rate overseas when changing travelers checks rather than cash. And for those away from home a long time, mail can be sent in care of the Amencan Express of­ fice wherever they are visiting. Also. Amencan Ex­ press “Traveler’s Cheques for Two” are the only travelers checks that allow two people to carry and use the same set of checks, letting them pursue separate vacation interests without sacrificing security AAA Travel Agency also recommends members use a credit card to cover unex­ pected or very large expenses incurred during vacation. Credit card purchases are ex­ changed at the interbank ex­ change rate, usually the best rate available for currency ex­ change Also, credit charges The collage shows how bike trails con build communities. From previous page — of projects failed,” he said. “Now 80 percent of projects succeed.” When the conservancy started, he said, there were only 100 trails and 1.000 miles of trail, he said. Now Z1 .(XXT projects are under way. He said that when looking at a prospective project, the con­ servancy considers three elements. There must be a plan for what the trail will do for the community, a sponsoring public agency, and strong base of citizen support. “Friends of Trails” groups. Tiic conservancy, he said, can build trails on a municipal, county, or statewide basis. “Cities like Minneapolis. Seattle and Pittsburgh are realizing they can have a whole trail system,” he said. “One day people will be able to go anywhere in the United States by trail.” The conservancy, he said, is getting close to achieving that goal. Last year it bought and donated 320 rail trail miles to the state of Nebraska, which makes the trails go 45 percent of the way across the country. He added that though there are many positive things hap­ pening with rail trails, there are still problems. “We are still losing more miles than we are saving,” he said. “We save an average of 700 miles per year but aban­ don 1500 miles per year. ” One of the reasons, he said, is funding There is currently a movement in Congress that is attempting to get rid of gas tax funding for trails, which can leave some abandoned. Trail proponent Craig Pat­ terson officially dedicated the trail. He said he and other pro­ ponents went out into the community to network and get people willing to take interest in the project. He said he spoke to Burwell, who said he would help if he could find a partner. That is when Village Manager Everil Manshum in­ vited him to meetings with the village. Patterson honored represen­ tatives from the Middleville Village Council James Oliver and Jim French, and president of the Thornapple Trail Association Scot Williams by presenting them with a picture of a trail Another presentation was made to Burwell. Baslaw. tour director Wendy Pulver and Roger Storm in gratitude for their national support Manager of the TREK Bicycle Company. Jerry Nor­ quist. said TREK is trying to get involved with Rails-toT rails and help interested bikers purchase quality equipment He then raffled off a bicy­ cle. which was won by Kerry Halseth of Saline U hen the ceremony was over, the bikers relaxed and enjoyed more entertainment from the Amaduan Celtic Band are the easiest to challenge if services or merchandise pur­ chased are unsatisfactory or incorrectly charged. AAA offers its members VISA and MasterCard with low and no-fee options. AAA credit cards give special privileges to travelers, in­ cluding travel agency monthly specials and easy cash ad­ vances. 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You must be at least 55 years young and have a minimum of $5,000 in any inter­ est bearing account at the State Bank oj Caledonia Stop in at Caledonia Dutton or Middleville now! �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 1, 1995 birthday. Johnny came home Monday and is it ever nice to have him home. He is really behaving well, as Dr Brown told him With. NORMA VELDERMAN to. Life is really very good. Monday morning Greg Geers came over to help me Hi everyone! I want to teil "Make a joyous sound all ye get my 1860 Barry and Eaton lambs, serve the Lord with County wall maps sorted and all of you folks, my communi­ gladness, come before his organized into a bigger ty family, that last Sunday. Ju­ presence with singing.” We notebook. I love working with ly 23, it was my 79th birth­ had a retired minister from him He has a very organized day. Johnny was better and Delton and his message con­ mind and wonderful sugges­ the day looked very wonder­ tinued on the joy At the end tions on how to do things ful. I went, as usual, to the of the service they had such a Parmalee service. I am always I was able to get a hold of warm sendoff to everyone go learning something new about most of you folks so there's a ing home We gathered all fair amount of news. Parmalee Church. Fifteen around the pews, holding minutes before church. Joyce Bea Miller said that she is hands and singing I was so busy getting the garden pro­ played and two of the songs charged up by all the love and duce taken care of. were my favorites 'In the music. I had to take a Tylenol Garden” and “The Old Rugg­ Lois Bremer said her two ed Cross." I just love the way when I took a nap grandsons are now in Den­ Then Johnny's brother. mark and next week they will she plays the hymns. They seem to be her gift to her Pete, and his wife and be in England. Chns is also in daughter brought me cake and Equador and will come home listeners flowers All the children call­ this weekend. Edna Betchel told me that I ed and wished me a happy was thinking of Psalm 100; Elaine Northrop was in the Neighbors pool swimming with her grandchildren and having a wonderful time Betty Bender said that they are really enjoying their garden Bob White said that there was no news, but is just enjoy­ ing life. Thelma Carl said she had been over to her niece s home on Clark Lake and had a real good time. Lib Palmer had company from Lexington. Ky.. her daughter. Bernice Wood, and daughter Alecia and great granddaughter. They were there over the weekend. Anne Marie Hart went to band camp. I couldn't get Beth Verlinde. but Nancy Verlinde said that her folks had the Verlinde reunion last weekend. One cousin, who had never been to America, came here to see all the family. Cathy Williamson said that they are now enjoying the remodeling. All the painting and replacing is done. Russ Bender said he had such a wonderful time at the Barry County Fair last week. He took his little car to get around in. Folks said they wished that they had one. He saw everything and enjoyed seeing everyone and everything. Daughter Mary came down this week to visit Alice and stayed overnight with Russ. Dick and Lu Ward went on a trip to Hudson Bay and had a beautiful lime. It was the trip of a lifetime. He would not do it again, but would recom­ mend it highly to anyone. He called it a “Polar Bear Trip." Well, folks, that is it for this week Have a wonderful week. I feel so fortunate in be­ ing alive and living in such a wonderful time. Life is so very good God Bless all of you. my wonderful caring family. Love you all. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! 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Schrock Sunday School................................... ..*45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..... 11 rOO a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................... . 6XX) p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............ 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Chibs..............................6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO _ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’J Church will be provided during both services. -SM an eumpto Jn spweh m Ma, in tow, in faith and m purity" ___________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck 1 3 1 S Administrative Pastor A A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M & 6:00P.M Sunday School.......................10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 * 10001 St 9:30 a.m. 3 Choir Practice..................... 9:30 a.m. 1 Worship Service .................. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 | Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Peace Reformed Church k Located in Leighton Township Barner Free M-37 het*een Caledonia & Middleville Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Wednesday Sunday Morning Worship “Family Night” (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:30a.m. Worship Services 6:15 Dinner Sunday School................................................ 11:10a.m. 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:30p.m. Sunday School Pioneer Club 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults U (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................. 6:30 p.m. Jr. A Sr High School Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Youth Fellowship - Sunday......................... 7:00 p.m. Cadets and Cavincttea RAY TOWNSEND Pastor ___ _ __ _ Adult Bible Studica SHARON 8ARNS0AL£ Da of Onshon Ed 3 Musk 891-8028 708 West Main Street R H R St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service..... ................................. 8.30 a m Morning Worship Service...................... 10:00a.m.Sunday School...........................................9:456.m. Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m.(Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) Evening Worship Service......................... 6:00p.m.Bible Classes............................................ 10:00a.m. Second Service....................................... 11:00a.m YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Office: 891-8688 Church. 891-9878 1 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a.m Middleville V'orship...................... 11 <» am Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Wbr CDIH ^Rrll|odist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 - $ I LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES \ C f e - r“ I I Church School................... Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH The Church where everybody b somebody . and Jesus Christ is Lord” Sunday School....................................... 9.30 am Sunday Mommg Worshp...................... 1030 am Sunday Evening Wonhip................... 600 p.m Wed hbdweek Prayer A Boe Study...... 700 p m tev VMam Dotwon. Pastor CALEDONIA | UNITED METHODIST Sun. Morning Worship . . . 10:00 a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11.00 A M. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.................... 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1 1 (iaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue al 92nd Street _ Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 6948252 ' Wf- ‘Ml ~ T ' oW CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship...................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — GUN LAKE CHURCH B (COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday R<*d (at Gun l-ake) ■ Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903■ CT* r'A/'A Barr^rFrtt Programs for All Ages Sunday Woniupt K 9 00 am & 10 30 am ■ Wednesday Gun Lake Community Church ■ 1 Family Night" K 6 00 pm z, ■ | The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints E * 1 8146 68<h St near Whitneyville Ave 5 Church School, Sunday....................9 45 am Kj o/yJfK? Morning Wonhip.,.1100a m K Evening Worship 6:00 p m D Wed Fdlo*‘hlP 7 30 p m. ft (in homes or church) call M Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 U �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 1, 1995 / Page 5 Middleville to have full and part-time officer Solomon - Hayward united Mindy Jo Solomon and Shawn Bordon Hayward were joined in marriage on June 10. 1995 at Peace Reformed Church. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Lilly Solomon of Middleville and Judy and Mark Cisler of Kentwood The grooms parents are Gordon and Gini Hayward of Delton and Kristen Haywood of Grand Rapids. Matron of honor was Kathy Newman Bridesmaids were Lori Irwin. Michelle Hum­ phrey and Darselle Whipple The best man was Gordon Hayward. The groomsmen were Jeff Hypnar, Tim Thompson and Dave Van Til. The ushers were Ed Solomon and Troy Newman. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Dave and Carolyn Newman. We would like to thank everyone involved for making our wedding day the most beautiful day of our lives. ENGAGEMENTS Seger-Campbell to wed in October Mr. and Mrs. Norman Seger of Wayland are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Susan Anne to Scott L. Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell of Dowling. Susan is a graduate of Davenport College with two associate of science business degrees and is employed by Central Anesthesia Services P.C. in Grand Rapids. Scott is a manufacturing engineer employed by Eaton Corporation. An October 14th wedding date has been planned SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area Call...945-9554 • The Hastings Banner bv Mandv Ha be I * Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council decided last Tuesday jo keep a part-time police of­ ficer besides hiring a new fulltime officer Council members voted to pay an extra $24,000 for three years to keep a part-time of­ ficer employed for 20 to 30 hours per week, in addition to the full time community of­ ficer they plan to hire through a federal grant A motion was passed last month to allow the village to apply for a three-year. $75,000 “COPS FAST” grant, which would pay for a full-time community police officer who would be respon­ sible for dealing with issues such as drug and crime prevention. Village Manager Everil Manshum said the total cost, which includes benefits, would be $120,000. $75,000 of which would be covered by the grant, leaving the village responsible for $45,000 for the three years Police Chief Louis Schumaker said that since the motion was passed, he has found that he would not be able to keep schedules flexible unless he had a part-time of­ ficer available to fill in on the regular officer's days off and vacation times Because of this situation. Schumaker asked council if it would be willing to pay $24,000 or $72 per day extra to have both a part-time and a full-time officer on board. Manshum said the village already has a part-time officer who works betw een 20 and 30 hours per week so it would just be a question of hiring another officer. Council members said they were unsure at first whether or not they could make that work financially. Schumaker said that though policing is good for the com­ munity, patrol has to be his first priority. So if the village decides against paying the ex­ tra money, it would be better off not applying for the grant. The administrative restraints of the grant, he said, are that they must use the money for community polic­ ing only, which does not in­ clude regular patrol. He added that he did not realize his need for both of­ ficers until he was able to get a better look at the application requirements after the last meeting. Schumaker said he had several ideas for things the community police officer could do to fill his 45-hour per week requirement One idea, he said, is to have this officer police the bike trail, which would ease the minds of the anti-trail activists Another idea he had was to have a fax connection betw een the police station and different businesses in the community. This way. he said, any business owner can get in touch with the police if he or she comes across someone passing a bad check or shoplifting. The third idea is a neighborhood watch program that the officer can head He said this is something the community needs. The First Baptist Church of Middleville will present a Bi­ ble School for kids in grades K-5 from 9 to 11 a.m.. Aug. 14-18 This year, David Stewart, an award-winning ventrilo­ quist on the international level, will present a series titl­ ed “It’s a Jungle Out There!” Children are invited to search for the “jewels” of the Celestial City; roam through the Bible Safari; and thrill to the truths of the Jungle Mis­ sionary Time. Stewart will keep children on the edge of their seats as they encounter characters such as Outrageous Sidney the Orangutan. Lovable Wendal the bear, Leonard “King” of the Jungle and others. First Baptist Church is located at 5075 N. Middleville Road. David Stewart and furry friend. PENNOCK VILLAGE A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Hastings, Michigan There i» pictorial there i» An active, progressive, lifestyle designed for those individuals 55 years plus. 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Trustee Floyd Bray sug­ gested that the village go ahead and apply for the grant and allocate the extra money for one year, then see if it works for the budget and if they want to continue it. Manshum said that might not be a good idea because the village could lose future op­ portunities to get other grants from that specific agency The Village Council decid­ ed to stick to its motion of ap­ plying for the grant and try tc work the extra $24,000 pay ment into its budget. First Baptist of Middleville plans Vacation Bible School licence in the name way an Schumaker said he does not anticipate any problems in receiving the grant and can have a new officer in the posi­ tion by the first of the year if it is approved He added that Middleville should be able to handle more than one officer. “The Village of Constan­ tine has more than one and they are a smaller village.” he said. Trustee James Oliver said the village may have to allocate extra funds for the part-time officer if it means the full-time one could police the bike trail and eliminate A man'» feet 4>oukl Im* planted in hi- coun­ try. but hin eye- should nursey the work!. —Grorp Santayana I I Name:........................... ............................. ... ...................................................................... Address: _____ _____ ____________________________ _________________ City Stale______________ Zip-------------------------Phone:____________________________ Mail To: Pennock Village • One Village Drive • Hastings, MI 49058 To arrange a tour and a complimentary lunch, call Stacy Sanders at: 1-800-945-5871 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 1. 1996 ORDINANCE DECIDED AUG. 7, continued from frontpage----------------------------------- - ------a decision on the ordinance before the public hearing took place. “They had the whole thing written out and when I asked to see it, they would not let me,“ Jie said. Manshum said they certain­ ly had two or three committee meetings to discuss options and insurance information, hut added that absolutely no decisions were made He added that some of the committee members may have taken notes so they had a bet ter idea of what needed to be considered as they listened to the hearing Lethcoe also mentioned that it was his understanding that the village policy was not to allow residents in attendance of a meeting to speak until the end of the meeting, which is sometimes too late because all the motions have been voted on already “You can't make a com­ ment when an issue is brought up" he said Manshum said that public comments are usually made at the end of the meeting, however, anybody can com­ ment when an issue is brought up if they call prior to the meeting and ask to be put on the agenda Resident Katherine En­ cinas. who was not at the hearing but spoke to people who were, said she heard that the village went against ( i Public comments are usually made at the end of the meeting, however, anybody can comment when an issue is brought up if they call prior to the meeting and ask to be put on the agenda. J5 — Even I Manshum Roberts Rules of Order by not naming residents who were in attendance at the hearing to express their opinions. Manshum said the village takes names of people who speak, but does not ask for names of people who do not. Lethcoe admitted that the village did open up the floor immediately on the night of the hearing, which, he added was different than how it is normally handled. He also said that he and Police Chief Louis Schumaker do not see eye to eye on the issue of garage sale signs. He said one day he and a few other people were sitting on his front porch when Schumaker came by and rip­ ped down a sign, frightning the people off the porch He contended that when asked if it was illegal to have his sign there. Schumaker told him. “it's not illegal. I just don't like signs. Schumaker said it did not happen (hat way. “1 didn't say it wasn't il­ legal." he said “1 walked up to the house. It's a human thing to do." Lethcoe also said Schumaker does not police the area fairly, taking some signs down and leaving others. Schumaker said he does the best he can to enforce the laws. “The law is enforced as equitably as humanly possi­ ble.'* he said. Lethcoe said he felt that if the village makes people take their garage sale signs down, then they should make all businesses including the village and the police station, also do it. “I think the village is going foolishly crazy." he said. “We are being penalized for having a little garage sale." He added that what he or any other residents say will not make the village change its mind “I think our opinions are falling on deaf ears. " he said. He said a neighbor told him Schumaker took her garage sale sign down and when ask­ ed if he had ever been to one. he said. "I wouldn't lower myself to go to one Schumaker said this was based on hearsay and that he never said any such thing. “1 don't like signs that pro­ hibit and interfere with a clear vision for the safety of the public." he said. He added that this also in­ cludes real estate signs, trees, shrubery and vehicles that are in the right of way. Lethcoe said he even told Schumaker that he would gladly take his sign down himself immediately after the sale was over because he agreed that it was wrong to leave it up for no reason. He said that there was one time he called the state police to have Schumaker arrested when he came by to take his sign down. The officer, he said, came four hours later and accepted Schumaker’s ex­ planation that he did not like the signs and left Schumaker said the case was investigated and deter­ mined to be unfounded. Lethcoe asked Schumaker why he did not arrest him if he had broken the law and said he got the same comment that he did not break it, but Schumaker did not like signs. Schumaker said he never said that and tha. his reason for not arresting him was ■BMW coup on $3.00 Off weed & Feed Fertilizer '-3 a•/ Coupon good through Saturday, Aug Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 Main Street — Caledonia Open Mon.-Sat. 891-8108 x ^i : ! B ! because it was a "civil situa­ tion not lending itself to im­ mediate arrest." Manshum said one reason Schumaker repeatedly was taking Lethcoe s signs down is because his home is not zoned for operating a business at his residence. He added that Lethcoe claimed at a council meeting that the village was injuring him by not letting him dove in income from his garage sales and that he depended on them for income. Manshum said his statement basically told him that Lethcoe was try ing to run the garage sales as a business, which he is not allowed to do where he is zoned. He added that he spoke to Spring Lake Village Manager Eric De Long, who recom­ mended that no signs of any kind be allowed in the street right of way. DeLong also said that when the Spring Lake case was in litigation, the plaintiff*s at­ torney brought up that the village allowed items to be placed in the right of way, he said. He added that the village in­ surance carrier strongly recommends that the village adopt this ordinance because it ' owes the people of the com­ munity to protect their assets by protecting them from legal cost." Manshum said the village could be in a serious situation with its insurance earner if it ignores its request and could encounter serious legal situa­ tions if anyone were to be harmed. Lethcoe said that there is a law that the Supreme Court ruled June 13. 1994. that states that garage sale signs and political signs are legal because they are a freedom of speech. The case, he said, was that of the City of Ladue vs. Margaret P Gilleo case number 92-1856 in which a resident in the City of Ladue. Mo., was informed by police officers that a sign that she placed on her front lawn stating a message against the war in the Persian Gulf was prohibited by a city ordinance. It was found that the or­ dinance violated her right of free speech under the U.S. Constitution's First Amend ment filed under action 42 uses Village Planner Jason Cherry said the pn>posed or dinance would not be an issue of infringing on free speech because people would be allowed to put up any sign in their yards. The question, he said, is just on whether or not the signs can be out in the street among public property. He added that the village has not passed an ordinance yet which makes the particular issue premature Lethcoe also said that Man shum had a garage sale and had a sign in his yard. Manshum said that he did have a garage sale and a sign, but the sign was in his yard on his property ami 10 feet inside the right of way It was also small, eight to 12 inches high Lethcoe said he did not want to step on any toes he just wants to have a garage sale. “I'm not out to scalp anyone." he said. From Our Readers Schools shouldn’t support local bike ride To the editor: I really wonder if that was a good use of school district tax dollars, to allow our facilities to be used, all but free gratis, to the Michigander Bike Riders! Mind you. I am not against the bikers, but when a school district appeals to their tax­ paying citizenry for funding and cries that the state isn’t giving them enough opera­ tional money, how in the world do you justify the use of showers, office, gym and all other properties, minus a sti­ pend for the pool and kitchen, to people who do not pay your bills? I've proof that Little League baseball, little people soccer and Little League football could not even get a drink or use bathroom facilities, and these are local people. Who will pay for the cleanup after these people are gone? I realize that they have to pay for a janitor and kitchen Local trail protesters’ statements are “hollow” aide while they arc here I was under the impression that it took all summer for custodians to give the school a gixxl cleaning! If that was already done, what a pity! I might comment that I’ve seen more doors wide t>pcn than I've ever seen during school yearl Come on, people! Let's play fair with all of us! I’ve always been a backer of the schools, but I’m not sure I understand this situation at all. Affirmative votes come hard for school issues. Don’t lose the ones that are with you Blanche Munjoy Thomapple Kellogg district voter Rutland Township Dear Sir: On Monday. July 24, the Michigander Bicycle Tour came through the Middleville area. Part of their course was the proposed Thornapple Trail. I had the opportunity to talk with many of the people who rode the trail and found them to be a friendly group who ap­ preciated our town and its amenities. However, there does seem to be a problem along the trail. An abandoned car, a large metal pipe, nails, glass and monofilament fishing line were apparently placed along the route to make a statement to the riders. The statement said much about the trail s op­ ponents. and what it said wasn't complimentary. Lest 1 be misunderstood. You who oppose the trail have every right to do so. You have your nght to protest, you have the nght to a day in court. You do not have the nght to endanger the equipment or lives of those who used the trail You do have the respon­ sibility to police yourselves. An opponent quoted in the July 27 Hastings Banner said you had nothing against the bikers or biking. The actions of some of you make this statement ring hollow Philip L. Clinton Middleville ■ Contempo Salon presents... Carly’s Car Mew Kids Hair Cutting Area We want to be your family salon. Servicing men, women and children in all areas of skin and hair care. WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME Caledonia Plaza 891-1093 OPEN Mon.-Thurs 8-9. Fri 9-5. Sat 9 4 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 1, 1995 / Page 7 BIKE RIDE, continued from front page — said it does Village Planner Jason Cherry said Spencer called the village office in response to property owners' complaints to make him aware of what was happening. He said Spencer was aware that the situation was out of the jurisdiction of the village and the township because the property is still owned by the Rail To-Trails Conservancy, which is ultimately responsi­ ble until the village officially buys it. Property owner Pat Perry said there is a communications gap between property owners and the village about meetings. “They are always saying they tried to contact us about meetings, but they never tell us when the meetings are." she said. Cherry said he attended two such meetings and both in* eluded opposing property owners. “You can't tell me that these people would not inform their fellow property owners of a meeting." be said. He added that it is no secret as to who the head for Rails to Trails is. "Craig Patterson's number is in the phone book." he said “They are free to call him whenever they have a concern." “We do not want to create problems for anyone," he said * * We are try ing to get all our ducks in a row and get with property owners to ad­ dress their concerns. " He added that he showed up for a meeting that was cancel­ ed by the property owners at the last minute. They claimed they called an hour before. Property owner Wade Poland had a petition that he said included 166 signatures from people in Thornapple. Rutland and Irving townships who were opposed to the trail. He said he could not understand why the village believes there are only a few people against it. Cherry said all the village was trying to say is that there were only two residents who openly expressed opposition at public hearings the village held on the matter. “That is not to say there isn't more,” he said. Munjoy said there is proof that at least seven people spoke against the trail al a meeting March 14. Cherry maintained that no one will know’ for sure how people feel until the trail is up and running. Poland asked. Barry County has turned this down. Rutland and Irving Townships have turned it down, therefore the village of Middleville wants to lake all responsibility for buying the property and patroling the property at who's expense? They claim they have grants from the Michigan Department of Transportation, but we the taxpayers still pay them "There are a lot of people in the community that don't realize that it is their tax dollars that are funding this, either directly or indirectly ." he added He said the anti-trail ac­ tivists had done some research and found that MCLA Act 469.221 of 1887 states: “ when a subsidized railroad is abandoned or ceases to operate, it must return all money received and deed back to property owners all the land. " Cherry said according to village attorneys, that act was nullified in 1968 by the Michigan Marketable Title Act 554.65. which limited property owners' rights to get their property back to no more than 30 years after the crea­ tion of the right. Since the MCLA Act was established in 1887. most of these rights are clearly older than 30 years He added that the law also provided that ancient and historic rights of this reverter could be preserved by recor­ ding an affidavit of interest in the County of Register of Deeds office within one year after its effective date The law became effective March 29. 1968, making the record deadline March 29. 1969 He said the village has several lawyers working on the matter with thorough research Poland said his research was done and put in a "facts and concerns" letter written by Fred Miller, a property owner in Vermontville who headed a committee for a lawsuit. Archie vs. Rail Road in the suit, the railroad ended up settling out of court and sold land to people for under $400 per acre. He added that according to further research, an indenture was made on Jan. I. 1869, between Charles McQueen and his wife. Mary McQueen, and the Grand River Valley Rail Road Company. He said that the parties made an agree­ ment for $1 and the receipt confirms and acknowledges the transaction. Smith said the trail has caused interference in the way her family lives. “We can’t live our normal lifestyle.” she said. “We bought our area zoned a cer­ tain way. (agricultural residental). Having this trail changes our lifestyle and our way of living.” Smith added that the village and township promise to have people available to police, monitor and maintain the trail, but only verbally “They, (the village and the township) are very good at making us promises, but nothing is in writing." she said. She admitted that village of­ ficials have been good in working with her. but she is concerned about whether or not the support and protection still will be available after trail ownership is established. “This (support and protec­ STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 tion) needs to be in writing with the township of­ ficials, "she said. Property owner Pat Perry said she is concerned about motorized vehicles being allowed on the property . “They say right now that there will be no motorized vehicles allowed, but some of the ocher trails have added them because they were sup­ ported by the Department of Natural Resources, as this one is." she said “They said that since public tax money has gone into the trail, then al) taxpayers have a right to it." She added that the trail was a disruption to wildlife because they are scared away by the noise of people passing by. Poland said be wants the community to understand they are not against bikers or bik­ ing as a recreational sport, they oppose where the trail was located The activists passed out statements to participating bikers passing through that said “The Anti-Thomapple Trail Activists are not against you. your organization, or bikers in general, but we do feel that the Thornapplc Trail is infringing on our rights and privacy as adjacent land owners and the community" Poland handed one of these statements to passing biker Donald Stahlbaum. who read it and handed it back “Im glad you gave it back to me instead of throwing it away." Poland said The activists followed the crowd to the TK High Schtxil gym. where they sat on the opposite side bearing picket signs expressing opposition. Manshum said there were several traps placed on the trail sometime between Sun­ day evening before the Michigander Bike Ride and Monday morning before the riders were scheduled to come through. Nails were spread out on the trail, causing some bikers to get flat tires, and fish line was streched across the trail, at­ tempting to keep bikers from continuing down the path. Manshum said an adult hit the fish line with the handle bars of his bike and fortunate­ ly was not hurt, but added that there were children taking part in the ride who could have been seriously injured. “It's plain selfishness,” he said. Cherry added that some property ow ners also pul signs up by the trail that said “bike riders not welcome, go away.” on them. The protesters, he said were a little calmer at the ceremonies. They sal on the opposite side of the gym from everyone else and just held their picket signs. Poland said he has no idea who could have placed traps on the trail and fell that it was probably someone who was afraid to go to the Village Hall and openly express concerns. Both Manshum and Cherry said they want to work with the property owners and will do any thing short of not hav­ ing a trail at all. Cherry said most of them are concerned about drinking, littering and noise “it was happening even before the railroad sold it.” he said “They think the trail will bring bad people, but 1 believe the trail will probably make the bad people go away ” He said he belies es that people who cause trouble usually like io be in areas away from other people who can and probably will com­ plain and get them in trouble. You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services The business printing experts are here to help you stay ahead ot the competition. 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Ml I August 1. 1995 Two TK teachers spend summer vacation in Spain not solid and includes 33 miles of caves and tunnels which were used some during World War II to store ammunition She added that apes live on the rock and the guide told her that no one has ever seen one dead on it. He said legend has it that the apes go dowm to a tunnel and back to Africa to die. Tagg said there is also an bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School biology teacher Judy Hendrickson and middle school seventh-grade math teacher Donna Tagg saw many beautiful sites on their trip to Spain this summer Tagg said they took the Brenden/Globus tour because they were curious to see what the country looked like ■ ‘ You read so much about it in geography books and wonder what it’s like.” she amphitheatre inside the rock of Gibralter where concerts are held She added that if you stand on the rock on a clear day you can see Africa. She said there is also a bridge in Seville that is covered with a big umbrella to keep the area shaded from pedestrians to keep them cool in the summer. See Vacation, Page 10 The Alhambra A Citadel is a cathedral that was begun by 13th century ruler Al Ahomar. "fii lit said. She said the country had more mountains than she ex­ pected and what appeared to be small patches of farm land around miles of rocks. “You don't see long streches of land like you do here.” she said. There also were many grape vinyards. olive trees and or­ chard groves, she said. The two were part of a tour The Gold Tower on the Guodalquivir River, a tourist information area, is one of the sights that Judy Henrickson and Donna Tagg saw on their trip to Spain. Something for everyone! EVERVTHINGS fl BUCH! 137 E. Main. Downtown Caledonia HOURS: Mon.-Wed. 9-6; Tues.-Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-2 Phone: [GIG] 891-1118 group in Madrid that rode on a bus from city to city and had a driver and several land tour guides. Tagg said there were people on the trip from Florida. California. Iowa. New York and Ohio, among other places. "We had a pediatrician on the tour who tended to a lot of people s scrapes." she said. The trip, she said, was very long and included a flight out of Grand Rapids and stops in Pittsburgh and London before arriving in Madrid. The tour, she said, started in Madrid and from there went to Saragossa, Barcelona. Pamplona. Gibralter. then back to Madrid. On the tour, Hendrickson said, they saw many in­ teresting sights. * ‘ We had lunch in Pamplona at the place Ernest Hemingway used to have cof­ fee every day,” she said. Next, she said, they went to the Cathedral Burgoss, where the mythical El Cid is buried, but never found the tomb. In Saragossa on the way to Barcelona, she said, they visited the Monstserrat, which is a mueseum, monestary and cathedral all in one. Tagg said on the way back from that visit a lady hit the back of their tour bus with her car, which resulted in a heated discussion in Spanish between her and the bus driver. Hendrickson said that Spain has five different regions and each has a different dialect. “It was all Spanish of one type or another,” she said. Hendrickson said one in­ teresting sight was a type of house called a troglodyte, which looks like a regular house in the front, but appears to be a cave from the inside. Tagg said one of the houses had three rooms, a bedroom, a sitting room and a store room. The store room, she said, was filled w ith Lams that were hanging from the ceiling and had white washed walls. She said that people actually lived in these houses and said they were quite comfortable She added that these people raised their own pigs and once a sear cooked them to make their own ham and sausage Another place they visited, she said, was the Alhambra in Granada It is a fortress with a big brick wall outside with a moorish and elaborately decorated inside that contain ed gorgeous gardens She said n was established by 13th cen­ tury ruler Al Ahamar. Hendrickson said she learn­ ed that the rock of Gibralter is ■^Discounted Products The Village Stylist 134 EAST MAIN STREET, CALEDONIA • 891-1591 OPEN; Monday-Friday 9 to 9; Saturday 9 to 2 Pet Goodies, Toys & Products PIT PIKE Supplies, Fish, Dog Grooming (616) 891-PETS 9345 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia Village Centre OPEN: Monday-Friday 10 to 8; Saturday 10 to 5 ' L Sidewalk Sale Prom & Party V- Dresses........... Designer Bridal Gowns ............ .'.............. ‘29!:. 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Ml I August 1, 1995 I Page 9 Kent County Youth Fair honors ‘The American Way’ IT'S FAIR TIME Activities to run Aug. 5-12 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A full round of exhibitions, demonstrations and enter­ tainment has been scheduled for this year's Kent County Youth Fair, to be held at the Lowell Fairgrounds Aug. 512. The theme this year is "Kent County Youth Fair — the American Way." In the spotlight will be the county's 4-H and FFA mem­ bers, who will be exhibiting the projects they have been working on this past year. Beginning with the dog show on the morning of Sat­ urday, Aug. 5. and ending with the final horsemanship awards a week later, each day's schedule is packed with demonstrations and judging events, highlighting the inter­ ests, skills and hard work of the young people. Except for the dogs, the young people's animals will be will be on display at the fair all week. Besides viewing the horses, livestock and crafts, visitors to the fair can enjoy carnival rides, food and a variety of entertainment. Fair Board member Larry Heyboer noted there are sev­ eral new improvements to the fairgrounds, including a new horse pull/tractor pull track and new lighting in the horse arena. The board also has made some changes in the schedule for some of the fair’s big events. The professional barrel racing show, for instance, has been switched to Friday night, and the livestock showmanship sweepstakes, which used to be held on Friday afternoon, has been switched to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, so that more contestants' friends and relatives can attend, Heyboer said. "The Friday night speed horse show will be one of the biggest speed horse events in the state,” Heyboer noted. Stop and sea Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. doctor of optometry 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 8912020 In yet another exciting horse event, more than 100 teams will compete in the team penning contest, in which a team of three riders has two minutes to cut three designated cows from a herd and drive those three into a 12-foot by 12-foot pen at the other end of the arena. "Were going to have some celebrity demonstrations of that one," Heyboer added. "It's a real cowboy event, and a lot of fun to watch." He noted that a "good crowd" also is expected to enter this year's light draft horse pull Thursday evening, Aug. 10, while the fair’s Monday evening antique tractor pull is billed as the Michigan championships. Some of the other special events during the week include: • Saturday. Aug 5: Dog showmanship and obedience; judging of all non-livestock animals and teen leadership judging. • Sunday: A 5 p.m. flag raising, followed by a pig roast and gospel music per­ formed by the Voices of Grace male chorus. • Monday: Opening cere­ monies at 6:30 p.m.; antique tractor pull; horse contesting. The day’s events also include horse judging for grand and reserve showmanship championships; FOX 17 Field Days and the Media Celebrity Milk-Off. • Tuesday: Senior Citizen Day. 4-H Youth Variety Show, performance by record­ ing artist Manda Lynn. U There are several new improvements to the fairgrounds, including a new horse pull/ tractor pull track and new lighting in the horse arena. • Wednesday: Agriculture Day. West MichiganWhitecaps autograph signing; story­ telling. puppetry and theater group judging; livestock sale, dog agility judging; ice cream social; DJ. the clown. • Thursday: Alumni Day. Lightweight horse pull; radio station 96.1 Line Dance Party with Susie Fair. “Cow Chip" Bonanza. • Friday. Handicapable Day. Carnival activities for special needs visitors; Mr. Mike Magician, speed horse show; teen dance: karaoke contest • Saturday: Kids Day. Ronald McDonald arrives; dairy beef feeder sale and small animal sale; pet parade, showmanship sweepstakes; team penning horse event; community chicken barbecue; horse costume class; DJ. the ciown. Also planned for 9 a.m. Saturday morning is a used bike auction to be handled by the Lowell Police Depart­ ment. All exhibits are released Saturday at 5 p.m. "Were always grateful to our sponsors, who help make the fair possible," said Hey­ boer. And we could never put on this fair without all the help from FFA and 4-H leaders, Fair Board members and lots of volunteer effort. "It’s going to be a good fair, and we hope lots of people will come out to have fun and support our kids." 4-Hers and FFA members exhibiting their ca. v/ulty raised livestock is a big part of the annual Kent County Youth Fair This year's fair gets underway Saturday at the Lowell Fairgrounds. Besides showing livestock, the young people demonstrate their skills in a wide variety of interest areas The fair also features special events each day, carnival rides and entertainment. The Caledonia Independence Day Celebration In The Park Committee AA-1 Radiator Service American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Richard Blanch C.P.A. Bob's Disposal Boomtown Sound & Video Briarwood Golf Course Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Chiropractic Center Caledonia Community Ed Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia Education Association Caledonia Estates Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co Caledonia Funeral Chapel Caledonia Great Lakes Car Wash Caledonia Printing Caledonia Rent-All Caledonia Standard Amoco Caledonia Township Caledonia Travel Inc. Caledonia Village Hardware Mr. James Casteel Dr. Richard Choryan O.D. Country Town Floral Country Turf DVK Construction Inc. D & W Food Stores DeVries Insurance Agency Ed's Body Shop Environmental Coatings Foremost Corporation Fredricks Construction Co. Garbow Realty Rapid Towing Service Co. Geukes Market Rollins Truck Leasing Giar & Sons Inc. Sam's Joint H & L Manufacturing Schenk, Bone her & Prasher Harder & Warner Nursery Inc. Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. Hastings City Bank State Bank Of Caledonia Lloyd's Auto Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance MI Jack Steen wyk Trucking Meehan & Associates Inc. Steketee Turf Service Mika, Myers, Becket & Jones Swamp Fox Restaurant & Ijounge Old Style Mobile Home Service Tax Management and More Pastoor’s Family Market Mr. Marv Tolan Phil's Pizzeria Mr. Tom Fisher Weaver Construction Inc. Dr. Robin Vaughan DDS Rainbow’s End The Village of Caledonia Those Who Made Our Celebration Possible Acknowledge Its Friondt And Sponsors �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml VACATION, I August 1. 1995 from Page 8— She said she thinks it was built for the world expo that was held there for all the countries that have Spanish­ speaking people in them. Hendrickson said there are walkways in between different brides * in Seville that have walkways and concert areas in between them right by a river. This place is now called the Rennanaunce Town Hall. Outside of Madrid Hen­ drickson said they visited a memorial called Valley of the Fallen, which was there to honor those who fought on both sides of the Spanish Civil War The cross on the top is 492 feet high and was built under Philip II The cathedral, she said, was simplistic in design, but more impressive than others she had seen The inside, she said, was large enough to hold 10 to 15 football fields in it. She said that 30 miles from Madrid they visited a burial chamber where caskets that contained deceased monarchs and their families were stack­ ed on top of each other Hendrickson said it is a tradition in Spain for all residents to take a siesta each day from I to 4 p.m. Everything stops, the city is empty and all the shops are closed, she said. The businesses open again at 4 and stay open until 8:30. Tagg said there was a flash flood in Madrid that backed up traffic She said you could see cars floating in the mud There was a large amount of rain and the man that had a key to open a water duct that would keep it off the street was gone for the weekend. This, she said, resulted in horns blowing all night long. Both teachers said they en­ joyed the top and learned a lot about Spanish history. PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Village Council will hold its first regular meeting in August on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Thornapple Kellogg bus driver Lupita Cowhan calls award “a pleasant surprise” by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg School District bus driver Lupita Cowhan was one of two drivers recently honored by the school board for protec­ ting the safety of students Superintendent Jay Cason said Cowhan and Diane Wiersma were given the special award for "apprecia­ tion for the safety of the students." Cow han said Wiersma was the first one to see the incident and move forward to deal with the situation while she stayed behind to get the liscense plate number of the driver, which she turned in to police Cason said he could not specify what happened because the situation involves possible prosecution and those involved need to be protected. Cowhan added that they knew little about what hap­ pened and were not at liberty to mention any details Cowhan said the thing she likes most about being a bus driver is the kids. "I like being around kids." she said. The difficult parts of the job. she said, include disciplining and the unpredic­ tability of the weather and VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT MICHIGAN Minutes of a special meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia. Coun­ ty of Kent, Michigan, held in the Caledonia Township and Village Hall located at 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 24th day of July, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Local Time. PRESENT: Members: Audy, Berencsi, Erskine, Kidder, Robertson, Soules, Klaver. ABSENT: Members: None. It was moved by Member Erskine and supported by Member Soules that the following Ordinance be adopted under the authority of the Revenue Bond Act of 1933, being Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 95-1, ADOPTED ON MARCH 13, 1995 The Ordinance was then read. Upon roll call, the vote upon motion adopting said Ordinance was as follows: YEAS: Aduy, Berensci, Erskine, Kidder, Robertson, Soules, Klaver NAYS: None. The Village Clerk declared the Ordinance adopted. The following is Ordinance No. 95-2 as adopted. THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN) ORDAINS: ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 95-1, ADOPTED ON MARCH 13, 1995 Section 1. The Unit Factor applicable to Warehouse & Storage” as set forth in Appendix I of Ordinance No. 95-1, adopted on March 13,1995. is hereby amended to read as follows: Warehouse & Storage .10 per 1,000 sq. ft. Section 2. Publication and Recording. This Ordinance, or a summary thereof, shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the Village of Caledonia qualified under State law to publish legal notices, within fifteen (15) days after its adoption and the same shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect thirty (30) days following the date of publication as provided by law Passed and adopted by the Village of Caledonia on July 24, 1995 Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk Village of Caledonia Glen Klaver, Village President Village of Caledonia CERTIFICATION OF VILLAGE CLERK I certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Oroinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia. County of Kent State of Michigan, at a special meeting held on July 24.1995 and that public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to Act No. 267. Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by publication or posting at least eigh­ teen (18) hours poor to the time set for said meeting I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and such recording has been authenticated by the signatures of the Pres'dent and Village Clerk Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk Village of Caledonia (102) Bus driver Lupita Cowhan enjoys her job and is proud of her award. road conditions, which can be muddy, wet or slippery. "Every day is different,” she said. Sometimes, she said, the kids come up w ith funny ideas or drawings and often tease her about her name. Cowhan, who has been a bus driver for 10 years, said she considered the award a pleasant surprise. She said she also has had some situations in which she had to think on her feet. "I once had a student on the bus who had a hard time breathing." she said. "I got a lunch bag from someone and had her breathe into it and had her put her head between her legs." TKHS football practice to start Aug. 9 Practice for boys going out for the Thomapple-Kellogg football teams will begin Aug. 9 with two-a-day practices. Practices will run from 8 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Before playing in any school sport and athlete needs a physical card on file with the high school office. The Trojans have revamped the football program at TKf IS with the new varsity football coach to be introduced at the football benefit golf outing Aug. 20. For more information call 795-7596. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. LOSE UP TO IO LBS. IN 3 DAYS! Using TriSlimu The Naturally Formulatea Dietary Food Supplement & Behavior Modification Weight Loss Program.. Rite-Aid Pharmacy 9377 Broodmoor Caledonia "I think she just got done with physicial education class." she added "We just did whatever we could ” She said it was scary because the bus was on M-37 at the time on an awkward part of the route. Luckily, she said, the child eventually was able to breathe properly again Her favorite run. she said, is her group of elementary students because they have a fresh approach to things. Every time one of them has a birthday, she said, everyone on the bus sings. She said it is a challenge to handle the kids when they start fighting. "When they do, I usually move them to assigned front seats." she said. "If there is further trouble, we call the parents who are usually helpful." She said the day the fleet of buses caught fire back in 1991 was frightening. "I was driving rm daughter back from gymnastics when I saw something." she said. "I could feel the building shake.” "That was my first year with a newer bus and 1 lost it. but eventhing worked out.” she added Cowhan said she became a bus driver because the schedule allowed her to spend more tune with her children. She said before that she worked at Gantos for 10 years and found it difficult to get time off to be there for her children when they were sick "With driving a bus I hase the morning and the afternoon run only." she said. She said she tries to get driving assignments to take kids to games for sports that her kids are in so she can spend more time with them. She has driven students to Saturday volleyball tour naments and one year drove the ninth grade class to Chicago for a field trip to sec the Museum of Science and Industry "We left at 6:30 a m. ami returned later that evening." she said She said it was a good ex penence because she was able to go on the same tour as the students and see everything in the museum Besides that, she said, she has driven the bund to their roller skating parties and was able to skate with them. "For assignments we go by seniority, (years of service).” she said. 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Because of his boys' involvement with the program, Schadler agreed to serve as the next commissioner of the Caledonia AYSO, which provides an instructional soccer league for 500 to 600 local kids from first through eighth grade. Schadler succeeds Kathy Jackson, who has served as commissioner the last two years. “We've been involved with AYSO for about seven years, ever since our son Dave was in the first grade." Schadler explained. "Now our younger son. Marc, plays too. Fve helped as an assistant coach for the boys' teams and Fve also done some refereeing, which I re­ ally kinda enjoyed. “Then last year, I served on the (AYSO) board as the as­ sistant commissioner. It was one of those situations where I knew some of the other board members, and since my two kids have been involved for a number of years. I felt it was my turn to get involved. | Obituaries Ruth Elizabeth Seymour Turpin IN LOVING MEMORY MRS. RUTH ELIZABETH SEYMOUR TURPIN was bom on August 9, 1921 to Luther Charles and Vanessa Morgan Seymour in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She received her Elementary and Junior High education in Colorado Springs and attended High School in Middleville. Ruth earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at Western Michigan College of Educa­ tion in Kalamazoo and a Master of Science Degree in Educational Guidance at Wayne State University in Detroit. She taught 34 years in the Detroit Public School System. Ruth dedicated herself to celebrating life and involved : herself in many organizations. A few of these included: a 26 year membership at the Detroit Unity Association, a Lifetime Member of the N.A.A.C.P., a member of the Detroit Associ­ ation of Black Storytellers, a member of the Unity Prayer Line, a volunteer worker at Detroit Unity Temple and a member of NHACS (Negro Historical Association of Colorado Springs). Ruth traveled world-wide. Ruth was a "people person’-she loved being with people, young or old. She was generous with family and friends. One act of her gener­ osity was in the form of her published book “Chips Off the Old Block.” “Chips” was a compilation of memories writ­ ten about her family ancestors, and for contemporary and future family members. Her legacy of love, her passion for people and her zest for living will ever remain with us Ruth Elizabeth Seymour Turpin, made her transition, Wednesday evening at 9:50pm at Harper Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents and her eldest sister, Lois English Lyle. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted, loving and supportive husband of 35 years, Baker D. Turpin; two sisters Leahe C. Wilson of Seattle, Washington; Margu­ erite and Charles R. Lewis, Sr. of Grand Rapids; one great aunt, Anna Morgan of Color­ ado Springs, Colorado; five nephews, Clarence Turpin of Kansas City, Kansas, Charles English, Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee, Harold English of Grand Rapids, Charles R. Lewis, Jr. (Annie) of Detroit and Luther Lyle of Seattle, Washington; four nieces, Eunice (Manuel) Marshall, Vanessa Kelly of Grand Rapids, Lois (Alton) Sherman of Seattle, Washington and her God-daughter Olivia (Paul) Harvey of Grand Rapids, a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Chuck Schadler is the new commissioner of the Caledonia American Youth Soccer Organization. More than 500 players participated in the league last year And here I am. "I really thought the com­ missioner served just a year, but now I’ve learned that all the past commissioners have served two years, so I think that is (he precedent." However. Schadler said he is luckier than some of his predecessors because he is starting his tenure with a good fund balance and a number of experienced board members who have agreed to stay on. "I don’t have to spend a lot of time trying io recruit people, and the experienced people on my board will re­ ally help me get started," he said. However, he is ready to help out in any area where board members might need as­ sistance. "I may be helping line fields this year, for instance, because so far, we re short volunteers in that area," he addol He emphasized that the league always is looking for parents or community mem­ bers to serve as coaches, assis­ tant coaches and as referees. "We’ve got the high school soccer players who do a fine job reffing for us, but there is something to be said for having an adult on the field, too," he said. An old challenge still facing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to con­ sider the following request APPLICANT: Century Cellunet REQUEST: The applicant seeks a Special Land Use pursuant to Section 3.42 Antennas and Towers of the Zoning Ordinance Said special land use, if granted as requsted, would allow for the erection and opera­ tion of a 200 foot cellular communications tower and an 11 foo» by 20 foot equipment building. LOCATION OF PROPERTY 6336 Whitneyville Avenue PP #41 23-02-300049 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 7. 1995 TIME: 7:30 P.M LOCATION Caledonia Township/Viltage H^l 250 Maple Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, dun ng normal business hours Interested persons may attend the public heanng and be heard with regard to the ap plication and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Office. P O. Box 296. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission Dated. July 21, 1995 (1001 the league this fall is a short­ age of playing fields, since the new middle school fields won’t be available until spring at the very earliest. "Once we have those new (( I'd hate to fields, we’ll be in great break into our shape.” Schadler said. "But fund balance this fall, especially, we ll face if a little the usual problem of sharing fund-raising fields with all the foolball effort will get teams who also need fields for practice." us the Besides the field shortage, equipment we Schadler said he may ask the need; I’ll just board to consider pulling on a have to see fund-raiser so the league can how the purchase equipment, such as board padding for the goals and cor­ feels. 55 ner Bags. "We could use first aid kits, — Chuck Schadler loo." he noted. "Some of the coaches bring their own. but it would be good for the league to be able to provide year's play with a day of each team with at least a basic shortened exhibition games involving each team Instruc­ first aid kit. "I’d hate to break into our tional clinics were held, regis­ fund balance if a little fund- trations were taken for the raising effort will get us the next year and concessions equipment we need. I’ll just were sokl. Soccerfest was not held the have to see how the board past two years because the feels." Another thing for the new league had grown so big. there board to consider is whether it weren’t enough fields in one wants to hold a Soccerfest area to accommodate so many games. event this spring. However, at the new middle Until two years ago, a spring Soccerfest ended the See AYSO, Page 12 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a special meeting of the Village Council of the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA held at the Village Hall located at 250 S Maple Street, in the Village on Monday, the 24th day of July, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Local Time, the following Ordinance was adopted by the Village Council. Ordinance No. 95-3 AN ORDINANCE TO ADMINISTER, REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR USE OF THE WATER SYSTEM, INSTALLATION OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS. RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL. AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF IN THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA. COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE Article I. Short Title. Water Use, Rate and Connection Ordinance Article II. Definitions. Article II contains forty-two (42) defined terms which are used throughout the Ordinance. Article III. Operation and Maintenance. The operation, maintenance, alteration, repair and management ol the Village Water System shall be under the supervision and control of the Kent County Department of Public Works pursuant to a Contract dated March 1, 1994 between the Village and the County. Property owners are responsible for maintenance and repair of the plumbing system and service line located on their properly Article IV. Use of Public Water. All buildings used for human occupancy, which abut a right of way in which a public water main is installed and which are located within 100 feet of the main shall be connected to the Village Water System within 12 months after notice from the Village New wells are prohibited in the Village for premises for which public water is available. Article V. Connection Procedures. This Article sets forth the procedures and the specifications for the connection of buildings to the Village Water System Article VL Meters. This Article contains procedures and specifications for the installa­ tion, maintenance, reading and testing of water meters and, for the adjustment of water bills if the meter does not read property. Article VII. Fire Hydrants. This Article establishes a permit procedure for the use of public water from a fire hydrant, specifications for hydrants installed on private property and a provision restricting any person from preventing free access to a fire hydrant Article VII. Water Main Extensions. This Article sets forth the procedures by which extensions to the public watermains may be undertaken Article IX. System Use. This Article sets forth regulations for the use of the public Water System, including prohibited acts, temporary stoppage of service due to repairs, con­ struction or accidents, leaks and damages. Article X. Cross-Connections. This Article regulates physical cross-connections between the Water System and any drain or sewer pipes, or non portable water supplies Article XI. Water Supply Rates and Charges. This Article provides for various fees and charges for use of, and connection to, the Water System Rates are set by resolution of the Village Council from time to time. Each year, the Village Council shall review the existing water supply rates and charges This Article also sets forth procedures for bill­ ing and collection of Water Supply Rates and Charges, and for collection of deliquencies Arttc'e XII. Revenues. This Article establishes a Receiving Fund with designated subac counts for deposit, investment and expenditure of revenues received from Water System customers. Article XIII. Powers and Authority of Village Employees Of Representatives. County or Village employ ess or representatives shall be permitted to enter premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, testing and emergency repairs. The Village Council shall hear hardship appeals arising from the ap­ plication of the Water Ordinance Article XIV. Penalties. This Article provides civil penalties for the violation of the Or­ dinance, which are in addition to all other remedies available to the Village Article XV. Validity. This Article addresses the continued validity of the Ordinance and provides that the Ordinance may be superseded by any applicable State or Federal law which impose greater restrictions than the Ordinance Article XVI. Publication and Effective Date: Miscellaneous. The Ordinance shall take effect following publication, twenty (20) days after adoption. Article XVII. Amendment. The Village reserves the right to amend the Ordinance in whole or in pan at any time, subject to the terms of the County Contract. COPY OF ORDINANCE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION A true copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection and copying at the Caledonia Village Hall. 250 S Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316. Dated: July 24. 1995 Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk Village of Caledonia �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 1, 1995 U.S. players competitive against European expertise French soccer team’s visit brings good feelings here by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A recent visit from a French soccer team to the Grand Rapids area did more than create some international goodwill. The visiting A.C.B.D. (Amicale des Chcminots de Blainville-Damcleviers) France U-19 team certainly formed friendships with their Grand Rapids area host families during their stay, which began June 2K and ended July 18 But their visit also had a pleasant side effect for the American soccer athletes who played against them Dave Marin of Cascade, wlxisc wife, Liz, did most of the legwork in organizing the French team's visit, said he thought the American soccer players from Michigan and other states were surprised and gratified at how well they could compete against their french counterparts. "I think that the American kids had this idea that just because this was a European learn, the players would be far superior. What our kids realized was that they could hold their own with the French players The Europeans indeed night have more skill, but the American kids were right in (here and made a game of it.’ The French, in fact, did lose some of their games; most of them however, after a couple of their best players were injured. Two of the French athletes stayed with Caledonia families during their visit, and they agreed with Marin that the American players often were "very good." They noted, however, that American soccer is much more physical than the European game, where technique is emphasized. "Some here display as much technique as European players," said Michel Da Silva, who stayed with Doug and Sue Minder of Caledonia during his U.S. visit. "And the American players will become better and better," added Karim Seiatma, who was the guest of Fred and Marilou Bone her. also of Caledonia "I think first comes the physical game, and then they will develop the technique." Liz Marin said that in Europe, (he soccer teams don't scrimmage at practices like American teams do. "They spend most of their time working on skills like footwork and passing." she said. "If they do any slide tackling at all, it’s to go for the ball, not the player. If you watched them play, you’ll see they are right on the money, too, about 90 percent of the time." But Liz Mann agreed with her husband that the American players held their own against the French, who play football (as soccer is called in Europe) from an early age In fact, her son. David, who played soccer at Forest Hills Central, was invited to play with the French team when it YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-06 Tax ID. No. 012-004-00 • A request by Albert & Mary Kimball to rezone their land at 355 Peets Rd. from “Agriculture” to “ Resort & Recreation” district for the purpose of developing a golf course. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 A proposal by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to rezone the following properties from “0” Commercial to “C-1” Commercial: Tax ID. No. 007-002-10 (C-Tec Property) Payne Lake Rd. “C” Tax Tax Tax Commercial to “C-2” Commercial: ID. No. 018-011-00 Wilber Loew. ID. No. 019-013-00 (S. 300 ft.) Rich Hoving. ID. No. 020-016-00 Elmer Neeson lost the two players. The visit to the U.S. came about after Liz Marin and her daughter, Laural. spent last Christmas visiting Laural’s "French family." the Compagnanis, who live near Nancy, France. Laural had spent a month with them during the summer before her senior year in high school. The Compagnanis’ son. Jerome, plays on the A.C.B.D. team, and his parents wanted a U.S. soccer team to come to France and play their son's team. But Liz Marin said she thought it would be easier to bring the French team to the U.S., and when she returned home after the holidays, began checking into what had to be done to get the team to Grand Rapids. "Little did I know how much was involved!" she said. "It was a lot of work, but I’d do it all over again. It was worth every minute I spent getting it all together. National and state youth soccer organzations in this country had to approve and then the French Soccer Federation had to approve the schedule the team would play. On their side of the Atlantic, the French athktes were raising the money for their travel fare, and after all the paper work "fell together," Marin began checking with parents of players in the Grand Rapids Soccer Association to see if the visitors could stay in their homes. The younger Dave Marin had played on a team with Caledonia’s Paul Minder, so Liz thought of them right away. Her husband had served with Fred Bonchcr on the Continued next page - AYSO COMMISSIONER, from Page 11 — school, there will be three soccer fields, and Schadler said he'd be willing to consider re­ viving the day-long event if the board, players and parents would like to bring it back. Schadler, like all the adults who work with the AYSO program, volunteers his time. About 12 people serve on the league's governing board, and the 550 kids participating last year played on coed teams, with girls having an option to play in an all-girls program. The league is divided into age-level divisions, with each team following the AYSO motto that "everyone plays." "For some kids, soccer is the only sport they feel com­ fortable going out for," Schadler commented. "I think that's because they know there’s going to be a mix of talent on every team, so you don't have to be an athletic star to learn the game and en­ joy playing. "I think, too, that kids like soccer because there's a place on each team for kids with varying abilities. It doesn't re­ quire unusual height or speed or body size the way some other sports do. "I think it's a great game for kids, and I'll do my best to keep the league running smoothly. I'm lucky to have a very knowledgeable board, and it seems everyone associated with the league works hard so the kids have this opportunity to play." ■— LOANS BY NMONC • LOANS BY PHONE ...... ■■■■ * Homeowners ** Cash Fast * • 1st & 2nd Mortgage purchase or refinance • Land contract refinancing • Home or Rental Property • Slow Credit OK • Bill Consolidation • Fast • Easy • CaN 24 Hours llstate Mortgage 4 Finance 800-068-2221 FREE Pre-Oualrfication YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS “C” Commercial to “C-3” Commercial Tax ID. No. 019-006-00 (W. 300 ft. of the N. 300 ft.) John Spoelma. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please Take Further Notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY Members of a French soccer team recently visited the Grand Rapids area and played a series of games with teams from Michigan and other states Here, the athletes pose for a team photo during the farewell party held just before the players returned to France July 18. Two members of the team stayed with Caledonia families during the team’s visit. ,4oo> TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-07-08 Tax ID No. 180-008-00, a request by John Benjamin, 867 N. Bassett Lake Rd. to construct an addition to his house, five feet from the property line. Such other matters as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please Take Further Notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 1, 1995 / Page 13 From previous pageGRSA board, so there was another contact in the Caledonia area, she said. "We really enjoyed having Karim with us," said Marilou Bonchcr, who has three sons who play soccer. "He just fit right in and even helped out around the house." She said that although her husband remembered some of his French, she didn't recall enough to communicate very well. "But we kept the FrenchEnglish dictionary handy and we managed pretty well," she said with a laugh. Sue Minder said they were a little nervous, because no one in their family speaks French. "We were relieved when we found out that Michel could speak a little English, and so we did get along," she said. Their other concern was that everyone in their family works, and they wanted to be sure Michel would have some fun during the day. "We coordinated things with the Bonchers and the Rahns in Hastings, and it all worked out okay," she said. Karim and Michel said this was the first trip to the U.S. for most of the team, and they thought all the team members would like to come back again. They explained that their team, made up of 20 players, each about 19 years old, is sponsored by a business owned by one of the player's families. Athletic teams in Europe are not connected to schools but to athletic clubs, they said. Michel is a mid fielder, but Karim said he plays wherever the coach needs him He wears a different shirt for each position he plays, because the numbers on the uniforms designate a team position, not a particular player, as in the U.S. They both commented on how big the U.S. is, and how . big the cities are. Every place they had visited was very different from France, they said. They named tubing on the lake and the Six Flags amusement park as two of the u I think the people here have been very nice, very open and friendly. I think in France people would not be so friendly at first. In France, the people are more formal, I think. More reserved. JJ — Karim Selatnia favorite activities they had enjoyed, and Michel said the McDonalds restaurants here have better tasting food than the ones in Europe "I think the people here have been very nice, very open and friendly." said Karim. "I think in France people would not be so friendly at first. In France, the people are more formal. I think More reserved." Liz Marin, whose family was host to the whole Compagnani family, said that the players told her daughter they were impressed with the size of the homes they were staying in and the careful attention to the landscaping around the homes. Boncher said that tlx: team seemed quite amazed at the size of I^kc Michigan, which they enjoyed during a beach outing. They also commented after a visit to Meijers that in France, clothes aren't sold in greery stores. Boncher also said that apparently the French athletes felt Americans were pretty intense when it came to learning a new skill. "They commented to us that we in the U.S. practice a lot, and go to sports camps and clinics. They said Americans really get intense about something new and that's why they eventually get good at it." Boncher said that meeting the French team was an interesting experience for her and her family. "It’s seeing your life through the eyes of someone else," she explained. "I think it helped us appreciate what we have, the beauty of this area, and the advantages we have in this country." She said she thought the recent heat wave was hard on the visitors, however, who were playing soccer nearly every night, and she thought not speaking English very well was a disadvantage for them also. "But they were delightful, and we'd love to see them again." she said. "They are charming, friendly and very well-behaved," said Sue Minder "I would hope my boys, or even myself, could be as mannerly and fit in as well if we were in a strange country where we didn't speak the language very well." Mnxler said she agreed with Dave Marin that the American soccer players probably assumed that just because this was a team from Europe, they would be superior "I think it was a pleasant surprise for them to realize that American soccer is getting better and better," she said. She added that besides getting to meet the French athletes, site and her husband also enjoyed meeting the other "soccer families" from all around the Grand Rapids area who hosted one of the French players. Marin said she was pleased that the team's visit had gone so well. "They are really super neat kids," she said, of the French players. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 21, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charier Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, con­ cerning the application of Paul Emerson for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with a proposed Development Plan for the Golf Meadows Site Condominiums Planned Unit Development: The East fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 except the East 330 feet and except the North 1000 feet of the East 436 feet of the remainder of Section 18, Town 5 North. Range 10 West. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 18, thence North 89*47’33 West along the North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 766 feet to the point of beginn­ ing; thence from said point of beginning South 01 •22'24" East parallel with the East line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 1000 feet; thence South 89*47’3" East parallel with said North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4. 436 feet; thence South 01*22'24” East along the West line of the East 330 feet of said Section 18. 1638.55 feet; thence North 89*52'19” West along the South line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 989 78 feet; thence North 01*25'14” West along the West line of said East fractional 1/2 of the Nor­ thwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18; thence South 89*47’33" East along the said North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18,555 99 feet to the point of beginning. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Development Plan are on hie and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, dunng Township office hours AU interested person may at­ tend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance Dated July 27. 1995 French soccer players Karim Selatnia. left, and Michel Da Silva pose with Manlou Boncher of Caledonia. The Bonchers and Doug and Sue Minder, also of Caledonia, were among the host families for the French players during their stay in the United States. "And perhaps the best compliment to them is that everyone here said they’d do it again. They even offered to help me with the arrangements next time." "It was like a whole student foreign exchange program all jammed into just a few weeks," said Dave Marin. "The thing I heard over and over was that we gained a new perspective, parents and players both." (103) INSURANCE AGENCY. INC Your indrpmdrnl ogrnl “WORKING FOR YOU" 6060 Alden Nash SE Phone 868-0050 Judy Harrison President CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on September 7,1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning proposed Amendment No. 2 in the General Development Plan of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The proposed Amendment No. 2 would, if adopted, amend the Township General Development Plan so as to change the land use designations of the following described lands as follows: From Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential: The South 16 of the Southeast 1A of Section 8; the Southeast 14 of Section 9; the Southwest 14 of that part of the Northwest 14 lying South of the Thornapple River; the South Yi of the southeast 14; that part of the North Vi of the Southeast 14, that part of the Southwest 14 of the Northeast 14, and that part of the East 16 of the Northwest 14 lying East of the Thornapple River and West of Alaska Avenue and South of 68th Street that is currently designated MDR, all in Section 10; the Northeast 14 except that part thereof now designated LDR; the East 16 of the Northwest 'A and that part of the Northeast 14 of the Southwest 14 now desig­ nated MDR; and that part of the Northwest 'A of the Northwest 1A lying West of the Thornapple River, all in Section 15; and the North 16 of the Northeast 14 and that part of the Southeast 14 of the Northeast 14 now designated MDR, all in Section 16. From Agricultural to Low Density Residential: The South Vi of Section 18. From Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential: The Northwest 14; the West 16 of the Southwest 14 and that part of the Northwest 14 of the Northeast 14 lying North of the Village of Caledonia and West of the West line of the lands now designated HDR, all in Sectio 20; and the Southwest 14 of the Northwest 14 and that part of the Northwest 14 of the Southwest 14 lying outside the limits of the Village of Caledonia, all in Section 29. The proposed Amendment No. 2 in the General Development Plan is on file in the Offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, and may be examined during Township office hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and may submit written comments concerning the proposed amendment in the General Development Plan. Dated. July 28,1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA J B HARRISON PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (104) �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 1, 1995 1995 Anteriess deer hunting license applications available Department of Natural Resources application forms and guides for antlerless deer hunting licenses will be available in early August at more than 1.500 license dealers throughout Michigan. In order to be entered in the computer drawing for these licenses, applications must be submitted by September 24. An antlerless deer hunting license allows a hunter to take a deer without antlers, or with antlers less than three inches in length, during the regular firearm deer hunting season. November 15-30. “Michigan’s abundant whitctail deer resource has allowed us to again provide an increased level of participa­ tion in the antlerless hunt.” DNR Director Roland ATTENTION • CALKIXJNIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Arc Looking Tor Work WE CAN HELP! APTLY Tuesday's and Wednesdays at 127 Main St, Caledonia Mich 49316 or call 891 9270 BARMAN SELECT TEMPS Harmes said. ‘Over the years the antlerless deer permits have allowed biologists to more finely tune deer herd management across the state." Antlerless deer licenses not used during the regular firearm season will be valid for use in designated deer management units dunng the December 1-10 muzzleloading season in the Upper Peninsula, the December 8-17 muzzleloading season in the Lower Peninsula, or the December I, 1995, to January I, 1996. portion of the bowhunting season. This year, hunters will app­ ly for an antlerless deer hun­ ting application through the new Retail Licensing System. A mail-in application form will no longer be used. Ap­ plicants can apply for the antlerless deer hunting license drawing at any DNR office which sells licenses or at any of the 1.500 license agents throughout the state. In­ dividuals may also apply by telephone with a credit card at 1-800-898 DRN, although there will be an additional charge for that service individuals can apply for an antlerless deer hunting license any time after Aug I through midnight (or at lhe end of the business day) Sept 24. This year, hunters may app­ ly for an antlerless deer hun­ ting license without first hav­ ing to purchase a regular deer hunting license. However. they must have a regular firearm deer hunting license in their possession to hunt anteriess deer dunng the regular firearm or muzzleloading season. They must have a regular archery deer hunting license in their possession to hunt antlerless deer with a bow dunng the December 1 to January 1 ar chery season To apply, hunters will need either a valid Michigan driver license. Michigan DNR sportscard. or a Secretary of State ID Card Applicants must ap­ ply in person and may only apply once. The $3.50 nonrefundable fee must be paid at the time of application. The DNR holds a random drawing each fall to determine which applicants will be issued antlerless deer hunting licenses By November 1. successful hunters will be mailed a back tag. allowing them to take an antlerless deer in a specific deer management unit. A total of 295.524 antlerless deer hunting licenses will be available in 139 deer manage­ ment units where deer numbers need to be stablized or reduced. This is almost twice the 153.558 antlerless deer hunting licenses issued in 194 in 90 deer management units. About 400.000 hunters are expected to apply for 1995 antlerless deer hunting licenses. There are some deer See DNR, column 4 - Rent the things you need for all your yard maintenance. Box Scraper Mini Excavator YARD EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • Thatchers Aerator Rototillers Fertilizer Spreaders Lawn Sprayers Sweepers Post Hole Augers Pumps Chippers LAWN INSTALLATION SAVE MONEY -Dolt Yourself! • • • • • • • • Bob Cat Loaders Kubota 4WD Tractor/Loader Landscape Rakes Gill Pulverizer 5 Foot Tiller Bush Hog Mower Post Hole Augers Rear Blades — PARTY SUPPLIES — Canopys • Tables • Chairs • Griddles • Grilles • Pig Roasters • Beverage Servers • Chaff© Dishes • Electric Roasters Campers practice driving headers while seeking shade from the mid-week heat American Dutch soccer camp done The American Dutch Soc­ cer Camp completed its Mid­ dleville appearance last week after a successful series of training sessions involving area youth soccer players. The Dutch coaching staff, directed by PSV Eindhoven coach and scout Roy Wilhelm, travel to Holland. Michigan to present a camp for high school players from Holland and Grand Haven. The staff will complete its tour with camps in Cleveland and Columbus. Ohio before returning to the Netherlands. While in Middleville the Dutch staff provided the 40 camp participants with techni­ ques and counseling which challenged and increased their level of play Applying the basic foundational skills of the “Wiel Coerver" method of training, the instructors pro­ gressed to more advanced concepts, thereby raising the skill level and tactical awareness of each of the TTES plans fund-raising golf outing locally Aug. 5 Thornapple Township Emcrgecy Services (TTES) will have a fund-raising golf outing Saturday morning, Aug. 5, at the Mullenhurst Golf Course. Proceeds from the four-per­ son scramble will be used the TTES paramedic equipment fund. The outing will include a cart, a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Gavin Chevro­ let, and various prizes donated by local merchants. Cost is $35 per player. For more information, call Bob Bowhuis at 795-9898 or Bob Woodard at 795-7243. DNR, from column 3 management units, like 215 in southern Menominee County, where all applicants will pro­ bably be successful in the drawing. In other units, like 079 in Missaukee County, less than 1 in 10 applicants may be successful. An applicant’s chance of receiving a license depends on the number of licenses available in a unit as well as the number of hunters applying. This year, the DNR has published a table in the antlerless deer hunting guide that estimates the odds of receiving a license. players. Campers from Middleville. Hastings. Wayland. 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Drawing August 12th at 9 P M In Caledonia Plaza on M-37 9866 Cherry Valley open 6 am 9 pm Mon sai 3 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-08-08.pdf fd29d24f0466cfe68914f98933c6279b PDF Text Text 121 S CHURCH SI HSTiNGS. *i <9^ I898 Bradford-White environmental suit settled by Mandv Habel Staff Writer An environmental lawsuit against the Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville was set­ tled last week Tuesday. The Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM). the National En­ vironment Law Center (NELC) and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ) reached agreement in their Clean Water Act suit against the local manufacturer PIRGIM officials said the settlement will bring the com­ pany into compliance with the law and help clean up the Thomapple River. Terms of the settlement in­ cluded agreement by Bradford-White to install an additional carbon filtration system to prevent discharges of trichloroethylene (TCE) from its plant, pay $65,000 to the Thomapple River Water­ shed Group for projects to reduce pollution and $10,000 to the United States Treasury . PIRGIM. represented by the NELC and TLPJ. filed the suit in June 1994. charging the company with illegally discharging toxic substances into the Thomapple River. PIRGIM said BradfordWhite had a practice of chang­ ing the carbon in its treatment system after excessive discharges of TCE had taken place. The chemical ranks 10th on the U.S. Environmental Pro­ tection Agency's (EPA’s) list of hazardous substances that pose a threat to human health. “We are pleased that we were able to reach a favorable settlement of this suit so quickly." said TLPJ En­ vironmental Enforcement Project Director Jim Hecker, one of the lawyers represen­ ting the suit. "We believe it will prevent future degrada­ tion of the Thomapple River and help protect the health and safety of all who use it." Bradford-White Executive Vice President Richard Milock said they have been having these kind of problems with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for No millage increase planned Caledonia Twp. Board sets Truth in Taxation hearing by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board will discuss a resolution to maintain last year's millage rate of 2.7933 in a Truth in Taxation hearing scheduled for the Wednesday, Aug. 16, board meeting. The hearing is required be­ cause property values in Cale­ donia Township have in­ creased faster than the rate of inflation. Under such circum­ stances, the state s so-called Headlee Amendment requires the township to roll back the tax rate to the rate of infia­ tion, or to 2.7637 mills, un­ less the Truth in Taxation bearing were held and a resolution passed by the board to override Ileadiec. The difference between the two millage rates amounts to less than $1.50 for the owner of a $100,000 home, but the township would lose about $5,771 if the present millage rate is not retained, said Trea­ surer Ruth DeVries. She explained that these revenues are needed so that police, fire and other township services can keep up with the township's rapid population growth. The current rate of 2.7933 mills would provide two mills for police and fire services, with the remaining funds used for township operating purposes. Without the override, the township would have to roll back the police and fire budget to 1.9788 mills and limit township operating revenue to .7849 mills The Truth in Taxation hear­ ing will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the village/township hall at 250 Maple. Anyone with questions about the meeting should call the township of­ fice at 891-0070. ‘Bike for Breath’ fundraiser planned Aug. 12 The West Michigan American Lung Association s Bike foe Breath will begin registering riders at 8 a m. Saturday, August 12 at Caledonia Elementary School. Pledges and registration fees will go toward the association s many programs for helping area victims of lung disease Caledonia Elementary Principal Gordon Nickels and Caledonia mom Amy Wozniak encourage ar ja residents to participate by gathering pledges and choosing one of the three Bike for Breath routes Alyssa Wozniak (left), Breann Wozniak and David Wozniak have their biking helmets on and are ready to ride * * We believe it will prevent future degradation of the Thomapple River and help protect the health and safety of all who use it. 55 20 years since 1976. He added that no one in the company has any idea where these chemicals came from and speculate that they were dumped there 50 years ago One pint of TCE. he said, was collected and mixed with 10 gallons of spring water which goes into the river. He had no idea when it was mixed or who mixed it. "Since we are the only in­ dustry in the area, the finger gets pointed at us." he said. He said the company ran a test every two weeks to check to see if there was any "speck" in their chemicals. “You never know if you are out until you run the test." he said. The PIRGIM. he said, caught the TCE and filed the suit between the time when the test was administered and when results came back. “We did not know we were breaking the law until the tests came back, then we tried to correct it.” he said. He said the decision to settle wa one of economics. “We could have spent $150,000 in court, but chose to settle because it was the most economical solution," he said. "I don’t think we should have been sued to begin with.’’ "Although it took our lawsuit to get their attention. Bradford-White should be commended for their plans to install state-of-the-art treat­ ment measures and for their commitment to improve the Thornapple River," said NELC staff attorney Andy Buchsbaum. co-counsel with PIRGIM in the suit. "Although we will continue to monitor the company, we believe they’ve got their discharge problem under control. ’' The Thornapple River Watershed group plans to use the settlement award to fund two different projects. The watershed group's Pollution Reduction and Fisheries Enhancement Pro­ ject will organize teams of volunteers to travel along the river to catalogue all pollution sources and develop and im­ plement mechanisms to stop or reduce pollution from each source. The group’s Pollution Runoff Reduction and Preven­ tion Project will focus on educating commercial and residentai propenv owners 'Corny as Kansas in August’! Only this photo was taken in the Caledonia area garden of Phil Longstreet Though Longstreet himself stands six feet tall, he is dwarfed by his cornstalks, which measure more than eleven and one-half feet. Longstreet said he planted the Indian corn in April, and figures his gardening success stems' from the weather being ‘just right.' The absence of any late frost this spring coupled with all the moisture and heat this summer made growing conditions perfect. along the Thomapple River portant work." about how to reduce chemical Besides agreeing to install runoff. the new carbon filtration “A critical aspect of this system to avoid future permit settlement is funding the violations. Bradford White Thomapple River Watershed also agreed to provide Group to undertake pollution PIRGIM with monthly reports cleanup projects for the Thor­ to document its compliance napple River," said Caroline with the settlement Schwarz, campaign director agreement for PIRGIM “With the fun­ The settlement which was ding, the Watershed Group filed last Tuesday in Federal will be able to save and Court, still must be approved restore sensitive aquatic areas by the U.S. District Court in of the river and reduce pollu­ Michigan tion runoff. We are pleased Bradford-White. Barry that this settlement will enable County’s largest employer, a local environmental manufactures water heaters organization to do such im­ In This Issue... • ‘Amazon Rainforest Workshop’ offers experience for local youth • Local dairy farmers feel the heat in lost production • Middleville 4-Hers do well at Barry County Fair • Rotary-Lions blood drive set �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 8. 1995 Four M-37 businesses move or expand facilities Mark and Jeannie Schmidt have expanded their Mom and Pop's Appliamce store. Greg Reeder, owner of Greg's Get it and Go Ice Cream and More, would like to encourage residents to try his soft serve ice cream and discover the variety of products in his new convenience store. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Four businesses in Mid­ dleville are expanding on M-37 as local residents start new businesses or move their current businesses to better locations. Mom and Pops Appliances. Tires UR Us both arc moving to larger spaces and adding services. No Preference Tow­ ing will expand at its present location, and Greg's Get it and Go Ice Cream and Conve­ nience Store is a new business Tires UR Us. which will move from its location next to Crystal Flash to 500 M-37 across the street from the Thomapple Kitchen, now will be a full service stop, said owner Jon Raymond He said be decided to move because his business is grow­ ing and expanding. New services that will be provided include brake repairs, alignments, shock and strut repair. 24-hour tow­ ing. emergency tire repair. ^Qo/taQ & Qijt Shop Your Full Service FTD® Flower Shop. Now Carrying LILIAS • Potpourri Chips • Candles GREENLEAF POTPOURRI (over 25 fragrances) 1045 Arlington (M37) Middleville tn Pasroors Shopping Plaza (616)795-3331 SUMMER HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8.30 to 6 Sat. 9 to 1 and quick oil change with no appointment needed He said he also has hired a new employee, bringing the total number of employees to three, him and two service technicians. Raymond started the business, which has been in Middleville for six years, by himself. He said he thinks that being next to the Mom and Pop ap­ pliance store, the towing place, and the convenience store will help him get more business “All of us together will kind of draw from each other." he said. Greg and Carol Reeder have recently opened a new ice cream stand and conve­ nience store next door to the Thomapple Kitchen Reeder said the ice cream stand opened on Memorial Day and will be a seasonal feature, staying open until Labor Day. He said he opened the stand because he noticed that there were no soft ice cream stands in Middleville. Besides ice cream, the stand offers hot dogs, chips and slushes, which will be sold in the convenience store in the off season. Tires UR US owner Jon Raymond invites Middleville residents to his new loca­ tion at 500 M-$7 next to the new Mom and Pop appliance store. Don’t Make ’em because 1 Buckle-up! we won’t take ’em Dan Rudd's No Preference Towing business is growing and available 24 hours to serve Middleville. The convenience store opened three weeks ago and offers a wide variety of items such as snacks, drinks and magazines. Reeder said he thinks the store has more variety than those at gas stations and is eaiser to get in and out of quicker. One of its new features, he said, is the instant lottery, which it will have starting next week If that works out he will add a lottery machine He said there was another convenience store in his loca­ tion that operated for 10 years that eventually went out of business. He said he hopes people will see his store with a friendly cheerful atmosphere He also said would like to get the kitchen m the building operating again to serve fast food, such as chicken dinners. Continued next page — PROGRAM DIRECTOR CHILD CARE CENTER PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening for Program Director at the Learn n Play Childcare Center m Hastings The successful candidate must have a B S degree from an accredited coBege or university in elementary education or child development preferred with a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (not less than 12 hours tn child development, child psychology or early childhood education acceptable) Business and/or supervisory experience » a plus This position ts responsible for all general, fiscal and staffing administration of the center and reports to the Director of Nursing PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive salary ‘menu style” Flexible Benefits package paid time off system pension plan, tuition reimbursement, plus many other benefits Please submit resume/application to PENNOCK HOSPITAL Ann Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 8, 1995 I Page 3 Planning Commission offers opinions on Middleville sign ordinance b> Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer Members of the Middleville Village Planning Commission last Tuesday offered opinions on whether or not an or­ dinance prohibiting garage sale. , real estate, campaign and business signs in the public right of way should be adopted Middleville Village Council Trustee Jim Verlinde. chair­ man of the Ordinance Com­ mittee. attended the meeting to collect information that be could take back to his commit­ tee so they could be better prepared to make a final deci­ sion on Aug. 7. Planning Commission Member William Mosey of the Rider’s Hobby Shop said he could see banning them if they created a disturbance, but he felt they did not seem to. Village Planner Jason Cherry said it should be noted (hat though the ordinance would forbid posting signs on public property, people would be allowed to post them on private property “The sidewalk edge closest to your house is where the right of way is.” he said. He added that the village in­ surance carrier has strongly suggested this ordnance be adopted Until ten years ago. he said, insurance companies were dropping government municipalities like flies. This resulted in local units of H I’m not taking a pro or con side, but there is a concern that if any accident occurs, the village could be responsible because governments are usually known to have deep pockets. 33 government getting together in an insurance pool. He said the village has to watch its step because this in­ surance pool is its only option If the village was dropped, it may have to go without insurance. “I’m not taking a pro or con side, but there is a concern that if any accident occurs, the village could be responsible because governments are usually known to have deep pockets.” he said. He added that he is concern­ ed this libility issue is something the village has ig­ nored in the past that maybe should be addressed. The idea for this ordinance came about as a result of a 1993 lawsuit filed against the EXPANSION , something he said Middleville docs not have at the moment Reeder recently left his job at Steelcase to open the store and has been serving free cof­ fee outside the store in an at­ tempt to increase morning business. Overall, he said, business seems to be going fine, but it tends to be a little slow in the morning. He said this summer has been a good one for ice cream and that it is easy for people to get in and out because he has more parking available than many of the other businesses in the area. The convenience store, he said, has new hours. It will be open from 6 a m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to I a m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The ice cream stand will be open from 11:30 a m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Satur­ day and I to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Mark and Jeanne Schmidt have just moved their Mom and Pop Appliance store a few miles north of its old location near Crystal Flash. Mark said they moved because they needed a bigger Village of Spring Lake by two brothers who were paralyzed when their motorcycle slamm­ ed into a car They claimed their vision was obstructed by cars parked too close to the intersection and trees and hedges on private property, according to Spring Lake Community Serve director John Hansen He added that the only reason the village was named as part of the lawsuit was because the accident occurred on a village street. Cherry said the woman who hit them was found at fault. He added that most signs posted on public proper, are not problems, but that it only takes one big one to cause problems. Resident and Planning Commission member Kathenne Encinas said the solution would be to regulate the size of the sign. “People are not having garage sales every day.” she said “Just three times a year to help pay their taxes. " She added that many are elderly people who have fixed incomes and need the money they can make from having a couple of sales a year. Documents suggested zon­ ing ordinances were adopted in 1989 that included a clause dealing with garage sale signs. Verhnde said. He added that there was a page of situations that were listed as exemptions to the ordinance. He said he is not quite sure what that means. Part of the problem is that some of these laws have been on the books for 15 years They basically say what the village would want the new ordinance to say “Why all the fuss all of the sudden when these things have been on the books for 15 years?” he asked. Encinas said she felt it was one thing to enforce these laws, but not right to enforce them for some, but not for others She added that through this proposed ordinance, property owners are losing 30 feet of their property. Cherry said people would not lose any of their property because because where the signs would be prohibited is public property. Linda French said what the council was saying is these laws are already on the books and that the idea is to get in­ formation on how to rewrite safe. "There is obviously some the law so that everyone can concern about the signs, live with it. Cherry said that despite which is why we have to take what the insurance carriers what the insurance carrier say, no one is completely says seriously." he said. Village Cuts NOW OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK!! Village Cuts is pleased to announce that DONORA KIRKENDALL will be taking appointments on Mondays. Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning August 14 (eves, by appt.). Lois' Hours: Wed 9:00-5 00 Walkins Thurs. 11:00-7:00 Walk-ins. Fridays By Appointment Village Cuts 207 E. Main - Middleville. Mich. 795-8844 Get your home “all dolled up” with a No Fee Home Equity Loan. * continued from Page 2— location and had a strong com­ mitment to staying in the area and serving the people of Middleville. He added that business is growing fast and they need more room. “We have a strong customer clientele that in­ creases every day.” he said. “We are proud of our new facility in a town that is growing.” He said he feels the location will help attract new customers, which contributed to his decision to move further north on the street. “I've always liked the charm of a downtown business, but there was not anything available in the downtown area in the size that we needed.” he said. He said business has tripled since it moved from downtown to its current location. “M-37 has given us more exposure.” he said. Schmidt said they will con­ tinue to sell name brand ap­ pliances such as GE. Whirlpool and Maytag, and have recently started selling go-carts and mini-bikes “Not only are we going to continue to sell America’s favorite and most reliable ap­ pliance brands, but we also now sell Snapper lawn equip­ ment.” he said. ”1 attribute our success to our loyal customer base, competitive prices, good brands and delivery service with installa­ tion that’s second to none.” He added that they offer competitive interest-free financing, just like all larger chain store competitors do. He invites everyone to see their new establishment at the grand opening the week of Aug. 14. where people can enter their names in a number of free raffles. The other business is No Preference Towing, which is located next door to Tire UR Us. This business will remain in its current location and oc­ casionally will work with Tires UR US at 500 M-37. Dispatcher Jane Rudd said her son. Dan. started the business because he felt that Middleville needed another towing service “We are a 24-hour service and hope to provide for the people of Middleville." she said. Besides 24-hour towing, she said, they accept a variety of different types of insurance and credit cards and hope to greet customers in a friendly helpful manner Tires UR US owner Jon Raymond sax! the business just recently started providing medium tow mg along with the light towing it was presiding before He said it also will handle lockouts and 24-hour tire repair Raymond said No Preference Towing and Tires UR US will operate separate­ ly. however, he will play a small part in helping w ith the towing He added that the company hav been growing quite a bit and will be looking to add another office m Hastings in the near future If you own your own home, the equity in your home can be a very valuable source of extra funds. 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S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE TATE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ANK ALEDONIA FDIG 15? At 3 Lotenont Open At Day Monday lh<u FiaiUy anti Ui Noon on StttMilfty --------------- LCNDCM PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS - PLEASE JOIN US! August 9. Wednesday - 7:00 PM White Caps Baseball Game August 16. Wednesday 1:00 PM Euchre Tournament August 24. Thursday 9 00 AM Golf Outing at Broadmoor Country Club September 12. Tuesday - 6 00 PM - Picnic Members Only* CaU 891 7131 to sign up1 We’d love to have you join the Premier Club There are many financial and social rewards Membership is simple — you must be at least age 55 or better and have a minimum of $5,000 in any interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia (Savings, Money Market. CD. IRA or Super Now) Stop tn at Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville now for more information �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 8. 1995 Mike Bremer said that the boys are really learning a lot about soccer. Right now. they are on an extended tour of England. What wonderful memories they can bring back to share w ith us! Neva Kenyon said that they went to their daughter Gayle and husband s home, south of Battle Creek. The rest of the family also were there for a cookout on Sunday . It was son David's birthday, so they had dinner with them Luana and Lynn Tohn went on an eight-day trip to Niagara Falls in Syracuse. N.Y.. to the Street Rod Nationals. They had over 1.000 on the fair grounds. The street rods hold just two people and they tour around Bob Wheeler said that he is back to work transporting cars, and managing better, and keeping busy. Wise man. Florence Fiala attended a Neigh bors with... NORMA Someone told me that in 1988 we had a hotter spell of weather than our present weatljer I guess it is because I am getting older that I don’t remember such a long spell of heat and high humidity before It seems that is going on forever. Some are for­ tunate and have central air. The rest of us are sitting in front of the fans when we aren’t working Nellie Solomon said that she and Curt are managing nicely The news from the doctor is that Curt is doing nicely. Nellie feels that they must be doing the right thing because he is doing very well. VELDERMAN I had a wonderful surprise One of the gals I usually call, called me I hope when I get to Twila’s age my head is as sharp as heres. She has her air conditioner in now and is en­ joying it. Even when she has some physical problems, life is more comfortable, regardless of the outside weather Lois McWhmney laughing­ ly told me she is gening up and around now . She is giving her two chairs a rest so they can be recharged after she sat in them. She figures they need a rest Glad that you have a wonderful sense of humor. Lois. It makes life more fun. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY............................... 9 45am Worship Service 1110 am Sunday School • 6:00 p m Evening Praise WEDNESDAY......................... Family Ntght 7 00 p m 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word ot Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. WELCOME TO o Gaine* United Brethren Church Kalamizix' Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone. 698 8252 5^.^ M'N _______________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10.45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services 1 Timothy* 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Continued next page — CALEDONIA A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A M. (Child & Adult) Al Tiemever Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 pm. Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a m. & 11.00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 ‘The Church wnere everybody s somebody and Jesus Christ s lofd~ Sunday School..........................................9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10:30 a m Sunday Evening Worship —.................. 6 00 p.m. Wed Msjweek Prayer 8 Boe Study 7-00 pm Hee MSar jooscc Pastor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 9:30 a m. 9:30a.m. 10:30 a-m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-3669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship Evening Service 3 . .10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... ,11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... ..6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Poster QA Q SHAOIBARNSDALE. Dr of Christian Ed k Muse o91-oU2o Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Sunday School 9:45 Choirs for Children and Adults h * Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12 10 708 West Main Street 10:00 am ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship......................... 11 00 a m First Service.............................................. 8:30am Sunday School......................................... 9.45a.m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes........................................... 10:00a.m Second Service....................................... 11:00a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Read (al Gun lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 GLCC Wednesday 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor Tandy Night” Gun Lake Community Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Eire (Old (Uinir ^rfljudis! (Church Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages Sunday Worship 9:00 an 4 1930 am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne — 868-6437 — Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville I Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11:00 A M. Phone 891-9259 Church School Choir Practice Worship Service when they get the telephone working, the kids plan on fax­ ing home a message to the family. Isn’t it wonderful what our children arc doing that we never even thought of? We are so fortunate in America. The Thomapple Heritage Club will meet at Char Finkbeiner’s home. Jerry Spencer said that her daughter went to Holly to take a swing set to Todd and Heather, her grandchildren. Sunday They had a wonder­ ful time visiting. Maureen Robinson has had her grandchildren with her. Life has been good, doing fun things with them. They are going up north to meet the parents at the Straits and then take a leisurely drive home. Maureen said that the com was done John was cutting down the stalks and got stung LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 9 y They did some rock hunting, but even that was scarce. I got a hold of Maureen Bartlett She was telling how she may be going to England after she graduates Her sister is there with her English hus­ band Maureen said she hopes to spend some time there after her sister’s baby is bom. She has never been there and is looking forward to it. She has been working this summer at the State Park. I'd love to hear ail about your trip when you get back. Maureen Russ Bender says that son Bob and wife Carol are now in Russia. They will be teaching in a college in their town. The houses have no screens and life involves waiting in line for everything. They are look­ ing forward to helping others Carol will be teaching English and Bob will be doing legislative work as he did in Michigan. Russ said that wedding in Holland — her great-grandnephew. Matt Aughman. and his new bride. Heidi Lantz. It was a beautiful and fancy wedding. The father said his purse was very thin. Sunday , son Bill and Mary Jane took Katie and Ed Wierenga to Orchard Hills to golf and then out to dinner afterward. This was to celebrate Katie and Ed's birthdays. Doug Hart said that Liz's parents went to church and then came back to the Hart’s home for dinner afterward Saturday night. Ken and Rose Morgan have spent a lot of time near Mar­ quette. camping and sup­ posedly fishing. Ken said that due to light snowfall last winter and the terrible heat this summer, the fish stayed down in the deeper waters, and so fishing was very poor. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints ® ® 8146 68(h St. near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday........................ 9 45 a.m ^onun8 Worship.,. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00p m Wed Fellowship ...7 30pm <ln homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 8, 1995 / Page 5 Middleville Baptist youths bike to Toronto, Canada Bible versus “how to need Jesus." Smith said they never force people to be saved and the kids just move on if they are not interested She added that the group’s spreading the word has been uplifting for some of the people they came across. “Thirty-eight people were saved on this trip.” she said. Each night, she said, the group would stay at a different church and some of the members entertained each ocher at night by singing songs and peforming skits They also spent that time sharing stones about things that happened on the ride that day and the reactions they got from people as they were spreading the word of Jesus. She added that the group also had something called a kangaroo court, in which peo­ ple who did something wrong would have to be the last ones served at dinner and breakfast for the day or would have to wear someone’s dirty socks. “Nothing mean, just fun.” she said. “The kids liked it too. it’s entertainment ” Things they would receive these punishments for were not staying with the group, or not abiding by the dress code. She said though this was a youth group trip, there were a few adults who went as helpers and chaperones The group was divided up into smaller groups each with a different chaperone to make sure no one got lost. The men chaperoned the boys and the women chaperoned the girls.” she said. There also were three non­ riding volunteers who follow­ ed the riders in vans to look out for trouble, cooked all the food, fixed broken bikes, and video taped the trip. Smith said they would occa­ sionally walk by the trail and interview the riders about how they felt that day. She said the group had three practice trips around Mid­ dleville and Gun Lake to prepare for the outing, each averaging about 30 or 40 miles She added that even though they had the practice trips, there were kids who had gone Last week she was seen at on them and got pretty tired Middleville residents (from left) Nate Smith, Ron Haynes, Jennifer Huber, Rebekah Lohg.penise Manning, and Rick Manning participated in a 420 mile mis­ sion bike riae fnpm Grand Rapids to Toronto, Canada. on the 420-mile mission anyway. The funniest thing about the trup. she said, was how tired everyone was of sitting on a bike. Chaperone Denise Manning did not want to get back on her bike so the volunteers could take a group picture. She said she didn’t think she would ride a bike for a long time. Smith said. Vacation Bible School offers program The Middleville Christian Reformed Church last Friday had a show as part of its Vaca­ tion Bible Schixil program The church pastor's wife, Manlym Timmerman, spoke to puppets Lollypop and Lucy and led participating children and their parents in several songs. Pastor Roger Timmerman joined his wife on the stage and ate jalapeno peppers. Marilyn said the kids had been bringing pop cans to the church regularly to contribute |o the church offering. She said they have raised $289.85 so far. The church will use part of the money to buy goats for the children in Africa, so they will be able to NEIGHBORS From previous page — over his eye. He is allene to stings and so his face is badly swollen and he’s not feeling at all well. Well, folks, this is it for this week Have a wonderful week. I’ll visit with you next week V Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Hastings City Bank with her family All of them were on bikes. When the group arrived in Toronto Thursday. July 8. it visited Eaton Towers and Wonderland Park before riding in a van back to Grand Rapids on Saturday. This trip, she said, ended the youth group’s season. She added that she and her family joined the Heritage Baptist Church and youth group because unlike most youth groups, the kids actual­ ly get to perform services and learn messages in the Bible, so as adults they can make their own decisions about Christ and know enough to teach others. "This is the best program I have ever seen.” she said. “By teaching people to become Christians and learn the Bible, not memorize it. we can make the world a much better place ” The main objective of the group, she said, is to teach kids to know enough about Christ to teach their kids and keep the world going "Kids learn to make it an application in their lives,” she said. LOSE UP TO IO LBS. IN 3 DAYS! Using TrFSIimT* The Naturally Formulated Dietary Food Supplement & Behavior Modification Weight Loss Program. Availabla Without Pr«»crtption At Rite-Aid Pharmacy 9377 Broadmoor Caledonia It’s a Jungle Out There!!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 14-18 • 9-11 AM • K-5th Grade First Baptist Church of Middleville 5075 N. Middleville Rd. 616-795-9726 Pastor's Wife Marilyn Timmerman talks to puppets Lollypop and Lucy at the Middleville Christian Reform Church Vocation Bible School presentation Friday. have milk and cheese. Marilyn spoke of the stories the kids had been told during their Bible School classes that week. She said they learned about the Resurrection. Physician opens new office in Caledonia location Dr. Emmanuel Espinosa opened a new primary care family medicine practice. But­ terworth Family Medicine — Caledonia, on Mondav. Aug. 7. The practice is located at 9369 Cherry Valley Road SE in Caledonia. Dr. Espinosa, an M.D.. is board certified in family prac­ tice. a recognized specialty of the American Medical Association Family specialists provide com­ prehensive health care ser­ vices for the entire family Espinosa received his medical degree from Univer­ sity of Santo Tomas and underwent training in internal medicine in Manila, Phillippmes. He then completed residency training in family practice at the Chicago Medical School'Swedish Convenant Hospital Espinosa lives in Ada Township with his wife and three children. The office phone number is 891-2299 Village Players to meet The Middleville Village Players will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 13. at Lincoln Meadows Apartments to discuss upcoming projects Projects for the rest of this season include Heritage Day. Womensfest. Halloween haunted house w ith the Fire Department, the Christmas program, and the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, which will be held at the Mid­ dle Villa Feb 23 and 24 and March 1 and 2. Timmerman said the Bible school was designed to teach kids more about the Bible and lake classes during the day as a way to use the free time they have during the summer. “We have been doing this for years," he said. • Help us Search for the “Jewels” of the Celestial City • Join in the Bible Safari • Thrill to the Truths of the Jungle Missionary Time Featuring Award Winning Ventriloquist David Stewart Word* of Wisdom With Wendal Meet: Lovable "Wendal" the Bear Outrageous “Sidney" the Orangutan Cool “Leonard" King of the Jungle ■jind other characters you won’t soon forget! TrrrTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTrrrrTin TTTTTTTTTTT - CALEDONIA - Community Education Preschool Classes will be available Monday thru Friday for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. can 891-8117 for more information JU LlJU LtJU LJU U LX JLIJU U U U U U LLIJLIJU U U LS bv Mands Habel * Staff Writer Five youngsters and two adults from Middleville joined 36 other members of the Kent­ wood Heritage Baptist Youth Group on a 420-mile mission bicycle ride from Grand Rapids to Toronto. Canada. Member Sheryl Smith said the group started at the church, comer of 60th Street and Kalamazoo Avenue Fri­ day. June 30. and rode for seven days, averaging more than 60 miles per day. The group would start the day with devotions and breakfast, and continue their way. stopping for cookie breaks and lunch, which was prepared ahead of time by members of the church, who donated dishes before the trip. Smith said The mam purpose of the trip, she said, was to let kids perform services in which they passed out information about Jesus and taught people how to be saved. They would asked people if they accept Jesus as their savior and if they were in­ terested. show them through �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 8, 1995 ‘Amazon Rainforest Workshop’ offers experience in endangered environment The students and adults learned about the plants and animals of the rainforest during hikes led by local guides and teachers along trails through the forest by Barbara (.all Staff Writer Heat and humidity now are "old hat" to 13 area students and adults who just returned from a two weeks' learning adventure in the Peruvian rainforest. Loved and Sadly o Missed. Dad, Mom & Molly , Dan, Shelly, Ashley, Erich & Nicholas, q Tom, Haley, Brittany & 1 Andrew; /* Grandma McCarty • The seven students, who just completed either seventh or eighth grade, were accompanied by six adults as they left June 17 for their trip to South America, which culminated nearly a year of study and preparation. Once they arrived at their base in Iquitos, Peru, they began a short tour along the Amazon that included lessons, hikes into the forest itself and visits to native villages, schools and even a lumber mill. They said they learned about the plants, the animals and the culture of the Step Aboard Carnival’s Newest SuperLiner, Carnival is proud to introduce the newest and most exciting "Fun Ship’ in our fleet - IMAGNATION. Like her sister ships FASCINATION, FANTASY, ECSTASY and SENSATION, the IMAGNATION offers all the wonderful features and imaginative details that have made Carnival famous. Stroll through the spectacular seven-story Grand Atrium Plaza. 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Mike Wolf (back row, left) holds a native blowgun, Amy Kerry wears a necklace and holds up a walking cane and a decorated gourd, Dorothy Wolf displays a mask and Henny Stauffer wears a piranha necklace and holds her maracas. In the front row. Nick Lazarus, left, holds a flute and a painted paddle. Rose Arnold a flute and a blowgun and Danielle Hendry wears a traditional Yagua skirt and holds an example of the villagers' pottery. Amazon. "It was very structured the first week," said Dorothy Wolf of Caledonia, who initi­ ated the formation of the local Rainforest Workshop group. The students explained they were taught by some scientists and by local guides and teachers. This combination allowed the students to learn both scien­ tific and native information about the rainforest. Wolf said she was very im­ pressed with both the knowl­ edge and talents of the local guides, who not only taught about plants, for instance, but also native culture and music. "They really could answer all our questions," she said. The group got to visit three native schools and two vil­ lages, where, they said, they were treated like "celebrities." They said they also were quite impressed with a medical clinic that literally was built by an American Rotary club. They returned home with hundreds of photos, examples of native crafts, weapons and musical instruments, memo­ ries of many good times and a new understanding of a world completely different from their own. "The goal is to educate peo­ ple here and there about how the people who live in the rainforest can survive and yet still preserve the rainforest," explained student Dani Hendry. "We here have to understand that they need to find ways to survive, and they need to un­ derstand how important their forests are to the rest of the world." "If they realize how much in awe we are of the rainf«est, maybe it will help them want to preserve it," added Amy Kerry Everyone had favorite memories of the trip: hiking along the Amazon and visit­ ing homes along the w ay; the spectacular "canopy” walkway at an environmental resource center; sharing games with the village children despite a language barrier: boat trips down the Amazon and the hike along the medicine trail. Continued next page — Besides viewing the lush rainforest jungle, the students also visited areas where the forest had been clear cut to provide farm areas and to harvest the timber. It will take years for the rainforest to rehabilitate itself in areas where the soil nutrients have been depleted. 1^1 Contempo Salon ~f' ...now offers the Ultimate in Tanning Beds! Extra wide, extra long tunnel design for your tanning comfort. Call today for introductory prices. We are a full service salon servicing all areas of hair and skin care for men, women and children. WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME Caledonia Plaza 891-1093 OPEN Mon -Thurs. 8-9 Fri, 9-5; Sat. 9-4 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 8, 1995 / Page 7 A rainbow brightens the sky as a storm moves away from the Amazon rainforest. This aerial view of the Amazon River was captured by Dorothy Wolf of Caledonia, one of the adult participants in the Amazon Rainforest Workshop. From previous pagewherc the local guide explained what medicines could be obtained from the plants. The students also visited a 'secondary" forest, an area of rainforest that had been clear cut both for farming and to sell the lumber. Those areas were quite a contrast, they said, to the lush forests. Wolf said that sometimes the cleared areas were farmed until the nutrients in the soil were depicted, and then those Helds were abandoned. But be­ cause of the way the land had been abused, it could not sup­ port the forest life as it once did, she said. The students also visited a lumber mill and were sur­ prised at the lack of safety precautions for the workers. The American visitors agreed, however, that the people they met are very happy, even though by our standards, they have very little. The kind of education the students received during their stay is the goal of this particular educational program. The Amazon Rain Forest Workshops are geared for middle school students, and originated in Zeeland in 1992. That first program since has served as the model for other groups of students, teachers and parents interested in learn­ ing about this vital but en­ dangered area of the world. The Rainforest students from Caledonia will be giving presentations this year to Caledonia Middle School classes, and next summer's workshop participants soon will begin their studies. CMS teacher Henny Stauf­ fer, who was a member of this year's group, said she hopes that more Caledonia Middle School students will visit the rainforest next year. However, anyone in the area who is in middle school and interested in the Amazon Rainforest Workshop should give Wolf a call at 698-0193 or call Stauffer at CMS. 8918649 "These kids were really great." said Stauffer. "They were able to step right (Hit of their comfort zones* and open up to a whole new culture," agreed Wolf. The students said they never had time to get homesick. "I'd go again in a heartbeat,** said Amy. You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services The business printing experts are here to help you stay ahead of the com petition. Our friendly, knowledgeable sales staff takes as much time as necessary to understand your business printing needs. Our representatives explain the procedures and materials required, and the time and costs in­ volved in your printing job, so that you know exactly what to expect. 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[616) 945-9554 or 945-5078 Three of the 13 members of the Amazon Rainforest Workshop enjoy a view of the Amazon riverbanks as they take a canoe ride down the mighty over. Parent participant Cindy Arnold is m the front of the picture with Danielle Hendry and Amy Kerry behind her Fax [616] 945-5192 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 8. 1995 Milk production dips during heat wave Local dairy farmers feel the heat in lost production by Barbara Gall Staff Writer As the saying goes, it was­ n’t the heat, it was the humid­ ity. People weren't the only creatures who suffered during this summer s two waves of record-breaking discomfort. Animals of all shapes and sizes were endangered by the combination of heat and high humidity. In dairy herds across Michi­ gan. the effect of the weather showed up in milk produc­ tion, which dipped an average of 15 percent across the state during the second heat blast in mid-July. Walt Wosje. manager of the Michigan Milk Producers As­ sociation, said that farmers even lost valuable cows to what he described as a "very difficult environment" for the big animals, which can be worth as much as $1,500 to $2,000 Some local farmers suffered an even bigger drop in milk production than the state aver­ age. Butch Welton, who milks about 40 cows at his Caledo­ nia operation, said his cows were averaging an excellent 75 pounds a day before the July heat wave took its toll. In three days, production dropped to less than 52 pounds a day. ’’They’re just like us,” he said. "When it s that hot, they just don't feel like eating. And when they quit eating, they don't make milk, and when that happens our income goes down. "During that first heat spell, they used their reserves to produce, and so when the second wave came along, they didn't have any resouces left and their production lagged." Welton said that since the weather has cooled off, pro­ duction is back up, but not to the level it was. John Finkbeiner. who helps his father and brother run the Twin Pines Dairy Farm in Caledonia, said he estimates production at their operation dropped about 20 percent dur­ ing the last heat wave. "I get up about 3 a.m. to start work," he said, "and 1 would wake up still sweating because of the humidity. "When it’s still 80 degrees at that hour, you know your cows haven't had a chance to recover from the heat during the night. "The humidity really is harder on them than just high temperatures. One day, it was like milking puppy dogs, those cows were panting so hard.” Finkbeiner said that to help combat this problem at his farm, one of the cow barns is built without side walls. Special shades are installed instead of a solid wall. These can be raised to protect the cows from wind, sun or severe weather, but usually the shades are down during the summer to let the air circulate. Finkbeiner said that during the heat spells, that bam was at least 10 degrees cooler than the out of dixits through it. Jerry Good, a partner at the Med-O-Bloom Farm on 100th Street, agreed that farmers have changed the way they build bams for their cows. "We used to build 'em real STEAK FRY Caledonia Sportsman's Club mjt CAieooNiA 100TH ST. STEAK • SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO‘GARUC TOAST BEVERAGE Saturday, Aug. 12 M pm. Price‘7” light and snug to keep the cows warm." he said "Now we re taking the sid­ ing off the bams so the air flows through the walls, or we re building them without real walls, like the Finkbeiners have done. We've learned it's more important to keep the cows cool in the hot weather, because as long as they can get out of the wind, they do just fine in the cold weather." He said that some opera­ tions have installed misting systems or large fans that help cool the animals during the heat. Med-O-Bloom. which milks 400 cows a day, also lost money during the second heat wave, with production dropping about 30 percent. Good said. That translates into 8,000 fewer pounds of milk a day, or a loss of 1,000 gallons of milk. "We get $1 per gallon, so that's a real cash loss," Good said. "And the lower produc­ tion continued even after the heat wave broke. "The cows are like us peo­ ple.” he added, echoing Wel­ ton’s comment. "The old or ill get hit the hardest, just like the people in Chicago." While Finkbeiner and Wel­ ton said the heat did not directly kill any of their cows. Good reported one loss, a cow that had taken ill just as the heal wave started "She just couldn't come back," he said. "They are just not geared for this weather in Michigan." He also pointed out that while serious, the dip in milk production really is a short­ term problem. The long-term effects of the heat could be even more severe, he said. "A lol of people don't real­ ize that losses just start with the hot weather. When the cows don't eat right they are more likely to get sick, go lame, develop fool problems, and most serious, they lose their calves. "We had a number of mis­ carriages because of the heat, and that means fewer calves in CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF CALEDONIA’S NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 9230 KRAFT AVENUE PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED COMMUNITY PICNIC AND A GUIDED TOUR AT THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AUGUST 17, 1995 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. HOT DOGS, PUNCH AND ICE CREAM WILL BE SERVED Caledonia dairy farmer Robert Finkbeiner stands in front of a bam on his farm that allows his cows the maximum comfort in hot. muggy weather Providing shade from the sun, the barn is built without the usual walls so that a breeze always is drifting through the building. Shades can be raised to protect the animals from wind and severe weather H They’re just like us. When it’s that hot, they just don’t feel like eating. And when they quit eating, they don’t make milk, and when that happens, our income goes down. ’ June. The dollar loss there is considerable." The farmers agreed that the only bright spot has been this summer s booming grain har­ vest, also partly due to the heat and humidity. "Our good wheat harvest will help us with our cash flow, that's for sure," said Finkbeiner. "But on the other hand, I was hoping to apply the income from our wheat to some of our debt. Now that will have to wait." Although the dairy farmers will have to recoup both long- and short-term losses because of the unusual heat, their problems probably will not affect the consumer. "The cause-and-effect sys­ tem is probably not that much out of balance," explained Finkbeiner. Because bottled milk is the most important dairy product, it is the first place the milk goes. About 40 percent of all milk ends up in bottles and cartons, said Wosje. After the demand for bodied milk is met. the surplus milk is used for products that have some storage life, like pow­ dered milk and cheese. Then, if milk production should really drop, the demand for bottled milk still can be met because there is a large reserve of otner dairy products in storage. "Despite the loss in produc­ tion we just saw, I don't think that any family has io worry about the kids not having milk with their meals." said Wosje. "If prices do go up a little this fall, it will be more be­ cause the production cycle is at a normal low point. At this same time, school is starting, and demand tends to be at its peak." Wosje said the heat spells this summer were too short to make a noticeable impact on the dairy market "A prolonged weaiher prob­ lem. like the drought we had in 1988, would hurt the con­ sumer as well as the farmer. That year, the drought lasted all summer. Farmers' crops withered and died without rain, and it was a widespread problem. "This year, our farmers at least are getting in good feed supplies and are getting some revenue for their crops." Finkbeiner said that the ef­ fects of the heat make up just one of the problems farmers have to learn to live with. "This was tough, but then, it could have been worse, I guess. And you have to look for the positives. For in­ stance, we were told the trend is that production will be down a little for many rea­ sons, not just the heat,” said Finkbeiner. "For the farmer, that's actually gtxxl news, because we were worried about a price deci case in milk, and that would really have hurt. "I guess there usually is a silver lining in every dark cloud," he added with a smile. "But then, farmers have to be optimists. If we weren't, we’d probably all just quit the business." 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Most bicyclists own automobiles and might return to an area where they have had an en­ joyable time. Several years ago, my hus­ band and I spent a week on a bicycling vacation in Ver­ mont. which featured day­ long rides between bed and breakfasts. We would have spent that week on a similar vacation in Michigan, but the tours were already full It was the most expensive vacation we had ever taken. We had such a good time that a year later we returned to one of the bed and breakfasts for a weekend The tour was a wonderful way to explore an area and Vermont will always have a special place in my memory. Following a weekend tour in Ohio, very like the weekend portion of the Michigander, my husband and I spent tourist dollars on return visits to communities first seen on a bicycle There are communities in Cleveland first seen during Sunday mor ning bicycle tours, which I returned to during the week to spend money in the shops that were closed when I saw them on my bicycle. When we were looking for a home in Michigan, one lovely house was rejected because the street it was on was too busy for safe bicycling. We ended up buying a home where my husband and daughter have spent many hours exploring by bicycle. I had the opportunity to meet some of the Michigander riders at the high school when my daughter and I went for the open swim Monday. The women I spoke to in the locker room were homemakers. teachers and professionals They wanted to know about our schools and communities. What impression did these women take away from their visit to our community? If they should relocate to this area for jobs, would they want to look for a home in one of our communities? I hope that the bicyclists who visited our community several weeks agao went away with positive memories of the places and people they experienced Sincerely. Patricia Jones Middleville save BIG.' geometric design notebook 3! VINYL BINDER 1.5* With Pocket 100Pages Wire Bound w FIVE*STAR NOTEBOOK 99 Would area trail opponents injure their neighbors? 5 Subject 200 Pages PENTEL ROCK ‘N WRITE SMART SET 1 FOR To the editor: I am a physically active parent who until recently has been looking forward to the opening of the Thomapple bike trail to take my family bike riding on. The road in which I live on has a heavy traffic of gravel trucks and heavy equipment going to and from the gravel pits in our area, making bike riding a ’’nerve-racking” ex­ perience. My family and I became excited about the possibility of the old railway through Middleville becoming a bike trail for all to enjoy. "That trail would be so much safer to ride on than the road.’' my husband commented. I also thought having a trail closer to home was a great idea We also speculated that Middleville businesses (such as the Bike Shop. Village Grocery, the Ice Cream Parlor, both pizza places, etc.) would benefit from those who use the trail. Then we started reading about those who opposed the trail My husband and I agreed that they had sound arguments We even asked ourselves. ”How would we feel if it (the trail) was in our back yard?” None the less, we still hoped the trail would become a reality Then, sadly, we read the article in the Aug. 1 issue about a person or per­ sons who placed several traps of nails, broken glass, threatening signs, and fishing PRICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 7 THRU 13. 1995 Modem Pain CALCULATOR With Pencil RITE AID IBUPROFEN SAVE BIG! TABLETS OR CAPLETS ibuprofen r tablet. Lail Pkg of 50 ’Bic wavelengths MODERN PAIN MEDICINE P|ay Sports, Shimn^ BSC I CLAIROL HERBAL ESSENCES SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER-12 oz UNITED REBATE SALE PRICE UNITED REBATE INSTANT COUPON FINAL VoST RITE AID PHOTO FINISHING COUPON 1 ’ Savings & Quality s^off! 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She said she bought it already made but had to clean it. fire it. paint it. and glaze it She said she also won first place in the same division for her antique chair that she upholstered, refinished, and needlepointed the cushions on. She won second place in the dressmaking contest for a dress she made for a doll that she bought in an antique store. Besides making the dress she also rebuilt its body. The doll had been found under a house in Key West. FL. Rose Unique Ceramics Shop in Middleville helped her find arms and legs for the doll Another doll entered in the antiques and collectables con­ test won second place It wore a hat that she crocheted which won first place. She also won first place in the same division for a rock­ ing horse she refinished. The horse belonged to a boy that lived in Cedar Springs who eventually died.. She said her parents were looking to buy the house he lived in. The wonan liked them so much that she gave them the horse. Her blackberry jam also won first place in the Home Economics contest Resident Katherine Encinas displays the ribbons she won at the Barry County Fair last month. Complete Collision\< Repair Wheel Alignment Service Bruce’s Frame & Alignment (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second St., Middleville Fax: 795-0050 • Open m f 85 dr Solomon • Hayward united- LETTERS from Page 9 line along the trail to stop the path of the Michigander Bike Riders My concern is this: if the trail becomes a reality, will those of us who will ride the trail be in jeopardy from those who are so strongly against the trail that they would hurt their own townspeople in order to “voice" their opinion? Julie Coon Middleville NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on August 16, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, within the Township, on the levying in 1995 of an additional proposed millage rate of .0084 mill of ad valorem property tax for general operating purposes and an additional proposed millage rate of .0212 mill of ad valorem property tax for Fire Department purposes, such additional proposed millage rates totaling .0296 mill, pursuant to Act 5 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1982, as amended. The Township levied an ad valorem property tax for operating purposes and Fire Department purposes at the rate of 2.7933 mills ($2.79 per $1,000 SEV) for 1994. The Township Board has complete authority, however, to establish the number of mills of ad valorem property tax to be levied from within the Township’s authorized millage rate. In order to maintain at least the same level of basic Township services, the Township proposes to levy an additional millage rate of .0296 mill ($.03 per $1,000 SEV) of ad valorem property tax for general operating purposes and Fire Department purposes, resulting in a total operating millage rate of 2.7933 mills ($2.79 per $1,000 SEV) for 1995. The proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating and Fire Department purposes from ad valorem property tax levies otherwise permitted by said Act 5 by 1.07 percent. If, however, the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the Township would receive for 1995 a 4.47 percent increase in ad valorem property tax revenue for operating and Fire Department purposes, as compared to the amount of such revenue received for 1994. The figure for the increase in ad valorem property tax revenue for operating purposes is based on the latest estimate of state equalized valuation of property within the Township. In the event that state equalized valuation as finalized is greater than the estimate used for this hearing, the Township Board must hold another public hearing before levying property tax millage on any higher valuation. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comment and to discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. The date and location of a public meeting at which the Township Board plans to take action on a resolution to adopt the proposed additional millage rate will be announced at the public hearing. Not more than ten days after the public hearing, the Township Board may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate This notice is given by order of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Dated: August 4, 1995 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (306) Mindy Jo Solomon and Shawn Gordon Hayward were joined in marriage on June 10, 1995 at Peace Reformed Church. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Lilly Solomon of Middleville and Judy and Mark Cisler of Kentwood. The grooms parents are Gordon and Gini Hayward of Delton and Kristen Hayward of Grand Rapids. Matron of honor was Kathy Newman Bridesmaids were Lori Irwin. Michelle Hum­ phrey and Darselle Whipple. The best man was Gordon Hayward. The groomsmen were Jeff Hypnar, Tim Thompson and Dave Van Til. The ushers were Ed Solomon and Troy Newman. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Dave and Carolyn Newman. We would like to thank everyone involved for making our wedding day the most beautiful day of our lives THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of the Thornapple Township, will hold a public hearing on a propos­ ed increase of 0.02719 mills in the operating millage to be levied in 1995. The hearing will be held on August 14, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem pro­ perty taxes 1.68% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 4.60% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and iden­ tified below, has complete authority to establish a number of mills to be levied from within its authoriz­ ed millage rate. This notice is published by: THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP 200 E. Main Street Middleville, Michigan Phone 795-7202 Publication Date: August 8, 1995. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 8. 1995 I Page 11 Plans for new church building taking shape Capitol Commentary Though congregation member'^ at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church are still meeting on the comer of Woodschool and Wing Roads, the church has purchased land on the comer of M-37 and McCann Progress is in motion for the development of the new location On April 29. the okl bam and silo that sat on the proper­ ty site were removed, thanks to the efforts of congrega­ tional member Eric Dykstra and to the donation of equip­ ment of Dan Valley Ex­ cavating. Much of the pro­ gress and development of the new property site is due to many of the congregational members devoting time and effort to see their dream of a new church become reality. In May. one ball field was developed for play this year and ground was prepared for a second additional field next year. This task was ac­ complished by Phil Bender and David Budd and several others. Congregational member. Mitch Tolan, of Mitcher T. Custom Painting, donated his labor and time to paint and install the sign that now sits on the M-37 properly. On Saturday. Aug. 20. Cor­ nerstone Wesleyan will hold a By Sen. Dick Posthumus Focusing on Michigan’s environmental and conservation issues Summer is a great season to vacation in Michigan. Whether you are hiking in the woods, fishing in a stream or lounging on the beach, it’s easy to see that Michigan is a great state We have been extremely blessed when it comes to our natural resources, having miles and miles of beaches, fertile soil for farming and the greatest concentration of fresh water in the world These resources must be protected to insure that our grandchildren and their grandchildren will have the chance to enjoy them as much as we do. Recently. Governor Engler sign­ ed an executive order creating the Michigan Department of En­ vironmental Quality (DEQ) which will do just that The Governor’s executive order will further consolidated the regulatory functions of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), allowing environmental and conservation issues to receive the attention they deserve. When this move takes effect on October 1, Michigan will find itself in the ranks of 35 other states, and the federal government, which have separate departments that deal with natural resources and environmental issues. The DEQ will have cabinet status, and will provide a more coordinated process by merging all permitting functions within one department, addressing them on a more comprehensive basis The current Deputy Director of Environmental protec­ tion of the DNR, Russell Harding, has been named director of the new department Roland Harmes will remain as DNR director This order will allow the DNR to intensify its focus on resource management programs. More time will be able to be spent on conservation and recreation, as well as having more accountability in environmental enforcement The DNR will continue to focus on providing quality outdoor recreational op­ portunities for the citizens of Michigan and our visitors. Our great state’s legacy of outd<x>r activities, from hunting and fishing to boating and camping, will be protected, preserved and probably enhanced by this new approach. Some of it’s critics have described the Governor’s actions as catering to business and industry, and putting Michigan's water, air and wildlife in jeopardy. This isn't the case. The Governor, along with members of the legislature, understand /the important role that our surroundings play in the lives of Michigan residents. Besides the obvious beauty, we fully ap­ preciate the economic benefits that our natural resources pro­ vide the state. Our natural blessings are enjoyed by more than just Michigan residents. We recognize that these very same resources are some of the main attractions for tourists from all over the world. Tourism pumps billions of dollars into our economy and supports thousands of businesses across the state. It will generate an estimated $4.3 billion this summer, as our second-biggest industry. When it comes to Michigan’s natural resources, it's true that we have been blessed, but it’s also true that we are responsible for maintaining these blessings. I believe that the DEQ will help us do an even better job of this. 1 encourage you to take some time enjoying our natural resources not only this summer, but during each of Michigan’s beautiful seasons. TKHS tennis practice to start Practice for girls wishing to try out for the ThomappleKcllogg varsity tennis teams begins Aug. 14 at 9 am. Players trying out for the varsity team need to meet at I^arry Seger Courts behind the middle school and girls trying for the junior varsity team need to meet at the high school courts. Practice will run from 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Before going out for and high school sport, a student athlete needs to have a physi­ cal card on file with the high school office. Local student on U of M dean’s list Matthew James Stander of Middleville was named to the dean's honor list for the winter term 1995 at the University of Michigan Col­ lege of Engineering. The old born and silot at the corner of M-37 and McCann have been removed to make way for a new Cornerstone Wesleyan Church building. service under a tent on the new property. Cornerstone extends an in­ vitation to the community to join in this celebration There will be entertainment during the service with a hog roast to follow. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-06 Tax ID. No. 012-004-00 - A request by Albert & Mary Kimball to rezone their land at 355 Peets Rd. from “Agriculture” to “ Resort & Recreation” district for the purpose of developing a golf course. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 A proposal by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to rezone the following properties from “C” Commercial to “C-1” Commercial: Tax ID. No. 007-002-10 (C-Tec Property) Payne Lake Rd. “C” Tax Tax Tax Commercial to “C-2” Commercial: ID. No. 018-011-00 Wilber Loew. ID. No. 019-013-00 (S. 300 ft.) Rich Hoving. ID. No. 020-016-00 Elmer Neeson “C” Commercial to “C-3” Commercial Tax ID. No. 019-006-00 (W. 300 ft. of the N. 300 ft.) John Spoelma. We’ve MOVED to our NEW LOCA TION 500 Arlington (M-37), Middleville (Next to Mom & Pop's Appliance) Come see our new... Quick Lube Facility Jg* “People Who Know — Use Valvoline" ------------- Lube, Oil, Filter e <■ ^99 Moving Special A *T Thru Saturday. Aug 12. 1995 BIG TIRE SALE NOW -.thru Saturday. Aug. 12 rzzzzzzz/z//z////z////zzzzzzzz/zz. >»•# 1 IRES'R'US 500 Arlington, M-37, Middleville Tire Store 795-3550 Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please Take Further Notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (400) �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 8. 1995 Lung Association says take care to keep clean air Spring air might smell good, but for people with respiratory disease, it's not as healthy and clean as it seems. May is Clean Air Month. The American Lung Associa­ tion of Michigan wants people to know how clean air is threatened and what we all can do to help. 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Polluted air makes it difficult for these people to breathe and can even trigger an asthma episode People with asthma and other respiratory diseases are at risk of suffering serious health ef­ fects because of air pollution. Nationally, motor vehicle emissions are responsible for 44 percent of common out­ door air pollution. Help con­ trol air pollution by keeping cars well tuned, car pooling and by using mass transit Riding bicycles and walking are great ways to avoid adding to the pollution. All energy consumpton creates air pollution including fuel burned to heat homes, run autos or produce electricity at power plants. Conserve energy by insulating your home, and by setting your thermostat lower in the w inter and higher in the summer. Always remember to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste. Never bum leaves or trash! Indoor air can also be polluted. Secondhand smoke is known to cause lung disease in people of all ages. Keep your family away from secon­ dhand smoke, especially in crowded or poorly ventilated areas. Also, keep your family safe from carbon monoxide hazards by checking your heating system annually. At home and at work, avoid ex­ posure to indoor air pollutants. ‘Despite public support for clean air. legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives threatens 30 years worth of efforts to pro­ tect the public's health from Attorney involvement in auto claims rising A national study has discovered that cars are crashing less, but motorists are suing more. The study, conducted by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), also found that overall attorney involvement in auto injury claims has increased markedly. In determining its results, the IRC examined nearly 62.000 automobile insurance injury claims resolved in mid 1992 These claims were filed against 61 auto insurance carriers, companies which collectively write about 70 percent of the national volume of private auto insurance in the United States. For insureds claiming under their bodily injury (Bl) coverage nationally, the percentage using attorneys in­ creased from 47 percent in 1977 to 57 percent in 1992. The study also found a strong correlation between attorney involvement in Bl claims and higher overall insurance costs. "The number of consumers making bodily injury claims is increasing nationally.” said AAA Michigan Assistant Vice President and Chief Claim Of­ ficer Rene Monforton. "This is occurring despite a reduc­ tion in the overall accident rate. The benefits of this high level of litigation remain to be seen" Many insureds believe that hiring an attorney will in­ crease auto insurance settle­ ment and speed service. Past IRC surveys of consumers and insurance company claim files (1992) have shown, however, that the outcome of hiring an attorney is quite dif­ ferent from what many believe. After paying attorney fees and other legal expenses (33 percent), injury claimants hir­ ing attorneys receive a lower net reimbursement amount per dollar of loss than their counterparts without at­ torneys. And claims involving attorneys are settled more slowly than others, not more quickly. An IRC study found that 41 percent of the claimants who hired attorneys waited over a year for a settle­ ment. compared with just 5 percent of the claimants not hiring lawyers. In Michigan, a no-fault auto insumace state, the cost of litigation is also rising, due to the gradual weakening of tort reforms first enacted in 1973. Based on AAA Michigan’s claim experience, between 1985 and 1993, medical and legal costs have risen 121 percent and 108 perpent respectively. 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Rates: 8’x4' - S25 • 8 x10’ - S30 E.O.E. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 8. 1995 / Page 13 Wrestling coach wrestles another kind of power sport Reaching speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour in the straight away. Maxim in Car 17, warms up the IMCA during hot laps at Hartford James Maxim and pit man Rich Dykhouse pull the IMCA car oft the trailer at Hartford Speedway. Friday night by T.L. Stcn/clburton Sports Editor Caledonia High School wrestling coach James Maxim is renown for his intensity and dedication to the sport of wrestling. lie pushes his charges to limits they didn't know they had. encouraging them all the way. and is no less demanding on himself. The coach is harder to slop than a fully-loaded locomotive on slick tracks. There is always something going on in his nund which has to be completed and even before that job is done, something else comes up which just has to be taken care of. One might think his blood pressure would blow a vein in his forehead, watching him beside the mats during a wrestling meet. It's visible on his face and in his clenching and unclenching fists, he wishes he could be out on the mat with his wrestlers, show­ ing them and teaching them even as they are wrestling. The intensity may have come from his motorcross background in which a driver has to concentrate to the ex­ clusion of all else on the road ahead. Once the intensity is in the blood, it lakes voodoo to get it out. Maybe it is just the personalily of Coach James Maxim. Motorcross racing is now by the wayside for Maxim be­ cause "the body just wouldn't take the abuse anymore. I did it until I was 21 or 22 years old. but I just couldn't keep it up anymore. That and 1 had other responsibilities." Other responsibilities in­ clude a wife. Karen, and four energetic kids. Shannon. Stefanie. Justin and Kara, who come with him to his new mo­ tor sport. These responsibili­ ties now wave and cheer at dad as he speeds around the track. That's right: "old enough to know belter, but too young to stop yourself." Last July. Maxim stepped back into the motor world with a used IMCA race car. From July until the end of the season. Maxim did not tear up the track, but he did get the racing in his blood warmed up and flowing again. "He said he needed a new car to be more competitive," Karen said, "so I told him he could have one when he took three checkered flags." The three checkered flags didn't come until after Jim had convinced her to help him get the new car. "He told me he needed the car before he could gel the checkered flags and I gave in." Karen explained. "At first, when he said he wanted to race again. I didn’t know what to think. I think I laughed some, but he really wanted to do it. so we agreed." she said. So far this year Maxim has finished second twice, and also taken a third and fourth place finish. In his 350-cubic inch Chevy-powered white race car. Maxim looks as if he be­ longs behind the wheel. His compact frame, which is sur­ rounded by sheet metal and an iron frame, looks like a reflec­ tion of Geoff Bodine in a slock car. The steering wheel sticks close to his chest when Maxim drives, the shifter, a cocked elbow close on his right hand, three pedals, brake, clutch and accelerator, a bent knee in front of his contoured seat. The fire extinguisher is within easy reach, packed beside his left knee and five-point safety harness pulls tight over his fire-proof suit. The harness, which Maxim jerks tight after climbing into the vehicle, is about the only thing which keeps the coach still. (Caledonia's Fighting Scots are mentioned on the cars rear spoiler in Caledonia purple) Off comes his glasses and beat up hat as he starts the motor of his new car. On comes his DOT helmet with tear-away visor strips and fin­ gerless leather racing gloves. Rich Dykhouse, one of many members of the M and M Racing team and part of Maxim's pit crew, lakes the hat and glasses and tells his driver what to look for as Maxim heads exit for hex laps. "He drives like his personal- Maxim heads underneath the IMCA car after Dykhouse finds a leak in the transmission and another anver from another crew confirms its hydrauhe fk»d IMCA driver and high school wrestling coach Jim Maxim tells Rich Dykhouse how many laps it's going to take for him to get the feel of how well the car is handling ity," Dykhouse said. "Aggres­ sive. I try to get the car set up the best I can. and Jim goes out there and drives the best he can. It works." Currently Maxim sits in fifth place in the IMCA points standings at Hartford Raceway west of Kalamazoo, a 9/16th-mile clay high-bank which re-opened this past April after sitting idle for years. "We missed two races ear­ lier this year and that put us down in the standings," Maxim said. "We set our goal at the beginning of the year to finish in the top 10 in the point standings. I think we will reach that goal, but with missing two races, I don’t think we ll be able to be at the top, but we aren't giving up." The M and M stands for Maxim and Meyerink. a fam­ ily of racers and friends who pull together for every race. Maxim has two nephews, a brother-in-law. a couple of older brothers and friends who have been in the racing crowd for years. They drive late model, IMCA and street stock cars and the bunch parks be­ side each other in the pits. "Last week I hit the wall and needed a lot of repairs when I came in," Maxim said. "Everybody who could was helping and I was able to gel back on the track without Ris­ ing a lap. You can't get more help than I got in the pits. Maxim admits he is still learning everytime be hits the track "Last year I was cautious on the track and it cost me getting into the feature a few times," he explained. "In the heat races I woukl be running in fourth on the final lap and instead of charging to the finish I would be cautious and someone else would fly by underneath me and I wouldn't make the feature. "I think I’ve overcome my lack of confidence a lot in the last three or four weeks. 1 know what to do in traffic and I like to think I'm a smarter driver now." Maxim said his brother Max, an experienced driver, has helped him become more patient with the car and has helped him learn how to "feel” the car. "I wasn't able to tell the pit crew what was happening on the track very well With Max's help, now when I come into the pits I can tell them if the car is pulling or pushing in the corners or is maybe too loose. "The pit crew is everything to a driver and they have to be able to communicate well with the driver,” Maxim said. "That’s one thing I think we do very well now is talk about the car and discuss what we think needs done Not only does Maxim talk to his pit crew about the car, he also talks with kids from Kettle Lake Elementary "My kids go to Kettle Lake. Maxim said. "So this spring I took the car there and 1 talked with several classes about racing and the safety equipment I use. I also told them why it's important lo have such safety equipment and bow they also need safety equipment when riding their bike. "The kids asked a lol of questions about the car and racing and I told them it is just like any ocher sport: you have io use the proper equipment to make it safe." A light rain kept falling on the track this night at 11 art ford and every few minutes Maxim would look to the western sky and wondered if it was going to continue. Another problem surfaced when Maxim found he had a clutch problem which would­ n't let him use reverse and while the rains threatened, Maxim, Rich Dykehousc and drivers from other crews struggled to find the problem and repair it. The rain let up enough for Maxim and seven other cars to get on the track for the first IMCA qualification. In the first turn, two cars tangled with one driver being taken off the track on a stretcher and his car on a tow truck. Maxim, and his nephew Jake who was running in the same qualifier, avoided the accident and continued around the track while the clean up went on. A light rain began to fall The rain was a blessing in disguise for Maxim this Friday night. A ball joint failed on Maxim's car while the IMCA's were attempting to dry the track. The race will be made up this coming Friday night at I iartford. The rains continued to fall until the track called it a night and gave everyone a rain check. Drivers pack up their cars an go home, splashing in the mud (Middles as they leave. "The better I finish, the hungrier I get." Maxim said recalling his second and third place finishes. "And right now I m feeling real hungry. I think I can do belter." �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 8. 1995 Rotary-Lions annual blood Obituaries Margaret Stanton drive set for Monday b\ Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville’s first blood drive of the 1995-96 season will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Aug. 14. at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. “Once again it is time for the Rotary and the Lions Club to match drop for drip." said coordinator Vicki Rick “Last year's winner was the Lions Club who is in possesion of the winning plaque. Donors are encouraged to vote for one of the clubs." Rick said she “is a tearful blood drop" because there have not been enough donors in the last few drives. The goal is 60 pints, which is only 60 people from a com­ munity of over 1.000 "The American Red Cross needs you. and your com­ munity hospital needs you." Rick said “Let's make Mid­ dleville's blood drop smile." Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive, is eligible to contribute CALEDONIA - Mrs. Margaret Stanton, 91, of Cale­ donia passed away on Monday. July 24, 1995. She was born on August 11, 1903 in Detroit, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Navan) Lennox. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sunton was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, in 1987; sons, Robert & Thomas Jr.; sons-in-law, Lester Gallagher and Robert Richard. Surviving her are her child­ ren, Peggy Gallagher of Grand Ledge, Donald & Rhoda Sun­ Ella E. (Bachman) Morton Coordinotor tVicki is o sod blood drop because amount of blood drive donors has been down. She encourages residents to donate on August 14. Photos for Gus Macker page due Aug. 18 Area Macker Maniacs arc invited to submit a photo of their winning Macker teams to the Sun and News if the team earned an award in any of the Gus Macker tournaments held so far this year The photos will appear in the paper's annual Macker Page in the Aug. 22 edition, so the deadline for submitting the photos is 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. However, teams that win awards in a Macker tourna­ ment held after the deadline are welcome to submit a photo at a later date The special Macker feature will highlight Caledonia and Middleville teams that won a division, sportsmanship or ’’Toilet Bowl" trophy. 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Regular hours will resume Wednesday. Aug. 23, if the project has been completed. Some services and materials may not be available im­ mediately when the library reopens. •*• 6090 Alden Nash, Alto Judy Harrison Vt horn the ginis wish to destroy they first call 868-0050»1-800-217-0712 > |>romising. —Cyril Connolly s3.00 OFF !/l\ weed & Feed Fertilizer 24-3-6 Green velvet . I Coupon good through Saturday. Aug 12 111 i f Caledonia Farmers Elevator i §33 1 I 146 Main Street — Caledonia Open: Mon -Sat Tara Ann Zawacki ton of Mesick, Helen Richard of Kentwood, Mark Sunton of Caledonia; daughters-in-law, Dixie Stanton of Grand Rapids, Betty Sunton of Cale­ donia; 29 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; nieces and nephew’s. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday July 27, 1995 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father Raymond E. Bruck officiating. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses. V7S4 MIDDLEVILLE - Ella E. (Bachman) Morton, 97, of Middleville passed away on Sunday, August 6, 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on December 18, 1897 in Lapeer County, the daughter of Charles and Angeline (Gormley) Doherty. She was a Life Member of the Hint O.E.S. Chapter No. 138, the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America and the Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Hint. Surviving are three nieces. Mrs. Bob (Donna) Kenyon of Middleville, Mrs. Bernard (Esther) Crouter of Bonita Springs, Honda, Mrs. Marie Middleton of Hint; many step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday August 9, 1995 at 11:00am at Davison Cemetery in Davison with Reverend John R. Schaffer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Cotton accounts for 95 percent of the natural fibers used in the United States. Pets DALMATION 5 YRS. OLD liver & white female, 1st $75 takes her. (616-4674903.) FOR SALE: 10x10x6 CYCLONE DOG KENNEL, large dog house, large travel kennel, $200. Call evenings after 5pm, 891-9138 Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 Acres with magnificent hardwoods, driveway and campsite. Short walk to State Land. $14,500, $500 down, $175/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 8/6 & 8/13,3-5.521 6th Avenue, Lake Odessa. 30 minutes from Grand Rapids or Lansing, 15 minutes from Ionia or Hastings. Lakew­ ood Schools. 4-bedroom brick walkout, livingroom, country kitchen, 2 pantries, enclosed 3-season porch, family room, fireplace with thermo grate, 2 full bathrooms, 2nd kitchen, laundry room, furnace room with shop. 2-1/2 stall garage with insulated cupboard, pert, hardwood wall hanging tools, attic fan, laundry chute, oak cupboards, patio, ceramic tile, slate, natural gas hot water heat, new roof, new water heater, closets galore, double-glazed Andersen windows (need no storm windows), lot 90’x200’, large private backyard, field and woods in back, lined with Blue Spruce, Dwarf Delicious Apple Trees, Butternut, Crabapple & Dogwood. Overlooks Jordan Lake. 2 blocks to elementary school, public beach with summer s* imming lessons, lake access, public boat rental. Can be used as a double condo 616-792-2350 or 616-795-9333. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates GUNS! NEW & USED Archery! Full line. Professional fitting, try-out range Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. 111 S. Jeffer son, Hastings 945-4417 RICE LAKE ONTARIO: Cedar Cove Resort. New & renovated housekeeping cottages. Good fishing, boat rentals. 905-342-3110 Licensed Builder 795-2039 Complete Denture Service • Relines returned the same day • Repairs returned within hours • A choice of quality dentures Economy...$326/unit Standard...5556/unit Wayne H. Beld, D.D.S. Kevin Burnett, D.D.S. Tom Pare, D.D.S. Recreation 1981 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster $4,500 OBO. 795-9776._______ f CALEDONIA - Tara Ann Zawacki, darling infant daughter of Scott & Dianne Zawacki went to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday July 26, 1995. She was preceded in death by her grandmother. Lorraine Zawacki. Also surviving are her grandmother, Mary Summers and grandfather. Bob McAllis­ ter and many aunts and uncles Funeral Services were held on Saturday July 29. 1995 at Caledonia Funeral Home with Reverend Father Donald Weber officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Resolve Through Sharing, a counseling organization of Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. O O O q° • Complete Denial Services • 30 Years Ezpenence • Orthodontics • Denture HeparvSehnes • Cosrefic Dentist • TMJ T'ecr~er t AvCfioDte Emergencies Seen immediately FAMILY DENTISTRY • NEW PATIENTS WELCOME °° 616-891-0004 O °O 9958 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37). Caledonia Ml 49316 I™** to Caledonia Hardware) ( / f \J �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 8, 1996 I Page 15 MIDDLE VILLA LANES Fall League Openings Middleville woman survives heat at convention by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville resident Vickie Rick braved the Chicago heat to celebrate her promotion to assistant manager of the Rickshaw Homemakers Idea Company at a recent weekend convention. Rickshaw, located in Elk Grove Village. III.. just out­ side of Chicago, is 27 years old and has had represen­ tatives from Michigan for the past five. The company is a direct selling parly plan in which customers may select a range of items from wicker to wallpaper. 80 percent of which are under $25. She said the system is like a New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casualwear & Sportswear 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • 891-9257 As Always. Walk-ins Are Welcome ) OTHER HAPPENINGS Adult Regular Bowl League AT THE LANES ( ) New League: Youth Bumper & • MEN'S LEAGUES • [ Good Days!! 50* Ole Bowling Monday: Industrial 6:30 PM 1 \ — and — j i( Tuesday: Wolverine 6:30 PM 50* Hot Dogs Individual openings. ( \ ( I “Bowlers First” Individual openings. 2:30 PM /) Wednesdays 4 PM, Thursdays • WOMEN'S LEAGUES • Recruit a new bowler and we’ll pay r theirDAYTIME sanction(Babysitting fee and Available) yours too. Middleville PM)( ( Tuesday: For more information Ladies give us a 12:30 call. ) \ Individual & team openings. tupperware party The object is to recruit people who are in­ terested in having a party in their home, in which they have the items available for guests to buy. She said her job is to give the presentation describing the items and receives a percen­ tage of commission from sales from the party. Rick said she has sold for Rickshaw for two years and was just promoted to assistant manager for the Michigan area "As assistant manager, I help train new girls and con­ tinue to recruit." she said. The Chicago weekend, she said, was July 13-16 and is usually the official beginning of Rickshaw's Christmas season. She said the suffocating heat in Chicago this year brought and added twist to the weekend. Most of the shops in town were closed because there was not enough electricity in the city to keep them open. She added that emergency areas such as a high school and other “cooling centers" were open to allow people without air conditioning to get some relief. Oakbrook Mall was closed and the expressways were empty which she said seems to be unusual for Chicago. She said there was very lit­ tle air conditioning in the hotel that she stayed at and the peo­ ple inside were actually dripping She said she felt so sorry for the bellhop who took her lug­ gage that she gave him a big tip He responded by saying "I would rather have a fan. " Her family, she added, came home with respiratory problems caused by the fog which was very thick. She said she was honored for her promotion to assistant manager and for selling $23,000 worth of merchan­ dise this year. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Kristofer R. Meek Kristofer R Meek has join­ ed the United Stales Army under the delayed enlistment program at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station. Wyoming. Mich. The delayed enlistment pro­ gram gives young men or women the opportunity to delay enlistment into the Ar­ my for up to one year before reporting to basic military training Meek, a senior at Thomapple Kellogg High School, will report to Fort Leonard E. Wood. Waynesville. Mo., to begin military basic training on Sept. 26. After basic train­ ing. he will receive advanced individual training as an armament/tank turret repairer at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Aberdeen. Md. He said he joined the Army to learn a skill and get ex­ perience. to meet the physical and mental challenges the Ar­ my offers, and to serve his country. Meek is the son of David B Meek of 1401 S Yankee Spr­ ings Road. Middleville, and Carol J Herbig of 1881 Bachman Rocd. Hastings. ( 7 Deadline: Mixed Sept. 9 PM Wednesday: Villa Lassies 6:30 Women Sept. 23team • Men Oct. 23 Need 1-5 person & individual openings. DAYTIME Tuesday: 9:30 AM Individual & team openings, 3 per team. EVENING Wednesday: 9:30 PM Individual & team openings, 4 per team. Thursday: Midnight Individual & team openings, 3 per team. Friday: 7:00 PM Short Season - Sept, thru Dec. Individual & team openings, 4 per team. ( Saturday: Once*a-Month League Openings 6 PM & 8:30 PM I Junior/Adult Every Other Week League Openings Envelopes ; • Wedding Invitations LO MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Of stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) V (Men, Women or Mixed) Brochures ' / )1 Sundays 1:30 • MIXED LEAGUES • Letterheads I \ Youth Early League Openings Friday: Risers 9:30 Qualify Now! forAM the \I)| Individual & team openings. (I EVENINGS Wood-TV Challenge ( Business Cards Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® ) Need 2-5 man teams. & Saturdays 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM ★ STARTS Thursday:AUGUST Classic 6:3011th PM ★ Rick occepts on award for selling $23,000 worth of Rickshaw products and for her promotion to assistant manager of the Rickshaw Company. Middleville resident Vickie Rick looks at wicker that she sells for the Rickshaw Homemakers Idea Compony whose headquarters are located in Elk Grove Village, IL. Sundays, Every Other Week, 1:30 PM For More Information V ' SV Ca,,: 891-1287 or 795-3640 Open 7 Days a Week on M-37 North of Middleville �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 8. 1995 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Senices BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub fo, Only... $4 99 | For | pk» O«N B & B TREE SERVICE Tree trimming & removal, stump grinding. We leave your yard clean! 795-7575____________ I Fw» i haa. Camwm. fv in m | 2 MEDIUM 12" PIZZAS BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ Wtth J Topping, loch I only J ’11.99 .. } GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel (We’re easy to get a lawn with) 616-89j-1843 | or 1 LARGE 14" FtZZAS I NO COUPON Nf EPf 0 ’14.99 . ' | 1 io, EXPIRES 9-7 95 1 I - COUPON A || - COUPON 12 SPAGHETTI/,1 2 GIANTLASAGNA^ 1 niNNHK 1 or2GIANTWET I DINNERS 11 BURRITO or COMBO I Includes Garlic Bread EXPIRES $"799 9-7-95 / I I EXPIRES SC 99 ’ 9-7-95 | / Not valid in conjunction / with any other coupons Not valid in conjunction ! with any other coupons HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can belp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ | LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION Bob-cat services. Licensed and insured. Personal Touch Landscape, 616-891-0040.______________ Faro's Pizza • Caledonia ' \ Faro's Pirn • Caledonia b_ _ _ Ph_89V9287__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _K_ _ _ _ _ _Ph. _ _891-9287 __________ I PICK UP ONLY • READY IN 15 MINUTES ----------------------------------HIM I WHAT OU# CU1TOMIM »AV ABOUT TA»O'I FtWA "On* of Foo i Hnm H oi gnod <n any Nx> cf artyww «hMf • “F«o t fc Me* a* good o» ■» oiw . 1 teuton t m it* tfuU Ovw/t/xryi . T» M* pvrar We Use Our Own J&xiBipeaaisajcesand W PORTABLE WELDING, aluminum, steel, stainless and magnesium. ARC, Wire, Heli­ arc. We weld boats, ducks, boat lifts, farm and heavy industrial equipment. Full machine shop, and sharpening services avail­ able also. A.R.S. Manufactur­ ing. 616-623-3926 <00% Red Cheese HOUPS lunch Ihm Bin it am tot JO pm tVh in Itm 3 X pm to XX pm. H I Sai 3 X pm to <2 am yCHERRY VALLEY^ CAFE OL Celebrating 1 Year in our New Location with... CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS August 1*12 With One Adult Meal Purchased. August 7-9 -COUPON" - -- -- -- -- - ; BUY 1 MEAL, 01717 ■1 GET 1 MEAL. . .A H.JCI1 OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE AUGUST 10 12 1995 We HadaoaviUe CREAM CONES v FREE MEALS Aug 1 12 150'/ Fann BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart 1-8OO-823-28OO. For Sale Automotive 1989 PONTIAC LEMAN’S LE. $3,500 OBO. 795-9776. 1993 NISSAN 4X4 PICKUP, Excellent shape, must sell, $11,400 OBO. 616-891-1329. For Rent CALEDONIA - SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM Apartment. Broadview Country Estates. Private country setting. $515/mo. Deposit, no pets. Call John 339-1105. For Sale 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM outfit. Includes couch, love seal and chair. “Country Blue”. 1 month old. Sacrifice $285. 1-517-699-4148_____________ THREE FAMILY SALE August 10, 11, & 12. 9-6:00 P.M. 1980 Norris Rd. Clothing, dishes, some furniture, dining table with four chairs, & much much more. Help Wanted BUY OR SELL AVON. Call Kathy at 868-7423__________ FULL OR PART-TIME STYLIST (with clientele) and full time nail tech (with clien­ tele). Apply in person at Village Stylists, 134 East Main St. in Caledonia. Ask for Lynn or Angie (891-1591) EO.E. HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB is hiring full-time and part-time wait staff. Very friend­ ly applicants, will train. Apply in person. HELP! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for demonstrator’s in your area to sell Christmas Around The World & gifts. Free! Free! Free! kil training, supplies. Phone Deana (616)-795-9268 HELP WANTED, BOWLING CENTER COUNTER PERSON mechanically inclined, must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person. Middle Villa Lanes. EOE______________________ KITCHEN HELP WANTED. Kow Patties Saloon. 795-3573 LICENSED BUILDER look ing for man to help frame in homes. Ask for Greg at 795-4522__________________ SALESPERSON WANTED, will train for car sales, part lime position. Apply in person at Village Auto Sales. 401 Broad­ way (M-37) Middleville. E.O.E. Lawn & Garden WATER GARDENING: Water hyacinths & water lettuce- BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE. Water Canna, 25% off. Installation of water falls & ponds available. Apol’s Land­ scaping Company. 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)-698-1030 Lost & Found LOST: SM ALL BLACK male Manchester Terrier. 100th Sl east of M-37. Please call 891-1220 Mobile Homes TRUE VALUE HOMES has extra clean pre-owned homes for sale in Cider Mill Village, Middleville. Two and three bedroom with two baths. Are ready for immediate possession. Call Sandra at 795-7900. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $5 50 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter SUN & NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3 25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2 50 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. •CANCELLATIONS Ior CLASSIFIED ADS MUST HF. IN BY 4:00pm FRIDAY \N|) NO LATER. See more classfield on Page 14 BEDROOM OUTFIT, beauti ful oak finish. 2 months old, includes dresser with mirror, chart, headboard and luxury firm queensizc mattress set. Cost over $1,200 new, will sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-4148 FOR SALE: COMPOUND BOW Browning Explorer II. Adjust 45 to 60#. 40% let off, draw length 30-32 1/2", 16 arrows included, $75. 945-2090 FULLSIZE MATTRESS SET with frame, oak headboard, 2 matching night stands and two white table lamps. 1 year old.Cost $750 new, sell all for $ 175 or best offer. 1-517-882-0262_____________ QUEEN BRASS BED with deluxe mattress. New $800, sell $275. 4-drawcr chest $49. 616-532-3822_______________ SEARS 10HP Garden Tractor. 36” mower deck, electric start. $500 OBO. 868-7363_______ SERTA POSTUREPEDIC Luxury firm kingsize mattress set Like new! 6 months old. Cost $1,300, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-2251 _____________ WEDDING DRESS, white satin with lace, sweatheart neck, size 11/12. 891-9356 have great MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Erl. & sot. 3:30 to 12:30 P.m. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery —coupon— FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA middleville Garage Sale Surprises for the kids GRAND PRIZE... Dinner for 2 once a month for a full year. Drawing August 12th at 9 P.M In Caledonia Plaza on M-37 9866 Cherry Valley OPEN 6 am 9 pm Mon TREE TRIMMING: Tree removal dangerous removals, land clearing, stump grinding. Senior discount, fullv insured. Call Green Leaf 948-9813-Frec Esti mates SEALY QUEENSIZE MATTRESS sei still in the plastic with steel frame. Cost $800, sell for $225. 1-517-676-6414_____________ 1 FREE CHILDS MEAL Daily Drawings TREE TRIMMING, REMOVALS, lot clearing, stump grinding, 24 hour emergency tree service. Free estimates. Fully insured, call 948-8429.__________________ GARAGE SALE: 227 Robin Road, Middleville. Friday, August 11th, 9-5. BARGAINS!! Sat FRIDAY AUG. 119am to 5pm. Kids clothes, toys, bikes, baby items, mi sc. 8164 Sunset Lane, west off Whitneyville._______ FUN-TASTIC GARAGE SALE Come on oul find a bargain! Little Tykes, Fisher Price, quality kids clothes infant-size 7, exercise bike, micro-wave and much more. Lemonaide and cookies will be available. One day only August 10, 8am-6pm_ 8435 Alden Nash (Comer of 84th Street A. M -50). Don't miss this one!________ GARAGE SALE: Kids clothes, toys, desk, picnic table, miscel­ laneous items. August 10-12, 8-4pm. 1168 Lynn Dr. Payne Lake, Middleville. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL J Subs • Lasagna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese Try Our. * FREE 2 Liters of peps! * .. with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery AN of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-08-15.pdf 34bc702dacb6b20e39028a2a938124cc PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year No.2T / August 1J5. 1995 Police chief who died once was Caledonia barber by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Services were held last Wednesday and burial was in Caledonia for Nashville Acting Police Chief Sgt. Gene Koetje, died Saturday. Aug. 5. at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Before Koetje began his 23year stint with the Nashville Police Ik partmen the had been a barber in Caledonia and was married to the former Joyce Datema Koetje was not only active in the local police department, whcie he had served as acting chief for the past 16 years, but also was a member of the lo­ cal Uons Club and was an el­ der in the Lake Odessa Chris- Sign ordinance decision postponed in Middleville bv Mandv Habel ‘ Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week Monday postponed its decision on whether to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit garage sale, real estate, campaign and business signs on public property. Village Manager Everil Manshuin said the decision was postponed because Or dinance Committee Chairman Jim French was unable to at­ tend the meeting due to an illness. Though the decision was postponed, residents opposed to adopting the ordinance shared their feelings at an open session at the end of the meeting. Grover Lethcoe said he was frustrated that the ordinance decision was postponed again and maintained that there was no public notice about the July 25 hearing. Council President Lon Meyers asked that if this was the case, then how did he find out about it? Lethcoe said he spoke with some people on the council who informed him about it. He added that he wanted to be able to have a garage sale soon and didn't understand why it was taking so long for the council to come to a decision. Manshum said the decision ts a difficult one and requires a great deal of thought. ’’This is not an easy deci­ sion to make.** he said. “The council's primary respon­ sibility is protection of public safety. The comments that were expressed at the hearing are being waived (considered).** He added that there was a notice in the newspaper identi­ fying the time, date and loca­ tion of the July 25 hearing. Lethcoe asked if he could state his opinions about the situation. He said he wanted a chance to add his input before See Sign ordinance, P. 2 Hastings City Police Sgt. Jim Lee stands at attention as the funeral procession of Nashville Police Chief Gene Koetje makes its way past Hastings City Holl Wednesday. Lee stopped traffic at the intersection of Broadway and State Street so the procession could pass. tian Reformed Church, where member Koetje for his many he had been a member since acts of bravery while on the force. They said he prided moving into the area. Koetje was a member of the himself in keeping Nashville Michigan Association of Po­ a safe place to live, and to lice Officers, and had served him there was no "off duty the community as sexton for time.” "Gene will be deeply missed the Lakeview Cemetery for in Barry County, said Barry several years. Many said they will re­ County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. "He was a common sense type of officer, whose advice was always right on the mark. "He was also willing to put his life on the line. "Gene was also a father-type figure to me," Crowley added. See Police Chief, Page 3 Residents object to tower in certain areas Caledonia twp. plannners table request for cellular phone tower neighbors' "quality of life." "Quality of life is looking (( I would like a Staff Writer out the window and enjoying The Caledonia Township medical the view, not one of those Planning Commission voted professional to little telephones," said last week to table a controver­ explain the resident Dave ('lark. sial request from Century Celimplications of Several also were skeptical lunet to build a telecommuni­ electromagnetic of company statements that cations tower in the northeast waves for any electromagnetic power quarter of the township. residents and transmitted by the lower Commissioners will return the school would be far below required to the issue at their Monday, children at minimum standards. Aug. 21. meeting, after con­ Kettle Lake. 5 5 "I would like a medical sidering all the arguments, professional to explain the both for and against the pro­ While no one questioned implications of ject. The Planning Commission the company’s stated need to electromagnetic waves for improve its cellular phone residents and the school has the authority to grant in the children at Kettle Lake," said special land uses, so it has coverage Sandy final say on the Century Caledon ia/Alask a areas and nearby resident along 1-96, residents asked Spencer. Cellunet request. About 30 Caledonia Town­ over and over why the tower See Phone tower, Page 2 ship residents attended the had to intrude on the commission s Aug. 7 public hearing to express their wor­ ries about the proposed 200foot tower to be built on four acres at 6336 Whitneyville Road. Century Cellunet s request • TK alternative education teaches kids who to the Planning Commission ‘don’t fit in’ for a special land use to allow • Caledonia well represented at Kent the tower in a residential area County Youth Fair brought a shower of questions from neighboring property • TK receives grant for ‘School Readiness’ owners. They asked primarily program about its aesthetics and its possible threats to the health • CHS softball star plays in all-star game and safety of neighbors and children attending nearby Ket­ tle I-ike Elementary by Barbara Gall In This Issue... Relaxing at Kent Co. Youth Fair Both human and equine members of the Caledonia-based Showcase Riders 4H Club enjoy a game of cards as they relax between their classes at last week's Kent County Youth Fair. Seated, from the left, are Brooke Wierenga, Elizabeth Elve, Peter Newhof and Dan Sneller Offen ng some advice are Heather Wiersum and her horse. Cody, who likes to keep his nose in the game (See inside for more photos of the fair.) �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 PHONE TOWER, continued from front page—-------------------------------------------Company officials, who flew to Caledonia from corpo­ rate headquarters in Ixxiisiana to attend the hearing, reiterated that the Whitneyville Road site is the only location that will meet all the-requiremcnts for a tower in the Caledonia area. These criteria include: • Supplying the needed cel­ lular phone coverage • Satisfying the safety con­ ditions imposed by the Kent County International Airport and other authorities. • Soils that would support such a structure • Access to utilities. Other properties, located near 1-96 or in commerical and industrial areas, also were considered, but they either would interfere with airport traffic or would not provide the needed link in coverage, said Century Cellunet engineer Mike Elford. Referring to a site several Caledonia residents thought suitable on the mirth side of 1-96, he said, The FAA would not approve this site...We would definitely get denial for a tower of this height at that location.” "If the FAA would allow us to build (a tower) there, we would be restricted to a height that would not supply the coverage we need. " Responding to the questions about the tower's effect on residents’ health. Elford cited a study that showed if ail three tower an­ tennae were pointed directly at one spot on the ground (they actually will point to the horizon in three different directions), they would emit fewer electromagnetic waves than common household appliances. Lyn Fitzsimmons, president of Traverse Bay Land Company, which is handling the site acquisition for Century Cellunet, told the residents the need for the tower is market driven, as the number of cellular phone users increases. The towers, however, must be very strategically placed so each has a "line of sight" to the phones and to the other towers in the network. So far, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has approved the Whitneyville H So there is a company presence in Caledonia. J 5 — Chris Perry In response to a remark that the company would build the tower and leave the local residents to look at it. site, and the airport will agree to the site the FAA approves, he said. So far. no authority has said this tower must be lighted. The site still must receive approval from the state au­ thorities. Fitzsimmons said the tower and its adjacent equipment building would be set back 200 feet from Whitneyville, and both structures would be enclosed by a six-foot fence topped with two feet of barbed wire. The equipment building would be unmanned and re­ quire no sewer service. There also are three kinds of towers that the company MILLER MEANS... ...S OLD! 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It is the least expensive to construct and the least aesthetic, but perhaps could provide space for lease to other telecommunications companies in lieu of yet an­ other tower. A free-standing tower is an­ other option, as is a monopole tower, often used in urban areas These options are without guy wires, and so considerably more expensive to construct. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn explained to the audience that the telecommu­ nications towers were still in a "gray area," as far as regula­ L MOOLEVLLL PERFECT FOR A HORSE FARM! This property has approximately 2 6 acres and «s just minutes from Grand Rapids This 2 story farm home has character and lots of potential. The bam mill and several outbuildings are included Coll Karen Brown Reduced to........... $92 900 7. BURJNNG SITES. This 28 acre parcel has sandy soil and rolling terrain Moy divide Call Gene Poll............................ $84 000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. Resident Chris Swanberg said during the hearing that if the tower is approved, he would like to see it located on the back of the property to re­ duce its obtrusiveness. In discussion after the bear­ ing was closed, commission­ ers seemed to agree with Swanberg. Dunn also commented that if the tower were approved, he was in favor of the monopole design with no guy wires. With other items on their agenda after the two-hour hearing, the commissioners agreed unanimously to table the issue until its next meeting, so that each could consider the issues raised at the hearing. SIGN ORDINANCE,^ front page — the council came to a decision. Meyers told him that if he wanted to express his opinions he would be able to do so at the next meeting, as long as he reserved a time to speak. He added that Lethcoe had ample opportunity to express his opinions at the July 25 hearing and recalled that he did. Lethcoe asked to reserve a time right at last Monday's meeting. Meyers said that he would have to go to the village office during the day to get his name on the agenda. An out-of-town woman ask­ ed why the council could not just let him sign a piece of paper right there to get his name on the agenda. Meyers said situations like that have to be handled by of­ fice personnel because they are the ones with the authority to do so. Manshum said the Depart­ ment of Transportation has a law in which no signage is allowed on state highways, which includes M-37. Lethcoe said he felt this law was not being enforced. Manshum also said the right of way usually varies, from 33 TK student schedules to be available Aug. 22, 23 and 24 4. WILKINSON LAKE Cute os can be this 2 bedroom is great for a first home, or a super place to retire with access to a great all sports lake. If you thought it wasn't possible to own your own home, check this out It could be easier than you think Coll Kay Stolsonburg........................ $39,900 tion is concerned, because they have not yet been de­ clared a utility. Decisions about these towers, therefore, are still in the hands of local authorities However. Chns Perry, the local manager of Century Cel­ lunet. told the audience that he lives in Caledonia Township, just a mile south of the proposed tower site. He said that he and his wife are expecting a child, and plan to stay in Caledonia for quite a while. "So there is a company presence in Caledonia," he said, in response to a remark that the company would build the tower and leave the local residents to look at it. Thomapple Kellogg High School students’ daily schedules will be available in the high school office Tues­ day, Aug. 22 Wednesday, Aug. 23; and Thursday, Aug. 24. Students or their parents may pick up schedules from 8 a m. until 3:30 p.m. on those days. The schedules will be available the first day of school as well. Band students will be ex­ pected to pay the $5 uniform cleaning fee when schedules are picked up. Students are encouraged to obtain their schedules, pay band fees, and find their lockers and classrooms before the first day of school Students new to the district should enroll b> calling the counseling office the week of Aug. 14-18. The high school telephone number is 795-3394 High school students are to report to their homerooms on the first day of school After a homeroom meeting, they will be directed to classrooms H If you break the law, you must face the consequences . We make every effort to be fair in enforcement of our ordinances. 5 5 feet from the center line of the road up to 49 feet from the centef line. He said the village would only enforce a right of way from 33 feet from the center line. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the bottom line is that the village insurance car­ riers are recommending that the village adopt this or­ dinance for its own protection and the protection of others. Manshum said he was frustrated about how chaotic last week’s meeting became. "I felt it was very uncalled for and counterproductive,” he said. He said that people were starting to speak out of order and made comments that of­ fended council members, especially Meyers. "Things like this are frustrating to me as a village manager," he said. "I per­ sonally would never serve as an elected official with the kind of money they are being paid and put up with that abuse. "I felt sorry for him (Meyers) with the stress he is going through,” Manshum said. "He is a very dedicated loyal citizen of this community.” He added that there is no way an elected official can please everyone all the time, which makes situations like that frustrating. What Manshum said he did not understand is that residents have been complain­ ing about recreation vehicles parked on street right of ways and expect the village to en­ force an ordinance not allow­ ing it yet they feel the village has no jurisdiction over an or­ dinance prohibiting signage in the same right of way Another complaint has been that the village enforces its current ordinance selectively. What people have to understand. Manshum said, is that this situation is no dif­ ferent than catching people speeding down a highway Some people get caught and others don’t, but the person stopped can not use the excuse that the officer did not stop the other people speeding “If you break (lie law you must face the consequences,” he said. "We make every ef­ fort to be fair in enforcement of our ordinances.” He added that he also wonders what the majority of residents would think if the village decided not to have any ordinances and therefore have no authority to disallow garbage or junk vehicles on peoples’ property. "Would the majority of people appreciate that?" he asked ”! don’t think so.” Yet, he added, people say the village is infringing on their rights when they want to bury garbage in their back yards. The idea for this ordinance came about as a result of a 1993 lawsuit filed against the Village of Spring Lake by two brothers who were paralyzed when their motorcycle slamm­ ed into a car. Spring Lake Community Service director John Hansen said they claimed their vision was obstructed by cars parked too close to the intersection and trees and hedges on private property. Reserve your booth today for the: 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION □995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show | W L ■ I Date: Saturday. October 28, 1995 Time 10:00 A M . to 4:30 P M Location Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr Sr High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-852-2145 or 517-627-3037 I Booth Sizes &. Rates 8x4 $25 • 8 x!0’ $30 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 I Page 3 Yankee Springs Twp. home declared total loss This house on Payne Lake Road tn Yankee Springs Township was declared a total loss after a 3:30 p.m fire Fnday. The fire spread to a few of the surrounding trees Thomapple Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard said the fire may have been electrical in cause, but investigations will continue The family escaped from the fire but heat took its toll. Three fire fighters and the owners son had to be treated for heat exhaustion and stress. Woodard said The family, whose names were not released, is temporarily staying in a travel trailer Fire fighters were on the scene until almost 8 p.m. POLICE CHIEF, "lie helped to break me in as assistant prosecutor. 1 think the turning point in my career here in the prosecutor's office was earning Gene's respect" Koetje's wife. Joyce, said. "Many times, Gene would get up at 3 am and ride his bike around town, just to keep an eye on things." She added that he received phone calls at all hours of the day and night, and he would always stop to take care of things "Officer Koetje would al­ ways give us a hand al the (Barry County) Sheriffs De­ partment. He was very dedi­ cated to law enforcement and was a personal friend of many of us here al lhe department." said Sgt. Robert Abcndroth. "We could call Gene al 3 a.m., even if something mi­ nor were to come up. and he would get out of bed to take care of lhe problem," said Dave Oakland, a detective with lhe sheriffs department. His devotion to the com­ munity kept the crime rate down in Nashville, and made everyone feel "comfortable." "Gene made Nashville a safe place to live, he always did his job well," said Richard Genther, director of the local funeral home in Nashville. "No matter how busy Gene was. he always took time to stop to talk." Koetje was hailed by fellow police officers in Nashville as well. At the time of his death, his department included Doug Bagwell, James Falk, Sam "Skip" Powell and Mike Norton, who all said they will miss him. "There are many things I can say about Sgt. Koetje. but I am sure that the same thoughts are going through the minds of everyone who re­ ally knew him." said Powell. "His most significant quality was his loyalty and dedication to the community and his career." Powell added, "The Village of Nashville and the law en­ forcement community has suf­ fered a great loss with his de­ parture. Law enforcement agencies from all around will share in the loss of a friend and officer." Members of Koetje's force said they always were com­ fortable in calling him for as­ sistance when he was off duty "I’ve only known Gene since February, but I feel like I have known him all of my life." said Bagwell, who is new to the force. "He was very kind and very dedicated, and always wanted to be on ’call for assistance when off duty He would get out of bed in the middle of the night to assist another officer." Koetje leaves behind his continued from front wife, Joyce; sons Pete and Bill and daughter-in-law Tanya; daughter Kris (Koetje) and husband John VanLaan; five grandchildren. Josiah. Kerri. Janny, John and Devin. Family members recall many special times, including trips up north to the family's cabin, where "Dad" taught the kids how to swim and took the boys fishing and hunting. "Dad loved to rabbit hunt, I think some of our best times were those hunting trips" said son Bill. Daughter Kris VanLaan said. "Even though Dad was rather stern on the outside deep down his was a tender­ hearted man. He absolutely loved being a grandpa and spent a lot of time with his grandkids. He had some old golf clubs that he cut down to kiddie size so his grandkids could golf with him. "Making decisions as a po­ liceman and a person was never difficult for my dad be­ cause he always did the right thing," she said. "He was raised in a Christian atmo­ sphere and he lived his life ac­ cording to those principles." His wife added that he was always a very faithful member of the church, rarely missing a Sunday. Not everyone remembers Koetje as a police officer. Af­ ter he graduated from Northern Michigan and served in the Navy, he worked in the Cale­ donia area for several years as a barber. According to family members, style of the early 1970s (longer hair) were not to Gene's liking. Fie kept his barber's license throughout the years, and according to son Bill, still gave a great crew cut! Flis work as a security guard at the Kent County Airport prompted him to begin train­ ing for a job as a police offi­ cer. He moved his family to Nashville in 1972 after begin­ ning employment on the force. His dedication to the police force and to the com­ munity led him to become chief of police in 1979. "Gene has been a close per­ sonal friend to me.” said Dave Mace, owner of Mace Phar­ macy in Nashville. "I came to Nashville from the Caledonia area 16 years ago and felt like 1 already knew him. He al­ ways took lime to get to know everyone in town." Nashville council will be forced to fill a vacancy in the police department, but as Mace put it, "It will be im­ possible to replace Gene Koetje." Services were Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by lhe Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. 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She managed Betty Robinson said that to make all her connections, Well, folks, we still are Betty ’ s granddaughter, even though she got a later warm, humid and sometimes daughter of Sharon and Matt flight and had to run to catch rainy. Some days I can hang Donnelly, had a baby girl one flight. out some clothes and get them Betty Bender. Ward s Wife, She was only a little late. dried, but I still use the dryer went to visit her mom in a We watched TV in the lobby a great deal. Damp clothes nursing home in Charlotte, oni until she came Always seems quickly mildew in this Thursday She also had a visit good to see her Ted’s coming weather. Our dehumidifier in with her daughter while she late Saturday night so he can the basement level has to be was there. se her while she is here. emptied twice a day. 1 have a I had a nice visit w ith Twilai Well. I'll visit with as many ceiling fan above the com­ Elwood. She is having her ups 1 of you as I can get ahold of puter. and. when I call for and downs, the same as the next week. Have a good news, a fan at my feet rest of us. but she bounces■ week. Love you all very Bea Miller said that the right back and keeps on going much. Cisler reunion was held at along I love to visit with her Gun Lake at Jerry and Kay’s Laurel Rock is enjoying home on Sunday, Aug. 6. helping with Bible School It They had a good attendance of is a different pace and she family. - Misprint proves to be funny! Caledonia residents who live on Cherry Valley Road are a lot happier these days now that they found the misprint on one sign that reads Cheery Valley Road. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY LAKESIDE FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY............................... 9 45 am Worship Service 11 10 a.m Sunday School • 6 00 p.m. Evening Praue WEDNESDAY........................ Family Nighl - 7 00 p m 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Gam (ruled Brethren Church kilanuuoo Avenue at V2nd Street Caledonia Michigan Telephone 6484252 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10.45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. ■Sat an axwnpie In spaach. m Ma. in kwa. in faith and m purity.” __________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 e CALEDONIA IJIKISTUX KERHtMEIICIIl RlII A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School.......................10:45-11.50 A M. (Child &. Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11:00 AM. Al Tiemever Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100(h St Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..........................9:00 a.m. & 11:00a.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship . . .10:00 a.m. Evening Service..................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Poskx nMn SHARON &ARNSDALE. Dir of Christian Ed 5 Muse 891-802o MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m Sunday School................................ 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyvilte Ave art 84th St •891-8661 111 Church Street 'The Church where everybody is somebody... Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m. . .ana Jesus Chnsf is Lord" Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m Sunday School.............................................. 9-30am. Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 am Sunday Morning Wonhip........... .......... 1030 ajn Sunday Everkng WorsNp........................ 6-00 p.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wed MOweet Prayer & Bfcte Study...... 700pm Rev. Paulette Cheyne Obv Mam Dobson °aaor Church Office Rhone - 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-6669 Parsonage — 891-6167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock *Eljc COld ^Uirnr ^rfljadist (Ulnirdi 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................40:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 4 4:00 a m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7.00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Barner Free Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Wednesday ‘Family Night’ 6:15 Dinner Sunday School 9.45 Choirs tor Children and Adults & Sr High School Youth Group Cadet* and Cavmctte* Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service........ 8:30 am. Sunday School 9:45 am. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 am) Bible Classes..... 10:00 am. Second Service................................11.00 a m (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 GLCC Harrier Free Programs for All Age'. Sunday Wonhtpa 9 00 am A 10:30 am Gun Lake Community Church Wednesday "Family Night 6.00 pm Supmaf Poutm Unmt, hfjd The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, ' ^2Sunday........................ 9 45 a n. s?Monnn8 wordiip .. 11 00 a m Evening Worship ...6:00p.m. Wed Fellowship ...7 30 p m (in home* or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 I Page 5 Thornapple Kellogg teacher tours California Redwood region Catalpa Hall is no more Porishioners and friends of St. Cyril and Methodius parish recently bid farewell to a building they once knew os Catalpa Hall. The structure, originally a barn, was part of the parish buildings purchased in September 1946. Parishioners cleaned and transformed the barn into a building acceptable for celebrations and dances in the upper loft leaving the lower level available for children's religious classes, various organizational meetings, and a place to share fellowship. The building was slowly decaying from weather and age. After discussion, it was slated for destruction because of health and safety reasons. The building is gone, but members soy memories of good times will linger forever in the hearts of many. Landman-Jarman exchange vows Suzanne Marie landman and Dwayne William Jarman were united in marriage on June 24, 1995 at the Leighton United Methodist Church in Caledonia. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Diana landman of Caledonia The grooms parents are Thomas and Marian Jarman of Shelbyville. 1 Maid of honor was Deanna Reed, friend of the bride, and Shawn Isonhoff, a friend of the groom, was the best man. Ushering the ceremony was Melissa Landman, sister of the bride. Chrissie Hypnar and Laura Reed, friends of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremony were the brides aunt and uncle, Todd and Julie Wolf. The newlyweds honey­ mooned in Toronto. Canada and now reside in East Lansing. Rojean Sprague, a seventh­ grade teacher at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School, found herself in the middle of a private, second-growth red­ wood forest in Humboldt County. Northern California, feeding a spotted owl family. She was one of 27 grade school teachers from around the country who attended a tour organized by California Redwood Association and North American Wholesale Lumber Association. Sprague was selected and sponsored by lumber wholesale dealer Hud­ son Building Supply in Grand Rapids Christopher Grover, ex­ ecutive vice president of the California Redwood Associa­ tion. explained the reason for the tour. “By talking to the teachers, we hope we re really talking to the students." he said. “We're giving the teachers the opportunity to see what goes on in the forests. They can learn and ask questions about the entire cycle of forest management — harvesting, regrowth and the care of wildlife and waterways." During their two-day visit, the teachers were guided by Forest Tilley, a professional forester and the executive director of the Redwood Region Conservation Council, another sponsor of the tour. They visited carefully manag­ ed private and commercial forests filled with fast­ growing young redwood trees. The teachers saw an in­ dustry nursery at Simpson Timber Company. Korbel, where redwood seedlings are scientifically cloned and developed to replant the forests as trees are harvested. They also saw a fish-rearing pond in the Freshwater Creek watershed and discussed the Pacific Lumber Company’s actions to ensure that the streams on their property are suitable habitat for the native coho salmon, chinook, salmon and steelhead trout. The teachers went down the Avenue of the Giants and visited Founder’s Grove. They learned about the vast system of redwoods preserved on more than 350,000 acres of government lands, including Rojean Sprague (middle), a seventh-grade teacher at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, was one of 27 teachers from around the country who toured Nor­ thern California's Redwood Region this summer. Redwood National Park and California state parks. During the course of the tour, the teachers spoke with professional foresters, wildlife biologists, laboratory scientists and others in the redwood lumber industry. 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HOT DOGS, PUNCH AND ICE CREAM WILL BE SERVED NDMamiMauNMiafiMtt �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 TK alternative ed teaches students who ‘don’t fit in’ by Mandv Habd Staff Writer If you are 16 to 19 years old and not currently attending high school because you had trouble fitting in, the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Alternative Education Pro­ gram may be for you Program director Chris Boysen said the program is designed for those students who have problems with at­ tendance, family or have a difficult time learning in a typical school environment. Others, she added may have quit school and have found this program makes it easier to get back into it. The class usually has an average of 15 to 20 students divided into several small groups to work on individual subjects. “Most of these students do better in small groups,** she said. She added that the class oc­ casionally will work together in one large group for things such as science experiments She said the staff enrolls students based on their current credits, then sits down with them to develop academic plans that fit individuals based Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891*2020 on their own personal academic needs. Each student, she said, is at a different level of work and works in a small group with other students The teacher walks around to each different group to check each student’s progress She said one group may be working on English while another group is working on math or science. “This year, we are really fortunate to have a counselor. Joyce Domire.” she said, “who will come to the classroom each day for an hour and counsel the students in an attempt to help them with any problems they may have ranging from personal to academic .” She added that most of the time the staff finds that students' personal issues intefere with their learning and that once the issues are dealt with, they perform better The hours for each day are the same as at the high school. Each day. she said, starts at 7:45 a m. with small group or individual work on regular academic subjects. The teacher checks on each group for their progress. After a 15-minute break at 9:30. they learn about job skills, then have a counseling session, eat lunch then do more academics in the afternoon She said they also have times set aside during the day in which they have structured free time to play board games for a release She added that teacher Mark Verlinde would take the students out for a short period of time so they could play softball or basketball like they might in gym class. “This way they learn how to function as a group in a non-academic setting,** she said. The class, which meets at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, is continuing to grow, she said. This fall the program will have two classrooms because the amount of students who sign up has increased. She said the program is New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon new. new, 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds We use and products by Caledonia Vllloge Centre (M-37) • 891*9257 — As Always. Walk-ms Are Welcome — growing because as space becomes available, students are opting to sign up for it in­ stead of quitting school altogether. Also, those students w bo quit the pres ious year find it easier to return through this program rather than to the traditional school. “The goal of the program is to get all of these kids through high school and exit with marketable skills or with a plan in mind to either attend college or trade school.“ she said. To achieve this goal, she said, the students are taught skills that will help them func­ tion in the work world. “We are starting to listen to the folks who are hiring to find out what it is they are looking for in an employee.” she said “Communication between businesses and education is getting better especially with the computer and technical skills.*' She added that the student also are taught basic life skills such as how to get car in­ surance. who to call if in the case of eviction, and how to register to vote This, she said, helps those students that may not have guidance at home To recruit students for the program, brochures are sent to everyone in the district and counselors are around to help with a referral system through the high school. She said that 90 percent of students who Hart the pro­ gram continue some because they feel more comfortable and know there is less stress. “Frankly, they pull out all the stops to keep kids in the traditional school system first,“ she said. She added that some have been known to return to TK after spending some time in the program. In order do return, she said, a student must have suc­ cessfully completed all alter­ native ed coursework and have a good attendance record. The counselor then will figure out how the students credits can be transferred back. “We try to keep credits similar to TK's, so it would not be difficult to return if a student chooses to,” she said. “We have had two or three that will return this fall.” She said last year there were 14 or 15 students in the program and one student received a diploma. She said last year's program had a younger group mostly freshman and sophomores. She added that the student plans to find a job for a while, then continue her education sometime in the future k M00 Off (20-lbs. or larger) Any cat or Dog Food COUPON GOOD THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 Main Street — Caledonia Open: Mon.-Sat. V/S4 COUPON Holy Rosary Catholic Church is known as home to the 15-20 students who par­ ticipate in Thornapple Kellogg High School’s alternative education program. Boysen’s role as director is similar to that of a principal. She said she gets classroom materials, solves problems that the teacher can not. handles student files, paper­ work. rules and regulations, and the state audit. She added that she also handles any discipline pro­ blems that may occur. There are some myths about alternative education, she said. “People may think that because there is less structure that we let the students do whatever they please, which is not the case,” she said. Drugs and drinking, she said, are not tolerated and smoking is not allowed on school property She said smoking is harder to control because students may do it while they are not on school property which is something that is not en­ couraged, but also is not made an issue of. She said the most important thing is that the students stay in school. "If smoking is their hurdle and could keep them from at tending school, we would rather have them in school." she said. “We don't take an issue unless it violates school rules.” She added that they have so many other hurdles to jump over that one more makes it that much more difficult for them to learn Overall they are a gtxxl bunch of kids, she said “I have never had a discipline problem with these students that was major,” she said. "Most of them are very cooperative when we get to know them The class is smaller, so people are usually accountable for their actions.” She added that some things that may be an issue at TK may not be in alternative education. If students get upset about something, she said, they may be told to go to another room for a while to cool off and come back when they are in control. Another challenge for the students occasionally is how a new student affects their sense of belonging "Incoming students arc a threat for a while, but once they get their place figured out. they are comfortable with each other,” she said. She added that Verlinde this fall will move to the high school to teach social studies. He said that though he en­ joyed working with the students and was an asset to the program, he wanted to be able to have the students he coaches on his sports teams in class as well TK, she said, is looking for a new alternative education teacher to replace Verlinde. She said she would like Io find someone who can meet the needs of the kids the way Verlinde did. "I like this program and want to sec it continue,” she said. "There is nothing more rewarding then getting even a handful of them in the right direction.” Caledonia Players plan to present ‘Cinderella’ Oct. 14 The Caledonia Community Players will perform "Cinderella” Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be available through the Caledonia Com­ munity Education office beginning Sept. 14. Cost will be $3 per adult and $2 per child. Children 3 and under will be free. This production has a lot of audience participation and a special surprise for the kids. Caledonia 1960 class reunion set August 25 and 26 are set aside by the Caledonia Class of 1960 to celebrate their 35 year reunion Friday the 25th we invite the class of 1959 and 1961 to a Pig Roast to be held at the Caledonia Sporstman Club The time is 6:30-11:30 p.m. Come and join us to renew old friendships. Then on Saturday, Aug. 26 the Class of 1960 will meet for a buffet dinner at the Mid­ dle Villa. 6:00 p.m. for social hour; 7 p.m. for dinner We are planning an evening of getting re-acquainted Already about 55 are registered If you haven't yet and still want to come, call 948-9168 See you there. The Community Players also will perform “Cinderella” for elementary schools in the Kent Intermediate School District. Information is being sent to each elementary. For further information, call 891-8117. Casting for this production will be Tuesday, Aug. 22. The cast includes three women, three men and three parts that can be played by men or women. Auditions will be held at the Caledonia Com­ munity Education Building at 7 p.m Anyone who would like to become a member of the Caledonia Community Players may contact the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion office at 891 8117 More information will be forthcoming on upcoming productions such as the spring production, and the Fourth of July production in the Caledonia Lakeside Park per­ formed by the Community Players youth members. Complete Denture Service • Relines returned the same day • Repairs returned within hours • A choice of quality dentures Economy...s326/untt Standard...5556/untt Wayne H. Beld, D.D.S. Kevin Burnett, D.D.S. Tom Pare, D.D.S. o u O q° • Compete Dental Services • 30 Yean Experience • Orthodontics • Denture OeparvRennes • Cosmetic DenWry • TMJ Treatment Avariabie Emergencies Seen immediately FAMILY DENTISTRY • NEW PATIENTS WELCOME - -- r;.. O o° 616-891-0004 O °O 9958 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37). Caledonia. Ml 49316 (rrtad to Caledonia Hardware) f ( \J ~ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 I Page 7 Caledonia well represented at Kent County Youth Fair * • f - s W 1 ■■ ■ tJR Caledonia members of the Southkent 4-H Club earned their share of ribbons and trophies at fair this year. In the back row, from the left, are Blake Trutsch, Justin Workman, Jason Workman, Allison Smith and Michael Hoebeke. In the middle row. from the left, are Scott Rodgers. Craig Hoebeke, Jenny Workman. Taylor Smith and Courtney Smith. In the front, from the left, are Troy Bowman. Amanda Trutsch and Laurie Rodgers. Not pictured are Eric Smith. Stacie and Carrie Baxter. Matthew Taylor and Tim Rodgers. Caledonia's Boots and Saddles 4-H Club shows off some of the awards members earned in the fair's many equestrian events In the back, from the left, are Cindy VanderBoon, Brett Vredevoogd and Missy Meyers In the middle row, from the left, are Jackie Manne, Heather Werkema, Cindy VanderBoon. Shannon Sheehan. Jacki Manne and Lisa Kaechele. Amanda Werkema is standing in front. The group is posing on the "penny ponies" it set up in front of its bam for young fair visitors to ride...for just a penny. Members of Caledonia's Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club pose for a photo at the1995 Kent County Youth Fair. In the back row, from the left, are Ryan Haywood, Jennifer DeVormer, BJ Welton, Jenny Alderink and Michael Mager. In the middle row, from the left, are Michelle Mager, Christina DeVormer, Molly Cryderman and Lisa Kaechele. Kneeling are Becky Alderink (left), Clare Alderink, Eli Cryderman, James Stuart and Jeff Mager. Not pictured is Emma Cryderman Keeping dairy steer honors in the Caledonia 'fan^ly,' the animals shown by Lori Kayser and Troy Bowman earned reserve champion and grand champion, respectively. Mi Contempo Salon ~ •••now offers the Ultimate in Tanning Beds! Area 4-Hers and FFA members did their community proud at the Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell last week. Despite the withering heat and humidity, the local kids brought home many honors for their projects, whether in livestock, horses, notebooks or crafts. The pictures on these pages provide a glimpse of the many Caledonia young people who participated in this year's fair. Because events were still underway by this week's deadline, see next week's edition for a list of their accomplishments. by Barbara Call More photos on page 8 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Extra wide, extra long tunnel design for your tanning comfort. Call today for introductory prices. We are a full service salon servicing all areas of hair and skin care for men, women and children. 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Ml I August 15. 1995 I Page 9 TK receives grant for‘School Readiness’ program by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Community Education pro gram has received a grant of $3,000 per student from the state to add a “School Readiness" program to its Kiddie Kampus preschool. Preschool teacher Sally Wieringa sa»d the program will be a separate class that will meet four days per week and includes teacher home visits on the fifth day twice a year. “School Readiness" is an early intervention program that will give children a chance to become more creative and expose them to things they do not experience in the environment they live in. She said the kiddie kampus classes will be in the morning and the school readiness class will be in the afternoon and both will use some of the same materials but will differ in structure The first thing the school will do. she said, is look over children enrolled in Kiddie Kampus for the fail and screen them to sec if any would benefit from being in the school readiness program She added that they will take IK students this year who meet the guidelines. The top factors that will determine eligibility, she said, are. family income, living in a rural area, being children of single parents, low birth weight, and having a chronically ill parent In addi tion, they must be 4 years old by Dec 1 She said the state will re­ quire the program to have three components to meet the standards of quality and cur­ riculum guidelines for preschool programs for 4 year olds. These components, she Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For You. 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"I had no idea 1 would get to play." said Donker. who was an all-conference first baseman for the Scots. "I didn't make all-state, so this phone call really came out of the blue.” CHS varsity softball coach Jon Pelletier explained that Katie had. however, been named an all-district and an all region player, and when one of the all-slate players couldn't make the game, Katie got (lie nod. Donker said she didn't know any of the other players on her team, though Caledonia's Katie Donker recently played in the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association all-state all-star game in Lansing. she had seen the players from Rogers and played against the girls from Portland. "It was fun, because all of a sudden, you're on the same team," she said. Donker got to play first • FACTORY • Machine operators and assemblers needed for plastic injection molding company. This includes visually inspecting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportunities as we grow. All shifts available. Apply in person at... wamar Products, inc. 5041 68th street, SE, Caledonia base the last four innings of the game, so she hardly "rode the pine” as a substitute. 'I got one fielding play and two at-bats." she said. Her first time up she struck out on a fast ball and two change-ups, but her second time up she smacked a fast ball through the gap between second and third, driving in two runs. "I fell good about that single, even though I didn’t score," she said. "We were up by one run, and my RBIs were the last two runs we scored in the game. We ended up winning 7-3, but it would have been close. "Besides, it's neat to get a hit and help the team when you're playing in an all-star game," she added with a grin. Donker said that getting to play in this game provided a very nice way to end her high Rent the things you need for all your yard maintenance. 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Pelletier emphasized that besides her athletic skill, she was an excellent student, and was named to the academic all-slate list with a 3.84 grade point average. "She's an all-round student athlete,” he concluded. Donker will be attending Grand Rapids Community College this fall, with plans to enroll in the Grand Valley State University nursing program after she completes her academic prerequisites at GRCC. She also plans to try out for the CC softball team, and she said getting to play in the all-star game gave her a taste of college-level competition. "It was an opportunity to play with the best in the state," she said. "For a lot of these players, softball really is their life, and those will be the athletes I'll be competing against at the college level. Playing in the all-star game game me a real idea of just what that competition will be like." TK athletic boosters to meet The 1995-96 ThornappleKellogg Athletic Boosters Club will be holding its first organizational meeting for the coming school year, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The purpose of the meeting is to begin preparations for the fall sports season. Athletic Director Tom Lehman said it takes many volunteers to make an organi­ zation like the athletic boost­ ers successful and encourages all parents to get involved in their child's extra-curricular activities. He said TK has a proud ath­ letic legacy and it is through the volunteering parent who put in their time, that the legacy will continue. ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! — PARTY SUPPLIES — • Canopys • Tables • Chairs • Goodies • Grilles • Pig Roasters • Beverage Servers • Chaff© Dishes • Electric Roasters Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Remember when? ‘Remember when...*’ Have you ever stopped and thought about how many times you've uttered these two simple words'7 Whether we've met up w ith an old friend or arc just bringing up the gtxxi ol* days with someone close, we often use the phrase "remember when” when we reminisce Reminiscing is something that we do quite often Recently, after receiving some exciting news about Michigan's economy. I began to "remember when.” Remember when, with a dreary economic outlook, Michigan was considered a credit risk by investors.’ Well, just last month. Michigan's credit rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investor Service. The service upgraded the state's credit rating from ”A1” to ”Aa.” This is the highest rating that Michigan has received from Moody’s since 1980 The new rating will help to save Michigan taxpayers millions of dollars in interest payments in the future because state, local and school bonding authorities will have access to lower interest rates on their borrowing. Remember when, under the weight of a heavy tax burden, a steady stream of Michigan businesses were fleeing south of the border, taking with them thousands of Michigan jobs and giv ing our state the highest unemployment rate in the nation? Last week, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that Michigan’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.1 percent in July — below the current national level of 5.7 percent. It is the best July rale in Michigan history, beating the previous 22-year-old record by half a percentage point This is the lowest unemployment rate of the year for Michigan, and the number of people unemployed reached its lowest level since last December. Only two of the 11 largest industrial states had better unemployment rates. Remember when so many people were leaving Michigan because the employment outlook was so bleak and the common joke in our state was “The last one to leave Michigan, turn out the lights!”? Gone are the days of the bleak Michigan employment outlook. In the one-year period between September 1993 and September 1994, Michigan employers added 51,(XX) new manufacturing jobs. This accounted for three of every five manufacturing jobs created nationwide. Each of these exciting developments in our state, along with our $1 billion Rainy Day fund, low debt levels, balanced budget, prudent financial management and a solid economy, are indicators that help to show the positive effects that the last few years have had on the great state of Michigan. The state's overall fiscal health, economic outlook and improved business climate reflect the priorities of the Republican-controlled legislature. In a way, we ca be thankful for the economically tough times in Michigan’s past. It gives us an important precedent to l<M>k back upon and it shows us the dangers of big government and high taxation. As Michigan’s economy continues to improve, it’ll be easy to resist the draw of liberal spending policies. All we’ll have to do is... remember when. —■» LOAMS SY FHOMB * LOAMS Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corp. ® 800-968-2221 FREE Pre-Quahficatioo FACTORY JOBS! 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Ml / August 15, 1995 I Page 13 Local contest a preliminary to Miss America pageant Miss Greater Grand Rapids Pageant is Aug. 26 Ybung women interested in earning scholarship funds for their college educations might want to take in this year's Miss Greater Grand Rapids Scholarship Pageant, to be held at Caledonia High School Saturday, Aug. 26. Special guests will be the newly crowned Mjss Michi­ gan, Coni Hull, and the reign­ ing Miss Greater Grand Rapids, Katherine Archer The pageant this year will offer the nine participating contestants, nxxe than $2,000 in educational scholarships and other cash awards Eligible are single, nevermarried females between the ages of 17 and 24 who are resi­ dents of either Kent or Ionia counties, or who are full-time students in a college in these counties or al Grand Valley State University. Also eligible are full-time employees of a company lo­ cated in either of these coun­ ties. All participants must be high school graduates. The Miss Greater Grand Rapids pageant is one of 28 local preliminary contests for the Miss Michigan competi­ tion and the chance to win even nxxc scholarship funds. Miss Michigan, of course, goes on to compete in the Miss America pageant. At the preliminary level, there is no cost to enter the pageant, and the young wornan s talent earns her the largest number of points (40 percent of her total score). Each contestant also will be asked in a personal interview to talk about a social issue that concerns her. This phase of the competition counts for 30 percent of her total points. Katherine Archer, the reigning Miss Greater Grand Rapids, is promoting scientific literacy, for instance. The young ladies' appear­ ances in evening wear and swimsuit competitions each represent 15 percent of their total score. Cheryl Ban Moon, the ex­ ecutive director of the Miss Greater Grand Rapids Pageant, said that while the contestants' personal interviews will be held in the afternoon, all the other competitions will be held in A featured guest at this year's Miss Greater Grand Rapids Scholarship Pageant will be the new Miss Michigan. Coni Lynn Hull. The pageant will b: held at Caledonia High School on August 26. the evening and are open to the public. Caledonia area will come to watch the competition this year and consider entering next year,” she said. "Perhaps, too, they might have a friend in the area or know of someone who is in college and who would find the scholarship opportunities helpful." The Miss Greater Grand Rapids pageants now will be held in August each year, said Moon, adding that despite va­ cations and other summer plans, this is the best and most flexible time for most people. Anyone interested in learn­ ing more about the competi­ tion should call Moon at (616)281-5565. She recommends, however, that any young ladies who might consider entering the pageant should come to the Aug. 26 program and see for themselves what is involved. Tickets are available al the docx and cost $8. with all pro ceeds going to fund the pageant. The Miss Miss Greater Grand Rapids Scholarship Pageant is a "civic, non-profit organization dedicated to offer­ ing the young women of our community the opportunity to earn additional scholarship funds for higher education. All personnel affiliated with the pageant are volunteers." MIDDLE VILLA LANES Fall League Openings HEN'S LEA CUES • Monday: Industrial 6:30 PM Need 2-5 man teams. Tuesday: Wolverine 6:30 PM Individual openings. 1 Thursday: Classic 6:30 PM Individual openings. | • WOHEN'S LEAGUES • DAYTIME (Babysitting Available) Tuesday: Middleville Ladies 12:30 PM Individual & team openings. Friday: Early Risers 9:30 AM Individual & team openings. I EVENINGS Wednesday: Villa Lassies 6:30 PM I ( Need 1-5 person team & individual openings. • HIX ED LEAGUES • (Men, Women or Mixed) DAYTIME Tuesday: 9:30 AM Individual & team openings, 3 per team. EVENING Wednesday: 9:30 PM Individual & team openings. 4 per team. Thursday: Midnight ”We hope that some of the talented young ladies in the Individual & team openings, 3 per team. Friday: 7:00 PM Middleville student to study in France Betsy Overbeek of Mid­ Hangzhou. China; Yucatan, dleville will spend the Mexico; Carmarthen. Wales; 1995-96 academic school year London, England; and studying at the Sorbonne in Leiden, the Netherlands, as Paris under the International well as foreign-language proStudies Program administered there by Central College of Pella, Iowa. The program in Paris com­ American Legion Post 335 bines practical language studies and courses in French will be hosting a golf civilization. All instruction is scramble at the Lincoln in French. A number of ex­ Country Club, near Allendale, cursions into the countryside Aug. 20 at 8 a.m. to help raise give students a broader view money for Tyler Baltrusaitis. of French culture. Baltrusaitis, a 13-year-old Central College is one of a Alto native, has brain cancer few independent colleges in and the legion is raising the United States to operate its money to help pay for treat­ own study abroad programs. ment. Central has seven ocher study The scramble will be a fourabroad centers including person format with prizes English-language programs in grams in Vienna. Austria and Granada, Spain. Overbeek is a student at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Legion hosts scramble for Alto youth given away for longest drive and closest to the hole on se­ lected holes as well as other feats. The cost to enter is $50 per person and pre-registration is requested. There will also be a dinner and refreshments at 2 p.m. with the public invited. The cost for the dinner is $10. For more information con­ tact Andy Galas at 458-9406. Short Season - Sept, thru Dec. Individual & team openings, 4 per team. Saturday: Once-a-Month League Openings 6 PM & 8:30 PM Junior/Adult Every Other Week League Openings Sundays 1:30 Youth League Openings Wednesdays 4 PM, Thursdays 2:30 PM & Saturdays 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM New League: Youth Bumper & Adult Regular Bowl League Sundays, Every Other Week, 1:30 PM OTHER HAPPENINGS AT THE LANES Good Ole Days!! 50* Bowling — and — 50* Hot Dogs ★ STARTS AUGUST 11th ★ “Bowlers First” Recruit a new bowler and we'll pay their sanction fee and yours too. For more information give us a call Qualify Now! for the Wood-TV Challenge Deadline: Mixed Sept. 9 Women Sept. 23 • Men Oct. 23 Caledonia Schools invite area to opening The Caledonia Community Schools invite the entire community to help celebrate the opening of the new middle school this Thursday. Aug 17 from 4-8 p m Along with providing guided tours of the building, the staff will serve up hot dogs, punch and »ce cream The new school will open this fall to the district’s sixth-, seventh- and eighth graders, with the former middle school area now being converted to high school use —For More information ' L /If* Cah 891-1287 or 795-3640 Open 7 Days a Week on M-37 North of Middleville ) \ f �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 KENT COUNTY FAIR continued from Page 8 — KENT COUNTY Dog showmanship judge Grace Lebbin asks Katie Strauss of Caledonia some questions about her Sheltie, Molly. All 4-Hers showing an animal are expected to be knowledgeable about it. West Michigan Whitecaps pitcher John Smith dubiously tries out a new sport during his Wednesday visit to the fair. After signing autographs for hundreds of youngsters. Smith and fellow pitcher Jason Rajotte toured the fair, but Smith also took an impromptu tour around the horse exercise arena aboard Krystal Bay. owned by Caledonia 4-Her Karen Pavlovic. Representing the Caledonia FFA at fair this year were Scott Kudlack (back row, left) and advisor Al Steeby. In front are Amanda Mahrenholz (left), Wayne Mahrenholz and Nikki Potgeter, CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on September 7,1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning proposed Amendment No. 2 in the General Development Plan of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The proposed Amendment No. 2 would, if adopted, amend the Township General Development Plan so as to change the land use designations of the following described lands as follows: From Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 14 of Section 8; the Southeast 14 of Section 9; the Southwest 1/< of that part of the Northwest 14 lying South of the Thornapple River; the South Vz of the southeast 14; that part of the North V2 of the Southeast 14, that part of the Southwest 14 of the Northeast 14, and that part of the East of the Northwest 14 lying East of the Thornapple River and West of Alaska Avenue and South of 68th Street that is currently designated MDR, all in Section 10; the Northeast 14 except that part thereof now designated LDR; the East Vz of the Northwest 14 and that part of the Northeast 14 of the Southwest 14 now desig­ nated MDR; and that part of the Northwest 14 of the Northwest 14 lying West of the Thornapple River, all in Section 15; and the North Vz of the Northeast 14 and that part of the Southeast 14 of the Northeast 14 now designated MDR, all in Section 16. From Agricultural to Low Density Residential: The South Vz of Section 18. From Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential: The Northwest 14; the West Vz of the Southwest 14 and that part of the Northwest 14 of the Northeast 14 lying North of the Village of Caledonia and West of the West line of the lands now designated HDR, all in Sectio 20; and the Southwest 14 of the Northwest 14 and that part of the Northwest 14 of the Southwest 14 lying outside the limits of the Village of Caledonia, all in Section 29. The proposed Amendment No. 2 in the General Development Plan is on file in the Offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, and may be examined during Township office hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and may submit written comments concerning the proposed amendment in the General Development Plan. Dated: July 28,1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (104) Philip VanLaan, left, earned grand champion breed honors with is Maine Anjou steer. Eric’s steer was named reserve champion, same breed. READINESS from Page 9 — grant was issued, which will make it eaiser to get things started this fall. She added that they also will be able to purchase new materials for the classroom. She said she had given a presentation to the curriculum committee asking for school funding. Soon after, Curriculum Director Cheryl Allen went to a meeting to get details on this grant. Wieringa said after Allen got the materials together she wrote the grant. Community Education Director Chris Boysen worked out the logistics of the program and is handling the paperwork. She said an appropriation of $52.7 million has been ap­ proved for programs like this in the state to operate in the 1995-96 school year. The state hopes to serve 17.576 4-year-old children. She added that the state will give them the money a little bit at a time and evaluate the program to measure its suc­ cess and insure that proper procedures are followed. If everything is successful, the funding will increase. She also is joining Hastings' advisory committee and br­ inging some of her colleagues. She said she also w ill set up a curriculum committee made up of several elementary teachers to keep the com­ munication lines open within the school She added that most of all she wants to communicate with parents and give them a chance to see what their kids are learning. Parents interested in the program can call the com­ munity education office at brochure Caledonia 4-H veteran Troy Bowman, who earned top swine showmanship honors at this year's fair, urges his pen of hogs around the ring during Wednesday evening's livestock auction. Heather VanKalker of Alto, 9, gives her threemonth old golden retriever pup, Saber, a hug after the pair earned a second place in the dog showmanship novice class. One of the youngest animals competing in the fair. Saber performed like a �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 / Page 15 | Obituaries by Mandv Habel Marguerite R. Lohr HASTINGS - Marguerite R. Lohr, 90, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday August 9, 1995 at Thomappie Manor in Hastings. She was born on August 29, 1904 in Charlotte, the daughter of DeHaven & Myrtie (Offley) Brown. She was raised in Charlotte and Hastings area and graduated Hastings High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal, receiv­ ing her teachers certification and later her B.S. Degree from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Lohr taught in many one room schools in Upper and Lower Michigan. She also taught in Vermontville, Grand­ ville and retired from Thornapple-Kellogg in Middleville. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Retired Teacher’s Association She enjoyed all her years of teaching, traveling and espe­ ' Sutf Writer cially her beloved grandchil­ dren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Lester A Donald Brown; sisters, Dorothy Y arger & Beulah Morgenthal­ er Buehler. Surviving are her daughter, Alicia Lethcoe of Hastings; four grandchildren, Enc Gragg of Benton Harbor. A. Howie Gragg of Middleville, Alana Cowan of England, Thomas Lethcoe of Hastings; seven great grandchildren, Andrew. Alan, Andrea, Blair, Johnathan, Richard and Aleah Jane; several nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation or Thor­ napple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rosann E. Corn WAYLAND - Mrs. Rosann E. Corn, 87, of Wayland and formerly of Norway, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 1995 at Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Surviving are one daughter, Carol (Joseph) Sanford of Gun Lake, Shelbyville; two sons, Dick Corn of Norway, James Com of Tomah, Wisconsin; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren, two brothers. Nap Trottier of Norway, Bob (Dorothy) Trottier of San Diego, California; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday evening August 9, 1995 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Reverend Father James C. Cusack celebrant. Interment was in Norway Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Middleville Council vote for repairs, improvements The Middleville Council last week Mondav voted to set aside a total of SI 12.052.34 to hire firms to inspect and repair sewer systems and water tanks, pave Church Street and install light fixtures at Thomappie Kellogg High School s tennis courts Trustee Floyd Bray asked for a motion to spend $3,485 to hire Ryan s Modem Sewer Cleaning to inspect and repair Middleville’s sewer lines. He said the firm would run a television camera through the system to check for leaks, infiltration of water, cracks and problem areas. He also suggested the village spend $8,520 to hire Dixon Engineering to inspect the water tanks and S34.980 to hire Abrahams Aeril Survey Company to do a survey of the ground control The allocation of $19,424.72 would enable the village to hire Wolverine Pav­ ing to pave Church Street from the other side Bray said TK School District Business Manager Alice J as ma asked if the coun- Eugene (Hap) Schiefla CALEDONIA - Mr. Eugene (Hap) Schiefla, 70, of Caledo­ nia, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 1995 at Metropoli­ tan Hospital. He was bom on December 22, 1924 in Caledonia, the son of Edward and Ethel (Linsley) Schiefla. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Cale­ donia Schools, graduating in 1944. Mr. Schiefla was employed at Steelcase for 23 years and retired in 1987. He was married to Mary R. Good on March 29, 1947. He attended Gaines United Brethren Church in Caledonia. He served in the United States Navy during World War IL Mr. Schiefla loved his fami­ ly, was an avid outdoors person, enjoying fishing, hunt­ ing and camping. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Schiefla., Surviving are his wife, Mary R. Schiefla, daughter, Suzanne (Edward) Thompson of Cale­ donia; son, Scott (Barbara) Schiefla of Caledonia, six grandchildren, Robert Thomp­ son, Jon, Kevin, Jason, Kait­ lyn, Justin Schiefla; sister-inlaw, Margaret Jensen of Grand Rapids; two brothers-in-law, Ed (Mary) Good of Caledonia and Harvey (Theda) Good of Licensed Builder 795-2039 East Grand Rapids; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Saturday August 12, 1995 at Gaines United Brethren Church with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Gaines United Brethren Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. cil would approve the alloca­ tion of $1,000 to put a new well in by the high school bus garage She also asked the council to approve $8 per month for installing a mercury light fix- ture at the tennis courts. Trustee James Oliver mov­ ed to spend $41,600 to hire Earhart Construction to work on the sewer project and $3,042.62 to hire Prime and Newhoff. Hoekstra representative to be in Middleville Aug. 17 A representative from Sec­ ond District Congressman Pe­ ter Hoekstra's Holland office will be at the Thornapple Township Hall. 200E. Main St.. Middleville, from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 17. The purpose of the visit is to give local constituents a chance to get help or be have concerns heard without having to travel to the permanent dis­ trict offices in Holland. Muskegon and Cadillac. The outreach program en­ ables a staff member to be in Middleville on the third Thursday of the month. The next date will be Sept. 21. The Second Congressional District includes Thomappie. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Barry and Prairieville town­ ships. and abot a third of Hope Township. Help with federal government now available locally On the third Thursday of each month, a representative from Second District Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra's of­ fice will be at the Thomappie Township Hall in Middleville to answer questions and offer advice on problems with the federal government. The representative will be at the hall at 200 E Main Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-06 Tax ID. No. 012-004-00 - A request by Albert & Mary Kimball to rezone their land at 355 Peets Rd. from “Agriculture” to “ Resort & Recreation” district for the purpose of developing a golf course. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 A proposal by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to rezone the following properties from CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 21,1995, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, con­ cerning the application of Paul Emerson for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with a proposed Development Plan for the Golf Meadows Site Condominiums Planned Unit Development: The East fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 except the East 330 feet and except the North 1000 feet of the East 06 feet of the remainder of Section 18, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 18, thence North 89*47’33 West along the North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 766 feet to the point of beginn­ ing; thence from said point of beginning South 01*22*24’* East parallel with the East line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 1000 feet; thence South 89*47*3" East parallel with said North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 436 feet; thence South 01*22*24" East along the West line of the East 330 feet of said Section 18, 1638 55 feet; thence North 89*52’19" West along the South line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 969 78 feet; thence North 01*25’14" West along the West line of said East fractional 1/2 of the Nor thwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18; thence South 89*47’33 East along the said North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18,555 99 feet to the point of beginning. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Cleric 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, during Township office hours. AH interested person may at­ tend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance Dated: July 27, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (103) “C” Commercial to “61” Commercial: Tax ID. No. 007-002-10 (C-Tec Property) Payne Lake Rd. “C” Tax Tax Tax Commercial to “C-2” Commercial: ID. No. 018-011-00 Wilber Loew. ID. No. 019-013-00 (S. 300 ft.) Rich Hoving. ID. No. 020-016-00 Elmer Neeson “C” Commercial to “63” Commercial Tax ID. No. 019-006-00 (W. 300 ft. of the N. 300 ft.) John Spoelma. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please Take Further Notice that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please Take Further Notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (4oo) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1996 Critical need for volunteer drivers to | From Our Readers drive cancer patients to treatments Rails to Trails opponents depicted unfairly as ‘bad The Barry County Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging are re­ questing volunteers for a county-wide volunteer transportation program. The two agencies have combined their efforts in the transporta­ tion arena, and invite all in­ terested individuals to contact them as soon as possible. Kris Kort, director of the American Cancer Society, emphasizes that the program will be based on volunteer ef­ forts. Volunteers throughout Barry C ounty would agree to be on a list of drivers, who would drive patients to medical appointments Says Kort, “The goal is to have a county-wide list of volunteers to take both cancer patients and area senior citizens to ap­ pointments they cannot afford to miss. This might include a doctor's office here in Barry County, or it could include a ride to Lansing. Kalamazoo. Battle Creek or Grand Rapids when necessary. The goal is to make sure there are enough driven so that no one has to drive too often " Barry County Comission on Aging Director Tammy Penn­ ington. agrees, adding that both senior citizens and cancer patients share the need for volunteer-based transpor­ tation programs in Barry County. “Transportation of patients is crucial to the health and well-being of Barry County residents People be­ ing transported by volunteer drivers are so thankful to know that their neighbors care enough to help them in time of need. Volunteer drivers, on the other hand, get tremen­ dous satisfaction in knowing that they are really, truly mak­ ing a difference in someone's life." Special session for beef producers to look at chances for profit next year Beef producers and produc­ tion and marketing experts from Michigan State Univer­ sity will examine cattle feeding profit prospects in four sessions this month. The program will focus on the merit of continuing feed production, the profit poten tial in contract feeding and methods for reducing finan­ cial risk for the coming year. The date, location and per­ D&W Food Centers, Inc. The Caledonia D&W store, located at 9375 Cherry Valley, will be conduct­ ing open interviews on Thurs., Aug. 17, from 4 pm-7 pm. Part-time entry level positions in all departments are available. Applicants must be 18 years or older and available evenings and weekends. Applications can be obtained at all D&W stores. For more information call Julie at 891-9237. EOE - Aug. 17, Battle Creek, at the Four Seasons Restaurant (next to TEK1 truckstop) near Exit 104 from 1-94 Contact Maury Kaercher. MSU Ex­ tension at 616-383-8830. - Aug. 23. Ithaca, at the Ithaca Community Center. Contact Kevin Gould. MSU Extension, at 616-527-5357. - Aug. 25. Franklin Inn, Bad Axe Contact Fred Hinkley. MSU Extension at 810-648-2515 or 517-269-9729 - Aug. 25. Holiday Inn. Gaylord. Contact John Molesworth. MSU Extension at 517-354-3636 or Roger Peacock. MSU Extension at 616-924-0500 Volunteer driver training session set for Aug. 17 werkema Machine Co. D&w Food Stores Caledonia Farmers Elevator Snyder Farm Supply, inc. Hastings City Bank Stauffer & Wiggers, ins. Troy Bowman, Stacey & Carrie Baxter, Matthew Taylor son to contact for each session are as follows: The sessions will be held in four locations, and each will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Advanced registration is re­ quested by Aug. 15. The cost is $10. which includes refreshments and educational material. Thank You j to our 1995 4-H Buyers • • • • • • Volunteer drivers use their own car and gas and must have a current drivers license and insurance coverage. Drivers may claim the mileage driven on their yearly income tax. Volunteer applications may be obtained by dropping by the Barry County Commission on Aging located at 120 North Michigan. Hastings. Michigan, or by calling the American Cancer Society at (616) 945-4107 or the Com­ mission on Aging at (616) 948-4856. An orientation ses­ sion for drivers will be scheduled in mid May. i , A "Road to Recovery" train­ ing session for volunteers who drive cancer patients to medical appointments will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 17, at Pen­ nock Hospital An invitation is extended to anyone interested in volunteer­ ing services to the American Cancer Society Other upcoming events planned by the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society include Most Wanted campaigns in Delton from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, and from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the courthouse steps in Hast­ ings; and a Barry County 24bour “Relay for Life" at the Hastings High School track, tentatively on Oct. 13 and 14. To the editor: As a property owner of ad­ joining and including property of the proposed Rails to Trails. I am sick and tired of all the bad press and editorials depicting myself as the "bad guy!" The bad guys in this situation are not the landowners In Thomapple Township, we have zoning laws to pro­ tect every property owner. We have our residential districts, which provide homeowners protection from excessive traffic, noise, pollu­ tion. etc., that ocher areas ab­ sorb. such as commercial, recreational, etc. If you wish to rezone residential property , you must apply for a special use permit. This is the law! I personally questioned Jack Spencer. Thomapple Township s zon­ ing administrator, while I was in his office. He personally called Planner Jason Cherry and made the Village of Mid­ dleville aware that this was necessary This was around June I, 1995. Around June 17, Thomap­ ple Township held a meeting in which Craig Patterson, a representative for the Rails to Trails conservancy, was pre sent. He was made aware that a special use permit was re­ quired to operate recreational property in a residential district. Well, the village hosted the "Michigander Ride, " Rails to Trails sponsored it, knowing full well that this blatantly defied our Township’s orders. Furthermore, I keep reading how the landowners will not sit down and talk about concerns. Well, I sat down with Craig Patterson, Ev. Manshum and Scott Williams. I have always claimed ownership of about 1500 feet of the proposed trail. I was asked if they could have my permission to lightly prune some of the branches on the trees, since the Michigander Ride was only two to three weeks from tak­ ing place. They claimed they would only remove enough branches so the riders would not get hit with them. I agreed 40 this and within a few days the pruning was done. It ap­ peared to be pruned as we had agreed upon. The night before the scheduled bike ride at 7:30 p.m. nothing had changed. I came home from work the following afternoon to find a very extensive branch and tree cutting had taken place. If I broke the law on a zon­ ing issue, I would be reprimanded. I would not break a promise on a branch and tree removal as I value my word more than this. As far as the glass, nails, and other alleged booby traps, I would not be surprised if a representative for the Village of Middleville or Rails to Trails would have done or reported these acts without due cause, just to once again represent me as the "bad guy " I feel the public should scrutinize the villagte of­ ficials. Rails to Trails, and in my opinion some very biased reporting, before we knock our fellow homeowners for their alleged actions. This is not an act of plain selfishness on the landowners' part, as Mr. Manshum states, this is a matter of nght and wrong, involving prior agreements between the railroad and landowners Sometimes it hurts to do the right thing, but it sure beats trying to sell property that was basically donated by our forefathers. As recorded in deed and abstract: "For the sole pur­ pose of constructing and operating a railroad and that purpose only, to have and to hold." As far as I am concerned this trail is no part of this agreement! The people who really know what is going on involv­ ing this dispute, know what is happening with the proposed trail It is not “doing the right thing." Jerald Smith Middleville Racoon not responsible for four area burglaries Dear editor: I’m writing to set the record stgraight about something that happened at the last Mid­ dleville council meeting. I have learned that the coun­ cil was questioned as to what action was being taken to pro­ tect local businesses in the area against the everincreasing number of break ins. The name of my business, Babylon Hair and Tanning, came up. I was not at this meeting, but have been told by friends and neighbors who were there that my break-in was caused by a racoon. This is a true but incomplete statement. No one bothered to mention that the racoon incident was the fourth break-in that I have had in less than 12 months and the first three were not cuased by critters. My insurance company valued my first three rob­ beries at $800, $225 and $190. With a $250 deductible. you do the math and see w hat I have lost. I’m also afraid that 1 will become uninsurable if this keeps up. This is not to mention coming to work to find the mess, destruction and personal loss each time I have asked the chief to patrol my business more often and watch for lights or activity inside the building, but I don’t feel this has been done My neighbor called me recently after midnight to tell me all the lights were on in my salon My husband and I rush ed here to find nothing exit of the ordinary, but wondered why it was a neighbor and not the police calling. Wc know they were out that night, we passed one on Main Street on the way here. 1 would like, as a village business owner, to feet that my business was more pro­ tected by the police. Isn’t this why we pay taxes? Miava Gravelyn Babylon Hair and Tanning Middleville HOMEOWNERS WANTED!! KAYAK POOI JI b DP MO IIOMFAII FA «• MAINIFNANCF. FUFF KAYAK FOOL $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have CDL) - ALL JOB SEEKERS - Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately midJuly and August Call 616/374-8837 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1995 I Page 17 Definition change adds to Michigan farm numbers A change has been made to the farm definition used by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to make it com­ parable with the Census Bureau's definition Starting in 1995 the new NASS farm definition now includes places with 5 or more horses as farms, excluding boarding stables and racetracks. Prior to 1995, agricultural sales of $1,000 was required to in- elude these horse places in the farm count The number of farms in Michigan during 1995 is estimated at 54.000 farms, up 2.000 from the previous year, according to the Federal Slate Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service. As a result of the technical change to the NASS farm definition, this is the first time since 1933 that farm numbers have increased from the previous year. The small farm category ac- sen ation reserve program and other set-aside for coommodity acreage programs. It ex­ cludes ail land operated by establishments not qualifying as farms. The number of farms in the United States in 1995 is estimated at 2.07 million, up less than half a percent from 1994. Total land in farms is 972 million acres, virtually unchanged from last year This is the first time since 1981 that farm numbers have increased from the previous year and is due to the increase in small farms. The increase in small farms is partly due to a change in the farm definition previously stated. The average farm size decreased from 471 acres in 1994 to 469 in 1995. Farms in the $100,000 and over sales class comprise 16.1 percent of the total farms and operate 53.7 percent of the nations farmland. Texas remains the state with the most farms at 202.000. 2,000 more than a year earlier. Missouri is second with 106.000 farms, up 1.000 o $10,000 to $99,000 17,000 farms operating 3.1 million acres o $100,000 and over - 8.000 farms operating 6.1 million acres “If the taxpayer is not pre­ A farm is defined as “any sent. the representative must establishment from which have written authorization to $1.000 or more of agricultural represent him/her." Ms. Kay products were sold or would said. “Form 2848. Power of normally be sold during the Attorney and Declaration of year" and must be operating Representative, may be used on June 1. Land in farms in­ for this purpose. " cludes: crop and livestock Ms. Kay added that when the audit is complete, the tax­ woodland, pasture, land in payer may agree with the ex­ summer fallow, idle cropland, aminer's findings, sign an and land enrolled in the conagreement form, and pay any additional tax due. plus in­ terest from the due date of the return. If the examiner deter­ mines that the taxpayer is en­ titled to a refund, it will be issued within a few weeks and will include interest due the taxpayer from the due date of the return. “If a taxpayer does not agree with the examiner’s fin­ dings. the case may be reviewed informally by a supervisor, or the taxpayer may file an appeal, cither within the IRS. or through the courts," Ms. Kay said. “The examining agent will explain the appeal process to the tax­ payer," she added. child IRS Publication 556, Ex­ amination of Returns, Appeals sleep. The hospital intercom serves Rights, and Claims for Re­ as a constant reminder of where fund, provides more informa­ you are. You tuck in the blanket tion on this topic and may be ordered by calling the IRS toll around his feet. He hasn t moved free on 1-800-829-3676. since you last tucked it in. but it Prepare for federal tax review by assembling records Tax filing season may be over, but many taxpayers are still dealing with the IRS as a result of a notification that a tax return for a previous year is being audited. “Taxpayers preparing for a federal income tax audit should begin by gathering the appropriate records," said IRS district director Arlene Kay. “Returns are usually selected for examination to verify the accuracy of income, exemptions or deductions Thus, the taxpayer will need to bring receipts, canceled checks, or other documenta­ tion related to these," Ms Kay said “The letter notify­ ing the taxpayer about the ex­ amination specifies the items that will be discussed at the meeting." she added. According to the IRS. if taxpayers filed a joint return, either spouse, or both, are permitted to keep the appoint ment An attorney, cetified public accountant, enrolled agent, or the individual who signed the return as preparer may represent the taxpayer. However, anyone who is knowledgeable about the tax­ payer’s books and records may accompany the taxpayer to provide requested information. counted for all of the increase as the number of medium and large farms are unchanged from the previous sear. Michigan has 10.7 million acres of land in farms, un­ changed from 1994 The average size of a Michigan farm in 1995 is 198 acres. The number of Michigan farms by economic sales class and the acres operated by each class are as follows: o $1,000 to $9,000 - 29,000 farms operating 1.5 million PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News Gymnastics in Motion New Fall Session... Monday, Aug. 28th JI New 8-week session Vi New Parents & Tots Classes (1%-3 yrs.) Cathy Moma, the owner, is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girts USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs and Sat. morning. Kids, from last year. Seventeen states showed increases in farm numbers while 13 states showed decreases from a year ago. Three states that showed increases of 2.000 farms from last year were Michigan. Min­ nesota and Texas. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA AUGUST 16,1995 • 7:00 P.M. I. Minutes 2 Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurers Report 5. Library Business - Library Board Appointment 6. 7:30 P.M. Truth in Taxation Hearing 7. TCI Cablevision 8. ZBA Report 9. Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Resolution 10. U.S. Signal II. Water Update 12. Planning Commission Report 13. Personnel Committee Report 14. Computer Update 15. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board HOW TO WRITE AN OBITUARY FOR YOUR TEENAGER kidneys, liver. A habit that can even kill the very first time. You stare at your child, and wonder if maybe that wouldn’t have been better. « IT IS APPROPRIATE to include the child s gives you something to do. It s been nickname if well - known . two days since your child s friends carried him into the emergency It s been 16 hours since your room. The doctor says it s a losing child was pronounced dead. The battle. You're not ready for that. relatives you phoned didn t know about inhalants. It seems no one did. # LISTING THE cause You haven t slept in two days but death in the obituary is somehow, you keep going. Because the family's discretion. you have a funeral to arrange. And When the hospital called, you thought it was a minor cut. another people to console. And from the obituary seci broken collarbone. The hospital phone. They need to nurse mentioned inhalants. That the child you just lost. i bout was a mistake, you thought. But you soon learned sniffing — inhaling household products to get high — was not a mistake. It was a habit. A habit that could ve started with over 100 Could this be your child’ W< ordinary, everyday products like e not. But inhalant abuse is or markers, correction fluid and spray paint. A habit that makes tilling, paraphernalia out JI 1-800-729-6686 There are signs to of socks, soda cans, ABOUT OBITUARIES lunch bags. A habit that can please look for. You just need to know what damage ABOUT SNIFFING. �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 15, 1995 Mom was right, eat your fruits and vegetables! Your mom was right! Fruits and vegetables are good for you All fruits and vegetables supply a variety of nutrients Many are especially good sources of vitamins A and C, and most contain fiber Here in southwest Michigan, we have a wide variety and an abundant supp ly of fresh fruits and vegetables from which to choose Did you know that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is one of the most important choices you can make to help maintain your health? The U.S Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Academy of Sciences all recommend that Americans eat a balanced diet low in fat, which includes Iocs of fruits and vegetables Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables and include every day those that are high in vitamin A and vitamin C. Some good sources of vitamin C include broccoli. Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, green peppers, cabbage, citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits and their juices Cantaloupe, strawber­ ries. kiwi fruit and papaya are also high in vitamin C. Our bodies do not store vitamin C. Therefore, we need to eat foods with vitamin C every day. Raw vegetables have more vitamin - than C ICE CREAM PARLOR Hard Dip & Soft Serve Homemade Waffle Cones Fully Equipped Business in Middleville PRICE NEGOTIABLE (616) 795-4215 or (616) 795-7190 cooked vegetables Heat can destroy vitamin C. Therefore, do not overcook vegetables. Vitamin C is also lost in cook­ ing water. Cooking vegetables using small amounts of water helps retain the vitamin C. We get vitamin A from the following: orange and dark green vegetables such as car­ rots. broccoli, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and dark greens Vitamin A helps us see in the dark and keep our skin healthy. Eat at least one high fiber selection every day and several tunes each week eat cabbage family (cruciferous) vegetables. Do you and your family eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day? Ideally this would be a minimum of 3 vegetable servings and two servings of fruits each day. One serving is equal to: Vi cup canned, cooked, or cut up raw fruits or vegetables, one cup raw leafy vegetables, one medium potato. M cup of 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice. ‘4 cantaloupe, 16 grapefruit, one medium-sized piece of fruit, or 14 cup dried fruit. You and your family may be already eating the minimum of five a day. Re­ cent studies, however, have shown that the average adult's daily intake of fruits and vegetables is about 316 servings. In addition to vitamins A and C. fruits and vegetables have no cholesterol and almost all are low in calories, fat and sodium. Some fruits and vegetables are good sources of other nutrients such as folacin. potassium and color, flavor and texture to your family meals. Fresh fruits and vegetables make an ideal low fat tasty snack. Save money by purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables when they are in season. Look at your nearby roadside market, produce section of your favorite grocery store, or farmers market Try a new fruit or vegetable each week or prepare a favorite one in a new way. No need for concern over safety of baby food, says Michigan Farm Bureau The Environmental Work­ ing Group (EWG) recently released the results of a study. “Pesticides in Baby Food " According to the EWG. more than half of the baby foods selected at random from major grocery stores contain­ ed pesticide residues. Although the report has received considerable atten­ tion, the Michigan Farms Potato grower research field ready for tour Aug. 16 Updates on research in potato production manage­ ment will be the focus of Michigan State University’s Potato Field Day. Aug. 16, near Entrican in Montcalm County. The field day is from 1 to 4 p.m. at MSU’s Research Farm in Montcalm County. The farm is at 4747 McBrides Road, about one mile west of Entrican. A social hour and beef and hog roast dinner at Simplot Storage, near Edmore, follows the field day activities. The research to be seen at the farm includes new methods for Colorado potato calcium. Fruits and vegetables also help promote a healthy digestive tract. Fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of cancer because they are low in fat and are rich sources of vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. A low-fat diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and includes plen­ ty of high fiber foods also decreases the risk of heart disease. Fruits and vegetables add beetle control, late blight con­ trol, and yield evaluation trials of several round white and long potato varieties. Weed control demonstra­ tions in Snowden and Shepody potato varieties, research on nematode control, and trials on soil fertility and potato yield will also be featured. The field demonstrations will focus on a new potato air planter and equipment for monitoring and mapping potato yield. More information about the field day can be obtained from the MSU Extension office in Montcalm County by calling (517) 831-7500. JUST WEAR IT! o Excuse jjFl Buckle-up! (IS Bureau says it is important to recognize the underlying pur­ poses of the report and some of its shortcomings: • The EWG study was not conducted by a scientific organization and was not peer reviewed. • In all cases, pesticide residues were merely detected and were well below conser­ vatively established safe levels determined by the En­ vironmental Protection Agen cy (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). • Safe threshold levels established by the EPA cur­ rently take into account health effects for special subgroups and subpopulations. Twentytwo different subpopulations, including infants and children, are now considered when safe pesticide residue levels are established. Additional safeguards for infants and children are now being im­ plemented by EPA, as recom mended by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). • The EWG study em­ phasizes the NAS recommen­ dation for additional con­ sideration of health effects on infants and children, but ig­ nores the fundamental conclu­ sion of the NAS — that the Delaney Claus zero-risk stan­ dard is flawed and should be changed. • There is now a strong consensus among the medical community, the scientific community, members of Con­ gress, and federal agencies that the 37-year-old Delaney Clause should be changed to a scientifically established, health-based standard. Con­ siderable progress to update Delaney has alredy been made in this session of Congress. • The EWG report is a strategically timed, alarmist attempt to halt reform of the Delaney Clause, the Farm Bureau says. It has been released and publicized by those who oppose all use of Nothing IM SO g<MMj MM agricultural chemicals. They know that unless the Delaney Clause is changed, registra­ tions for many key agricultural crop protection products will be canceled because of strict enforcement of Delaney’s zero — risk pro­ vision. the Farm Bureau contends. tNatuiG&lade. VITAMIN SALE OYSTER SHELL CALCIUM 500 mfl W/VH D 100*30 TABLETS THERAPEUTiC-M MultitiUmiivMatUiniMfll 130 TABLETS ESSENTIAL SSKS5 BALANCE’ 100*30 TABLETS GINSENG CMM«f Root |£ ' (lirueng 30SOFTGHS $649 POTASSIUM GLUCONATE VITAMIN E sO89 ^39 100 TABLETS 100 SOT GELS Sunny Maid Chewablu Vit. C it M*em» beforehand. CALEDONIA Professional Pharmacy 9664 Cherry Valley Ave B E. our power in propor­ tion a» it lower* our pride. 'l DON’T H€€D HASTINGS Cinder Pharmacy 110 W State St. LAKE ODESSA Bradee Drugs 1020 4th Ave LAKE ODESSA Cook's Pharmacy 1007 4th Ave NASHVILLE Macs Pharmacy 207 N Main St In 1840, Martin Van Buren became the only presidential candidate in American history to seek election without a run­ ning mate. 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Generally, they stem from human factors, such as haste, carelessness, frustration, in­ appropriate or unsafe behavior, or not paying attention. Is there an accident in your future? Farm safety specialists say the following practices are direct routes to accidents: • Don’t heed warning signs: fatigue, headache, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, etc. • Remove or don’t replace safety devices or shields. • Push yourself beyond normal human capacity. Remember, accidents hap­ pen fast, but they can stay with you for the rest of your life. Grilled Cervena Chops with Jalaperio Glaze and Roasted Peanut Crust Mark Spelman, Executive Chef Camino Real Hotel, El Pano, TX Serves 4 3 lbs 8 Cervena Chops 12 cup jalapefio jelly 1 cup ground roasted peanuts, unsalted wood chips salt and pepper to taste Sprinkle salt and pepper on chops and let meat breathe uncovered in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. When ready, grill the chops over a hot fire until medium rare, about 2-3 minutes each side. 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Board give go-ahead for library study by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Both the Caledonia Village Council and the Caledonia Township Board gave a nod of approval to a Caledonia Li­ brary Advisory Board plan to investigate the possibility of a new library building. Approving the study does not commit either board to fi­ nancial support of a new li­ brary. however. Eric Ixmgman, president of the Library Advisory Board, presented the recommendation to both boards at their meet­ ings last week. He said the Library bBoard needed some inuiiinpal input before a volunteer committee spent long hours on a feasibility study. He pointed out the contin­ ued growth both in population and in materials' circulation at the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library. The present facility, he said, is picturesque, but has shortcom­ ings for use by a growing community. "When I moved here, I was /impressed with die quaintness of our library." he said of the building, which is a historic church. No. 28 I August 22. 1995 Middtewlte, Michigan 49333 124th Year u When I moved here, I was impressed with the quaintness of our library. ,, Longman - Eric However, he pointed out. he since has realized the building is not large enough to house the collection it should, and the site will not permit any expansion. The current library has 2,336 square feet upstairs, with a basement that is not accessible to the handicapped. The American Library As­ sociation recommends an area twice that size to serve the present Caledonia population, and using projected growth for the area, would recommend a 10,600-square-foot library by the year 2015. when more than 13.000 people are ex­ pected to be living in Caledo­ nia. ALA recommends an ade­ quate library for the Caledonia community should number 31,270, but the present collec­ tion numbers only 22336. Claudia Muller, director of the Kent District Library, told the council that the building needs to be barrier free and able to support technology. A recent survey of library users found they wanted more books available, she added. Council members asked a number of questions, includ­ ing whether the library is serving many people who do not help support the Caledo­ nia branch. Muller said that because the library is part of the Lakeland Cooperative, there always will be some "cross-border" use, but Council Trustee Sue Berencsi said that the majority of the users are from the local community. Berencsi has represented the council on the Library Board. Muller pointed out that See Library study, P. 2 Thornapple Kellogg hires new curriculum director bv Mandv Habel ' Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School District last week hired Dr. Mary Ellen Correa to replace Cheryl Allen as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Correa comes to TK from Brownsville. Texas, with more than 20 years of ex­ perience in education. She received a bachelor of arts in French and education from the College of St. Rose in Albany N.Y., an elemen­ tary education certificate from Stephen F. Austin University, a master’s degree in education from Pan American Universi­ ty in Brownsville Texas, a mid-management or ad­ ministration certificate from Pan American University, and a doctorate in education from the University of Houston. She taught at various schools, including South Junior High School in Pitt­ sfield. Mass., and at Castaneda Elementary School. Garza Elementary and Porter High School, all in Brownsville. She also has taught at the University of Texas at Brownsville as an ad­ junct professor. Her administrative ex­ perience includes working as assistant principal at Perkins Middle School in Brownsville Dr. Mary Ellwn Correa. for three years, assistant prin­ cipal of Pace High School for one year, assistant principal and later dean of instruction at Porter High School, and most recently principal and grant writer at Travis Middle School in McAllen. Texas. Correa said she chose to ac­ cept the position because it is what she has been working toward for most of her career. “I have always wanted this position and have been preparing for it since 1987,” she said. “I feel that cur­ riculum is a crucial area.” She said her dissertation was about dropouts and feels that curriculum is an impor­ tant part of how students per form and how high their in­ terest level is. She added that when she was an assistant principal she tned to learn everything she could about curriculum instructKin to prepare herself for this opportunity and to help students achieve to the best of their ability Correa said she had been at­ tempting to make a career move for a while and had a few other interviews. She was a finalist for an assistant superintendent's position in Middletown. N.Y. and for an associate education consultant in Con necticut that she chose not to continue for when she was of­ fered the TK position. Another job she interviewed for that she did not get was for a program director at the American Association for Higher Education in Washington D C Correa said her husband, who grew up in Brownsville, is very supportive of her and pleased that she got the position. “He realizes that there will be a transition, but we are both ready for this change.’’ she said. She said that this is an ideal situation for her since she had See Curriculum, Page 2 Caledonia students go back to school Monday, Aug. 28 The summer of *95 is nearly history for Caledonia students at all grade levels, as they be­ gin classes for the new school year Monday, Aug. 28. For kindergarteners who will attend school on the Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule. Monday will be an orientation day. Students at­ tending on the Tuesday-Thurs­ day-Friday schedule will have their orientation on Tuesday. Aug. 29. Parents of kindergarteners should call the school their child will attend if they have not been notified of an orien­ tation appointment time for them and their student. Elementary students in grades one through five should report directly to their class­ rooms Monday. Teachers and staff will be in the halls to help everyone find the right room. Caledonia Middle School students can look forward to For the rest of the school the special excitement of start­ year, the high schcxil will ing school in a brand new open to students at 7:30 a.m., school. Eighth-graders should with the last class dismissing have picked up their schedules at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, and sev­ Middle school hours arc enth-graders can pick theirs up from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., today between 8 a.m. and 2 and elementary schools will p.m. Sixth-graders' schedules be open to students from 8:50 will be available tomorrow. a.m. to 4 p.m. August 23. For students who ride the High school registration bus to school, most pick-up was held yesterday. Aug. 21. times will be about the same for students to pick up sched­ as last year, except for grades ules, get their locker assign­ 6-12, who will be picked up ments and driving permits and 15 minutes earlier each morn­ to have their school pictures ing than last year. taken. Middle school students liv­ New students or any student ing in the Village of Caledo­ who did not register should nia who wish to ride the bus check with the high school or to school, will meet for call the Student Services Of­ See School starts, P.2 fice at 891-0214 In This Issue... • Caledonia School Board names committees, sets goals • Kent County Fair 4-Hers net $164,782 at sale • Thomapple Township considering pension plan • Caledonia’s Summer’s End Auto Show set Aug. 26 Caledonia kindergarteners will learn all about bus safety from district bus drivers as part of their introduction to school. All Caledonia students will beg»n classes Monday. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 22. 1995 CURRICULUM DIRECTOR, continued from front page been planning for this type of position for years. “In terms of career moves I think this is an excellent move.” >he said. She added that the first thing she wants to do is to learn as much as she can about the district, first by doing some reading than by meeting and interacting with the students, teachers and parents. She has some new ideas, she said, but instead of impos ing them on anyone would rather just offer her opinions, just be a resource to students, parents and teachers “I view myself as a consul­ tant.” she said. She said she will miss the people she was working with. "There are a lot of people here that I care about.” she said "Everyone has been very supportive because they understand that this is a good opportunity for me ” She said the move will give her an opportunity to meet new people while still keeping in touch with people in Brownsville “1 see this as an opportunity to expand my network of friends and colleagues.” she said Correa said one of the motivating factors for moving to Middleville is that her son is attending the University of Michigan and she will now be close enough to provide sup­ port for him in his activities. She also said she hopes “ I enjoy working with people and will keep striving to improve these skills through consensus and group building. becoming a Michigan resident will result in a tuition reduc­ tion. especially since she has another son who has already decided he would like to go to U-M in two years. One of Correa’s most im­ pressive accomplishments that TK Superintendent Jay Cason said was a factor in choosing her. is her leadership in changing and improving Travis Middle School to meet requirements to become a"Blue Ribbon School." Correa said that the applica­ tion process for this was very m^iepth and required a com­ plete analysis of the school. To qualify Travis had to change from a junior high to a middle school, lower its dropout rate, and increase stu­ dent achievement She said that she. along with teachers, students and parents, changed the cur­ riculum to an interdisciplinary one. in which teachers wrote their own requirements. She added that they made other changes, such as making the computer literature class required at the seventh-grade level instead of eighth grade, and typing class from the seventh-grade level to sixth grade. The school also incor­ porated whole language in the curriculum, besides grammar and sentence structure, which is something Correa said she believes strongly in "We did that successful­ ly.” she said. She added that when she first started at Travis, there were no updated computers. This resulted in the develop­ ment of a three-year teaching plan in which the budget was rearranged so that money was set aside to buy 20 to 30 com­ puters each year. Through the process of up­ dating everything, half to twothirds of the teachers had Macintosh computers in their classrooms. When I Came to Pennock ... " / made the right decision to have my surgery at Pennock Hospital. I was impressed with the attitude, expertise and professionalism afforded me by the Pennock team. I approached surgery with only slight fear and anxiety - thanks to the pre-op explanation. In fact, the actual process was a very relaxed and satisfying experience. I praise the surgery' department as well as all of the other dedicated and qualified personnel that were involved in my care. / am proud of Pennock Hospital! It has been a great source of security and comfort for my family over the past fifty plus years " Hazel Brown Hazel Brown Hastings When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St. • Hastings Ml 49C58 Correa said she thinks that a good administrator should have good people skills necessary in being an effec­ tive leader. "I enjoy working with peo­ ple and will keep striving to improve these skills through consensus and group building." she said. Another of her strengths. Cason said, is one of her to apply and implement technology. Correa said she got to do a lot of this at Porter High School and caw the impact of her work. She also said her grant writing ability is a skill that will make her an asset to the school district. “It is important to be able to express yourself in writing.” she said Her experience within all levels of schooling, she said, has given her a broad picture of how people fit together and how to handle situations at every level. "I hope to use these skills to communicate with people in the district.” she said. She added that having taught at all levels makes her more credible because people sometimes feel that others don't understand them unless they have been in their shoes Having been at all levels makes the chances of her understanding people better. She said that with her being the primary evaluator of the elementary schools and Cason being the primary evaluator of secondary schools, the two will complement each other. "We can maximize the use of our strengths, " she said. ” Correa said she was one of six canidates to fly to Mid­ dleville for the first interview She said Cason picked her up at the airport and on the way to Middleville briefed her about the position. They gave her a tour of the schools. The interview, she said, was with Cason, the school board, two parents, two teachers and a principal. Sharon Kay lee. Each person asked her a dif­ ferent question, she said. She added that the interview process was very through and that she felt very comfortable with everyone. “I think my ideas are in sync with those of the school board and the administra­ tion.” she said. She said she has specific­ beliefs in what is good for students and is always honest in telling people what she feels. After the first interview, the six candidates were narrowed down to three. Cason visited these candidates and spoke to their colleagues, students, parents and other members of their community. Correa said Cason spent half a day in Brownsville and a day in McAllen to interview people about her. Cason said that all the com­ ments about her were very favorable and said a position such as this requires a through interview process. “When you are hiring a person who has a leadership position in the district, it is necessary to see them in per­ son.” he said. Cason added that the mam goal for Correa will be to jump in where Chery l Allen left off and Correa agrees. “1 am appreciative that the work has been started.” she said, “there is no use in changing something that works.” Cason said the school board recently approved language arts outcomes and is planning approval of math and science outcomes, which Correa will be working with He said that while Allen was at TK. her position was upgraded from curriculum director to assistant superintendent of curriculum and Instruct ion because the responsibilities of the position increased He said he felt they would have had trouble getting the type of quality person at the level of achievement they are looking for if they had kept it at curriculum director because most people al the level they were looking for probably would not be willing to make a lateral move. He added that he was not surprised that they received 92 applications because they upgraded the job level and responsibility. Cason said Correa was his first choice for the position because she has the full range of leaching experience from kindergarten through college and a good amount of adminittrative experience. He added that she is a suc­ cessfill grant writer and seems to work well with people. “Her people skills stood out.” he said. Correa, he said, received a lot of praise from colleagues, students and other members of her community. Most sax! that she had won thousands of dollars for school districts and that she was the best principal that Travis Middle School ever had Correa said she is excited about her new position anil looks forward to getting started Cason also said he is look mg forward to her arrival and is confident that she will do a gtxxl job. “I feel good about her potential.” he said. LIBRARY STUDY, from front when people come to Caledo­ nia to use lhe library, they might shop here or have lunch in a local restaurant as well. She reminded the council that the district library build­ ings are owned by lhe local municipalities, but the district is responsible for staffing the libraries and supplying the materials in them. The Caledonia library build­ ing is owned on a 50-50 basis by the village and the town­ ship. Council members agreed, however, that they would like to see the library remain in the village, and Council Pres­ ident Glen Klaver suggested looking at a 6,000-square-foot building with expansion pos­ sibilities. Klaver said the concerns of the village center on a new li­ brary's location, size and fund­ ing. The council, however, agreed with the idea of form­ ing a study committee to look at all the options. The library group presented the same information at me Caledonia Township Board meeting Wednesday. The board did not ask very many questions, but also agreed with the idea of a feasi­ bility study being done by the volunteer committee. Longman said that the Li­ brary Board hopes to have the study completed by January or February. SCHOOL STARTS, from front pickup at 7:30 a.m. at the leave the campus during the middle set of doors on the east school day for such activities side of the high school. They as Visions and Volunteers, will be returned to that spot work experience and school to after school at about 2:30 career classes. p.m. These students will be is­ Students who ride the morn­ sued a gold parking sticker, ing bus to Dutton Christian which will allow them to park now will be picked up at the either in the west student lot main entrance of lhe new mid­ or the new north lot. dle school no later than 7:45 Students in either lot, how­ a.m. ever, must wait until all buses High school students who have departed before moving drive to school must obtain a their cars after school dis­ purple parking sticker for their misses. cars and abide by the schixil's Questions about transporta­ parking regulations. tion should be directed io the New at lhe high school this district's transportation super­ year is a "designated" parking visor, Joyce Lass, at 891lot on the north side of the 0224. building (formerly lhe middle Questions about high school staff parking lol). This school parking regulations lol is for students who have should be directed to CHS As­ permission from (he school to sistant lYmcipal Bob Szymoniak at 891-8129. cHWaC & Qijt Skop Your Full Service FTD* Flower Shop. Now Carrying LILIAS • Potpourri Chips • Candles GREENLEAF POTPOURRI (over 25 fragrances) 1045 Arlington (M-37) Middleville tn Paaoon Shoppmg Plaza (616) 795-3331 SUMMER HOURS Mon -Fri. 8:30 to 6 Sat 9 to 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 22. 1995 I Page 3 ‘Communication Committee" established Caledonia Board names new committees, sets goals The coordinator arranged for the work sites, the resource persons and with the help of that resource person, wrote an individual "curriculum" for each student in the program. She also visited each student at the site and communicated with the career resource peo­ ple. "We can only expect our volunteers to do so much," said Oatley tn response to Bcrgy s original question. She said that the person who initiated the program would not continue to put in that much time on a volunteer basis. Porter said the high school would like to expand the pro­ gram. but without "watering it down." She said she felt it provided a "meaningful” gifted and talented program fix the high school age group. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Ed­ ucation last Tuesday approved its standing committee ap­ pointments and special board assignments, and outlined its goals for the next school year. Board President Sharon Oaiiey announced the formation of a new "Communications Committee" in response to some residents' requests that the school district do a better job in that area. Oatley and Trustees Bob Bergy and Fred Boncher will serve on the new committee this year, with Boncher the chairman. Other standing committees appointments include: • Building - Steve Dooker, chair. Jim Glcss and Boncher. • Education - Dan Clark, chair; Gless and Donker • Personnel - Bernie Nagel, chair; Bergy and Donker • Finance - Jim Gless, chair; Nagel and (’lark. • Policy - Bob Bergy. chair; Nagel and Gark. Unless they concern per­ sonnel matters or litigation, all committee meetings are open to the public, and min­ utes are kept. Anyone who wants to attend a committee meeting should call the scluxil office at #91-KI 85 for infor­ mation. The board approved Boucher as this year's legislative con­ tact and Oatley as the liaison to the Michigan Association of School Boards. Board members also will take turns representing the board at the Caledonia Parents Advisory Caledonia School Board secretary Bernie Nagel inspects one of the district's brand-new buses, complete with the mandatory side door. The bus. — Tonya Porter CHS Principal Council, which meets each month. Oatley announced the board's goals for the next year. First, she said, the board plans to work on the areas of con­ cern indicated by the recent community survey about the Caledonia schools. The second goal is to work (616) 891-0004 Caledonia WAYNE H. BELD O D.D.S. Emergencies Seen Immediately FAMILY DENTISTRY NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Complete Dental Services Orthodontics Cosmetic Dentistry 30 Years Experience Denture RepaHS,'Reiines TMJ Treatment Available as part of the CHS gifted and talented program. The new program is differ­ ent from the old cooperative programs between school and businesses, and it is different from the traditional work ex­ perience program where the student receives a wage. Students who participated in the new program this past year worked with both a teacher at the high school and a community resource person who provided on-the-job train­ ing in a career area of interest to the student. The students in the program also met as a I ( Having the grant gives us the chance to evaluate the program and the position with no cost to the district. ’' on ways to improve commu­ nication between the district and the community, begin­ ning by establishing its new committee, and by better in­ forming all district staff about what is happening in the schools. The third goal is to consider ways of managing the immi­ nent growth in the school population that will result from the many new housing developments proposed for the area. Oatley said the board might hold some community Kevm Burnett. D O S Tom Pare D.D.S O oc O O «°o 9956 Cherry Valley Ave (M37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 (next to Caledonia Hardware.’ along with a new special education bus. was on display before last week's school board meeting After the question and an­ swer session, the board voted to approve the petition, con­ tingent on an annual evalua­ tion. class, and were required to keep journals anti prepare pa­ pers and presentations on the career and their experiences. New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon NEW! Casualwear & Sportswear mcu/i NtW‘ 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds Caledonia Village Centre (M-37) • 891*925/ As Always. Walk ins Are Wtlcome LUNCH IS ON US! forums, similar to previous FACTS Committee forums, at which residents can help de­ cide the direction they want their school district to take. In other action, the board also approved, after some dis­ cussion, a new position for coordinating the high school's "school to career" program, which got under way last year. Bergy at first questioned the salary attached to the new po­ sition, asking why it could not continue to be a volunteer job with minimal compensa­ tion. CHS Principal Tonya Porter explained that the $35,000 salary would be for year-round work, and that as a contracted service, no benefits would be attached. Funding for the position will be pro­ vided for one year by a grant from the Public Education Fund. Porter said After the first year, the po­ sition and program can be evaluated and a decision made on whether io continue it. There will be money in the high school staffing budget to cover the position next year, she said. Having the gram gives us the chance to evaluate the program and the position with no cost to the district." she emphasized. Answering questions from the board. Porter explained that the new school-to-work project is part of the effort to incorporate more career train­ ing into the high school pro­ gram. Because of ns strong academic base. it also serves State Bank of Caledonia ALL 3 BRANCHES Come for lunch! We appreciate your business and in this small way want to express our thanks to you, our valued customer. Hot Dogs, Chips and Soft Drinks will be served. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 1995 11 AM to 2 PM CALEDONIA, 1)1 HON & MIDDLEVILLE 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE TATE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ANK Al 3 LocMtont ALEDONIA fdic lit linocm PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS — PLEASE JOIN US! THURSDAY, AUGUST 24<h - 9 00 AM Golf Outing at Broadmoor Country Chib TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12th - 6:00 PM Ptcmc Member* Only' We d kne to have you join the Premier Club There are many financial and social rewards Call 891-7131 io sign up’ �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 22, 1995 Area youths win fair share of awards Kent County Fair nets 4-Hers $164,782 at this year’s livestock sale by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Hard work paid off for most of the Kent County 4-H and FFA members who sold their livestock entries in the Youth Fair auctions Wednesday night, Aug. 9, and in the dairy beef and small animal sale the following Saturday. Including the "salc~ of the traditional gallon of milk Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Due to technical difficulties. Norma Vclderman's column "Middleville Neighbors" will not be in this week's issue of the Sun and News. Hopefully the difficulties will be resolved and the column will be in next week as usual, "It was a very successful from the fair s top producing dairy cow, and the many bids sale." said Hawkins, noting for a turkey, donated by his that the heat did send some young owner to the construc­ buyers home early. "But the ice cream social tion of a new small animal bam, the fair auctions raised a drew more than 1,000 people total $164,782. that same night," he added Most of the sale money with a chuckle. Besides bringing home will be used by the 4-H young people for college savings or some cash for their livestock to help purchase another ani­ animals, club members did mal for next year s project. well in other classes and com­ Fair Board member Ray petitions. Hawkins said this year's total Horse and livestock club was up from last year's leaders reported these high­ $160,525, but he noted that lights from their groups: while about the same number • Boots and Saddles 4-H of hogs were sold as last year, Club. Leaders: Pat and Kathy the numbers of beef and lambs Werkema. were up slightly. Cindy VanderBoon — first place, Michigan-bred quarter horse mares at halter; second in showmanship. Jenny VanderBoon — first place in novice advanced showmanship; "outstanding" exhibit for record keeping. Brett Vredevoogd — first place in showmanship at hal­ ter; "outstanding" exhibit in photography. Missy Meyers — first in dressage; first in Michiganbred hunter over fences class; second in showmanship; sec­ ond in bareback horseman­ ship. Heather Werkema — junior grand champion, showman­ ship; junior advanced grand champion, hunt seat equi­ tation; second. W'estcm plea­ sure; first. Michigan-bred Western pleasure; first, bareback horsemanship; first. En­ glish pleasure class. Shannon Sheehan — first. English bareback; first. West­ ern and English riding: first, reining; first, other registered Western pleasure; first other registered English pleasure; first. Michigan-bred English pleasure: reserve champion, senior showmanship; reserve champion, junior advanced horsemanship; first, horse- See Livestock sale, P. 11 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY............................... 9 45 am Worship Service 1110am Sunday School • 6 00 p m Evening Praise WEDNESDAY....................... Family Night - 7.00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Gaine* United Brethren Church Kaiamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698 8252 Pastor Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided during both services. “Sat an example In speech, in Hie. in tore, m tuth and m purity ” 1 Timothy 4:12 _________________________________ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA ’HBF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) Tuesday Coffee Break . . . . 9:30-11XX) A M Al Tiemever Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100(h St Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p m. Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a.m. & 1100 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody ...and Jesus Chnst is Lord" Sunday School.....................................930 a m. Sunday Monvng Worship..................... 1030 a.m Sunday Evening Worship........................6 00 p.m. Wed MxJweek Prayer 8 Btjie SkxJy___ 700pm Aw MAamDotnon hasfor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School........................... 9:30a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a_m. Worship Service............... 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship . . .10:00 a.m. Evening Service........................ 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................9:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................................11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6.30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7.00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. Am ivwwrv, rusiur SHAOl 8AftNSDAl£ Dr of Chnsfan Ed 8t Music Peace Reformed Church Barner Free IM-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9.45 Choirs for Children _ 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Wednesday “Family Night’’ 6:15 Dinner and Adult* Jr & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinctte* Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 First Service....................................... 8:30 am Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a m Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m.(Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a m.) Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. Bible Classes................................... 10:00 a m Second Service................................ 11:00 a m YOU ARE INVITED (All Senrices have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Ntxmday R<»ad (al Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 111 Church Street Barner Free Programs for All Ages Parmelee Morning Worship......... 9:30 am. Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 11:00 a m Sunday Wonhip* 9 00 am & 10:30 am Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 .Rev. Paulette Cheyne Wednesday Family Night" 6:00 pm COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Did tDimr fflktlioriisl (Uhurrli 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 — taftw Unmt, lo^tl The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6&h St. near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m Monung Worthip .. 1100 am Evening Wonhip 6:00 p.m Wed. Fellowship..... 7:30 pm ____ (in home* or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 22, 1995 I Page 5 Middleville Lions calendars ready for delivery, pick up J-Ad Graphics News Service The major fund raiser of the Middleville Lions Club is the selling of Community Calendars once a year. Birthdays and anniversaries of Middleville area people are featured for each month of the year on the calendars, which can serve as a nandy reminder to family and friends. The calendars are now ready, and Lions will be delivering them to their supporters over the next few days. Those with calendars who are on "Clair's list" are asked to pick up their calendars now at either Gavins Chevrotet/Buick/Pontiac/C»c0 (Rusty Kermeen) or Middleville Auto Parts (Craig Kenyon). "We would like to thank everyone for their participation in this community event," said Lisa Finkbeiner. "especially those who are Clair Brogs customers." Brog was a devoted Lion and even though he and his wife Dorothy moved out of Middleville to be closer to their son. Clair is still proud of his calendar list. He also maintains his membership in the Middleville I .ions. "If you would like to have your birthday or anniversary added to next year's calendar, you can contact me at 7959043." Finkbeiner said. Fischers to observe golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary (September 5) will be observed on Saturday, September 2 from 2-5 p.m. with an open house by Beryl and Henrietta (Jahnke) Fischer at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia. No gifts, please. The Fischers have four children, Joan and Alan Stock, Robert Fischer, James and Paulette Fischer and Jane and Gerry Kobelman; and eight grandchildren. ENGAGEMENTS Pennington-Tobias HOMEOWNERS WANTED!! KAYAK POOLS to locking for DEMO HOMESTTES to display our rww MAINTENANCE FREE KAYAK POOL Save thousands of with this uniqus opportunity 11 Call NOWII 1-(800) 9 - KAYAK - 9 THE “NEW 1 MAINTENANCE FREE POOL McKeowns to observe 50th anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on August 29, by David and Pearl McKeown of Hastings. They were married in Naples, Italy in 1945. The occasion will be celebrated on August 27, with on open house at their home, 875 N. Middleville Rd., Hastings, from 2 to 5 p.m., and will be hosted by their children, Rosonn and Steve Hayer and Julie and Andrew McKeown; and grandchildren. Your presence is their cherished gift. Mr and Mrs. James Penn­ ington of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Middleville’s latest blood drive nets 50 pints Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Stephanie Marie Pennington to Brian James Tobias, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tobias of Hastings. Stephanie is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg and is employed as a receptionist at Environmental Coatings in Dutton. Brian is a 1991 graduate of Hastings and a 1993 graduate of Ferris State University. He is employed as an architec­ tural drawer at Ambassador Steel in Grand Rapids. They will be united in mar­ riage on Oct. 7, 1995. BACK TO SCHOOL The First Baptist Church was the site Aug. 14 of Mid­ dleville’s latest blood drive. The goal was 60 units, and it achieved 50. This was the first drive of the 1995-96 blood drive season. It was also the competion between the Lions and the Rotary Clubs The winner will be announced within two weeks. Area people earning gallon pins, were Rebecca Sweeney and Sonja Clinton, who both earned their first one-gallon pin; Joy Richardson, also a volunteer nurse, earned her four-gallon; Eugene Kidder and Larry Smke earned their eight-gallon pins and Andy Aiken picked up his 10- and 11-gallon pins. There were four first-time donors Juice was donated by Pastoors. ham b> Vickie Rick's Village Day Care, and cookies by Kay Brinks of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Helpers were Mary Tolan, Mary Ann Vandel. Doris Apsey, Flo Fiala, Neva Ke­ nyon, Lois Bremer, Joy Richardson, Joann Barnes, Edith Miller, Elaine Nor­ thrup, Luana Tolan, Susie Raab. Maggie Corrigan, Greta Greiner, Francy Tobin and the village workers. Clean-up crew was Brendan Hula, Jenny Vee, David Rick, and Carl Brinks. The next area drives are Oct. 9 at Gun Lake Communi­ ty Church and Dec. 18 at First Baptist Church. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. Professional Instruction in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical Dance PRE-SCHOOL THRU ADULT For more information, call... 891-1606 or 891-9362 To all new students — bring in this ad and RECEIVE *5.00 OFF first months lesson. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 131 Vz East Main St., Caledonia Premier Travel 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E (at M-37), Caledonia MALL OF AMERICA HAIRCUTS and PERMS Make your appointment today! SPECIAL: Pedicures Facials, Waxing Ear Piercing Open Evenings for Your Convenience WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME Caledonia Plaza 891-1093 OPEN. Mon.-Thurs. 8-9; Fri. 9-5. Sat. 9-4 yy/jyjy. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! DEER WIDOWS TRIP NOVEMBER 29 FROM GRAND RAPIDS Join us for a 1 day trip to Minneapolis to shop in over 400 specialty stores. ‘176.00* Must reserve no later than August 25. 554-0311 •Includes round trip deluxe motor coach Grand Rapids to Detroit with coffee and donuts, round trip Air from Detroit. Transfer to the mall, $ 1000 00 coupon book. Shopping Bag. map and directory. Motor coach based on minimum number participants. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 22, 1995 Caledonia 4-Her takes top honors in junior division Cryderman is KC Fair showmanship champion by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You should never give up on a dream, because you never know just when or how it will come true Caledonia Middle School eighth-grader Molly Cryder­ man thought she had lost the chance to see one of her dreams come true when she was not announced as (he winner of the 1995 Kent County Fair Junior Show­ manship Sweepstakes Aug. 12. Molly had made it to the fi­ nal round of the prestigious competition, but after each of the eight contestants had demonstrated his/her show­ manship expertise with eight different species, another girl was announced as the junior division winner. Dream postponed. But not for long. The junior division com­ petitors themselves discovered a scoring error when they fi­ nally were allowed to sec their scores. They each added up their points again, and found that Molly really was the winner by three points, a wide margin by Sweepstakes stan­ dards. A Sweepstakes scoring error has never happened before at the fair, but it now has been corrected, and the trophy and medal is safely in Molly’s proud possession. While she feels sympathy for the girl who had to give up the honor, winning the Showmanship Sweepstakes was a dream Molly had been working toward since she joined 4-H. “I've wanted to win that trophy ever since I saw it four years ago." the 12-year-old said. But until this year, she ex­ plained, she hadn't won any showmanship event at all, much less the Champion of Champions Sweepstakes. Just to qualify, you have to take a first in showmanship for a particular species. This year, however. Molly qualified in the 13-15 age group by winning a first in showman­ ship with her chicken "Jail­ bird." a young barred rock hen. Molly Cryderman of Caledonia poses with her Junior That blue ribbon also landed Showmanship Sweepstakes trophy and medal, while her in the Sweepstakes, where one of her chickens, 'Jailbird,' roosts comfortably on she would compete against the her shoulder. Molly qualified for the Sweepstakes by other junior showmanship taking a first in showmanship while exhibiting Jailbird. champions. Winners in the 16-19 age group compete sep­ judged on how they exhibit used in the competition, so arately for a senior division eight species: chicken, beef none of the young people cow. dairy cow. goat, sheep, show an animal they have trophy. In the Sweepstakes compe­ rabbit, horse and pig. seen before. tition. the contestants each are Officials select the animals Though Molly has shown sheep and rabbits as well as chickens, she has never shown cows or horses, though her neighbors all have horses. "The horse was the hardest for me to show." she said of the competition. "Mine responded to every­ thing, like the commands, but it kept trying to bite me. 1 just don't like horses all that much." She explained that each con­ testant can win up to 20 points per animal, except the one that is his or her "spe­ cialty." "There’s son of a handicap there, because we can win only 17 points for the kind of If it were a line item in your budget it would be the first thing you’d cut Drug-related expenses in the workplace can cost the average company up to 10% of its payroll. And because two out of three drug users hold a job. businesses ignoring the problem will continue to pay the price. Cut drug use out of your budget. To find out more about a drug-free workplace program, can 1800 WORKPLACE IM tPFREE AXIERKLA animal we qualified with," she said. Not surprisingly, though, she got her best score show­ ing the chicken, but she also did well with her sheep, and she did well showing her goat, too, because it is so much like a sheep. She said that she was sur­ prised to win, even belatedly, though she thought during the judging that she was doing pretty well. But then, so were the other contestants. It seemed like most of the others were older and bigger, and I thought they'd be able to handle the big animals better," she said. So, when the trophy origi­ nally was awarded to another girl, Molly was disappointed, but not crushed. She had brought a number of projects to fair besides Jail­ bird, and she had enjoyed the week, despite the heal. She showed two other chickens, a sheep and a rabbit and her notebooks on each animal She also entered some crafts projects: an apron (with chickens on it), a woodbuming project (a chicken-shaped kitchen magnet), a painting and scow-puff painting, which also featured you-know-what. The daughter of Esther and Lyn Cryderman, Molly was not the only family member involved in at the fair. Her older sister, Emma, and younger brother. Eli, also ex­ hibited animals and crafts, and her older brother, Jesse, used to show at fair before heading off to college last fall. "The kids have all grown up with animals," said Esther Cryderman. explaining that she and her husband operated a working farm at one time. Now they limit themselves to the small farm animals and their garden and enjoy their children's activities. Besides her animals, for in­ stance. Molly enjoyed being the manager last year for the CHS junior varsity football team. "My dad wouldn't let me play." she explained. She also likes science and running 5-K races. "I think I’d like to be on the cross-country team when I get to high school,” she added. Looking a little farther into the future, she thinks someday she'd like to have her own farm, where she could raise pigs. Her plans for the next fair, however, are very clear in her mind. She hopes to show a pig along with a couple of chickens, a lamb and a rabbit. Jailbird also may be back at fair, because at the last minute, Molly said she didn’t have the heart to auction her off. She also will be working toward winning the senior Showmanship Sweepstakes < I To me, that attitude is what really makes Molly a champion. ” — Donna Kaechele 4-H Leader when she is old enough, since she wouldn't be allowed to compete in the junior Sweep­ stakes again, even if she quali­ fied. Her 4-H leader, Donna Kaechele. said she wouldn't be at all surprised to see Molly repeat and added that her reac­ tion to the scoring mixup ex­ emplifies the attitude 4-Hers ideally should have about the competition at fair. "While I know she wanted to take home that trophy as much as anyone, that wasn't the most important thing to her. When the mistake about the winner wasn't corrected right away, she took the whole thing in stride, better than most adults wixild have, including me." said Kaechele. "I was angry, but she just said. Mrs. Kaechele. it's OK. I know I won, and that's what's important. "To me. that attitude is what really makes Molly a champion." I J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” • Experience • Integrity • Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050* 1-800-217-0712 Since you’re in agriculture you can cover all your assets under one policy and save time and money. Do you have a boat? Do you have a snowmobile? Do you have a mobile home? 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As long as the rain isn't failing, however, area resi­ dents should plan to take in the array of vehicles, which range from the very antique to the nostalgic "low riders" of the 1950s to the dazzling Corvette corral to the sleek models of today. Restored, buffed, waxed and polished, the cars form quite a sight, parked from one end of Main Street to the other. This year, 300 to 500 cars could show up. depending on the weather, said organizer Bill Hyatt. Just under 300 reg­ istered last year. The Caledonia Schixils have given permission to use the Community Education Build­ ing parking lot and even the Caledonia Elementary lot if the turnout is really stupen­ dous. Hyatt said After strolling down Main Street, visitors also should plan to take in the garage sales around the village, planned in conjunction with the auto show. The sales are set for both Friday. Aug. 25, and Saturday. Aug. 26. from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. H Those who have come the last two years have enjoyed themselves, and that brings other car owners in to see what it’s all about. The car show, which is sponsored by the Wonderland Customs Car Club and local merchants, will be held just on Saturday, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. While it hasn't yet acquired the traditions enjoyed by the July Fourth and Memorial Day celebrations, the auto show is "picking up speed" rapidly, according to Hyatt The word seems to be get­ ting around that this is a re­ ally fun show for the ex­ hibitors," said Hyatt. "Those who have come the last two years have enjoyed themselves, and that brings other car owners in to see what it’s all about." It will cost the car ex­ hibitors $4 to display their vehicles, some of which are for sale, Hyatt said. Any proceeds from the reg­ istration money and the an­ nual show raffle will go this year to help outfit the Caledo­ nia Fire Department s new rescue vehicle. Besides cars, there will be a display of antique tractors and antique Cusman scooters and an arts and crafts display. Hy­ att said. Concessions also will be sold by local organizations: roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, lemonade and cotton candy will be some of the re­ freshments available to Main Street wanderers. "Weather permitting, the day should be more fun for everyone, whether you're a car buff or not." said Hyatt. "We hope lots of folks will come out and enjoy them­ selves looking at these cars, our pretty village and maybe picking up a bargain at a garage sale. We re planning on another great day." Cars of all makes and models will again line Main Street next Saturday for the Caledonia Summer's End Auto Show. Village residents also will be holding their garage, yard and porch sales both Friday and Saturday in conjunction with the auto show. Start mowing now to begin fall weed control Fields being returned to production next year from the Conservation Reserve Pro­ gram (CRP). or similar con­ servation program should be mowed now Jim Kells. Michigan State University Extension agronomist, says that many fields now out of production have become filled with her­ baceous perennial weeds. The most effective strategy for reducing the population of these weeds is to mow fields in late summer, allow the weeds to regrow. then apply herbicide in the fall, accor­ ding to Kells. “Mowing these fields around wheat harvest time allows adequate time for weed regrowth.“ Kells says. “Mowing these fields also reduces seed production from annual weeds.” He advises growers to check with their county Con­ solidated Farm Service Agen­ cy (formerly ASCS) for possi­ ble local rules on mowing and herbicide application. There are 17 perennial weed species in Michigan that can detract from crop yield They are Canada thistle, field and hedge bindweed, common milkweed, hemp dogbane, horse nettle. Jerusalem ar­ tichoke. johnsongrass, quackgrass, sowthistle, smooth groundcherry, clam my groundcherry, swamp smartweed, wild onion, wild garlic, wirestem muhly, and yellow nutsedge A perennial weed is any weed capable of surviving three or more years and reproducing by vegetative production. They reproduce either by forming rhizomes (underground creeping stems), runners, bulbs, tubers or creeping roots. They may or may not produce seeds, Kells relates. Michigan State Univerity See Weed control, P. 12 We want to say... The Cinema Village Parlor 4 Star Video Ace Hardware — Freeport Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant Barker’s Auto Service Bruce’s Frame & Alignment Cheesebrough Manufacturing County Seat Restaurant ...would like to say Evolutionary Cycle Faro’s Pizza to everyone who Fitness For You Freeport Elevator participated in our Grooming Den golf outing. Gun Lake Marina Harrison’s Marine & Storage Humming Bird THANKS Joe’s LP Gas goes to all of the Mexican Connextion Restaurante businesses listed here — Mt. Falls Putt Putt you helped make the outing Pastoor’s Family Market Pharmacy Care a great success. Pizza Hut Ponderosa Steakhouse Restaurant Sunny Jim’s Pizza Sea Shanty Tires-R-Us Shear Pleasure Yankee Springs State Park Street Dreams Thornapple Township Emergency Services THANK YOU A SPECIAL 12 Lakes Video Amber Inn Babylon Big Boy Restaurant Cappon’s Quick Mart — Middleville Country Basket Curley Cone Family Trax Felpausch Xpressmart & Pepsi Cola Flying Horseshoe Gavin Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac Gun Lake Lawn & Garden Hair We Are Hastings City Bank Janet’s Hair Styling Kow Patties Middle Villa Mullenhurst Golf Course Paws & Claws Phil’s Pizza Polaris Roughy’s Resort Bed & Breakfast Shamrock Tavern State Bank of Caledonia Subway—Gun Lake Yankee Springs Golf Course �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 22, 1995 TK Enrichment Foundation Scholar­ ships awarded by Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation has awarded three $500 scholar ships this year to former TK high school students attending college this fall. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years for a maximum total of $2,000 per student This year's recipients are Jill Townsend, who is receiv­ ing a scholarship for a third year and will attend Grand Valley State University this fall; Chris De Blaay, who is a first-year recipient and will at­ tend Central Michigan University; and Sarah Turner, a second-year recipient, who will attend the University of Michigan. The scholarships are award­ ed to students who need finan­ cial help and is based on high school academic performance (at least a 2.5 grade point average). ACT-SAT results and the quality of high school preparation In order to renew the scholarship, the student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and be considered a full-time student The purpose of TAEF is to build a source of charitable assets to serve the needs of donors and grant seekers Its mission is to ’ ‘enrich the quality of life in the Thomapple Township area by acting as a leader in the needs of the community.’’ Scholarships awarded The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation awarded $500 scholarships to three students for college this year. Pictured (from left) ore program committee members Alice Jansma, and Katie Wieringa, committee chair Wayne Finkbeiner. student Chris De Blaay, committee member Marilyn Finkbeiner, students Jill Townsend and Sarah Turner, and committee member and foundation chair Diane Weatherhead. Thornapple Twp. considering new pension plan by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapplc Township Board last Monday invited Dave Bellinger from its in­ surance carrier. Bumham and Flower, to discuss a proposal for a pension plan for officials and employees. Township officials made no decision on the proposal, however Bellinger said this pension program started in 1966 and is endorsed by the Michigan Townships Association. (MTA). The program is car­ ried through Manufacturers Life, based in Toronto. Canada. He added that more than a million people in Michigan are covered by the plan and 500 townships belong to the program Bellinger said program par­ ticipants can set up their in­ dividual plans in their own way as long as they do not violate the law. A maximum of 25 percent of wages paid to township employees could be put in the pension. Nine townships in Barry County are involved in this program, he said, including Hastings. Rutland and Maple Grove, and more than 800 in the nation have some kind of retirement benefits. Bellinger said there are dif­ ferent kinds of accounts. One is an allocated retirement account. The allocated retirement ac­ count (ARA) is a money pur­ chase funding medium with a wide range of uses, he said. It can be used as the main source of funding for pension and deferred profit sharing plans. The main ARA plan features a full guarantee of principal, a guarantee for the interest rate of each deposit depending on the participant's election, and funds ac­ cumulated in the first year come out after 12 months to be reinvested at the current rates of interest in which a new guarantee starts. Bellinger said the charges for this account are the lowest in the industry. The advanced contract charge is $700 an­ nually, a participant fee of $30 billed quarterly, and an asset charge starting at 1.55 percent annually for the ability to have a toll-free number available to Hastings City Bank, pushing 109 and strong as ever 1 The industry's top rating services* consistently rank Hastings City Bank among the safest, most stable banks in the country. Their standards for financial strength include equity, liquidity, loan quality and profitability — everything that’s made us such a strong secure bank for 109 years. make any changes necessary. He added that the guarantees are on the interest rate for each contribution to the guaranteed account. a five-year guarantee on the scale of contact charges and participant fees, and an asset charge is guaranteed not to in­ crease for the life of the policy. Bellinger suggested that if interested in pursuing this, the township would be recom­ mended to pay the $700 an nual cost, though it has the choice of having the employees pay part of it. He said that in order to par ticipate, one must be at least 18, but there is no maximum age. The company does not recommend a one-year waiting period because the plan is easier to administer if a member is able to participate immediately after being elected or hired. Each person's benefit would depend on the ac­ cumulation in the money pur chase pension account as of the participant’s retirement date, he said. Also, the employer will contribute 10 percent of the annual compensation and the employee will contribute nothing. In the event of death, total disability, retirement or termination of employment, the individual will own the cash value of the employer’s contributions. Bellinger emphasized that the figures in the proposal presented to the board are for illustration only and are neither a guarantee nor an estimate of future results. There are 20 different in­ vestment plans available to choose from in this program, he said Three are guaranteed interest accounts and 17 arc mutual funds Among the different types of mutual funds to choose from are a money market fund, a short-term govern­ ment fund, a high-quality bond fund, an income fund, a high yield fund, and a diver­ sified capital fund Participants can choose to invest more or less of their in­ come each year and 3 percent of income can be added per years of service. Bellinger said He added that after people have been in the program for a certain amount of lime they can own 100 percent of their account. Participants also can choose their own risk rates, ranging from low risk, moderate to low risk, moderate risk, moderate to high risk, and high risk, he said. Bellinger said the main reason for having a plan like this is to “attract and retain employees.’’ He said he knows of a township near Lansing that has had four businesses managers in four years because the township did not offer benefits He added that if businesses expect to keep quality people, a program like this may be necessary A pension program, he said, is not a gift, it is a benefit and if the township decided to use it, it would need to be adopted by ordinance. The township would be given a manual and each employee would receive mon­ thly statements. He said the program is set up to provide four investment changes a year with no charge After that, the charge is $50 Township Supervisor Don Boysen said at this point the township is just asking to see a proposal and after getting the facts may decide to participate in the next budget year. Isn’t it comforting to know that the best bank around is also one of the safest banks around? fastings (City Jiank Safe and sound since 1U6 tax.houses 'Venbanc and F«wk»i Reports • mevbe»FDIC For Reminder ‘ACTION-ADS Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 days a week.. Reach over 27,000 area homes! �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1995 / Page 9 | Middleville Planning group urges joint meeting Sept. 5 From Our Readers Where is enforcement of garbage ordinance? To the editor: When I read the Aug. 15 edition of the Sun & News. I could not believe the con­ tradictory remarks made by Village Manager Everil Manshum in the article on the sign ordinance decision If he believes what he is saying, he'd better have a talk with the Middleville Police Department officers and employees at Village Hall to go over the procedures for en­ forcing Middleville village ordinances. The statement that really got under my skin was when he " wondered what the ma jority of residents would think if the village decided not to have any ordinances and therefore have no authority to disallow garbage or junk vehicles on people's property I have been a resident of Middleville for the past nine years and have put up with neighbors that let garbage pile up in their yard, on their back porch, and have garbage piled four feet high over the entire floor of their bam. I look exit my kitchen window into this every day Their yard sits down in a hollow and when it rains, the garbage floats around the yard I contacted Village Hall, the Middleville Police Depart ment and the Health Depart­ ment on several occasions over the years and asked them to please do something about the problem The Health Department did come through a few years back and made them clean up the garbage, but it took a couple months to get this accomplished. A year or so ago. I called the Middleville Police Depart­ mem when the problem got out of hand again. An officer came to my house and asked to go into my kitchen to see what I was talking about and agreed that there was a pro­ blem He then told me that he would have to go back to the department office and retrieve his camera to take pictures. He returned with camera in hand and could not get the camera to work and told me he would return the next evening I asked him why he didn't go over and talk with the neighbor about the problem and I was told that the police department had no authority to do this without going to the Village Council first. After several more com­ plaints and a few more mon­ ths. they finally gave them two weeks to clean up the mess. This was great, but. they did not follow up on their order and the garbage was thrown into the bam where it has been piling up ever since I contacted Village Hall in early July of this year and was told that they have had several calls about the garbage pro­ blem at this location and that rats also had been seen, but that it may take some time to take care of it. as they had ocher problems that had to be taken care of I have paid several parking fines for parking on the street in from of my house after forgetting to put my car in the driveway in the evening. 1 realize that this is a village or­ dinance that you are not allowed to park in the streets between 2 and 6 a m and 1 pay my fines. But how can Manshum say “We make every effort to be fair in enforcement of our or­ dinances?" when I have had to live with a rat-infested bam next door for years? Is this not a health risk? If the parking issue is a pro­ blem that the police can en­ force and is an ordinance, just like the garbage ordinance, why couldn't the officer take care of it without going to the Village Council? Does this sound like the village is fair in enforcing village ordinances? Is the village selectively deckling which ordinance will be en­ forced and selectively picking which people have to follow these ordinances. Fortunately, the house next door has been sold and the people are working hard to clean up the mess - garbage and all. It’s just too bad that the Village of Middleville didn't make the previous owners clean it up. and therefore, made it someone else's problem. The Middleville Planning Commission has tabled a mo­ tion to have the village and commission get together soon to talk about growth. The recommendation to the Village Council is that the two bodies have a joint meeting to try to figure out how to get opinions from residents on whether or not they would like to see Middleville grow and what improvements they would like to see made The Planning Commission will discuss this possibility further at its next meeting on Tuesday. Sept. 5 People are welcome to attend Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon. thru Fri. k Ronald B. Stegehuis rP) 891-1240 « 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia Barbara Lockyer Middleville OUT BACK, WITHOUT PUTTING YOUR Don’t judge all apples because of one bad one To the editor: As the old saying goes, "There’s always one bad ap­ ple in a bunch." However, nobody ever said that the bad apple had to come from the same tree as the good ones. In response to several let­ ters lately that seem to picture those against the Thomapple Trail as bad apples. I would like to explain to them, and anyone else who doesn’t understand why we are against the trail. We. just like those of you who chose to live in the village, searched very hard for the house and proper­ ty that we wanted to live in. I was thinking of my future as well as my children’s when I purchased my own little fiveacre piece of this world on a dirt road. I’m sorry that some people failed to realize that they had purchased a house on a street that was too busy to ride bicycles until it was too late, but why should we who chose the dirt road be penalized for their mistake7 1 grew up on the Thomapple River and attended T.S. schools. I spent four years in the military where I traveled half-way around the world. 1 could have settled down anywhere, but 1 chose here because there is no place like home Getting to the moral of the story: We are a good bunch of people' And those who want to judge should not judge us by the one bad apple who would do anything to the Thornapple trail because nobody knows who this apple is or where it came from But I doubt that it came from our tree. I personally wrote and had 300 copies made of the flyer that said "Dear Michigander bikers: Please understand that we. the anti-Thornapple trail activists, are not against you. your organization, or bikers in general, but we feel that the Thomapple Trail is infringing on our rights and privacy as adjacent land owners and the community.' ’ My friends and neighbors helped me pass these out to the bikers as as we stood quietly in our group and held our picket signs The type of person who would sabotage the trail is the type of person who would stand on the sidelines and do this because they don’t have enough guts to voice their opi­ nions publicly. like my friends and neighbors have. Now. my question is Would you. if you lived in the country. like this trail in your back yard? If you can honestly say yes. give me a call because I would like to sell you some land And if you feel you must judge, please, find out the whole ston first' Wade A. Poland Irving Township How you can enjoy big-time programming like HBO. Cinemas, ESPN, CNN, The Discovery Channel, TNN and The Disney Channel without big-time bills. PRIMESTAR is the only mini-dish TV service that provides use of the equipment, maintenance and programming with digital- quality reception—all for one low monthly fee, just like cable. I ■■ So all you invest in is entertainment, not equipment. z �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1995 Infiltration and inflow diminish sewer capacity Caledonia Council to work on sewer plan by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Coifncil has authorized a committee to work on a plan with Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering Inc. to upgrade sections of the village's sani­ tary sewer collection system. Larry Fleis told the council last week that the aging sys­ tem needs smoke testing in several areas to locate where storm water is infiltrating the system and where residents’ sump pumps might be hooked into the sanitary sewer. Both add unnecessary flow into the wastewater treatment plant during heavy rainfalls and con­ tribute to backups and flooded basements. The engineering firm sug­ gests working on the problem in several phases because of the cost. Council President Glen Klaver said he would like to coordinate at least some of the sewer work with the public water system being planned for the village. The engineers targeted as a long-term problem the Vine Street area, where the sewers are shallow and the water table is high. Of higher priority, accord­ ing to the engineers, is cor­ recting a backup caused by a 12-inch pipe flowing into an eight-inch pipe in the right of way between Main and Em­ mons. While smoke testing in this area will locate places where storm water is overload­ ing the sewer mains, correct­ ing the smaller pipe size will help alleviate sewer backups. Any phase of these repairs, however, will cost the village tens of thousands of dollars, so Klaver. Flcis and village Department of Public Works employee Buff Rodgers will work on a plan and report to the council In other business last week, the coimcil: • Adopted a resolution es­ tablishing some of the rates for the 14 current users of the new public water system serv­ ing Glen Valley Estates and the new Caledonia Middle School. The user fee is S105 per unit per quarter. Some of the other fees will include a future commodity fee. a con­ nection fee. the cost of the meter, a turn-on, turn-off fee and hydrant rental. Rates will be effective as of July 1 and are based on the charges from Kent County, which handled the construction of the system for the village. Users will be billed each quarter • Approved the recommen­ dation of the Caledonia Li­ brary Advisory Board that it form a committee to study possibilities for a new library building. (See related article.) • Approved the village's an­ nual S500 donation to the li­ brary. • Agreed to call a special meeting to discuss a contract for a new village manager, once the recommended candi­ date and the council’s Labor Committee have worked out an agreement. • Heard a report from engi­ neer Kari Lohela that testing required by the Department of Natural Resources is now un­ der way for a new ground wa­ ler discharge permit for the village sewer plant. Lohela explained that as the area grows, more discharge capac­ ity will be needed, and he hopes the tests will convince the DNR to allow the village a one million gallons per day permit. • Approved $2,630 for tree work in the village. Any resi­ dent who also wishes work done on trees should notify TJ Trees of Moline (877-4837) or call the village office at 8919384. • Voted to participate in the 1996 Mayor’s Exchange pro­ gram. Extra funds will help meet costs of area growth Caledonia Twp. approves Headlee Override by Barbara Gali Slafl Writer Citing area growth and the resulting need fix more town­ ship services, the Caledonia Township Board last week ap­ proved a resolution to override the Headice Amendment and thus maintain the same mil­ lage rate as last year. Without the override, the millage rate would have been rolled back from 2.7933 to 2.7637 mills, as required by the state law known as the 1 leadlee Amendment. The current rate would al­ low the full two mills voted for police and fire protection and 0.7933 mill for township operation. With a rollback, the police and fire millage would be rolled back to 1.9788 mills and township operation to 0.7849 mill. While the rollback would have decreased residents' taxes by an average of $1 per per­ son, the override will allow the township to use an addi­ tional $5,771. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow pointed out this sum could be put toward any of a variety of township needs, ranging from road improve- It’S complicated, but if the rollbacks continue year after year, it becomes impossible for a growing township to keep up with the demand for services. 5 J — Tom Doane ments to increasing recre­ ational facilities in the town­ ship or setting aside more land for cemeteries At a Truth in Taxation pub­ lic hearing during last Wednesday's board meeting, Township Assessor Tom Doane explained that the Head lee goes into effect when­ ever the rate of increase of property values in a munici­ pality increase faster than the rate of inflation. He said that taxable value in the township increased by $10,311,629 between 1994 and 1995, a 5.58 percent in­ crease. The Consumer Price Index (which measures the rate of inflation) was only 2.6 per­ cent for the same period, Doane said. Under Headlee, this situation would require a rollback unless the Township Board voted to override it. While it seems the town­ ship enjoyed a huge increase in revenue this past year, Doane told the audience that PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice to Adjacent Property Owners Request tor Variance by a Property Owner MIDDLEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Proposal Carl Borck of 130 Manor Drive is requesting a variance from the front yard setback requirements of the R-1, Low Density Single family zone. Mr. Borck desires to build a garage and porch on the front of his home which faces east on Manor Drive. He is requesting a variance of (3) three feet from the required (30) foot front yard setback. Where the hearing will t>e held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When: On Tuesday, August 29, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street. Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ooo) about 70 percent of that in­ crease was the result of new growth in the township. New growth in turn requires an increase in police and fire services, more roads to main­ tain and more staff hours for building and electrical inspec­ tors and other staff at the township office, he said. In addition, he pointed out. the rollback is cumulative. If the rollback were allowed this year, next year's millage rate would be based on the rolled back 1995 figure. "After a while, the town­ ship would be left with very little," Doane said, after the meeting. "It's complicated, but if the rollbacks continue year after year, it becomes impossible for a growing township to keep up with the demand for services." At the public hearing, resi­ dents asked whether the Cale­ donia Fire Department would receive any new equipment, or if the funds from the rollback would be earmarked for a much-desired substation in the north end of the township. Garbow said that one of several new vehicles recom­ mended for the fire department had just been purchased this year, but there yet is no spe­ cific time line for the purchase of the others. He said that there are no plans for the new substation yet because there are no vol­ unteers in that area available to serve at the facility. During board discussion of the rollback. Trustee Gordon Jousma emphasized that the township simply is trying to keep up with the increase in "the cost of everything." The increase (from the over­ ride) amounts to about $1 per person, Jousma said, but those dollars added together would allow the board to "do something," like fix some roads "There is no graft or corrup­ tion or greed in this budget process,' agreed Trustee Steve Gould. "I think the $1 per person to keep up with the cost of growth in this township is worth iL" Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dkk Posthumus Creating more ‘user friendly’ govt, in Michigan As most of us have seen, on the weekend of Aug. 12. thousands of people congregated from all over the United States to Dallas tn order to attend an unprecedented non­ partisan political conference at the Dallas Convention Center. For the many in attendance, the three days of the conference involved marathon sessions consisting of workshops and presentations by 36 speakers from both political parties. Among the speakers were Bob Dole. Phil Gramm and eight other announced presidential candidates. What event could have attracted this mass of citizens to sweltering Dallas. Texas in the middle of August? These peo­ ple came to attend the ’’United We Stand America'' con­ ference. Many of them came looking for answers to govern­ mental problems that we are dealing with right here in Michigan. In Michigan, we have already been looking at these needed changes in state government. One very important resource that we are using as a guide for these types of improvements is the Secchia Commission Report. Last year. Governor John Engler, by executive order, created a commission to look into our current practices and come up with recommendations for the State of Michigan to become a more user-friendly government and to improve the relationship between state government and its residents. This non partisan commission was made up of Michigan residents from all parts of the state. They came from many different walks of life: farmers, attorneys, homemakers, students, etc. Peter Secchia served as chairman of this commission The Secchia Commission conducted 68 “listening sessions” in towns from Ironwood to Wyandotte They listened to the comments of over 1,000 residents on how the government can improve. They discussed their findings and compiled them into a report of recommendations entitled "Toward a More User Friendly Government." The report was presented to the governor last December. Some of the significant improvements that have been sug­ gested include. • Implementing a Customer Service Academy. The report showed that many Michigan residents feel that some state government employees do not treat residents as customers There is a perception that too many state agencies have learned to overlook their customers. The commission suggests customer-oriented training for these agent ies to battle the long lines, unanswered messages and occasions of indifference • Shortening the decision time when dealing with required permits. Some speakers at the listening sessions showed con­ cern with the amount of time that is required to make decisions on applications for permits. The commission suggests establishing definite deadlines, minimizing the amount of paperwork required and empowering more staff members with decision making power. • Making it easier for a resident to find answers. The com­ mission found that the people of Michigan do not know where to go to get information or how to get help from the state's vast information network. Many people explained that getting answers in a timely fashion can prevent problems down the road. Suggestions to alleviate this problem include providing a user-friendly program directory and developing "how to” brochures for public use. Many of the commission’s suggestions have already been taken up by the Michigan Legislature Actions concerning unemployment insurance reform, single business tax im provements, and ways of increasing the use of abandoned ur­ ban land have stemmed from suggestions made by the Secchia Commission. In a time when many people nationwide are searching for needed improvements in government, Michigan has already placed itself one step ahead by looking seriously at these sug gested ways of making out state government more customer­ friendly. Reserve your booth today for the: I 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION i 1995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show h Date: Saturday, October 28. 1995 Time 10 00 A M to 4 30 P M F Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls P Maple Valley Jr. Sr High School 11090 Nashville Highway A Vermontville. Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-852-2145 or 517-627-3037 Booth Sizes & Rates 8 x4' S25 • 8 x10' S30 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1995 / Page 11 LIVESTOCK SALE, continued from Page 5 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Augutf 16. 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:00 p m Present Gorbow. Snyder, DeVries. Dieleman, Gould, Jousmo, Williams, and Student Rep Veenstro Also Present Assessor Tom Doane and several citizens. MINUTES: Approved os printed. BILLS Moved Snyder, second Jousma to approve bills os printed Ayes DeVries, Gould. Williams. Veenstro Jousma. Dielemon. Snyder. Gorbow. Mo­ tion Carried. BUILDING AND TREASURERS REPORT Reviewed LIBRARY REPORT: Eric Longman, from the library board presented facts on the library use. The library board would like to look into the possibility of improvement on the existing library building or a new library building and would like the support from the Township Board. Board unanimously supported the library board looking into the above items TCI CABLE Supervisor Gar bow reported that TCI was hap­ py with the resolution and re­ quested this item be removed from the agenda ZBA REPORT Trustee Gould reported on the meeting of the ZBA Board CAMPAU/KETTLE LAKE RESOLUTION Moved Gould, se­ cond Williams to approve resolu­ tion to amend accrual dote of in­ terest Ayes: Gould. Williams. Veenstro Jousma. Dielemon. Snyder. Gorbow DeVries Mo lion Carried Supervisor Gorbow reported that there was only one bid from Kent Companies and that bid was over estimated costs. Moved Jousma, second Dielemon to reject bid from Kent Companies and combine and seek new bids. Ayes Williams. Veenstro. Jousmo. Dieleman. Snyder. Gorbow DeVries. Gould. Motion Carried. PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE RESOLUTION Moved DeVries, second Snyder to accept resolu­ tion on proposed additional millage rate for 1995 Ayes: Veenstro, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gorbow, DeVries, Gould, Williams. Motion Carried. Supervisor Gorbow called to order the Truth and Taxation hearing at 7:30 p.m. Introduced Assessor Tom Doane. Doane ex­ plained the truth and taxation issue. Public input was taken. Moved Williams, second Jousma to approve resolution establishing Township property tax rates for 1995 Ayes Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Gor­ bow, DeVries. Gould Williams. Veenstro. Motion Carried. U.S SIGNAL Clerk Snyder ex pressed interest in talking with U.S. Signal before a decision was mode for the possibility of free instaflotton for fiber optk lines from the County to the Township for a new County Wide Voter System Tabled until next month. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Century Cellunet Tower. Valley Point P.U.D. resolution, Emerson Gold Meadows. Dieleman and Williams reported on the seminar they attended in Gaylord PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Deputy Treasurer Joyce Reynhout has resigned. Assessor Tom Doone was sworn in as Deputy Treasurer Person­ nel Committee would like to see a person hired for a minimum of 24 hours a week, more hours at peak times, for a cost up to $12.00 per hour depending upon experience. Moved Jousma. se­ cond Williams to allow Person­ nel Committee to conduct inter­ views and hire a port time per •on for a minimum of 24 hours and pay not to exceed $12.00 depending upon experience Ayes Dieleman Snyder Gor­ bow DeVries. Gould. Williams. Veenstro. Jousmo. Motion Carried COMPUTER UPDATE Snyder explained the updating to 8MB rom m all computers Snyders computer would also need a new hard drive Costs for up­ dating on that computer would cost about $1 000 00 with in­ stallation. Would like to pur­ chase a new computer for a cost of $1,659.00 and use the old computer for the Building Department. Moved Gould, se cond DeVries, to allow the up­ dates and purchase a new com­ puter Ayes: Snyder Gorbow, DeVries. Gould. Williams. Veenstro. Jousma Dieleman. Motion Carried OTHER BUSINESS Fall district meeting was discussed. Set up budget work session for Wednesday September 6. 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Moved Snyder, second Jousma to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Ayes Gorbow. DeVries Gould. Williams, Veenstro. Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder Clerk (102) — SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting August 14. 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present except Robinson. Several guests were also present Minutes and financial report were approved os printed. Bills wer« approved for payment Motion to transfer $20 000 to the Water Fund was approved. Report was received from Im­ perial Municipal Service. No report from EorthTech for this month. Rodgers reported all is well at the sewer plant and around town. Motion by Kidder, second­ ed by Erskine to purchase two side tool boxes for the truck from Truck and Trailer of Dutton. Carried. A RESOLUTION TO SET WATER RATES AND FEES FOR THE CALEDONIA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM Was presented to Soules and seconded by Audy. Gymnastics in Motion New Fall Session... Monday, Aug. 28th New 8-week Session New Parents & Tots Classes (1 Vi-3 yrs.) Cathy Moma. the owner, is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girls USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat. morning. Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party Open Gym Evry Sat. 10-12 3207 M-37, Middleville PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME SEE YOU AT THE GYM! Phone 795*7620 Ayes all. Resolution declared adopted Jone Heiss. Eric Longman and several other members of the Library Advisory Board presented material relative to the need for a new library building and asked for Council support to proceed to develop a gome plan for a new building, etc Council approved of doing a study. The annual $500.00 con­ tribution for Library expenses will be forwarded to them. Lohela reported on the testing of the irrigating ponds. He recommended payment to Wolverine Construction be made, holding back $10,000 to cover work still undone. Antecki provided Council with information regarding two way radios, the cost, and the licenses necessary. Council would like more information. The tree program for 1995 was reviewed and approved. The Tree Committee will work on tree replacement Village residents who have trees on their property that need work should contact Tom Miller about prices to hove the work done. Labor Committee did not moke a recommendation for Village Manager ot this time. Combined Villoge Township expenses were discussed and will be reviewed by the Commit­ tee. Sheriff expense was one of the issues. Fleis of Fleis and Vondenbrink reported on the inflow and in­ filtration project they have been working on for the last year They have identified the area most affected by storm water in­ filtration and offered several alternatives for solving the pro blems. Erskine suggested another alternative More study will be done and will be reported to Council next month. Other items discussed were Library Board appointment, abandoned vehicles wood chip­ ping timing of stop light ot Mam and M-37 and the Auto Show Garage Safe week end Council writ participate in Mayor Exchange Doy in May 1996 Meeting was adjourned ot 9 55 p m. Jacquehne Cherry Village Clerk manship; first. Michigan-bred Jun halter. Amanda Werkema — first, showmanship; first. Michi­ gan-bred half-Arab halter; first, horsemanship; second, pony Western pleasure. Jackie Manne — second, equitation; reserve champion, novice equitation. Michele Manne — first, trail. • Showcase Riders 4-IL Leaders: Greg and Patti Redncr. Club — best-decorated bam for second year. Courtney Wiersum — hunt seat high point, novice ad­ vance; champion, novice equi­ tation. Jessica James — novice eq­ uitation honorable mention. Jenny Reimann — junior intermediate Western high point. Mike Snelier — junior ad­ vance, contesting. Brooke Wierenga — senior hunt seat high point; senior dressage high point; senior equitation reserve champion. Elizabeth Elve — senior equitation champion. • Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H (first through third places only). Leaders: Donna and Chuck Kaechcle Michael Mager — second, medium weight single hog. Michelle Mager — third, pen of medium weight hogs; third, single medium heavy weight hog. Jeff Mager — first, inter­ mediate swine showmanship. Jennifer Alderink — second, single light-weight hog. Molly Cryderman — first, junior showmanship chicken; junior showmanship sweep­ stakes winner; best-of-breed, English lop rabbit. Eli Cryderman — first, in­ termediate showmanship, chicken. Emma Cryderman — "out­ standing” for three still ex­ hibits. Lisa Kaechele — second, junior sheep showmanship. • Byron Center Busy Work­ ers 4-H (first-third places only). Leader: Don Meyer. Brian Kayser — first, junior tractor driving contest; third, medium weight dairy steer. Lori Kayser — reserve grand champion, dairy steer. Rob Schripsema — third, market steer. Rachel Schripsema — "A" ribbon, quilt. Joshua VanUaan — second, showmanship, beef novice. Eric VanLaan — reserve champion Maine Anjou beef steer. Philip VanLaan — cham­ pion Maine Anjou beef steer; third, senior swine showman­ ship; first, beef judging; third. senior tractor driving. Voetburg Award, Bobbi Meyer — first, heavy weight dairy steer, second place, dairy showmanship; "A” ribbon, cooking. Betty Meyer — third, heavy weight dairy steer; third, dairy showmanship; reserve junior champion, dairy heifer; "A" ribbon, cooking. Katie Meyer — second, heavy weight dairy steer, first, novice dairy showmanship; "A" ribbon, cooking. Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township August 14, 1995 Regulor moating coiled at 7:00 p.m. Board members present-5 Others-6. Motion passed unanimously to adjourn regular meeting to open Truth in Taxation Hearing. Motion passed unanimously closing hearing and reconvene regular meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously adopting millage rate of 1.64892 for the combined Thornapple Township 1995 tax levy. Minutes of the regular and special meetings approved as corrected. Printed bills in the amount of $31,858.97 approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously approving an additional $3,000 for improvements on Robertson Road extension. Motion passed unanimously adopting policy for future Dun can Lake connections within the assessment district. Motion passed unanimously certifying delinquent Duncan Lake Sewer accounts for the 1995 tax roll. Motion passed unanimously repealing Junkyard General Purpose Ordinance as adopted in 1962 Motion passed unanimously allowing solicitation of bids for 1973 Suburban. Motion passed unanimously approving purchase of tire for Fire Truck 851. Motion passed unanimously authorizing purchase of a 1995 Surburan Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk Cherry valley Livestock Club Thanks their 1995 Buyers: Hastings City Bank State Bank of Caledonia Werkema Machine Heinold Feed/Caledonia Elevator L & A Rent-All Geuke's Meat Market Meljer Inc. Crystal Flash Jimmy’s Grill Dr. Edward Herremans Kietzman No-Till Thomet Chevrolet Tubergen Dairy Farm Robert Hardy & Sons Sutton-Blanks Farm Kevin’s Body Shop Quality Housecleaning FMB State Savings Bank United Feed PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice to Adjacent Property Owners Request for Variance by a Property Owner MIDDLEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Proposal Doug and Terry Terpstra of 144 Irving Road are seeking a variance from the side yard setback requirements of the R-2 zone, they need a variance of 6 feet from the required 7 foot side yard setback in order to build a 2 stall garage on the north side of their home. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When: On Tuesday, August 29,1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ioi> �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 22, 1995 Former resident is national class water skier by Mand> Habel Staff Writer Former Middleville resi­ dent Diane Pastoor. who learnpd to water ski on Gun Lake, recently placed 13th at the National Slalom Skiing competition in West Palm Beach, Fla., last month. Pastoor said she learned to ski when she was 4 years old and soon after started par­ ticipating in show skiing com­ petitions She later went to tournament skiing. She said that show skiing differs from tournament ski­ ing in that in show skiing, a whole team puts on a show together and competes against other teams. Tournament ski­ ing is based on each in­ dividual’s own ability and achievement She said she became in­ terested in tournament com petition while talking with some of the people she trained with both in Michigan and in Nashville, Tenn., who had been competing and qualify­ ing for the national tourna­ ment for 20 years. "They thought I was capable and started training me,” she said. She started with the West Michigan Water Ski Associa­ tion (WMWSA). then joined the Music City Ski Club when a job opportunity caused her to move to Nashville, where she has been for the past two years. She said she skis com­ petitively in eight tournaments a year and recently won the Tennessee State Champion­ ships in Chattenooga and plac­ ed seventh in the Southern Regionals in Orlando. Fla., in I.Hc Jnlx “I was very excited because I thought the best 1 would do is 20th,” she said. After that she went to the national competition in West Palm Beach, where she not only placed 13th, which was ' better than she said she ex­ pected. but also was the only woman from Tennessee to qualify for nationals in the women’s 11 division. She said the process is very complicated because you have to qualify for the regional competition first then qualify for the national competition. She said her goal at the na­ tional competition was to just Carl F. Maichele--------- Former Middleville resident Dione Pastoor placed 13th at this years American Water Skiing Association national competition in West Palm Beach FL. make one pass around the coulee and she ended up mak­ ing three and a half passes. She added that she wanted to qualify for the national competition within five years of starting tournament com­ petition and ended up doing it in three. She said in order to quality for a certain competition you must obtain a certain rating based on how many buoys you pass at a certain speed and how many feet of the rope you pass through. She said the object is to go to as many competitions as possible that are run by the American Wafer Skiing Association and try to reach a masters rating by the time the regional competition comes up In order tor the rating to be official, participants must work with a rated driver. In order to qualify for the regional competition, she said, a participant must pass two buoys at 34 miles per hour, and 22 feel off of a 75-foot rope. She said that every time participants pass a buoy, the rope they hang on to shortens, making it more difficult to pass buoys. To qualify for the national competition participants must pass four buoys at 34 miles per hour at 28 feet off a 75-foot rope without falling down. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 This level achieved is the excellant performance level which, she said is a great deal more difficult than the masters level. She said that participants are on their own when they go to competitions and serious ones may drive 13-hour trips two weekends in a row to try to qualify. She added that the main goal is to qualify and try to make it to the national com­ petition. The only award may be a trophy and the feeling of accomplishment. Pastoor has competed in at least eight states, including Tennessee. Georgia. Texas. Florida. Kentucky. Michigan. Ohio and Indiana She said that of all the com­ petitions she has competed in. the national competition was the most exciting because it was her first one and because she did much better than she expected. “Just qualifying for na­ tionals would have made me happy.” she said. She said she is proud of what she was able to ac­ complish because she knows many very good skiiers who The fifth annual “Run Caledonia" and Ronald McDonald Run” will be held Saturday. Sept. 16. "Run Caledonia includes a 5K run. a 5K fun walk, and a 10K run. The "Ronald McDonald” Run has events from one mile for 11- and 12-year-olds all the way down to a 15-yard dash for 1- and 2-year-olds. Ronald McDonald will be on hand and will perform a magic show before the children's events. He also will begin all b$100 Off (20-lbs. or larger) Any cat or nog Food COUPON GOOD THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 Main Street — Caledonia TS* take much longer to qualify for the competition. She said one of the best parts of participating in na­ tionals was that she got to ride with one of the best drivers in the nation. Drivers from all over the country are chosen to drive in the competition, and she said she just happened to get one from Michigan whom she had skied with before. She said the chances of that happening with all the people par ticipating are not high. She said that next year she will have to start from the beginning and qualify for na­ tionals all over again. She added that she was only one buoy short of automatical­ ly qualifying for next year. If participants pass five buoys in the national competi tion, they automatically get to return to nationals the follow­ ing year without having to compete in all the pre­ competitions. Overall, she said she is satisfied with her performance and hopes to qualify again next year and do even better. "It’s a good family sport," she said. “Expensive, but worth it." Two runs planned in Caledonia Sept. 16 £ Open Mon.-Sat | Obituaries RQ1.R1O1 of the youth races. Proceeds for the children’s events will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Call Caledonia Community Education 891-8117 for more information. The run is sponsored by: WLHT, McDonald’s of Caledonia, Ed’s Body Shop, Seif Chevrolet. Hastings City Bank. First Real Estate, Caledonia Printing and Shipp­ ing, Kids Komer Day Care, Nicolaus and Company Inc., the Caledonia Community Players and Caledonia Community Education. WEED CONTROL from Page 7— Extension has a series of fact sheets — E-2444 through E-2257 — on how to control perennial weeds in Michigan. The fact sheets illustrate and describe each perennial weed and rale the effec­ tiveness of several herbicides used for perennial weed control. The fact sheets are available from your county MSU Ex­ tension office or from the MSL Bulletin Office. 10B Agriculture Hall, MSU. East Lansing. Ml 48824-1039 The phone number is (517) 355-0240. of Kentwood, and Margaret Dykstra & a special friend, Jim Wilson of Kentwood; grand­ children, Michelle (Carl) Mast, Brandon (Jami) DeHaan; two great grandchildren, Kaylin DeHaan and Isaiah Mast; sister, Anne Raab of Caledo­ nia; brother-in-law, Paul (Rosalie) Carey; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Carey; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Friday August 18. 1995 at the Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Interment was in Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Carl F. Maichele, 94, of Middlevil­ le, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 1995. He was bom on April 30. 1901 in Middleville, the son of Karl and Rose (Guenter) Maichele. He was raised in Thornapple Townshipi, Barry County and attended Murphy School, completed the 8th grade. He was married to Dons B. Carey on January 1, 1942 in I .ansi ng Mr. Maichele was a fanner all his life until retirement in 1982. He was a member of Alle­ gan County Farm Bureau and the Leighton United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris and grandson, Ll j.g. Brian DeHaan. Surviving are two daught­ ers, Kathy (Kenneth) DeHaan Anne Norris-------Nancy Norris of Ada; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann A Bernard Doublestein of Wyoming; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Bertha VanBeek. Gertrude VanLiere, Mary Jane Czerkies and a special friend. Joseph King. Funeral Services were held on Thursday August 17, 1995 at the Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia with Pastor Rodney Otto officiating Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia. GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Anne Norris, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Monday August 7, 1995. She was bom on August 20, 1912 in Holland, the daughter of Henry O’Connor & Helen Cramer O’Connor. Mrs. Norris was a Nurses Aide. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Norris in 1967; her brothers. Coral, Clarence, Charles, Clyde & Frank O’Connor. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth & Ruth Mueller HASTINGS - Mrs. Ruth Mueller, 79, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Monday August 14, 1995. She was bom on October 28, 1915 in Milwaukee, Wiscon­ sin, the daughter of William Wuerl & Mamie Oberle Wuerl. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Mueller was a resident of Pennock Village in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. Surviving are her children, Jackie & Bob Yoesting of Middleville, Raymond & Gale Mueller of Atlanta, Georgia, Bud & Judy Mueller of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Geri & Dick Schul of St. Louis, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Ted Wuerl; sister, Mrs. Marilyn Etzel, both of Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday August 17, 1995 at Holy Fami­ ly Catholic Church with Reverend Father Raymond Bruck celebrant. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY LOTS OF JOBS IX I HE GRAM) RAPIDS AREA WILL TRAIN: Assembly, Plastic Injection, Stack/Pack Parts, Stock Picking, Load/ Unload Machines, Pack Hot Dogs, Shipping, and more! s5.5O-$6.5O hr.! SKILLED: Drill Press, Lathe, Shaper Operators, Outershield Welders, Mig Welders, Assemble Packaging Machine, Mask Spray Painter, Machine Mainte­ nance, Licensed Electrician and others! *7.00-'16.00! Please call for more information or apply 8 am to 4 pm weekdays! Bring 2 pieces of I.D. peoplemark; 507 36<h St. SE, Grand Rapids Between Eastern & Division Aves. (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 22, 1995 I Page 13 Children's Day spinal check a prevention measure Caledonia Chiropractic to offer scoliosis screen to area kids August 24 ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesdaj's and Wednesdays at 127 Main St.. Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891 9270 BARMAN SELECT TEMPS 7:30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on those days. "We think this is a good time for a scoliosis screening, right at the same time that sports." Seif said. parents are making sure their "The kids are our future, and kids have seen the dentist and this is one way to make sure are getting their physicals for their futures are healthy. 0^24 Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... ...by calling 948-4450 1 * Pl f 1 hi □sml then press 3 on your touch tone phone. 000 You’ll be asked directory 000 your name. □00 address and I’inr-ni X ■ ----/ H ment. perhaps accompanied by recommended exercises, can improve the spine s align­ ment. Left untreated, the spinal curvature becomes more diffi­ cult to treat, and can result in pain from nerve damage, problems with the lungs, headaches and even chronic ear mfecuons According to information from Seif, scoliosis now af­ fects nearly four to five mil­ lion Americans, with approx­ imately 10 percent of the ado­ lescent population having some form of the disease. It can advance very rapidly dur­ ing the rapid growth of the teenage years, and that is why Seif recommends parents of adolescent and pre-adoloscent children especially be aware of the need for a spinal check for their kids. Any parent who would like to take advantage of Seifs Children's Day screening pro­ gram should call the office at 891-8153 for an appointment today, Tuesday, or tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 23. The office is open from HH n treatment. This change in fo­ cus is one Seif would like to see in his field as well. "I’d like to see parents be­ come aware of the need for spinal checkups for their chil­ dren, just as they now know their kids need to have their teeth checked regularly,” be said. "Unfortunately, the public usually associates chiropractic care with adults, but kids need it, too." He explained that the screening he will offer to kids this week will not take much time, and will not involve any kind of treatment. "No x-rays will be taken, and the whole screening pro­ cess will take about 10 min­ utes for each individual. I will not give any treatment, but simply give the results of the screen to the parent. If there are indications of a problem, I will tell the parents, and the information is theirs to follow up on.” Seif said that while some signs of spinal problems are quite visible, parents who see their children every day may not notice that: • He or she constantly tills his/her head to one side. • The girl's dress hangs un­ evenly or the boy's pant legs appear uneven because of the lateral spinal curve. • One of the shoulder blades appears to protrude. Scoliosis is often mistaken for pixx posture. Seif said. "The difference is that poor posture can be corrected by the individual. Scoliosis needs treatment.” EJEUSEBISS i ? i t ? by Barbara Gall . Staff Writer In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the be­ ginning of chiropractic treat­ ment, the Caledonia Chiro­ practic Center, 600 E. Main, is sponsoring a special "Chil­ dren's Day" for scoliosis screening this Thursday. Aug. 24. from 9 a m. to noon. Dr. Eric Seif said that his clinic is offering a $5 scolio­ sis screen to children ages 12 and under, in hopes that early detection of any spinal mis­ alignment will prevent later health problems. He said the proceeds from the scoliosis screens will be donated to the Kentuckiana Children’s Center in Louisville, which provides free chiropractic care to multi­ ple-handicapped children whose families otherwise could not obtain either public or private resources for treat­ ment. Seif explained that scolio­ sis, a lateral or sideward curva­ ture of the spine, usually first shows up in the early adoles­ cent years. However, both younger children and adults also can be affected. The abnormal curvature of­ ten begins as an accident of birth, Seif said, because even in a normal delivery, the baby can be pulled or twisted, sub­ jecting its spine to pressure. Normal childhood activities, which often involve falls and bumps, then can augment the problem. Seif emphasized that early detection and treatment of sco­ liosis will help prevent its se­ rious and even life-threatening effects on the body. "Our goal in offering these jtpinal screens simply is to see if the spine is developing properly," he said. He pointed out that today, dentristry, for instance, now focuses as much on preven­ tion. through regular dental checkups, as it does on actual ------------------------ . . — IrTl ‘ Io appear — J'JpI when and how many weeks — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. Face to Face Max Rappapon, M.D. Over lime, he said, treat- Leighton Methodist to honor seniors Senior adults will be honored Sunday, Aug. 27, at the morning worship service (9:30 am.) at Leighton United Methodist Church. A congregational potluck will follow the Sunday school hour at noon. Everyone is welcome. Those over 80 are the special guests and do not need to bring food. All others need to bring table service and a dish to pass. Dessert and beverage will be furnished. Those who would share their talents and treasures with • the church are asked to call the Rev. Ray Townsend at 891-8028. The church plans to display crafts, hobbies and heirlooms of those over 50 years old. They will be set up on the west wall of the gy m Also sought are wedding pic­ tures from 1945 and earlier as well as old pictures of church activities. FACTORY Machine operators needed for plastic injec­ tion molding. Visual inspection and packing of parts required. All shifts. We are a growing company offering advancement opportunities as we grow. Apply in person at Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia. Applications accepted and interviews will be conducted Saturday, 8/26 from 9:00 a.m. • 1:00 p.m. Applications also accepted week­ days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brigit Brennan, M.D. When you hear that a physician is Board Certified, do you really know what it means? Board certification indicates that a physician has met the stringent standards of a board of examiners in his or her own chosen speciality field. It requires a medi­ cal degree, completion of an approved residency program of two to seven years depending on the speciality, practice experience and passing an oral and/or writ­ ten examination. When a physician is board eligible it means that he/she has completed all of the necessary steps to be board certified, except for taking the oral or written examination for certification or recertification. Board certification is not mandatory. The procedure is entirely voluntary Board certification indicates to a patient that the physician has taken the extra steps beyond licensure requirements to be measured against some very strict standards. Members of the active medical staff at Pennock Hospital represent numerous specialties and subspecialties, and 94% of the staff are board certified or board eligible. Their credentials provide patients an extra measure of confidence in their choice of a physician. You know you want your physician to be trustworthy, friendly, accessible and willing to answer questions, and now you know the requirements for board eligi­ bility and certification too. For more information or a copy of the Pennock Hos­ pital Physician Directory call (616) 948-3116. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 22, 1995 Area teams earn some hardware at Macker three on-three tournaments These Gus Macker trophy winners from the Belding and Ludington tournaments sent in team photos for this year's Macker page. This team of Caledonia juniors called themselves the Rollaways and earned a second place trophy at the Ludington Macker. From the left, are Tim Soper, an unidentified team member, Kyle Kietzman and Nick Freeman. Caledonia eighth graders Travis Dahberg (left) and Barry VanVolkinberg joined forces with Hudsonville freshmen Jordan Beel and Mike Rose to form 'The Bus Drivers' and win the Sportsmanship trophy on their court at the Belding Macker Showing off their first place trophies won at the Ludington Macker are members of the 'Fearsome Four,' Payshence Erb, Nicole Boynton, Kathryn Knoester and Anne Morgan, who hail from Middleville, Wyoming, Grand Rapids and Caledonia, respectively. They competed in the 13-14 age division. Showing off Belding tournament Toilet Bowl trophies in the 15-17 age division is the Caledonia team, Check Up From the left are Mike Hoebeke, Tim Rogers, Jason Bishop and Josh Fox. Members of "At Least You Came" were Toilet Bowl champs in the 13-14 age division at the Ludington Macker. From the left are Nick Seaman, Eric Fireck and Dustin Atkinson. Kneeling is Matt Hopewell. This team from Middleville ’Doni laugh you’re next* was a runner up team in the recent Gus Macker Tournament in Belding members ot the team include (from left): Doug George, Jeff Hall, Coach Steve Bierens Jett Barens and Jett Forties The team came from the losers bracket to take second. This Caledonia team won the Toilet Bowl championship at the Ludington Gus Macker tournament. In the front, are Heather Duffield (left) and Kelli DeVries, with Mary Gless and Jessica Curry behind them. The Middleville team And One' earned the Sportsmanship Award on their court in the 15-16 age division at the Belding Macker From the left are Nick Dennison, Tim Whitney, Steve Shear and Chris Dennison �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 22, 1995 I Page 15 ■ • t-i JEB Bradford-White, Simpson United Way ‘Pacesetters’ by Mandv Hahel , StaffWriter Representatives from the Barry County United Way met with representatives from Simpson Industries and the Bradford-White Corp Friday to get them started on the ’Pacesetter" campaign for Middleville Representatives from the Village of Middleville also listened to the presentation Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger familiarized the groups with ways they can contribute to the campaign, which include signing com­ pany employees up for the donation through payroll deducation, selling hearts for $1 to customers, and getting solicitation Representative from Simp son Industries Rob Trax said the company found out about the campaign through CoChaii Mary Campbell. He added that the company had been active in past years and hopes to continue to be in­ knowing where it is and bow to go about it.” volved in the future. He added that Bradford“United Way is an ex­ White has had the payroll cellent organization.’' he said deduction program for several He said that many people do years which he tried to figure not realize that the money they contribute to the United Way out how to continue when he was elected president will go to whatever county Bradford-W’hite represen­ and agency they want it to. ’’This has not been clear to tative Mike Bremer said the company has 612 union people in the past," he said. He added that Simpson In­ employees and a total of 700 employees, most of whom dustries has 200 employees, live in Barry County most of whom live in Barry Campbell said the village County also has played a key role in Bradford White Union Local 1002 President Terry getting the pacesetter campagm off the ground by setting Delp said his company has an interest in helping its up meetings with businesses employees by looking for and organizations. Those designated as agencies they can benefit from if they have any particular pacesetter businesses or in­ dustries will have its cam­ needs paign concluded before the of­ “1 once contacted the Barry ficial county-wide kickoff County Commission on Aging to help an employee, which Sept. 7. Ballinger added that Everil makes us realize how much and Dixie Manshum. made it we can use the United Way." he said. We try to help possible to put together a campaign surrounding employees through agencies. There is a lot of help, its just Middleville. OT M/a Pictured are (from left) Simpson Industries representative Jo Yates President of Bradford-White’s Union local 1002 Terry Delp, Simpson Industries representative Rob Trax, Village Planner Jason Cherry, and Bradford-White representatives Tiny Hill and Mike Bremer. Middleville already getting involved with United Way what agency they want their owners together to twelp with ' the campaign Staff Writer «money to go to. Other participants in Mid She added that they have a Representatives from the dleville. she said, include summer solicitation program Barry County United Way last j Simpson Industries ami Brad Tuesday spoke at a Rotary iin Gun Lake, in which 1.400 ford and White's UAW Union Club luncheon in an attempt to Iresidents in Gun Lake receiv­ local 1002 ed letters explaining what the get Middleville involved in its ' Iraq. Aircraft from Sherman’s She also mentioned that one campaign is all about own campaign. ' squadron, along with other This is the 60th season for of their agencies. Tn County County Campaign Co-Chair squadrons, have flown more Labor, is kxiking for a place Mary Campbell said the Ithe community wide effort than 800 missions over in Middleville where it can United Way is interested in <campaign and the first year Southern Iraq. USS Abraham for Middleville to be involved store food that will be given to drawing in each individual Lincoln and its eight aircraft people in need in a more aggressive way community in Barry County squadrons have conducted Those who know of a place She said this past year to work as partners with the more than 3.800 aircraft laun­ can call Ballinger at the Barry $18,000 came back to Mid ches and recoveries — half of county and in raising money County United Way office at to benefit specific agencies in dleville as a result of the cam­ them during the night paign in which the 1900 peo­ 945-4010. Middleville. Sherman's unit also has ple were helped and would ”We want to tie in the com­ been working in support of the like to see the village and the munity by putting together a ongoing mantime interception township work together for campaign surrounding Midoperations designed to prevent Barry County. dleivlle.” she said. ships from smuggling pro­ Another program United She added that the organiza­ hibited materials to and from Way is working on for the tion has been working with Iraq. people and businesses in the campaign is the in-house While most of the deploy­ community such as Phil’s Piz­ solicitation program, in which ment has been at sea, Sherman za, S & S Farm Market. company employees con­ also has had an opportunity to tribute through payroll deduc­ Pastoor’s, and Bradford visit Hong Kong. Singapore tion or a one time donation. White. and the United Arab Campbell said the Rotary A breakfast was held for the Emirates. Not only did Sher­ purpose of getting businesses Club asked them to speak at man and fellow crew and individuals involved in the luncheon in an effort to get members go ashore to relax residents and businesses setting the pace for the by taking tours and sightsee­ campaign. ing. but more than 1.200 local Among the "pacesetters" people toured USS Abraham were Phil's Pizza, which serv­ Lincoln dunng the port visits. ed free coffee; S & S Farm £iwHa Sherman is now authorized Market, which provided to wear the Southwest Asia doughnuts, and Pastoor ’ s, Senice Medal for serving in Year!" 2)cutce Anti which provided fruit. the busy Persian Gulf area. Campbell said pacesetters His involvement in the are chosen to raise money deployment is an example of Registration 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. before the actual kick-off oc­ how sailors and Marines are curs in Hastings Sept. 7. serving aboard aircraft car­ Campbell, Co-chair Becky riers. ships, submarines, Wieland and United Way Ex squadrons and shore stations ecutive Director Bonnie Ball around the world in support of inger have made personal U.S. interests. _ ____ The 1992 ______ graduate of calls to 25 businesses in Mid Caledonia High School joined dleville willing to have a supthe Navy in April 1993. ply of "hearts" they will sell to their customers for $1 each. ENROLL NOW The money collected will be CLASSES LIMITED designated for Middleville, Peter J. Parbel If no answer, call 949-1811 Campbell said. Manne Midshipman Peter She added they are try ing to J. Parbel. son of Pete and An­ CURRICULUM recruit volunteers willing to di Parbel of 205 Kinsey Ave. go door to door to get • TAP and Chns and Linda Bennett contributions. • BALLET of 6815 Patterson SE. ’Almost 1900 people m Caledonia, recently graduated • POINTE Middleville were touched in from the Naval Academy some way by the United Way •JAZZ Preparatory School this year." she said. • ACROBATICS Dunng the year long course She said she saw many • PRE-SCHOOL at the Naval Education and agencies in Middleville that Training Center. Newport. benefitted from the organiza CLASSES R 1 . students are prepared for don. such as the kids at the • COMBINATION entry into the U.S Naval YMCA and people at I LINDA MOON CLASSES Academy or the U.S. Coast Hospice | SCHOOL OF DANCE ARTS Guard Academy She said that if Middleville Studies included English, has ns own campaign, even mathematics, science and more people m Middleville POM-PON JAZZ general mlitary subjects Par can receive the help they II September's Tuition iKipaoon in an extensive need. physical fitness program also Ages 2 years thru adult People who participate m is included in the course. this program, she said, will be Classes Resume [ ’Group Rare Only He u i |V94 graduate of able to designate what com­ Sept. 5,1995 Caledonia High School. munity m Barry County and by Mandy Hahel Serving our Country Adam C. Sherman Navy Airman Adam C. Sherman, son of retired Air Force Maj and Mrs. John P Sherman of 10084 Whitneyville. Alto, is halfway through a six month overseas deployment with Strike Fighter Squadron 94 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln The earner has included du ty near Iraq in the Persian Gulf Sherman is one of 5.000 sailors and Marines who departed Naval Air station Alameda. Calif., in early 'April for the voyage to the Western Pacific and Indian (Keans and Persian Gulf. So far. Sherman has traveled nearly 28,000 miles in the first three months. Sherman’s squadron is part of a seven-ship battle group, which includes more than 80 tactical aircraft, and ships and submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. The battle group has the flex ibility to deploy to separate geographic regions and can travel nearly 700 miles a day During much of the deploy­ ment. Sherman and fellow battle group Sailors and Marines are assigned to the new U.S Fifth Fleet, which is responsible for all U.S. naval operations from the Suez Canal to India, and as far south as Kenya. Sherman's squadron, homeported at Naval Air Sta­ tion Lemoore, Calif., flies the F/A-18C Hornet, a twin­ engine supersonic strike fighter capable of providing protection against enemy air­ craft, delivering ordinance on targets ashore and at sea. and providing close air support for tri nips on the ground. Sher­ man’s squadron also received the Battle "E” award for efficiency. Sherman has been suppor ting the effort to enforce the no-fly zone over Southern PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads Mom ScIvmI We’re buckling down on buckling up! I\ \doB l.flUKMWffR Complete Collision Repair Wheel Alignment Service Bruce’s Frame & Alignment (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second St., Middleville Fax: 795-0050 • Open M-f ^5 CALEDONIA • 9357 Cherry Valley Ave. Friday, August 25 891-0444 ■ s5.00 Off �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 22, 1995 Farm Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services ANSWERING SERVICE. 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Send resume to Advantage Health, 220 Cherry Street SE Suite 810, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 c/o Ann.____________ MACHINE OPERATORS, Plastic injection molding. Southeast Kent County company looking for 2nd and 3rd shift machine operators for tong term to permanent hire, $6.00 per hour to start Call 949-3100 REMEDY Never a fee!__________________ ____ PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD, Caledonia area manu­ facturer needs 2nd and 3rd shift machine operators, excellent hirc-in potmual after 90 days, $6.00 per hour to start. Call 949-3100 for interview. REMEDY. Never a fa! RECEPTIONIST/ SECRE­ TARIAL Need a receptionist with a strong customer service focus to answer phones and help people. Must have “Word Perfect for Windows” and tele­ phone experience. A minimum of 24 hours per week. Please send resume to: Caledonia Township, PO Box 296, Caledo­ nia, MI 49316_____________ X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST. Full-time for busy family­ practice office in Caledonia. 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So it’s no wonder that nearly five billion ham­ burgers and cheeseburgers were served in commercial restaurants in 1993, ac­ cording to the National Restaurant Association No one can claim the exact date the first ham­ burger was made, but America’s favorite sand­ wich got its name in the 18th century from Ger­ man immigrants from the city of Hamburg who brought their popular broiled chopped steak to the United States. The rest is hamburger history. What makes today’s hamburger perfect is a Wanted UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL F BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR * I PRICE, CET SECOND ONE | r FOR 1/2 PRICE x MANCELONA: 10 Beautiful Acres with campsite. Close to Slate Land. $7,995, $500 down, $110/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118. Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub Thank You Want to Rent Hay is <nm‘ of tlw main bases of civilization. —Johan Huizinga 891-9287 Real Estate PROFESSIONAL COUPLE looking to rent a house on Jordan Lake or Morrison Lake. No kids, no pets. 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And a big THANK YOU to the Caledonia Rescue Squad for all the effort they made to revive Hap. It’s hard to pul into words how much we appreciate it all. Thank you again! With Love & Appreciation, The Eugene “Hap” Schjefia Family matter of debate, but no matter. Variety in ham­ burgers has become the norm. Vaughan said. Though some restaurants specialize in basic burg­ ers, others pride them­ selves on making every condiment count. But whether it’s a secret sauce or bacon and onion rings that draws people to hamburgers. Americans have many ways of creating a sand­ wich unique to them. “They can be made to suit individual tastes from the basic to the exotic,” said Vaughan. “In our research, we discovered many people literally crave the taste of a hamburger, some claim­ ing that they can eat a good burger every day of the week.” In fact, she said, JACK IN THE BOX*, a fast food chain targeted primarily to more adult tastes, is refocusing its efforts on the hamburger in its many varieties as a business strategy. “It’s a taste people don’t get tired of, even as food trends come and go." for Only.. f WO■» Cum. Cautoma. Ph Ml mr | $4| 99 I ! I loch *11.99. lor *14.99... 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S CHURCH ST HASTINGS. * *90M T”5 Special conditions govern placement, type of tower Caledonia Twp. planners approve special use for telecommunications tower by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In a 4-2 decision last week, the Caledonia Township Hanning Commission granted a special land use with a number of conditions allow­ ing Century Cellunet to con­ struct a 200-foot telecommu­ nications tower on a parcel at 6336 Whitncyville Road. In allowing the controver­ sial tower, the commission insisted the company build a monopole-type tower rather than a lattice-type tower sup­ ported by guy wires, as Cen­ tury Cellunet originally re­ quested. The commission also asked that the tower site be changed so that it is set back farther from Whitneyville Road. Originally, the tower site would have been only 200 feet from the road. Changing the site will set the tower and its accompanying equipment building 800-1.000 feet from the road. Other significant conditions require the company to: • Preserve the existing vege­ tation as much as possible and submit a landscaping screen­ ing plan to the commission. • Install a generator that will be no noisier "than a conversation." • Be able to accommodate at least three additional vendors on this tower to minimize the number of such towers • Eliminate any advertising signs. • Keep all equipment stored inside. • Reserve space on the Middleville adopts sign ordinance the present ordinance so that by Mandy Habcl regulations would be a com­ Staff Writer The Middleville Village promise between the desires Council last Tuesday adopted of the village insurance carrier an ordinance that prohibits and of some of the residents The current ordinance, he placement of garage sale signs in the public right of way on said, was originally adopted the M-37 corndor and in on April 13. 1976. and was amended on May 12. 1981. public intersections. The new ordinance will As a result of a com promise, those who do not amend the previous one. First, French said the sec­ live on M-37 or by an in­ tersection may put their signs tion that states that yard and garage sales are defined as in the right of way. Ordinance Committee retail sales that should last no Chairman Jim French said longer than three days. that after careful considera­ Anyone who wants to have a tion, the committee rewrote sale lasting longer must take the request to the Planning Commission for approval. This part, he said, will remain the same. The next item previously read, “signs should be placed in accordance with traffic. Signs shall be placed on private property except for government signs that regulate hours.” This section will now read, “No signs will be allowed in the right of way of the M-37 corndor and no signs will be allowed within 30 feet of any right of way from an intersection. “All signs must be freestan­ ding and no more than four square feet in total area, and no portion should be higher than 30 inches off the ground “Signs may not be out any longer than three days and must be removed immediately after the sale is over. “A police officer may remove any signs not removed by the time the sale is over after the resident has been properly warned. “Residents are limited to four sales a year and each sign See Ordinance, Page 2 tower for future use by such municipal agencies as the po­ lice and fire departments. • Restore the property to its original use if the tower is later abandoned. Other conditions require the tower to meet all local, state and federal regulations and to submit a revised site plan to the planning commission. The decision came despite the presentation of petitions signed by 245 residents, most of whose properties are in the vicinity of the proposed tower. Century Cellunet said at an earlier meeting, however, that it has 3,100 subscribers in the area who cannot use their cellular phones because there arc "holes” in the coverage of the Caledonia and Alaska areas and along 1-96. At a public hearing held Aug. 7, residents protested the aesthetics, the safety and the location of such a tower in a residential area. Century Cellunet officials responded at that time, how­ ever. that they had looked at numerous other sites that would not work because either they conflicted with airport glide paths or they would not H ...A proposal like this makes us stop and think whether we want the implications of technology in our township. 5! —Dick Dunn provide coverage for the areas needing it. The company also submit­ ted information refuting claims that the electromag­ netic field around such a tower would pose a health hazard to nearby residents and Kettle Lake School. At their Aug. 21 meeting, the commission members did not reopen the floor to resi­ dents, but discussed their own opinions and concerns. See Tower, Page 3 Heritage Day planned Sept 16 by Mandy Habel Stuff Writer Middleville's fourth annual Heritage Day which will be from 8:30 a m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 16. will offer a variety of activities. Heritage Day Committee organizer Jo Sclafani said the committee will sponsor several sporting events, in­ cluding co-ed softball, sand volleyball, three-on-three basketball and horseshoes. All of these events except for the horseshoes, which will be downtown, will be held at the high school facilities. The other activities will be downtown. There also will be a parade at ll a m at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. It will go to Church Street Lineup will be at 10:15 a m. Sclafani said the committee will select one boy and one girl ages 5 to 8, to ride in the parade in a car as junior grand marshals. The selection, she said, will be based on pictures submitted by the children that show what Middleville means to them. All entries must be in by Sept. 16 and can be mailed to Mid­ dleville Heritage Day, 618 Bernard. Middleville 49333. Arts and crafts made by residents from all over Barry County will be sold downtown from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. There also will be exhibits for people to look at. The Rotary Club of Mid­ dleville will sponsor a plastic duck race, in which the first three winners will receive cash prizes. Tickets are on sale at various businesses in People from oil over Barry county brought arts and crafts to sell and exhibit at last year's Heritage Day. Middleville. A dunk tank, sponsored by the athletic boosters will open at 11 a.m. for people in­ terested in dunking their favorite coach, teacher or of­ ficial. The money raised will go to school events. The Lions Club will spon­ sor a hog roast, which will start at 12:30 p.m. Groups that will perform throughout the day include the Middleville Village Players, the Caledonia Dance Center, the Middleville Bell Choir, the Thornapple Valley Dulcemer Society, and Mid­ dleville resident Dawn Huitron. Other events available are square dancing, country line dancing, and sumo wrestling sponsored by the Heritage Day Committee Thornapple Township Emergency Services will put on an expo to demonstrate techniques of fighting fires and fire safety The Middleville Heritage Society will sponsor a com­ munity sing along and the committee is selling raffle tickets which are on sale at various businesses in Middleville. First prize for the raffle is a $200 Middleville shopping spree, second prize is a microwave and third prize is a $100 shopping spree The Middleville Heritage Society also will have a slide See Heritage Day, P. 2 Food ond drink stands are available for those who desire a cool treat throughout the day. In This Issue... • Health officials say, “Nitrates in water a growing problem.’’ • Alto Fall Festival set for Sept. 9 • Middleville sidewalk repairs under way • 1995 Fall Sports Preview in this issue! �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 29, 1995 HERITAGE DAY, continued from front page — The volleyball tournament will again be on event at this year’s Middleville Heritage Day on Saturday, September 16. presentation of what Mid­ dleville was like in the “old days ” The Middleville United Church on Church Street will sponsor a pancake breakfast and the V.F.W will sponsor carnival bingo Sclafani said there also will be games for children, such as ring tosses. The Heritage Day Com­ mute will select a business to be named the most improved business, and a house in Mid­ dleville to be named most im­ proved house The voting, she said, will be based on upkeep of the out­ side. The winner of each category will receive a trophy or a plaque T-Shirts will be sold for $6. Some merchants will have them available as soon as today. She said Heritage Day was started by a woman who mov­ ed to town four years ago who got members of the Mid- dleville Heritage Society together to plan activities for the purpose of celebrating Middleville's growth and changes over the years. All activities will be held downtown except for softball, volleyball and basketball. TKEA placemat contest winners announced The Thornapple Kellogg Education Association spon­ sored a “placemat contest" last May to promote the public schools. The contest involved WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and New* welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a Voint of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. » The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 kindergarten through fifth­ grade students Students were asked to design a placemat that showed a learning activity, or a slogan they felt strongly about. Win­ ning designs were chosen for each grade level. Each winner received a check for $10 from the TKEA Their winning designs will be displayed on placemats that will be distributed to area restaurants as a part of a “Back to School” promotion this fall. The contest winners were: Becky Harvey, fifth grade. Page Elementary; Seth Welton, fifth grade. Page Elementary; Eric Bush, fourth grade, Page Elementary; Missty Welker, third grade. West; Samuel Verderber, first grade, McFall Elementary; and Sam Bergsma, kindergarten. Watch for their winning designs when visiting local eating establishments SIGN ORDINANCE, continued from front page — should be complete with some type of identification of the resident, sach as name and ad­ dress so if a sign is still up after three days, the person can be properly notified of the situation before the sign is taken.” French then placed a motion before the council to amend the changes in the ordinance, which was voted on and carried. Trustee James Rutherford asked what the regulations would be for real estate signs since thes were not mentioned in the ordinance. French said he felt that real estate signs had not been as much of a problem and has seen no instances of any being on the right of way. He added that they also will be subject to the rules in the ordinance. Grover Lethcoe said he thought it is a good ordinance, but maintained that it is un­ constitutional. based on the court case of the City of Ladue vs. Margaret P. Gilleo case number 92-1856. in which a resident in the City of Ladue. Mo., was informed by police officers that a sign that she placed on her front lawn stating a message against the war in the Persian Gulf was prohibited by a city ordinance. It was found that the or­ dinance violated her right of free speech under the U.S. Constitution's First Amend­ ment filed under action 42 uses When this was mentioned before. Village Planner Jason Cherry said when this case was first brought up that the proposed ordinance would not be an issue of infringing on free speech because people would be allowed to put up any sign they want in their yards. The question, he said, is just on whether or not the signs can be out on the street among public property. Lethcoe also said he felt that people who do not live on M-37 would not be able to have a sale. He added that if you allow one person to place a sign on the right of way you should allow everyone to. Attorney for the City of Hastings Stephanie Fekkes. who filled in for Jeff Youngsma. said that the or dinance allows residents not living on M-37 to approach someone who does and ask them to place a sign there Lethcoe also said that Chief Louis Schumaker and Village Manager Everil Manshum had predetermined that as soon as he put a sign up they would immediately take it down and that they tore down signs of his that were on his private property. Manshum said the sign would not have been taken down if it had been on his private property . Resident Store Matusak asked if the police would issue a warrant to anyone not com­ plying with the ordinance regulations Cherry said his interpreta­ tion of the ordinance was that removal of the sign was the punishment and that anyone's private property can be removed if it is a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents. Fekkas agreed with this statement. Matusak also asked if the police would need a warrant to remove noxious weeds from someone's private pro­ perty. Manshum said that the police do not need a warrant. Lethcoe said they did. Fekkes said that a warrant usually would be necessary for the police to enter so­ meone's private property However, if something is disrupting the health, saftey and welfare of the residents such as noxious weeds or signs obstructing public view, it is not. Lethcoe also charged that Chief Schumaker would come by and just rip his signs down even though they were on his private property. Matusak asked if this could be done. Manshum said that it could not be done and that Schmaker would never do that to a sign that complies with the ordinance. Resident Katherine Encinas wanted to know if the decision of whether or not a sign at an intersection complies with the ordinance is a judgment call. Fekkes said it is not a judg­ ment call. Any sign that is closer to the intersection than 30 feet does not comply with the ordinance Matusak asked if the police officer carries a tape measure with him to measure the distance from the intersection and the size of the sign. Lethcoe said Schumaker had a yard stick. Miava Gravelyn said that there should be something in the ordinance that clarifies what will happen to a sign that is up too long or does not comply with the ordinance Fekkes said the purpose of requiring a name and address of the resident on the sign is so police will know who to notify if this situation occurs. French said his experience with that situation related to political signs that were on the right of way somewhere in Barry County. He said the county called the owners of the signs to notify them that they were taken to a garage because they were in the way. He said when the people ar rived at the garage they saw many other political signs there as well. He said it seemed as though the county does not notify people until their signs, are already taken down Lethcoe said he would like the council to table its deci­ sion for 30 days so he could take a copy of the ordinance to someone to sec if it is legal or not. Village President Lon Meyers said he felt the or dinance voted on was a com­ promise and written in gixxl faith “I know some people may be unhappy with the outcome, but we have tried to listen to what the residents have to say and compromise," he said. Lethcoe said he was unhap­ py with the outcome. "Each one of you took an oath of office to uphold the constitution," he said "The police chief took an oath to serve and protect the com­ munity, I don't think he has done this.’’ Post Office offers forward of address kits Those who plan to move away during the winter season should know the postal service has developed a forwarding of address kit to simplify the move. The Middleville Post Office will have “Snow-Bird For­ ward of Address’’ kits available in the lobby beginn­ ing Sept. 15. “The kits contain valuable information and necessary forms for customers to use so their mail is forwarded time­ ly," said Postmaster Patrick Kelly. "Each set contains two sets of forms. One set is used for departure and the other for the return to Michigan. " Based on customer responses, the kit has been slightly modified and enhanc­ ed by adding a special feature called prepaid priority reship service. As each class of mail receives varying levels of free forwarding service, for a small fee. customers can have their local post office package Caledonia Happy 60s meet Sept. 11 The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will return to its meet­ ing roum at the Caledonia Community Education Build­ ing, 330 Johnson, for its first meeting of the new school year. The group will hold a noon potluck Monday, Sept. 11., and those attending are asked to bring a dish to share, their own table service and a $1 gift for bingo. Members also are invited to bring a friend. Anyone with questions about the club or about the meeting should call 698-6335 or the Community Education office. 891-8117. and ship all of their mail, regardless of class, to their temporary location. Frequen cy is determined by the customer Contact the local post office for further information on prepaid reship service. “We continually look for opportunities to serve our customers, whether they are here or away for the season,” said Kelly. Prepaid priority reship service provides the postal service one more op­ portunity to meet the needs of our valued customer!. "& Thank you to our 1995 4-H Buyers ' i ( werkema Machine Company Hastings City Bank — B] Welton �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 29, 1995 / Page 3 Heath experts say “nitrates in water a growing problem by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning Commission last week Monday invited Jerome Waggcndorf from the Barry Eaton District Health Depart­ ment to give an analysis on Middleville’s water and sewer systems. Waggcndorf said he was asked <o look at the extent of nitrates in the groundwater and went through files that dated back to 1977 He said the department tested 400 sites and found that 128 of them had measurable amounts of nitrates. He recommended that the village and township work together to determine what repairs to make and who will spend the money because there may be a time in the future when parts of the township may have to look for a source of portable water. He added that in some cases many people are relying on a few wells and that the water protection area may expand outside the village Waggendorf said it looks like areas on the east and west side of Middleville have had nitrates rising within the last I5 years and that the best loca­ tion for a new well would be in an area least likely to bring out nitrates To determine this would re quire an extensive geological study, he said He said that because of im­ provement of equipment and techniques, farming may not be the main cause of the nitrate elevation any more, though it still may contribute to the problem According to the tests done, he said it looks like there are clusters of homes in several subdivisions that appear to have been built in the 1970s that show signs of being hot spots for nitrate development. He said the question that arises is. how many homes can a subdivision maintain without nitrates developing? He added that be does not know for sure what the answer would be One possible solution Wag­ gendorf suggested was the development of a wastewater treatment plant. He said that most residents have their own septic tanks in their homes. A cluster of 350 homes multiplied by $5,000 would probably come out to be a similar price to the total of what each resident s septic tank would cost. The wastewater treatment plant would replace individual home septic tanks and would provide a better system for residents He added there is one spot he found that contains heavier soils and probably would not develop nitrates, so that may be a good location for a new well, but this is a decision the village and township will have to make He also said he found that the village wells are very shallow, containing useable water down to 430 feet. When the wells are turned on for a long time, they could run dry because there is no layer of clay dividing the up­ per aquifer from the lower aquifer. He said if the village were to drill deeper, more expen­ sive wells in the current loca­ tion. he does not think they have the clay to protect the deeper groundwater Waggendorf added that TOWER OK’d, continued from front page — first he was not too concerned ”1 love good technol­ about having the tower, he ogy...but a proposal like this now is not convinced that this makes us stop and think is the best use for this land, whether we want the implica­ especially after looking at the tions of technology in our township's land use plan map. township." said Commission which calls for future medium Chairman Dick Dunn at the density housing in the area. beginning of the discussion. Commissioner Jim Newhof He pointed out. however, that a move was under way to said he, too, had struggled remove the regulation of such with the question of where to towers from local authorities. put the tower. Other sites ei­ If this happened, a state or ther conflict with the aiport or federal office could allow a are also residential. "There are no natural sites tower of any type and build it anywhere it wished, much as for it," he concluded. 1 they approve sites and right of Newhof also said there did­ ways for other public utilities, n't seem to be much public concern for similar types of highways, mobile home parks electronics such as televisions and billboards. Dunn said that after consid­ and microwave ovens and ering all the pros and cons computers. Dunn said that he had tried brought up at the hearing, he had decided that it would be to do some study on the EMF question and in his opinion. "reasonable and fair" to have such a tower in the township, "The jury is still out" on but he wanted it to be a whether much of a hazard is monopole and able to accom­ there. Commissioner John Dielemodate other vendors who might need capacity in the man said that while he re­ spected the feelings of the ap­ same area. However. Commissioner proximately 300 people who opposed the tower, they repreRic Parent said that while at Contractors! Do you need a raise? We've just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! (C* yaw total Itotftof' towtoto afto tor a a—r J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St (M-37). Middleville. Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 S'ince ij Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company H With 3,100 users, I would say there is a need for (the tower). H we could work with Century Cellunet and these (proposed) conditions, I would be in favor of a tower at this location. 55 — John Dieleman sented only 5 percent of the township’s population. "The people who are for this probably won’t show up here." be added. "With 3,100 users, I would say there is a need for (the tower). If we could work with Century Cellunet and these (proposed) conditions. I would be in favor of a tower al this location." Parent pointed out, how­ ever, that no one had come forward with "a positive view” on the project. In the vote. Parent and Commissioner Beryl Fischer voted "no." Commissioner Roger Keating was absent. The commission has the final authority in granting special use permits, so the re­ quest will not come before die township board for further de­ bate. Township Assessor Tom Doane said that the tower def­ initely would bang in tax rev­ enue to the township, based on construction costs and im­ provements to the leased property Liz Craft, communications specialist for Century Tele­ phones Enterprises. Inc. said that the average construction cost for this kind of tower is about one-half million dollars Some even cost as much as one million dollars, she said, depending on the sue ( ( The village and township work together to determine what repairs to make and who will spend the money because there may be a time in the future when parts of the township may have to look for a source of portable water some wells on the east side of town have a clay barrier that would probably protect the groundwater. Commission Member Regina Stein said she would like to see a task force developed that would work on the planning of the system and would include representatives from the village and township. She said the first thing to discuss would be who would pay for it and what im­ provements would be made now She added that the village plans to go up Grand Rapids Street and Whitneyville Road and develop across the river. They eventually want to go up the M-37 corridor, but do not have the money to do that now She said the village has been working with an engineer who has provided guidance and made recommendations on what should be done and how much it will cost. Waggendorf said the nitrate problem started about 20 years ago. and at that time no one knew what could happen He added that it is likely a level of 10. So far Middleville's nitrate level is not that high and therefore is not currently dangerous, however, could be in a few years. Stein asked about the use of federal money for the project Planning Consultant Rand D. Bowman said he felt that committees need to recognize their own limitations. I don’t think it is ap pruproiate to ask residents ot other communities to con­ tribute to a solution to a pro­ blem dealt with only in this community." he said. Waggendorf agreed and said that it takes a sense of responsibility away from the residents. Another concern Stem men­ tioned is if expansion could be a main contributor to the pro­ blem With the village grow ing. it would require more water to come through to residents. Waggendorf said the pro­ blem would probably still ex­ ist even if the village did not grow He added that since people that the nitrate concentration would continue to rise, even if all farms were to shut down and no longer do business. The nitrates would probably continue to be around for the next 20 to 30 years. One thing that Is good about nitrates, he said, is that they are soluable and just mix in with the water instead of float around in it. He said another thing to think about is that the nitrate level is likely to increase the harder the pump has to work. He suggested local officials may want to put a well in an area that is known to have no increase in nitrates, no matter how hard thewater is pumped He also suggested that it should be in an area where there will not be much development. The village has two choices, he said. It can dig further into the current well locations and keep them going for about five more years or find new loca­ tions which will last longer. He said the maximum legal amount of nitrates that are allowed to exist in the water is See Nitrates. Page 18 New Design Full Service Family Hair Styling Salon Casualwear & Sportswear NtW. 4 TANNERS: 2 Booths & 2 Deluxe Beds NEW! Caledonia Village Canfra (M-37) • 891*9257 As Always. Walk ms Are IVe/comr LUNCH IS ON US! State Bank of Caledonia ALL 3 BRANCHES Come for lunch! We appreciate your business and in this small way want to express our thanks to you, our valued customer. Hot Dogs, Chips and Soft Drinks will be served. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 1995 11 AM to 2 PM CALEDONIA, DUTTON & MIDDLEVILLE 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE TATE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ANK ALEDONIA FDIC 1ft LCNOCM PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS - PLEASE JOIN US! TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12th 6:00 PM Picmc Members Only! We’d love io have vou join the Premier Club There are mans financial and social rewards Cail 891-7131 to sign up! �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 29. 1995 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone. I overcleaned my computer area last week and threw away all my tape that had all of your numbers. I had to wait until Monday night when Greg Geers came and we remade a list of only 32 of you folks. So, I hope that you all will be patient with me until I can remember the rest of you. Nellie Solomon said that daughter Susan took her and Curt to the Kalamazoo Fair She and Curt were two of the 12 people chosen to ride on the "Reminisce Cart" with those beautiful big horses pulling the small cart. The Reminisce group had gone across the U.S., visiting senior citizen centers to let them see and pet the horses. Nellie said she and Curt, who always loved horses, paraded in from of the au­ dience. then Curt got out to pet the big horses. They also got a video showing the big horse coming in to the register desk and then turning around and going down the hall so everyone could see him. pet him and be a part, even if they were confined to a wheelchair Nellie said it was a super time and then they had the video to share with their family. I had a nice visit with Russ Bender He said that he has a new job. Every Fnday. he is the mailman at Thomapple Manor. He sorts all the mail, then getting on his little cart, delivers the mail. What a beautiful way to let the patient know that even if they are limited physically, there are ways to still keep ac­ tive and Russ says he feels just wonderful and very grateful for the chance to use what he has. even if part of him is giv­ ing him problems Russ also said that Alice's brother and wife. Clarence Hackney , came last Saturday , along with Jack and Evelyn Jewel. Bob and Carol Bender have finished their training for the Peace Corps There was two and one half months of the school, then in the last two weeks they were living with a Russian family. Then they will get an apartment, cooking for themselves. Letters come from Carol and Bob and are still going to school. Myrtle Adams came over to give me an 1873 Barry Coun­ ty Atlas and an 1890 school director’s book of Parmalee School. She had read that I was writing about the Village of Parmalee and knew that I would preserve it. It used to belong to Vur and Flossie Adams. So now I had all of this lasered and in its own notebook for everyone to see. Our daughter. Jana Peden, was here with us for 14 days. After 1 had gotten it lasered. she put them into plastic envelopes to save. Then Greg Geers, when he was here Monday , took home the atlas to show the area of Parmalee. all the way to its end on Dun­ can Lake Road. He also took a humid. You can feel the dif­ ference in your body when you change your schedule. I always walk with Houston in harness during very early morning. You can hardly see anything at all. but it is a wet. nice smelling, cool time to walk. 1 try to identify the odors as I go around the one and a quarter mile track. 1 was curious as to how Houston would react to the whole field being mowed, so we can hopefully make some hay in a couple of days Houston was a little worried and nervous at the change, but kept me in the track, constantly looking over his shoulder at ail the flattened hay. Lois Bremer said two cousins from Holland, one from Arizona and auntie from Holland, came to visit. They went out for supper. small picture that Loretta Clark had been given by Clare Tungate. He is taking it home to see if it can be blown up. It was a small picture, or rather an ink drawing of Charles Pike's grist mill. I also had Randy Bass take a picture of the little Pike girl's tombstone. There is no mark on it. but it was in the fence row near the home and mill. The abstract office also gave me the approximate area of the mill pond when Duncan Creek was dammed up to power this mill. So the story of Parmalee will include a map showing the Village of Parmalee. even the cemetery plan and graves and names Donna Kenyon gave me a map of Parmalee Cemetery and all the names and where they arc buried. Bea Miller said it seemed good to get back to her daily walking. It was so hot and Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY.............................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 10 a tn Sunday School • 6:00 p m Evening Praise WEDNESDAY...'.................... Family Night - 700 p m. 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 M Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................... .6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................... ..6:45p.m. WELCOME TO a T Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street * Caledonia. Michigan ~ ® ipT Telephone 698-8252 P T-ll Pastor Mark Beers _ * ! Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children 's Church will be provided during both services. fSf “Set an example In speech, in Me. m love, m faith and in purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 1 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH - Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 1 S A church nilh a caring heart for our community and the world. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike AUes, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer. Community Calling I Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. ■ Sunday Mass..................... 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at lOOffi St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody . and Jesus Christ is IorT Sunday School.......................................... 930 a m. Sunday Momng Worship......................... <0-30 am. Sunday Evenrg AonNp..........................6XJ0p.m Wea Mtfweek Prayer 8 Btte Study....... 700 p.m nhharrt DoDton. Pastor 1 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 11.10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................7:00 p m RAY TOWNSEND Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALE. Da of Chnstxr Ed & Muse 891 -8028 i Morning Worship Service.............10:00 a m Sunday School.................................. 11 15 a m Evening Worship Service.............. 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795 3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES -< Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Wednesday “Family Night" 6:15 Dinner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavincttes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Wagner - 795 3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne Ret. Lynn Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — 1 * 2 1 1 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. | (Missouri Synod) f "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 i First Service...........................................8:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................... 9:45 a.m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 am) Bible Classes . 10 00 am Second Service............................. 11:00 a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) 1 Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 J 1 1 I 1 | 1 1 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH E 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun l^ikc) 1 Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 1 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 am Middleville Worship......................... 11 00 a m 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 - I9 Choir Church School............... 9:30 a.m. Practice 9:30a.m. 1 Worship Service 10:30a.m. I 250 Vine Street I Church Office — 891-8669 C Parsonage — 891-8167 1 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 708 West Main Street (Old Wimr ^rl^odist (Clpirch CALEDONIA 0 UNITED METHODIST i Sun. Morning Worship . . .10:00 a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday Worship. . Rev. Ray Bruck LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Barner Free t'ri.^rurTi . ( ,r All Age-. 1 k 1 F 9 00 am JTOUM LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wednevday , I 1030 am Family Night" 6(X)p»r. ... Imwwi hwru tdrwu hyhd I 1I The Reorganized ' CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 1 of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, * J 9 45 * m 1 O- Monung Worship... 11 00 am Evening Worship . ..6.00 p.m Wed FeltowihiP 7 30pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 ■ E I E K �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 29. 1995 / Page 5 School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday. Aug. 30 Tuna pita or bologna sand­ wich. cole slaw, peaches or raisins. Thursday. Aug. 31 Taco salad with meat, cheese, lettuce, tortilla pieces, pretzel, warm apple slices. Friday. Sept. 1 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday. Sept. 4 Labor Day. No School. Tuesday. Sept. 5 Meat and cheese subs, let­ tuce. com. cherry crisp. Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog. Tues.. Turkey Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun. Fri.. Fishwich Sand wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Aug. 30 Breakfast pizza, grapefruit juice, milk Thursday. Aug. 31 Bagel/cream cheese or peanut buner. apple juke, milk. Friday. Sept. I Egg omelett on biscuit, o.j.. milk. Monday. Sept 4 Labor Day. No School. Tuesday. Sept. 5 Cold cereal, muffin. raisins, milk FALL AUCTION SATURDAY, Sarvers 50th Anniversary Wielands celbrate 50 years Roger E. Wieland and Irene (Roberts) Wieland were married on March 21, 1945, in Rhode Island. Roger and Irene reside in Cape Coral during the winter but spend the summer at Sharp Park in Yankee Springs. They stay young and in love by taking long walks together, square dancing and clogging. The Wielands have four children: Loren Wieland of Fort Myers, FL; Filip and Michelle Wieland of Del Rey Beach, FL Shannonond Paula Bracewell of Cape Coral, FL; and Tom and Luana Coleman of Middleville. They enjoy their six grand­ children, Baden, Dylan, Drew, Courtney, Ben and Katie. Their golden anniversary was celebrated in Mprch at the home of their niece, Mr. and Mrs. John Lenz on Lake Okeechobee. SEPTEMBER 9, 1995 Pastor Russell and Alberta Sarver of Hastings, were married 50 years ago on Sept. 2, 1945 by Rev. Ted Gandy of Battle Creek. He will take charge of the renewal vows at 2 p.m., and Leah Hand of Lake Odessa, will be singing at the service, she also sang at our wedding. The Sarver family of eight children ond their families will be hosting the celebration on September 10th at the Grace Brethren Bible Church, 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Open house from 2-5 p.m. We would love to see you, but request no gifts please. 7:00 PM At Gun Lake Community Church GUN LAKE Fundraiser for Youth Mission Trip Summer 1996 COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday Rd CHURCH Wayland, Ml 49348 Face to Face NEIGHBORS from Page 4 — Field 40th Anniversary Jonathon ond Margaret Fields were married Sept. 1st. 1955 at the First Baptist Church (Parsonage) Mid­ dleville. Rev. Lloyd Sanders officiated. They now reside at 506 Briarwood, Middieville. The Fields hove three children, Becky (Otto) Jim Fields ond Mike Fields and five grandchildren, Thad, Jared. Renoe Ot­ to, Jessica, ond Tommy Fields. Reach over 30,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week Marian Martin had her 80th birthday and her whole family supnsed her with a party. All of them came home She said it is unusual, when you have grandchildren around, that one doesn't blurt it out. but they didn't. So she had a party at the Middle Villa Aug. 6. Don Williamson said they now have a boat and went to Grand Haven and went up the lake shore, about five miles out They went up as far as Charlevoix. Don said he took some wonderful pictures. Cathy even uxA some books along and got to read I have forgotten which lighthouse it was. but (hat made me think of how lonely being a lighthouse keeper would be. 1 hear it was a nasty place to be in a storm Lake Michigan is such a stormy Lake at certain times of the year Don told me there w as one lonely lighthouse on Manitou Island I almost forgot 1 gut a nice letter from a woman who takes the Sun and News She lives m Reed City and has family in the area She took time to w me to me and say helk» I lost the letter and can't find her name It is always so good to hear from readers. About Urology U-rol’-o-gist - a physician who specializes in the uri­ nary or urogenital tract. Jeffrey Chapman, M.D., board certified urologist, is Pennock Hospital's full-time urologist. Dr. Chapman practices all types of urology including the diagnosis and treatment options for the maintenance of prostate cancer, incontinence and urinary tract cancel's, as well as the management of stone disease, in­ cluding lithotripsy (dissolving kidney stones with sound waves). Dr. Chapman also has an extensive office practice which in­ cludes vasectomies, management of blood in the urine and urinary tract infections, and the treatment of impotence. Dr. Chapman has been a part of the Pennock team for one year now, and was in practice for seven years before joining our staff. Dr. Chapman provides complete urological care to patients of all ages. ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49050 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 29. 1995 Week at Lake Charlevoix mixes good times with work CHS band camp ‘scores’ with kids, parents and band director After years of holding a day­ time band camp each summer at the Caledonia High School campus, the CHS marching band took its yet unrehearsed act north this year for a week of learning formations and forming friendships. The 70-member band, ac­ companied by director Tom Peck, coaches Tim and Rhoda Castiglia and chaperones Deb Grow. Jim and Chris Zeeff and Bill and Ann Milzarski left Caledonia July 31 for Seagull Lodge at Lake Charlevoix. While escaping some of the heat and humidity of Caledo­ nia, the band still practiced on a hot drill field and slept in unaircondi tinned cabins during their stay. Hard work was balanced, however, by waterfront activi­ ties such as swimming, fish­ ing, tubing and kayaking and by the high jinks that any group of 70 teens might con­ jure up. According to chaperone Anne Milzarski, the day began with an 8 am. breakfast, with field drill following until 10:30 a.m. and then group work until lunch. On some days, the heat lim­ ited afternoon drills to just an hour or two. allowing the kids to cool off at the lake until 4 p.m. Then came practice in the recreation hall until din­ ner. Evenings usually meant more practice or some -team­ building" activities or games. The hours of warmups, fun­ damentals, learning forma­ tions as well as practicing the music for the upcoming fail season paid off. the kids said, in a gratifying sense of ac­ complishment. "What was interesting," said drum major Ryan Fisher, "was band improvement over the five days. It was real good•" "It was great." said senior Jason Buys. "We could focus all our attention in one week, and we had exponential re­ sults’" Milzarski said that the Scots were not the only band practicing at Seagull Lodge that week. The band from Bad Axe shared the dining room during meal time and used that hall as its indoor practice room while Caledonia used the rec hall. While both bands were busy’ with their own schedules, they did find some time for getting together socially and entertain­ ing each other musically. At a Wednesday night "mixer," the two groups got to know each other. "I don’t know which was louder, the music or the kids talking to each other," said parent Bill Milzarski, who es­ pecially commented on the happy results of the conga line and the chicken dance. At breakfast the next day. Bad Axe stood and gave Cale­ donia a thank-you cheer, he said. The two groups got to­ gether one other time just be­ fore the buses arrived Friday morning to bring the CHS contingent home. The two bands mef at the practice field, and Bad Axe performed first while Caledonia listened. Then they switched. By coincidence, they both had been practicing the theme from the movie "ET," so they ended their joint concert with a combined number featuring all 150 musicians. Ann Milzarski interviewed a number of the CHS band Members of the CHS marching band relax a bi! while going over some music on the practice field at band camp Tubing sometimes took the place of tubas at band camp Cooling off during their free time are Kristi Schmidt, left, Katie Hatrick and Dan Corstange members, and all had some­ thing positive to say about the week. They said they liked the camp, they liked the cama­ raderie and they felt good about what they accom­ plished. Senior Dan Corstange of­ fered a cerebral appraisal of the week: "Even though I came out of band camp cranky, sunburned and five pounds lighter, Ill probably remem­ ber it as a bonding experience coupled with a healthy mea­ sure of sleep deprivation." The chaperones expressed a slightly different perspective. "People need to know how heard these kids worked," said parent Deb Grow. "They were the epitome of responsibility and showed a tremendous work ethic. These arc young people the community should be extremely proud of," Director l orn Peck said he was proud of the kids, loo. "Heat, rain, dusty field, wet field and an old-goat band di­ rector... and they never com­ plained. The spirit and hard work of the kids surpassed my wildest drcams...There was never a dull or quiet moment all week. These kids are great." Information meeting set for Sept. 25 CHS band director Tom Peck goes over some music with T.J. Grant. (Photos courtesy of Ann Milzarski.) Thank You Long Masonry and Caledonia State Bank Caledonia orchestra offers program for 4th graders Parents of Caledonia fourth­ grade students interested in the district's orchestra program should plan to attend an or­ chestra information meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the high school Performing for purchasing my hogs at the Lowell Fair and for supporting the Kent County 4-H Youth Fair. Blake Trutsch — Southkent 4-H Make a Labor of Love. Pendleton Wool • Polar Fleece Flannel • Halloween Fabric and Patterns T-KNITS S49JL «p (Good wteeftor Stop end eee Yoer Choice io Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCT0R QF OPTOMETRY 218 East State. Hastings CaJedoaia Vmmm Center HOURS Mon Thuo. 8-5 30; R 8-7 Sot 9 5 30 9809 Cherry Valey M 37) Ph. 945-9673 (616) 891-2620 Call for Sun & News Action Ads PHONE 795-3345 Arts Center. Fourth grade is traditionally the first year Caledonia stu­ dents can enroll in the pro­ gram, which is open to any student who wishes to partici­ pate. Anyone interested in in­ strumental music will take a music aptitude test during the first few weeks of schtx)l and then will be filial for a spe­ cific instrument. Elementary orchestra students begin their training on cither the violin, viola, cello or string bass. Caledonia orchestra director Pete DeLiile said that a repre­ sentative from a local music company will attend the in­ formation meeting to answer parents' questions and explain instrument rental policies. Anyone who wants more information about the orches­ tra program or the meeting should contact DcUlle at 8918130. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29, 1995 I Page 7 Bike for Breath fundraiser reaches campaign goal Jeannine Reynolds, left, special events coordinator for the West Michigan American Lung Association, poses outside Caledonia Elementary, where the routes for this year's Bike for Breath began and ended With her is Karen Bums, regional manager of the West Michigan American Lung Association Andy Mann (right), known to most Caledonia students as the schools’ computer director, was the route coordinator for this year's Bike for Breath Here, he explains the map to members of the Cox family, who participated in this year's ride. From the left, are Katie, Chris. Ariana and Pat Cox. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With more (han twice the rider* covering three scenic routes, the recent 1995 Bike for Breath fund raiser for the American Lung Association of Michigan will meet its goal, netting about $10,000. Jean nine Reynolds, special events coordinator for the Associations Grand Valley and Southwest regions, said about 200 riders set off from Caledonia Elementary School on Saturday, Aug. 12, to earn money for the prevention, treatment and cure of lung disease in this area. “When all the pledges come in, we will earn about $10,000," she said. That figure includes the Annual Alto Fall Festival planned for September 9 The 15th annual Alto Fall Festival will take place Sept. 9. There will be activities for the whole family . The festival will start Satur­ day at 9 a m. There will be a pie and watermelon eating contests. All ages are invited to participate. By the stage vyill be games for the kids. Up and down Linfield Avenue will be 10 to 20 of Michigan’s crafters selling their wares in a craft show. There will be a horseshow tournament at 10:30 a.m. Sign up at the Auction House on Linfield. The volleyball tournament will be held again this year at the Alto school. There will be a kids only three-on-three basketball tournament, star­ ting at 10 a m. The teams will play on Depot Street beside the Kountry Komer store New this year is a basket­ ball shoot from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. For a small fee. par­ ticipants can shoot the basket­ ball into a hoop Winners will receive either a free pop or a gift certificate to Rookies in Lowell The kids’ bike parade will be at 11:15 a m. All ages ot kids may join. The big parade will start at 12:15 p.m Lineup for the big parade will be at the Alto school at 11:30 a m. Everyone is invited to join in the parade. The Michigan Two Step­ pers will be in the parade as well as performing afterward The Grand Circle of Clowns will be back to make balloon animals for thekids, a big hit the last few years. The Orbitron will be back pro­ viding rides for a fee. Or­ bitron is a ride in which you are strapped in. and then spun in a weightless state Again this year will be the favorite antique tractor and the ugliest truck contests. A fee of $10 will be charged to register, with the winners splitting half of the purse. To be eligible, the trucks must be in good running condition and meet Michigan automobile standards. The public can vote for their favonte until 4:30 p.m. The festival volunteers will again this year operate the Alto Jail. For a small fee you can have someone arrested Relax at... 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You may purchase squares for $2 each and hopefully the cow will do There will be food booths available all day with some of the taste tempters being walking tacos, fruit cups, hot dogs, french fries, home baked pies and many others. her business on your square Squares will be sold until IMXM1 on the day of the festival The winning square ow ner w ill receive half of the money generated The talent show w ill be held at 2:30 p.m. on the stage. All ages are welcome to participate Live music will be available from 3:30 to 5 p m The entertainer this year is Solid Ground, a country western hand w ho ha*, opened for Thom Ellis and many other artists There w ill be food booths asailable all day with some of the taste tempters being walk­ ing tacos, fruit cups, hot Jogs, french fries, home baked pies and many others For more information, call 765-3447 proceeds from the registration fee each rider paid, she added. Last year, the event raised $6,800, and Reynolds said she is pleased to see the increase that resulted from this year's effort. Both individuals and teams could enter the non­ competitive ride, and Reynolds noted that St. Mary's Hospital sent a team, as did WOOD TV 8. There was one team of ladies, a group of 14 Boy Scouts from Rockford and several teams of family members. Registering the morning of the event were bikers from as far away as Howard City and Royal Oak and as near as Caledonia Village. "Everyone said they loved the scenery, and they loved the food," Reynolds reported. The three routes varied in length, with riders able to choose from a 15-, a 30- or a 62-mile jaunt. All wound through Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, ending where they began, at Caledonia Elementary. Riders who completed their routes were treated to a catered lunch served outside the school. This year, the use of a laptop computer to track the radio beam from the support Jlutda Mooh School jbaHcc A'iIa The parents of the 1995-96 Thornapple Kellogg senior class will sponsor their annual pig roast at 6 p.m. Friday. Sept. 1. before the first foot­ ball game of the season, at the entrance to the football field. The cost is $2.50. The menu will be pork on a bun, a bag of potato chips, a cookie and a glass of pop. All profits will benefit the senior party, which will be held on the evening of gradua­ tion next spring. Year!" I ENROLL NOW CALEDONIA 9357 Cherry Valley Ave. Friday, August 25 891-0444 If no answer, call 949-1811 Pig roast to benefit TK senior class vehicles worked well. Reynolds said. "It brought 'the ride' into the world of high tech." Next year’s Bike for Breath again will be held in August, and Reynolds said she looks forward to an even better effort to help in the fight against lung disease. CURRICULUM • TAP • BALLET • POINTE •JAZZ • ACROBATICS • PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES • COMBINATION CLASSES • POM-PON JAZZ Ages 2 years thru a( Classes Resume Sept. 5,1995 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 29, 1995 Congregation plans weekend of events Sept. 9-10 Redeemer Covenant welcomes all to new church grand opening by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A dream has come true for the Redeemer Covenant con­ gregation, as it begins wor­ ship in its newly-completed church, located just south of the 68th Street and Hanna l^ke Avenue intersection. Since its formation in 1991, the congregation has been meeting in the Dutton Christian Middle School gymnasium and in the homes of its members. Now, anxious to share and show off its very own 20.000square-foot facility, the church is inviting the community to a grand opening weekend, set for Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sun­ day, Sept. 10. Events Saturday will in­ clude tours of the building from 1 to 5 p.m. while the youth group offers free car washes to visitors. Then, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the congregation will be host for a complimentary commu­ nity cookout with chicken on (he grill, salads, beverages and dessert. There also will be games for the kids at that time, so their parents can en­ joy their meals, said Redeemer Covenant Pastor Joel Kruggel The day will end with a praise concert al 7 p.m., fea­ turing the church choir and some area soloists. liOliil With the congregation now moved into its new church, attention turns for the moment to putting in a sprinkler system and growing some grass Congregation members helped with the landscaping by donating trees from their own yards Pastor Joel Kruggel stands near the columned entry where crabapple trees already have been planted. Rev. Joel Kruggel, pastor of Redeemer Covenant, welcomes community members to his congregation's new church at 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue Then on the grand opening Sunday, the day will begin with worship at 9:30 a.m. with special guests Billy and Sarah Gaines, who performed with Luis Palau during his visit to Grand Rapids last Reserve your booth today for the: 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION J 995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date: Saturday, October 28. 1995 Time: 10:00 A M. to 4:30 P.M. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-852-2145 or 517-627-3037 Booth Sizes & Rates: 8x4' - $25 • 8xl0’ - $30 The Gaineses will perform a full-length concert Sunday at 7:30 p.m., Kruggel said, but tickets are required for this event. Cost is $5 per person with a $20/family maximum. Tickets to the Gaines concert are available at the church of­ fice, 698-8001, and at Baker Bixik House. The new church, with its gleaming white facade, has been carefully planned to meet the needs of its congregation, which has grown to about 75 "We wanted to create a sense of majesty, but we also wanted flexibility," said Kruggel of the simple, but dramatic effect. He said that a decision to stay with individual chairs, rather than install the tradi­ tional pews, allows the space to be rearranged for special ministry events, such as con­ certs. The room also has been designed for future expansion. A decision to include air conditioning must have been divinely inspired, as the con­ gregation moved into the church just in time for the last heat wave. "It was wonderful to have it, especially for our elderly members,” Kruggel said. "And, it was cheaper to install it as the church was built compared to adding it later." Also included was a sound system and a spotlight. Besides the sanctuary, the main floor includes a large foyer, designed for fellowship before and after services. A pass-through from the foyer to a library/conference room pro­ vides access to a mini-kitchen that has a sink and a mi­ crowave. "Perfect for coffee and doughnuts," grinned Kruggel "The big foyer is designed to be inviting, part of our friendliness factor. We want people to feel welcome, and we want our church to feel like a family." A full-size kitchen, he added, will be included on the lower level of the church, which is not yet finished. Be­ cause bids came in higher than hoped, the fellowship hall, kitchen and 10 education rooms planned for the lower level have only been roughed in so far, but the congregation is already working to com­ plete them. Continued next page — NITRATES, continued from P. 3 have become more aware of this problem, testing for it has become more stringent. He said an irrigation test costs $140 and the nearest testing lab is in Canada. Stein said the village engineer showed the total cost of improvements by the year 2020 to be $3 million. She added that the village >#-ZIMECTERIN' The treatment of choice for parasite control • Kills all important larval stages of bots • NO organophosphates • Controls 29 species and stages of worms and bots • No documented resistance in horses to date • For horses of all ages, even broodmares and foals • Use every 2 months tor optimum parasite control NOW BUY 2 and SAVE $3 on your next 2-dose purchase. Stop in for details. Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 Main Street — Caledonia Open: Mon.-Sat. families and averages about 200 in attendance each Sun­ day, Kruggel said. The congregation itself has worked hard on the church, donating trees from their property to help landscape the former field, and taking part in work days at the site. "There's been a lot of work investment,' here," said Kruggel. "But those work nights have been a great way to pull the congregation to­ gether.” The investment of time, la­ bor, love and money seems to have paid off in a beautiful way. The new sanctuary can seat about 425, with its dominant architectural feature the sweep of the open, lightly washed cedar ceiling, which follows the roof line of the building. Large windows on two walls open the room to even more space and light. 891-8108 needs new water and sewer service. The village, she said, met with Paul Spellman from the water commission and would like public opinion about what residents in Middleville want as far as growth is concerned. She added that they do not know how they will go about getting the input yet. She also suggested that the Township Board get together as a whole with the Planning Commission and discuss this further. She said they have only discussed this in committees so far. Stein also mentioned that the village is in a position where it needs to do something and seemed to be as shocked about the improve­ ment costs as the township was. The village owns the ex­ isting water system so it will ultimately be its decision, she said She did not know if the village wanted the township to help with costs or not, but knows that growth will occur no matter what happens Trustee Rex Schad said he knows the Township Board is aware of what the commission wants to do and does not an­ ticipate reluctance on its part Stem said the village has a lol of pressure and needs to decide as soon as it can what will be done now and who will pay for it. Schad said he would bnng the situation up at the special Township Board meeting that was scheduled for Mondas morning Your independent agent “WORKING FOR YOU’ 6060 Alden Nash SE Phone 868-0050 Ju<ty Harrison President Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. Professional Instruction in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical Dance PRE-SCHOOL THRU ADULT For more information, call... 891-1606 or 891-9362 To all new students — bring in this ad and RECEIVE *5.00 OFF first months lesson. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 131 Vz East Main St., Caledonia �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 29. 1995 I Page 9 From previous page — Upstairs, and already in use, however, are the church's of­ fice complex and the nursery, which is located near the sanc­ tuary for the convenience of parents with little ones. The pastor, secretary and the youth and music directors all have offices near each other, allowing for a lot of interac­ tion, Kruggel said. The growing church is part of a network of evangelical covenant churches, the pastor explained. His congregation, for in­ stance. is a daughter church of the First Evangelical Covenant Church in Grand Rapids. About nine families came from the mother church to establish the Caledonia area congregation, with the mother church providing financial support until the new church got on its feet. The mother church also has helped with financing the new church building. Kruggel said. "The idea is that the build­ ing of new churches is a way of furthering His kingdom and sharing the faith," he said. At Redeemer Covenant, worship services arc held each Sunday at 9:30 a m., with Sunday School for all ages following at 11 a.m. "Home groups." small groups of eight to 12 people, meet in members' homes for prayer, sharing and Bible study throughout the week. On Wednesday evenings the congregation gathers at 5:30 p.m. for a family meal. "These will be pretty sim­ ple until the kitchen is done," said Kruggel. After the supper, the vari­ ous church groups meet, such Thornapple Twp. Emergency Services plans service upgrade bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services has rais­ ed a total of $1,070 so far to Inside the sanctuary, the dramatic high ceiling, paneled in cedar, is the most impressive feature of the room. The congregation wanted a majestic, but simple space that would focus attention on worship. as the choirs. Promise Keep­ ers and prayer groups. Kruggel said he hopes all who have been curious about the new white church on Hanna Lake will come to visit during the grand opening weekend. "But we want the commu­ nity members to know they Middleville sidewalk repairs underway by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Sidewalk repair is under way in Middleville from Church Street to High Street. Village Manager Everil Manshum said after this sec­ tion is complete, the next step will be to repair the sidewalk area next to the south side of Main Street to High Street past Village Hall. LlTTi-ew*B$ k COOPtRATlVt FReschoOL Located at the corner ot Cherry Valley (M-37) and 100th St. in Cnledorwa. He said the other side of the sidewalk will not be touched until Heritage Day is over after Sept. 16. Trustee James Rutherford, at a Village Council meeting last week, asked if there would be time at that rate to get it repaired before next spring Manshum said there should be no problem with that and anticipated it to be completed by the end of September. He said the village will make arrangements to have a contractor put a new layer of asphalt down on the areas repaired. TK students go back to school Students are going back school at Thornapple Kellogg today (Tuesday. Aug. 29) for a full day Secondary students are scheduled from 7:45 a m. to 2:15 p.m. while elementary students attend 9 a m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be no school on Monday. Sept 4. in obser vance of Labor Day. Thank you for your support at the Kent County 4-H Fair. zandbergen Auction Services, Senator Posthumus, Buning Roofing, werkema Machine Todd Crinage, D&w Food Center ...from Allison, Eric, Courtney and Taylor Smith arc welcome any time," he aUal Anyone with questions, should call the church office at 698-8001. defibrillator for one of its am­ bulances in order to upgrade its services from a limited ad­ vanced to a paramedic service Chief Bob Woodard said they had a golf outing Wednesday. Aug. 23. in which they had 25 teams and raised $770. TTES. he said, also has donation cans in some of the businesses in Middleville, from which $300 has been raised. Woodard said the cost of the monitor defibrillator is $10,000 and is the single big­ gest piece of equipment TTES needs to upgrade its services. “Our goal is that sometime next month we can order the monitor.-' he said. He added that if TTES orders the montior next month it can receive it by January because it takes 90 days for it to be delivered. He said that so far he has had three manufacturers go there and demonstrate their equipment. The companies that did demonstrations were Lifeback. Marquette and Zoll. Which company TTES will choose has not been decided yet. He said there are only five companies around that make this type of equipment and would like all three of the companies that did demonstra­ tions to come back and do another presentation for everyone who works for TTES The members, he said, can then vote on which equipment thev like the best then get bids. TTES members, he said, are scheduled to take state ex­ ams in December that would certify them to work at the paramedic level. Once the tests are completed and pass­ ed. each member and vehicle unit will get a new license after an inspection of facilities. Woodard said he hopes all of this will be completed by March or April 1996 He said that Barry County Emergancy Medical Services is writing a new test that per­ sonnel will take to make sure every member is up to speed on the present services and knows the advanced skills. Woodard said he and some of his colleagues are helping put the test together “Our goal is to have a rough draft of the test by the first of the year." he said. “All EMT’s will be taking the test ” Another project, he said, in­ cludes an employee manual that is being written, which will include: — An ordinance that establishes TTES as a service. — Township policies. — By laws showing how the service operates — Policy guidelines — Infection control policies. — Standard operating prac tices for fire and ambulance practices. Woodard said TTES has been working on the manual for several months and will start issuing completed parts of it next month, adding other parts as they are completed He said the purpose of the manual is to outline certain policies that describe a specific method of handling certain types of emergencies This way. he said, every car fire is handled the same way. and every heart attack is handled the same way. all over the county. TTES personnel, he said, do not have time to discuss how to handle incidents in an emergency situation With the policy manual, everyone will know exactly how to handle the situation. He said TTES has been ex­ tremely busy, lately having received 410 calls since December. He said there have been more fires and accidents lately due to thunderstorms MIDDLE VILLA LANES Fall League Openings • MIXED LEAGUES • MEN'SLEAGUES • (Men, Women or Mixed) Monday: Industrial 6:30 PM DAYTIME: Tuesday: 9:30 AM Need 2-5 man teams. 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Starts Sept. 6th • SENIOR SOCIAL • Every Wednesday 10:00 AM 6 PM & 8:30 PM Junior/Adult Every Other Week League Openings Sundays 1:30 Youth League (Sign Up Sat., Sept. 2 A 9) Wednesdays 4 PM, Thursdays 2:30 PM & Saturdays 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM New League: Youth Bumper & Cost $6.50. Includes 3 Games Bowling, Adult Regular Bowl League Vi Sandwich & Soup, Beverage ____ Stans Sept. 6th___________Sundays, Every Other Week, 1:30 PM OTHER HAPPEMIXGS “Bowlers First” Good Ole Days!! 50e Bowling Recruit a new bowler and we’ll pay their sanction fee and yours too. For more information give us a call — and — 50c Hot Dogs ★ thru SEPT. 3 * Qualify Now! for the Wood-TV Challenge °r M891 • 1287*or 795-3640 Deadline: Mixed Sept. 9 Women Sept. 23 • Men Oct. 23 ^pen 7 ^ays a Week on M'37 North of Middleville �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29, 1995 One of Simpson Industries’ first employees retires by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Lynif Steward of Mid­ dleville recently retired from Simpson Industries after 23 years as a truck driver. Steward said he first became interested in working for Simpson while he was working for White Products, now Bradford-White. He had been laid off there while working as a truck driver and ended up having to take a job working inside the factory to return He said he did not enjoy be mg inside all day long and missed the openness of the road. He then found out that Simpson Industries needed a truck driver so he filled out an application, interviewed with the plant manager and started working He said that he started there at the same time the plant opened for the first time and was one of the first employees the company ever had When he started, he said, the company only had five employees and he was the on­ ly truck driver. He said he saw the company and grow to where it is now “I liked growing with the business,” he said. "The money I made was good and I could help my family . ” He said he saw the plant grow from an "old type" building with a lot of windows to a lagre plant. He said the plant was con­ stantly adding additions to its facilities. He also said he saw many employees come and go and became accustomed to more modem equipment as time passed. Simpson, he said, then was making auio parts for Ford. Chrysler. General Motors and have since suited making parts for Toyota and Mitsubishi The quality and surface of the parts also has changed. He said they used to make heavy iron parts and now make lighter parts He added that Simpson has won some awards for the quality of its parts. Another difference is the amount of miles he drove per year, he said. "When I first started I drove 120.000 to 140.000 miles a year." he said. "Recently, we have been driving 70.000 to 80.000 miles a year." One reason, he said, is "because we used to have to deliver all the parts ourselves." Now the company ships pans that have to go to plants long disUnces away. He said that through the years the equipment got better but the driving conditions got worse because of the increas ing amount of traffic. "You really have to be on the ball all the time to be a truck driver any more or you will have an accident.” he said. He said that as the years went by. he was driving fewer miles, but spending more time doing it because of the extra loading and unloading of parts now necessary Steward said he enjoyed driving and saw some in­ teresting sights and met some interesting people He has traveled to Canada. Kentucky. Tennessee. Il­ linois. Indiana. Ohio and Wisconsin. He said the fur­ thest city be has gone to is Cleveland At night he slept tn the truck. "If we had a breakdown or had to wait for parts, the com­ pany would insist on a hotel.” he said. He said Simpson has 14 or 15 plants across the country and the mam office is in Plymouth. He said he has been to ail of them except for the one in Plymouth and the one in South Carolina He said his favorite stop was the Caterpillar Plant out­ side of Peoria. III. "I liked all the equipment they made and it felt good to know that our plant had a part it that.” he said He just recently got a new truck to drive and said driving it was gening to be fun. He said the truck stops were all right and usually had preny good food though most drivers try to find out of the way cafes to eat because there are usually fewer drivers around and the food is better. He said he preferred these cafes to large truck stops but said that occasionally they could not be avoided. “What I didn't like about the big slops is they have you cornered because you have to go to them every now and then to get fuel." he said. “They have their place " He said what he didn't like CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 18, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Joseph Arnold for an ordinance amending the Zon­ ing Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with a proposed Development Plan for the Country Turf Planned Unit Development, for a retail lawn and garden business and other commercial uses: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 17, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section, thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 693.84 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 29 degrees 30 minutes West 367.43 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (120 feet wide); thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 66.8 feet to the Westerly line of Broadmoor Avenue and the place of beginning; thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 764.6 feet along the North line of the South 330 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 3 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds West 247.50 feet, thence North 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds East 643.42 feet to the Westerly line of Broadmoor Avenue; thence South 29 degrees 30 minutes East 275.57 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: August 24, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (100) about the job was being away from his family so much. "Travel can be hard on your nerves at times.” he said. He added that though he got to travel a lot. he never really saw much except the open road because there was never time in the work schedule to stop at any landmarks. "I usually just say some day I will see that and keep go­ ing.” he said. he said in the past 23 years he has gone to work at every single hour of the day or night at one time. “The hours were not regular,’’ he said. “Sometimes we would have to start in the middle of the night." He said that keeping regular hours with retirement has not been much of an adjustment because he is used to being up at every hour of the day and night. He said that when he started at Simpson, he was the first and only truck driver there and though Simpson eventual­ ly grew from six employees to 200 today, the most truck drivers they had at any time was five. He added that most truck drivers at Simpson enjoy working there and usually do not leave unless they are laid off “Most drivers that work for Simpson usually stay if they can,” he said. "It is a good place to work as far as truck driving goes." He said now that he has retired Simpson has only one driver and will probably look Lynn Steward to hire another one. He said he is not sure what he wants to do next but think some of his plans include fishing, yard work and possibly deer hunting. “I probably won’t go back to driving a truck.” Another thing he got to en­ joy was driving one of Simp­ son’s new trucks in the Heritage Day parade one year and says he will miss it. Simpson Industries had a retirement party for him on Friday. Aug. 25. to honor him for his years of service. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 5, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-07-09 Tax ID. No. 055-041-00 - A request by Elmer Haaksma, 516 Bluff Dr., to construct a deck on the north side of his house within five feet of the property line. 2. ZBA 95-08-10 Tax ID. No. 008-008-10 - A request by Paul Bailey, 645 Briggs Rd., to keep concession trailers on his property from April 15 to Oct. 15 of each year. 3. ZBA 95-08-11 Tax ID. No. 125-024-00 - A request by Robert Baker, 1 Bartow Lake Rd., to construct an addition on the lake side of his property within the side yard set back area. 4. ZBA 95-08-12 Tax ID. No. 08-036-70 - A request by Thomas Schweitzer, 990 Bartow Lake Rd. to divide a parcel of land into two parcels with less than 100 ft. of frontage on a legal road. 5. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29. 1995 / Page 11 Auxiliary earns reporting, scrap book awards Caledonia posters earn district, state honors in Legion contest YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday. September 21. 1995 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hartl. 284 N Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-08 Tax ID. No. 005-005-00 - A request by Monroe Rosenberg to rezone his land at 1777 N. Bnggs Rd from “Agnculture" to "C-3 Commercial" District for the purpose of operating a concession business from the property. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 - A request by the Planning Commission to change the township zoning ordinance as follows. Caledonia Legion Auxiliary Historian Barbara Scott (left) holds the certificate awarded to Allyson Rathbun, center, for taking first place in her age division in the local, district and state levels of the Poppy Poster contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan. Shirley Soest, right, won local and district blue ribbons in her division Caledonia student Allyson Rathbun has earned first-place awards in the local, district and state Poppy Poster con­ tests, which arc held as part of the American legion and Auxiliary Poppy Days. Rathbun's poster depicts an outline of the United States filled in with the stars and stripes that frame the bright red poppy flower handed out during Poppy Days. A silhou­ ette of the Statue of Liberty Thanks to Garbow Realty (Emery Stouffer) ...for buying my Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs at the Kent County Youth Fair. I really appreciate it! V Sincerely, Tom Oesch a, Propane $ 945-3354 New Customer Program s1.00 Life Lease on Tank First Fill Discount • Free Installation Installation Indudes...Setting Tank, Up to 100 Feet of Copper Line, First & Second Stage Regulators, Complete Leak Test and Appliance Check Al» Available.. Keep Full Service, Budget Program. Cash Discount, Commercial Pricing CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING S^ptm'd balances the design. The motto for her poster was ' Support our troops." Her poster first won first place in the Caledonia Auxil­ iary Unit 305 contest for Class Three (seventh-ninth grades), and therefore was submitted to the Fifth District (Kent and Ottawa counties) competition, where it won first place and entry to the state level. The poster was awarded a blue ribbon there, too. Allyson received awards of ribbons, certificates and cash for her success. Shirley Soest, also of Cale­ donia, created a poster featur­ ing a bald eagle carrying the poppy in its beak. Her design received a first place in the lo­ cal contest in Class Four (grades 10-12) and a first place at the district level. She, too, received ribbons and certificates for her efforts. "The Auxiliary appreciated the cooperation of the Caledo­ nia Schools art departments and the enthusiasm of the stu­ dents in entering this contest,” said Auxiliary Historian Bar­ bara Scott. "We are always very proud of the entries we have to submit to district for judg­ ing." Along with the results of the poster contests. Scott also reported that the Caledonia Auxiliary Unit is above quota in membership, and Member­ ship Chairman Shirley Lysdahl received recognition both from the district and the state for her efforts. Scott herself received some recognition recently with a first-place district award for her scrapbook of the year's ac­ tivities. She also received a third place from the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan for her essay on the history and celebration of the Auxiliary's 75th Diamond anniversary. PROPANE & OIL CO. Full Automotive Repair 1601 South Bedford, Hastings 945-3354 Looking for a PRINTER? OPEN: Monday Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 1 Call... "ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" 945-9554 Move site plan review to Article V and change the requirements to read as follows: “15.5.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to provide for consultation and cooperation between the property owner, land developer, and the Planning Commission order that each may accomplish their objective in the utilization of their land within the regulations of this zoning ordinance while providing a minimum of adverse affect on the use of adjacent streets and highways and on existing and future uses in the immediate area and vicinity 2. SCOPE This article shall apply to all construction projects, structures, additions, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure or addition within Yankee Springs Township except those specifically listed in this article as exempted 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED Except as hereinafter set forth, site plan review shall be required before any permits shall be issued within Yankee Springs Township. An application for residential or business site plan review may be requested from the Yankee Springs Township Clerk 4. SITE INSPECTION A site inspection of the property shall be made by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, before the site plan is approved 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE A schedule of site plan review fees shall be determined by the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees based on the cost of processing the site plan review and shall be made available at the township offices. 6. BUILDING PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not issue a building permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition, until a site plan has been submitted by an owner or developer and the plan has been reviewed, and approved by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission or Its appointed representative 7. OCCUPANCY PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not Issue an occupancy permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change In use. or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition until the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, shall have visited the completed site and found the site to agree with the approved site plan 8. (Renumber and Insert the existing Sections 15.12.13 thru 15.12.17). 9. RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition within the following zoning districts: AG; RL; RLF; RM; RR. A. SITE PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS The following shall be exempt from residential site plan review (other permits may be required). 1. The remodeling of the Interior of a house or structure when the exterior is not changed. 2. The remodeling of the exterior of a house or structure as follows, (a) . A new roof. (b) . Painting. (c) . The replacement of windows or doors. (d) . The addition or replacement of vinyl, aluminum, or wood siding or eavestrough (e) . The addition or replacement of any of the following within the property; (1) . Gardens, trees or shrubs. (2) . Seawalls, sidewalks, driveways, or steps. (3) . Fences. B. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Each applicant shall complete two copies of a residential site plan review application including: The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant The name, address, and telephone number of the property owner. The present zoning and parcel identification number of the property The location and description of the project or use, or change In use Proof that all taxes have been paid on the proposed site A copy of the latest survey of the property showing all of the existing structures on the property. (7) . A drawing showing the location of the proposed construction project, structure, of addition including the distance to the front, ear and side yard lot lines as well as all easements and/or right of ways across the property. (1) . (2) . (3) . (4) . (5) . (6) . 10. BUSINESS SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use, or change in use or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition in the following Sections: MHP; RC; C-1, C-2; C-3; 1-1. A. EXCEPTIONS The following shall be exempt from business site plan review: (other permits may be required). (1) . Anything pertaining to placing a mobile home on an approved lot within an approved mobile home park. (This does not relieve the mobile home park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance). (2) . Anything pertaining to the placing of a camping trailer on an approved lot within an approved resort camping park (This does not relieve the resort camping park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance). (3) . Painting and normal repairs pertaining to any building or structure. B. (Renumber and insert 15.123) (Renumber and insert 15.12.3B). Change to read "Two copies'’. C. (Renumber and insert 15.12.3C) Change to read Nine copies Such other matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Bnggs Rd during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 29, 1995 ‘Good Ole boys, making noise’ factory stock style by T.L. Stenzel barton Sports Editor Gordon, Foyt, Johncock, Margin. Martin, the Bodine brothers, the family Unser ami others -- the big names recog­ nized in auto racing. Names which when spoken at a track evoke a flurry of stories about racing prowess and ability to command the big money and sponsorship contracts. Carter, Shellenbarger, Bergakker. Three names, much like many others on the racing circuit. But not many people could recount the ex­ ploits of the three drivers and few may even know what ve­ hicle they drive. Steve Carter, Brad Shellcnbarger and Darwin Bergakker are three guys, like many oth­ ers at area tracks, who took what they had separately and put it together. The three drive one of the least expensive of auto rac­ ing's vehicles, the factory stock. (Also known as the Bombers or Michigan Iron) The cars the three drive were the family cars of yester­ day All three drive Monte Carlos made in the mid-70's. The body and frame is exactly the way it came off the as­ semble line. The control arms, lie rods, steering box and brakes are the same as when Junior borrowed the car for the first time And got a speeding ticket. Some things are different, the powerplant is a racing mo­ tor. be it a 350 cubic inch Chevy motor worked over by Tom Straley Racing Enter­ prises or a 406 McEntyre. The upholstery and seats have been removed, the dash is gone and replacing it are a racing seat with five-point safely harness and a roll cage. Also there are no windows to roll down. "Yep, this is about as basic as racing gets." said Bergakker. Were not here for the money. Were here for the fun of it, the challenge and camaraderie." "Hey. if we were here for the money, we'd be stupid." Carter said. “There is no big money to be made in factory stock. We re here to spend our money." "We're here to race, talk with the other drivers and get out on the track to go fast If we wreck, we chuckle after­ wards and put our cars back together." Shellenbarger added. The three have different backgrounds and jobs and live in three different cities. Carter lives in Lake Odessa and works for Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge as the ser­ vice manager. Shellenbarger lives in Hastings and works at Ixscoa in Middleville and Bergakker lives in Middleville but works in Caledonia at Old Style Mobile Home Service. Bergakker is the eldest of the three, passing the 35 years barrier this year. Carter is 31 years old and has the most ex­ perience in driving, starting with carts when he was but four. Carter is also looking to move into driving late models again. Both are married and have kids. Shellenbarger. who turns 24 Saturday, is the upstart of the three with a fiancl and stars in his eyes, he's the driver who, in his first time at Kalamazoo Speedway, asked Kelly Kollar to be his wife. He asked her on the track in front of 7.000 racing fans. Bergakker, though the el­ dest, has been driving factory stock and in Enduro races for about five years. Shellen­ barger is in his first full year of racing and Carter has the long arm of experience, run­ ning first in carts and follow­ ing it with everything up to but excluding Winston Cup cars. STEAK FRY Caledonia Sportsman's Club STEAK * SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO’GARLIC TOAST BEVERAGE MJJ CALEDONIA IQO.'H ST. cot>yw Saturday, Sept 9 6-9 p.m. • Price 7.50 Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 The three began by parking their trucks and trailers next to each other in the pits. They all came from the same area and their cars have parts which can be interchanged and there came a time when it just be­ came natural. Son of like sit­ ting next to your friends when you see them at a movie. "All the guys here." Carter said, sweeping his hand to point at the 40-plus cars sitting in the pits at Kalamazoo Speedway. "All these guys are like a big family. We talk the same language and help each other when the need is there." "When we re on the track we get competitive and bump into each other and rub doors and fenders," Shellenbarger said, "but when we come off the track, if your buddy needs help, you do you best to help if you can." Bergakker said that once the racing gets in your blood it can't be drained out. "The only thing that will keep me from racing in the next race is the damned wall." Aside from the wall, a blown engine kept Bergakker out of his feature heat on this night. He’d just taken over the top spot in his heal when the motor went, leaking oil down the straight away. The crash up behind him collected Carter, who also had to leave the heat. In the pits. Bergakker parked his car and provided Carter with a control arm and technical and muscle assis­ tance to gel Carter back on the track in time for the feature. Shellenbarger had his car set up wrong for the track and had an early night of it as well. Despondent over the early night. Shellenbarger was en­ couraged by his buddies, them saying there would always be next week and reminding him of the heat win a week earlier. "These two have the smarts when it comes to fixing a problem with the car," Shellenbarger admitted. "We don't really know who the best driver is among us, but I do know they are better at fixing things than I am." "I have the most experi­ ence," Carter said, "but I wouldn't say I am the best of us. Both these guys drive pretty good." Carter was the final leg of the triumvirate. Shellenbarger and Bergakker were already swapping parts and stories when Carter started coming to Kalamazoo. "They kind of let me into their little family. They helped me and now I help them in return" Carter, whose wife Jill and kids Lyndsey and Travis ac­ company him to the track on most occasions, but on this night he was alone. "I know that if I am in an accident, these guys would make sure Darwin Bergakker. tn car du, taxes over the lead briefly in his Factory Stock heat before the engine blew, taking him and his buddy Steve Carter out of the race Darwin Bergakker (left) talks with Steve Carter about the damage done in the heat race. my stuff gets home all right and my family would know as soon as possible. I would do no less for them." Bergakker wife Cindy and kids Amy and Brian also come to the track. Brian is 15 years old and sweating out the one more year he has until he can climb in the cockpit of one of the racers. Shellenbarger said he is looking to move up to late model in future years, but first he wants to make sure he learns as much as he can about racing. "1 want to drive a late model, but you have to start somewhere and this is a good place to do that." The three men and their toys race nearly every weekend, but the three-person clique they have is not unusual at the area tracks like Kalamazoo, Berlin. Galesburg, 1-96 or Martin. At all these tracks, a visitor can see drivers who, on the track will battle lap after lap, bumping and shoving, show­ ing high and going low and doing their best to better the other driver. But in the pits, those same drivers will be hauling out $500 pieces of equipment to help their buddy fix his car to do battle again. "Even if you don't have any idea who the guy is who is helping you." Carter said “you accept his help grate­ SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY fully. That’s the way racing is him. but he was one of our and one of the reason I like it drivers and you always show that kind of respect to a driver so much. "It's like a big family with because you'd want the same respect shown to you..." 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PEOPLEMARK' (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29. 1995 I Page 13 CHS dance team qualifies for national competition by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The* Caledonia High School dance team for the second straight year has earned a berth in the Universal Dance Asso­ ciation’s national competition in Orlando this winter. Caledonia's seven-member team qualified for the honor by earning a "superior" rank­ ing at a UDA camp held at Grand Valley State University in July. Competing against mostly Class A schools with much larger squads, the CHS team was one of four Michigan teams to qualify for nationals of Che 11 squads from around the state competing at GVSU. reported Caledonia dance team coach Cindy Gless. In addition, CHS senior Becky Brown was invited to try out for the UDA staff, an honor based on her individual performance, Gless said. Brown's audition also will be held at the national compe­ tition. The girls explained that they were evaluated in a num­ ber of categories during the week at camp. First, each team had to prepare a "home routine." that is, one they made up themselves "at home" before coming to camp. Though they competed against squads that often numbered as many as 18 members, the CHS team's performance earned a thirdplace ranking and a superior Assemblers Plastic Injection Mold Operators Full/overtime Opportunities $$$7.40/hr 2nd and 3rd shifts Temp Force urgently needs people with previous experience. In addi­ tion to the above there are needs tor Matenal Handlers with Hi-Lo and other factory positions. These jobs offer the possibility of hire with company after only 60 calen dar days. Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts and have a good past work and attendance record. Star­ ting wage is $7 40 per hour with a substantial increase upon hire with company An excellent company paid 'nnge benefit package is pro­ vided by the company. For immediate consideration apply Temp Force 3737 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE (lower level) Grand Rapids. Ml 940-1111 rating for their routine. It was this trophy that first qualified them for the national competition. In addition, however, the team qualified again with a "superior" overall ranking based on the team members' individual performances. "Its the first time we've ever done so well both ways," said Gless proudly. In all, the team earned 23 blue ribbons and one red rib­ bon. plus the camp's Spirit Award. Though donations and sponsorships helped pay the dance team’s way to Florida last year, the team this year hopes to pay as much of its own way as possible. It will hold fund-raisers, such as sell­ ing sweat shirts and washing cars, cleaning homes for builders and running the con- cessions at school and athletic events. The team also will raise some money through its an­ nual little poms’ clinics for elementary dance team hope­ fuls. The dance team regularly performs at the boys’ basket­ ball games during halftime and at Homecoming. The team also intends to compete with other squads at the Great Lakes Invitational at Jenison in November. Last year’s squad placed 56th among the 172 teams that competed in the UDA na­ tionals. This year, Gless said, her dream would be to see her girls place among the top 20 in the nation. "We have some experience now, and a lot of talent on this team. I really think we can do it," she said. Members of the Caledonia High School Dance Team pose with the trophies and the spirit stick they won at a statewide Universal Dance Association camp The team qualified again this year for the national competition to be held this winter. Standing, from the left, are Becky Hudson, Becky Brown, Tracee Zylstra and Jill Gardner. Kneeling are Jonci Warner (left) and Lori Mollema while Nicole Beckett holds the spirit stick. Not pictured is team member Jill Klapmust. $ SUMMER JOBS $ 62-home development to be built in two phases Golfside Meadows recommended for Caledonia Twp. approval by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board will decide whether to approve the latest residential development proposed for the township, now that the Plan­ ning Commission has rec­ ommended approval. The Golfside Meadows resi­ dential planned unit develop­ ment (PUD), proposed for a 76th Street parcel between Kraft and Patterson Avenues, received a unanimous recom­ mendation for approval from the commission last week. The decision followed a public hearing, at which only one resident spoke. Hank Mellema, who lives right across the street from the proposed development, said he did not oppose the project, but asked about the water draining chi to his property from all the new building on 76th Street. He explained that the water is flowing on to his property as it moves toward Plaster Creek, and drainage ditches along the road are not being kept open. He has called the Kent County Drain Commis­ sion, but so far, the problem has not been remedied Paul Emerson, who is de­ veloping Golfside Meadows H&L MFG. is seeking company-oriented individuals tor the following positions. ASSEMBLY 1st & 2nd shift piece rate incentive assembly ENGINEERING with his wife. Sharon, said that the retention ponds planned for his project should help Mellema's problem. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow said he and Planner Mark VanderPloeg will look into the problem and Garbow will contact the Drain Com­ mission. With no other comment, the public hearing was closed, and the commission voted uanimously to recommend township approval for Golf­ side. The new project is sched­ uled to be built in two phases, the first for 44 single-family homes. The second phase will be built later, when Emerson has acquired enough sewer units for those homes. Emerson still is working with the planner on how he can begin to sell lots and build houses, even though he does not yet know if and when public water will be available. Township officials have been working to bring a public wa­ ter line to that area of the township, where high density development is taking place. Emerson has indicated will­ ingness to hook up to such a system, but also wishes to begin work on the first phase of his housing project as soon as he receives township ap­ proval. Planner Mark VanderPloeg said that the township should know very soots whether the public water line can be Qualifications Include ATTENTION A mature hands on. open minded self starter with the ability to work with people • CALEDONIA • MIDDLE VILLE • DLTTO> brought to 76th Street or not. 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Ml I August 29. 1995 Kids who love to play football in store for new Scots football coach Coach Tom Burrill met some of the Caledonia varsity football team over the sum­ mer. Burn 11 is the new coach with a new philosophy for the gridders One of Burrill's first im­ pressions was (he way the kids love to {May football. "They are still getting used to me and grasping my phi­ losophy, but they are a hard working bunch with a great altitude and that will be one of our strengths," Burrill said. The new coach has 29 play­ ers out for the high school team, including a list of play­ ers from last year’s team. Returning seniors who will provide the leadership and di­ rection to the younger players include Nate Gless. Shawn McCormick, Brett Ixmg. Nate Cook, Chris Allen, Don Stevens. Tabi Gomez, Chock Clark. Brian Rea and Chad Cross. A number of underclassmen have also found their way into the eye of the coach as he sets up for the opening game against Thornapplc-Kellogg, Friday night. Tim Soper has shown speed, strength and agility for the full back position, Josh Haywood looks to be a tough linebacker, Kyle Paalman as Overmyer as an offensive an outside linebacker. Ryan back. Matt Groeneweg on both sides of the ball as a back and Nick Jacques on both defense and offense Freshman Chad Wangerin has shown himself able to take an offensive line position and sophomore Joel Hofstra could be the noseguard The quarterback position is still a pencil and eraser away from being decided with Brian Rea and Nick Freeman still in the running. Burrill said he needs a QB who can throw accurately and often enough so the option play becomes a viable play. We want to use the pass to set up our option," Burrill said. "We re probably going to be throwing seven or eight times a game so the other de­ fense can’t second guess what we arc going iodo." The coach said the lack of depth, especially on the line, will cause him some concern as the season starts, but as long as there are no key in­ juries. the Fighting Scots should still be fighting for a spot near or at the top of the OK Gold come end of season. "Our goal is to finish in the top four," he said. "Belding, Forest Hills Northern and South Christian are also field­ ing very good teams this year." Even after this year is put in the history books. Burrill said he hopes, no matter how the season goes, that the juniors, sophomores and Members of the Caledonia varsity football team include (first row from left) Siauro Gomez. Tabi Gomez, Mike Ayers, Ryan Overmeyer, Don Stevens, Nick Freeman. Tim Soper, Loius Rowe, Nate Gless and Chris Allen, (second row) Coach Tiday, Jason Eakins, Nate Cook, Chad Cross. Brett Long. Matt Frantti, Matt Groeneweg, Joel Hofstra, Chuck Clark, Seth Erskine and Coach Bowman (third row) Coach Burrill, Josh Haywood. Nich Jacques, Brad Piehl, Aaaron Haight. Kyle Paalman, Shawn McCormick, Chad Wangerin, Brian Rea, Aaron MacIntyre and Coach Gilles freshmen on the team come back next year really believing in the wishbone offense. "I want everyone who comes out next year to have the same enthusiasm as these kids have, but when they come back, they'll know our plays and philosophy and that should make us a better team in the long run." Sweet Ladies very young with five starters gone The Caledonia girls varsity baskethall team ran through thfc OK Gold undefeated last year and ran up an impressive 20-3 record. The starters for that team, Jodi VanderVclde, Dani Gallert, Jenny Millard, Jaimie Oatley and Katie Donker were all lost to graduation, leaving Coach Mike Wilson with some young and inexperienced players. Top returners who saw ac­ tion last season are guard/forward Rachel Comegys, guard Mindi Smith, and forwards Kristy Boucher and Sheri Vredevoogd. Two new players on the varsity squad, who have shined in preseason, are Sarah Steele, a forward, and Allison Schneider, a guard. "If we continue to learn and grow as a team, we should be very competitive," Wilson said. "This team really strives to do things as well as they can be done -- they really want to learn." Wilson said the team’s youth, which includes six ju­ niors, two sophomores and a freshman, have been working hard to learn how to play the game of basketball as a team. There are but two seniors on the team. "They have an outstanding team attitude and have grown very close in the past two weeks," he said. "This is a great team with a lot of parent support so it should be a great season." Wilson sees Kenowa Hills, Wayland, South Christian, Belding and Unity Christian fielding strong teams as well this year and as always, does­ n't predict how well the Sweet Ladies will finish the season. Members of the Caledonia varsity basketballl team include (first row from left) Bianca Arrigo, Melinda Smith, Rachel Comegys, Sheri Vredevoogd, Kristy Deboer and Sue Vredevoogd. (second row) Assistant Stephanie O'Krangley, Allison Schneider, Sarah Steele, Coach Mike Wilson, Sarah Born, Stephanie Algera Missing from photo Samantha Choryan. ‘Great leadership, committed’ says Caledonia’s soccer coach After taking it first ever OK Rainbow championship and its second district champi­ onship last season, the Cale­ donia varsity soccer team faces a new challenge: What to do when the top two scorers for the team graduate Coach Brian Broekhuizen. who starts his sixth season at the head of the Scots soccer team, admits there are some holes to fill, but feels return­ ing players Matt Bushman and Eric Rogers, along with new players Jeff Foster and Adam Sobczak can fill in for Paul Minder and Ivan Prado The coach said Bushman and Rogers have both played the striker position and feels Foster and Sobczak can come in to play either striker or midfield The Scots midfield lost Sid Newhoff to graduation and de­ fenders Jared Oatley. Mike Pries and Tim Blakely are also gone this year. Broekhuizen said the mid­ field will be the strongest area of the Scots team with se­ niors Mark Boocher and Steve Schmidt returning. Nick Boocher returns on defense and Scon Ballenger has shown the coach he has "improved tremendously" at keeper Keith Smith and T.J. Grant are two new players who’ll be teaming with Boocher as backs. The team also has a transfer student from Kalamazoo who the coach feels has some good speed, strength and ball con­ trol. "Our overall team looks goal this year." Broekhuizen said "W'e have great leader­ ship with team pride and ev­ eryone is committed." With the OK Rainbow split into two divisions, Broekhuizen said Caledonia should be fighting for a sec­ ond league title with the teams from Forest Hills Northern and Unity Christian. The Scots eclipsed Tbomapple-Kellogg in the final standings last season with a 17-5-1 record. Members of the Caledonia varsity soccer team include (first row from left) Mark Boncher, Steve Schmidt, Dan Corstar.ge, Scott Ballanger, Erie Rogers, Matt Bushman and T.J. Grant, (second row) Nick Bonchcr, Ryan McRon, Ben Jacobs, Adam Sobczak, Chris Engelbert and Mike Farnol. (third row) Tim Rogers, Merle Fuller, Jeff Foster, Coach Brian Broekhuizen, Phil Licari, Tim Hurst and Keith Smith. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 29, 1995 I Page 15 TK soccer depend on last year’s JV for 9000 season "It all depends on how well last year's junior varsity play­ ers mesh with our returning players," Thornapple-Kellog varsity soccer coach Steve Evans said about the prospects for this year's team. The varsity finished second in the OK Rainbow to Cale­ donia, while the junior varsity went 16-1-1. Gone from the varsity team is All-state keeper Steve Con­ verse. He is replaced by Chris Niles, who Evans said is not as big as Converse, but he is quicker in the net. All-regional forward and top scorer Jason Clinton is also gone to graduation. In fact, five starters graduated out of Evans' team from last year. Taking the forward positions on this year’s team are David Botwinski, Jason Gearhart and Scott Evans. Gearhart on Botwinski played there last year and Evans saw limited play after being brought up from junior varsity. Two experienced fullbacks. Sean Crofoot and Brad Enders, and one new guy. Josh Steorts will be on the field starting and Dean l^ansma has a lock on a midfield position. "This is a nice team of 23 players, with 18 of them com­ ing up from last year’s junior varsity team. If the new play­ ers can mesh with the varsity smoothly, this will be a team to be reckoned with," Coach Evans said. He said the Trojans are strong up the middle of the field with a strong front of de­ fenders. "We are solid at every posi­ tion on the field." Evans said, "and we don't have a weak bench. We can back up every position on the field." Evans said the OK Rainbow again fields some strong teams. "Caledonia always has a good team. Forest Hills Nonhem could make a run. Unity Christians fields a fine team every year and Sparta is physically tough," he said. "...but this team is probably more focused than any team I had," he said. "Several play in summer leagues, three went to Ireland and two to Europe over the summer. "I'm really impressed with how much they have learned, and how much talent and knowledge of the game they have picked up," Evans said. Tm confident about this sea­ son." Members of the Thomapple-Kellogg varsity soccer team include (front) keeper Chris Niles, (first row from left) Dean Laansma, Russ Lucas, Josh England. Devin O'Dell, Josh Steorts and Scott Evans, (second row) Sean Crofoot. Josh Wert. Brett Bremer, Isaac Bainbridge, David Botwinski, Jason Cowham and Tom Piccione (third row) Jason Gearhart. Brad Enders. Nate Bundy. Mike Cramer. Coach Steve Evans. Thiago Peixoto, Nathan Deboer. Curt Brinks and Ben Osborne Thornapple Kellogg golf team massive, talented Coach Bernie Weller has the pick of the litter with the 1995 Thomapple-Kellogg golf team. Twenty-three prospec­ tive candidates came out for the team. Weller said the varsity squad is vying for position and have set for themselves the goal of an OK Blue Championship. The only top player not out for the team from last year is three-time All-league and top golfer in the conference two years running, is Brad Williams. "Despite the loss of one of Middleville's best high school golfers ever, this season’s team still has potential to be very successful," Weller said. Leading the team will be All-OK Blue honorable men­ tion players and current co­ captains Marty Bender and Ryan Nausieda. Bender had a 43.63 match average and Nausieda had a 44.36 average. Other returning letter win­ ners include Josh Sturm (45.66), Dominick Ronchetti (48.13), Brian Enders (47.06) TK tennis team shaping up for another? Blue title The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity tennis team lost its four-year, former All-state tennis player to the University of Iowa after graduation. Erin Wolverton led the team at No. 1 singles to an 8-0 OK Blue Championship and a 10-1 record overall. Coach I^rry Seger wasn't happy to see her go, but is justifiably proud of her ac­ complishments and her contri­ butions to the team. He is happy for her. Also lost to graduation are No. 4 singles players Kiley Thaler and No. 3 doubles player Darcy Mugridge. Kelly Williams, a part of last year's No. 2 doubles team was injured in an auto accident and Coach Seger said that al­ though she is not going to be playing for the team and will be missed, she is still with the team and is the inspirational support f<x the other players. Conference runner up Traci Campbell, who Seger once said would be the No. 1 sin­ gles player on almost any team with Wolverton, is now the No. 1 for the Lady Tro­ jans. Sara Wright moves up to No. 2 singles from No. I doubles, where she and Kory Hutchins were conference champion. Courtney IX’Haan moves up to No. 3 singles and Jenny Manage, who runs an oppo­ nent to death" will play at No. 4 singles. Hutchins teams with Ade­ laide Devine at No. 1 doubles and uses up Seger's former varsity players. The rest of the doubles teams are made up from junior varsity players from last year. Anne-Marie Hart and Amber Frost will be playing at No. 2 doubles. Sarah Cordts and Emily Zuidersma are at No. 3 doubles and Kristi Peters and Amanda Stutzman are at No. 4. No. 4 doubles* wins and losses aren't counted in OK Blue dual meets, but are in other duals and tournaments. Seger said the two and three doubles team will have to im­ prove fast if the L-ady Trojans are going to repeal as confer­ ence champions. "Comstock Park has every­ one back. Spring Lake and Hamilton have good teams, Byron Center will be competi­ tive and Godwin has quite a few girls returning for their line up," Seger said He said Campbell is leading by example with her hard work and expects the singles players to be the strength of the team. "I am pleased as well with the new kids and bow hard they are working and they should become pretty strong this season, be said. Se'ger said this team is one of the best he's coached, "en­ Members of the Thomapple-Kellogg golf team include (first row from left) Marty Bender Ryan Nausieda. Josh Sturm, Brian Enders, Alex Middleton, Josh Lancaster and Mike Stein, (second row) Andy Price, Jerry Postma, Jason Preslar Tim Janose, Chad Mugridge, Dominick Ronchetti and Taylor Pierce, (third row) Ryan Lenartz, Cody Yoder, Scott Ploeg, Coach Bernie Weller, Tim Whitney, joying every minute of coach­ Jason Schweitzer, Brian Reaser and Sean Lemon. ing them" and will be very pleased if it is with this team he earns his 500th win of his coaching career. "They could win it for me this year, because they are very good," he said. Josh Lancaster (47.30 and Mike Stein (50.20). Also trying out for a spot on the varsity squad are sophomores Tim Janose and Alex Middleton, Junior Trevor Eaton and senior Jerry Postma. Some of the players who came out for the team will be unable to crack into the varsity line up and will play on the junior varsity squad. The Trojans are building on two successful season in a row in which the team placed second behind Calvin Christian. Weller said Christian, Rogers and Middleville look to be the preseason favorites in the league with Spring Lake, the new team in the Blue being an unknown. 5 of 6 from Caledonia boys cross country team return Five of the top six boys from last year’s State Class B fourth-place finishing Cale­ donia boys cross country team return this year for an­ other run. The boys were undefeated in the OK Gold and were both conference and regional rh?mp$ Under the tuteledge of Coach John Soderman. re­ turning this year will be AllOK Gold honorable mention runner and team captain Todd Stnplin. all-league runners Dave VandenBerg. Rob Lil­ lie, Dave Friedrich and Phil VanLaan. New members of the road racing team are a pair of freshmen: Andy Sc hupp and AdamBomer Members of the Caledonia boys cross country team include (first row from left) Dave Friedrich, Captain Todd Striplin, Dave VandenBerg, Phil VanLaan (second row) Adam Bonner, Rob Lillie, Coach John Soderman and Andy Schupp. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 29. 1996 W iWI Basic fundamentals, work to do, for TK gridders Jack Prince takes the Tbornappie-Kellogg varsity foot­ ball team to battle for the first time Friday. He will host Tom Burrill and the neighbor­ ing Fighting Scots in the an­ nual opener. Burrill is as new as Prince. It should be an interesting game. Prince said he started from scratch with the Trojan grid­ ders, taking nothing for granted and began building a football team. "These kids have an attitude which a coach loves - the kids work hard at everything they are asked to do," Prince said. "That will be our number one asset ." He said the team has had some sound scrimmages in the week leading up to "Our attitude toward the opening night. "We took on Hudsonville, Grand Rapids game will match up with any­ Central. Muskegon and body in the league." Prince said, without even looking at Orchard View We did well. Prince said Kevin Doyle is the OK Blue. "These boys have a good work ethic and are looking good for the quarter­ back position, and will be upbeat about the season." He said the only weakness handing off to players David he sees in the line up of Tro­ Liu and Steve Austin. On the defensive line, look jans is the lack of depth for to see a solid line with tackles the line. "We can't afford injuries," Joel Appel, Chris Sutlerfield he said, "but we can play and Andy Atkinson. Luke Middleton has posi­ football." tioned himself at center on of­ fense with Rob Keil, Jared Novak. Bo Peters, Joel Appel and Steve Lehman surrounding him. In the defensive backfield. Prince said his pair of safeties, Nate Pranger and Kevin Doyle, should put on a good show. Members of the Thornapple-Kellogg varsity football team include (first row from left) Steve Palazzolo, Joel Appel, Bo Peters. Dwight Wade. Dan Noffke, Steve Lehman and Dave Liu. (second row) Rob Osborne, Chad Cross, Steve Austin, Terry Trudell, Kevin Doyle. Doug Kidder and Luke Middleton (third row) Matt Send. Andy Atkinson, Loren Hummell, Matt Norman, Jared Novak. Nate Pranger and Andy Finkbeiner. (fourth row) Matt Appel, Chris Satterfield. Jim Robertson. Jason VanElst, Mike Mrozinski, Darrick Owen and Ethan Buist. (fifth row) Justin DeBoode. Keith Nelson, Sam Alexander, Rob Keil, Ryan Olthouse and manager Bo Munjoy (sixth row) manager Bret Wiersma, assistant coach Tim Pennfield. Head Coach Jack Prince, assistant Monte Munjoy and assistant Tim Ellinger. TK cross country girls looking for depth, boys getting stronger Members of the Thornapple-Kellogg cross country teams include (first row from left) Mike Vandersloot, Ryan Hesselink, Dendel Craven, Dan Kenyon, Steve Dood, Matt Eaton and Brad Blashkiw. (second row) Erica Johnston, Kerri Jeurink, Jenny Laansma, Alice Matson, Jessi Davis, Laura Reed, Stephanie Potter and Coach Tamara Benjamin. Missing from photo Shawn Davis and Evan Space. After having won the OK No. 2. Girls looking to take selink. Blue cross country title for the the three through five spot in­ Brad Bleshkiw and Dendel past four years, Thornapple- clude Alice Matson. Jenny Craven, a pair of sophomores, Kellogg coach Tamara Ben­ Laansma, Erica Johnston, look to fill out the top five on jamin, feels the rest of the Laura Reed and Keri Juerink. the boys team. The girls lost two of its top league is gunning for her "The team is very young runners, Wendy Wisniewski with no seniors in the lop five girls. "We’re going to need and Sarah Matson to gradua­ as of yet," Benjamin said. stronger finishes from our tion. The team was 6-1 in the "This team has (he capability third through fifth runners to Blue. of finishing in the lop half of The boys team finished 1-6 the blue." get a fifth title,” Benjamin in the league last year, but The coach said the teams said. Jessi Davis returns as the Benjamin feels the three road­ have taken a sabbatical to run No. 1 runner for the Lady Tro­ men to help bring that record a lot of trails at camp and she jans and senior captain up are returners Steve Dood, sees the team getting stronger Stephanie Potter has a lock on Matt Eaton and Ryan Hes­ every day. DeVries Insurance Agency Stauffer & Wiggers Lifestyle Spas, Inc. 131 East Main St Caledonia 891-8125 INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 7380 Broadmoor, S.E. 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The team returns for a third try at taking the big mitten trophy at the end of the sea­ son with six All-state run­ ners. Returning all-staters are Keri Bloem, Shannon Houseman. Sarah Parbel, Katie Sobczak. Audrey Warner and Barb Warner. Just to make the competi­ tion watch in awe. the team also has nine other returning runners and a handfull of new feet to throw on the course All-conference runner Beth Parbel is back, as are Katie ben ham. Sarah DeGroot, Jill Hofmann. Mandy Jacobs, Kara Palma. Andrea Shomier and Jenny Sprague Uz Fortuna. Sarah Grow. Katie Hatrick. Nicki Peterson and Brooke Wieringa are the new runners on the team. Talk about depth. "We hope to develop into the best possible runners we can become," said Hodgkin­ son. Transition year for Lady Trojans basketball team Members of the Caledonia girls cross country team include (first row from left) Kara Palma, Mandy Jacobs and Sarah Parbel. (second row) Katie Benham, Beth Parbel. Audrey Warner, Barb Warner, Keri Bloem. Andrea Shomler, Jill Hofmann and Shannon Houseman, (third row) Sara Grow, Jenny Sprague, greta Klein, Katie Hatrick, Sarah DeGroot, Liz Fortuna, Brooke Wierenga and Coach Dave Hodgkingson. ‘Hard working’ Caledonia golf team ready for season Looking to finish at least in the top three of the OK Gold, coach Cal Keizer and the Cale­ donia varsity golf team feel their hard work is going to pay off. Keizer said the team, which lost is numer one and number two golfers from last season to graduation, has a lack of varsity experience. Eric Blanding and Jason VanTil led last year s team to a third-place finish in the league. Senior Ryan Stephen and sophomore Scott Leatherman are the top returning players for the 1995 team. The four new hackers on the team are seniors Chris France. Dan Jakel, junior Chris Snoap, the outstanding tennis player, and John Wierenga. Keizer said the team lacks experience but "the team works hard and is improving.” The team took second in the Mid-Way tournament last Tuesday with a 343. France took the seventh-place medal and Stephen the ninth with rounds of 83 and 85 respec­ tively. Scott Leatherman took third in the Barry County Invita­ tional. Thursday, as the team finished second. Stephen was eighth and France 10th. Members of the Thornapple-Kellogg varsity basketball team include (first row from left) Tracy Schondelmayer, Ruth Caton, Katie Polhemus, Cindy Hiler, Rachel /DeVormer and Jennie Doyle, (second row) Coach Jim Sprague, Pam Jamison, Katie Weaver, Wanda Sue Pennington, Sarah Bishop, Jenna Shook, Dawne Bell and manager Anna Grosskopf. Missing from photo Jessica VanAmen, Sage Lucas and Toni Farrell. Losing six of the team's top player and returning only two with significant playing time, doesn't have Thomapple-Kellogg girls varsity basketball coach Jim Sprague calling 1995 a "rebuilding year." "I hate to call it a rebuilding year," the 12-year veteran coach said, "because even though we don't have a lot of varsity experience, were changing our style of play to fit the strengths of our team." Sarah Kaechele, Vikki Jansen, the top two scores for the Lady Trojans last year, Jessica Coe, Kari Bustraan, Chelsea Peck and Tara Titus were all lost to graduation Tracy Schondelmayer, who had time in the line up as a point guard and Jenny Doyle, the leading scorer from last year’s junior varsity team are a "good combination of playing talents" around which the team is focusing. Rachel Devormer, has shown herself to be a strong player, according to Sprague, and Jessica VanAmen have been penciled in to play the forward positions. Cindy Hiler, at 5-foot-7, is being watched for the center skM. "We have a lot of good players so the line up could change. We are a little weak in height at the post positions and that will give us prob­ lems, but we are working around that," Sprague said. He said the team is quick and fundamentally sound on defense and the offense looks good "at times" on offense. The coach was Hamilton, Calvin Christian have fielded teams as good as ThornappleKellogg. and Spring Lake, the new team in the OK Blue is an unknown. "With the players we have, I can see them being happy with a third-place finish in the OK Blue, but I think if we continue to improve and keep our positive attitude after the start of the season, we could sneak in and lake the OK Blue title," Sprague said. Members of the Caledonia varsity golf team include (first row from left) Jason Bishop, Kyle Kietzman, Chris France, Dan Jakel and Scott Erickson, (second row) Ryan Stephen, John Wierenga, Scott Leatherman, Chris Snoap and Coach Cal Keizer Mid-Way Shamps The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity golf team took the championship trophy at the Mid-Way Invitational last Monday, carding a team score of 337. six strokes better than second place Caledonia Members of the team include (from left) Marty Bender who shot a 79, Ryan Nausieda (82), Josh Sturm (88), Bnan En­ ders (88), Alex Middleton (94) and Dominick Ronchetti (95). The Trojans topped a field o( 12 teams for the win �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 29, 1995 More than 300 vehicles on display Caledonia Summer’s End Auto Show big success by Barbara Gall Staff Writer From the vintage to the very newest models, this year's Caledonia Summer's I -Ind Auto Show attracted more than 325 gleaming vehicles to the village's Main Street Sat­ urday. With music from the 1950s and '60s adding to the nostal­ gia, visitors to the show could stroll up and down Main Street, and whether they were car buffs or not, enjoyed see­ ing once again the cars that were "hot" when they were kids, plus some that came along before and after those years. An antique Ford pickup co­ zied up to a 1968 Mercedes. Fords and Chevies from the 1950s shared the limelight with the low-slung Jags and souped-up dragsters and a row of Cushman scooters attracted as much attention as the Corvette Corral across the street. Visitors also could enjoy visiting the garage sales going on throughout the village. Civic groups offered cold drinks, hot dogs, ox roast burgers and cotton candy and a few young entrepreneurs set up lemonade stands. "I think this is the premier show of the season." said lo­ cal resident Dick Driscoll, who had two cars in the show. "It's relaxed, it’s got the nicest people and the greatest variety of cars and it’s a real credit to the people of the vil­ lage who allow us to sit on their lawns and enjoy their ncighbortxxxT’ Organizer Bill Hyatt agreed that village residents were the prime factor in the success of the show. "It could be a real hassle, with Main Street blocked off, but they smile and put up with us," he said. He also reported that the proceeds from the entry fees and the 50-50 raffle netted S380 for the Caledonia Fire Department’s new rescue vehi­ cle. "The weather was just a lit­ tle warm, maybe, but we had a great day." he said. "We'd like to thank the people of the village and all those who contributed prizes and who helped make the show a success again this year. "Everybody in the car show really appreciated the hospitality, and we hope all those who ran a garage sale or a concession did well." Caledonia Village's Main Street was lined Saturday with a colorful array of cars, trucks, scooters and tractors of all makes and models during the third annual Summer's End Auto Show . Sparkling chrome and gleaming wax jobs highlighted restored engines and interiors that visitors could view as they strolled up and down the street. Birth announced— This 1955 Crown Victoria Ford received the Mayor's Award from Village Council President Glen Klaver, shown here with his grandson, Bud. Klaver said he jbese the car because it was 'all original,' and also because it was exactly like one h:s wife Jim and Nancy Foote of Middleville are pleased to an nounce the birth of a son! Jacob George Foote was born at 2:45 am on July 25. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs., 4 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Welcoming Jacob home are sisters: Kristy. Pam, Jessica, Abbie and Kellie Grand­ parents are George and Mabie Foote and Bill and Martha Castelein of Middleville. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Castelein of Hastings, George Foote and Ruth Foote of Plainwell. "Boys 'n the Hood' took on a slightly different meaning after viewing the paint job on the interior of the hood of this 1934 Ford. Mickey and 'Taz' were a big hit with the younger car show visitors. Katie Alkema of Grand Rapids applies the polishing cloth to the 1929 Model A Ford two-door owned by her grandfather Corey Metres of Caledonia. The vintage auto has always been owned by a village resident An effort to roise enough money to buy o swimming pool for their neighborhood prompted these young entrepreneurs to set up a lemonade stand to lure cor show visitors. 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Change also will occur as a result of the political climate tn the state. Two years ago. the State Legislature mandated 52 new rules and regulations concerning schools. Since then, the legislature has changed or deleted several of those 52 man­ dates. sometimes before the mandate could even be im­ plemented, sometimes shortly after the mandate was im­ plemented. One such example is the on-again. off-again core curriculum. As of this writing, some legislators and the State Board of Education are currently considering removing the state school code altogether! More changes will occur as the Thomapple Kellogg Schools continue to upgrade and improve its program of studies Last year, under the leadership of Dr. Cheryl Allen, committees of Thomapple Kellogg teachers, representing ail schools, worked many hours to improve the language arts and mathematics cur­ ricula. The new language arts curriculum and its intended out comes have been adopted by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education. K-12 texts and other instructional materials have been purchased to align with and support this curriculum. The math improvements should be approved very soon. Change is usually met with resistance because change represents the unknown. It s been said that the only prrson who actually likes change is a wet baby 1 prefer to look at change the way that Dr. Ernest Boyer, president of the Carnegie Foundation does: The main way you achieve change is to help people think differently about who they are and what they do. That’s all change is.” he says. PHONE 945-9554 VIKING 1993 POP-UP, awning, stove, sink. Sleeps 6, $2,600. 795-9568 Wanted ANYTIME for Action-Ads HOMEOWNERS WANTED!!! KAYAK POOLS is looking for demo homesites to display new maintenance-free Kayak Pools. Save thousands of $SS with END OF SEASON CLEAR ANCE! 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Open house set for Sept. 9 ABC Kids Company offers child care and preschool programs by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Refurbishing an auto body shop into an appealing, homey place for children re­ quires a lot of hard work and imagination. But for Mary Benedict and Linda Pelton, finding the 3,200-square-foot building for sale, right in the heart of Caledonia, was too good an opportunity to pass up. "We had been looking for a place, and while we knew it would be a lot of work, we knew this building could meet our needs,” Pelton said. She and Benedict decided to tackle the transformation, and they are proud of the results. I ocMed at 9750 Cherry Val­ ley (M-37), the building, now painted a bright yellow, is bigger than it looks from the street. Inside, all vestiges of auto repair have disappeared and the room instead is a vista of open play areas, separated by shelves of toys, "let's pre­ tend” furniture and little-kid­ sized tables and chairs Walls are a soft blue, and Benedict says cozy curtains soon will be up at the win­ dows. Outside, two enclosed play areas have been outfitted with all kinds of swings, slides, play houses and other appara­ tus The new chrld-ceniered facil­ ity now is called the ABC Kids Company, where both preschool and day care pro­ grams are offered. Open from 6 a m. to 6 pm. Monday through Friday, ABC Kids is accepting children from two-and-one-half weeks to 12 years of age in its day care program and 4- and 5year-olds in its preschool program. The community is invited to scope out" the new facility at an open house scheduled from 9 to 11:30 a m. Satur­ day, Sept. 9. Refreshments will be served, and both Benedict and Pelton, who between them have 20 years of child care ex­ perience, will be on hand to give tours and answer ques­ tions. lire owners and directors of ABC Kids Company empha­ size that they are offering two separate programs: a preschool program for 4- and 5-yearolds, and a day care program, which includes its own preschool component, if parents want their children to participate. "It’s important to understand the difference between the two programs," said Benedict. "Preschool is a two-and-ahalf hour session either two or three days a week. Day care is usually for a half day or all day, but we offer preschool as an option for the 4- and 5year-olds in day care." She said that the two preschool programs are kept separate, however. "We do it that way so that the kids in day care are in preschool with the kids they are with all day. Keeping the programs separate also gives us more freedom to service both parents who want a preschool program for their children and those who just want day care." Caledonia school buses provide transportation to and from local schools for ABC kids, she said. ABC KIDS, cont. page 3 ABC Kids staff member Joe Benedict gives 3-yearold Alyssa Petz a push on the swings Staff Writer Growing pains have been at least temporarily relieved at Caledonia High School and Middle School, as both schools began the new school year in expanded quarters. The much-needed space for both schools was made possi­ ble by a 1992 bond issue, in which voters approved $19 million to build a new middle school and a high school "learning lab." The bond also covered some renovations to the vacated middle school wing to return it to high school use and expand the to­ tal building capacity to 1,100 students. With the opening of the new middle school, therefore, the district fulfilled a longplanned goal to accommodate the rapid growth in its sec­ ondary school population. Middle school students be­ gan their studies in a new, 160,389-square-foot, $12 mil­ lion building, specially de­ signed for the needs of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. Gaining use of the 90,000square-foot area formerly oc­ cupied by the middle school provides the high school breathing space for its own growing student body. Caledonia Schools Superin­ tendent Doug Busman ex­ plained that more than a need for additional classrooms prompted the construction and design of the new middle school, however. The middle school and its junior high school predecessor previously had been housed in buildings that originally were built as high schools and de­ signed for high school-sized students, the superintendent said. With completion of the new middle school on Kraft Avenue, however, middle schoolers now have their own facility, custom designed to bouse a program tailored just for them. "The middle school philos­ ophy has been in place here for the last five years, and our middle school teachers are ex­ perienced with the program. Now, we have a building de­ signed to accommodate that program," said Busman "We have a building that enhances learning instead of limiting it" Busman explained that until the 1980s, younger teen-agers typically attended "junior highs," which usually were patterned after high school programs. And. very often, the junior highs w ere housed in a "hand-me-down building originally designed as a high school. But in the 80s. research about leaching young adoles­ cents revealed that this age group indeed had its own spe­ cial characteristics and educa­ tional needs. In response to this research. Busman said. Caledonia, like many districts across the country, began to tailor a new kind of educa­ tional program, designed to meet the needs of that age level. Included were such concepts as thematic instruction, teacher teaming and shared de­ cision-making between par­ ents and teachers. "Ex­ ploratory" classes were devel­ oped to give students a sam­ pling of subjects other than their core classes, and help them figure out where their talents and interests might lie. Busman said the "middle school concent" was accepted by the Caledonia School Board and implemented in 1989, when the former sev­ enth- and eighth-grade junior high became a sixth- through eighth-grade middle school. With the completion of the new Caledonia High School wing that same year, the mid­ dle school moved from what had been built as a high school in the 1930s (now the Community Education Build­ ing), into the 1962 high school facility on the north end of today’s high school complex. Busman emphasized, how­ ever, that although the 1960s high school building had been remodeled in 1977, it re­ mained a facility designed for older teenagers and a 1950s high school program. The new middle school fa­ cility. on the other hand, is the result of the architect's working closely with teachers, administrators, school board members and parents. Features such as flexible-use class­ rooms and specially designed rooms for middle school ser­ vices and for art, technology, music and physical education were built into the new facil­ ity. Even the bus pick-up plan and drop-off areas were subject to much discussion. Caledonia High School staff, however, could do little about the architecture of the area being vacated by the mid­ dle school. Except for the alreadycompleted learning lab. no custom-designed rooms were being built for high school use, and with limited renovation dollars, the high school expansion basically involved decisions about re­ introducing the old middle school to high school use with few alterations. The CHS staff still had to deal with all kinds of ques­ tions. What high school classes would move to the "north wing." as the old mid­ dle school now is called? What about technology in the north wing? Administrative supervision? How could students get from one end of the long building to the other without being late to class? By the time students were ready to return this fall, how­ ever, the essential decisions had been made and teachers had moved into new locations. Basic operations of the high school remain the same, said CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak, but the expanded quarters are beneficial in sev­ eral ways. Crowded conditions in the halls have disappeared, he said, and the increased space also has allowed group­ ing of staff who need to work in closer proximity. He commented that for in­ coming ninth-graders, the move up to high school might have seemed a little anti-climactic this fall, since most of them will attend classes and locker right in the same area where they attended middle •sctwxil last year. "We decided to group most of the ninth-grade classes to­ gether in the north wing, near the freshmen lockers," Szy­ moniak said. "The redeeming factor for the ninth-graders is that at least they won’t have to share lockers this year. "Putting the ninth-grade classes together in the north wing also will help lessen See EXPAND, cont. page 2 In This Issue... • British Native hired to teach alternative education at TK • TK Spanish teacher visits Europe over summer • Caledonia Legion groups complete service projects • Sports action begins at local schools �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 5, 1995 EXPAND Congress meeting room and an area for coaches' mail and equipment delivery. congestion in the halls Szymoniak noted thai hav­ throughout the school, and re­ ing the director of athletics lieving crowded halls will al­ and activities at that end of the leviate other kinds of prob­ building also provides an ad­ lems, too." ministrative presence in the Other moves to the north north wing. wing include: Other changes al the high • The STAR 9 science pro­ school include moving the gram, which now occupies the world studies program to the former middle school science learning lab at the south end rooms. Previously STAR 9 had to share lab time with at the high school. The Span­ STAR 10 and all the advanced ish classroom is near the learning lab since it relates to science classes. • Freshman applications, world studies. Now assigned to the middle which combines the freshman hall of the south wing are the computer class and English 9. • The CHS math depart­ social studies classes, includ­ ment. which now is located in ing psychology. American studies, government and the the north corridor of the north Visions and Volunteers pro­ wing. gram. • The high school special Health and physical educa­ education offices, now occu­ tion classes have been moved pying the former middle closer to the gym and now oc­ school guidance offices, with cupy the former home eco­ the special ed classroom right nomics room. next door. The athletic trainer is set up • The "time out" room. in the former athletic director s • The athletics and activitiesoffice, now occupying the office. The staff dining room has former middle school adminis­ been moved to the former tration complex, which in­ middle school support room, cludes an office area, ample just around the comer from storage space, a Student continued from page 1 : Miller MILLER MEANS- | Hastings Office 149 West Mate Street (616) 945-5182 REAL ESTATE Dianne Feldpausch Audrey Burdick. GU Cindy 'Scotti' Scott Ron Lewis Larry AUerding. 367-4451 948-9913 945-2451 948-4228 945-5103 ASS** BROKER SAI ES MGR < RS. GRI 945-9103 Roy Carlson. Jon Johnson 795-3611 948-4699 1. NEW LISTING, GUN LAKE WATERFRONT! This 8 year old, 3 bedroom, 2 bath year-round home has 50 ft. of frontage on a clean quiet channel. There is a new seawall and newer well. The stove and refrigerator are also included. For more information call Deb Erway.................................... $93,900. fortably. and while there is room for growth, it s easy to see that the former high school area was rapidly be­ coming a tight fit. "However, it's still impor­ tant to remember that, unlike the middle school, neither high school wing was de­ signed around today's pro­ grams." \nd what about those portable classrooms? "We own 11 portables, and we are considering using three of them for special education offices, and because our elementanes either are at capacity or almost at capacity, we plan to put one at each of our three elementaries," Busman said. The district also plans to re­ serve one of the portables for elementary science storage, ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 <6161 795-3305 K>y Sloisonburg. ASSOC MKKSR.au.. 795-7272 Jean Chase. cm.gri the cafeteria. This move will free up the high school con­ ference room during lunch hour for meetings because staff no longer will have to use it as an eating area. I think anyone visiting the high school will notice the change right away." Busman said,^. t Our programs and students fill the whole area qoi£ com­ but is undecided about the fate of the others. "We have to decide whether to sell them or keep them, and that decision largely depends on what our community wants to do about the pro­ jected growth in our school population,” Busman ex^^Tfa new elementary build­ ing is not approved by resi­ dents some time within the next three years, well proba­ bly have to press the portables back into service at the ele­ mentary schools.We are at ca­ pacity at two elementary schools this year, with the third nearly at capacity." Busman said the district once again will be turning to residents, parents, students and staff to advise the school board on how to handle growth and other issues. In the meantime, however, school officials say they are pleased at how smoothly the first few days of school have gone at both the high school and the new middle school. Szymoniak reported Wednesday that "all the changes have been for the bet­ ter. and everything is working as we planned. I am very pleased." Volz said that his staff is finding the new middle school building is fulfilling all their expectations and functioning as everyone had hoped it would. "As I’ve observed classes and sat in on teachers' team meetings these past few days, it seems like we have a perfect melding of the readiness of the staff and the facilities in this building," he said. He sees a separate middle school building as a big plus for his students, partly be­ cause of its design and partly because it allows middle schoolers their own identity. "There are many ways this building is a positive influ­ ence,” he said. "For instance, even though there's quite a developmental spread between sixth and eighth grade, having this age group under its own roof is giving them a chance to ma­ ture without so much influ­ ence from older students. "I also see that because of the kinds of space we planned here, our students can be more active in their learning, but without disrupting other classes. In the old building, these kinds of activities couldn't have happened ' Volz said the move and opening school in the new building has been tiring, but "it's a good kind of tired.” "I just can't believe we re really here." he said. "I look around this building and think. It’s a miracle. " Caledonia book discussion group begins in October A book discussion grup will begin Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Caledonia Library. It is open to all adults who love to read. “All i Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten’’ by Robert Fulghum will be discussed at the first meeting. Are Fulghum’s conclusions too simplistic or elegant perceptions of life? To discuss what you think, read the book and come to the discussion group Oct. 4. On Nov. I. the group will discuss “ Having Our Say” by the Delaney sisters. Copies of these books are available at the Caledonia Library. Call the library al 891-1502 to re­ quest a copy. Books for future discus* ion will be selected by the par­ ticipants in the group The first Wednesday of each month at I p m will be the center of reading ami talking For more information about the book discussion group, call the Caledonia Library at 891 1502 The library is located at 240 Emmons St run assoc broker GR1. |<M0" 795-9521 Keren Brown 795-9331 Cathy Williamson OBGR1..................... 795-9090 Debbie Erway... Kelluft Jlanclt Menu: 623-8357 Mike Humphreys. Broker. CRS. GR1 2. LAKEFRONT ON PAYNE LAKE. This home has a fabulous view of Payne Lake with 100 ft. of frontage. Great fishing, swim­ ming and boating. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home features 2 fireplaces. 2 car garage, and a 2 story born. You'll also be located close to state land. Call Kay Stolsonburg for on appointment..........................$142,500. Wednesday, Sept. 6 French toast sticks, sausage patties, potato wedge, grapefruit juice. Thursday, Sept. 7 Breaded pork pattie. mash­ ed potatoes, peas, jellow with fruit. Friday, Sept. 8 Pizza, peas or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday, Sept. 11 Burrito/cheese, broccoli, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Cornstack (chili, cheese. lettuce on tortilla pieces), bread stick, pears. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Turkey/Bun; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Thursday, Sept. 7 Scrambled egg. toast, apple juice, milk. Friday, Sept. 8 Pancake, sausage on a stick, orange juice, milk. Monday, Sept. 11 Bagel/cr. cheese, or peanut butter, orange slices, milk Tuesday, Sept. 12 Cold cereal, muffin, apple juice, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 6 French toast sticks, orange juice, milk. Si Looking Good at New Design! % 1 HASTINGS. 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DBS 23 ACRE NEAWLY WOODED BUfLDMG SOI could be the perfect spot for your new make this property >deol for you1 Coll Karen Browr .................................. $23 000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. We u$e and recommend products by Village Centre (M-37) Open. Tues. & Wed. 9-8. Thurs. 9-4. Fri. 9-6. Sat. 9-3 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 5, 1995 / Page 3 ABC Kids Company, offer child care and preschool, continued... For the past couple of weeks. Michigan schools have been kicking off a new school year. And while some students are anxious about starting new classes with different teachers and classmates, far too many youngsters must worry about another year of possible violence in school hallways and classrooms. Throughout the past several years, reports of violence in our schools have escalated to horrifying proportions. Every day. children bring more than 135,000 guns into schools across the nation, in fact, in the first quarter of 1994. 108 Michigan children were expelled for violent acts — 73 of which involved guns Last fall, the Michigan Legislature passed and the governor signed a bill to reverse this violent tide. Commonly referred to as the Gun-Free Schools law, it is designed to make classrooms safe for students who want to learn and for teachers doing their jobs. Unfortunately, many media sources have misinterpreted the law or failed to give the public the whole story. In light of that. I’d like to take this opportunity to outline what the law does and why it’s good public policy. Under this law. when a student in the fifth grade or lower comes to school with a gun or other dangerous weapon, he or she will be expelled for 90 days. If a student in the sixth grade or higher does the same, he or she will be expelled for 180 days In both cases, the parent or legal guardian is allowed to petition the school board to reinstate the student at the comple­ tion of the mandatory explusion period However, the law isn’t black and white. To accommodate unique circumstances, the school board may choose not to ex­ pel the offending student if the student shows: 1) the weapon wasn't intended for use as a weapon. 2) he or she didn't know he or she possessed a weapon, 3) he or she didn’t know the weapon was a dangerous weapon, or 4) he or she possessed the weapon at the suggestion, request, expressed permission or direction of school or police authorities. In addition, the law allows expelled students to attend special public schools established for alternative education. And while many districts already have such schools, the current school code provides each school district the authority and funding to establish an alternative education program to fit the district’s and students’ needs. Without question, giving local officials the decision-making power is a better approach than having the state mandate a one-size-fits-all solution. So as you can see, the Gun-Free Schools legislation isn’t as forgiving or inflexible as it has been portrayed. Rather, it’s a tough law designed to crack down on crime in schools and make our classrooms safe for children who want to learn Clearly, kids and guns do not belong together. But when they do mix, teachers and other students are put at risk, and that’s a situation we can’t tolerate. The state licensed day care program provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack for the children, and the hot meals are prepared on site. "We feel the open floor plan provides a more home-like atmosphere, and also allows siblings to see and interact with each other, as they would at home." said Benedict. Playgrounds, however, are separated by age groups, with children 4 and older using the side play area and the younger children using the playground at the back of the building. The day care program pro­ vides age-appropriate activi­ ties. and Benedict said there is an emphasis on providing the children as many experiences as possible in the areas of art, music, literature and physical activities. The preschool program of­ fers parents either a two-day or three-day option, and Pelton said the primary emphasis at the preschool is to build the children's confidence and self esteem as they prepare to enter kindergarten. "We work on academic readiness for kindergarten, but we concentrate on teaching in­ terpersonal skills,” Pelton said. "Many children of this age have not learned these skills yet, but having them makes the transition to school so much easier." Right now, ABC offers only morning preschool ses­ sions, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., but will add an afternoon ses­ sion as the school grows. Preschool activities include free play, "circle time" for sharing and group fun, a scheduled lesson based on the theme for that week, snack time, outside play, a craft and a final gathering to talk about the activities of the day. "It’s a busy day, but it needs to be busy for this age," Pelton said. She and Benedict do not re­ quire parent participation in their preschool, but said they encourage it. because it builds a good base for parents as their children enter the school setting. Both programs are serviced by an experienced staff of four. Pelton and Benedict not only are experienced in day care, but are also certified el­ ementary teachers. Both are working on master’s degrees in early childhood education. They are assisted by Joe Benedict, who has five years experience in child care, four of them with school-aged children, who will be his charges at ABC Kids. The other staff member is Jean Grindle, who will be tak- Leighton church plans block party, two services The Leighton United Methodist Church will have its annual block party at 3 p.m. Saturday, starting with games, cotton candy and pop­ corn. The community chicken barbecue will get under way at 6 p.m. Everything will be fur­ nished at the church. The party is being spon­ sored by Men With Vision. Leighton United Methodist Middle school plans open house, Sept. 11 Thomapple Kellogg Middle School will have an open house for seventh- and eighth­ graders at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 11 at the middle school. AN INVITATION FOR CATHOLICS Have you been away from the Church - lost touch been hurt - drifted away for some other reason? Come and hear a man just like you who was alienated from the church for over 26 years. Ed Pawloski will share his story, you'll find out why he's back. This meeting is for you - we want you to check it out. Maybe we can help you find your way back. We miss you! T also will have two morning worship services, starting Sunday. The first service will be at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 9:45 and then the second service at 11 a.m. The earlier service will be traditional, the later will be contemporary, but the sermon normally will be the same. The regular Sunday evening service will continue to be held at 6:30. Pastor Ray Townsend said, "Our prayer is that this will allow many more people to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings." For more information about Leighton United Methodist Church activities, call 8918028. Porritt’s golden anniversary planned You are invited to the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Kenneth and Mildred (Bost) Porritt. An open house will be held at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. in Caledonia, Sept. 10, 2 to 5 The presence and best wishes of their many relatives and friends arc the gifts they cherish. No other gifts, please. Hosting this celebra­ tion are the Porritt children Tom and Ingrid Porritt, Ron and Julie Porritt, and Don and Shanin Porritt. They have five granddaughtcs. T op en REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD DO CHURCH AT GUN LAKE COMMUNITY THIS FALL THE 10. A TIME TO HEAL ing care of the infants and tod­ ton said they now can look dlers. She numbers four years forward to meeting the com­ of experience in child care, munity and welcoming their two with the littlest ones, and young charges. the other two with 4- and 5"We believe that there is a ycar-olds. real need for day care and All staff meet the state re­ preschool for many of our quirement for CPR and first- families. Having another day aid training, Pelton said. care program will only be a "We wanted people here benefit for our community,’’ who have a good background Pelton said. with children, who love chil­ Questions about ABC Kids dren and who will provide Company, its fees and its positive role models for our programs should be directed to kids." Benedict said. either Pelton or Benedict by With their building remod­ stopping at the center or by eled, staff hired, furniture in calling 891-KIDS. place and toys and books on the shelves. Benedict and Pel- 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. The Preacher doesn't dress Funny (except for an occasional weird tie) You won't fall asleep All the music isn't 200 years old You won't be put on the spot or embarrassed The new youth director is cool Your kids will like it You'll meet some really nice people Worship will touch your heart You'll hear the Bible explained in a clear and relevant way, and The #1 Reason to Check Out GLCC #1. YOU WILL FIND GOD IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR MEANING IN LIFE OR LOOKING FOR A COMMUNITY OF CARING PEOPLE WHERE YOU CAN FIND RELATION­ SHIPS FILLED WITH GOD S LOVE THEN . . .WE WARMLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US THIS SUNDAY MORNING AT EITHER 9:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. The “Remembering Church" meetings at Holy Family Catholic Church will be held September 11 & 18 at 7:00 PM Call 891-9259 to register or just stop by. Holy Family Catholic Church ♦ 9669 Kraft Avenue. SE ♦ Caledonia GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Gun Lake Community Church 12200 Chief Noonday Rd. (1/2 mile east of Patterson) 795-7903 �Page 4 I The Suh and News, Middleville, Ml I September 5. 1995 Neigh bors With NORMA VELDERMAN Hi. everyone. I am writing this Wednesday night. This morning it was half way de­ cent before the afternoon started being the old familiar hot and muggy weather My fan and I are constant companions Well. I did something that I had not done for ages Ann Kenyon gave me a very sim­ ple apron I liked it so much that I made a lot of aprons of that pattern Ann’s was per manent press, and the ones 1 made had to be ironed. As time went by I just stored the aprons until I had enough to make it economical to start up the iron. When I had a housecleaning Tit. I found them in the drawer. So. I did a lot of ironing. I was nonplussed to realize how long it had been since I had done any hand ironing. Our new fabrics have certainly changed our housework. Now it seems fun to spray starch and I really enjoyed doing it. Even if I had to hang all of it outdoors on the line to dry them completely It only took about an hour to have them free of the spraying moisture I even found a lovely towel that Ria Redistra’s mother gave me while she was here. I was so tickled to find it. Lois Bender said they at­ tended a beautiful wedding at the Baptist Church in Mid­ dleville. Diane Bender and Kenneth Gilmore were mar­ ried Saturday. Aug 26. On Tuesday, they took Ann Bender to the Cherry Valley Inn for lunch They went out to celebrate Lois Bender s birthday. Letha Buckingham said they are now finishing up all their garden things. Beth Verlinde attended her high school reunion in Charlotte They had a very good time. Johnny's sister. Tillie Be rends. came to visit us Wednesday morning. Her son. Larry, and his wife. Paula, were with her. Larry and Paula have a llama and ostrich farm They said that the llama is a very good watch dog. Larry and Paula had stopped Sunday on theirway hack from an ostrich meeting in Battle Creek. They are try­ ing to learn more about the possibilities of a meat produc­ ing organization to push their meat for resale to interested customers Johnny asked me if I was sure they were ostriches and not emu's. I thought Larry said they were ostriches and that their eggs had a very thick shell of about one-eighth inch thickness and were very glossy they have one mature female and three young males. I guess Larry and Paula are looking for another income when he retires from General Motors. Cay and Johnny are busy getting a double batch of relish ready to sit over night. Betty Newman gave Johnny the recipe and he loves it because you don't have to cook it for hours. Well, folks, that is all the news for this week. I will work on getting my phone list to be larger than just the 32 that I have now. Home For Sole By Owner Location - 206 Paul Street, Middleville This home includes 3 bedrooms. 1 bath, a cor­ ner lot across and a park just across the street. Listing price $67,000. Call (616) 795-2322. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Sept. 10 • 12 noon to 4 p.m. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord I SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY.............................. 9 45 a.m. Worship Service 11 10 a m Sunday School • 6 00 p.m Evening Praise WEDNBDA1 .................. Family Night - 7 00 p m 1 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock WELCOME TO Pastor Mark Beers 1 CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sun. Morning Worship . . .10:00 a.m. Evening Service..........................6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 1 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines L'nittd Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caiedoma. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 . "'fem WP-•£-■!' . 1 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).............. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages......................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Senrice..................................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................ 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Poster SHARON BARNSDALL Dir o( Christian Ed k Muse O71-oU Zb .FFfr Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11.00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursers and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. f •Set w example In speech, in Me, in tore in faith and in purity " __________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA1 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) ’ Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 I 1 Saturday Evening Mass............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 am & 11 00 a m Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike AUes, Youth I eader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling I__ _ " ___ £ § 795 3667 Ret lr Ar oh Kr-hml Ji Ot • Mi rilgll . >4. Ill Mil Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran JT M R ■ g Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) * n E Rev. Robert Gerke 1 Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 Q GUN LAKE g COMMUNITY CHURCH E 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) 1 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 1 Barner Free Programs for All Ages E 1 Sunday WorUups t-AKE COMMUNITY Rev. Paulette Cheyne 900 am k 10:30 am ■ Werfnesda> Tandy Night” |j 600pm .____ „ , , ,, I Church Office Phone — 795-9266 — 868-6437 — Ya _ Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor AVr Sunday School 9-45 Choirs for Children and Adults EL Second Service..................................... 11:00 a.m (All Services have a Nursery available) ■ 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Allo, Michigan 49302 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock M £ Wljr (Old &imr JHctlnidist (fllpirrh CALEDONIA j UNITED METHODIST 1 Church School............................... 9:30a.m. 9 Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. 1 Worship Service.......................... 10:30a.m. 250 Vine Street S Church Office — 891-8669 R to ft 3 C MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Sunday Mommg Worship........„...................... 10:30am. Sunday Evervng Worsfap.................................. 6:00pin Wed Midweek ^ayer & 3to*e SJudy........7:00 p.m *s HWamSttBor PaOor Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner First Service............................................. 8 30 a.m Sunday School....................................... 9:45 a.m. (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m. to 10:00 a m.) Bible Classes........................................ 10:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street The Church where everybody is somebody. Parmelee Morning Worship............. 9 30 a.m and Jesus Christ is lad" Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Zundor School....................................................*30a.m. Middleville Worship..........................11 00 a m I M-37 between Caiedoma A Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 708 West Main Street Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Barrier Free Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a.m Sunday School................................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 1006) St Peace Reformed Church £ "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Rev. Ray Bruck 1 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED MF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street & 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School...........................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 R 1 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST ’•>•>** The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST | of Latter Day Saints 5 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Suntb>.9 45 am Morning Worship... 11 00 a m VZh "7 Evening Worship . 6.00 p m Wed Fellowship..... 7:30 pm homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 >. / Ct 'tai** Vai** AY'/T ’♦>•)** 'y.*7 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 5, 1995 / Page 5 Billy and Sarah Gaines to sing at Redeemer Covenant Church Redeemer Covenant will celebrate its grand opening weekend with music Sunday. Sept. IO, by the husband-wife team of Billy and Sarah Gaines. In town last fall for the Luis Palua Crusade: the Gaines br­ ing back to the Grand Rapids area a diverse blend of musical styles. ‘ We’re not one­ dimensional." says Billy “Were a collection of a lot of different things. Hymns are just as much a part of our make-up as gospel and the R&B sound Sometimes peo­ ple want to invalidate certain types of music, but to us they are all valid as long as they're being used for the Lord. " The Gaineses began singing together in 1977. After 11 years of working days and singing weekends at churches, they signed with a major gospel production house in 1984 Now. with five major albums to their credit, they hold several Dove award nominations In addition, they have had a number of number one songs on the contem­ porary music charts, in­ cluding "While You Wait." “Compromise." and “A Friend Indeed The couple share a deep faith in the essentials of being followers of Christ. Highways by Dean Koontz; Books on Tape: Hostile Witness by William Coyote by Linda Barnes; Lashner; Until Forever by Cheaper By the Dozen by Giibreth; The Johanna Lindsey; After Dark Frank B by Phillip Margolin; Chamber by John Grisham; Freedom’s Landing by Anne Lieberman's Thief by Stuart McCaffrey; The Late Child M. Kaminski. Children’s: by Larry McMurtry ; Haywire The Bible Storybook by by James Mills; The Bluebird and the Sparrow by Janette Georgle Adams; Pocahontas Oke; The Knotted Strings by (book on tape) by Ann Jake Page; Thin Air by Robert Braybrooks; Jeremy That B Parker; Murphy ’s Ambush cher. Dragon Hatcher (book by Gary Paulsen; Memnoch on tape) by Bruce Coville; the Devil by Anne Rice; True Deadly Deception by Betsy Betrayals by Nora Roberts; Haynes; POGs by Tommi Lewis; Karen s Movie by Ann Tea Planter’s Bride by Rosemary Rogers; Shadow of M Martin; Stacey and the the Watching Star by William Bad Giris by Ann M. Martin; Sarabandc; Black Lightning Hatchet (book on tape) by by John Saul; House of Blues Gary Paulsen; Tracker (book by Julie Smith; Mind Prey by on tape) by Gary Paulsen; John Sandford; The Seventh Making Faces by Jacqueline Russon. Adventure*, of Huck Scroll by William Smith; Finn by Mark Twain. Janice Lightning by Danielle Steel; VanCleavc ’s Volcanoes by Belonging by Nancy Thayer; The Codicil by Tom Topor; Janice Pratt VanCleave; Drift Away by Kerry Tucker; Stammers. Stacks & Hitters Ladder of Years by Anne by Adam Woog. Videos: Tyler. City Slickers II; Sister Act 2. Non-Fiction Three Tall Women by Edward Albee: The Office Clutter Cure by Don Aslett; The Origins of the Universe by John D. Barrow: How to Have the Wedding You Want by Danielle Claro; The Col­ umbia Anthology of American Poetry ; Genealogy Online by Elizabeth Powell Crowe; Voices From Vietnam by Barry Denenberg; Six Easy Pieces by Richard Phillips Feynman: Hard Evidence by David Fisher; Fodor's San Diego; The Quark and the Jaguar by Murray Gell-Mann; Great American Tnals; How to Attract Birds by Michael D. McKinley; Being Digital by Nicholas Negroponte; Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards; Police Officer by Hugh O’Neill; Wrinkles in Time by George Smoot; Black Holes and Time Warps by Kip S Thorne Billy and Sarah Gaines ‘ The joy of the Lord is our strength, and there's a simple confidence and contentment in being in the will of God." Bil­ ly said “That's what we’re feeling more than anything else now." They will appear at Redeemer Covenant Church. 6951 Hanna Lake Ave.. (just south of 68th Street) on Sun­ day at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at Baker Book Hcmsc locations, at the Cutler­ ville Christian Btxikslore, or by calling the church office at 698-8001 Obituaries Clarence G. "Scotty" Scott MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Clarerifee G. “Scotty” Scott, 60, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, August 25, 1995 at home. He was bom on January 11, 1935 in Fulton, New York, the son of Harold and Reda (Smith) Scott. He was raised in Meridian, New York and attended Cato Meridian High School, graduating in 1952. He obtained an Associates Degree from Cornell University. He was married to Helen M. Kerruish on October 1, 1955 at South Byron, New York. They have resided in Middleville since 1967. Mr. Scott was employed at Van Keulen and Winchester NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library since 1967 as a Lumber Buyer. He was an active member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen M. Scott; two daughters, Evelyn (Jeff) Clark of Linden and Julie (Neil) Marshall of Ludington; three sons, David Scott of Benzonia, Steven Scott of Traverse City & Fiance, Angela Lawson, Jon Scott of Spring Lake & Fiance, Kendra Fitzek; four grandchil­ dren, Scott, Danny, Courtney and Thomas; two brothers, Robert Scott of Meridian New York and Fred Scott of Ster­ ling, New York; three sisters, Mary Svamey of De Land, Florida, Janet Whitford of Auburndale, Florida, Norma Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. Professional Instruction in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical Dance Borekhuizen of Plainville, New York; father-in-law, Edward Kerruish of Batavia, New York; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday August 27, 1995 at the Middleville United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner and Reverend Harold Filbrandt officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. The family would like to thank the many friends and church family who have been so supportive in their prayers, thoughts and visits. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Looking for Extra Cash? 945-9554 Setf anything FASTI ATTENTION 891-1606 or 891-9362 To all new students — bring in this ad and RECEIVE *5.00 OFF first months lesson. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 131 Va East Main St., Caledonia If You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays ■ at 127 Main St. Caledonia Mich. 49316 or cafl 8914)270 B-S BARMAN SELECT ItMPS •Ww * ■■ I I1 4 Sunday, A September 10 A 7:30 pm Redeemer pr-rp Covenant H+H Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street) Tickets $5 00 each, availedjle at Baker Book House and Cutlerville Christian Bookstore, or by calling 696-8001 Saturday, September 9, 199a • 7:00 p.m. • Gun Lake Community Church 12200 Chief Noonday Road COMMUNITY Proceeds to fund Summer of '96 Youth Mission Trip Partial list of auction items: (NEVI - unless indicated) Slide Set Ping-pong Table frisbee U aler Hocke* Bug TapperPortable Grill, Ladie, Golf Club- (u-ed) Ei-herman', Life Jaeket 20 Pound- of Beef Jer-e, Bull Cdf Hol*tein Bull Cdf Mioiel, H-k/war* Garden Hom-, ( Fann Chair* t mbrelL Holder Bale, of Straw I famed 1 atercidor Print Krb kfingte,' Sant. Hood Light Coffer Grinder and Cdfer, Earthen* are Potter* Hower Pot I Merer cdf Bouie file (^abiort Hall Tree Coal Rack • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON PRE-SCHOOL THRU ADULT For more information, call... Fiction: The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart by Lawrence Block; Dangerous to Know by Barbara Taylor Bradford; Maybe This Time by Barbara Bretton; Witches Brew by Terry Brooks; The Plan by Stephen J. Cannell; Earthfall by Orson Scott Card; Iced by Carol Higgins Clark; The Last Coyote by Michael Con­ nelly; Beach Music by Pat Conroy; Show of Evil by Williamn Diehl; Dead Man's Dance by Robert Ferrigno; Children of the Jedi by Bar­ bara Hambly; Busy Bodies by Joan Hess; Shoot/Don’t Shoot by Judith A. J a nee. Alley Kat by Karen Kijewski; Strange ~ -WlA W Electric organ JUM-d) Piano (u-ed) IT Bal n (toed) Ho* er Pols J IfgUfn Skit Decorator Sweatshirt* CuMommade Quilted Seat 24 i 8 Be»elrd Dour Mirror JuniiM-r (.able. Tool Organizer Bark Sprairr Vinti (.leaner Magic Chef Mtrrowate Dirt Devil Broom Vac lrek'» rental at: -Cun lake Cottage -Florida Condo Hural Arrangement* Antique Table PLUS!! gift eertifieate* for: Plane Ride Pedicure HouerMotieReniaiHairrut- and Sole* Craft and Hobb* ^upplirHorxback Riding and Lnaon* Fitne~ Uub Drlulr Mrmbrr4upHomerr:ade Jam- and Jell*- Beginner Computer < Jaw I IBM launpatiblr) Tai CxiMihalion (I) PiU off Irwomr Tai Rrport (RmmmI |W',( Restaurant* Piano Lewom Autumn t reath Tanning Salon Groeerie* l ube Oil Filter* Ctrff Trlrphoor In-laMation 20 lb Propane Tank Refill, Piano Tuning Buyde lune up. Pet Grooming The GLCC louth Group thank* the following area bu*inr*we* for their donation*: �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 5. 1995 Caledonia Christian Reformed Church welcomes new pastor, youth director by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A new ministerial team has joined the Caledonia Christian Reformed congregation with the arrival earlier this summer of Rev. Scott Greenway and Youth Director Mike Alles. Greenway succeeds the Rev. Jerry VanOoyen, who has re­ tired. In coming to Caledonia from a pastorate at Irving Park Christian Reformed Church in Midland Park. NJ., (keenway actually is returning to famil­ iar territory. Though he was born in Mexico City while his parents were missionaries there, he came to live in the Grand Rapids area when he was about 8 years old, when his father became the Area Secre­ tary for Isatin American Mis­ sions. "I'm a real product of Grand Rapids Christian education," said Greenway with a smile. "I attended Seymour Chris­ tian. Millbrook Christian. Grand Rapids Christian High School, Calvin College and Calvin Seminary." He was ordained in the sem­ inary in 1991, but is pursuing his studies through Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill. Local residents might be pleased to hear that he met his wife. Kelly, at Russ’ Restau­ rant on 28th Street, and they enjoyed burritos at the Cale­ donia Sam’s Joint on their first date. The Greenways are the par­ ents of two boys, ages 6 and 3. Alles, who is from Byron Center and a 1990 graduate of South Christian High School, is completing his degree at Calvin with a double major in psychology and religion. "My gpal is the ministry, but I’m just not sure in what area." he said. While he makes up his mind, he said he is looking forward to his new job at Caledonia CRC, where he will be responsible for the church's senior high youth program. He also will be the senior leader for the Caledonia High School Young Ufe program, succeeding former leader Joel Anderle "I worked with Young Life at East Kentwood last year," he said, explaining that the in­ terdenominational program meets once a week and is based on the idea of bringing young people together, espe­ cially including those who might not ordinarily be part of "a group." "We have a lot of fun. and some Bible study is included, too, but the main idea is to build relationships." Alles said. Both men have goals they hope to achieve in their min­ istries. Greenway said he still is concentrating on getting to know his 150-family congre­ gation, his staff and the church leadership as quickly as possible. A major goal he has set, however, is to increase the working of prayer in the con­ gregation. A first step in that direction is already taken with the establishment of a series of prayer groups. Each will meet a different day of the week at the church. "This way, we will have one group praying at our church every day," Greenway said. He also would like to see When I Came to Pennock ... Ken McManamey Nashville ” When 1 came to grips with the fact that hernia surgery was necessary, I considered my options carefully as to where I should go for the best possible care. Since I have been a part of this community for 23 years and my wife Tina delivered both of our children at Pennock Hospital, I felt very comfortable having my surgery done there. After meeting Dr. Rappoport and discussing every­ thing with him, 1 was sure I had made the right decision. On the day of surgery, I was very im­ pressed with the attention to detail and concern the entire staff showed toward keeping me informed and comfortable. The next day while at home. I received a call from the nurse to make sure everything was “OK and I was not having any problems. My surgery was done on Monday and / returned to work on Thursday of the same week." Ken McManamey When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 the congregation doing more in small groups of five to 15 that would meet during the week for Bible study, prayer and support. "This is a very flexible kind of thing, since these groups can meet wherever they wish, as often as they wish. But I think we should increase this kind of work in our congrega­ tion." Greenway said his own goals are to enable his con­ gregation to experience a wor­ ship experience that is not only God-glorifying, but also "transformational." "My goal is that everyone who walks out of church after worship is changed, a little closer to God than when he or she came in. I want our peo­ ple to feel they have meaning­ fully praised and worshipped God as well as been blessed by him.” Greenway said he also would like to see his church reach out to provide some form of religious assembly for those who are unchurched, or on the "periphery" of church, who have walked away from the church or who just don't belong to a church. "I'd like to find a way to engage these people with the Gospel in meaningful ways," he said. While he wants to reach all age groups, he said he is espe­ cially concerned about young people. Mike Alles, left, and Rev. Scott Greenway are the newest members of the ministerial team at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. Alles is the new senior high youth director, and Greenway has joined the church as its new pastor. "Our mission, however, is to bring people of all ages to faith through Jesus Christ and to deeper fellowship and fruit­ ful service," he said. "I am very excited to be here, at this time, because I feel the best years of the Cale­ donia Christian Reformed Church are yet to come. There's a real excitement here, and a sense of hope. We re venturing forth into new areas of ministry." Alles will be working with the group that Greenway said he is most concerned about — the youth. "I think there are a lot of kids in the community that have been introduced to the Gospel, but I, too, would like to see them relate to the Gospel in a truly meaningful way," Alles said. "Christian­ ity is a relationship between a person and the Creator. "If young people experience it as it should be, they're go­ ing to want to know more about it, because it's awe­ some. I want to help give them the chance to learn this, and help those who already know it, to use their gifts for others." Greenway said that while there have been youth pastors Pennock to offer basic medical terminology course Pennock Hospital will offer a basic medical terminology class beginning Sept. 20 through Nov. 22. This class will be offered Wednesday evenings (10 ses­ sions) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. Sherri Voshell, a registered nurse and an experienced medical terminology instruc­ tor, will teach the course. This course will introduce a system of medical word analysis designed to em­ phasise the skills required by support personnel who do not require an intricate know ledge of anatom). but rather a focus of on-the-job application of terminology meaning, pronounication and spelling. The primary goal is to teach skills allowing interpretation of medical terms through use of prefixes, suffixes and stems root words used daily al work m a logical manner This course is also beneficial to non-medical professional specialists that require in­ teraction with the medical field, such as paralegals, and insurance associates, just to name a few. 948-3125. at Caledonia CRC in the past, Alles is stepping into a posi­ tion that has been vacant for a while, so he’ll essentially be building a new program "from the ground up." "That’s exciting for me," Alles said. "And I’ve been really warmly welcomed at Caledo­ nia High School, too, regard­ ing the Young Life group. I feel very responsible, because I know I can help impact a lot of young people thnnigh these two programs." The Caledonia Christian Reformed ('hurch is located at the comer of 100th Street and M-37. and offers Sunday wor­ ship services at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School is held from 10:45 to 11:50 a.m. Anyone with questions about the church or any of its programs may call the office at 891-1512. UTTCE WM8$ k PReschoOL COOPERATIVE Located at the corner of Cherry Valley (M-37) and 100th St tn CrMedonio �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 5. 1995 I Page 7 Bill Porter serves up hot dogs to kids and parents visiting the new middle school community open house/picnic held August 17. This open house was one of several held during the building's construction, so residents could learn about the building and see its progress. Middle School open house held Aug. 17 CMS Principal Clark Volz leads a tour through the new school during the Aug 17 open house. 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He worked as a community organizer at the Institute of Cultural Affairs in Europe and Jamaica, where he set up pilot agricultural cooperatives, put together community projects . and recruited, trained and placed volunteers in com­ munity development projects He said most of this job re quired work that emphasized cooperative planning and community education His next position was at In­ victa High School and the Mid-Kent College Kent Education Authority in Great Britain There he taught English, computer and mathematics courses from seventh grade to the university level. He taught gifted students, high school dropouts, practic­ ing teachers, and low security prisoners. He provided in-service training to 60 teachers in use of computers and curriculum areas Considine said this par­ ticular job prepared him for his new position, having dealt with students from all dif­ ferent kinds of backgrounds. He said his extensive train­ ing in computers and use of technology is what led him to his next position as a tax ad­ STEAK • SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO‘GARLIC TOAST BEVERAGE 100TH ST. clubhouse Saturday, Sept 9 Price 7.50 ministrator at Ernst and Young in Grand Rapids. While he was there, he prepared financial plans for clients and processed com­ pute x tax returns He also held two other posi­ tions that involved finance and computer systems. One was at Robertshaw Controls in Holland as a systems engineer, and one at Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism as a business manager Considine is no stranger to the TK school system, having taught adult education classes part time from 1991 until 1994. He taught language arts, reading, writing, history and developed curriculum for outcomes-based assessment. He taught social studies and language arts the past year at St Philip School in Battle Creek and at the middle school level. He also review­ ed geography curricula and wrote some sucessful grants for computer use and student self-esteem. He said his interest in teaching in Michigan was because his wife was raised in Grand Rapids and wanted to be near her family Considine said he has always been interested in technology and is try ing to put together a technological pro­ posal to develop procedures so students will be able to communicate through the internet. “I am mteresed in finding new ways to use technology." he said. “We Loved our Fabulous ‘Fun Ship' Cruise!” Now’s the best time for you to take a 3, 4 or 7 day “Fun Ship” cruise to Tile Bahamas. Caribbean or Mexican Riviera. Indulge in a fabulous vacation and enjoy all the “Fun Ships’ have to offer. No resort offers so much plus visits to tropical ports for one low all inclusive price. From Carnival, a leader in quality’ cruise vacations. Premier Travel 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E. (at M-37). 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He added that he likes to have his students do research on a subject or a fact of life and use this research to develop their problem-solving skills. "We use basic everyday skills to develop a student's problem solving skills and get deeper into technological aspects of subjects," he said. He said one exercise they have been working on to develop this is examining one of the classroom windows to determine the amount of light going through it, as in a greenhouse effect. The students try to figure out how the light gets through. He said basic everyday situations such as the sun shin­ ing though the window can br­ ing up some very complex ideas that will help the students learn how to think things through. He said another project they have started working on is one in which the students take a picture or painting and match it with a quote from a philosopher. The purpose of this, he said, is to "put together art from great artists and quotes from great thinkers. " This, he said, will teach the students how to "interpret and evaluate art and philosophy." He added that they may put a different quote on the board each week as a thought of the week, but is not sure if this will become routine or not. The students also have been learning basic Chinese, link­ ing symbols with English words to get a general understanding of how the language works. He said he would like to get opinions from the students about how they would like to see the program handled. He said the difference bet­ ween teaching alternative education and teaching in the traditional school system is how things get done. "We need to meet the same goals as the high school, but we can use some different methods and approaches, if possible." he said. For example, he said, if students come to class one hour late and ask if they can stay one hour later to make up the time, "we can probably work it out," while this can­ not be done at the high school. He said he also can be more flexible on the type of subjects students do term papers on. He said it is still too early to determine what adjustments he may have to make in his teaching style or how lesson plans will be handled "I am still feeling my way," he said. "It changes every hour.” Considine said so far his relationship with the students is pretty good. "I think we are starting to learn how to do business together," he said. He said one of his biggest challenges is that he will be teaching many different sub­ jects instead of just one and will be maintaining a line of Milk production up slightly in Michigan communication between himself and the high school. "I have to act as a link to resources and kias." he said. Considine said he has en­ joyed his first couple of days at his new job and hopes he can reach out to his students. "I hope that this program will meet some of their (the students') needs and some of their wants," he said "I want to try to promote lifelong lear nmg and get kids to learn how to solve problems themselves." This year, he said, the class will have two rooms to work in instead of just one. They are already using both rooms, though they are awaiting new shelves in the new one He said he had two inter­ views to go through to get the job. one with Community Education Director Chris Boysen, and one with the rest of the Community Education st.il t "I sec it (the job) as a very interesting challenge," he said. "I think my background prepares me for making this an exciting program." Stop and ae Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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Planning Commission may meet on wellhead protection The Thomapple Township Board in a special meeting last Monday morning, discussed the possibility of meeting with the Township Planning Com­ mission to discuss wellhead protection Trustee Rex Schad said he attended the last Planning Commission meeting in which health offical Jerome Wag­ gendorf spoke about groundwater He added that there was some di&scussion from the committee chair and other members on the commission about whether the township wants to work together with the village on determining what type of equipment Mid Four area students on U of M list Four area students were named to the dean’s list for the winter term at the University of Michigan’s College of En­ gineering. They were Matthew James Slander of Middleville, Eric William Endsley and Kristen Ixc McCall, both of Hast­ ings, and Tammy Marie Rice of I lickory Corners. dlevilie needs to improve its well system, and who will pay for it. Schad said he felt the township should have a joint meeting with the commission to determine if both groups agree on what direction to take. He said he told commission members that the Township Board is aware of the situation and probably would be will­ ing to meet with them. Township Supervisor Don Boysen said he spoke with engineer Ray Fex. who said the township should have ongoing discussions about the situation with the village, and maybe even include Caledonia. Boysen said he felt the board was in unchartered ground as lay people when it comes to making decisions about growth and suggested that legal counsel may be helpful. He added that the township would be getting into some areas that would require more of the board member's time in which it would become more informed about the well issues. Boysen said he spoke with Village Manager Everil Manshum. Village Planner Jason Cherry. Village Engineer Paul Spellman and Waggendorf He said the health depart­ ment did an extensive survey on the nitrate concentration in Middleville's waler. He added that Spellman said the nitrate level in Mid­ dleville's water is not a pro­ blem now. but Waggendorf said rt is. Boysen said it was deter­ mined that those who were af­ fected by nitrates were mostly infams and be stressed the im­ portance of the board learning as much as it can about the situation. “We as layman have to become as informed as we can.'' he said. He said that someone from the health departmem would be at the next township meeting in September who would give the board more information. Treasurer Donna Keynon asked if the board should at­ tend a Planning Commission meeting. Schad suggested the board get together with the Planning Commission and have a special joint meeting of the two groups He said everyone on the commission would be welcome to attend, but at first it would only be necessary for the chairperson and wellhead committee to be there. Boysen said if the two groups agree, they can then discuss this with the village, if its members are interested “We have to be of the same and equal mind with the village." he said He added that the groups will have to have some focus­ ed and productive meetings to try to make some decisions. “We (the township and the village) should have the same goals.“ he said. “I would like to see both groups communicate." He added that he did not think that either group is dos­ ed in its thinking about work­ ing together. In other business, the township learned more about the Burhnam and Flowers pension program and decided to wart until the next regular board meeting to decide whether or not it is worth pursuing. 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Ml I September 5. 1995 TK Spanish teacher, students visit Europe over summer by Mandy Mabel Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School Spanish teacher Doug Hart took seven of his students to France and Spain this summer They flew from Detroit to Dallas. Dallas to Paris, then Paris to Nice. Hart said only two of his students had been on a plane before, which made it a new experience for him and the others Hart had not spoken or taught French since 1979. and said he was not sure if he understood everything He said the most challeng­ ing thing about the flight was the connection from Pans to Nice. This was the only con­ nection in which the company they were dealing with was not helping to direct them. Hart said he knew the flight Thornapple Kellogg High School Spanish teacher Doug Hart took seven of his students to Spain this summer. Standing on a beach in Nice (from left) are Lisa Vanputten, Tina Trudell, tour guide Philip Macmullan. Shawn Davis Alison Space, Jerry Seifert, Dawn Hansford and Angie McQueen. The view ot sponisn nomes in Monaco was orearnroKing rrom tne Royal Palace. / Face to Face The fountain at the Palace of Versailles leads to a path where gondola races used to be held to entertain King Louis XIV. About Otolaryngology Oto-lar-yn-gol-o-gist - a physician who specializes in the medical/surgical treatment of the ear, nose, throat and related disorders. Michael Nosanov, M.D., board certified otolaryngologist, practices full-time at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Nosanov specializes in all areas of otolaryngology including facial plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and complete allergy and asthma testing and treatment. Dr. Nosanov also evaluates sleep apnea and performs in-office laser surgery for snoring. Dr. Nosanov has been a part of the Pennock team for six years now, and is currently Chief of the Medical Staff. He provides a full range of comprehensive services for adults and children. For more information on Dr. Nosanov or any of Pennock's physicians call 948-3116. ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009-W. Green St • Hastings. Ml 49058 options and the time of the flight, but did not know where the flight was leaving from. He added that if it wasn’t for a very kind French woman, the group may have missed the flight. The woman was French, but lived in Dallas and was heading to Nice. She said she would take the group to the flight. Hart said the group ran to the flight like mad. which reminded him of a rent-a-car commerical and was able to get on the plane ten minutes before it left. On this flight, a French pilot showed him landscape that he had learned as a stu­ dent minoring in French in college. He said the French people were very gracious and helpful as he tried to reac­ quaint himself with the language. “I have always been told how rude French people are.” he said. ’They were not rude.” They arrived in Nice in a rainstorm and this connection was the only time that their luggage was not with them on the immediate flight. It arriv­ ed on the next one They spent three hours in Nice, which is on the Rivera. The Rivera was warm and the beaches were stone Hart said he thought this was unusual because people usual­ ly think of the Rivera as being exotic. He said after the group got settled a tour guide named Philip look them on a tour. He said every group is assigned a tour guide who takes care of checking people in and out. Some places had tour guides that were natives of the city While tn Nice, they were. joined by two other groups. One was a group of middle school students from Delaware, some of whom brought along some of their parents. The other was a group of high school students from Washington He said the teachers of the other two classes both were French teachers so their language was fresher. This Continued next page — EST. 1956 END OF SUMMER SAVINGS CAMPERS starting at Dutchmen 52,995°° TRAVEL TRAILERS STARCRAFT* starting at 57,995°° Dutchmen STARCRAFT* LAYTON 5TH WHEELS starting at ’11,595°° CLASS C’S starting at *34,900°° Four Winds CLASS A’s starting at ’39,990°° 7303 S. Division 281-1888 Monday and Wednesday 9:00*8:00 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00*6:00 Saturday 9:00*4:00 �< I £ a 58 I K -*■» £ j Pictured is the Polocio Reel, the Royal Palace in Madrid. From previous page — was helpful to him. Though their French was more fluent, he said be had a better understanding of the religious aspect of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral they saw on Saturday. The cathedral was built by Sire Nicholas II before he was assassinated. Nice was a city colony of Rome and there they saw re­ mains of the Roman empire "It was interesting,'' he said. "We touched stone that had been touched by Romans.” Their next stop was a Fran ciscan monastery that was by a cemetery One thing he said he noticed was that the stones were above ground. He added that the painter Matice was buried there. They also went to some of the beaches, which were op­ tional topless He said they opted to keep their tops on. Before they toured these beaches, he told his students that they would see things they were not used to seeing "They reacted very well," he said On Sunday, they took a bus ride to Monaco, where everything was built by the side of the sea They saw the royal palace cathedral where Princess Grace was buried, but could not look for her grave because a mass was about to start. He said after that they went to a city on the edge of the sea built around the time of the Roman empire. He said to become a citizen of Monaco people simply buy their citizenship for an outrageous amount of money They visited the Village of Eze. built on the clifts of the sea to protect it from tribes during the time of the Roman empire. He said the streets there are very narrow and do not allow The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml cars to go through them. way to avoid invasion. They have to have donkeys When they bring groceries in and Barcelona, they had ten restaraunts cook their food minutes to move everything over open wood fires. off the tram. The whole city of Nice, he Hart said getting 43 people said, contains old houses that off the train required team­ people still live in. work and that the three groups He said Nice is only 100 really "bonded" and came miles from Italy and the cities together to get their mission in that area are trilingual, us­ accomplished. ing French. English and W'hile in Barcelona, they Italian. stayed in a hotel that was built Sunday evening they took for the 1992 summer Olympic an overnight train nde from games. Nice to Spain, which he said They also saw a 2.000-yearwas his least favorite pan of old cathedral, one of the first the trip. Gothic ones in Spam that was Hart said there was one car built into the Roman wall per group, which did not leave They also saw the work of much room Gaudi. a famous architect, They left Nice at 9:30 p.m. who developed works in the and got to the border of Spain serialism style of art. Gaudi s at 6:30 a.m. the following most famous building is the day. Cathedral of the Holy Family He said they had to change which was not finished trains because French trams because of his death. do not fit on Spain's narrower Hart said his students are tracks, which were built this I September 5. 1995 / Page 11 supposed to finish it in about three years. They also saw Olympic stadium and a Spanish village that was used for the world's fair expos. Next came a tour of Monserat where the group saw a statue of the Madonna. Mary and Jesus that was found in the ninth century. He said the mountain was different fwm the landscape in that it was made of rounded white granite instead of the common brown rock. They took a cable car up to the monastery where the statue was located before go­ ing back to the city. Hart said with the exception of Barcelona, most of Spain seemed to be very dry. "My concept of Spain is that it is brown and yellow." he said. Continued next page — — FALL — FREEZER’ HARVEST at MOM & 20 cu. ft. Upright 17 cu. ft. Upright Bigger than average, holds a lot' Best for people with large gar­ dens. putting up beef. etc. *459°° Save «7O” in Middleville! $409°° Save •90“ 15 cu. ft. Upright Most popular size! »379°° Save -70- 12 cu. ft. 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This pari of Barcelona was part of the Catalonia region, where they spoke Catalan in­ stead of Spanish. In Madrid they saw the famous statue of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza and also toured the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum in the palace the group toured three rooms that in­ cluded works of three painters. He said it was in­ teresting to sec things that they studied in class. They also went to Toledo, a town south of Madrid, which had been the capital until the 1800s They ate lunch on the patio of a restaurant over looking the city. Later, they went through a cathedral filled with art by El Greco then saw the El Greco Parish Church, where he had painted a whole wall They also went to a place that had once been a Jewish synagogue in the late 1490s. Ferdinand and Isabella told Jews that they must either convert or leave Spam. He said some people living today come back with keys that still fit the front doors of houses their ancestors once lived in and still shed tears about them having to leave their homeland Hart said the only way he knew it was once a Jewish house of worship was by the Star of David carved on the wall. Next, they went to Toledo, a city nearly surrounded by a river. He said the architecture is STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 traditional and is not allowed to be changed Because of this, nothing has been rebuilt since the 1800s Hart said that some streets in the original city are so nar­ row that people have to leave them to let a car go through. While in Toledo, he said, they ate ethnic Spanish foods such as Paella from Valencia that contains nee. seafood and pork, guspatcho (cold tomato soup), and Spanish watermelon for dessert He said most of the food they ate on the trip was generic, which made it nice to have real ethnic food for a change. Hart said they took another tram nde. which was much better than the first one because the> only rode four people per car and had a food section that was open until midnight He said they met some very interesting people on the ride there, whom they talked to un­ til 3 am That morning they arrived in Pans and saw the Eiffel Tower. Notre Dame and Lux­ emburg Palace, which was the royal palace before Versailles was built. He said the traffic was light compared to Madrid because July is when most Parisians go on vacations to get away from tourists. The group walked three to five miles every day and came across vendors who sold anything from plastic birds to post cards. Hart said he told his students to ignore the vendors if they were not interested in buying anything or they may be hassled by them. Vending on the streets, he YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 5, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-07-09 Tax ID. No. 055-041-00 - A request by Elmer Haaksma, 516 Bluff Dr., to construct a deck on the north side of his house within five feet of the property line. 2. ZBA 95-08-10 Tax ID. No. 008-008-10 - A request by Paul Bailey, 645 Briggs Rd., to keep concession trailers on his property from April 15 to Oct. 15 of each year. 3. ZBA 95-08-11 Tax ID. No. 125-024-00 - A request by Robert Baker, 1 Barlow Lake Rd., to construct an addition on the lake side of his property within the side yard set back area. 4 ZBA 95-08-12 Tax ID. No. 08-036-70 - A request by Thomas Schweitzer, 990 Barlow Lake Rd. to divide a parcel of land into two parcels with less than 100 ft. of frontage on a legal road. 5. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY This narrow street in Toledo, Spain, is a passage way from the Bishop's house to the cathedral. said, is not legal in Paris, so the sales people had developed a system in which someone would make a noise that would alert them that the police were coming and they would scatter. He said the Notre Dame Cathedral seats 10.000 people and was sure there were about 9.000 people touring it the day they were there. Hart said he liked the roses windows in the cathedral. There was one on the east side and one on the west side. The one on the west side, he said, represents the life of Christ and the Apostles. He said he was intrigued by the variety of cultures represented by the tourists at the cathedral. The group heard people speak Italian, Japanese. Por­ tugese, Spanish and English. Another feature was a statue of Louis XIV, the Sun King, who was kneeling to the Virgin Mary. Hart said the tour guide thought this was odd because King Louis had never been known to kneel before anyone. He added that Louis had the statue made as a thank you for the male son born to him. The next stop was the Louvre, which is known as the art museum of the world and contains art work painted before the Neo-Classic period. Among its features, he said were Italian and French Renaissance paintings and a whole line of restaurants that was miles long. The next stop was the Itlaian Renaissance Hall, where they saw the Mona Lisa. Hart said the painting is a lot smaller than one would ex­ pect and is mounted in a huge glass case. He added that they were lucky to get close to it at Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 10. 1995 Meeting colled to order ot 7:35 p.m. All Board members pre­ sent, 4 visitors. July 13, minutes approved Hall stage removed, floor tiled for $325 by Fhetstra July 31. Financial Report presented. General Fund Balance $205,479.84. Informa­ tion being gathered to make Chief Noonday Rood a Heritage Route Bid accepted from Ideal Cleaning Service for waxing Holl floor for $260 Site Pion Review procedure continued. Atten­ dance at MTA Fall District Meeting for Boord members ap­ proved Rood signs for Russell Whispering Pines and Old Mill will be ordered Barry Co. Clerks have been working to establish uniformity in the use of voting equipment Payables approved in the amount of $104.470 09 Clerk's Report presented Meeting adjourned at 8 40 p.m. Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk all Another painting that he said was memorable was one titled "The Wedding Feast of Cana." Hart said that what was unique about it was that with the exception of the apostles, who wore robes, the people in the painting were dressed in modern clothing. He said the artist had been instructed to change the pain­ ting. but he refused. They also saw a statue of Venus de Milo that had his arms cut off. Next came the boat ride on the Seine River, the main river that goes through Paris. He said the boat held a max­ imum of 500 people and the tour guide spoke six languages. They saw "the smallest house in Paris." which had one nxim on the first flixir and one nxim on the second fkxir He added that they toured two major islands, which were bo<h fairly large and had residents that lived and shop­ ped there He said it started pouring rain after the boat ride. They kept dry by standing under the Eiffel Tower They rode the subway to Ncxre Dame and pretended to be Parisians to avoid con ar­ tists. When they got on the subway, they were approach ed by a beggar, whom they ignored. Near Notre Dame was a bookstore titled "Shakespeare and Company" that was rumored to be partially owned by Ernest Hemingway at one time. The owner. Hart said, was British and very colorful and had two Swedish people help­ ing him. The owner said Hemingway Continued next page — OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION No. SU-18 Notice is hereby given that on September 18, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan, the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit application in an A-R zone, Thornapple Township. The proposed special use is to allow an “Aircraft Facility” on the Tom Otto Turkey Farm at 7640 West State Road and more fully described as: Local description of parcel: Thornapple Township P.P. #0814-024-002-00; Thornapple E1Z? SWV4 & W’/i SE V4 Sect 24-4-10; Exc Com SW Cor EV? SW% Sec 24-4-10 for Beg Th N 175 ft Th E 125 ft Th S 175 ft Th W Along Ctr Hwy 125 ft to Beg; also SE% NW’/i Sec 24-4-10. The special use application may be inspected at the Thomapple Township office daily 9 a m. to 4 p.m., except Fri., 9 a.m. to noon. Any written comments regarding this application may be ad­ dressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Wesley VanRhee, Secretary Thornapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE Thomapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the election/meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requir ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St, Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone 795-7202 ■ .■■Z.at. .-..-.=:(300f==. -w. ....... — �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 5, 1995 I Page 13 From previous page — used to read his works at the store, but never had a finan­ cial investment in it. Hart said there were books everywhere in every possible language. They were in boxes, wagon crates and on window sills. The next stop was the Eiffel Tower, where they went to the top. Hart said though you could not see very far because it was a cloudy day. it was still intriguing That afternoon the group went to the Palace of Ver­ sailles and saw the Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed after World War I Hart said Louis XIV was known as the Sun King because when the sun rose every morning it would only shine on his room. He added that there used to be gondola races in the cour­ tyard to entertain the king. The behavior code at the palace was so rigid that another palace, called Trianon, was built so people would have a place to relax. Marie Antoinette was known to go there and pretend she was a poor farmer. She would insist on wearing the same type of dress as the maids and would die the sheep (he same color. Hart said their last night in Pans, they went to a tradi­ tional French restaurant from the Middle Ages that looked like a night club. When they entered, they saw people sitting at a long table singing a song. In another part of the restaurant, a group of Italian soccer players were having a party and wanted the group to join them They sang songs led by a man named Vito, who also danced with everybody. He said they sang “La Bamba” though most of the soccer players did not know all of the words. Vito led everyone in the I chicken dance, then started a YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday. September 21. 1995 commencing at 7 30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-08 Tax ID No 005-005-00 A request by Monroe Rosenberg to rezone his land at 1777 N. Briggs Rd. from * Agriculture" to “C-3 Commercial" District for the purpose of operating a concession business from the property. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 A request by the Planning Commission to change the township zoning ordinance as follows: Move site plan review to Article V and change the requirements to read as follows: “15.5.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to provide for consultation and cooperation between the property owner, land developer, and the Planning Commission order that each may accomplish their objective in the utilization of their land within the regulations of this zoning ordinance while providing a minimum of adverse affect on the use of adjacent streets and highways and on existing and future uses in the immediate area and vicinity. 2. SCOPE This article shall apply to all construction projects, structures, additions, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure or addition within Yankee Springs Township except those specifically listed in this article as exempted. 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED Except as hereinafter set forth, site plan review shall be required before any permits shall be issued within Yankee Springs Township. An application for residential or business site plan review may be requested from the Yankee Springs Township Clerk 4. SITE INSPECTION A site inspection of the property shall be made by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, before the site plan is approved 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE A schedule of site plan review fees shall be determined by the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees based on the cost of processing the site plan review and shall be made available at the township offices. One of the most exotic sights in Barcelona is the La Sagroda Familia, the Holy Family Church. conga line through the restaurant that was joined by almost all of the customers Hart said customs at the air­ port in Paris were very strict Everyone leaving was asked where they have been, who they have been with and if they used their cameras today. Security also was light. They flew from Paris to Washington D C. then back to Detroit. Hart said the students had so much fun that they were telling other students about their trip. “I already have other students who want to go.” he said. He said the trip was not sponsored by the school, which means that all ar­ rangements were made out­ side of the school and the students paid for their own trips. He said the cost of the trip was $2,000 a person for 12 days. He added that he and the students were really excited about the trip. "It was a lifelong dream for me to go to those places,” he said. “I would like to take my wife and children there.” Caledonia Legion groups complete summer service projects The beginning of summer did not signal the end of ser­ vice projects for members of the Caledonia American Le­ gion Post No. 305, its Auxil­ iary and the Sons of the American legion. In June, the Legion organi­ zations held a benefit dinner dance, which brought in $300 to help defray medical ex­ penses of Caledonia student Tyler Baltrusaitis, who is bat­ tling leukemia. Another fund-raiser that is used to help a Caledonia stu­ dent is the annual charity golf outing and steak fry held in July this year. Proceeds from this event are put toward the SALS scholarship that is awarded each year to a Caledo­ nia High School student. "Bingo nights" were held in both July and August for vet­ erans living at the Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids, with about 100 vets attending each time. Legion. Auxiliary and SALS members helped inca­ pacitated veterans to partici­ pate and provided the bingo caller and prize money for the winners. These evenings are made possible by the donations from area residents during the annual Poppy Days campaign. Summer fund-raisers for fu­ ture service projects, such as holiday food baskets, included a July chicken barbeque and an Aug. 26 breakfast held just before the Caledonia Auto Show Members also sold ox roast sandwiches at the show itself. "It s been a long, busy and hot summer for this Caledonia post." noted Auxiliary Histo­ rian Barbara Scott. "However, our commitment to service is year-round, and that includes summertime." Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 6. BUILDING PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not issue a building permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use. or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition, until a site plan has been submitted by an owner or developer and the plan has been reviewed, and approved by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission or its appointed representative 7. OCCUPANCY PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not issue an occupancy permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use. or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition until the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, shall have visited the completed site and found the site to agree with the approved site plan. 8. (Renumber and insert the existing Sections 15.12.13 thru 15.12.17). 9. RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition within the following zoning districts: AG; RL; RLF; RM; RR. A. SITE PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS The following shall be exempt from residential site plan review (other permits may be required). 1. The remodeling of the interior of a house or structure when the exterior is not changed. 2. The remodeling of the exterior of a house or structure as follows; (a) . A new roof. (b) . Painting. (c) . The replacement of windows or doors. (d) . The addition or replacement of vinyl, aluminum, or wood siding or eavestrough (e) . The addition or replacement of any of the following within the properly: (1) . Gardens, trees or shrubs (2) . Seawalls, sidewalks, driveways, or steps. (3) . Fences. B. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Each applicant shall complete two copies of a residential site plan review application including: (1) . The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. (2) . The name, address, and telephone number of the property owner (3) . The present zoning and parcel identification number of the property. (4) . The location and description of the project or use, or change in use (5) . Proof that all taxes have been paid on the proposed site (6) . A copy of the latest survey of the property showing all of the existing structures on the property. (7) . A drawing showing the location of the proposed construction project, structure, or addition including the distance to the front, ear and side yard lot lines as well as all easements and/or right of ways across the property. 10. BUSINESS SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use, or change in use or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition in the following Sections: MHP; RC, C-1; C-2; C-3; 1-1. A. EXCEPTIONS The following shall be exempt from business site plan review: (other permits may be required). (1) . Anything pertaining to placing a mobile home on an approved lot within an approved mobile home park (This does not relieve the mobile home park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance). (2) . Anything pertaining to the placing of a camping trailer on an approved lot within an approved resort camping park. (This does not relieve the resort camping park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance). (3) Painting and normal repairs pertaining to any building or structure. B (Renumber and insert 15.12.3) (Renumber and insert 15.12.38). Change to read "Two copies’ C (Renumber and insert 15.12.3C) Change to read “Nine copies”. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Briggs Rd during regular township business hours and will also be available at the rime of the public hearing Wntten letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 5, 1995 TK girls split opening hoops games basketball team battled back Thursday night, but fell short Cindy Hiler also scored in to within a field goal with 20 50-46. against Caledonia. double figures for TK. Coach Jim Sprague said he seconds left in the game. In the Trojan win over Delwas pleased with the way the ton, Schondelmayer scored a Lady Trojans didn’t give up af­ team-high 17 points, with ter falling so far behind, and five rebounds, four assists and when the time was running five steals. Doyle had 16 out. the foul shots made by points and five rebounds and the Sweet Ladies iced the Hiler had a team-high six game. rebounds. Jennie Doyle, one of the Sprague said Doyle and leading scorers for the Lady Schondelmayer both had "an Trojans got into foul trouble outstanding game” against early, and Sprague said be had Delton strong zone and the to put her on the bench for Lady Trojans were able to de­ some time. However. TK fell feat the press the Lady Pan­ behind further and Sprague put thers put on. her back in and the Trojans "We played well as a team began their run. for our first game," Sprague Caledonia led at the half 28- said, "In the Caledonia game, 20 and the I>ady Trojans were it was two varsity teams with able come within four by the out a lot of experience and I end of the third. Doyle and Tracy Schondel­ saw a lot of good basketball mayer both scored 16 points and some no-so-good basket­ ball. But I think we did well for the Trojans and Doyle had six rebounds and two assists. for this early in the season." After being behind by as many as 12 points, Thomapple-Kellogg's girls varsity Scots girls continue shut outs tradition Hands upl The Sweet Ladies’ defense springs into action as Caledonia's Sam Choryan (10) and Sheri Vredevoogd (30) work on trapping TK’s Katie Weaver (24) at the baseline. HOMEOWNERS! CSTOP A living from paychedi to paychedd LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL* UBAMdr SerwKJ* Tai Fw 1-800-968-2221 AlUTATt Mqetqace Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Licensed Builder Free Estimates 795-2039 sw Following last season tradition of sweeping the top five scoring positions and usually taking the top seven for a perfect score, the Caledonia girls cross country continues. The Lady Scots defeated East Grand Rapids 15-50, Tuesday, and followed it with a 15-50 win over ThomappleKellogg and a 15-48 win over Lowell, in a double dual, Thursday. In the win over East, placing first was Shannon I louseman at 18 minutes, 50 seconds, followed by Sarah Parbel at 19:05, Keri Bloem at 19:14, Liz Fortuna at 20:24, Jill Hofmann at 21:05, Beth Parbel at 21:09 and Barb Warner at 21:17 to take the top seven positions. Just for back up, Brooke Wierenga was eighth at 21:20, Audrey Warner was ninth at 21:20 and Andrea Shomler was 10th at 22:00. Tanning & Nail Center ' Michelle Duiven would like to introduce (who has joined Lisa Webber) to the area. Several years of experience has given Michelle a highly qualified reputation. Our nail techs are professionally trained by the creative nail team of Maly’s. INTRODUCTORY PRICES r----------------------------------------------- .--------------------- Fill Ins (Acrylic) Full Set i z 2 9 3 (/) WITH COLTON | 5/3 Expires 9-3O-95_ } •-------COUPON — Scot boys take EGR, TK and Lowell CC Delton 1st, Hastings 2nd in Barry County CC meet Delton had the number one and number two finishers in the 1995 All-Barry County Cross Country Meet, Wednes­ day, who led the Panthers to a first place trophy in the annual get together. Josh Smith crossed the line at 18 minutes, 21 seconds, followed eight seconds later be teammate Casey Louden. Delton finished with a team score of 42, followed by Hast­ ings with 50, Thornapple-Kellogg with 71, Maple Valley with 88 and Lakewood with 101 points. Thornapple-Kellogg's Matt Eaton was the third place fin­ isher at 18:47, followed by Lake wood's Roy Wise at 18:58. Hastings put across the fifth and sixth runners, Tim Rounds and Brad Bus lance, with times of 19:10 and 19:16 respectively. Trojan runner Steve Dood rounded out the top seven with a time of 19:20. The top seven runners in the county are selected to the J-Ad graphic All-Barry County team at the end of the fall sports season. The ocher three scoring fin­ ishers for Delton were Nicholai Jacobs, coming in 10th overall at 19:46. Clay Louden finishing 11th at 20:01 and Ryan Harden com­ ing in 18th at 20:51. Paul Koutz, Ryan Willard and Rob Dixon came in 12th, 13th, and 14th for the Saxons with times of 20:09, 20:10 and 20:12 respectively, to round out the Saxon scoring. For Thomapple-Kellogg, Ryan Hesselink crossed the line at 20:44 in 16th position, Dendel Craven was 19th at 21:21 and Brad Blashkiv was 27th at 23:27. Maple Valley's Andy Swartz was the top Lions' runner, coming in eighth overall at 19:43, with Ben Covert placing ninth at 19:45. Jay Hokanson was Maple Valley’s number three finisher at 20:25 in 15th place, Jon Gross was 24th at 22:49 and Zach Jarvie was 34th at 35:15. Lakewoods number two runner, Derick Rickerd came in 22nd at 22:04, followed by Luke Terpstra at 22:13 in 23rd, Tom Beukema in 25th at 23:06 and Louis Koeppen at 24:01 in 29th position. The Caledonia boys cross country team defeated East Grand Rapids 16-43 in a dual meet, Tuesday, and followed up with a 15-44 win over Thomapple-Kellogg and a 2134 win over Lowell in a dou­ ble dual, Thursday. In the win over East, Rob Lillie paced the field with a 17 minute, 13 second time. He was trailed by Dave Friedrich at 17:26, Dave VandenBerg at 17:47, Andy Schupp at 18:13, Todd Striplin at 18:23 and Phil VanLaan at 18:58. In the double dual, Lillie was again first across the line M Mxkmg companyonenud individual (at the following poMtMMi at 17:11 and Friedrich closed ASSEMBLY the gap, finishing just seven 1st & 2nd shift piece rate incentive assembly seconds behind his teammate. 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Coach John Soderman said (Bonuses are not guaranteed > the win over Lowell 21-34 was especially pleasing for the if you are interested and have what it takes to be a team player Scots because the Red Arrows with an organization who has served the automotive industry for were qualifiers for the stale more than 25 years, competition last season. H & L MFG. ’29°° ij c^ ’1400 i WITH COUPON In the double dual, Sarah Parbel came in first at 19:03, followed by Houseman at 19:05, Bloem at 19:18, Fortuna at 20:07 and Hofmann at 20:11. Beth Parbel was seventh overall at 20:42, Wierenga was eighth at 20:47 and Audrey Warner was 10th at 21:11. Shomler placed 11th, Jenny Sprague was 13, Sarah Grow was 14th, Katie Benham was 15th, Kara Palma 16th, Mandy Jacobs 17th, Katie Hatrick 19th, Sarah DeGroot 20th and Greta Klein 21st. Rachel Comegys (40) takes one to the hoop for the Caledonia Sweet Ladies as they pull out a victory over the Lady Trojans of Thomapple-Kellogg Thursday night. -------COLTON Must Present Coupon for Introductory Price t-----------------------------------------------------------------I c Homecoming & Fall Tanning Special Now purchase a 7 Week Unlimited I E Tanning Package (Valued at ‘8.00 per week) I= ________ Coupon Expires 9COLPON---------------------------- - — — — SAHO Thee Place for Tanning and Nails 9T90 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) • 891-4040 Faro's Pai 9 tn Ciworj OPEN Moncay Fnaay 8 to 8 Open at 8 un Saturday 1 GIH. USA( XI I XI X9I-K1.M OK XH’l 1 Xl 122 M XIX ST„ CALEDONIA, Ml 49316. ASK FOR CAROL. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 5, 1995 / Page 15 TK’s jayvee soccer team back in action tinued with Bergakker getting The score woke up the Tro­ a hat tnck and putting Mid­ jans and in less than a minute. dleville on top. TK tied the game when With six minutes left. freshman Jeff Kietzman pass­ Calvin sent a hard shot which ed the ball to freshman Garrett was deflected over the goal Weatherhead, who sent the line for the final score of the bail into the net. game The second half belonged to The junior Trojans T.K. sophomore striker Jason freshman halfback Brian Klmge. He beat the Sparta McKeown, fullback Ron keeper at the 12-minute mark. Strouse and striker Garrett The Trojans came back one Weatherhead all played an ex­ minute later when sophomore cellent game, according to Aryon Bosnia sent a pass to Coach Marty Wustman Mid­ Klinge scored again to get his dleville's keeper was Lucas hat trick for the match Holwerda. Trojan halfback Shawn On Aug. 29. the Trojans Heise and fullback Chad traveled north to play Sparta. Brinks also had an excellent The Trojans won the contest game for the Trojans. 4-1. Wustman said The T.K. The Spartans got on the Keeper was Lucas Holwerda. board first midway through (Courtesy of Marty Wustman) the first half. The Middleville Trojan junior varsity soccer team is back in action. For the I995 season the team is made up of 12 freshman and seven sophomores. In the season opener, the Trojans were host to Calvin Christian. Calvin wasted no time getting on the score board. At the 10-minute mark it scored off a comer kick. The Trojans came back just before the end of the half. T.K Sophomre Brian Bergakker tied the game when he beat the Calvin keeper The second half started with two quick goals. First, after only two minutes. T.K.’s Bergakker scored his second goal and. one minute later. Calvin came back and knotted the score at two apiece. The Trojan offense con­ Caledonia 14, TK 8 In opening varsity football game A Caledonia defender dives after a ball knocked loose from TK's Jason VanElst. The Scots took advantage of Trojan fumbles to score both of their touchdowns in the 14-8 edging Friday night, as varsity football season got underway ThomappleKellogg also scored its touchdown from a Caledonia fumble. Both schools start the season with new head football coaches at the helm of their respective teams. A story on the game was not available at press time Assemblers Plastic Injection Mold Operators Full/overtime Opportunities $$$7.40/hr 2nd and 3rd shifts Temp Force urgently needs people with previous experience. In addi­ tion to the above there are needs for Material Handlers with Hi-Lo and other factory positions. These jobs offer the possibility of hire with company after only 60 calen­ dar days. Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts and have a good past work and attendance record Star ting wage is $7 40 per hour with a substantial increase upon hire with company An excellent company paid fnnge benefit package is pro­ vided by the company For imme­ diate consideration apply: Temp Force 3737 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE (lower level) Grand Rapids, Ml 940-1111 Hills 6-0, 6-1 and Wayland 16, 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 to take the flight championship. Sara Wright won at No. 2 singles defeating Lakewood 64, 6-2 and Wayland 4-6, 6-3. 6-4. At No. 3 singles, Courtney DeHaan was (light runner up. losing her first match 6-2, 6-2 to Wayland and defeating Ottawa Hills 6-3, 6-3 and Lakewood 10-6 in pro set scoring. Kori Hutchins and Adelaide Devine defeated Lakewood 60, 6-1 and Wayland 6-1, 6-2 to be flight champs at No. 1 doubles. The were also the only TK players to earn a win over Caledonia in the dual. Anne-Marie Hart and Amber Frost lost to Wayland 6-3, 61, but recover to defeat I^akewood 6-4,6-3 and Ottawa Hills 10-6. Emily Zuidersma and Sarah Cordts placed second in the No. 3 doubles flight, defeating Ottawa Hills 6-3, 6-3 and losing to Wayland 6-3, 3-6, 63. Amanda Stutzman and Kristi Peters also placed second, defeating Lakewood 63. 7-5 and losing to Wayland 6-3, 6-1. In their final match at No. 4 doubles they duo defeated Ottawa Hills 1 (F2. Coach Larry Seger said the FACTORY and WAREHOUSE JOBS • • • • • • ASSEMBLY - All Shifts PLASTIC INJECTION 2nd/3rd Shifts STOCK PICKING - 1st Shift HILO/SHIPPING 1st Shift LICENSED ELECTRICIAN 1st Shift MACHINE MAINTENANCE 1st Shift All positions are at companies located near the Kent County Airport. Apply 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays Bring 2 Pieces of I.D. 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK> C—if EphJ Opportwur' Emfloycr 2 Traffic Lights East of Dvi$>on Ave (616) 245-6161 -— --------------- r------------- ~ ~ i .J COUPON F"?1----- lt~=3 COUPON I * ! : [n $2.00 0ff [Ji : ; n Any Bagged Fertilizer TK tennis team 2nd in tourney, falls to Caledonia last week The Thornapple-Kcllogg varsity tennis team places second in the TK Invitational to Wayland and lost a 6-1 dual to Caledonia last week. At the invitational. Wayland finished with a team score of 29. followed by TK with 27, Ottawa Hills with 13 and 1 akcwtxxl with 11. Traci Campbell won at No. 1 singles, defeating Ottawa i~ ~ ~ ; 1 third doubles team played very well for their first varsity “ U__ [ i I match and in the loss to Caledonia, the team was just not able to generate the points when it needed them. 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Giris or Mixed Individual and Team Openings 4 Per Team •NCE A MONTH LEAGVES 1ST SATURDAY 8 30 PM 2 Team Openings 2ND SAT 8 30 ROLL AWAY 2ND SAT 8 30 LAKERS 2 Team Openings Roll Away 3 Team Openings Lakers Sign Up September 2 and September 9 League Starts September 16 Sanction ‘7 00 Be here on the first night if you are signed up and confirmed on a league l/s hr before you bowl - for all once a month leagues 4TH SAT 6 PM FRIENDS & FAM1I V 4th SAT 6 PM HAVIN’ FUN 1 Team Opening Fnend/Family 1 Team Opening Havin' Fun 4TH SATURDAY 8 30 PM 4 Team Openings YOUTH ADULT EVERY OTHER WEEK 130 Team Openings 1 Adults & 1 Youth Per Team September 10 Team and individual Openings SUNDAY 6 30 EVERY OTHER WEEK Team Openings Starts either Sun DTHflt HAPPENINGS AT fHt UHKS Qualify Now! for the “Bowlers First” Recruit a new bowler and we’ll pay Wood-TV Challenge their sanction fee and yours too. more information give us a call For Wlore Information 891-1287 or 795-3640 Calk Deadline: Mixed Sept. 9 Women Sept. 23 • Men Oct. 23 °Pen 1 Da»s»Week on M-3? North of Middleville 11 nni i ! I ' �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 5, 1995 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services ACTION CLEANING SERVICE, efficient, depend able and reasonable. Call Jan at 554-9390 BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance Call 945-3512 for appointment. CLEANING JOBS WANTED: By 2 honest hard working ladies, affordable rates. 795-4147__________________ GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel. (We’re easy to get a lawn wlJthMI 6-891 -1843 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income propcrty*Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help’*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-600-968-2221 Free consultation. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AM) INSTALLATION Bob-cat services. Licensed and insured. 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Adult clothes, wint­ er coats, kids clothes - infant-5, Power Ranger Costume, Sales­ man fabric samples, used chainsaws._________________ GARAGE SALE: Pots and pans to blankets and lots of miscellaneous. Thursday & Friday, SepL 7 & 8, Saturday until noon. 6329 Irving Rd., Hastings___________________ Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Erl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 d.m. CUSTOMER CANCELLATION FORCES SALE of 3 new arch style steel buildings. Customer forfeited deposit. Huge savings. 30X32, 20X24. Free shipping. Must sell imme­ diately. Call 1-800-222-6335 GUNS! NEW & USED Archery! Full line. Professional fitting, try-out range. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. 111 S. Jeffer­ son, Hastings. 945-4417 Real Estate MANCELONA: 10 Beautiful Acres with campsite. Close to State Land. $7,995, $500 down, $110/mo., 11% land contracL Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118. BUY OR SELL AVON. Call Kathy at 868-7423__________ NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY DRIVERS/DELIVERY- to $15/Hr. 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WiH tram! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee Jobs Wanted LICENSED CHILD CARE, 2nd shift, Christian values taught 795-2527____________ WILL DO LAUNDRY, iron mg, A bouse cleaning, have ref. Call Julia at 795-9284 The top seven runners are selected to the J-Ad Graphic All-Barry County team at the end of the fall sports season. Finishing out the scoring for Hastings was Kristen Schlachter at 24:34 in eighth place and Katie Thomas in 11th at 26:01. For Maple Valley. Nicole Wilson and Marin Smith were ninth and 10th overall with times of 24:44 and 25:23 re­ spectively. Dawn VanderVlucht was 12th at 26:10 and Heidi Eberly was 17th at 27:30. I^ady Trojans Ljiura Reed and Alice Matson finished 16th and 17th with times of 26:55 and 27:18 and Erica Johnston was 20th at 28:56. For the Delton squad, Nikki Schiedel was 14th at 26:47, Holly Davenport was 19th at 28:30, Angie Schiedel was 22nd at 29:06 and Carol John­ son was 24th at 35:08. Viking runners Melinda Ritz was 13th at 26:11 and Nicole Carpenter finished in 18th position al 28:03. Pets MULTI-FAMILY SALE: September 8, 9-6, 421 Kinsey, Caledonia. Table & chairs, humidifier, clothes, & house­ hold items. Help Wanted The Hastings girls cross country team placed five run­ ners in the top 11 at the Barry County Cross Country Meet. Wednesday, to run away from the field with 29 points. Maple Valley placed second in the annual meet with 58 points. Thornapple-Kellogg was third with 61 and Delton was fourth with 83 points. Lake wood w as unable to field a team, but placed two of its runners in the top 20. All-state runner Kathryn Murphy of Maple Valley was the top finisher overall, finishing with a time of 20 minutes, 21 seconds to pace the field. Hastings took the next two slots with Charissa Shaw fin­ ishing in 21:05 and Lori Maiville clocking in at 22:08. Delton’s Angie Lillibridge placed fourth overall at 22:49 followed by I .aura Tomas of Hastings at 23:40. Filling out the top seven positions were a pair of Thomapple-Kellogg runners. Stephanie Potter was sixth at 23:53 and Jessi Davis was seventh at 24:18. ALASKAN HUSKY PUPPIES, shots & wormed, $100-$175. 616-693-3449 in Clarksville. FURNISHED HOME ON GUN LAKE, Sept, thru May, $550/ month, utilities included. 532-0534 or 795-6026 SECOND BEST SALE & BAKE SALE at Gaines United Bretheren Church Recreational Center (located behind church), comer of Kalamazoo & 92nd SE, Caledonia. Thursday, SepL 7th & Friday, SepL 8th. Clothing 6 misc. items at bargain prices. Proceeds to Missions. Hastings girls 1st, Lady Lions 2nd in Barry County cc meet Recreation 1988 SEA DOO with trailer. Excellent condition. Motor completely rebuilL $3,150. Call 891-8429. Wanted HOMEOWNERS WANTED!!! KAYAK POOLS is looking for demo homesites to display new maintenance-free Kayak Pools. Save thousands of $$$ with END OF SEASON CLEARANCE! 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Some of everything.________ MULTI-GARAGE SALE’S: Calcdonia/Alto area. On 68th St., between McCords and Snow. Many childrens clothes and toys, huge discounts on Mary Kay. Saturday September 9, 8-4.____________________ MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Miscellaneous BOW HUNTERS, Full line archery - bows by Darton, Proline & PSE. Try out range qualified assistance fitting & tuning, custom fit arrows by Easton Aluminum & Beman Carbon. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111S. Jefferson, Hastings, Mi. 49058_____________________ Trojan golfers win double dual vs. Delton, Wayland Marty Bender shot a 38 and Ryan Nausieda a 40 to pace the Thomapple-Kellogg var­ sity golf team over Delton and Wayland in a double dual at Yankee Springs Golf Course, Aug. 28. TK finished with a team score of 166, Waylarid came in with a 168 and Delton had a 170. Alex Middleton finished No. 3 for TK with a 42 and Josh Sturm and Brian Enders each carded a 46. Dehoo’s top golfer. Ryan Vliek. shot a 41, as did Don Heckman. Mike Kammeraad and Scott Hovanec both shot 44s In junior varsity competi­ tion, Wayland scored a 201, Delton had a 202 and the ju­ nior Trojans followed with a 219. Marv Cook paced the jayvees with a 44 3 I Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub for On/y... ] $4| 99 NO COUPON NFEDCD a • 0 5 0 z extols rows I I - COUPON -S/ &I 1 2 SPAGHETTI1 2 GIANT t^®^ or 2 GIANT WET 1 ! DINNERS BURRITO or COMBO ! I Includes Garlic Bread I | $5" ! • | / Not vahd in conjunction I J with any other coupons I | «x ’14.99• I | - COUPON *11.99.. ; | or 2 LARGE M" PIZZAS I I EXPIRES 10-5-95 Not valid in conjunction I ' with any other coupons | > \ Faro's Pizza • Caledonia . ' Faro's Pizza • Caledonia s_________________ Ph. 891-9287 O__ _Ph_891_9282. _ 1 ~ 5. I PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES HBBfl WHAT OUB CUTTOMfBS IAT ABOUT FABOt PtZZA We Use Our Own xeool Souces and WOX Real Cheese HOUK lt«h That 4 io It am Io 1 JO pm l*Chh in iron JXpmio IQJOpm. hi 4 Sat J JOpnta 12 am 9790 Cherry Volley, M-37, Caledonia I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-09-12.pdf 94a215c826b142af2cd35d838a0c7d73 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspoper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Miaaleviiie, Michigan 49333 124th Year W4Tir' P f 31 / September 12. 1995 WASTiNGS. M, Benders named Heritage Day parade grand marshals by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Sixty-year Middleville residents Walter and Lois Bender have been named grand marshals of the Mid­ dleville Heritage Day Parade Saturday. Sept 16. Lois said they received a phone call from Sally McLean from Sheer Pleasure, who asked if they would be in­ terested and said they would receive a call later with more information. The Benders, who recently celebrated their 6(Xh wedding anniversary, thought they were probably selected because of the length of time they have lived in the village Lois said they have lived on the same farm for almost 60 years starting without electricity. Walter said his family mov­ ed to Middleville from Dutton in 1917 because his father thought the farming would be better there. He and his four brothers walked three miles every day to the one-room country school they attended, and eventually walked four miles a day to and from their high school. He said his father told him and his brothers that if they helped at home until they were 21 and stayed out of trouble, he would give them each SI00 on their 21 st birthdays. He ad­ ded that in those days. $100 went a long way. He started working at the Hopkins Dairy Farm for $1 a day and started worked at four each morning when he was 21. it was while working there that he first met Lois. He said that after they got married they lived in a house for one year then moved in to their farm, where they still live today. He said the schools he went to had been tom down and replaced with the buildings they have today. First meeting set for Sept. 20 Caledonia committee forming to study possibility of new library American Library Associa­ tion, which indicate the Cale­ Staff Writer Anyone Interested in work­ donia collection should num­ ing on a committee to study ber about 31,000 materials, the options for a new library instead of its present 22,000. ALA also recommends in Caledonia is invited to at­ tend a meeting at 7 p.m. a!0,600-square-foot facility as Wednesday. Sept. 20, at the a library adequate to serve Caledonia's projected future library, 240 Emmons. Both the Caledonia Village population of 13,000. The Council and the Caledonia former church that now Township Board, which share houses the library is 2,336 ownership of the library build­ square feet in area, not count­ ing, have approved the forma­ ing the basement, which is tion of this committee, which inaccessible to the handi­ will investigate "all the op­ capped. Longman said that while he tions" in construction of a fu­ enjoys the historic value of ture new library. Eric Longman, president of the present library, it no the Caledonia Library Advi­ longer can meet the popula­ sory Board, told the council tion’s library needs. He asked and the Township Board last the two municipal boards if month that the present facil­ they would support the forma­ ity, while historic and tion of a volunteer committee "quaint," can no longer ade­ that would investigate possi­ quately house the collection ble sites, building specifica­ needed to service the growing tions, funding and any other aspects of planning a new Caledonia population. He showed the two boards building. The committee then would recommendations from the by Barban* Gall report its recommendations to the council and the Township Board. Both boards agreed that the possibilities were worth ex­ ploring, though neither made a financial committment to building a new library. Librarian Jane Heiss said that a few "core members" for the study committee already were volunteering, but said that anyone who wanted to work on the project or who has background in fund-raising or building and development, for instance, was welcome to attend. "Right now, we're just get­ ting started investigating all aspects of such a project to see if this is feasible," she said. "We welcome any and all advice and help." Anyone who needs more in­ formation about the study committee should call Heiss at the library, 891-1502. Improvements to the Caledonia Library, like the new entry canopy, can t make up for the fact that the historic church building lacks the space to house a growing collection of materials A committee is forming to study the feasibility of a new library building. (Re photo) Walter and Lois Bender have been selected as grand marshals for this year's Heritage Day parade Saturday. “My brother was one of the last students to graduate out of the old high school in 1932,” he said. He said he remembers an automobile his father bought in 1914 that was not used much because in those days people did not leave the village often. His brother. Russell Bender, owned many acres of land across from the present Thornapple Kellogg High School He said the area was nothing but farm land when he bought it. Because he ow ned that pro­ perty and his family had a part in it. the road they lived on was eventually named Bernier Road, which is what it is call ed today. Walter said quite a bit has changed in Middleville since they first moved there He said the bridge by the river and the power plant were not there and the dam in the river used to be south instead of north of the bridge He added that the old high school used to be on the land on Church Street that is now a park He said the area must have doubled in size since he first moved there. “I’m sure there are twice as many homes in Thomapple Township as there were then.” he said He said the village probably has doubled in size. He said there used to be a store called Lee’s Grocery downtown and Bennett’s Garage. He said they were destroyed in a fire. He added that the Bennett family also owned a movie theater downtown that also See Heritage Day, P. 2 Lower densities designated near river Caledonia planners OK changes in land use map by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Agreeing that some areas of the township designated for future medium density residen­ tial use actually should sup­ port less dense development, the Caledonia Township Planning Commission Thurs­ day approved several changes to its general development plan map. Lands on the east side of the Thornapple River were changed from future medium density residential use to low density residential. The commissioners noted that public utilities will not be available to this area in the foreseeable future, so it would help protect the Thomapple by decreasing the development around it The commission also des­ ignated some agricultural lands along Kraf: Avenue just north of 84th Street to low density residential. "Little fanning now goes on in that area." said Town­ ship Planner Mark VanderPloeg. "It s not very realistic in view of whafs happening in that area to continue to re­ quire those lands to remain agricultural.” To keep the balance be­ tween medium and low den­ sity housing, however, the commission changed some LDR lands on the east side of Kraft Avenue near the village to future medium density resi­ dential use. VanderPloeg pointed out that such a change made sense because these properties pos­ sibly could be served some day by the village's public utilities. Changing lands from medium to low density means decreasing the allowed number of homes per acre. The MDR district allows from two to four homes per acre when san­ itary sewer is available. With­ out sewer, the MDR district allows one home per acre. Low density residential. however, allows only one to two homes per acre when sewer is available and requires a two-acre lot for each home when sewer is not available. The modifications in the general development plan map are the result of an evaluation of the map carried out by the commission during the sum­ mer. A public hearing on the changes did not attract any comment from residents, and the amendments to the devel­ opment plan were approved unanimously by the commis­ sion. Absent for the vote were Commissioners Dick Dunn, Jim Newhof and Beryl Fis­ cher. In This Issue... • Middleville committee to decide on new sign standards • Gun Lake Women’s Club home tour set • Kent County Fair Board plans fundraiser • TK adult education still going, despite funding �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 12, 1995 Caledonia Society to hear about railroads Sept. 13 * ‘-THe' vC6lcd<Jnia Historical ■ andOewealwyreal Society will meet Wednesday, Sept. 13. at Barber School. Caledonia Township’s first one room country school Featured speaker will be Charles F. Johnson, who will talk about Michigan’s early railroads and their towns and ghost towns In 1836. Detroit and St. Joseph Railroad Company began construction of a railroad in Michigan. Prior to completion, the company was sold, in 1837 to the state This ran from Detroit to Ypsilanti by 1838. Because of refusal by the state legislature to ap­ propriate additional funds for expansion, the Michigan Cen­ tral Railroad Company was privately chartered Johnson, a native of Michigan, now living in Grand Rapids, ts a veteran stamp dealer, now retired, and will tell about the first railways of Michigan and their trains. Johnson also will speak about wooden tokens and show old railway maps. He has a degree from Cen­ tral Michigan University with majors in languages, business and social science, and a minor in history. He did post­ graduate work at the Universi­ ty of Michigan. He worked for the Grand Rapids Press for HERITAGE DAY, continued from front page — 15 years and as a columnist for the Lake County Star A veteran of the Korean War. he was a member of the First Manne Division and presently senes as editor of the First Manne Division Association — West Michigan Chapter, newspaper. the Slop­ chute News. The meeting will be held in the Barber School. 250 Maple Street, (near the village/township offices and fire-barns) beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to wear bib overalls and railroad caps, if they have any. and bring red handkerchiefs. The Heritage Day Junior Grand Marshalls are princess Brittaney Awrey and prince Alan Buckowing. Their pictures,that showed what Middleville means to them, were chosen by the Heritage Day Committee because they best represented the meaning of Heritage Day. Dr. Espinosa opens office in Caledonia Dr. Emmanuel Espinosa, M.D., family medicine physician, has begun practice in new offices in the Caledonia Village Centre. He is affiliated with the Butterworth Health System, and offers his medical expertise to patients of all ages. Free getacquainted visits can be scheduled at the office by calling 891-2299. Pictured with Dr. Spinosa at his open house for business and community officials are his staff: customer support representative Lori Hulme, center, and LPN Carol Boverhof. Not pictured is RN Mary Boynton, also a member of the doctor's medical team. A community open house at the office is being planned for Oct. 5. ABC Kids Company Where Kids Come First! Child Care provided for children 2-1/2 weeks thru 12 years Caledonia School Bus delivery Pre-School and pick-up 9-11:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meets DSS Licensing Requirements Monday thru Friday forchidren 4-5 years M-W-FocLIh. sessions avciaDie We provide Breakfast, Lunch and snacks. Also a full day of stimulating activities, arts, crafts, storytime, music, outdoor activities and a warm family atmosphere. Experienced Child Care. Staff trained in CPR and First Aid. Directors: Mary A. Benedict and Linda K. Pelton Located on M-37, 9750 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia Call 891-KIDS or 891-5437 burned. He said he and Lois occasionally went there. Another popular spot was a hotel that also eventually burned. Bender said it was located on East Main Street near where the cemetery and tavern are today He said he thinks the hotel mostly was used by people passing through, traveling from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. He said he also has a hunch that the village was named Middleville because it was in the middle of the distance bet­ ween Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids and was the place to stop for the night while traveling. He said that Middleville at one time had three barbers in town, which he thought was unusual for a village that size. He said that all the local businesses were open extra hours Wednesday and Satur­ day nights, when a band would sit in a bandwagon that opened up into a stage on East Main Street and entertain while people shopped. He said during these times people would have a chance to get together and socialize with one another since they nor- Girl Scouts seeking local volunteers The Cherry Valley Girl Scouts of Middleville, Freeport and Caledonia are looking for volunteers. Local officials said that without new volunteer leaders, the program will not exist. Middleville needs leaders for the first-grade troop, the first- and second-grade troop, the first- through third-grade troop, and the second-through fourth-grade troop Anyone interested in leading an) of these troops should call Jan Stora at l-<616) 792-6868 Freeport needs leaders for all ages Anyone interested should call Michelle Hurtado at 765-3160. Programs are open for grades K-3. Caledonia also needs leaders for all ages. Anyone interested should call Karen Cargill at 891-7607 Pro­ grams are open for grades K-12. The Heritage Day celebra­ mally had to work most of the tion will be Saturday. Sept time. He said it seems like people 16. and will offer a wide spent more time in town than variety of activities from they do now. People would sports events to musicial walk around town and bump entertainment to exhibits and into their neighbors. He noted shopping. All activities will be that this doesn't seem to be as downtown except for the spor ting events, which will be al common today. He said people could usual­ the high school and middle ly do all of their shopping in schtMil fields. The committee is still look­ Middleville, but they seem to ing for two entertainment go out of town now He said there was once a groups and more people to furniture store downtown, as sign up for the sports lour well as a clothing store which naments. Anyone interested allowed people to be able to should call Jo Sclafom at get what they needed not far 795-4650. Winners of the junior grand from home He said another difference marshal contest also have is the way the farmers in town been selected. Brittaney Awrey will be the work. All the farmers in town used to take turns helping each princess and Alan Buckowing will be (he prince. other and would eat dinner at Awrey drew a picture of the a different family’s house old train station near the Thor­ each night. This way each wife had a napple River with a caption turn to cook and the men that reads. “I like to ride always compared meals to see around with my brother, we like to watch the waterfall 1 who was the best cook. The Benders said they have like to see the river go." Buckowing's picture was of no idea what they will be riding in during the parade, the bridge and the Thornapple but are looking forward to it River with a caption that reads and feel it is a honor to be "Middleville is special because it has its own town." chosen. They will ride in a special Lois said she will get her car in the parade on Saturday. hair done for the big day. Roxy’s Caledonia CLASSES Are Starting Now! 1 1 891-9430 ...FOR INFORMATION High & Low Impact fa Fall Special: IO TANNING VISITS $O COO & W FOR ONLY Offer Expires 9-30-95 9367 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) between D&W and Rite Aid �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 12. 1995 / Page 3 TK hires new middle school Spanish teacher by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Middle School recently hired Mary McLellen to teach Spanish and art to sixth- and eighth­ grade students McLellen has two beginn­ ing eighth-grade Spanish classes, an eighth-grade thematic unit on Mexico, eighth-grade multi-cultural art classes, and two sixth-grade study skills classes. She said she thinks the study skills course is new this year, but thinks that the school had been teaching the Spanish and art classes before. She said she is not sure whether her position is a new­ ly created one. but said her ti­ tle is “exploratory teacher." which could mean she teaches classes that deal with travel. McLellen received her bachelor's degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids and completed some graduate work at Michigan State University. She said she may eventually go back to graduate school on this side of the state. She taught second grade at St. Joseph Catholic Schools in St. Johns for seven years, then moved to Kentwood and stayed home for four years to raise children. later, she started subbing at area districts part time at first and then full time for two years She subbed in East Grand Rapids, where she taught an I t I need to get them excited about learning. I want to try to make their learning experience positive so they can have fun and learn at the same time and go away with a positive feeling. ’5 — Mary McLellen eight-week gifted and talented program, then subbed in the Kelloggsville school system, where she spent six weeks working with second to eighth grade students in a resource room. In addition, she subbed in the Byron Center and Grand­ ville school systems. She said it will be refreshing to have the same group of students all year in­ stead of different ones every six to eight weeks. She said she started seeking full-time work last April and had interviews with a few school systems. She said she is excited to be teaching full time again “lam pleased to get into a district." she said. She added that it will be a challenge making the transi­ tion from teaching second grade to teaching middle school students, but one she is looking forward to. “I feel like I can relate to these students because I have kids the same age." she said. One of the most challenging things about the transition, she said, is the way she will discipline and interact with the students “They are at a different time in their lives (than elementary students)." she said. She said elementary studenis are more focused on pleasing their teacher and are still enthralled with the idea of being away from home and learning Once students reach middle school age. they become more conscious of their peers and need a teacher to really make learning an interesting ex­ perience for them. “1 need to get them excited about learning." she said. “1 want to try to make their lear­ ning experience positive so they can have fun and learn at the same time and go away with a positive feeling." She said she hopes io try methods such as small group and hands-on activities, pro- Committee to decide on new sign size standards by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Planning Commission have formed a committee to decide whether a standard should be developed to deterinine the size of business signs in the village. Village Planner Jason Cherry said people should be able to read the signs while Wastewater plant open house planned driving 50 to 60 miles per hour, however giant signs are not necessary. Planning Commission Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said most businesses have logos on their signs and ones that don't should because they would be easier to read. Cherry said that if a stan­ dard is set. it would be beneficial to contact someone who places signs for a living to put new ones up and make sure they are standing properly In other business last week, the site plan review committee gave final approval to the river side development of pro­ perty adjacent to Lincoln Meadows Apartments. The committee members told the commission they hope to start some form of con­ struction within 30 days. The Village Council Zoning Committee approached the commission about reviewing four different properities. Newmeyer said the council will ask the Barry County Board of Commissioners to start annexation proceedings these properities. The commission's Site Plan Review Committee agreed to review these properties to see how they can fit into a master plan. The review will be done at a special planning commission meeting which will be held at 7 p.m Tuesday. Sept. 19. The new Middleville Waste water Treatment Facili­ ty will officially open at noon Saturday. Sept. 16. cutting ceremony at the plant. Tours will follow until 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited and encouraged to attend The new wastewater plant was built to enable the village to enhance treatment of its sewage. The plant uses an in­ novative technology called a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) to accomplish treatment. The sanitary sewage is biologically treated in this process and the final effluent is discharged through seepage beds into the groundwater BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cheny Valley. Caiedon.a • THURSDAY • Eady Bird - 6:30 PM Thornoppie Kellogg Middle School exploratory teacher Mary McLellen gets us­ ed to her new job by learning more about her students. learned something from them. She said so far her students appear to have a sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. "They are young adults." she said. She added that everything seems overwhelming right now but will feel better about things when all her lessons are in place. "It will be easier the second time around." she said. She said she first got a call for an interview at the TK school system in July and had her first one with the principal and three middle school teachers. The second interview was with Superintendent Jay Cason in which she said she was pretty much hired on the spot. She said the reason for such a quick decision was probably due to a portfolio that she showed everyone that includ­ ed past lesson plans and pictures. "1 gave them an idea of blem solving skills, and ac­ tivities that teach them how to work as a team. “Self esteem is important and I hope to help them build it." she said. She said a method that she has used in teaching before that has worked is trying to approach every situation in a positive way. even if it is a disciplinary situation. “1 try to find the positive route first, then if that does not work, resort to other mat­ ters." she said. “1 feel that everyone has something positive they can share with the class." She said learning everyone's name also will be a challenge especially in her Spanish classes because those students also have Spanish names to learn. She said she hope the kids will leave with a gixxl feeling about themselves and her classes. She hopes they may tell others about the things they did in class and feel that they what kind of a teacher I am." she said She added that her knowledge of foreign languages was very helpful She had a major in Spanish and had not really been able to use it much until now. She said the new |ob has given her a chance to polish up on her Spanish and that the kids are having fun learning it. “It came back to nw fast." she said. She said the class that will be the biggest challenge to teach is the study skills class, which consists of eight to ten kids. McLellen added many of these students entered the class at different levels which means she has to try to teach at a level that all the students understand The mam focus of the study skills class is reading, she said, but they also cover math She said she is excited about the new year and hopes to have a positive effect on her student's lives. / izz chaff savings Embroidery pillow case, doilies, bios, dresser scarves and quilt blocks by Fairway Needlecraft Co. 20% OFF Craft, Knitting, Cross Stitch, Painting and Quilting Books 20% OFF Bruinswick Yarn (in stock) 20%, OFF Sale ends 9/16/95 Rainbow’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY ALTERATIONS, CUSTOM FRAMING, 1/2 OFF CARD SHOP Cherry Valley Centre (By D&W on M 37) Caledonia • 891-1106 • Mon. Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9 5 JO Our safe deposit boxes protect your valuables from loss, fire, flood and theft. Accessible only to you (and persons designated by you), they re available now in a variety of sizes to suit your needs. Stop in today to open (and close!) yours. PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS PLEASE JOIN US September 19 - 7:00 PM - Travel Show - find out about Myrtle Beach and other trips for 1996 September 20 - 8:30 AM - Golf at Briarwood 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S EDUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 IQank We d love to have you join in the Premier Club. There are many financial and social rewards. Call 891-7131 to sign up! ___ A. I FRDMA XIM FDIC Locations Open All Day W Monday thru Friday til Noon on Saturday —- ----------------- UCnOM �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 12, 1995 Good News Baptist to observe 50 years Neighbors with... NORMA Sorry, folks. This week I didn’t call anyone for news. When I should have been call­ ing I spent the lime with my cousin Rudy Steeby. He helped me identify some fami­ ly pictures that I had It was so good to see Rudy. He was always one of my favorite people He told me about when he came to live with our uncle. Joe Luneke. and how he went to my old South High School. When he graduated he went to work for the Stiles Lumber Company. Then he came to live with us for two years on Brown Street in Grand Rapids How we VELDERMAN kids loved him. He ws so much fun. Kathenne Pitt drove me to visit Rudy Then she took me on a nostalgic tour of the Leighton area, stopping at George and Audie Steeby s old home We happened to catch the young man who is planning to buy the place We only visited a few minutes, and then she brought me home It was such a gracious thing for Kate to give. God bless her for such patience and understanding So. this is it for now. Love you all very much. Will get back into the regular news next week. Good News Baptist Church will celebrate 50 years of history throughout the weekend of Sept 22-24. The church has planned various meetings and fellowship times. The following is a schedule of the planned events: • Friday. Sept. 22. 7 p.m. — Youth Pastors Night, infor­ mal service, followed by fellowship time and light refreshments • Saturday. Sept. 23. 6 p.m. — Dinner and program. $6. prepaid. •Sunday. Sept 24 — Senior Pastors Day. 9:45 to 11 am. 6 p.m. The mission vision of Calvary Baptist Church and people such as Carl Bengart. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shultz and daughter Hazel. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Empson. Mr. and Mrs. Guy King, and Mr and Mrs. William McLeary resulted in first a Sunday school, then a chapel, and finally a church with a strong missionary emphasis both in supplying and supporting missionaries. Many missionaries have had their roots in Good News Baptist Church and more than 30 families are receiving sup­ port and serving in Michigan. Wisconsin. Texas. Florida. Ohio. Alaska. Canada. Rumania. Ukraine. Portugal. Bangladesh. Japan. Brazil and Africa. Fifty years later. Good News is thankful for the vi­ sion and efforts of all those who started and served in the work, according to the Rev Thomas Dolph On March 19. 1936. Sun­ day school classes were started in the Cook red brick school house w ith 14 boys and girls. Growth and other cir­ cumstances brought about a move from the school house at 84th and Eastern to the Gaines Township Hall in 1939 and established the need for secur­ ing property to build on. In 1940. a small chapel was constructed on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. William Harrington at the corner of 68th and Eastern. Dedication services were held on Jan. 26. 1941. at which time evening services were conducted by John Afman. Various speakers filled in until 1944. when, on Sept. 15. the Rev. Henry O. Berends accepted the call to become the first full-time pastor. The chapel was officially organized on Oct 15. 1945. with 31 charier members The parsonage was built on this property in 1948. Three adpining pieces of property have been acquired over the years and turned into a large parking lot In 1955. during the ministry of Rev Stephen Hubolt. the original chapel was enlarged and Rev. Edwin Continued next page — e LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church Serving a Living Lord Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 45 am 11:00am 6:00pm Family Night - 7 00 pm Sunday School 9:45a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock WELCOME TO t Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 1 Timothy <:12 CALEDONIA jiM CALEDONIA I HOLY FAMILY VF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tietneyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at lOO&i St Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p m Sunday Mass..........................9:00 a m. &. 11 00 am. Sunday School.................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 am Evening Service................................ 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children 's Church will be provided during both services. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST (aines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan a Telephone W8 8252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor SHAPON BARNSDALL. Drof Christen Ed.8 Music oVl-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Peace Reformed Church Barner Free .10:00 a m ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 9.45 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavmettes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 First Service..................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School................................ 9:45 a m (Fellowship Coffee 9:45 a m to 1G00 a.m.) Bible Classes.................................. 10 00 am Second Senrice...............................11 00 am. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke Office: 891-8688 Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Mx-higan 49348 • 795-7903 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street The Ouch where everybody s somebody Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m and Jesus Chnst is lord” Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Sartot School.............................................. 930a.m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Sunday Morrvng Wonho............................ 10:30am Sunday Evening WorsNp................................600p.m. Wed Mdweek Prayer A Bible Sludy...... 700 p.m flw MMom JatHcn aaOa Wednesday “Family Night’’ 6:! 5 Dinner Sunday School 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Programs for All Ages Sunday Worships 9 00 am A 1030 am Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Ret. Paulette Cheyne Wednoday Family Night" 6 00 pm Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Qdic (Old Ulintr ^rtliodiat (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints i? 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunda> ......... 945 am Morning Worship.,.11.00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship ...7 30 pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 12. 1995 / Page 5 Something planned for all ages Caledonia Library announces monthly programs Howells to celebrate 35th anniversary Herbert and Reva (Denniston) Howell were married on September 17, 1960 at The Church of God, Otsego, Michigan. They hove five children: Teresa (Norman), Kelvin Howell, Jo Ann Howell. Christine (Spencer), Melissa Howell; and five grandsons: Ryan, Andy, Nick, Corey and Jordan. The children invite you to join in the celebration on Sunday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at their parents home, 12600 Morsh Rood. Shelbyville (Gun Lake), Michigan. ENGAGEMENTS Heim - Northrop to wed Michelle Renee Heim will become the bride of Craig Wesley Northrop on Oct. 14. 1995 The bride-to-be of Cedar Springs, is the daughter of Dennis and Dawn Heim, also of Cedar Springs. She is a graduate of Cedar Springs High School. The future groom is the son of Roger and Elaine Northrop of Middleville. He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. 1 The future couple will reside in Wayland. the preschoolers enjoy their story time and activities in the library's downstairs room. Both programs require regis­ tration. A collection of American Girl dolls will be on display for a Thursday, Sept. 28, pro­ gram called "Back to School with the American Girls." The 50 YEARS from Page 4 — k COOPERATIVE PReschoOL Located at the cornei of Cbeiry Volley (H-37) and 100th St in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library has scheduled a full calendar of programs for this fall, from morning stories and activities for the very youngest to book discussion groups for the adults. Caledonia author Donna Winters will kick off the sea­ son at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. when she discusses the kinds of experiences she has had while researching the his­ tory and the settings of her Great Lakes Romances series. Her program is geared for adults, but no registration is required. Refreshments will be offered, and Winters will have some of her books on hand for purchase. Also beginning Sept. 21 are two 10:30 a m. programs, one for preschoolers and the other for children 3 and under, who must be accompanied by an adult. The programs for the older children have themes, with harvest time the subject for Thursday's stories, songs and activities. On Thursday, Oct. 19, the prevailing subject will be fairy tales, and food will dominate the program Thurs­ day. Nov. 16. The children's morning se­ ries has been expanded this year to include a ’'laptime'' series for the very little ones. Designed to entertain children 3 and under, the programs will include songs, rhymes and stories. The laptime series will be held for little ones and accom­ panying adults upstairs, while Dubois was the senior pastor when the present sanctuary was added in 1971. During the ministry' of the church's most recent pastor. Dolph, a foyer, restrooms. of­ fices. classrooms and nursery were added The following list shows the years of service of each full­ time pastor of Good News Baptist Church, all of whom are still living: the Rev Henry O. Berends. 1944-1953; Rev Stephen H Houbolt. 1953-1964; Rev Edwin A Dubois. 1965-1978; Rev John Yarworth. 1978-1981; Rev Joe Gerkm. 1983-1986. and Rev Thomas Dolph. 1987 1995 <♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ To: Caledonia State Bank, ♦ : Jim Trutch, Judy Harrison, : ♦ Cun Lake Lawn & Carden, : Meijers ♦ ♦ Thank you for buying our fair animals. ♦ From. Krista, Lisa, Heather & Brian Posthumus *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ dolls will be shown in the costumes and with the school accessories of the time period each represents. The exhibit will open at 4 p.m. for anyone ages 6 and up, and no advance registra­ tion is required. For adults who enjoy dis­ cussing books, a group will hold its first meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, to share ideas about Robert Fulghum's All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. No registration is required for this get-together. A second meeting is planned for 1 p.m. Wednes­ day. Nov. 1, when the group will talk about the Delaney sisters' Having Our Say. Copies of the books are avail­ able at the library. The books to be discussed at future meetings will be de­ cided by group members. An interesting day has been planned for the whole family when the library hosts "Pio­ neer Days in Caledonia” from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 7. Old-time pioneer crafts, including weaving, spinning and the work of the blacksmith himself, will be demonstrated or on display. As holiday season ap­ proaches, the traditions sur­ rounding Thanksgiving and Christmas goodies will be recognized with a demonsta­ tion on how to make ginger­ bread houses. Vic Dubbink will offer his expertise, be­ ginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 8. Recipes, patterns and decorating ideas will be avail­ able. Registration is required for this adult program. The fall schedule will wind up with a storybook film fes­ tival at 4 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 16. Scheduled to coin­ cide with National Children's Book Week (Nov. 12-18). the program will feature classic storybook films for children of all ages. Those 5 and under, however, should be accompa­ nied by an adult. No registra­ tion is required. Anyone wishing to register for a program should call or visit the Caledonia Library, which is located at 240 Em­ mons (891-1502). Hours at the Caledonia branch are from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays. Librarian Jane Heiss said she is looking forward to hav­ ing more people in the com­ munity enjoy their library. "I'm happy that we could expand some of our programs this year, and I'm looking forward to active library use this fall," she said. Three youths compete in show Tom Steensma, Betsy Steensma, and Rene’ Ellinger recently participated in the Youth and Open Class Market Lamb Show at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit. They are members of the Middleville Clovers Livestock Club. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 12, 1995 Gun Lake Women’s Club home tour planned Sept. 24 by Mandy Ha beI Staff Writer The GFWC Gun 1-ake Women s Club will be host for its fourth annual home tour from I to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept 24. Advance tickets will be available at the United BankGun Lake Branch. Dynamic Real Estate, the Sea Shanty, and Hummingbird or by call­ ing 792-9044. Tickets will be available the day of the six-home tour at each of the homes and at Hummingbird, which will be serving as a hospitality center during the event. Cost of the tickets will be $10 each or two for $16 Proceeds will go back to the community and will go to families or children with special needs •‘Tourists'’ are invited to slop at the craft and gift shop for complimentary refreshments. One home being shown is owned by Bill and Marilyn Moses of 6 Lakeside Drive, which was designed and built in 1985 by Dick and Kate Lawrence, a retired engineer. Lawrence’s goal was to build a super efficient energy home It was accomplished with oversize 2x6 studding. 13 inches of attic insulation and no chimney The condensing furnace, in­ duced draft water heater and all gas appliances have elec­ tronic ignition. The couple purchased the home, known to them as •Camelot.” based on its adaptability to a ‘mother apartment.” the l8’/i-foot kit­ chen and the lake view. The top floor consists of the kitchen, two bedrooms. 2S6 baths, MFU, and Bill’s office that has a separate entrance. Downstairs is another kitchen, a utility room, two bedrooms and one bathroom There is a good amount of room for storage with separate rooms for furnace, pump water softener, and work shop The garage has a floor drain and hot and cold running water On the landscape, they have 35 low voltage lights on a 600 feet erf 12 ga w ire The waterfront back yard area has a 12x20 pavillion with shuffleboard. horseshoes and volleyball The Chicago Point Resort in Shelbyville is a popular place for people to spend their sum­ mer vacations, according to owner Norman Strayer He said the resort was originally owned by the Slaters, a prominent family in the Chicago area The Slaters owned a lot of warehouses in Chicago and were rumored to have rented a warehouse space to Al Capone. When the Slaters bought the Gun Lake property in the 1920s. the land was bare ex­ cept for one house and two cottages. Walter Slater stayed in one Dr. David and Ardyce Youel have a contemporary A-frame with a full view of two lakes at 10739 Gun Lake Road. s Located at 3131 Elmwood Beach is Rebecca Sassaman’s east coast cape cod with a treasure of pleasure. Doreen and Monty Carter have remedied their 3200 Beatrice Drive cottage that was vacant for 25 years. * of the cottages at one point and in the 1930s was known to That's the Altogas difference. have big parties on the grounds. Strayer said his father pur chased the property in I960 and added seven cottage units and refurbished three existing ones. The Strayers found antique furniture left over from when the Slaters were there and a shoebox full of photos. They now have 10 rental units, including an apartment Strayer said he, his wife Jeraldine. and his brother. Donald, and wife, Margarette, bought the pro perty from his father in 1972 and their families arc partners in it. 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The ceiling in the living room, dining room and kit­ chen area is beamed The house was built by Stan Cordtz, an independent con­ tractor from Wayland. Dr. David and Ardyce Chicago-Point Resort is Gun Lake's own reputed "Al Capone" cottage. From previous page has been going there for 30 years. He has also had some se­ cond generation customers who came as kids and now br­ ing their families He said he thinks that the property is the largest piece of lake frontage left in tact on Gun Lake. They have approx­ imately 900 feet of frontage. Dorothy and Greg Flaska A S H I O N EYEWEAR own an elegant brick two story home on Elmwood Beach with a panoramic lake view. The house which they mov­ ed in to in June was built by Jon Merchant of Merchant Builders Unlimited. The house overlooks Gun Lake and the interior is filled with a hardwood maple finish. It has a cathedral ceiling, three bedrooms and a handy screened-in porch. The wallpaper was done by Hang Up and Ann Hanapel Nolan. Doreen and Monty Carter live in an old cottage on Beatrice Drive that had been empty for 25 years prior to their purchase They remodeled the ex­ isting parts then added on to it. Rebecca Sassaman is owner of an east coast Cape Cod on Elmwood Beach that was Youel have a summer residence on Gun Lake Road, affectionately called the Aframe.that sits on a rise bet­ ween Gun Lake and Long Lake. The property has 130 feet of shoreline on each lake that gives the home a view of both lakes. The home was custom built in 1983 for the Peter Hovinga family by Muussc Builders Inc. in Jenison. Lou and Maria Muussc also have a neighboring summer home at Gun Lake. David and Ardyce purchas­ ed the home in 1991 and live in Boca Raton. Fla., in the winter. One distinct feature of the home is the space available for two full-function offices. The home features many windows and takes lull advan­ tage of the views of both lakes and the lovely trees on the property. 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The 4-Hers and FFA members painstakingly raise and train animals, some with hopes of making a profit at the .auction, but not so the adult 4-H leaders. They give hours of their time to help kids, while the fair board members volunteer even more hours to plan and oversee the fair itself, right down to building the barns and arenas at the fairgrounds. But right now, the Fair Board needs a lot of money, an estimated $70,000, in fact. This is the cost of constructing a new small animal barn at the fairgrounds. It will replace the three aging structures that now house the young people's goats, chick­ ens and rabbits during the fair. The money is needed to construct a new small animal bam al the fairgrounds. It will replace the three aging struc­ tures that now house the young people s goats, chick­ ens and rabbits during the fair. "Basically, we need the new barn because the buildings we've got are too small and they're falling apart," said Fair Board member Ray Hawkins. While the board members will do most of the work themselves, Hawkins said the actual cost of the building will depend on whether any labor and materials are do­ nated, as in the past. So far, the board has raised about $15,000 toward the new bam. But since the board would like to put up the building next spring, it is getting started on the fund-raising trail by holding an auction begin­ ning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Reath Show Barn on the Ixiwell Fairgrounds. The Reath barn is located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Board members arc hoping residents and businesses throughout the county will donate either new items or something "of value" that will bring in a crowd of bargain hunters and some good bids. "It’s not a garage sale," Hawkins explained. "We want to offer valuable H In the past, everyone has pitched in and worked together to build the hog barn and the dairy barn. Now it’s time for all of us to work together again for another group of kids and their animals. 55 — Ray Hawkins goods or services that people can use and that they’ll be willing to pay something for." Furniture, small household appliances, hand tools, power tools and gift certificates are the kinds of things the board wants to auction off, he said. Unfortunately, large appli­ ances, like refrigerators, stoves and freezers are just not practical items to auction at this sale, he added. Along with the auction, the board has scheduled a rodeo event called team penning, that will begin at 11 a.m. at the horse arena In this event, a team of three riders must pick out three designated steers from a herd and corral them within 90 seconds. The event was featured at the August Youth Fair this year, and drew a good crowd and lots of entries, so the fair board thought it might be an extra draw for their auction day. The board is offering prizes of trophy buckles for each youth class and a saddle in the open division. Although the mail-in regis­ tration deadline is Monday, Sept. 18, teams still can reg­ ister at the gate, if they are willing to pay a $50 late fee. "Any team, youth, amateur or professional, can enter," said fair board member Larry Heyboer, who is coordinating the event. He said the teams are di­ vided into an open class and two youth classes, one for kids 13 and under and one for kids 14 to 19. The young people may enter the open class if they wish, Heyboer added. Cost to enter the open class is $120 per team, while the younger youth division must pay $30fteam and the older di­ vision $40hcam. Spectators will be charged a $3 admission fee. or $8 per family. All proceeds from the regis­ tration and admission fees will go toward the new bam, Hey­ boer said. "We have a lot of kids in 4H and FFA who work hard raising these animals, learning about them and then learning how to exhibit them," said Hawkins. "These kids have shown the discipline and hard work it takes to complete a project successfully, even though they don't all win a blue ribbon. "We hope that people and Many Kent County 4-Hers don't have room for large farm animals, but raise chickens, rabbits and goats as their projects. A new small animal bam is needed to house these animals at the fairgrounds. Here, Emma Cryderman waits hopefully for bids on her chickens during a fair auction. (File photo) businesses will consider do­ nating something to help the fair, and most of all. come out and bid at the auction. The funds will help our kids con­ tinue their good work and when people turn out for these events, it shows the kids that their communities do care about them." Hawkins said that the Fair Board will actually build the bam. just as past boards have put up the other facilities at the fairgrounds. "In ti»e past’ everyone has pitched in and worked together to build the hog bam and the dairy bam." he said. "Well, now it's time for all of us to work together again for another group of kids and their animals. Visitors to the fair can walk through our other barns and enjoy seeing those animals and watching how the kids take care of them apd exhibit them. "Now we need a bam that will provide the same kind of facility for this group of ex­ hibitors and the chickens and goats and rabbits they have worked with all year." Any person or business wishing to donate to the auc­ tion or who has questions should call 891-8910 or 8911230. Those interested in the team penning event should call 698-6416. Middleville classes of 1927/28/29 reunion Submitted by Doritha Corning A combined reunion of the graduating classes of 1927, 1928 and 1929 of Middleville High School was held at the Middle Villa Inn, Aug. 23, with 10 persons attending, including seven graduates and three spouses. After the dinner, a business meeting and informal program with much visiting, was conducted by Orion Thaler. Letters were read from Helen Brog Vogel and Russell Carter sending regrets that they could not attend. Poems were read by Thelma Carl. Much reminiscing was given to events that happened during class member's high school years. They shared pictures of high school, scrap books and other mementos. Walter and Lois Bender celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this year. We were sorry that not any graduates were present from the classes of 1927 and 1929. Attending from the Class of 1928 were Orion and Lila Thaler, Lowell; Marion Kaechele Tobin and Weihlell, Grand Rapids. Ethel Russell Campbell. Caledonia; Wilda Poulson Allcrding, Hastings. Walter and Lois Bender, Thelma Carl and Doritha Corning, Middleville. Accountants to meet at MiddleVilla Western Chapter, Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan will meet Thurs­ day, Sept. 21, at the Middle Villa Inn at 4611 N. Mid­ dleville Road, six miles south of Caledonia on M-37. The speaker will be Peggy Bishop, partner in charge of non-profit accounting at Beene Garter and Co. CPA’s. She will present an overview of non-profit accounting. Socializing will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Phone 676-1181 before Sept. 15 for reservations. Guests and their spouses are welcome. Caledonia Players to present 'Cinderella’ The Caledonia Community Players will present "Cinderella ' Saturday. Oct. 14. at the High School Perfor­ ming Arts Center at 7 p.m Tickets will be on sale at the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion office or at the Caledonia Library, beginning Sept. 19. 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Wednes­ day and Thursday, Sept. 13 and 14. Though the title is a take-off on the recent Woody Allen film, the Break-A-Leg show is an original creation set in the Prohibition Era. complete with gansters. flappers and speakeasies. The script for this comedy-act ion yarn was written by Melissa Gibson. Carol Meehan and Kate Meehan, and further developed in a collaborative effort by the Break-A-Leg creative group Deb Poniatowski will direct the show Tickets are available for ad­ vance purchase at Sam s Joint East (698-1833) for $20 per person (includes dinner and show). Seating for dinner is from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Show time is at 8 p.m. Break-A-Leg Productions was founded by the same creative group that produced and directed the productions for the Caledonia Community Players' last two seasons, in­ cluding Play On!” by Rick Abbott (June 1994). “Cabaret Nights” at Paganos Restaurant in Caledonia (November 1994). and “Sam's Joint” — the original comedy-western written for a dinner show performance at the Alaska restaurant (April May 1995). The group established Break-A-Leg in an effort to expand on the variety of com­ munity theater opportunities and quality productions in southeast Kent County . Par­ ticipation in all Break-A-Leg productions is open to the public For more information on Break A Leg Productions and the "Bullets Over Broad­ moor" production, call Deb Poniatowski at 698-1833 or Carol Meehan at 698-6686. Director Deb Poniatowski (center) covers some tricky blocking notes with sultry Lena L'Amour (Carol Fletcher, left) and mob leader Lucky Faranzono (Fred Bon­ cher) for the upcoming Break-A-Leg Productions dinner show Bullets Over Broadmoor” at Sam's Joint in Alosko. TK NEWS Survey’s findings surprising By Jay S. Cason. Superintendent Lena L'Amour (Carol Fletcher, left) and Lucky Faranzano (Fred Boncher) square off with the feds in the Break-A-Leg Productions dinner show "Bullets Over Broadmoor." Several days ago, I read the findings of a survey that speaks to the condition of Michigan education, opinions about choice, state standards, and public confidence The purpose of the survey was to help policy makers better understand the thinking of the people of Michigan. Too often, some politicians believe that they represent the will of the peo­ ple. when in fact they represent the desires of a vocal few Keeping this in mind, the surveyors interviewed a represen­ tative sample of 1.300 Michigan residents. People in every Michigan county were contacted. The survey, “The People of Michigan and Their Schools," was funded by the Michigan State Board of Education. Some of the findings were very surprising to me, given some recent decisions made by the Michigan State Board of Educa­ tion and in some instances by our state’s legislators. According to the survey, 84 percent of Michiganders say that if public school money is used to support charter schools, those schools should abide by the same rules as traditional public schools. Yet many politicians continue to push for dispensing with rules for charter schools. Also according to the survey. Michigan schools should base their improvement efforts on a foundation of standards set by the state. Eighty-eight percent of the respondents felt that the state should set the standards but at the same time, kxai control should be maintained If the survey is accurate, then the Stale Board of Education clearly ignored the will of the people when it voted to make the new state curriculum standards "volun­ tary" rather than “mandatory." Seventy percent of the respondents tended to disagree w ith the statement. “Regardless of where they live, parents who decide to send their child to private or parochial school should be able to send their child at public expense These are just a sampling of findings of the survey. In my opinion, the voice of the public has been ignored durng the past several months when education issues are being addressed in Lansing. Perhaps that explains the last survey finding that I'll mention: Respondents were read a list of people and organizations Then they were asked to rate the level of confidence they had in the ability of each one to improve public education tn Michigan. Local school teachers received the highest con fidence rating. Michigan legislators received the lowest If any parents or patrons arc interested in reading the entire report, copies will be made available at my office. Reach over 8,000 area homes with a Sun and News ad Call...795-3345 CHECKING ACCOUNTS Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us. Banking at Old Kent just got better. Now you can choose a checking program that's just right for your needs, then link your other Old Kent balances—savings, checking, CDs, even loans—to avoid fees and obtain special services. 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She said this schedule usual­ ly works for them, but can cause them to miss the ac­ tivities that day students get to participate in. “The downside is they miss out on extra-curricular ac­ tivities." she said She said that few of their students quit school then go to the adult ed program It is more common to see them go from alternative ed to adult by Mandy Habel Staff Writer As the school bell rings in the start of a new year, Thor nappie Kellogg High School's Adult Education program also welcomes students, old and new Community Education Director Chris Boysen said students in the program range in ages from 17 to 60. all of whom attend classes at night. She said the program offers eight class sessions a week, two each night Monday through Thursday, each lasting three hours. Most of these students, “about 95 percent." are working toward their high school diplomas, and a few are just attending to enhance work skills. She said some of these Roast Pig Supper Sat., Sept. 16 • 5-7:30 PM Bowne Center United Methodist Church Comer 84th & Alden Nash (M-50) ADULTS..?6.00 4 * * * 4 4 / 6-12...s3,00 VCR Repair VCR Cleaning ♦ FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours s15 ;4- 4 Star Video ; * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. * * * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * U- < Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m. ed She added that there are some students in the alter­ native education program who want to go back to the tradi­ tional school, but have not met the appropriate criteria. These people tend to move to the adult education program The program, she said, usually averages I4 to 15 graduates a year and has a combined graduation ceremony with the alternative education students Each three-hour session, she said, covers one subject and each is taught by a cer­ tified teacher. “We have four teachers, most teach more than one class." she said. Most teach two evenings a week, she added. One of the teachers is Spanish Teacher Doug Hart who teaches language arts, she said. The other teachers are retirees who want to continue teaching. “It is a nice part-time job and teachers can be in the classroom without the stress of a full-time job." she said. Boysen said the difference between this program and day school is that here most of the students consider the teachers their friends and mentors in­ stead of participating in the traditional student-teacher relationship. She said the criteria for graduating is the same as it is for daytime students, as far as curriculum is concerned. The credits also are the same as well as the Michigan Educa­ tion Assessment Program (MEAP) endorsement requirements. Most of the classes have an average of 25 students who in­ itiate coming back to school themselves. She said the majority of the students need to take English and government classes and seem to enjoy the computer classes, which fill up quickly. These students, she said, have access to the Kent Career NEW,. Insulated Concrete Wall System 11 value) cd fax ctetacti 891-1376 r X. I- • Residential -Poured Wall • Flat Work • New Home Construction ^Construction Inc. ----------- x John Dieleman and Nick Inthout 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) #4 Caledonia Fax # 891-1383 Lost year the Thornapple Kellogg Adult Education Program hod 13 graduates they are (from left) Julia Dahlhauser Van Veldhuizen. Joseph Stevens. Monica Roberts, Brad Totten, Lee Ann Humphrey, Corey lee Van Dyke, Kristie S. Sans Hermenitt, Kelley Scott, Brenda Niblock, Jamie Hermenitt. Heidi Schultz, Jeff Burtch, and Ronetta Smith. Community Education Director Chris Boysen is looking forward to another successful year for the program. Technical Center, which of­ fers programs in auto mechanics, floral design, photography, computers, graphic communications (CAD) and refrigeration maintainence among others. The center also is available to traditional students during the day but is closed to adult education students in the evening. She said most students in the program are successful, but usually take longer to graduate because of the limited amount of time they have to take courses. “Most students are suc­ cessful, but in the long haul," she said. She said they rarely lose students completely. There may be some who drop out for a while, then come back and others who change programs. Most are headed in a direc­ tion, whether it is college or a vocational trade. “A great majority go on to TK Schools announce menus Thomapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday. Sept. 13 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, dinner roll, fruit juice bar Thursday, Sept. 14 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, mix­ ed fruit. Friday, Sept. 15 Pizza, carrots or baked beans, fresh fruit. Monday, Sept. 18 Ravioli/chese, green beans, whole wheat bread, sliced peaches. Tuesday, Sept. 19 Chicken nuggets, com, fr. broccoli spars, blueberry cobbler. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon , Hot Dog; Tues . Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Sept. 13 Fruit crescent, orange juice, milk Thursday, Sept. 14 Waffles cherry sauce, milk. Friday, Sept. 15 Big cinnamon roll, juice choice, milk. Monday. Sept. 18 Cold cereal, tortilla/jam rollup, orange juice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 19 Pancakes/syrup. juice, milk. do something." she said. Boysen said she knew of one former student who became a pharmacist’s assis­ tant and a couple who went to nursing school. She said she comes to school at noon and stays every evening through the adult education classes and gets to know the students pretty well. “By the end of the year it is sad to see them go," she said. Though the teachers follow the same curriculum as the day school classes do. they go about teaching the information differently. “If we are teaching history. we may use ‘Schindler’s List' instead of a regular text,” she said. “These adults learn bet ter from hands on projects rather than from textbooks " She said that because the students in these classes are usually older than high school age, sensitive issues that can not be discussed during the day can be discussed here. There is a lot of debating and discussion regarding issues in these classes. She said there also have been guest lecturers discuss­ ing various issues such as legal aid, renters’ rights, and presentations made by judges. She added that it is common in the program to use movies and apply them to history. They also learn how to budget, purchase homes ami prepare their taxes. She said TK is lucky to have the program still going since the State Legislature passed a state aid bill forcing the State Departmant of Educat ion to make cuts in adult education programs. She added that though cuts had been made to these pro grams, more hours per full time equivalent student (FTE) are required to be taught for them The requirement has in­ creased from 480 to 900 hours per FTE. Because of this, she said, the adult education pro­ grams al schools in Forest Hills and L-akewood have been dropped. TK schools, she said, are lucky to be able to continue the program under these cir cumstances and have been able to keep the program because there are only eight classes, teachers get paid hourly, and the teacher-pupil ratio is higher than it used to be. Boysen said she is looking forward to getting to know this year's students and to having a successful year. — On September 14, 1995 — Loraine Bliss Heather Hills, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Will Celebrate 90 Years of Life A family dinner was held on September 10 at the Middle Villa. TAN r am at: BrW* Contempo Jkf Salon • Deluxe 41 Bulb Beds • Shorter Time Required for Tanning • Special Fall Prices • Tanning Products at Discount Prices Open Evenings for Your Convenience WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME g 1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 12, 1995 / Page 11 But triathlete Tim Stock won’t be competing this year CHS grad qualifies for ‘Iron Man’ championships by Barbara Gall Staff Writer For Tim Stack, learning he'd qualified for the World Triathlete Corporation's "Iron Man” world championships in Hawaii was a bittersweet moment. "It was great to know Id qualified, but I had to tell them right at the race whether I’d be going or not, and there s just no way we could go. I had to give up my spot to the guy who finished behind me." If he'd had a corporate spon­ sor or a group of backers, he would be heading to Hawaii for the Oct. 7 championship races instead of "the other guy." But right now, Tim and his wife are funding his racing career, and a trip to Hawaii just didn't fit in their budget this year. "But I'm going to try to qualify again next year, and this time, we re going to be there He explained that the term "iron man" refers to the dis­ tance of the running portion of the triathalon, which com­ bines a swimming, bicycling and distance run. In the competition that qualified him for a chance at the world title, for instance, he had to run 26.2 miles, after swimming 2.4 miles and bik­ ing 112 miles. "Anything that distance is called an iron man,*" Le said. Stack, who ran cross coun­ try for four years at CHS, said that only 1.500 triathletes from around the world can compete tor the world title. While that may sound like a big field, consider that about 22,000 compete in the quali­ fying races held all over the world. In the United States, he said, there are about 12 of these qualifying events. Stack earned his interna­ tional slot July 29 at one of these, a competition held in Sonoma City. Calif., in the heart of the wine country. He said he finished first in his heat in the swimming portion of the competition, and his time in that event was about the same as the man who was the overall triathalon winner. While competing, the ath­ lete has no backup team, de­ spite the grueling nature of all three races. "I can't assist him on the bike if be had a flat, for in­ stance," said his wife. Rani, who graduated from CHS in 1989. They really have to be prepared for anything that might happen. "I can watch him. take pic­ tures and cheer, but that's about it." The Stacks now make their home in Colorado, where Rani is studying graphic de­ sign at Colorado State Uni­ versity and working for the See Iron Man, P. 14 CHS grads Tim and Rani Stack pose for a photo during a recent visit to Caledonia. They now live in Colorado, where Tim works and trains and Rani studies graphic design and works for the University ot Colorado. M t\ I 11 WOULDN’T YOU REALLY RATHER HAVE A BUICK? Bill Seif has told his salesmen, "the 95 Buicks MUST GO!" Buick Motor Division has just issued Factory Rebates of up to $2ZOOO00! $l,50000 Factory Rebate Tim Stack manages to look up and give his wife, Rani, a grin during the biking portion of the July triathalon where he qualified for the world "iron man" championships. He had biked 66 miles of the 112mile course when this photo was taken. (Photo courtesy Rani Stack.) 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Youngsma Absent C Hooper •President Myers announced that a public hearing for two proposed ordinances would now take place 1 An ordinance to control the placement of garage sale signs in street right-of-way. 2 An ordinance to control the height of lawn grosses and weeds on properties in the Village. Grover Lethcoe of Middleville asked the Council for help He wonts to hove the right to hove a garage sale without being molested by the Chief of Police He felt that the banning of the signs based upon the Spring Lake case was not appropriate because in that case a stop sign was obscurred by trees and brush in the right-of-way not a garage sale sign Mr Lethcoe felt a small garage sale sign wos not a mofor problem in the rightof-way. Ralph Briggs of Middleville felt that signs could be regulated to limit the number of days a sign was in the right-of-way and the size of the sign, but to eliminate signs wos unfair. He asked it real estate signs would be regulated Myers said yes they would Dolores Eichenauer of Mid dleville stated that she thought the current enforcement regor ding garage sale signs was unevenly and unfairly enforced Grover lethcoe agreed Rod Kenyon of Middleville felt that the sign ordinances of the Village led to some of the problems in the downtown He felt a fair standard would be to allow signs only for 24 hours and allow a sign of only 18'xl8' or 24 x24 He felt that people should be allowed to advertise their garage sales President Pro-tern Oliver hod Jason Cherry read a letter op­ posed to banning garage sole signs from Charlene Weise President Myers closed public comment on this issue and open­ ed discussion on the Noxious weed grass ordinance Caledonia J Parent Advisory Council J I ' * " 1 I | | Invites you to join us for our third year kickoff meeting Tuesday. September 12, 1995 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Caledonia High School Learning Lab Guest Speaker will be Dr. Paula Serra of IDEA Consultants. She will discuss the Caledonia Community Schools Needs Assessment. | I I g I Rod Kenyon soid that this wos another unfair burded on the property owner He said that he wos osked to cut the weeds at the mobile home pork when the village hod a huge field of weeds behind the mobile home park where the irrigation area for the sewer plant is at. Manager Manshum said that he hod talked to Mr Lettingo about problems at the pork Rod Kenyon said that Mr Let­ tingo hod left him tn charge of the Middleville operation and that Mr Monshum should direct all questions or concerns to him alone. Grover Lethcoe soid that he mowed the right-of way at his home but certain problems resulted in his not being able to mow near the fire hydrant there He wonted to know if he would be penalized for this. Myers soid that he would not be judged upon circumstances he couldn t control. Myers went on to say that the ordinance was intended to ad­ dress problem areas not to penalize people He said that the Village currently locks a penalty for people who do create hazards or let their pro­ perty go to the detriment of neighboring property owners. Myers closed public comment on the weed ordinance Myers brought up the issue of trash containers in the village and how these ore a real health hazard and eyesore when left in the front yard or the right-ofway permanently. He said he hod hod several colls from citizens concerned about this. Howard Eichenauer agreed thot there was a problem with some people and thought there should be a solution to the problem VondenBerg said that on elderly widow who resides in the village approached her and said she was concerned that she would be forced to move her container from the front yard when she wos no longer able to lift it Eichenauer brought up the issue of snow on sidewalks and that many people did not shovel them Attorney Youngsmo said this and many other problems could be solved by instituting a civil infraction ordinance in the Village. Several Coun­ ci (members osked why this hod not yet been adopted Youngsmo said that he wos still awaiting materials from the Clerk Myers adjourned the public hearing at 8 10 p.m and called the regular meeting into ses­ sion. All members were present Cherry read the minutes of the July 10 meeting of the Council The minutes were unanimously accepted os corrected Oliver moved to accept the agenda it wos accepted unanimously. No communications or petitions were presented to the Council. ‘Discussion of the proposed rezoning of 9.3 acres from the R-3. Multiple Family Residential district, to the P.U.D., Planned Unit Development District, for the purpose of building a 138 unit apartment complex. Cherry presented a synopsis of the Rivertown Development Com­ pany s proposed apartment com­ plex. He said thot the concept was still the some but that some modifications would need to be mode and that the final plan will need to be reviewed by the site plan review committee of the Planning Commission. Cherry recommended that any platted rood right-of-way that may be abandoned per the request of the developer, be reviewed by the Property Committee and the Village Attorney. There wos some reluctance expressed by the Council to abandon any rights-of-way but the issue would be brought up in Commit­ tee. Oliver moved. Bray second­ ed to rezone the property. All Ayes. •Monshum presented the pro­ posed Water ordinance. The or­ dinance was discussed and the changes proposed by the Or­ dinance Committee were reviewed Bray made the motion to adopt the ordinance, second­ ed by Rutherford. Stagray pointed out several typing er rors. Corrections and suggested changes made by the Attorney were incorporated into the or­ dinance. The ordinance will need to be published The mo­ tion wos made again and voted upon, all Ayes Myers asked that the ordinance be corrected and proof-reod before it is publish­ ed. and that corrected copies be given to Council. OLD BUSINESS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 18, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Joseph Arnold for an ordinance amending the Zon­ ing Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with a proposed Development Plan for the Country Turf Planned Unit Development, for a retail lawn and garden business and other commercial uses: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 17, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section, thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 693.84 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 29 degrees 30 minutes West 367.43 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (120 feet wide); thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 66.8 feet to the Westerly line of Broadmoor Avenue and the place of beginning; thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 764.6 feet along the North line of the South 330 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 3 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds West 247.50 feet, thence North 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds East 643.42 feet to the Westerly line of Broadmoor Avenue; thence South 29 degrees 30 minutes East 275.57 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: August 24, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (100) •Oliver asked about the status of the problem with Dr. Shum­ way. Bray and Monshum said that nothing was yet final. •Bray asked Manshum about the topographical maps. Man­ shum said that a final recom­ mendation had not yet been made by Committee. •Manshum discussed possible problems with the C.O.P.s grant. Chief Shoemaker talked about the C.O.P.s grant and said that it was only meant for com­ munity policing,’ not for general patrol. Since this grant money was bemg pursued for a fulltime officer to replace the cur­ rent part-time officer, this would seriously hamstring the flexibili­ ty to get officers on the rood. Chief Shoemaker said that he would rather drop the grant than lose this flexibility because patrol must take precedence over community policing. After discussion, the Council in­ structed the Chief to pursue the grant, but to also keep the parttime officer Council asked thot the Chief make every effort to restrict the part-time officers time to 20 hours per week on average 'Myers asked about the report from Prein ond Newhof regarding the bridge Monshum discussed this ond compared this report with the one from DC. Byers After much discussion French moved to accept the bid by D C. Byers to repair the bridge roiling sidewalk and other structural components for $23 860 and to pay $250 00 ar nually to inspect the bridge ond create a maintenance manual ond schedule for the bridge seconded by Bray All ayes Oliver said repair hod to be done this summer or foil because time is of the essence •The proposed ordinances on garage sale signs grass and weeds and trash containers were referred to the Ordinance Committee NEW BUSINESS •The current bills were discussed French moved, seconded by Vandenberg, to ap­ prove the July 25 bills for pay­ ment at a revised cost of $35 222 44 All ayes •Recent events regarding the proposed rail-trail were discuss­ ed by Oliver. Manshum and Cherry. MANAGER’S REPORT •Manshum asked for a change order to the waste water treat men! plant charges of $8,143 85 in favor of the Village. He also said that he had gone ahead and allowed minor equipment changes to be made at the plant Oliver made a motion to accept the change order, the motion was seconded by Vandenberg All ayes. •Manshum asked for permis sion to eliminate the payroll fund and put it into the general fund on the advice of the Village's C.P.A. Vandenberg made the motion to eliminate this fund, seconded by Bray, all ayes. •Manshum said an offer of $500 wos made for the old bulldozer Myers said the machine should be offered on c* bid basis only. •Manshum discussed the need to finalize a plan for Sewer and water extension. He cited the meeting he had with the developer of the Mobile home pork ond the scheduled ex pan ston of thot pork next Spring. Bray said to schedule a public works committee for Thursday the 27th Property Committee will meet on Tuesday Aug 1. Ordinance Committee will meet on the 7th at 6 15 p.m. Since the County Commissioners meet on the 8th rhe first meeting in August will need to be on the 7th. Vandenberg moved. Stogray seconded this motion All ayes PUBLIC COMMENTS Ron Buning asked if the Coun­ cil wos willing to install o booster pump ot the ski hill to help service his development The Council asked him to put his request in writing ond it would be considered at the Committee level ond be sent back to Council. Bray asked if the proposed Dykstra annexation could be lumped in with the other propos ed annexations. Myers Bray ond Stogray were mode the od hoc Commitee for annexation Monshum discussed engineering problems regarding the propos ed Dykstra development Myers said that sewer hod only been proposed for that part of the Village based upon getting a grant Myers moved to adjourn the regular session of the Council at 9 00 p.m. and reconvene after word for a closed session re­ quested by Cherry for an employee evaluation Seconded by Vandenberg All ayes The regular meeting reconvened at 9 39. Oliver moved VondenBerg seconded to recommend an in crease in Cherry s pay of $2600 per year retroactive to his first anniversary of employment with the village June 13. All ayes Council moved to reject a re quest by Cornerstone Furniture for an extension on its agree ment with the Village Io pur chase two lots in industrial park The meeting was adjourned at 9 40 p.m Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Art C. Doering REQUEST: Special land use request to allow an addition to an accessory building in excess of the 1200 sq. ft. maximum floor area requirement of Section 3.11 (c) of the Zoning Ordinance. LOCATION of 6300 Whitneyville Avenue PROPERTY: PP# 41-23-02-200-013 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 18, 1995 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the application and/or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Office, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission Dated: September 7, 1995 (101) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 12. 1995 / Page 13 Middleville Council Minutes a August 7, 1995 President Myers colled the meeting to order ot 7:05 p.m. Present Broy Oliver. Ruther­ ford. Stogroy. and VondenBerg Absent: French. Guests. Grover Lethcoe. Bren­ da Miller Delors ond Howard Eichenaur Linda French. Kathleen Oliver. Charlene Weise. Marvin VanKuiken. Barb Clinton. Greta Greiner. Katherine Encino*. Ralph Briggs Lee Moore Ron Banning ond Wode Poland Minutes of the July 25. 1995 meeting were approved with the following corrections, under Old business final recommendation instead of decision, motion regarding the bridge, odd sup port by Broy The spelling of Delors Eichenauer, ond under regular session, odd motion con­ cerning wage increase for Village Planner ond motion in regards to option extension. Agenda approved os presented President Myers presented o letter to Council in regards to Mayor Exchange for 1996. No ac­ tion token ot this time Jason Cherry, Village Planner presented to Council the Mobile Home Ordinance. Rutherford moved that Council adopt the Single Family Home/Mobile Home Ordinance Support by Stogroy. Ayes all. Carried. Broy explained to Council no action wilt be taken concerning Garage Sale Sign Ordinance due to the absent of Ordinance Committee Chairperson French. Broy moved that Council con­ tract with Ryan s Modern Sewer Cleaning to televise the sewer lines ond seal any joints that ore permitting water to enter the sewer system for estimate cost of $3,520.00 Support by Rather ford. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council con­ tract with Dixon Engineering in the amount of $8 5200 00 for rehabilitation of the Village water tank Support by Stogroy Ayes all. Carried Bray moved that Council con­ tract with Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation in the amount of $34 980.00 for Topographic (mapping). Support by VondenBerg Ayes oil. Carried. Bray moved that Council con­ tract with Moore and Bruggink Engineers in the amount of $7,600.00 for ground control. Support by Rutherford. Ayes oil. Carried. Bray moved that Council con­ tract with Wolverine Paving in the amount of $19,424.72 for asphalt on East Main Street from the west edge of the bridge east CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 6. 1995 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Boord was colled to order at 7 06 p m. Present Garbow, Snyder. DeVries, Dieleman. Gould. Jousma, Williams. Discussion was held on staff Ing Reviewed the interviews held by DeVries, ond Snyder for the port time receptionist Mov­ ed Williams, second Gould to hire a person at $9 00 per hour for 24 hours a week with a 90 doy review ond to offer a raise to $11.00 per hour for deputy clerk, Charlene Veenstra. Ayes Garbow. Dielemon, Jousma. Williams, DeVries. Snyder Gould. Motion Carried. Work session on the budget Moved Williams, support DeVries, to adjourn ot 9:55 p.m. Ayes Dieleman, Jousma. Williams DeVries. Snyder. Gould Garbow Motion carried Respectfully submitted. Patricio Snyder. Clerk to Church Street Support by Oliver. Ayes oil. Carried. Bray moved that Council ap­ prove the amount of $1,000.00 toward the cost of having a new well drilled at the Thornapple Kellogg Schools bus garage Contingent upon contract with the Village and Thornoppie Kellogg School requiring data from the well, support by Rutherford. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to Thornapple Kellogg School hav­ ing a village street light system furnish power to a mercury light ot the tennis courts Oliver moved that Council ap­ prove the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant expenditures. Erhardt Construction $41 600 00 and Prem and Newhof P.C. $3,043.56. Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved the printed in­ voices for August 7. 1995 be paid in the amount of $26,548.62. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the July Police Activity Report Council and Manager Man shorn reviewed the Manager s Report Manager Manshum updated Council on the downtown village sidewalks. Under Public Comments: Wode Poland presented to Coun­ cil petitions in opposition to the Roil for Trails. Morvin VonKuiken spoke in regards to the Rail for Trails on 108th Street Katherine Encinas directed several questions to Council. Council answered Delors Eichenauer, Grover Lethcoe. and Chorlene Weise approached Council in regards to Garage Sale Signs With no further business, Oliver moved for adjournment. Support by Stogroy Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 2, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Leatherman Brothers Partnership #1 for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with a proposed Development Plan for the Broadmoor Estates Planned Unit Development: All that part of the N V2 of Section 18, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as beginning at the North % corner of said Section 18 and proceeding thence South 89°47’45” East 1520 feet; thence South 01°22’24” East 1050 feet; thence North 89°47’45” West 1050 feet; thence South 01°22’24” East 1250 feet; thence North 89°47’45” West 800 feet to the West line of the East 330 feet of the East V2 of Northwest of Section 18; thence North 01*22’24” West 2300 feet to the North line of said Section 18; thence South 89*47’33” East 330 feet to the North 1A corner and point of beginning. This property is located in the vicinity of the southwest corner of the intersection of 76th Street and Kraft Avenue. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Town­ ship office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: September 8, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (102) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday. September 21. 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-08 Tax ID. No 005-005-00 A request by Monroe Rosenberg to rezone his land at 1777 N Briggs Rd. from “Agriculture” to ”C-3 Commercial” District for the purpose of operating a concession business from the property. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 A request by the Planning Commission to change the township zoning ordinance as follows: Move site plan review to Article V and change the requirements to read as follows: “15.5.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to provide for consultation and cooperation between the property owner, land developer, and the Planning Commission order that each may accomplish their objective in the utilization of their land within the regulations of this zoning ordinance while providing a minimum of adverse affect on the use of adjacent streets and highways and on existing and future uses in the immediate area and vicinity 2. SCOPE This article shall apply to ail construction projects, structures, additions, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure or addition within Yankee Springs Township except those specifically listed in this article as exempted 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED Except as hereinafter set forth, site plan review shall be required before any permits shall be issued within Yankee Springs Township. An application for residential or business site plan review may be requested from the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. 4. SITE INSPECTION A site inspection of the property shall be made by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, before the site plan is approved 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE A schedule of site plan review fees shall be determined by the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees based on the cost of processing the site plan review and shall be made available at the township offices. 6. BUILDING PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not issue a building permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition, until a site plan has been submitted by an owner or developer and the plan has been reviewed, and approved by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission or its appointed representative 7. OCCUPANCY PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not Issue an occupancy permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition until the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, shall have visited the completed site and found the site to agree with the approved site plan. 8. (Renumber and insert the existing Sections 15.12.13 thru 15.12.17). 9. RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition within the following zoning districts. AG; RL; RLF, RM; RR A. SITE PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS The following shall be exempt from residential site plan review (other permits may be required). 1. The remodeling of the interior of a house or structure when the exterior is not changed. 2. The remodeling of the exterior of a house or structure as follows; (a) . A new roof. (b) . Painting. (c) . The replacement of windows or doors. (d) . The addition or replacement of vinyl, aluminum, or wood siding or eavestrough (e) . The addition or replacement of any of the following within the property; (1) . Gardens, trees or shrubs. (2) . Seawalls, sidewalks, driveways, or steps. (3) . Fences. B. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Each applicant shall complete two copies of a residential site plan review application including: (1) . The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. (2) . The name, address, and telephone number of the property owner (3) . The present zoning and parcel identification number of the property (4) . The location and description of the project or use, or change in use (5) . Proof that all taxes have been paid on the proposed site (6) . A copy of the latest survey of the property showing all of the existing structures on the property. (7) . A drawing showing the location of the proposed construction project, structure, or addition including the distance to the front, ear and side yard lot lines as well as all easements and/or right of ways across the property. 10. BUSINESS SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use, or change in use or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition in the following Sections MHP; RC; C-1; C-2; C-3; 1-1. A. EXCEPTIONS The following shall be exempt from business site plan review: (other permits may be required). (1) . Anything pertaining to placing a mobile home on an approved lot within an approved mobile home park (This does not relieve the mobile home park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance). (2) . Anything pertaining to the placing of a camping trailer on an approved lot within an approved resort camping park (This does not relieve the resort camping park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance) (3) . Painting and normal repairs pertaining to any building or structure B. (Renumber and insert 15.12.3) (Renumber and insert 15.12.3B). Change to read ‘'Two copies” C. (Renumber and insert 15.12.3C.) Change to read "Nine copies” Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right al or after the public hearing to make changes tn the proposed amendments to the ordinance Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 12. 1995 Scots explode for 5 TDs in Scot girls cross country 3rd in nation could cross the line. The Caledonia girls cross the nation. second half for 40-6 win Also running for the Scots The team opened its confer­ country team was ranked third Caledonia scored five touch­ downs with its new wishbone offense and returned an mterceptign for a score Friday night in its 40-6 thrashing of Cedar Springs. The victory lifted the Scots season record to 2-0 under new coach Tom Burrill. The Redhawks scored first, on a 57-yard run by Brandon Smith, but the Scots re­ sponded with a 60-yard dash by quarterback Nick f reeman to the two-yard line. Don Stephens then took the ball in for the score, but the twopoint conversion attempt was no good, and the two teams ended the half tied at 6-6. "I think Cedar Springs actu­ ally outplayed us in the first half," said Burrill. "We con­ sidered ourselves lucky to be tied at six at halftime.” Burrill credited his defense for keeping the Redhawks out of the end zone. "Our guys made several outstanding goal-line stands," he said, adding that he made few adjustments for the second half. "I thought we were faster than Cedar Springs, but we just didn't execute during the first half." he said. "We just told the guys to do their jobs." The Scots responded with five touchdowns in the second half and a defensive effort that created seven Redhawk turnovers Stephens scored on a 51yard run, with fullback Tim Soper scoring the two-point conversion. Soper then romped 18 yards for another score, followed by a one-yard push from Josh Haywood. The defense got in on the scoring action when Haywood ptjI led in a Redhawk pass and took it into the end zone 18 yards away. Freshman tackle Chad Wangenn booted the ex­ tra point. Soper carried in the last score of the evening from three yards out, with Wanger­ in's kick clearing the goal posts for the extra point. Soper led the Scots with 118 yards rushing on 18 car­ ries. Stephens carried five limes for 54 yards and Free­ man kept the ball eight times for 75 yards. Burrill praised his defense for holding the Redhawks to 30 yards rushing, and in par­ ticular for holding Cedar Springs' Jim Reason to 15 yards for the evening The Scots' no-huddle of­ fense also took its toll, Burrill said, wearing down the Red­ hawks by the fourth quarter. The "12th man" also got credit from the new coach, who said the enthusiasm of the Caledonia crowd helped spark his team. Caledonia travels to the By­ ron Center field next week to play South Christian, which was a playoff qualifier last year. "We respect South." Burrill said. "They are a good football team, with good athletes and they’re well-coached. But we think we can compete." "Our goal is to be at the level of a South Christian. We re not going over there with the attitude that we re go­ ing to lose, by any means. But we want people always to say about us, that we’re going to have to play our best game to beat ’em. " Sweet Ladies 1-1 in hoop action The Caledonia varsity bas­ ketball team posted a victory and a loss in last week's bas­ ketball action. The team fell 64-52 al Catholic Central. Tuesday, but rebounded to down Cedar Springs 51-43, Thursday. In the win over the Redhawks, Caledonia earned its first OK Gold win. Coach Mike Wilson said the win came from the contributions of everyone on the team. "Offensively, it was our ^best game thus far," he said. "We worked the ball around and found open shots." Nine players for Caledonia put themselves in the scoring col- umn, led by Stephanie Algcra and Sarah Born with 10 and eight points respectively. Born led the team with eight rebounds and Algera collected seven Rachel Comegys and Samantha Choryan teamed up to hold Cedar Springs' top scorer, who had been averag­ ing more than 20 points per game, to just five. "The kids are starting to see where their shots are coming from in the offense. The better we get al recognizing that, the more successful our team will be," Wilson said. It was the middle two quar­ ters in which the Sweet Indies HOMEOWNERS,1 STOP Irving from paycheck to paycheck* LOANS BY PHONE fell behind against Catholic. The Lady Cougars outscored the Scots by six in the second and seven in the third. Rebounding wasn’t bad for the Sweet Indies with them bringing down 35 to Catholic’s 26, but the shoot­ ing percentage fell in favor of the Cougars. Catholic also had only 11 turnovers in the game to Cale­ donia's 23. Kristy DeBoer led the Sweet Ladies with 20 points and six rebounds. She was 4-6 from three-point territory and six of 11 from the floor. Rachel Comegys had seven points and two assists to go with her team-high seven re­ bounds. The team hosts Forest Hills Northern tonight and travels to Belding Thursday. 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Keri Bloem at 19:48, Jill Hofmann al 21:01 and Audrey Warner at 21:10 to take the top five positions. . Liz Fortuna was sixth at 21:12. Beth Parbel was sev­ enth at 21:25 and Brooke Wierenga was eighth at 21:30. before a Cedar Springs runner were Andrea Shomler at 22:22. Barb Warner at 22:25, Jenny Sprague at 23:47. Sarah Grow at 23:56. Katie Hatnck ai 24:58. Mandy Jacobs at 25: il, Sarah DeGroot at 25:23. Greta Kline al 26:01 a id Niki Peterson at 28:25. Coach Dave Hodgkinson said the team started the OK Gold season like it wanted to and he hopes the season will see the runners get faster and better. Scot netters win Lakewood meet Caledonia won the Lakewood preseason tennis tournament with 29 points, followed by Lakewood with 24, Albion with 14 and Pinckney with 13, Aug. 18 Lakewood’s Paige Foley defeated Kris VanBelkum of Caledonia 6-5, 5-7, 6-4 to win at No. 1 singles. Heidi Hanna of Caledonia defeated Lia gaumer at No. 2 singles 6-4, 6-1 to win the gold medal. Lakewood's Beth Stazisar won the No. 3 singles flight with a 6-3, 6-4 tally over Caledonia's Joelle Busman and the Scots' Lysa Ferguson defeated Maggie Dingerson of lake wood 6-1, 6-1 in the finals of No. 4 singles. At No. 1 doubles, Caledonia’s Holly Hurst and IRON MAN , Sarah Englebert won 8-5 in pro set scoring in the runner up game. Kim VanSprange and Julie Jakel were flight champs at No. 2 doubles, Lindsey Liutremeyer abd Kate l^apppin won the No. 3 doubles and Stephanie grant and Allison Smith won at No. 4 doubles. VanBelkum has been playing varsity singles for four years and in the past two she has received All-OK Gold recognition. Kim Crisman, the regular No. 2 singles player of the Caledonia team played No. 3 singles last year. She had a 17-0 record prior to regionals and returns again this season. Hanna and Ferguson are also returing to the Lady Scots team and the No. 1 doubles team is also returning. IK jayvee golfers fall to Caledonia The Thomapplc-Kellogg ju­ nior varsity golf team fell to Caledonia in the Spectrum League, Sept. 7. Caledonia posted a 183-220 win in the jayvee league. Top scores for the Scots were Luke DeBrie with a 43, CJ Maines with a 45. Jason Bishop with a 47 and Kyle Kietzman with a 48. Chad Mugridge was the low scorer for the Trojans with a 53, Tim Janose shot a 54. Andy Price a 55 and scoit Plocg a 58. continued from Page 11 university as a graphic artist of equipment, as a bathing Tim said. "The sponsors want lhe as well. But they chose that suit, swim cap and goggles area because there is a lot of are not too outrageous in winning athletes in the big races to be wearing and using enthusiasm for triathalon price. "That's the cheapest part," their stuff, but you have to training there, Tim said. have lhe sponsors to be able He got hooked on the sport, he said. Good running shoes are to afford to get to the big however, in Michigan, after competing for the first time in costly, but vital, and then races." there's travel expenses and reg­ Tim said that he would like the Macatawa triathalon. to find some financial backing "I almost drowned," he istration fees. Because of the hours of because he plans to stay with grinned. But that event didn’t dis­ training required, it's difficult his racing beyond just trying courage him at all, and Tim to have another full-time ca­ to qualify for next year's world and Rani headed west the day reer and still compete success­ championships. Triathletes, he said, can compete into their after they were married in fully. Many of the athletes do 40s. 1992. have sponsors, the Stacks "It really takes an older ath­ "There are more triathalons out there, and all the training said. Sponsors cover the ath­ lete to be good at this kind of and support. It's quite a lete’s expenses and in tum, the sport,’’ he said. "It takes pa­ athlete advertises the product tience for the iron man,’ pa­ scene." He said he attended Front by wearing it or riding it tience to train, to pace your­ Range Community College in when he or she competes. self in those long races. "It’s kind of a vicious circle Boulder for one year, worked "Self-discipline I have; ex­ part time and trained. Now he getting sponsors, though," perience is what I need.” works with a master swim­ ming coach, Jane Scott, who trains swimmers from around the world. Her brother is one of the best triathletes in the world, Tim said. His triathalon training is comparable, he said, to a parttime job, and just before a race, he works out about 20 hours a week "It gets to be quite an addic­ tion," he said. But like many athletic "ad­ dictions," it costs money. The bike is perhaps the most expensive single piece SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY A happy work! triathalon championship qualifier, Tim poses with his medal (Photo courtesy Rani Stack.) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 12, 1995 I Page 15 TK gridders fall to Spring Lake 36-20 Spring Lake, a team in its first season in the OK Blue, topped visiting ThomappleKellogg, Friday night 36-20. The Trojans rolled up more than 430 yards against the Inkers, including three scores in the third period. The team was down 20-0 at the half, but, according to coach Jack Prince, both teams went on a scoring binge within a couple of minutes in the third for a 29-20 standing at one point. 'I’m really proud of the boys," Prince said. "Our defense held them to under 100 yards." The Trojans are 0-2 this season and host Forest Hills Northern, this Friday night. Run Caledonia 1995 set for Sat. Sept. 16 Run Caledonia 1995. which will include a 5K and I0K run or the 5K fun walk, will be held Saturday. Sept 16. Awards will he given to first, second and middle of the pack winners in each age category, and for masters winners for the 5K ami I OK runs The children's Ronald McDonald Run will take place immediately following the adult races Ronald will be there at 10:30 to perform a magic show. Proceeds from the children's events will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. All children will receive ribbons and special treats. Registration forms are available from the Caledonia Community Education office, the Caledonia McDonald’s and Gazelle Sports. Registra­ tion fees are $12 for pre­ registered runners and $15 on race day. Call Caledonia Community Education at 89 1 8i i7 for mor• information. The run is sponsored by the Caledonia McDonald's, Caledonia Community Educa­ tion. WLHT, Ed's Body Shop. Seif Chevrolet. Hastings City Bank. First Real Estate. Caledonia Prin­ ting and Shipping. Kids Komer Day Care. Stifel. Nicolaus and Company Inc. and Caledonia Community Players. Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI TK netters edge Byron Center 4-3 It was a mild upset of sorts for the Thomapple-Kellogg varsity tennis team last week, as the team defeated a strong Byron Center team 4-3 in OK Blue play. The Lady Bulldogs were supposed to have more experience and were favored to win the Blue, according to Coach Larry Seger. "The girls played agressive and some outstanding tennis," Seger said. "Courtney DeHaan (at No. 3 singles) was our pivitol match in which she had to come back and play very agressive for the win." Tracy Campbell at No. 1 singles won 6-3, 6-2, DeHaan won 7-5. 7-6 (7-3) and Jennie Mariage at No. 4 singles won 6-0.6-1. Mariage also was the runner up at the ThomappleKellogg Invitational last week. Cory Hutchins and Adelaide Devine won at No. 1 Doubles 6-0, 6-2 for the team's fourth point. The team played in the Hastings Invitational over the weekend but results were unavailable at press time. The Lady Trojans will host Comstock Park tomorrow (Sept. 13) and Coopersville Sept. 18. TK golfers split in OK Blue triangular Having done away with jamborees this season, the OK Blue has returned to triangular and quad meets this season. The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity golf team played its first of the season, Sept. 6, losing to Rogers and defeating Calvin Christian. Coach Bernie Weller said the three teams were the pre­ season picks to win the OK Blue title so it was good to play head to head in the trian­ gular. Rogers finished with a team score of 153, TK had a 159 and Calvin came in with a 161. Sophomore Josh Sturm tied for medalist honors with a 35 with Jon Hudson of Rogers. Dominick Ronchetti and Marty Bender both had 41s and Ryan Nausieda had a 42 for the Trojans. The team plays at Ironwood against Byron Center and Hamilton Wednesday. Scots boy runners fall to Cedar Springs "We lost to a good team," said Caledonia boys cross country coach John Soderman. "We had some trouble on the course, but Cedar Springs has some very good runners." It was the first conference loss for the boys team in more than season at the team fell 25-30 to the Redhawks. Dave VandenBerg was the second-place finisher overall with a 17 minute. 46 second- finish. Dave Friedrich finished in fifth place, three seconds later and Andy Schupp was sixth at 17:51. Rob Lillie placed eighth and Todd Striplin was ninth at 18:57 to round out the scoring for the Scots. Phil VanLaan finished with a time of 19:22, Mark Pyper finished in 21:41, Zac Hollinstead in 25:41 and Adam Bonner in 26:48. Scots soccer team takes two games The Caledonia varsity soccer team swept a pair of games last week, defeating shutting out Unity Christian 3-0, Sept. 5 and winning a 31 battle over Calvin Christian, Sept. 7. In the win over Calvin, the Scots scored all three of its goals in the first half. Adam Sobczak scored two with assists coming from Matt Bushman and Eric Rogers and Mark Boncher sank the other goal unassisted. Coach Brian Broekhuizen said, despite giving up the one goal in the second half, the Scots defense worked hard to protect the team's win. Against Unity, Rogers put two goals past the keeper and Steve Schmidt added another. Bushman and Sobczak took credit for assists on Roger's goals. The team is at Middleville tonight (Sept. 12) and Kenowa Hills, Thursday night. ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking for Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 127 Main St.. Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891 9270 B-S BARMAN I** SELECT TEMPS CHS weight room schedule includes hours for public The Caledonia High School weight room now is open to community residents during scheduled hours hhen students are not using the facilities. 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The “kept" and “catch and release" programs applica­ tions reflect this trend which first brought this to the hall’s attention. The tackle manufacturer s agree there is a growing in­ terest in this method of fishing. Sales of fly fishing Obituaries Wilda M. Allerding HASTINGS - Wilda M. Allerding, 85, of Hastings, passed away on Friday September 8, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on June 13, 1910 in Gobles, the daughter of Henry and Rosa (Nunn) Poulson. She was raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville schools, graduat­ ing on May 31, 1928 from Middleville High School. She was married to Vem C. Allerding on June 9, 1928 at the Middleville Methodist Parsonage. They lived in the Freeport area for a brief lime and in the Coats Grove area of Barry County since 1932. Mrs. Allerding was a home­ maker and for many years worked at the former “Smith’s Grogery" in Coats Grove. She was a member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, the Hi-Nooners, Sarah Circle of the Church, long time Red Cross Volunteer and former Treasurer of the Coats Grove School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vem, on February 21, 1984; grandson, Edward Wilkes; great grand­ daughter, Tina Harding; great grandson, Spence Knowles; brothers, Otto, Eldon and Clin­ ton Poulson; sisters, Dorothy Roberts, Valda Mae Haskins and Iva Lantz. Surviving are three sons, Vern Allerding of Hastings, Duane Allerding of Hastings, Kevin Allerding of Hastings; four daughters, Betty Harding of Allo, Margaret Wilkes of Freeport, Joan Boehmer of Bellevue, Terri Can of Cedar; 20 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sister, Vernabelle Huff of Lake City. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday September 12, 1995 at 11:00am at the Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Luthe­ ran Church or Barry Commun­ ity Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Licensed Builder Free Estimates 795-2039 equipment have increased 15 percent in the last five years At the recent American Sport fishing Association Show in Las Vegas, several manufac­ turers introduced additions to their lines of rods, reels and lines, besides “beginner" matched complete fly fishing outfits. These outfits are good quality and designed to pro­ duce good casting with a minimum of effort. They are not only suitable for the begin­ ner. but also for the angler who has experience in fly fishing, but does not feel com­ fortable in choosing an outfit by himself Fly fishing was probably Consumer fonfidence up, consumers taking luxury trips With more faith in the economy now than in prior years, many Michiganians are confidently booking longer, more exotic vacations as they make their summer travel plans, according to AAA Michigan. "Several indicators show that big ticket travel is once again becoming a priority since strong employment and low inflation have put con­ sumer confidence at its highest peak in five years." said AAA Michigan Travel Director Peter Erickson. AAA Michigan Travel Agency sales reflect this trend. Erickson said. Through April, the number of clients btxiking tours through the agency is up 19 percent over 1994. while cruise customers are up 16 percent. An additional factor in­ fluencing travel plans is the widespread bargains currently available to consumers. “Airlines are reguarly an­ nouncing discount ticket sales and when one carrier does, others generally follow suit.” Erickson noted. “Most recently, several announced a 35 percent discount on tickets for travel between June and October. These sales will spur Rent What You Need — for your Home Improvements! Pumps Saws Carpet Tools Sanders & Grinders Heaters — Oil Fired Concrete Tools Automotive Tools Hammer Drills • Automotive Tools • Welding Supplies • Leaf Blowers Nailers Pressure Washers Painting Equipment Skid-Steer Loader Compressors Wallpaper Steamer £ most popular in the early |900’s. At that time, tour naments were held at local clubs and public waters such as park lagoons. These tour­ naments were based on the ability to cast long distances with accuracy in divisions of various rod weights and dry and wet flies. A record was set in 1906. Central Park. New York, a salmon fly was cast 152 feet. Fly fishing declined in the 1950’s and early 1960 s with the introduction of spinning equipment. Spinning equip­ ment allowed the angler to cast smaller baits with less ef­ fort. Fly fishing was perceiv- • Generators & Welders • Trailers & Moving Equipment • Hand Tools • Construction Equipment Bulldozer • Tractor/Loader Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Open Monday Saturday 8 a m to 5 30 P m ed as being difficult for the average angler to master. It had a mystique that few wanted to attempt to master. It was left to the eastern and western trout stream anglers. The current interest in fly fishing is not only in the tradi­ tional areas where this equip­ ment was used. Traditionally fly equipment is used to fish for trout, panfish, crappies and bluegills. Now the records department is getting more applications on northern pike, muskies and walleyes. The pike and musky normally require a heavier “shock" tippet to prevent cut lines, but the fish can be handled. Tar pon in the southern hemisphere have been pur­ sued for years with heavy fly tackle. These fish gave the angler a work out on this equipment Fly fishing reflects a trend of going back to the "basics" and interest in the environ­ ment The largest numbers of applications are in the “catch and release ” program The species sought are released to allow another angler to catch the fish again. Another interesting note on fly fishing is that women arc also enjoying the sport. What was at one time mainly a man's domain, approximately 15 percent of the anglers are women. Courses of instruc­ tion and seminars arc now be mg held in many areas aimed at introducing women to the sport. For information on these and other programs contact the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 33. Hayward. W isconsin. 54843 or call (715) 6.34-4440 otherwise reluctant consumers to travel." AAA Travel Agency is ac­ commodating the new travel trend by sponsoring a 5 per­ cent sale on tours and cruises throughout June. The By Sen. Dick Posthumus members-only sale applies to bookings on Carnival. Royal Caribbean and Premier Cruise Lines; motor coach tours to Europe. Canada, the U.S.. Australia. New Zealand and China through Globus Tours; Northwest WorldVacation tours in the U.S.. Caribbean. Mexico. Asia and Europe that include air, hotel, car rental, and sightseeing; and bus tours to the Canadian Rockies. On­ Labor Day is now past and Michigan residents arc looking tario, Quebec and U.S. na­ ahead to the fall. For many people in our state, the coming of tional parks through Brennan fall means cool nights, football games, apple cider, and walks Tours. In addition to the 5 among the beautifully colored trees. For the members of the percent discount, members Michigan Legislature, fall means a return to session who book during the sale en­ The first six months of this legislative year was one of the joy additional cost-saving in­ busiest and most productive spring sessions in Michigan’s centives ranging from bonus history. We passed four more tax cuts and continued our com dollars to cruise cabin mitment to shrink government, making our state an even better upgrades. place to conduct business and raise a family. Although we ac The American Automobile complished quite a lot, there is still much work to be done this Association (AAA) and the fall. Many of the major issues we are planning to tackle this Travel Industry Association of session fit ito one of three main groups. America also predict that in­ Education reform is the first major group of issues that we terest will be up for upscale will be concentrating on. We will be taking a closer look at the vacations this summer, in­ Michigan School Code and working on ways of improving it cluding trips to cities, resorts, In doing so, we will be seeking recommendations from the theme parks and cruises. legislative work group I appointed this summer and the State Americans plan to spend an Board of Education. Both groups have been reviewing the average of $1,076 on vaca­ Code for several months. Also relating to education reform, tion, up 9 percent over sum­ we will be doing some work on policy revisions to the Charter mer 1994. School Code. Luxury travel is not the only Another major group of issues is tort/iiligation reform. I hot seller for the summer — think it is important that we try to put an end to the frivolous Michigan travel is also going law suits that occur in Michigan’s court rroms every year. In a strong. The Michigan highly-publicized recent legal suit, a woman burned herself by Tourism Index compiled by spilling a cup of coffee on her lap in a fast-food restaurant The Comerica Bank show state woman then sued the restaurant chain, saying that she was not tourism activity up 8.2 per­ warned about the temperature fo the coffee. Suits like these tic cent for the first quarter of up our already busy court system and slow the progress of 1995, over the comparable legitimate cases. My goal is to put an end to the multi million period in 1994. Hotel oc­ dollar lawsuits that originate over spilled coffee. cupancy rates, airline traffic The third major group of issues pertains to courts and and vehicle traffic also show­ criminals. The Legislature expects to be doing some work to ed marked gains over 1994. reorganize our current court system In creating a better An Auto Club survey of 500 system, we will be looking closely at the recommendations that state residents conducted in will be made by the State Supreme Court and I have appointed mid-May showed 46 percent a legislative work group to study this topic. A big issue that we have summer travel plans and expect to tackle this fall is reforming our juvenile justice AAA Michigan’s Travel system. We want to become tougher on juvenile crime in our Department reports map and state by giving judges expanded sentencing options such as Tnptik requests so far this boot camps, home detention with electronic surveillance and year running 2 percent ahead trying more serious offenders as adults Prison overcrowding of last year. The Auto Club is another very major concern of the Legislature which is en­ projects that slate tourism will compassed in this group. We will be working on (Mir Truth in be up 2 to 3 percent over last Sentencing policy as well as the current parole practices in an summer. effort to improve the situation in Michigan’s crowded prisons. In addition to these major issues, we will also be looking into urban renewal. I will be introducing legislation in which Renaissance Zones will play a major role in revitalizing our "urban ghost towns. " We will be working on environmental issues such as funding for the cleanup of contaminated areas and revisions on our Environmental Code. Each of the summer task force groups have been working hard at studying their respective issues. The senate will be reviewing their strategies and recommendations during this fall session. I’ve outlined just a few of the major issues that the legislature will be working on in the months ahead It will be another very bush session for us But if the first part of the year is any in­ dication of how we will do, it appears that it will be a very suc­ cessful session both for the senate and the legislature as a whole Capitol Commentary Busy fall agenda in Lansing PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads �Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH J"1 PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING AND MARKETING PROJECT CALL YOUR COMPLETE PRINTER CALL BILL LOVE OR ROB MITCHELL AT (616) 945-5078 / fax: (6ie> 945-5192 �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 12, 1995 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School welcomes students Put Your In The Picture Thornapple Kellogg Middle School welcomes new students. 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OR ANY KIND OF TRANSPORT! The new TK Middle School eighth grade students are Matthew Brody, Randie Sue Frisbie, Tricia Harper, Adam Hoffman, Ryan Miller (absent from photo), Dana Pant, Deanna Pont, Robert Rybiski, and Thomas Schwander (absent from photo). in at weekender / j-Ad Graphics to place your ad or call 945-9554 for details. dHo Excuse, Buckle-upItiS �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 12, 1995 I Page 19 I Obituaries J. Stuart Clement HASTINGS - J. Stuart Clement, 92, passed away on Thursday September 7,1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom on January 3, 1903 in Prairieville, the son of Elon & Belle (Stuart) Clement He was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Rural Schools. He graduated from Hastings High School and went on to attend the former Barry County Normal receiving his Teach­ er’s Certification. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. He was married to Pauline H. Gerlinger on February 11, 1933. Mr. Clement was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Past Church Deacon and Elder, Director Emeritus Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees, Director Emeritus Hastings Savings & Loan Association, Senior Active Member and Past President Hastings Rotary Club. He taught school for a time in the Ryan & Moore one-room county schools in Barry Coun­ ty. He then served 7 years as Barry County Probate Gcrk. He served as Barry County Probate Judge from 1933 until 1947. Having served on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors since 1935, Mr. Clement joined the bank as Officer in 1947, retiring from the bank as First Vice Presi­ dent in 1968. He was elected to the Hastings Savings & Loan Association Board of Directors in 1938 and later served as President and Chairman of the Board. He served 7 years as 3rd Ward Aiderman on the Hast­ ings City Council. He served t 48 years on the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees, 17 years as Board Chairman. He served many years on Hastings Riverside Cemetery Board of Directors. He served many years on the former Barry County Draft Board. He owned Gement Real Estate Company in Hastings for several years. Mr. Clement was an avid gardner and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gordon Clement. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; daughter, Jane Lund of Alto; daughter & husband, Mary & Greg Guggemos of Okemos; son, John Stuart Gement of Paw Paw; five grandchildren. Services were held on Satur­ day September 9,1995 at Hast­ ings First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Emeritus Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyte­ rian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mary M. Rosenberg------------------------ Cyntia L. Martin MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Mary M. Rosenberg, 82, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 1995. She was bom on July 1, 1913 at WTieatland Township, near Hillsdale, the daughter of Court L. and Asenath J. (Trumble) Boley. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1931. She was married to Gaude (Jack) Rosenberg on Decem­ ber 29, 1932 at Elkhart, Indiana. Mrs. Rosenberg was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church and Parmelee Friendship Club. She enjoyed traveling, spending seventeen years at Eloy, Arizona in the winter, while her husband still lived. She did a lot of sewing and knitting and enjoyed making Afghans for all her family and friends. Mrs. Rosenberg was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and enjoyed spending time with loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Rosen­ berg; her parents; sister, Susan Boley Kaechele. Surviving are three daught­ ers, Nancy (Robert) Anders of Middleville, Jacqueline (Gary) Gerard of Grand Blanc, Susan Plank of Middleville; three sons, Monroe (Dodie) (Rose Mary) Rosenberg of Middle­ ville, Terry (Janet) Rosenberg of Caledonia, Michael (Lynda) Rosenberg of Middleville; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; one niece, Lois Ann Thaler of Wayland; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Garence and Betty Rosenberg of Tampa, Florida; sister-in-law, Leona Gibbs of Port Charlotte, Florida. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday September 6, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Township Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. WYOMING - Mrs. Cyntia L. Martin, 39, went to be with her Lord on Monday Septem­ ber 4, 1995. She was bom on April 19. 1956 in Los Angeles. Califor­ nia, the daughter of Ralph Wilson and Gail Brown Wilson. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; daughter, Angel; step­ son, Daniel, Jr.; a large family and many friends. Funeral Services were held on Thursday September 7, 1995 at Gaines United Brethren Church with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Interment was in South Gaines Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. It might surprise you to know what we do! Gordon (Gordie) Martin CALEDONIA - Mr. Gordon (Gordie) Martin, 81, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Wednesday August 30, 1995. He was bom on September 16, 1913 in Caledonia Town­ ship, the son of John S. Martin & Elizabeth A. (Strickler) Martin. Mr. Martin was self employ­ ed in Plumbing and Heating. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; children, Lois & Dan Smith, Sandy & Dar VanderArk; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Garence & Olive Martin; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Retta & Beryl Fischer, Lester (Jake) & Louise Jahnke, Mrs. Wildereen (Billy) Jahnke and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Sunday September 3, 1995 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Gerke officiating. Interment was in Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Luthe­ ran Church Building Fund or Kent County Cancer Society. FACTORY and WAREHOUSE JOBS • • • • • • ASSEMBLY - All Shifts PLASTIC INJECTION - 2nd/3rd Shifts STOCK PICKING - 1st Shift HILO/S1I1PP1NG - 1st Shift LICENSED ELECTRICIAN - 1st Shift MACHINE MAINTENANCE - 1st Shift All positions are at companies located near the Kent County Airport. 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Large assortment of vases, dishes, and miscellaneous items too numerous to men non. HORSE PASTURE AND BARN FOR LEASE. 20 acres, creek, woods, dirt roads, near State land, $2,520 per year. 6 miles east of Caledonia. Reply to AD# 408, c/o Sun & News, PO Box 188, Hastmgs, MI 49058 Community Notices For Sale ADOPTION Our deepest wish is for a baby to love and share our warm, secure and happy home. Call 1-800-224-1492___________ 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM OUTFIT includes couch, love seat and chair. “Brand New”. Beautiful blue and gold. $275 or best offer. 1-517-699-2251 “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS”-. Historic Bowens Mill/ Pioneer Park. Watch cider made/ antique water powered press. Music, Good Food, Apple Dumplings/much more every week through October 28!! Plus: September 16-17 - Pioneer Crafts/De monstrations. Septem­ ber 23-24: Revoluntionary War (NWTA). Real Military Wedding. September 30-Octobcr 1: Tour Victorian “Bowens House” & Mills Quaint Living Quarters. Bring cameras. $3 adults, $l-kids, 1 lam 4pm. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park. 616-795-7530 BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL Oak Finish Bedroom outfit, 8 pieces. Includes queensize spino-pedic firm mattress set. 3 months old. Cost over $1,200 new, sacrifice for $300. 1-517-699-4148 ______________ Help Wanted 911 DISPATCHERSI 3/Hr.+Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee BUY OR SELL AVON. Call Kathy at 868-7423___________ CASHIER/STOCK PERSON: Nights and weekends. Stop in for application at Middleville Speedy Mart, 400 W. Main, Middleville._________ ________ DISCOVERY TOYS ADDS OUTSTANDING COMPU­ TER SOFTWARE AND CLOTHING TO OUR PRODUCT LINE. REPS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR FALL. EARN $$$$ AND PRODUCTS. TRAINING PROVIDED. KATHY CASEY, 891-0111.__________ QUEENSIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC Mattress Set. “Luxury Firm”. 2 weeks old. Cost $800, sell for $250. 1-517-676-6414______________ SINGLE MATTRESS SET with frame and 4 drawer chest. Excellent condition. $120. 1-517-882-0262 HAIRSTYLIST & NAIL TECH NEEDED in growing area of Dutton, full Sc P.T. open­ ing, wage Sc comm. Insurance available. 698-1991__________ TROMBONE: Excellent condition. $300. 616-868-6574 FARO'S ITALIAN CUSTOMER CANCELLA­ TION FORCES SALE of 3 new arch style steel buildings. Customer forfeited deposit. Huge savings. 30X32, 20X24. Free shipping. Must sell inunediately. Call 1-800-222-6335 PART TIME: $8 75/hour. Prepare labels. Flexible hours/ local areas. No experience required. 1-809^74-2783, exL 5829. Int’l LD Toll. GUNS! NEW & USED Archery! Full line. Professional fitting, try-out range. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. 111 S. Jeffer­ son, Hastings. 945-4417 INVENTORY AUDITOR: Quantum Services, a national leader in inventory auditing services has an immediate entry level position for an inventory auditor. This position offers 20-30 hours per week. Early morning hours with no weekends at a rate of pay rang­ ing from $650-750 an hour. 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I 1 Necos | bulk rats- 12/30/99 ^stings PublicLibr^y 121 Church c F stings, MI. 49058 Tj Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 124th Year No. 32 / September 19. 1995 TK schools told to add more instructional time by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School System has been notified that it must increase its instructional time or risk losing state funding Superintendent Jay Cason said at this point the schools can either take more risks with the weather, hire new professionals or increase the school year by a day or two. Cason said the school system received a letter from the State Board of Education Aug. 2. The state board said the school system could pick up 18 instructional hours a year if it increasees passing time between classes from five to six minutes. It also suggested that ac­ tivities such as recess, study hall and library time can be counted as instructional hours as long as the students are supervised by a certified teacher Cason said he recommend­ Hastings State Police to handle Yankee Springs by Mandv Ha be I Staff Writer Beginning Jan. I. the Hastings port of the Michigan Slate Police will handle all of Barry County and the Wayland Police Post will han , die Allegan County. I J. Mike Olsen of the State Police in Wayland said at last week’s Yankee Springs Township meeting that the change is being made to make it easier for police to monitor traffic. He added that though the posts are changing jurisdic­ tions, there will not be a loss of service to the community. Lt. Ron Neil, commander of State Police post in Hastings, said he did research on complaints the station got and was told that due to the in­ creasing amount of calls, they will be adding two more officers. This addition, he said, will enable them to keep a car in each of the four area townships, not 24 hours a day. but more often than before. “Hopefully more as Igpe progresses.” he said. Neil said that though each force will handle a different county, the 911 centers will still dispatch the closest car available for emergencies. "We draw on other agen cies for emergencies.” he said. ‘The idea behind this is to provide citizens the quickest and best level of ser­ vice we can."Olsen added. Neil said that other towns occasionally may travel a few miles out of their area, but would have to follow the rules of the post in the area because they would be out of their jurisdiction. Clerk Harvey Vander Bee said he heard that police would stand outside of bars and try to catch drunk drivers heading home. “This is not an appropriate way to use taxpayers’ money.” he said Olsen said he doesn't know of any of his officers who do that. He added that they usually do not have time to because they are usually running from one call to the next. ’We do not encourage of­ ficers to sit by bars, in fact we discourage it.” Neil aided. Olsen said that if officers are not on patrol or in a car. they are standing still somewhere for observation purposes Neil said that though of­ ficers usually do not hang around the bars, they will oc­ casionally observe the area because the reality is that drunk drivers usually come out of bars. "This does not mean we grab them on the spot.” he said. "We might follow them for a mile or so to see how they are driving.” Olsen said they got federal funding for extra patrol this past summer because Yankee Springs is such a tourist area during that time of year. Neil said the extra patrol resulted in less crime, fewer drunk drivers and speeders, and more use of seat belts. He added that this Thanksgiving Barry County will put together a pilot pro­ ject in which every agency in Barry County will have extra patrols for drunk drivers. He said they will not patrol bars, but will be on the road. ed that for the time being they opt for risking the weather, then maybe hiring more pro­ fessionals to increase instruc­ tional time at a later date. He added that they will have to monitor things closely and may consider extending the year by a day or two if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Cason said he is concerned that schools will be in the position in which they may have to take too many risks with weather conditions to avoid having to lose a day of school. He added that recess, study hall and library are usually when teachers plan lessons and it would be a shame to take away time for proper State Board of Education planning ”We *are try ing to adjust Cason said he wrote a letter to State Senator Joanne Em­ with no guidance from the “I don’t mons in which he expressed stale.’’ he said believe we can comply with that the situation is silly. the amount of money we arc He said that she agreed and was supportive to the concern, given.” Cason said the stale increas­ but did not offer any answers He added that the school ed the instructional hours a year to 99(). which will fur­ system did not receive the let ter until August giving them ther increase to 1.035 in two little time to do anything about years He added that they will have the problem. Richard Roth said he felt to monitor the vocational TK that those items should not be school students because some counted as instructional time of them have different vaca­ and felt the state’s intent was tion times than TK. to increase classrooom learn­ He said they may have to offer a bus for students who ing time. t Cason said he agreed and have to attend vixational said that these ideas were just See Instructional. Pnge 2 suggestions he got from the Local man is Caledonia’s first village manager The Caledonia Village Council last week recom­ mended offering its first Vil­ lage Manager's post to Robert Stockman of Alto. The move came after coun­ cil approved an amended vil­ lage manager’s job description presented by the Council La­ bor Committee. The job, which is a new position few Caledonia, will pay a salary of $32,000 for a four-day work week. The offer includes three weeks of vaca­ tion, paid holidays, reim­ bursement for business mileage and health care bene­ fits, excluding dental and opti­ cal care. Stockman accepted the vil­ lage's offer last week and be­ gan work yesterday, Monday, t il think he’ll really be ready with questions and a little more familiarity with his new job and with Caledonia Village by the time Glen and Jackie return, 5 —Judy Kidder Sept. 18, said Labor Commit­ tee member Judy Kidder. She noted he is beginning his new job with both Coun­ cil President Glen Klaver and Clerk Jackie Cherry on vaca­ tion. "But I think he has a lot of reading to do, and he'll have a chance to meet the rest of the staff and people here in the village," Kidder said. "I think hell really be ready with questions and a little more familiarity with his new job and with Caledonia Vil­ lage by the time Glen and Jackie return." According to the new job description, the village man­ ager will be responsible for all village operations, coordinate activities between elected and appointed officials and committees and serve as "staff support" for the council to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and other standing committees and organizations. i le also will be in charge of promoting the village and en­ couraging its economic devel­ opment. He will act as a resource and a participant in planning village finances, act as a purchasing agent (with council approval) and be responsible for personnel management in the village office. In its search for a manager, the Ixibor Committee required at least an associate's degree in engineering or public administration or equivalent work experience for its manager. Other job requirements included background in business. finance, engineering sciences and technology. Experience or training con­ sidered a plus were economic development, grant writing and county and social services planning. The new manager is expected to understand main­ tenance of streets, water and sewer systems. He also will be expected to have a basic knowledge of village func­ tions and the laws that govern them. The Sun and News will feature a profile on Stockman in next week's edition. In This Issue... • TK students may be allowed to “test out” Caledonia Auto Show steers $380 to Fire Dept. Organizers of the Caledonia Summer’s End Auto Show presented the Caledonia Fire Department with a check for $380 to be used for equipping the department's new emergency vehicle The funds were the proceeds from the entry fees and from raffles held during the August 26 show Receiving the check are Caledonia Fire Chief Butch Welton (left) and Capt Tom Basarabski. Presenting the donation are Shirley Hyatt and Bill Hyatt, members of the Wonderland Customs Car Club, which organized and helped sponsor the show. Looking on is Al Dykstra (right), president of the club • Caledonia Village Council OKs sewer testing locally • Middleville Trustee James Oliver resigns • Caledonia Twp. planners set Oct. 2 hearing on 76th St. project �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 19. 1995 McFall Elementary kids receive bus safety lessons by Mandv Habel ’ Staff Writer McFall Elementary Thursday had coordinator Judy Truer and mechanic Matt Funk from the bus garage give kindergarteners a school bus safety program The kids were told that when their bus stop is across the street from where the bus picks them up. they must wait until the bus is completely stopped and the lights on it are red Truer said when the bus is slowing down, the driver will turn on blinking yellow lights which will turn red when it comes to a complete stop. The kids must then look both ways before crossing the street and look for a nod from the driver, indicating that it is all right for them to cross. Truer said that while cross­ ing. the kids must be 10 giant steps away from the bus so the driver can see their feet and make sure they did not drop anything while crossing The class practiced crossing MILLER MEANS... Hidings Office 149 WeM State Street (616) 945-5IR2 the street and getting on the bus to get a better idea of when it is safe to cross the street. When they got on the bus. driver Barb Lund explained how they should behave while riding on the bus She said the kids must slay in their seats at all times while on the bus because they will be safer in case of an accident. She said the backs of the seats in front of them could be used as cushions in an accident. “The seats are the seat belts and it is important to let them work for you." she said She added that it is impor­ tant for them to be courteous and listen to the driver. Children, she said, also should not change seats during the ride because this can distract the driver, who has to watch the road and for kids who are getting off or on the bus. Children should keep all items in a tote bag so they don’t lose anything under the Miller REAL ESTATE ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay StoLvooburg. Jean Chaw. ASSOC BROKER gri. .. .795-7272 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch 948-9913 Audrey Burdick. obi 945-2451 Cindy Scour Scott. 948-1228 Ron IxwU 945 5103 Larry A Herding. CBS <.mi Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. GRI. Karen Brown Cathy Williamson CBS. gri......... Debbie Erway AS.MX BROKI'R SAI F-S MOR ( RS. ORI 945-9103 Roy Carbon. Jon Johnson seats or get things dirty They must keep their, feel off the seats and be polite to their neighbors. She said there are two steps children must follow when getting off the bus. First, they must stop and look at the driver for a signal that they wav is clear to get off After children get off the bus. Truer said, they should take two giant steps away from the door, then take 10 giant steps to the left. The children must wait for the lights on the bus to turn red and for a signal from the driver before crossing. The kids then got off the bus. Lund said it is important for them to watch the driver for a signal besides just watching the lights because some buses do not have blinking yellow lights. Also, they may not see a car come from the other direction since they are watching the bus. 795-9521 795-9331 795-9090 623-0357 Mike Humphrevs. Broker. CRS. GRI 795-3611 943-4699 MAS 1. NEW LISTING. MIDDLEVILLE! Immaculate ranch home with private backyard and a partially finished basement. Newer fur­ nace and roof. Sale price includes stove, curtains and drapes. For more information call Deb Erway.................................... $79,900. $89 900 2. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS. This fine berm style ranch home features a pic­ turesque setting on approximately 30 acres with nearly 11 acres of hunting woods. A two-way fireplace divides the great room. There is also a large master bedroom, a heat pump furnace with cen­ tral air. and much more. For IMMEDIATE POSSESSION call Ron Lewis......... $136,900 6. ROLLING SETTING. Possible walkout building site on S rolling acres, east of Middleville in Thornoppie Kellogg School district. Some trees and has been perked. Buy now and be ready to build before Winter Coll Cathy Williamson $20 000 7. ms 2.5 ACRES. HEAVR.Y W000ED BLMLDMG SITE could be the perfect spot for your new home. A hilltop view and a great pond will make this property ideal for you! Coll Koren Brown $23 000 S M©0L£VKL£ 1 2 acre bu.ldmg site with Very quiet area Close to schools. Coll Kay Stolsonburg $21 000 She added that some people don’t stop for school buses like they should, so kids should be extra careful. Lund said some buses have radios which they can talk to the kids through, however, some buses arc not equipped with them She added that when some kids get off the bus. they are by their mail boxes and want to get the mail for their mothers before they cross the street. She warned the kids not to do that because they could drop mail and have to turn around and go back for it which could be dangerous. She said drivers will occa­ sionally take the kids through IB. NEV LtSDNG. FAWN LAKEFRONT Seduded wooded lot with 100 ft of frontage Perk $25 000. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. fire drills to prepare them for any kind of an emergency Lund said she is glad they finally get the chance to go over these procedures with the kids. "It is gixxJ to do this." she said. “The kids are scared and afraid to tell the driver and we want them to be comfortable." TK Elementary PTO annual fundraiser gets underway The Thornapple-Kellogg elementary PTO’s annual fund-raiser began Sept. 13 and will continue through Sept. 26. Many food and gift items are being offered, as well as flower bulbs for fall planting. McFall students also will sell an assortment of window cling decorations. West students will sell two-year planners, and Page students will sell gift boxes of nuts. The students receive prizes for participating and there arc prizes based on the level of sales. The fund-raiser help fund enhancement programs and field trips by the P.T.O. Without the funds raised by the PTO, students would not be able to participate in these activities. Programs the PTO plans to Technology Curriculum committee meets Sept. 21 3. GUN LAKE FRONTAGE. This lovely 8 year old, 2 story home has 90 ft. of frontage on Gun Lake. This spacious home features a living room with a fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a family room, large upper deck and a breathtaking view! Call Deb Er­ way....................................................... $239,900. 5. GUN LAKE WATERFRONT PRICED REDUCED This 3 bedroom and 2 both home is only 9 years old and features a cathedral ceiling spacious rooms and a new seawall For more information coll Deb Erway....... Besides getting on the bus, students also learned the proper way to get off the bus. The Thomapple Kellogg Technology Curriculum Com­ mittee will hold its first meeting of the 1995-96 school year Thursday, Sept. 21. from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. in the life skills classroom at the high school. During this first meeting, new members will be welcomed and a brief review of the progress made during the preceding school year will be conducted. The committee will consider the implications of the passage of the bond issue. Finally, the committee will determine the next step in their process and tasks will be assigned. Interested patrons are welcome to attend and observe the meetings of the Junior rifle match set The Middleville VFW Post No. 7548 * ill sponsor the an­ nual VFW-NRA junior rifle team postal match The competition is open to all youths ages 10 through 18. If interested, call Tom Kelley at 795-7235 or Jack Pershing at 92-2551 with name, age and phone number. Par­ ticipants will be contacted in October with specific instruc­ tions. times and dates All materials will be fur­ nished by the VFW . There will be a limit of four teams of ten people each, first-come, first-served. Thornapple Kellogg Technology Curriculum Committee. provide for the students dur ing ’95-’96 school year in­ clude: $3,000 for science pri»grams such as Living Science. $2,275 for field trips such as Charlton Park and the VanAndel Museum. $1,500 for shows such as a computer music presentation, and $1,500 for "Investing in Abilities," a senes of pro grams designed to encourage empathy for handicapped persons. The majority of the funds raised will be spent to bring authors and artists into the schools ($3,175), bring the fine arts programs or send the students to sec plays ($2,775), and for Art Talks and handson art projects to go with Art Talks ($1,500). INSTRUCTIONAL, from frontschool when TK schools are not in session. Cason added that by the year 2000, the school systems will have to come up with 1080 instructional hours, which will be a difficult task. He said TK schools now are offering 1.090 instructional hours a year, but some of them are not counted by the state, leaving them with just over the current 990-hour requirement. The superintendent said the most frustrating part of the situation is they are being told to increase the hours but are not getting extra funding to do what it takes to increase them. “We keep hearing "no more money," he said “At this time, there is no plan at the state level to pay for extra hours or if there is. it has not been shared. " He said it is frightening to think about what will happen in the year 2000 when they are required to have I,OHO slate sanctioned instructional hours. In order to raise the hours that much, he said, school would have to be extended three extra weeks. He said he can just imagine how schcxil employees would feel if they were told they would have to work for three extra weeks without extra pay He added that they also will not have the option of raising taxes. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 19, 1995 I Page 3 Five area quilters receive top honors at quilt show The Barry County Historical Society and historic Bowens Milb held their sixth annual quilt show Sept. 9 and 10 The quilt show opened the 1995 It’s Cider Time festival series at the 1864 cider and grist mill. The series runs every weekend through Oct 28 Co-chairing the quilt show are Barry County Historical Society members Marion Frye and Deb Dickinson, who found over 40 quilts at the event At the quilt show, five area quilters received “top honors" for their talents Rochel Nelson, 11, from Freeport, won the "Youngest Quilter” oword at the sixth annual Barry County Historical Society/Historic Bowens Mills quilt show. (Photo courtesy of Mike Hook) Rachel Nelson. 11 years old. from Freeport, received the "youngest quilter" award for a quilt she entered and made for her baby brother. Andrew It was her first at­ tempt at quilting with help from her grandmother "I can t believe I won." she said, upon receiving a blue ribbon and several prizes. Receiving the ‘most tradi­ tional" award was Jo Borrink from Middleville, with a quilt that she designed that featured all of the state flowers of each of the United States "I started the quilt in 1976 as her own personal project to celebrate the nation's bi­ centennial and completed it in 1986 She also received the "Judge s Choice award in the quilt show because they liked creativity. Russ and Gaye Patterson from Middleville entered a quilt and received "best workmanship " The "most original" award went to Marion Cook Frye for a quilt that was made by her daughter. Christina, as a gift. For Christmas in the same year that her first husband. Neal. died, her daughter ask­ ed for all of the old shirts that her father had She used the material to make a quill with a pattern design that she calls “the mill stones.” to remember her dad and the work he did to help in restor­ ing Bowens Mills. Sheryl Morton-Smith from Middleville received the "un­ finished quilt tops" award for a quill that was made by her girlfriend's fathers mother. Sheryl Morton-Smith from Middleville won the "President s Award" and the "Unfinished Quilt Tops” award at the sixth annual Barry County Historical Socjety/Historic Bowens Mills quilt show. (Photo courtesy of Mike Hook) Lula Lee Orr. She was part Cherokee Indian, besides hav­ ing English-Irish decedants. and she was a well-known left-handed seamstress She used only left-handed scissors and sewed only with number 60 cotton thread The quilt that Morton-Smith displayed, that was made by her was called. "The Flower Garden." It was made by using old printed flour sacks." she said. The quilt received the “President’s Award" given by the Barry County Historical Society President Mike Hook Historic Bowens Mills will be host to a Revolutionary War Muster this weekend, with battles, period music, and of course, pressing apple cider God’s Awesome Adventure program planned Sept. 24 The "God’s Awesome Adventure. Part II" Sunday school program will be at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Sept. 24, from 11:15 a m. to 12:10 p.m. The program, for ages 4 through adult. Featured will be the magic talents ot the Rev. Art VanWyhc frwn IXtrr Christian Reformed Church The worship service is at 10 a m. Sundays. With ILS. Savings Bonds, the more you give, the more you receive. Giving U.S. Savings j From Our Readers Bonds passes an important lesson on to the future generation Bonds can teach our Haunted House project to be scrapped! To the editor: Earlier this year, the Village Players of Middleville were approached by the fire department to help them with a Halloween haunted house. We readily agreed. Since that time, the Players have attended seminars, visited established locations, perused manuals and con­ sulted experts Last month the firemen in­ formed us that they would not be involved. But that was ok. our group was enthused and ready to proceed. We just needed the perfect location. The old ski lodge, owned by the village, was suggested. We contacted the village, received their permission to use that facility, a licensed builder inspected the structure and found it sound, we verified our liability insurance — and we were on our way. a "Haunted Mountain .” Over the last few weeks we have spent many, many hours on this project Countless peo­ ple have been involved, secur­ ing materials, planning layouts, cleaning the building, scheduling volunteers, work­ ing on costumes and props, and pursuing publicity — even a radio station remote broad­ cast was m the works. We were proud of our achievements and confident that a fun. safe activity would be provided to our communi ty Until last week, when we were notified by the village council, that on the advice of their attorney, we would not children how to save, how interest grows be allowed to use the building. port of the Village Players and We are very disappointed. we look forward to other op­ Our monsters, and coffins, portunities to entertain you in and spiders and bats will be the coming months. We will be involved with put away. There will be no Women’s Fest on Oct. 17. haunted house this year Our Christmas play will be At this late date, we feel it is impossible to find another Saturday. Dec. 9. at the location, adapt it to our plans Methodist Church. And our and still insure the safety of murder mystery is scheduled our members and the com­ for Feb. 23 and 4, and March munity. But mark your calen­ 1 and 2. at the Middle Villa dars, for we promise next Inn. Marguerite Benjamin year to bring you the best Village Players President haunted house ever! Middleville As always, we sincerely ap­ preciate your continuing sup­ and how a small investment can help make their dreams come true. So share the tradition of U.S. Savings Bonds. They’re the gift that gives back more than you’ve given. TQSAFLMCaS W^.\bonds Our safe deposit boxes protect your valuables from loss, fire, flood and theft. Accessible only to you (and persons designated by you), they're available now in a variety of sizes to suit your needs. Stop in today to open (and close!) yours. PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS PLEASE JOIN US September 19 - 7:00 PM - Travel Show - find out about Myrtle Beach and other trips for 1996 September 20 - 8:30 AM - Golf at Briarwood . T[267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 'ANK We d love to have you join in the Premier Club. There are many financial and social rewards. Call 891-7131 to sign up! _____ ALEDONIA All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday til Noon on Saturday FDIG W LC �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 19, 1995 vigors With.. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone. Hasn't it been wonderful weather? It has become so dry that we had to water the garden to save some plants. In spite of the resident woodchuck, we have had a reasonable crop. Thanks to our daughter, who did most of the work, it was done efficiently. We are going to work on three bushels of pears They are still too green and should be ripe by Saturday so we can freeze and can them. I was looking forward to Heritage Day Saturday. Houston and I get to walk with members of the Lions Club I really welcome any chance to walk with Houston. He tends to be lazy or. should I say. he likes to conserve his energy. Nellie Solomon said they are still enjoying the glow from the trip to the Kalamazoo Fair and their part in it. She said that the Reminonce Crew took a year and a half going all across the country helping peopie to have a once in a lifetime experiences Neva and Bill Kenyon took their 1926 Pontiac that Art Kenyon had fixed They were invited to participate in the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival over the weekend. The cars only went up to 1936 Models The car was the fifth that Pontiac built. All the cars chosen were collectors items Bill said that Art would have busted his buttons with pride and they enjoyed it very much Bill and Neva trailored the car over Friday and came back Sunday Letha Buckingham said that she had a wonderful visit the other day Clair Bender brought his mom. Ann Bender, out for a visit with Letha. who said that she and Ann could have visited even more and it is fun to get a chance to do so before Ann goes back to Florida Letha said she is 85. She and Fred seem to be “the old neighbors'" who are busy and hard workers. I know that was a long time ago. but she and Fred seem just as young as when we moved to the Praine in the 1950s. We left there in 1975 to live on our present farm. Time sure flies. Lois Brenner said that she went to Chicago with her niece and nephew. They were sister Trudy's children. It was for the marriage of her great nephew I had a wonderful visit with Virginia Root. She is such a wonderful person. She taught in many schools around here, as well as at Middleville. She raised a large family and what a wonderful family they are We could sure use more moms like her. Manan Martin had her 4-year-old grandchild staying overnight, so he could go to Parmalee Church to hold ‘Hallelujah Jubileers’ on Sept. 28; public invited "The Hallelujah Jubileers" will make an appearance at the Parmalee United Methodist Church on Sept. 28 at 6 pm to present a gospel sing. The "Jubileers" trio consists of Gerald Bestrom. Dan Everett preschool the next day. Well, folks that is it for this week. Have a good week. Give everyone you come in contact a verbal hug if the physical hug embarasses them. Your day will be much richer for the sharing. Love all of you. my community family NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? and Gerald Geisler. Also, the evening will include a pot-luck dinner, and the public is cordially invited. For more information, call 795-7384. Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY % LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship 11 00 am 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Evening Praise 6:00pm Sunday School.....................................9:30am WEDNESDAY Family Night 7 00 pm Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sun. Morning Worship...........10:30 am 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00pm Pastor, Rev Brian F. Hamson Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of 1 ife Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO LQ Gaines tinned Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 _______________________ -1- Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children 's Church will he provided during both services 1 Timothy 412 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor CALEDONIA I CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHLRCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9.30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A M. (Child A Adult) ( Dunng lhe School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100m St Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9 00 a.m. A 11 00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH A 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The ChurcP where everybody ts somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School....................................... 930 am. Sunday Momng Worship...................... 10-30 a.m. Sunday Evening Wdrtfwp........................ 600 p.m. Wea hAaweek Prayer A Bbte Study...... 700 p m. Asv MecrrD&xr Pastor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service .......... 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-6669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 T LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.............................. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.........................7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND Paskx SHARON BARNSDALE, Dir o( Chrirtan Ed & Muse ____ o91-o028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. .10 00 a m .11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INV(TED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Wednesday Family Night 6:15 Dinner Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults ‘ Jr A Sr High Schtxil Youth Group Cadets and Cav incites Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one mother m brotherly love." Rom 1210 8:00 a m.................................. Blended Service 8:30 a m........................................ First Service 9:05 a m..............................Educational Hour 9:45 a.m.................................. Sunday School 10:00 a.m..................................... BibleClasses 10:15 a m.................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m................................. Second Service 11:15 a.m........................... Traditional Senrice (All Services have a Nursery available) Ren. Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church 891 -9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Nrxmday Road (a Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free Programs for AU Age-. Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 1100 a m Mak 10.30 m Ret. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Ebe (Did (Uime ^rt^odist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children’s Classes........ 7:00 p m. Rayle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 — Wutnaday Family Night" 6 00 pm COMMUNITY CMOKCM The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68d> St near Whitneyvilk Ave Church School. Sunday....................9 45 a m Morning Worship „ 11 00 a m Evening Worship . .6:00 p m Wed Fellowship ...7 30p.m ____ Un homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 19. 1995 I Page 5 CHS ‘takes it to the extreme’ for Homecoming The Caledonia Student Congress this year has chosen not to go with Disney or the movies for its 1995 Homecoming theme. Spirit Week already is in full swing, and while all the traditional events are in place, like the Powder Puff football game and the class competitions, the fun events of the week invite students to get away from the usual kinds of dress-up days and "take it to the extreme." Yesterday, for instance, the dress-up theme was "plaid and polka dots." preferably mixed together. Today, Tuesday. Sept. 19, is the day to dress as your hero, while Wednesday's theme is "The Great Outdoors," which is "extremely" far away from the class room. Students are encouraged to dress in hiking gear, rafting gear, hunting clothes or any other garments that would be worn while in Fairbrothers to celebrate 50th anniversary Sept. 23 Reil 50th anniversary The children and grandchildren of Joe and Doris (Chrisman) Reil invite their family and friends to an open house, Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia, Ml, honoring their 50th wedding anniversary. The Reil's have nine children, Nancy (Boyd) Bender, Carol (Don) Handy, Susan (Bob) Tyner, Joe (Sue) Reil, Jim (Lora) Reil. Sally (Ken) McDonald, Jess (Karen) Reil, Jay (Shannon) Reil, and Doug (Barb) Reil. The also have 29 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. TK graduate enrolls at school of medicine ENGAGEMENTS Welker-Hall to Hitch Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fox of Aho and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Welker of Mason are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Tam­ my Lynn Welker to Michael S. Hall, son of Carolyn Poncev of Sterling Heights. Mich An Oct. 14. 1995 wedding is being planned Looking for a PRINTER? Call... The community is cordially invited to a golden wedding anniversary celebration for Bud and Gerry Fairbrother of Caledonia. An open house will be held in their honor from 1-6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Hilton Inn, 4747 28th Street. Hosts for the celebration will be their children. Chuck and Judy Hoebeke. Janet Blanshme. Jim and Karen Fairbrother. They have 17 wonderful grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family hopes you will help them honor their parents with Bouterse-Hall Denice Ann Bouterse and William Lee Hall will be united in matrimony on Nov. 11. 1995 The bride-to-be. of Wyom­ ing. is the daughter of John and Anna Bouterse. also of Wyoming. She gradated from Wyoming Park High School and Grand Rapids Community College, and attended Grand Valley Slate University. Her fiance, of Wayland, is the son of Rick and Lillian Stehr of Middleville and the late Charles Hall He is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Corey R Dean of Freeport is enrolled at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine this fall. He is the son of Alan and Judi Dean. She is the business manager for the Caledonia school system. Corey is a June 1994 magna cum laude graduate of Kalamazoo College, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in health sciences and was on the dean's list for nine quarters. He also was a member of the Phi Bela Kappa honorary society. A graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, he has worked as an intern at the Up­ john Company, the Wayne State School of Medicine and as a health care technician at Butterworth Hospital many cards and your presence that day. close proximity to Mother followed by the Homecoming Nature. bonfire. Thursday is "Wild West On Friday, an extremely Day." and the cowboy spirited Homecoming pep wannabes can wear all the assembly is being planned, Western gear their hearts with the parade kicking off at desire. 6:30 p.m.. followed by the Friday is the traditional football game, which will Purple and Gold Day, in feature the Fighting Scots honor of the Fighting Scots battling the Forest Hills school colors. Northern Huskies. Other events this week The 1995 Homecoming include lip sync contests, an King and Queen will be inter-class volleyball crowned at halftime, and the tournament and float building winners of this year's float­ each evening in preparation building contest and the for Friday s Homecoming overall Spirit Award will be parade. annou,ccd. The new royalty will reign The Powder Puff girls' football game, which pits the over the Homecoming dance, junior girls against the senior to be held from 8-11 p.m.. girls, is scheduled for 6:30 Saturday. Sept. 23 in the p.m., Wednesday. Sept. 20. CHS Commons. Caledonia beginning orchestra, information meeting is Sept. 26 Parents of Caledonia fourth­ grade students interested in the district s orchestra program should plan to attend an in­ formation meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the high school Performing Arts Center. Fourth grade is traditionally the first year Caledonia stu­ dents can enroll in the pro­ gram, which is open to any student who wishes to partici­ pate. Those interested in instru­ mental music will take a mu­ sic aptitude test during the first few weeks of school and then will be fitted for a spe­ cific instrument. Elementary orchestra students begin their training on either the violin, viola, cello or string bass. Caledonia orcliestra director When I Came to Pennock " I made the right decision to have my surgery at Pennock Hospital. I was impressed with the attitude, expertise and professionalism afforded me by the Pennock team. I approached surgery with only slight fear and anxiety - thanks to the pre-op explanation. In fact, the actual process was a very relaxed and satisfying experience. I praise the surgery department as well as all of the other dedicated and qualified personnel that were involved in my care. 1 am proud of Pennock Hospital! It has been a great source of security and comfort for my family over the past fifty plus years " Brian Thomas 20th birthday welcome home party 945-9554 E< Dental Care ...for the family. 53 Hazel Brown • 1• mergence Care • Evenings Appomtme-t * Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome • Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fn 4i fl * if \ Ronald B. Stegehuis rJQ) 8914240 ~ Kjf - 9505 Cherry Valley Rd ■I Pete DeUllc said that a repre­ sentative from a local music company will attend the in­ formation meeting to answer parents* questions and explain instrument rental policies. Anyone who wants more information about the orches­ tra program or the meeting should call DeLille at 8918130 Hazel Brown Hastings When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock Come help us celebrate Brian's remarkable recovery at 4 p.m on Saturday. Sept. 30 ai Scott and Kori Roihson s, 5457 W State. Middleville PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 19, 1995 Sept. 30 Ride-A-Thon is major KSRP fundraiser Volunteers hit the trails to help Kent Special Riding program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You don't even need a horse. You only need to care. The Kent Special Riding Program, which benefits hun­ dreds of area kids and adults with special needs, is holding its annual benefit ridc-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 30, at the Io­ nia State Recreation Area. The ride-a-thon is open to any volunteers willing to lend a hand or hooves to the event, which is the major fund-raiser for the KSRP. a therapeutic riding program for the physi­ cally, mentally and emotion­ ally challenged. Based at the Caledonia farm of Lynn and Bill Schumacher, the 20-year-old program de­ pends on volunteers, fund­ raisers and donations for its survival. Funds are needed for supplies and equipment, while volunteer leaders and "side walkers" help those less for­ tunate individuals who find a special joy in learning to han­ dle a pony or horse Lynn Schumacher said it costs about $420 a year to feed and provide veterinary care for each of the program s 13 horses. Each rider, of course, must wear a helmet, each of which retail for about $65 and up. Add to those costs the horses tack, insur- KSRP volunteers are vital to the Caledonia-based program's survival Representing those volunteers who come to help from around the area are Julie Suwyn of Middleville (left), Karen Jousma of Middleville. Anne Sorenson of Hastings (holding the lead for 'Handy') and Lindsey Collin, age six. Sorenson is one of the Ride-a-thon Committee members Two volunteers help one of the KSRP riders mount up. The program needs volunteers to help during its riding sessions as well as participate in the ride-a-thon fund raiser. Only Carnival could create a Riders in the KSRP benefit ride-a-thon enjoy the scenery along the trails in the Ionia State Recreation Area. (Photo courtesy Lynn Schumacher.) SENSATION! Cruise one of Carnival’s SuperLiners — the ‘‘Fun Ship” SENSATION. Created in the highly successful tradition of her sister ships FANTASY and ECSTASY, she offers you all the guest pleasing features that Carnival is famous for. Departing Miami on alternating 7 day cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean. So when you’re planning your next vacation, make it a SENSATION. * Special 5 Day Cruise October 15, 1995 - BOOK NOW! s18450 Premier Travel 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E. (at M-37), Caledonia Monday-Friday 830-6-00 Saturday 10-00 - 2 00 (616) 554-031 1 ’Rates are per person, quad occupancy plus port charges and government fees taxes Savings per cabin Restncbons apply H Carnival THE MOST POPV1AR CRUSE LINE IN THE WORLD!* RegtMm-d in Liheru. Parunu and The Bahamas ance for the program, electric bills at the bam and the cost of maintaining the barn, the pasture and the riding arena. The special riders who at­ tend the program from throughout the area pay only $10 for a six-week session, and there is a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to afford even that. The KSRP figures it actu­ ally costs the program about $111 per pupil to cover ex­ penses. Although a 4-H organiza­ tion, KSRP does not receive any funding from 4-H, just clerical support with newslet­ ters and other mailings. While several civic organi­ zations have helped the pro­ gram with donations and even a much-needed pony, Schu­ macher said the ride-a-thon brings in the funds needed to cover operating costs. "We try to make as much as we can at this one event," Lynn said, noting that the ride-a-thon, now in its 17th year, is nearly as old as the KSRP. "We need all the help we can get, because the program just keeps growing and grow­ ing. We would hate to have to limit our classes and turn someone away." The KSRP's first session 17 years ago drew 25 riders By 1994, the enrollment had jumped to 270 riders, and the calls keep coming in. The ride-a-thon, too, has grown in the number partici­ pating. with 352 volunteers registering last year. The vol­ unteers hailed not only from Michigan, but from neighbor­ ing states as well. "All ages are welcome to take part," Schumacher said. "We've had 'volunteers' from eight months to 80-years-old help us out." Participants in the fund­ raiser ride (or walk) the miles of trails at the Ionia State Recreation Area, located be­ tween Saranac and Ionia, just north of 1-96. Sponsors of the riders simply make an out­ right pledge, which does not depend on time or the distance covered by the rider "If you don't have a horse, you can walk, as long as you bring in a minimum $25 pledge," Schumacher said with a smile. "We’ve had some people help out on foot, and the recreation area is a great place for hiking, as well as horseback riding." Whether participating on foot or in the saddle, those bringing in their pledges and donations will receive a Tshirt and lunch. Each entrant < < < 1 also will get a ticket for a drawing that features, among many other prizes a free trip Continued next page — Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891 2020 Contempo Salon JM : Complete Family Services HAIR • NAILS • TANNING ► ► Located in the Cherry Valley Plaza just north of 1OOth Avenue WALK-INS WELCOME OPEN EVENINGS ► > , 891-1093 • 9804 Cheny Valley S.E. (M-37), Caledonia , * » » T'y w ? W » 'r » y y ly y y y i �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 19, 1995 I Page 1 TK students may be allowed to ‘test out’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg students may be allowed to test out of required classes under a policy being con side red by the Board of Education. Super intendant Jay Cason said al Iasi Monday night's school board meeting that students would be able to test out of any course except for physical education and government He said by testing out. students may have the option of graduating early. However, because government is ex­ cluded from the policy, students may find it difficult to graduate early unless they can make arrangements to take the course before their senior year Cason said that through this policy, students could take college courses and receive high school credits for them through the school district as long as they have not graduated yet. He said that the policy would ensure that any student who receives a score of 80 percent or better on the test would not have to take the course. The board’s Policy Com­ mittee is examining the proposal Board Member Wendy Romph reminded everyone that the school would have to pay for the semesters that the students who graduate early RIDING PROGRAM From previous page to Mackinac Island. Trophies also will be awarded in several categories. While most participants hoof it through the park, some volunteers help the rid­ ers get on their way and serve the food. However, the need for vol­ unteer help is not limited just to the ridc-a-thon. They also are vital to the program s se­ ries of six-week riding ses­ sions. That is when the spe­ cial riders learn to sit in the saddle, hold the reins properly and then guide their horses, all under the watchful eyes of the volunteer leaders and side­ walkers The KSRP serves chal­ lenged kids and adults from ages 3 to 83. No matter the age, however, the riders share the physical benefits and emo­ tional growth that accompa­ nies their learning to ride. "It's success they can see immediately," said KSRP volunteer Julie Suwyn. "It's a goal they can achieve. So much of the time their progress is very slow, so this success is a real thrill for many of our riders." While a familiarity with horses is a plus, volunteers at KSRP don't need to know how to ride or saddle a horse. "We ll do all the training,” Suwyn said. "All the volun­ teer needs is to enjoy working with people and animals." In the past, not only adults, hut also 4-Hers, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and high school volunteers have helped the KSRP riders, Schumacher said. "We hope they’ll come back," she said. "We need ’em." Suwyn said she thinks that the volunteering experience was an especially important one for the young people who have helped at the program. "For many of those kids, it was a real awakening to see other kids who struggled just to sit straight in the saddle, or say whoa' to a horse. Most of them were very touched, and 1 think they rejoiced in our rid­ ers' progress, just like the rest of us. I’m sure it was an expe­ rience that made an impres­ sion." Schumacher said the pro­ gram presently requires about 50 volunteer leaders and side walkers. The riders attend both day and evening sessions, so there's a slot for just about any kind of time donation, she said. Suwyn and other volunteers told of the satisfaction they have found in helping at the program. "We've had kids here whose first words were 'whoa' or walk," Suwyn said. "It sounds like such a little thing, but for them, it was a giant step in their development, and it's a thrill for us to see it happen." Anyone interested in partic­ ipating in the ride-a-thon should call (616) 897-7358 for information. To learn more about volunteering at the KSRP. call the volunteer co­ ordinator at 891-8243. are no< attending Cason said the slate's foun­ dation grant can pay for it. The board also will need to decide whether students should receive credit for the courses they test out of or if they need to take other courses to replace them He added that the board's next step is to decide whether to go with these policies and coordinate rules and regula­ tions with the State Board of Education The policy needs to be in place within the next two months. The Policy Committee also is interested in updating the Library Board by limiting terms to two years. In other business last week. Cason said a lawsuit filed against Ameritech two years ago for overcharging customers has been settled, resulting in several million dollars that the phone com­ pany must give to the public schools. TK school system will use its share to set up a direct Internet line through to the Kent Intermediate School District He said the cost for the system will be $1,700 and after that it will cost $109 a month for five years. Cason said a group of “lay citizens” and educators got together and decided to set up this system He said the $1,700 would “The policy would ensure that any student who receives a score of 80 percent or better on the test would not have to take the course. n —Jay Cason be due by Jan. I for the initial hookup to Thornapple Kellogg High School. After that, the ocher schools in the district will be hooked up from that. He added that since the Kent Intermediate School District will have a direct line to each school in the area, they will not need to worry about modems. Assistant Supenntendant of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa has been going through the curriculum to determine what new out­ comes need to be developed and which ones should be kx>ked at and updated. She said she has been work­ ing on a flow chart to give her a visual idea of what the district has accomplished. Correa said each subject outcome will go through the stages of planning, develop­ ment. textbook adopt ion and implementation She said there should be a formative evaluation of ail the outcomes each year and some should be changed if necessary. She said the language arts outcomes have already gone through the textbook adoption stage and now needs to be im­ plemented in the classroom. The math outcomes have gone through the development stage and should be ready for the textbook adoption stage this year. The science outcomes should go into the develop­ ment stage this year and be ready for textbook adoption at a later date The technological and social studies outcomes have not been planned yet. Correa said she is doing a follow-up study on the cur­ riculum, comparing levels of satisfaction, and working with consultants. She added that she has met with the principals and made recommendations and set goals for studies She later will work with stateholders to determine what changes to make The board voted unaninxHisly to apply for a library grant that would pay for computer hardware pro grams used to train school library staff Under the guidelines of the grant, the school district would accept it for one year and agree to pick up the cost for the second year, which could be up to $1.000. Community Librarian Judy Kam said she felt that they would not have to spend any more than $300 to $400 in the second year, which would come out of the library fund She said they would be set up through a program called Amlink. which will include listings of items in the Library of Congress. The school board will have its annual retreat on the weekend of Oct 21 to set goals for the year President Dan Parker said State Rep Terry Geiger will he at the retreat sometime dur ing the weekend to answer questions Face to Face About Orthopedics Or-tho-pe-dics - A branch of medicine that deals with the correction or prevention of skeletal deformities and other problems with the mus­ culoskeletal system. Daryl Larke, M.D, and Kenneth Merriman, M.D., are Pennock Hospital’s board certified full-time orthopedists. These orthopedic surgeons provide treatment for the musculoskeletal system and evaluation of injuries, develop­ mental abnormalities in children and various types of arthritis- For patients requiring surgical intervention, these physicians perform knee laser arthroscopy as well as arthroscopy on the shoulder, elbow and ankle, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, multi-trauma surgery, total hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, and conservative, as well as surgical care for spinal problems. For more information on Dr. Larke or Dr. Merriman call 948-3116. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page & I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 19. 1995 Gun Lake woman and son have book published by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Marge Ilich of Gun Lake and her son, Mark, both have started bright careers as authors. Marge has just published her first children’s book, "A Mutt Wutter's Tale,” which was published by her family's publishing company Bengal Press and illustrated by Mark, a graduate of Michigan State University. The story is about a likeable mutt with great power that lives in a town calkxl Vecdrxi One day he started to feel lonely and sought advice from a doctor friend The doctor taught him that if he does what makes him happy, be will feel better. Ilich said her intention is to help kids build self esteem by reading about the mutt wut tor's experiences. She said the book is the first one of a series. The second book has been written, but not illustrated or put into publica­ tion yet and the third book is being written Ilich said she had been writing and telling stones since her children were little, taught English for a while, worked in book stores for 15 years, and has an art background Through her years of work­ ing in book stores, she was able to read many kinds of books. She felt that with her background, she could pro­ bable write just as well as some of the authors she read and one day she tried it. Ilich said she actually started the book a long time ago and just recently worked on it full force Though her family owns the publishing company, she said the book would not have been published if it was not good. She said she likes to get the kids to think and learn new ideas through reading. “I try to get the kids to use their imaginations.” she said She describes the main point of the book as being "a simple concept put in a fun way.” She said like her first book, she wants to write most of her books in rhyme. ”1 feel it is a good way to interest kids.” she said "They enjoy the rhythm and the rhyme of it She added that she likes to make up words such as Veedoo to help stimulate the kids' imaginations She said her goal as a writer is to make learning fun for kids and get them excited about going to school A good children's book, she said, is one that is read over and over again J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050»1-800-217-0712 || Author Marge Ilich displays books that she and her son Mark recently published and have available in several local bookstores and college campuses. “A good children’s book should also have some type of plot, and good illustrations that they (kids) like to look at even if they are not reading the book.” she said. She added that children should not be talked down to because they deserve that kind of respect. "Children are people,” she said. "We should talk to them just like anyone else. ” She said her books are written in more sophisticated terms to challenge the kids. She added that the other day she spoke to two 12-year-olds who read the book and just loved it The idea for a series, she said, is to spark children’s interest. "If it is a series, kids like it and become familiar with the characters and are interested in what happens to them.” She describes her books as the "read aloud" type and said they are more difficult to write than one might think because she writes them in rhyme. Now that the first book is out. Ilich said she is working on marketing it. At the moment it is at bookstores such as Pwh's Comer in Grand Rapids. John Rollins Bookstore in Kalamazoo and will soon be at Barnes and Noble in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, and at one of the Schuler's stores. She said five girls who live down the street from her ask­ ed her to go to the:r school in Hastings and read the book to the class. Illich said she also will gladly do book signings She does not have any lined up yet. but said there is a possibility of that in the future She said she would like to do something like that close to Christmas lime because it would make a nice gift. Any book store in the coun­ try can order it from the publishing company, however, for the time being she wants to keep it in the area to eliminate having to run around too often. Besides readings and sign­ ings. she also said she is con­ tacting local new spapers about the book. ”1 realize it will take some time, but I feel it is a gixxl series and that it will eventual­ ly catch on.” She said the mutt wutter and the doctor will have more adventures in the next two books, which each will be in rhyme and have a plot and a moral like the first one She added that all her books will be dedicated to kids because they are whom the books are written for. She said that she owes a great deal to Mark because without him the book would not be what it is. Mark recently published two comic strip books and a cartoon strip that are available at 10 major universities in the country, including univer­ sities in Iowa. Michigan. California. Ohio and Indiana The senes is "Doog and Blair” and is about two students who go off to college and try to adjust. The senes starts with them driving to college for the first time and takes them through the school year as they learn new things and have new experiences. He owns his own publishing company. Book Trip.” which is at the same address as the family one. He also is marketing the books himself. Marge said Marge said his first two books contain subtle humor that college students can relate to. His books are in campus book stores of 10 major universities, and in one of the Schuler’s stores. He is in New York now. working on getting them into stores at some of the Ivy league schools. Seif holds anniversary open house event! Don’t Make ’em because Seif Chevrolet in Caledonia is celebrating both its 25th anniversary and the opening of its newly expanded showroom and parts and service areas with a week­ long community open house September 14-21. Hours are extended from 8 am 8:30 p.m., refreshments are being served and special low interest rates are available during the celebration. The dealership has added 3,500 square feet of new showroom area and 4,000 square feet of additional service area, including five new bays and front end alignment service. An enlarged parts department also has been added. Pictured in the new showroom are some of the Seif sales force Jon Harkema Dave Ackett, Gordy Hess and Bob Montney. Joint meeting topic is water Sept. 21 we won’t take ’em The Thornapplc Township Board and Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission Waler Quality Committee will have a special joint meeting al 7 p.m. Thurs­ day. Sept 21. The discussion will be on whether they * ant to work with the village on improving their water and sewer systems. FfiLL CLEfiROUT SALE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10% OFF ON ALL 1995 BIKES IN STOCK ACCESSORY SALE 795-4925 BINGO American Legion Post »3O5 95*8 Cne!”y Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM EVOLUTIONARY CYCLE DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 19. 1995 / Page 9 Placement contest winners by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Education Association last May sponsored a placemat contest and the winning en­ tries were distributed to local restaurants Monday as a back to school promotion. Around 175 elementary students in grades Kb drew pictures that had to do with something they did in school out of which seven winners were chosen. The local restaurants they were given to include Middle Villa. Swamp Fox. Phil’s Piz­ za. Thornapplc Kitchen and the Kow Patty Saloon. The winners were Samuel Bergsma. Samuel Ver Der Ber. Shannon Poll. Misty Welker. Eric Bush. Becky Harvey and Seth Welton Each received a $10 gift certificate. The winner from West Elementary is Shannon Poll. You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services Chairman of a placemat contest held last May recently chose seven winning drawings out of 175 entries. 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LEGEND by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week authorized spending $10,000 to "move ahead" with recommended tests of the village's sanitary sewer line in areas where sewage backup has become a problem. The engineers suspect both inflow of rain waler into the sewer and inadequacies in the sewer line itself are to blame. The total project will in­ clude smoke testing, preparing an updated physical inventory of the system, inspecting manholes for needed repairs and providing a new storm sewer map. Reis and Vandenbrink En­ gineering of Grand Rapids will work with members of the council in smoke testing the critical areas, the most critical of which is bounded by Emmons Street, South Street, Maple Street, Lake Street and the "Ash Street easement near the east end of Main Street. In conjunction with this work, the Vine Street area also will be televised and smoke tested. Engineer Larry Reis ex­ plained his recommendations to the council at its Sept. 11 meeting. He said the goal of the program is to eliminate sewage backup into residents' basements by: • Reducing inflow into the sanitary line from rainfall. • Determining whether the existing sewer line can handle the capacity it is carrying. The council then will have to decide how to attack any problems the testing reveals, Reis said, emphasizing that future growth in the village also must be considered. The engineers said they be­ lieve one of the problems is that some residents have sump pumps hooked into the sani­ tary sewer line. This adds an unnecessary load to the sewer line and results in village resi­ dents paying to have rainwater treated at the wastewater treatment plant. "Getting rid of inflow (from rain water) will help keep sewer rates down," he said. The engineers also wish to check the sewers along M-37, but no plans were approved for that area as yet. Village Council members volunteering to help in the smoke testing process were Steve Antecki. Charles Audy and Judy Kidder. Reis and Vandenbrink will coordinate the project with the Council Sewer Committee of Dan Er­ skine, Audy and Bill Robert­ son. In other business, last week, the council: • Agreed to wait on the re­ sults from an environmental assessment before deciding whether to begin work on the Maple Street extension this year or next spring. The pro­ ject will be funded by a county block grant. • Approved a Caledonia Li­ brary Board recommendation NEW, 11 value) Insulated Concrete Wall System 891-1376 • Residential •Poured Walls • Flat Work • New Home Construction I to appoint Margaret Merrill to that board. Merrill would re­ place Anne Mulder, who is stepping down. The recom­ mendation also must be ap­ proved by the Caledonia Township Board. • Agreed to test a two-way radio offered by Tele-Rad Inc. before deciding whether to purchase it. The system would provide communication be­ tween the village office and its Department of Public Works employees. • Heard a report from Klaver CHS Athletic Boosters plan Run-Walk-Crawl event by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If you haven't been running laps or lifting weights re­ cently, not to worry. You can still participate quite successfully in the Cale­ donia Athletics Boosters’ third annual Run/Walk/Crawl fund­ raiser this Saturday, Sept. 23, at the high school track. This sports extravaganza will begin at noon and last for one hour only, so punctuality is more important than strength or speed. The goal of the event is to complete as many laps as possible in that hour, but there are no stipulations about the manner in which those 400 meter rounds are covered. Running, jogging and walk­ in this event. The Athletic Boosters tradi­ ing certainly are acceptable, but so are crawling, hopping, tionally have donated needed skipping, leaping and any equipment and funds for stu­ dent activities throughout the other form of perambulation. However they choose to Caledonia Schools. Pitching machines, a foot­ complete their laps, all partic­ ipants are asked to sign up ball sled, weight room equip­ sponsors who will pledge a ment, a sports cart, donations donation either by the number to the dance team, the senior of laps completed or with a graduation party and Teen In­ set amount. Sponsor sheets stitute and team uniforms are are available at the CHS ath­ just a sample of the kinds of letic office or at any Caledonia aid the Boosters have supplied school office. in the past. Participants will raise funds Anyone with questions to help the Boosters enhance about Saturday’s fund-raiser or Caledonia students' education about the Boosters organiza­ through athletics, and they tion should call Cindi at 698emphasize that parents of 0332 or the CHS Athletics Caledonia students of all age and Activities office, 891levels are invited to participate 0211. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER — — John Dieleman and Nick Inthout 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) #4 Caledonia Fax # 891-1383 evil.—“ —— that an application has been made for a grant to fund con­ struction of a public water system in the village. The system would be an extension of the one serving Glen Val­ ley Instates and the new Cale­ donia Middle School. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 19, 1995 / Page 11 Serra notes community's concern about writing Consultant explains local survey to Caledonia parents advisory group by Barbara Gall . Staff Writer About 20 people attended Tuesday s meeting of the Caledonia Parent Advisory Council (C-PAO to hear con­ sultant Paula Serra discuss the community survey taken in April on the schools. Although Serra made a report to the school board in June, C-PAC invited her to its September meeting to answer members' questions about the survey. Serra explained that her company, IDEA Consultants Inc. of Farmington Hills, had overseen the survey process, making sure the questions were not biased or that one question did not ask about two issues, for instance The company also deter­ mined the number needed from each group of people to create an accurate sample of community opinion. She said the company was confident the survey was 95 percent accurate, meaning that no matter how many times this survey was taken of the same population, it would yield the same results, give or take 5 percent. The Caledonia Community Schools, however, not the consulting firm, decided what issues to ask about and as a cost saving measure, school staff members were trained by IDEA Inc. to carry out the actual survey. The telephone survey con­ sisted of 41 questions asked of a sampling of parents, school employees and "nonparents," a group of residents with no children in the schools at the time of the survey. Because they were available, Serra said, all 116 graduating seniors of the Class of 1995 also took the survey with the exception of questions that would not apply to them. At Tuesday’s meeting, par­ ents had plenty of questions and comments about the sur­ vey, and Serra, for her part, noted outcomes she thought were significant or unusual, such as: • An unusually high ap­ proval rate among parents, "nonparents" and school em­ ployees for emphasizing art and music in the curriculum. Serra said that in her experi­ ence, these two subjects sel­ dom score this high in a community survey. • The students' "disagree­ ment" with the adult groups about the importance of read­ ing as a core subject. While all the adult groups gave it the highest priority, the seniors IDEA, Inc. consultant Paula Serra makes a point during her presentation to the Caledonia Parents Advisory Council last week Serra was discussing the results of a community survey taken last spring to gather opinions on educational issues in Caledonia. rated it below computer tech­ nology. math and science. Serra attributed the student re­ sponse to the "multimedia" approach in today's education and society in general. Parents suggested the seniors just may not have thought reading was important as a "subject" they would take in high school. • The high rating given to writing skills indicated its importance both to parents and students. Serra said writ­ ing has been of concern around the state for years, partly because of the problems in evaluating this set of skills. The survey showed re­ spondents felt students needed better punctuation and spelling skills, in particular. • Slightly more than 30 percent of those responding felt the curriculum did not suf­ ficiently challenge Caledonia students. Serra felt this was an important issue because a stu­ dent who is not challenged will lose interest in education. Parents at the meeting agreed, however, that students often don’t take the "challenging" classes because of parents' concerns for their students' GPAs. • Only 57.3 percent of school employees (the sample included all staff groups, such as teachers, administrators, custodians and bus drivers) agreed that the MEAP (Michigan Educational As­ sessment Program) scores were of importance. Between 80 and 85 percent of parents and nonparents, however, con­ sidered these saxes important Nearly 74 percent erf students agreed they were important. • Serra thought it signifi­ cant that 37 percent of those responding thought change in the Caledonia schools was happening too fast, especially students and employees. • More than 80 percent of all respondents felt that stu­ dents shared the responsibility for their learning. • Based on the survey, Serra said the schools need to work on getting information to their residents. From 56 to 60 percent of respondents were not aware of facts about the new middle school or about the recommendations of the community-based FACTS committee. More than half of the parent and nonparent groups said they needed more information about these rec­ ommendations. • Serra said she was sur­ prised that 88 percent of par­ ents, 86 percent of employees and 56 percent of nonparents would be willing to sit in on a school class. • Overall, 87 percent of par­ ents, nonparents and employ­ ees said they would recom­ mend the school district to their friends. "That is a a very good as­ sessment of what people think of your schools," Serra said, noting that in today’s society, parents will move just so COMBINED FINAL NOTIFICATION AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rural Economic and Community Development (RECD) has received a final application for water im­ provements from the Village of Caledonia. The specific elements of this proposed action are: The construction of a new water distribution system within the village. The estimated project cost is $3,840,000. RECD assessed the potential environmental impacts of this proposed action and determined that the location of the proposed water distribu­ tion system may affect wetlands. The Fish and Wildlife Service has identified wetlands within the village service area. Distribution lines will be placed within existing road Right of Way and wetlands will be avoided where ever possible. Any unavoidable impacts will be handled in accordance with Fish and Wildlife Service mitigation measures, the Goemaere-Anderson Wetland Protection Act and Executive Order 11990. Protection of Wetlands. It has been determined that there is no further practical alternatives to avoid this impact. The Village has determined that the “no action" alternative is unacceptable. The Village must adhere to all federal and state laws and permit re­ quirements necessary for any proposed structure on a wetland or a drainage way, including, but not limited to, Section 10 of the Federal River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 STAT.. 401 as amended, 16 U.S.C. 661 ET SEG), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy (46 FR 7645) as they may be amended, and the Michigan Goemaere-Anderson Wetland Protection Act 203. As questions or problems with regard to wetland arise, the Village must contact proper authorities at their earliest possible time. The authorities would include the U.S. EPA, Army Corp Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Management Divi­ sion. Permits may be required from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. No additional funding for this project is anticipated from any other agency. RECD has further determined that this proposed action will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, RECD will not prepare an environmental impact statement for this pro­ posed action. Any written comments regarding this determination should be provid­ ed within fifteen (15) days of this publication to: Richard J. Stratton, District Director RECD 3260 Eagle Park Dr., Suite 107 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 RECD will make no further decisions regarding this proposed action during this fifteen (15) day period. Requests to receive a copy or review of the RECD environmental assessment upon which this determination is based should be directed to the RECD District Office listed above. A general location map of the proposed action is shown below: their children can attend "the right schools." In the written report of the survey, IDEA made several recommendations, based on what the survey revealed as community concerns or inter­ ests: • Emphasize computer tech­ nology, math, reading, science and writing in the curriculum • Focus on specifically strengthening students' skills See Advisory group, P. 12 L t C t M D WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM MASTER PLAN VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA _______ <105> �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 19. 1995 Interest charges delayed on new Campau-Kettle Lake payment by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township resi­ dents living in the new Cam­ pau-Kettle Lakes sewer district the new system. Township Treasurer Ruth will not have to pay interest when they make their first DeVries explained that be­ payment toward the cost of cause the bonds for construct­ IMPORTANT NOTICE Of PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION AND FAIRNESS HE A RIM, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA SOUTHERN DIVISION Jack H Woodward, et al vs NOR-AM Chemical Company No 94-0780CBC US. WORKERS WITH ON-THE-JOB EXPOSURE TO FUNDAL ’ and Their Spouses. Children. Other Relathes and Legal Representatives and PRICE r. C1BA-GEIGY, Ch. No. 94-0M7-CB-S iSJ). Ala. 19951. SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBERS FUNDAL* WAS A COMMERCIAL AGtKt LTVIAL PESTM1M *HKH WAS MAUETH) IN THF t .S Bl SOB KU CHEMICAL COMPANY. Fl NDAl WKS SOT MK1KETH) FOB BEMDFSTUI OB HOMF GARDENING ISE (.S WORKERS WITHON-THF-JOR LXPOM RETO FUNDAL’ MAI BF FJ K.IBLF FOB FREI MEDICAL MONITORING ASOOB ( ASH PM MI STS t NMR THIS HIOPOSED LEGA1 SFTTLFMENT. PUCE SF.TTI.ESfF.NT (l.AAS MF.M8F.ltS ABF. AIL I .s WORKERS WITH OS THF JOB FAPOM BF TO GALECRON* iIMUIMM, GALECRON* AND Fl NDAl ‘ i WHO DID SOT EXCUDf THF SMI M.S FROM THFPR/O MH1IMINT Pftlf I Si HI I Ml,M ( I ASS MF MB! BS M Al Rl Fl.lGIBI F FOB ( ASH SUPPI/MENTS I NDFR THIS PROPOM D LEGAL SFTT1 FMF NT PLEASE BF.AD THIS MJTICF. ( ABF.F1 LLY. YOt MAV BELONG TO A (TASS OF PEOPLE COVERED Bl A PROPOSED SETTLEMF ST OF AI EG AL ACTIOS rWOODM*/) SETTLEMENT" i. THF. WOODWARD NETTI FMF.NT UA1 AFFECT Y(M R LEG Al BIGHTS. FOR MORF INFORMATKIN CALL I-W9-21I-6H3 by Order of the Court. a eta** action hat been conditionally certified for settlement purpose* On January 9. 1996. a faimesc hearing will he held at the Counhouce. United Stale* Diartct Court. Southern Dirtnct of Alabama. 113 St Joseph Street. Mobile. Alabama. (6602 at 9 a m. Central Time. m> the C ourt can determine if the ctat* ac­ tion chould he finally certified and if the Woodward Settlement, as summarized in this Notice, should he approved a% fair, reasonable and adequate Al (hough participation in (his settlement is voluntary, all Woodward Settlement Class Members who do not timely exclude themselves from the lawsuit will he bound by the Woodward Settlement if it is ap proved I. DEF INITION OF ( LASS Under the HboJwan/Settlement. Fundal* is de­ fined as chlordimeform or any chlordimeform -con taming product, either manufactured, formulated, packaged, distributed or sold by or on behalf of NOR AM ('hemical Company ( NOR AM i or related parties, regardless of the trade name of the product, or any metabolite of Eundal*. including the substances known as 4-COT or 5-CAT Galecron* has the same meaning as it did in the Price i Ciba Geigy Corp.. Civ No 94-0647-CBS (S.D Ala 1995). Settlement ("Price Settle­ ment"). and is thus defined as chlordimeform or any chlordimeform-contaimng product, either manufactured, formulated, packaged, distributed or sold by or on behalf of Ciba-Geigy Corporation or related parties, regardless of the trade name of the product, or any metabolite of Galecron*, in­ cluding the substances known as 4-COTor 5-CAT. The Woodward Settlement Class is defined as (I) All persons who fall into one of the follow ing categories, and who reside in the United States as of the date of filing of the Class Action Complaint, who hase been exposed in the United States to Fundal* only, but not to Fundal* and Galecron* or to Galecron* only ("NOR AM Exposed Persons”) a FormuUtoo An indi v idual (w hether or not employed by NOR-AM Chemical Company) who in the course of his or her employ ment w as exposed to Fundal* while at a plant or site which was in­ volved in mixing, blending, packaging, handling or otherwise formulating pes­ ticides which contained, in whole or in part. Fundal*. b Applicators An individual (whether or not employed by NOR AM Chemical Company) who in the course of his or her employment, was exposed to Fundal* while involved in the applica­ tion of pesticides which contained, in whole or in part. Fundal*, including, without limitation, aenal and land ap pheators. flagmen, mixers, blenders, loaders and other individuals who handled such pesticide poor to or dur mg the applivalion process, or c CXhei Covered Korkcrs u) An individual employed by NOR AM Chemical Com­ pany who. in the course of his c< her em­ ploy mem. was exposed to Fundal*. ( it i an individual who worked at Empak Inc in Deo Park. Texas arsi-or Micro Chemical tn Louisiana and who was exposed to Fundal* tn the course of hts or her cm ployment; (in) or an individual who worked m a testing or research Laboratory and who was exposed to Fundal* in the course of tes cv het employ mem. or (2> The spouses, parents. children, other rela­ tives. or legal representatives of the NOR AM Exposed Persons described above (3) All members of the Prue Settlement Class The Pnce Settlement Class means all mem­ bers of the settlement class certified by the court m Pnce «. Ciba-Geigy Corp Civ No 94-064'-CB-S (S D Ata 1995exclaju* persons determined by the court to be opt­ outs of that class That settlement class thus includes persons residing in the Untied Slates who m the course of then empiov ment were exposed to Galecron* or to Gatecron* and Fundal* ("Ciba Exposed Per sous”), and the spouses parents chikken. other reLunes or legal representatives ot the Ciba Exposed Persons described above 'Collectively "Woodward Settlement Class Mem hen"I Note tf you art art NOR AM Exposed Per tort nr a Ciba Etpoted Per\on. win are a Uoodward Settlement Clasf Member nbether or not ton have been diagnosed with an illnest Spoutei. parrntv. < htldren other rrlatnev. and le­ gal rrprrtentafivei art W<wdw aid Settlement Clou Members but the claims thes are settling are hm tied to those arising from a NOR AM Exposed Person or Ciba Esposed Person's exposure IMPtlRIWI MFDIt Al \(>H( | IL Io NOR AM Exposed Persons and ( iha Ex posed Persons las defined above): You may have an increased nd. of devel i I oping Madder cancer if you had on the job ex I I posure to Fundal* and/or Galecron* Workers i exposed to Fundal* andtarGaiecrott* should par ticipate in a medical monitoring program he | cause early detection of Madder cancer can re­ sult in more effective treatment If you had on-the job exposure to Fundal* and/or Galecron*, it is recommended that you or your doctor call 1-800-211-6913 to learn how you can obtain further medical information or enroll in medical momtonng III. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT The Woodward Settlement provides for the es­ tablishment by NOR-AM of two funds to provide medical benefits and compensation to eligible Woodward Settlement Class Members or their le­ gal representatives This settlement is intended, where applicable, to work as a complement to the Price Settlement The total package of benefits potentially avail­ able to a NOR-AM Exposed Person is the same as the tout package of benefits potentially avail­ able to a Ciba Exposed Person Thus. Woodward Settlement Class Members may be eligible for the same benefits w hether they were occupation­ ally exposed to Fundal* only, or to Fundal* and Galecron*, or to Galecron* only (I) The NOR-AM Medical Monitoring and Treatmem Fund t‘The NOR-AM M.MT Fund" > If the Woodward Settlement is approved. NOR-AM will make an initial deposit of $3,500,000 into the NOR-AM MMT Fund, and will thereafter make ad ditiona) deposits on an as-needed basis There is no limit to the amount of money NOR-AM can be re­ quired to contribute over the life of the NOR AM MMT Fund, which will last a minimum of 20 years NOR-.AM Exposed Persons will be entitled to participate in the NOR-.AM medical monuonng and treatmem program. Ciba Exposed Persons may re­ ceive rnedKal momtonng and treatment benefits only through the Price Settlement The NOR AM medical momtonng and treatment program and the medical momtonng and treatmem program pros ided through the Pnce Settiemem are tdentxal The NOR-AM MMT Fund will pay for a medical mom wring program designed to detect at an early stage the form of Madder cancer alleged to be asMviated with exposure to Fundal* specificaJh. primary urothelial carcinoma of the unnary collecting sys­ tem. t e. renal pelvis, ureter. Madder and urethra. The NOR AM M.MT Fund also will pay tur all medically necessary treatmem fur NOR AM Ea posed Persons (21 Tht NOR AH Dtxraae L ompensaboa Fuad".. 1’ the Woodward SeoJetnem is approved. NOR-.AM will also make an initial deposit of $21 .«*) 000 m» the NOR- AM DCA Fund ap to a rex^wred maximum M S30.0iri.iAli The NOR AM DCA Fund wd! make cash payments of ap io $626500 on behalf of a NOR AM Exposed Pence who aher exposure to Fund*/* only, has fcsefcped or tn the f mure develops the form of Sudder earner abeged to be associaKd nub RadaF teadtooa. the NOR-.AM DCA Rmd will make cash uppieraeots amounuag to 40*1 of the amounts scheduled for and paid as oampensabory payments pursuant to thePrwt sesiement uptoS!'*9j00Q.oahehalfof a CAt Exposed Perscr whtx after exposure to Fxmdif* and Gafccron* ar to Gatecron* aah. has developed ar «■ dr future develops Sr form of Madder ameer alleged id he assocuied nnh Ftrnttf* and Gafeour* The NOR-AM DCA Fund wiB ataopay for admmistntjve costs and etas* oemtori s and admmotr*avedassouaarel s attorney (cck costs and expenses ing the new sewer have not yet been sold by Kent County, the township presently is not being charged as determined by the Court The total attorney fee award io be requested will not exceed 20** of the benefit conferred upon the class The benefits of the NOR- AM DCA Fund will continue av long as rhe NOR-AM MMT Fund contmaes. or umil the NOR AM DCA Fund is exhausted tf the NOR AM DCA Fund is exhausted. NOR AM may contrnue paying far compensable clams. If NOR AM does not continue to pay for these compensable clams Woodward Settlement Class Members will he able to opt-out of the NOR KM DCA Fund and purwre any legal clams they may have, except for clams for medical momtonng. medical treatment, few of illness or cancer, or increased nsk of illness or cancer <3i Other Conditions The Stipulation of Settlement presently prov ides for medical monitor­ ing. treatment and compensation payments for cer­ tain medical conditions set forth in this Notice In the event, however, that a Court approved Epide­ miology Panel determines to a reasonable medical certainty that any other medical condmon is caused by Fundal* or Gatecron* exposure, that condition will he deemed a compensable claim, and will he eligible for medical momtonng (if feasible), medi cal treatment, and cash payments |4| Rrirase Woodward Settlement Class Mem hers who do not exclude themselves from the Woodward Settlement Class release all past, present and future claims (i) relating to the covered medical conditions listed above: and (ii) relating to a Woodward Settlement Class Member's exposure to Fundal* or Galecron*. including all claims alleging that any other cancers, personal injuries or risks are caused by exposure to Fundal' or Galecron* IV. CLASS REPRESENTATIVES AND CLASS COUNSEL The Court has designated the following Woodward Settlement Class Members. Jack H Woodward, Alta Wixxiward. Tom 1 .ofton. Cindy I often and Rita Snow, as class representatives to represent all Woodward Settlement Class Mem hers The Court has also designated as Class Coun sei the following individuals Timothy E. EMe. SC Middlebrooks III. and David R Donaldson V. RIGHTS AND OPTIONS OF WOODWARD SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBERS If you are a Woodward Settlement Class Mem her. you have the following options (h You may do nothing and remain a Woodward Settlement Class Member If you choose to take no action, your interests as a member of the Woodward Settlement Class will he represented by the Class Representatives and Class Counsel at no com to you (2) You may remain a Woodward Settlement Class Member and either represent yourself or hire your ow n attorney to represent you at your own cost (3) You may remain a Woodward Settlement Class Member and object to the settlement (4) If you choose to remain a Woodw ard Settle­ ment Class Member (under options 1,2 or 3 above). you may receive the benefits afforded by this settle ment w ithin six months of the Court s Order direct­ ing this Notice. (5) You may request exclusion from this settle­ ment interest on the cost of the project. The township, in turn, wishes to pass this temporary savings on to its residents. DeVries said. However, the first of 20 sewer payments will be charged as scheduled cm the fu­ ture users’ winter 1995 tax bill. But the interest charge will no( be added. DeVries said that some sewer district residents do not want the sewer payments listed on their tax bill. Those property owners should mail or deliver their payment to the township office by Oct. 1. She explained that the bond sale has been delayed primar­ ily because the Department of Natural Resources has been slow to provide the necessary permits for the new sequenc­ ing batch reactor (SBR) treat­ ment facility that will replace the present failing drain field system. In addition, bids have not yet been awarded for the construction of the project, said DeVries. The bond sale is now pro­ jected for mid-lkcember. The new SBR wastewater treatment plant will serve an expanded sewer district that extends all the way around both Kettle and Campau Lakes. Also included in the district are neighboring properties which affect the lakes area. Anyone with questions about the sewer charges should call the township of­ fice at 891-0070. ADVISORY GROUP, in punctuation, spelling and writing. • Distribute additional in­ formation about school pro­ grams to the community and increase efforts to address community concerns. • Share more information about school planning with lhe community. Caledonia Schools Superin­ tendent Doug Busman told CPAC parents he was "willing to lake the hit” in areas where the survey revealed the community thought the schools were falling short. On the other hand, he said, he hoped that the parents would accept those survey re­ sults showing a favorable re­ sponse to other areas, such as interdisciplinary learning and tromP.n group work He asked lhe Parents Advi­ sory Council to advise him and help him solvx? problems on the "issues that seem to divide (the community)." ’Tm very concerned that we not go into the school year in two camps,” he said, referring to a particularly turbulent school board campaign last year. "I hope the Advisory Coun­ cil will help us find common ground so we can move for­ ward." Complete results of the Needs Assessment Survey are available at the Caledonia Schools administrative office. 203 E. Main. Anyone with questions about the survey should call the office at 8918185. DEADLINES FOR ABOVE OPTIONS The deadline for filing an Entry of Appearance if you choose to represent yourself or retain an attorney: for filing objections to this settlement: for filing a Notice of Intent to Appear at the fairness hearing, or for filing a request to be excluded from the Woodward Settlement Class is DECEMBER 1, 1995. TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO FILE ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS. PLEASE CALL 1 800-2116913 or WRITE TO: Woodward Class Action. P.O. Box 974, Charleston. SC 29402. VI. PROOF OF CLAIM PR(K EDL RE In order for any Woodward Settlement Class Member to receive any of the benefits of this settle­ ment. he or she must comply with the proof of claim procedure To learn how you may receive benefits under this settlement or to obtain a Proof of Claim Form for medicai momtonng. medical treatment or disease compensation, call 1-800- 2116913 or wnte to Woodward Class Action. Post Office Box 974, Charleston. SC 29402 VIL FOR FLRTHER INFORMATION THLS NOTICE IS ONLY A SUMMARY If you believe you are a Woodward Settlement Class Member you are urged to call 1-800-211-6913 or wnte to Woodward Class Action, Post Office Box 974. Charleston. SC 29402 to obtain further informaoon regarding this settlement, how to exclude vourself from the class and how to obtain ben­ ch: DO NOT CALL THE CLERK OF COL RT v.th question^ about this N.tice or this settlement Mobile. Alabama Dtoed August 21. 1995 Bv Order of the Court Judge Charles R Butler. Jr Rl(Jl EST FOR INFORM ATION FORM This is not an Exclusion Request) . I would like to have more detailed informatMXi , ■ at the Woodward Settlement mailed to < j HJUSt HUVTLEGSUJ NAME: ------------------------------- :----------------------- ADDRESS:________ CTTY:___________________________________ STATE:ZIF: I PHONE iaOudiag area cmle): Mod this Requea foe tnformanon to Woodward Claw Action Pou Office Box 974 Charieftorc SC 29402 | CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1 2. 3. 4. 5. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurers Report Wilcox Associates Report - Master Utility Plan 6. Library Business - Library Board Appointment, Kent District Library 7. Golf Meadows - 1st Reading 8. Country Turf 1st Reading 9. Snow Plow Bids 10. Planning Commission Report 11. U.S. Signal 12. Fall District Meetings 13. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board (1(M> �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 19, 1995 I Page 13 Broadmoor Estates residential PUD up for comment Caledonia Twp. planners schedule Oct. 2 hearing on 76th Street project by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct 2, for the Broadmoor Estates site-con­ dominium development to be located at 5300 76th Street on the golf course at the Broad­ moor Country Club. The project eventually will include 60 single-family homes, but will be built in phases. The hearing is required be­ cause the developers must se­ cure planned unit development (PUD) rezoning for the prop­ erty, presently in the rural res­ idential district. The development will in­ clude sidewalks on one side of the streets, a footpath to the Broadmoor Club House and will be served by sanitary sewer. Brothers Bill, Mike and Jeff I weatherman, who are develop- School Lunch Menus Thornappk Kellogg Breakfast Menu Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday. Sept. 20 Breakfast pizza, warm ap­ ple slice, milk. Thursday. Sept. 21 Melted cheese on English muffin, o.j., milk. Friday, Sept. 22 Oatmcal/br. sugar, raisins, muffin, milk. Monday. Sept. 25 Cold cereal, cinnamon toast, o.j.. milk. Tuesday. Sept. 26 Bagel, on cheese or peanut butter, apple juice, milk Wednesday. Sept. 20 Taco on soft shell, lettuce and cheese, refried beans, pears Thursday, Sept. 21 Tuna melt on bun. veggie sticks, applesauce, cookie Friday, Sept. 22 Pizza, cole slaw or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit Monday, Sept. 25 Cheeseburger on bun. oven fries, apple slices. Tuesday. Sept. 26 Turkey fajita on soft tor Ulla, refried beans, mixed fruit. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues . Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs . Ham and Cheese on Bun. Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High St tool .tml Middle Sc tool Looking for Extra Cash? Call 945-9554 Sr// anything FASTI ing the housing project, said they are eager to hook up to public water whenever it be­ comes available. Township officials now are working to extend a water line that runs from the city of Wyoming through Byron and Gaines Township. The new line would be brought down Pat­ terson from 68th Street and west along 76th Street to east along 76th Street to serve the high-density residential projects proposed for that area of the township. will be allowed to sell lots and build homes whether or not the public water system is in place by next year. Accord­ ing to the Broadmoor Estates PUD ordinance, homes built with private on-site wells will be allowed to use those wells for up tolO years before hav­ ing to hook up to the water system, whenever it comes through. Easements for the water pipeline will be included in the construction, however. The Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the 20-ho me first phase of the development, with future phases to be brought in to the commission for site plan ap­ proval before construction be­ gins. The ordinance governing this PUD is available at the Caledonia Township office, 250 Maple. Planning Com­ mission meetings are held in the meeting room at the office building. CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 2, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Leatherman Brothers Partnership #1 for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with a proposed Development Plan for the Broadmoor Estates Planned Unit Development: All that part of the N 1/2 of Section 18, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as beginning at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 18 and proceeding thence South 89°47’45” East 1520 feet; thence South 01°22’24” East 1050 feet; thence North 89°47’45” West 1050 feet; thence South 01°22’24” East 1250 feet; thence North 89°47’45” West 800 feet to the West line of the East 330 feet of the East of Northwest 14 of Section 18; thence North 01°22’24” West 2300 feet to the North line of said Section 18; thence South 89°47’33” East 330 feet to the North 14 corner and point of beginning. This property is located in the vicinity of the southwest corner of the intersection of 76th Street and Kraft Avenue. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during Town­ ship office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: September 8, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (102) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday. September 21, 1995 commencing at 7 30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-08-08 Tax ID. No 005-005-00 A request by Monroe Rosenberg to rezone his land at 1777 N. Bnggs Rd. from • Agriculture*' to "C-3 Commercial'- District for the purpose of operating a concession business from the property. 2. ZOC 95-08-07 • A request by the Planning Commission to change the township zoning ordinance as follows: Move site plan review to Article V and change the requirements to read as follows “15.5.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to provide for consultation and cooperation between the property owner, land developer, and the Planning Commission order that each may accomplish their objective in the utilization of their land within the regulations of this zoning ordinance while providing a minimum of adverse affect on the use of adjacent streets and highways and on existing and future uses in the immediate area and vicinity. 2. SCOPE This article shall apply to all construction projects, structures, additions, use or change in use, or the remodeling of any building, structure or addition within Yankee Springs Township except those specifically listed in this article as exempted 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED Except as hereinafter set forth, site plan review shall be required before any permits shall be issued within Yankee Springs Township An application for residential or business site plan review may be requested from the Yankee Springs Township Clerk 4. SITE INSPECTION A site inspection of the property shall be made by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, before the site plan is approved 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE A schedule of site plan review fees shall be determined by the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees based on the cost of processing the site plan review and shall be made available at the township offices. 6. BUILDING PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not issue a building permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use. or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition, until a site plan has been submitted by an owner or developer and the plan has been reviewed, and approved by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission or its appointed representative 7. OCCUPANCY PERMITS Except as hereinafter set forth, the building inspector shall not issue an occupancy permit for any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use. or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition until the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, or its appointed representative, shall have visited the completed site and found the site to agree with the approved site plan 8. (Renumber and insert the existing Sections 15.12.13 thru 15.12.17) 9. RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use or change in use. or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition within the following zoning districts. AG; RL; RLF; RM, RR. A. SITE PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS The following shall be exempt from residential site plan review (other permits may be required). 1. The remodeling of the interior of a house or structure when the exterior is not changed. 2. The remodeling of the exterior of a house or structure as follows; (a) . A new roof. (b) . Painting. (c). The replacement of windows or doors. (d) . The addition or replacement of vinyl, aluminum, or wood siding or eavestrough (e) . The addition or replacement of any of the following within the property: (1) . Gardens, trees or shrubs. (2) . Seawalls, sidewalks, driveways, or steps. (3) . Fences. B. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Each applicant shall complete two copies of a residential site plan review application including: (1) . The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. (2) . The name, address, and telephone number of the property owner (3) . The present zoning and parcel identification number of the property (4) . The location and description of the project or use, or change in use (5) . Proof that all taxes have been paid on the proposed site (6) . A copy of the latest survey of the property showing all of the existing structures on the property. (7) . A drawing showing the location of the proposed construction project, structure, or addition including the distance to the front, ear and side yard lot lines as well as all easements and/or right of ways across the property. 10. BUSINESS SITE PLAN REVIEW This section shall apply to any construction project, structure, addition, use, or change in use or the remodeling of any building, structure, or addition in the following Sections MHP; RC; C-1; C-2; C-3; 1-1. A. EXCEPTIONS The following shall be exempt from business site plan review (other permits may be required) (1) . Anything pertaining to placing a mobile home on an approved lot within an approved mobile home park. (This does not relieve the mobile home park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance) (2) Anything pertaining to the placing of a camping trailer on an approved lot within an approved resort camping park (This does not relieve the resort camping park operator from complying with the requirements of this ordinance) (3) . Painting and normal repairs pertaining to any building or structure B (Renumber and insert 15.12.3) (Renumber and insert 15.12.38) Change to read ‘Two copies” C. (Renumber and insert 15.12.3C.) Change to read “Nine copies' Such other matters as’may property come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance Ptease take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 19. 1996 Middleville Trustee James Oliver resigns seat by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville Village Council Trustee James Oliver announced last week that he will resign from his post due to increased obligations in his professional life. Oliver is a teacher at Hastings High School, which recently went through some restructuring, causing changes in his job description He said his five and a half years on the council were very busy and spent with some ‘Tine hard-working people Oliver said he was usually pleased with the things the council was able to ac­ complish and witnessed some changes through the years that he served. “I served under three presidents, each who were ef­ fective in their own way.” he said. He said the council s big­ gest accomplishment during his time there was the establishment of a wastewater treatment plant, a project on which the council worked very hard He added that he was pleas­ ed at how far the Rails to Trails project has come in the past five years and hopes to see the land aquisition become complete Offray Spool O’ Ribbon Kitchen Towels Potpourri Picture Frames tin Stock). 2/Sjoo 20%Off 20% Off 20%Off - SALE ENDS SEPTEMBER 23. 1995 - Rainbow’s End YARN, CRAFTS and VARIETY ALTERATIONS. CUSTOM FRAMING. I 2 OFF CARD SHOP Cherry Valley Centre (By D&W on M-37) Caledonia • H9I-I 106 • Mon Fri 9-8. Sat 9-530 FREEZE « ACHY BREAKY HEART • SWING COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE LESSONS Q — New Classes Start — Liur Bm Tuesday, Sept. 26 • Page Elementary Contact Community Education Middleville 795-3397 WfONfSDAv INSTRUCTORS O«nny k Terri Worker 7RS-3OH WALTZ SWAY » POLKA • TEN STEP Oliver said he thinks the council has come a long way with projects and issues it has been dealing with for years. ‘‘Finally we can see some good light at the end of the trail.” he said. He said he also served through two village managers, the late Kit Roon and Even! Manshum. who both have done a good job keeping things together “I appreciate what those two did.” he said. Though he enjoying his time serving on the Village Council, he said there are some things he will not miss. ”1 could have done without some of the public controver­ sy over ordinances.” he said He added that the process of applying for a grant tended to be slow and that the industrial park project did not move as fast as he hoped “Serving the public was gratifying, but we had our pressures too." he said He said he wants residents to realize how hard the coun­ cil works to improve the village and attend to residents* needs “The council has worked very hard through endless hours of committee meetings.” he said He said he first became in­ terested in running for office through Duane Thatcher, a friend he worked on musicials with. At the time. Thacher was running for president and encouraged Oliver to run for trustee He served for more than two terms, leaving his second term two and a half years early. “In some ways. I wish I could have seen it through the term, but it would be up in 1998 anyway.'* he said He said the village has some big decisions to make in the future about whether it should grow or not. and whether it should change its zoning Oliver said he reccom­ mends that people get involv­ ed in the Village Council. “I learned a tremendous amount from serving,” he said “I think it has been an interesting five and a half years.” Two promotions at United Bank office United Bank President Ar­ thur C. Johnson has announc­ ed the promotion of two long­ time United Bank employees to positions of managerial responsibility. Linda Hawk, a 14-year employee, has been named regional branch manager for NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Linda Hawk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 19, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker Secretary (106) Interment was m Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St Mark Lutheran Church, Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or the Lutheran High School Associ­ ation of Grealer Detroit. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. A Lawsuit Could Bankrupt You! Mmj and your busness ar? probacy already protected apamsf tawsuts but wVfi J the rnfcwi awards bong granted today, you should proted yuursel by ateo purchagng an untorefa taMty po*cy the cost qiate reasawlte XtuI tod Thank You CARD OF THANKS Just wanted to let our family, friends, and neighbors know how much we appreciated all that they did for us while Phil was recovering from his farm injury. The visits, phone calls, prayers, cards, and gifts were great But to sec how everyone came together to get our work done was overwhelming. We can’t thank you enough. We are very blessed for people like you. God bless you all. Phil A Barb J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 i^uti) Ounrrn Insurance l *• Home (..» 1 APARTMENT AVAILABLE Senior Citizen Housing Bear Creek Villa 2. ZOC 95-08-10 Tax Id. No. 017-036-40 - A request by Larry & Kimberly Wilhoit to rezone a parcel of land on the east side of Payne Lake Rd. starting 150 feet north of Lakeside Dr. and extending for 200 feet north of the starting point, from ‘‘Agriculture” to the “Rural Residential” district. The new parcel does not meet size requirement for the pre­ sent zoning district. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. CALEDONIA - Lawrence A. Drake. Jr. (Larry), 58, of Caledonia, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday September 13, 1995. He was bom on August 11, 1937 in Detroit the son of Lawrence A. Drake. Sr. A Helen L. Jenkins Drake. Mr. Drake was the President of Engineering Firm. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Fred Beus chel and his brother-in-law. Paul Beuschel. Surviving are his wife, Doris; children, Karyn A Steven Kemp, Lawrence A. Ill A Karen Drake, Bryan & Kathy Drake, Laura Drake; grandchildren, Nicole, David, Matthew and Gregory Drake. Elizabeth and Alexander Kemp, Jason Rathjen; mother­ in-law, Ruth Beuschel; brothers-in-law & sisters-inlaw, Mrs. Fran Beuschel, Marilyn & Gary Brinks, James & Peggy Beuschel, Marlene & Tom Frost Michael A Leslie Beuschel. Funeral Services were held on Saturday September 16, 1995 at St. Mark Lutheran Church with Reverend Rodney Otto officiating. Bender 1.ZOC 95-09-09 Tax LD. No. 008-036-70 - A request by Thomas Schweitzer to rezone his land, parcel “C”, at 990 Barlow Lake Rd. from ‘‘Rural Residential” to the ‘‘Residential Low Density” district. The new parcel does not meet the size requirement for the present zoning district. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Lawrence A. Drake, Jr. CARD OF THANKS Wc wish to thank all our rcla lives and friends who helped us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with visits, cards, and gifts. Beryl & Henrietta Fischer YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: (Obituaries Jane Gray the bank s eastern region. A native of Al’o, she has been actively involved in her com munity for many years and Alto/Bowne Township Downtown Development Authority Jane Gray has been named assistant regional branch manager for the eastern employee. Gray currently volunteers with Lake wood Habitat for Humanity • • • • • • • • • • • 1 bedroom unfurnished apartments appliances included heat and electric included inside access corridors security system community room laundry room nicely decorated in friendly Clarksville beautiful 6 acre site with park gardens available Rent Based on Income Level HUD Subsidized Cheryl Barth and Claudia Smith A* lonjE a» 1 have a for living. Satisfaction i- death. 616/693-2271 . Equal Housing Opportunity I “I �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 19, 1995 I Page 15 Trojan Jayvee soccer beats Caledonia, ties with Unity Christian The Middleville junior var­ sity soccer team hosted to Caledonia, in an important OK Rambow match Sept 12. The Trojans started fast, as with only four minutes gone. Jason Klinge beat the keeper and put the ball in the back of the net. Six minutes later T.K striker Garrett Weatherhead sent another hard shot into the net. With five minuts left in the half. Klinge sent a long pass to freshman Steve Shear who beat the keeper and scored putting T.K. up 3-0 As the second half started, a “fine midfield play" by Mid­ dleville continued. Halfbacks David Williamson, Drew Chamberlin. Shawn Heise. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Push in the right direction for state’s ghost-towns Recently, in its September Chicago Fed Letter, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago took notice of our state s economic comeback It called our progress of turning a $1.8 billion deficit into a $1 billion surplus “impressive." This is just another positive sign, telling us the hard work we are doing to shrink government, lighten the tax burden and promote in­ dividual responsibility is paying off Today, as a result of Republican led efforts, there are more people working in Michigan than ever before. Personal income in our state has jumped to nearly twice the national average and we re actually finding labor shortages in some areas But there are places in our state that are still burdened with high taxes. The high cost of living and running a business there has left many of the buildings abandoned and neglected In most cues, these little "ghost towns" are right in the middle of our cities, wasting away before our eyes We are fortunate to have a strong economy in west Michigan, but in the end every citizen pays for the cities that aren’t doing as well. Instead of looking at these as "black holes" of opportunity, many of my fellow public leaders and I look at them as having incredible potential. The key is finding ways to revitalize and develop them, so that we can tap into what they have to offer The problem is, many job providers don’t want to pay the cost of fixing up the buildings and making them livable on top of the other costs that come with doing business. At the same time, potential home owners don’t want to move into blighted areas or neighborhoods that appear unsafe. That’s why on Thursday. Sept. 14, I announced at a press conference that 1’11 be introducing a set of bills aimed at breathing new life into these struggling areas by implementing the Governor’s much talked about Renaissance Zone program. In order to attract job creators to these hindered urban loca­ tions. we must make it less expensive to live or run a business there. By setting up a distressed area as a Renaissance Zone, business and residential properties will be exempt from state and local taxes (except the state sales tax) for up to 11 years. This will extend the kind of economic opportunity that exists in our dynamic areas to our distressed areas as well Under the proposal, every county will be allowed to apply for one Renaissance Zone. Additionally. Detroit and Grand Rapids will each be allowed to apply for a zone Every county’s zone would have to be approved by their board of commissioners, as well as other authorities whose taxation would be waived. The application will be received by the Michigan Jobs Com­ mission and reviewed by a panel comprised of the Treasurer, the Director of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget and the Chief Executive Office of the Michigan Jobs Commission The panel will provide recommendations for final approval to the Michigan State Administrative Board This is an extremely bold experiment toward urban revitalization. No state has attempted such a broad market has cd program aimed at revitalizing both residential and business properties. Our hope is that by cutting taxes and reducing burdens to investment, economic growth will be generated in areas that have been troubled for a long time I know that the best affirmative action plan, the best welfare program, and one of the best anti-crime programs is providing the opportunity for everyone to share in the American Dream I’m excited about this proposal. I see it as a way to put new life into our ur­ ban and rural "ghost towns." Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 Mark Blashkiw. and the rest of the T K halfhacks con­ tinued their outstanding play . With three minutes gone. Bnan Bergakker scored on a break away for the Trojans. Five minutes later Klinge got his second goal of the game With 12 minutes remaining Caledonia scored on a hard shot into the T.K. net. Also having an excellent game was striker Kris Utley and fullbacks Corey Lucas and Nate Smith The final was T.K 5. Caledonia 1 The winning keeper was Lucas Holwerda with relief from Andy Clinton. Unity Christian visited Mid­ dleville Sept. 14. This was a conference match with both teams enter­ ing the game with the same records of 4-0-2 The teams fought a 70-minute battle which ended 1-1. Both teams were evenly matched and each had a number of opportunities to score in the first half, but neither team could break the 0-0 deadlock Middleville’s fine defense led by keeper Holwerda and fullback Lucas kept Unity off the board The second half started where the first left off. At the six-minute mark Uni­ ty scored on a deflected shot into the T.K net. The Trojans came back at the 21-minute mark and scored when Garrett Weatherhead sent a long ball on a direct free kick tn front of the goal where Jason Klinge continued the ball into the net. Andy Clinton had a fine game as a T.K. forward but also did an excellent job fill­ ing in as the goalkeeper when Holwerda left the game with an injury. When the dust had cleared both teams still had indentical records and will play at Unity when they meet Help with federal government now available locally On the third Thursday of each month, a representative from Second District Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra’s of­ fice will be at the Thornapple Township Hall in Middleville to answer questions and offer advice on problems with the federal government. The representative will be at the hall at 200 E. Main Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Assemblers Full Time Work! 40 hrs. per wk plus overtime 2nd and 3rd shift only Up to s7.50 per hr. We curenffy hove openings tor 30 Dtashc ryeeftor machine ope'a^o^ hght assembly workers {both hand and moenre) Openings are 40 hrs plus. pass***, of permanent hre after 60 day probation with excelent beneftts and wortang conddcns Ape* Temp Force 3737 Lake Easfbrook Blvd SE (lower level) 940-1111 again. On Sept 1 the Trojans played East Grand Rapids. The Trojans scored on a penalty kick by Jason Klinge in the first half enroute to a 2-2 tie. East Grand Rapids scored in the second half on a penalty kick to tie the game Mid­ dleville went ahead when freshman Garrett Weatherhead scored on a direct kick with a eight minutes left. East came back and scored on a long, high shot which cleared the keeper’s fingertips. The Trojans were host to the Huskies from Forest Hills Northern. Sept. 5 and came away with a 2-1 win. The Huskies scored five minutes into the match. As the half went on and with 12 minutes left. Klinge tied the game when he received a pass from Aryon Bosma. The se­ cond half play was up and down the field. Center halfback David Williamson and Lucas shut down a number of Huskie offensive plays With 30 seconds left in the match. Klinge took the ball toward the Huskie goal, and then beat the keeper for the game winner The team traveled to God­ win Sept. 6 to play the firstyear Godwin team Middleville started fast when Andy Clinton sent a pass to Jason Klinge who scored and cruised to a 7-0 victory. Jeff Kietzman sent a pass to Clinton, who got his first goal of the year and Kl­ inge came back and scored again. Just before the half W’eatherhead got T.K.’s fourth goal. Two minutes into the se­ cond half Bergakker scored and one minute later Klinge got a hat trick. At the 17-minute mark W’eatherhead bet the Godwin keeper with a long shot into the net Trojan halfbacks Drew Chamberlain. Mark Blashkiw and Kris Utley helped control the midfield for the junior Trojans T.K.’s keepers were Lucas Holwerda and Andy Clinton. (Courtesy of Marty Wustman) HOMEOWNERS! uvSTOPa Irving from paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! sowwoe QtTotfiw 1-800-968-2221 AllSTATE MOKTGAGt �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 19, 1995 TK Tennis team 3rd at Hastings invite, 7-0 over Kelloggsville, falls to Comstock Park A busy week for the Thor­ napple-Kellogg varsity tennis team was completed with a third-place finish at the Hastings Invitational, last Saturday, a 7-0 win over Kelloggsville, Sept. 11 and a 5-2 loss to Comstock Park, Sept. 13. At the Hastings Invite, the No. 1 doubles team of Kori Hutchens and Adelaide Devine progressed the fur­ thest for the Lady Trojans, defeating Caledonia 6-4. 6-2 and Hastings 5-7, 6-1, 6-3, before losing to South Chris­ tian 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. South Christian won the tournament with 21 points, followed by Caledonia with 18. TK with seven and Hast­ ings with three. In the win over Kellog­ gsville, Tracy Campbell, at No. 1 singles pulled off a 62, 6-0 win. Sarah Wright won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 sin­ gles, Courtney DeHaan won at No. 3 singles 6-1. 6-0 and Jenny Mari age won at No. 4 singles 6-1, 6-0. Hutchens and Devine won 6-1, 6-0. Anne Marie Hart and Amber Frost won at No. 2 doubles 6-4, 6-4. Emily Zuidersma and Sarah Cordis won at No. 3 doubles 6-0, 60 and Amanda Stutzman and Kristi Peters won at No. 4 doubles 7-6. 7-6. The No. 4 doubles team was exhibition play. Several close matches made the 5-2 score of the TK vs. Comstock Park rather unrevealing. Campbell took her oppo­ nent to three sets and a tie breaker 6-4. 2-6. 7-6 (8-6) before losing, Wright went into two sets and a tie breaker 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) and DeHaan went three sets before losing 6-3,4-6, 6-1. Coach Larry Seger said Campbell really pushed her opponent, an All-conference returning club player, and Wright and DeHaan put up strong games which could have gone either way. Manage won 6-1. 6-0 and Hutchens and Devine took the other TK win with a three-set 0-6, 6-1, 6-3 tally. Seger said the I^ady Tro­ jans, should they continue to improve as they have been doing, will give Comstock Park a better match next time the two teams meet. Scots kickers split in Rainbow action Facing a tough Thornap­ ple-Kellogg varsity soccer squad which "had a great deal of energy and heart," the Caledonia team was shut out in the first of two OK Rain­ bow matches last week The Scots rebounded and had Jeff Foster hack in the line up for last Thursday's 5I win over Kcnowa Hills. In Tuesday's match against the Trojans. Scots' Coach Brian Brockhuizen said his team came out a little flat and TK took advantage. "They took our minds out of the game and that got us out of the game." Brockhuizen said. The Scots still has some players out of the line up, but Foster returned for the Kenowa Hills contest and Brockhuizen said the team played much better. "He gives us some fine de­ fensive play at stopper, something we needed more of against Middleville," he said. Sophomore Tom Hurst scored his First of two varsity goals in the First half off a feed from Mike Famol. He scored again in the second with an assist from Matt Bushman in the second pc- nod. That was all the scoring the team needed, but as an in­ surance policy, Eric Rogers took a pass from Mark Boncher for a score and Steve Schmidt took feeds from both Nick and Mark Boncher for goals. The Scots are 2-2 in the Rainbow with a game al home versus Sparta, Sept. 21. TK golfers improve record to 4-1 in OK Blue conference With wins over Byron Center and Hamilton last Wednesday in a triangular, and over Spring Lake Sept. RN EVENING SUPERVISOR Pennock Hospital, a progressive community hospital located in Hastings. Michigan, has a Full Time opportunity for a Registered Nurse with supervisory experience: Evening House Supervisor Full Time; Reports to Director of Nursing; BSN or minimum 3-5 years nursing experience (2 years supervisory); Responsible for hospital operations and staffing on evenings; shift accountability; Nursing Committees, personnel in Nursing on evenings (evaluations). 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Against Spring I^ke, TK's No. 2, 3 and 4 golfers, Ryan Nausieda, Bender and Middle­ ton, all had 42s for a team score of 164. Spring Lake's Pete Boet was the low scorer for the Lakers with a 43. In junior varsity action against Spring Lake, TK won with a 202-204 nipping. Jason Preslar and Jason Schweitzer both carded 49s, Chad Mugridge had a 51 and Trevor Eaton had a 53. Sweet Lady hoopsters win 2 O-K Gold contests The Caledonia varsity bas­ ketball team overcame a sluggish First half to post a 50-34 trouncing of Forest Hills Northern. Sept. 12 and held off a strong Belding squad 56-51, Sept. 14 to post two OK Gold victories, last week. In the win over the Huskies, the teams traded baskets through the Fust half, the largest margin being Five points at the break, off Kristy DeBoer’s triple. The Huskies score the First Five points in the second half before the Sweet Ladies started a 12-4 run over the next six minutes. In the Final quarter, never giving the Huskies a chance, the Sweet Laies outscored their opponent 15-7. Sarah Born had superb night with a team-high 18 rebounds and 12 points. Samantha Choryan and De­ Boer had 10 points each and DeBoer picked up Five re­ bounds. "We got a big night from our defense,” Coach Mike Wilson said. "Even when the offense was sputtering, we worked hard and that was what kept us in the game...." Rachel Comegys had the task of covering the Huskies' top scorer Deb MuilenBurg, who had scored 30 and 24 points in her previous two games. Comegys covered her like a heavy comforter on a cold Michigan night, allow­ ing her a stingy seven points in lhe contest. The win over Belding was the team's First road, league win of the season. The Sweet Ladies held the lead throughout the game, but were never able to put the game away. Belding hung on like a three-year-old to mommy's leg. The Lady Bulldogs used a trapping defense, both full and half-court, which allowed them to close an eight-point gap early in the second half. However, the saying "if you live by the trap, you'll die by the trap," was true as the Sweet Ladies circumvented the trap and ran up an 11point lead. The Lady Bulldogs were able to make a run late in the fourth, but the Scots held off that run too to preserve the win. Bom led the team again in both rebounds (12) and scor­ ing (15). DeBoer had 12 points and three assists and Stephanie Algera had eight ATTENTION deer blocks -deer corn molasses blocks buck & doe urine deer lick blocks 1 plus more to attract the deer Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-8108 • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DLTTOS If You Are Looking For Work points and 11 rebounds. "It was a nice road win for us," Wilson said. "Belding is a very tough team on their own floor and they play a de­ fense we don’t see often. "There were a few minutes in the game where we were a little shaky, but we hung tough," W’ilson said. The Sweet Ladies host Sparta tonight (Sept. 14) and are on the road to South Christian Thursday. TK cross country teams split with Spring Lake, Thursday The Thornapple-Kellogg cross country teams split, the girls winning and the boys losing, to the new team in the OK Blue, Spring Lake. Thursday. The girls defeated Spring Lake 26-29 and the boys Fin­ ished 21-37 in the loss. Jessie Davis was the top girls runner at 21 minutes, 5 seconds. Stephanie Potter was third overall at 22:33. Erica Johnston was sixth at 25:51. Alice Matson was seventh at 26:06 and Jenny Laansma was ninth at 27:31. Steve Dood Finished third overall at 18:27, Matt Eaton was Fifth at 18:57. Ryan Hesselink was seventh at 19:16. Jared Otto was 10th at 19:35 and Dendell Craven was 12th at 20:54 TK girls cross country runner Jessie Davis crosses the finish line in 12th position at the Thornapple-Kellogg Invitational, Monday. OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/ BILLING CLERK Part Time Family Practitioner is seeking a part time Office Reccptionist/Hill ing Clerk immediately for family practice office in Wayland. Michigan. QuahfuMons. Expenencc/trainmg in doctor's office and medical in surance/billing; excellent interpersonal skills are a must, good typ­ ing, PC, and office skills; flexibility in hours and availability to work full time hours for approximately 8 weeks is desired. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 Wesl Green Street PENNOCK HOSPITAL Hastings. 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Six of the nine teams in the run were Class A schools. Marshall came in fourth with 96 points. Ann Arbor Huron was fifth at 104, Charlotte finished with 130, Portage Northern with 143, Adrian with 194 and Mattawan did not finish five Scot girls 1st, 5th in Olivet Cross Country Invitational The Caledonia girls cross country team split into two, Saturday, and still placed first in the Olivet Cross Country Invitational. The A Team took top honors with 22 points and the B Team took fifth with 105 points. Shannon Houseman was the lop Lady Scot across the line, finishing second at 20 minutes, two seconds. Finishing third was Keri Bloem at 20:04, Sarah Parbel was fourth at 20:14, Liz For­ tuna was fifth at 20:24 and Barb Warner was eighth at 20:53. Five of the eight teams were from Class A schools. Finishing ninth for Cale­ donia was Jill Hofmann at 21:11, 13th was Beth Parbel, Andrea Shomier was 14th at 21:58, Sarah Grow was 22nd at 22:49 and Greta Klein fin­ ished 45th at 25:14. runners. Dave Friedrich was the top Scots runner, finishing sixth overall at 17 minutes, 42 seconds. Rob Lillie was seventh at 17:48, Andy Schupp was 14th at 18:21, Todd Striplin was 20th at 18:47 and Dave VandenBerg was 27lh al 19:16. Also running, but not involved in the scoring was Phil VanLaan. who placed 35th at 19:49. Coach John Soderman said it was a very close invitational with many strong Class A schools. "We re pleased with how we ran." be said. TK varsity soccer at 3-1-2 for season action Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals8 When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters* i AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (800) LUNG-USA TK frosh gridders 2-0 for season Thornapple-Kell ogg's freshman fixxball team open ed its season by beating Caledonia team 16-16 Aug 31. After containing Caledonia’s offense twice ear ly in the game, TK’s Jason Baragar returned a punt 25 yards for the new season’s first touchdown Following the touchdown Adam Smith ran in the twopoint conversion and Mid­ dleville led 8-0 after the first quarter. A "nicely executed" Mid­ dleville drive was capped by a six-yard TD run by Smith. He also scored the two-point con- SUMMARY OF MINUTES Caledonia Village Council — REGULAR MEETING — September 11, 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present. The minutes of the last meeting and the financial report were accepted as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment Rodgers reported that sanitary sewers will be cleaned this month, tree work is being done and that the snow plow trucks need repairs The tractor tire problem still has not been resolved Fiets outlined a work plan for sanitary sewer rehabilitation for some sanitary sewers on the east side of the Village. This will include smoke testing capacity analysis, house to bouse inflow study and an overall master plan. Motion by Soules, second­ ed by Robertson to proceed with this protect. Carried Council members will help with this and ask that residents cooperate so that we may obtain worthwhile information to correct problem areas in the sanitary sewers. Antecki presented informa­ tion about two way radios for Council to study. Council asked to hove equipment installed on o Trojans fall to Byron Center 43-0 The Thomappie-Kellogg varsity football team fell to Byron Center Friday night 430. The Trojan defense, which had left holes in the line and gave up some longyardage passes, stiffened to respectability in the second halt, allowing only one score. No further information was reported to the Sun and News at press time Here. TK quarterback Kevin Doyle sends a pass downfield for a 12-yard completion. trial basis. Motion by Berencsi, seconded by Kidder to appoint Margaret Merrill to the Library Advisory Board. Motion carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Soules to purchase a Polaroid camera for Village use. Carried. Labor committee mode the recommendation to hire Robert Stockman as Village Manager There was discussion and a few changes were mode in the job description and the agreement Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to hire Robert Stockman as Village Manager Motion car ried He will start September 18, 1995 Motion by Erskine seconded by Robertson to shore the cost of a Financial Conference for governmental officials with Antecki paying the balance Corned Other items discussed were renewal of “Tree City USA cer tificate. tree inventory. Boy Scout Eagle protects dogs runn ing loose McDonald Run. and landscaping around Village Township building Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Jocquelme Cherry Village Clerk (103) version. TK ended the half leading 164). Caledonia came to life in the second half and eventually scored on a five-yard run. Defensively, Jeremy Vandefifer, Obie Kruse and Bryan Jahnke had good games according to the coaches. Andrew Hillman had a key fumble recovery and Jason Barager intercepted his first pass of the season. Offensively TK was led by tackle Paul Wade, guard, Jesse Shaffer and running backs Miso Glaven, Adam Smith, and Nate LaVoie. With a balanced scoring at­ tack the young Trojans defeated Spring Lake 43-20 Sept. 7. The Trojans started off scoring on its opening drive. Jim Stevens raced around the end for a 33-yard TD run. Dan Finkbeiner ran for the extra point. Defensive comer Andrew Hillman returned a Spring Lake fumble 47 yards for another TD On its next possession, Nate LaVoie scored his first of two TDs from the eight-yard line Adam Smith ran for the ex­ tra point Still in the first half Miso ran for a score and the extra points. Smith ended TK scor­ ing at the end of the half with a seven yard run. At the half the score stood at 36-6. The Trojans had two more scores in the second half for the final tails (Courtesy of Justin DeBoode and Dave Liu) The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity soccer squad has en­ joyed a fine to start to its 1995 campaign. The team has suffered one loss in its first six games while enjoying three wins and two ties. In a conference filled with strong competition. TK has one win and two ties. TK opened the season with a 1-0 victory over a powerful Calvin Christian squad. Junior forward Tom Piccione found the net for the game-winner. TK fought back and settled for a 2-2 draw against a strong conference -foe at Sparta. Junior striker David Bot winski accounted for both marks. The Trojans fell 4-0 to the fine East Grand Rapids team but rebounded the next week and topped visiting Delton 3-1 sparked by goals from Botwinski. Piccione, and junior Scott Evans. TK was back in conference action September 12 with a 2-0 victory over neighboring Caledonia. Both teams played with determination with a first half goal by junior Dann Jousma establishing the dif­ ference until a late breakaway score by Evans iced the match Life for the Trojans didn't get any easier when league leading Unity Christian came to town Sept. 14 as an inspired second-half performance featuring a goal by Scott Evans resulted in a 1-1 draw Coach Steve Evans has been especially pleased with the quality of play by his juniordominated squad. Goalkeeper Chris Niles anchors a solid defense which features Josh Steorts. Ross Lucas. Ben Osborne. Devin O'Dell. Mike Cramer, and is led by senior sweeper Sean CrofixM and senior stopper Brad Enders The midfield is controlled by Dean 1 miasma, Nathan DeBoer, Josh England. Jason Cowham. Josh Wert, Nate Brady, and senior leadership is provided by Jason Gearhart. Brett Brenrci and Curt Brinks The first line strikers include David Bot winski. Tom Piccione. Scott Evans. Darin Jousma. 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It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554 ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS | �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 19. 1995 South Christian defense stops Caledonia 29-14 A stubborn South Christian defence limited Caledonia to only one first down in the first half and went on to defeat the Scots 29-14 Friday night in O-K Gold Conference foot­ ball action. It was the Scots’ first loss of the season, dropping them to 1 -1 in the conference and 2- 1 overall. The win lifted South to exactly the same record. "South played really well. They are fast to the bail, read the plays well and the game was well coached, ' said Scot coach Tom Burrill. "But their defense was the dominant factor in this game. They kept the ball, and when we did, we couldn't get outside. We had a hard time blocking them. They kept our defense on the field all night, and just wore our guys down in the second half." The Caledonia defense, however, stepped up to its task of trying to contain the Invest a stamp Save a bundle For the price of a stamp, you can get the latest edition of the federal government s free Consumer Information Catalog listing more than 200 free or low-cost govern­ ment publications on topics such as federal benefits, jobs, health, housing, education, cars, and much more. Our booklets will help you save money, make money, and spend it a little more wisely. So stamp out ignorance, and write today for the latest free Catalog Send your name and address to: Consumer Information Center Department SB Pueblo, Colorado 81009 explosive Sailors, who man­ aged only one touchdown in the first half, when Joel Burgess scored on a five-yard pass. South Christian may have been concerned at the half be­ cause despite its stellar defen­ sive effort, it led only 7-0. afterward, when South, facing a third down and seven yards to go, broke the Caledonia de­ fense, setting up Tim Koster for a 39-yard touchdown run The Sailors then faked the kick and scored a two-point conversion to raise their ad­ vantage to 15-6. "If we could have held them Burrill. however, was at that point, we would have concerned that his team had had the ball back and only not been able to move the ball. Caledonia was unable to down a point." noted Bumll "I regard that play as the turn­ make a first down until its ing point in the game." final possession of the second quarter Things went from bad to Returning after the inter­ worse for Caledonia when mission, the Scots fired their Stephens fumbled the kickoff own explosion as junior half­ return and South recovered, back Donny Stephens returned setting up its next TD. a fivethe third-quarter kickoff 80 yard run by Ben Sportci. The yards for a score. extra point was good, and sud­ denly the score was 22-6. Burrill opted to try the two"I was still optimistic." said point coversion rather than go for the tie, but the pass to Burrill. "It was only the third Matt Frantti was just out of quarter, and our kids weren't his reach, leaving Caledonia ready to quit. I thought we could still make the big play." down 7-6. But it was the Sailors who But what Burrill described made the big plays in the as the "key play" in the game happened almost immediately fourth quarter. Nate Burgess scored on another third-down attempt, and the extra point upped South to a 29-6 lead with about four minutes left in the game. The Scots were still eager to put the ball in the end zone. The game's finals TD was set up when Ryan Overmire connected with Stephens on a halfback option pass. Stephens carried the ball 46 yards to the 39-yard line, and three plays later, quarterback Nick Freeman scored from 31 yards out. The two-point pass from Freeman to Frantti was suc­ HOW TO WRITE AN OBITUARY FOR YOUR TEENAGER YOU sit and watch you biia deep. The hospital intercom is a constant reminder of your child, and wonder if maybe that around his feet. He hasn't moved A IT IS APPROPRIATE since you last tucked it in. but it to include the child’s gives you something to do. It’s been nickname if well-known. two days since your child's friends carried him into the emergency It s been 16 hours since your room. The doctor says it's a losing child was pronounced dead. The relatives you phoned didn't know about inhalants. It seems no one did. « LISTING THE With less than two minutes remaining in the game, the Scots tned an onside kick, but South fell on the ball and then let the clock run out. Burrill was quick to praise his young team,, which has a number of first-year varsity players tn key positions. "I was pleased with our game," he said. "Our defense played with a great deal of heart, and our special teams also played well. Our guys re­ ally believed they could win. and they never quit "This week. I believe well see what kind of a team we re­ ally have. It’s easy to show up for practice when you're win­ ning. But the life-long lesson kids can get from playing football is to learn from ad­ versity, and right now, the best thing we can do is go back to work." The Scots will be meeting another strong league con­ tender Friday, when Forest Hills Northern arrives in Caledonia for the Scots’ Homecoming. "I don't think Northern is as fast as South, but they are very strong and very physical, and we have to prepare for that.” said Burrill. We plan to put a better of­ fensive program on the field than we did this week, and wc 100k 10 challenge then of tense. I’m looking forward to a good football game. Our fans have been very encourag­ ing and positive, and we want them to see a great Homecom­ ing contest." kidneys, liver. A habit that can even kill the very first time. You stare at wouldn t have been better. battle. You re not ready for that. cessful. bringing the score to 29-14. You haven t slept in two days but death in the obiti somehow, you keep going. Because you have a funeral to arrange. And When the hospital called, you people to console. And someone thought it was a minor cut. another from the obituary section is on the broken collarbone. The hospital phone. They need to know about nurse mentioned inhalants. That the child you just lost. Scot frosh gridders 2-1 for season action The Caledonia freshman football team evened its record to 2-1 with a 20-0 blanking of South Christian, last 'Thursday night. Mike Wienczkowski had touchdown runs of 35 and 70 yards for two of the Scots scores. Jesse Regel ran back the opening kickoff in the second half for the third TD of the night. Doug Murphy was credited with "two crucial’’ receptions in the second half to keep alive Caledonia drives and keep South from taking over the ball in its own territory. Shane Mendez collected in an Sailor pass in the red zone to stop a drive on defense, which was led by Joe Risdon and Hegel. The team defeated Cedar Springs a week earlier 22-14. Mike Gillard and Hegel had touchdown runs and Mendez had a reception from Regel few the third. The defense was led by tackle Mike Klapmust, safety Brett Beckett and backers Hegel and Wienczkowski. The team opened the sea­ son with a 16-6 loss to Thomapple - Ke Hogg. The team is on the road to Forest Hills Northern, Thurs­ day night. w as a mistake, you thought But you soon learned ' sniffing'' — inhaling Number of Michigan farmers down, pay rate on increase household products to get high — was not a mistake. It was a habit. A habit that could ve started with over 100 Could this be your child? \VC ordinary, everyday products like ihalant abuse is or markers, correction fluid and spray paint. A habit that paraphernal WANT TO LEARN I here are signs to ABOUT OBITUARIES look for. You just need to know w hat they are. There were 93.000 people working on Michigan farms during the week of July 9-15, 1995, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Ser­ vice. This compares with 96.000 total farm workers during the July 1994 survey week. The number of hired farm workers, at 29,000. was 6,000 workers less than a year ago. Hot and humid weather prevented some fieldwork. Activities included the start of wheat harvest, cherry shak­ ing. vegetable picking and nursery and greenhouse work. Hired workers were employed for an average of 35.4 hours during the week. The all hired worker wage rate was $6.35 per hour, up 27 cents from last year. Nationally, there were 3.67 million people working on farms and ranches, a 5 percent increase from last July. Of these, 1.07 million workers were hired directly by farm operators. The average hired worker wage rale was $6.44 per hour, up 23 cents from a year earlier. Housing was provided for 19 percent of the hired workers, while 8 per­ cent received meals. 9 percent received cash bonuses. 18 percent had health insurance provided. 7 percent had transportation supplied and 17 percent received other miscellaneous benefits. �Looking for a PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! Hill SER VIC E FROM START TO FIMSH j’1 PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING AND MARKETING PROJECT CALL YOUR COMPLETE PRINTER CALL BILL LOVE OR ROB MITCHELL AT (616) 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 �Page 20 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 19, 1995 For Rent Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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POSTAGE 12/J0/9S Hastings Public Libr^v BwwHtNtk? 121 Church Hastings, Hl. 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year No. 33 I September 26. 1995 Thornapple Board, Plan Commission meet Oct. 3 ercise designed to help the by Mandy Mabel group come to conclusions Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and solutions to problems on Commission will have a joint their own and design a plan meeting with the Thomapple acceptable to all residents He said he does not know if Township Board at 7 p.m people will be interested. but Tuesday. Oct. 3. The two units of govern­ wants to try it Cherry added that the big ment will discuss wellhead protection, annexation pro­ gest concern at this point is — cedures and the possibility of does Middleville want to having a joint strategic plann­ grow, and if so, where? “By doing strategic plann­ ing effort to determine how ing you get the community in­ Middleville should grow. Village Planner Jason teracting and voicing con­ Cherry said strategic planning cerns.” he said. "People who involves an invitation to the live here know what the pro­ community to come to a blems are." The facilitator, he said, meeting and discuss concerns they may have about the must lead people through the process and let them say what village and its future The group will have a they want to see in leader whose purpose is to Middleville He added that in order for mediate and keep things under control. The leader would this Io work, both the village lead the group through an ex­ and the township need to be behind it. By meeting with them, he said, they may not come to any agreement, but at least they will know where everyone stands. Cherry reported that con­ sultants said the best direction for the village to grow is east because it is more efficient, cost wise. Expanding to the west and southwest would mean expan­ ding farms, which could pro­ ve to be expensive. On the east side of the village, he said, they could place a booster pump that could service anything in that direction for miles. Some of the commission members have been asking residents what they would like to see happen to Middleville. Katherine Encinas said the Caledonia Schools crown Homecoming Royalty ‘95 See TK Board, Page 3 Winning first place in the Homecoming float competition was the entry from the Class of 1996. Judges decided the seniors best carried out this year's theme, " Extreme,” as they urged the Scots to a victory over Forest Hills Northern. Caledonia Twp. OKs master utilities study by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week voted unan­ imously to approve a study in preparation for creating a master utility plan for the township. Such a plan would not only indicate the location of exist­ ing sewer and water systems in the township, but also the areas where these utilities should be made available in the future. Cost of the study is not to exceed $8,500. and will be prepared by Wilcox Associ­ ates, the township's consult­ ing engineering firm. Randy Wilcox told the board that such a plan would benefit both township offi­ cials and developers. The plan would be a valuable tool in planning and zoning deci­ sions, and would help devel­ opers, whose projects often are subject to availability of public utilities. Some zoning districts, such as those permitting high den­ sity residential use or heavy industrial use, for instance, require sanitary sewer be available before such devel­ opment can take place. The density allowed in residential developments also depends on whether public utitlities are available. There presently are no public water systems in the township, but the board is working on bringing public water into the northwest part of the township, where high density residential development has been approved or proposed. De­ velopers working in that area have been faced with the un­ certainty of not knowing when the water system will be available. See Utilites, Page 6 See Homecoming, P. 10 Caledonia High School seniors Steve Schmidt and Sarah Parbel reigned over last weekend's Homecoming festivities after being crowned Friday night during football halftime ceremonies. Steve is the son of Craig and Sue Schmidt of Caledonia and Sarah is the daughter of Peter Parbel and Linda Bennett, also of Caledonia. See inside for more coverage of this year's Homecoming events Middleville celebrates 4th annual Heritage Day People enjoyed looking ot the orts and crafts displayed by merchants and ex­ hibitors at Heritage day held on Saturday Sept. 16. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The fourth annual Mid­ dleville Heritage Day provid­ ed a variety of activities all day Sept. 16 for residents and visitors to enjoy. Brownie Troop No. 311 from Middleville had a bake sale to raise money to save the whales. The baked goods were made by members of the troop. Among the crafts were wooden bird houses, banjos, baskets and other knickknacks Businesses such as Phoenix Realty and Pennock Hospital had raffles for gift certificates and sweatshins Craft fair chairwoman Alene Hamilton said there were 18 exhibitors there. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen led a community sing-a-long. with songs from the 1800s. such as “Hail Hail the Gang's All Here." "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and “Home on the Range " The Caledonia Dance Center, among other groups, performed and children en­ joyed the ring toss, and fishing games available. The horseshoes and the dunk tank also were a source of interest, as were the softball. volleyball and three-onthree basketball tournaments. The Thornapple Heritage Association distributed books that describe the history of See Heritage Day, P. 2 In This Issue... • TK Technology Committee sets special goals • Stockman ‘getting the feel’ of Caledonia village manager’s post • Ribbon cutting officially opens wastewater plant • Middleville to apply for block grants �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 26. 1995 HERITAGE DAY, continued from front — Middleville, the theme of this celebrauorV The book includes informa­ tion about the first house in Middleville, the first hotel, the first meeting of the school inspectors of Thornapple Township, the layout of the dam. and the first popular businesses in the village The Chippewa, Potawat tamie and Ottawa Indian tribes were some of the first groups of people to set foot on the land that is now Middleville, which was founded by Calvin G. Hill, the earliest white set­ tler in Thomapple Township ‘ Squire” Hill as he was called, also was the first coun­ ty surveyor. He laid out the first cemetery for the white settlers, one of his numerous donations to the village Heritage Day also had a fire department exposition from Thornapple Township Emergency Services, carnival bingo, and various cookouts sponsored by the Lions Club, and other organizations The parade was a sensation with Waiter and Lois Bender as the grand marshals and Bnttaney Asm and Alan Bucko* mg as the junior grand marshals Among other groups par­ ticipating in the parade were the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association and the Middleville Village Players. The Heritage Day Commit­ tee sponsored a float contest. Munchkinland placed first, the TK teachers' association float was second, and the Heritage Society entry was third. The committee issued prizes to the top two teams in The volleyball tournament was a popular Heritage Day event. The winning teams "aging acers" and "the odd couples" received Bud light jackets and hats. The Thornapple Kellogg High School marching band made beautiful music in the Heritage Day parade. Resident* of Middleville also enjoyed dunking their favorite teacher, students, or coach at the Athletic Boosters dunk tank. the volleyball tournament. The winners, who received jackets, were the champion Aging Acers and runnerup. The Odd Couples who receiv- Face to Face Oscar de Goa, M.D. OB/GYN ed hats. The top two softball teams who received trophies were the Mafia team first and Friends and Family, second. The winner of the women's horseshoe contest was Sandy Brower, who received a clock, and the winner of the men s contest is not known. The winners of the house beautification award were Walt and Shirley Eaton and the business beautification award went to the Middleville Speedy Mart. Mom and Pop Appliances, Tires R Us and Miller Real Estate won business recogni­ tion awards.. The winners of the raffle sponsored by the committee were Jim VanHouten who won first prize, which was a $200 Miikilcville shopping spree; Cary Ion Bird, who won a microwave, and Darrel Enders, who won a $100 Mid dleville shopping spree Heritage Day Committee Chairwoman Jo Sclafam praised members of the com mittec who helped plan the festival Committee members were Jim Oliver. Shelly McQueen. John Tobias, Denise Lucas. Lucy Gerrits, Dawn Binder, Alene Hamilton, Roberta Meeker, Bob Vansspronsew and Doug Elam. The next Heritage Day meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 14, at Phil's Pizzeria. Jeffrey Dinges, M.D. OB/GYN About Gynecology Gy-ne-col-O-gy - A branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women. Oscar de Goa, M.D., board certified, and Jeffrey Dinges, M.D., board eligible, are Pennock Hospital's full-time obstetrician/gynecologists. These OB/GYNs provide comprehensive care for females of all ages, including adolescents. Surgical procedures include alternatives to hysterectomy without major sur­ gery, pelvic reconstructive surgery, operative laparoscopy including laser surgery, laparoscopic tubal ligation, removal of fibroids, cyst removal, D & C and LETZ (Leep ExcisionTransfer Zone) for abnormal pap smears. Other procedures include fine needle aspirations (removal of fluids), endome­ trial biopsies, colposcopy, surgical biopsies, removal of cervical polyps, place­ ment and removal of IUDs and Norplant implants, injections of hormones and amniocentesis For more information on Dr. de Goa or Dr. Dinges call 948-3116. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings. Ml 49058 Residents showed their interest in horseback riding by displaying their horses in the parade. WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 26, 1995 / Page 3 TK Technology Committee sets special goals by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Technology Curriculum Com­ mittee will use the money from passage of a millage last June to develop goals for all grade levels. Committee Chairman Kevin Briggs said when this commit­ tee first got together, the fun­ damental question was whether it wanted technology to drive the district's cur­ riculum or just to support it. He said the committee's choice to support it has led to its concern over three sections First, he said, the group needs to identify what students in each grade level should know, then figure out how to apply those skills to the existing curriculum. The key is to make sure what they are recommended to know matches w ith the pre­ sent curriculum, he added He said that at the end of the last school year, the commit­ tee asked each teacher what students need to know when they leave their specific grade or department From this information, the committee developed a list of skills the staff members felt were important for students to have and put them in order of grade level in an official list. The list, he said, was com­ pleted at the end of last school year He added that the document will allow the committee to evaluate the curriculum to see where changes and im­ provements could be made When the document is finished it will be taken to the school board for evaluation. Briggs said the board is aware of where the committee is. The next step, he said, will be to take care of the logistics of what hardware and soft­ ware the staff will need The evaluation phase, he said, will precede the TK BOARD, continued from front page — people she spoke to preferred that Middleville stay a small town. William Mosey said people he spoke to feel that it Mid­ dleville wants eventually to have some of the things that other cities have, it will have to grow. Linda French said the village probably will grow some, whether residents want it to or not Cherry added that if they make decisions now. they can always change them later. If they don't make decisions, the village could grow on its own in any direction Ray Kocplingcr said they need to advertise if they want to have a public forum Cherry asked the commis­ sion it it wants to have a strategic plan French said that in order to do this the village must agfgc to it. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said they will talk it over with the township Oct. 3, then talk with the Village Council. Cherry said that village ^ngineer Paul Spellman talked about getting residents together to discuss what they would like to see for Middlevile in the future. He had suggested they start with a broad issue and narrow it down. He also had said that residents should look back and see what has happened to Middleville over time because people usually do not notice the way things change on a daily basis. Cherry said the strategic plan only will come from the residents who will decide on their own what direction to take In other business, the com­ mission voted unanimously that they recommend the Village Council to pursue pro­ cedures for annexation of four parcels on the east side of the village near the cemetery. Newmeyer said two of the lots in question belong to the Bass family, which presently lives outside of the village limit, but receives water and sewer from the village Living outside the village limit results in them having to pay double in taxes. Since the only way they can pay less taxes is by living in the village limit. Newmeyer said, the Village Council has asked the commission to con­ sider the possibility of annex­ ing them into the village so they can pay only village taxes. The owner of the other properities is Dave Dykstra, who plans to build a subdivision on land near the industrial park Dykstra has requested to be in the village limit Newmeyer said there are two ways of getting annexa­ tion: The ow ner of the proper­ ty can ask and the village can ask if the property is around the village. The Village Council asked the planning commission to look at these requests. Newmeyer said, and now will look over how to pursue ac­ complishing the task He added that if the village accepts this, it then will write a letter requesting annexation. Cherry said that the parcels have to be approved by the Barry County Board of C ommissioners The commission also vexed unanimously to accept Dave Dykstra's subdivision plans with revisions and graphics, and voted to have a public hearing on the approved sub­ division ordinance at the regular November meeting. logistics. Each teacher will be given a checklist for each stu­ dent that will indicate which skills each has completed that year. The purpose for this is to make it easier for the teacher who has the students next to have a clear understanding of what level each student is at Briggs said they have been given 5650.000 to purchase technology related items. The board's first step is to hire an outside consultant to develop a plan for the expenditure of the money. He said he has spoken to four consulting companies and should have a decision within a week He added that one thing he asked each firm is what could they do with the school's ex­ isting equipment. It is impor­ tant to be able to use the old equipment because it would be more cost effective. He said he wants to get the information prepared as soon as possible so that when the money comes in January, they can put it to use right away. He added that once they get the equipment, it will be necessary to train and evaluate lesson plans before it can be used. His goal, he said, is to tram everyone this winter so they can be prepared to use the equipment next fall. Briggs said the consultant they hire will help them see the big picture and also will their plan. Briggs said he wants the meet w ith community groups committee to work on a three to help them understand. He said the long term goal year plan Each member of the com­ of the committee is to finish the outcome list and to support mittee was put in charge of a different school to work on the cuirriculum committee He added that they should the phasing The committee will put wait until the curriculum com­ mittee decides what it wants to together an estimate of how do and tells them what it much money will be needed for equipment, identify where needs. The goal, he said, is to get new software and hardware the curriculum committee to are needed It also will talk to people in be poractive with technology the different buildings to see so we can support it. what level each class is at to He added that the board will have to help them achieve determine how much training their goals if it agrees with will be needed Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you'll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. 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Houston received his share of love from everyone who wanted to pet him while he was curled at my feet under the table to get out of the sun. I got a chance to meet some new people who had just mov­ ed to Middleville with their seven children I hope that they come to visit me later so I can show them what a wonderful, warm family you folks in our area are. There is no community like ours Bless all of you for being such a wonderful group Henry Stegrahe walked with me as a Lions’ Club representative. Carol wore the Lion suit. I have only one suggestion to make for the wonderful people who did so much for the good parade Why not have some people carrying a banner in front of the lead car. which is usually a police car? In the parade you are suppos­ ed to keep 20 feet intervals between floats. When we started out the lead vehicle took off like a scared rabbit, not realizing that walkers in the parade could not keep up that kind of pace Jerry insisted on me holding his arm because Houston was running and the road was rough Jerry was afraid that I would stub my toe. I ap­ preciated his concern Poor Houston was running to keep up. which no Leader Dog should do with his partner. At the light, the parade started slowing down by having walkers at the from The walkers would go at a slower pace with safe passage over the bumpy spots in the street. One mother and her girls were in old-fashioned costumed (hoop skirts and all). Some of her children were quite small. The parade went down the hill, crossed the river, and up the hill to the front of the Methodist church. Then Jerry and I went back down to the center of the downtown area so we could watch the rest of the parade go by. A man from the Lions Club took our pic­ ture for the Lions Club paper Then Jerry took me over to the empty kx where Johnny was selling Thornapple history things. Thanks to all of you wonderful busy people who had Heritage Day such as suc­ cess. It is not an easy job to get everything clicking and have it be the success it was. Now to the news that I was able to get. As to our family activities, like a lot of you. we are freezing and canning tomatoes, peaches and pears. Thanks to our daughter. Cay, who does the biggest part, we are finally getting close except for pumpkin and applesauce later on. We had to set out the Bartlett pears, as they were too green to do all at once. We may be able to finish up the last bunch if they are ready. Johnny is coming along much better learning to accept his physical limits. I am learn­ ing to use my hands to see in peeling the pears. Yet Johnny and Cay still check my work. I can't do it by myself any more. It is very frustrating when I have always done a large share of it w ith the help of the children. When all the family was home, we did about two thousand quarts and kept two freezers full Being relegated to a helper position is a good learning position for both Johnny and me. But as you get older, first the nut comes off. then the washer falls off and soon the bolt comes off. not letting you be the efficient worker that you used to be. Without our daughter Cay taking on the tremendous job. we could not even manage We are so for­ tunate that she chooses to live happily with us. taking on a great deal that requires an alert body and physical strength. It is hard to admit to yourself that changes are hap­ pening to you that you don’t appreciate But that is life, isn't it? Nellie Solomon said that she just washed all of her win­ dows. so she was sure it was going to rain within 24 nours. And it did We got about one inch, and it was needed Wasn't that nice to have Walter and Lois Bender as the grand marshals of our Heritage Day? They have been long time residents of our area. It couldn't have hap­ pened to a nicer couple who have been a long and gixxl part of our farming communi­ ty. I call that kind of recogni­ tion the frosting to the cake Bill Kenyon said that his Continued next page - « LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9 30 am 10:45 am Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east ot M-37 Pastor, Ret . Pnan F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. ...11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamanxi Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia Michigan Telephone 6N-82S2 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and (Children’s Church will be provided during both services Set an example In speech in Me, m lore, in farth and m purity ’ ________________ I Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor dB CALEDONIA llimsnUKEHBIEIiaUHCll A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( Dun ng ihe School Year) Rev. R. Scoft Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. & 11:00a.tn. Ch,rChM37eat(foSii^ ’1512 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody s somebody.. and Jesus Chnsr is Lord" Sumxx School........................................... 9-30 a m Sunday Morning Worshp.......................10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship...................600 p.n. Woo Midweek Prayer 8 Stole Study. 7-00 p m IMBam Dobson Pastor Rev. Bobby Dale Muflock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School...............................9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service............................. 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Paskx SHARON8ARNSDALE.W Of(>B«anEd kMuse OVl-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School................................... 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6.00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Srtf Peace Reformed Church Barner Free 1M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday School 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults 'iOBfaJUMF Jr & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavineties Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kratt Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Rom 1210 8:00 a.m..................................Blended Service 9:05 a.m............................... Educational Hour 10:15 a m.....................Contemporary Service 11:15 a m........................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Nrxmday Road (at Gun Iwke) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 111 Church Street Barrier Free !’r<>g'um> for All Aprs Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship......................... 11 00 am 9 00 am 4 1030 am Ret. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wednesday Family Night” 6<X) pm Ret. Paulette Cheyne COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Ehc (Did fllimr JHrH|cdi»t (Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10 00a m Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Rayle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitney v die Ave Church School, Sunday.9:45 a m. Morning Wonhip... 11 00 a m Evening Worship...... 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship ...7 30 p m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 26, 1995 I Page 5 Former engineer and urban planner putting experience to work Stockman ‘getting the feel’ of Caledonia Village manager’s post by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia area resident Robert Stockman began work last week as the first manager for Caledonia Village, after accepting the offer approved by the Village Council Sept. 11. He began his new duties Monday, Sept. 18. Surrounded by records and ordinance books in his new office, he said he planned to spend some time reading up on village projects and legisla­ tion affecting the village. He also said he is anxious to meet and get to know vil­ lage officials and residents Because he has so much to learn, he said, he is reluctant to outline goals and projects he hopes to accomplish until he has spent more time on the job. "I'm just barely getting the feel of things,' he said, wav­ ing a hand toward the papers and books and maps all around him. He did say he thinks he's prepared to help the council, not only because of his back­ ground in engineering and planning, but also because of his previous experience with many different agencies and with government. Right now, he said, he sees the biggest challenge facing the village as responding to the pressures brought on by continued growth. "We have to handle these pressures with a relatively small village budget and ris­ ing paces, he added. Stockman also noted that many people who work out­ side the village have high ex­ pectations of their local gov­ ernment. "...and that means setting priorities. I think this is an area where I can help the council. I see myself as keep­ ing track of the relative merits of the different services and seeing what best fits our bud­ get," he said. More specifically, he cited the village's sewer system as an area that needs constant maintenance and occasional repair. Rain water inflow into the sewer system is one prob­ lem already being tackled by the council, he noted. "We must keep working on this kind of sewer problem, and also that of expanding the public water system into the village." he said. Another big job for the vil­ lage is operating the villages new wastewater treatment NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS, Uncle Jack and wife from St. Louis are visiting That is Ann Kenyon's brother Did you sec Neva and Bill in their 1926 Pontiac, which was the fifth car off the assembly line? Art Kenyon would have been so proud to see it out running. Bill and Neva had a wonderful time. 1 told Neva about my flapper dress I had as a family keepsake. So she came over and tried it on. It even as a cloth hat and matching purse. Neva looked so good, fitting right into the 1926 flapper era. Ward Bender said that Betty Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Visk>« Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 from P 4 had knee replacement and is getting around pretty good now. Keep up the gtxxl work, Betty Betty White sent us the most delicious pear jam recipe. When I read the recipe, I just drooled. With our physical problems, we could not have it, so I just mentally drooled instead. Letha Buckingham said that they have a land patent on their land from the original government, dated 1835. Their house has been added to. but some of the house is the original structure. I believe she said that the original part had been there for a very long time, but she thought it had been moved to their site. Isn’t the history of our area interesting? In talking about Bill and Neva Kenyon’s old car. I just remembered the green coupe. I believe Ed Wieringa used one that had red wheels. Am I right ’ It really impressed ail the girls when he came to town Saturday night To have his own car was really something. Ed also helped a lot with the threshing of grain in the local farming area Lois Bremer went to Holton where her son Ken and his local church are trying to raise money for a new church. Ken preached from the roof to help raise inones tor that purpi»sc Lois went up to hear the sermon Well, folks that is it for this week. Have a good week. Visit with you next week Contempo Salon Jt’s Zu*e for a Change... Fall Make Over Special Cut, Style. Faoal. $38^^ Robert Stockman of Alto has begun work as Caledonia Village's first manager. plant, which also now serves the township sewer line along M-37 and 76th Street. "The village has already been operating a sewer system for many years and has done it well. My job in this area will be to help with upcoming problems and management." from the University of Toledo. He then spent two Stockman said. With the expanded sewer years in the U.S. Army before system and the possiblity of a working as an engineer in village water system in the Buffalo and then with an ur­ near future, he said the man­ ban renewal agency in Toledo. He did some planning work ager will be able to take over tasks that had become more in Detroit and earned a mas­ time-consuming than the clerk ter's degree in urban planning and the village council presi­ from Wayne State University "Growing up on a farm was dent could handle on a sup­ quite an education, too." he posedly part-time basis. "I see my job as overseeing added with a smile. Stockman moved to Grand these operations and working with the council in handling Rapids 23 years ago to be­ come executive director of the their growth and maintenance. I'll be the one to keep on top West Michigan Regional of things and report to the Planning Commission, a po­ council on what needs to be sition he held for 14 years, and he lived in GR only about done and how we can do it. "Everyone has been most a year before moving to his fnendly and helpful." he added. home at 10748 100th St. in "There’s a lot to learn, and I Caledonia. Since his tenure with WMdon't feel I can outline all my goals just yet. But I intend to RPC. he has been in business for himself selling CAD fulfill the duties the council requires of me and help the (computer-aided design) sys­ council manage this growing tems to engineering firms. He also worked four years as an area." for Fishbeck. 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Sarto 3 pr 1009 W Green St. • Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 26. 1995 UTILITIES PLAN, from front i t I think today that we have some lands being developed that would have been developed differently if the developer knew sewer was going to be there. 5, MANAGER, continued from Page 5 "I left there, and was look­ ing for something different." U Our area is growing rapidly, and Stockman recalled. "The vil­ lage manager position came there are a lot of challenges and open as I was looking problems to deal with because around." of that growth. I’m looking He was chosen from 46 forward to helping meet those candidates who applied for the challenges here in job, and Village Council La­ — Gordon Jousma bor Committee member Judy Caledonia. ’’ Kidder said that Stockman s strong background in engi­ — Robert Stockman Village to the township par­ cel. which now is zoned agri­ neering, his experience with computers and his work in ur­ cultural. ban planning all helped make Arnold also submitted a Stockman, whose immedi­ him the committee’s top council then worked out the letter to the board, outlining contract terms with Stock- ate family still lives in Ohio, choice. the construction materials for man. enjoys sailing and golf in the "None of our candidates his new retail building and "The council, especially summer months. He is espe­ were currently serving as vil­ Jackie (Cherry), has been cially fond of music, and guaranteeing that he will lage or city managers," Kidder pushing toward hiring a man­ sings with the Edelweiss leave the vegetation on the said, "so we had to look for ager ever since we moved into Choir in Grand Rapids and the south side of his project as a screen for neighboring resi­ other qualifications that would the new office building," said Schubert Men's Choir. He has work for us. dences. Kidder. taught north German folk "All our candiates had the Township engineer Randy "We need someone in the dancing to members of the education, so we looked at ex­ office to take over the man­ Edelweiss group and plays acWilcox recommended that perience. We liked Bob's en­ agement of the village on a cordian with the Grand Rapids Arnold's plan reflect the gineering background and his day-to-day basis, because Accotdian Ensemble. probable effects on his work with the regional plan­ there's just too much out there driveway and retention pond Right now. however, he ning commission. We also any more for just the clerk and as a result of next year's were pleased to find someone the (council) president. They said, he is focusing on becom­ planned installation of a traf­ ing familiar with village pro­ local." fic signal at the 84th Street have been carrying a lot. these She said the Michigan Mu­ past few years, what with cedures and operations so he comer. The widening of the nicipal league helped direct building the new sewer plant can really get to work. highway to create turn lanes "I’m looking forward to get­ the committee through the and working on the new water at that intersection will begin hiring process until the final system and then there are the ting into the job." Stockman just north of Arnold's pro­ said. candidate was selected. The new developments. posed drive. "Our area is growing The board will take action "I don't think we ll regret rapidly, and there are a lot of on both PUD rezonings after this move, and the timing has challenges and problems to a second reading on each next worked out well. We wanted deal with because of that month. to have our manager on board growth I'm looking forward In other business, the by Sept. 1, and we were only to helping meet those chal­ board: two weeks off,'' Kidder added. lenges here in Caledonia." • Tabled action on a Cale­ donia Library Board ap­ Jaime S. Neff pointment pending an official Navy Seaman Recruit Jaime notification of the nominee. S. Neff, son of Fem L. Clark • Agreed to take bids on of 6078 Thomapple River this winter's snow plowing COMPLETE REAL ESTATE aftd BUILDING SERVICE Drive, Alto, recently com­ services for township drives 117 E. MAIN ^f '/VlDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 pleted U.S. Navy basic train­ and parking lots. ing at Recruit Training Com­ • Approved a franchise All Brunswick Yarn «n Stock) 20%Off mand. Great Lakes. 111. agreement with U.S. Signal During the eight-week pro­ Halloween Fabric 20%Off that will allow the company gram. Neff completd a variety right of way in the township of training, which included Ceramcoat Paint $1.39 for laying fiber optic cable. classroom study, practical DMC Floss 5/$1.00 The agreement is contingent hands-on instruction, and an - SALE ENDS SEPTEMBER JO. IW5 on the company's running a emphasis on physical fitness. fiber optic line to the vilIn particular, Neff learned lageAownship office building. naval customs, first aid, fire YARN, CRAFTS and VARIETY fighting, water safety and sur­ • Set a budget workship for AL TERA TIONS, Cl JSTOM FRAMING, 1/2 On ( ARD SHOP MIDDLEVILLE vival. and a variety of safety 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Caledonia Village Centre (by D&W on M-371 1 '/> Story Capo Cod with professional wing, 3 bedrooms, 2 skills required for working the township office. baths, 2 half-baths, formal dining room, sunken living room, Caledonia • 891-1 /Oft • Mon -Fn 9-8; Sat. 9-5.30 around ships and aircraft. w/fireplace, family room, don w/fireplace, country kitchen Neff and other recruits also w/breakfast boy, roc. room and family room down, 2'4 stall received instruction on the garage with loft. Professional wing ideal for in-law apart ment or office space. Plenty of off street parking. 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This year alone the Navy will have more than 57.000 job open­ Super Size Wolf Beds ings and opportunities, most MIDDLEVILLE/CALEDONIA of which include guaranteed Just 15 mins south of Grand Rapids this 2 story Victorian PERM. training style walkout is the perfect escope from city life, located on • Waxing • Piercing • Facials cut& 6 acres near Duncan lake in quiet country setting 3 bdrm Neff is a 1995 graduate of • Pedicures • Foils Highlighting STYLE . . .ONLY 2’4 both w/jocuzzi tub in master bath, large living room Caledonia High School. “(With a master utility plan) the developers are bet­ ter served than with uncer­ tainty," Wilcox said. "It’s essential to have this plan along with our land use plan," agreed Trustee Jim Williams, adding that the utility master plan would help both the Township Board and the Hanning Commission in making land use decisions. Trustee Gordon Jousma added that having such a plan would allow a developer to know whether the project he had in mind for a parcel was feasible, or whether sewer and water were coming to that area in the future. ”1 think today that we have some lands being developed that would have been devel­ oped differently if the devel­ oper knew sewer was going to be there," he said. Township Planner Mark Vander Pl (Kg noted in a later discussion that the township has no set plan in place regarding where utilities arc needed and where present systems can "reasonably" be expanded. lie agreed that the utility plan would be a valuable aid to developers trying to decide whether to purchase a parcel, and also to officials charged with quality and controlled development in the township. After completing the study, the engineers will present the board with its report, along with recommendations about which areas should or could be served by public utilities in the future. The board said that some type of public bearing would be held before the plan was approved, so that residents could comment on the rec­ ommendations and informa­ tion included in the plan. After authorizing the utility plan study, the board held first readings on two planned unit development (PUD) rezonings recommended for approval by the Township Planning Commission. The proposed Golfside Meadows residential PUD is located on 76th Street, west of the Broadmoor Country Club. The 62-bome develop­ ment will be developed in two phases and will be served by sanitary sewer. Wording in the Golfsidc PUD ordi­ nance provides that the de­ veloper will put in easements for a public water system, if it is not available when lots are sold and home construction begins. Homes built after Sept. 1,1996, must connect to this public water system. Buyers who build before that date, however, need not hook up to public water immediately. They will be allowed to use their private wells for up to 10 years before connecting to public water becomes manda­ tory. The other first reading was held on the Country Turf commercial PUD. to be lo­ cated just north of the M37/84th Street intersection. The re zoning would allow Joe Arnold, owner of Country Turf, to relocate his John Deere tractor and lawn care dealership from Caledonia Serving our Country lUm.R. Getty Realty Rainbow’s End ^BABYLON HAIRS TANNING SALON Welcomes... Suzanne Lamkin s2600 Welcome Suzanne Special... SOQ95 7 • Cuts • Style • Perm • Color OPEN. Monday-Friday 9:30 to 7, till 8 p.m. on Thurs. & Sat 9:30-3 114 River Street, Middleville • 795-6005 Kenra • Redken • Paul Mitchell • Biolage w. fireplace Unfinished basement Dock off rear of house. Thornappie Kellogg schools. Call Paul. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE: Two to ten acres Middle ville area □ RfALTOR’ Ph. (616) 795-3389 Wm. R. Getty, Broker Plul Gett* 795-7513 795-2594 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1995 I Page 7 | Obituaries Berl G. (Chick) Moma Sr.-----------MIDDLEVILLE - Berl G. (Chick) Moma Sr., 65, of Middleville, died peacefully in his sleep at home Friday September 15, 1995. He was bom in Harrisburg, Arkansas on June 6, 1930, to Howard & Mattie Moma He came to Michigan in 1949 an0 married Catherine Schondelmayer in 1950. Mr. Moma served in the Armed Forces from 1951 to 1953. He was employed for 20 years at Baby Bbss, Inc. in Middleville before his retire­ ment in 1990. He enjoyed golfing, burn­ ing, fishing and square danc­ ing, but most of all he enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He truly believed that a busy kid was a happy kid and he took an active roll in the organization of little league sports He was his grandchildren’s biggest fan, he really loved to watch them play. He was preceded in death by his father, B. Howard Moma. Marvin J. Patrick HASTINGS Marvin J. Patrick, 60, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday September 20, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom on December 31,1934 in Irving Township in Barry County, the son of James & Eunice (Good) Patrick. He was raised in the Free­ port and I -akc Odessa area and attended schools there. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1953. He went on to attend Marion College in Marion, Indiana. He was married to Margaret A. Thomas on July 12, 1957. Mr. Patrick was employed at the Bradford-White Corpora­ tion in Middleville for 32 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, former Church and Sunday School Treasurer. He was preceded in death by He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Catherine (Schondel­ mayer) Moma; his mother, Mattie Moma of Hastings, children, Berl (Terri) Moma of Middleville, Mary (Doug) Cisler of Middleville, Marc Moma of Wayland; eight grandchidren, Jamie Berg, Katie Berg, Carrie Moma, Brandon Moma, Dustin Moma, Andrea Moma. Shawna Moma and Patrick Cisler; sisters-in-law; brothers-inlaw; nieces; nephews and many dear friends. He will be sadly missed by all. Memorial Services were held on Monday September 18,1995 at the United Method­ ist Church in Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TKYB, c/o Berl Moma, PO Box 283, Middleville, MI 49333. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Helen Marie (Wilson) Munjoy MIDDLEVILLE - Helen Mane (Wilson) Munjoy, 82, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday September 17, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was employed with Sav-Mor Grocery Store of Middleville for many years. She was preceded m death by her husband. Robert H. Munjoy. Surviving are her children. Jack L. & Donna Kenfield of North Carolina, Michael C. Kenfield of Kentwood, Robert H. Munjoy II of Middleville, Helen & Bud Hauschild of Hastings, Judy Keller of Wisconsin, Patricia Munjoy of Grand Rapids; 18 grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday September 20, 1995 at the Caledonia Funeral Home with Reverend Father David Nichols celebrant Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Mary C. DeSmit MIDDLEVILLE - Mary C. DeSmit 79, of Middleville and formerly of Plainwell, passed away on Friday September 22, 1995 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on September 24, 1915 in Middleville, the a sister, Alice Richardson; daughter of Clive N. and Minnie B. (Potts) Churchill. brother, Alvin Patrick. She was raised in Middlevil­ Surviving are his wife, Margaret; son & wife, Phillip le and Plainwell and attended Middleville Schools. & Deb Patrick of Lake Odessa; She was married to Clarence daughter & husband, Phyllis & “Pat” DeSmit in Plainwell. Ted Johnson of Valpariso, Indiana; six grandchildren; Mrs. DeSmit was a member of Past Matrons of Eastern Star brother & wife, David & Elea­ nor Patrick of Clarksville; in Plainwell. sister, LaNora Keith of She was preceded in death Houghton, New York. by a son, Kenneth DeSmit and her husband, Clarence “Pat” Funeral Services were held on Saturday September 23, DeSmit. 1995 at Hastings Church of the Surviving are a brother-inNazarene with Reverend law, Jerry Henning of Middle­ Randall K. Hartman ville and his four children; several nieces and nephews. officiating. Burial was in the Freeport Funeral Services were held on Monday September 25, Qemetery. Memorial contributions 1995 at the Beeler Funeral may be made to the American Chapel in Middleville with the Diabetes Association or Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Gideon Bibles. Interment was in Hillside Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions Hastings. may be made to a Charity of Your Choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in January 29, 1958; sister, Letha Middleville. Enzian; infant brother, Seward Lawrence. Surviving are daughter & husband, Phyllis & Frank Alber of Hastings; daughter & husband, Carly Jo & Don Kermeen of Lowell; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one niece. The Caledonia Happy 60s Graveside Services will be Club will meet for a noon held on Wednesday September potluck Monday, Oct. 2, at 27, 1995 at 11:00am at the the Caledonia Community Yankee Springs Cemetery Education Building, 330 with the Reverend Robert G. Johnson. Roush officiating. Guests and new members Burial will be in the Yankee are welcome Springs Cemetery All those attending are Memorial contributions may be made to the American asked to bring a dish to share, Cancer Society of Michigan their own table service and a SI gift for bingo. Heart Association. Anyone with questions Arrangements were made by the W ren Funeral Home in about the club or the meeting should call 698-6335. Hastings. Helen E. Duffey----------------------------MIDDLEVILLE - Helen E. Duffey, 88, of Middleville, passed away on Saturday September 23, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She was bom on June 2, 1907 in Ionia County, the daughter of Urba & Ethel (Monks) Lawrence. She was raised in Ionia County and attended Rural Schools there. She was married to Dennis R. Duffey on March 21, 1927 and has lived in the Middleville/Yankee Springs area since 1927 and at her present address since 1972. Mrs Duffey’s employment included Keeler-Brass Company in Middleville and Grand Rapids for 15 years, retiring in 1972. 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Program Director Cortland Overmyer said the plant has been operating since June and has had a permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, meeting its requirements for operation since Aug 23. The purpose of the ceremony was to inform the public that the plant will be open for people to tour and get an idea of how it operates Helping the village with the project were engineer Tom Dance center parents will hold paper drive locally Caledonia Dance Center parents will have a paper drive Sept. 3-Oct.2 in the parking lot where Caledonia . D & W Foods is located. The truck, owned by Ampro Industries, will be parked there. Newspaper, office paper, envelopes, and clean card­ board packaging from food products, and construction paper all may be brought to the truck during those dates. Call 795-2152 for more in­ formation on pickup. No magazines, glossy paper, corrugated cardboard or staples will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward the production of “The Nut­ cracker,” which benefits the Aids Foundation. : PANCAKE BREAKFAST | J Come join us to raise funds for the... ; j LEUKEMIA SOCIETY : : Saturday, September 30,1995 ; : AT MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. » Newhoff from Prine and Newhoff, project manager Mark Lee. Jim White from Victor Meyers, who handled the financing, and plant manager Todd Ernst The Barry County Board of Commissioners allowed the village to finance the plant through them saving them some money. Bob Wenger represented the board at the ceremony. Newhoff said wastewater used to be treated in two 10-acre lagoons at 200,000 gallons per day. The amount of gallons started increasing to 300,000 per day, causing the lagoons to become overloaded. Members of this team ex­ panded the lagoons and pro­ posed a plant that treats water more efficiently. Newhoff said the plant has a sequencing batch reactor (SBR), in which water goes from the village into one of two treatment units. In the unit, the organic material in the water is removed and and turned into solid material. When the batch is finished it goes into the ground water. Overmyer said the village has decided to contract opera­ tion of the facility with Erb Tech Operation Services. Newhoff presented hard hats to members of the Village Council in recognition of their help on the project. Members lined up to cut the ribbon, making the opening official. In front of the wastewater treatment facility is a plaque that shows the facility in the process of development. Middleville to apply for special block grant funds by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Monday voted unanimously to apply for a Community Development Block Grant. The grant, if approved would extend the village’s water and sewer system to the entire southern and western regions of the industrial park and pave Eagle Drive, the road leading up to it. Village Manager Everil Manshum said he met with a prospective tenant for lots five and six of the park. The tenent Mark McKitrick, said he may have a problem getting out of his current lease from his building in Byron Center Township. He added that the firm McKitrick is leasing from at the moment is interested in building a new facility that would be 150,000 square feet, 100,000 of which would be leased to McKitrick and the rest would be leased to other industries. He also said that in order for McKitrick to be able to work with the village, he needs to qualifiy for the com­ munity development block grant Under the guidelines of the grant, he must move himself and 35 employees into the new building within a twoyear period in order to receive the funding. Manshum said if they receive the grant, the cost for improving Iocs five and six would be $347,460. He added that Cornerstone Furniture, a store that pur­ chased lots 10 and II will need a sanitary sewer system. “The question." he said, “ts if we put a sanitary sewer system in Iocs five and six, do we want to sell to McKitnck?” President Lon Meyers said the Milage does not have to sell the property io him if they do not get the grant Manshum said McKitrick is concerned about being able to get out of his lease in Byron Center Township and being able to move him and his employees to a new location within two years. Engineer Paul Spellman said the minimum the village will be able to do for him without the grant is to provide his building with water and sewer. Manshum said the com­ munity development block grant would be for $347,460 and would require an en­ vironmental analysis. Village Planner Jason Cherry said chances of getting the grant are excellant if they get the requirements in immediately. Manshum said they need to get a notice of intent in to determine if administrative fees for .Spellman’s services will be included in the grant, and get together with McKitrick to sec if he is a viable client. The council voted unanimously to apply for the community devclopcmcnt block grant and to authorize Meyers to be the certified of­ ficer of the grant. 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A pumpkin caterpillar, toad stool, snow man, and a really, really huge pumpkin that is the centerpiece of a "how much does it weigh?" contest will all be part of the fun. This year's theme at "Pumpkin World ’95" is "Just Fun," and founder and creative talent behind the annual program for children when the pumpkins are their biggest, Maureen Robinson, is bringing back familiar "kid approved" favorites and adding new features at S&S Market. New this year are boards with fanciful figures painted on them, with holes for the children to put their heads through. The children can take turns being Little Bo Peep, sunflowers, pumpkins or other neat things and make them all have smiling faces. The fun begins on October 1 and continues through the eve of Halloween, October 30. Open at the same time as the farm market half way between Middleville and Hastings on M-37, Pumpkin World will welcome children and adults from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and Saturdays from 9 a m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The children will take tours of a com shock maze, and this year there is a smaller maze for younger children. Then there is Pumpkin World always features pumpkins and gourds. This year, volunteer Myrtle Tift wipes all of them clean. the other maze.* The "other" maze is long and dark and designed for older kids. Robinson said. However, as she has since she began Pumpkin World seven years ago. Robinson makes sure that no child will be frightened by anything at event. Special presentations are set through the month, including a surprise from the Hastings drama group on Oct. 7, storyteller Orphic Withim and "Pete" the Jack Russell terrier on Oct. 14. storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas and the Slocum family llamas on Oct. 21 and Ivinskas again on Oct. 28, with S&S "feathered friends." Each of the featured Saturday guests will perform at 2 p.m., again at 3 p.m. and once more at 4 p.m. Twenty-five minute presentations are planned that will keep even the youngest child's interest. Robinson gathers new ideas for the celebration of pumpkins all year long, from all over. One of the latest Jan Bender (left) and Nancy Jones paint some of the scenes that will greet little ones at Pumpkin World ‘95. Jones is working on "Lion King." additions to the art work in tl.e "World" is a Cheshire Cat she spotted in one of her granddaughters coloring books. She also works on the painting and putting together of the displays, but gives full credit to Jan Bender, Nancy Jone? and Linda Postema for their artistic talent in painting The little scarecrow is Maureen Robinson, the great big one is Jan Bender. Lots of other cutouts for the kids will be at Pumpkin World '95 beginning Oct. 1. intriguing displays that hours making sure the fascinate children. This year, pumpkins and gourds were volunteer Myrtle Tift spent wiped clean for the displays. Maureen Robinson, creator of Pumpkin World builds a display of pumpkins that will all be painted different colors that will ask the children, "Do You Know Your Colors?" < "III ( KING AC’COl INIS Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us. Banking at Old Kent just got better. Now you can choose a checking program that’s just right for your needs, then link your other Old Kent balances—savings, checking, CDs. even loans—to avoid fees and obtain special sen ices. 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The class competition featured a week-long volleyball tournament with the final game pitting the juniors against the seniors. Here, Jeff Born slaps the ball back for a point for the seniors The juniors won, however. 15-10. Pull’ The junior tug-of-war team combines its muscle power into one effort as they compete against the seniors during the pep session The sophomores show off their cheering pov.er during class cheer competition at the Homecoming pep assembly This year, the CHS Student Congress invited the elementary students to join in the fun of Homecoming by participating in the dress-up days and attending the football game. Kettle Lake Elementary even sent a contingent of students to the parade. The youngsters rode bikes decorated with gold crepe paper and were led by their own marching banner bearers Inching along, up and down the length of the gym, class teams compete during Spirit Week competition at the pep assembly. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 26. 1995 I Page 11 The CHS Student Congress this year chose Caledonia School Board President Sharon Oatley and her husband, Dr. Greg Oatley, as the Homecoming Grand Marshalls Chosen by the senior class as the 1995 King s Homecoming Court were T.J. Grant (left), Jeff Born, Steve Schmidt, Nate Cook and Nick Cizauskas. Lysa Ferguson, left, Lisa VanRyn, Sheri Vredevoogd and Sarah Parbel were chosen for the Queen's Court. Senior Anne Whisner was ill, but also was nominated for the Queen's Court. Caledonia Athletics and Activities Dawn Riegler presides over the 'Purple and Gold Sale,' held just in time for students to dress up on Purple and Gold Day Juniors close in on a senior ball carrier during Powder Puff action Wednesday night. The traditional game between the junior and senior girls was followed by the Homecoming bonfire. From Our Readers Powder Puff senior girls were guided by the expert coaching of senior members of the CHS football team. Here, Nate Gless (right) fires up some spirit along the sidelines while Don Stevens keeps a close eye on the play. Their pupils learned well, as the seniors dominated the junior team 38-8. Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. 945-9554 • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers , 4 /vlll More! The t> _ Hastings Hanner Superintendent’s comments on target To the editor: Boy! Did Superintendent Jay Cason hit the nail on the head in his “TK News” com­ ments Sept. 12. We need more people with his percep­ tion and the boldness to ex­ press it. When 84 percent of the peo­ ple in Michigan agree on anything, it’s a rare event. Yet the state board of education still insists on its flawed agen­ da. We see or.e more time why "We, the people" are distrustful of our government. They simply don’t listen." Isn’t it time that the gover­ nor. the legislators and the state board of education realize that the people of Michigan want every public school to be a quality institu­ tion. and that we want local control ’ I have no problem with the state setting minimum performance stan­ dards. but let us never con­ sider such to be maximum goals for our students We who pay the bills want our children and grand­ children taught by certified, dedicated professionals who are appropriately rewarded We want our support staff, faculty , and administration to be pledged to excellence and efficiency in the endeavor of training our beloved youth Send our kids to "parochial schools with public expense," to quote the survey? That would certainly be the end of parochial schools, incidental­ ly, from which I graduated. Without the sacrifice of the families, without the special devotion of staff who consider their service a special "call­ ing.” they will lose their roots, wither and die. I spent 30-plus years as an educator in area public schools I know, as do others who read this, that there is room for improvement. Creating elite schools wil not do that! Charter schools, with halt their staff uncertified, won’t make your and my neighborhood schools better, or strengthen their funding base Superintendent Cason is to be commended for his insight. Lansing doesn’t have the for­ mula for excellence in public education The deafness of our governor and slate board to educators and the public is the problem They don t have the solution The solution is in the hard work and vision of our educators and the wisdom of "We the people.” who send our precious children Bernard C Langerhorst Alto It's back to the wilderness at CHS as students don hunting and camping gear for 'Great Outdoors Day,' one of this year's Homecoming dress-up day themes Classes earned Spirit Week points for each member came to school in costume. Julie Scheid, left, Sarah Berends and Sheri Vredevoogd go 'all out* to help the senior cause. Contractors! Do you need a raise? We've just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! (Caa tool tfafafa UK* far ■ J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 I j Hastings Mutual M l^^S^Company �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 26. 1995 Caledonia Schools receive good audit for 1994-95 year by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Auditors from BIX) Seid­ man of Grand Rapids told the Caledonia School Board last week that the audit of the dis­ trict's 1994-95 accounts for last year went smoothly and was a very good audit." "Your audit went about as quickly as can be done.” commented Dave Wisekettle of BIX) Seidman. "That is something to be proud of." He explained that the audi­ tors had suggested some very minor changes in the district's accounting procedures, all of which since have been im­ plemented. He said that the district’s fund balance was $700,000 ahead of budget, and that the resulting $3 million fund bal­ ance was a good cushion, pro­ viding the schools enough to operate in an emergency for two months. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said later, however, that she did not want residents to misunderstand the increased fund balance. She explained that the $700,000 was actually a carryover from last year. "We began with a $2.4 mil­ lion fund balance, and we wanted a balanced budget to end with that same balance,” she said "However, board policy does permit a carryover of funds from one year to the next, and our building princi­ pals and other departments had planned to carry over funds to tpe 1995-96 school year for various projects they knew they would need to fund this year, such as capital im­ provements and textbooks. "That (carryover) accounts for the the seeming increase in our fund balance. District­ wide. the budget came in on target with a $2.4 million fund balance." Wisekettle also discussed with the board the how the mercial SEV. I think that the shift from local to state fund­ people often do not understand ing was reflected in the audit this. The reality of being state funded is that the foundation figures. The district received $4.4 grant is the total number of million from in local property dollars we get to educate our tax revenues last year, com­ students. The grant is not en­ pared to $14 million the year hanced by any extra commer­ before. On the other hand, cial or residential SEV." While the auditors acknowl­ state revenues, which now comprise the bulk of public edged the change in legisla­ schools’ operating revenues, tion, they simply noted the seemingly were up $2 mil­ shift in revenues during their report last week. lion. Wisekettle noted, however, However, both Wisekettle that $1 million of that in­ and Pat Wood, also of BDO crease had to go toward paying Seidman, complimented the employment retirement bene­ central office for good ac­ fits, a new budget item for counting practices and reiter­ school districts. Retirement ated that last year's audit was costs formerly had been paid one the Caledonia Schools by the state. should be proud of. Dean said that under the The board unanimously ac­ terms of Proposal A, which cepted the 1994-95 audit. shifted school operating rev­ In other business, the board: enues from local to state con­ • Approved the allocation of trol, each district now receives up to $25,000 for the pur­ a state-formulated "foundation chase and installation of tele­ grant," figured on a per-pupil visions and VCRs for the basis. "north wing" of the high The six mills levied on school, formerly the middle homesteads for school operat­ school. The purchase is part ing now go to the state, where of the renovation of that area they arc redistributed among for high school use. Funding all Michigan’s public school for this purchase is not cov­ districts. An extra millage ered by the bond issue, and levied on commercial and will come from the high other non-homestead proper­ school's capital outlay carry­ ties, however, is supposed to over from last year’s budget. stay with the local school dis­ • Approved seeking bids for three new 71-passenger buses trict. Dean said the "commercial as part of the district’s bus re­ millage" issue is often confus­ placement plan. ing to tax payers. • Approved the purchase of Under Proposal A, the state a "folding machine" that will presently guarantees the Cale­ fold and stuff mailings. The donia Schools a total $16.8 purchase of the machine will million grant for operating save hours of labor in the cen­ revenue. That total does not tral office and is less expen­ change, no matter how much sive than hiring an employee extra commercial property tax to do the work. comes into the school coffers. • Approved compensation "Whatever commercial SEV for Caledonia Middle School comes to our school district is Principal Clark Volz, who subtracted from the $16.8 mil­ worked beyond his contracted lion the state has promised weeks to oversee the construc­ tion and the move into the us," Dean said. "Our revenues do not go up new middle school. • Approved the formation of because we have new com­ NEW, 11 value) Insulated Concrete Wall System ca /tx-r details 891-1376 Xr x. & • Residential ’Poured Walls • Flat Work • New Home Construction ^construction Inc. x John Dieleman and Nick Inthout 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) #4 Caledonia Fax # 891-1383 This graph shows how the passage of Proposal A has shifted the funding of school operations from local to state control Before Proposal A. local property taxes funded the local schools. Now, all homestead property taxes go to the state, which redistributes the operating revenues to all public school districts on a perpupil basis. a community-based steering committee that will develop a strategic plan for meeting Caledonia's future educational needs. Dean explained that the 65-member steering commit­ tee will meet for 2-1/2 months to put together op­ tions that will be sent out in survey form to the rest of the community. Some commu­ nity forums are planned, and residents are welcome to vol­ unteer for this committee. (Call Dean at 891-8185.) • Heard suggestions from residents about evaluating stu­ dents' ACT scores, providing measures of fifth-, eighth- and Uth-grade students through norm-referenced tests and mak­ ing the new re-testing policy at the high school a district­ wide policy. Scott McKeown & Associates of Middleville adds CPA to staff With the recent addition of CPA Jeffrey Kraai, the staff of Scott McKeown & Associates of Middleville will now include Scott and Deb McKeown, both CPAs, degreed accountants Stacey Willshire and Burke Thompson, and legal secretary, Joyce Matson. Kraai has been in public accounting for eleven years, specializing in manufacturing, wholesale and distribution companies, retail establishments and insurance agencies. Additional areas of expertise for Kraai include estate planning, business succession and strategic planning. Married with two children, Kraai serves on the boards of Welcome Home for the Blind and the North American Indian Center. He is member of the Downtown Grand Rapids Lions Club, as well as the Michigan and American Associations of Certified Public Accountants. Kraai earned his undergraduate degree in 1980 at Calvin College and his masters in business administration in 1984 from Grand Valley State University. Scott and Deb McKeown started their accounting business on November, 1, 1985, so are now celebrating their 10th anniversary in business in Middleville. When the McKeown’s started out on their own, Scott already had eight years of experience; six years with Price Waterhouse in Battle Creek, and two at a local accounting firm in Grand Rapids. Deb had eight years experience in public accounting for a Grand Rapids firm. When Scott left Price Waterhouse he was a tax manager, and still specializes in tax work. He has a AICPA Certificate of Achievement in personal financial planning. The major areas of concentration for the McKeown business are the construction and farming industries, as well as clients in manufacturing and service industries, such as doctors, dentists, travel agencies and insurance agencies. Scott McKeown & Associates serves approximately 400 individual clients and 120 corporate and partnership clients. "With the growth of Grand Rapids, were noticing that approximately 50 percent of our corporate work is coming from the Grand Rapids area. We enjoy the opportunity to serve our clients yet maintain the small town atmosphere All of us in the office appreciate the flexibility of being close to the schools so that we are nearby in case of emergency or school activities," Scott said. Scott and Deb and their four sons still live on the family farm, with the boys representing the fourth generations of McKeowns there. With the addition of Kraai, Deb will be able reduce her hours to allow her to devote more time to raising their family. Her plans are to help out primarily during tax season. Deb is the chairman of the Thornapple Kellogg Area Enrichment Foundation, and heads the annual fund raising for the AY SO Soccer program. She recently served on the committee to hire a new Curriculum Director at Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Scott McKeown (seated) discusses business matters with his newest employee, Jeffrey Kraai, at the Scott McKeown & Associates, Certified Public Accountants office in Middleville. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1995 I Page 13 Middle-school youngsters can study in the rain forest Meeting set for Children's Amazon clinic Sept. 28 Students and their parents interested in participating in next year's Children s Amazon Rainforest Workshop should plan to attend an information meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday. Sept. 28 in the Caledonia Middle School learning center. This program provides students and adults a one- or two-week stay in the Amazon rain forests in Peru, where the students and their adult chaperones learn first-hand about this endangered habitat from scientists and native guides. The students also visit a native school and a local Indian village. Dorothy Wolf. of Caledonia, who has traveled to TK BULLETIN BOARD Thomappk* Kellogg Schools Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction The Essential Elements of a Middle School Thomapplc-Kellogg Middle School is implementing the middle school concept, which emphasizes the following components: Knowledge of young adolescents Effective middle level educators are knowledgeable about adolescents and apply that knowledge to improve instruction and to ensure success for all students. Effective middle school teachers appreciate the diversity of young adolescents and they form constructive relationships with students. They have high expectations for all students, but also they understand that adolescents mature at different rates so they adjust the rate and pace of learning to accommodate these differences. Academic teaming Highly skilled teachers collaborate with colleagues on academic teams to ensure success for students and to improve the school. The interaction between teachers contributes to the school's intellectual life and the overall quality of instruction Teachers on the team serve as mentors for inexperienced teachers. Optimism and positiveness dominate teacher attitudes and beliefs The adults in the school understand and support the mission of the school through their actions and decisions. Advisory program In an effective middle school, teachers believe they can make a difference. They are much more than dispensers of in­ formation. They recognize that they are enabling youngsters to grow in confidence and competence as learners and they men­ tor their students through advisory programs. This program provides at least one supportive adult on campus who closely monitors student progress and social development. learning environment A caring, stimulating and safe environment for learning is essential in the middle school. The curriculum is organized around meaningful outcomes. Instruction is both learner and learning centered. Teachers place a premium on equity, fairness, and student effort. An interdisciplinary curriculum which integrates several subjects such as social studies, math, language arts and science helps students to understand the meaning of what they are learning and its relevance to real life. The flexible use of time is emphasized to allow for individual differences. Instructional innovations are used to meet in­ dividual needs and learners engage in cooperative learning activities. Social development Teachers and administrators emphasize students’ selfawareness. self-esteem, and civic responsibility. Non­ competitive activities such as intramurals and clubs encourage social acceptance and development of all students. Students are involved in decision-making which fosters civic and personal responsibility. Tolerance and acceptance of diversity are en­ couraged to develop concern for others. Assessment Assessment is on going and it employs a variety of methods to obtain useful information about student learning and development. Portfolios, videotapes, journals, conferences, demonstrations, and exhibitions are used in addition to tradi­ tional methods. Both formal and informal assessments help students to understand their strengths and weaknesses Students are encouraged to become adept at self-assessment and at assessing the work of their peers. Assessment is aligned with curriculum and instruction Family and Community Partnerships Families are treated as partners with the school in the child's education The school seeks to culm ate support for educa tional goals and effective communication with parents and community businesses. Technology Technology based programs use multimedia to encourage research, publishing and skill development Technology is the wave of the future and Thomapple Kellogg schools must tap into the information highway. Doing so involves retraining of teachers and administrators and major restructuring in the facilities. School-business partnerships are sources of funding that must be explored. the area several times and who led last year's Caiedonia-area group, said that while the program is geared toward seventh- and eighth-grade students, high school students and adults also are welcome to join. The cost is $2,125 for one week and runs about $350 more to stay the second week, she said. However, scholarships are available, and the group will plan fund raisers to help each participant meet the cost of the trip. The program does ask a committment from the students, however. Wolf emphasized that those participating prepare for nearly a year, learning about the area they will visit and also getting to know each other. The students are asked to be advocates for the rain forests by speaking to groups and just telling others of what they have seen and learned. Last year s group returned with great enthusiasm for the program and had learned a lot in a very short time. Wolf said. "It's hard to imagine an area like this, which is so different in every way from our lives here." she said. "We can read about it, look at films and tapes, but until you've actually been there, it’s almost impossible to imagine what the Amazon rain forest is like, and how endangered it is. It's an unforgettable experience." Anyone with questions about the program or about the meeting should call Wolf at 698-0193. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Personal watercraft safety law is necessary As summer draws to a close here in Michigan, the legislators return to Lansing, and we will be looking carefully at many pieces of proposed legislation. One of these focuses on per­ sonal watercraft, or as they are known in the boating industn PWCs Michigan boasts the greatest concentration of fresh water in the world — the Great Lakes, accompanied by more than L(XX) miles of shoreline and 11.000 inland lakes If you. and your family and friends were fortunate enough to spend any amount of time on the water this summer, you are probably familiar with personal watercraft. They have been called “summer snowmobiles'' by many, can easily reach speeds of 50 mph, and have been involved in nearly half of Michigan’s boating accidents They go by such brand names as Sea-Doos. Polaris. Yamaha. Wet-Jet, Tiger Shark and Kawasaki and cost anywhere from $4,000 to $7,500. The alarming accident rate that seems to accompany this, the fastest growing segment of the boating industry, is the mam reason why many legislators, like myself, support this legisla­ December. tion. The legislation will require purchasers to receive a safe Caledonia Township boating presentation as well as Department of Natural residents who would like to be Resources (DNR) prepared safety rules for PWC. and require considered for this post should operators ages 12 through 15 to present a DNR safe boating contact Township Clerk Pat certificate, while continuing to prohibit children under 12 from Snyder (891-0070) or send a operating a PWC. letter to her at the Caledonia Among other provisions of the legislation is the placement of Township office, P.O. Box further time restrictions on the operation of PWCs — they couldn't get on the water until a half-hour after sunrise, and 296, Caledonia 49316. would have to be off a half-hour before sunset Operators would have to observe a slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of any of the following: a shoreline of a lake, river, or confined channel (measured at a vertical distance), a vessel that is an chored. or moored by a person, as well as docks, rafts, and buoyed or occupied bathing areas. Michigan and its waters should be enjoyed by one and all. It is part of my responsibility as your state senator to do my part to help ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike It is Color, Block and this in mind that I lend my support to the legislation, not White... Lots or just with for the additional restrictions that it would place on the in­ a few. Call... dividuals who enjoy these watercraft, but for the heightened level of safety that it will provide, not only for the operators, TODAY but also for other boaters and swimmers Interested residents may volunteer for library board Any Caledonia Township resident interested in representing Region Six (Caledonia and Gaines Townships and the city of Kentwood) on the Kent District Library Board is invited to submit his or her name at this time for possible appointment. Each region is represented by one person, and the Kent County Commission is anxious that all member units have at least one nominee for its consideration. Each KDL Board representative serves a fouryear term, and recommendations for appointments will be made in early November for commission action in NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? 945-9554 M CHEVROLET & Ge®J ’ f ■ Caledonia I Would like to say... Thank-You to all the people that stopped in to say hello & participate in our 25th Anniversary & Grand Opening Celebration. We really appreciate all the support you have shown. �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1995 Middleville Council Minutes August 22. 1995 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p m. Present Bray French. Ruther­ ford and Stogray Absent Oliver ond VondenBerg Guests Charlene Weise. Grover Lethcoe. Brenda Miller Kathleen Oliver. Lindo French. Craig Patterson. Katherine En cinos. Moyova Grovelin. Cheryl Myers. Sue Reyff Storm Matouset ond Rick Wilson from the Grand Rapids Press Minutes of the August 7. 1995 meeting were approved os read Agendo approved os presented Letter reod from Mayova Gravelm owner of Babylon Hair ond Tonning Salon in regards to the many break ins that hove happened in the lost few months ond asking for the Police Deport ment to be more aware and patrol the area more often Discussion held Stogray moved that Council adopt the Resolution of previously approved sale of lots 9. 10 and 11 in the Industrial Pork to Quentin S Mulder Sup­ port by Rutherford Roll coll Bray aye French aye Rutherford aye Stagray aye ond Myers aye Mo­ tion carried French approached Council with committee s recommendotion. in regords to Noxious Weed Ordinance and recom mends to continue with the or­ dinance that is on file. French moved that Council adopt the ordinance to amend section 3.29 of chapter 3 of the Middleville Village code of 1980 to regulate yard or garage soles and signs Support by Stogray Roll coll Bray aye French oye. Rutherford aye Stogray aye and Myers oye Motion carried French moved the printed in­ voices for August 22 1995 be paid in the amount of $69 991 69 Support by Stogray Ayes all. Carried. Village attorney presented to Council on addendum purchase contract with Quentin Mulder Stogray moved that Council adopt the addendum purchase contract with the Village of Mid­ dleville ond Quentin S Mulder. Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township September 11.1995 Regular meeting colled at 7:07 pm Board Members Present-3 Others 6 Motion passed unanimously approving board minutes from the regular ond special meetings, as corrected Trustee Schad entered meeting al 7 25 p m Motion passed unanimously accepting bid for suburban from Harvey's Crash Parts. Trustee Getty entered meeting at 7.35 p.m. Motion to enter into a pension plan with the Burnhom and Flower Agency defeated Printed bills in the amount of $92,927.27 approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously approving deletion of wording "This vehicle will be equipped for Advanced Life Support.” 4th paragraph page 3, August 14th meeting Motion passed unanimously determining funds be disbursed equally from the fire ond am­ bulance fund to purchase the suburban Meeting adjourned at 9 40 p.m Donna Kenyon. Clerk (107) in regords to lots 9 10 and 11 of the Industrial Park Support by French. Ayes all. Carried Council and Manager Monshum reviewed the Manager s Report. Discussion held in regards to bridge restoration. Rutherfcrd moved that Council authorize Village Manager Manshum to attend the Michigan Municipal League annual Con­ ference in Detroit Michigan Oc tober 3rd thru October 6th of 1995 for approximate cost of $800 00 Support by French Ayes all. Carried Bray moved that Council authorize DPW employee Russ Blough to attend a seminar Sept. 6 1995 Support by Stogray Ayes all Carried. Manager Manshum updated Council on the sidewalk repair and the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Public comments Storm Motousek questioned Council on the procedure for violation of the Village ordinances Sue Reyff expressed her con­ cerns to Council in regards to the new ordinances Katherine Encinas expressed her concerns with Police activity. Grover Lethcoe expressed his concerns with Police activity and Garage Sale signs With no further business Bray moved for odpurnment. Support by Rutherford Ayes all Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8.32 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (350) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 19, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-09-09 Tax LD. No. 008-036-70 - A request by Thomas Schweitzer to rezone his land, parcel “C”, at 990 Barlow Lake Rd. from “Rural Residential” to the “Residential Low Density” district. The new parcel does not meet the size requirement for the present zoning district. 2. ZOC 95-08-10 Tax Id. No. 017-036-40 - A request by Larry & Kimberly Wilhoit to rezone a parcel of land on the east side of Payne Lake Rd. starting 150 feet north of Lakeside Dr. and extending for 200 feet north of the starting point, from “Agriculture” to the “Rural Residential” district. The new parcel does not meet size requirement for the pre­ sent zoning district. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker Secretary (106) Township, village may decide on water issues bv Mandv Habel ' Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board Thursday met with the Thomapple Township Plann­ ing Commission Waler Quali­ ty Committee to discuss whether the township and village together should deter­ mine w hat changes need to be made in the village water and sewer system. Water Quality Committee Chairman Regina Stein said the committee was formed a year ago to look over a guidebook that would help them decide what they could do to protect groundwater in zoning. She said the way zoning relates to the ground water does not apply to the township at this time, but could in the future if someone requests rezoning for something such as auto repair She added that the commit­ tee has met with some village employees to discuss what they can do to protect Mid­ dleville’s two wells with zon­ ing. The village could not do this alone because it does not own enough land. Stein said some committees similar to theirs have done research to develop a plan for this issue, but found that it was too expensive to carry through. “We are looking at $50,000 to get data.” she said. She said the federal govern­ ment used to allow Michigan areas to have wellhead protec­ tion zones, but now the state does not recognize this. The only thing it does recognize, she said, is a full study that involves pumping wells to see how much water it takes to reach a certain point. Through a study such as this, people are able to improve the flow of water. Stein said that at the com­ mittee’s meetings with the village it was found that the maximum legal level of nitrates allowed in water is I0 parts per million. The village's nitrate level has been high. Stein said the village engineer recommended thev drill another well and blend the water with that of the two existing wells to reduce the nitrate level. She added that the govern ment may raise the legal nitrate level in the future, but they will have to work with 10 being the limit, since there is no guarantee that the govern­ ment will raise it Township board trustee Rex Schad said he recalled Jeroen Wagendorp from the Barry Eaton District Health Depart­ ment saying that nitrates in the water only affect infants and that an infant would have to drink a lot of water in order for it to be a problem. Stein added that he also said that if all farming operations ceased, it would take 20 to 30 years to get rid of all of the nitrates that have developed over the years. The reason it would take so long, she said, is because land has sensitive sand soils. She said the committee found out that the well by the bus bam is contaminated. The village is looking into drilling another well to use as a monitor. The well would cost $1,000. The problem with the bus garage well, she said, is that it draws down from other shallow wells and residents have reported that it is losing water pressure The reason for the loss of pressure is the absence of a clay layer that is supposed to block and protect the soils. Wagendorp recommended that the village and the township look elsewhere for water instead of drilling on the same site. This may help the village get away from the con­ taminated water She said the overall master plan would cost more than $3 million which would have to be done in phases. Stein said the committee CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 20. 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Present: Garbow. Snyder, DeVries, Dieleman, Gould, Jousma, Williams. Student Rep. Veenstra. MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Moved Jousma. second Snyder to approve bills os printed. Ayes: All. Motion carried. BUILDING AND TREASURERS REPORT Reviewed MASTER UTILITY PLAN Reviewed by Engineer Wilcox Discussion was held. Moved Williams, support Gould to ac­ cept proposal of the Master Utili­ ty Plan ond proceed. Ayes all. Motion carried. LIBRARY BUSINESS Tabled library board appointment. Gar bow stated that anyone in­ terested in serving on the Kent District Library Board should coll Snyder for information. GOLFSIDE MEADOWS 1st READING Renewed COUNTRY TURF 1st READING Reviewed Five minute recess at 8:05 p.m Re-convened at 8:10 p.m. SNOW PLOW BIDS Moved Garbo** second DeVr.es to advertise for snow plow bids Ayes All. Motion carried PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Dielemon US SIGNAL RESOLUTION Discussion was held Moved Jousma second Gould that the resolution for a right of way agreement be accepted with the condition thot U.S. Signal con­ nect the Fiber Optic coble to the Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple St. Ayes All. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Budget work session set for Tuesday. September 26, 1995 at 7 00 p.m. Snyder stated that the County was looking for citizens in­ terested in appointment to County committees for 1996 In­ terested citizens should coll the Township Office. Moved Williams, second Garbow to adjourn at 8 35 p.m Ayes All. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk had been meeting with Village Planner Jason Cherry and trustee Jim Rutherford to con­ sider a wellhead protection proposal before they found exit about the nitrates She added that the village is not sure how they Want to han­ dle things at this lime and are shocked about how much it would cost to make the repairs Supervisor Don Boysen said he heard that Caledonia is planning to tap into a Wyom­ ing pipe. “Are we eventually looking at Lake Michigan waterhe asked Bill Getty said their situa­ tion was different since Wyoming is a high industrial area that has a lot of growth Boysen asked if anyone had been talking with citizens about the quality of their water and wondered what they could do to help them He added (hat he heard that the nitrate level in some parts of the township was higher than 10. Shirley Eaton asked how many people kwould be able to recognize the nitrates in the water if they saw it. Stem said it is found when properties change hands Stein said though clustering homes together in a subdivi sion is good use of land, it may be one of the main con tributors to the nitrate level because of how close the sep tic tanks from each home arc to other tanks. She added that fertilizer also can affect the nitrate level, and residents should be informed about this and on couraged not to use it She also suggested that the committee collect more infor­ mation about what fertilizer does to water and send out pamphlets to residents to in­ form them. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said the only way to protect water and sewer out side the village would be annexation He added that the village and the township should put together a 425 agreement, in which the two government municipalities agree to share the cost of the project. Stein said the village was thinking of the Whitneyvillc area as a good place to put a new system and added it would be more expensive to put it by the highway. The township, she said, should be aware that there arc places outside of the village that will need water and sewer services at some point Donna Kenyon said the township must have a basicphilosophy on annexation. The group needs to look at the whole township and decide Continued next page — INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the plowing of the Caledonia Township properties for the 1995-1996 season. Specifications are available at the Township offices, 250 Maple St., Caledonia, Ml 49316. Bids are to be submitted to the Township Clerk by October 12, 1995. Caledonia Township Clerk (352) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1995 I Page 15 Township Board has final say on rezoning Caledonia Plan Commission votes to approve Country Turf PUD request by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Plans for a new M-37 com­ mercial development now are in the hands of the Caledonia Township Board, after the Planning Commission recom­ mended approval of the project last week. The commission unani­ mously expressed satisfaction with the terms of a new ordi­ nance that will allow the Country Turf John Deere dealership to relocate on four acres just north of the M37/84th Street intersection. Because the new site is lo­ cated in the M-37 corridor. Country Turf owner Joe Arnold must rezone the prop­ erty for a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD), according to the township ordinance. The property now is zoned agricultural. Commissioners voted to in­ clude in the Country Turf PUD ordinance several recommendations from Township Planner Mark VandcrPlocg. such as re­ quiring more details about landscaping/screening and widening an casement for a future access road to the next parcel north. The commission also agreed to add language indicating that the developer of the neighboring parcel will reimburse Arnold for half the construction costs of the M37 access drive. The commission would like to sec both parcels share that drive, thus eliminating another curb cut along a busy stretch of road. Arnold, who said his business has outgrown its present site in Caledonia Village, hopes to have the project completed by the end of 1996. He first plans to put up two warehouses at the rear of the new property for inventory storage. He then will construct a new retail building at the front of the site. He said the retail building will be brick-faced at least on the east and north sides of the building, to present a pleasing appearance to the traffic. The elevation of the retail building he presented to the commission was approved. Arnold has agreed to keep undisturbed as much as possible the natural vegetation on the south and west boundaries of his property to screen the commercial site from neighboring homeowners. He also agreed to an 80foot setback from the highway right of way. While sanitary sewer now serves that stretch of M-37. Arnold does not yet own any sewer units. His ordinance will allow him to proceed with his project, using private well and septic systems. However, he must be connected to public sewer no later than seven years from receiving his occupancy permit. During a public hearing on rezoning for the project, one neighbor said her concern about leaving the trees and other vegetation in place had been taken care of. Another neighbor. Lorraine Mars, who lives next door to the site, said she wondered if the position of the Country Turf driveway would conflict with the widening of M-37 into right- and left-hand turn lanes for a new traffic signal at 84th Street. The Michigan Department of Transportation, however, has jurisdiction over the placement of that drive, noted Vander Ploeg. The only other comment came from Jim Mars, who asked about the easement to his property. His question, however, seemed to be answered when Arnold agreed to widen the easement from 12 to 24 feet. After the hearing was WATER ISSUES, how they would supply sewer and water as lime goes on. Stein said the first thing to do would be to do sonKthing about the nitrates and the water pressure, especially near the high school. BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 PM from p. u She added that she would like the board to think about what direction the committee should take to go about help­ ing to solve these problems. The group could update a master plan for zoning, which may help, she said. The only thing that would help get rid of nitrates on a short-term basis would be to get another well and blend the water The Township Board decid­ ed to see if it can get together with the village to work on possible solutions. * VCR Repair: *♦ * VCR Cleaning $15 FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours * 4 Star Video : 444 < 114 Maple St. Delton. Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml. * * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 ♦ Hours Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m to 9 p m Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 p.m closed, the commission recommended board approval of the project, with the conditions suggested by VanderPloeg included in the ordinance. "The Planning Commission has discussed this project sev­ eral times." said Chairman Dick Dunn. "We are trying to keep the M-37 corridor an area of quality development. This seems to be a quality development." The Township Board held a first reading of .the Country Turf PUD at its meeting Wednesday. It will approve or disapprove the rezoning Oct. 18 after a second reading. The commission also: • Granted a special use permit to Art Doering, 6300 Whitneyville Road, for an oversized addition to his bam. The addition will be used fix storage, and the bam cannot be seen from the road. • Agreed to delay discussion of a light industrial PUD rezoning proposed by Don Oppenhuizen of Clearview Invest­ ments. Oppenhuizcn said he wants to rezone his 36 acres at 10252 Cherry Valley (M37) from agricultural to light industrial use because the land is not suitable for agricultural purposes. VanderPloeg, however, had not seen the new plan, and Oppenhuizen must first meet with him and then submit his preliminary plan to the commission's Site Plan Re­ view Committee. TK Schools announce menus Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 27 Waffles/ham, potato rounds, orange juice. Thursday, Sept. 28 Meat and cheese subs, let­ tuce. com. cherry crisp. Friday, Sept. 29 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues., Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs, Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. COMBINED FINAL NOTIFICATION AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rural Economic and Community Development (RECD) has received a final application for water im­ provements from the Village of Caledonia. The specific elements of this proposed action are: The construction of a new water distribution system within the village. The estimated project cost is $3,840,000. RECD assessed the potential environmental impacts of this proposed action and determined that the location of the proposed water distribu­ tion system may affect wetlands. The Fish and Wildlife Service has identified wetlands within the village service area. Distribution lines will be placed within existing road Right of Way and wetlands will be avoided where ever possible. Any unavoidable impacts will be handled in accordance with Fish and Wildlife Service mitigation measures, the Goemaere-Anderson Wetland Protection Act and Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands It has been determined that there is no further practical alternatives to avoid this impact. The Village has determined that the “no action” alternative is unacceptable. The Village must adhere to all federal and state laws and pennit re­ quirements necessary for any proposed structure on a wetland or a drainage way, including, but not limited to, Section 10 of the Federal River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 STAT . 401 as amended, 16 U.S.C. 661 ET SEG), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy (46 FR 7645) as they may be amended, and the Michigan Goemaere-Anderson Wetland Protection Act 203 As questions or problems with regard to wetland arise, the Village must contact proper authorities at their earliest possible time. The authorities would include the U.S. EPA, Army Corp Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Management Divi­ sion. Permits may be required from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. No additional funding for this project is anticipated from any other agency. RECD has further determined that this proposed action will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, RECD will not prepare an environmental impact statement for this pro­ posed action. Any written comments regarding this determination should be provid­ ed within fifteen (15) days of this publication to: Richard J. Stratton, District Director RECD 3260 Eagle Park Dr., Suite 107 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 RECD will make no further decisions regarding this proposed action during this fifteen (15) day period. Requests to receive a copy or review of the RECD environmental assessment upon which this determination is based should be directed to the RECD District Office listed above. A general location map of the proposed action is shown below: Tbornappk Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Sept. 27 Egg and ham biscuit, o.j., milk. Thursday. Sept. 28 French toast slicks, juice, milk. Friday, Sept. 29 Oatmeal br sugar, raisins, muffin, milk. Telephone Exchanges for Nearby Communities Alto_________________ 868 Banfield---------------------- .721 Bellevue-----------763 Caledonia____________ 891 Clarksville....................... 693 Delton........................ 623 Dutton............................. 698 Freeport--------------------- -765 Hastings_____________ 945 Hastings 948 Hickory Comers-----------671 Lacey________________758 Lake Odessa_________ 374 Middleville 795 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM MASTER PLAN VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (105) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 26, 1995 Nominations open for 7th Citizens’ Seniors Awards Retirement can mean rest and relaxation, yet some take (hat time and devote it to help­ ing others. These senior volunteers are heroes of the human spirit and champions for community good will. In its efforts to honor Michigan seniors who have made outstanding volunteer contributions to their com­ munities. Citizens Insurance Company of America is seek­ ing nomations from the public Known for the past six years as the Concerned Citizens Awards, the program has been renamed the Citizens Insurance Seniors Awards to note its focus on senior volunteers. Ten nominees from across Michigan will be selected as award recipients Each finalist will receive a $500 cash prize and a $500 donation to the charity of his or her choice Nominations will be ac­ cepted through Oct. 14. and are available from par­ ticipating independent in­ surance agents for Citizens. United Way agencies, senior citizen centers, or by calling Citizens Insurance Company toll-free at (800) 388-1300. Last year s senior honorees represented many areas of Michigan. • Sara Rayford of Detroit developed a neighborhood watch program, cleaned va­ cant lots, and educated students about the value of their community. • Bill Cayo of Interlochen spearheaded two large pro­ jects that brought recreation to his city, including a memorial for local veterans who were killed in World War II • Frank Formenti of Mt. Clements devoted 40 hours per week at Clinton Valley Center and St. Joseph Hospital to improve the lives of the mentally ill. In Midland. Ernie Goodshaw put his construction talents to work and volunteered for seven different organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. Shelterhouse and MidlandGladwin Community Health, to name a few • Glen Ulrich of Port Huron helped erase cultural stereotypes and promoted a better understanding of nature and the environment by teaching children and adults about Native American culture. • As a couple. Bill and Arline Van Eck of Fow lerville spend more than 40 hours each week ensuring the bomebound and elderly receive food and other necessary sup­ plies through the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency. Livingston Com­ munity Food Bank, the Salva­ tion Army and other organizations. Citizens Insurance Seniors Awards asks that nominees be residents of Michigan who are at least 60 years old In­ dividuals who are paid for their community or charitable ------------------------------- -— In its efforts to honor Michigan seniors who have made outstanding volunteer contributions to their communities, Citizens Insurance Company of America is seeking nominations from the public. work are not eligible — only volunteers Previous Con­ cerned Citizens candidates may be nominated again if they were not award finalists. The ten finalists will be selected by a panel of judges, which in past years have in­ cluded representatives of business, public agencies and the news media The other 1994 award reci­ pients included Marilyn Smith. Grand Ledge; Helen Rench. Kalamazoo. Duane R Vernon. Lansing; Mike Wonch. Lansing. ORDINANCE NO. 95-5Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. (Country Turf Planned Unit Development) THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amend ed by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Develop menl District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Country Turf Planned Unit Development, subject Io all of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 17, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, describ­ ed as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section, thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 693 84 feet along the South line of said Section, thence North 29 degrees 30 minutes West 367.43 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (120 feet wide), thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 66 8 feet to the Westerly line of Broadmoor Avenue and the place of beginning; thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 764 6 feet along the North line of the South 330 feet of said Southeast 1/4, thence North 3 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds West 247 50 feet, thence North 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds East 643 42 feet to the Westerly line of Broadmoor Avenue, thence South 29 degrees 30 minutes East 275.57 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control Section 2. The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Country Turf Planned Unit Development (the "Development ') is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan. The Country Turf Planned Unit Development (the "Develop­ ment") shall comply in all respects with the Development Plan of the Development. The Development Plan includes the preliminary site plan dated June 15. 1995; the applica­ tion for rezoning dated June 20,1995; the Final Development Plan dated August 8,1995, revised September 13,1995; the elevation drawings of the building dated September 18, 1995; and the other material submitted by the applicant in connection with the applica­ tion for rezoning and the review thereof by the Planning Commission. All necessary on-site and off-site Improvements shall be constructed prior to the issuance of any building permits for the retail and service building and the warehouse buildings; provided, however, that the building inspector and zoning administrator may modify this requirement if it Is demonstrated to their satisfaction that the public heath, safety and welfare will not be adversely affected by permitting the construction of required on-site improvements at a time subsequent to the construction of any of the buildings. (2) Land Use. The Development shall consist of a retail lawn and garden business, Including a service center for lawn and garden equipment and two storage/warehouse facilities for business inventory. Use of the property may be changed to any use permit­ ted in the C-2 District, following approval of such change in use by the Planning Commission at any regular or special meeting thereof. The applicant shall submit a detailed building elevation plan for the retail and service building. The elevation plan shall include a description of the exterior materials on the building walls. The elevation plan shall be subject Io the approval of the Township Planner. (3) Lot Areas Building Site Access. (a) The boundaries of the Development shall be as shown in the Development Plan (the "Plan"). All buildings in the Development shall be of the dimensions and in the loca­ tions shown in the Plan, including minimum front setback of 80 feet. The driveway and the parking area shall also be as shown In the Plan. (4) Streets and Drives. (a) The driveways for ingress and egress from the Developmental and the driveways, parking area and other paved areas within the Development shall be hard surfaced and constructed in compliance with all applicable Caledonia Township and Kent County Road Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation standards. The applicant shall submit to the Township office an approved commercial driveway permit issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation (b) The retail/service building shall have the 42 parking spaces shown on the Plan In addition, parallel parking for 4 vehicles along the edge of the pavement to the west of the westernmost warehouse shall be provided. (c) As a condition of rezoning, the applicant shall grant an easement permitting the owner of the parcel to the north (the "northerly propery ”) to construct an access driveway not less than 24 feet in width, to connect with and use the driveway entrance of the Development onto Broadmoor Avenue The Development Plan shall be revised to show such 24-foot width for the access driveway The construction and maintenance of the connecting driveway shall be at the sole expense of the northerly property owner. A recordable instrument granting such easement, either as a separate document or as a part of an agreement between the applicant and the northerly property owner, shall be submitted to the Township, for review and approval by its attorney, and after such approval, shall be recorded prior to the issuance of any building pennit. In the event that the northerly property owner elects to obtain access to that pro­ perty by means other than the above-described connecting driveway, and if such other access is approved by the Township, then the above stated easement shall be of not fur­ ther effect and the parties shall record an instrument modifying or discharging the same If, however, the northerly property owner proceeds in the future to construct and use the above-stated 24-foot wide connecting dnveway. such owner shall reimburse the applicant, poor to commencing the construction of the connecting dnveway. a total of one half of the applicant's cost lor the construction of that part of the entrance dnveway off Broadmoor Avenue that is located within the Broadmoor Avenue nght-of-way The respective property owners shaft enter into a recordable agreement or other instrument whereby such arrangements are specified The easement required to be granted by the applicant to the northerly property owner shall also include sufficient easement rights for the use of such other portion of the applicant s land, in addition to the part thereof included m the connecting driveway, as is necessary to provide suitable access to ano from the northerly property, via the connecting dnveway and the Broadmoor Avenue dnveway (5) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply (a) The Development may be served intiaily by a private water well and sanitary sewer disposal facilities approved by the Kent County Hearth Department The applicant shall provide, and snail show on the Development Piac. an alternate ocaton try the private sanitary sewage disposal facilities, so as to allow adequate space for the connecting access driveway to serve the northerly property. (b) It is the finding of the Township Board that rezoning to permit a commeclal use on M-37, as is proposed here, should be allowed only if connection to public utilities, particularly public sewer, will be accomplished within a reasonable period of time Therefore, rezoning this property Is conditioned upon the following: (i) If public sanitary sewer or water, or both, become available to the Develop­ ment, within the meaning of the applicable ordinance, the buildings in the Development shall be connected to such public utilities In a manner and the time provided by the applicable ordinance and other regulations, at the sole ex­ pense of the property owner. Provided, however, the buildings shall be connected to such public services even if the distance of the buildings from any sewer or water line located in the right-of-way of Broadmoor Avenue Is greater than the distance for which connection Is required by the applicable ordinance (ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, all buildings in which sanitary sewer originates in the Development shall in any event be connected to public sanitary sewer not later than seven years from the date ol issuance of an occupancy permit tor such buildings. Sewer mains, any required lift stations, and other ap­ purtenances shall be constructed In accordance with the Township's specifics tions, including a sewer main with a diameter to be approved by the Township Engineer, at the sole expense of the owner of the Development, and shall be dedicated to the public upon completion. The owner of the Development shall execute and deliver to the Township, for review by Its attorneys, a document in which the owner of the Development accepts this requirement. The docu­ ment shall be recorded in the office of the Kent County Register of Deeds to give notice to future owners of the property. (c) Failure to connect the Development to the public sewer and/or water as required herein shall be considered a violation of the Caledonia Township Zoning Ordinance In addition to all other available remedies, the Township shall be entitled to an Injunction against further operation of any business activities in the Development until the proper ty is connected to public water and/or sewer. (5) Surface Water Drainage. (a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by means of an on site storm sewer system, subject to the approval of the Kent County Dram Commissioner and Township engineer. The applicant shall submit to the Township office an approved storm drainage permit Issued by the Kent County Drain Commissioner. (b) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished so as to have no signifi­ cant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, by reason of ero­ sion, pollution or otherwise. (7) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service and telephone service to the Development shall be accomplished by means of underground connection to existing utility facilities. (8) Outdoor Lighting. Parking area lighting and exterior building lighting, If any, shall be as approved by the Planning Commission. All lighting fixtures shall be oriented so as to prevent glare and reflection light on to adjacent properties. (9) Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal will be accomplish­ ed by private contract In compliance with any Township requirements. Dumpsters or other equipment for temporary accumulation of refuse shall be located to the rear of buildings and shall be adequately screened from adjacent and nearby lands. (10) Signage. The number, area and location sign shall be as approved by the Plann­ ing Commission. The number, placement, area and other features of signs shall comply with the sign provisions of the C-2 District, except that the sign may be located not less than 10 feet from the right-of-way of M-37, as shown on the Plan. (11) Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. In the construction and use of the Development, the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedemintation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township (12) Landscaplng/Screening. Landscaping and screening shall be provided as shown In the Final Development Plan and on a more detailed Landscaplng/Screening Plan re­ quired to be submitted by the applicant before issuance of any building permits The Plan shall identify the areas of existing vegetation which will be preserved or otherwise be incorporated Into new or revised landscaping. All areas used for outdoor storage shall be screened from adjacent properties by fencing, vegetation, berms, or other appropriate means. (13) Other matters. (a) Maximum building height shall be 35 feet above grade. (b) The design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief and in the discretion of the Fire Chief approved, or in the absence of the such approval, such aspects of the Development shall be appropriately modified so as to be satisfactory to the Fire Chief for public safety and emergency access purposes Section 3. the Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the pro­ vision of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance with all oif the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance, will be compatible with adjacement uses of lands, the natural environ ment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the Development The Township Board further determines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to insure that public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner Section 4. The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23.5 thereof). Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provid­ ed by law Section 5. The time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as stated in Section 15.8 of the Township Zoning Ordinance Section 6. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon publics tlon of a summary ot its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. (354) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1995 / Page 17 ordinal Nd. §8-42 AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amend­ ed by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the A-Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Develop­ ment District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Golfside Meadows Planned Unit Development, subject to all the terms and conditions of this Ordinance: The East fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 except the East 330 feet and except the North 1000 feet of the East 436 feet of the remainder of Section 18, Town 5 North. Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan, desenbed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 18. thence North 89*47 33 West along the North line of said Northwest fractional i 4 of said Section 18. 766 feet to the point of beginning; thence from said point of beginning South 01*22'24’ East parallel with the East hne of sa>d Northwest fractional 1 4. 1000 feet, thence South 89*47’33" East parallel with said North hne of said Northwest fractional 1/4.436 feet; lhence South 01*22 24 East along the West hne of the East 330 feet of sa<d Section 18.1638 55 feet; thence North 89*52 19" West along the South line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 989 78 feet, thence North 01*25 14 West along the West line of said East fractional v2 of the Northwest fractional 1 4 of said Section 18; thence South 89*47 33’ East along the said North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the said Section 18. 555 99 feet to the point of beginning In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control. Section 2. The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Golfside Meadows Planned Unit Development (the "Development”) is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan. The Development shall comply in all respects with the Final Development Plan of the Development. The Final Development Plan includes the preliminary site plan dated February 6. 1995. the application for rezoning dated January 10. 1995, the street, storm sewer and sanitary sewer plan dated June 29, 1995 and the final survey plan recieved by the Township on July 14.1995. and other materials submit­ ted by the applicant in connection with the application for rezonmg and the review thereof by the Planning Commission. (2) Land Uses. The Development shall be constructed and used for detached single family dwellings and residential accessory uses The lots and other elements of the development will be established, conveyed and owned on a site condominium basis, m accordance with the Michigan Condominium Act. The development shall comply with all of the site condominium provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (3) Master Deed and Condominum Bylaws. The Master Deed for the development and the bylaws of the condominum association shall be submitted to the Township and shall be subject to the approval of the Township attorney, consistent with the terms of this ordinance Among other matters, the Master Deed and Condominum Bylaws shall provide that as to any matters required by the terms of this ordinance, neither the Master Deed nor the Bylaws shall be changed or amended without the prior approval of the Plan­ ning Commission and Township Board (4) Lot Areas: Site Access. (a) The boundaries of the Development and the layout and dimensions of all of the lots therein shall be as shown on the Development Plan (the ’ Plan") (b) Access to the Development shall be only from 76th Street as shewn on the Plan (c) The minimum depth of front yard shall be 30 feet, rear yards 25 feet, and side yards a total of 20 feet, with no side yard less than seven feet. (d) Dwellings shall have at least the minimum floor area specified in the R-1 District (e) There shall be not more than 62 single-family dwellings in the Development, as shown in the Plan (f) There shall be use and occupancy restrictions pertaining to the lots in the Development, to be set forth in the Condominum Bylaws or in a separate document, to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission and Township Board (5) Streets and Drives. (a) The streets and drives within the Development shall be hard surfaced and con­ structed in compliance with the street plan submitted by the Developer, including width of right of way, width of pavement and other features as shown on the Street Plan As to any other street requirements, the streets in the Development shall comply with at least the minimum requirements of the private road provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. Where the Street Plan currently shows less than the minimum Township private road requirements, the Plan shall be revised so as to indicate full compliance with such requirements The location and configuration of the entrance of Golf Meadows Drive to 76th Street shall be approved by the Kent County Road Commission, including issuance of a private drive entrance permit, if applicable. The Developer and/or Association shall be responsible for maintenance of the roads in compliance with Township ordinances, including snowplowing and other maintenance as necessary to make the roads easily accessible to emergency vehicles. Provisions requiring such maintenance shall be in­ cluded in the Master Deed or Condominum Bylaws. (b) Sidewalks at least four feet wide shall be installed on one side of all streets, in accordance with the Plan. The sidewalk on each unit shall be installed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, except that if weather conditions have prevented the installation of a sidewalk, the occupancy permit may be issued subject to the comple­ tion of sidewalk when weather first permits. (c) In accordance with a letter dated October 11. 1994 from the Township's con suiting engineers. Wilcox Associates, to the Developer, the Township has constructed a sewer lift station at the Northeast corner of unit 44, on the West side of Golf Meadows Drive The Developer has furnished to the Township an easement granting rights for such installation, including a66-foot wide right-of-way extending from 76th Street to the sewer lift station, so as to enable the Township to have access to the lift station. The Township has, at its expense, constructed a gravel access road, extending from 76th Street to the lilt station, within the right of way furnished by the Developer During and alter any con­ struction in the Development, suitable access to the lift station shall always be main­ tained The sidewalk proposed for the area of the lift station shall be either thickened to a six inch depth or eliminated in the truck access area, so as to allow for truck traffic into the lift station site. When the Developer constructs Golf Meadows Drive as a paved, private road, in accordance with the Township’s private road requirements, the Developer shall, at his expense, pave and improve the gravel road extending from 76th Street to the lift station, to the same specifications as Golf Meadows Drive. Other requirements concerning the lift station and the access thereto shall be as set forth in the above-stated letter from Wilcox Associates to the Developer (d) The Master Deed shall grant to the Township and its agents necessary easements in pnvate roads and other parts of the Development as necessary to inspect, maintain, repair and replace the public water and sewer systems within the Development (6) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply. . _ (a) Every dwelling in the Development shall be connected to the public sewer poor to occupancy No private sewage disposal system shall be permitted wtthm the Develop­ ment The necessary sewer mains, laterals and other appurtenances necessary to collect and transmit sewage from the units in the Development shall be installed accor ding to Township specifications, at the sole expense of the Developer (b) Domestic water supply to all properties within the Development shall be pro­ vided in accordance with the subsection The Township is currently planning tor the financing and construction of a public water supply system to serve the area of the Development, including the Development itself The Development shall be served by th«s public water supply system upon the terms stated in this ordinance (I) Any dwellings as to which an occupancy permit is issued on or after September 1.1996 shall be connected to the public water system If however, a dwelling is con st rue ted on any unit and an occupancy permit issued poor to September 1. 1996 then such dwelling need not be connected to the system at that time, but may be served by an individual private water well As to any such dwelling having an authoriz­ ed private waler well installed prior to September 1. 1996. such dwelling may con­ tinue to be served by a private well for a penod not to exeed ten years from September 1.1996. at the end ol which time, each such dwelling must be connected to the public water system and all required tees, charges and/or assessments shall be pa»d as required by the Township During such ten-year penod. however, any such dwelt mgs first connected to private wells may be connected to the public water system, at the option of the unit owners and upon payment of whatever tees, charges and/or assessments may be established by the Township (h) Notwithstanding tne requirements ot subsection to above, the Townsn.p Board may m its discretion grant a variance from the requirements ot tne September t 1996 deadline lor public water system connection tn particular orcumstOTces ano in order to relieve unreasonable hardship In granting any such vjwiaoce tne Township Board may impose special requirements and conditions (Golfside Meadows Planned Unit Development) (Hi) Subject to tne provisions of this subparagraph, the Developer shall install a water distnbution system in the Development, including mains, services, fire hydrants and other appurtenances, all according to Township specifications, including loop­ ing. if necessary, to serve Phase I and/or Phase II of the Development, at the sole expense of the Developer In order to allow lor dwellings to be constructed prior to the availability ol the public water system, the Developer shall install and cap the water distribution system, including fire hydrants. However, if it is determined that the installation and capping of the water distribution system, at that time, would not be approved by the Michigan Department of Public Health because of the pro bable length of time that the system will remain unused before public water becomes available to the Development, then sleeves for water mams and services shall be installed at road and utility crossings, and the necessary areas for the future installa­ tion of a water distnbution system shall be set aside and shall remain unobstructed When public water is available to the Development, the Developer and/or condominum association shall be responsible for. and pay the cost of. installing water distribu­ tion system built to Township specifications throughout the Development, and shall dedicate the system to the public upon completion It is understood, however, that the public water system referred to In this subsection is currently in the planning stage, and the Township cannot predict with certainty the date of full availability of the system It is expected, however, that the system will be so available at a time prior to the sale of a substantial number of the units in the Development In order that this provision of this ordinance may accurately reflect the timing and nature of Township plans for the public water system, the Township Board may suitably revise this subsection, or other provisions in this ordinance pertaining to water supply, without first referring this ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings (7) Surface Water Drainage. (a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by designated drainage areas, culverts, and other means, as shown on the Plan There shall be drainage ease menl as shown on the Plan, including those indicated as proposed drainage easements (b) The use of the surface water drainage system in tne Development and the discharge ol waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface watei drainage system shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect up»>n adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, by reason of erosion, pollution or otherwise (c) All detention basins and other service water drainage facilities shall be sub­ ject to approval by the Kent County Drain Commission and Township engineer, and the Developer shall comply with all conditions placed upon drainage, including but not limited Io the conditions outlined in the letter from the Kent County Drain Commissioner to Mr Leo Vander Horst, PE, concerning Golf Meadows No 1, dated October 12, 1994 (d) All detention basins and other drainge facilities shall be maintained and cleaned so as to ensure their proper operation The Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws shall contain provisions requiring such maintenance (8) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service, telephone and cable television service to the Development shall be by means ol underground facilities (9) Soil erosion and Sedimentation Control. In the construction and use ol the Develop­ ment. the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimen lation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township (10) Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal will be accomplish ed by private contract in compliance with any Township requirements All trash, garbage and refuse shall be kept in a garage or other fully enclosed area except lor short jieriods of time reasonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and refuse haulers (11) Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as shown in the Plan (12) Outdoor Lighting. Street lighting shall be installed, at the expense ol the Developer. The cost of electricity for such street lighting shall be borne by the Developer and/or Association, and provisions to this effect shall be included In the Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws At a minimum, street lighting shall be provided at the intersoc lion ol Golf Meadows Drive and 76th Street, and at the location of the future intersection of Goll Meadows and Goll Point Drives. Street lighting shall be designed Io minimize annoying glare onto adjacent properties (13) Signage. There may be an identification sign for the Development, to be located at the enlrace Io the Development, off 76th Street. The size of the indenlification sign and oilier features thereof shall comply with the sign requirements of the R-1 District lor residential developments. The sign shall be located outside of the 76th Street right of-way. There shall be stop signs for motor vehicles located along the streets in the Development, as shown in the Plan. Each of the streets In the Development shall be iden tified by a street name sign. (14) Fire Protection. Tne design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters ol public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief. The recommendations, if any, of the Fire Chief on these matters shall be forward­ ed to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Hydrants shall be installed by the Developer. (15) Phasing. (a) The project may be constructed in two phases, in accordance with the subsec­ tion. Phase I shall consit of Units 1 through 44. and Phase II of Units 45 through 62. (b) Prior to a building permit being issued lor any unit within Phase I, the following shall have occured: (i) Golf Meadows Drive shall have been fully constructed, including the approved entrance, from 76th Street to the west boundary of Unit 26 A temporary paved culde-sac shall be constructed at the end ol Golf Meadows Drive, in accordance with Kent County Road Commission standards. Westview Drive shall be fully constructed. (II) The sewage collection and waler distribution system necessary to serve all units in Phase I shall be completed by the Developer and approved by lhe Township, including any improvements, such as looping, and other necessary improvements required within Phase II so as to provide service to Phase I, in accordance with ac cepted engineering standards. (iii) The required access to the sewage pump station shall be constructed (iv) All detention basins and other drainage structures necessary to serve Phase I shall be completed and approved. (v) All landscaping included within Phase I shall be completed (vi) All public utilities and street lights shall be installed (c) Approval is hereby given for the lot size, dimensions and layout shown on the Plan for Phase II. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any dwelling within Phase II. the following shall have occured (i) The Planning Commission shall review and approve the road profiles, drainge facilities and improvements, including required sidwalks, contained in Phase II (ii) Public sanitary sewer capacity shall be available to all units within nnase II (iii) All remaining roads, the sewage collection and water distribution system, all stormwater detention facilities and public utilities necessary to serve Phase II shall be installed and approved, in the manner provided lor Phase I. (16) Other Matters (a) The Plan for the Development and in particular the proposed streets, water supply and sewage disposal arrangements, stormwater drainage system and other related mat­ ters shall be submitted to the township engineer for lhe engineer's approval or recom mendations as to modifications or improvements (b) The Mas’er Deed and Condominium Bylaws for the project shall be reviewed and approved by lhe Township attorney prior to recording. (17) Determination. The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and pur­ poses The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance with all of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance, will be compatible with adjacent uses ol lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the Develop ment The Township Board further determines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to insure that public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accomodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to pro­ tect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure com­ patibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner (18) Enforcement. The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23.5 thereof), Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any man ner provided by law Any violation of the conditions of this Ordinance shall be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to the same penalties as provided therein (19) Time Limit the time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as staled in Section 15 8 of the Township Zoning Ordinance Commencement of Phase I in accordancewith such time limitation shall preserve the Developer’s rights as to Phase il. (20) Effective Date/Publication. This Ordinance snail become effective upon its publication or upon publication ol a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation _________________________ �Page 181 The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1995 Father-son act no added pressure for TK soccer team Being a teacher in the Thor­ napple Kellogg school system allowed him to have a chance to fill a coaching position for the high school varsity team He said the only coaching experience he had at the time was the tips he got from wat­ ching others However, not many other people in the school system had much ex­ perience either, since soccer is not as common in the United States as in other countries. His son Scott, a junior at TK. grew up with the game. Steve started becoming in­ volved in it before Scott was old enough to play. When Scott became old enough, he started going to camps and playing for the youth league. He also served as a ball boy and manager for the varsity by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Some parents are hesitant to coach their children in athletics, hut this is the way things are for Steve and Scott Evans and the Thornapple Kellogg High School varsity soccer team Steve Evans has been work­ ing with soccer teams since he became a referee for an area youth league in 1979. He said he became in­ terested in soccer when he started watching it on tevevision and was enthusiastic when the local league needed volunteers He eventually became the head referee. While he was at games, he said he would watch the coaches to see how they handled situations and got tips from them. team when Steve started coaching in 1985. Steve said Scott probably got interested in soccer by watching his teams over the years, but he has established himself as a player on his own. He said this will be the first full year that Scott will be on his team, though he did come up from the junior varsity a few times last year to play. He said there really are no outside pressures from other players on the team nor people in the community and no pro­ blems with favoritism. ’ He is a starter on the var­ sity team and one of our team leaders in goals.” Steve said. ”He has earned his position, so no one has questioned his starting.” He added that Scott is TK varsity soccer has big week home side to post a 3-1 victory. After a 0-0 halftime draw. David Botwinski needed only 26 seconds to put the Trojans ahead Minutes later. Evans, redirected a cross to Piccione who converted for the second TK tally The third Middleville score was set up by a nice run and centering ball from Josh England to Brazilian Thiago Pcixoto for the goal­ producing header. A late penalty kick by Kenowa Hills completed the The Thornapplc Kellogg varsity soccer squad enjoyed a fine week of play when it hosted Wayland and traveled to Kenowa Hills last week. On Tuesday the Trojans hooters overcame a dctcrmin cd Wildcat squad and defeated the visitors 2-0. Tom Piccione scored a first half goal for TK and Scott Evans ended the doubt with a blistering shot off a rebound late in the second half. At Kenowa Hills on Thurs­ day. the varsity battled the elements and a tenacious scoring. Goalkeeper Chris Niles received able support from Brett Bremer and Evans. The Trojans carry an overall record of 5-1-2. In the league, their undfeated status of two wins and two ties keeps TK in the runn­ ing for the OK Rainbow Con­ ference lead The Trojans travel to Byron Center today (Sept. 26) and return to league action on Thursday at home against Sparta. (Courtesy of Steve Evans) TK jayvee soccer still undefeated T.K.’s next score came from freshman Brian McKeown, his first for the year, and then Bergakker scored the hat trick. Kenowa scored once on the second half, while the Trojans scored three more. Freshman Steve Shear headed the ball in from a cor­ ner kick from Jeff Kietzman. Two minutes later Shear beat the keeper again. The Thornapple-Kellogg junior varsity soccer team was on the road to play Kenowa Hills Sept. 21. The Trojans started fast and furious scoring five goals in the games first seven minutes on the way to a 10-1 swamping. Sophomore’s Brian Bergakker and Jason Klinge each had two and freshman Garrett Weatherhead had one. T.K.’s last score came from sophomore Lucas Holwerda, when he sent a long, hard shot into the net. Nate Schmitz, Kris Utley and Ron Strouse all played a strong game for the Trojans, according to the coach. The winning keeper’s were Holwerda and Andy Clinton. The teams overall record is 5-0-3 and 4-1 in the Rainbow Conference. Still time to take care of things around the house before the snow flies! • Pumps Saws Sanders & Grinders • Carpet Tools • Heaters—Oil Fired Concrete Tools • Automotive Tools Hammer Drills • Automotive Tools • Welding Supplies • Leaf Blowers Pressure Washers • Nailers Skid-Steer Loader • Painting Equipment Compressors • Wallpaper Steamer • Generators & Welders • Trailers & Moving Equipment Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Open Monday Saturday 8 am to 530 p m respected by the other players and leads by example. “He certainly has not been given anything, he has earned it.” he said. Scott has scored some critical goals for the team, in­ cluding one that tied the game at the last moment and one that sealed a victory . Steve said Scott has the tools to continue with soccer in college, but is not sure if he will because he has many interests. He said the two of them have been pretty successful working together so far. "I can tell when he is giving 100 percent and when he is not. whereas I may not be able to with the other students.” he said. He added that Scott knows what he expects as a coach and has worked with other coaches before. “He has not had to depend on me to teach him every thing he knows.” he said. The biggest challenge Steve has in coaching Scott, he said, is how to talk to him when he does not seem to be giving 100 percent. “It is hard to be as firm with him as with the others.” he said. ”1 think sometimes I may be harsher with him than with anyone else because I have a better idea of his potential.” The most enjoyable thing about working with him. he said, is watching him have success. “He has recently come through for the team.” he said. He said any time he has to talk to players about their per­ formances, he tries to base how he speaks to them on their ability compared to what they are producing. “I hope I try to be fair with every player,” he said. Steve said it has been fun to coach the team this year because many of the people Steve and Scott Evans work well in father and son. coach and player relationship. Scott has played w ith for years are on the team with him. He added that the team has been successful so far this year as a result of good senior leadership and a strong ami large junior class "I think he likes having me as a coach.” he said. “We try to have humor in our games and he appreciates that.” Scott, he said, may have developed an interest in the game from him, but developed his talent for the game on his own. “He has grown to ap­ preciate the game.” he said. Scott said having his father for a coach is kind of strange, but neat, and does not worry about people thinking he is favored since the team is close. “Sometimes 1 feel that some of his criticism is directed to me as a son, but but it is usually not a pro­ blem,” he said. He said he is considering pursuing soccer after high school since it is the sport he is most serums about. but is not completely sure "It is really a matter of whether or not I am still in love with soccer.” he said Scott also has played junior varsity baseball and ran track in junior high school He said he would be more likely to continue with soccer than with the other sports. He said what he likes the most about working with his father is when he can please him. “I feel gtxxJ when I make him proud," he said “This is a gixxi way to strengthen the father-son bond “ He said the downside to it is that people on the team occa­ sionally approach him and ask him why they don’t get to play Besides sports, Scott is also a member of the high school band and is active in theater. Sweet Lady Scot hoopsters split on OK Gold competition A shocking first quarter 21-0 blanking by South Christian delivered the Caledonia varsity basketball team its first OK Gold loss of the season, last Thursday, 61-49. The Sweet Ladies had im­ proved their record to 4-0 with a 63-32 thrashing of Sparta, two days earlier. In the loss to the Sailors, Caledonia staggered under the weight of the first half, but recovered its strength. Forc­ ing the Scots to turn the ball over was the key to the Sailors’ good fortune. Leading by more than two dozen at one point in the game, the Sweet Ladies chipped away until being as close as 12, but no closer. Caledonia, starting a squad of one senior, three juniors and a freshman outscored the Sailors 49-40 through the fi- I We’re buckling down on buckling up! nal three quarters, but a deep hole is hard to climb out of. The Sweet Ladies were led by Mindi Smith with 12 points, Allison Schneider with 11 and Sheri Vredevoogd with 10. In the thrashing of Sparta, Coach Mike Wilson said "it was a great team effort as all 10 players scored.” The Lady Spartans were held to 11 first-half points as Caledonia racked up a 12point lead before the break. The run continued through the second half as CHS picked up the pace with the defense creating the turnover in which the transition smoothly turned into scores. Kristy DeBoer was the top scorer for the Scots with 14 points, Rachel Comegys had 13 points, four rebounds and three steals. Stephanie Algera led the team with seven rebounds. "(This was) perhaps our best game from start to fin­ ish,” Wilson said. "We played aggressively at both ends of the floor, rebounding strongly and going after loose balls." The team has a home game against Kenowa Hills, Thursday. y/Bruce’s Frame^K & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt, only y �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1995 I Page 19 Lady Trojans blast Byron Center, topped by No. 2 Calvin Christian The Thornapple-Kellogg girls varsity basketball team started last week on an up note, defeating Byron Center 41-25, but faced a strong No. 2 ranked Calvin Christian, Thursday. TK played a close game with Calvin Christian, 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the OK Blue, through the first half and trailed by a free throw 29-29 at the break. The Squires pulled away in the second half for a 52-38 win. TK fell to 2-1 in the Blue and 4-2 overall. "They went into the zone in the second period and we began hitting our outside shots," said TK coach Jim Sprague. Katie Polhemus hit a pair of triples, Jennie Doyle, Tracy Schondelmayer and Rachel DeVormer also hit from three-point land in the second period. In the third, the Squires made some changes and began to pull away. Schondelmayer was the top scorer for the Lady Trojans with 13 points. Doyle had eight and Polhemus and DeVormer had six each. In the win over Byron Center, shots were not falling for cither team in the first quarter. The Lady Bulldogs scored a pair of baskets and TK sank a lone free throw in the first eight minutes. The teams broke out of their lethargy, to make it a 14-10 game in favor of BC at the break. In the third, TK began to sink the easy and not-so-easy shots and ran away with the game. Doyle led the TK scoring with 15. Schondelmayer had 10. Doyle also had nine rebounds and seven steals. Schondelmayer had nine rebounds and three assists and Cindy Hiler had seven boards for the Trojans. "Both teams were a little out of killer in the first period," said Sprague. "We shot about 10 percent in the first and 37 percent for the game, so you can see we picked it up." The Trojans finished the game with 15 steals and only seven turnovers, while the Bulldogs turned it over more than 20 times. The team is hosting Godwin Heights tonight (Sept. 26) and is on the road to Coopersville, Thursday. TK Jessica VanAmen scores a basket over Hastings defenders In the recent win. TK netters sweep Coopersville, fall to Spring Lake 4-3 last week TK's No. 2 singles player Sarah Wright warms up with a baseline return before the Coopersville match. The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity tennis team took advantage of the youth on the Coopersville squad to post a 7-0 win, Tuesday, but were hit up by the new kid in the OK Blue. Spring Lake, for a 4-3 loss, last Thursday In the win over Coopersville, No. 1 singles Traci Campbell won easily 6-0, 6-0. Sara Wright won 60. 6-2 at No. 2 singles. Courtney DeHaan won at No. 3 7-5. 6-4 and Jenny Manage won easily 6-0. 6-0. In doubles play, Kori Hutchens and Adelaide Devine won at No. 1 6-0. 60, Amber Frost and AnneMarie Hart won at No. 2 No. 4 singles player Jenny Manage won 6-3, 6-3 over a previously undefeated Spring Lake player, Thursday. doubles 7-6 (7-5). 6-4 and Sarah Cordis and Emily Zuidersma won 6-1. 6-1 at No. 3 doubles. In exhibition play, Kristi Peters and Amanda Stutzman won 6-1, 7-5. Coach Larry Seger called it a "good day" for the Lady Trojans with Campbell's win keyed on her finishing off belter when charging the net and the pressure she put on her opponent. In the loss to the Lakers, Wright posted a 6-7 (7-4), 60, 6-4 win with "outstanding baseline game and some good footwork She came from behind to win this one." DeHaan also won in three sets. 4-6, 6-3. 7-5. She came HOMEOWNERS! STOP Irving from paycheck to paycheck.' LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL.’ CMToiFwf 1-800-968-2221 All$TATt MOBTCACt from being down 4-3 in the third for the win. Manage took an undefeated No. 4 singles player and made her a formerly undefeated one with a 6-3, 63 win. The No. 1 doubles team, though losing in three sets 46. 6-1. 7-6 (7-5). played "with a lot of heart" coming back from being down 4-1 in the third set to force the tie breaker. Seger said the team, being the final duo on the courts and the teams tied at three win a piece, felt the pressure, but played through il "They stayed focused and turned in some high-caliber play," he said. "This whole team played as good of tennis as they could tonight and that's what a coach asks for. No one laid back and let the win get away." The Lady Trojans are on the road to Calvin Christian Thursday Tracy Scholdelmayer sends up a shot over a Hastings defender in a recent win over the Saxons. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 9508 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.29 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE CODE OF 1980 TO REGULATE YARD AND GARAGE SALES AND SIGNS. THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS Section 1. Section 3.29 of Chapter 3 of the Middleville Village Code of 1980 (as amended) is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 3.29, Garage or Yard Sales; Signs. (a) Yard or garage sales, as defined herein, are permitted in residential zones and per mitted non-conforming residential uses, but only as provided in this section A yard or garage sale is defined as a retail sale, not lasting longer than three (3) days, of household goods. Such sale shall include an auction, as well as ordinary retail transactions. Any signs used to advertise such sale shall be subject to the following provisions be permitted in the (D No signs shall .................................. . right of way along the M-37 corridor (2) No signs shall be permitted in the right of way of any street or highway within the Village within thirty (30) feet of any intersection, the centerline of said right of way shall be presumed the centerline of the traveled portion of said right of way (3) All such signs shall be free standing, not attached or affixed to street signs or utilitiesfs). (4) No signs shall be more than four (4) square feet in total area (5) No portion of any sign or support shall be higher than thirty (30) inches above the ground. (6) No sign shall be permitted in place in excess of three (3) days (7) All signs shall be removed immediately upon the conclusion of such sale (8) A resident or property owner is limited to four (4) sales per calendar year, without first obtaining a special exception use from the Planning Commission (9) All signs shall contain identifying information of the individual placing or caus­ ing to be placed said sign, including, but not limited to, address and telephone number, if applicable. (10) A police officer may remove any sign not complying with these provisions after warning and notification to a person identified pursuant to subparagraph (9) above, and said person has not forthwith made correction of same (b) No sale lasting longer than three (3) days shall occur unless same is authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 18 of this Code and the follow ing additional standards: (1) The quantity of goods proposed to be sold. (2) The effect of the sale upon the surrounding neighborhood (3) Potential traffic congestion occuring as a result of the sale (4) Provisions for off-street parking and traffic control, if any, being made by the holder of the sale. Section 2 Section 20.1 of Chapter 20 of the Middleville Village Code of i960 (as amended) is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection designated as Section 20 1 (kXl3) “(13) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section and its parts, all signs adver tising yard or garage sales are sub)ect to the provisions of Section 3 29 of this Code.” Section 3. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the same shall not affect any other part of this Ordinance Section 4 All ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed Section 5 This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication AYES: 5 NAYS. 0 ABSENT 2 CERTIFICATION We. Cheryl Hooper and Lon Myers, Village Clerk and Village President, respectively, tor the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Mid dleville Village Code (I960) was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 22nd day of August, 1995 Lon Myers. President Cheryl Hooper, Clerk (351) �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 26, 1995 Caledonia gridders fall under weight of FHN Caledonia’s Don Stevens (35) challenges the FHN defensive line for a three-yard gainer, Friday night. by the Huskies was enough to snuff the Scots chances of winnings its homecoming. Caledonia quarterback Nick Freeman gets some passing time with a key block by Tim Soper (34) In Friday night’s Homecoming game Outsized on the line by a healthy tip of the scales wasn't enough to keep the Caledonia varsity football team from giving Forest Hills Northern a scare. The Scots, playing their homecoming game, trailed at the half by a point after touchdown kick. 7-6, but played as if their pride was on the line. The game came down to the Final 20 seconds, when freshman ('had Wangerin came short on a 42-yard field goal attempt. A sizable feat with a lot of pressure added on for a freshman. The defensive line out­ weighed Caledonia's offensive offering by an average 10 pounds per man. The Scots started the scor­ ing with an inventive double pass from quarterback Nick Freeman to running back Matt Frantti to tailback turned wide receiver Don Stevens who out ran the de­ fense for a 55-yard touchdown run. The huskies scored less than two minutes later on a 52-yard pass and were able to score the PAT Following an apparent fumble recovery for a TD which was called back. Josh Haywood bullied his way through from one-yard out for Caledonia’s second score. Stevens put the Scots up in the fourth 19-15 with a 24-yard scamper with less than 10 minutes left on the clock. A sustained 65-yard drive TK golfers top OK Blue League with win over Rogers 7-1 overall The fifth man on the team, though seldom used, cannot be underestimated, according to Thornapple-Kellogg golf coach Bernie Weller. His No. 5 golfer, Josh Lancaster shot a 43 at. Yankee Springs, breaking a lie between the Trojans and Rogers’ team. Rogers’ No. 5 man carded a 48 to give TK the win and a share of the lead in the OK Blue, Wednesday, at 7-1 overall. Rogers came into the triangular meet between TK. Rogers and Calvin Christian at 7-0. TK was standing at 61 and Calvin Christian was 5-2, to top the Blue. Marty Bender led the Trojans with a 39, Josh Sturm and Dominick Ronchetti had 42s, and Ryan Nausieda a 43. The Trojans ended the round with a team score of 166, tied with Rogers and one belter than Calvin Christian. "This was a big win for us," Weller said. "We re tied with Rogers now and we ll take on our final five league matches and let the chips fall where they may." The Trojans were 10 better than Godwin Heights and 11 better than Coopersville in a triangular, Sept. 18. TK finished with a 172, Godwin a 182 and Coopersville a 183. Match medalist was Bender with a 40, Nausieda had a 41, Ronchetti a 45 and Sturm a 46. The Trojans hosting Hamilton and Byron Center tomorrow (Sept. 27) in a pair of OK Blue tests. Ousted,... That’s the Allogas difference. With so man) propane companies being bought out by national firms, it’s good to know there’s still a kxaih -owned com pan) you can turn to. We ha ve enjoy ed sen ing our friends and neighbors in and around the Greater Grand Rapids area since 1980. We’re dedicated to staying in touch with our MMOAktenNash S00-V98-6242 • UM4M242 customers’ needs — their satisfacUon is our number one priority. Scbwie O^iec Looking fur a propane supplier? We hope you’ll give 8086 \ Sheridan 800-551-9755 • 517427-5000 us a call Let us tell you about the benefits we oiler! David Hast, Manager Steven led the Scots with 13 carries for 124 yards as the team had 275 yards on the ground and 69 through the air. The Scots (2-2. 1-2) are on the road Friday against No. 2 ranked Belding. Caledonia Scots soccer team wins 6-1 over leader Sparta "It was cold and wet and still the team played hard." said Caledonia varsity soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen of the Scots win over Sparta, Sept. 21. "I was happy the way they played for more than 70 minutes of the game." He said the first minutes of the game. Caledonia was busy finding out the condition of the field and trying to figure out how to play in the slippery conditions. The Spartan scored first in the Rainbow league contest, but then the Scots found their feet and made a move. TK runners win DNF contests over Byron Center The Thornapple-Kellogg cross country team both won 15-50 over Byron Center, Sept. 21, with the Bulldogs unable to field full teams. Jessie Davis placed first for the Lady Trojans overall with a 20 minute, 52 second time. Stephanie Potter was second at 22:35, Alice Matson was fourth at 24:49, Erica John­ ston was sixth at 25:45 and Jenny Laansma was eighth at 26:38. Keri Jeurink had a per­ sonal-best finish, according to coach Tamara Benjamin. For the boys team. Steve Dood placed first at 18:04, Matt Eaton was third at 18:46, Ryan Hesselink was fourth at 19:04, Jared (Mto was sixth at 19:16 and Dendel Craven was seventh at 20:31. Brad Blashkiw finished at 20:39 and Shawn Davis at 20:42. Also running for the team were Kyle Brower, Dan Kenyon and Evan Space. The girls team is 2-0 in the OK Blue and the boys are 1-1. Both will host Calvin Christian, Thursday. Muddy field stumps TK in loss to Calvin Christian "It was a terrible field," said Thornapple-Kellogg varsity football coach Jack Prints. "We couldn't get going in the mud and they did. That was the story.” The Trojans fell to Calvin Christian, 22-8, in Friday night football, thwarting the team's chances of putting up a mark in the win column. The lone TK score was made on a 33-yard run by Dave Liu. Steve Austin was the leading rusher for the Trojans with 123 yards and Jason TK Jayvee golfers nipped by Hastings The Thornapple-Kellogg junior varsity golf team was nipped by Hastings 187-188, Sept. 19 Ryan Lemanz and Chad Mugridge both carded 45s for the junior Trojans. Tim Janose and Tavlor Pierce had 49s. Ken Rose of Hastings was the match medalist with 40, Chad Coenen shot 41, Matt Barnum and John Styf had 53s. VanElst was the leading defender with 12 solo tackles, three assists and a fumble recovery. Steve I .eh man had six solo tackles and three assists. "The field was frustrating for us," Prints said. "Out receivers missed some catches they had to make if we were going to win that game. I think on a good field, we would have won the game." The Trojans host Godwin Heights for its homecoming game this Friday night. Steve Schmidt scored the first goal for the Scots and Eric Rogers took a feed from Adam Sobczak for »he second. The Scots went into the break with a 2-1 lead. Continuing its run in the final half. Mike Farnol fired a winner in from 18 yards away and five minutes later sent a feed from Phil Licari into the net for his second goal of the half. Schmidt took a through ball from Jeff Foster for his second score of the game and 13th of the season and Nick Bonchcr scored the final nail with an assist from Boncher Broekhuizen said he did some changes on the defense in the second half with Dan Corstange taking Boncher's sweeper position for awhile with Bonchcr moving up to a comer with Farnol. "Our kids never stopped working hard in the game," the coach said. "Once we got the field figured out, we started playing well." ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON if You Are Looking For Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at • 127 Main St., Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 8919270 BlS barman SELECT TEMPS WAREHOUSE Southeast Grand Rapids company is looking for experienced people to work as Shipping Clerks or Inven­ tory control Clerk. We offer an excellent benefit package including health, life, 401K, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 26, 1995 / Page 21 TK freshmen gridders remain undefeated TK’s freshman football team took on previously unbeaten Mattcwan and defeated the Wildcats 12-0 Sept 21 All of the scoring came in the second quarter Meso Glavin scored both TD’s. one from one-yard out and the other from nine yards away. TK’s first touchdown by Glavin capped a 65 yard drive. Other drives included key running from Glavin. Adam Smith. Tim Steven, and Nate LaVoie Quarterback Dan Finkbeiner and light end Jeremy Vandefifer were also key in the Trojans first two drives. Coach Gary McKee also pointed out that his team had “an excellent team effort on both offense and defense.’’ The team got its third win by crushing a young Byron Center team the week before. TK was forced to punt on its first dnve. but came back scoring on its next five possess ions Glavin was the first to score, with an eight yard run. On TK’s next possession. Tim Stevens took the ball for a 34-yard TD romp to give TK a 12-0 lead at the end of the first quarter A poor Bulldog snap resulted in a safety for the Trojan defense, followed by receiver Andrew Hillman booking up with Fmkbeiner late in the second quarter for a 27-yard scoring pass Glavin kicked the extra point. Glavin also took the ball for a seven yard score on the team’s next possession. The TK jayvee hoopsters down Byron Center The Thornapple-Kellogg junior varsity basketball team came back from being five points down at the end of three quarters to defeat Byron Center 23-19. Sept. 19. It was a defensive struggle in the first quarter with the teams tying at 2-2. The Bulldogs took a 10-9 lead into the break and led 16-11 after three periods. In the final period the Lady Trojans rallied for 12 points while holding Byron Center to three. Leading scorers for the Lady Trojans were Careen Barber with 10 and Autumn Crofoot with six. Kcasha Kotrbra led the team with eight assists and Barber had three asssists and Crofoot iwo. The team is hosting Godwin Heights this afternoon (Sept. 26) and on the road to Coopersville, Thursday. extra point was good and brought the lead to 28-0 The Trojans weren’t done yet as Finkbemer scooted in for a five yard score late in the third. Glavin s extra point was good Byron Center’s late drive resulted in its lone score. The young Trojan’s record now stands at 4-0 with the team traveling to Godwin Heights. Thursdaj (Courtesy of Dave Liu and Justin DeBoode) Young babysitter class to be offered at Pennock Hospital Pennock Hospital will offer a young babysitter class Satur­ day. Oct. 7. from 9 a m. until noon, in the new Hospital Conference Center. Students in the sixth grade or higher can learn the respon­ sibilities associated with babysitting Topics will in­ clude basic child care, fire safety. CPR. first aid. nutritious snacks and activities that are fun and help children develop skills. Certificates of achievement will be given to those who successfully complete the class. A babysitters’ directory also will be made available. Written parental permission is necessary for inclusion of a babysitter’s name in the directory Class size is limited. Preregistration is required by calling 948-3125. Registration is confirmed on receipt of $5 class fee. Another sweep for Scot girls cross country runners Take the chalk and walk up to the board. Put another check in the box which says the Caledonia girls cross country team has swept the top 10 positions in a cross country meet. South Christian was the latest victim to fall 15-50 to the speed and depth of the Lady Scots. Sept. 20. Shannon Houseman was first at a blistering 18 min­ utes, 53 seconds. Taking second was Keri Bloem at 19:01. Sarah Parbel was third at 19:19, Liz For­ tuna was fourth at 19:47 and Brooke Wierenga was fifth at 19:57. Finishing sixth was Barb Warner at 20:25, Jill Hof­ mann was seventh at 20:38, Audrey Warner was eighth at 20:45, Beth Parbel was ninth at 20:52 and Andrea S homier was 10th at 21:39. Sarah Grow finished at 22:19 and was the last Cale­ donia runner to come in be­ fore South Christian was able to cross a runner. Also running for the Scots were Jenny Sprague at 22:53, Katie Hatrick at 23:59, Greta (NAPS >—Molasses, a classic staple of the Amer­ ican cupboard since colo­ nial times, is fast becom­ ing a favorite choice of contemporary cooks, who are using the flavorful sugar-cane-based syrup to take the place of brown sugar in chili recipes and barbecue sauces Sweeteners have long been used in spicy recipes to offset the pungent bite of chili peppers and hot spices. Molasses is emerg­ ing as an innovative and popular choice because it adds not only sweetness, but color, flavor and nch. smooth texture. It’s also a rich source of iron. “We’ve seen a return to home-made barbecue sauces as well as creative new chili recipes, all fea­ turing molasses, a product that’s been around for gen­ erations," said Deborah Coflfield. business manager for Specialty Products Company, makers of Brer Rabbit Molasses. “Many other types of recipes that call for brown sugar can be made with molasses," said Coffield, “Pasta sauces, marinades and glazes are all appropriate.” These inventive new uses inspired the makers of Brer Rabbit Molasses to sponsor the "Most Innovative Chili Recipe" award at the Inter­ national Chili Society’s 1995 World Champion­ ship Chili Cookoffs, tak­ ing place Sept. 29. 30 and Oct. 1 in Reno, Nevada. DRUNKEN BARBECUE SAUCE Makes 2*/i cups 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup beer 13 cup Brek Rabbit Light or Dark Molasses 13 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Caledonia boys out run South Christian Despite losing the top spot to South Christian, the Cale­ donia boys cross country team’s depth took four of the top five spots, Sept. 20, for a 22-33 win over the Sailors "It was a good victory for us," said coach John Soderman. "They (South Chris­ tian) are a very competitive Factory: MACHINE OPERATORS needed for plastic injection molding company. This includes visually inspecting and packing parts, we are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportunities as we grow. Apply in person at. wamar Products, inc. | Klein at 23:59, Kara Palma at 24:03, Katie Benham at 24:11 and Sarah DeGroot at 24:28. Coach Dave Hodgkinson said the team is running its best times of the year and things are going the right way for the girls. Cooking Corner 5041 68th Street, SE. Caledonia squad." Dave Friedrich was the top finisher for the Scots, cross­ ing the line in second, with a time of 17 minutes, 21 sec­ onds. Rob Lillie placed third at 17:28, Todd Striplin was fourth at 17:30. Andy Schupp placed fifth at 17:30 and Dave VandenBerg placed eighth overall at 18:08. Phil VanLaan placed 12th at 19:02. Mark Pyper was 14th at 21:33 and Zach Hollinshead was 16th at 23:27. L2 to 1 teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning 4 thin lemon slices In small saucepan, combine ketchup, beer and molasses; stir in remaining ingredients. Over medium heat, heat to a boil, stirring con­ stantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard lemon slices. Use as a baste while grilling poultry or pork. BLACK BEAN CHILI OLE Makes 8 Servings 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablsepoon vegetable oil 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 (2R-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes in puree, chopped and puree reserved 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles 13 cup Brer Rabbit Light or Dark Molasses 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (19-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen com Tortilla chips, optional In 6-quart heavy pot, over medium heat, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add beef; cook until brown, stir­ ring occasionally to break up meat. Drain. Stir in tomatoes with puree, chiles, molasses, chili powder, cumin and ground red pepper. Heat to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook, uncov­ ered, for 10 minutes. Serve hot with tortilla chips if desired. TEXAS STYLE BEEF CHILI Makes 6 Servings I Ml cups chopped onions 1 ’<2 cups chopped, green peppers 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds beef round, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 (2R-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes in puree, chopped and puree reserved L4 cup Brer Rabbit Light or Dark Molasses 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 to 2 teaspoons liquid hot pepper seasoning In B-quart heavy pot, over medium heat, saute onions, green peppers, bacon and garlic until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. . Vid l>cef cubes; rook until brown, aliout 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in tomatoes with puree, molasses, chili powder, cumin and hot pepper seasoning; heat to a hod. Reduce- heat; rover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender, stir­ ring often. Serve hot. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 t' z deer blocks deer corn -a-?. j i molasses blocks buck & doe urine deer lick blocks plus more to attract the deer Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main, Caledonia - 891-8108 SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY �Page 22 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 26. 1995 ‘Run Caledonia’ attracts 200 runners for 5 and 10 K events Kids take part in Ronald McDonald Fun Runs... by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sue Ellis of Holland took first place overall in the 10 K event to win top honors in the Sept. 16 "Run Caledonia," sponsored by Caledonia Community Education. Ellis completed the course in 39:13.15. The overall men’s champion was Don Busfield of Caledonia, who finished the 10 K in 39:59.47. Ten-year-old Brad Maxlow shows his potential as a future Scot cross country star, finishing the 5 K run in 34:41.01 Brad competed in the 13-andunder age division. Three- and four-year-olds line up for the McChicken Trot 5O-yd. dash, with parents and volunteers helping the youngsters understand just how far they have to run. All the children participating in the six Ronald McDonald Run events received a b.'ue ribbon for going the distance. Sue Ellis of Holland finished first overallin both men’s and women's divisions of the 10-K run with a 39:13.15 time. Lindsay Califf falls victim to Ronald McDonald's humor as she volunteers to help him during his magic act. Lindsay and her family traveled to Caledonia from Byron Center to attend the children s races and Ronald's show during 'Run Caledonia.’ In the women’s 5 K run, Sheila Lacina of Kentwood was the overall winner, clocking a 21:34.17. Matt Paganelli of Ada won the men’s 5 K, finishing in 16:24.80. Benji VanderHeide, 6, of Caledonia, helps Ronald McDonald perform his famous rope trick, during Ronald's magic show at 'Run Caledonia ' Don Busfield, of Caledonia, takes first overall in the men's 10 K race of this year’s Run Caledonia. Busfield clocked a 39:59.47 for his victory. In all, more than 200 registered for this year's "Run Caledonia." with runners competing in two distance events and 10 age divisions. Along with the trophies awarded io the overall winners for each distance, awards also were presented to the winners of the Masters class, which included runners ages 40 and over. A special award was given to the runner who finished "in the middle of the pack” in each age group. A few registered for a 5 K walk, but while this event has been popular in the past, the numbers have been dwindling each year, said "Run" Coordinator Sherry Crawford. The kids were not left out of the morning’s events, as Ronald McDonald showed up to perform a magic show, which was followed by special running events just for kids. The Caledonia McDonalds sponsors the kids' portion of "Run Caledonia," with all proceeds from the kids events going to the Ronald McDonald House While the 1-2-year-old "French Fry Flyers" sprinted only 15 yards, the 11-12-yearold Big Mac Milers ran a full mile. In between, the McChicken Trotters, Galloping Golden Arches, Quarter Pounder Quarter Milers and the McSprinters raced a distance appropriate for their ages. Each youngster received a tshirt, a ribbon and a balloon for participating. This is the fourth year for "Run Caledonia," which has attracted more and more runners from around the area each year. "It’s not something we do to raise money," emphasized Crawford. "It's something for the community, for fun. We enjoy putting it on, and the volunteers that turn out to help us have a gcxxl lime. 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POSTAGE PAID Rastings.MI 49058 Permit No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 34 I October 3, 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year Middleville Council OKs local trail appraisal by Mandy Habel TK Schools crown homecoming '95 royalty Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council voted last Tuesday to spend S3,OCX) on an appraisal needed to receive a grant from the Department of Transportation. The MDOT grant would enable the village to purchase 4.35 linear miles of abandon­ ed railroad property. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he sent informa­ tion to nine different ap­ praisers and received several estimates, the lowest being $2,400 and the most expen­ sive being $5,500. The deadline for the ap­ praisal is Oct 2. Cherry said it would be nice if the village could get the land purchase finalized by the end of the year. The Thornapple Trail Association has offered the village a donation of $7,500 that can be used to purchase the trail, which would give the Thornapple Kellogg High School crowned the 1995 homecoming King and Queen at Friday evening's football game. The King and Queen are Brian Brewer and Chanda Wenger. Manshum said the steps should be removed, and if the structure is sound, a slab should be put on it. The Barry County Road Comission has reccommended that the village wait until next spring to pave Main Street because it will get a better price and a higher quality job. Council also decided to put together a petition asking to annex four parcels of land on the east side of town next to the cemetery. Two of the parcels belong to the Bass family, who now live outside of the village limit, but receive village water and sewer services. If they live in the village, they will be able to pay vilage taxes, which would be half as much as the taxes they pay now The rest of the land belongs to Dave Dykstra, who is building a subdivision. He has requested to be within the village limits. (( The trail association has been asking the village when they want the money and believes that now is the time to take it. >5 — Jason Cherry village a total of $10,000 to work with before the actual purchase. Cherry said the trail association has been asking the village when they want the money and believes that now is the time to take it. The village also voted to pay $1,250 or 50 percent of the cost, whichever is less, for sidewalk repair in front of the Masonic building. The people who run the Masonic building will pay for the difference. Special officers to work on residents' concerns, safety Caledonia benefits from ‘community policing’ program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Complaint., .arrest.. .prose­ cution. 1 Those three words sum up the contacts most residents, law-abiding or otherwise, have with their sheriffs department. Thanks to a grant obtained by Kent County Sheriff James R. Dougan, three southern Kent County townships now will have a chance to "com­ municate" with the law in some kinder, gentler circum­ stances. Called the Community Policing Project, the new team of deputies will work with communities in a "nontraditional" way to improve the quality of life for all. The officers intend to better communicate with residents by getting out of their patrol cars and talking one-on-one with people on the street, at their places of business, with kids in school and with people who call in with complaints and concerns. "Our perception of the big problems out there are not al­ ways what the community thinks are the most important problems," explained Deputy Denny Schneider, one of the deputies on the community policing team. "We want to find out what the community regards as the problems we can help them solve." Schneider will be serving the southern three townships with Deputy Jack Stewart. The other half of the team, Deputies Mike Breen and Patty Skelonc, will be work­ ing in the Plainfield Avenue area. All four volunteered for the new unit, and Lt. Larry Stelma, who will oversee the program, said it is an honor for an officer to be chosen for these special details. "All of these officers have many years of experience, and we believe they have the skills in working with people this job will require. The southern townships and the Plainfield area both are grow­ ing by leaps and bounds, and both those areas have sup­ ported the Sheriffs Depart­ ment by contracting services <t The hope is that by the fourth year, the county will have grown enough that it can afford to continue funding the program. JJ — Lt. Larry Stelma with us. "Now we’d like to respond by showing them our sup­ port." Stelma said the community policing program is a "nontraditional" kind of police work that is funded under an anti-crime bill signed into law by President Clinton. Dougan applied for one of the grants, and received funds for a three-year program in which the county gradually assumes a larger percentage of the cost. In the first year, the federal government pays 75 percent of the officers’ salaries, with the county picking up the re­ mainder, along with the cost of training and equipment. In the second year, the gov­ ernment share drops to 50 perr cent, and to 25 percent in the third year. "The hope is that by the fourth year, the county will have grown enough that it can afford to continue funding the program," Stelma said, adding that this program is typical of most federal grants that he’s See Policing program, P 2 In This Issue... • Great Lakes Governors honor Kettle Lake technology project • Caledonia School Facility Committee holds first meeting Township supervisors of southern Kent County townships welcome the Kent County Sheriff Deputies who will serve the area in the federally funded Community Policing program. From the left, are Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Garbow, Deputy Jack Stewart, Deputy Denny Schneider, Byron Township Supervisor Dale Silvernail and Gaines Township Supervisor Don Hilton. • CMS speaker urges parents to stick to their values • TK Schools announce Homecoming Royalty �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 POLICING PROGRAM, continued from front page----------------------------------seen. He emphasized that the community policing program does not take the place of the regular sheriffs patrols. "This is something in addi­ tion to the officers already serving these areas,” he said. "It’s a non-traditional form of police work, if you will, and the goal here is to prevent crime by alleviating the condi­ tions that cause crimes to happen." The new community polic­ ing team said that their "nontraditional" role will involve more than just chatting with people, however. "We want to follow up more on a lot of the calls we get," said Stewart, "and we plan to be actively involved with the schools and busi­ nesses, too." Schneider said that an ex­ ample of the kind of contact the team hopes to make was when he and Stewart parked their patrol car and walked around one of the area mobile home parks, talking to resi­ dents and asking them what things they were most con­ cerned about in their commu­ nity. "We thought they’d talk about stealing, or something like that, but what they wanted us to work on was traffic. They said cars drive too fast through the park, and they are afraid few the children playing outside." "We also want to help fami­ lies." said Skelonc. "Some- MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 h We want to follow up more on a lot of the calls we get, and we plan to be actively involved with the schools and businesses, too. ” — Deputy Jack Stewart times a family just needs a lit­ tle guidance, a little help to stay together. We can see that the right kinds of counselors get to those families, if we just learn about them in time. Saving a family can save chil­ dren from heading in the wrong direction." Skelonc said the commu­ nity policing team also wants to be sure the elderly feel safe, and that they are getting food and the proper attention. "Some of these folks have no family at all; they're just abandoned, with no one to visit them or check in on them. Many of them are afraid to go outside, and they liter­ ally become prisoners in their own homes. "We’d like to know who these folks are and perhaps make sure a nurse stops in or we can see that meals are de­ livered. We know the agencies to call." The team also wants to teach parents how to detect gang activity and will work with schools in setting up Miller REAL ESTATE Jean Chase, crs. gri............................367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch.. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy -Scotti’ Scott.. .948-1228 Ron Lewis.................... 945-5103 Larry Allerding, ASSCX' BROKER. SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 Roy Carlson................ 795-3611 Jon Johnson..................948-4699 safety programs, especially for kids. "We know Caledonia Vil­ lage already has a Neighbor­ hood Watch program that we work with," said Schneider. "We'll work with the commu­ nity to organize any other kind of crime prevention pro­ gram they are interested in." Schneider said he and Stew­ art also want to get to know students at a more personal level. "You don't get to know many people when you’re just riding around in a car. We hope to provide some activi­ ties for the kids and take part in them as well. I plan to challenge our middle school hot shots to some hoop ac­ tion, myself. They’ll probably beat me. too." he added with a grin. The overall concern of all four officers, however, is that ciiizens let them know about problems. "We'll return calls and do everything we can to address their complaints," they said. ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg. ASSOC BROKER GRI.... 795-7272 Gene Poll ___ ASSOC BROKER. GRI... .795-9521 Karen Brown...............795-9331 Cathy Williamson crs. gri... . 795-9090 Debbie Erway............. 623-8357 Mike Humphrevs, Broker, CRS, GRI 1. 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MIDDLEVILLE Approx.mately 2 5 acre building site in M.ddlev.lle School District. Raptds. Coll Karen Brown 4. MEW USTWG, GUN LAKE ACCESS! This 2 beach. Land contract terms. For more information coll Deb Erway $57 500 $23 000. 4. fawn LAKEFRONT. Quie’ secluded, wooded lot with 106 ft. of frontage and $25 900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. "But first, people need to know who we are, so they can trust us, and tell us about problems they see. That's how crime is prevented." They said they want to help make each community a safe place, where no one is afraid to walk at night. "I think the police kinda lost contact with the people when, car patrols got started and the old familiar cop on the beat became a thing of the past," said Schneider. "Part of the idea in this program is that the residents get to know us because they see us around and have talked with us. "We don’t want to make people think they’re living in a police state because they see more deputies around. We just want to get to know our resi­ dents, we want them to regard us as friends, as well as cops. We re going to be around long enough that people can get to know us. "Yeah, we can still arrest the bad guys, but we re more interested in eliminating the kinds of situations where there are bad guys around. We can help in ways the officer on the road doesn't have time for." Caledonia Township Super­ visor Tom Garbow said that he is pleased his township is involved in the new program. "I see it as a deterrent to crime, and a program that re­ lates to business owners as well as community residents." he said. "These officers will be a li­ aison between the citizens and the sheriff patrols. For in­ stance. they can help the pa­ trols target areas they may not be aware of. "I’d really like to see this create a positive relationship between the police and our kids, too," Garbow said, adding that he hopes the pro­ gram will continue after the three-ye ar grant is up. "If it works. I know we ll hear from the citizens and business owners." "There's no tangible mea­ suring device, I guess, for this kind of program." said Stelma. "How do you measure whether you’ve helped main­ tain quality of life? We can only hope this is a quality program and that it does have a positive impact." The community policing team has placed brochures in township offices that include a survey residents can fill out about what kinds of services they would like and what kinds of criminal activities they are most worried about. Residents also can write comments and indicate if they would like a member of the police to contact them personally. The phone numbers to call if police services are needed also are included. "Sometimes people are re­ luctant to call because they think they're being a bother," said Skelonc. 'That's not so; we want to know what the residents’ concerns are rather than what the police think their concerns are." The community policing team assigned to the Caledo­ nia, Gaines and Byron Town­ ships can be reached by phone through the Kent County Sheriffs Dutton sub-station. 554-9111 For emergencies, residents still should dial 9-1-1, emphasized the deputies. The survey/brochures are available at the Caledonia Township office, 250 Maple TTES active next week in teaching fire prevention by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services will have its annual Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 9-13. Chief Bob Woodard said volunteers from TTES will give presentations to students at McFall Elementary School Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 10 and 11. to discuss pro­ cedures for for dialing 911 to report a fire, when to call and what to tell the fire department. Students also will learn about different kinds of bums people can receive and how to treat them. The students will receive handouts on these subjects and will view a videotape that will give them more information. Woodard said TTES set aside special money to purchase the materials for the assembly presentations. He said they will have presentations at West and Page elementary schools at a later date. TTES will invite students from McFall and West to tour a “smokehouse” and the fire station Thursday and Friday, Oct 12 and 13. Woodard said students will get to walk through a trailer from Wayland that is divided into rooms and learn about hazards in the home and how to avoid them. They also will walk through the station, see the am­ bulances and fire trucks and learn how to use the fire hoses. He said students will be divided into small groups in which some will tour the sta­ tion while the others are in the smokehouse. TTES will use six to eight volunteers for the tours and two for the assembly presentations. “It’s worth it because its good for the kids,” he said. “We think it is important to get the message out and young kids are the place to start ” Woodard also would like people to avoid chimney fires. Now that the weather is get­ ting cooler, he said, people are starting to use their fireplaces and heaters more often. It is time to check the car­ bon monoxide and smoke detectors. He said that everybody should have a smoke detector for their own Pioneer demonstrations set at Caledonia Library Pioneer Demonstrations will be Oct. 7 at the Caledonia Library Grounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Caledonia Historical and Genealogical Society and The Village Blacksmith Shop. Butler churning will be at 10:30 a m. only Spinning, quilting, rag basketry, and rug, weaving, knitting, crocheting, pioneer blacksmithing, sharpening, tool repair, (handles on hand tools) will be taking place all day. Buckboard rides for the kids will be off and on all day — pioneer clothing will be worn by those who wish to. ' ik ■ Con tempo Salon Hka i safety He added that this is a gcxxl time of year to get chimneys cleaned to prepare for winter. Spring and fall, he said, are the best times for people to get their chimneys cleaned because these are the seasons that chimney fires are most likely to occur. In these seasons, he said, the weather is unpredictable and changes frequently from hot to cold. When a fireplace is used one day and not the next, creosate can build and cause a fire. Cleaning a chimney once a month, he said, will eliminate the creosote from building up and diminish the possibility of a fire Wixxlard said that using good dry wood as opposed to wet, aged, fresh cut wcxxl also will diminish the chances of fire. He said there have not been as many chimney fires in the area as there were several years ago because people are more aware of what causes them and how to avoid them. Wtxxiard said there was a fire a couple of weeks ago al a house on Norris and Chief Noonday roads. He said that if it had not been for the Yankee Springs unit, the house would have burned to the ground. Though the house was a total loss, he said, the Yankee Springs unit made sure none of the neighboring buildings were damaged. Woodard said he is thankful for the extra support the unit is able to give to TTES. ft’s Zintc for a Change... 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Hoebeke explained. continuing to But earning the Kettle Lake "It's a wonderful and effi­ version of a "driver's license," expand their cient way to spread good ideas means the youngster is skilled computer to ocher schools." on the information kind of skills and has Hoebeke, Oldfield and Ket­ highway. A computer, not a tle Lake Principal Jeff Wor­ improved the car is the machine he or she man represented the school at has learned to operate. ‘technology the Pioneering Partners Lead­ But at Kettle Lake, students literacy’ of ership Summit in Norwalk. can soar beyond a mere our whole "The goal was to make us "driver's" license. educators feel special and hon­ school. Some Kettle Lake kids be­ ored, and they sure did," said come so technologically pro­ — Judy Hoebeke Hoebeke. "They even met us ficient they even become "as­ at the airport with limos, and tronauts" and "commanders." All these "licenses" are skills. It is the brain child of we all had individual rooms. It steps in a Kettle Lake tech­ Kettle Lake Media Specialist was a wonderful experience, nology program that last Judy Hoebeke and her first as­ meeting the top innovators in summer was named a winner sistant, Pete Woodfield, and technology in the Great Lakes in the Great Lakes Governors her present assistant, James area." She said that each of the Pioneering Partners program. Oldfield. eight states in the region sent Known as KIDS (Keeping "Lots of others helped, Interest In Discovery Soar­ too," said Hoebeke, "and the a representative from its gov­ ing), Kettle Lake's "licensing" program is revised every year. ernor, from business and from government to meet and work process was selected as one of But that's part of what's neat with the educators. 24 programs in the eight-state about it. We can always im­ Attending from Michigan region to be cited for its inno­ prove it and update it." were David Fry of the vative use of technology in The basis of KIDS is that Chrysler Corporation, 16th the classroom. as kids (and teachers) become District State Representative The Pioneering Partners more and more proficient in James Ryan and Bob Filka, winners are selected by a gov­ technology, they are awarded Gov. John Engler’s policy ad­ ernors' special advisory coun­ more and more prestigious ti­ visor. cil of governmental, educa­ tles, beginning with "First "We were told that this tional and business representa­ Explorers" and reaching the would be a working summit, tives. They annually choose top of the scale with "Com­ and they weren't kidding," three school programs from mander." Hoebeke said. "Even meals each Great Lakes state to The best part, Hoebeke said, were work times." receive a base grant of $3,000. is that the proficient students She said she was very im­ The winners also can earn up then can help her teach other pressed with the caliber of to another $2,000 in matching students (and teachers) people sent from all the states funds if the school can raise a "It's kids helping kids, older to meet with the educators, comparable amount. kids helping younger ones, but was surprised to find these The purpose of the cash usually one-on-one," she said. business and government rep­ award is to allow each "Teachers and parents know resentatives often had very few Pioneering Partner school the that mai you learn icaiu a lot km yourself yuuiom .... means to help its own district when you're trying to teach lechnolog.cal skills themand also other schools someone else how to do actually sal down with establish technology in the something. And the kids are , 7 a classroom. wonderful in helping each P“Ple one I Each school also receives a other. They seem to know tau8hl "scholarship" valued at about just how to explain things to 0,her sk,lls- she sai<1' The $8,300 to pay for three staff a younger child or to a fellow Kettle Lake team became the members to attend a week­ student who is having trouble. advisors." Besides attending the con­ long leadership summit with "The whole program has ference, Kettle Lake will be business and education leaders kept kids interested in contin­ at the GTE Telephone Opera­ uing to expand their computer using - the Pioneering - Partners. tions Management Develop­ skills and has improved the I™' “ te'P technogy literacy' of our the knowledge especially foment Center in Norwalk, whole school" cusin8 on slaff develoPment Conn. GTE is a corporate partner She emphasized that KIDS “_>£ ^edon.a district, with the Governors Council is not related to grade level or , "We ° “j in creating the the Pioneering age, but simply on the level Partners program four years of drill achieved by the stu- sch00,s' Hoebeke added, Some of the funds will be ago. The primary goal is to dent. The kids move up by used for staff to attend confer­ reward schools that "pioneer" grades through school, but ences and for professional deways to use technology in classrooms throughout the area As their part of the part­ region. they left off the year before. Besides the financial reward nership, GTE and the other "We have some kids come and a chance to attend the kindergarteners who corporations help th- schools here as 1 leadership conference, how­ locate more sources of grant have worked on a computer ever, the Partners program has money, help them with grant since they were 2 years old." yet other goals: to provide writing and provide some Hoebeke said. "Why would we ways for these pioneering funding. want to put them into a pro­ Grant funds also will pay schools to keep interacting, gram with children who have and to help other schools learn the cost of traveling to other never touched a computer and implement effective tech­ schools that have asked for before? They can qualify for help getting their technology nology programs. the more advanced programs The 24 programs chosen as programs under way. The Pi­ and just keep building on oneering Partners schools can winners this year, for in­ what they learned at home provide much-needed advice stance, range from an IRS In­ Students, teachers and par­ and even training for these formation Retrieval System ents are all involved this schools, Hoebeke pointed out. from Yorktown Middle way," she said. "Its a great Caledonia Schools Superin­ School in Indiana to a "Pro­ partnership." ject Environlink" entered by tendent Doug Busman said Now KIDS has even more that through the Pioneering Dillsburg Elementary in Pennsylvania. Another pro- partners, Partners grant, new sources of gram was designed for special Because it has been chosen program information have be­ education, another for staff de- a winner by the Governors come available to the whole velopment and yet another for Council, Kettle Lake now is district technology skills in the work connected via the Internet to "Having this connection place. all other Partners program helps ensure the relevance The Kettle Lake KIDS pro- winners, both past and pre- Of our programs, and allows gram provides students and the sent. They can continue to us io make good decisions staff an incentive to keep im- improve by sending ideas and about what we’re doing with proving their technology questions back and forth. technology,' be said. by Barbara Gall The Kettle Lake technology team' that represented the school at the Great Lakes Pioneering Partners 1995 'Partnership and Educational Leadership Summit' poses with the business, legislative and governor's representatives who attended the conference. Standing, from the left, are Bob Filka, Governor John Engler's policy advisor; David Fry of the Chrysler Corporation and James Ryan, state representative for the 16th District. Seated are Kettle Lake Principal Joff Worman (left), Judy Hoebeke and James Oldfield. (Photo courtesy Kettle Lake Elementary) He noted that Hoebeke is becoming widely recognized for her expertise, not only in Caledonia, where she chairs the district's Technology Committee, but throughout the state. Last spring, she was named the state's Outstanding Technology-Using Educator by MACUL (Michigan Asso­ ciation for Computer-related technology Users in Learn­ ing). "With all our district linked by electronic mail, the con­ nections from the Pioneering Partners award become one more resource she con bring to the Technology Committee and to all our schools." said Busman. "We re part of a net­ work of information that without Judy, we wouldn't have.” Join Our Team When you *ee our game plan, you’ll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial service*. Interest-Earning Checking Statement Savings Account Certificates of Deposit IRAs Direct Deposit 24-Hour Banking Cards Visa Card • • • • • • Drive-Up Facilities Personal and Commercial Loans Safety Deposit Boxes Christmas Clubs Traveler’s Checks Mastercard And our service is the friendliest in town! Come in and see us today! Qtate 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE ®ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA FDIC fir --------------- T-ZX LCNOCM Premier Club Coming Events — Please Join Us! October 10 • 9:00 A.M. • Movie in Premier Club Room “Lion King” October 10-19 • Trip to Sault Ste. Marie (Sold Out) October 31 • Euchre Card Party Premier Club There are many financial and iocial wards. Call89l7131 tosignup1 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1995 with... NORMA Well folks, I am pleased that I have a chance to go with Houston to talk to another group of Lions Club organiza­ tion on the other side of Grand Rapids. It is a Lions Club that just deals with Leader Dog work A man heard me speak at the west Holiday Inn last year and asked me if I would come with Houston and talk for about 20 minutes. Do you think being such a talking machine, that I can limit myself to such a short time? Greg Geers, the volunteer who comes Monday nights, said that he would love to go with me. I called Rusty Ker- VELDERMAN meen to see if it would be OK Rusty said, “Yes.” So I get another chance to. in a small way. pay them for training me for my Leader Dog Johnny 's nephew, who lives somewhere near Sparta, and his wife Paula came over to help me sort out my box of Velderman and Meeuwsen family histones. They have llamas and ostriches and so she brought an ostrich egg. The males were too young for fertilizing the egg so they drilled a hole in it and took out the liquid. It is smaller than a football, white and glossy, and is about one-quarter of an inch thick. I want to take a regular hen's egg. a tennis ball and the ostnch egg and have a color picture taken for fun. Larry said the llama does not have to be fenced, but the ostriches do. The llama is quite a watch dog I wonder when the change takes place? I have to wait each day. about IO to 15 minutes later, to go for a walk with Houston. I usually take Houston on the retractable leash so he can go to the bathroom. Sometimes it is very hard to see him. I try to watch the retractable cord to see which direction he is go­ ing Cay keeps the path that her horses make in the hay field cut. That way Houston can clearly see where he has to keep me in that path. Enough gabbing for now. I must get to the news Not too much, though I reached quite a few of you. On Saturday. Walter and Lois Bender went to a wed­ ding reception for Martha and Bob Scott at their parents' home. Elwyn and Susan Bender Lois and Walt have 10 grandchildren now. Some of their family came and wat­ ched Walt and Lois when they were the grand marshals of our Heritage Day parade. Johnny read to me the ac­ count of the Heritage Day events in the Middleville Sun and News. Thanks to all of you who worked so hard to make it a wonderful event. All of you folks agree that we are all just enjoying such wonderful weather1 Bob and Betty White went to Pennsylvania, where they used to live. They had a wonderful trip. Retirement is so wonderful, after both of them working hard for so many years. Now they are really enjoying just being Bob ple Fun.’’ I hear their roosters early in the morning when Houston and I go out. She says that right now. they are like teenagers with a crack in their voices, but will be in fine voice for the big event. Chet and Eleanor Geukes went to Portland and visited old friends. They went out for dinner and had a wonderful visit. Lois Bremer said that they had guests over the weekend from Illinois. Joe and Bob Tarquino. Lois' husband and Bob were boyhood friends growing up. Cathy and Don Williamson went to daughter Mindy and Mike Sutlip's. who live at Gun Lake. They had their family get together on Sun­ day. Mike had a broken foot. Well this is it for this weekend. Have a good week. and Betty, not Mom and Dad. I forgot to say that they went to see an old friend who was ill. After talking to Betty White, it reminded me of the time when Dick Smith had a soda fountain. Bob White's dad and I got to visiting. Bob and Betty were worried as to where in the heck he was. When he finally came home, they pitched into him for be­ ing gone so long. They thought that he had gotten lost. He was surprised to find them so worried. He said that he was having such a nice time visiting with this gal that they both forgot the time. Maureen Robinson said that she is taking it a little easier this year, gening ready for their wonderful PumpkinWorld. It goes through to November so don’t forget to see it this year. It is so much fun. Their theme is * Just Sim­ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6:30 pm Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison I______ Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. WELCOME TO T ' .Fj Pastor Scott Taylor 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. “Set an example In speech, in Hie, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck I 1 A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 pm Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m. - AH' ' Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 10Ofti St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH WK £ iOLTJF* W ' yJW- 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody.. . ..and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School....................................................... 9.30a.m Sunday Morning Worship.......................... 10:30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship..................................... 600p.m Wed Midweek Prayer & Bfcte Study........ 7:00 p.m 1 ' 1----------- I / ! ______ '■ Church School............................... 9:30a.m. S Choir Practice................................ 9:30a_m. 1 Worship Service f 250 Vine Street | S 9bv Worn Dotxn. Pastor A CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:30a.m. Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ife £ .4 Sunday School.................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 am Evening Service................................ 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAV TOWNSEND, Pastor SHARON BARNSDALE. Dir of Christian Ed & Mustc 071-oUZo <\ f Peace Reformed Church r M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Barrier Free Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner k Sunday School 9.45 Choirs for Children and Adults 1 Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. 1 708 West Main Street (Missouri Synod) 1 Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School........................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Administrative Pastor J 1 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH \ J 1 Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH j 1 11:15 a m............................ Traditional Service 1 (All Services have a Nursery available) 1 Rev. Robert Gerke • Office: 8918686* Church: 891-9878 1 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 1 Morning Worship Service.......................... 10:00a.m 8:00 a m.................................... Blended Service Sunday School................................................ 11:15a.m 9:05 a.m....................................Educational Hour Evening Worship Service...............................6:00p.m. 10:15 a.m........................ Contemporary Service | YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH | 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Ukc) 1 Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 1 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School............... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship........................... 11 00 a m Barrier Free Programs for All Ages lifli F Rev. Paulette Cheyne Wire CDIH Winir rtl]odieI (filpirfh 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship..............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — | GUN LAKE COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 * 9 00 am A 1030 am Wednesday "Family Night" Ret. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 CMUFtCM I Soaday Worship. 6:00 pm .___ Ponftw Maae I 1I The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 1 of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. . 06 ❖ *5 - Church School, Sunday........................ 9 45 a.m. Morni»g Worship . 11:00 a m 1 1 Evening Worship ..6 00p m Wed Fellowship....... 7:30pm C B (in homes or church) call G Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 I Page 5 The Cumberland Boys to perform at Gaines Church Oct 19 The Cumberland Boys, the 1994 Gospel Voice “Chris­ tian Country Group of the Year." will perform at the Gaines United Brethren Church (on corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 92nd Street) Thursday. Oct. 19. at 7 p.m. The group will sing tradi­ tional favorites like “I II Fly Away' and “The Lord’s Prayer" as well as many of their own hit singles like “I Plead the Blood." The Cumberland Boys per­ form as the gospel quartet at Opryland. USA in Nashville. Tenn during the park's operating season They have been on several television shows, including Hee Haw. Gospel Jubilee. Nashville Now and Nashville on Stage They also have made several appearances on The Grand Ole Opry and performed at the 1994 National Quartet convention The Cumberland Boys have been recognized by Country Music fans with seven nominations in the Music City News/Nashvillc Network They were awarded the 1994 Gospel Voice Diamond Award for “Christian Coun­ try Group of the Year. " Tickets for the concert can be purchased through the church office at (616) 698-8252. The ticket price is S5 each. Children 10 and under are free. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 8912020 NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library Fiction Somebody’s Baby by Charlotte Vale Allen; Bumig Angel by James Lee Burke; Breakheart Hill by Thomas H. Cook; From Porter's Field by Patricia Cornwell; The Valen­ tine Legacy by Catherine Coulter; “L" is for Lawless by Sue Grafton; Mint Julip Murder by Carolyn G. Hart; Journey of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnston; A Certain Justice by John T. Leseroat; Secret Admirer by Patricia J. MacDonald; Fast Forward by Judy Mercer A Wild and Lonely Place by Marcia Mulder; Pandora’s Clock by John J Nance; Hardcase: A “Nameless Detective" Mystery by Bill Pronzini; Total Eclipse by Liz Rigby. "Commitment'' members Paul and Patty Durbin, Nolan and Kami Sanders and John Senechai. St. Jude Bike-A-Thon set in Middleville by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville will have a bike-a-thon fund-raiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital titled “Wheels For Life" from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School parking lot. Coordinator Laurie Koza said each participant will get pledges from family, friends and other people in the neighborhood who will give them a certain amount of money for each lap they ride around the parking lot. St. Jude will provide cer­ tificates. T-shirts and duffel bags for prizes. In addition. Koza said other prizes will be donated from area merchants and will be won through a drawing. Refreshments will be served at the event. All money raised will go to St. Jude Hospital, which provides care for children with catastrophic il­ lnesses. It was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. This year’s bike-a-thon pro- I'm your neighborhood State Farm Agent. You can trust me with all your insurance needs. gram is dedicated to 10-yearold Jason Ferguson who represents one of more than 13.500 patients who have been treated at St. Jude. Jason was diagnosed with melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, in February 1994. After he was refferred to St. Jude Hospital by his doctor, he underwent sugery and then a series of chemotherapy treatments that ended in January 1995. Though Jason s cancer was well advanced by the time he was diagnosed, his recent checkups reveal he is now cancer free. Jason feels well and loves to ride his bike. He is a living example of the succesful research, patient care and educational programs made possible by the bike-a-thon campaign at St. Jude. For reservations and a spon­ sor sheet, call Laurie Koza at 795-3924. by Philip Margolin; Undue In­ Books on Tape: Honor Among Thieves by fluence by Steven Paul Mar­ Jeffrey Archer; Bells of San tini; Motion to Supress by Filipo by Max Brand; The Perri O'Shaughnessy; Half Last Coyote by Michael Con­ Asleep in Frog Pajamas by nell v; Robinson Crusoe by Tom Robbins; Eyes of Prey Daniel DeFoe; Don't Cry by John Sanford; The Codicil Now by Joy Fielding; Smilla s by Tom Topor. Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg; The Apocalypse Watch by Video Far Farm Home. Robert Ludlum; After Dark Non-fiction Toxic Metal Syndrome by Richard H. Casadorph; The Last Three Minutes by P.C.W. Davies. Children’s Pony Crazy by Bonnie Bryant; Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors by Debbie Dadey; Claudia and the Recipe for Danger by Ann M Martin; Farewell. Dawn by Ann M. Martin; Karens Lemonade Stand by Ann M. Martin. When I Came to Pennock ... Caledonia orchestras’ fall concert set Oct. 16 The Caledonia orchestras will present their annual fall concert Monday . Oct 16. at 7:30 p.m. in the Caledonia Schools' Performing Arts Center. This evening of entertain­ ment will feature the seventh­ grade. eighth-grade, and high school orchestras performing selections ranging from popular music to "light classics.” Solotsis and small orchestral ensembles will be featured along with the orchestras This program is open to the public Admission ts free. Ken McManamey Nashville When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock Looking for a Like a good neighbor. State Fann is there. PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 " When I came to grips with the fact that hernia surgery was necessary, / considered my options carefully as to where I should go for the best possible care. Since I have been a part of this community for 23 years and my wife Tina delivered both of our children at Pennock Hospital, I felt very comfortable having my surgery done there. After meeting Dr. Rappaport and discussing every­ thing with him, 1 was sure I had made the right decision. On the day of surgery, I was very im­ pressed with the attention to detail and concern the entire staff showed toward keeping me informed and comfortable. The next day while al home, I received a call from the nurse to make sure everything was "OK" and / was not having any problems. My surgery was done on Monday and / returned to work on Thursday of the same week." Ken McManamey ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1995 Career technical education meets TK students’ needs Engineering drafting students design machiene parts by hand then put the in­ formation into a computer. Students at the center also work with electric wiring. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Students in the West Michigan area who are in­ terested in careers in business or technology may benefit from the Kent CareerTechnical Center Marketing and enrollment coordinator Lynne Case said that career technical educa­ tion. formerly known as voca­ tional education, is delivered through area centers in Michigan In the Grand Rapids region, this area center is offered to students from 40 different high schools, including Thor­ napple Kellogg. Case said many school systems such as TK are not able to afford in-depth technical training or equip­ ii The center has 200 adults attending during the day, some working toward high school diplomas and others looking to enrich their knowledge and upgrade their skills. ,5 — Lynne Case ment. These schools send students to the center to get this type of training "Most of the students are juniors and seniors and are here an average of a half a day.” she said. Students either will attend in the morning or the after­ noon. depending on their in­ dividual schedules. Adults have night access to the facili­ ty but also can attend during the day. Case said the center has 200 adults attending during the day, some working toward high school diplomas and others looking to enrich their knowledge and upgrade their skills. The center is set up just like a regular school. There is a gift shop, baked goods shop, cafeteria and lockers for students to use. One special service the center offers is customized training in which employees from companies such as General Motors can attend for two-week periods to receive on-the-job training. Com­ panies save time by having the center train the employees and send them back with more workable knowledge. The classes are taken through what is called a business resource network. Fourty-Four students from TK currently attend the National Depression Screening Day Thursday, October 5, 1995 Do you experience: • Sadness • Emptiness • Sleeplessness • Inability to concentrate • Changes in eating habits • Thoughts of suicide or death You may have clinical depression. Depression is one of the most common behavioral health problems — and one of the most treatable. Come to the location listed below to fill out a self-test, receive educational material, and talk one-on-one with a mental health professional. You don’t need an appointment for this free screening. Screen Site and Hours Pine Rest Cherry Valley Clinic at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church at the comer of M-37 and 100th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (616) 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279 "■PINE ■REST Pine Rest Hastings Clinic at the Courts and Law Building 220 West Court Street 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m (616) 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279 Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Restoring Lives, Renewing Spirits Thornapple Kellogg Students Isach Beainridge and Andy Bluhm participate in the electro mechanical program at the center. center. They are enrolled through Tom Fletke. One new program the center offers this year is the advanced manufacturing academy program. Case said they fund the pro­ gram with grant money given to them by the Michigan Jobs Commission at the request of Gov. John Engler. This two-year program is open to high school juniors and seniors and offers instruc­ tion in plastics technology, furniture manufacturing, engineering drafting and CNC/CAMMachining. These students attend two ses­ sions 4*6 hours a day and take one or two classes at their regular school for the re­ mainder of the day. Companies such as Steelcase and Amway par­ ticipate as members of the Manufacturers Council and employ juniors and seniors over the summer. This program was the first of only four that exist. Case said the center will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. Within the past four years, $10 million has been spent to remodel the facility Its name also has been changed from the Technical Skills Center to the Career Technical Center so people understand the functions it serves. She said 50 of the students who attend go on to further training. The three core areas of con- centration are problem solving, teamwork and communication. "This is not just a low-tech, learn a machiene place,” she said. The center, she said, also has participated in the Schoolto-Work program some area high schools offer their students. Case said the center also has a workbase learning coor­ dinator who helps students find jobs. The Grand Rapids Teachers Credit Union has a program that allows students to intern as part of their instruction. Case said students will spend their first year studying at the center and intern at the credit union for two weeks every now and then throughout the year. The students are eligible for paid co-op opportunities at the union two days a week The center also has relation­ ships with other financial institutions. There also chances for ap­ prenticeships at the center. Case said they develop new apprenticeships and place students in existing ones. INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Continued next page — STAUFFER & WIGGERS BINGO Early Bird - 6:30 PM The center received recognition for developing non-traditional appren ticeships, Case said. One of its apprenticeships is with Burger King and fast food management. The programs at the center, she said, give students handson experience and allows them to see how things they learn in school can be applied to the real world. Case said a marketing analysis found three reasons students attend the center — career exploration, to build a foundation for college or fur­ ther training and to learn job entry skills Case said the programs help students start employment at a higher level than they other­ wise would. The center also has an ad­ visory committee, which in­ cludes 250 people from area businesses. The goals of the committee are to help keep the curriculum at the level businesses expect of their employees, and keep the technical needs current In addition, people from these businesses go to the k 891-9294 J �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1995 / Page 7 From previous page — center twice a year to evaluate the programs and curriculum to make sure they match with businesses needs. Case said students have been able to network and receive jobs from these visits. Case said these visits are good for the students because they are more apt to believe what business employees say about <vhat knowledge is ex­ pected than they would their teachers and more apt to take it seriously. Each program offered al the center has four people who cover students’ needs outside of the actual classroom — the work-based learning coor­ dinator. the counselor, the academic support teacher and the teacher consultant. At the beginning of each year, every student interested in attending the center is inter­ viewed and tested to deter­ mine the needs of the individual. In addition they do career development exercizes to find out what the students are in­ terested in. Case said if test scores in­ dicate that a student would benefit from extra help in cer­ tain areas, the academic sup­ port teacher will work with the student to decide what would help. If a student is not sure about a career path, the counselor is available to inform the student of what is out there. The center has 2.000 students per year and all of them get interviewed. Case said. “Some kids don’t need ex­ tra help, but this is good for the kids who do," she said. The facility is equipped with 350 computers, interac­ tive classrooms tied to more than 10 high schools with fiber optic capabilities, and a satellite downlink Through these facilities, teachers can communicate with students from these dif­ ferent high schools through a television set. They are able to talk to ech other and show homework Shows also can be taped and beamed to different sets. In the manufacturing wing, students draft parts through computer aided design. Students design objects and put information into com­ puters who develop the ob­ jects. Case said. Though computers develop some of the projects, she said, some still have to be done by hand. The name of this program is Computer Numeral Controll­ ed (CNC). computer aided manufacturing (CAM). Machining The program offers ex­ perience on mills, shapers, lathes, contour band saws, among other machines. The engineering drafting section allows students to learn concepts on a drawing board then appls them to a computer They design machine parts The students in this pro­ gram use computer aided design and drafting (CADD). The center’s recent addition is the business and graphics wing which Case said is set up to emulate the work environ­ ment at Herman Miller in­ stead of a classroom. One class stresses computer accounting and another focuses on plastics. The plastics class, taught by baseball star Chad Curtis' father, focuses on creating resumes, spreadsheets and work with databases One side of the wing is an open lab which has CD-ROM and other software equipment available. Each class is able to book the lab when needed for a class. Another section of the bank­ ing area offers computerized banking complete with mock tellers. Another is set up for people interested in legal secretary training and other Culinary arts students at the technical center cook for banquets held in this restaurant. Jason Rance from Comstock Park works at a Mazak Laid machiene in his com puter numeral controlled, computer aided manufacturing course. professions. Case said most of the center's computers are IBM compatible, however, the graphics department uses Macintosh. The graphics department teaches students desktop publishing, printing and art. Every classroom is equip­ ped with a dinacom system or television set in which a tape or other information can be beamed to from other parts of the building. Another feature of the center includes a student store run by marketing students. This store is like a gift shop and sells knick-knacks, and school supplies. The health technical pro­ gram requires career explora­ tion the first year then work the second year at Butterworth Hospital in the area of choice. In the industrial electricity department, students learn electrical wiring and in­ dustrial systems. Case said each year all the departments get together and design several houses. Each department gives a contribu­ tion to the building, wiring and decorating of the house. Case said three of these houses have been sold one for $160,000. She said that each depart­ ment has a classroom and a lab. Students have two-hour programs each day, part of which is spent in the classroom and part in the lab. Participating students receive individual grades for the classes they take at the center which are transferred to their regular schools for credit. A student restaurant is one of the homes of the culinary arts department, where students make the food. Case said it is occasionally used for banquets, with students preparing the meals. These students also work in the cafeteria to learn the necessary skills for serving bulk portions. Case said they try to cook unique foods and to be creative with their menu. One day. she said, they served Yucatan Pork chops, barbecued country ribs and lasanga casserole The floral design depart­ ment has a bridal show in the spring, in which floral students make elaborate ar­ rangements for the models. The center also has a bakery and classes in auto b»xly repair and landscpae design­ greenhouse management. Dental Care ...for the family. • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment • Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome • We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri. Ronald B. Stegehuis 8914240 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Caledonia CHECKINC ACCOUNTS Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us. Banking at Old Kent just got better. Now you can choose a checking program that’s just right for your needs, then link your other Old Kent balances—savings, checking, CDs, even loans—to avoid fees and obtain special services. Automatic over-draft protection, no-fee ATM usage, loan discounts, and bonus rates on CDs are reward YOURSELF! C< OLD KENT Common Sense. Uncommon Service.’ just a few’ of the many features we offer. Every time you bank with Old Kent we reward you with more for your money. Visit your nearest Old Kent branch office today, and ask for a more rewarding checking program. Don’t you deserve six more ways to get the most for your money? �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1995 Caledonia Knights of Columbus donate to area special education programs by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Knights of Columbus Caledonia Council No. 7341 last week presented checks to several area programs that help children and adults with special needs. Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg Schools' special edu­ cation programs, Mercy Respite Center in Grand Rapids, Ken-O-Sha School in Grand Rapids, Lincoln School in Grand Rapids and the Kent Special Riding Program in Caledonia all received some of the proceeds from the Knights' Tootsie Roll drive to benefit mentally and physically chal­ lenged children and adults. David Kcmpisty, Grand Knight of the Caledonia Council, said that the fund­ raiser is held every Palm Sun­ day weekend, and this year the campaign brought in $2,120. "Unfortunately, that is down about 40 percent from what we made last year,” Kempisty noted. He attributed the drop in revenue to the decision by Meijers' stores to disallow charitable collections on their premises. "That was always a place where we received a good por­ tion of our contributions," Kempisty said. "We'll just have to work harder to try to make up for losing that loca­ tion." All the representatives ac­ cepting the Knights donations last week said the funds will be used to buy special equip­ ment needed in their pro­ grams. For instance. Bill Schumacher, from the KSRP, said the riding helmets previ­ ously accepted by the state no longer meet the safety code, and the program will have to buy all new helmets. "Your donation and your support are deeply appreci­ ated," said Schumacher, and his thanks were echoed by all the representatives. Thornapple Kellogg schools to present annual report The annual school reports for the Thomapple Kellogg High School and Thomapple Kellogg Community Educa­ tion will be presented Wednesday. Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. The presentations will be in the Life Skills Room of the high school. HALLOWEEN: candy, cards. gifts, make-up, party paper goods. hair color spray, candles, wigs, costumes, masks, decorations, cookie cutters, treat bags & more! 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In Foil Parade of Homes 09062; (616) 795-7933 or 1-808-943-9999 T Hl I 4611 N Middleville Rd I Middleville, MI 49333 ♦ ♦ > * < David Kempisty, left, Grand Knight of the Caledonia Knights of Columbus, presented donations from the council to representatives of six area programs for the mentally and physically challenged. The funds were raised during the Knights' annual Tootsie Roll salo last spring. Accepting the donations were Mary Hanson (next to Kempisty), director of the TK Schools' special education program; Bill Schumacher of the Kent Special Riding Program; Colleen Mahon-VanDoren. program manager of the Mercy Respite Center; Carol Uhlman, dir odor of the Caledonia Schools' special education program; Bill Krater, principal of Ksn-O-Sba Center and Karen Truax, principal cf Lincoln School. Bueltmann joins staff at St. Paul Lutheran Youth minister joins staff at St. Paul Lutheran by Barbara Gall Staff Writer After four years of discus­ sion about the growth of their church, members of St. Paul Lutheran agreed that their first priority should be to find a youth minister. "We surveyed the congrega­ tion on what it saw as our major needs, and everyone agreed on the need for a trained professional in youth work," said the Rev. Robert Gerke, pastor of St. Paul's. "However, we created the description of this position from scratch, and it’s amazing how long it takes to work that out, and then find the person who's right for your congrega­ tion." Enter Keith Bueltmann, a native of Springfield, Ill., armed with a college degree in Christian Education from Concordia University in River Forest, Ill., and an Illinois el­ ementary teaching license. He also had experience teaching and working with the youth in two Illinois churches. Bueltmann said he was ready to go wherever the Lord sent him, but he cherished a hope that he would be called to a church away from the city. "I wanted to be in a rural area," said Bueltmann, "and this opportunity opened up. Caledonia isn t as rural as it used to be, I understand, but we re very happy to be here." "We think it’s an ideal match, considering Keith's background and interests," agreed Gerke." Buelimann began ins work it St. Paul's tn July, as the church's parish assistant. His primary job is working with the parish youth at ah levels from grade six io young adult However, be also is so charge of *aswmftMion,' which simply means be helps congregation members find their special niche in the life of their church. Bueltmann explained that this is a very new area of concentration for church pastors, but one that has become increasingly im­ portant. "All the studies have found that unless a new member makes at least six friends very quickly, he or she will just drop out," Gerke agreed. "As­ similation means more than just a welcome, it's making people feel they have a role in our church." With 12 to 18 visitors at­ tending St. Paul's each Sun­ day, Gerke said it is important to have someone whose job is to make sure "assimilation" happens. "We're no longer a congre­ gation of families who have attended church together for years, even generations," he said. "This is a growing area, and we have many new families moving here, and they are church hunting. We not only want them to visit, but find a place in our church." Still new to the community himself, Bueltmann, his wife, Alissa and their two children will be moving into their Caledonia home in November. In the meantime, he is busy learning everyone’s name and getting members involved in the church's spiritual gifts class, where they can discover their talents and how to use them. Our goal is to help them discover what areas of God's ministry they are good at," he said. His plans for the church's youth include fellowship and service projects as well as the young people's spiritual growth. He also will be guid­ ing them as jhey witness Wrttrin and outside their own church. The high school group al­ ready is planning to help the Keith Bueltmann is St. Paul Lutheran's new parish assistant. He will work primarily with the congregation’s youth and with the assimilation of members into the life of the church. Lansing Habitat for Humani­ ty's November home-building project, Bueltmann said. Then, for Christmas, the group plans to purchase gifts for someone in the Hope Network who doesn’t have a family. "There will be many more ideas and projects developing," said Bueltmann with a smile. "It’s a job that keeps evolv­ ing." Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything f AST! Nesbitts Market • sandwiches • Salads • Groceries • dairy • Soft Drinks HULST CL€AN€RS PICK UP/DROP OFF 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 795-3509 OPEN M-F 6:30 am-K) pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 3. 1995 / Page 9 Membership open to any interested resident Caledonia Schools Facility Planning Committee holds first meeting by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A committee authorized to prepare a building plan for the Caledonia Schools has held its first meeting and discussed some of the information it will need to prepare its rec­ ommendations. The Caledonia Schools Fa­ cility Planning Committee met Thursday at Caledonia El­ ementary School to review available data and decide what other information it needs to put together recommendations for the Caledonia School Board. With its first "five-year plan," formulated in 1991 by the community FACTS Committee, nearly fulfilled, the board authorized creating another, similar steering committee to involve the community in decisions about what school facilities will be needed to handle the growing school population. The board invited represen­ tatives from all district PTOs and booster organizations, along with township and vil­ lage officials and members of local civic and career-related organizations to participate. "We wanted to try to get a real cross-section of our community," said Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean, who is helping the new commit lee get organized. "But any member of the community who would like to help plan for the future of our schools is welcome. This is not a by invitation only' committee." The 1991 planning effort was organized by a profes­ sional consulting firm hired by the district to involve as many community members as possible in planning for both curriculum and future facili­ ties. Many of the FACTS Committee facility recom­ mendations have been carried out, including: • Building a new middle school. • Converting the former middle school to high school use. • Continuing to use the ex­ isting elementary buildings. • Pursuing the development of a joint venture between the Caledonia Community Schools and Grand Rapids Community College. • Supporting current and fu- ture efforts in revising Committee members re­ scheduling patterns at the high ceived a packet of information school, incorporating middle containing some current data school concepts, and expand­ on district buildings, ing use of teaming, interdis­ class/building enrollments and ciplinary and non-graded struc­ projected school populations. tures and innovation at all Also included were a list of levels. new housing developments • Developing a technology and the land owned by the plan to expand the availability school for future building. and use of technology. The information shows that • Supporting a staff devel­ both Caledonia Elementary opment program. and Kettle Lake Elementary • Continuing to support and already are over capacity, if encourage community use of the present class sizes are to school facilities, especially be maintained. Though Dut­ during non-school hours. ton Elementary has room for • Purchasing additional more students, overall, there property as possible sites for is space for only about 70 future schools. more K-5 students in the dis­ trict without exceeding the site to build an elementary school there, and it also owns present class size. The new middle school has 20 acres at 84th Street and capacity for 750 students and Whitneyville Road that could more than 630 students are accommodate an elementary enrolled there this fall. The school. The district has 150 acres of high school, newly expanded into the former middle school land at 92nd and Morse Lake area, has a population of 792 Road, enough land to accom­ modate a high school/middle with capacity for 1,200. The 1991 planning commit­ school complex. The new committee had tee foresaw the need to ask the community to build another many questions and asked for elementary school in 1996, more information that the adand the new committee will minstration will try to obtain have to decide if that is going by the next meeting. The planning process will to continue to be a recom­ include both small and large mendation. 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After praising CMS Prin­ cipal Clark Volz and the mid­ dle school staff for their "student-centeredness," he de­ scribed CMS as "a little chunk of heaven" compared to many schools he had visited. Sanders had spent the day at CMS, talking to the students and encouraging them to re­ spect each other. He told the parents he had asked each to commit to making their school the best place in the world by treating others the way they would like to be treated. The kids each wrote up a resolution, stating what he or she would do toward that goal. Perhaps it was sitting next to someone who was eating lunch all alone, or maybe it would be inviting the new kid to attend the basketball game with the group. CMS staff reported that the students really had enjoyed Sanders* talk, and about 100 of them returned with their parents for his evening presen­ tation. After parents met for about a half hour with grade-level teachers, they assembled in the gym where Sanders greeted them. He complimented them on the behavior of their students and then talked about how parents must help their kids become strong adults. "The world is out to get your kids," Sanders warned. In spite of all that parents might try to do for their chil­ dren, he said, there are still too many destructive elements in society that tempt kids away from the values they may have learned at home. And after working with schools and kids for 18 years, he said the "most destructive thing" parents can allow in their homes is MTV. Sometimes we’re so busy giving our kids what we never had, that we forget to give them what we did have. ,, (Referring to parents who grew up in poor, but very closely-knit families.) "It's pornography in ac­ tion," he said. "Yes, there are some beautiful songs, but for every beautiful song, there are 20 songs with an agenda.” Interspersing his talk with humor and stories of his own upbringing and his own fam­ ily, the Portage-area speaker and author talked for more than an hour about the ways parents can help their middle schoolers. "This is the age where you still have a handle," he urged, "before they say good-bye. " Among the many points he made was that parents can be the heroes all kids look for. He said that if parents watch television with their kids, they can use the "teachable moments" the "tube" pro­ vides. If kids can learn anything from the O.J. Simpson trial, for instance, it’s that it takes more than being great on the football field to be a hero. It takes character. And what about Michael Jordan? He’s a fantastic basketball player, Sanders said, but his feats are far beyond what most of us will ever be able to do. Parents, he said, can be heroes. Teachers can be heroes. They can represent the kinds of values and strengths that kids can identify with. He talked to parents about what their students need to re­ ceive from their families. He urged them to spend time with their kids, and not put jobs and activities ahead of creating a close family, where values and love are conveyed to the children. "Sometimes we’re so busy giving our kids what we never had, that we forget to give them what we did have," he said, referring to parents who grew up in poor, but very closely-knit families. He said that he looked in the Bible to see what was said about the teen-aged Jesus, but there seemingly is a gap be­ tween the time when the young Jesus confronted the el­ ders at the temple and when He was grown. Sanders said, however, that he realized that all that needed to be said about His develop­ ment into manhood was summed up in the verse in Luke 2:52 that said "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." Flipping a chair over so that the four legs pointed up­ ward, he said Luke had told us that Jesus grew mentally, physically, spiritually and so­ cially. Those four areas, he said, are the foundation for a child, just like the four legs provide a strong foundation for the chair Without one of those legs, the chair falls over, but with all four intact, the chair will not buckle. Children are the same, he said. They need all four legs, the mental, the physical, the spiritual and the social, to be strong adults. In a poem near the end of his presentation, Sanders got the parents involved in a re­ frain that summarized his message to them. The poem urged parents over and over to be strong enough "to sing the right song." The author of 14 books and a speaker who travels all over the country speaking at schools, Sanders said he was painting parking lots for a liv­ ing when he decided to take a Dale Carnegie course in pub­ lic speaking. "I was scared, and I quit," he said in an interview. "But the instructor thought I had a speaking talent, and bugged me to come back and keep at it. It was his belief in me that made me return to the 1995 Buick LeSabre Over IO in Stock $1,500 Factory Rebate BILL SEIF CHEVROLET- @BUICK- Ge® — HASTINGS — 945“Z4Z5 1-800-235-2425 Bill Sanders (right) visits with Caledonia Middle School families after his presentation at the school's Parent Night last week. Sanders, a motivational speaker and an author, spent the day at CMS talking to students, and then spoke to parents and students in the evening. class and eventually I com­ pleted it." He said he had never planned on a career in public speaking, but during his third attempt to finish the class, some business people asked him to come to their work place to help their employees by explaining how he over­ came his fear of speaking. His work with students be­ gan later, when the high school near his home called one day. Their speaker had canceled, and would Sanders fill in? He has been working with young people ever since, has written 14 books and is proud that he answers about 2,000 letters each year. "These kids write about tough situations," he said, shaking his head. "They are hard letters to answer." He said he was very im­ pressed by the new CMS fa­ cility, but was even more im­ pressed by the staff and the students and the number of parents who came to the Par­ ent's Night. "I have seldom been so im­ pressed with an entire setting like I have been with this," he said. Apparently, the feelings were mutual. CMS staff members said the phones rang all day Tuesday as parents called to thank the school for the program. "We’ve never had a response like this to a program,” said Student Support Center staff member Beth Simmons. TK officials mark National School Lunch Week here Thomapple Kellogg school food service professionals, teachers and administrtors are “cooking up” a variety of special meals and activities in celebration of “National School Lunch Week’’ Oct. 9-13. TK schools, along with Barry County Farm Bureau Promotion and Education committee has planned a con­ test for all elementary students. Students will be en­ couraged to draw and color a picture of themselves and nutritious foods they eat and put this into a drop box in the cafeteria. A drawing will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11, for a special prize. In addi­ tion, every student eating Blood drive will be Oct. 9 in Gun lake The General Federation of Women’s Clubs will spon­ sor its first blood drive for the fiscal year from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, al the Gun Lake Community Church. The goal for this drive is to collect 60 pints The Red Cross has coordinated the Middleville and Gun Lake programs so those who donated in Middleville Aug. 3 are eligible to donate at this drive. Anyone who is 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds and is in reasonably good health can come to this drive and help save lives. school lunch will receive a pog. And like thousands of other schools across the country Thornapple Kellogg will prepare and serve one of the 1995 school lunch week menus. The menu includes a spicy oriental stir fry, made with oriental vegetables and served with steamed rice. This nutritious menu meets the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.’’ Coordinated by the American School Food Ser­ vice Association, the week is an annual event designed to use fun and exciting activities to educate students and parents about the importance of good nutrition in all aspects of our lives. This year's theme, “Let’s Do School Lunch,” reflects the attitudes of school food service profes­ sionals today: school lunch should be fun and delicious, as well as wholesome and nutritious. ThAnk Yow to Our Sponsors Caledonia Community Education would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of the “Run Caledonia" and the “Ronald McDonald Run" McDonalds of Caledonia WLHT Ed’s Body Shop of Caledonia, Inc. Seif Chevrolet, Inc. Hastings City Bank First Real Estate Inc. Caledonia Printing & Shipping Kids Korner Day Care Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc. Caledonia Community Players �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1995 / Page 11 TK youth baseball president wins United Way award 4 ■ . |fl green bay packers TKYB is planning im­ provements for the fields. Hathaway said the goal for the next season is to add more fencing, scoreboards and bleachers, and finish the dugouts. “The only way is through fund-raisers, donated fl materials and donated help." he said. Hathaway this year served as the key contact person bet­ ween the two organizations. 5 £ fl He also has helped organize fund-raisers to help maintain the field. Hathaway was nominated g B for the award by Barry County YMCA Executive Director j 4 Dave Storms. “Rod has given a great deal n W of time in helping our agency to get to know more people and possible coaches." Storms said He added that one of the major challenges facing a new program such as this is the transition from one organiza­ tion to another. “Rod helped make the tran­ sition smoother by talking with coaches and parents and helping to sell the YMCA philosophy.'' Storms said. “In the past, this program was operated by another organiza­ tion so getting some good volunteers was essential. “With the work Rod has done, over 300 children in the Middleville area have been able to take part in summer sports. "Between coaching and operations. Rod probably puts in between 15 and 25 hours of work per week." he said. “This is a tremendous amount of time for a volunteer and because of Rod the pro­ gram is off and running. " Hathaway said he is happy that he can help. “There is no better way to aid your com­ munity than by getting involv­ ed in the United Way." he said. He added that anyone is in­ terested in learning more about TKYB should call him at 795-3653. For more information on how to be a volunteer, call the Barry County United Way at 9454010 President of the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball Association Rod Hathaway was selected to be the September “Heart of Gold" recipient by the Barry County United Way Public Relations Committee. by Mandy Ha beI Staff Writer Rod Hathaway has been selected as the September “Heart of Gold” recipient by a Barry County United Way committee in recognition of extraordinary volunteer ef­ forts for United Way funded agencies As president of the Thornapplc Kellogg Youth Hathaway worked this year as a liason between the TKYB players and the YMCA to organize the structure of the teams. •The YMCA furnished equipment, uniforms and um­ pires,” he said. “We in turn helped organize coaches and made sure each team had ap­ propriate supplies.” Hathaway said he basically coordinated the respon­ sibilities of TKYB with those Ten Year Level Term Life Insurance: LowCost Peace Of Mind Ten Year Level Term lite insurance from AutoOwners is designed to give you peace ot mind without putting a financial burden on your family mem­ bers or business partners Call us for all the detarts and special low rates. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency of the United Way. He reported that was suprised when he found out that he received the award. “The award is nice, and I am proud of it, but there were many people who donated their time and the material necessary to make the pro­ gram go," he said. “I accept it on behalf of committees and past organizers of the program." Hathaway said the involve­ ment with the United Way started when past TKYB president Mike Bremer men­ tioned an interest in working with the YMCA. When he left, Hathaway decided it was a good idea to pursue. Meetings were held with all the coaches of TKYB who voted to allow the YM­ CA to help with organizing, scheduling and keeping com­ puter records for the organization. This help allowed TKYB to put more energy toward up­ dating the fields. Since the YMCA is a United Way agency, the association is helping the United Way by working with them. Hathaway said this year is was first for combining efforts with the YMCA, and it seem­ ed to be successful. The seasons usually go from the end of May to the middle of July. Hathaway said he predicts that even more kids will be involved next summer. He added that the two organizations work well together. “Our philosophy mirrors the philosophy of the YM­ CA." he said. "The most im­ portant thing is for them to have fun. We hope we can teach them a little bit about baseball and a little bit about life." Since the YMCA is assisting with the paperwork. Reach over "Our Policy is Service" 50,000 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. 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Present: Bray, French, Stogray. and VondenBerg Absent: Oliver and Rutherford. Guests: Rosolyn Snider and Donnp Stogroy Minutes of the August 22, 1995 meeting were approved as read Agendo approved os presented. Rosolyn Snider, owner of Snider Communications Inc. op prooched Council in regards to 4th Street. Discussion held This matter sent to Property Commit­ tee for recommendation and report bock to Council at the next regular meeting Discussion held in regords to the plaque for the pork across the street from the Village Hall, this matter turned over to Trustee Stogroy for more investigating Village planner Jason Cherry approached Council with estimate on 15 Linden trees for the downtown street area Stogroy moved that Council authorize Village Planner Jason Cherry to purchase 15 Linden trees at a cost of $80 00 each at a total of $1.200 00 from Maple Brook Form Nursery for the downtown area. Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. French moved the printed in­ voices for September 11,1995 be paid in the amount of $23,758.60. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council ap­ prove the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant expenditures. Erhordt Construction $8 000 00 ond Prein ond Newhof P.C. $1,181.84. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes ail. Carried French moved that Council ap­ prove change order No 4 in the amount of minus $567.21 for the Waste water Treatment Plant Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Corned. President Myers presented to Council a request to use the old ski lodge known os Eskor. for a Haunted House from the Village Players. Discussion held concer­ ning liability and construction. This matter turned over to Village Manager ond Attorney Letter of resignation read from trustee James Oliver. French moved that Council oc cept with regret Trustee James Oliver's resignation from the Village Council as of September II. 1995. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried Council and Chief of Police Shoemaker reviewed the August Police Activity Report. Council ond Manager Monshum reviewed the Manager s Report. Bray moved that Council hold o special council meeting at 7:00 p m. on September 18, 1995 for the purpose of discussing ond possibly acting upon a Com NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Oct. 5, 1995 • 7:30 PM at the Township Hall There will be combined meeting of the Township Board - The Plann­ ing Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss Ordinance Enforcement, interpreta­ tion of our ordinances, legalities involved, and any other concerns that might arise. Harvey VanderBee Clerk OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION No. SU-19 Notice is hereby given that on October 16, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan, the Thornapple Township Plan­ ning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an A-R zone. Thornapple Township. The proposed special use is to allow an “Accessory Dwelling for Persons Requiring Special Care” at 6909 Whitneyville Road and more fully described as Legal description of parcel: Thomapple Township P.P. •0814-011-012-00; Commencing where center of Whit­ neyville Rd. intersects N line Sec 11-4-10, Th Sly 420.75 Ft along center of said Rd. for Beg; Th Sly 330 Ft. Th W 200 Ft, Th Nly 330 Ft, Th E 200 Ft to Beg The special use application may be inspected at the Thornapple Township offices daily 9 am to 4 p.m., except Fri., 9 a.m to Noon. Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secre­ tary. Thomapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St, Middleville. Ml 49333. Wesley Van Rhee. Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thomapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the election/meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thomap­ ple Township Clerk. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202. (206) munity Development Gront Ap­ plication related to development of Middleville* Industrial Pork To be held at the Village Hall 100 East Main Street Mid­ dleville. Support by French. Ayes ail. Carried. Discussion held in regards to vandalism at Spring Pork over the summer months. Bray moved that Council award the water tank project to Dave Cole Decorators in the amount of $51.870.00 plus up to $200 00 additional in contingent upon Dave Cole Decorators ac quiring local bonding Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Bray moved that Council authorize Village Planner Jason Cherry attend Wellhead Protec­ tion Program for Community seminor Wednesday October 25 1995. Support by OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING September 18, 1995 President Myers called the special meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: French, Rutherford. Stogray and VondenBerg. Absent Bray. Guests: Paul Spelmon, Donna Stogray. Mandy Hobel from the Sun ond News and Ron Hooper. This special council meeting was held for the purpose of discussing and possibly acting upon a Community Development Grant Application related to development of Village of Mid­ dleville's Industrial Pork. Village Manager ond Consul­ tant Paul Spelmon explained the process and discussed the pro­ cedure of applying for the Com­ VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council authorize hiring D.C. Buyers to patch ond paint the exterior sides of the bridge below the railings) at a cost of $3,500.00. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Council announced the ribbon cutting to open the Middleville Wastewater Treatment Plant will be held September 16, 1995 at 12:00 noon ond tours of the plant will follow until 2:00 p.m. Council will not be par­ ticipating in mayor exchange for 1996 With no further business. French moved for adjournment Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (204) munity Develoment Grant. French moved that Council ap­ prove the Notice of Intent for the Community Development Gront for lots 5 and 6 of the Middleville Industrial Pork. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Rutherford moved that Council adopt the Resolution authorizing Village President Lon Myers to be the certifying officer for the Community Development Grant. Support by VondenBerg. Roll call: French aye, Rutherford aye. Stagray aye. VondenBerg aye. and Myers aye. Motion carried. With no further business. French moved the special meeting be adjourned. Support by Stogroy. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (203) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 26 1995 A special budget work session was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Garbow, Snyder, DeVries, Dieleman, Gould, Jousma, Williams. Discussion on budget. Moved DeVries second Snyder to raise the mileage from .25 to .30 per mile and to cover meals at the MTA convention for $25.00 per day. Ayes: Garbow, Jousma, Williams, Snyder. DeVries. Gould. Dieleman. Motion carried. Moved DeVries, second Snyder to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Ayes: Jousma, Williams, Snyder, DeVries, Gould, Dieleman, Gar­ bow. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (200) Kent County seeks volunteers for Commission committees The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizens interested in serving the community through appointment to one of its boards or committees. Any county resident may apply by completing a board resume and sending it to the Commissioners Office, County Administration Building, 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids 49503. Forms are available at the Caledonia Township office or by calling 336-3512. Boards and committees that will have citizen vacancies Jan. 1, 1996 arc: • Board of Directors-Area Agency on Aging, Region Vffl. • Aeronautics Board. • City/County Building Authority. • County Building Authority. • Community Mental Health Services Board. • Information Systems Policy Steering Committee. • John Ball Zoo Advisory Board. • Kent Community Hospital Corporation, Board of Trustees. • Kent County Family & Children’s Coordinating Council. • Kent Hospital Finance Authority. • Kent District Library Board. • Pension Board. • Kent County Housing Commission. • Officers Compensation Commission. All residents are urged to apply. The deadline for return is Friday. Nov. 17. 1995. PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the resignation of a Village of Middleville Trustee effective September 11, 1995, the village council is seeking a vHlage resident to fill the vacancy. Persons interested in this position must submit a written request, no later than 5:00 p.m., Octobers, 1995, to Village President, Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street. P.O Box 69 Middleville, Ml 49333. Capitol Commentary Bv Sen. Dick Posthumus Better ways of dealing with juvenile crime Statistics have shown that most types of crime are on the decline in America. Eight of the ten largest cities in the United States have seen an unprecedented decline in overall crime rates. Sadly, juvenile crime is a much different story. The number of violent crimes such as murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault committed by punks under the age ot 18 has been rising at an alarming rate. A recent Justice Depart­ ment report indicates that in the past 10 years, the homicide rate among 14 to 17-year-okLs has increased 165 percent in the U.S. It also shows that in 1991. juveniles committed 20 percent of all violent crimes. Experts estimate that if the current trend continues, the number of juveniles arrested for violent crimes will double in the next 15 years. Last week, the Senate introduced Governor Engler’s 21 bill package to reform the way we treat violent criminals. Under the old system, many of the youths who committed serious crimes, were given a slap on the wrist or even light sentencing. This new package tells juveniles that if you commit an adult crime, you will do adult time. As a result of this package, it will be easier for prosecutors to waive juveniles facing mandatory sentencing as an adult, into the adult system. It also lowers the age for automatic waivers from 15 to 14. and expands a list of automatically waivable of fenses to include arson of a dwelling, kidnapping, bank rob­ bery, assault with the intent to maim, using a firearm during a. felony, and conspiracy or solicitation of a serious crime. The choices judges have for sentencing will be expanded A youth may be sent to a privatized facility designed to hold juveniles (ages 14 to 19) who have been convicted and sentenc­ ed. The package also establishes juvenile boot camps. In cases involving capital offenses like murder and serious drug crimes, the judge will be given the additional option of letting an of fender become eligible for parole after 25 years. Judges will again have the authority to detain status of­ fenders such as traunts, curfew violators and runaways Juvenile line-ups will also be allowed within this package Parents need to accept responsibility for the upbringing of their children, but far too many don’t. This problem is also ad dressed under the plan. Parents of juveniles who violate curlew could be charged a civil infraction, and there will be specific contempt proceedings against parents who do not come with their children to court. The juvenile court will be able to re­ quire parents of offenders to participate in their child’s educa­ tion and treatment programs. Often once a juvenile has served his sentence, their record is wiped clean. This should not be the case for violent teen felons. A juvenile’s bad record must follow him into adulthood. The bills have been referred to the Senate Judiciary Commit­ tee for debate. It is time for a change in the way that Michigan treats violent child criminals. We won’t tolerate vicious behavior from these delinquent punks. We have to protect our families from serious juvenile crime. This package of bills, combined with our welfare reform, the availability of charter schools, and increas­ ing job opportunities, will stop the increase of this type of of­ fense and guarantee justice for the victims and their families. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 16,1995 AT 8:00 P.M. will conduct a Public Hearing to consider amend­ ments to sections of the Zoning Ordinance, to wit: Section 4.15, Private Roads Section (new), Land Division Regulations Persons wishing to be heard on these proposed amendments may do so at this Public Hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning Commission, addressed to the Secre­ tary, Thornapple Township Hall, P.O. Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. Copies of the proposed amendments are avail­ able from the Townshp Hall. The Hearing will be conducted at the Thornap­ ple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. Wesley VanRhee, Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission (205) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 / Page 15 Proceeds to be used for education needs Obituaries Joyce Murray___ Anna Mae Ogden HASTINGS - Anna Mae Ogden, 79, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday September 28, 1995 at her residence. She was bom on August 5, 1916 in Ionia County, the daughter of George and Jessie (Durkee) Couch. She was raised in Baltimore Township of Barry County and attended the Durfee Country School and Hastings High School. She was married to Maurice W. “Pug” Ogden on July 1, 1936 and had lived at her present address since 1989. Mrs. Ogden was employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings and Barry Cleaners. She was a long time Election Board Volunteer, avid Euchre player, enjoyed fishing, crocheting and ceramics. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee Ogden on April 7,1993; sisters, Gene­ va Neil, Alma Arentz and Surviving are her grand­ daughter, Nancy Haeven of South Haven; son-in-law, Harold Gridley of Grand Rapids; son-in-law, Gerald “Sonny” Anderson of Athens; nieces; nephews; special friends, Beulah Erridge of Hastings and Carolyn Geeting of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held on Saturday September 30, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Walter W. Winebrenner officiating. Burial was in Irving Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Joyce Murray, 60, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday September 26, 1995 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bom on October 10, 1934 in Hastings, the daughter of Sjur and Margaret (Grund) Moe. She was a life long Hastings area resident and attended the Tanner Lake School, Hastings Schools and graduated Hast­ ings High School in 1952. She was married to Charles E. Murray on October 19, 1956. Mrs. Murray was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company in the office for 36 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church and a long time Sunday School Secretary. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Moe; sister, Agnes Moe; twin sisters, Eva & Neva Moe. Surviving are her husband, Charles; daughter & husband, Elaine & James Brill of Hast­ ings; two grandchildren, Melissa Grace and Clinton James; twin sister, Janice Conklin of Middleville; four sisters, Marian Higgins of Middleville, Selma Brownell of Hastings, Ruth Landon of Freeport, Joan Totten of Okla­ homa City, Oklahoma; brother, John Moe of Vicksburg. Funeral Services were held on Thursday September 28, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Alvin Yates officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Monday October 2, 1995 at Hastings First United Method­ ist Church with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rebekah Lodge #53, Thomapple Arts Viola McMannis. Surviving are her husband, Maurice “Pug” Ogden; daughter & husband, Patricia Ann and LeRoy Lambert of Jorden, Arkasas; daughter & husband, Lois Elaine and John Zawierucha of Hasti ngs; son & wife, Walter Jay “Toad” and Barb Ogden of Middleville; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Ogden of Hastings; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; sister, Harriet Kuball of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Monday October 2, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was in the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Mildred M. Rose _ HASTINGS - Mildred M Rose, 89, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday September 28, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on June 22, 1906 in Barry County, the daughter of Jake and Edith (Ives) Walker. She was a life long Barry County resident, most of her years in the Freeport area and attended Freeport Schools. Mrs. Rose did factory work most of her working life, including 19 years at BradfordWhite Corporation in Middleville. She was well known for her many handicrafts. She was preceded in death by her husbands Earl Oler and Leo Rose; daughters, Donna Gridley and Gladys Mae Anderson; two grandchildren; one sister. Dutton Christian offers Harvest Sale and Auction Kris Van Laan (left) and Sara Van Laan display a sample of the many items that will be up for bids at this year's Dutton Christian Harvest Sale, to be held Friday, Oct. 6 at the Dutton Christian Middle School. The sale and the chicken dinner preceding it are open to the public. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The community is invited to enjoy Dutton Christian's annual fall sale and auction set for this Friday, Oct. 6, at the Dutton Christian Middle School gym More than 200 items will be sold by silent and live auc­ tion, as the schools' biggest fund-raiser of the year gets un­ der way. Sponsored by the Dutton Christian School Circle, the evening will begin with a chicken dinner served from Lorna J. Conley _ HASTINGS - Lorna J. Conley, 73, of Hastings, passed away on Friday September 29, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on June 18, 1922 in Lowell, the daughter of Ralph & Ora (Yeiter) Stuart. She was raised in Lowell and Freeport areas and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1940 from Free­ port High School. She was married to Robert G. Conley on April 28, 1942 and has lived at her present address for the past 50 years. Mrs. Conley’s employment included: Gilmore Jewelry, Jacob’s Pharmacy, former Miller’s Jewelry and former Montgomery’ Ward’s Store, all of Hastings. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hatings Rebekah Lodge #53-rcceiving numerous honors including “The Decla­ ration of Chivalry” for community service, member of Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, member of the “Hope Circle”, member Free­ port Extension Group, leader of the Hastings Chapter “Recovery, Inc.”, well known for her handicrafts, particulariJamtings. * ” She preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband, ; ..Jlobert,son,GaryR Cooley of Kalamazoo; sister, Betty Lou Johnson of Hastings; two -z&coihejs, Ralph Stuart of J&dland find Dean Stuart of Barlow Lake; many nieces and nephews Council or Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The sale it­ self will start at 6:30 p.m. Sale co-chairwomen Kris VanLaan and Sara VanLaan said that all items in the sale are new and donated by local businesses and individuals. Sports fans might want to bid on a basketball and cap auto­ graphed by Shaquille O’Neal or a baseball autographed by Chad Curtis or a ping pong table or a trampoline or ski passes. A special item up for bids this year is a 50-caliber muzzle loader. But the sale offers some­ thing for everyone. Small ap­ pliances, including a mi­ crowave; toys, including an American Girl collectors' doll; tools; a home entertainment center cabinet; a CD player; meal and movie passes; bed and breakfast getaways; jew­ elry and homemade goodies are just a sample of the vari­ ety of items for sale. Local lockers and meat companies have donated pack-’ aged meat for the freezer and a special item this year is a grandfather clock. Miedema Auctioneering of Wyoming will handle all the bidding. Van Laan and Van Uian said that there even will be some activities planned for kids who may not be too interested in the sale. Dutton Christian Middle School is located at 6729 Hanna Lake Avenue, just north of 68th Street. Anyone with questions about the Har­ vest Sale should call 6980486 for information. �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 Middleville Heritage Day announced local awards The Middleville Heritage Day Committee held a home and business beautifica­ tion contest which was judged during Heritage Day Sept. 16. The winners of the home beautification award were Walt and Shirley Eaton. The Eaton house on 511 Thorton has been carefully manicured and odds to the beauty of the neighborhood. The Heritage Day business recognition award went to Millers Real Estate, Mom & Pops Appliances, and Tires R Us. Pictured (from left) are, Cathy Williamson and Karen Brown from Millers Real Estate, Mark Schmidt from Mom & Pops Ap pliances, Debbie Erway from Millers Real Estate, and Jon Raymond from Tires R Us. Charlotte Philips from Middleville Spee-D-Mart accepted the Middleville Heritage Day business beautification award. by Mandy Habel Sluff Writer The Middleville Heritage Day Committee held a business and home beautifica­ tion contest during its celebra­ tion Saturday. Sept. 16. Judging was based on maintainence and upkeep of the ex­ terior of the house and its yard J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 • 1-800-217-0712 ’TYLSTRA' DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 7350 Broadmoore, Caledonia and garden. Winners of the home beautificatin contest were Walt and Shirley Eaton and the winner of the business beautification contest was Middleville Spee-D-Mart. The committee also offered a recognition award to Millers Real Estate. Mom & Pops Ap­ pliances. and Tires R Us for being successful at their new locations. Local residents on K College deans list Rob Hunt, David Sherwood and Matt Liu, all of Mid­ dleville and Thornapple Kellogg High School, are members of Kalamazoo Col­ lege’s 1995 varsity football team. Hunt (6-0, 215), a senior line backer, has 12 tackles (six solo/six assisted), in­ cluding one tackle for loss. CHS tennis team wins 3 matches in week’s play Caledonia earned undisputed possession of third place in OK Gold Conference tennis standings by defeating Wayland 7-1 Thursday, upping its overall record to 6-2. The Lady Scots met the Lady Cats, tied with identical 4-2 league records. The vic­ tory put Caledonia in a "solid" third place berth behind Forest Hills Northern and South Christian, reported coach Judi Ferguson. The team lost to Wayland only at first doubles, and Fer­ guson said overall it was an exciting match. Heidi Hanna played almost four hours in defeating Waylands Gina Garza 7-5, 1-6, 7-5. and third Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI and fourth doubles teams also went to three sets. Ferguson complimented the fine net play by third doubles team Lindsay Leutkemeyer and Allison Smith and noted some great lobbing returns by fourth doubles player Sarah Engelburt In other play last week. Caledonia defeated Kenowa Hills 8-0 Monday, Sept. 25, with all Scot players winning in straight sets. Wednesday, the team earned a 6-2 victory over Unity Christian at Hudsonville, with all but first and second dou­ bles winning their matches. This week, the tennis team plays a scrimmage against Catholic Central at home at 4 p.m. Thursday, and then will travel to Holland High School on Saturday. Oct. 7 for the conference tournament. Play will begin at 8 a.m. and one interception, which he returned 24 yards. Sherwood (5-10, 175), a senior wide receiver and cap­ tain. has caught 20 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. He has also returned three kickoffs for 61 yards, and four punts for 63 yards. Sherwood’s reception and yards receiving totals both lead the team. Liu (5-9, 179), a freshman running back, has three car­ ries for 16 yards. Hunt is the son of Mr. and Mrs Robert E. Hunt; Sher­ wood is the son of Ms. Elaine V. Sherwood; and Liu is the son of Steve and Marilyn Liu. Kalamazoo, which is now 1-2 on the season. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 PAWS ‘N’ CLAWS PET GROOMING 1st Anniversary Special! 10%OFF ALL PET GROOMING! CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT 795-4664 Located at 106 High St. in Downtown Middleville, across from the Fire Barn. MUST PRESENT AD TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/95. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 I Page 15 TK Schools announce Homecoming Royalty for‘95 The First candidates for King and Queen represen­ ting the class of 1996 are Erin Vandersloot and Bruce Higgings. Members of the 1995 homecoming court representing the class of 1997 are Tracey Schondelmayer and Tommy Piccione. The second candidates for King and Queen representing the class of 1996 are Stephanie Potter and Ethan Buist. Members of the 1995 homecoming court represen­ ting the class of 1998 are Lindsey Roberston and Lucas Weatherhead. Members of the 1995 homecoming court represen­ ting the class of 1999 are Stacey Bergakker and Adam Smith. Attending Thornapple Kellogg High School's homecoming game Friday night were last year's king and queen, Matt Liu and Vicki Jansen, who crowned this year's winners. Trojan CC teams have rough day at tourney Both the Middleville boys' and girls' cross-country teams had a tough day at the Carson City Crystal Invitational Sat­ urday. The Trojan boys placed 13th among 19 teams in the smaller Class B division competition. The girls checked in last at 17th. The Middleville boys scored 370 points. Shepherd won it with 63 and Fremont was sec­ ond with 87. Matt Eaton finished 36th in 18:38 to lead the Trojans. Steve Dood was 46th in 18:54, Jared Otto 89th in 18:59. Dendel Craven 90th in 19:56 and Brad Blashkiw CHS golf off to good start The Caledonia varsity golf team got off to a great start this year. The Scots finished second at the Midway Invitational when Chris France shot an 83 for sixth place and Ryan Stephen shot an 85 for ninth place. Caledonia also finished se­ cond in the Barry County Classic with 317 The Scots were led by Scott Leatherman 76 for third place. Ryan Stephen 79 for eighth place, and Chris France 80 for tenth place. In non-league play, the Scots are 6-1. Scott Leatherman shot 36 for medalist against Calvin Christian and Comstock Park John Wieringa shot a 40 and Dan Jakel 41 in Delton In league play. Caledonia is in a tie for second with 10 wins and four losses Ryan Stephen shot a 36 at Kenowa Hills. John Wierenga shot a 37 against Wayland and Belding Chns Snoap shot a 42 against South Christian The Scots have two matches left in league play with a chance for championship 109th in 20:48. Jonathan Purwin of West Catholic was medalist in 16:29. The Trojan girls' squad scored 363 points, though Jessie Davis finished in the runner-up slot with a time of 20:48. Teammates who figured in the scoring were Stephanie Potter, 23:11; Alice Matsen, 27:55; Jenny Laansma, 28:10; and Ken Jeunnk 32:36. The Trojan girls' and boys' teams lost an O-K Blue Con­ ference dual meet with Calvin Christian last Wednesday. Dood was runner-up for the boys in a 24-31 defeat at the hands of the Squires. Eaton was fourth. Ryan Hesselink seventh, Otto eighth and Craven 10th. In the girls’ meet, Davis was medalist in a 20-42 loss Potter was eighth, Matson 10th, Laansma 11th and Jeunnk 12th. The TK boys now are 1-2 in the league, while the girls are 2-1. Godwin Heights spoiled Middleville's Homecoming festivities Friday evening and kept the Trojans winless this season with a 33-8 decision. The loss left Middleville with a record of 0-4 in the O­ K Blue Conference, 0-5 over­ all. The Wolverines, mean­ while, lifted their season record to 4-1. Dwight Wade scored the Trojans’ only touchdown of the evening. Caledonia girls cross country keep winning by taking Carson City Invitational The Caledonia girls’ cross­ country squad won the Class A-B division of the Carson City Crystal Invitational Sat­ urday, besting 17 other teams. Shannon Houseman was in­ dividual medalist, finishing the course ir 19:15, and four Scot teammates joined her in the top 10. Sarah Parbel took third in 19:34, Keri Bloem was fourth in 19:58, Elizabeth Fortuna placed fifth in 20:15 and Audrey Warner checked in ninth in 20:32. Veronica Quakenbush of West Branch was the only non-Caledonia runner to crack the top five, as she was sec­ ond in 19:28. Barb Warner also finished 13th and Jill Hoffman was 33rd. In the junior varsity race, Beth Parbel was seventh in 21:09, Jenny Sprague was ninth and Sarah Grow 13th. Caledonia, the top-ranked Class B girls' team in the state and two-time defending state champion, again used its superior depth to run away from the rest of the field. Class A Rockford came the closest with 78 points and Traverse City had 112. Last Wednesday afternoon, coach Dave Hodgkinson's group whitewashed Wayland and Belding, a couple of O-K Gold Conference opponents by 15-50 scores. Houseman was medalist in 19:18, followed by Bloem in 19:25, Parbel in 19:54, For­ tuna in 19:58, Audrey Warner in 20:42, Beth Warner 20:48, Beth Parbel 21:08, Katie Sobczak 21:18 and Sarah Grow at 22:02 in the top nine slots. Also finishing the race for Caledonia were Jenny Sprague, 22:48; Andrea Shomler, 23:18; Katie Beham, 24:16; Katie Hatrick, 24:18; Kara Palma, 24:45; Sarah DeGroot, 25:02; and Greta Klein, 25:30. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 TK High School celebrates homecoming festivities by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School last week had its an­ nual homecoming festivities. Each day students par­ ticipated in a different event, with grades nine through 12 competing against each other. Monday was the human pyramid competition, in which students constructed a complete pyramid of 21 peo­ ple. The senior class was the winner. Tuesday was the tug-of-war competition, where students tested their strength There were eight teams of boys grades 9-12 and girls 9-12. One winner was selected from the boys team and one from the girls team. The winners were the senior boys and the junior girls. Wednesday was the obstacle course relay race, in which students had to bounce on rubber bouncers, eat mar shmallows, put on shirts, find pants inside of sleeping bags and put them on. spin around Half time festivities included the Thornapple Kellogg High School marching band and the presentation of the homecoming court. baseball bats, and push balloons across the floor. The senior were the winners with the juniors capturing a close second. Thursday was the mattress race, in which students pushed mattresses across the fliwr with others riding on them. The seniors captured first with juniors again at a close second. Friday, students tested their searching abilities while stick­ ing their heads in pies filled with cool whip to find MAM s Friday also brought the pep rally and the “Jug Yell,” in which students tried to yell louder than students in the other grades. The winners of the MAM find were the seniors, the win­ ners of the hall decorations contest were the seniors, and the winners of the jug yell were also the seniors. Teacher Doug Hart said this was a week of insanity to build spirit among the students. It Pushing balloons across the floor was another challenge. Thornapple Kellogg High School last week had several competitions to promote homecoming spirit. Wednesday's activity was the obstacle course relay race in which students had to spin around baseball bats. 3$ Eating marshmellows was another skill to master to get through the obstacle course. 3 Rftisoiis Hhij Borrow From Should Mortgage! 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Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Oct. 4 Breakfast pizza, grapefruit juice, milk Thursday , Oct. 5 Bagel/Cr. Cheese, or peanut butter, apple juice, milk. Friday, Oct. 6 Egg Omelette on biscuit, orange juice, milk. Monday, Oct. 9 Oatmeal/br. sugar, raisins, tortilla/jam rollup, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Cold cereal, muffin, raisins, milk. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 3, 1995 / Page 17 TK netters show strength in OK Blue, tied for league leader With three wins last week, the Thornapple Kellogg var­ sity tennis team made its bid for a league title, or at least a share of it. The Lady Trojans defeated Hamilton 6-1, Sept. 25, Kenowa Hills 7-0, Sept. 26 and Calvin Christian 7-0, last Wednesday. Traci Campbell defeated her Hamilton opponent 6-0, 6-0, her Kenowa Hills opponent 6-2, 6-0 and her Calvin Christian opponent 62, 6-0 at No. 1 singles. Sarah Wright won her three matches at No. 2 singles (6-1, 6-1) ( 6-3,7-5) (6-0, 6-1). Taking three wins at No. 3 singles was Courtney De­ Haan (6-1.6-1). (6-1. 6-0) (61. 6-2). Jenny Manage won at No. 4 singles three times (6-0, 60) (7-6,64)) (6-3,6-1) At No. 1 doubles, Adelaide Devine and Kori Hutchens won all three of their matches (6-1, 6-2) (6-1, 6-0) (6-1,6-4). Amber Frost and Anne Marie Hart defeated Kenowa Hills 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 and Calvin Christian 7-6 (7-5), 6-2. Emily Zuidersma and Sarah Cordts won their three matches (6-1. 6-2) (6-2, 6-4) (7-6(7-2], 6-2). Coach Larry Seger said he is pleased that the doubles teams are beginning to win more often and the singles players are being more ag­ gressive. The Lady Trojans are in a three-way tie atop the OK Blue at 5-2 and 6-3 overall in dual meets. The win over Hamilton gave Seger his 500th victory □LaCrosse BLOWOUT SALE This Winter, FeeI Your Toes! as a coach. (See story in future Sun and News) Trojan jayvee soccer rolls on The Thomapple Kellogg junior varsity soccer team traveled to Byron Center on Sept. 26 to take on the Bulldogs Middleville scored first when Jason Klinge sent a comer kick in front of the goal and freshman Steve Shear sent the ball into the net with less than two minutes gone in the match. Four minutes later. Freshman Garrett Weatherhead sent a crossing pass to freshman Jeff Kietzman who placed the ball in the back of the net. T.K.'s next score came from Klinge when he beat the Bulldog keeper Before the half ended center halfback Dave Williamson passed the ball to Brian Bcrgakker who drove the ball into the net. The Trojans stayed on the attack in the second half when Shear sent a pass to freshman Mark Blashkiw who got his first goal of the season. Weatherhead scored a point with an unassisted shot into the net T.K.’s last goal came when Shawn Heise sent a pass up to Bcrgakker who scored his se­ cond goal of the match. The final score was Middleville 7, Byron Center 0. The winning keeper was Andy Clinton with relief from Lucas Holwerda. The Trojans were host to Sparta Sept. 28 in a conference match. Before two minutes had ex­ pired. Shear had the Trojans on the scoreboard, seven minutes later freshman fullback Nate Smith sent a long, clearing pass up to Kl­ inge who scored for T.K. Middleville’s next score came from Blashkiw who sent a 20-yard shot into the comer of the net. Next striker Bergakker sent a pass to Klinge who scored his second goal of the game. In the second half Kietzman sent a high crossing pass in front of the goal and Klinge headed the ball into the net. Coach Marty Wustman praised the entire team for a fine effort, especially Nate Smith starting at fullback and halfback Shawn Heise and Ary on Bosma for their fine midfield play The offense continued their high scoring play getting their 46th point of the season. The final score was T.K. 5 Sparta 0. The win­ ning keeper was Lucas Holwerda. (Courtesy of Mar­ ty Wustman) TK kickers have a “good week” The Thomapple Kellogg varsity soccer squad enjoyed another successful week with two wins, the highlight being a 2-1 victory over Sparta. On Tuesday, the Trojans traveled to non-con fere nee newcomer Byron Center and dispatched the Bulldogs 5-0. Goals were scored by Brad Enders, Isaac Bainbridge. David Botwinski, Scott Evans, and Tom Piccione. On Thursday, TK hosted Rainbow Conference rival Sparta in a rematch of an early season 2-2 draw. The Trojans entered the game in a three way tie for second place and Sparta was desperately trying to stay in the hunt. The visitors found the back of the net first but TK responded with its own goal, striking home with a shot from Piccione. The battle con­ tinued into the second half un­ til a quick centering ball from Piccoine was one touched into the goal by Scott Evans for the game winner. The Trojans contained Sparta for the remaining TK 8th grade basketball team take Spring Lake 30-17 HOMEOWNERS.'^ living from paycheck to paycheck.' LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! CaHoibw 1-800-968-2221 AAA Mortgage :VCR Repair: jf* * * : vcp • : Cleaning : • $ai- : : 13 • a’ FREE Estimates 4 • Fast Service + • Convenient Hours * : 4 Star Video : * * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml. * 4 * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * . minutes to assure the victory and a continued place in its championship run. TK now has three wins and two ties in the OK Rainbow Conference and seven wins, two ties, and one loss overall. TK faces the league-leader Forest Hills Northern tonight and hosts Spring Lake on Thursday. (Courtesy of Steve Evans) Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m to 9 pm Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m. < ^*<********<<*<<*<<<** The Thomapple Kellogg eighth grade girls basketball team opened its 1995 basket­ ball season with a 30-17 vic­ tory for Spring Lake last week The Trojans started fast and jumped to a 11-3 first quarter lead and never looked back Scoring for T.K were Sara Schut with 11 points Lyndsey VanAman six points, Payshence Erb four points, Ashley Moore four points. Teri Schondelmayer and Stacey Wellenstein two points and Amanda Bowyer with one point. The team also defeated Byron Center 21-12 to im­ prove us record 2-0. The Trojans again started fast and took a 17-6 halftime lead The second half saw them go cold and score only four points Scoring for T.K. were Erb with eight. Bowyer with four, Schut with three points, VanAman. Chns McKel and Ashley Moore with two points Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. Main Street • 891-8108 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main • 693-2283 VISA Lake Odessa Co-Op 1018 3rd Avenue • 374-7329 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 Scot coach pleased with 2nd half effort vs. defending state champion Caledonia found a pretty good-sized silver lining in a 49-27 defeat Friday night at the hands of Belding, the de­ fending Class B state football champion. The Fighting Scots outscored their unbeaten and state ranked opponent 21-7 in the second half after getting shell shocked at the start of the game and in the second quarter. To be sure, most of those 21 points came against Beld­ ing's second unit, but firstyear coach Tom Burrill said he was proud of the effort in an impressive 70-yard scoring drive immediately after the second half kickoff. "We ran the ball well against them and challenged them in the second half," Bur­ rill said. "I'm proud of the way we came back." In the early going, it looked like just another rout for Beld­ ing, as Brian Cummings re­ turned the opening kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown, spark­ ing the home team's 42-6 hatchet job through the first 24 minutes. Belding scored four unanswered TDs in the second period to build the halftime cushion. "That kickoff return took ATTENTION • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON If You Are Looking Tor Work WE CAN HELP! APPLY Tuesdays and Wednesdays at • 127 Main St., Caledonia Mich. 49316 or call 891-9270 BlI** S barman SELECT TEMPS the wind out of our sails." Burrill said. "And I think we played a little timid in that first half." Caledonia's only score be­ fore intermission, a 30-yard run by Matt Frantti, came immediately after a turnover. But the Scots took the sec­ ond half kickoff and went 70 yards in nine minutes to the end zone, with Tim Soper go­ ing the final two yards, all against the first defensive unit of a team that Friday night ex­ tended its winning streak to 18 games. The icing on the cake for Caledonia was a nifty two-point conversion pass from Ryan Overmire to Don Stevens. But Belding answered just four plays later with a 50-yard TD run. Caledonia put the last two scores on the board for the evening. The first capped a 75-yard drive, with Soper car­ rying the ball in from the one. The second came right after a turnover, as Overmire went five yards into the end zone. Chad Wangerin kicked the ex­ tra point. Burrill said of Belding, "They're a very good football team, they're very physical, they execute and hide the ball well offensively." However, he suggested that the defending state champ, now ranked No. 2 in the latest state Class BB poll, might have a battle on its hands when it faces O-K Gold Con- ference rival South Christian. The Scots have seen both teams, and Burrill says both of them are solid. Soper finished with 50 yards rushing on 17 carries. Stevens added 49 in 13 at­ tempts and Overmire had 47 in nine. Overall, the Scots picked up 230 yards on the ground. Defensively, linebacker Josh Haywood came up with 11 tackles. Safeties Chris Allen and Nick Freeman had five and four tackles, respec­ tively, in the second quarter alone, but Burrill pointed out that things aren't going well when your defensive backfield is getting the most action. The Scots' coach said he is not discouraged by the effort and prospects. He noted that his group has played perhaps the toughest three teams in The O-K Gold in the last three weeks, South Christian, For­ est Hills Northern and Beld­ ing. "That's hard on anybody," he said. "But we re still shoot­ ing for better than a .500 sea­ son." Caledonia now is 2-3 over­ all and 1-3 in league play. The Scots will play at home against Sparta next week. The Spartans are win­ less in five games this season, which worries Burrill. "That scares me a little bit," he said. "They've got nothing to lose. They might shoot the works." TK golfers still in the hunt for OK Blue league title Following a surprise 163178 upset by Spring Lake and a one-stroke 169-170 loss to Byron Center, last week, the ThornappleKellogg varsity golf team has an uphill trek for the OK Blue title. WAREHOUSE Southeast Grand Rapids company is looking for experienced people to work as Shipping Clerks or inven­ tory control Clerk, we offer an excellent benefit package including health, life, 401K, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, inc. 5041 68th street, SE. Caledonia MACHINE OPERATORS needed for plastic injection molding company. This includes visually inspecting and packing parts, we are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportunities as we grow. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia The Trojan golfers lost to Spring Lake Sept. 25, and Byron Center Sept. 17 in a double dual with Hamilton. TK defeated Hamilton 170179. In the loss to the Lakers, Coach Bernie Weller said the Trojans were a little off their game on their home course at Yankee Springs Golf Course, but their guests shot 26 strokes under their team average. Ryan Nausieda and Josh Sturm led the Trojans with 43s, Marty Bender had a 45 and Alex Middleton a 47. The Lakers came in with 36, 41, 42 and 44. In the double dual, Sturm led the Trojan pack with a 39, Nausieda had a 40, Middleton a 44 and Bender and Dominick konchetti shot 47s. At 9-3 in the Blue, Weller said the team hasn't given up trying for a bid with Rogers for the league title. "It s uphill for us, but we're not going to give up." Clarification: In last week’s story about Pumpkin World '95 opening the name of volunteer Jane Colburn was inadvertently left out. She is one of the people who helped with the displays and scenes at Pumkin World The children of Margarette Lewis Isenoff would like to invite you to an open house for her 80th birthday on Sun­ day. Oct 8 at the Community Hall. Windsor Woods Trailer Park. W Superior. Wayland, from 2-6 pm Caledonia's Samantha Choryan (12) breaks through the Kenowa Hills defense for this shot during an O-K Gold Conference matchup Kenowa Hills deals Scot eagers a defeat The Caledonia girls' basket­ ball team Thursday dropped a 46-30 decision to Kenowa Hills in O-K Gold Conference action. The loss left the Scots with a record of 4-2 in the league and 5-3 overall. Kenowa, meanwhile, improved its league mark to 6-1. Caledonia got off to a hor­ rible start again, which also plagued the team in its effort against South Christian. The Scots, hampered by poor shooting, couldn't get their of­ fense going and trailed 10-2 in the opening period and were down 22-12 at the half. It wasn't until the final quarter that they came alive, when they outscored the Knights 16-8, but it was too late. Sarah Born and Sheri Vredevoogd scored eight points apiece for Caledonia. Scot boys 2nd in Carson City cross country The Caledonia boys’ cross country team was runner-up Saturday in the top division of the Carson City Crystal Invi­ tational meet. Coach John Soderman’s Fighting Scots had 120 points, second to Rockford's 62 in the Class A-B division that included 18 teams. Petoskey finished third at 132. Soderman said he was pleased with the results be­ cause "It was a very competitiev field" of large schools, many Class A. David Freidrich was the only individual runner on the Scots’ team to crack the top 10. He crossed the finish line in 16:53. John Hazebrook of Hud­ sonville was individual medal­ ist in 16:21. Other finishers for Caledo­ nia were Rob Lillie, 11th at 17:20; Todd Striplin, 22nd at 17:40; Andy Schupp, 23rd at 17:45; and David Vanderberg, 61st at 18:53. Caledonia remained un­ beaten in the O-K Gold Con­ ference standings Wednesday, by defeating Wayland and Belding in a double dual meet The Scots downed Wayland 22-33 and Belding 17-38. They swept the first four places against Belding, with Friedrich first at 17:17, Lillie second at 17:31, Schupp third at 17:33 and Striplin fourth at 17:54. Phil Van Laan was seventh against Belding with a time of 19:03. Mark Pyper was 12th at 21:19 and Zac Hollinshead was 14th in 22:27. Against Wayland, the same Scots took second, third, fourth, fifth and eighth places, respectively. Brian Swanson was medalist of the meet in 17:09. "It was a good meet for us," Soderman said. ASSEMBLY AND PLASTIC INJECTION • • • • 2nd & 3rd Shifts Will Train Dependable Workers Great “Hire In” Opportunities Work Site Near the Kent County Airport Career minded individuals with “some’’ factory background and ability to do fairly quick-paced work needed at growing plastic part manufacturer! Also Needed: Hi-lo/shipping warehouse clerks, machine maintenance and production mig welders at companies located on south end of Grand Rapids. Apply 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays Bring 2 Pieces of I.D. 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARKA ,» C »«■■■>■» »«««\ m Opponwur* Empteycr 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave. (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3, 1995 / Page 19 Trojan jayvee gridders still unbeaten After completing its first four games the Trojan junior varsity football team is 4-0. The junior Trojans opened its string of victories at Caledonia winning 42-8. In the first two offensive posses­ sions running back Spencer Romph scored on runs of 29 and two yards. In the second period, quarterback Brian Ploeg struck paydirt twice. His first aerial strike was to tight end Joe Norman covering 37 yards. With 12 seconds left in the first half. Ploeg hit Nor­ man on a sideline pattern Norman was able to get out of bounds to stop the clock with seven seconds remaining. As time ran out Ploeg connected on a 4-yard bomb to flanker Lucas Weatherhead. to give the Trojans a 26-0 halftime lead Running back Cory Schut got into the scoring column in the third quarter on a 31-yard touchdown run Eric Reeder completed the scoring for the Trojans with a six-yard run Romph had 130 yards rushing on 13 carries and Ploeg com pleted six of nine passes for 135 yards. Norman caught all five passes thrown his way for 88 yards. Many of the scoring oppor­ tunities were created by an ag­ gressive defense. The Trojans forced three fumbles and had interceptions by Steve Wiersma and Tim Johnson. according to the coach. Johnson returned his intercep­ tions 47 yards giving the of­ fense excellent field position. In the second game of the season, the Lakers of Spring Lake had a long bus ride home after falling to the Trojans 27-0. Schut gave the Trojans a 7-0 halftime lead by scoring from 14 yards out. On the last possession of the third quarter. Schut busted into the endzone again from 14 yards out. The Trojans first posses­ sion of the fourth quarter saw Romph get outside for a 57-yard score. Nick Gallup finished the scoring with a leap over guard Will Holmes and tackle Richie Frazer Romph kicked three out of four PATs. The coach said, the key to the game was the tenacity of the defense. The Trojans allowed only 22 yards on 29 plays. Linebackers Ploeg. Chad Schondelmayer. and Gallup led the team in tackles. Joe Norman had an interception and recovered a fumble ending two, fourth­ quarter possessions for the Lakers. A road trip to Byron Center proved to be quite a challenge for the Trojans. Trailing 6-0 at halftime, the Trojans defense, led by tackle Erik Vernon and strong safety Cory Schut held the Bulldogs to negative 17 yards for the second half. When defensive end Ron Haynes wasn’t sack­ ing the Bulldog QB (he had three) free safety Lucas Weatherhead was intercepting his passes (he had two). The defense was responsible for the offense having good field position in the second half on the way to a 7-6 win. The offense line started to assert themselves in the third quarter creating running lanes and allowing Romph to get in­ to the Bulldog secondary. After runs of 37 and 29 yards. Romph scored from one-yard out. The extra point team ex­ ecuted flawlessly allowing Romph to kick the game win­ ning PAT. the coach said. The Trojans fourth victory came against Calvin Christian 27-0. Once again the defense totally dominated its oppo­ nent. Led by tackles Erik Ver­ non and Richie Frazer, the line of scrimmage moved backwards most of the night. Middle linebacker Ploeg led the team in tackles, recovered a fumble, blocked a punt and recovered it in the endzone for a touchdown. Gallup also had a blocked punt. The defense gave up only three yards for the game Offensively, the Trojans rushed for 225 yards with Schut and Gallup gaining 108 and 86 yards respectively. Tim Johnson completed the only pass that be threw to flanker Brian Mutschler for a three-yard gain. Fighting Scots varsity soccer beats Forest Hills Northern in thriller match The Caledonia,varsity soc­ cer team beat Forest Hills Northern 4-3 in a thrilling contest at the Huskies’ home peld Sept. 28. In a game marked by ex­ cellent soccer played by both teams, Forest Hills Northern took an early 2-0 lead in the first half, hoping to repeat its victory over Caledonia earlier in the season. Although Caledonia dominated play in both of its contests with Forest Hills, it looked as though the Huskies were going to pull out a vic­ tory until Caledonia's fortune started to change. Mark Boncher. on an unassisted goal with approx­ imately 11 minutes left in the first half put Caledonia on the scoreboard to make the score 2-1. Coach Brian Broekhuizen confessed he was concerned about going into half-time with a seemingly insurmoun­ table 2-0 deficit. However, the Scots’ spirits were lifted once they got on the scoreboard. In the second half. Steve Schmidt scored with an assist by Adam Sobczak to tie the game at 2-2 with 17 minutes left to go. Forest Hills Northern then scored on a penalty kick to take a 3-2 lead which they maintained until the final seconds of the game. With only 47 seconds left on the clock, co-captain Schmidt scored again with an assist by co-captain Boncher to tie the game. Because the league coaches had vexed earlier in the season not to go into overtime, Caledonia fac­ ed settling for a tie with the league-leading Huskies. However, on the ensuing Husky kick-off, a pass was blocked by Caledonia and the Scots’ offense scored again on a diving header by senior Matt JOB OPENINGS! • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS A WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia. MI 49316 DSBARMAN gktz SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Bushman with an assist by Schmidt. Caledonia’s fourth goal came only 17 seconds after its third score. Broekhuizen praised the leadership of his seniors who, by their example and perserverence. inspired the Scots to a hard-fought victory. The win over Forest Hills Northern gave Caledonia an 8-2-1 record, second only to league-leading to Northern (8-2-0) During the week of Oct. 2, Caledonia faces Unity Chris­ tian. Otsego and Byron Center. The Byron Center game will be at Caledonia at 7 p.m. Thursday. The following week brings a return match with Middleville at Caledonia. Oct. 10. and a home game with Kenowa Hills Oct. 12. All home games are at 7 p.m. with a concession stand mann­ ed by the Caledonia Senior Parents. Driving record honored Clifton Browne of Mid­ dleville was recently recognized completing 25 years of driving w ithout an ac­ cident for United Parcel Service. Browne, who is a feeder driver with UPS in Grand Rapids, was cited for his loyal contributions to UPS Browne began his career in 1906 Keep your eyes moving and lease yourself an escape route for any situation,” ad­ vised Browne Browne and his wife Nancy live in Middleville They have two children, Tim. 28 and Anne. 23 The U.S. Departmem of Transportation issued the following statement "A cor­ porate commitment to safety backed up w ith a comprehen­ sive safety program has helped United Parcel Service achieve a highway safety record considerably above the industry average.” Original equipment AgkXfor the American worker. Sale i Priced until Oct. 21st! ONCE A YEAR... Durable Savings from Carhartt. 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Mt Sat HO pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia 1 I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-10-10.pdf aa3a61529bdb64c14a77de21f83decfd PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 ______________________________ No. 35 I October 10, 1995 Dixon promises “no lead” poisoning Middleville residents to be asked about the future risk from water tower painting bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Middleville and Thor­ napple Township Planning Commissions last week discussed the possibility of sending out surveys to residents tn find out what they would like to see in Mid­ dleville's future. The Middleville commis­ sion is trying to determine what can be done to improve the village water and sewer system to lower the nitrate level in the water and to make possible growth more efficient. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the current capacity of water being pumped is adequate now to meet the needs of the village But he noted that water in some areas of the village docs have nitrate concentrations. Cherry said the goal of the village is to get lines running across the river to hook into M-37. The sewer system, he said, easily can serve the outside of town because everything runs downhill. It is more difficult to service people in town, especially east of Holes Avenue where some homes cannot be serviced. Cherry said the result of a basic analysis shows that the most cost effective way for the village to grow is east and southeast. He added that though grow­ ing east is cheaper, the people will be able to choose where H They would have to advertise to get the public there and ask for opinions. He added that this might be better than allowing only a select few to make decisions. ” — Chairman Eldon Newmeyer they want Middleville to grow There also are water pressure problems at the high school, with more pressure going nonh. but the village does not have the money to take care of that now. These concerns led to the Planning Commission's desire to have a stretegic planning session in which a non-biased person leads the public and asks people what they envi­ sion for the township and the village. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said they would have to adver­ tise to get the public there and ask for opinions. He added that this might be better than allowing only a select few to make decisions. Newmeyer asks both groups if they would be interested in this Planning Commissioner Mark Sevald said he thought the township commission had done something like this at one time. Catherine Encinas said she spoke with a group in Kent­ wood. which was doing something similar to this and had formed a panel that con­ sisted of a lawyer, a business owner, a home builder's association leader and a restaurant owner This group, she said, was appointed by the people for the people and met with the chief of police, a judge, and the fire department Each group had a representative who gave opinions on the future of the community. The group, she said, looked over the budget and determin­ ed what it would be in five years to see if growth was financially possible. Encinas added that the village and township could get together with people in the community who want to volunteer. If no one volunteers, the boards should ask people. Newmeyer said this sounds See Future, Page 2 ‘Smile, ladies, smile!’ Trying their best to look pleasant, the stepsisters and stepmother of the fairy tale heroine, Cinderella, pose for the camera They will appear at their nastiest in the Caledonia Community Players production this week of that fame us story From the left are Griselda (Jenny Young), the stepmother (Keri Lee), Frump (Robin Schweitzer) and Matilda (Nicole DeRuiter) See inside for information on the play. bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer Middleville residents may rest easy knowing that Dixon Engineering, a firm that assists the village, will not put them in danger of lead poison­ ing by repainting the water tower. Engineer Bill Dixon said there have been complaints from residents that the paint being blasted off the tower with high pressure water to clean it for painting contains lead that is blown toward their homes. He said painting the 200.000-gallon elevated water tank located behind West Elementary School required careful design to to balance environmental regulations, workers’ safety and health issues, concerns of the neighbors, public health con­ cerns with the city water supp­ ly and economics. The firm first took lead samples to determine how much lead there was in the coatings on the tower and found that the exterior coating contained a lead-based primer with 5 to 6 percent lead and 0.5 percent chromium, which would most likely be a waste disposal problem as well as a worker exposure problem. Dixon said the firm took this information and used it to determine how to handle the situation. They first considered pain­ ting over the existing system, work that would cost $12,000, but further testing indicated the first coat was too brittle to coat over. The next thought was to completely remove both the paint coat and the primer, but Dixon said they decided against it because the primer part contains lead and would be dangerous to remove, is in good shape and would require an air quality permit to remove The next possibility con­ sidered. he said, was to build an air-tight tent or structure over the tank. When this structure is com­ pleted. paint and residue resulting from a blast cleaning to remove the paint is confin­ ed within the structure. Dixon said this method would increase workers’ ex­ posure to lead. To eliminate this exposure, they could get air filtration units to remove the bad air and control the dust. The total estimated cost of this project would be $225,000. Dixon said, caus­ ing the firm to eliminate this idea Dixon said they finally decided to ultra-high pressure blast and recoat at a pressure level between 10 and 20,000 pounds per square inch deter­ mined by the engineer on site The actual pressure level used was 17 psi He sax! since all the lead is in the primer coat, it was not p, , , J The repointing of Middleville’s water tower has proved to be o safe experience. i I There have been complaints from residents that the paint being blasted off the tower with high pressure water to clean it for painting contains lead that is blown toward their homes. 5J — Engineer Bill Dixon disturbed by the water blasting. Lead primer, he said, is one of the best paints ever made and lasts a long time. The primer coat has been pro­ tected by topcoats of paint, causing it to be in almost as good of condition as the day it was applied He sax! the only thing that would have interfered with the application of new coatings is the old topcoat, not the primer. He added that if anything from the procedure hit the neighbors it would be clean and just a water mist. The pro­ cedure meets environmental requirements and cost $40,000, including some minor repairs. The coating selected, he '.aid, was a modified acrylic aluminum paint tinted green. Prior to 1976, virtually every tank was an aluminum colored one After that they were painted red, white and blue, to symbolize the bicentennial with an alkyd system, which held pretty well. In 1983, people got tired of these colors and changed them, still using alkyd. Since this material is heavy, it created enough weight to cause it to fall off in big chunks. Dixon said by using the aluminum coating, they can delay having to remove the coat through a high pressure water for 30 years it is possi­ ble to recoat the tower two more tunes without removing See water tower, Page 2 In This Issue... • 4-Hers honored at annual awards banquet • Caledonia Community Players to present ‘Cinderella’ • Caledonia Twp. planners suggest residential PUD on area country club • 4-H offers much to do for 200 Middleville people �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 10, 1995 FUTURE, continued from front page— like a long-range financial process that may be difficult for the village to determine. He also suggested they get a professional to work with strategic planning. He added (hat people who come in with questions based on personal situations may also be helpful to the direction they go The first step. Newmeyer said, would be to give people a list of 10 items such as parks, bridges, and gas sta­ tions. and ask residents to list them in order of importance William Mosey suggested that it would be important for them to cover ail areas because people sometimes have pre-conceived notions abput things Water Quality Committee Chairwoman Regina Stein said members of the commit­ tee have been meeting with the village employees for the past two years on some of the issues. She added that the Township Board has re­ quested a meeting with the village council to discuss these ideas further. She also asked if the com­ mission got the strategic plan­ ning idea from the village. Newmeyer said the com­ mission has not yet spoken to the village council about this idea yet and added that he wanted to talk with the Township Commission first then go to the Village Council Sevald said the Township Commission was amending a master plan for re-planning and re-zoning. which may be difficult because of lack of water and sewer He added that they had not planned for M-37. which now needs work He said it may be a good idea to get the questionnaires out and get a citizens group to go over them Village Council Trustee James Rutherford said he would like to see township ap­ proval to send out a survey as soon as possible because the village is growing so fast. Newmeyer said everyone wants to live in a rural com­ munity and growth has to be planned for. Cherry said planning for development would be ideal. FIRST MPRESSION I Introducing Diane Force to hair Mudie our Caledonia Salon. Diane has been in our Cutlerville Salon for 13 years. Dianes manager special: Everyone coming in gets a “roll back price*9 of when we started our business in 1973 Hair Cuts Perms Highlights ’8.50 ’29.50 ’19.00 (Long hair slightly more for perms & highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia but usually does not happen Government entities usually are playing catch up. Stein said the} should not spend any money until they know what the people think Sevald asked what would happen if they find that no one wants the village to grow. What tools do we have to stop it?” he asked. Encinas suggested develop­ ing only the areas they can af­ ford first. Sevald said some residents could connect water and sewer themselves. He added that development occurs no matter what the situation. Though this is the case, Sevald said he does not know of anyone who wants a private sewer and water system. "We can do all the planning we want, but the market will still dictate." he said. He added that he does not know what they could do to outguess the market. Cherry said inaccurate plan­ ning may be better than no planning and Sevald disagreed, stating that im­ proper planning can cause a waste of tax money. Newmeyer said each com­ mission should present this idea to its board to see if they would be interested in pursu­ ing it If the groups agree, he said, we can develop a survey or hire someone to do it. Sevald said the surveys they purchased from a planner are only about five or six years old and could be used again and updated. He added that he has gone back to them for references and found that not much has changed. Rex Schad said the Township Board also was in­ terested in meeting with the Village Council on these matters. The two groups decided to asked boards for permission and meet again at a later date. Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 ...S OLD! MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 REAL ESTATE Jean Chase, CRS. GRI........................ 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri. 945-2451 Cindy Scottf Scott. 948-1228 Ron Lewis..................945-5103 Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg, ASSOC broker . gw .... 795-7272 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER , GW . .795-9521 Karen Brown.............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS gw........................ 795-9090 Larry Allerdmg. ASSOC BROKER. SAI ES MGR . CHS. GRI 945-9103 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Roy Carlson.............. 795-3611 Jon Johnson............... 948-4699 Mike Humphreys. Broker. CRS. GRI Three CHS seniors earn National Merit Scholarship commendation Earning Letters of Commendation for their outstanding scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test are CHS seniors David Pell (left). Katie Sobczak and Daniel Corstange. The PSAT is the qualifying examination in the National Merit Scholarship Program. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Hign School Principal Tonya Porter said she was very proud to an­ nounce that three CHS seniors have been named "Com­ mended Students" in the 1966 National Merit Scholarship Program. Seniors Daniel Corstange, David Pell and Katie Sobczak will receive Letters of Com­ mendation for their achieve­ ment on the 1994 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), which also is the qualifiying test for the Na­ tional Merit Scholarship Pro­ gram. Of the more than one mil­ lion students who take the PSAT, only the top 5 percent, or about 35,000 students, re­ ceive Letters of Commenda­ tion. "Although the qualifying test scores of Commended Students are outstanding, they are slightly below the level required to continue in the competition for Merit Schol­ arships to be offered in 1996," stated a press release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. 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A hilltop view and a great pond will make this property ideal for you* Coll Karen Brown .................................. $23 000 ding site on 5 rolling acres east of MiddlevJIe in Thornapple Kellogg School District Some trees and has been perked. Buy now and be ready to build before Winter Call Cathy Will >omsoa $20 000 7 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. current coat. The Michigan Department of Public Health was only concerned about the interior coating system which was a coal tar epoxy and applied in 1969. he said. The system was 98 percent intact and in his opinion was the best coating system ever designed for the interior waler systems but was eliminated from the approved list of coatings. Dixon said rather than removing the 25-year-old coating, they opted to use a catholic protection system that mechanically keeps erosion from occunng This system, he said, added $10,000 to the project, mak­ ing the total cost $52,000. The Village paid $25,000 extra to make sure the project was en­ vironmentally safe. The contractor for the project was Dave Coje Decorators of Grand Rapids, with a bid of $51,870. Student recognition to stu­ dents whose test scores indi­ cate exceptional academic promise. "Our hope is that this recognition will encourage these able young people to develop their abilities to the fullest and. also, enhance their opportunities and stimulate support for their higher educa­ tion," stated the corporation. Porter said she was excited for the three students receiving the honor, because they have worked very hard and because the Letter of Commendation could be a plus as they apply for college admission and other scholarships. "As a school, we arc proud, too." she added. "To have three Commended Stixlents in one class is a tribute to these kids, to their families and an honor for us." Katie is the daughter of Tom and Jill Sobczak of Alto. Dan's parents are Bruce and Maria Constange of Caledonia and Dave is the son of David and Cindy Pell, also of Alto. Author to speak at special women’s night out Oct. 17 Author Carol Kent will share ways to beat the top ten fears facing women Tuesday, Oct. 17, at a dinner at the Middle Villa Resaturant spon­ sored by the Barry County Women’s Festival Council. Though Kent may be best known for her books written in a Christian perspective, in a recent interview, she said, “I also bring a sense of humor to finding everyday solutions to fears that touch all women. ” Her first book. "Speak Up with Confidence," is now in its seventh printing. She also gives "Speak Up with Con­ fidence” seminars around the country. As she met with women at workshops, she realized that often fears keep women from true fulfillment. "I help people transform the butterflies they may feel about speaking in public to butterflies which fly in forma­ tion.” she said. During her talk, she hopes to guide the women attending in how fear can be useful and how to keep it from being overwhelming She will discuss the dif­ ference between a true phobia that needs professional help and the “everyday” fears shared by many women. Kent speaks three to four days a week. “I get to work at my favorite hobby,” she said "Nothing is better than to be able to write and talk about topics of shared interest.” Kent often is featured on “Focus on the Family” radio programs heard on stations throughout the area. This special evening out will feature dinner. Kent’s talk and other entertainment. Books will be available for sale that evening and during dessert, she will autograph books and talk to participants Members of the Barry County Women’s Festival Council encourage local women to come meet this woman who "loves life with a passion" and who can help them "tame their fears.” Seating is limited and preregistratm is required. The cost is SI5 per person. Forms are available by calling 948-4862 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 10, 1995 I Page 3 4-H honors local members at annual awards banquet by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Barry County 4-H Club honored many dedicated members at its annual awards presentation last Monday. Council President Kay Booth said the awards com­ mittee spent many hours selecting the winners and that the choices were not easy because of the quality of 4-H members. She also recognized Bonnie Ballinger from the Barry County United Way. who committee. Kelly Boles Chapman, a 4-H extension specialist at Michigan State University, was guest speaker for the evening. Chapman is a graduate of Michigan State University and attended graduate school at Virgina Tech. She also is a former 4-H member Chapman said she has many fond memories of being in­ volved in 4-H in Barry County. She said the fair used to be held on State Street in Hastings, near what is now K mart and Ponderosa Clubs such as the TK riders were in existence when she was a member During the fair, there was a dairy tent on the grounds, and campgrounds that used to be filled with picnic tables leaders would assign meal times and on certain nights, the “Lucky Star” would have a chicken barbecue. Right behind the K mart was a horse show ring and a race track. Chapman said she first got interested in 4-H when she at­ tended the fair one summer with her mother. After she spent time there People should appreciate the behind-the-scenes people who helped the kids get where they are now because they had trust and confidence in them. — Kelly Boles Chapman and watched what the members did. her mother ask­ ed her if she was interested in any of the things members were doing. She said her mother was a 4-H leader and took her to her first meeting, where she was able to learn new things. Her childhood, she said was spent mostly in Barry County and she rarely left it until she joined 4-H. She was able to travel to Washington D.C. for 4-H activities and went to Michigan State University’s campus for Exploration Days. She said it was not until later that she discovered what 4-H really meant to her. After she graduated from high school, she said, she basically put 4-H out of her mind. Though she attended Michigan State University on a 4-H scholarship, she was not aware that it was the main 4-H hub in Michigan Each state has a main 4-H hub Chapman said she chose to attend MSU because she was so familiar with the campus from going there for 4-H events. While at MSU, she said she would compare every activity she was involved in with things she learned in 4-H. noting that what she learned in 4-H gave her a head start for Michigon State University 4-H extension specialist Kelly Boles Chapman told Barry County residents what 4-H meant to her at the awards ceremony lost Monday. MAC COMPUTER CLASS Caledonia Community Education will be offering a MAC computer class beginning October 12. This class will meet at the High School MAC Lab room #604, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The cost for this 6-week class is $40.00. Call 891-8117 to register. doing other things. “4-H prepared me for life outside of 4-H and helped me make choices.” she said. Her first job was as a riding instructor and a horse bam director She had to manage a staff of nine mostly part-time students and teach horseback riding. She said in 4-H she had managed a horse bam and scheduled many more employees, which made this job easy to get adjusted to. She got this experience as a junior leader, when she learn­ ed to manage and teach people. Her second job was as an information officer at a university, which consisted of helping people make decisions and giving them appropriate information. She said skils she learned in 4-H also helped her perform this job. Whenever she looks back to remember who her role models were, she recalls that most of them are or were 4-H agents at one time. Some of these people, she said, are people no one would imagine to be 4-H agents. They vary from corporate ex­ ecutives to people in a variety of other fields. As a 4-H agent in Ohio, she said, she learned what 4-H really does for kids. “It gives them trust, respect, and responsibility, and challenges the kids that need to be challenged.” she said. Chapman now is a youth horse specialist at MSU and said she is happy with the way 4-H affected her life. The effects that 4-H has on members comes slowly over a period of years, she said. “Maybe you can't see it (the effects) overnight, but you will 10 years from now.” she said 4-H, she said, allows kids to be competitive on their own level, whether it is against themselves or others. People tend to think that competition is bad. she said, but it can be a positive vehicle fix' kids when they do it at their own level. One of the misconceptions of 4-H is that people think when kids are learning how to show horses, it only means that the kid will be a trained horse shower She said this is not the case because the horses are onl) used as a vehicle to teach kids responsibility. communication skills and leadership One negative experience she had in 4-H that taught her penence she had with a sew­ ing class She said she was not really interested in sewing, but join­ ed a class anyway She tried to make a skirt and never finish­ ed it. and io this day that fact haunts her She said this experience taught her to do the best she can to finish projects. Chapman added that people should appreciate the behind The Barry County 4-H club has 190 members from Middleville. Middleville residents who won awards for their service in the club are (from left) Darla Stutz­ man who received a humane sciety award, a citizenship award, a dog core award, a rabbit care award, and a dog and rabbit state award. Danielle Erway who received a humane society award for care of rabbits. Samantha Vandersloot who received a junior leadership award, a county beef award, and a dog and rab­ bit state award, Lindsey Clark who received a homemakeing award, Brian Seger who received a state barrel racing award, Lindsey Robertson who received a state horse award, Niki Lettinga who received a state dairy days award, and Kris ty Lettinga who also received a state dairy days award. the-scenes people who helped the kids get where they are now because they had trust and confidence in them. In closing, she said, she hopes that today’s 4-H members have the same kind of memories of the organizetion that she does. Members from all over Barry County received awards at the presentation There were eight winners from Middleville. REIDY, AIM, IRA! Fallin Love with Our Tax Benefits! 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It is 5 a.m. and Houston (my leader dog) just came downstairs to see where I had gone I often get restless dur­ ing the night if I do not get my energy out during the day. Usually. I feed Houston first, so when daylight starts. I can take him out to “park ' after the long night. Due to the time of year, it is not light until after seven. Mae Bowerman said that she is still walking in the house. Rollo said a certain path in the house is a certain distance. She does it to keep herself in good physical con­ dition without risking the danger of uneven ground where she could fall and break something. I think it was an outdoor area that is safe for her to travel. Ward and Betty Bender are coming along pretty good Betty is now walking around more after her knee surgery Marian Martin's older daughter came to stay over­ night with Marian She could only visit overnight on her way to some place else. Clare and Betty Mugridge and Alberta Thurkettle and Doris Olsen called on Lib Palmer last week Florence Fiala said that the Horizon Club she belongs to went to the Meijers Gardens for a top last week and also to the new museum. She got to ride the Merry-go-round and enjoyed it very much. Isn’t it beautiful now with the fall colors? I love to see the colors, but hate to think of the weather that follows. In­ dian summer is too short in my mind. Greg Geers came over to help work on the Parmalee book. We are trying to work out a front cover. Greg was helping me with the overlay plastic, showing Thomapple Township from the east border to the west border so we can mark all the areas, such as the railroad station, cemetery , buggy shed of the Parmalee Church, store, sawmill, mill pond, and the Congregational Church. School children were allow­ ed to play in the buggy shed when the weather was nasty at recess. That was at the now junction of Cherry Valley and M-37. which is now an apart­ ment home I have a small picture of the Charles Pike saw mill and residence. Loret­ ta Clark was given this tiny picture by Clair Tungate. Greg bought an enlarged pic­ ture of it for me to include in the Parmalee book. Loretta Clark really did most of our book. I also have a beautiful color print from Edna of the large brick home before it burned. Edna Bechtel has given us permission to write her story . withJoyce Weinbrecht doing her story in the Banner. Edna has a professional tape of her family, which she is willing to sell to anyone who would like the story of her family, grow­ ing up. and other details she recalls of her life. She can certainly remember her life as the youngest child and about life in those days. Well, a big hug to all of you my community family. Love you all very much. Visit with you next week. Open house, craft sale set at Defray School, Saturday An open house and craft sale will be held Saturday , from 10 a m. to I p.m. at an 1887 one-room school house. Detray School, at the comer of 100th Street and East Pans. Bake sale, raffle, and craft sale w ill be held at the Gaines Township Historical Society to raise funds for the upkeep of the school. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9 30 am Sunday School Morning Worship 10:45 am 6.00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................. 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO no/ t Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 ____________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. •Set an example In speech, in life, in love, in tarth and in purity 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Sumt»y Mass..........................9:00 a m. & 11 00 a.m. Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 atlOOrii St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH A 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.....................................9:30 a m Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10 30 a.m Sunday Evening WorsNp....................6.-00 p.m. Wea Midweek Prayer A Bole Study......7 00 p.m Rev WHkyr Dobson, 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. 10:00 a m .11:15 am. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30 a m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. I Children' > Ministry GUN lakf: COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier Free Pnt^rum-, for All Ages Sunday Worships 9:00 am & 10:30 am Wednesday Family Night” 6:00 pm COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children’s Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Choirs for Children and Adalis Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cav incites Adult Bible Studies (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Rom. 12:10 8:00 a m........................... Blended Service 9:05 a.m........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a m........................ Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke • Office: 891-MM • Church: 991-9878 111 Church Street Ret. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Ret. Paulette Cheyne Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner St.Kraft Paul Lutheran Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi Parmelee 'Aormng Worship.......... 9 30 a m. Miaaievilie Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11:00 a m OOlri tHinir ^ril{odisl (8l|urrh CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00. 6:00 RAY TOWNSEND. Postor SHARON BARNSDALL Dir. al Crinston Ed & Musk 071 -OUZO CALEDONIA I MIDDLEVILLE MT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH I CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 & LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH iwpra^ Ptnint UtltMHt. lofhi The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitney vilie Ave. -4Church School. O Sunday........................9 45 am ©ha J* V _____ Morning Worship... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship . 6:00 p.m Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 pm. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 10, 1995 I Page 5 CHS seniors to spend night ‘At the movies' Class of ‘96 parents pick theme, name committees for grad party Cumberland Boys to sing at area church The Cumberland Boys will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Gaines United Brethren Church. 1612 92nd St., corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 92nd Street. Tickets are $5. For more information, coll 698-8252. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The CHS Class of 1996 will enjoy a night "At the Movies," during their parentsponsored overnight gradua­ tion party next June. The cinema theme was cho­ sen earlier this year during a parent meeting, along with standing committees and sev­ eral fund-raising projects. In keeping with tradition, the lo­ cation of the party will be kept a secret. The parents decided to keep the cost of the party to S40 per senior, which includes all the food, activities, prizes and mementos for the night. Par­ ents are reminded that purchas­ ing their senior’s ticket early helps the cash flow as the party steering committee Language arts text now available for inspection Thomapple Kellogg Middle School is selecting a language arts textbook. Samples are available for examination in the middle school library. The public is welcome to examine them. The school improvement curriculum council will make a recommendation on these texts at its Oct. 16 meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The public is also welcome to offer input at this meeting. ENGAGEMENTS Abraham - Wilson to exchange vows Betty Williams of Kent City is proud to announce the engagement of her son, Ed­ ward Louis Wilson, to Kathy Lynn Abraham, the daughter of Al and Betty Abraham of Northville, Ml The bridegroom-elect graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1983. He received his BBA from Western Michigan University in 1992 and is currently Swelnis 25th anniversary Celebrating their silver wedding anniversary in Oc­ tober, will be Paul and Colleen (Doyle) Swelnis of 132 Grand Rapids Street, Middleville. The Swelnis s were married Oct. 2, 1970 at the First Baptist Church of Mid­ dleville, with Rev. Jerry Foster officiating. In May they celebrated with a 7-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the S.S. Norway. Touring the islands of St. Thomas and St. Martin. On Sept. 30th, a party was given in their honor by their two daughters to celebrate with friends and relatives. Paul has been employed at Commercial Works in Middleville for the past 29 years. Colleen is employed at Steelcase in Grand Rapids. Their children are Michelle Swelnis of Grand Rapids, and Sherry Swelnis of Kalamazoo. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner Ford introduced the Model TT truck in 1917. Just in time for Wolverine Mutual to insure it makes reservations and begins to pay for services and prizes. Heading this year s planning effort are parents Kathy Warner. Artel Scheid. Diane Reiffer and Barb Zylstra. Other committee chairper­ sons are: •D&W slips - Laura Shoemaker. • Decorations - Robin lap­ pin. Mary Otto and Vicki Grant. • Entertainment - Laura McDowell. • Food - Susie VanRyn and Bonnie Gordon. • Fund raising - Lou Cizauskas. • Games - Judi Ferguson and Lynn Gless. • Mementos - Patsy Mc­ Cormick. • Prizes - Deb Adrianse. • Site - Dan Adrianse. • Solicitations - Judy Cramer. • Tickets - Mary Pyper. • Transportation - Nancy Norris and Arlene Allen. • Treasurer - Barb Zylstra. Fund-raisers under way so far are a pop can collection and a D&W receipt collection. Subway stamps can be do­ nated for use at the overnight. Monetary donations also are welcome from individuals and parents. Pop cans can be turned in at the CHS soccer field-, the football field and at the baseball/softball fields. Containers are clearly marked. Anyone who wishes to have pop cans picked up should call Reiffer at 698-9487. A dropoff has been scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month in the high school parking lot. A senior parent will be on hand to take con­ tributions. representative. Dennis is a graduate of Wayland Union High School, and has completed his tool and die apprenticeship at Prigeon and Chy A Nov. 11, 1995 wedding is being planned MutMai lamed m 1917 M> tman: k m northern Irxiun* hnagH a Modd TT « any «f ihoc Untied and cttaapMp teraadi. <rf uw canary oKotk W Emm Wi*c fin*dayx. *-4'<n«r MhMd cuMaMly CKamaed ocry MunKC pradm.1 «•!«%« ctanpne ten Wraoex tn nwci yew cifaataF ■«d' ftxtey WcfecnarMaarfAAM fk-M ‘A‘ FK—r ana—p* nafc—■ * hnme K— an! nxnmcycie anan—x — a» » a—»— fur u*tr 4SJ0W Insurance Company IL Schwartz Insurance Afetcy Otar • Sr»wc* A-wtsesio i Mi' * *1X13 C* 7SS33O2 or «91 8208 Brad Stcgenga. a Hope Col­ lege senior from Alto, has been elected president of the Emersonian fraternity (Phi Tau Nu). The emersonian fraternity is one of 12 local social Greek organizations on Hope s cam pus. and one of six fraternities. Prior to his election. Stegenga played varsity foot­ ball for the college. His name has appeared on the dean’s list. Stegenga is the son of James and Debbie Stegenga of Alto He is a 1992 graduate of Caledonia High School. in concert OCTOBER 15, 6:00 pm Contemporary inspirational music! All are t welcome! A employed at Geiger Technic in Kalamazoo as a Production Supervisor. The bride-elect graduated from Western Michigan University in 1993 and is cur­ rently completing her intern­ ship and working toward becoming a Registered Dietitian. The wedding is set for Nov. 25. 1995. Redeemer A Covenant fl Church fl 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledo Ph 698-8001 - Sunday Worship BEFORE "WEDDING BELLS RING. See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft Wolverine Mutual Alto resident elected to head fraternity STEVE AND MARIA GARDNER Wieringa-Myers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wieringa of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lori Lee to Dennis Robert Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Myers of Wayland. Lori is a graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, and is employed at Et­ na Supply Company, as a A big fund-raiser for the party is just around the comer The Caledonia American Le­ gion Post No. 305 is sponsor­ ing its annual steak fry to support the senior party, be­ ginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Legion Hall on M-37. The dinner of steak, baked potato, salad and bever­ age is open to the public and the cost is S10 each. Anyone wishing to buy a ticket should contact Dan Adrianse at 891-9585. All class parents are being asked to send a kindergarten or first-grade photo of their se­ nior to Vickie Grant, 10311 East River Shore. Allo, 49302 by Oct. 31. These pic­ tures will not be returned. Any parents who were un­ able to attend the first two meetings still are welcome to join in the planning effort. They should call one of the committee chairpersons for in­ formation. THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 10, 1995 Wengers give glimpse of what it means to be farmer The milk barn on the Wenger farm was built 20 years ago. People from Michigan State University visited it because it was modern and unusual for the times. There ore 130 cows on the Wenger form that hove to be milked and fed each day. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Marl and Cindy Wenger of Middleville can appreciate the hard work that goes into farming. Mart said he rises at 5 a m. and used to be awakened to the crowing of his rooster. The first thing on the agen­ da is to milk the 130 cows with the assistance of his brother, Dan. and a few high school kids. Whenever he gets new kids to help milk the cows, he said, he usually has them work with the experienced kids until they BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM feel more comfortable. He said the biggest thing he can teach new farmers is to think of feeding animals as more than just a chore. They are responsible for giving the animals proper care checking to make sure they are healthy and that they are safely latch­ ed in their pens Wenger said the biggest in­ dicator of a sick animal, especially in young cattle, is lack of interest in eating. The staff, which consists of Mart's father. Bob Wenger, brother Dan. son Noah and two other high school boys check each of the cows twice a day while milking for injuries and high temperatures. He said most of the medical care is handled by the staff who occasionally comes across cows with milk fever, mastitis and births. HALLOWEEN: candy, cards, gifts, make-up, party paper goods, hair color spray, candles, wigs, costumes, masks, decorations, cookie cutters, treat bags & morel COMING SOON - KIDS CLOTHING CONSIGNMENT SHOP Stop in •• YARN, CRAFTS and VARIETY ALTERATIONS. CUSTOM FRAMING, 1/2 OFF CARD SHOP ♦ ♦ > ♦ 4 |j The only time they consult a veterinarian, he said, is when a cow has a displaced ab­ domen that requires stitching. He could do it. but the vet can be more efficient which is easier on the cow. Mart said he has assisted with several hundred births in his career. He usually checks first calf heffers each day to see if any of them are ready to give birth. When one is ready, he said, he has to make sure the calf is facing the proper way and pull it out of the mother. The calf will stay with its mother for two or three days. If it does not feed off the mother, he said, he has to give it clostrum milk, which is essential for newborns to have. Milking the cows, he said, usually takes six hours each day three in the morning and three at night. They also are fed twice a day and more often in the winter. He said farmers must figure rations and chemical amounts to make sure it has the right amount of proteins and minerials in it. Feed such as alfalfa hailage, com savage and roughage is sent to a lab to be tested for protein and mineral amounts. He said if the feed lacks in proteins it must be balanced Caledonia Community Education is offering the following trips for Senior Citizens. Color Tour: Join us for a trip north to Petoskey to enjoy the beautiful fall colors. Tuesday, October 17. The cost is $42.00 per person and includes motorcoach transportation and lunch at the Perry Hotel. Call 891-8117 for reservations. Cornwell's Dinner Theatre: Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by the musical, “I’ll be Home for Christmas” on Tuesday, November 21. Cost is $28.00 per person and includes school bus transportation, dinner and the show . Call 891-8117 for reservations. Northwoods Festival of Lights: Join us for this beautiful two night trip to Grand Traverse Resort where we will enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights, the Kimball Music House, an ornament making class, and a wonderful dinner show! We will depart from Caledonia Friday, December 1 and return Sunday, December 3. Cost will be $180.00 per person double occupancy or $240.00 per person single. The cost includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, two nights at the Grand Traverse Resort, Dinner and Theatre Show, Ornament making class, tour of the Music House, Sunday Brunch, all taxes and Gratuities and Baggage handling. Call 891-8117 not later than October 23 for reservations. The young cattle barn was burned a few years ago and rebuilt by family and friends. with concentrates such as soy bean and com. If the feed lacks minerals, more custom blended minerals need to be added. After the cows are milked, he said, all the cows are fed with the feed that is raised on their farm. The roughages and grain are grown, feed for the young cattle is grinded and soybean is purchased at Caledonia Elevator. Wenger said the most challenging part of farming is the financial aspect. Cindy said that very few people are still farmers because it is financially dif­ ficult to keep a farm running these days. Costs have gone up and milk prices have been depressed. She added that the heat of this past summer also con­ tributed to the problem because the cows were harder to milk. Mart said farming has changed in the past 20 years. There are less farms today and as a result, there is less work shared with neighbors, though The biggest thing he can teach new farmers is to think of feeding animals as more than just a chore. They are responsible for giving the animals proper care checking to make sure they are healthy and that they are safely latched in their pens. they still share it from time to time. There also is a problem of pressures of urbanization with the increasing amount of development. He added that land is not looked at for agricultural purposes as much any more. “ If a farmer wants to buy land, he has to compete with land developers,” he said It also is harder to haul equipment down the road because of the increasing amount of traffic, he said. Cindy added that the only people on the nearby roads years ago were other people with farming equipment. The Dairy Heard Improve­ ment Association (DHIA) takes milk samples once a month to check the cow’s milk for butterfat and protein levels. Cindy said the association prepares a computer print out that outlines how much milk each cow is producing. It also gives information on breeding status of the cows. She said the family does payroll accounting for the employees and family on a computer to keep track of Contempo Salon Introduces... Rayna Bos to our staff of nail technicians. Stop in to say hello - or call for your nail appointment. DELUXE TANNING BED packages available A full service hair, nails and skin studio Serving Men, Women and children at reasonable prices. Located m Cherry Valley Plaza M-37 m Caledonia just north of 100th Ave Rayna Bos - WALK INS WELCOME - 891-1093 Mcxxlay Thursday 8 am to 9 pm Fnday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 3 pm �i The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 10, 1995 / Page 7 From previous page — their earnings Mart said the staff works on the field and repairs machinery in the afternoon after feeding and milking the cows. Bob, Dan and Mart all own the farm in a partnership and work together at keeping the farm in good shape. The cows are fed and milk­ ed again in the evening by the high school boys when they get out of school. While they milk the cows, he said. he. Bob and Dan can continue to work on the field. Mart said the most relaxing thing to him about farming is harvesting a good crop. Dan enjoys milking the cows. He added that there is nothing better than putting in the first crop of the season. Cindy said they think of their farm as God's creation and God’s land Summer is when they do Cindy said she wants people to realize that there is more to farming than meets the eye. There are many technical aspects of caring for the animals and making sure they have the appropriate feed. most of their planting and harvesting. Mart said the days are longer in the summer but the work is easier. In the winter, he said, they work fewer hours, but have to work harder because it takes longer to scrape snow off of the feed. Cindy said that though she used to do ja lot of canning, the only thing they grow any more is milk to the Michigan TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Self-esteem important for students During the past two decades. (Mir public schools and students have been studied and analzyed frequently and meticulously. There are several areas in which American students rank very high. Among the more notable successes are: 1) the United States ranks at the top in percentage of students com­ pleting high school, 2) America has a higher literacy rate than most nations, and 3) American students possess greater con­ fidence and have higher self-esteem in the lower grades than students from all other nations. However, in spite of the apparent good mental health (as manifested by the afore mentioned high self-esteem) that most little children possess, most teenagers lack that important in­ gredient for success. This must be reversed, as there is a positive correlation between good self-esteem and school achievement. As the Journal of Family and Community Health reported: "Students who have pride in themselves, who feel accepted by others, and who have goals for themselves are better able to make decisions for themselves, become less vulnerable to im­ pulsive risk taking, and turn out to be more successful in school. ” Dorothy Briggs, observes in. Your Chlid’s Self-Esteem, belief in oneself "is the mainspring that slates every child for success or failure as a human being." On a very basic level, the following are messages that all can use to boost students’ self-esteem. • Knowing you. I’m sure you will do fine. • You can do it if you try. • I have faith in you. • You're trying your hardest, and your work will pay off. • 1 can see you put a lot of effort into that. • You can figure it out • That was a good try. Don’t worry about the mistake. • It’s a challenge, but I’m sure you’ll do fine. As the Thomapple Kellogg Schools work to improve and to provide a quality education for all students, we are committed to developing and implementing research based strategies that will enhance students’ self-esteem. This will not be done at the expense of high academic standards. We believe that the combination of an aligned challenging curriculum and students with a positive self-image will result in great gains in achievement. TWTTTTTTTTTX 1 Middleville Floral & < Gift Shop SPECIAL of the WEEK... 4-6 Foot (Live) FLOOR PLANTS (With Basket).................. a > 1 i aa ■ db W . i _ __________ :_________ __________________ 1 1 We Carry POCAHONTAS Party Supplies & Gifts 1 1 1 795-3131 Open Mon.-Ffi 9-8; Sat. 9-3 314 Arlington (M-37) Middleville Oldeflora 1 Milk Producers Association (MMPA) of which Mart is secretary and treasurer She said Mart’s other brother. Phil, sells sweet com at his farm. Mart, his son Noah, and neighbor Burt Lake repair the machinery and his mother. Helen, brings meals out to the field for the family in the sum­ mer. Dan’s wife. Ann. also helps out milking the cows on occasion. Cindy said since farming is hard work, they take every other Sunday off so the family can spend time together Mart's brother Phil now lives on the original Wenger farm in Cherry Valley, which was sold to him by Helen s father. William Cridler. Cindy said she wants people to realize that there is more to farming than meets the eye. There are many technical aspects of caring for the animals and making sure they have the appropriate feed. She added that the Wengers have been farmers for genera­ tions and the family is proud of its heritage. Mart continues to farm simply because he enjoys it more than anything else, she said "He loves it and would not trade it for anything." she said. Years ago. Cindy said she would cook meals for the whole staff but has not done that since she started working at the Thomapple Kellogg high School office. Many farmers’ wives work today, she said. Helen works at the Professional Pharmacy Care in Caledonia and Ann works at the TKHS cafeteria She said Helen and Bob bought Mart’s farm from the DeWent family and built a milk bam soon afterward. The barn, she said, is built on a slope and is flushed out with tip tanks. When it was first built 20 years ago. people from Michigan State Univer­ sity went to look at it because they felt it was unusual and modem for the times. She said it has the capacity to milk 16 cows at the same time and has automatic doors. When the milk stops com­ ing in. the machines move away from the cows. Cindy said their farm was originally the Bender farm years ago. and is overlooked by the Wengers with pride. TK Athletic Boosters plan paper drive Oct. 13 The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will have a paper drive to raise money for school sports Residents interested m par (Kipating should bring papers to TK’s home football game Friday. Oct. 13. There also will be a trailer in the parking lot for curbside pickup (weather permitting) on Saturday. Oct 14 Anyone who has questions on the type of paper that can be recycled can call 79S-3554 Caledonia area PTOs and Community Ed sponsor event Cynthia Ulrich Tobias to discuss ways kids learn at presentation Author and former teacher, "The Lakota Project," a pi­ police officer and paralegal lot program she instituted in Carol Ulrich Tobias will dis­ her own home town, is be­ cuss learning styles at a pre­ coming a national model for sentation set for 7:30 p.m. successful intervention at the Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Cale­ junior high level with stu­ donia High School Perform­ dents struggling with basic ing Arts Center. skills or motivation There is no admission She also has her own radio charge. series, "The Way They Tobias will gear her semi­ Learn," which was broadcast nar toward both educators and parents as she discusses char­ acteristics that identify natural learning strengths. By under­ standing the different ap­ proaches for the various learn­ ing styles, parents and teach­ Adult contemporary Chris­ ers can develop strategies that will motivate all kinds of tian songwriters/singers Steve and Mane Gardner will enter­ learners, she says. Her appearance is being tain at Redeemer Covenant funded by the three Caledonia Church Sunday evening. Oct. Community Schools elemen­ 15. at 6 p.m. The Gardners 16 albums tary PTOs, Dutton Christian have been heard on more than Elementary, Caledonia Com­ 500 radio stations around the munity Education and dona­ world, with a few of their sons tions from local businesses. reaching top ten status in some Tobias started her career in areas. Their TV appearances, education, receiving her bache­ which now number over a lor's degree in education from thousnd and include many Northwest Nazarene College Christian broadcasts, began in Idaho, and then her master's when they were solosists on degree in learning styles from “Day of Discovery” for six Seattle Pacific University. years. Widely traveled, the She taught school for eight Gardeners have performed in years, but also has worked six the former Soviet Union, the years as a police officer and two years as a paralegal. Now a wife and the mother of twin boys, Tobias is the founder and president of l oam­ ing Styles Unlimited Inc., an organization "dedicated to training in the field of learn­ ing styles, inborn learning strengths and preferences in every individual." in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Her presentation is esti­ mated to last from 7:30 to 9 p.m., said Jill Geers, who is coordinating the evening. Anyone with questions should call 698-9409 or Cale­ donia Community Education at 891-8117. Gardners to perform at Redeemer Covenant Oct. 15 Middle East. Europe. South America, and throughout the U.S and Canada from large Billy Graham Association crusades to intimate groups on a Christian cruise. As part of the national staff of Youth for Christ, the Gard ners are able to deal with numerous issues that confront families Unlay Though their concerts focus on music, they also share w ith their audiences the challenges of living their own Christian commitment in a non-Chnstian world. The community is invited to the concert at no charge Redeemer Covenant Church is kKated at 6951 Hanna luike Ave.. just south of 68th Street in Dutton. GREG'S GET IT-N-GO IS NOW SELLING HUNTING She is the author of two books on learning styles, with another set for publication next year. 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Monday-Friday 9:30 to 7, till 8 p.m. on Thurs. & Sat. 9:30-3 114 River Street, Middleville • 795-6005 Kenra • Redken • Paul Mitchell • Biolage �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 10, 1995 4-H offers much to do for | Obituaries 200 Middleville area people ZZ7TZby Mandy Mabel Staff Writer Now that the Barry County 4-H club has issued its awards for the year, it is starting to prepare for next season and will have a number of ac­ tivities available for Mid­ dleville residents. 4-H Assistant Agent Kathy Pennington last week said some of the clubs for Mid­ dleville residents include the Artfully Done Art and Craft Club, the Barry County Rodeo Club, the Barry Good Rabbits. Bridles and Bits, the Cat Club, the Creative Crew, the Fox Run Renegades, Intergenerational. the Mid­ dleville Clovers, the R-C Scooters. Sew and Sew. the TK Riders, and the Traildusters. Pennington said there now are 190 people from the Mid­ dleville area participating in the clubs and activities 4 H has to offer. The Barry County 4-H youth program is open to anyone from ages 8 to 19. Members do not have to live on a farm or have animals. There are 40 clubs located around Barry County that meet in various places and of­ fer several hundred project areas, including state fairs, trips, conferences and competitions. The clubs also are always looking for adult volunteers to serve as leaders and provide assistance General leaders work with 4-H members and leaders to organise projects and ac­ tivities of a 4-H club. Leaders also work on the In 4-H kids are able to ex­ HASTINGS - Shirley E. perience different things to Bromels, 75, of Hastings, find out what they are in­ passed away on Tuesday terested in October 3, 1995 at Pennock 4-H members also are lear­ Hospital. ning things such as working She was bom on July 7, electronics, computers, 1920 in Cloverdale, the natural resources and environ­ daughter of John & Hattie ment issues, food and nutri­ (Erway) Anders. tion. small and large animals, She was raised in the stress management and career Coverdale area and attended exploration Barry County Rural Schools 4-H leaders are available to and Delton High School. help kids experience success She was married to Harold and feel a sense of self worth. G. Bromels on January 10, The organization also has 1942 and has lived at her partnerships with businesses, present address in Hastings industries, social services and county level and serve on since 1947. other youth serving agencies developmental committees Mrs. Bromels was employ­ that provide opportunities and on the Barry County 4-H ed at Baby Bliss Company in most people never get such as Advisory Council. Middleville for several years. Pennington said leaders a chance to spend three days She was preceded in death learning about high receive help from a leader by her husband, Harold on handbook and bulletins pro­ technology in the workplace at Ford World Headquarters. vided by Michigan State Another section is the Barry University. Extension Homemakers. Any member 13 years or MIDDLEVILLE ■ Laurence Membership in this group older who has been involved N. “Larry” Phelps, Sr., 80, of in a project for two years may entities people to experience Middleville, passed away on be a teen leader in their own adult learning, fun and com­ Sunday October 1, 1995 at club and any adult 19 years or munity service projects. Pennock Hospital. older who likes to work with People interested in He was bom on November membership can either join a children can become a leader. 25, 1914 in Ionia, the son of 4-H began as a youth pro­ group already formed or start Lee & Irene (Stoudt) Phelps. gram to help teach rural a new group of their own He was raised in Ionia and groups by contacting friends children home, farm and life attended schools there. He and neighbors that may be skills and has grown to be a moved to the Hastings area in interested youth-serving organization 1940 and has lived at his The club brochures say that services the needs of present address in Middleville young people in every part of there are three membership for the past 5 years. options, traditional, associate the state He was married to Lorralia There are about 200.(XX) members and special interest N. Wood on March 17, 1937. groups. 4-H members in Michigan and Mr. Phelps was employed in The traditional members the programs have become the Hastings Public School meet monthly in more complex throughout the System as Supervisor of the neighborhood groups most years to keep up with the Bus Garage for ova 32 years, members living in the same changing times. retiring in 1974. small geographical area Pennington said in 4-H. He was preceded in death by The associate members are kids learn personal skills that a son, Laurence N. Phelps, Jr. general members that may help with career planning in on June 12, 1988; brothers, participate in county-wide the future events. The special interest groups MIDDLEVILLE - Norman meet monthly to study special interest topics such as L. Carpenter, 82, of Middlevil­ gourmet cooking and affor­ le, passed away on Wednesday October 4, 1995 at Blodgett dable arts. Memorial Medical Center. The cost is very little. Each Surviving are his wife, member will pay a small amount of dues to help sup­ Ardis M. Carpenter; sister-inlaw, Geraldine Carpenter of port the state and County Ex­ Grandville; several nieces and tension Homemakers Coun­ nephews. cils and their projects. Funeral and Committal County projects for this Services were held on Friday group are offered from seven different areas kick-off and potluck, holiday bazaar, Christmas tea. college day. WAYLAND - Frank D. spring event trips, educational Rider, 77, of Wayland and workshops and cultural arts formerly of Middleville, Hast­ day. ings and Newaygo, passed away on Sunday October 8, 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital. He was bom on October 27, 1927 in Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin, the son of James and Myrtle (Heacock) Rider. He spent his early years growing up in Wisconsin, and That's the Allogas difference. attending schools there. He was married to Lilly Larson on September 3, 1940. With so many propane companies being bought out They came to Hastings in 1942 from Wisconsin and moved to by national Finns, it's good to know there’s still a Middleville in 1945. They lived there until 1972 when locally-owned company you can turn to. they moved to Newaygo County. There are 40 clubs located around Barry County that meet in various places and offer several hundred project areas, including state fairs, trips, conferences and competitions. June 22, 1989; brothers, Lawrence & Raymond Anders; sister, Marion Leinaar. Surviving are ha- daughter. Sharon Bellows of Traverse City; daughter & husband. Nancy & Thomas Gaylor of Hastings; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Thursday October 5, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be matte to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Laurence N. ‘Larry’ Phelps, Sr. Frank Phelps and Walter Phelps; three grandsons. Surviving are his wife, Lorralia; two daughters, Sally Jean Martz of Stotts City. Missouri and Ida Mae Harring­ ton of Lyons; ten grandchil­ dren; 21 great grandchildren; brother, Vem Phelps of Grand Rapids; sister, Maxine Heffelbower of Ionia. Funeral Services were held on Thursday October 5, 1995 at Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Norman L. Carpenter Frank D. Rider -daccMy Gutted... We have enjoyed serving our friends and neighbors in and around the Greater Grand Rapids area since 1980. We're dedicated to staying in touch with our HMD Alden Sash 800-9984242 • *164684242 customers' needs — their satisfaction is our number woe priority. Looking for a propane supplier? We hope ytm’l grit 8086 N. Sheridan 808-551-9755 • 517-427-500® us a call Lei us tell you about the benefits we offer! David Hast, Manager Mr. Rider was employed for General Motors in Grand Rapids for 30 years and retired •n October 1976. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Middleville He served in the United States Army during World War 11. Mr. Rider was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting and repairing small engines for lawn mowers He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, great grandfather and enjoyed spending time with loved ones. He was preceded in death by October 6, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Richard Vande Kieft officiating. Interment Parmelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of Your Choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Jack Slagter ALASKA - Jack Slagter, 58, of Alaska, passed away unex­ pectedly on Friday. September 22, 1995. He was president and owner of Grand Rapids Carvers for 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Adriann; children, Vicky and Robert (Woody) Watson, Tammy and Robert S. Buehler, Kevin and Rhonda Slagter. Kathy and Bruce O’Connor, all of Caledonia; 13 cherished grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Anita and Leonard Zaagman of Arizona, Bill and Pat Slagter of Wayland, Ken and Rose Slagter of Dorr, Barbara Staniec of Detroit; mother-in-law, Jennie (Jousma) Nash of Caledonia. Funeral Services were held on Monday September 25, 1995 at the Kentwood Community Church with Pastor Chuck Roost and Pastor Kenneth Colburn officiating. Interment was in Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Raymond John Helrigel________ HASTINGS - Raymond John Helrigel, 70, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday October 5, 1995 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on September 11, 1925 in Battle Creek Township Calhoun County, the son of Arthur & Bernice (Johnson) Helrigel. He was raised in the Traverse City area and attended schools there. He later graduated ThomappleKellogg High School in Middleville, Class of 1947. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. He was married to Lila M. Babcock on December 30, 1971 and lived most of his life in the Irving/Hastings area. Mr. Helrigel’s employment included Middleville Engi­ neering, Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company, E.W. Bliss Company, Grounds Keeper for Tyler Creek Recreational area, did truck driving and most recently as a security guard. He was a member of Nash­ ville VFW Post #8260, Hast­ ings Moose Lodge #628, 20 year adult member of the Girl Scouts, 10 years as Boy Scout Regional CommissionerH as tings area and awarded the Order of the Arrow by the Boy Scouts. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 infant brothers; stepdaughter, Shirley Huss. Surviving are his wife, Lila; three daughters and husbands, Jody & Gary Pratt of Wayland, Beth & Bill Wester of Middle­ ville, Lynn (Summers) & Ken VanderCar of Lansing; 24 grandchildren; 6 great grand­ children; brother & wife, Robert & Jerry Helrigel of Grand Haven; stepson & wife, Frank & Beth Huss of Hast­ ings; stepson, Edward Huss of Hastings; stepdaughter, Patri­ cia Be be of Arizona. Memorial Services were held on Saturday October 7, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Michael J Anton officiating Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice Arrangements were made his wife, Lilly C. Rider; daughter, Susan Rider. Surviving are three sons, Robert Rider of Middleville, Delbert (Linda) Rider of Middleville, Jack (Penny) Rider of Middleville; three daughters, Miss Lois Rider of Middleville, Miss Betty Rider of Middleville, Judith (Bill) Wooten of Battle Creek; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers, Charles (Bud) (Donna) Rider of Newaygo, Jim (Peggy) Rider of Scottsvil­ le, Ray (Mary) Rider of Hast­ ings; three sisters, Martha Thompson of Hastings, May me Buckalou of Kalama­ zoo, Nancy Yelkin of Wall, South Dakota; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday October 10, 1995 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Funeral Services will be held on Wedneday October 11, 1995 at 4:00pm at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Roger Timmer­ man officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contnbutms may be made to St. Jude Children’s by Wren Funeral Home in Hospital. Arrangements were made Hastings by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 10, 1996 I Page 9 New ‘flourishes ’ enhance charm of classic tale Caledonia Community Players to present ‘Cinderella’ this week by Barbara Gall Staff Writer One of the world’s best­ loved "rags-to-riches” stories has to be the magical tale in which a lovely girl must serve as a menial servant to her step-relatives, only to be re­ warded for her goodness by a godmother who transforms her rags to a ball gown and sends her off to meet her handsome prince. It doesn't take much "coach­ ing" to remember that story line. Generations of children have grown up hearing about the pumpkin that become a coach and the glass slippers that would only fit the dainty feet of Cinderella. Disney and company probably provided the definitive version of the story with their animated movie of the famous fairy tale. But area audiences can enjoy yet one more spin on "Cin­ derella" if they take in the Caledonia Community Play­ ers' production at 7 p.m. Sat­ urday, Oct. 14, at the Caledo­ nia High School Performing Arts Center. While the overworked Cin­ derella, the nasty step-sisters, the charming prince and the fairy godmother all are in the cast, the CCP has chosen Ruth Newton's adaptation of the story that also includes some humor and audience participation. There's even a little a twist at the end that the audience, especially the children, should enjoy. "It's just a little different from the usual 'Cinderella,' said Sherry Crawford, a mem­ ber of the Players. "We think it will be fun for the kids and the adults, too." The three day-time perfor­ mances on Thursday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct. 13, already have sold out to local elemen­ tary audiences, but tickets are still available for the Saturday evening performance, Craw­ ford said. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students, and tick­ ets will be on sale at the door Cinderella (Melissa Otto) meets her Prince (Todd Hoek) at the ball. and in advance at the Caledo­ nia Library, 240 Emmons, and at the Community Educa­ tion office. 330 Johnson. Playing the role of Cin­ derella is Melissa Otto, with Todd Hoek appearing as her Prince. Jenny Young, Robin Schweitzer and Nicole DeRuiter are the demanding step-sisters, and Keri Lee oversees the household as the unkind step mother. Karen Coleman has the fun of playing the godmother, who provides Cinderella her ball gown and glass slippers, and a number of "courtiers" will grace the stage during the scene at the ball. Directing the production is Eric Olman of Jenison, and the dancing is being chore­ ographed by Terri Klaver of the Caledonia Dance Studio. Some of her students will ap­ pear in the play, as well. Crawford said. This is the first of four pro­ ductions planned by the Play­ ers for the 1995-96 season, she added. "We re having a good time preparing this play, and we think the little extras' added to the story will make it fun for our audiences, too," she said. Anyone with questions about the Players or this week's production should call the Community Education of­ fice at 891 8117. Susan Black Drummond----------------- —---------------FREEPORT - Susan Black Drummond, 60, of Freeport, passed away on Friday Octob­ er 6, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born on April 25, 1935 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of William & Gertrude (Voris) Black. She was raised in Cham­ paign, Illinois and attended schools there, graduating in 1953 from Champaign High School. She went on to attend the University of Illinois and received her Masters Degree from the University of Indiana. She was married to Donald Drummond on June 18, 1957 in Champaign, Illinois. She moved to her present farm home near Freeport in 1982 from Holland. Mrs. Drummond was a publisher, author, artist and farmer. She raised Angora Goats, Sheep, Dogs and lately, Alpacas. She was instrumental in founding the Thomapple Arts Council, Fiberfest, and ’he Futuring Committee. She worked at the Barry Intermediite School District with gifted •nd talented programs. She promoted the arts in everything she did. She had a strong feel­ ing about insuring that the children of Barry County were exposed to the arts. Her Membership and Activ­ ities included Thornapple Arts Council, the Futuring Commit­ tee, Fiberfest, LTD., Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals, Barry Intermediate School District, Barry County Park Board, Northern Angora Goat Cooperative. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband, Donald; two sons & wives, Dike & Peg Drummond of Mt. Vernon, Washington, David & Annie Drummond of Los Angeles. California; daughter & husband. Dana & Shawn Rittenberg of Mukilteo, Washington; grandchildren, Rose & Sam Drummond of Mt Vernon, Washington, Baby Rittenberg, due Decem­ ber of 1995 of Mukileto, Washington; brother & wife. Bill & Linda Black of Atlanta. Washington. Cremation has been conducted. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday October 10. 1995 at 3:00pm at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan Black Memorial Educational Fund established at the Hast­ ings City Bank. 150 West Court St.. Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements were made by Wren Funerl Home in Hastings. 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She has lived in the Hastings area for many years and at her present address for the past 6 years. Mrs. Leinaar was employed as a factory worker most of her working life. Surviving are her daughter & husband, Joanne & Chip Curtis of Irving; seven, grand­ children; eleven great grand­ children; two brothers, Francis “Buster” Wright of Martin and Clifford Wright of Las Vegas, Nevada; special friend, Orlo “Red” Springer of Hastings. Graveside Services were held on Saturday October 7, 1995 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? What would be the perfect shoe to complement a lovely ball gown? CtndereHa s fairy godmother (Karen Coleman) prepares to add the finishing touch to Cinderella's new attire | Obituaries^ Color, Block and White. . Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY •Rates quoted are cruise only, quad occupancy, per person, plus port charges & government fees/taxes. Savings are per cabin Restrictions apply Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. H Carnival THE MOST POP! LAR CRUSE UM IS THE WORLD!. 3 Reasons Why YOU Should Borrow From D&N Mortgage! FIRST, unlike relatives, we re happy when you want to borrow money from us! That’s what we do for a living. SECOND, you’re happy when we say “yes” to that new home mortgage. THIRD, we’re both happy when you buy that new home. After all, its what dreams and banking are all about! Come see your friends at D&N Mortgage today! We’re sure we can make you smile. b?an (loXaior Earning Your Business Every Day. Lifetime Hastings Resident 3900 Sparks Drive S.E., Suite 105 Grand Rapids LEWDER 975-0808 or 1-800-787-8700 mortgage corporation �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 10. 1995 ___ ____ STAR 9 keeps philosophy, adds structure \\ Original equipment AgrXfor the American worker CHS freshman science program stays the same, but it’s different! Sale { Priced until Oct. 21st! ONCE A YEAR... Durable Savings from Carhartt. St ?x.. J B Q^1 r ISHb — ■i ■■ Carhartt Carhartt Jacket W3WO; Coverall Artic Coat 3diff«r«*i Car hirtt Sweatshort Hooded Zipper Front Sweatshirt a different Siberian Parka 3 different colon Carhartt Work Shirt Lined Santa Fe Western Jacket Lota at »ty lish noion Chore Coat Knit Watch Cap Crewneck Sweatshirt Cape Coat Bib Overall Caihartt Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8108 Hours Mon -Fn 7 30am-6 30pm SDm 7 30am-2 00pm. CLOSED SUNDAY Also Available at Clarksville Elevator & Lake Odessa Co-Op by Barbara Gall Staff Writer STAR 9, Caledonia High School’s ninth-grade science program, just isn’t the same any more. But the teachers who de­ signed and taught the program for the last three years think the changes benefit their stu­ dents. They explained that while the philosophy and the basic premises of STAR 9 remain the same, some "structure" has been added to help fresh­ men make the transition from middle school science to the project-oriented STAR pro­ gram. STAR, an ancronym for Science, Technology, Agricul­ ture and Resources, is now in its fourth year as a freshman class at CHS. STAR 10, the sophomore component, was implemented a year later. STAR 9 began as an inte­ grated program for freshmen that combined what had been four separate, but interrelated subject areas into one class. It operated from the premise that students needed to learn the scientific process by experi­ encing it, not just memoriz­ ing it. Scientists, after all, explore the unknown and look for so­ lutions to unsolved problems. In traditional science pro­ grams, however, whether earth science or biology, students seldom did more than learn known facts and laws and then "regurgitate" them on tests or demonstrate them in labs. The philosophy behind STAR is that science is a pro­ cess that demands students also learn about investigation and discovery and about deal­ ing with problems that may have more than one solution. Students need to learn to think independently, to be innova­ tive and to begin understand­ ing the problems they would have to solve as adults. Such requirements, reasoned the CHS STAR teachers, could not be met in a tradi­ tional read-lecture-test curricu­ lum where rote learning is the fundamental key to success. The STAR teachers worked for a year to develop a project­ based curriculum where stu­ dents would work in teams to solve carefully-designed, realworld problems. In research­ ing their solutions, the stu­ dents would have to learn about the basic science sys­ tems, such as the biological and the ecological, genetics, energy and measurement. All the students would learn to use technology in their re­ search as well as traditional sources of information. Also required of students were a number of individually written summaries of their projects, and the teams would have to prepare presentations of their solutions to the rest of the class. The written work would be graded for grammar, spelling and punctuation, and good speaking skills would be required in the presentation^ Students also were expected to set up meetings with their teachers for more formal lessons, or "in-services,” which did not happen during class lime. In short, STAR 9 repre­ sented major surgery. u The changes we have made to STAR 9 were driven by the core curriculum, parent concerns and our own concerns. n — Loralynne Clark Not all parents or students were happy with the changes. Some parents worried that their children were not learn­ ing enough science in the new class. Others had concerns about the team concept. Students who had done well under the "old" way often had trouble adjusting to the idea Continued next page — Mike Fine, STAR 9 instructor at CHS, begins a 'mini­ lesson* in which he explains one of the scientific concepts his students must apply in their team projects. The freshmen have paper and pencils ready to take notes. After the lesson, Fine takes time to return summary papers written by the students and answer their questions. Students are graded on both scientific content and 'mechanics,* such as grammar, spelling and punctuation. In the second half of the class, students break into teams to solve a problem In this case, the problem concerns land fills, and the students must look up and then talk to a recycling company as one of the requirements. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 10, 1995 I Page 11 From previous page — that there just wasn't always one right answer. Like any change, it was scary. And. like any change, it needed to be constantly as­ sessed for weaknesses. Last summer, STAR teach­ ers Mike Fine, Ron Hulst. Loralynne Clark and Paul Greeney met to re-evaluate STAR 9, using their own ex­ periences with the program along with parent and student feedback. They also reviewed the program in terms of the Michigan Core Curriculum and the new state profiency exam, which will replace the MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) in terms of state-wide account­ ability. Their review prompted sev­ eral changes in STAR 9. which have been implemented this fall. First, "lessons’* have been brought back in to the class­ room "We had built them into the program before as the in-ser­ vices' that the students were supposed to set up, but in many cases, the kids just weren't doing them," said Clark. "They just didn't plan the meetings as was intended, and they tended to let this as­ pect of the program go if they were running short on time." Now, the STAR 9 teachers offer 10-30 minute "mini­ lessons" during class. "Now they can't let the lessons go," said Fine. "That's a change that is a result of our experience teaching this class. It's something* e learned." In the mini-lessons, the students listen to the teacher explain or demonstrate a con­ cept, and they must take notes. Then they break into their teams to work on their projects. "The projects reinforce the lessons," explained Fine. "They provide application to what they learn in the lesson." For instance, in Fine's STAR 9 class Friday, he spent the first part of the class explaining the concept of the conservation of mass and en­ ergy. He talked and used the blackboard, and (he students took notes, occasionally ask­ ing a question or answering one posed by Fine. He explained later that this lesson was one of five geared to the science involved in the students' current project, which is finding ways to min­ imize the "negative impact of Wednesday, Oct. 11 Oriental stir fry on rice, broccoli, cookie. Thursday. Oct. 12 Pork pattie. mashed potatoes, wh. wheat bread, peas, cherry crisp. Friday. Oct. 13 Pizza, baked beans. I ( It used to be that you revised curriculum every five years or even every 10 years. This is a program that is constantly being reviewed and improved as the teachers work with it. n — Bob Szymoniak a sanitary landfill on a com­ munity." The real-world problem, of course, is solid waste, and pan of dealing with that problem is understanding the chemical and physical changes involved both in the breakdown of solid waste and in the soil or water that the waste interacts with. "Not every mini-lesson re­ lates directly to the project," said Fine. "Some of it is just what the students should know, based on the Core Cur­ riculum." The fact that students have to listen and take notes from the lecture also is a change from the original STAR 9, but it is typical both of the kind of programs the freshmen are used to. and also what they still will have to do in many college classes. Another revision is chang­ ing the lab activities back to formal ones, in which the whole class does the same thing at the same lime, rather than on an individual basis. Also significant is reducing the number of individual writ­ ing assignments. The teachers believe this will allow both the students and the teachers to work on the quality rather than the quantity of the writ­ ing. "In doing this, we also can bring in other assessment tools, such as quizes, tests and regular homework assign­ ments," said Fine. "Now the kids have both project home­ work assignments and lesson homework assignments. Orig­ inally. the projects were the homework." While teaching scientific process is still an integral part of STAR 9, it is a little harder to measure, the teachers said. However, they emphasized that while more structure had been added to the course, its underlying concepts remain the same. "The philosophy of what we re doing is good stuff," said Joe Zomerlei. who this semester is teaching STAR 10. "We just needed to provide a better transition for the stu­ dents from middle school to high school, from a structured situation to a more open-ended one. We could tell we weren't giving the kids enough time to make the transition." added Clark. CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak said that the school's science program was leading the way as a curricular area undergoing constant im­ provement. "It used to be that you re­ vised curriculum every five years or even every 10 years." he said. "This is a program that is constantly being re­ viewed and improved as the teachers work with it." The teachers pointed out that of the eight science classes offered at CHS, STAR 9 and STAR 10 are the only required ones. However, they usually are the prerequisites for the other classes: advanced biology, anatomy and physi­ ology. horticulture plus, chemistry, physics and agribusiness management. "Our students go from STAR 9 and 10 into the spe­ cialized classes they will need for college," said Clark. "The changes we have made to STAR 9 were driven by the core curriculum, parent con­ cerns and our own concerns. "We also want our students to be prepared for the new proficency exam, which is less a multiple choice test, like the MEAP, and more an evaluation of the student's thinking and reasoning skills. Those are the skills we try to emphasize in the STAR pro­ gram.” 11 We also want our students to be prepared for the new proficiency exam, which is less a multiple choice test, like the MEAP, and more an evaluation of the student’s thinking and reasoning skills. 5' peaches Monday. Ort. 16 Burrito/cheese. green beans, pears. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, cin­ namon apple slices. Note: El Alternate Menu J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY. INC Your independent agent “WORKING FOR YOU” 6060 Alden Nash SE Phone 868-0050 Judy Harrison President — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar, Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fn.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thomappk Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Oct. 11 Fr Toast sticks, orange juice, milk Thursday, Ort. 12 Scrambled egg. toast, apple juke, milk Friday, Ort. 13 Pancake, sausage on a stick, orange juke, milk Monday. Ort. 16 Bagel/cream cheese, or peanut butter, orange slices, milk. Tuesday, Ort. 17 Cold cereal, muffin, apple juice, milk �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 10. 1995 Donations requested for new and ‘gently used’ books CHS Visions & Volunteers, Dutton Elementary class sponsor book drive by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Are childrens books or good adult works just gather­ ing dust on your shelves? Don't put them in a garage sale. Instead, consider donating them to the book drive being held by the Caledonia High School Visions and Volun­ teers class and a Dutton Ele­ mentary fourth-grade group the week of Oct. 23-28 In recognition of the Gov­ ernors' Day of National Community Service, the two classes are combining efforts to enlarge the libraries of both schools through the book drive. "We'd like books in good shape,” explained Julie Sielewa, coordinator of Vi­ sions and Volunteers. "Other­ wise, they'll never hold up in a school library." She said that some of the children’s books also may be given to shelters for homeless families. A group from V & V has been working with Mrs. Carl­ son’s fourth-graders at Dutton Elementary in sponsoring the drive. The younger students have made posters and the older ones arc covering collec­ tion boxes and other kinds of publicity. Anyone who would like to help their effort can drop off books during school hours at either the CHS media center, or at Dutton Elementary, or al the Caledonia D & W food store. Monetary donations also are welcome, and checks can be made out to the Caledonia Community Schools, c/o Vi­ sions and Volunteers. Cash donations can be mailed to Visions and Volunteers at Caledonia High School, 9757 Duncan Lake, or dropped off at the CHS Student Services Office Carlson said her students have enjoyed making the posters and are looking for­ ward to collecting lots of books. "We want nice ones, though," explained one youngster. "Not ones that your little brother or sister tore up." CHS Visions and Volunteers students Jennie Smoes (sitting, left) and Amy Mosey (center) pose with Dutton Elementary fourth graders who are New flower shop in Middleville having grand opening Reach over 50,000 area home# with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hou re a Day 7 Days A Week working with the V & V students to collect new and ’gently-used* books for their school libraries to Thornapple Kellogg schools. That's why they picked Middleville to start her business. "I know a lot of people here, and I want to get to know the rest,” she said. The shop features fresh flowers, silk and dried arrangements, gift items, banners, wrapping paper and bows, cards, balloons, stuffed animals and more. They also do custom wedding orders, and make deliveries in the area. Hours for the business are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Kim, Paula Peters and employees Jada Middleton and Dorothy by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middleville Floral has opened in Middleville in the former Baby Bliss outlet store on Arlington Street, and the owner says she's happy with the community response to the fledging flower and gift business. Kim Wieringa and her husband Matt grew up here, she said, and their children go • sandwiches • Salads • Groceries • Dairy • soft Drinks 795-3509 Paula Peters (left) and owner of Middleville Floral, Kim Wieringa, stand in a small nook of the new floral and gift shop in the village OPEN M-F 6:30 am-10 pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm Caledonia Parent Network to meet The Caledonia Parent Net- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TOWNSHIP BUDGET. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 18, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. at the Caledonia Township and Village hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, the Township Board of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on the pro­ posed budget of the Township of Caledonia for fiscal year 1996. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 Maple St., Caledonia, Michigan 891-0070, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing on the proposed budget and be heard with regards to the matter Dated: October 4, 1995 The only hitch in the plans is that Ameritech forgot to list them in the telephone book, so they will make sure their number, 795-3131, will be prominently displayed in front of the building. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HULST CLEANERS PICK UP/DROP OFF 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville Yaczcl make up the staff. The only hitch in the plans is that Amcritcch forget to list them in the telephone book, so they will make sure their number, 795-3131, wilt be prominently displayed in front of the building. Patricia Snyder Township Clerk work invites all public and Christian school parents in the community to come to the first meeting of this school year Tuesday. Oct. 17. at Dutton Elementary Cafeteria, 6820 68th St. Parents may bring their children to a picnic supper if theywish to have extra time to get to know other families, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dessert will be provided. At 7 p.m . the meeting will begin. Free child care is pro­ vided during the meeting. The agenda will include welcoming new families to the area and introducing what Parent Network is all about A brochure listing various school, community and church activities in the com­ munity will be available A parent survey to deter­ mine future meeting topics also will be conducted For more information, call Victoria Kruggel at Dutton Elementary School, 698-8982. Requests for Variance by a Property Owner MIDDLEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Proposal A request by Kerry and Rosalyn Snider for a variance from the requirements of the C-2, Highway Commercial zone for the property at 410 Broadway St. The applicants are seeking a reduction in the required side and front set­ backs, and in the required number of parking spaces for their proposed 4500 square foot commercial building. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 When: On Tuesday, October 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written com­ ments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385, Monday through Friday, 8 am. to 5 p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 10. 1995 I Page 13 Caledonia Twp. planners OK residential PUD on Broadmoor Golf Club by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Complimenting the devel­ opers on their site plan and their cooperation during the review process, the Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion last week recommended approval for a 60-home planned unit development (PUD) to be located on a local golf course. The project will require PUD rezoning, however, which now must be approved by the Caledonia Township Board. If approved, the new bous­ ing development will be located within a 95 acre-parcel on the Broadmoor Country Club, 7725 Kraft Ave. The private road serving the new homes, however, will be lo­ cated around the comer at about 5300 76th St. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Provide fairness for all students! By the time many of you read my column 1 will have already had the pleasure of returning to my alma mater. Michigan State, for our homecoming game against Iowa Football season is one of the things that people love most about fall. Whether you are a casual observer or a die-hard fan, there is plenty of football to watch. In fact, depending on the level of play you enjoy (little league all the way up to NFL), there arc organized games being played five days a week Activities like schcxil athletics arc important aspects of a stu­ dent s life. They help the student athlete set personal goals while developing character and leadership skills. All students should have the opportunity to participate in school activities Unfortunately, students who attend charter schools are being deprived of the chance to become involved, even if they are available to other students living in the same school district. In 1993, we began offering choice to students and their families by implementing the governor's plan for charter schools. Since this plan has been put into action, 35 charter schools have been operated and thousands of Michigan students have elected to attend. For many students, it is an op­ portunity to take a positive step toward accomplishing their career goals. Under current Michigan High School Athletic Association rules, a public school student must be enrolled in an MHSAAmember school and attend at least 20 hours of instruction at that school to participate in sports. Due to the space constraints of charter schools, they can enroll only a limited number of students. This, combined with the cost of starting an athletic program, does not make it possible for some of them to field school athletic teams or even put on school plays. This means that a student who chooses to attend a charter school could be giving up a chance to become involved in many school activities. Ob­ viously, this is not fair. Last week. 1 co-sponsored Senate Bill 718. which was in­ troduced by Senator Mike Rogers from Howell. This bill will give charter school students the opportunity to participate in their local school district’s athletic, oratorical, musical, dramatic, creative arts, or other activities if the school they are enrolled in doesn’t offer them. If tryouts are involved, the bill doesn't guarantee a spot on a team or a part in a play, and it doesn’t waive the school’s eligibility criteria, such as grade point average or enrollment requirements for tne charter student. What it does, however, is guarantee that they will have the same opportunities offered to ocher public school students in their home district. It is not fair for a student to have to choose between extracur­ ricular activities and enrolling in a charter school. We need to guarantee fairness and make sure that students don’t suffer a penalty for choosing to attend a charter school Senate Bill 718 will help to do that ** VCR Repair 4* *♦ FREE Estimates ** Fast Service Convenient Hours s15 ♦ *♦ 4 Star Video * VCR Cleaning ** 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 Hours Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m to 9 p m Friday & Saturday 11 a m to 10 p m. * Originally dubbed Broad­ moor Estates by developers Bill, Mike and Jeff Leather­ man, the project now will be known as The Greens of Broadmoor Country Club. The development will be built in three phases, with all homes to be serviced by sanitary sewer. Lot sizes average about 15 acres, which meets township zoning requirements when sewer is available. The Leathermans also have shown interest in hooking up to a public water system when township officials can bring the utility to the area, hope­ fully within the year. However, individual wells will be allowed for the 20 homes in the first phase if public water is not available when construction begins. Homeowners using private wells would not have to connect to public water for at least 10 years from Sept. 1, 1996, when the public water system supposedly will be ready to service the 76th Street area Should the water system be delayed, however, the Town­ ship Board can modify this re­ quirement. The developers agreed to work with the Caledonia Fire Department in constructing a dry' hydrant system for fire protection until public water is available. Described by Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg as a "very good design,” the new development will feature sidewalks on one side of the road, a footpath to the Broad­ moor club house and a second emergency" access to 76th Street. A ground-lit landscaped entry will be located at the main driveway. VanderPloeg told the com­ mission that the applicants have met all the township's PUD requirements and said he recommended approval for the project. During the public hearing on the PUD rezoning, only one question was raised. Neighboring developer Paul Emerson asked about storm water drainage, but the Leathermans' engineer, Mike Berg, assured him that runoff would be contained on the Broadmoor property. The golf course ponds around the de­ velopment will be connected with pipes. Berg said, to keep Serving our Country Jeremy S. Crosby Marine Pvt. Jeremy S. Crosby, son of Melvin J. Crosby of 7050 Whitneyville, Alto, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Crosby successfully com­ pleted 11 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physical­ ly and mentally. Crosby and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a.m.. by running three miles and performing calistemcs. In ad­ dition to the physical condi­ tioning program, he spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksman­ ship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. Crosby and fellow recruits worked as a team to solve a number of tactical problems during the program. They performed close-order drill and operated as a Marine small infantry unit in the field. Crosbs and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps' core values — honor, courage and com­ mitment. and what the words mean in guxling personal and professional conduct He joins 41.000 men and women who will enter the Marine Corps this year from ail over the country He is a 1995 graduate of Grandville High School. Chadwick A. Featherly Navj Petry Officer 3rd Class Chadwick A. Featherly son of James C Featherly of 10291 Boer Road. Delton, recently graduated from the Navy’s BasK Nuclear Power School During the course at Navel Nuclear Power Training Command. Orlando. Fla , of­ ficers and enlisted students learn the principles of science and engineering fundamental io design, construct, operate and perform maintenance on naval nuclear propulsion plants. He is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School of Middleville drainage running toward the project. Sanitary sewer has been ex­ south and east and away from tended to this area, and town­ Emerson s property. With the hearing closed, no ship officials are working further discussion was held with the City of Wyoming among commissioners, and and Byron and Gaines town­ they unanimously recom­ ships to extend a water line down Patterson Avenue from mended txxird approval The Greens of Broadmoor is 68th Street and then east to one of three approved or pro­ the new 76th Street develop­ posed residential developments ments. Because both sewer and wa­ on the south side of 76th Street between M-37 and ter were feasible for the area, Patterson Avenue. On the it had been designated for high north side of that same stretch density residential use on the will be located a mobile home townships general land use park, and a condominium development map. SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Synopsis REGULAR BOARD MEETING Soplombor 14. 1995 Mooting called to order at 7 35 p.m Members present London Herold Vander Bee Cook Misak. Finkbeiner absent with notice. 9 visitors. August 10. 1995 minutes approved. Acknowledgement of visitors Bruce Cook complained of noise and vibration emitting from Mid­ dleton Tool and Dio. Lt. Mike Olsoon. Allegan County State Police and Lt. Ron Neal Barry County State Police spoke about their duties and coverage of the two counties Effective January 1. 1996 the Hostings post will cover all of Barry Co. Al MeCrumb presented petition re­ questing Bassett Lake public ac­ cess be closed from 11 00 p m to 5 00 a m Subject will be put on next month s agenda Diane Smith. Charlton Pork Director, presented information regar­ ding a County-wide Recreation Plan and requested Yankee Spr ings Township join in. Financial Report presented. General Fund Balance $138.158 89 Water Report presented by London and a listing of money spent on rood improvements. Roof gutters tabled until next meeting Site Plan Review procedure accepted for use Plan Commission presented a proposal to rexone various C" Commercial proper ties Board concurred. Yes all Thomas Schweitzer request his property to be divided into four parcels ZBA granted a variance for Parcels BBC on September 5. 1995 The Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing October 19. 1995 to rezone Parcel C Re quest from Larry and Kimberly Wilhoit, to divide 24 15 acres in­ to four parcels. A public hearing will be October 19 1095 for the rezoning Payables approved in the amount of $24 041 86 Clerk s Report presented Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer permission to attend One-day Update for Clerk's A Treasurers in Grand Rapids. October 16 1995. Meeting adjourned at 9 50 p.m. Harvey Vander Bee. Clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 19, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-09-09 Tax LD. No. 008-036-70 - A request by Thomas Schweitzer to rezone his land, parcel “C”, at 990 Barlow Lake Rd. from “Rural Residential” to the “Residential Low Density" district. The new parcel does not meet the size requirement for the present zoning district. 2. ZOC 95-08-10 Tax Id. No. 017-036-40 - A request by Larry & Kimberly Wilhoit to rezone a parcel of land on the east side of Payne Lake Rd. starting 150 feet north of Lakeside Dr. and extending for 200 feet north of the starting point, from “Agriculture” to the “Rural Residential” district. The new parcel does not meet size requirement for the pre­ sent zoning district. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker Secretary (106) �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 10, 1995 Thornapple Kellogg tennis coach reaches 500th game victory by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School varsity tennis coach Larry Seger has seen the rewards of 27 years of coaching with his 500th coaching victory. Seger said the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association kept track the number of wins of most tennis programs in the state to deter­ mine who had the most The wins were accumulated over the 27 years he has coached and are a result of both the girls* and boys' teams combined The girls' team recently notched his coaching milestone. Seger, who has been coaching the boys’ team for 27 years and the girls' team for 23. years said he is excited about the 500-victory career total, which is higher than any other coach in the state ‘ The fact that we have over 500 wins is attributed to a lot of great players and a lot of parent support.” he said. ‘They have put together a phenomenal record." Seger said he always tries to stress sportsmanship to his players. Players should send their opponents positive body language "I teach them to keep their heads up and never give up." Assemblers Full Time Work! 40 hrs. per wk. plus overtime 2nd and 3rd shift only Up to s7.50 per hr. 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We have won some tough matches because of inner strength " Seger said he thinks the most challenging thing about coaching is making sure all the players are at their full potential. “I enjoy watching kids who early on don't get certain shots and later develop to where they can,” he said. "1 enjoy watching them grow as tennis players and as people. He said he helps kids reach their potential by working with them both on and off season, though it is hard to spend a lot of detailed time during the season because of the matches He said the high school has a program during the off season, and leagues and sum­ mer camps also are available to students. He said he trys to encourage the players to play regularly, especially those who don’t compete or work out at clubs. Seger said he makes sure his players are mentally prepared for a match by going over strokes with them and having them stretch before hand. He also teaches them to respect their opponents and not go into a match with the attitude that it will be an easy one. * ‘They need to go into every match as though it will be a tough one.” he said. Other things that help them prepare, he said, are a positive attitude, and keeping the match at a comfortable pace. Players, he said, can deter­ mine how much time is taken between shots by walking to the other side of the court slower or taking more time before a serve. He said lack of proper match preparation could be a factor in a student not having a good match. Seger said at every practice the team does various drills to prepare them for matches He said he has the team jog a short distance and do stret­ ching exercises. Players then stand at the service line and practice forehands and backhands by mirroring, then hit actual ground strokes, lobs and overheads. “This is a good way to warm up and practice basics.” he said. They also work hard on angles of the volleys and serves. He added that he tells players to get close to the net to close in on the volleys. Seger said his varsity girls' team has won the conference championships four years in a row and may have a real chance of winning a fifth. He lost nearly half his starters last year, which has made this season a challenge, though they are tied for first place so far. He said he expected this year's team to do well because though the team lost a lot of players, it has a number of seniors who he expected to lead the team this year He added that though they were expected to do well, it is a bit of surprise that they are at the top. “This team has not missed a step,” he said. “They did everything we asked.” He said that of the 22 seasons he has completed with the girls, 13 of them were championship seasons and of 27 with the boys, they have won eight. He said winning No. 500 was a neat honor for this year's girls' team since they lost a lot of players. From the time Seger started coaching until now, the girls have won 219 matches and lost 59. The boys have won A Job With A Future TWIN CITY FOODS INCORPORATED 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 Machine Operator Trainees Start at... $7.00/hr. ($7.25 in 30 days) Plus merit increases. Must have some mechanical and electrical experience. Company paid medical, dental, life, AD&D, STD, retirement insurance. Paid holidays, paid vacations, shift premiums. Please apply between... 8:30 and 3:30, Monday thru Friday or call 616-374-8837. E.O.E. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls varsity tennis team is responsible tor the P">9rar" s 500th win. Members of the team are (from top left) Coach Larry Seger, Adelaide Devine Kori Hutchens, Emily Zuidersma, Traci Campball. Sarah Cordts, Amber Frost, Jenny Mariage, Anne-Marie Hart, Sara Wright, Courtney DeHaan. Kristi Peters, and Amanda Stutnman. 283 and lost 113. He added that the girls have had a record of 169 and 19 over the past 20 years. Seger said there will be a few holes to fill on the boys’ team this spring and has four potential freshman starters. “The boys' team will be solid, but young," he said. “They will take some lumps, but should do well.” He said coaching boys is different than coaching girls, but he enjoys working with both for different reasons. “Both work hard and have dedication.” he said. “1 have a lot of eager and dedicated players.” He added that his teams pay attention well, are very coachable, and willing to change things in order to improve. Seger said he continues to coach because tennis is a lifetime sport, one that people participate in after high going so kids will always school. He said he coaches players know who their coach will be. He said he appreciates all that are children of players he coached years ago and has the work by the players he coached throughout his some students who go on to career. play after high school. “The kids were the ones One player he had is now a freshman at the University of who put the work into it.” he Iowa on a full-ride scholar­ said He likes to look back and ship. She is on the tennis team, something that is see the impact he has had on players in the past, and said unusual for a freshman. Other students play at clubs or in they have taught him a lot too Throughout his career. leagues. He added that tennis is a Seger has had two boys' teams good sport to be involved in and two girls' teams who were because it provides good exer­ regional champions, three cise and has a low risk of girls' teams that were in the top 10 in the state, and four physical problems. He also likes the sportsman­ others that were in the top 20 He also had two boys’ ship aspect of the sport. “The kids are the of­ teams in the top five, four in the top 10, and one that was ficials.” he said. "It is hard to 14th make those calls and do it fair­ Seger was inducted into the ly. It teaches a lot of life’s lessons in winning and Coaches Hall of Fame in 1994 and has had nine undefeated losing.” Seger said he also is com­ teams in his career. mitted to keeping the program Bike race course issue must be resolved locally by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Retro Ranch Mountain Bike Race Course may cease to exist, unless operator Jeff Dionne resolves issues bother­ ing neighboring residents. These issues have caused the village to think about reconsidering his agreement, which consisted of one-year leases for $10 per year. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the village receiv­ ed complaints from residents about the noise level and disputes over his property line. The location of the property line was questioned when neighbor Robert Getty and his brother William surveyed the property after their mother’s death in May. The survey indicated that the disputed property line runs 85 feet farther north along the southern edge of the village s property thin they orginally throught. Dionne said he thought the property line dispute between him and the Getty s had been solved and had not been in­ formed by the tillage that he should move the track off the disputed land “I worked it out with both Gettys that I could use that pan of the trail for the last race Oct. 15. then settle up after that.” he said "If they make me move it. I’ll just move the trail over 100 yards, W’hat else can I do?" Residents’ complaints about noise indicated that loud music was playing from the course’s public address system Sundays. This music could be heard in downtown Middleville. Dionne said if the village does not renew his lease in January, it would not devastate his business. He added that the Gettys and the village are listed as ad­ ditional insureds under a liability policy brought from the National Off Road Bicycl­ ing Association. He said he his course is popular with area residents and always has people inquir­ ing about the possibility of placing a course on their property. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma advised the village to require Dionne to move the course off the property in question until the village can conduct its own survey or a settlement can be reached. JOB OPENINGS! • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 JSbarman SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 10, 1995 / Page 15 Caledonia girls lose 2 league cage encounters Caledonia's girls' basketball record in the O-K Gold Con­ ference sank to 4-4 with a pair of tough losses last week. The Scots dropped a rugged 44-37 decision to league tri­ leader Wayland Thursday. Two days earlier, they lost 49-40 to Hudsonville Unity Christian. Coach Mike Wilson's group gave a 10-1 Wayland team all it wanted most of the way. Unlike recent performances, Caledonia jumped out to a 124 advantage in the first quar­ ter. but the Wildcats closed the gap to two points, 13-11 when the second period started. Wilson said the lead see­ sawed most of the rest of the way, until Wayland managed to pull away by as many as nine points in the final quar­ ter. Caledonia's Mindi Smith fights for possession of a loose ball with Wayland's Casey Scully during Thursday's game between the O-K gold rivals. "Even the seven-point dif­ ference doesn't indicate how close the game was," Wilson said. "Neither team shot very well (Caledonia 30 percent, Wayland 24 percent), but both teams played with a great deal of intensity. ”We made a couple of cru­ cial mistakes, but we still gave ourselves a chance to win. ” Kristy DeBoer scored eight points to lead the Scots. Sarah Bom and Allison Schneider each added seven and Bom came up with six rebounds. Caledonia w as outrebounded by the Wildcats, 42-31. Two days earlier, the Scots suffered through early prob­ lems again, falling behind 141. but roared back in the sec­ ond quarter to pull within six. DeBoer tallied seven points and Mindi Smith five in the run. But things fell apart again in the third period, as the Scots managed only six points. "We have got to come out of the locker room ready to play," Wilson said. "Our de­ fense has done a good job keeping us in our games, we just need to pick it up offen­ sively to get this turned around. DeBoer led the way offen­ sively with 17 points. Smith had nine and Bom seven. Bom also grabbed eight rebounds and DeBoer had five. The Scots now are 5-5 overall. Sarah Born (54) hooks a shot over the Wildcat defense for a score. CHS soccer nets tie, 2 wins in week’s action The Caledonia High School varsity soccer team upped its season record to 10-2-2 last week with a 1-1 tie at Unity Christian Tuesday, a 3-1 vic­ tory over Otsego Wednesday and a 7-1 win Thursday against Byron Center. Against the Bulldogs, the Fighting Scots' Tim Rodgers scored first. However, despite several shots on goal by Mark Boncher and Adam Sobczak and good defensive support, the Scots were unable to score again in the half. This week, Caledonia will bringing the final score to 3front of the goal. be host to Middleville in a re­ Phil Licari then made the 1. turn match at 7 p.m. Wednes­ However, the Fighting score 4-0 on second effort Scots needed to win all three day, Oct. 11. Then, on Thurs­ with a quick turnaround right of last week’s games to move day. Kenowa Hills will travel footer, and Rodgers scored ahead of league-leading Forest to Caledonia for another 7 again with an assist from Hills Northern, so Tuesday's p.m. game, which also is the CHS' Brazilian exchange stu­ tie at Unity Christian was Scots' Parents Night and the dent, Elmo Zenobio. Just somewhat disappointing, es­ last home appearance for the three minutes later, Rodgers pecially since the Scots had varsity team this season. earned the hat trick on an defeated Unity 3-0 in their unassisted goal to put the first matchup of the season. Scots ahead 6-0. Caledonia's Unity scored first, but Cale­ last goal came on a breakaway donia came back in the second by Zenobio with less than passed the ball over to half to tie the score on a re­ five minutes on the clock. Weatherhead, who drove the bound shot by Jeff Foster. Byron Center refused to be ball into the net. One minute later Klinge came back and shut out, however, scoring the Though the Scots continued to pressure the Unity keeper scored again. The final goal of final goal of the evening with right to the last second of the the first half, with one minute a shot that skimmed the game, they were unable to left, was by Klinge, when he fingertips of keeper Eric pull out a victory. Rogers. got his hat trick. At Otsego, Caledonia dom ­ Strikers Jeff Kietzman, Nate Schmitz. Kris Utley and inated play in the first half halfbacks Aryon Bosma, with passing, trapping and Brian McKeown and Drew ball control. 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In­ 3900 Sparks Drive, Suite 130, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 The Caledonia junior var­ dividual hustle by Licari paid (616) 942-7988 eoe/never a fee sity soccer team recorded its off late in the game, as he third shutout of the season scored on an assist by Rogers, Thursday with a 6-0 victory over Byron Center. The victory pushed Caledo­ nia s jayvee record to 8-5-2. Scoring for the Scots were Kyle Oatley, Aaron Casey, Pete Harrison and Kyle Veil­ ing. Mentioned on defense by We are seeking 1st & 2nd shift piece rate assembly persons coach Jeff Memtt were keeper in exchange for a competitive wage with benefits Josh Postema. Nick Corstange and Casey that include medical insurance, 40IK plan with profit sharing The jayvees bested Otsego & quarterly bonuses based on company profits, 3-1 last Wednesday with goals (bonuses are not guaranteed) by Sam Vilardi, Andy Wilkinson and Veiling. 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T.K. came back and scored before the half ended when Garrett Weatherhead sent a pass to Jason Klinge, who put Mid­ dleville on the scoreboard. The second half was played even, with both teams getting a goal. For Middleville, sophomore halfback Shawn Heise sent the ball up to Kl­ inge, who got his second goal of the game. T.K.’s goal keeper was Lucas Holwerda. This was the first defeat of the year for the jayvee team. Their record is 7-1-3. On Thursday, the Trojans were host to Spring Lake for the first meeting between these two teams. The young Trojans got on the scoreboard first when Klinge beat the Spr­ ing Lake keeper. Then Klinge FACTORY & WAREHOUSE JOBS ASSEMBLY - 1st/2nd shift, will train. $6.00-$6.50. PACKING - 1st/2nd shift, will train. $6.50-$7.00 PLASTIC INJECTION 2nd/3rd shift, will train if factory experience. $6.00-$6.50. STACK METAL PARTS • 1st/2nd shift, will train if factory experience. $6.50. MASK SPRAY PAINTERS 1st shift, experience $7.50. POWDER COAT SPRAYER $6.50. 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Unfortunately, none of the two-point conversion attempts after all three TDs were suc­ cessful. Sparta got on the board just before halftime with a 21-yard field goal. There was no scoring in the third period, but quarterback Nick Freeman went in from a yard out on an option keeper early in the fourth. I^ater in the quarter, Chris Allen scored on a 17-yard run and this time Burrill decided to let Wangerin kick the extra point. Sparta's lone TD and twopoint conversion came with only 16 seconds remaining in the contest. Caledonia came up with its best offensive and defensive performances of the season Friday night in a 33-11 vic­ tory over Sparta. The verdict lifted the Scots' season record to 3-3, 2-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. Coach Tom Burrill noted that his team came up with 340 yards rushing for the evening, the highest total of the season, but added, "The defense played outstanding. They (the Spartans) were in bad field position all night.*' One of the reasons Sparta was back against its own wall so often was that punter and kicker Chad Wangcrin booted the ball into the end zone of­ ten. The Scots didn’t waste lime in taking control of the game. On just the second play, Tim Soper took off on a 60-yard TD romp. Not much later, defensive back Don Stevens tackled a Spartan running back in his Trojan boys, girls lose in C-C meet Trojans lose tight grid game, 26-22 Jason VanElst scored on a 62-yard run and Kevin Doyle hit Andy Fikbciner with a 40yard TD strike in the second half for Middleville. The Trojans, with the loss, sank to 0-5 in the league and 0-6 overall. Middleville dropped its sixth straight game this season Friday in a tough 2622 loss at Coopersville. The Broncos, now 2-3 in the O-K Blue Conference and 3-3 overall, led the Trojans 20-6 at the half. Soper and Stevens both ate up 102 yards rushing for the night, on 15 and 14 carries, respectively. Overmire added 86 yards in 12 attempts. "We controlled the line of scrimmage pretty well," Bur­ rill said. On defense, linebacker Josh Haywood had a phenomenal night, with 17 tackles. Soper added eight, Overmire and Stevens each had five and Chuck Clark four. Burrill said that perhaps the most encouraging statistic was that the Scots didn’t turn the ball over once. "I think we re learning how to practice hard all the time now," he said. Next for Caledonia is a re­ newal of the ancient rivalry with Wayland for the Wild­ cats’ homecoming. The win­ ner will lay claim to the cow­ bell, which Wayland has kept now for several years. Deer Hunters Widows’ Shopping Trip offered through Caledonia Community Education. Join us for our annual shopping trip to Gurnee Mills on Saturday. November 18. The bus will leave Caledonia at 7:00 a.m. SHARP! and will return approximately 11:00 p.m. The cost will be $40.00 per person which includes motorcoach transportation, coffee, rolls and juice en route. For reservations, call the Caledonia Community Education office 891-8117. Reservation deadline is November 10. Both the Middleville girls' and boys' cross-country teams lost O-K Blue Conference dual meets last Wednesday to Godwin Heights. The boys' team lost 21-36. Steve Dood led the Trojans by finishing third in 18:25. Matt Eaton was fifth in 18:40, Ryan Hesselink sev­ enth in 18:52; Jerry Otto, ninth in 19:21; and Shawn Davis, 12th in 20:43. Dendel Craven also was 13th, Brad Blashkiw 14th and Evan Space 18th. Middleville's Jessie Davis was medalist for the girls' race with a time of 20:50, but the girls’ team lost 22-34. Stephanie Potter checked in sixth at 23:33; Lynsey Thorn­ ton was seventh at 24:17; Al­ ice Matson, ninth in 25:47; Erica Johnston, Uth in 27:24. Still time to take care of things around the house before the snow flies! Pumps Saws Carpet Tools Sanders & Grinders Heaters—Oil Fired Concrete Tools Automotive Tools Hammer Drills • Automotive Tools • Welding Supplies • Leaf Blowers Pressure Washers Nailers Painting Equipment Skid-Steer Loader • Wallpaper Steamer Compressors • Generators & Welders • Trailers & Moving Equipment • Hand Tools • Construction Equipment Bulldozer • Tractor/Loader Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Open Monday-Saturday 8 am to 5 30 p m Middleville's Tracy Schondelmayer (32) finds the going tough in between two Hamilton defenders Jill Herbig (34) and an unidentified player At left is Mindy . VerBeek. Schondelmayer scored 10 points in the Trojans' 52-44 loss. Trojan girl basketball team loses to Hamilton 52-44 The Middleville girls' basketball team lost 52-44 to Hamilton Thursday night in a battle for second place in the current O-K Blue Conference standings. The Trojans started slowly, trailing 19-10 at the end of the first period, and battled Hamilton evenly after that. In fact, Middleville pulled to within five points midway in the fourth quarter. Sophomore Jenny Doyle scored 18 points to lead the Trojans, and junior Tracy Schondelmayer added 10. The loss dropped Middleville to 4-2 in the conference and 6-4 overall. The Hawkeyes, meanwhile, improved to 5-1 in the league and 9-1 overall. Calvin Christian is alone al the top of the Blue standings with a 6-0 mark. Trojan girls’ netters beat Godwin Heights 6-1 Middleville came up with an important 6-1 dual match victory last week against Godwin Heights to set the stage for a three-way battle for the O-K Blue Conference girls' tennis championship. The Trojans enter the league tournament sharing the top spot with Spring Lake and Byron Center. "The whole team will have to step up big (for the tour­ nament),” said coach Larry Seger. Middleville swept the four singles matches and took two of three in doubles. Scot jayvee eagers trim Wayland 41-30 The Caledonia junior var­ sity basketball team defeated Wayland 41-30 Thursday night. Jenny DeBoer scored 18 points and Shannon Waiter had 10 to pace coach Rebecca Bolt's Scots. The jayvees, whom Bolt said are getting better every game, now are 5-3 in the O-K Gold Conference Traci Campbell, Seger said, played "an outstanding match and used solid strokes" to de­ feat her opponent at No. sin­ gles, 6-4, 7-6, winning 7-2 in the second game's tie-breaker. Sara Wright won 6-3, 6-1 at second singles, Courtney De­ Haan took a 6-3, 6-1 decision at third and Jenny Manage won 6-3, 6-4 at fourth sin­ gles. Winning doubles teams were Anne-Marie Hart and Amber Frost at No. 2, 6-3, 63, and Sarah Kordts and Emily Zuidersma at No. 3, 6-2, 7-5. The loss for first singles Kori Hutchins and Adelaide De Vine was a bn of an upset because the Trojan duo is seeded second in the league. HOMEOWNERS.1 STOP bwng from paycheck to paycheck* k. a LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPRO VAL) SUWwOf Srwr CM Tci 1-800-968-2221 AAA Mortgage Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows I Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 10, 1995 I Page 17 Trojan jayvee gridders win 6th The Middleville junior var­ sity football team beat Coopersville 14-6 to remain undefeated for the season Thursday night. The Trojans scored their first touchdown in the first quarter after pick­ ing up two first downs. Leading rusher Cory Schut. who finished the night with 141 yards on 13 carries, scored from 56 yards out. Coopersville had many oppor­ tunities to tackle Schut. but he would not be denied the end zone. The PAT was wide and the Trojans held on to a 6-0 lead for the first quarter. The Trojan offense ran nine plays in the second quarter. With the wind at their backs they decided to put the ball in the air to loosen up the swar­ ming Coopersville defense Flanker Lucas Weatherhead caught at 16-yard slant pass from QB Brian Ploeg to keep the drive alive Schut wasted no time capitalizing on the on ly opportunity to carry the ball in the second quarter. He scored on a 25-yard run. After an illegal procedure. Nick Gallup scored from the eight­ yard line on the conversion to give Middleville a 14-0 halftime lead. The second half saw the Trojans pick up four first downs, however a pair of fumbles kepi them on the defensive side of the ball most of the time. The Broncos mounted a third quarter drive that ended with a 15-yard touchdown pass. The defense denied the extra point attempt to keep the score at 14-6. It was only the third touchdown scored on the Trojans all season The defense was led by tackle Erik Vernon with 16 tackles and strong safety Schut with 15 tackles Ploeg and cornerback Spencer Romph each ended Bronco scoring threats with intercep­ tions End Ron Haynes recovered a fumble and Hock­ ed a punt. The game ended with ex­ citement. On the Trojans’ last possession. (he> were faced with a fourth dow n and 10 on their own 20 yard line with 24 seconds left to play Rather than risk a blocked punt. QB Ploeg took the snap and ran out of the back of the endzone giving the Bronco’s a two-point safety . This allowed kicker Romph to kick off from the twenty He booted the ball over the 50 yard line and the Bronco’s had one last shot at victory with 19 seconds left. At that point the Trojan defense smothered the three passes Coopersville threw to seal the victory and remain undefeated. Next week the Trojans travel to meet undefeated Hamilton. On Thursday. Sept. 28. the Trojan gridders pasted Williamston 47-0. On the fifth play of the game, cornerback Steve Wiersma intercepted his first of two passes for the Tro­ jans. Then Spencer Romph scored from 35 yards out on the third play, and the Trojans never looked back. On the next possession. Cory Schut scored on the first play Chad Schondelmayer and Mike Hall picked up blitz­ ing linebackers and Ron Haynes executed a perfect trap Hock that allowed Schut to scamper 65 yards for the score Twenty-four seconds into the second quarter. QB Tim Johnson connected w ith Lucas Weatherhead for a 27-yard touchdown. Brian Ploeg followed lead Hocker Nick Gallup into the end zone for the two-point conversion. On the next possession the Trojans drove the ball 35 yards before Schut punched it in from the one. With two and a half minutes left in the first half. Johnson scored on a QB keeper from 10 yards out. Two minutes later Ploeg scored on a 12-yard run to make the halftime score 40-0. The second half brought a ball control offense for the Trojans. After picking up four first downs. Schut scored this third TD of the game on a four-yard run. Romph kicked the PAT Ploeg had ten tackles, recovered a fumble, and blocked a punt. End Tim Johnson had a blocked punt. Tackle Shane Doom led the second half defense with a sack of the Hornet QB. Schut. Jeremy Strait, and Will Holmes all had interceptions. Holmes' had a diving catch along the sidelines to end a Hornet drive. TK golfers beat league opponents Middleville's varsity golf team tuned up for Saturday's O-K Blue Conference match during the week by turning back a couple of league foes and dropping a contest with Wayland. The Trojans played Wayland ^Tuesday at the Orchard Hills Golf Course, which is where the league meet was held. They lost 166-170. Marty Bender turned in a medalist performance with a 38 for the nine holes and teammate Ryan Nausieda was only a stroke back. Rounding out the scoring were Josh Sturm with a 46 and Brian Enders with a 47. Wayland's players carded scores of 39, 42, 42 and 43. In the junior varsity match, Middleville bested the Wild­ cats 183-188. Tim Janose led the way with a 40, Mike Stein had a 41, Chad Mu­ gridge a 50 and Ryan Lenhart Trojan 8th grade eagers lose two games last week The T.K. eighth grade basketball team lost to Caledonia 25-18 Tuesday. Sept. 26. The game was close all the way as the Trojans trailed by only two points late in the game. Caledonia made two critical baskets in the closing seconds to put the game away and stay undefeated Leading the scoring for T.K. were Payushence Erb with 8 points and Chris McKee with 6. The Trojan eighth-graders lost to Godwin 42-20 to even their record at 2-2. A big. strong and undefeated Godwin team was too much for the young Trojans Thursday night. Leading T.K were Sarah Schut with 8 points and Payschence Erb with 4. a51. Coach Bernie Weller's Tro­ jans the night before fired a combined score of 173 to de­ feat Coopersville (186) and Godwin Heights (187) at Palmer Park in Grand Rapids. Sturm paced the winners with a 42, Alex Middleton had a 43 and Nausieda and Bender both shot a 44. Middleville went into the O-K Blue match fighting for the title with Wyoming Rogers and Calvin Christian. The Trojans were 11-4 overall in dual matches. Scot fresh soccer squad loses squeaker 3-2 Caledonia's freshman soccer team rallied too late to catch West Ottawa last Monday in a 3-2 loss. The Scots were down 3-0 before the half and got a goal from Don Black, assisted by Joel Fortuna. In the second half, Jason Lucas scored the only goal on a pass from Black Coach Vince Hutt praised the defensive play of Fortuna and Bnan Reilfer. The previous Wednesday, the Scots shut out Forest Hills Northern, 7-0. Reiffer Steve Otto and Josh Johnson all scored tn the first half. Black and Scott Bus field each added another and Chad Radaz had two goals Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Caledonia’s running pack defeats 2 Gold foes The Caledonia boys’ cross­ Friedrich, who crossed the fin­ country team kept its dual ish line in 16:48. the fastest meet season record in the O-K clocking this season for any Gold Conference spotless individual runner from the OWednesday afternoon with vic­ K Gold Conference. tories over Hudsonville Unity Against Unity Christian. Christian. 19-36, and Forest Rob Lillie was right behind in Hills Northern. 16-39. second place at 17:25, Todd Coach John Soderman said Striplin was fourth in 17:30. he was very pleased with the Andy Schupp fifth at 17:32 performance of Dave and Phil Van I>aan seventh in 18:33. Soderman said he was par­ ticularly pleased with the grouping behind Friedrich. "Our Pack ran close to­ gether.’ he said, noting that there were only seven seconds difference between Lillie and Schupp. "We ran extremely well as a team," he said. "We had two real nice victories." CHS girls, boys harriers win relay races Caledonia boys and girls runners both won their divi­ sions Saturday in the Walt Lawrence Relays at the Pando Ski Area in Grand Rapids. The girls took first place in the Division II relay race and overall with a time of 1:19.41 over the 20-kilometer course. The second fastest team was Greenville, from Division I. nearly a full six minutes after. The second-place team in Di­ vision II was more than eight minutes slower than the Fighting Scots. Winning the Division HI race was Grant. Hooking up to cross the Scot golfers’ victory moves them into 1st Caledonia defeated Forest Hills Northern and Kenowa Hills in a double dual match last Monday to pull into a first-place tie for first place in the O-K Gold Conference standings. The Scots fired a combined score of 166, while Northern and Kenowa both had a 173. Coach Cal Kaiser's group only had Saturday’s league match left to decide the league champion. Leading the Scots was Ryan Stephen with a 40. Chris Snoap carded a 41, Scott Leatherman a 42 and Dan Jakel a 43. finish line first were Shannon Houseman, Kcri Bloem. Sarah Parbel and anchor Liz For­ tuna, only a freshman. Each ran five kilometers. Coach Dave Hodgkinson said Fortuna ran her best race of the year. Caledonia also won the 15kilometer relay with a time of 63:01. In the boys' race, Dave Friedrich. Rob Lillie, Todd Striplin and Andy Schupp combined efforts to cross the line in 1:11.27, edging sec­ ond-place Fremont's 1:12.24. Reeths-Puffcr won the Di­ vision I race and Grant took top honors in Division III. Letterheads 'PRIN Business Cards Ell Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE I— 1 Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Ask for Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 10. 1995 TK girls 6th, boys 7th at Allegan Cross Country Invitational The Middleville girls' cross­ country team placed sixth and the boys were seventh in the Black Division Saturday at the Allegan Invitational. The girls' total time was 144:23. Paw Paw won the di­ vision with a time of 128:33 and Sparta was second at 128:43. Ten teams competed in the division. The limes for Trojan girls runners were Jessi Davis 20:51, Lindsey Thornton 22:36, Stephanie Potter 23:03, Alice Maison 24:52, Erica Johnston 26:02 and Jenny Laansma 26:59. The boys’ combined time was 179:01 West Catholic won ii in 168:03 and Sparta was second at 168:07. There were 11 schools competing in the division. Times for individual Trojan runners were Matt Eaton 18:10, Steve Dood 18:17. Ryan Hesselink 18:49. Jared Otto 19:03, Dendel Craven 20:00, Shawn Davis 20:18. Jesper Nielsen 20:33. Brad Blashkiw 20:36 and Dan Kenyon 22:07. Serving our Country The Caledonia varsity golf team finished third in O-K Gold competition after the league match Saturday Team members include Jason Bishop (first row, left), Kyle Kietzman, Chris France, Dan Jakel. Scott Erickson, Ryan Stephen (back row. left), John Wierenga, Scott Leatherman, Chris Snoap and Coach Cal Keizer. Scots finish 3rd in OK Golf golf The Caledonia golf team finished third overall in the fi­ nal O-K Gold Conference standings after a fourth-place finish in the league meet Sat­ urday at Byron Hills. FACTORY: Machine Operators Needed ...for plastic injection molding com­ pany. This includes visually inspec­ ting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportuni­ ties as we grow. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia ■x REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT . Through The Scots, who went into the meet tied for first place with Forest Hills Northern and Hudsonville Unity Christian, had a team score of 341 over 18 holes. Forest Hills Northern won the meet and the overall championship by carding a combined score of 325. Wayland was second at 338 and Unity Christian look third at 339. Scott Ix'atherman and Ryan Stephens both fired an 81 to tie for second in the individual medalist derby with Wayland's Matt Meuwsen, four strokes away from Alex Baker of For­ est Hills Northern. Other Caledonia scores were Dan Jakel 89, John Wierenga 90 and Chris Snoap 95. In the final standings. Northern was first, Unity Christian second, Caledonia third and Wayland fourth. Trojans tie for 2nd in league golf meet The Middleville golf team tied for second place in the )-K Blue Conference meet at Or­ chard Hills Saturday. Calvin Christian checked in first with a team score of 338 for the 18 holes of play. The Trojans, Spring Lake and Hamilton all had a 346. Ryan Nausieda and Alex Middleton led Middleville, as both had an 83. Many Bender carded an 89, Josh Sturm a 91 and Brian Enders a 96. American Community Mutual Insurance Company For more information contact: STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave., C«eoon»a 891*9294 PHONE 945-9554 for Action-Ads Ryan L. Wilson Navy Fireman Ryan L. Wilson, son of Gloria J. Godlewski of 6442 Mill Steam Loop. Caledonia, is halfway through a six-month overseas deployment to the Persian Gulf aboard the guid­ ed missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf Wilson is one of 415 sailors aboard the ship who departed Norfolk. Va.. in June for the trip to the Middle East. So far. Wilson has traveled approx­ imately 15.000 miles and has been helping enforce the nofly zone ovr Southern Iraq. Using its sophisticated air tracking radar. Wilson's ship has contnilled fighter jets from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and has tracked other friendly aircraft operating over the southern part of Iraq. Wilson and fellow ship­ mates also have been working in support of the ongoing maritime interception opera­ tions designed to prevent ships from smuggling prohibited materials to and from Iraq. So far. Wilson’s ship has stopped and searched several vessels suspected of transporting contraband. While spending most of the deployment at sea. Wilson and fellow sailors have also visited Bahrain. Israel. Spain and the United Arab Emirates While in Dubai. United Arab Emirates, sailors from Wilson’s ship volunteered their free time to repaint classrooms at a local school. In Haifa. Israel, Wilson and fellow sailors delivered medical and health supplies to a local orphanage. Wilson also served in the recent mobilization exercise designed to show support for Jordan. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The exercise was con­ ducted as a prudent response to Iraqi aggression in the area, and involved the rapid deploy ment of thousands of U.S. men and women from all branches of the service Wilson’s ship is one of the Navy's newest high-tech com­ batant ships and is equipped with sophisticated radar, sonar, weapons and com­ munications systems. USS Vella Gulf also has two helicopters, which can be used for long distance ocean recon­ naissance, search and rescue or anti-submarine warfare. (Obituaries With its Tomahawk cruise missiles. 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(We’re easy to get a lawn with) 6164191-1843 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ♦Home and income property*Debl consolidalion♦Tumed down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ J.W. CO. SPECIALTY SERVICES. Phone 616 948 9606 __________ GET MORE N E W SI Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $15 per year in Barry County. Ph. 945 9554. PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops - locks, appliances plumbing repairs. Handyman. 616-795-7654 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings Community Notices ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW and Mexican Luncheon. Saturday October 14,10:OOam-3:00pm, at Gaines United Brethren Church and Recreational Center, corner of Kalamazoo and 92nd SE, Caledonia. Lunch at 11:30am. BECKY’S MAINSTREET USED BOOKS: 101 E. Main, Middleville. 795-8800. We have paperback swap, Harlequins included; hard covers from Art to Zebras, reasonable prices, monthly books specials. Monday-Thursday, 10-5; Friday evenings, 4-9; Saturdays 10-4. All major credit card accepted. Antiques and crafts also! HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 945-9554. MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET: Sunday, October 15, llam-5pm. Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo. For further infor­ mation, call 616-668-2175. HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS I PIONEER PARK. 1864 Michigan Historic Site. Water Powered Cider Made. Oct 14 & 15: Chril War Living History Encampments; OcL, 21 & 22 French Voyager Encamp­ ment; OcL 28 - Kids Day, fun for Scouts, S.S. Classess, etc. Old Time Music, Horse Drawn Rides, Apple Dumplings, Blacksmith, Cooper, more!! 1850’s School, 1840’s Plank House, Covered Bridge, Picnic Area. 2 miles north Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) Stale Park. 1-616-795-7530. Farm BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart 1-800-823-2800 For Sale Automotive 1985 CHEVY S10 pickup, V6, automatic, am/fm stereo, new tires, bed mat and newly painted fibergalss cap, $2000. 616-868-0165.______________ 1986 FORD TAURUS 4 cylin der, 5 speed manual transmis­ sion, new tires, ac, am/fm with cassette, $1200. 616-868-0165. 1995 CHEVY FuU size, Silver­ ado, loaded, 19,900. 452-3160 ext 208 For Rent LAKE ODESSA. Spacious 2-bedroom apartment 3 season porch, country kitchen, over­ looks lake, large backyard. 30 minutes to Lansing and Grand Rapids, 15 minutes to Ionia and Hastings. Includes utilities, garage. 616-792-2350 For Sale OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK^ I FARO'S ITALIAN MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. a sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to On second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery r —coupon— FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA midoleville NOT VAUD WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon J Try Our. Subs • Lasagna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese * FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi * .. with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery AH of our pizzas include our Special sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR 30 ELECTRIC STOVES. Apartment size. $40 with warranty. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822.______________ 50 SETS QUEEN MATTRES­ SES. Must make room for incoming shipment. All new. Retail $500, will sacrifice for $240 w/ frame. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822.______________ 8 PIECE LIVINGROOM SET. Includes coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 lamps, and sofa, loveseat and chair. New $950, will sell for $425. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822.______________ ALL WOOD DAYBED, Solid Pine. Comes with mirrored headboard, mattress and box. $159.95. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822.______________ BAHAMA CRUISE: 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279 per couple, limited tickets. 1-800-935-9999 ext. 495, Monday-Saturday, 9 am- 10pm._______________ __ BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE livin­ groom outfit "Mixed colors”. Includes sofa, love seat and chair. 2 months old. Sell for $275. 1-517-6994148 BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with Sealy Queensize mattress set and only 2 months old. Cost $800, must sell $200. 1-517-699-2251_____________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & BRASS Daybed with trundle bed underneath. Includes mattresses Very fancy looking. 1 week old. Cost $575 new, sacrifice $250. 1-517-694-9184 BRASS BED- queen size orthopedic mattress, new, still in plastic. Cost-$1000, Must sell-$300. 616-281-7584 FILTER QUEEN Air Purifica­ tion System. Late model. Includes all attachments and power nozzle. Runs great Sells for $1,250 new, will sacrifice for $225. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822.______________ KING SIZE SPRING-AIRE mattress set with frame. Very good condition $150 OBO. 1-517-676-3058___________ __ KIRBY GENERATION 3 Self Propelled Vacuum with shampooer and attachments. $1,200 when new, sacrifice $150. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822. MISCELLANEOUS BEDROOM PIECES, brass and wood headboards, wood dressers, chest of drawers, mattresses. Prices start at $69. Dennis Dist, 517-2244822. OAK FINISH 3 piece dinin­ groom set Includes tabic and 2 chairs, $485. Dennis DisL, 517-2244822.______________ QUEENSIZE SPINE-OPEDIC mattress set with beauti­ ful oak finish. 6 piece bedroom outfit, 1 month old. Must sell. Cost $1,250, sacrifice $300. 1-517-6994148_____________ QUEENSIZE WATERBED with bookcase headboard, 6 drawer pedestal. Complete with semi-wave less mattress. Sacri­ fice $125. Dennis Dist., 517-2244822.______________ SEALY POSTUREPEDIC Ktngsize mattress set 3 pieces. **1 month” old, still in plastic. Cost over $1,100, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ SOLID WOOD BUNK BEDS. Starting at $89.95. With 2 mattresses, $139.95. Dennis DisL, 517-2244822._________ TWINSIZE MATTRESS set with frame. Used, but good condition, $59. Dennis DisL, 517-2244822. ________ WATERBEDS. Brand new. 4 board complete. Super Single, Queen and King. $149!! Dennis DisL, 517-2244822.________ WHITE CAMEL BACK Daybed with brass accents. Comes one mattress and under­ bed trundle. New $350, sacrifice $ 199. Dennis Dist., 517-2244822. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; I5c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. •CANCELLATIONS FOR CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE IN BY 4:OOpm FRIDAY AND NO LATER. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME. 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 9484450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Real Estate LAKE ODESSA. 4 bedroom brick walk-out. Livingroom, enclosed 3-season porch, coun­ try kitchen, family room, fire place, 2 full bathrooms, second kitchen, laundry room, furnace room with shop, 2-1/2 stall garage with insulated cupboard, perforated hardboard wall for hanging tools, 2 pantries, attic fan, laundry shoot, patio, oak cupboards, natural gas, hot water heaL New gas water heater. Plas­ ter with some paneling. Closets galore. Double glazed Andersen windows. Needs no storm windows. New roof. Large private backyard. Ceramic tile, slate. Thermograte in fireplace. Desk, Lazy Susan, Genie garage door opener. Can be used as a double house. 30 minutes to Grand Rapids and Lansing, 15 minutes to Hastings and Ionia. Insurance replacement value $170,000. Lot 90x200. Make offer. 616-792-2350 Recreation HOME ON WHEELS deluxe 43’ 5th Wheel R.V. 1991 Space­ craft Like new, will sacrifice to sell. 3 electronic slide-outs, central air & heat fiberglass exterior & ceilings, oak interior, stand up bedroom, many extras, not your ordinary R. V. Must see to appreciate. 891-9491 Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Helen Duffey would like to express our sincere appreciation for the many cards, food, flowers and calls during the loss of our Mother, Grand­ mother, Great Grandmother and GreatGrcatGrandmother. A special Thank-you to Cheryl for caring for Mothers special needs, to Sharon for her daily visit, to Middleville Phar­ macy for their special trips, to Wren Funeral Home for all of their concern. Your many acts of kindness will always be appreciated and remembered. Thank-You for being so thoughtful. The Family, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Alber Mr. & Mrs. Don Kcrmeen Wanted GUITARS WANTED: Collcc tor pays $100 to $5,000 for Gibson, Fender, Martin. Gretsch, National, Dobro. 1-800-375-CLAY. GET E\SY ( ASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945 9554 Garage Sale 8351 MCCORDS on 10/14, 9-6._______________________ FRIDAY & SATURDAY, October 13 & 14, 12011 Noffke Drive, comer of Duncan Lake Road. Lots of miscellaneous, girls clothes, and winter wear. 9-??. GARAGE SALE: October 12 & 13, 8-6. 5 family, serious spring cleaning. Furniture, clothes, books, household and toys, umbrella tent, and more! 10975 92nd, 3 miles east of Whitneyville. We’re buckling down on buckling up! jhlO vioTEJOS® Help Wanted BABYSITTER NEEDED. 3 days a week, price negotiable, apartment included. Wayland/ Middleville area. Call 792-2341 EARN EXTRA MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Buy or sell Avon. Call Kathy at 868-7423 HELP WANTED: BARTEN­ DERS, WAITERS, WAIT­ RESSES AND BANQUET SERVERS, Full and part-time. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person: Middle Villa Inn. E.O.E. HELP WANTED: Newspaper delivery person. Deliver Remin­ der and Sun & News in Caledo­ nia area. Call 945-9554 and ask for Jack Warner. 891-9287 UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR PRICE, GET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE fTOV!>tyH»iOCOlFU Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE IN MY GUN LAKE HOME. Reasonable rates. Meals provided. Non­ smoking home. Call Candy at 795-3006__________________ VICKIE RICK’S VILLAGE CHILDCARE has 1 full time opening. Age opening 2-3 years old. Games, meals, crafts. New friends, love and smiles. All part of our Chriscan program. Please call for your interview today 795-9461, between 2:00pm & 5:00pm. Only Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $5.50 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3 00 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. 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K SAT AI OUT FABO't PIZZA We Use Our 0*n ipedol Soxes and 100% Real Cheese HCXI6 Ihun HamtolXpm Sun than 3 X pm to 1030 pm. fs 8 Sat 3 X pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Volley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-10-17.pdf 1daa4d64aa3321c36014bc5745149185 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 36 I October 17, 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year Veteran CHS coach earns 50th multiple-meet win the same week Cross Country Coach Soderman adds 200th dual meet victory to career record by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia boys cross country coach John Soderman added not just one, but two "milestones" to an already illustrious coaching career At the October 7 Rockford Invitational, the Scots presented their coach with his 50th multiple-team meet win. Four days later, Caledonia defeated Sparta 20-35 and Kcnowa Hills 15-50 in a double dual meet, giving Soderman his 200th dual meet victory as he completes his 21st season as cross country coach. Over those years. Scot harriers have lost only 38 dual meets, with 26 of those losses coming during the first six years of Soderman's tenure. "We started out in 1975 with a team that never had a winning record," Soderman recalled. "So it was tough those first few years, establishing the program and working toward winning seasons." His first conference championship came in 1981, and in 1986, the team won both the league and the regional titles for the first time, a feat the team would repeat in 1987. More successes were to follow. Between 1981 and 1994, Soderman's cross country teams won 11 conference championships, four regional championships and at the state U The key is to be blessed with good athletes. I have been privileged to work with talented runners and with hard working, dedicated athletes. — Coach John Soderman level, finishedlOth twice, sixth once and, last year, finished fourth. He has coached 61 all­ conference runners, and four who earned all-state honors: John Barstis (1987), Jeff McCaul (1990), Peter Parbel (1992-93) and Ben Thompson (1994). He is proud that many of his "alumni" went on to compete at the college level. "The key is to be blessed with good athletes," said Soderman of his successful career. "I have been privileged to work with talented runners and with hard working, dedicated athletes." He said that although there is a special spot in his heart for his very first team, which included standouts Don Passenger and Dave DeZwan, he also wanted to recognize more recent team members Craig Schmidt, who graduated in 1993 and Thompson, a 1995 graduate. "Both Craig and Ben deserve special mention, because they established new frontiers' in what hard work can do." Soderman said. "What they established has become the standard for everyone in our program." Soderman, now in his 37th year as a head coach, began his career in 1959 at St. Ignace, and joined CHS in 1964 as a physical education teacher with both track and football head coaching duties. When the CHS cross country coach took another job in 1975, Soderman gave up the football position after leading the Fighting Scots to a 57-28-6 record over 11 seasons. He took on the cross country coaching job with the goal of building a stronger running program. "Our distance runners traditionally have been the core of our track teams," he said, "so it made sense to work with cross country and create a year-round running program.** It made more than just Kettle Lake families carve ‘great pumpkins’ Garfield and Odie grin at the judges during Kettle Lake Elementary's annual 'Great Pumpkin' contest Friday. Students worked with their families to create some ingenious pumpkin decorations. One entry featured Noah's ark, carved from a pumpkin and complete with animals. Pumpkin-seed spectators and players attended The Great Pumpkin Bowl, pumpkin-sized M&Ms slipped out of their wrapper and a pumpkin housed the Kettle Lake Fire Department Ghosts, spiders, the planets, fish and even a bowling ball all were just pumpkins once. See page 14 for more photos "sense." His track team recently went undefeated in dual meets for 10 years, before ending the state record "streak" with a close loss to then league rival Hudsonville. By the end of last season, he had coached more than 250 dual meet wins in track. In all, he has coached more than 560 varsity wins in all three sports. Soderman said that cross country, like all sports, requires dedication and hard work from its athletes. But he suggested that cross is perhaps more stressful than the others because there never is "a light practice." "A light workout for us is five miles," he said. And what is a "hard" workout? "That's repeats," he said. "Run a 400 (quarter mile), then jog a lap and repeat. 4’ Caledonia's John Soderman reached a milestone in his cross country coaching career when his team's dual meet victory over Sparta marked his 200th dual See Soderman, Page 2 win during his tenure at CHS. TK School Board adopts policy for ‘testing out’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School Board last Monday developed a policy that will allow students to test out of out required classes. Sections 1279 B and E of the school code of Michigan have also been amended to allow students to request a chance to demonstrate their mastery of a class through a written examination, written papers, projects, portfolios or other comparable forms. The policy will apply equal­ ly to all students at TKHS. Students will not be able to test out of the two state man­ dated courses government and physical education. No grade may be earned by testing out of a course, students will receive a pass or fail rating however to test out of a course, a students must receive a grade of C-plus or better on the test, papers, or projects submitted to suc­ cessfully test out. Credits earned through testing out of the course will be counted toward graduation In ocher business, Pataca Johns from the McFall Parent Teacher Organization said the group purchased bulbs that the students and anyone else who is interested, are welcome to help plant them. Planting will be done throughout next week weather permitting Gary Van Els t said the Building and Grounds Com­ mittee will meet sometime this month to examine the high school track, football field, and the seating and conces- The policy will apply equally to all students at TKHS. Students will not be able to test out of the two state mandated courses government and physical education. sions areas to see what repairs if any need to be made The committee also looked at 40 acres of school property on Moe Road and received a decision from the board to develop a long-term plan to use the land for forestry to harvest and plant trees, and have a classroom laboratory and field trips. Superintendant Jay Cason and Business Manager Alice Jans ma will go over the plans with registered forester Tom Stadt The board also has adopted a change in the procedures for appointing Library Board members. The Library Board is an ad­ visory group that forms policies on how the public library is run. Through the new pro­ cedure, the board must sub­ mit two names for each posi­ tion that is open then the Board of Education will select an applicant. Each term will be for two years and members can serve an unlimited number of terms. Members seeking a new term also must follow the same procedures. Jansma said board member ship used to be self perpetuating because there was not as much interest throughout the community in participating. She added that now that community interest is increas­ ing. some people felt the See Testing out, Page 13 In This Issue... TK grad shows living proof that disabled are able Caledonia Council delays Maple Street extension Turkey Trot planned in Middleville November 11 Mosey named to Middleville Council �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1995 SODERMAN, continued from front pageusually until we get up to eight or nine miles." But, on the other hand, the nice thing about cross country is that you don’t have to be the star to be essential to the team. "The saying is, that your team is only as good as your fifth man," Soderman said. "That is very true for us. In 1992 and again in 1994 we won the conference meet by one point. If our fifth man had been one position back, we wouldn't have won." With this year's conference match coming up Thursday. Soderman said the 2OOth dual win was indeed a special milestone for a cross country coach. "Not many achieve this honor in cross country because it takes so long," he said. "Cross isn't like basketball or baseball where you play 20 games or more. We seldom have more than 10, possibly 11 dual meets in a season, and most of us coaches just don’t stay around long enough." he added with a grin. Despite the special milestone, Soderman said that Performing a show with a Broadway theme, the bond ployed excerpts from 'The Phantom of the Opera,’’ "Somewhere" from West Side Story, and "Mis Saigon Medley." Soderman has earned milestones in track as well as cross country. In 1993, his track team presented him a plaque honoring his 250th dual meet win. Chad Neff is pictured with the coach. he is disappointed that more CHS athletes aren't out for the cross country program, despite its continued success. "We've dropped in numbers, and I’m not sure why," he said. "We used to always have a good turnout, but the last few years, we've been running under 10. We have talent, but we could use depth. " However, he said he still finds great satisfaction working with his team and helping them become the best they can be. "To see potentially good runners become very good runners has been thv most satisfying thing for me as a coach." Page students hold MEAP pep rally Fourth-graders at Page Elementary School par­ ticipated in a pep rally Friday to mentally prepare themselves for the Michigan EducatK>n Assessment Pro­ gram (MEAP) test. Students will lake parts of the test each morning for the next two weeks. Teachers encouraged them to get plently of sleep and to eat a good breakfast . TK band takes part in district festival by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg High School Middleville Tro­ jan Marching Band was one of 11 high school marching bands that participated in the Michigan State Band and Or­ chestra Association District Marching Festival in Kent­ wood last Tuesday. instead of competing, the bands were judged against a standard and received division ratings I through V. with I be­ ing the highest. Participating bands from Barry county represented Middleville. Hastings. Lakewood and Maple Valley. TK’s band performed a show with a broadway theme featuring pieces from “Phan­ tom of the Opera.’’ ‘‘Somewhere’’ from “ West Side Story” and a medley of pieces from "Miss Saigon.” The Class C band, directed by Duane Thacher and Brian fiieute. received a division II rating. Other staff include color guard instructor Theresa Baerman and percussion in­ structor John Barton. The Lakewood band, directed by Dave Macqueen and assisted by Brian Sleeper, performed a color theme show, playing “Black Gold.” “Brown Sugar.” “Fried Green Merengue” and “A Whiter Shade of Pale The color guard instructor is Kelly Dougherty. The Class B band received a Division II rating. The Hastings Saxon Mar­ ching Band played to the theme of "Guys and Dolls. ” The 117-member band is under the direction of Joseph P LaJoye and Joan BosscrdSchroeder The color guard instructors arc Kim Brandt and Melinda Hare and the captain is Jaime Brookmeycr The show consisted of pieces titled “ Luck Be a Lady.” “Tve Never Been in Love Before,” ““Fugue For Tinhorns," "H I Were a Bell.” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin the Boat." The Class B band received a I division rating. The Maple Valley hand, directed by Dennis Vanderhoef. performed a Beethoven program with selections titled “Fifth Sym­ phony.” “Fur Elite.” "Bavarian Strutt.” "Pathcti que Sonata,” and "Ode to Joy.” from the fourth move­ ment of the Ninth Symphony The Class C band received a division II rating. ...S OLD! MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Jean Chase. CRS. gri........................ 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy Scotti’ Scott.. 948-4228 Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 Larry Allerding. Kay Stolsonburg. ASSOC broker, gri.. .795-7272 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. .795-9521 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. gri....................... 795-9090 ASStX BROKER. SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. 945-9103 Debbie Erway........... 623-8357 Roy Carlson.............. 795-3611 Jon Johnson............... 948-4699 Mike Humphrevs, Broker. CRS. GRI □. Mis tS? 1. FREEPORT. GREAT POTENTIAL This home offers 3 bedrooms o mom floor foundry and a pantry for storage The furnoce roof shingles and septic system ore less than 3 years old With a little TIC this could moke you a terrific family home. For more information call Dianne Feldpausch $59 900 NEW LISTING TOO NEW FOR PHOTO 3. MD0LEY1XE. This is the perfect home for the young family single person or retired couple. Move in condition inside and out This very attractive 2 bedroom home will say ‘Welcome" the minute you step through the door. Priced to sell? Call Audrey Burdick soon........................$64 900 2. BEAUTIFUL HOME. BEAUTIFUL SETTING! Th.s fine home that sits on approximately 30 beautiful acres with the eastern 10 acres wooded provides an interior with a great room divided by o large 2-way fireplace and there is a large master bedroom and many other fine features Watch the deer from your living room window. Immediate possession Call Ron Lewis Price reduced ' 4. MRDDLEVIILE Approximately 2 5 acre building site in Middleville School District. Picture your dream home on the heavily wooded acreage just minutes to Grand V Rapids Coll Karen Brown $23 000 /$. FAWN LAKEFRONT Qu.et secludedA wooded lot with 106 ft. of frontage and possible walkout site. Land contract terms possible' Call Deb Erway Price reduced X. *o..................................................... ... $25 900. / FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE. GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. The Thornapple Kellogg Middleville Trojan Marching Band received a divition II rating at the MSBOA District Marching Festival in Kentwood last Tuesday. 4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4 Caledonia Community Education is offering the following trips for Senior Citizens. Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre: Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by the musical, “I’ll be Home for Christmas” on Tuesday, November 21. Cost is $28.00 per person and includes school bus transportation, dinner and the show. Call 891-8117 for reservations. Northwoods Festival of Lights: Join us for this beautiful two night trip to Grand Traverse Resort where we will enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights, the Kimball Music House, an ornament making class, and a wonderful dinner show! We will depart from Caledonia Friday, December 1 and return Sunday, December 3. Cost will be $180.00 per person double occupancy or $240.00 per person single. The cost includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, two nights at the Grand Traverse Resort, Dinner and Theatre Show, Ornament making class, tour of the Music House, Sunday Brunch, all taxes and Gratuities and Baggage handling. Call 891-8117 not later than October 23 for reservations. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1995 I Page 3 ‘Mad Hatters’ teach Page students about disabilities by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary School celebrated Disability Awareness Week by offering a “Mad Hatters" theatrical presentation of people with disabilities, featuring actor Matthew Stewart and actress Jaclyn Ahearne from Kalamazoo Stewart played several dif­ ferent characters with disabilities. His first character was “Myron." a young boy who did not want to wear his glasses. The kids in the au­ dience concluded that Myron did not want to wear his glasses because he was afraid of getting teased by his peers. Ahearne then asked the kids if they ever had to do something that caused others to tease them and if they felt bad about being teased. The kids learned through meeting Myron that it is not right to tease others about things they have no control over. Ahearne then told them ibout foster homes and ex­ plained that foster homes can benefit some adults as well as children. She said the adults that live in these homes take a little longer to learn things than others and get assistance at the foster homes. The next character, Don. said he lived at “Mrs Mar shell's foster care home" and went to high school He said he liked his home and that Mrs. Marshall took good care of him by helping him dress and get to school on time. He had many friends at school and learned a sense of responsibility by doing chores around the house. He said Mrs. Marshall always told him that it is important to take pride in his work. He has many supporters who stick up for him when others pick on him and has confidence in his ability to succeed. “Jimmy" was learning how to cook. He said one day he tried to make pancakes and left the kitchen because he got absorbed in a television show. When he went back into the kitchen, he found that the stove was about to bum and managed to get the fire out. From this mistake, he said, he learned to stay in the kit­ chen and pay attention to what he is doing unti he is finished cooking. Jimmy has a job as a maintenance man at Meijcrs which he is proud of. His manager always tells him that his job is very important because people do not like to shop in a dirty store With the money he is saving from his job, he hopes even­ tually to get his own apartment. “Bernie" has cerebal palsy and has a difficult time con­ trolling is muscles. He goes to school and en­ joys sticking his head out the school bus window. He helps Mrs. Marshall with the laundry and takes a painting class, in which he has painted a picture of a character from “Star Trek." his favorite television show. Ahearne asked the kids what they had in common with the characters they met. They said that besides the obvious things such as hair, eyes and ocher features, they all had feelings and faith in people. “Mark" is a hearing im­ paired boy who likes to run and swim. At swim meets he feels the vibrations when the gun goes off to indicate the start of the race. He reads people's lips and wears a hearing aid which he said helps him except when there are a lot of people talk­ ing at once or a loud noise. Ahearne told the kids that Mark's voice sounds different because it is difficult to make sounds when you cannot hear them “Wild Bill" is in a wheelchair due to a car acci­ dent. He said he was leaving Wyoming w hen a car swerved in front of his truck and he could not avoid it. He said he does not mind receiving help from peope as long as they ask him first. He does not want people to just assume that he needs help Ahearne and Stewart said they enjoyed talking to the kids and hoped the experience made them feel more comfor­ table with relating to people with disabilities. Actor Matthew Stewart portrayed different people with disabilities at a Mad Hatters theatrical presentation last Wednesday held at Page Elementary School in honor of Disability Awareness Week. Stifel, Nicolaus Currently Makes a Market In: State Bank of Caledonia First Michigan Bank Old Kent Financial Please call or write for more information: William Mosey named to Middleville Council Richard Kars Investment Executive (616) 942-1717 sibilities in his job as a teacher at Hastings High School. Carlyle Borck was ap­ pointed to fill the open spot on the Planning Commission, replacing Mosey, and Donna Stagray was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. In other business, the coun­ cil approved spending up to $2,000 to install a fence along the north, west and south boundaries of Mill Park. The sidewalk project has been completed for the year. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville Planning Commission member William Mosey has been chosen to replace James Oliver on the Village Council. Mosey, a vice president with Capital Cities Hobbies Inc., will finish the term. If he decides to run for the office next March and wins, he will then serve a term of two years He has been a member of the Planning Commission since March and was ap­ pointed unanimously. Oliver resigned from the council a couple of weeks ago due to increased respon- Paul Drueke First Vice President Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated 2100 Raybrook, S.E., Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. William Mosey Our safe deposit boxes protect your valuables from loss, fire, flood and theft. 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Qtate 'QaNK ALEDONIA All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday til Noon on Saturday fdic fir �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1995 Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone. It is Thurs­ day. and what a beautiful Oc­ tober day. Indian summer is greatly appreciated, but I'm just thinking of what may be coming. So I will thoroughly enjoy it. I am still sorting all the stuff I have here in my first floor history area. It goes so slow­ ly. My sense of touch can not read the printing and I get so frustrated. I have had an intestinal pro­ blem for a few day. and energy seems to have melted away. I will have to grab my spirits up by the bootstraps. The woodchucks in the yard are driving poor Houston crazy, running ail over the front yard and then going under the old house part that is in the front yard. Yesterday, when I took Houston out to park just at daylight, a preg­ nant young lady had just hit a deer She had gone to the home across the road to call the police and was waiting for them to come. Our neighbor was trying to help her. Houston was very interested in going to see and smell what all the commotion was about. But he is never off the leash and so was very impatient with me. I only was able to get a limited amount of news. Most of you were just relaxing and enjoying wonderful weather. My sister. Lyda. and hubby Frank are planning to come to visit us the last two weeks in October. I asked her if she would ready my things to help me sort the piles of stuff. She flatly refused to do any work while she was here So I guess we can talk while I clean out all the dirty comers. Our son Ted came down last weekend and it was so good to visit with him. He and Cay did a lot of catching up on ail their doings and I enjoyed visiting with him. Johnny’s brother. Pete, and wife and daughter Marcia came over Sunday She and Cay rode horses for a couple of hours, so we adults got a wonderful chance to visit. Well, folks. I did it again. I lost the tape on which you told me what all you have been do­ ing and so I will just give all of you folks a great big hug and will try to have it cor­ rected when 1 get your news next week. Love you all very much. Hope you don't get too disgusted with my absentmindness. Leighton Methodist Missions Conference to be this weekend The Leighton United Methodist Church will have its 16th annual Missions Con­ ference this weekend. Satur­ day and Sundav. Oct. 21 and 22.. The Men with Vision Retreat will be held from 6 p.m. Friday to 1 p m. Satur­ day. Speakers will include Dale Dorothy, vice president of World Gospel Mission; Chuck Elliott, a missikonary to Hungary; Tim Rickel. special services coordinator; and Harvey Bennett, chapter development. The cost of $25 includes three meals. A Ladies' Luncheon is plan­ ned for 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Middle Vill Inn Speaker will be Saree Deal, who also will provide music. Cost is $6. The Saturday evening ser­ vice at 7 will feature Dorothy as speaker and music by Saree and Seth Deal and a mixed quartette. There also will be special time for children in the gym. Dorothy also will speak at the 8:30 a.m. service Sunday. when there also will be special music. Doug Adkins will speak to adults in the sanc­ tuary during the Sunday! School hour, starting at 9:45 and there will be special time for the kids with Lynn. Jonathan and Daniel Adkins Dorothy speaking and special musk will be conclude the conference at II a m. and 6:30 p.m. that day The Rev. Ray Townsend is pastor of the church For more information, call 891-8028 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm Family Night 6:30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east o< M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. ...... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs. 1------- WELCOME TO O Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 _____________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. "Set an example In speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9 00a.m. & 11:00a.m. CALEDONIA I 4 church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles. Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 10061 St 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84tt St *891-8661 The Church where everybody s somebody . .art Jesus (Mis lord” Sunday School........................................... 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 1030 c m Sunday Evening WonNp.........................6 00 p m Wee Midweek Prayer 6 BOte Study....... 700 p.m Attrr Dobson Sunday School................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship..........10:30 am Evening Service............................... 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11.00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7.00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..............................7:00 p.m. RAV TOWNS® takx SHARON BAIWSDAU. Dr otOrUNrEd AMusc 071-OUZO MIDDLEVILLE 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. 10:00 am .1115a.m. ..6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795 3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School (Children s Minutry W rdnesday “Family Night" h-IS Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavincftcs Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly low Rom. 12;10 8:00 am.............................. Blended Senrice 9:05 a m..............................Educational Hour 10:15 a m...................Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m.......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun 1 jike> Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 111 Church Street Barner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Wonhtpa 900 am A 10:30 am Ret'. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Ret. Paulette Cheyne Wednesday Family Night" 6 00 pm Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 fl V* Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School.............9:45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m (Elie (DM ®tmr ^rtt|o4isl (Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Church School 9:30 am. Choir Practice 9:30 a.m. Worship Service............... 10:30 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School................10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11 00 a m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. SurxL,>........................9:45•m ' Morning Worship.,.11:00a.m. ____ Evening Worship...... 6.00 pm Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. (tn homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 17, 1995 / Page 5 New Vision group to visit St. Paul Lutheran Oct. 29 New Vistion, an interna­ tional music-ministry team to Australia and New Zealand will be at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia at 7 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 29. The spirited New vision team members dedicate a year of their lives to performing in hundreds of churches, prisons, schools, and nursing homes. Using music, puppets and personal testimonials, team members reach out to people of all ages with a lively performance featuring con­ temporary Christian music. New Vision will travel stateside September through January, when they will depart for overseas until July. Their program will feature tidbits about the cultures they will visit, with an interna tional program to offer when they return. In its 31 st year of ministry, Minneapolis based Youth En­ counter sponsors six Captive Free bands that travel in various regions of the U.S. Thornapple Kellogg PTO to sponsor informational ‘coffees' The Thornapple-Kellogg PTO sponsors four to six cof­ fees during the school year. The meetings are informal yet informational. The pur­ pose is to enable interested community members to discuss topics with a profes­ sional. and with other parents. The first two coffees of the school year are scheduled for Monday. Oct. 23. and Tues­ day. Nov. 7. Both meetings New Vision and four International Teams traveling the U.S and overseas each year. Youth Encounter is an evangelical organization that offers rela­ tional youth ministry resources. St. Paul's, located at 8436 Kraft Ave., invites the public to join New Vision: Kevin Brown, Rachel Easter. Tam­ my Eisele. Bryan Huesby. Luke Syverson. Aimee Wesolik and Jenny White. A free-will offering will be taken for the family night event. Magician Jeff Eno will be a guest at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. 13700 84th Street (at the comer of 84th Street and Pratt l,akc Road). Oct. 26-29 for a series of special meetings. Program times will begin at 7 o’clock each evening Thurs­ day through Saturday, and at 10 o'clock and 11 o’clock Sunday morning Each program will be dif­ ferent, featuring Eno and “the amazing Benjo, the bunny.” Eno has been entertaining crowds for more than 35 years, and will present in­ teresting and insightful pro­ grams. illustrating Bible truths. Benjo the bunny will do amazing things at every pro­ gram. He will appear in a puff of smoke, outdo Houdini, and perform other surprises. Call Pastor Michael Funderburg at 868-7440 for more information. The Friends of the Caledonia Library will have a special book sale Saturday. Oct. 21. from 10 a.m. until noon. Patrons are urged to bring a Library Cat canvas bag. In this special two-hour bag sale, visitors can pay $2 and fill a grocery bag with as many books as will fit. Paper­ book and hardcover books can be purchased. Canvas bag owners can fill their bags for $1. Bags will be on sale Saturday at a cost of Book discussion group starts in Caledonia The Caledonia Library in­ vites local readers to join the new book discussion group The next meeting will be Nov. 1 at I p.m. in the library November’s book is “Hav­ ing Our Say ” by the Delaney sisters. These sisters were both more than 100 years old when this book was written. It is a poignant, humorous and delightful look into life, history and faith in the face of great trials. Copies of the book are available at the library. Members of the group will select the book to be discussed in December. For more information about the book discussion group, to reserve a copy of the book or with questions or suggestions about library programs, call 891-1502. HOMEOWNERS.1 Irving from paycheck to paycheck.’ SUBSCRIBE TODAY! STOP a Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Matr-arSffwr CMIoilw 1-800-968-2221 AAA Mortgage Cheaper By The S6 For $7. purchasers can take home a full bag. Information will be available about joining the Friends, other library pro­ grams and the book discussion group. The Caledonia Library is located at 240 Emmons St. For more information, call 891-1502. The next book sale will return to the regular format with hard cover books priced at 50 cents, three for $1 and paperbacks at 25 cents each, or five for $1. The sale will be held in December The Makameys to sing at local church Oct. 28 The Makameys from Clif ton. Tenn., will be the per­ formers at the next concert in the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church 1995-96 series at 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 28. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Chris tian Bookstore. Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, at the door or by calling 891-8858. The church is located at M 37 and l(XXh Street. Caledonia tpirttual Crusade with Harold Vaughan OCTOBER 22-26, 1995 • Special Music Nightly • Children’s Service Nightly SUNDAY: 9:45 A M., 11:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7:00 P.M. • Nursery Provided Jeff Eno FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 5075 N. MIDDLEVILLE RD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml PHONE # (616) 795-9726 BRUCE N. STEWART. PASTOR Say "Thanks" to your "Boss This Week ozen! Romance them with roses . . . at prices you'll love. ip Bosses Day is Friday, October 20 Sweetest Day is Saturday October 21 12 Roses and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children. After his presentation, be will be available to answer questions. On Nov. 7. representatives from Harcourt Brace and Company (publishers of TK elementary textbooks) will discuss ways to help students with reading and language arts at home Caledonia Library plans special sale Oct. 21 Magician will visit Calvary Grace Brethren Church Oct. 26-29 Send the FID* Best Boss Planter s2995 (In a Vase) will be held in the Page Elementary School library (3887 Bender Road. Mid dleville) at 7 p.m. There is no charge and child care will be provided. All community members, not just parents of ThornappleKellogg students, are invited The Oct. 23 coffee will feature Dr. Steven Bergman, an area family practitioner. 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Monday-Friday 8.30 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 2 pm �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 17, 1995 TK grad shows living proof that disabled are able by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg High Schodl graduate Marc Sevald is living proof that disabled students can accomplish anything they want Sevald. who spoke to cur­ rent TK students Tuesday in honor of Disability Awareness Week, graduated from TK five years ago and received a bachelor of science degree in zoology from Michigan State University. Sevald got most of his speech training from the Shawny Park Deaf Oral Deaf School in Grand Rapids, which be attended until he was a sophomore in high school. He said he was bom deaf and started at Shawny Park when he was 7 years old. He learned to speak English well enough for people to unders­ tand him. Because of a lot of vigorous training, he has been bilingual for most of his life, though he said he still has trouble pro­ nouncing g's and j's. To test the quality of a per­ son's hearing, he said, a machine called an audio gram is used. People with normal hearing will respond to sounds within the range of 0 to 20 decibels. His response level is in the range of 95 to 100 decibels. Sevald said overall, educa­ tional opportunities for the deaf are not as good as he feels they should be. com­ pared to the opportunities others have. This situation, he said, leads people to think that the stated mental capicity of deaf people is lower than that of others. This is not true He said “Atlantic Mon­ thly” did an article on a group of deaf people and found that 75 percent of deaf people can not read a newspaper when they leave high school. This, he said, is also due to lack of learning opportunities. English, he said, is not a natural language for the deaf because 15 percent of the language is readable to them, making it harder for them to learn and understand For example, the words mop and mom are difficult to distinguish between because because of the similarity in their pronounciations. he said At Shawny Park, he said, students were discouraged to use sign language while they were trying to learn English because it would be easy to not absorb the language. He added that he wishes there was a way to upgrade the pro- Dental Care ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon. thru Fri Ronald B. Stegehuis T) 891-1240 « ~ ■\| 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. (M 37) Caledonia Educational opportunities for the deaf are not as good as he feels they should be, compared to the opportunities others have. 55 — Marc Sevald Speaker Marc Sevald told Thornapple Kellogg High School students what it is like to be hearing impaired when he spoke last Tuesday in honor of Disability Awareness Week. cedures used to teach English to the deaf. Sevald said he could read by the time he was 4 years old and used to read the articles in science fiction magazines. He could lip read so well that his parents did not know he was deaf until when he was 4. That’s when they discovered that he did not res­ pond to them unless he was looking at them. He said whenever he was in a class he would sit in the front and read the teacher’s lips. He added that it was dif­ ficult when teachers spoke while they wrote on the blackboard and that he usually 3 Reasons Why YOU Should Borrow From D&N Mortgage! 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There are many different kinds of teletypwriters. Sevald said the one he has is a more elaborate model that cost $900. Each letter that is typed into it has its own pure tone. He said that when deaf people speak to each other through it they usually type their visual expressions as well so the per­ son they are speaking to knows how they are feeling. Sevald also has a visual warning system in his home to signal when the fire alarm goes off and also has signals for the door bell and the phtrne He said that while he was in college, his goal was to "always be the best 1 can and never give up. “Medocrity is not good enough for me." he said. He added that he always tried to stay a step ahead and do more than was required. When talking to a deaf per son. he said, there are several rules that people should follow if they want the person to understand them. First, speak clearly so the person can read lips and make sure the speech is not too fast. Facial expressions also are important so emotions can be detected, he said. Chewing gum. smoking and other oral fixations make it difficult for deaf people to properly read lips as does hav ing a moustache that is too shaggy Sevald said he is very sen­ sitive to high pitches and some deaf people are sensitive to low ones. Most deaf people, he said, cannot understand speech when there are loud noises or mumbling in the background. He said he used to wear a hearing aid that helped him a lot when he was in high school, but it has not been helpful since his surgery. His first language is American sign language and his second is English. Most of his family does not know sign language, though his two mid­ dle school-aged brothers know some basic words. If he goes to public places, he said, it is usually with a deaf friend, so they can use sign language and not worry about noise interference. Besides playing volleyball. Sevald was a member of the ski team his freshman year at MSU and is now a certified scuba diver. He said there were some stereotypes that he had to deal with during his years in school. He once had a lab partner who would over outline things for him and a professor who did not want him in his class because he thought the work would be loo complicated for Sevald. He said he thinks it is a shame that these stereotypes exist. “When people do that, they are focusing on my ears in­ stead of focusing on me." he said. Sevald said he had a kM of fun with his interpreter in his college classes. During class they would swap jokes without the professor ever knowing. There was one class where he had to dissect a caterpillar that had a parasite on its pallet, he said. While wat­ ching this, his interpreter got sick and passed out He said he really enjoyed his years in college and got to experience some interesting things. "In college you can learn while you are having fun. " he said. 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Karen Despres, executive director of the Barry County Red Cross chapter, said the goal was to collect 60 pints throughout the day. but effort ended up falling short, collec­ ting 45 pints from 51 people. American Red Cross volunteers offered cookies, sandwiches and juice to pro­ spective donors to make sure they kept up their strength. The Red Cross also had questionnaires for donors to fill out after they completed the process to get an idea of how smoothly it went. Donors received hearts as symbols for giving blood, which they could present to Dave Jaspersc at Bosley Phar macy in Hastings, and receive Thornapple Kellogg High School Students took time out from their busy class schedules to donate blood at a drive sponsored by the American Red Cross last Monday. Donors were offered juice, sandwiches, and cookies, to keep their strength up. Kelluff Jliutck Menu: Thornapple Kellogg Lunc h Menu Wednesday, Oct. 18 brcad/pcanut butter, vegetable slicks, pineapple. Thursday, Oct. 19 Taco/soft shell, lettucc/checsc. refried beans, blueberry cobbler. Friday, Oct. 20 Pizza, cole slaw, fresh fruit Monday. Oct. 23 Ravioli/cheese. broccoli, wh wheat bread, peaches Tuesday, Oct. 24 Comstack: chili/cheese. let- applesauce Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun. Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu We’re buckling down on buckling up! ,ii4o JoTIWinMW Wednesday, Oct. 18 Fruit crescent, orange juice, milk. Thursday, Oct. 19 Waffles/cherry sauce, milk. Sticker Day. Friday, Oct. 20 Big cinnamon roll, juice choice, milk. Monday, Oct. 23 Cold cereal, tortilla/jam rollup, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Pancakes/syrup. juice, milk. free candy bars and other items. Despres said she ap­ preciated Jasperse’s help and feels that he is the most sup­ portive merchant in Barry County. She said it takes an hour to go through the process for donating. First, donors must fill out questionnaires dealing with basic health history then get their ears pricked to test for hemoglobin in the body. Donors then get their temperature and blood pressure taken and go to a private table to decide whether to allow the Red Cross to use their blood. Despres said this process was set up to eliminate peer pressure getting in the way of people’s decisions to donate and putting a donor in the position that requires them to tell someone that they have a condition that prevents them from donating. She said 41 of their donors were first timers and consisted of mostly students, whom she encouraged to return again She added that each pint of blood collected could save as many as four lives. Coordinator Vickie Rick said she appreciates the help she received from teachers and office staff in putting up with the disruption of classes and of Dave Rick. Jenny Vee and the Village Council, who helped set up for the drive. Juice was donated from Pastoors and Vickie Rick donated the cookies. Bus driver Susie Raab also helped collect six gallons of blood throughout the day The next community drive will be from I to 7 p m Mon­ day. Dec 18. at the First Bap­ tist Church in Middleville We've moved to better serve you. iielcT Hastings Clinic ■ XxJ&OX of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Restoring Lives, Renewing Spirits Now located at: 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400, Hastings, Ml 49058 (south on M-37—Hanover Street—just past Hanover Village) Offering you • Counseling for all ages • Assistance with a wide variety of issues or problems including depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and anxiety • Help with parenting skills and family conflicts For more information or to make an appointment, please call (616) 945-4200 or 1-800-678-1279. 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Don't you deserve six more ways to get the most for your money? �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1995 Cerebral palsy victim challenges middle school students to be honest by Mandy Habel Staff Writer A young man with cerebral palsy challenged Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School students to be honest with him about his disability in a special assembly Friday. Before Johnnie Tuitel started to speak, he told students he wanted to have a discussion with them, not give a lecture. He asked the students questions to find out what they were thinking and encouraged them to be honest. When asked how he deals with his disability he said “I pray a lot and I laugh a lot." He told students that if anything he says makes them feel like laughing, then they should go ahead and laugh. Tuitel said he wanted to know how many of the students felt sorry for him when they first saw him. Some admitted that they did. Reasons students gave for their feelings were that he isn't able to do as many things as others and he is not able to run Tuitel was "given the gift ofcerebal palsy." at birth. He was due on Jan. 31, 1963, and was bom prematurely in September of 1962. His mother was vacuuming the floor of her house when she keeled over in pain, which turned out to be an acute appendicitis Doctors told her and his father that their baby was dead and that they should just con­ centrate on making sure she pulled through. While she was sleeping in the recovery room. Johnnie's desire to go out into the world woke her up. Weighing only 1 lb. 4 oz., he spent the first three months of his life in an incubator cl­ inging for life. An oversupply of oxygen Speaker Johnnie Tuitel told Thornapple Kellogg Middle Students Friday how he moved forward in life dispite his cerebal palsy. caused damage to the part of his brain that controls bodily movement causing the cerebal palsy After he had been at home for a while, his parents notic­ ed that he did not do some of the things that most children do and took him to a doctor who said his behavior was typical of a premature child. When there were no changes within 18 months, they took him to another doc­ tor who told them Johnnie would never be able to talk, eat, move, or take care of himself or live a normal life. He recommended that they put him in a home and “have normal children." He said his parents decided to keep him because he was alive, they loved him and he was theirs. Tuitel said he spent the first four years of school at a place called Eastern Orthopedic. By the time he was in fourth Market Nesbitts • Sandwiches • Salads • Groceries • Dairy • Soft Drinks HULST CLEANERS PICK UP/DROP OFF 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 795-3509 OPEN M-F 6:30 am-10 pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm MMO WsTzrl ■ ■mikrWwWW W I grade, he said, his parents decided that he should go to a better school. The decision resulted in him being the first student to be legally “ mainstreamed ’’ in the state Tuitel. wearing metal braces on his legs, then was carried into the classroom by his father who said. "This is my son Johnnie who will be in your class, please take care of him.” Since he was the first disabled person student and teachers at the school had ever dealt with, they were a little frightened at first, he said. The first thing he did was stand in front of the class and explain why he could not walk the way everyone else did. His disability let him get away with saying things to teachers that others could not. One day as he wheeled himself into his new geography class, the teacher asked him what she was sup­ posed to do with him and if he could learn the way the other kids did. He responded jokingly by saying "I don’t know if I have ever learned before, but I will try.” The next day he walked into class with the aid of his braces and said the teacher thought he was suddenly cured. He said he had another teacher in high school who saw him in a different light. This teacher was also the football coach. Tuitel said he had a stomg desire to play football and told the coach he would do anything it took to be on the team, even if he had to wash buckets. The coach agreed to his terms. He managed to play football for recreation by hitting the ball with his crutches. He kept telling the coach that when he was able to walk, he would join them in a game. Things were different in the classroom. When he did not do well on a test, this same teacher told him that if he did not do better, he would simply "rip his lungs out. " After that he got all A's in the class. He said what motivated him to work harder was the knowledge that the teacher ex­ pected more out of him and had confidence in his ability. While in high school, he had this recurring dream that on the last day of his senior year, he would suddenly jump out of bed. go to school to find that he got A s on tests in four different classes, play in the last football game and score a touchdown. But what really happened was that the coach thanked each player for what they did for him. Tuitel said the coach simply gave him half of a hug and said “I’m sorry.” After that he saw his name carved on a cinder block wall in the school along with the names of football champions. Later, he said, he watched his brother play football and score a touchdown. After the game was over, he went home and started crying. When his sister asked him what was wrong, he told her that he was never going to walk. “Don’t ever say that. You are Johnnie Tuitel. you can do anything." she said. He told the class that not be­ ing able to walk normally is not a life sentence because he is otherwise healthy, and can think and feel. He added that he can do everything that a walking per­ son can. he just finds other ways to do it. He said it is difficult for him to get started in the morning. This morning he crawled into the bathroom to find his crut­ ches and tell on the floor try­ ing to go to the bathroom then slipped trying to get in the tub "When this happens, 1 just look in the mirror and tell myself to forget about it and move on." he said When he was a senior at Western Michigan Universi­ ty, a friend asked him to speak to hts class. Just before he spoke, he caught a woman's eye and forgot his name, it was love at first sight, he said. When he finished his speech she apporached him and told him he did a good job and he helped her carry her books to her car. After she left, he realized that he forgot to ask for her phone number. They next day she called him and asked if he would like to go to dinner. He said they dated for three months and she taught him to ride a bike, water ski. and run on his crutches. When she introduced him to her parents over Thanksgiv­ ing. her mother was not pleased She said “I’m sorry, you are not welcome at the dinner table because my daughter is not going to marry a cripple." He said nothing anyone had ever said to him hurt him the way her mother had They eventually broke up because the pressure made it impossible for the relationship to work. Tuitel is now happily married Tuitel told students that if they feel the urge to stare at someone who is different from them they should stare. If they want to know what is wrong with the person they should just ask. He said to succeed in life you only need two things, “a heart that gives 110 percent, and a mind that thinks clear and straight. " With these two things anyone can be successful. Tuitel started his speaking career in 1983 when he talked to a class at Hope College in Holland as a favor to a friend The professor recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue public speaking. Tuitel has spoken for more than a decade to organizations and groups across the United States and Canada including Paws with a Cause and the United Way. He has appeared in various newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune, the Grand Rapids Press, the Logansport Pharos Journal, the In­ dianapolis Star and the Detroit Free Press. He also has won speaker of the year awards from the Kent County United Way. State of Florida Amvets Auxiliary, and Paws with a Cause, and has appeared on the Chicago talk show "Lifestyles.” and "Holland Wednesday” in Holland. OPEN HOUSE - SUN., OCT. 22,1-4 PM 9776 GREEN LK. 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For the seventh time, a Pumpkin Work! area at the market has been set aside which is dominated by pumpkin figures, with cartoon and movie characters made or enhanced by pumpkins, and a maze for the children to A com maze is put to good use by the children who visit Pumpkin World ‘95. The seventh presentation of "things pumpkin" at S&S Farm Market features wholesome fun for individual families, pre-school kids and school groups. Pumpkins are one thing that are always available at Pumpkin World '95. These youngsters enjoy the pumpkins as they run from one display to another. Thornapple Kellogg senior parents holding fundraisers Thornapplc Kellogg High School senior parents have already met several times in preparation for the senior par ty on the night of graduation. May 26. As in years past, the loca­ tion of the party and theme are kept secret. Committees have been formed and fund raisers under way. Some of the fund­ raisers. such as the dunk tank at the Heritage Day celebra- tion, game ball raffle at the football games and the pig roast, have given the group a base to work with. The next fund-raiser, begin­ ning Oct. 20. will be sub sandwich sales These subs, provided by Phil’s Pizza, will be sold by the seniors and their families for $2.25 each through Nov. 2. Mike Bremer, chairman for the fund-raisers, said pickup will be Nov. 6. though it may be From Our Readers Caledonia Twp. officials unhappy with road plans To the editor: The following is a letter members of the Caledonia Township Board have sent to Gov. John Engler. ‘Dear Gov. Engler: *‘We as officials at Caledonia Township. Kent County, are very unhappy that M-37 South of 60th Street to 76th Street will not be widen­ ed. There has been a need for this to be done for several years. In fact, the need to widen M-37 South of 84th St. is desperate “Also, the South Beltline project has been put on hold indefinitely. “We have also been keep­ ing an eye on the new Detroit Tiger Stadium that is going to be built w ith tax payer dollars for a total of $55 million. It amazes us that our roads w ill not be improved because we need more tax dollars (gas tax) in order to afford these improvements. But we can af­ ford to give tax dollars ($55 million) to build a stadium tha will benefit only the owners of the Tigers and the City of Detroit. “Where are our priorities? Isn’t the safety and well being of our citizens more important than the new Tiger stadium? “We as taxpayers and township officials, are appall ed at the way you have decid­ ed to spend our tax dollars and the residents of Caledonia Township whom we repre­ sent. We think you need to take another look at this spen­ ding of our tax dollars.’’ Thomas Garbow Caledonia Tow nship Supervisor Patricia Snyder. Clerk Ruth DeVries Treasurer extended until the 20th if there is a big sale. If anyone is in­ terested in supporting pur­ chasing subs, they may call Mike Bremer (795-30759 or a senior's family. In the works is a raffle for a 15-foot Bay Liner ski boat, with motor and trailer This was donated by senior parent Jerry Welsh and his company. Also coming is a steak dinner with all the trimmings, that will take place after the New Year. More information will be forthcoming. Tickets for the senior party are $25. They may be pur­ chased any time by contacting Cindy Wenger at the TK office. Co-chair Joy DeHaan said, “These would make a great Christmas present to a senior. A wonderful gift from a grandparent or parent not knowing just what to get them for Christmas. ” The senior parents are also collecting D&W receipts and Spartan labels, which can be put in the boxes provided in the teacher’s lounge and the library. For all senior parents in­ terested in lending a hand, there is always plenty of fun to go around, the next meeting for the senior parents is Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. The following month, the group will meet on Nov. 14. the same time and place, with no meeting in December. Those interested in knowing more may call one of the cochairs of the Steering Com­ mittee: Carla Walker, 795-8761. or Joy DeHaan. 795-7169 (Stoeetesi ‘'Day is (Saturday. October 27st One dozen S^oje<5$29 navigate. This Saturday, storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas will entertain at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Ed and Juanita Slocum will bring their llamas and John and Janet Schondelmayer their Haflinger team for the children to get to know. Ivinskas will also appear on Oct. 28, the same day the farm market will sponsor its first pie-baking contest. The market is located three miles south of Middleville on M-37. 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Village Manager Bob VanLiere noted that by then, it would be very late in the Stockman said he agreed with VanLiere. and the council year to plan a road project be­ cause of weather and the pos­ unanimously agreed to go sible unavailability of asphalt. along with their thinking. The Maple Street expansion He said the council either could take bids this fall for will be funded by county work to be done in the spring, block grant funds, and plans or it could delay both bidding call for Maple to be connected and construction until late to Kinsey by a curving stretch of road, so that Maple meets winter or early spring. VanLiere said he recom­ Kinsey at a right angle. Funding includes extending mended the latter action, not sanitary and storm sewers along the new roadway. Sani­ tary sewer also will be laid under Kinsey to serve future development to the south. The new storm sewer will handle the runoff from the drainage ditch on Kinsey. VanLiere also noted that some work would have to be Minutes done to adjust a private drive Bills that joins Maple at its present Building Inspector Report deadend. Treasurers Report When completed, the exten­ Emerson Golfside Meadows - 2nd Reading sion will allow the Caledonia Budget Hearing - 7:30 PM Fire Department, which is Country Turf - 2nd Reading housed on Maple Street, an ef­ Snow Plow Bids The Greens of Broadmoor Country Club ficient access to the south end 1st Reading of both the village and town­ Planning Commission Report ship. Cemetery Lots The council also heard its ZBA Re Appointments first report from Stockman, Resolution for Special Assessments who took over the village Library Board Appointment manager post last month. He Any Other Business That May Come told the council that: Before The Board. • Smoke testing of a section (108) of the village s sewer line in­ dicated areas where there by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council agreed last week to delay taking bids for the Maple Street extension until spring. Engineer Lou VanLiere of Earth Tech reported that while the design and specifications of the work are ready for council approval, bids cannot go out until after a period when public comment is taken on the project s envi­ ronmental impact That period will not be up until Oct. 27, Van Liere said, which means that bids could CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA OCTOBER 18, 1995 7:00 P.M. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13 14. 15. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 19, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-09-09 Tax I.D. No. 008-036-70 - A request by Thomas Schweitzer to rezone his land, parcel “C”, at 990 Barlow Lake Rd. from “Rural Residential’’ to the “Residential Low Density” district. The new parcel does not meet the size requirement for the present zoning district. 2. ZOC 95-08-10 Tax Id. No. 017-036-40 - A request by Larry & Kimberly Wilhoit to rezone a parcel of land on the east side of Payne Lake Rd. starting 150 feet north of Lakeside Dr. and extending for 200 feet north of the starting point, from “Agriculture” to the “Rural Residential” district. The new parcel does not meet size requirement for the pre­ sent zoning district. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker Secretary (106) might be breaks in the lines. Because additional work is needed to pinpoint the trouble spots, a more detailed report will be presented next month. • Rags are needed for the new water hydrants in Glen Valley Estates. Council au­ thorized the purchase of 16 flags at $10 each. • With its new snow plow blade, the village could bid on township snow plowing ser­ vices for the library, township hall and fire barn. Council told Stockman to work out a bid for the work with the Council Street Committee. He also suggested the coun­ cil take a "proactive" approach to the problem of unsafe vil­ lage sidewalks by implement­ ing a policy on the problem. This matter was tabled so that Stockman can check with Middleville on its sidewalk policy. In other action, council au­ thorized Stockman to find the best deal on a cellular phone system that would link the village’s DPW employees with each other and with the village office. Clerk Jackie Cherry an­ nounced that nominating peti­ tions for the election of vil­ lage officers are due at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Offices up for election next spring are president, clerk, treasurer and four trustee seats. Nominating petitions are available at the village office. Council also discussed the need for a storage building at the wastewater treatment plant. Village trucks and gen­ erators need to be protected from the cold weather, and a temporary pole-type structure was proposed. No action was taken, but Council President Glen Klaver will meet with Stockman and village em­ ployees to make a recommen­ dation. Middleville Council Minutes September 26. 1995 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray. Frencn and VandenBerg. Absent: Rutherford and Stogray. Guests: William Mosey. Bruce Bender. Todd Ernst, Kevin Chandler. William Kenyon, Roselyn and Kerry Snider, Rick Wilson from the Grand Rapids Press and Mandy Hobel from the Sun and News. Minutes of the September 11, 1995 meeting were approved with the following corrections paragraph 5 trees at a cost of $80.00 each, and paragraph 8 order No. 4 in the amount of minus $567.21. Agenda approved as printed with the addition of under reserved time, Kevin Chandler update of Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant. Minutes of the September 18, 1995 special meeting were ap­ proved as read. Kevin Chandler from Earth Tech, updated Council on the Wastewater Treatment Plant operations. William Kenyon approached Council requesting that the Michigan Snowmobile Club be allowed to use the same route through the village as last year. Discussion held. French moved that Council approve the Michigan Snowmobile Club re­ quest to use the same route through the village as last year. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Request from the Thornapple Township Board asking the Village Council to meet with the Thornapple Board to discuss Wellheod protection. French moved thot Council attend a meeting with the Thornapple Township Board Monday. Oct. 23, 1995 for the purpose to discuss Wellheod protection. Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, East Main Street. Mid­ dleville. Support by Bray. Ayes oil. Carried. Property Committee reported to Council on their recommenda­ tion not to vacate 4th Street at this time. Council is in support of committee's recommendation. French moved the printed in­ voices for September 26. 1995 be paid in the amount of $158,066.93. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. Jason Cherry presented to Council o recreational develop ment agreement Discussion held. Bray moved that Council approve the Recreation Depart ment Agreement between the Village of Middleville and Com­ monwealth Power Company. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to property line dispute on Irvin Rood along the old ski hill. Village planner Joson Cherry updated Council in regards to Rails to Trails. Bray moved thot Council authorize the Village Manager to spend up to $2,000.00 for the appraisal on the proposed purchase of • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 * 80 • 80 • 80 * 80 80 Marie Welton so • Help with federal government now available locally On the third Thursday of each month, a representative from Second District Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra’s of­ fice will be at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville to answer questions and offer advice on problems with the federal government. The representative will be at the hall at 200 E. Main Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Reach over 50,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week roilrood bed property Support by Vandenberg Ayes all. Carried Attorney Youngtma ap­ proached Council in regards to alley way between High School and Railroad Street Discussion held. Bray moved thot Council direct Village Attorney Youngsma to take steps necessary to secure the Village's interest in alley between High Street and Roilrood Support by French. Ayes all Carried Council and Manager Man shum reviewed the Manager's Report Discussion held in regards to sidewalk in front of Masonic Building. Bray moved that Coun­ cil approve an additional $1,250.00 or 50% whichever is less for sidewalk repair in front of the Masonic Building. Masonic given 10 months to pay their share plus 7% interest Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Bray moved that Council direct a petition to annex four proper ties to the Village. Dykstra's and Consumer Power property along Grand Rapids Street. Bass pro perty on East Main and Boss pro­ perty on Fremont Street. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by French Ayes oil. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk • SO e so ...celebrates her 80th! * — October 18 — so Please help celebrate this special occasion with a card shower. Address to 9462 Whitneyville Ave., Aho, Mich 49302 * 80 Happy Birthday, Mother • Love, Your Family 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a REVISION TO THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE of the Village of Middleville. Reason for the Proposal: The current ordinance was wntten in 1979. The standards by which such improve­ ments that must be included within subdivisions, such as sewers, water mains, and streets have changed over time. The current ordinance needed better, up-to-date, standards since two new single-family subdivisions are proposed for the Village Where the meeting will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall. 100 E. Mam St., Middle­ ville, Ml. 49333. When: On Tuesday, November 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E Main Street, Middleville. 49333 Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone at 616-795-3385 or by FAX at 616-79^8889, Monday through Friday, 8 ajn. to 5 p m. PLEASE NOTE: The draft of the proposed changes to the Subdivision Control Ordinance is quite lengthy. Many terms are technical in nature. Interested persons are urged to review or obtain a copy of the ordinance prior to the hearing. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1995 I Page 11 Local collector ‘combines’ with vendors to put on event Caledonia FFA members to harvest proceeds from toy sale by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Remember those little trac­ tors and wagons you, your siblings or your kids buried in the sand box or the front yard years ago? Too bad you can't dig them up, because some of them probably are collectors' items today. However, you might see some of those familiar farm toys among the many on display this Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Caledonia FFA's first annual Farm Toy Show. Twenty-four collectors will exhibit toys from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Caledonia High Some of the model tractors visitors can see at the School, and visitors are invited to browse, buy. sell or farm toy show are as small as 1/64th in scale. Others trade. are as large as 1/8th in scale. Farm toys also can be ap­ praised at the show, said local any more or eat at the cafete­ parts dealer will be in atten­ dance. he said. collector and CHS graduate ria. It's gotten expensive." Tony said that probably Tony Grinage, who is in Grinage said he thought the charge of the event. Anyone farm toy sale, which is some­ most people don't realize what with questions should call thing he has wanted to put on a serious hobby farm toy col­ Gnnagc at 891-8542. for a long time, would be ap­ lecting has become. "Some of these collectors Admission is $1. with chil­ propriate as a fund-raiser for are just as serious as model dren under 12 entering free of the FFA. charge. The seeds for this show train collectors and stamp col­ Refreshments will be avail­ were planted years ago. when lectors," he said. "There are special collectors' able, including sloppy joes, a preschool-aged Grinage be­ walking tacos, candy, pop, gan pestering his mother to edition models that are made, coffee and snacks. Door prizes buy him little toy tractors at and special series of model tractors, where you try to get will be offered, too. the store. Grinage has earmarked all Unlike most kids, his inter­ all the models in that series. the show's proceeds to the est in farm toys never waned, There really are a lot of people Caledonia FFA. A former and now his collection of out there doing this." Grinage said that the models member of FFA himself, he model tractors, farm imple­ said he wanted to put on this ments and a few model semi­ have been produced since the show as a fund-raiser for the trailers numbers nearly 700 1940s, and today, the toys are made primarily by a few com­ Caledonia chapter. items. "I know how much it costs He rates his collection as panies, like Ertl. Some are these days for the FFA mem­ "fair-sized," compared to some one-of-a-kind limited editions, bers to go to the state leader­ of the vendors who will ex­ and there is even a series made ship contests and to the na­ hibit Saturday. But he empha­ especially to benefit the tional convention," he said. sized that not only model trac­ Michigan FFA Foundation. / "It used to be that we didn't tors, but also model cars, Models range in value from have much expense, at least planes, scale model semis and $12 to as high as $1,100. Grinage said most collectors when we went to Michigan banks will be exhibited, and State for the state contests. he expects one vendor to bring begin by purchasing some models off the shelf or from "Now. the chapter has to several pedal tractors. pay for everything. The kids For those collectors who another collector. "Then you get into the col­ don't get to stay in the dorms "customize" their models, a lector's models and from there, you look to buy the first edi­ tion dealer models," he said. Some are called "precision" models, he said, because they are very detailed and actually have working parts. Collectors not only buy the toys "off the shelf or from other collectors, but also cus­ tomize models themselves. Free Estimates Licensed Builder Tony has just gotten into this phase of the hobby, and he and his dad. 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Favorites in Grinage's own collection include the M Farmalls and II Far malls series. His overall individual favorite, he said, is probably the one signed by the owner of the company that made the model, which is a special edition for the I Oth Ontario Toy Show and Auction. Grinage said he is very en­ thusiastic about the first-ever Caledonia toy show, and hopes to sec lots of visitors stop by. He thinks that kids and their parents will enjoy seeing all the toys, both new and antique, and might even want to bring along a treasured farm toy to find out how much it's worth. Helping him with contacts for the show is collector Gor­ don Stroven from Coop­ ersville, whom Tom Grinage described as probably one of the biggest and most popular dealers in West Michigan. Stroven has a huge collec­ tion, the Grinages said, and will be bringing some of it to the Caledonia show. "I think people will really enjoy seeing all these toys," Tony said. "And all the pro- BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM ceeds will go toward a good cause." The 50- to 60-member Caledonia FFA, which will benefit from the show, will serve the concessions and learn how to put on such a show, said advisor Jackie Steeby. "The nice thing about this project is that Tony and his family are doing such a great job helping us get this off the ground. They have spent so much time themselves on the show. "But what we re excited about for FFA is that this show will give us a fund­ raiser that will help our kids learn to plan and carry out an event from year to year, and I think that’s a very important thing." Steeby said that Grinage is correct when he talks about the rising expenses for the group. She estimated that the FFA needs between four and five thousand dollars each year to cover such items as dues, awards and primarily, travel, registration and lodging for the stale and national contests and conferences. Operating needs vary somewhat each year, depend­ ing on the success the stu­ dents have at the leadership contests, she added. "But our kids are good, and last year we had 29 kids qual­ ify to compete at the state level," she said. "With costs of registration and travel go­ ing up, we worry that some kids who should go won't be able to because of the cost." The toy show would not only provide the members good planning and organizing experience, she said, but also generate much-needed revenue that would supplement what the group makes from other projects, such as entering livestock at the Kent County Youth Fair auction, selling cheese and running a booth at the Fourth of July celebration. "We really appreciate what Tony is doing for us. and for the community by establish­ ing this show. I think there will be a lot of people who will find the show quite fasci­ nating. "It’s real easy to get into this collecting thing, too," she added. "We've now got five of these models our­ selves, still in the boxes, of course." Katie Tyner selected Rotary Student of the Month Senior Katie Tyner, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Robert Tyner of Middleville, was selected as the “Rotary Student of the Month" for September at Thornapplc Kellogg High School. Her accomplishments in­ clude being trainer for many athletic teams, senior class secretary, wrestling statistician/mat maid, disability awareness committee member, host for exchange students, and student teacher assistant. She plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College ^*^¥**-4****¥***¥**¥**A * * 4 * 4 * * 4 VCR • FREE Estimates * Cleaning * 4 • Fast Service 4 4 • Convenient Hours 4 4 * * 4 * * * * 114 Maple St. 4695 M-37 4 * Delton, Ml. 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The race then was a separate event that the schools were not involved in. though the money went to the cross country camp. Though they only had five members, they received strong support from the com­ munity. she said. Later, when the club disbanded because it lost a member, they decided to give the proceeds to the Renaissance program Schondelmeyer said the rest of the members continued to stay involved and worked on various activities with the school system. Middlebush said they — REGULAR MEETING — / L// Caledonia Farmers Elevator USA by Mandy Habel Caledonia Village Council Deer Blocks k___ WITH THIS COUPON Displaying T-shirts that will be available at the Middleville Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 11 are (from left) Tammy Benjamin. Keith Middlebush, and Sharon Schondelmeyer. SUMMARY OF MINUTES VCR Repair s15 Nov. 11 in Middleville October 9. 1995 Present: Berencsi, Erskine, Kidder, Robertson, Soules, Antecki and Cherry. Several guests were also present. Absent: Audy, Klaver. The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by President ProTern Soules. Minutes and Financial report were approved as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Robert Stockman, Village Manager was welcomed. He reported on the smoke testing. There are several roof and floor drains connected to the sanitary sewer and there are several cross connections of storm and sanitary sewers. Further in­ vestigation will be done. Flogs for fire hydrants and snow plow­ ing were discussed Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to purchase ne-essary hydrant flogs. Carried. Council asked that he work on the snow plow­ ing project. VonLiere reported on the Maple Street project. Motion by Erskine seconded by Kidder to delay the project until spring, corned. Rodgers reported that all is well at sewer plant, they are preparing for leaf pickup and the snow plow still needs some repairs Cellular phones and two way radios were discussed Motion by Erskine seconded by Robert son to have Stockman in­ vestigate several phone systems and purchase which e*er he feels meets our needs Carried Motion by Robertson, second­ ed by Kidder to contract with Meredith Display for Christmas decorations this year. Carried. Kidder reported on the tree work. Motion by Kidder, second­ ed by Erskine to purchase a 3 inch hard maple from T. Miller to replace lightening damaged tree at Cavner s Carried. Tree work will be finished next week. Some new trees will be planted. Berencsi reported on Library Board appointments and boiler repair. Other items discussed were storage building at sewer plant, tractor; and Open House for sewer plant. Nominating petitions for Village President. Clerk, and Treasurer for two year terms; three Trustees for four year terms, and one Trustee for a two year term will be due November 28 1995 These petitions may be picked up at the Village Clerk's office during regular business hours. Meeting was adjourned of 9 50 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (107) started a cross-country invita tional and a high school co-ed relay race years ago. Varsity cross-country coach Tammy Benjamin said when the invitational started, it was the first and only one in the state, though there now arc many others. They also started summer track meets that eventually were discontinued because more adults were participating than kids Middlebush said they also established a couple of courses that originally were set up for the physicial educa tion program. They also spon sor training camps Benjamin said the last time they had the turkey trot was in 1991 and that she and other people in the community are excited about its return. Forms are available at the high school, and Gazelles and MC Sporting Goods in Grand Rapids. People also are welcome to call Heidi VanAman at 795-9747 to col lect forms and ask other questions. There will be random draw ings for gift certificates from Otto’s Turkey Farm and Tshirts available for sale at the race There also will be aid stations available at the halfway marks of the race Proceeds will go to the Mid­ dleville track and cross­ country teams. 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(Kathy) McDo­ nough of Beaumont, Texas; seven grandchildren, Kristin, Zachary, Nicholas, Rebecca, Daniel, Jason and Lauren; one brother, William McDonough; one sister, Lillian (Gerald) Holland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday October 14, 1995 at the Janowiak Funeral Home, Geer-Logan Chapel in Ypsilanti. A Family Graveside Service was held on Sunday October 15, 1995 at Ml Hope Cemet­ ery in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Janowiak Funeral Home, Geer-Logan Chapel in Ypsilanti. Anna (Caskey) Zuidersma KENTWOOD - Anna (Caskey) Zuidersma, 73, of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday October 10, 1995. She was born on December 17, 1921 in Strasburg, North Dakota, the daughter of Anthony J. Ver Hoeven and Zina Mae Shepherd Ver Hoeven. She was employed as a Unit Secretary at a hospital. Mrs. Zuidersma was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Caskey and her second husband, Edwin Zuidersma. Surviving are her children, Audrey Jean & Robert VanderLaan of Wyoming, Sharon & Randy Grinage of Caledonia, Norm & Betty Caskey of Cale­ donia; stepchildren, Ruth Ann & Mike VanDuinen of Marne. Karen & Lindy Larson of Vermont; nine grandchildren; four step grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Clara Rawlings of Kent­ wood; brothers, George (Grace) VerHoeven of Washington, Earl VerHoeven of Arkansas. Funeral Services were held on Friday October 13, 1995 at Kentwood Community Church in Kentwood with Pastor Chuck Roost officiating. Interment was in Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Dialysis Unit of St Mary’s Hospital. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Johnny Christensen MIDDLEVILLE - Johnny Christensen, 22, of Middlevil­ le, passed away unexpectedly dn Sunday October 8, 1995. He graduated from Middle­ ville Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1992. Surviving are his parents, Frank and Ola Schutz of Middleville, Chris and Ruth Ann Christensen of Texas; brothers and sista's, Jason Christensen at home, Jeff Schutz of Alaska, Amanda Schutz at home, Shannon Schutz of Florida, Bobby Schutz at home; grandparents, Walter and Pauline Schutz of Plainwell, Jim and Pauline Mursh of Texas; great grand­ mother, Geneva Hawkins of Hastings; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and devoted friends. Memorial Services were held on Wednesday October 11, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Interment will be in Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Deer Hunters Widows’ Shopping Trip offered through Caledonia Community Education. Join us for our annual shopping trip to Gurnee Mills on Saturday, November 18. The bus will leave Caledonia at 7:00 a m. SHARP! and will return approximately 11:00 p.m. The cost will be $40.00 per person which includes motorcoach transportation, coffee, rolls and juice en route. For reservations, call the Caledonia Community Education office 891-8117. Reservation deadline is November 10. WYOMING - Roy W Forbes, 66, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday October 9, 1995 at his residence He was born on May 2,1929 in East Grand Rapids, the son of Roy Forbes, Sr. & Blanche Lickly Forbes Tape. He worked for General Motors for 38 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Forbes was a member of the American Legion Post #208. He served in the .Army Air Corp in 1946-1947. He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche M. Tape and stepfather, Warren D. Tape. Surviving are his wife, Helen; children, Roy W. Forbes, III, Suanne & Robert Adrion, James A. Forbes, Cynthia & Joseph Schneider; sisters & brothers, Elaine & Ed Buchanan of Wyoming, Kurt & Barbara Tape of Mandville, Louisiana, Ryan & Tina Tape of Paoli, Indiana, Jone & Lee Phillips of Dutton, Fritz & Pam Tape of Caledonia; nine grand­ children; many nieces and nephews; uncle, Linn & Gerri Sheckler of Traverse City; aunts, Lois & Red Hutchins of Fennville, Bernice Overholt of Dutton. Funeral Services were held on Thursday October 12,1995 at the Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. TK Students of the Month named These young people were selected os 'Students of the Month" for September at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (row one, from left) Holly Byars, Erin Vandersloot, Jenny Laansma, Jenni Tobin; (row two) Jenny Webb. Kirsten Carver, Shannon Zoet; (row three) Emily Zuidersma, Josh Steorts, Rob Reese, Drew Chamberlain; (row four) Tracy Schondelmayer, Rachel Krikke, Nathan Schmitz and Chris Dennison. Unavailable for picture were Jenny Herring, Chad Boss and Arnie Bergakker. INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. The Western Chapter. In­ dependent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Thursday, Oct. 19, at Saskatoon in Caledonia for a 9:30 a m. golf scramble. At 3 p.m. there will be a three-hour seminar on business insurance held by representatives from VanTol. Magennis and Lang Inc. Dinner will follow the seminar, also at Saskatoon. Phone 795-3387 as soon as possible for reservations. Guests and their spouses are welcome. TESTING OUT “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 <1-800-217-0712 I YOUR from front page- selection process should have some type of format. The board also approved a new two-period staff position to help with the overloading of classes. Jansma said the board was especially concerned about the safety aspects of the technical education classes being af­ fected by overloading the classrooms and the limited amount of work stations. Chris Willette and Patricia Baldry were appointed to the Kent Intermediate School District Advisory Board for Special Education and the board passed a resolution to continue the adud education program under the auspice of the Community Education office J B HARRISON Accounts group to meet at Saskatoon BEST DEFENSE Against The Elements FREE (Your Choice Of One) NFL TEAM SPORTS BAG $34.95 Retail Value NFL TEAM COOLER $29.95 Retail Value NFL TEAM BLANKET Invest a stamp i a<:’. 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A 'fish-witch' is a large pumpkin face with jaws opened to reveal a goldfish bowl with real fish swimming in it. A little witch perches on top. Would you believe that under that luscious frosting is two bright orange pumpkins? This 'birthday cake' was just one of many creative entries in the Great Pumpkin contest. The biggest entry was this 250-pound pumpkin that became the coffin for a pumpkin-headed Dracula Scot jayvee eagers beat Grandville Kettle Lake parents spent hours transforming the stage in the cafetena into this lovely harvest diorama. CALEDONIA FFA 1st Annual FARM TOY SHOW The Caledonia junior var­ sity basketball team defeated Grandville 52-38 last Tuesday. Jenny DeBoer scored 16 points, Tina Buehler added 10 and Sara Grievers had eight. Correction — Refreshments Available A story titled Thornapple Board. Planning Commission meet Oct. 3 that was printed in the Sept. 26 issue incorrectly stated ‘the Middleville Plann­ ing Commission will have a joint meeting with the Thor­ napple Township Board at 7 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 3.” The article should have said ‘the Middleville Planning Com­ mission will have a joint meeting with the Thornapple Township Planning Commis­ sion Water Quality Commit­ tee at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 3." We apologize for any inconvience this may have caused. Admission... *1.00 Children under 12 FREE Looking for a at Caledonia High School 9757 Duncan Lake Rd. Caledonia, Michigan Saturday, Oct. 21 • 9 am-3 pm FARM TOYS, TRUCKS CONSTRUCTION & RACE CAR SHOW PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Volunteer Linda Hillen adds the finishing touches to this friendly scarecrow who greeted families attending the Kettle Lake Octoberfest. Hilien headed tha crew that decorated the school stage and front hall for the annual school get-together. We’re buckling down on buckling up! 0 n>M!l! gt �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 17, 1995 I Page 15 Yankee Springs supports hours for Bassett Lake by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board Thursday voted to support petitioning Bassett Lake residents who want the area's hours to be restricted as long as the DNR takes on the responsibility of enforcment. Township Supervisor George London said there have been complaints from residents about loud parties and jet skis that keep them awake at night. He said the residents are asking to have the area closed between II p.m. and 5 a m. and wish to have support from the board and a sign posted out front indicating the hours. People who pass through would be ticketed, which would give residents some method of enforcement London said a letter had been written expressing sup­ port for the residents which he read to the board to get more opinions He added that the DNR has closed several roads in the area to prevent vandalism, which has caused complaints from residents who wanted to be able to walk through the area. Clerk Harvey VanderBee said they should write a letter to the DNR about the situa­ tion. He felt the residents should get together and work on a solution. Trustee Mary Cook said supporting this would not hurt and that the decision would ultimately be the DNRs responsibility. The board decided to ex­ press its support of the residents to the DNR and ask it to take on enforcement and signing responsibilities. Trojan cross country girls, boys split in two league meets The Middleville boys' and girls' cross-country teams split two O-K Blue Confer­ ence dual meets last week. Both defeated Hamilton Thursday, but lost to Coop­ ersville Monday of last week. I he girls nipped Hamilton 27-28 and lost to league-lead­ ing Coopersville 18-38. Jessie Davis was first in the Hamilton meet with a time of 22:19. Lindsey Thornton wa« fourth in 23:46. Stephanie Potter fifth in 23:48. Alice Maison eighth in 25:13 and Jenny Laansma ninth in 27:27. In the loss to the Bronco*. Davis was third in 21:02; Pot­ ter seventh. 23:30; Maison eighth. 24:39: Thornton ninth, 24:45 and Laansma 11th, 26:26. The Trojan boys' group lost to Coopersville 26-29. Steve Dood finished third in 18:25, Matt Eaton was fourth in 18:39, Ryan Hesselink fifth in 18:52, Jared Otto eighth in 19:47 and Dendel Craven ninth in 20:23. They came back three days later and defeated Hamilton by the same score. Eaton crossed the finish line first in 18:29, Hesslink was fourth at 18:58, Dood fifth at 19:04, Otto sev­ enth at 19:26 and Sean Davis ninth at 20:25. h an dee WITH CARE Scot girls whitewash two cross-country opponents The Caledonia girls' cross­ country team kepis its record spotless last Wednesday with two dual meet shutout victo­ ries. Coach Dave Hodgkinson's Talk Back Getting ready for the MEAP testing... By Douglas Busman, Caledonia Superintendent By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction During the weeks of Oct. 16-27, the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test will be administered to children in grades four, seven, 11 and 12. The calendar below gives you valuable tips for helping your children to be successful. Since parents are our partners in education, please work with us to make Thomapple Kellogg a place •Where All Students Become Accomplished Learners.” Some tips for successful test taking: Getting read)... Physically and Mentally • Get plenty of sleep the night before the test • Don't take a test when you’re hungry • Dress comfortably • If you w ear glasses, be sure you wear them w hen you take the test! • “Cramming" won't help. Concentrate and do your best Being test wise... • Answer the easy questions first • If you’re stumped by a question, mark it. go on with the test and come back to it later • If you finish early, check over your answers Making fewer mistakes... • Read all directions • Ask the person gi\ mg the test for help if you don't unders­ tand the directions. • Read questions carefully and all of the answer choices Guessing... • You should guess if you don’t know the answer, but don't guess wildly . • Try to eliminate some of the answer choices as wrong: this increases your chances of guessing the correct answer AH parents are advised that they may request exemptions from testing if they w ish High school students who do not test will not be eligible for diploma endorsements group claimed the top 11 places overall while running past Sparta and Kenowa Hills in an O-K Gold Conference double dual meet. Shannon Houseman led the pack by finishing the course in a medalist time of 18:47.She was followed, in order, by Keri Bloem in 18:55, Sarah Parbel 19:31, Liz Fortuna 19:37, Brooke Wierenga 19:49, Audrey Warner 20:06, Barb Warner 20:13, Beth Parbel 20:46, Jill Hoffman 20:59, Katie Sobczak 21:02 and Andrea Shomler 21:25. Sara Grow was 13th in 21:45 and Jenny Sprague 14th in 22:12. The Scots, two-time defend­ ing champions in Class B and currently ranked No. 1 in the state again, will try to defend their O-K Gold Conference championship Thursday in the league meet. Middleville golfers win jayvee invitational The Middleville junior var­ sity golf team earned the Kenowa Hills Invitational Di­ vision C co-championship re­ cently, tieing for the top spot with Coopersville with a 187 score. Tim JaiKisc. Chad Mugridge and Ryan Lenartz all carded a 46 and Jason Schweitzer had a 49. The B team finished ninth with a team score of 221. 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Graphics (616) 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1995 McFall Elementary kids get lessons on fire safety in special week to go on a call, they wear special pants, boots, coats, hats and masks. They also carry a tank full of air on their backs to make sure they get enough air while they are near the fire They also have electronic beepers that firefighters can turn on to let others know where they are in case they get lost in a fire. Woodard told the kids that there is no need for them to be afraid of the firemen when they wear their equipment Besides going through the fire truck and ambulance, the kids also were allowed to use the fire hose with the assistance of firefighter Brian Beard. When kids were finished looking at the equipment, they went back to the classroom to listen to a presentation given by Rick Schaefer-Space from the Middleville Fire Department He told the kids that even though Middleville and Freeport have two separate fire departments, they work together to train new people and to cover calls. He told the kids that having Fire Prevention Week every October is like having a string Students, assisted by Brian Beard from the Middleville tied around your finger Fire Department, got a chance to operate the station s because the week is a reminder to make homes and fire hose. schools safer. He said there are many dif­ ferent things kids can do and tell parents to do to make sure their families and homes are • CALEDONIA safe such as getting rid of • MIDDLEVILLE items that can cause fires and reducing the amount of cords • DUTTON that are placed in an outlet. It is important that kids are aware that 911 is to be dialed IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK only in the case of an / WE CAN HELP! emergency because the phone is not something to play around with, he said. “When you dial 911.” he told the kids, “you need to tell OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT them who you are and 127 Main St. whether you need a fire truck or an ambulance. ” Caledonia, MI 49316 He said in the case that the person calling is a young child who has trouble explaining where he lives, the depart­ ment can tell the location by a tracer on the phone. == SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. If the child is not able to ex­ plain the nature of the Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm emergency, the department will send an ambulance and a fire truck. by Mandy Habel McFall Elementary students learned from the Middleville and Freeport Fire Depart­ ments last Thursday about keeping families safe during Fire Prevention Week. Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard allowed students to walk through one of its fire trucks and one of its ambulances to see what they look like inside Woodard said he wanted the students to see what fireman look like in the protective gear they wear when they are fighting fires so they will not be frightened if they see firefighters in the future. He told the kids that firefighters look like Darth Vader in their gear. Woodard showed them each article of clothing that a firefighter wears and passed each article around so the kids could get a closer look and feel more comfortable with them When firefighters are ready Brian Beard form the Middleville Fire Department, (left) showed McFall Elementary School students what fire fighters look like in their protective gear as Chief Bob Woodard looked on. JOB OPENINGS! CALL 891-9270 Sbarman A Job With A Future TWIN CITY FOODS INCORPORATED 1315 Sherman Street. Lake Odessa, MI 48849 Machine Operator Trainees $7.00/hr. 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Two possible meeting places that were mentioned were the driveway and a neighbor’s house. When people are in a house during the time it is on fire, he said, they should stay close to the ground and should not go out a door if it feels hot. In situations like this, he said, people should stay where they are and let the fire department find them. He added that it is important for people to make their presence known so the firefighters can assist them. Schaefer-Space warned that lighters and matches are not toys. If children find any lying around their homes, they should give them to a parent or another responsible adult to be placed out of danger The stop, drop and roll method is important to know about in case a person's clothes catch on fire, he said if a person’s clothes catch on fire, he saad. they should stop any other movement and drop to the floor immediately. Then they should cover their faces with their hands to pro­ tect the eyes from the fire and rod back and forth until the fire is out. he said it also is very important to be careful around camp fires and not get too close to them or jump over them. Schaefer-Space said he en joys giving these presentations and enjoys working with the kids. PHONE SURVEY TAKERS *No Selling *$6.00 Hour *Work Site by Eastbrook Mall in Grand Rapids ‘Part-time: 3 Weeknights and At Least 1 Weekend Day Per Week Good pronunciation and reading skills needed. Apply 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays Bring 2 Pieces of I.D. 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave. PEOPLEMARI^ (616) 245-6161 FACTORY & WAREHOUSE JOBS ASSEMBLY 1sU2nd shifts - will train $6$6 50 PACKING 1st/2nd shifts - will train $6 50-$7 00. 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In Thursday s loss to a league opponent, early prob­ lems did the Scots m again. They fell behind 13-8 in the first quarter and battled Cedar Springs evenly the rest of the way. Kristy DeBoer scored 13 points to lead Caledonia, Samantha Choryan had 10 and Mindi Smith nine. Katie Wolfe led Cedar with 17. Caledonia held a slim 26-24 advantage in team rebounding. A slow start was the culprit on Tuesday night, too. Grandville’s Sara Skutt scored eight points in the first eight minutes and her team shot out to a lead that got as big as 17 points in the first half. The Sweet Ladies came back in the third period, sparked by DeBoer's 10 points and Rachel Comegys eight in the fourth, but the Scots ran out of time DeBoer finished with 15 points, four rebounds and three assists. Comegys added 10 and four steals and Stephanie Algera hauled down eight rebounds. Skutt finished with 18 points for Grandville. "We just can’t continue to spot teams eight to ten points to start the game," coach Mike Wilson said. "We showed a lot of heart and de­ termination in the second half. The last thing anyone will be able to say about this group of kids is that they quit." TK frosh football team ends Coopersville streak The Middleville freshmen f<Mitball team extended its record to 6-0 Oct. 5 after defeating a previously unbeaten Coopersville team. 23-0. After both teams exchanged punts to start the game. Mid dleville put together a sixplay, 65-yard touchdown drive. Miso Glavin burst 35 yards for TK’s opening score and Obie Kruse tagged on the two-point conversion. Offensive linemen. Jeremy Vandefifter. Paul Wade. Jesse TK 8th-grade eagers win two games, now 4-2 The Middleville eighth grade girls’ basketball team defeated Hamilton 30-29 to improve its record to 4-2. The score was tied as the first half ended The Trojans then fell behind in the second half before putting the game way in the closing seconds. Free throw shooting was the difference in the game. Leading TK were Payschence Erb with 15 points and Sarah Schut with six The T.K. eight-graders team defeated Coopersville 2S 23 The game was close all the way, with the Trojans taking a late lead and holding on for the victory. Payschence Erb had nine points and Chris McKee and Sarah Schut five each. FACTORY: Machine Operators Needed ...for plastic injection molding com­ pany. This includes visually inspec­ ting and packing parts. We are a growing company offering good pay, benefits and promotional opportuni­ ties as we grow. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia Waitstaff and Kitchen Staff Wanted Energetic college or high school student. Must be 18 years of age for waitstaff position. Fridays and Saturdays only through the middle of April. Stop in for an application anytime Monday thru Thursday between 8:00 a m. and 6.00 p.m., or Friday or Saturday between 8:00 a m. and 8:00 p.m. Yankee Springs Golf Course 12300 Bowens Mill Road. Wayland. MI 49348 Shaffer. Jim Bednck. Tim Kelly and Jeremy Huyck con­ tinued their fine blocking and broke Glavin open again and a 27- yard score pass down to Coopersville five-yard line. Two plays later. Glavin scored from the one The defense, led by Adam Smith. Bryan Jahnke. Jason Barager. Andrew Hillman. Tim Stevens. Obie Kruse and Miso Glavin. held Coopersville to only 38 total yards when the first half ended In the second half. Mid­ dleville quickly added to the lead when Glavin kicked a 28-yard field goal after a Tro­ jan drive stalled. Late in the game, Nate LaVoie scored on a 27-yard romp to close out Middleville's scoring. The Trojans defeated God­ win Heights 30-20 the previous Thursday. Glavin scored three TD’s and Adam Smith one. Key plans included a blocked punt by Derrick Reneau and an intercepted pass return by Jason Barager. both of which set up touchdowns. Caledonia frosh tie Catholic Central in soccer Caledonia tied Grand Rapids Catholic Central 1-1 in a soccer match last week. The Scots feel behind early, as Catholic Central used the wind to take a 1-0 lead. In the second half, with the wind behind them, the Scots scored quickly on a pass from Josh Johnson to Don Black They continued to pound on Catholic Central’s goal, but could not score and had to set­ tle for a tie. Singled out for excellent play at center-half were John Johnson and al stopper. Chad Radaz. Both Zac Baldwin and Kun Oberlin picked up their game and played well, their coach said NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Block and White. Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY Samantha Choryan (12) was wide open for this jumper as she scores against Cedar Springs Thursday. However, the Ladies lost the close contest with the Red Hawks, 43-40. Trojan jayvee soccer team ties, loses one The Middleville junior var­ sity soccer team last week tied Hudsonville Unity Christian and lost to Caledonia. Last Tuesday, the Scots were ready for the 8-1-3 Tro­ jans and outplayed them in the first half. Middleville kept them from scoring for the first 20 minutes, but then gave up two goals in four minutes. In the second half, the Trojans played much better, but couldn’t beat the Caledonia defense or put the ball into the net. TK’s Drew Chamberlin, Chad Brinks and Andy Clin­ ton all had excellent games. Middleville’s keeper was Lucas Holwerda. On Thursday, host Unity Christian came into the match with a perfect record except a tie with Middleville in their first meeting. Unity started fast and scored three minutes into the game, and added another with three minutes. With only two minutes gone in the second half. TK award­ ed a direct kick, and Jason Klinge passed the ball to Brian Bergakker, who drove the long shot into the net With only six minutes left. Nate Schmitz sent the ball to Bergakker. who again beat the Unity keeper to tie the match. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. For Middleville, keeper Lucs Holwerda. fullback Nate Smith, Steve Shear and Jeff Kietzman all played an ex­ cellent game. The Trojans have outscored their opponents 54 to 18 for the year. They will play at South Christian Tuesday and end their season at home Thursday against Kcnowa Hills. The Thursday game will be parent appreciation night for the jayvee team. & Alignment Complete Collision Repair Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt only / H&L MFG. 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The two ancient rivals for a long time have battled for possession of the cowbell, with the winner taking it home for a year. Caledonia beat the Wildcats up at the line of scrimmage nearly all night long with a no-huddle, ball control offense that every once in a while would spring somebody loose. "After the first quarter, we thought that we won the bat­ tle of the trenches." Burrill said. "I was both surprised and pleased with the way we con­ trolled the line of scrimmage." The biggest beneficiary of the offensive line's workman­ like performance was Don Stevens, who scored three touchdowns, one a 58-yard romp, and gained 163 yards on 25 carries. Quarterback Nick Freeman also had his first 100-yard rushing night, as he picked up 113 yards in 13 at­ tempts and scored the other TD Things didn't start well for Caledonia, as the offense sput­ tered with a couple of threeand-out series. After the Wildcats took their only lead of the evening on a one-yard run by Kevin Bala late in the first quarter, something happened — the Scots went to work in the trenches, taking the ball from near midfield all the way to the end zone. Stevens went the final four yards to knot the count at 6-all. A little more than five minutes later in the second pe­ riod, the Scots started from their own 33 and marched the ball down the field again. This time it was Freeman who broke loose on an option keeper and raced 35 yards to the end zone. Wayland quickly tied the score less than three minutes after that with a 63-yard TD run by Bala, but Caledonia wasn’t finished. Stevens an­ swered with only 1:45 left in the half on an electric 58-yard run to the end zone. After two consecutive unsuccessful con­ version attempts, Burrill had Chad Wangerin boot the extra Trojan JV gridders stop unbeaten Hamilton Middleville's junior varsity Thursday racked up an 18-6 victory over a previously unbeaten Hamilton football team Cory Schut set the table ear ly when he boomed a 57-yard punt to put the Hawkeyes on their own 17-yard line. On fourth and ten. tackle Erik Vernon sliced through the line, blocked the Hawkeye punt, scooped the ball up and rambled 10 yards for the Tro­ jan' first score. The PAT failed The Trojans decided to try an on-aide kick. The ball touched one of the swarming attackers before it went ten yards, so Hamilton's second possession started at the Tro­ jan 49-yard line. After a penalty kept the Hawkeye drive alive a receiver slipped through the Trojan defense for a 30-yard TD pass. The Hawkeyes were unable to convert the extra point, so the first quarter ended with a 6-6 score. The second quarter brought great field possesion for the Hawkeyes but once again the Trojan defense rose to the oc­ casion. Schut intercepted a pass ending their first drive. Their second drive was killed by a couple of key plays. Tackle Corey LaMance powered through the line and with a crushing tackle be put the Hawkeye fullback on his back for a four-yard loss. Fac­ ing second and long, the Hawkeyes decided to attempt a pass, but free safety Lucas Weatherhead made a diving interception. When the offense took the field. Middleville was able to sustain a drive. Schut gained yardage in the Hamilton secondary with his slashing and twisting style of running. Power back Nick Gallup had two crucial first down runs to keep the drive alive. Schut scored on a perfectly executed trap from 10 yards out. The PAT was wide so the Trojans led at halftime. 12-6. The second half belonged to coach Andy Kopfs defense, which allowed the Hawkeye offense only 15 yards. Leading tacklers for the Tro­ jans were linebackers Chad Schondelmayer. Brian Ploeg. Gallup and tackle Vernon. The offense used a ball con­ trol offense to use up the clock and march down the field for its third and final score. QB Brian Ploeg finished the drive with a sneak from the one. The Trojan coaching staff said they felt the Trojans were able to win the game because many individuals made con­ tributions. Reserve lineman Shane Doom and Ryan Smith were pressed into action at critical times in the game and came through. Special teamer Mitch Schnault was a leader on the kickoff team. He was effective in breaking down the Hamilton return wall and not allowing the Hawkeyes to have good field position. The Trojan are 7-0 for the season and can wrap up the conference championship next Thursday at home with a vic­ tory over Rogers. point, a mere portion of an impressive evening for him. too. With the Scots up 19-12 at the half, they wasted little time in pulling away. Way­ land fumbled the third quarter kickoff and Jason Eakins re­ covered the loose pigskin at the Wildcats’ 30-yard line. Moments a later, it looked like a penalty would cause Caledonia’s capitalization drive to faller, but Freeman hit Kyle Paarlman with a crit­ ical 14-yard pass for a first down. Not long after that. Stevens scored the game’s fi­ nal TD on a three-yard run. Interestingly, the only other score the rest of the way was a 36-yard field goal by Wan­ gerin that cleared the goal posts with plenty of room to spare. Wangerin also pinned the Wildcats back deep in their own territory all night with his booming kickoffs that went inside the 10-yard line on every occasion but one. Caledonia had a couple more time-eating drives, even with the no-huddle offense, but they eventually sputtered. Wayland put together one more scoring threat early in the fourth period, but Brian Rea put an end to it with an interception deep in his own territory, enabling the Scots to play ball control and "let's run out the clock." So what happened after the first quarter that turned a fal­ tering offense into a virtually unstoppable machine? "We made some minor ad­ justments on the offensive line and we told the kids to be patient." Burrill said. "And our no-huddle offense, once we got a couple of first downs, put them back on their heels and they couldn’t stop us. "I though Nick Freeman played a whale of a game at quarterback. ’ the coach added. "He put a lot of pressure on their defense." The Scots were able to grind out 350 yards rushing for the evening. Backing the stellar performances of Stevens and Freeman was Tim Soper, who gained 78 yards in 20 carries. Defensively. Caledonia was very stingy after Bala’s long run. letting the Wildcats threaten only once, in the fourth quarter. Linebackers Josh Haywood and Soper led the way with 15 and 11 tackles, respectively. Seth Erskine, who Burrill said is really coming into his own lately, had five stops, as did fellow outside linebacker Chuck Clark. "I'm really proud of these kids," Burrill said. "They gave it everything they had. These seniors deserved this, they've had a rough three years." He said he's also proud to win the cowbell back. The coach said he’s impn^sed with keeping a tradition much like the Little Brown Jug that Michigan and Minnesota fight for each year and the Old See Scot gridders, P. 19 Trojans drop overtime cage Swedish Weight Loss thriller with Wyoming Rogers ADVERTISEMENT Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel> oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. 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In the victory, sophomore Jenny Doyle dropped in 11 points and Cindy Hiler added eight. Tracy Schondelmayer grabbed nine rebounds. The difference in the contest was a torrid second quarter in which the Trojans outgunned Plainwell 20-7. "Everything clicked," said coach Jim Sprague. "Then we ran into some foul trouble in the third quarter, but we held our composure." He noted that 10 different 6 month FREE Lot Rent in Beautiful Cider Mill Village! A Manufactured Housing Community Hurry — Only a few lots remaining — don't delay! MOVE BEFORE WINTER people on the team scored dur­ ing the evening, which was Parents’ Night. The heart-breaking loss to Wyoming Rogers came after Middleville led by five points with less than 30 second left in the bailgame. But the Golden Hawks scored on a three-pointer and a basket to tie it at 49-all and then went on to win it in the extra ses­ sion. The Trojans fell behind by five in overtime, but almost came back to lie it in the end. Sprague said it was a game of spurts. Rogers was up by six through most of the first half and the Trojans took an 11-point advantage during the third period. Schondelmayer had a re­ markable all-around game with 16 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and five steals. Doyle had 10 points, four rebounds and five assists and Hiler scored 11 points and hauled down five boards. The loss dropped Mid­ dleville’s record in the O-K Blue Conference to 4-3. Over­ all, the Trojans are 7-5. Local youth bags big buck Mark Thompson, 12, of Middleville bagged this sixpoint buck in Irving Township on Oct. 5 This is the first deer taken for Mark, who used a Proline bow, and has been hunting for two years. His parents are Russ and Karen Thompson. Come look us over, we are one of the best kept parks in West Michigan ...or call for details: 795-6006 Cider Mill Viilase 425 Cider Mill. Middleville PARK OFFICE HOURS: 9 am to 5 pm Mon . Tues . Thurs. & Fn. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.9 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 17, 1995 / Page 19 Caledonia girls’ tennis team qualifies for state Caledonia's Chris Fuller (12) advances the ball as the Scots surge to a 4-1 victory over Middleville Wednesday TK’s Tom Piccione (16) rushes to intercept the ball. Caledonia High wins soccer rematch with Trojans 4-1 Caledonia's varsity tennis team includes Kate Lappin (first row, left), Kris VanBelkum, Lysa Ferguson, Christa Worst, Holly Hurst, Joelle Busman (second row, left), Stpehanie Grant, Kim Crisman, Heidi Hanna and Sarah Englebert. In the back row are Coach Tom Crisman, Lindsey Luetkemeyer, Kim VanSprange. Julie Jakel, Allison Smith and Coach Judi Ferguson. Lake 6-3, 6-1 and Crissman bowed to Gull lake’s Jennifer Durant in her last match. Fer­ guson lost in the finals to Wayland's Kim Nieuwenhuis. 6-4, 6-1. The third doubles team of Allison Smith and Lindsay Leutkemeycr also finished second, losing to a Wayland tandem in three sets in the fi­ nals, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. First doubles was elimi­ nated in the opening round and second doubles, with Kim VanSprang and Julie Jakel won one three-set match over Hastings, but lost in three sets to Byron center. "This is a young team, but all season they've really pulled out of tight situations," said coach Ferguson. "They go out prepared to hit 60 balls a point. They’re very determined Bclkum at No. 1 singles, sec­ and dig deep in all their ond singles Kim Crissman matches, and this was no ex­ and fourth singles Lysa Fer­ ception. guson. VanBelkum lost in the "This team is very coach­ finals to Kara Hoorn of Gull able, and all the girls have Caledonia’s girls’ tennis team this Friday will boldly go where no such unit has gone before — to the state Class B meet at Kalamazoo College. Coach Judi Ferguson’s group earned that right by fin­ ishing among the top three teams in the regionals Friday on their home courts. The Scots came up with 18 points to tie Wayland for sec­ ond place behind Gull Lake, which had 21. Caledonia had one regional Champion. Heidi Hanna al No. 3 singles, who upset Gull Lake s top-seeded Sarah Sack­ rider in a grueling straight-set finals match, 7-5, 7-6 with a 9-7 tic-breaker. She won her other two matches for the day. Finishing as runners-up for tfie Scots were Kris Van- worked hard to improve throughout the season." In the O-K Gold Conference match earlier last week, the Scots placed third behind For­ est Hills Northern and South Christian. "We were a solid third," Ferguson said. Three Scots won silver medals, including Hanna at third singles and the fourth doubles team of Kate Lappin and Sarah Englebert. Hanna finished her regular season with an 18-2 record. Caledonia was 5-2 in league dual matches, losing only to the top two Gold teams. Overall the Scots were 7-2. Ferguson also received coregional coach of the year honors, along with Cheri Ritz of Wayland, who used to coach at Thomapple Kellogg. Assistant coach Tom Criss­ man also was voted co-regional assistant coach of the year, along with Gull Lake's Beth Rhodes. Trojans win 5th straight girls’ tennis league championship Coach Larry Seger's Mid­ dleville girls' tennis team racked up its fifth straight OK Blue Conference champi­ onship by wnning the league meet last week with some clutch performances. The Trojans entered the con­ ference meet on Saturday, Oct. 7, tied for first place in the dual match standings with two other teams, Byron Center and Spring Lake. All three had 6-1 league records. Middleville had just two champions, but did well enough overall to score 56 teams points, two more than Spring Lake and six more than third-place Byron Center. Winning championships in their flights were fourth sin­ gles Jenny Manage and Ade­ line Devine and Kori Hutchens at first doubles. Mariage defeated her first opponent from Hamilton 6-1, 6-0, her second foe from Calvn Christian 6-4, 6-3 and downed her Spring Lake op­ ponent in the finals. 6-1. 6-4. in a match that was crucial for the Trojans overall champi­ onship. Devine and Hutchens also started with a victory over Hamilton, 6-0, 6-0, and then pulled out a three-set thriller over Coopersville 6-7, 6-4, 63. In the finals, they beat a Spring Lake duo they had split with earlier in the seaspn, 6-1, 6-1. Seger said the two finals matches with Spring Lake opponents were big victories. He also praised the determina­ tion of Devine and Hutchens in their second match, where they had lost the first set and trailed 4-1 in the second, only to rally and win. If they hadn’t, he said. We probably would have had to settle for a co-champiouship." Courtney DeHaan was run­ ner-up at No. 3 singles. She defeated her first and second round opponents in straight sets before losing in the fi­ nals, 6-1. 1-6, 6-1 Seger said DeHaan was “very aggressive with a good approach on her shots." First singles Traci Camp­ bell and second singles Sara Wright both finished third. Both lost in the second round to the eventual champion, but came back to win their conso­ lation final matches in pro sets. Seger said DeHaan was "almost flawless" in a 6-0, 60 first-round romp over a Spring Lake opponent before losing to the eventual cham­ pion in three sets. Second doubles Anne Mane Hart and Amber Frost and third doubles Emily Zuidersma and Sarah Kordts placed fifth, winning consolation matches in pro sets. The matches started on Sat­ urday, Oct. 7, but had to be suspended until the following Monday afternoon because of rain. "We knew going into Mon­ day that it would be between us and Spring Lake." Seger said. "We won just about ev­ erything Monday night The coach said be was pround of the team's effort. "A kx of people didn't think we could win it. but we stepped up big." Caledonia gained revenge for one its two defeats this season Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Middleville. The Scots had lost earlier this season in a 2-0 verdict, but this time they kept their friendly rivals away from the goal most of the night. The victory lifted the Scots' season record to 12-2-2 and kept them in second place in the O-K Rainbow Conference behind Forest Hills Northern. Both teams battled to a scoreless lie in the first half, but Caledonia's Steve Schmidt broke the ice with an assist from Matt Bushman with 21:42 left in the contest. He followed with another at the 15-minute mark. Scott Evans brought Mid­ dleville to within one with a loft into the goal, but the Scots' Eric Rogers answered with an assist from Schmidt. Schmidt closed out the scor­ ing with about a minute and a half left with his hat trick. Caledonia’s offense gener­ ally dominated throughout the game with 19 shots on goal, compared to the Trojans’ five. Caledonia coach Brian Brookhuisen gave a lot of credit to his defense. "We can't shut teams out. but we re holding our oppo­ nents well enough to win,” he said. "The guys hustled and we were able to beat them to the ball and keep them from scoring, which isn't easy against a team like Mid­ dleville." Coach Steve Evans said the loss, coupled with another to Hudsonville Unity Christian later in the week, ended his group’s hopes of contending for the league title. Mean­ while, the Scots' hopes re­ mained alive. Both Evans and Brookhuisen had high praise for the goalkeeping work of Middleville's Chris Niles. Caledonia's hopes to remain in the hunt for the league crown got a boost Thursday when the Scots beat Kenowa Hills 4-1 and Sparta lied con­ ference leader Forest Hills Northern. Adam Sobczak scored a hat trick, with assists from Bushman, Schmidt and Nick Boncher. Schidl scored the other one with an assist from Tom Hurst. If Caledonia can beat Sparta this week and if Middleville can tie or beat Forest Hills Northern, it has a shot at the title. The Trojans fell 3-2 to Unity Christian, despite tak­ ing a 2-0 lead on goals by Thiago Pcixoto and Divid Bolwinski. Unity's game winner came on a controversial offside play, according to Evans. Middleville this week plays at home Wednesday against Forest Hills Northern and Thursday against Kenowa Hills. The Trojans will visit Lakewood the following Tuesday for a first-round dis­ trict match at 7 pin. Middleville Trojans score major upset over Hamilton gridders Middleville's first varsity football victory of the season was a real shocker — espe­ cially for Hamilton. The Hawkeyes came into Bob White Stadium in second place in the O-K Blue Confer­ ence with a 4-1 record, 5-1 overall. They left with a 2813 loss. Hamilton struck first with a four-yard run by Joel Edding. The score was set up by a 47yard punt return by Ryan Vanderwall. But Middleville didn't roll SCOT GRIDDERS from Page 18— Oaken Bucket that's the prize for the winner of the IndianaPurdue game annually. Burrill said he thinks his team has turned the comer since letting the Forest Hills Northern game slip away. Since then the Scots have scored 27 points on defending stale champ Belding and have won two in impressive fash­ ion. "I think we re becoming a pretty good football team," he said. This Friday his team will try to keep up the good work at Kenowa Hills. A win would enable the Scots to fin­ ish the league season at 4-3 and insure a winning cam­ paign overall. over and quit. The Trojans re­ sponded with a 28-yard touch­ down run by Dave Liu and then Kevin Doyle hit Steve Lehman with a two-point conversion pass to enable them to go up 8-7. The home team struck again in the second quarter on a four-yard run by Doyle. Middleville opened up a 206 lead in the third period on a 72-yard pass from quarterback Dwight Wade to Nathan Pranger. Hamilton then came back with a 14-play, 75-yard drive that was capped off by a 13yard scoring run by Ben Veereke. But Jason Van Elst scored the clincher in the fourth quar­ ter, on a 15-yard run and then added the two-point conver­ sion. Hie scores finished off a six-minute, 71-yard drive that doomed the I lawkeyes* chance of avoiding an upset. Liu finished the game with 116 yards on 21 carries and Van Elst had 78 in 16 at­ tempts. Pranger had a pass intercep­ tion and a fumble recovery. Liu led the tackling with 12 stops, and Van Elst and Lehman both had 10. The win lifted the Trojans' league record to 1-5, good for a tic for seventh place in the league with Wyoming Rogers, which happens to be their opponent this Friday. Scot harriers give coach a milestone to remember The Caledonia boys cross­ country team won twice in a double dual meet Wednesday to give coach John Soderman his 200(h career victory in the sport. "It's a milestone in an old man s career," Soderman joked after the meet. The Fighting Scots beat Sparta 20-35 and whitewashed Kenowa Hills 15-50 because the Knights’ fifth runner did not finish. In the overall race for all three schools, Dave Friedrich took second with a time of 17:09. Andy Schupp was third in 17:14, Rob Lillie was fifth in 17:16, Todd Striplin sixth in 17:22 and Phil VanLaan 10th in 19:19. The victory left the boys' team unbeaten in dual meets going into the O-K Gold Con­ ference meet Thursday. �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 17. 1996 Reach over 8,000 area homes with a Sun and News ad Call...795-3345 Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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In 45flt 330pmto Qam 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia 3. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-10-24.pdf 48aa6aae0614645954e6c70ce89c5631 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Publ icLibrary 121 Lhurch Hastings, MI. 49058 * NeiofiS •{ o u r HometownNewspaperServtngM i d d i e v. i 11 e a nd Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year No. 37 I October 24, 1995 Mark VanderPloeg to leave Caledonia position Caledonia Twp. planner takes new Holland postition by Barbara Gali Staff Writer After six years with the township, Caledonia Planner Mark VanderPloeg has re­ signed his post to take a simi­ lar position with (he City of Holland. He will spend his last day in the Caledonia office tomor­ row (Wednesday, Oct. 25) "It's hard to believe six years have gone by," Vander­ Ploeg said. "But when I look at all that has happened here in those six years, I guess I have to believe it." VanderPloeg said he ac­ cepted the new job because it will offer him a chance to work in an urban setting, though he primarily will still be dealing with land use and zoning issues. "HI get to experience a dif­ ferent kind of municipality by working in Holland," he said. "I ll be learning about an ur­ ban environment as opposed to the more rural township environment here. This new experience will make me a better all-around planner, and I think it will help me draw closer to my long-term career goals." VanderPloeg was hired parttime by the Caledonia Town­ ship Board in October 1989. He replaced Andrew Bowman. who had taken a full-time po­ sition with Gaines Township. VanderPloeg worked three days a week in Caledonia Township, and two days a week for the Village of Mid­ dleville, until Caledonia hired him full time in May 1994. Looking back over his tenure, he said he thinks his greatest accomplishment for the township was developing the planning function into a full-time staff position. "In 1989, there was activity going on, but nothing com­ pared to what we're facing now," he recalled. "There was the Foremost PUD (planned unit development) and the Austinridge discussion has just ended. But the pace of de­ velopment has just steadily increased since then." "I feel good about getting procedures in place, and creat­ ing a professional set of out­ comes for this department." he said. "I think our Planning Commission, residents and developers now come to ex­ pect those processes to be in place. "I hope I’ve plowed a lot of ground for the next planner, so that he or she will be able to follow right along." VanderPloeg said that he also is glad the township now is an active "player" in work- Caledonia Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg will be leaving the township staff this week to begin work for the City of Holland. ( i In 1989, there was activity going on, but nothing compared to what we’re facing now. There was the Foremost PUD (planned unit development) and the Austinridge discussion has just ended. But the pace of development has just steadily increased since then. ’’ — Mark VanderPloeg TK hires first technology expert by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Jeff Ingle has been hired al Thornapple Kellogg High School as the new technology consultant on a time and labor contract, based on what the district has and needs. Ingle's primary duties will be to guide the technology committee in the best way to spend three mills voters ap­ proved last June for that specific purpose. He and the committtee met Oct. 5. when he said the group must investigate TK's desired direction He felt the group should get started as soon as possible to make sure the school does not limit its future expansion and growth. Assistant Superintendant for Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Dr. Mary Ellen Correa said the school has four main goals — computer literacy. Flames engulf Irving Twp. home The Engles Road home of Willard Joe Pierce was ravaged by flames Wednesday evening. Fire fighters from Freeport were assisted by the Hastings Fire Department and Thornapple Emergericy Services The fire remains under investigation, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans training, equipment and sup­ port. She added that there is a definite need to have students “certify” at certain grade levels for specific skills. It needs to be a K-12 plan rather than a building plan. “A lot of needs are being brought to the committee’s at­ tention,” said Committee Chair Kevin Briggs. “Jeffs assistance will be instrumental in determining what is realistic.” He said the district may gain access to the internet through the Kent Intermediate School District at a reasonable cost through funds available from the Ameritech “Smile” program. Ingle said the group needs to stay focused on curriculum. not on specific hardware and software because the goal is to accomplish things educationally He added that training staff needs to be a priority. as well as having technology support personnel at each ouilding site. Many departments in the schools are coming up with logistical plans that are varied and may need to be changed or amended The committee reviewed possible plans and information that was submitted by the high school. West Elementary and McFall Elementary ing on common issues with a mobile home park in the the rest of the region, and he township was an indicator of feels that the next planner will the interest in the area. While be able to take advantage of the idea of such a development might not be popular. Van­ the contacts he has made. Locally, he said he believes derPloeg pointed out that it the establishment of a PUD would provide housing for corridor on M-37 was a good people who can't afford to buy growth management decision a traditional home, like new­ lyweds or the elderly. for the township. "Land and homes here have "It took a while to hammer it out, but I believe the PUD become expensive, and the corridor has curtailed the spec­ township must provide a ulative market along the range of housing for its resi­ highway, where someone dents," he said. He also pointed out that the would buy up a parcel, slap a rezoning on it and then sell it zoning ordinances have been extensively revised during the off," he said. "The PUD approach also last few years, but added that gives the township control over the look of the develop­ ments along the highway, the access roads and all those other details. "It's taken some time, but now those who are coming in with developments along there are truly serious about their projects. They have carefully detailed plans and can explain what is going to happen on those properties. It’s not just a by Barbara Gall hodge-podge of buildings up Staff Writer and down the highway." The Caledonia School Board The PUD corridor also has encouraged development Tuesday took lime to answer around the village of Caledo­ questions that had been raised nia, too, he said, which is by several parents at its September meeting. good. Regarding a question from "That's where the utilities are located," he said. "Besides, parent Greg Comegys about this year's ACT scores, CHS commercial development around the village helps con­ principal Tonya Porter told the board and audience that trol the 'sprawl' problem." VanderPloeg also cited redo­ about 100 seniors have taken ing the township's flood plain the ACT test so far. Another district as another important 30 students are expected to control enacted during his take this test, commonly used by colleges and universities as tenure. "While it was controversial criteria in admissions or at the time, it should pay off scholarship awards. in the long term, and it cur­ Porter said that Comegys tailed development in the had been sent all the informa­ tion the high school has re­ flood plain.” He pointed out that the new ceived so far about this year's sewer line that extends from scores, but overall, no com­ the village north to 76th parisons to previous years Street actually reversed the an­ could be made until all the ticipated direction of growth. students have taken the test Just a few years back, we and the scores compiled. figured utilities would come She added that teachers do to the northwest part of the use old ACT tests and ACT township from Kentwood,' he scores in planning and im­ said. "Instead, the sewer line proving science curriculum. came up from the south, and Comegys had been particu­ that led to some interesting larly concerned about the sec­ situations." tion of the test that requires He said the development of Caledonia School Board responds to questions... See Questions, Page 2 In This Issue... • Octogenarian dinner celebrated in Middleville • Caledonia Schools present 1995 employee service awards • Caledonia Twp. to close non-complying sand pits • Hastings bowler wins 1996 Chevy Lumina �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 24, 1995 QUESTIONS FROM PARENTS, continued from front page---------------- -----------students to analyze scientific Test at several grade levels, data. Since the seniors are the depending on the school. first to have taken the STAR However, it was agreed that program in place of traditional the Stanford Test now would freshman and sophomore gen­ be administered to all fifth­ eral science classes, Comegys graders to help middle school was worried about whether teachers understand the students were learning enough achievement levels of their in­ science to show mastery of coming students. the skills required by the Phillips said the MEAP ACT. (Michigan Educational As­ CHS guidance counselor sessment Program) test given Mary Hill said later that no to all fourth-graders covers comparison could be made be­ reading and math. The science tween the scores of the Class and writing portions of the lest cover a two-week span at of 1996 and previous classes until all have taken the test the fifth-grade level. and the ACT program returns The middle school now the overall composite scores gives seventh- and eighth­ for the Caledonia students. grade students the MEAP tests Those figures traditionally are also, with seventh-graders tak­ sent to the schools in August, ing the reading and math tests she said. and eighth-graders the science Porter told the board that and writing tests. Beginning Comegys also had been in­ next spring, the Stanford vited to meet with the STAR Achievement Test also will be teachers to discuss his con­ given to eighth-graders, cerns about the STAR curricu­ Phillips said. This will pro­ lum. vide measures for the middle Another question raised last school and provide high month concerned standardized school teachers an understand­ testing in all grade levels. ing of the achievement levels Paul Sheely had suggested us­ of their incoming students. ing more standardized tests Phillips reported that high throughout the grades as mea­ school students in grades 10 sures of the district's teaching and 11 take a number of stan­ success. dards zed tests. Sophomores Dutton Elementary Princi­ can take PLAN, which is a pal Jerry Phillips responded to preliminary test for the ACT, his suggestion on behalf of and which is used for some the district's Instructional employability testing. They Council, which met Sept. 25 also can take the Preliminary and discussed whether more Scholastic Aptitude Test grade levels should be added to (PSAT), which is an indicator the present standardized testing of the student's possible suc­ schedule. cess on the SAT and also the A decision was made to add qualifying exam for the Na­ testing at the fifth-grade and tional Merit Scholarship Pro­ the eighth-grade levels. gram. Phillips said. High school juniors, espe­ He explained that the ele­ cially the college-bound, take mentary schools now adminis­ a battery of tests, including: ter the Stanford Achievement MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, CRS. gri........................ 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy •Scotti’ Scott,. 948-4228 Ron Lewis................. 945-5103 Larry Allerding. ASSLK’ BROKER SALES MGR CRS. GRI 945-9103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 Jon Johnson............... 948-4699 Miller REAL ESTATE • The PSAT (either for the first or second time) in the fall. • The ACT. for the first time, in the spring. <They can take it again in the summer.) • The new state-mandated high school proficiency test, beginning in March 1996. This test is estimated to take 11 hours • The National Engineering Search Test is offered to ju­ niors interested in that field. Because the juniors take so many standardized tests, high schools refrain from giving them yet another during the year, Phillips said. Seniors at CHS must pre­ pare and give their senior ex­ hibition. which is a gradua­ tion requirement that requires a great deal of preparation by the student. The exhibitions are open to the public, either by the student’s invitation, or by making arrangements with the high school. Phillips said. A letter outlining the In­ structional Council's informa­ tion and decisions was sent to Sheely, he said. The third report came from Porter, who responded to Jim Gordon's suggestion that the test/re-test policy used by the high school math department be instituted as a school-wide policy. She said that the test/re-test policy had been discussed by the high school staff as a re­ sult of parent feedback, and the math department brought its re-testing standards to the staff, which adopted them last summer. She said that not all departments allow re-testing, but that students are apprised of this at the outset of the course. ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stoisonburg, ASSOC BROKER GRL. 795-7272 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER GRI.... 795-9521 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson 795-9090 CRS. gri.................. Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 03. 1. NEW LISTING M MIDOLEVILLE AREA, 40 ROLLING ACRE FARM This wolkout ranch faaturas on tha moin floor o beautiful kitchan, formal dining room with slidars to tha dack. living room 4 bedrooms and 1% baths In the walkout lower level there is 1 bedroom kitchen game room recreation room with fireplace both, and 3 sets of sliders to the patio. There is also a 30x70 horse born with stalls, tock room 24x32 pole building, and the property is fenced with high tensile fencing Colt Gene Poll.......................................... $225 900 Mike Humphrey*. Broker, CRS. GRI MLS 3. MOOLEV1LLE. This is the perfect home for the young family, single person or retired couple. Move in condition inside and out. This very attractive 2 bedroom home will say ■‘Welcome the minute you step through the door. Priced to sell! Coll Audrey Burdick soon $64 900 Middleville This wooded and rolling 1 7 ready for construction. Colt Cathy Wil­ liamson................................ $12 500 y S. 102 ACRE BWLMNG PARCEL. There is a pond m the front and at rhe rear however the elevation of more than 30 ft between provides a beoutifui view of the sur­ rounding landscape The shores of rhe ponds contain handsome trees that con­ tribute beauty Located east of Hastings Land contract terms ovaiiabie. Call Koren Brown................. ......................... 05.000^/ FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE. GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. The board has agreed that when a citizen brings a question to the board, every attempt will be made to respond publicly to that question immediately or at the next meeting. According to the new stan­ dards, re-testing requires: • The students have all work turned in before taking the test the first time. • The re-test be different from the first test, but cover­ ing the same content. • Completion of rigorous correctives prior to re-testing. • The re-test dare and time be set by the teacher. • The student not use class time for re-testing. Porter said her staff also ap­ proved ten new "standards of practice" that set policy for student instruction at the high school. The new standards up­ date the school's former ones and cover a variety of policies, such as requiring a variety of learning activities during each macro class, requiring teachers be involved in all aspects of student assessments, requiring educational use of advisory time and requiring learning ac­ tivities that must be com­ pleted outside the classroom. School Board President Sharon Oatley said the board has agreed that when a citizen brings a question to the board, every attempt will be made to respond publicly to that ques­ tion immediately or at the next meeting. In the latter sit­ uation, the procedure will be to forward the resident’s ques­ tions or suggestions to the appropriate staff person or committee, who then will re­ port back at the next board meeting. A personal response also will be sent to the resi­ dent who posed the question, Oatley said. ' We welcome the sugges­ tions and questions of our par­ ents and community mem­ bers," she said later. "We hope by answering them at the board meetings that we can improve our communication with the community and at the same time, our schools can benefit from the ideas that parents and residents bring to us.” Caledonia woman earns U-M degree Amy Noel Olthouse of Caledonia was one of 1,400 University of Michigan students on the Ann Arbor campus who became can­ didates for their degrees at the end of this summer Some of them attended the university’s spring com­ mencement exercises last April; others may participate in the winter commencement in December. Olthouse is expected to earn a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts this is a process that must be ongoing. "We still have a kx of work to do with our ordinances, he said. Personally speaking. VanderPloeg said his work in Caledonia has provided him the chance to hone his techni­ cal skills. But more impor­ tantly, be said, he has learned "people" skills, like commu­ nicating. negotiating and edu­ cating. "I think the most enjoyable aspect of my job has been helping our residents under­ stand zoning and planning is­ sues, and I try to explain to them why these regulations are important." he said. "They may not always agree with them." he grinned," but at least they go away with some knowledge of what these ordinances are and why we have them." While he said he will miss the township staff at Caledo­ nia and working with the Planning Commission here, he also is looking forward to the new challenges of the Hol­ land position, and working toward a possible future career in consulting or even owning his own business someday. Both the Planning Com­ mission and the Township Board expressed regret at see­ ing VanderPloeg leave the township staff. "Mark has become quite an important asset to us in our work for the township," said long-time Planning Commis­ sioner John Dieleman. "We've watched him grow in this job. and he's blossomed into quite an excellent planner for us. He caught on quickly to the needs of the township, and the work he docs for the Planning Commission is invaluable. "His staff memos, for in­ stance, contain all the infor­ mation we need to know about a new development, along with his recommenda­ tions. Those memos have saved both the developers and the commissioners a great deal of time as we discussed their projects. "Mark has been pleasant to work with, and I’ve heard from citizens and developers that he has been helpful and thorough with them, too. He has taken some tough stands some­ times. and I’ve seen him take some flack from people who didn’t like what he told them. But he learned to stick up for the ordinance or the right way things should be done. "We were shocked when we heard he was going to leave us," Dieleman added. "We re really going to miss him. and I just hope we can find some­ one of his caliber to fill his post. You have to wish him well, though, if this move is going to advance his career.'’ Caledonia Marching Band to hold indoor concert Oct. 30 The 94-member Caledonia High School Marching Scots will appear in concert Monday evening, Oct. 30, at Caledonia High School. This, the third annual In­ door Marching Band Concert, will pay tribute to those band students who were part of the original 19-member band in 1991. Being honored will be senior band members Sarah Bedard (clarinet), Jason Buys (trumpet), Tana Kavli (clarinet), Kate Lappin (drum major) and Aaron Priskom (trumpet). The indoor program will feature the presentation of the entire 1995-96 half-time show, complete with movements- indoors. Also appearing will be the P newly-formed Caledonia High School color guard, under the leadership of guard captains Laura Brown and Melanie Hansen. The concert, which begins at 7 p.m. in the school’s aux­ iliary gym. is free and open to the public Motion picture theme music, country western favorites, rock aid roll stan­ dards, and even an audience participation number arc part of this program Also offered at the program will be several opportunities to assist the group members in their trip to Washington, D C. in March 1996 as well as their August band camp '96. Call the band office at 891-8130 for further information. Caledonia Arts and Crafts Bazaar v Caledonia High School L Saturday, November 4,1995 £ 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free Admission Free Parking Raffle Lunch Served 11:30 to 2:00 Come Enjoy the Day! �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 24, 1995 I Page 3 Obituaries New books added to TK Library Jessica L. Coe— HASTINGS - Jessica L Coe, 18, of Hastings, passed away on Monday October 16, 1995. Jessica was born on May 16, 1977 in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of Warren and Joyce (Lindenmeyer) Coe. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1995 and was attending Grand Rapids Community College. She was employed at Show­ case Cinemas. Jessica was a member of the National Honor Society and the Middleville United Methodist Church She graduated with honors from Thornapple Kellogg High School. She participated in Chester and Phyllis LindenVarsity Basketball, Volleyball meyer of South Carolina, and was Co-Captain of the Emerson and Eunice Coe of Soccer team. Jessica was Arizona; several aunts and “Rotary Student of the Month” uncles. Memorial Services were for April. She received the Marine Corps Distinguished held Friday October 20, 1995 Athlete Award, the OK at the Middleville United Conference Scholar Athlete Methodist Church with the Award, and a Foundation Reverend Lynn Wagner Merit Scholarship at Grand officiating. Burial was at Rutland Rapids Community College. She will be missed by her Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions family and many friends. Surviving are her parents, may be made to Thomapple Warren E. and Joyce R. Coe; Kellogg High School in three brothers, Richard B. Coe memory of Jessica L. Coe to of Grand Rapids and his fiance fund a scholarship for female Ingrid Hoekstra, Todd A. Coe student athletes. of Grand Rapids, Kevin J. Coe Arrangements were made of Hastings; Grandparents, by the Beeler Funeral Home. Lawrence L. Adams------------------------------------------------HASTINGS - Lawrence L. Adams, 80, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday October 17, 1995 at TenderCare of Hastings. Mr. Adams was bom on June 24, 1915 in Sandusky, Wisconsin, the son of Lyle & Ethel (Frost) Adams. He was raised in Grand Rapids and attended schools there He moved to Hastings in 1939 from Grand Rapids. Mr. Adams was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He married Fem Phelps in 1933. The marriage ended in divorce and she is now deceased. He then married Wilhelmina (Goodrich) Wares on January 31, 1960. He was employed as an Interior Decorator for over 60 years. He was also employed 5 years at the E.W. Bliss Company and' a partner in the former Adams & Furrow Decorating Service of Hast­ ings for 15 years. He was a member of Bible Missionary Church of Hast­ ings. He was an avid trombon­ ist, enjoyed all brass musical instruments, singing and gardening. He was also preceded in death by a three month old infant son, Larry Lisle Adams; brother, Merwin Adams; sonin-law, Robert Cronover. Surviving are his wife, Mina; five daughters and husbands, Dorothy & Larry Conklin of Hastings, Beverly & Norman Richards of Virgi­ nia Beach, Virginia, Joyce & Ralph Alvarez of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Peggy & Dan Wilson of Dowling, Kay & Robert Simington of Amherst, Ohio; son and wife, Terry & Rebecca Adams of Salt Lake City, Utah; stepdaughter, Norma Cronover of Hastings; step­ daughter and husband, Joan & Joe Gngas of Hastings; 29 grandchildren; 29 great grand­ children; brother, Paul Adams of Byron Center. Funeral Services were held on Friday October 20, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend George C. Stevenson officiating. Burial was in the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Mission­ ary Church of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Barry County Humane Society offers tips for safe Halloween The Barry County Humane Society says Halloween can be a fun time for children and adults alike. However, for dogs and cats, the activity and excitement can be confusing and threatening. Listed below are some sug­ gestions. from Cat Fancy Magazine, which can be ap­ plied to both cats and dogs, for a safe and happy Hallo­ ween for you and your furry friend’ 1. Keep your pet indoors, perhaps in a room at the back of the house away from the front door. 2. Leave your pet at home if you go out trick-or-treating or Contempo Salon 'wWW Welcomes you to their NEW! Full Service — • Facials • Acrylic Nails • Manicures • Tanning • Men s. Women's & Children's Hairstyling 9864 Cherry Valley — Caledonia Plaza WALK-INS AL WA YS WELCOME 891-1093 • Open Mon -Thurs 8-9; Fri. 9-5. Sot 9-4 if you accompany your children around the neighborhood. 3. Make sure your pet is wearing some form of iden­ tification in case it escapes from the house. 4. Candy is no treat for animals, so don’t offer your pet any goodies. Be sure to carefully dispose of any wrap­ pers or sticks after you eat a treat. 5. Don’t dress up your pet in a costume, and don’t use it as a "prop’’ for a Halloween display. These actions will on­ ly confuse and upset your pet. 6 Because of their associa­ tion with the holiday, black cats may be targets for dangerous pranks or mistreat­ ment. If you have a black cat. take extra steps to protect it on Halloween. Fiction Raptor Red by Robert Bak­ ker; Another You by Ann Beattie; Alvin Journeyman by Orson Scott Card; The Lost World by Michael Crichton; Legacies by Janet Dailey ; A Thing of State by Allen Drury ; Belgarath the Sorcerer by David Eddings; Come to Grief by Dick Francis; Gump and Co. by Winston Groom; Justice by Faye Kellerman; Dead Man’s Walk by Larry McMurtry; A Gown of Spanish Lace by Janette Oke Gaia’s Toys by Rebecca Ore; Cain His Brother by Anne Perry; Bom in Ice by Nora Roberts; Mary’s Land by Lucia St. Clair Robson; Sleeper Spy by William Safire; Morning. Noon and Night by Sidney Sheldon; Superstitious by R.L. Stine; Sunset Coast by Susan De Vote Williams Non-Fiction The American Bar Associa­ tion Guide to Home Owner­ ship; America’s Working Woman; The Movement and the Sixties by Terry H Anderson; The Art of the Per­ sonal Essay; The Big Book of Relaxation; Family Secrets by John Bradshaw; Timelines of the Arts and Literature; Stop Aging Now! by Jean Carper; The First Book of Investing by Samuel Case; The En­ cyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders by Dana K. Cassell; In Julia s Kitchen With Master Chefs by Julia Child; Pets by Frances N. Chrystie; The Comprehensive Country Music Encyclopedia; The Consumers Reports Money Book; Young Skin for Life by Julie Davis; My Point — and I Do Have One by Ellen Degeneres; Your First Financial Steps by Nancy Dunnan; Education on the In­ ternet by Jill H. Ellsworth; Art of the American Automobile by Nick Georgano; MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Joseph Gilbaldi; Staying Together by William Glasser; Net Money by Kelly Maloni. Washington Online by Bruce Maxwell; Body talk by Desmond Morris; Kiss. Bow. or Shake Hands by Terri Morrison; Out of the Fog by Kevin R Murphy; New Passages by Gail Sheehy; Rethinking American by Hedrick Smith; The W riter s Market for 1996 Children The New Complete Babysit ter’s Handbook by Carol Barkin; The Reason for Seasons by Gail Gibbons; Jungle by Theresa Greenway; The Sweet and Scxir Animal Book by Langston Hughes; Skeletons by Jinny Johnson. Rocket’ by Richard Maurer. Eyewitness Natural World by Steve Parker; Pyramid by James Putnam; Shakespeare and MacBeth by Stewart Ross; Presidents by Martin W Sandler. The Circulatory Sy stem by Ah in Silverstein. The Nervous System by Alvin Silverstein; Earth by Susanna Van Rose. The Lighthouse Mystery (book on tape) by Gertrude Chandler Warner; The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Baby in a Car by Monica Wellington. R«>oks on Tape Dangerous to Know by Bar bara Taylor Bradford. Official Privilege by Peter T Deutermann. Dangerous Minds by Lu Anne Johnson. Rose Mad der bv Stephen King; Dead Man s Walk by Larry McMurtry. True Betrayals by Nora Rotx’rts. Tobacco education classes to start The Barry County Substance Abuse Services in Hastings will offer five ses­ sions of the "Tobacco Educa tion Class” at its headquarters throughout 1995 and ’96. The goals for the class will be to examine what kind of a smoker a person is. to discuss and review teen problems and the benefits of stopping, to discuss "who says it is cool.” and to determine how smokers can make changes The dates for the sessions are Nov. I and Jan 17. March 20. May 22. and July 17. 1996 To ask questions or register, please call Angela Fall at the Barry County Substance Abuse office at 948-4866 HALLOWEEN: candy, cards. gifts. make-up. party paper good*, hair color spray, candles, wigs, costumes, masks, decorations. cookie cutters, treat hags N moret COMING SOON — KIDS CLOTHING CONSIGNMENT SHOP Slop in /or in/ofwuiito.. YARN, CRAFTS and VARIETY ALTERATIONS, CUSTOM FRAMING, 1/2 OFF CARD SHOP Stifel, Nicolaus iiffii Currently Makes a Market In: State Bank of Caledonia First Michigan Bank Old Kent Financial Please call or write for more information: Paul Drueke First Vice President Richard Kars Investment Executive DEBT RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS • • • • • • • • • No Application Fee Avoid High Broker Fees Pay Taxes Credit Card Debt Land Contract Balloons Home Improvement Credit Problems9 See Us Commercial Properties Vacant Land For Fast Cash Call. 1-800-968-3626 (616) 942-1717 Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated 2100 Raybrook, S.E., Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 First ZS National Bankof Michigan. Member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Member FDIC • ♦ > * X �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 24. 1996 Neigh bors VELDERMAN with... NORMA Good morning, everyone. It is 5 a.m. and I hope to get this all typed today. Wednesday, before-1 go to get my hair done at IO. Haven’t we had lovely weather this last week * Our garden produce is all done now after Tuesday’s heavy frost. Was it ever slippery under foot when Houston and I went for our usual early walk I had to slide my feet along feeling my way. so as not to fall on the slippery grass and leaves. Around the field. I had to keep holding back Houston because he wanted me to go at a fairly good clip Quite a lot of folks went to the Middleville Methodist s octogenenan dinner and pro­ gram of music The guest musician was a very good singer and knew how to get everyone participating in the sing along. He was from Mar­ shall. and Mary Hayward said it brought back her early memories when she and her husband danced so joyfully through their courtship time. They all said it was a lovely dinner thanks to the wonderful ladies who did all the work. So many folks mentioned how thoughtful Lois Bremer was to all of them. She is one sweet gal. Johnny’s first cousins are getting together in Zeeland area to have dinner and a good gab fest Ever since his family stopped having their reunions, we have gotten together to catch up on all the family doings. Now for all your news I do remember one item from last week’s news that I lost and feel should have been in. Virginia Root said that her daughter. Virginia Irene, and husband are leaving for Florida So the whole Har rtson clan got together and had such a wonderful time. Virginia said it is so wonder ful to see al her family having such a rich family time And of course. Virginia just loved every one of all the small children. Quite a wonderful family they all are Lois and Walt Bender also attended the Middleville din­ ner and had such a super time Letha and Fred Buck­ ingham also attended the din­ ner and had a good time. Virginia Root attended the Middleville dinner. It was the first time she had been out for such a long time. And she had a wonderful time. Got a hold of Don William­ son and had a nice visit with him. He is now teaching at the art school he has been con­ nected with. He says he thoroughly enjoys teaching the students. It makes him feel so good to be with the students, he now teaches them three days a week. He loves the teaching and close contact with the people. Teaching, he says, is really his first love. It charges his batteries to be with them, with all their enthusiasm. I guess that is it for this week, my community famijy. Love you ail very much. How many people did you hug this week? How many times did you have to call and say that you are sorry when you blurted out in anger, some unkind thing? Visit with all of you next week. Middleville woman makes Aquinas dean's list Maureen Bartlett of Mid­ dleville is on the dean’s list for the fall semester at Aquinas College To be on the dean’s list, the student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average Bartlett will graduate from Aquinas College in December 1995 with a double major in environmental studies and business. Happy 60s to meet Nov. 6 The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold its next potluck lunch meeting at noon on Monday. Nov. 6 in the Caledonia Community Education Building. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service, a dish to share, and a $1 gift foe bingo. Beverages will be provided. The Caledonia Happy 60s Club has been in existence for 32 years, and welcomes all Caledonia area senior citizens to its monthly meetings. Anyone with questions about the meeting or the club should call 698-6335. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving 9 30 am 10:45 am Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor a Living Lord Sunday School 6:00 pm Family Night 6: 30 pm 7240 68th Street. SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO Pastor Scott 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children 's Church util be provided during both services. ■Set an example In speech, in Me, m lore, in tert* and m purity " ___________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor I d* CALEDONIA I CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHLRCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at lOOTi St Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 p m. Sunday Mass......................... 9 00am & 11:00a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 ‘The Church *here ev&yvody is somebody and Jesus Cw t$ Lord" Sunday School....................................... 930 a m. Sunday Momng Worship...................... 1030 am Sunday Evenng WorsNp........................ 6-00 d m. Wed Mxjwee* Prayer & Bde Study...... 700 pm Use Mtar Doctor tastf CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............................... 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service..............................6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Cakdorua. Michigan Telephone 698 8252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Podot QQ1 SHARON BARNSDALE. Dr of Chnshon Ed 4 Musk 071-0UZ0 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service........... 10:00 a m. Sunday School..............................1115 a m. Evening Worship Service............... 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children's Ministry Rei. Paulette Cheyne ODlri (Uinir ^rtljodiet (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock — 868-6437 — Choirs for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult BiNc Studies St.Kraft Paul Lutheran Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one mother in brotherly low." Rom 1210 8:00 a m.......................... Blended Service 9:05 a.m.......................... Educational Hour 10:15 a m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................ Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barner Free Programs for AU Ages Sunday Worship 900 am k 1630 am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Wednesday Famih \tuht ' 6:15 Dinner Sunday School 9:45 111 Church Street 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-6167 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday W orship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 am Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Roy/e Bailard, Pastor Church School Choir Practice Worship Service Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Wednesday Family Night 6 00 pm COMMUNITY hsr-rnt joyful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday ...9:45 a m. Morning Worship.,. 11:00 a m Evening Worship. .6.00 ' p m Wed Fellowship. .7:30 p.m. ____ (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 24, 1995 / Page 5 Rock Youth Center kickoff planned Oct. 28 CHS musicians named to area youth orchestras Accepted into the prestigious St. Cecilia Junior Symphony Orchestra were Caledonia orchestra students Sunshine Fowler (left), Mitch McRoy and Kim Schmidtke. Several Caledonia High School orchestra students re­ cently earned acceptance into prestigious Grand Rapids area youth orchestras. Freshmen Kim Schmidtke (violin), Sunshine Fowler (cello) and Mitch McRoy (bass) will perform this year with the St. Cecilia Junior Symphony, composed of high school musicians from the Grand Rapids area. Seniors Laura Schmidtke (cello) and Aaron Priskorn (trumpet), along with junior Laura Lanscr (violin) and sophomore Emma Cryderman (violin) have been chosen as members of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Orchestra, which includes musicians ages 13-21 from around the West Michigan area. The young people are cho­ sen for these orchestras based on their performances in audi­ tions. said CHS Orchestra Di­ rector Pete DeLille. "It is a real honor to be chosen for these area orches­ tras, and the students deserve a great deal Of credit. It requires a lot of hard work and practice to earn membership into these select groups," he said. Four CHS orchestra students were accepted into the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Orchestra Standing, from the left, are Laura Lanser, Aaron Priskorn and Emma Cryderman Seated at the cello is Laura Schmidtke J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY. INC 3 Your indfpendrnt agrnl -WORKING FOR YOU” 60W Alden Nash SE Phone 868-0050 Judy Harrison President bv Mandi Habel ' Staff Writer Motivational speaker Bill Sanders will express ideas about canng and sharing with families at the kickoff of a new activities center in Freeport called The Rock Youth Center . " Area youths will enjoy food, musical entertainment and audience participation ac­ tivities that will be held at the Freeport Community Center Saturday. Oct 28. Coordinator Wes Lewis said the evening will begin at 6 p.m. with singer Tammy Richardson and a Christian youth band led by John Prince. Sanders will speak at 7 p m., after which food will be served and more activities held Sanders has been speaking to students, parents and teachers, since 1978 and has written 13 books and numerous cassette programs. He now ently writes two books a year. He also has spoken on more than 400 radio stations and has shared a platform with Presi­ dent Reagan. President Ford. Terry Bradshaw and Vincent Peale. and other well known figures. Sanders earned a certified speaking professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association and ap­ peared on shows such as * ‘The 700 Club." “Action 60’s" and NBC's “A Closer Look." Lewis said the “Rock Youth Center" was started by several members of the com­ munity and this activity will be the first of many that will be held there He said the idea started eight weeks ago when he and other community members saw the need for the youth in the Freeport area to have some support and healthy ac­ tivities available to them. “There was concern in the community at the time for the youth," he said. “This brought an awareness of the general youth community. We felt a calling and commitment to fill that need. ” He. the group and a couple of other people went to the community at large and said they would be interested in forming a group with dedicated members concerned about the community. They started recruiting volunteers personally and went to community leaders presenting the idea of doing something for the youth. “They were very suppor­ tive which 1 think shows their wisdom and willingness to meet the community’s needs." he said. Lewis said preparation for the activities is open to all church groups and any other interested individuals. Contacting groups, he said, resulted in an initial group of six to eight adults from dif­ ferent denominations and backgrounds and about seven teenage youths who they want to be directly involved with the direction the group takes in leadership capacities “The feeling being that if we can empower them to ac­ cept responsibility for their futures, they can grow." he said. Lewis that said over the last six to seven weeks, the group has gained a great deal of sup­ port and is finally at the point of having its first kick-off event. His goal is to attempt to create a multi-denominational group, he said, which would enable them to eliminate any philosophical or interpretive differences and embrace their common missions. His hope is that they will end up with a large represen­ tation from the community, each person having the com­ ■PINE See Youth Center. P. 7 Pennington * Tobias united The marriage of Stephanie of the bride. After their ten day honeyMane Pennington and Brian James Tobias took place at Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church on Oct. 7. 1995. Parents of the couple are James and Patricia Pennington of Middleville, and Eugene and Linda Tobias of Hastings. The brides friend. Aimee Posthumus was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were April Tobias, sister of the groom and Laura DeVhes. cousin of the bride. Flowergirl was Sarah Tobias, cousin of the groom. Best man was Matt Bender Groomsmen were Chris Ham­ mond and Tom Cruttenden. all friends of the groom. Ringbearer was Alex DeVries, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Scott Penn­ ington. brother of the bride. Jack Posthumus, friend of the bride. Randy Cusack and Marvin Tobias, both cousins of the groom The reception was held at Barry Expo following the wedding. 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Sanders, he said, focuses on the importance of balancing the spiritual, parental and educational support of youth and families, and recently Hastings Clinic of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Restoring Lires. Renewing Spirits Now* located at 450 Meadow Run Dnve, Suite 400, Hastings, Ml 49058 (south on M-37—Hanover Street—just past Hanover Village) Ottering you • Counseling for all ages • Assistance w ith a wide variety' of issuer or problems including depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and anxiety • Help with parenting skills and family conflicts For more information or to make an appointment, please call (616i *45-4200 or 1-800-678-1279 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 24. 1995 Barry County Women’s Festival held locally by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Barry County Women's Festival offered a variety of activities before author ’Carol Kent’s speech last Tuesday. While guests dined on beef and turkey picatta. they were entertained by the music of the Baroque String Quartet. Festival Co-chairwoman Sandy Engichart started the evening by welcoming guests to the council's first attempt at a ladies' night out and inform­ ed them that the next event will be a fall festival at Hastings High School on Oct. 19 1996. Englehart said the festival was about women supporting each other, getting together and learning new skills. She showed her apprecia­ tion to her co-chairwoman. Sandy Nichols and paid respects to Sue Drummond who recently passed away from cancer. She said Drum- Guests were entertained by the Music By Baroque string quartet before and during the meal. Village Players member Jeri Otto talks about her rough day during the sweet treats portion of the dinner. Middleville Village Players member Cheryl Cravero displays a print dress with a scoop back and plundging geckline in a fashion show at the Barry County Women's Festival Dinner last Tuesday. mond was a strong wonderful person who wanted to spread a message to people who have a terminal illness that they should stay strong and do their best to keep on living. Council member Peggy Kline commended the guests for taking the time to attend the festival to bond with other women. She than introduced Jen Ot­ to. a member of the Mid­ dleville Village Players who spoke about her bad day. making reference to the small pieces of candy guests receiv­ ed by their plates. Each time she mentioned the name of the candy item, the guests who had those items were told to stand. Her day consisted of “mounds” of laundry, a broken washing machine, and trouble getting her kids out of bed and cooking for them. These are things Otto said she had to go through so she would be able to attend the 3 Reasons Why YOU Should Borrow From D&N Mortgage! FIRST, unlike relatives, we re happy when you want to The Middleville Village Players gave a fashion show at the dinner displaying fashions put together by the Sea Shanty. dinner. Before the meal. Council Member Linda Ridder did a brief reflection and thanked the Lord for giving them time to share before the meal. Women members of the Middleville Village Players then put on a fashion show presenting clothing from the Sea Shanty and MVP Showcasing fashions with member Robin Sweitzer serv­ ing as commentator. The first model was Julie who wore a cotton flannel jumper from Woodridge. Next was Jeri decked out in camping motif from Cam­ bridge. and a denim shirt and a knit vest. Mary wore an all-weather jacket with a quilted lining and a holiday sweater with a turtleneck attached to it. Beth was wearing a Cam­ bridge cotton short vest with a T-shirt underneath that is sold at the Sea Shanty. Cheryl wore a print dress with a scoop back and a plunging neckline, and a pill box hat. Jan wore a classic car coat complete with a muffler and a small clutch furnished by Car Quest in Middleville. JoAnn wore a basic pin­ stripped suit, boxy jacket, and a plain skirt perfect for the of­ fice. She completed the ensemble with colored hose and slinky shoes. Helen wore a Hawaiian moo moo made out of genuine jersey, a straw hat and udder accesories. Deb wore a cocktail dress with light and airy balloon sleeves that could help her float through any evening. To complete te ensemble, she wore a 14 carrott belt and black and red pumps Helen came back to the floor wearing a housecoat and a stove pipe hat adding a teddy for foundation and bass slippers. Maggie wore a hmc skirt with a strappy halter top and cat sleeves, and spiked heels. Shelley arrived in a beach ensemble and crafty little boat shoes. The ensemble consisted of a hand towel top and a terry bot­ tom with ivory earrings and a lather necklace. The outfits were put together by Ellen and Kelly from the Sea Shanty and floral arrangements for the tables were donated by Thornapple Floral. The council also held a raf­ fle for gift certificates donated by area businesses. Other area businesses also helped sponsor the event. borrow money from us! That's what we do for a living. SECOND. you're happy when ive say "yes" to that new home mortgage. THIRD , we're both happy when you buy that new home. After all, it's what dreams and banking are all about! Come see your friends at D&N Mortgage today! Ue're sure we can make you smile. Pat Dorzema lx»an Originator lifetime Hastings Resident Earning Your Business Every Day. 3900 Sparks Drive S.E.. Suite 105 Grand Rapids KMA. 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Ml I October 24, 1995 I Page 7 Women’s Festival speaker tells about top 10 fears by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Speaker Carol Kent discuss­ ed the top ten fears common to all women last Tuesday at the Barry County Women’s Festival Dinner Kent, a former drama, speech and English teacher, did research for her new book ‘Tame Your Fears and found that many people feel that their worst fear is public speaking, which was rated above death She said the purpose of her book and speech was to make people more comfortable about doing things that are frightening "I will not remove the but­ terflies entirely, just get them to fly in formation." she said Many key worries for women, she said, are worth of life, significance to others, security, longing for intimacy and anxiety over making the right choices. Another author. Robert Goldman, found that people have a strong longing for suc­ cess. she said Goldman asked some world class athletes if they would lake a pill that guaranteed them gold medals even if if would cause them to die in five years. More than half said yes. she said. Fears, she said, come from unforgettable life experiences that happen early in life. Kent said her earliest memory of being afraid was when her family moved into a house next door to a cemetery . She said that when the moon was bright, the view of the cemetery out her win­ dow was ominous. Whenever a funeral would take place, she felt sym­ pathetic for the people who had just lost a loved one One night, she said, her parents had a party and she was not allowed to go downstairs. That same night, the moon was shining fiercely over the cemetery, scaring her To find and excuse to go downstairs, she said, she took a piece of dental floss and tied one end to her loose baby tooth and the other end to a doorknob and slammed the door causing her tooth to come out. She went downstairs to show her parents that another tooth fell out. Kent said that fear is our oldest and deadliest enemy, though some fear can be positive Negative fear, she said, can damage lives and cause addic­ tions and loss of loved ones. This fear expends depleting energy It is up to each individual, she said, to get nd of the negative fears and use the positive ones to help us move YOUTH CENTER,/romp spoke at Caledonia Middle School in honor of parent’s night. Lewis discovered Sanders through an article about him in the newspaper outlining the speech he gave at CMS and contacted the school to find out how he could be reached. "It is tremendous to have someone with his credentials speak to us," he said. He said community members wanted to take a few months to plan the kick-off celebration, then decided to have it right before Halloween because of the influences youth have to deal with to participate in destructive activities. “We thought it would be good to have this right before Halloween and demonstrate how much fun it can be for the 5 youth to be a positive force in their neighborhoods." he said. "We also would like to give the community a demonstration of the kinds of activities we hope to provide." Lewis said several groups in the area have expressed in­ terest and are actively pursu­ ing involvement. Groups such as "Word of Faith Fellowship." "Freeport Boosters." among others have expressed interest. Lewis said anyone else wishing to be involved also is welcome. The "Rock Youth Center will offer activities for youth every Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All activities will be held at the Freeport Community Center. patterns for coping, she said, imagine the worst case scenarios for what could hap­ it is difficult to change them The fear of revealing who pen to people. you really are is the fourth "Someone is late for dinner fear, which leaves people with and we are already planning a sense of loneliness. the funeral." she said. The fear of dissappointing It is amazing w hat we could people is fear number five. It do with the energy we waste is amazing what people will worrying about things like put themselves through to this, she said, because worry­ make sure they do not disap­ ing is a cycle of inefficient point a loved one. she said. thoughts. A woman called Megan was The third most common fear, she said, is the fear of in a bad relationship in which she was constantly forced to losing control. People put on masks instead cover the tracks of an abusive of expressing their true feel­ husband She ended up in a ings because they want other situation in which she was people to think that they have fearing for her life when ran­ dom gun shots at her and it all together and nothing bad ever happens to them. a See Festival. Page 9 When people have certain Author Carol Kent discussed the top ten fears com­ mon to women at the Barry County Women’s Festival Dinner Tuesday. Kent is the author of the book Tame Your Feors.'' forward The first fear women have, she said, is everyday phobias Most people have these at some level, she said. Kent said her phobia was of public speaking, which she was required to do her freshman year of college in order to graduate She said she just got up and did it and grew to enjoy it so much that she ended up ma­ joring in it. Her first major speech was given at a state convention that offered tape recordings and transcripts of the speech. When she first played her copy of the tape, she said, she thought it was defective because she kept hearing a thumping sound in the background. She then picked up the letter accompanying the tape that said the thumping was the sound of her heart beating from being nervous. Kent said the second most common fear for women is that of potential disasters. Women, she said, always Council member Peggy Kline thanked the guests for attending the dinner before Carol Kent spoke. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, MtddteviHe. Ml I October 24. 1896 Octogenarian dinner celebrated in Middleville again by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Octogenarians celebrated the idea that life begins at 80 by enjoying food and enter­ tainment at the Middleville United Methodist Chinch last Tuesday. After the Rev. Lynn Wagner of the Middleville United Church said grace, the 80 and over guests enjoyed eating meat loaf, mashed potatoes and an assortment of pies while they socialized with their friends Helper Chris Shumway said this annual event is held to give people a chance to get together “We have always honored people in the community who are 80 years old and over.” she said. The event was started in the 1940s by Edith Stoke, who set up two picnic tables outside the church Shumway said Stoke wanted peole of that age group to have a chance to meet others of similar ages and backgrounds and give them something to do. Lois Bremer said since this event is sponsored by the community, not the church, some of the people who attend are not members. Many of the guests said they V I The United Methodist Church of Middleville hod its annual Octagenerian dinner last Tuesday. Guest who are 80 years old or older are first row (from left) Leatha Buckingham, Lois Bender, Mildred McLaver, Marion Martin, Virginia Root, and Ester Burd. Second row (from left) Fred Buckingham, Clark Springs Walter Bender, Carl Lenz, Mark Squire Charles Hauser, Thelma Carl and Mildred Wiley. Entertainer Dick Day sang music from the big band area while guests tapped their toes. IUM MECTSMON f <iir Mudio Introducing Diane Force to our Caledonia Salon. I Diane has been in our Cutlerville Salon for 13 years. 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Sheridan 800451-9755 • 517-427-5080 us a call Let us tell you about the benefits wt offer! David Hast, Manager enjoyed the event. Mae McKeown said she has attend ed the Middleville United Methodist for the past 20 years and had been attending the dinner for four. “I would like to come to it again.” she said. Theresa Collins said this was her first time at one of the dinners and that she enjoyed everything about it. She also enjoys attending the church services. "The people are wonder­ ful.” she said Collins found out about the dinner through her friends, McKeown and Clara Joyce, who needed a ride and invited her to come along. Joyce said she got an invita­ tion for the dinner in the mail and thought it would be nice to attend The 91-year-old Lincoln Meadows resident said she en­ joyed her first time at the event. ’The food is very delicious,” she said. Edna Heavens, who runs the kitchen at Lincoln Meadows Apartments, said she attended the dinner tor many years and enjoyed it. Guests like Mattie Moma enjoy it so much they come Second row, Dietta Baker, Martha Aimsworth, Mary Hayword, May McKeowen, Esther Larlsiu, Edna Heavens and Vernon Hooper. Third row, Van Nagle, Ward Bender, and Marshall Tripp. from out of town to attend The Hastings resident said she found out about the dinner through her daughter-in-law who has attended the church all of her life. Moma said she also has good friends who like to go and that the dinner is great. She has attended it for five years. Helen Hooper said the event is popular with many people around the area She said she knew of a woman, Clara Harper, who attended the din ner regularly and lived to be 100 Clarke Sponger, who u also from Hastings, said he got an invitation in the mail and decided to attend though he regularly attends another church. Springer said he thought the dinner would be enjoyable “I can’t turn down a free dinner can 1?” he asked He added that he likes to at tend other activities that are put on by the church when he can and knew some of the guevts there ~ Alter eating, the group listened to music from the big band era performed by Dick Day from Marshall Day sang and played an electronic keyboard that was capable of imitating sounds of musicial instruments played in a big band setting He played tunes such as "Don't Get Around Much Anymore,” Glen Miller's "In the Mood, ” Blue Roses For a Blue Lady,” and “Paper Roses ” Ethel Gibson read a poem siaung that life beg ms at 80 She said that the first MJ years of life are the hardest, then after that they are full of birthday parties. “If you forget things, all you have to do is say that you are 80,” she said She added that once you get to 80, people arc surprised that you lived so long. Miriam Martin also read a poem She said she got a letter from a friend that contained a poem that was given to her by an lady at her Sunday School She said the poem was a let­ ter to God from an oc­ togenarian that said, “please let me live longer so I can ex­ perience new things." Day finished his perfor­ mance by leading a sing a -long for “Shine On Harvest Moon.” �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 24. 1995 I Page 9 FESTIVAL, continued from Page 7 items in her home caused the police to take him in for a psychological evaluation. He was released the next day when he was diagnosed as not being imbalanced Kent said the reason Megan stayed with this man was because she did not want to disappoint her parents by get­ ting the first divorce in the family. Author Dr Sydney Simon wrote a book in which she said, that “All of us put on a loveable and capable sign and lose pieces of it throughout the day whenever people criticize or don’t pay attention to you.” This can happen due to lack of approval from superiors at work or lack of appreciation from the family. Kent said that in this world, people feel that it is important for them to be beautiful in order to succeed or to be loved. “!f we can’t be beautiful, then we better be smart. Not many of us like what we have and all of us struggle with who we are,” she said. The fear of facing past mistakes also is a strong one. she said. She said she once stayed with a family in Indianapolis that is the perfect example of people facing past mistakes and moving on with their lives. Instead of feeling guilty about their son’s drowning in the bathtub and blaming each other for the incident, they supported each other and cherished his memory Kent said she spoke to the family years later and found that the incident actually made the couple’s marriage stronger. The family now has ten children and does whatever it can to help other families cope with similar circumstances. Kent said most of us fear Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 i< All of us put on a loveable and capable sign and lose pieces of it throughout the day whenever people criticize or don’t pay attention to you. ’’ — Dr. Sydney Simon change, which is usually “anything that rocks the boat.” She said we all fear change because of what might happen if the change would make life more difficult. Fear of getting trapped in a dead end situation is fear number nine, also common to women. Kent said times have chang­ ed and many women are mar­ rying later today because they fear divorce, which happens in 50 percent of all marriages. She added that women also fear losing their independance once they get married and wonder how they can juggle careers. The last on the list is the fear of achieving success and admitting failure Kent said women today have more options, which makes decisions more difficult She said she once read an article written by a doctor that said people today seem to be hurrying through life and are struggling to make themselves lovable and capable to others while maintaining balance in their own lives. Kent said that when she once spoke to an organization the only thing the woman in charge said was “Who is wat­ ching your child while you are doing this?” Kent said a feeling of guilt almost swept over her because of her constant fear that she was not balancing her commitments. She said she was at the time in her life in which she had some great opportunities open to her and she was afraid that she would never get a chance to do them again if she did not do them now. Later, she said, she decided that the opportunities would always be open to her and felt that she could spend more time with her children now. then pursue some of those op­ portunities later. Kent said every fear is trig­ gered by a person or an event People will deal with these fears by pretending they do not exist. She said that in order for people to deal with their fears in a positive way. they should be aware of three things. Thc> need to realize that life is full of negative things that could possibly happen, so people might as well not worry , but be prepared She added that they also should realize that as long as they are choosing a path in life of personal growth, that they are bound to face some kind of fear. Everyone, she said, should look for a friend who can share their anxiety with them and make them laugh and feel better about things. After people are relaxed, they should clear their heads and attempt to make decisions. “It is better to do something than nothing.” she said. Kent said she learned at a workshop that healthy people are people who laugh more often, at least 100 times a day. She added that people also should think about people who are worse off than they are when they must face fears If people do these things, she said, they have a better chance of conquering their fears. Women's Festival Co­ Chairwoman Sandy Englehart said the dinner was an attempt by the Women’s Festival Committee, to have a ladies night out where they could relax, learn new things and support each other. Also at the dinner was the music of the Baroque String Quartet, who performed din­ ner music, and women of the Middleville Village Players, who held a fashion show. 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During the annual service awards ceremony, Finkbeiner was presented with a clock, a lifetime pass to all Caledonia school home activities, a Dis­ tinguished Service Award from the Michigan Associa­ tion of School Boards and his board name plate. Board Trustee Steve Donker noted that during Finkbeiners four terms on the board, he served as president, vice presi­ dent and treasurer and worked under four different superin­ tendents. Major events in the district during his tenure included the construction of both the new high school and the new mid­ dle school, along with major additions to the elementaries. Donker also noted in his talk that when Finkbeiner first took office, a school lunch cost 50 cents, there were no Receiving plaques and pins for their 10 years of service with the Caledonia schools were these employees: (from the left) Vicki Johnston, Anne Lillie, Nary Jane Millard, Margaret Anderson, Sue DeRuiter, Kim Gates, left, Tom Noffke and Sherry Hannon were, recognized for their 15 years of service with the Caledonia Community Schools. computers in classrooms and the district had a $4 million budget, 250 employees and monthly bills of less than $100,000. Today, the district operates with an $18 million budget, nearly 700 computers are used by staff and students, school lunches have doubled in cost, the district employs 432 people and the general fund bills for September alone were nearly $360,000. "We are grateful for the guidance and dedication John has given over the years, and we present him this clock as a symbol of the time un­ selfishly given to the cause of education," Donker said. Speaking again for the board, Donker also paid trib­ ute to the contributions of Renee, Kermeen, Karen Hillebrand, Donna Anderson, Colleen Cartwright, Elaine Simmons and Cheryl Huver. former board member Gordon DeBlaay, who served from 1991 to 1995. DeBlaay served the board as president and as treasurer, and before his election was on a number of school-related committees. He also cochaircd the 1991 FACTS Committee, which outlined a five-year plan fix handling dis­ trict growth and development. It was the work of that committee that ultimately led to approval of the 1992 bond issue for the new middle school and the CHS Leming Center. Citing DeBlaay's "many Continued next page - Saturday, Hi tuber 2S S pm Io Midnight fS *» * #V lew Location! THE MITE In Vegas iHiiMUiiiHil.. Honored for 20 years with the Caledonia Schools were Lizabeth Lewis (left), Ken Homrich, Mary Hill and Diane Blain. Not pictured is Ron Hulst, who also has been with the district for 20 years. lllaikjack 4 Houlelle 4* .JO .JO Feat the Dealer + Hheel of Fortune & More More Tables! More Healers! Hon; Fun! 129th Chief Noonday/A-42\k Hastings »► The Note ¥ UnMoo * loo nil be 21 Io eoler • to cam 11 bnerafts ol 111 laid • leer k llioe l oolen available•Sfeaswrd bi Ike Loo Lakr Irra Hauber ollouenr«|iK| K7K Caledonia School Board Trustee Steve Donker (center) presented former board members Gordon DeBlaay (left) and John Finkbeiner a tribute and some gifts from the board for the time they dedicated to Caledonia education. The recognition was part of the Caledonia School Board's annual ceremony honoring the service of district employees �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 24, 1995 / Page 11 both college and high school credit for work in approved hours of dedicated service," college courses. Donker presented him with a • Increased the petty cash gavel for his work as board account from $3,000 to president, the Distinguished $5,000 to provide for enough Service Award from the cash flow to pay the bills. Michigan Association of Treasurer Jim Gless explained School Boards, the lifetime that payments from the state school activities pass and his have not been coming at regu­ board name plate. lar intervals, so the change in Donker also noted that as a the petty cash fund was neces­ board member. DcBlaay al­ sary. It will not affect the ways spoke up for the inter­ budget, be said. ests of students and taxpayers, • Approved the purchase of and constantly sought the best three 71-bus chassis from ways to provide quality educa­ Duthler Ford and three bus tion for kids while making the bodies from Hoekstra Truck most efficient use of the tax­ Equipment as part of the dis­ payers' dollars. trict’s bus replacement plan. "It’s been an honor and a Total cost is $146,076. pleasure to work with Gordy." • Awarded 1995-96 snow Donker said. plowing services to low bidder Garnet Conard, left, Dianne Bockheim, Jim Felkey, After the tribute to Geerligs Landscape of Caledo­ Stan Spencer, Barbara Rose and Kenn Stanek have Finkbciner and DeBlaay, the nia for $6,175. served the Caledonia Community Schools for 25 board recognized employees who have served the district for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Receiving a plaque and pin for 10 years with the district were Donna Anderson. Mar­ garet Anderson, Karen Wille­ brand. Mary O'Krangley. Colleen Cartwright, Kenneth Dcmcuse, Susan DeRuiter, ('heryl Hu ver, Victoria John­ ston, Renee Kcrmeen, Donald Laz. ar us. Anne Lillie, Mary Jane Millard. Elaine Simmons and Cynthia Whalen. Receiving a travel portfolio with a calculator were 15-ycar employees Kimberly Gates. Sherry Hannon and Thomas Noffke. Twenty-year employees re­ ceived a pen and pencil desk set. They were Diane Blain, Mary Hill. Kenneth Homrich. Ronald Hulst and Lizabeth Lewis. Seven employees have served the Caledonia Schools for 25 years, and they each re­ ceived a Cross pen and pencil set. Dianne Bockheim. Garnet Conard, James Felkey, Bar­ bara Rose, Stanley Spencer, Kenneth Stanek and John VanOrman all were recognized and thanked by the board for their dedication. Following the awards cere­ mony, the board began its regular business meeting. Its actions included: • Responding to concerns voiced by residents at the September board meeting (See related article). • Adopted 4-1 the three-year school improvement plans and continuing school improve­ ment process for the district and the five district schools. Trustee Bob Bergy cast the "nay" vote, saying he would like to see the stated outcomes be more specific about aca­ RITE AID PHOTO FINISHING COUPON demics. • Conducted a first reading of a proposed "dual enroll­ ment" policy that would en­ ■ tip able CHS students to earn From previous page — Savings & Quality As Easy As $1, $2, $3 C-41 process for 110. disc or 35mm color print film. Women’s Club plans first meeting The first meeting of the Middleville Women's Club for the 1995-96 season was held Tuesday evening. Oct. 10. at the home of Mrs. Ber­ nard Wieringa Members en­ joyed a buffet The featured speaker for the evening was Roberta Rauof, Hastings. Her topic was • Customs from Abroad ” years and were honored by the Caledonia School Board last week. Not pictured is John VanOrman. also a 25-year employee SPBC/At MILLER J 0 24 ■■ Up I | S^off ' i 30 pk. DORITOS io o> BUY $999 Sf 79 Beverage items plus applicable taxes and deposit. Prices Effective October 23 thru 29. 1995 SOME ITEMS MAY NOT BE AVALA0LE M AU. STORES NOT RESPONSE 3R TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS limit 1 rebate per customer Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 PHARMACY For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you, call 1-800-4-DRUGSTORES. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 24. 1995 TK freshmen learn social studies with CD —Rom by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Social studies teachers Mirium Comage and Jerry Robinson have replaced tex­ tbooks and the overhead pro­ jector with CD-Roms and videos. Comage said the equipment is used for a freshman social studies class divided into two parts — world geography and world history. She said she teaches the world geography part at Thornapple Kellogg High School and Robinson teaches world history She said the students get one semester of each area and get the benefit of learning from lectures given from a CDRom and a television instead of from traditional textbooks. Comage said she uses a pro­ gram called Compel from her computer that is linked to a television through a VGA hookup. Instead of the overhead pro­ jector. she shows her students slide shows from the television. As she is teaching, she can use different computer pro­ grams that contain facts as the basis of her lectures. To help her students visualize the countries they are studying, she uses programs that show Over $600 raised locally at St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon Roughly $600 woi roised ot the St. Jude bikeothon held on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Thornapple Kellogg High School parking lot. People who participated are (from left) J.C McPhail, Peter Gerrits, Drew Gerrits, Brent Stanley, Brandon Stanley, David Graves, coordinator Laurie Koza, and Coel Lewis. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer A total of over $600 was raised by nine participants at the Oct. 14 St. Jude Children’s Hospital bikeathon at the Thomapple Kellogg High School parking lot. Coordinator Laurie Koza said though only nine people participated due to the weather, they received enough donations to purchase a new bike and numerous other prizes. Koza said many area mer­ chants participated in the event donating their products. YOUR 0 BEST DEFENSE Against The Elements FREE □ (Your Choice Of One) NFL TEAM SPORTS BAG $34.95 Retail Xalue NFL TEAM COOLER $29.95 KmH1 ' ’■jf'' I Retail Xalue NFL TEAM BLANKET $29.95 n Retail Xalue Caledonia Lumber co. (616) 891-8143 115 Kinsey, Caledonia OPEN: Mon.-Sat. & M HOME BL HJMNG PttODL CTS B smXMM OE THE Nf L~ students maps and pictures of the countries they are studying. She said doing this makes things more interesting and exposes students to countries they are not familiar with. Comage said she also uses the CDs for her own research so she can give students as much knowledge as possible. She said she instructed her class to do travel brochures, in which they used pictures from some of the computer programs they had printed. This way they were able to show the sights of the country they were trying to sell. Comage said she and Robinson now are the only teachers in the social studies department using this technology in place of tex­ tbooks and overhead projectors. She added that they hope to show other teachers in the department this new format and give them an idea of the options available. Comage said they also have submitted a proposal to the school board and the technology committee to see if some of the millage money set aside for technology enhance­ ment can be used to hook up a phone line in all of the social studies classrooms. The line would enable teachers and students to be a part of the on­ line service ‘‘Prodigy.’’ Prodigy, she said, is a classroom service set up in a “Windows” format that would give them access to current news, weather, sports, and entertainment. This service also would give up-to-the-minute statistics on current events, the stock market and current information on each country’s population, imports, exports, literacy rate and trade balance. Students, she said, would use this information to analyze the countries which would save them from having to look it up in an almanac. This service, she said, also would block student access to inappropriate language. Comage said she thinks this system could benefit students even more than her current system because geography is always changing and some of the pull-down maps they have are not current. She added that the most re­ cent textbooks the school has are from 1975, which would make it more difficult to keep up with the changes. The prodigy system, she said, would have statistics that are accurate, timely and would include congressional records. Students, she said, also would be able to correspond with other classes all over the world and send E-mail anywhere, even to units of government This way they would not have to wait for the regular mail service and learn more about people from other countries. Comage said the phone line would be hooked to the com­ puter so all people would have to do is dial a number to get information on the computer screen She said she still occasional­ ly writes information on the blackboard and uses the pull­ down maps when it is necessary She also uses the VCR whenever she wants to show her class a video that is longer She said the idea to make this purchase was instigated by former teacher Keith Thornapple Kellogg High School social studies teacher Miriam Comage uses a computer program called compel instead of overhead projectors and tex­ tbooks to teach her freshman world geography class. Plaidy, who now works for another school district. Plaidy. she said, had been exposed to this equipment in college, and he thought it would be a good idea to ex­ plore the options available to the school system. The group, she said, asked Principal Henry Dugan if it would be possible to buy the equipment for all classrooms and he allowed them to pre sent the proposal to the school board. Comage said she is not sure whether the board will allow the purchase because it is still reviewing the proposal, but hopes a program using this equipment will be mandatory next year. UJmRGeHv Realty COMPILE REAL ESTATE fed BUILOI^ SERVICE 49333 117 E. MIDDLEVILLE 1% Story Cape Cod with professional wing, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2 half-baths formal dining room, sunken living room, w/fireploce, family room, den w/fireplace, country kitchen w/breakfast bay. rec. room and family room down, 2‘ > stall garage with loft. Professional wing ideal for in-low apart ment or office space. Plenty of off street parking Great location, 2.4 acres. Call Bill 795 7513 MIDDLEVILLE Spacious multi-level home has great amenities. 4 bdrm 2’6 bath Kitchen is a chef s dream! 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The people who helped him along the way are (from left) owner of Gavin Cheverolet Bill Gavin, Morgan, Gavin representative Rusty Kermeen, Morgan's sponsor Faye Freeman, and tournament coordinator John Wiltjer. Max Morgan. Hastings resident and bowler at Middle Villa Lanes, won a 1996 Chevy Lumina. through his performance in the West Michigan Chevy Dealers Atvfl ’ • FMf h’ Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lugano. S* it/crland-After 25 years of rescaah Lightning 828 was developed with the help of Swiss I jboratones After exten­ sive truing with amazing results. Lightning 828 is now available in the United Stales. Scientists are amazed at Lightning 828’s results on improved memory, attitude and athletic performance. In a double blind cross-over trial on university students in Italy. Lightning 828 was given twice daily for 12 weeks. The results were astonishing. Students obtained higher scores in math, logic and physical education. This new discovery has been a windfall for working and active people that seem to run short of energy around mid-afternoon and need a little extra lift. Lightning 828 when taken in the morning gives a sustained, bal­ anced form of energy throughout the day During an interview in Chicago, a beautician stated. ”1 used to go home exhausted after being on my feet all day. Now it's just incredible. I go home with extra energy and really enjoy my family more” Lightning 828 is a necessary boost for students, professionals and senior citizens. Lightning 828 is now available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including Hastings802 W StateSt 948-9411 Great Lakes PBA Classic Wednesday. Oct. 18. at Welsh Civic Auditorium in Grand Rapids. Morgan learned of the con­ test through Faye Freeman, a manager at the Middle Villa Ivanes, who encouraged him to enter the competition. Tournament coordinator John Wiltjer said roughly 1.000 bowlers competed in the tournament which was made up of a special squad of professionals and amateurs. One amateur paired up with one professional and each player changed partners every game The scores from each of the three games were totaled and the top four bowlers went on to a final competition. A total of five teams competed for the car. Wiltjer said Morgan got a Break-in reported at Swamp Fox means that you may gam something and may lose out in others, because the public schools have the tradition of providing these opportunities or are mandated by public acts to provide them If the senator feels that these opportunities are necessary for a well-rounded education, then why not man­ date that charter schools must provide it out of their educa­ tional funds, just as the public sector must, or that charter schools be compelled to pay a participation fee to the local public schools providing the activity? Come on now. Senator Posthumus, let us apply fairness over a broader area, a concept that is sadly missing in our current legislators. Doug Perry Middleville Middleville High School Bands gave ‘super show' Dear editor: What an awesome half-time show the Middleville Junior and Senior high bands gave for the spectators on Oct. 13. As a former band student of both Tom Nash and Duane Thatcher. 1 felt privileged to have them as my directors Last Friday night. 1 felt privileged to be part of the au­ dience that was dazzled by the performance of the bands l‘m looking forward to when my children will be a part of this fine program Mr. Nash and Mr. Thatcher have undying commitment to keep produc­ ing such fantastic perfor­ mances. The band members gave a wondreful half-time show! Vickie Habegger Welton Meet Our Storks Oscar de Goa, M.D. Board Certified OB/GYN C. Richard Barnett, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice Paul DeWitt, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice A Middleville restaurant was broken into Thursday morning, and the suspects re­ main at large. Michigan State Police at the Wayland post were called to The Swamp Fox Restau­ rant and Lounge, at 661 Broadway, at 10 a.m. Thurs­ day, Oct. 19. It is not known what damage was done or what was taken. A state police official from the Wayland post said no in­ formation could be released about the case until a suspect was in custody. The incident remains under investigation. HOMEOWNERS! STOP living from paycheck to paycheck.' LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL* SuowwrSewCalW’w 1-800-968-222 1 AAA MQKTGAGe Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates $20,000 car for only $10, which he said is a deal you can't beat. Morgan picked up his prize at Gavin Cheverolet. Buick. Pontiac. Geo Inc. Friday. Oct 20. Recently. I finished reading Senator Dick Posthumus' col umn “Provide fairness for all students’’ that appeared in your newspaper. I am struck with the belief that the senator is a basically dishonest person. He. as a Repubican member of the Michigan Legislature, has pushed and supported his governor's revision of the structure of primary and secondary education in Michigan, which has em­ phasized charter schools, as a competitive alternative to public schools. Aside from the question of religion, these schools have been touted as providing a superior opportunity for education of our children. Now the senator has discovered a flaw in their cur­ riculum that he proposes to solve by allowing them under Senate Bill 718 to return to the public schools to fill those areas or curriculum not pro­ vided by the charter schools. Choosing charter schools, in spite of the senator's belief. 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Cason, Superintendent The State Legislature is considering adding 15 student days to the school calendar and an additional five days for teacher in-service. So far. nothing has been promised in terms of an equivalent amount of funding to cover the extra costs that would be generated. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for districts such as Thomappie Kellogg to comply with such a proposed mandate without guaranteed funding. However, some districts might be able to cover similar additional mandates because the funding of Michigan schools continues to be greatly ine­ quitable and unfair. It is my opinion that most citizens of Michigan believed that Proposal A would not only lower property taxes, but would also provide equity for schools. So far this has only started to happen in miniuscule increments For example, the Bloomfield Hills schools district receives $10,616 for each of its $5,752 students At Thomappie Kellogg we receive $5,082 for each of our 2.582 students Since we no longer receive all of our respective funding from local property tax. how can its con­ tinued inequity be justified? Our students generate $12,999,756 in school funding. On the other side of the state, the Centerline School District contains about the same number of students, but receives $8,179 for each of them which amounts to $21,159,073 in funding, a difference of $8 million for the same number of kids Closer to home. Godwin Heights has two hundred less students enrolled but receives two million dollars more for its schools. Alarmingly, there is no plan in effect to ever solve this dilemma and provide equitable funding for schools There is no question that students from high spending school districts have great advantages over students enrolled in low spending districts. High spending districts typically have better and newer facilities, newer text editions, more programs for their students, and most importantly, smaller class sizes. Any teacher will attest that smaller class size usually translates into higher achievement In our society, huge differences in personal wealth will always exist among individual citizens. That is the good old American way. However, such differences should not continue to exist in our public schools. All students will have to compete after graduation for the same jobs, and for admission to post­ secondary institutions of higher learning. It is only reasaonable 1 that all students have equitable opportunities to be prepared. If you have opinions about this topic, please call or write your representatives. The Right tuff! We've got just the right bouquet to brighten everyone's day. Call or slop in lor today's "Shop Special!" THORNAPPLE •Sjf FLORAL & GIFT mr Located at Pastoor’s Market 1045 Arlington (M-37) - Middleville 795-3331 Monday-Friday 8 a m. to 6 p.m . Saturday 9 a m to 2 p m Caledonia Jr. Poms rock the house at halftime! About 85 young ladies costumed in Western garb added some down-home spirit to Thursday's varsity girls' basketball game with their halftime show. The young dancers have been working after school for Synopsis Yankee Springs Township Board Meeting October 12. 1995 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: London, Finkbeiner. Herold, Vander Bee, Cook; Misak and 9 visitors. September 14, 1995 and Oc­ tober 5, 1995 minutes approved. Acknowledgement of visitors: Andy Trovoto questioned why Hartland was not charged a fee while C-Tec was... Hartland does not use the streets and high ways in the Township for repair and maintenance. Richard O'Dell read a letter regarding ordinance enforcement. Joy VondenBerg mentioned "The Note" hod been sold. The Township received a let­ ter from CNC Woodworking, Inc., who ore aware of the re­ quirements, and believe they comply of "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: 3-F. and have re­ quested a "Change In Use" application. Edna Lewis mentioned conti­ Deer Blocks s1ooOff WITH THIS COUPON Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 Main Street — Caledonia 891-8108 COUPON GOOD THRV 10-28-95 the last six weeks with the CHS Dance Team to learn the steps and moves that go into the dance team routines. Last week's periormance was the culmination of the annual clinic, and the youngsters, as usual, brought down the house. nuing problems regarding gravel mining. Balance is $167,759.21. Yes, all. Letter received from Jack Kineman, Barry County Road Commission, that $10,000 of gravel patching will be postpon­ ed until 1996 Water Report presented by London. Township Building Roof Gut­ ters tabled until next meeting, bids to be obtained using gutters and a catch basin. Cobb Lake channel, "Slow-noWake Zone" approved with amendment "southerly" direc­ tion changed to "north-easterly" direction. Motion by Cook. Yes. all. Request from Don Block, Supervisor, Wayland Township, to share in the cost of recycling bin at the Weick $ location. Yankee Springs paid $4320.00 in '94 '95 for their own recycling Rejected on motion by Vander Bee seconded by Herold Yes Cook. Finkbeiner. Vander Bee. Herold. Abstained: London. Petition was received from Bassett Lake residents re­ questing the public access to Bassett Lake be closed from 11 00 p.m. to f^X) a.m. Matter is to be handled by the residents and'or the DNR Township did pass the Resolution Be it resolv­ ed the Township of Yankee Spr­ ings Barry Co., supports the re­ quest of the residents of Bassett Lake to close the public access between the hours of 11 00 p.m and 5:00 a m The DNR has en­ forcement and sign placement responsibility. Yes Cook Fink­ beiner Herold London No Vonder Bee Porks and Recreation Survey — each board member was ask ed to complete a survey Planning Commission activity Kimball request to rezone pro perty at 355 Peets Rood from Agriculture to Resort and Recreation to operate a Golf Course was recommended for approval. Motion by Herold, se­ cond by Vander Bee Yes: Fink­ beiner. Herold, London, Vander bee. No: Cook. The Rosenberg request to rezone his property at 1777 N Briggs Rd from Agriculture to C-3 Commericol was recommended for denial. The Township Board concurred on motion by VanderBee. se­ cond by Finkbeiner. Yes: oil. The revision concerning Ar­ ticles on Site Plan Review and Penalties were recommended for approval. Tabled until next meeting. Motion to remove Ken Wor­ sham immediately as Enforce­ ment Officer and to turn these duties over to London until such time as this matter can be rec tified. Motion by Cook, second by VanderBee Yes Cook. Fink beiner. Herold, VanderBee Abstained: London. Payables of $11,763.43 approved Clerk's Report presented Cash Balance Report. Revenue/Expenditure Report and Balance sheet. PCI report of September; Cor respondence regarding satellite dishes, franchise carriers in Yankee Springs and telecom­ munication legislation DNR permits. Motion to adjourn of 9 35 p.m. Harvey E. Vonder Bee. Clerk (101) Waitstaff and Kitchen Staff Wanted Energetic college or high school student. Must be 18 years of age for waitstaff position. Fridays and Saturdays only through the middle of April. Stop in for an application anytime Monday thru Thursday between 8:00 a m. and 6:00 p.m., or Friday or Saturday between 8:00 a m. and 8:00 p.m. Yankee Springs Golf Course 12300 Bowens Mill Road. Wayland, MI 49348 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 24. 1995 I Page 15 Thanks to our supporters at Barry County 4-H Livestock Sale Clark & Seidl Veterinarians Caledonia Farmers Elevator West Michigan Iron & Metal Caledonia State Bank TjmBffilWCC Tom & Deb Elhnger DVT Electric Grandpa Vandentoorn Electric Motor Service Christopher Love wins Grand Show of Champions and a fairwell to his 4-H years. Chris has been taking part in the 4-H fairs for the past 10 years. He has learned that leadership qualities and hands on informa­ tion must be passed down to all the younger members. Chris was part of the teen leadership program this year. One excellent quote Chris said “It’s not what your animal can do for you, but what you can do for your animal”. Chris has been in the Show of Champions for 9 years. There are 10 different animals you must show and also know the different parts of each animal. To get in you must win in your division Grand Champion Showman. By winning this Chris said “This ended my 4-H years perfect, it takes a lot of hard work and hours of patience. Richard & Dons Lemaar Ele. I’ve showed angus cattle all over the country, believe me they are all different as we are as people”. Chris graduated from Caledonia High in 1994 he said “leaving school was hard but there is college, when your done with the 4-H fair you have to close that chapter in your life and know you did your best for yourself and to others. It’s helped me to understand how to lose and keep going, don’t quit until you win”. Chris is attending Lake Superior State University, he said ‘environmental science is my field although it involves a lot of hard studying to keep my 3.7 grade average, I still can go to Canada fishing on weekends.” Now Chris wants to give a special thank you, first to mom Miller Real Estate for letting me be a part of the 4-H fair and all the help she gave me. Then to my 4-H leaders, Nick Wieringa, Chuck Skinner, Donna Kaechele, Marcie Robert­ son and my college partner Becky Wenger. They all did a lot of hard work and a great job. And for all my buyers for all the money you invested in me I promise to do well. Also my animals wouldn’t have gotten to the J&R Auto fair if not for Arthur Smith. I asked him how long he has been taking animals to the fair, I believe, he stated 40 years plus. He said he’s on his 4th generation of kids. I just want to end with a big Thank You for all your help and support from everyone. Chris & Nicholas Love take a break after Art Smith for Trucking winning their divisions for the last 3 years as Grand Champion Showmen in swine. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 24. 1995 Caledonia Twp. to close non-complying sand pits by Barbara Gall Three of six Caledonia Township sand mining operations face shut-down orders if their owners do not pay what they owe to keep their escrow accounts current. According to the township's planned mineral removal ordinance, sand may be mined if the pit owner pays $3,000 into an escrow account to cover the costs of legal fees, inspections and any other township costs that are incurred directly from the operation of the pit. Any funds left over from that account will be reimbursed io the pit owner when the mining is complete. This stipulation was added to the ordinance when legal costs related to sand pits and their inspections proved too costly for the township budget. The pit owners had Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP October 9 1995 Regulor meeting colled at 7 00 p m Board member* pre*ent 5 Other* Pre»ont-4 Motion po«»ed unanimously approving minute* of regular and spacial meeting*, a* corrected. Printed bill* in the amount of $34,629 96 approved by roll coll vote. Motion po«*ed unonimou»ly approving write off of am­ bulance account* receivable Mol ton pasted unanimously approving four TIES personnel token off probation ond ac­ cepted into service. Motion passed unanimously approving purchose of drawei comportments for Suburban Meeting od|ourned at 9 25 p.m. Donna Kenyon, Clerk (100) their say in drafting this section of the ordinance, and three of them have kept their accounts up to date. The issue came to light again at last week's Township Board meeting, when Clerk Pat Snyder reported that despite an extension on the payment, three of the six escrow accounts were not current. In addition, one pit owner's attorney had written to question the regulation. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow met with the pit owners, and followed up with a letter requesting payment by the Oct. 18 board meeting. According to the township attorney, if neither the meeting nor the letter has been heeded, the supervisor has the authority to issue a stop work order because both the zoning and PMR ordinances have been violated. The attorney said that if the stop work order is ignored, the township can seek a restraining order against the offending pit operator. During the board’s discussion of the matter. Trustee John Dieleman pointed out that the sand pit owners do have to pay the township attorney (out of their escrow accounts) for all the legal work connected to the renewal of their PMR permits, and this provides the smaller pit owners a considerable financial burden I lowever, Snyder responded that the township is willing to work with the operators if there is a cash flow problem, but that in this case, the payments are two months overdue. The eventual motion to have the supervisor shut down the three delinquent pits was amended to give the owners until Friday. Oct. 27 to pay up before they would be ckised. This motion passed 4-1. Snyder cast the "nay" voce, staling that the owners already had been given a two-month grace period. Supervisor Tom Garbow and Trustee Gordon Jousma were absent. "It s not what we d like to do," commented Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries later. "They are putting us in a bad position., they are forcing us to follow a procedure we don't really want to follow." The board also approved of Caledonia to the new site. The board also held a first reading on the residential PUD to be called the Greens of Broadmoor Country Club, to be located within a 95-acre parcel on Broadmoor Country Club. The project was recently recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. A second reading and possible vote on the proposal will be held next month. In other business, the board: • Approved the 1996 budget. • Agreed to raise township cemetery lots to $100 for residents (a minimum fiveyear residency required) and $750 for non-residents. Only four lots will be sold to residents unless a need for more lots can be proven. Clerk Pat Snyder reported that people from outside the community were buying up Caledonia lots because they were so inexpensive. The township is now in need of cemetery space, she said. • Reappointed Dick Dunn and Ed Fischer to the Zoning Board of Appeals for another three-year term. • Approved Peggy Merrill as the new member of the Caledonia Library Board • Agreed to include $500 in this year’s budget for the Township Historical Commission, the fivemember commission reported to the board that it would like to seek a county block grant to put a new roof on the Barber School, but it would like to have some budgeted funds so the commission would not have to constantly return to the board asking for money whenever some expense came up. « CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD « October 18, 1995 The regulor meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order by Clerk Snyder al 7 07 p.m. Present Snyder. Gould, DeVries. Williams. Dieleman ond Student Rep Veenstro Ab­ sent Garbow Jousma Also Present County Commis­ sioner Judy Harrison ond several citizen*. Moved Snyder, second Dieleman to request Trustee Gould to choir the meeting. Aye* DeVries. Williams, Veenstro. Dielemon Snyder, Gould Motion carried MINUTES Amend for U.S. Signal to read with the condition that U.S. Signal Connect the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the planning commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 16,1995 com­ mencing at 7:30 PM at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-10-11 Tax Id. No. 004-011-02 a request by Peter & Judy Camp­ bell to rezone their vacant land on Bender Rd. from the “Agriculture’’ to the “Rural Residential’’ district. 2. ZOC 95-10-12 Tax Id. No. 300-301-00 a request by Gary Middleton of Middleville Tool & Die Co. to rezone their land, at 611 Bowens Mill Rd. from “C - Commercial" to the “1-1, Light Industrial” district. 3. ZOC 95-10-13 Tax Id. No. 019-005-00 - a request by Craig & Diane Timmerman to rezone their land at 12223 Chief Noonday from “C-3, Commercial” to the "1-1, Light Industrial” district. 4. ZOC 95-10-14 Tax Id. No. 260-000-00 - a request by Piller Land Co., West Shore Drive, to develop phase II of Lakelife Condo Plat. 5. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY two new developments after second readings for both. The first is a residential planned unit development to be called Golfside Meadows, submitted by Paul and Sharon Emerson. It will be located west of the Broadmoor Country Club on 76th Street, just east of Patterson Avenue. The Township Planning Commission recommended both the PUD rezoning and the site plan for approval, and the Township Board complimented the developers for their willingness to hammer out the details of the PUD with the commission. The other approval was given to Joe Arnold's Country Turf commercial PUD, to be located just north of the M37/84th Street intersection. Arnold is relocating his John Deere dealership from its present location in the village Fiber Optic Coble to the Township Village Hall at no cost to the Township. Minute* ap­ proved with amendment. BILLS: Moved DeVries, second Williams to pay bills as printed. Ayes Gould. DeVries, Williams, Veenstro, Dieleman. Snyder. Motion carried. BUILDING AND TREASURERS REPORT: Reviewed GOLFSIDE MEADOWS 2nd reading. Moved Williams, se­ cond Dieleman to approve Or­ dinance 095-4Z Golfside Meadows Planned Unit Develop­ ment os recommended by the Planning Commission draft No. 3 dated 9/13/95. Ayes DeVries. Williams, Veenstro, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould. Motion carried. COUNTRY TURF: 2nd reading. Moved Williams, second Snyder to approv Ordinance #95-5Z Country Turf Planned Unit Development as recommended by the Planning Commission draft No. 3 dated 9/19/95. Ayes: Williams, Veenstro, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould, DeVries. Motion carried. BUDGET HEARING: Called to order at 7.35 p.m. Clerk Snyder Reviewed the General Fund Budget ond Ed Fischer reviewed the Emergency Services Budget. Closed budget hearing at 8:40 p.m. Moved Snyder, second DeVries, to approve the General Fund and Emergency Services budgets as presented. Ayes: Veenstra, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould, DeVries, Williams. Mo­ tion carried. SNOW PLOW BIDS: Moved Snyder, second Williams to ac­ cept the bid from the Village for the parking lots of the Hall, Fire Department, and Library, and to accept the bid from Don Gemzer for the Cemteries. Ayes: Dieleman. Snyder, Gould, DeVries, Williams. Veenstra. Motion carried. THE GREENS OF BROADMOOR COUNTRY CLUB 1st reading. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Trustee Dieleman reported on the Planning Com­ mission. He also reported that the Township Board hod receiv­ ed the resignation of Planner VonderPloeg. Discussion was held on the hiring of a new planner CEMETERY LOTS Clerk Snyder reported that the Township Board hod discussed at a budget work session raising the cost of Cemetery $100.00 for residents (must have to live in the Township for at least 3 years) with a maximum of 4 lots per resident and $500 00 for non resident. Discussion was held. Moved William*, second Dielemon to raise the cost of ceme’ery lots to $100 00 for residents /must hove hod to live in the Township for at least 5 years) with o maximum of 4 lots per resident unless the resident can show good reason for addi­ tional lots, ond $750.00 for non­ resident A^es Snyder Gould DeVries. Veenstro Dieleman Motion carried ZBA PE APPOINTMENTS Mov ed Gould, second DeVries to re­ appoint Ed Fischer and Dick Dunn for a three year term. Ayes Gould. DeVries. Williams. Veenstra. Dieleman. Snyder. Motion carried. RESOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON TAX BILLS Reviewed Moved Williams, se­ cond Gould to accept resolution for special assessment* on tax bills. Discussion was held on Compou/Kettle Lake Sewer. Ayes DeVries. William*. Veenstro. Dieleman. Snyder. Gould. Motion carried. LIBRARY BOARD APPOINT MENT Moved Snyder, second Dieleman to appoint Peggy Mer rill to the Library Board Ayes Williams, Veenstra. Dieleman, Snyder, Gould, DeVries. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS: Judy Har rison reported on the Country Board activities. Offered to have a tour of the new airport expan­ sion for anyone in the Township that is interested Discussion was held on the sand pits ond lack of payments of the escrow accounts of Dykema, VerMeulen and partial payment of the Jousma Pits. Moved Snyder, se­ cond Williams to follow the ad­ vice of the attorney for failure to pay escrow fees and deliver a stop work order to the above three pits Amendment to mo tk>n mode by Dielemon. second William* to wait ond request payment by next Friday. Oc tober 27. 1995 at 12 00 noon and if payment is not received issue a stop work order Aye* Veenstra. Dieleman. Gould DeVries. William* Noy Snyder Motion carried. Vote on first mo ♦ion. Ayes Dieleman. Snyder. Gould. DeVries. Williams Veenstra. Motion carried Dorothy Merriman of the Historical Society requested monies lor next year lor the Hisorical Commission Discus sion Moved Snyder second Williams to amend the 1996 Budget for Community Promo ♦ions to $1,000.00. so as to allow the Historical Society $500 00. and to be looking for ways in the next year to fund any purchases that will be needed in the future Aye* Snyder. Gould. DeVries, Williams. Veenstro. Dieleman Motion carried. Moved Snyder, second DeVries to adjourn at 10:05 p m Ayes Gould, DeVries. Williams. Veenstra, Dieleman, Snyder Motion carried Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (104) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Applicant: Grant, Jr. & Karen Rath 6909 Whitneyville Rd Middleville, Ml 49333 Application No V-7 Parcel No. 0814-011-012-00 Legal Description: Thornapple; A parcel in the east fraction of northwest ’/< of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, more particularly described as Com mencing where the center of Grand Rapids Street intersects the north line of said section 11, thence southerly along center of said highway 25Vi rods for a place of beginning; thence continuing southerly along center of said highway 330 feet, thence west 200 feet, thence northerly parallel with said highway 330 feet, thence east 200 feet to the place of beginning. Description of variance requested Applicant is seeking a variance from lot area required by Ordinance, being 1.5 acres whereas lot exists as 1 14 acres A Special Use required for an accessory dwelling for the use of individuals requiring special care was approved by the Township Planning Commission at a public hearing on October 16, 1995 contingent upon the applicant be ing issued a variance described above Date and Time of Public Hearing: Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Lee Patterson. Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary NOTICE: Thomapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signer for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the neanng upon seven days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling Thomapple Twp Clerk, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone 795-7202. (102) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 24, 1995 / Page 17 Community-based group to forming plan Planning for future school facilities gets underway locally by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The steering committee asigned the task of preparing a five-year plan for Caledonia school facilities has begun its decision-making process. The group met last week for the second time, and began to discuss some of the basic questions affecting the kinds of schools the district might Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Quality education is must for all our students As Americans, freedom is something very important to us. When you look at the hardships that our ancestors had to en­ dure to guarantee that our country would have freedom today, it’s easy to see why. It was the search for freedom of religion, after all. that brought the pilgrims from their native land to “the New World ' ’ Our forefathers worked hard to provide all of us with freedom from an oppressive king. Do you remember the excitement we ail felt just a few years ago when the Berlin Wall was torn down and the Cold War was ended? We were excited because we knew that Eastern Europe would be able to enjoy the same freedom that we have had for over two hundred years As a legislator. I continue to look for ways to provide freedom for the people of our state Just last week, the Senate passed a bill that will return freedom to Michigan families who have students in public schools. We passed Senate Bill 639. the Michigan Educational Freedom Act. or "School of Choice" bill, which was in­ troduced by Senator Bill Schuette from Midland This legisla­ tion will dramatically expand a parent’s right to choose their child’s school The bill opens public school enrollment across the slate. It received overwhelming positive response from parents and educators all over Michigan. Even though it provides more freedom for students and families, it doesn’t force any man­ dates on the local school districts. No district will be forced to accept anyone, but. at the same time, a student can’t be held hostage if he or she wants to transfer out of their district. It respects a key element of public education: local control. Under the current plan, it is much more difficult for parents remove their student from one public school and take them to another in a different district, it can only be done if they get permission from both the district they are leaving and the district that they want to transfer to. This new bill permits parents to leve their home public school district without obtain­ ing permission from their local school board. This would put an end to the law which was put into place 13 years ago. It’s important to note that under this new bill, when a transferring student leaves his or her district, the foundation allowance, or per-pupil funding, follows the student to the new district. This bill is important because it allows families to choose a public school that can really address the specific needs of their children. And who knows better what these specific needs are: the family at home or the bureaucrats in Lansing? The bill will now be voted on in the House of Representatives. be building in the near future. Comprised of parents, community and school officials and residents, the committee broke into small discussion groups, each with the goal of making some decisions about three areas When the small groups reported back to the committee as a whole, most seemed to have reached the same conclusions. The groups first decided how large they thought schools should be at each educational level. Nearly all agreed that they liked the present capacities: • K-5 elementaries-about 450 students/building with no more than three sections of each grade level. • middle school (grades 6-8)700-800 student maximum/building • high school (grades 9-12)700-1,200 student maximum (no "mega-high school"). The next decision concerned maximum teacher/student ratios, and again, most of the small groups agreed on the present standard of 26 students per class for grades K-3 (smaller would be better), and 28 students per class for grades 4-12. Most in attendance also agreed that these figures pointed to the need for a new elementary school in the near future, as two of the three district elementaries already are over these capacities. Only Dutton Elementary has some capacity left this fall. The third decision reached by the committee was to keep "special" elementary classes, such as art, music, physical education and Spanish, at their present time allotments. Adding more time to these areas would only take away from the core subject areas, the committee agreed. The Facilities Planning Committee will meet again to continue tis discussion on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 7-9 p.m. at Caledonia Elementary. Anyone with questions about the strategic planning or the meeting should call the Caledonia Community Schools central office at 8918185. (NAPS)—Among the most famous delicacies of American southern cui­ sine is Mississippi Mud Pie, a cool creamy choco­ late marvel that has been a dessert favorite for decades. Now. making Missis­ sippi Mud Pie is easy and convenient with new Royal Mississippi Mud Pie. Just add sugar, margarine and cold milk, and you’re whistling Dixie with a deli­ cious and versatile choco­ late dessert. Royal Mississippi Mud Pie can he used to make an array of delicious desserts Frozen Mississippi Mud Dessert will be a big hit with the entire family, and because it’s frozen, can be made anytime to help peo­ ple with busy schedules. 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Serve with remain­ ing fudge sauce. FROZEN MISSISSIPPI MUD TRUFFLES Makes 20 to 22 truffles 1 (12 1/4-ounce) package Royal Mississippi Mud Pie 1 1/3 plus 1/4 cups cold milk Pour 1 1/3 cups cold milk into small deep mixing bowl. Add con­ tents of coffee filling and whipped topping packets. With electric mixer at low speed, beat until mixture is blended. Slowly in­ crease mixer speed to high; beat for 3 to 4 minutes or until mix­ ture thickens. Place mixture in freezer for 4 hours or until firm. With a 1 1/2 table­ spoon ice cream scoop, scoop frozen filling into balls and pl ice on a tray. Return to fireexer for 1 hour to harden. Prepare fudge sauce according to parkage direction using 1/4 cup milk. Place contents of crumb packet in shal­ low bowl. Lightly dip frozen balls into choco­ late sauce; roll in chocolate crumbs. Re­ turn to freezer for at least 1 hour or until firm. Store in freezer in covered container. Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Brian P. Lamoreaux REQUEST: The applicant seeks a special land use permit pur­ suant to Section 10.6(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. Said permit, if granted, would allow the construction of an addition and the remodeling of the existing residen­ tial dwelling unit in the F Flood Plain District. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 9619 Alaska Avenue PP #41-23-27-300-027 (Part) PUBLIC HEARING DATE: October 30, 1995 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Charter Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the application and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Office, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Middleville paves to way... The Village of Middleville has hired workers to pave Main Street so residents will have a smoother rood to drive on. Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission Dated: October 12, 1995 (103) �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 24. 1995 Caledonia girl hoopsters end the skid, beat Belding Outscoring Belding 33-12 in the middle two quarters, the Caledonia girls' basketball team won 48-30 at home on Oct. 19. Caledonia (6-8, 5-6 in the O-K Gold Conference) broke the game open in the second quarter with a 20-10 surge. In the first quarter both teams could manage just four points each, but the Fighting Scots then found a way to take a 24- Trojan JV eagers win two contests Thornapple Kellogg High s junior varsity basketball team won two games last week with a 41-28 victory over Spring Lake Oct. 17 and a 4140 triumph over Byron Center Oct. 19. The Trojans played one of their best games of the season in the win over Spring Lake. Brooke Mulder led the team with 16 points, Becky Worth scored nine and Keasha Kotrba added eight. Thornspple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 25 H.S. burrito, casserole. M.S Cheeseburger, oven Ines. McFall and West. Sack Lunch, turkey/bun/veggies. Thursday, Oct. 26 Meat and cheese subs, col eslaw, fruit juice, cookie. McFall and West, lunch in a Thornapple Kellogg outscored Spring Lake 14-5 in the third quarter to go up 31-19. Kotrba again was a star of the Thornapple Kellogg of­ fense against Byron Center with 16 points. She also grabbed 12 rebounds. Jaime Robbins also turned in some double figure num­ bers with 12 points and 15 re­ bounds. sack (Halloween). Friday, Oct. 27 Pizza, vegetable, fruit. Monday. Oct. 30 Chicken nuggets. California blend, whole wheat bread, cherry crisp. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Bar-B-Q on bun. potato rounds, fruit. Page — lunch in a Halloween sack, sub sand­ wich. veggie sticks, fruit FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOR PODIATRY Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment 14 advantage into the half. The third quarter was simi­ lar to the second with Caledo­ nia outscoring Belding 13-2. Mindi Smith led Caledonia with six points in the third quarter and finished with 14 points. Coach Mike Wilson looked at the game as a big positive for his Caledonia crew. "We got so many contribu­ tions from everyone; that makes it fun.” Wilson said. "This game really gave us something positive to build on." Caledonia did a strong job on the boards, outrebounding Belding 37-25. Kristy DeBoer grabbed nine rebounds and Stephanie Algera had six re­ bounds along with her 10 points. Smith and DeBoer also col­ lected four steals apiece. Shanda Sloss topped Beld­ ing with 10 points. juice. Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thun., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Oct. 25 Breakfast pizza, warm ap­ ple slices, milk. Thursday, Oct. 26 Melted cheese on English muffin, orange juice, milk. Sticker Day. Friday, Oct. 27 Oatmeal/br. sugar, muffin, raisins, milk. Monday, Oct. 30 Cold cereal, cinnamon toast, orange juice, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Bagel/cr. cheese, or peanut butter, apple juice, milk. Still time to take care of things around the house before the snow flies! • Pumps • Saws • Sanders & Grinders • Carpet Tools • Heaters—Oil Fired • Concrete Tools • Automotive Tools • Hammer Drills • Automotive Tools • Welding Supplies • Leaf Blowers • Pressure Washers • Nailers • Skid-Steer Loader * Parting Equipment • Compressors • Wallpaper Steamer • Generators & Welders • Trailers & Moving Equipment Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Open Monday Saturday 8 am to 5 30 Pm Caledonia's Stephanie Algera (52) takes the ball to the hoop during the Sweet Ladies' O-K Gold contest with Belding Thursday The Ladies ended their losmn streak with a 48-30 victory. Trojan girls basketball gains split despite poor shooting The Thornapple Kellogg varsity basketball team strug­ gled with shooting the ball in both its games last week, but still found a way to pull out one victory. After losing a 40-34 game to Spring Lake Oct. 17, the Trojans won a 35-26 battle with Byron Center Oct. 19. The Trojans (8-7 overall and 5-4 in the O-K Blue Con­ ference) shot just 26 percent (13-for-49) in the game with Byron Center, but made up for their shooting woes with some solid defense. Thornapple Kellogg made at least 11 steals against By­ ron Center, according to coach Jim Sprague. Scot jayvee soccer team finishes 11-6-2 Caledonia's junior varsity soccer team scored its 11th win and sixth shutout of the season with a 1-0 win over Sparta on Oct. 19. Kyle Veiling registered Caledonia's lone goal. The defense played by the Fighting Scots, who end the season at 11-6-2, was again top notch. BINGO American Legion Post «305 9548 Chery Vai’ey. CafeConta • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM "Our defense continued to play good, and we also con­ tinued to hustle," Sprague said. "We are struggling with our shooting; we have to pick up our shooting percentage." A second quarter that saw Thornapple Kellogg outscore Byron Center 11-5 was a huge turning point in the contest. Tracy Schondelmayer had nine points and six rebounds for the Trojans. Katie Weaver tallied eight points, including two, three-pointers. Lindsey Nametz scored 22 points and grabbed 20 re­ bounds to lead Spring Lake over Thomapple Kellogg. In the game with Spring Lake, the Trojans also had troubles with their shots, making 12-of-46 (26 percent). Jennie Doyle led Thomap­ ple Kellogg with 15 points. Jessica VanAmcn added nine points and six rebounds. -2ND ANNUAL] Maple Valley Community Education 1 1995 Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Date: Saturday, Oct. 28 Time: 10:00 am. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. -Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Over 70 Displays Door Prizes and Raffle Cookbook Sales and Good Food �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 24, 1995 / Page 19 Weather, Kenowa Hills slow Scot grid team, 15-13 Field conditions appeared to slow down the Caledonia offense Friday in its 15-13 loss to Kenowa Hills. With the playing surface wet and the air quite cold, the Fighting Scots (4-4, 3-4 in the O-K CkHd Conference) could not muster the points needed to bring home the victory. "The wet field hurt us," Caledonia Coach Tom Burrill said. "It took away our run­ ning game." Kenowa Hills scored first on a one-yard run by Louie Dauser. Dauser’s touchdown, which gave Kenowa Hills a 70 lead, ended up being the only scoring by either team in the entire first half. Tim Soper put Caledonia on the board with a five-yard run in the third quarter. TK freshmen gridders still undefeated in season action Scoring on consecutive drives of 74 and 80 yards. Middleville’s freshman foot ball team remained undefeated after beating Hamilton Oct. 19, 37-8. Adam Smith rushed 56 yards during the first drive, setting up an 8 yard touchdown run by Nate LaVoie. Quarterback Dan Finkbeiner hit tight end Jeremy Vandefifer with a pass for the extra point Mid­ dleville scored again on its next possession The Trojans scored again on a 56-yard score by Jim Stevens. Minutes before the close of the half Middleville went to their passing attack behind QB Dan Finkbeiner. He com­ pleted a couple passes to Glavin. then hit flanker An­ drew Hillman for a touchdown Three Middleville golfers named to OK Blue all-league Three members of the Middleville High golf squad have been chosen to O-K Blue all-conference team, as reported by Coach Bernie Weller. Members of the Trojan team to cam league recogni­ tion arc Josh Sturm, Ryan Nausicda and Marty Bender. Sturm had the fourth best league average with a 41.4 for nine holes. Nausicda placed sixth in the league with a 42.5 norm and scored a 93 over 18 holes at the Class B regionals Oct. 13. Bender was seventh at 42.6 and tallied an 85 at the re­ gional meet. Middleville scored a 367 — best for the team in 11 years — at the regional meet. Over­ all. the Trojans placed 10th out of 20 schools. Alex Middleton (91) and Dominick Ronchctti (98) also played solidly for Middleville at the 18-hole regional tour­ nament. Middleville’s second-place finish in the final overall O-K Blue standings was its third consecutive runner-up finish. Middleville man wins marathon Middleville resident Mark Pullen, 19, was one of 25.000 CREDIT PROBLEM, SPECIALIST ’ ive Refinance • Existing Mortgages I- Land Contracts l- Balloon Payments Due | Past Due Taxes l- / / ] ( Divorce Settlements Cash Out Rental Properties/ .ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE) I SOLUTIONS L . 1 800-544-2626 ) 1 1-517 645-0094 (| runners, volunteers and spec­ tators who attended the De­ troit Free Press/Mazda Inter­ national Marathon Oct. 15. Pullen, a junior at Michigan State University, ran the 26.2mile race in 3:06.30, which earned him a first place finish in his age division, 19 and un­ der. Overall, Pullen placed 177th among all the men competitors. The race began in Canada and crossed into the United States through the Windsor tunnel. JOB OPENINGS! • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTOhi IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 Soper's touchdown was set up by a Josh Haywood 33-yard scamper. Caledonia decided to go for two points after the tally, but the conversion attempt was missed on a dropped pass The Fighting Scots then fumbled the ball at the Kenowa Hills 18-yard line and one play later. Brian Pollie scored. After a successful two-point conversion, Kenowa Hills was in front by 15-6. Nick Freeman threw a 12yard pass to Matt Frantti for Caledonia's last touchdown which made it 15-13. After the score, Caledonia opted for an on-side kick, but was unable to recover the ball. Caledonia gained 210 yards on the ground and fumbled twice in contest. "Wc didn't play real well and they (Kenowa Hilts) con­ trolled the ball." Burrill said. Haywood led Caledonia with 10 tackles. Freeman made four tackles and came up with a key interception. Tim Soper and Don Stevens both ran for 60 yards. Soper on 14 carries and Stevens on 12 attempts. Caledonia will close out the season this Friday by hosting W’yoming Rogers. Scot girls run away with O-K Gold C-C crown Caledonia's cross-country squads competed in the O-K Gold Conference meet last Thursday and — as expected — turned in very impressive results. The Caledonia girls placed first with 15 points, which is the lowest score a team can get in a dual meet, while the boys finished fourth. Sparta was second in the girls’ race with 76, Cedar Springs was third with 102, Unity Christian placed fourth with 114. Wayland ended up fifth with 140, South Christian placed sixth with 156, Forest Hills Northern was seventh with 219 and Belding finished eighth with 223. Kenowa Hills did not have Middleville jayvee soccer ends season with big week Last week Middleville's junior varsity soccer team traveled to South Christian and tied the Sailors 2-2. With eight minutes left Middleville was awarded a penalty kick because of a hand ball by a south player in the penalty box. Jason Klinge scored for Middleville on a penalty shot, beating the Sailor keeper to tie the game at 1-1 Midfielder Drew Chamberlin scored Mid­ dleville's second goal with Garrett Weatherhead assisting TK soccer squad ends with win Three games in three days makes for a difficult week in any sport, but the Thornapple Kellogg varsity soccer team accepted that challenge last week to bring the regular sea­ son to an exciting conclusion. Strong winds on Oct. 17, supported a South Christian attack in the first half as Thomapple Kellogg lost 3-0. A rematch with Forest Hills Northern came on Oct. 18 and a 2-2 tie was the result. Scott Evans scored the Tro­ jans' first goal on an assist by Brett Bremer. Thiago Peixoto converted a penalty kick for Thornapple Kellogg's second goal. The Trojans (8-6-3) hosted Kenowa Hills for their final home contest of the season on Oct. 19. And the final game was a solid one, as Thomap­ ple Kellogg took a 6-1 vic­ tory. Peixoto scored three goals for Thornapple Kellogg and Tom Piccione, Scott Evans, Isaac Bainbridge each tallied one goal. on the play. The Trojans (9-5-2) closed out their season on Oct. 19 with a conference game against Kenowa Hills. The Trojans started the scoring when striker Brian Bergakker sent a pass to fellow striker Jason Klinge who sent the ball into the back of the net. Two minutes later Klinge passed to Bergakker who drilled the ball into the net. T.K.’s next score came from sophomore Nate Schmitz, his first, at the 12 minute mark. Bergakker then sent a beautiful comer kick in front of the goal and Steve Shear headed it in for the Tro­ jans. Bergakker came back with five minutes left in the half and beat the Kenowa keeper on a breakaway. In the second half, sophomore Kris Utley broke threw the Kenowa defense and powered the ball into the net for his first goal of the year. enough runners to field a full team. Caledonia's girls took the top seven spots to run away with the race. Shannon Houseman took first in 19:02, Keri Bloem was second (19:09), Sarah Parbel finished third (19:19), Liz Fortuna placed fourth (19:27). Brooke Wicrenga was fifth (19:37), Barb Warner took sixth (20:06) and Audrey Warner placed seventh (20:10). Caledonia also took the top eight spots in the junior var­ sity race with Jill Hofmann winning the event in 20:37. Coach Dave Hodgkinson and the Caledonia girls now are preparing for the regionals this Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Jenison. The Fighting Scots are two-lime defending Class B state champions. In the boys race, coach John Soderman's Fighting Scots finished fourth with 98 points. Cedar Springs won the league meet with 54 points. Wayland was second with 85, South Christian ended up third with 89. Sparta grabbed fifth with 128, Forest Hills Northern took sixth with 136, Unity Christian placed seventh with 139 and Belding had 209 With the fourth-place fin­ ish, Caledonia tied for second overall in the conference standings. Dave Friedrich finished in third place (16:56), Todd Striplin was sixth (17:12) and Rob Lillie ended up seventh (17:15). :VCR Repair: VCP ♦ • 4 ♦ : Cleaning : ♦ : $j g 13 : • J : ’ FREE Estimates * * Fast Service + • Convenient Hours 4 : 4 Star Video » 4♦ 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. ♦ 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 . * ♦ Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 pm J Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m < II Knott's Greenhouses is OPEN for your Fall Decorating! DRIED FLOWERS .. .by the bunch or in arrangements Stop in and see our NEW line of WOOD LAWN ORNAMENTS Also Christmas Items 3422 76th St., Caledonia (halfway between Kalamazoo Ave. and M-37) Open Mon -Fri 10-6; Sat 10-3. 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The interception was Liu’s fourth of the season and it cut Rogers lead to 12-6 Trojan quarterback Kevin Doyle was blind-sided with a heavy Rogers rush and fum­ bled on Thornapple Kellogg s next possession. That fumble TK golfers named all-conference Liu finished with 75 yards on 17 carries. Doyle had 50 yards on 11 carries and VanElst had 49 yards on 14 carries. The Trojans completed just one pass — a 48-yarder to re­ ceiver Andy Finkbeincr. Thomapple Kellogg golfers (from left) Ryan Nausieda and Marty Bender were selected to the All O-K Blue Conference team Josh Stum also was named to the team, but was not available for the photo. Steve Lehman led the TK defense with nine tackles. TK 8th grade hoopsters now at 5-3 The Thomapple Kellogg eighth grade basketball team lost to Jackson Park 31-26. Scoring for Thornapple Kellogg were Lyndsey VanAman with 10 points and Payschence Erb with 8 points. They also defeated Spring Lake 39-21 to improve their record to 5-3. Leading Thornapple Kellogg was Chris McKee with 12 points. Dutton General Store to assist Ronald McDonald House fundraiser Olympic skating champion Dorothy Hamill. Dept 56, and the Dutton General Store have teamed up to raise funds for the Grand Rapids Ronald McDonald House “Home for the Holidays,” is a 10-day decorating event to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House from Oct. 28 through Nov. 6. Holiday home decorating experts. Dept. 56 and Dutton General Store will offer dozens of free holiday decorating gift ideas. A village animated skating pond, personally autographed by Hamill, will be raffled off to benefit Ronald McDonald House. Dutton General Store is located at 3422 68th Street S.E. For more information, call 698-5060. Serving our Country Mark T. Adamy Navy Ensign Mark T Adamy. son of Kenneth and Marion Adamy of 11470 74th St.. Alto, is halfway through a six-month South American deployment aboard the destroyer USS Comte De Grasse, the flagship for the commander of the U.S. South Atlantic Force. Adamy is one of 382 Sailors aboard the ship who departed Norfolk. Va.. in June to par ticipatc in UNITAS ’95. a multinational exercise which began off the coast of Puerto Rico and is continuing around South America. UNITAS is latin for unity. Adamy’s ship is one of seven U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships participating in the exercise. So far during the employ­ ment. Adamy and fellow ship­ mates have conducted anti surface, anti-air, anti­ submarine and electronic war­ fare training with forces from Colombia, France, the Netherlands and Venezuela. Before they return in late November, Adamy and fellow Sailors and Marines also will train with forces from Argen tma. Brazil, Chile. Ecuador. Paraguay. Peru and Uruguay The exercises improve the ability of the different forces to operate together while pro­ moting friendship, profes­ sionalism and readiness Adamy s ship recently pass­ ed through the Panama Canal and is headed in a clockwise direction around South America. While most of the deployment has been at sea. Adamy and fellow shipmates have also visited Colombia and Venezuela Adamy's involvement in this exercise demonstrates the ability of U.S. naval forces to serve as the cornerstone of in­ ternational coalitions, while projecting a positive American image and enhanc mg diplomatic contacts Hi.- 1983 .................... graduate ‘ of Lowell Senior High School joined the Navy in April 1985. Adamy is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan, with a bachelor's degree Don’t Make ’em because o Excuse. we won’t take ’em �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 24. 1995 / Page 21 Fall is good time to enjoy variety of grains, legumes The fall is a great time to try a variety of soups and casseroles using grains and legumes. Rice, oatmeal and kidney beans are used by many peo­ ple year around There are many other grains and legumes that can add flavor, variety and nutrition to your meals Here are some grains that arc available in our market that you may want to try: • Bulgar, a type of cracked wheat, somtimes called par­ boiled wheat, is an ancient all­ wheat food which is a staple in the Middle East If can be us­ ed as an alternate for rice in many recipes including pilafs. Also used in soups, mam dishes, desserts, and salads suchas tabbouli. a commonly prepared dish from bulgar • Couscous is a fine­ grained semolina. When cooked. each grain is separate and the cooked couscous is light and fluffy It has a rather bland, delicate flavor. It takes on the flavors of the meat, vegetables, fruit, or season­ ing* used in preparing the dish. Try couscous in place of n<Mxlles or rice with beef Stroganoff for a change of pace. • Pearl barley is the whole barley gram with the hulls and bran removed It can be used in casseroles and salads, however it is most often used in soups. Now let s look at some great legumes: • Turtle beans, or black beans, are a staple in South America. Central America and Cuba These beans are small, oval-shaped and black. These are popular in black bean soup and as black beans and nee • Chickpeas also known as garbanzos or ceci are used m stews, soups, salads and spreads. Chickpeas are round, tan. and very hard. Hummus a popular dip is made from a paste of cooked chickpeas. Felafel (made in balls or pat­ ties and used as a sandwich filling in pita bread) are made from ground or mashed chickpeas. • Pinto beans are smaller than kidney beans. They can be interchanged with kidney beans in most recipes as they are similar in flavor. • A group of white beans include several types such as. Great Northern, canelli. navy and pea beans The small navy and pea beans hold their shape well and are used in bakedbean recipes Pea or navy beans are also used in pork and beans, soup, and Boston baked beans Great Northerns are used in casseroles. The cannellini beans may be called white kidney beans are popular m Italian dishes • Split peas are very small and flat on one side. Split peas cook quickly and do not need soaking before cooking. Green split peas are popular in a hearty soup. Yellow split peas are used in British pease porridge and soups. • Lentils are small, flat seeds that look like very tiny buttons. They are available in many varieties, including green, brown and red. The cooking time is very quick and there is no pre-soakmg like the split pea. Lentils are used in soups, salads, either hot or cold, and casseroles. Take the time to try one or two of these grains and beans in your family meals. They can provide nutrients, variety, and flavor to your meals. If your cookbook collection does not include recipes for grains and legumes, go to your public library and look at the extensive cookbook collection available for loan. Sheriff invites citizens to join MSA organization Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer is inviting citizens to become members of his professional organiza­ tion, the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The MSA and its sub­ sidiary, MSA Educational Services, is a non-profit pro­ fessional and educational or­ ganization dedicated to the preservation of peace and the protection of lives and prop­ erty of Michigan citizens. The goal is accomplished through training and support of the of­ fice of sheriff, as well as community service programs. "I'm excited about the op­ portunity to have individuals in our community support the office of sheriff," DeBoer said. "Membership in the MSA shows that people care about locally elected law enforce­ ment representation. Your commitment to the MSA is a commitment to a safer com­ munity." Funds generated by mem­ bership dues are used to sup­ port programs and services that help the local sheriff in the performance of their duty, said DeBoer. Some of the lo­ cal programs include the fol­ lowing: • Support of the Sheriffs Secondary Road Patrol pro­ gram, which puts state-funded deputies on the road to enforce traffic laws and work toward accident prevention. • The volunteer Victim Ad­ FACTORY & WAREHOUSE JOBS ASSEMBLY • 1st/2nd shift, will train. $6.00-$6.50. PACKING ■ 1st/2nd shift, will train. $6.50-$7.00 PLASTIC INJECTION 2nd/3rd shift, will train if factory experience. $6.00-$6.65. STACK METAL PARTS 1st/2nd shift, will train if factory experience. $6.50-$7.00. MASK SPRAY PAINTERS 1st shift, experience $7.50. MACHINE MAINTENANCE - 1st shift, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical experience. $13.50 to $15.00 HILO/SHIPPING $6.50 $7.00. Experience, 1st/2nd shift. GENERAL FACTORY MAINTENANCE 1st shift, some building and machine maintenance experi­ ence and have your own hand tools. $8.00-$9 00 OPENINGS AT COMPANIES IN THE “SOUTH” GRAND RAPIDS AREA! APPLY 8:00 AM-4XX) PM WEEKDAYS BRING 2 PIECES OF ID 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave (616) 245-6161 vocate program to serve those who have been victimized by crimes. • Marine safety. The MSA was a key player in develop­ ing the new marine safety laws that will keep Michigan waterways a fun, yet safe place to enjoy. • The MSA Educational Services Scholarship, which allows deserving students to pursue a career in criminal justice. To date, $20,000 in scholarships have been awarded around the state. Only members of the MSA are eli­ gible to nominate candidates. For $20, an individual can support these and other pro­ grams that directly benefit communities around Michi­ gan. Also, as an MSA Asso­ ciate Member, one will re­ ceive a membership card, two decals and a year's subscrip­ tion to The Sheriffs Star. Au­ tomobile license plates are available for an additional $5, and each donation is tax de­ ductible. The MSA is the only orga­ nization that represents the constitutional office of sheriff. Formed in 1877. it is the old­ est law enforcement associa­ tion in the state. Over the years, the MSA has become z leader in fighting for laws that protect Michigan citizens DeBoer said be wants ev­ eryone who would like to be a part of better law enforcement in Michigan through MSA membership to consider this invitation. Those who did not receive an invitation in the mail may contact him or send name, xkfress and check to the Michigan Sheriffs Associa­ tion Educational Services. 515 N. Capitol Ave.. 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[616] 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fa, (616] 945-5192 �Page 22 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 24. 1995 Dietary minerals build and regulate the body Minerals are essential for good health and growth. Minerals have two general body functions — building and regulating. The building functions af­ fect the skeleton and all soft tissues in our body. The regulating functions include a wide variety of systems, such as heart beat, blood clotting, maintenance of the internal pressure of body fluids, nerve responses, and transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Minerals make up about 4 percent of the body weight of an adult. In a 140-pound per­ son. that would be about 5'4 pounds of minerals Taking too much of one essential mineral may upset the balance and function of other minerals in our body. Some minerals in excess are toxic. Here’s a closer look at some of the minerals our body needs. Iron is not included here as it was featured last week in this column. Calcium — is used for building bones and teeth and maintaining bone strength. It’s also used in muscle con­ traction. blood clotting, and maintenance of cell mem­ branes. Although growing children and pregnant and lac­ tating women have the highest calcium needs, all people need calcium in their diets throughout life. Calcium ab­ sorption is dependent upon the calcium needs of the body , the foods eaten, and the amount of calcium in the foods eaten. Vitamin D. whether from diet or exposure to the ultraviolet light of the sun. increases calcium absorption. Milk and milk products are good sources of calcium. CXher good sources include tofu and foods from the bread and cereal group such as oatmeal and bran muffins. Some foods, such as orange juice, bread and ready-to-eat cereals, are not normally good sources of calcium but may have had calcium added to them. Since these products vary in the amount of calcium provided, check the label on the package for the amount of calcium in a serving. Magnesium is used in building bones and manufac­ turing proteins, releasing energy from muscle storage, and regulating body temperature. Good food sources of magnesium include nuts and seeds; dned beans, peas and lentils; tofu; fish and seafood, whole grain pro­ ducts; and vegetables such as cooked lima beans, cooked broccoli, cooked okra, plan­ tain and cooked spinach. Phosphorus helps build strong bones and teeth. It’s also involved in the release of energy from fat. protein, and carbohydrates during metabolism, and m the forma non of genetic material, cell membranes, and many en­ zymes. Good sources of phosphorus are meat, poultry, fish, and seafood; whole grain products; dried beans, peas and lentils; nuts and seeds; milk and milk products; and cooked lima beans. To help retain phosphorus in meat when cooking lamb. veal, pork, and poultry, roast or boil it Beef keeps the same amount of phosphorus regardless of the cooking meth«j Potassium assists in muscle contraction and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance of body cells. Potassium is also important in sending nerve impulses as well as releasing energy from protein, fat. and carbohydrates during metabolism Potassium is found m a wide variety of foods both plants and meats. Good sources of potassium are fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dned eans. peas, lentils, milk and yogurt Zinc plays an important role in the formation of protein in the body and thus assists in wound healing, blood forma­ bones, blood vessels, and nerves healthy. Liver, shell fish, black eye peas, lentils, nuts and seeds, cooked barley, dried prunes, lima beans, sweet potato and tomato juice are among the gtxxl sources of copper. Eating a wide variety of foods that contain minerals is the best way to get an ade quate amount. A variety of foods provide different color, texture and tastes to our meals. NFO says “milk increase announced is misleading” The Basic Formula Price (BFP) for September milk was announced on Oct. 5 at $12.08 up 53 cents from August. This is the first time since October 1994 that the M/W and BFP (last May the Min­ nesota/Wisconsin Series Price became the Basic Formula Price) has been above $I2/Hwt. For a three-year period from 1981 to 1983 the M/W averaged over $I2.5O/Hwt. The record high M/W was $14.93 in December 1989 or $2.85 more than it is now. In most cases, consumers are paying more for milk and dairy products than they were 15 years ago or even a year ago. ‘You might think dairy companies would be well pleased and satisfied with the huge profits they are making and allow some money to trickle down to hard-working dairy farmers. Sadly to say this is not the case." said Jim Stebbins of the National Farmers Organization. Changes over the past few years have been the inclusion of a lower class of milk (111 A) and calculations of a lower base price of milk (BFP), Stebbins said. Now the industry is lobby­ ing for and will probably get Bay Pointe Bargains WEEKDAYS Nov. thru Dec. — Early Diners Specials • 4:00-6:00 P.M. Choice of entree served with salad, potato and rolls. • Grilled Ribeye • Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken • Orange Roughy Giardino • Stuffed Shells........................ *7.95 ROUTINE WEEKDAY SPECIALS: Tues.: 7 oz. Top Sirloin Steak — *6.95 Wed.: AU-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs — Market Price Thurs.: All-You-Can-Eat Ribs — *15.95 per person ♦ Children's Menu Available * (Crab Legs & Ribs Specials includes salad, potato, vegetable &rolls.) ..................................... S9.95 • Nov. thru Dec. Brunch includes salad table, omelette bar, B-10 warm dishes including crab legs, dessert table and beverage. Regular price $13.95. Children 4 to 10 *5.95 — Children under 4 are FREE DINNER CLUB MEMBERSHIP — Entitles you to 25% Discount on meals. Call for details: 616-672-5202. CHRISTMAS AT BAY POINTE Imagine a beautiful tum-of-the-century mansion to °ntertain your family or office staff. Call MEGAN for SPECIAL PRICES if you plan your party on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. SUPER SUNDAY BRUNCH for SENIORS GBay'GPointe RESTAURANT 11456 tion. and the general growth and maintenance of all tissues. Zinc is a component of many enzymes and thus is involved in most metabolic processes. Good sources of zinc are meat, poultry, oysters, crab, lobster, mussels, yogurt, ricotta cheese, wheat germ and fortified ready to eat cereals (read the labels on the cereals to check the amounts of zinc). Copper is necessary (along with iron) for the formation of hemoglobin. It also helps keep MARSH ROAD • GUN LAKE • 616-672-5202 total product pricing in the new farm bill This will give the giant dairy' companies even more control over milk prices. "Those same industry ex­ perts and dairy economists say we will go into the 21st cen­ tury with milk prices under $11/Hwt. “Farmers are being seriously misled into believing that people in other parts of the country have some type of production cost advantage or use systems of management that allow them to produce for much less," he said From 1993 to 1994. the U.S. has lost more than 7.200 dairy farmers and all but four con tmental states lost producers. The four that gained only had modest increase. No region was without serious loss. University statistics from dairy economists put cost of production in California al $13.04. Producers are receiv­ ing around $11. Cost of pro­ duction in Idaho is put at $14.28. Producers there also receive around $11. "Farmers have tended to increase herd size when prices are low to maintain cash flow and meet fixed costs,” Steb­ bins said. ‘‘Sadly to say, this escalates the problem because more milk is produced from fewer dairy farms and puts more cheap milk into hands of the big companies Then, as these big companies make bigger profits they can easily afford an extra quarter or 50 cents or free hauling to attract the really big producer or the individual so desperate he feels he has no choice but to take it. This desperation is divisive and hurts dairy farmers’ unity.” tic said “The sole reason for pom ting these industry facts out is to show you that farmers should not depend on those who profit from low prices to set the prices they receive They should take control over their own destiny and work together with people of com mon interests. fel low dairymen for fair prices. “With fewer dairymen in the U.S., it means it takes fewer people to make a de­ ference. Remember, you own and control the nation’s dairy food supply before anyone else. We have prosperity in our hands if we unite and go after it. USDA downsizing to continue The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s reorganization efforts under the Clinton Ad­ ministration will continue this week when the farm lending programs of the former Farmers Home Administra­ tion will be transferred to the Consolidated Farm Service Agency. The announcement of the transfer of the farm lending programs was made by Jim Byrum, State Executive Director of the Consolidated Farm Service Agency (formerly Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Service) and Don Hare. Slate Director of the Rural Economic and Community Development (formerly the Farmers Home Administration). Nationwide, the USDA is closing or consolidating near ly one-third of its 3.700 field locations and establishing 2.535 USDA service centers were USDA customers will receive one-stop service The largest reorganization in USDA’s history began last year when it reduced the number of agencies from 43 to 29. and began cutting staff by 13.000 employees. These in­ itiatives will save U.S. tax­ payers over $4 billion. In Michigan. 14 county of­ fice* have been closed, moved or consolidated Byrum said the transfer of the farm lending programs reflect President Clinton’s ef­ forts to streamline govern ment and make it work better. For more than 50 years, farmers who could not obtain credit from commercial lenders used the former Farmers Home Administra­ tion’s loans to purchase and operate farms, while the former Agricultural Stabilize tion and Conservation Service administered the farm pro­ grams As a result of the transfer of the farm lending programs, all farm programs will now be administered by one agency, the Consolidated Farm Service Agency. The Rural Economic and Community Development agency will continue to ad­ minister all rural business development programs, rural telecommunication, electrici­ ty. water and wastewater disposal programs, and rural housing programs. "These reorganization ef­ forts have been made to streamline the way USDA does business, to cut out needless paperwork, to im­ prove services to producers, and save taxpayers money," said Bryum. 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We Use Our Own jpecoi Sauces and m Real Cheese HOUK Itrch 11 am to 1X) pm Mgnh Sm Rui 3 30 pm to W30 pm In tSct 3 30 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Volley, M-37, Caledonio 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-10-31.pdf 4147e1ed9a178e859c550acfead7e74a PDF Text Text The S- --J News -t?- 1JS* Hastings,HI. 4Y-8 . 4*-^ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 38 I October 31. 1995 Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year Orphanage director sees her ‘babies' become citizens Caledonia girl meets past, faces the future as U.S. citizen by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When "Mama Jane" White and her assistant escorted four babies from a Korean orphanage to adoptive Michigan families last month, she didn't know that some of her previously adopted "babies" had planned a surprise for her. "We told her that she absolutely had to be in Grand Rapids on October 18, but we didn't tell her why," said Shirley Bcsteman, whose daughter Kim Soo Besteman spent the first four years of her life in Mama Jane's orphanage in CheChon, South Korea. Besteman said that White visits the U.S. every five or six years, traveling to the churches that help support her orphanage, shopping, and. when she can, visiting some of the 700 children she has placed in American homes over the last 30 years. "In all those years and all those visits, however, she had never witnessed any of her children become citizens," Besteman said. "Since five of her babies were going to become citizens here in Grand Rapids, we wanted her to be there." Kim, who is now 14, joined Josh Ekkens, JonJon Ekkens, Jamie Ekkens and Elise Schmidt in taking the oath of citizenship during an October 18 ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. While they were the five new citizens Mama Jane had cared for, they were among 71 other people from 27 countries who became citizens that day, taking the oath of citizenship from U.S. District Judge Wendell A. Miles. Kim said that before she could become a citizen, she had to be finger printed, fill out forms and go before an examiner in Detroit to take a test about American government. There are birth certificates to present and a $95 fee to pay Bicycle, skateboard ordinance approved Middleville to petition to annex four parcels mont Street near the cemetery. Staff Writer Youngsma said that through The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday voted to annexation, these parcels will be entitled to receive water adopt a resolution to petition for annexation of four parcels and sewer services from the village. of land outside the village The village’s next step is to Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma, who prepared a send a petition to the Barry resolution for the village said County Board of Commis­ the first parcel is located on sioners for its approval to the west side of Grand Rapids make the annexation official. Another resolution Street south of the extension of Crane Road. This property Youngsma brought to the council’s attention was a is owned by Dave Dykstra. The second parcel is a sub­ recreation development agree­ station for Consumers Power ment resolution for the village that surrounds Dykstra’s to obtain ownership of proper­ ties now owned by the Com­ property. "Die third and fourth parcels monwealth Power Company. The company wished to be are lots on one side of Fre­ by Mandy Habel allowed an easement and in return agreed to give property located on the east and west sides of the bridge to the village in return. The village voted to accept this agreement The village also voted to adopt an ordinance to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1980 to regulate use of bicycles and skateboards. Jim French said the or­ dinance committee discussed this after receiving complaints of interference from riders by people walking on the sidewalks downtown. He added that the commit­ tee also was concerned about the condition of the sidewalks being affected so stwn after repairs had been completed. Youngsma said the or­ dinance would include several regulations for riders to main­ tain safety for residents. Youngsma said the or­ dinance would list the follow­ ing regulations. — No person shall ride a bicycle on any sidewalk abut­ ting Main Street between Railroad and Hyde streets. — No person shall operate a skateboard on Main Street or on any sidewalk, parking lot or area abutting a Main Street between Railroad and Hyde streets. See Annexation, Page 2 Kim Soo Besteman of Caledonia, 14, became a U.S. citizen in an October 18 ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. But the best part of the ceremony, she said, was that Mama Jane got to come. Although she doesn't remember much of her life before coming to the U.S. as a four-year-old, she liked meeting White and hearing about what she does. Besteman said that while it wouldn't seem to be difficult to get all five children at the same ceremony, it actually took about a year to plan this day, which was not only so important for the five children, but which also could be a real thrill for White to witness for the first time. 'We worked very closely with (Rep.) Vern Ehlers' office in making this happen," she said. "Without them, we couldn't have pulled it off." The Bestemans and the other Grand Rapids families See New citizen, Page 3 Caledonia native leaves council after 3 decades Cherry to step down as Caledonia Village Clerk by Barbara Gall Caledonia Village Clerk Jackie Cherry has decided not to run for re-election next year A Caledonia area native, Cherry has served on tbs Village Council almost continuously since 1959. Staff Writer There are big changes under way in the Village of Caledo­ nia. And perhaps not the least of these is the decision of Clerk Jacqueline Chtoy to retire from the Village Council after 30 years of service. She will not seek re-elec­ tion when her term of office expires March 12. Cherry has served on the Village Council almost con­ tinuously since she was elected clerk in 1958. serving in that office until 1961. From 1962-72, she was a trustee on the council and then was off the board until she was re-elected clerk in 1978, where she has served since. During most of those years, she worked out of an office in her basement. She was rewarded for that situation, however, when the village and township jointly constructed a municipal meeting hall and office building in 1992. Since that time, she has enjoyed the 11 When I took office, there were probably 700 residents, and today there are about 885. — Jacqueline Cherry, Clerk (Noting that the population really has not changed too much since the 1950s.) later years by a copy machine, then an adding machine and finally a computer was pur­ chased for her office in the late 1980s. "When I took office, there were probably 700 residents, and today there are about 885," she said, noting that the population really has not changed too much since the 1950s. But the "look" of the vil- See Clerk retires, P. 2 pleasant and spacious new village office, which she helped decorate. The new office, however, isn't the only major change in village government that Cherry can recall. When she first look office, she said, she spent about two hours a week on the clerk's duties Today, she works 2526 hours a week on the job, plus she now has an assistant who works another 16 hours a week in the office. Minutes and records used to be done by hand. Then came the typewriter, followed in In This Issue... • Program helps uninsured kids get health coverage • Middleville considering ‘truant officer* • Nomination petitions available for Caledonia village election • Caledonia Twp. OKs ’96 budget �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 31. 1995 ANNEXATION, from front page — No person shall operate a bicycle or skateboard on any sidewalk, street or area where traffic control devices or signs are posted or displayed that prohibit it. — When operating a bicy­ cle or skateboard on a street or sidewalk, the operator shall yield the right of way to all other vehicles or pedestrians on the street or sidewalk — No person shall operate a bicycle or skateboard on private properly unless the rider has the permission of the owner.. — No parent, guardian or other person having the legal care and custody of any minor under the age of 17 shall allow, permit or encourage them to violate the provisions of this article. — Upon violations of any of the provisions of this article by any person, the bicycle or skateboard used in such viola lion may be impounded and upon conviction may be forfeited to the village. — Violation of this article shall be subject to a maximum fine of $500 or 90 days or both at the discretion of the court The offense would be a misdemeanor. The village passed a resolu­ tion to allow Village President Ixm Meyers and his wife. Cheryl, to dedicate a portion (f Tests indicated that there is cloroform in some of the village water. The Health Department recommended they add chlorine to The water to shock the cloroform and felt it may be a good idea to add it on a regular basis. ’ ’ of their property to the village for street purposes. Meyer's property runs * straight west from Maonr Drive In other business, the coun- * cil approved setting aside " $8,700 for cleaning and in­ specting the village sewer system. The council also voted to set up a special committee that would include two members of the Village Council and two members of the Thomapplc Township Board to work on —Lon Meyers people s requests for village Village President services. New member William Manshum suggested they send Mosey was welcomed to his first council meeting and was copies of the letter to each of placed on the Parks and the residents explaining why Recreation Committee, the they discontinued the policy. Finance Committee, and was Meyers said tests indicated elected chairman of the Per­ that there is cloroform in sonnel Committee to replace some of the village water. The James Oliver. Health Department recom­ Floyd Bray was elected mended they add chlorine to president pro tern. the water to shock the Meyers said he received a c loro foam and felt it may be a complaint from a resident who good idea to add it on a wanted to know why the regular basis. policy for 100 percent credit He added that he would be for sewer and water was hesitant about doing that discontinued regularly but believed the He said he prepared a village should do whatever is response that he was ready to best for the community mail back and wanted opi­ Village Planner Jason nions from the rest of the Cherry said bacteria may have council entered the water as a result of Village Manager Everil the water tower being painted and that it could have shown up in one of the test samples taken. He added that if the water was chlorinated on a regular basis, it would not receive as large a dosage as it will to shock the cloroform. Cherry said the water is still safe “There is nothing unsafe about the current water cur­ rent situation,” he said. Caledonia Arts and Crafts Bazaar Caledonia High School Saturday, November 4,1995 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CLERK RETIRES, lage certainly has. The present Community Education building was the high school, the site of the present post office was still a vacant lot (they showed movies there on Saturday ‘nfgnt)7mere were four or five grocery stores on Main Street and the library was still lo­ cated in a store front on Main Street. The Caledonia State Bank occupied the present Caledonia Schools central office and there were still gas stations in town. "We used to have a village caucus to nominate candidates, and we met in the old fire bam behind what is now Sam's Joint. We had a constable, too." There were no malls on M37 and nearly all the businesses were located along Main Street, Cherry said. There used to be a livestock auction held at the end of Maple Street, and students who lived within one and one/half miles of the school walked each day. "In the council, we were just beginning to talk about zoning, and that finally was done in the 1970s. There really haven't been a lot of new homes built in the vil­ lage, but we now have apart­ ment buildings," she noted. Fires in 1950 and again in the 1970s burned buildings first on the north and then the south sides of Main Street, changing the look of the vil­ lage forever. A new post office was built, the bank moved to a new building on the east end of Main Street, the streets Our Readers Teachers only want money! Free Admission Free Parking Raffle Lunch Served 11:30 to 2:00 To the editor: First, Superintendent Cason’s article on selfesteem. and now no money for a few more days of school. No reason kids in lower grades have more self-esteem than teen-agers. I don’t remember anything like that. Maybe a teen-ager is old Come Enjoy the Day! Pine Rest Hastings Clinic and Barry Community Hospice announce our new locations and invite you to an - Open Otouse Tuesday, November 7 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please join us as we open our new facilities. • See our new offices • Meet our clinical staff • Pick up free, helpful information on a wide variety of mental health and bereavement topics enough to see what the liberal ‘60s generation has done to our country and to them. The teachers are paid well enough, so 15 days isn’t going to cut too much out their 2'Zt-month vacation. Oh yes. they say they go back to school in summer; well, then they end up with bigger salaries as the result of their extra schooling. They have only a one-sided argu­ ment - money! By the way. how many peo­ ple get a raise every year? Superintendent Cason is over­ paid in my book, also! What if some of those peo­ ple that are so involved with the infringement on property owners’ rights along the railroad could have directed their energy into locating more manufacturing for the Tbornapple Kellogg School District? That's how you get tax money. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, Nov. 11 • 5-7:30 pm Sponsored by.. Bowne Center United Methodist Church Located corner of 84th & Alden Nash (M 50) Adults Barry Community Hospice Suite 200 94S4M52 Children 6-12. 5 & under...FREE .*3.00 NEW OWNER-BILL ATKINSON DYNAMIC TANNING SPECIAL 575.00 Unlimited Tanning for 6 Honths Includes 15 minutes daily - 30 minute sessions, $ 1 service charge limited to 100 people1 Now Looking for Enthusiastic Stylists - Great Opportunity and Business Plan V) and ..*6.00 / Now Introducing f / ' Complete Famfiy Hair Care • Tanning • Nails • Clothing r™! UUUU *f>*C»* dlJ ^NEW DESIGN now located at 450 Meadow Run (M-37 south pest Hanover Village, first dme east past Art Meade Cor Sales) Pine Rest Hastings Clinic Suite 400 945-4200 to writing the newsletter to dealing with attorneys and developeni. Now. with a village man­ ager added to the staff this year, she feels comfortable stepping dow n from her career of community service. "I think having a manager is going to be good for the village, but I’ve liked being involved." she said- "I think you should be involved in your community and do something for it. "I like the people I work with and. as the village grew. I've wanted to help it keep that village' image." But, she said the lime is right for a new clerk to take over as more development continues to change the Cale­ donia area. 'We re certainly not moving away, but I’m looting forward to having my own time schedule, and to doing things I want to do w hen 1 want to do them," she said with a smile. She and her husband also will have more lime to visit their children and grandchil­ dren. "It's time," she said of her decision not to run for another term. Council Trustee Judy Kidder, who has served with Cherry for the last 11 years, said she will be sorely missed. "She has always done Just a super job fix us," Kidder said. "Jackie has always gone the extra mile fix the village, over and over, and her retirement is a loss fix us. "But after all these years, she certainly deserves the chance to enjoy her retirement, and we all wish her well." Cherry said she knows that stepping away from the clerk's job will mean a big adjustment fix her. "I know it will seem strange after all these years, and I'll miss it. I'll miss the activity and the people." Then she smiled and added, "But I won't miss the pressure." ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT /- Everyone is welcome Refreshments will be served from front page were improved, a sewer sys­ tem was constructed ("It was supposed to last us only 10 years!"), the D&W and the rest of the Caledonia Village Centre were built and the high school and Caledonia Elemen­ tary both grew in size and stu­ dent population. "I think some of the big events for the village itself were our centennial in 1988 and the defeat of the move to dissolve the village in 1994." she said, thinking back over a lifetime of Caledonia memo­ ries. Both Jackie and her hus­ band, Conard, grew up in the Caledonia area and graduated from CHS, as did all three of their children. In fact, they have lived in their village home fix 47 years. Conard Cherry, too, has been active in the village with Boy Scouts, as a member of the fire department and more recently, as a member of the Village Planning Commis­ sion. Jackie has maintained a strong interest in the Caledo­ nia schools since she worked for 12 years as the secretary for the Caledonia superintendent of schools. The change and development in the village have continued. Now, the village is operating a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant that also serves a portion of the township. Plans are under way to bring a public water system into the village. The present sewer collection system is aging, and therefore needs constant monitoring for repair, as do the streets and roads. A huge new residential and commercial development within village limits is under construction along the high­ way, and the village annexed the land where the new middle school is located. As clerk, Jackie Cherry has been right in the thick of these happenings, from planning the new sewer plant Service �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 31. 1995 I Page 3 NEW CITIZEN , who have adopted CbeChon children also planned a reunion for Mama Jane, inviting the adopted children she once cared for to attend a get-together on Sunday, Oct. 15 af Caledonia High School. "There are about 150 that were adopted from the orphanage, just in Michigan," Besteman said. She pointed out that many of those who came to the U.S. as adoptive children now arc adults.Many of the 85 who attended traveled miles to meet the woman who cared for them as babies and helped them find a home. While Mama Jane was in Grand Rapids, she shopped for continued from front page- "That made it worth all the work it took to pull it off." Jane White's life has been devoted to children. She is a missionary who arrived in Korea in 1962 with the support of several Independent Gospel Churches. She founded her first home for children in a small, fourroom house the next year, and gradually expanded into larger homes with more and more property until the orphanage moved into its present threestory building in 1982. The CbeChon Children s Home has taken in more than 1,100 children, of whom 728 have been adopted and 163 returned to their families. Sixty-eight children now live in the home. According to information from the home, it is now supported by the Korean government, churches of all Pictured at the ceremony where they became U.S. citizens are five children who once were cared for at the CheChon Children’s Home in Korea. From the left are Josh Ekkens, JonJon Ekkens. Jamie Ekkens, Kim Soo Besteman and Elise Schmidt. goods she can't get in Korea and attended an orchestra concert, unaware of the surprise in store for her. Shirley Besteman said that the naturalization ceremony was an emotional one for White to witness. "She has worked so hard all these years to find homes for these children, and she has personally escorted most of them to this country, so it was quite an experience for her to sec these five actually become citizens of this country," Besteman said. denominations, adoption support groups, adoptive families throughout the U.S. and Canada, the U.S. Air Force and Korean sponsors. But the spirit and moving force behind the orphanage has been and still is Jane White. Now that her visit to Grand Rapids is over, and the excitement of the reunion and the ceremony has faded, perhaps the best conclusion to this part of an ongoing story is a quote from the CheChon Children's Home: 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Mwrt w*Ty' Out StMfStKA Vww trial humeownets 55 and (*lw have fewer .Mid less cosily losses than other aye yroups So it s only la* to cfnrye you less tor yum hnmeowneis insurance ^futo-Oivners insurance I* Hunw Ca Buwwm children. 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Ml 49333 A97 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Think of the importance Mama Jane has been in the lives of more than 1,000 Gary and Shirley Besteman are pictured here with their two daughters. Jennie, left, is 17, and Kim is 14. OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 am 5 30, Eriday 8 am Z pm Saturday 9 am 5 K) �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 31, 1995 with... NORMA VELDERMAN Did you all gt pushed around Tuesday, when the wind blew so hard? Just giv­ ing you a little taste of the col­ der weather we can expect is coming. By the weekend the time will have changed, so it shouldn't be so dark when Houston and I start out for our early morning walk. I am never out in the evening myself, so I’m really not in­ fluenced by the darkness. Thursday evening, the 26th, Gregg Gears and I arc going to meet with the Lions Club that concentrates on just Ixadcr Dog groups. They have asked me to speak, and being the talking machine that I am. I am looking forward to my chance to say thank you for Houston Anyway I can help is just another way I can say thanks to our Middleville Lions Club, which sponsored me Life has been so much easier to have Houston to let me be more on rm own safely. My family was shocked when we got the news of cousin Jerry Barnaby's sud­ den death He was only 62 years old He had been having stomach trouble and when they went in to see what we wrong, they found him just full of cancer. But on the other hand we had some real good news. Our cousin. Velma Luneke Dotg had a very successful triple bypass and came through with flying colors. It was so unex­ pected She and hubby John Dotg living in the Masonic Retirement home at Alma. Thursday I was so pleased to have been asked to come and speak to two of Jim Spague's classes on early Middleville's history. 1 am taking the model blockhouse to the two classes to illustrate how and why Middleville became a town. I am also taking my picture postcard book showing some of the early scenes in our local history. There is nothing bet­ ter I love to do than to talk about our local history Had a wonderful visit over the phone, asking Helen Wenger about all of her fami­ ly members, what the) were doing where they were, etc Marty’s article about the family farm business they are all in was so very interesting and then Helen told me all about our old area on the prairie. My former roommate at Leader Dog school called me and told me her wonderful news. The big Methodist Church m her town has taken her under their wing. She was welcomed with open arms and the church asked her how they could help her. Her dog Beau­ ty is just a young pup com­ pared to my Houston, who is three years old. Beauty is such a ham. loves to clown around. Becky said that when she and Beauty went up for commu­ nion. Beauty quickly surveyed the setup, seeing how they all lined up kneeling for commu­ nion at the front of the church. She then sat down, putting her paws up on the rail and putting ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 10:45 am am 6 00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 7240 68th Street. SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Res. Brum F. Hamson Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Continued next page — Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. "Sat an example In speech, in life, in love, Wi faff and in purity' _______1 Timothy 412 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck f'Si CALEDONIA Clinisnix REFMUED CIIIRCII A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Administrative Pastor Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100m St Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass....................... 9:00a.m. A 11:00a.m. A WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH :<■ 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891 -8661 'The Churcri where everybody is somebody . .and Jesus Christ is Loaf Sunday School............... -................... 9 30 a m Sunday Monvng Worship..................... 10-J0 am. Sunday Evening Worshc..................... 600 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer 6 BOte Study 7:00 p.m to iWkr’Doasor 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday School............................... 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service..............................6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Poster SHARON 8ARNSDALE. Dir of Christian Ed 4 Music 071-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 ■c. Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:3© or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children » Ministry Wednesday “Family Night” 6:IS Dinner Choirs for Children and Adulu Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Uavinctles Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St.. Caledonia. Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one mother tn brotherly love " Rom. 1210 8:00 a.m............................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m.......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church. 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Uke) Wayland. M>chigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Wixships 9 00 am A 10:30 am Wednesday Family Night” 6 00 pm Church Office Phone - 795-9266 (The OOlrl Ulimr ^rlhodist (fihurfh CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 9:30a.m. 9:30a_m. 10:30a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Reaching People With Christ •I LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaine* United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Streel Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 Church School Choir Practice Worship Service was sure glad that Cay saw it all or we would have had a mole in the house Ett VanSickle said that a friend of theirs always gives them a night out. So the fami­ ly had a good meal at the Grand Center. Lois Bremer said that her sister Trudy died and so all the family are going over to W'ayland for the visition at the funeral home. It was a long struggle for her sister who had Alzheimers Disease. Marian Martin said that Larry and family were there for the weekend. Marian at­ tended a retirement party for Alfie Lewis’. Sunday. Marilyn s baby Shannon, was baptized She was a very good little girl Then the family had supper afterwards at Marilyn’s. A very nice faily weekend. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY * A A Living Church her nose down on her paws. She just loves to get attention any way and makes folks laugh. Houston lays back wat­ ching everytime, but not ac­ ting He would rather con­ serve his energy . Completely opposite personalities. Life is never dull with a very thoroughly trained dog Beauty only weighs 70 pounds. When 1 got Houston 14 months ago. Houston weighed only 70 pounds Fourteen months later, he is 88 pounds. We call him the walking stomach The other night Houston came back in from our park walk, and sit­ ting on his rugs, looked so pleased with himself, that he caught Cay’s attention He had a mole that he had dug out of the mole hill, carrying it back in the house He was so proud of his accoplishment that Cay said he was waiting for someone to praise him. I Sunday School............... 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m _____ (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 31, 1995 1 Page 5 New youth minister at Peace Reformed Church by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Peace Reformed Church’s new youth minister. Craig Dillman, has been working at the church since the beginning of September. Dillman was born in Henderson. Ky., and moved to Pittsburgh at the age of 12. He lived there until he at­ tended Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee. III., where he received his bachelor's degree then attend­ ed Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Mo., where be received a master of divinity degree. He later moved to the Chicago area, where he finished his master’s degree while he was pastor a small church. Before arriving at Peace Reformed, he spent eight years working as associate pastor at the First Church of Nazarene in Grand Rapids than worked at Butterworth Hospital in the emergency room providing medical social work care to patients. Dillman said he would never have imagined working in a hospital a tew years ago. The First Church of the Nazarene. he said, was going through changes and he started to feel like he wanted to do something different. He had a friend at the hospital who suggested medical social work to him He then quit working at the church and started as a part time worker in the medical social work department and eventually gained more hours. Though he did not have background in social work, he said, some of the work he did related to things he learned in his master’s program. While al Butterworth, he said, he thought he would get a master’s degree in social ^work and continue at the hospital. However, he received an unexpected call one day from a search committee at Peace that was looking for a new youth minister, and felt that God was pointing him in that direction He said he was surprised by the call at first because he spent most of his life studying the Nazarene church and wondered why a reform church would request his ser­ vices. but found that all that mattered to them is helping people. “Here is a church that wants to share with the com­ munity and make an impact on people's lives." he said. Dillman said he still works at Butterworth Hospital three or four times a month because he still enjoys it. “It (working at the hospital) puts this job into perspective because you see people in crisis." he said Dillman said this job differs from the Nazarene church job in that his duties focus on Croig Dillman education and youth, instead of the whole congregation He likes putting together programs as they fulfill their mission statement, he said. Dillman, who is “mission driven." has had training retreats with a leadership group who determined that their mission is to make disciples out of students. “We want everything we do to somehow reflect that mission statement." he said. The group, he said, discuss­ ed what it takes to make disciples out of students and determined that this starts with where the students are from and where they go to school. Dillman said students usual­ ly will attend activities if they look like fun. but do not see the spiritual connection right away. His job is to get students to see the connection. He said that as students grow, they become more aware of their spirituality and go through different stages. When students get to the point where they are attending a lot of activities they may eventually reach the nurture level, which is when they start to grow spiritually, he said. At this stage, he said, students decide to look after their own spiritual growth and will start attending Bible studies and go on retreats, not just because they are fun. but also to grow. The next stage is the develop and equal level, in which students are not only willing to take responsibility for their own spiritual growth, but also show are interested in the spiritual growth of others. When students reach the disciple maker level, he said, they are ready to help others become disciples or followers of Christ. Dillman said in his groups, the students make most of the decisions and create the pro­ jects while the adults stay behind the scenes and supervise. He said the students grow through a certain cycle of pro­ grams and events. First, they participate in celebration events, which are parties and other social gatherings in which members are allowed to bring friends along Their friends can enjoy themselves and not be threatened These celebration groups, he said, filter into cell groups, which are small, made up of six to eight students, who discuss spiritual growth These cell groups develop into equipping ministries where the students learn how to become leaders themselves. Dillman said it is the job of the adults to teach the students enough so they are able to help others through hard times, he said. He said the get togethers are designed to spark interest in the students and get them to see what faith is all about. “Kids normally don't come running in to talk about their faith. " he said. Dillman said what he enjoys most about his new position is working with junior high and high school age students. He said his biggest challenge at this point is get­ ting things organized so he will be able to do “purposeful programming." “it would be easy to just fill up the calendar, but I want all of our programs to be related to our mission." he said. Besides getting youth pro­ grams off the ground, he said, the church also will start a ministry at Caledonia Middle School Monday afternoons to give students “a positive alternative" after school and get them to work together. He said he hopes students will see what kind of positive options are available to them and will stay away from high nsk behavior. He said he hopes to have this program started in December and wants to get other churches from the com­ munity involved in the project. NEIGHBORS From Page 4 — Cathy Williamson said that their son. Ken, and wife. Kim. who live in Kent City came down for dinner Sun­ day. Daughter Mindy Sutlip had a short saying in the Oc­ tober issue of the Reader's Digest. Guess that's it for this week. I’ll talk with you next week. Love you all very much, my community family. Bergys to celebrate 50th anniversary The family of Keith and Jean Bergy, of Caledonia, would like to invite you to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with them. There will be an open house on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hope Church of the Brethren, near Freeport. Come share this special day with us. No gifts, please. Their children are Bob and Cheryl Bergy and Norm and Betty Caskey. They have seven grandchildren. For better medical care, Dr Bone and his staff get the lay of the land around h* office. Now, Caledonia doesn’t have to go quite so far for quality medical care. We’ve opened a new Advantage Health office in receiving his medical degree from Wayne State Caledonia. So you and your family can enjoy the University, he completed his residency in the Grand security and convenience of a doctor do-e to home. Rapids Family Practice Residency program. He fell in We invite you to stop by and meet Dr. Andrew P. Bone love with this area then, and he’s thrilled with the (no jokes please, he’s heard them all) and his opportunity to work in Caledonia. Dr. Bone and Advantage Health can care staff at our Grand Opening celebration: STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 He said he has really en­ joyed working with people at the middle school so far and hopes to continue to work with them. He added that he has en­ joyed working for Peace Reformed Church so far and hopes to provide hope to peo­ ple in the community. Tuesday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Free bkxxi pressure screening for your entire family, from parents-to-be to great grandparents. If you need specialty care, Dr. Bone can recommend the best • Refreshments and other surprises! doctor. And he’ll stay with you every step of the Dr Bone is a Board Certified member of the American Academy of Family Practice. After Call 891- 9090 now to schedule an appointment or a free non-medical get acquainted visit. Advantage Health The- Caledonia Office is located on M-37 (Broadmoor) just J/4 of a mile south of 84th Street. �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1995 Plans ripen for next year's show First FFA farm toy show hailed as “big success” Caledonia FFA advisors Al and Jackie Steeby pose with Tony Grinage. a former FFA member, who organized the FFA’s first Farm Toy Show. The trio show off the t-shirts made up for the show. collects only models of semis. by Barbara Gall Rich Hess, 10, of Cedar Springs shows off the new Ford 9N 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition model he just purchased for his collection. He was attending the show with his grandfather, Jim Johnson, who has been collecting farm toys for 15 years. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED FALL FESTIVAL« 9-2 Crafts Baked Goods Luncheon I Donuts Staff Writer More than 725 people at­ tended the Caledonia FFA’s first annual Fann Toy Show Saturday, Oct. 21, at Caledo­ nia High School. Show coordinator Tony Gtinage, a 1990 CHS gradu­ ate and former FFA member, reported that 24 vendors from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky displayed not only farm toys, but also models of trucks, airplanes and banks. Display cases for toy col­ lections also were sold, along with parts for the toys, since some collectors like to repair old models or customize them. "It really went better than I hoped, especially the number of people that came to the show," said Grinage, who has been collecting model farm tractors and implements since he was a child. "We had a lot more people than I expected for a first show. "All of the dealers indicated to us that they were very pleased with the show over­ all," be said. "They were very impressed with our school facility, the number of people who at­ tended and the amount of work that we put in on the show. They called it a 'class act' all the way around." The CHS gym was busy all afternoon with the buyers, traders and browsers who vis­ ited the show, but many peo­ ple who came said they were surprised at the interest in farm toys. "This is a whole new world to me," said one guest, who DEBT RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS • • • • • • • • • No Application Fee Avoid High Broker Fees Pay Taxes Credit Card Debt Land Contract Balloons Home Improvement Credit Problems9 See Us Commercial Properties Vacant Land For Fast Cash Call... 1-800-968-3626 First . National Bank of Michigan. Memo,, me Collectors and browsers of all ages and sizes look over the miniature farm toys displayed by dealer Kregg Clark of Peru, Indiana. Clark specializes in the 1/64 scale models. had stopped in just out of cu­ riosity. "I had no idea people collected these toys." While some guests echoed her feelings, others were ex­ perts on a mission to add to their collections. They scouted displays and prices carefully before purchasing, and talked knowingly of the many series of models that have been produced over the years by toy companies. The models range from the very small (1/64 scale) to quite large (1/8 scale), and the youngsters who tagged behind their parents and grandparents at the show had no problem finding favorites. The adults, whether collec­ tors or not, also seemed to have fun looking over the displays, many of which fea­ tured toys like the ones they had played with as children. Some well-used Tonka trucks on display at one table brought back memories for some, and others were sur­ prised to find that their child­ hood pedai tractor now is a collector's item. "And to think my mother set it out for the trash pickup." sighed one middleaged parent, eyeing the pedal tractors on display. Some lucky guests went home with models as door prizes donated by vendirs, but many walked out with a new model purchased for a collec­ tion or for a favorite young­ ster. "Collecting these toys is really one way kids and adults today can carry on the farm tradition," commented Cale­ donia FFA advisor Jackie Steeby. "Not everyone can maintain a real tractor, or even live on a farm. But these models do represent the agricultural tra­ dition of our country, and for many people, collecting these toys is one way of remember­ ing their childhood on a farm." The Caledonia FFA, which trains members to become part of the nation's agribusi­ ness world, was the benefi­ ciary of the show's proceeds. Grinage had organized the event, not only out of his own collecting interest, but also to augment the operating funds of the FFA. The funds from the show will help send FFA members to state and national leadership confer­ ences and contests. The students manned the registration table and conces­ sion stand, served coffee to vendors, handled the drawings for door prizes and generally served as "go-fers" during the show. Steeby said the organiza­ tion appreciated the revenue from the show, which the FFA now plans to make an annual event. "Even more important than the money is that our kids learned a lot about what it takes to put on a show like this," she said. "They could see it's not just setting up the tables and waiting for people to show up. "There are all kinds of de­ tails that go into planning and then actually carrying out something like this. Tony and his family did a wonderful job organizing this show, and the kids learned a lot this year just from watching how and what they did." Grinage said lie wants to keep the Caledonia toy show a fall event. "That way, people can pul it on their calendars every year, and so can the vendors." He said he was more interested in improving the quality of the show than in adding lots of new exhibitors all at once. "I want to keep it a good show, one that people will want to come back to every year. We have lots of ideas for next year, and we're planning it for just about the same time, in October." October...harvest time on the farm...that's when you'd see tractors in the fields, and combines, corn pickers, threshers.... For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA for paymen! of classified advertising Call 945 9554 with your card number It yo<- wish to charge an ad. |r J TH** I •’"'■ft B “ ■ JThAd C,aph‘c* Reminder L nJHB La « Hastings �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 31. 1995 / Page 7 Sheriff, Neighborhood Watch, SADD to provide treats for tricksters The Caledonia High School chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving is going to join forces with the Kent County Sheriffs Department and the Caledonia Village Neighborhood Watch to sponsor some Halloween goodies for trick or treaters on Halloween night. Beginning at 6 p.m., they will be serving cider and donuts at the Caledonia Fire Barn on Maple Street to costumed kids and their parents. They are invited to take a break from their trick or treat rounds and stop in for some refreshments. ^ery Day is Flower Day! Plan a romantic evening Cheer your office. Show someone they 're special. Flowers always make scents! THORNAPPLE FLORAL & GIFT Located at Pastoor’s Market 1045 Arlington (M-37) — Middleville 795-3331 Monday-Friday 8am to 6 p m . Saturday 9 a m to 2 p m The Kent County Sheriff's Department again will sponsor a respite' for trick-or-treaters and their parents. This year, the Caledonia Neighborhood Watch and the high school SADD chapter are helping with the project. (File photo) congratulation TK School NEWS By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assist. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Get involved in your schools! ' America Goes Back To School'' encourages everyone to make a commitment to children's learning. Getting involved can be simple and fun, with enormous rewards for students and for you. When you get involved “America Goes Back To School." you can work on one or more issues that Americans say they want their public schools to address. These issues include: • Helping children to learn the basics and core academic subjects. • Creating safe and drug-free school environments. • Making college more accessible. • Getting technology and computers into classrooms • Raising standards of achievement and discipline • Connecting students, schools, and families with school-towork opportunities and other learning resources in the community. The key to a successful back-to-school effort is planning the year-long activities. Here are some suggested steps: 1. Call your school and schedule a start-up meeting with your school principal and other interested volunteers. 2. Appoint a school-volunteer coordinator at your first meeting or ask your school’s principal and teachers if you can work through the local school volunteer coordinator. Take an inventory of what activities are already under way that address the six issues above 3. Determine which of the six issues will be useful to work on for the school year. You may pick one or more In fact, you max want to choose none of the six issues found in this book but may decide to pick another critical issue that concerns your schools, parents and community. 4 Develop a planning calendar showing who will be par tkipating in what activity and when The school-volunteer coordinator will be responsible for keeping the calendar and sending out reminders to participating volunteers 5. Ask the school principal if you can use your school’s regular "back-to-school" activities to let parents and the com­ munity know about your efforts. Use these events to enlist ad­ ditional volunteers 6. Develop and implement your plan. 7. Meet regularly with the principal, teachers, and other volunteers to review your progress 8 Evaluate your results Then write to the Family Involve­ ment Partnership for Learning in May 1996 to tell them what you've accomplished and what you’ve learned. This will help us ail do better next year. The General Contractor Congratulates ADVANTAGE HEALTH and DR. ANDREW BONE on the grand opening of their beautiful new office. 9090 S. Rodgers Court, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 General Contractor FIRST MANAGEMENT, INC. A division of FIRST Real Estate, Inc. 4595 Broadmoor S.E., Suite 100, Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 (616) 698-5000 �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1995 Program helps uninsured kids to get health coverage — The child cannot be eligible for any other private insurance or governmentsponsored health insurance, including Medicaid or Medicare — Parents or guardians' yearly income must be above the level that would qualify for Medicaid or some other public health insurance pro­ gram and below the Canng Program maximum. Family income maximums are $18,564 for a family of two. $23,292 for a family of three. $28,032 for a family of four. $32,772 for a family of five, and $37,500 for a family of six. Blue Cross Blue Shield Spokeswoman Helen Stojic said the program is a joint ef­ fort bewteen Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the Stale of Michigan, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation The program is celebrating its fourth anniversary and now has 4.500 children enrolled. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer There s good news for families in Barry County who want health care for their children but can’t get it through their employers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan offers a Caring Program for Children that provides free preventive health care coverage to eligi­ ble uninsured Michigan children. Children who meet the following requirements are eligible: — The child must be an un­ married son or daughter, step­ child. legally adopted, or otherwise under (he full-time care of an adult and living with that adult Children under I9 living independently from their parents also may qualify as well as college-age students living away from home. — The child must be a resi­ dent of Michigan and under 19 years of age Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations more I jSr Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Ask for Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) She said they have had as many as 11.000 at one time, but the number changes as people come and go. depen­ ding on their needs Program Coordinator Don­ na lonas said that in 1991 the company was looking for a way to promote health care and got the idea for the pro­ gram from observing a similar one in Pennsylvania After reviewing the guidelines of the Pennsy lvania program, the company developed a similar one for Michigan She added that they only have 10 kids from Barry County now enrolled in the program and are looking for more qualifying families in the area Stojic said the company has been traveling around the state in an effort to inform more people of health care options available. Outreach efforts through schools and mailings have given them ways to get the message out. she said. Representatives from the company have gone to many school districts in the state and spoken with various officials about the program. They have agreed to work with them to find more children who may need and qualify for these services. Stojic said they also have spoken to school nurses and social workers, and have given them detailed informa­ tion on what kind of children would qualify. Another idea the company has been considering is ar ranging parents' nights with schools to give families a chance to speak with representatives and find out more about what they have to offer, she said. They also have provided in­ Stifel, Nicolaus Currently Makes a Market In: formation to City Hall and many clinics in the area to make the information as available as possible. Stojic said Michigan enrolls children for one year at a time. The program is non­ profit. the premiums paid from money raised through donations by the Skillman Foundation, grants from the UAW. and donations from participating individuals and corporations The UAW also has spon­ sored a golf tournament for the past four years, in which money raised went to the program lonas said once contribu lions are made, the state will donate a percentage of the total based on the total cost of participating children's premiums. Old Kent Financial by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council may consider using a member of the police force as a truant officer after learning about procedures followed in other parts of the country. Village Manager Everil Manshum told the council last Tuesday that at a conference he attended in Detroit, he came across a police chief from South Carolina whose techniques may be old fashioned but seem to work. Manshum said this chief assigned a police officer to serve as a truant officer whose duties include picking up school-aged children found on the street, and either taking them home or to school. This South Carolina force also is more strict when it comes to abiding by curfew laws, he said. These officers ride bikes and walk their beats and actually get to know the kids in their area. Manshum said he thought it might be a good idea for the BINGO Investment Executive Member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. a • Integrity • Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto !| 868-0050 ♦ 1-800-217-0712 (616) 942-1717 Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated 2100 Raybrook, S.E., Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 “Working For YOU!” * Experience American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Please call or write for more information: First Vice President truck received damage underneath, causing the steer­ ing wheel to lock. Rudd said he wanted to see if it would be possible to get a reimbursement from the coucil, but if he couldn't, that would be all right. President Lon Meyers said the village would reimburse him if there was proof that something in the road caused the damage, but it seemed as though no one could tell what caused it. Village Attourney Jeff Youngsma said the only way Rudd would be entitled to reimbursement was if there was proof of neglagance. Village Manager Everil Manshum said he was sorry that this happened and sug­ gested he check to see if his insurance would cover the damage under collision. Meyers told Rudd he should let the village know if he finds out what caused the damage and appreciated him ap­ proaching the council about it INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. • THURSDAY • PM Richard Kars village to follow similar pro­ cedures to get nd of loiterers and eliminate having to offer rewards. He said the village has reserve officers who would be able to watch over these minors. In other business, the village and other members of the community are looking in­ to getting a chamber of com­ merce established. The possibility is still being discussed. Manshum said that Village Engineer Paul Spellman is working with the nitrate pro­ blem and looking into what a new well would cost. He also is pricing a booster system that would be placed on the east side of town. The estimated cost would be $75,000. Resident William Rudd ap­ proached the council about be­ ing reimbursed for damage that was done on his truck when he attempted to drive over a manhole. He said his f J B HARRISON Early Bird - 6:30 Paul Drueke said, also serve as a referral service for Medicaid. Social Security, and other organiza­ tions, and try to work closely with them in figuring out which program is right for each family For example. Stojic said, if a family applies to this pro­ gram and does not meet the income eligibility, they will refer them to another program that could help Stojic said she encourages families who need to provide their children with health in surance to call I 800-543-7765 for an application. Health care services are provided through Blues par ticipating physicians and other physicians who have agreed to participate. Middleville considering use of ‘truant officer’ State Bank of Caledonia First Michigan Bank The program has had access to $1.5 million this year, which has been given in payments a little at a time, she said Stojic said the program covers well and sick child visits, emergency care, im­ munization. outpatient sugery and prescription drugs, which only cost families $1 each time prescriptions are needed. The program does rxx cover in-patient hospitalization Stojic said their company has worked with Pharmesists across the state because they usually get to know the families in the area they work. They also work with churches and other key organizations in the community who are aware of the program. Program employees, she Your Choice is Clear .. • sandwiches • Salads • Groceries • Dairy • soft Drinks Caledonia Vision Center HULST CLEANERS PICK UP/DROP OFF Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY OPEN M-F 6.30 am-10 pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm 9009 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 795-3509 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 31, 1995 I Page 9 | Obituaries Alice C. Freshney MIDDLEVILLE - Alice C. Freshney, 85, of Middleville, passed away on Monday October 23, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. She is survived by her daughter, Laura and husband Gordon Bennett; grandchil­ dren, Alison Bennett Weems, Candace Bennett, Todd Bennett and Stacey Bennett Grimm; two great grandchil­ dren, Courtney Rich and Brit­ ton Weems; many nieces and (Barb) Barnaby, Joan (Norm) Buer, Ruth (Roy) Vorhees, Diane (Gene) Playter; sisterin-law &. brothers-in-law, Manan Dreyer, George & Bernice Seabert, Frank & Alene Weidman, John & Helen Sweers, Don & Gen Gunneson; many nieces and nephews; many, many friends. Funeral Services were held on Saturday October 28, 1995 at Gaines United Brethren Church in Caledonia with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Entombment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or the American Cancer Society. Deloris (Dee) Yonker CALEDONIA - Deloris (Dee) Yonker, 58, Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord on Monday October 23, 1995. She was bom on September 15, 1937 in Cadillac, the daughter of John H. Quist &. Geraldine Hendricks Quist. Mrs. Yonker attended 3 years of college and was employed as a Registered Nurse. Surviving are her husband, John; children, Tim & Carolyn Yonker, Todd & Daphne Yonker, Steve & Tracy Yonk­ er, Sara Yonker at home; six Caledonia Twp. staff welcomes new receptionist bv Barbara Gall nephews. Cremation has taken place and, in accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society of Michi­ gan in Schoolcraft. Gerald (Gerry) Barnaby CALEDONIA ■ Gerald (Gerry) Barnaby, 63, Caledo­ nia, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday October 24, 1995. He was bom on October 4, 1932 in Gaines Township, the son of Alvin Barnaby & Vivian Pease Barnaby. Mr. Barnaby was employed as a Truck Driver for Parker Motor Freight. Surviving are his wife, Joyce; children, Gerald (Jerry) Barnaby, Jr., Chen Barnaby and Rick O’Connell, Laura Knight, Robert & Kathy Klawieter, Susan & Tom Lobbezoo, Jan & John Saun­ ders; ten grandchildren; sisters & brother, Dorothy Lee (Dale) Martin, Shirley (Russ) Cisler, Caroline (Ron) Duryea, Tom Tina Keef begins work at front desk grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; mother, Mrs. John (Geraldine) Quist; fatherin-law, Peter Yonker; brother, Terry Quist; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Friday October 27, 1995 at the DeVries Funeral Home in Kentwood with Pastor Wayne Kiel officiating. Interment was in Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible League - Bibles for China. Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral Chapel in Kentwood. Staff Writer Caledonia Township resi­ dent Tina Keef has joined the township staff as receptionist. Hers is the smiling face now greeting visitors to the township office and hers is the pleasant voice that usu­ ally answers the telephone. Keef, a four-year resident of the township, began her job with the township Monday, Oct. 2. Her position was approved by the board last fall after deputy treasurer Joyce Reynhout resigned her post. To fill the void. Assessor Tom Doane was sworn in as deputy treasurer to help Treasurer Ruth DeVries during tax collection time. Keef, therefore, was hired to help handle the work at the front desk and other office duties. According to Township Clerk Pat Snyder. Keef will work 24 hours a week with a starting pay of $9.50/hour. A native of Orange County, California, Keef said she has worked in the bank- Tina Keef is the new receptionis at the Caledonia Township office. ing field since she was 18, and was ready for a change. She was first attracted to the township opening because she wanted to work closer to home. "I also thought it would be a job related to finances, be­ cause of the deputy treasurer part. But when I was asked if I would take this position, I was happy to accept and I'm enjoying it very much." she said. Besides greeting visitors and answering the phone, she helps with typing work, and will assist the building in­ spector in getting his records on computer. "Right now. I’m learning the computer system here in the office, too. so Fll be ready to help out wherever they need someone? she said. Keef said she and her fam­ ily moved to the West Michigan area when her hus­ band took a job with Emery Worldwide Shipping in Grand Rapids. Actually, the couple has ended up midway between both their original homes, since he is from New Jersey. How did they meet? "You wont believe this, but we actually met in Hawaii when we both were on vacation." she said with a See Receptionist. P. 10 Meet Our Staff Doris E. Haight MIDDLEVILLE - Doris E. Haight, 84, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday October 26, 1995 at the home of her daughter. She was bom on January 3, 1911 in Yankee Springs, Barry County, the daughter of James and Emma (Buller) Bower­ man. She was the seventh of ten children. She was raised in Yankee Springs and attended school in Yankee Springs. She was married to Francis E. Haight on February 15, 1930 in Caledonia. He passed away on January 18, 1983, after fifty-three years of marriage. Mrs. Haight was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville and the Busy Bee Cub. She was a homemaker, did a lot of sewing and enjoyed crocheting and making Afghans for all her family and friends, but most of all a loving and devoted Mother, Grand­ mother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. She was also preceded in death by a son, Francis D. Haight, Jr. Survivng are one daughter, Jeanette (Beryl) Price of Middleville; one son, Dennis (Betty) Haight of Middleville; four grandchildren, Jeffrey and Debra Price, Daniel and Katy Price, Kendall and Julie Price, Robert and Shannon Ward; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Carter of Grand Rapids, Alice Strumberger of Middleville; one brother, Edward (Edith) Bowerman of Shelbyville; sisters-in-law, Mae Bowerman of Middleville and Marjorie Haight of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services uere held on Satur­ day October 28, 1995 at the Beeler Funerl Chapel in Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Left to right front row; Paul DeWitt, Jr., M.D., Carol Slayton, R.N., Joanne Tobias, R.N., Douglas Smendik, M.D., Pat Bowerman, R.N., Robin Flessner, R.N., second row; Oscar de Goa, M.D., Vicky Hokanson, R.N., Bea Stanton, R.N., Sally Kinney, Unit Sec., back row; Jeffrey Dinges, M.D., Judy Moskalik, R.N., Diane Ebaugh, M.D. and C. Richard Barnett, M.D. The Pennock Hospital Family Birthing Center staff is comprised of 6 physi­ cians and lo specially trained registered nurses, many of whom have passed a written test to become certified, in obstetrics, by a national organization. So, come to the Pennock Family Birthing Center ... where the smallest patient is of the greatest concern. Elephants have one of the largest brains and rank high in intelligence among animals. A well-trained elephant can learn about 30 verbal commands. ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. * Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 31. 1995 Kettle Lake students ‘see the Pointe’ in sharing Halloween Holding up their decorated pumpkins and gourds, this Halloween quintet is really Terrie Morrow's Kettle Lake class, who dressed up a little earty for a visit to the Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community. viewing, and about how we make a guest feel welcome," said Morrow. "We talk a lot about courtesy and manners. One of our favorite 'social Kettle Lake students, dressed in the Halloween finery, pose for a moment in skills' is baking cookies for front of the Sentinel Pointe limosine before heading to the retirement community our guests," she added with a to present some decorations, entertain and visit some special friends. grin. Linda Klaver, the social di­ screens? The students were invited to by Barbara Gall rector of Sentinel Pointe, ac­ Not to worry. share their Halloween with Staff Writer companies the three residents, It’s just Halloween... a few some Sentinel Pointe resi­ A long black limo slid who ride to and from Kettle dents who have been visiting smoothly to the curb in front days early. Lake in the community's The stange group seen en­ teacher Terrie Morrow's class­ of Kettle Lake School. limosine. Klaver had asked And then an equally myste­ tering the limo Friday was an room this fall. Morrow if her students could Morrow said her students rious looking group, garbed as excited Kettle Lake class come to Sentinel Pointe to clowns, a ninja and a sinister whose pre-"ghoul'’ dress-up have enjoyed hearing the three show off their Halloween cos­ lady in black, emerged from day was part of a special senior citizens tell stories tumes and sing some Hal­ the school, climbed into the ’’treat." They donned their cos­ about what they did and what loween songs and perhaps do a tumes for a trick-or-treat ses­ school was like when they limo and drove off. little pre-Halloween trick or Was this Batman come to sion with some friends at Sen­ were kids. They students and treating. tinel Pointe Retirement seniors have also played life? She even offered to chauf­ Who were these strange Community in Grand Rapids. games and read favorite books. feur the class in the Sentinel "My class has learned about characters, who looked like The Sentinel Pointe limo Pointe limo. they walked right out of the even ushered them to and from what life was like in the past, This is an offer you just and we've talked about inter­ story books and movie school. can't refuse. The students prepared for their visit by decorating pumpkins to take for decora­ tions and by practicing a Hal- RECEPTIONIST from Paged— grin. Their subsequent coast-tocoast romance, much of it by phone, ended happily ever af­ ter. "We like living in Michi­ gan very much," she added. She said that the township office so far has been an inter­ esting place to work, plus the new job has provided the change from the banking world she was looking for. "Everyone here is helpful and very nice, and it’s a pleas­ ant atmosphere. It's also quite a busy place, but I enjoy that, too." (t My class has learned about what life was like in the past, and we've talked about interviewing, and about how we make a guest feel welcome. We talk a lot about cour­ tesy and manners. ’5 — Terrie Morrow loween poem to perform. "We've really enjoyed shar­ ing with these special friends," Morrow said.They've been kind enough to visit us here at Kettle I^ake. and you can tell the kids are excited about dressing up and going to visit there." While she was talking, the kids were busy putting on their costumes and taking turns at the mirror to make sure masks and makeup were just right. Already packed was a box with the decorated pumpkins and some other Halloween items. "This sharing with Sentinel Pointe is a chance for our stu­ dents to learn from the com­ munity...and have fun, too," Morrow said. "They’re excited to return the visit. They've spent a lot of time with their decorations and want their cos­ tumes to look perfect. It’s going to be fun." Confused about life insurance? Rely on me to help you make the right choices. 99 403 West Main at the light In Middleville Bus: (616) 795-7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 Lon Lefanty CALL ML. SUHc Farm life IrwurwKr Company II.hw OOke: HioomuMp.m, llliaoh Like a good neighbor. Slate Farm is there.® Watch for Our Opening in November in Beautiful Cider Mill Village! 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It already had been decided the week before that repairing the present boiler was out of the question because exhaust was going through its fire tube, causing it to leak, and the staybolts holding it together were falling apart Thaler said that in order to fix the present boiler, they would have to do a hydrotest at 30 pounds, which would just end up breaking more of the staybolts He added that the current Mayholts were not in good enough shape to hold the boiler together. Jansma said the next topic for discussion was where would they put a new boiler, if there was room for one. would it fit and how would they remove the old one 7 Dean Boiler had a recondi­ tioned boiler for sale, but In order to install the boiler, they had to remove the window and a portion of the wall in the boiler room. before they could move the old boiler, the school system had to have some asbestos removed from it to complv with certain rules and regulations. Since Pitsch is liscensed to remove asbestos, it applied for ail necessary paperwork through the state on an emergency basis so they could take care of it and schedule to have the boiler removed the following week. Jansma said thev knew they would have to remove a por­ tion of the wail in order to dispose of the old boiler and put the new one in place. On Sept. 16. they decided to take out a window in the boiler room and take out a portion of the wall to ac­ complish both feats. Dean Boiler contacted Robinson-Cartage. a heavy equipment moving company, which took a look at the room to determine how to go about changing boilers. Jansma said the Pitsch com­ pany removed and cut up the old boiler and prepared the area for installation of the replacement boiler. Robinson-Cartage picked up the boiler at Dean Boiler's shop then moved it to the school and placed it in the hole, using a process called cribbing, which took six hours Thaler said they had to make a crib with 6-by-8s as wide as the boiler They had the 6-by-8s on heavy rollers and used a 15-ton forklift to slide the boiler through the hole on an angle The forklift was hooked on YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the planning commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 16,1995 com­ mencing at 7:30 PM at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-10-11 Tax Id. No. 004-011-02 a request by Peter & Judy Camp­ bell to rezone their vacant land on Bender Rd. from the “Agriculture” to the “Rural Residential” district. 2. ZOC 95-10-12 Tax Id. No. 300-301-00 a request by Gary Middleton of Middleville Tool & Die Co. to rezone their land, at 611 Bowens Mill Rd. from “C - Commercial” to the “1-1, Light Industrial” district. 3. ZOC 95-10-13 Tax Id. No. 019-005-00 - a request by Craig & Diane Timmerman to rezone their land at 12223 Chief Noonday from “C-3, Commercial” to the “1-1, Light Industrial” district. 4 ZOC 95-10-14 Tax Id. No. 260-000-00 - a request by Piller Land Co., West Shore Drive, to develop phase II of Lakelife Condo Plat. 5. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY Dean Boiler, Pitsch Company, and Robison-Cortage worked with the Thornapple Kellogg School District to replace the Middle School s boiler the back of it and when they got it in the hole, he said, they put it on cribbing. They then slid the boiler ahead while it was resting on the first cribbing then built another cribbing under the center of the boiler, using a forklift to rock it back and forth and let it down M of an inch at a time. Jansma said the height they started at was 4'6 feet and it took a good three hours to lower the boiler to the floor. Then they put it on heavy rollers and maneuvered it into position. After this procedure was finished. Dean Boiler com­ pleted the installation process hooking it back up to the ex­ isting steam hedder and con­ densate tank where it gets its water. Jansma said the new boiler is working out just fine and has been installed since the first week in October. She added that the installa tion took a great deal of cooperation among different groups and that she and the school district appreciated the help of Pitsch Companies. Dean Boiler. Robinson- Cartage and Phil Wenger She said this time of year is busy for companies like this, yet they gave the school a lol of their time. She said the high school boiler also has been complete­ ly reconditioned and retubed over the past two years Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE CODE OF 1980 TO REGULATE THE USE OF BICYCLES AND SKATEBOARDS. THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 7 of the Middleville Village Code of 1980 (as amended) is hereby amended by the addition of Article 5 as follows: “Article 5. Bicycles and Skateboards. Sec. 7500. Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning: (1) Bicycle means every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels (2) Skateboard means every device propelled by motor or human power upon which any person may stand, sit, otherwise ride, having three (3) or more wheels any of which is under four (4) inches in diameter. Section 7501. Operation and uses. (a) No person shall ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk abutting Main Street between Railroad Street and High Street. (b) No person shall operate a skateboard upon Main Street, or upon any sidewalk, parking lot, or area abutting a Main Street between Railroad Street and High Street (c) No person shall operate a bicycle or skateboard upon any sidewalk, street or area where traffic control devices or signs are posted or displayed which prohibit said operation. (d) When operating a bicycle or skateboard upon a street or sidewalk, the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles and/or pedestrians upon same street or sidewalk. Section 7502. Private property. No person shall operate a bicycle or skateboard on private property unless the rider has the permission of the owner to operate thereon Section 7503. Permitting violation. No parent, guardian or other person having the legal care and custody of any minor under the age of seventeen (17) years shall allow, permit or encourage any such minor to violate the provisioins of this article. Section 7504. Impounding bicycle or skateboard. Upon the violation of any of the provisions of this article by any person, the bicycle or skateboard used in such violation may be impounded and upon conviction may be forfeited to the village Section 7505. Penalties Violation of this article shall be subject to a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or ninety (90) days, or both, at the discretion of the court, said offense being deem ed a misdemeanor ” Section 2. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the same shall not affect any other part of this Ordinance Section 3. All ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof, insofar as the same may be in con­ flict herewith, are hereby repealed Section 4. This ordinance shah take effect upon publication AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 I, Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the forego­ ing ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 24th day of October, 1995 Cheryl Hooper. Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 31. 1995 / Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 95-6Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (The Greens of Broadmoor Country club Planned Unit Development) Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the fol­ lowing descnbed lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development Distnct, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Broadmoor Estates Planned Unit Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance All the part of the N 1Z2 of Section 18, T5N. R10W, Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan, descnbed as beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 18 and pro­ ceeding thence South 89*47’45* East 1050 feet; thence South 01’22’24" East 1250 feet; thence North 89*47’45* Westt 1050 feet; thence South 01°Z2’24* East 1250 feet; thence North 89*47'45' West 800 feet to the West line of the East 330 feet of the East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. thence North 01’22’24* West 2300 feet to the North line of said Section 18; thence South 89*47'33* East 330 feet to the North 1/4 comer and point of beginning In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Ftoal Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control Section 2 The rezomng of the above-descnbed lands to the Planned Unit Development Distnct. in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Broadmoor Estates Planned Unit Development (the ‘Development*) is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions (1) Development Plan The Development shall comply in all respects with the Final Development Plan of the Development The Final Development Plan includes the application for rezoning dated February 22. 1995; the unified development plan dated September 25, 1995, and other materials submitted by the applicant in connection with the application for rezoning and the review thereof by the Planning Commission (2) Land Uses The Development shall be constructed and used for detached single family dwellings and residential accessory uses. Portions of the development shall be used for golf course purposes, as and to the extent shown m the unified development plan dated January 25. 1995 The lots and other elements of the development will be established, con­ veyed and owned on a site condominium basis, in accordance with the Michigan Condominium Act The development shall comply with all of the site condominium provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (3) Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws The Master Deed for the development and the bylaws of the condominium association shall be submitted to the Township and shall be subject to the approval of the Township attorney, consistent with the terms of this ordinance Among other matters, the Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws shall provide that as to any matters required by the terms of this ordinance, neither the Master Deed nor the Bylaws shall be changed or amended without the prior approval of the Planning Commission and Township Board (4) Lot Areas: Site Access (a) The boundaries of the Development and the layout and dimensions of all of the lots therein shall be as shown on he Development Plan (the Plan"). (b) Access to the Development shall be only from 76th Street as shown on the Plan. (c) The minimum depth of front yards shall be 30 feet, rear yards 25 feet, and side yards a total of 20 feet, with no side yard less than seven feet (d) Dwellings shall have tne minimum floor area as specified for the R-1 District. (ej There shall be not more than 60 single-family dwellings in the Development, as shown in the Plan (f) There shall be use and occupancy restrictions pertaining to the lots in the Development, to be set forth in the Condominium Bylaws or in a separate document, to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning commission and Township Board. (5) Streets and Drives. (a) The street and drives within the Development shall be hard surfaced and con­ structed in compliance with the street plan submitted by the Developer, including width of right of way. width of pavement and other features as shown on the Street Plan As to any other street requirements, the street in the Development shall comply with at least the minimum requirements of the private road provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. The location and configuration of the entrance of Broadview Drive to 76th Street shall be approved by the Kent County road Commission, including issuance of a private drive entrance permit, if applic­ able. The Developer and/or Association shall be responsible for maintenance of the roads in compliance with Township ordinances, including snowplowing and other maintenance as nec­ essary to make the roads easily accessible to emergency vehicles. Provisions requiring such maintenance shall be included in the Master Deed or condominium Bylaws. (b) Sidewalks at least five feet wide, which shall be designated to be general com­ mon elements, shall be installed on one side of all streets, in accordance with the Plan. Sidewalks shall be installed in front of each unit prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the dwelling on that unit. Sidewalks not adjacent to a unit shall be installed by the Developer poor to issuance of an occupancy permit for any dwelling unit in that phase of the Development. If weather conditions nave prevented the installation of a sidewalk, the occu­ pancy permit may be issued subject to the completion of the sidewalk when weather condi­ tions do permit. (c) The Master Deed shall grant to the Township and its agents necessary ease­ ments in pnvate roads and other parts of the Development as necessary to inspect, maintain, repair and replace the public water and sewer systems within the Development. (d) A gravel emergency drive, approved by the Township Fire Chief, shall connect 76th Street and the cul-de-sac off Green Links Drive, as shown on the Plan (e) A foot path connecting the cul-de-sac at the end of the Broadview Drive and the Broadmoor Golf Course Club House as shown on the Plan, shall be provided as a general common element in the Development, and as an easement in favor of residents of the Development of the golf course properly. (6) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply. (a) Every dwelling in the Development shall be connected to the public sewer prior to occupancy. No private sewage disposal system shall be permitted within the Development. The necessary sewer mains, laterals and other appurtenances necessary to collect and trans­ mit sewage from the units in the Development shall be installed according to Township speci­ fications, at the sole expense of the Developer, and dedicated to the pubic upon completion (b) Domestic water supply to ail properties within the Development 3haH be pro­ vided in accordance with this subsection The Township is currently planning for the financing and construction of a public water supply system to serve the area of the Development, includ­ ing the Development itself The Development shall be served by this public water supply sys­ tem upon the terms stated m this ordinance (i) Any dwellings as to which an occupancy permit is issued on or after September 1, 1996 shall be connected to the public water system If, however, a dwelling is constructed on any unit and an occupancy permit issued pnor to September 1, 1996, then such dwelling need not be connected to the system at that time, but may be served by an indi­ vidual pnvate water well As to any such dwelling having an authorized pnvate water well installed pnor to September 1. 1996, such dwelling may continue to be served by a pnvate well for a penod not to exceed ten years from September 1. 1996, at the end of which time, each such dwelling must be connected to the public water system, and ail required fees, charges and or assessments shall be paid as required by the Township Dunng such ten-year penod. however any of such dwellings first connected to pnvate wells may be connected to the pub­ lic water system, at the option of the unit owners and upon payment of whatever fees, charges and/or assessments may be established by the Township (ii) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection fi) above, the Township Board may in its discretion grant a variance form the requirements of the September 1, 1996 deadline for public waler system connection, in particular circumstances and m order to relieve unreasonable hardship. In granting any such vanance. the Township Board may impose spe­ cial requirements and conditions. (iii) Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, the Developer snau retail a water distnbution system in the Development, including mams, services, fire hydrants and other appurtenances, al accordng to Township specifications, inducing toopng. i necessary, to serve Phase I and or Phases ll and 111 of the Development at the soe expense of the Developer, and dedicate rt to the pubfic. In order to allow tor dwellings to be constructed prior to the availability of the public water system, tne Developer sn.ar mstal and cap me water dis­ tnbution system, inducing fire hydrants However, if it e determined that the reflation and capping of the water distribution system, at that time, would not be approved by the Michigan Department of Public Health because of the probable length of time that the system will remain unused before pubic water becomes available to the Development, then sleeves for water mains and services shall be installed at road and utility crossings, and the necessary areas for the future installation of a water distnbution system shall be set aside and shall remain unobstructed When public water is avail­ able to the Development, the Developer and/or condominium association shall be responsible for. and pay the cost of. installing a water distnbution system built to Township specifications through­ out the Development, and shall dedicate the system to the pubic upon completion It is under­ stood. however, that the public water system referred to in this subsection is currently in the plan­ ning stage, and the Township cannot predct with certainty the date of full availability of the sys­ tem. It is expected, however, that the system will be so available at a time pnor to the sate of a substantial number of the units in the Development In order that this provision of this ordinance may accurately reflect the timing and nature of Township plans for the public water system, the Township Board may suitably revise this subsection, or other provisions in this ordinance per­ taming to water supply, without first refem ng this ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings. (7) Surface Water Drainage (a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by designated drainage area, culverts, and other means, as shown on the Plan There shall be drainage easements as shown on the Plan, including those indicated as proposed drainage easements (b) The use of the surface water drainage system in the Development and the dis­ charge of waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface water drainage system shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or near­ by lands or surface waters, by reason or erosion, pollution or otherwise (c) All detention basins and other service water drainage facilities shall be approved by the Kent County Drain Commission and Township engineer, and the Developer shall comply with all conditions placed upon drainage, including but not limited to the conditions outlined in the letter from the Kent County Drain Commissioner to Mr Douglas Stalsonberg. PE., concerning Broadmoor Estates, dated August 24, 1995. (d) All detention basins and other drainage facilities shall be maintained and cleaned so as to ensure their proper operation. The Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws shall contain provisions requiring such maintenance. (8) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service, telephone and cable television ser­ vice to the Development shall be by means of underground facilities (9) Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control In the construction and use of the Development, the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedi­ mentation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township (10) Garbage and Refuse Disposal Garbage and refuse disposal will be accom­ plished by private contract in compliance with any Townsnip requirements. All trash, garbage and refuse shall be kept in a garage or other fully enclosed area except for short penods of time rea­ sonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and retuse haulers (11) Landscaping Landscaping shall be provided as shown in the Plan. (12) Outdoor Lighting. Street lighting shall be installed, at the expense ol the Developer. The cost of electricity for such street lighting shall be borne by the Developer and/or Association, and provisions to this effect shall be included in the Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws. Street lights shall be installed at the location shown on the Plan Street lighting shall be designed to minimize annoying glare onto adjacent properties (13) Signage. There may be an identification sign for the Development, to be located at the entrance to the Development, off 76th Street. The size of the identification sign and other features thereof shall comply with the sign requirement of the R-1 Distnct for residential devel­ opments. The sign shall be located outside of the 76th Street nght-of-way There shall be stop signs for motor vehicles located along the street in the Development, as shown in the Plan. Each of the streets in the Development shall be identified by a street name sign. (14) Fire Protection The design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief The recommendations, if any, of the Fire chief on these matters shall be forwarded to the Planning commission and such recommendations shall be complied with by the Developer. Hydrants shall be installed by the Developer. Such recommendations by the fire chief shall constitute additional requirements under the terms of this ordinance. If a public water system is not operational when the development is ready for occupancy, the Developer shall install and maintain a system of dry hydrants connected to a pond located within the Development or on the adjacent golf course. The design of such a system shall be approved by the Township Fire Chief. (15) Phasing (a) The project may be constructed in three phases, in accordance with this subsec­ tion. Phase I shall consist of Units 1 through 20, Phase II of Unites 21 through 37, and Phase III of Units 38 through 60. (b) Pnor to a building permit being issued for any unit within Phase I, the following shall have occurred: (i) Broadview Drive shall have been fully constructed, including the approved entrance, from 76th Street to the west boundary of Unit 10, and Green Links Drive shall be con­ structed to the west boundary of Unit 20, in accordance with the street plan. (ii) The sewage collection and water distribution system necessary to serve ail units in Phase I shall be completed by the Developer and approved by the Township, including any improvements, such as looping, and other necessary improvements required within future phas­ es so as to provide service to Phase I, in accordance with accepted engineering standards (iii) All detention basins and other drainage structures necessary to serve Phase I shall be completed and approved. iv) All landscaping included within Phase I shall be completed, v) All public utilities and street lights shall be installed. vi) The existing farm buildings snail be removed. (c) Approval is hereby given for the lot size, dimensions and layout shown on the Plan for Phases II and III. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any dwelling within Phases II and III, the following shall have occurred: (i) The Planning commission shall review and approve the road profiles, drainage facilities and improvements, including required sidewalks, contained in Phases II and III. (ii) Public sanitary sewer capacity shall be available to all units with Phases II and III. (iii) All remaining roads, the sewage collectton and water distnbution system, all stormwater detention facilities and public utilities necessary to serve Phase II and III shall be installed and approved, in the manner provided for Phase I. (16) Other Matters (a) The Plan for the Development and in particular the proposed streets, water sup­ ply and sewage disposal arrangements, stormwater drainage system and other related matters shall be submitted to the township engineer for the engineers approval or recommendations as to modifications or improvements (b) The Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws for the project shaU be reviewed and approved by tne Township attorney prior to recording (17) Determination The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon construction and use m full compliance with ail of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordnance will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public ser­ vices and facilities affected by the Development The Township Board Further Determines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare The con­ ditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to insure mat public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure com­ patibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirabie manner (18) Enforcement The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23 5 thereof;. Budding code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provided by law Any violation of the conditions of this Ordinance shaM be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Subject to the same penalties as provided theren (19j Time Limrt the time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as stated m Section 15.8 of the Township Zoning Ordnance Commencement of Phase I in accor­ dance with such time limitation shall preserve the Developer’s rights as to Phases II and III. (20) Effective Date/Publicatton This Ordinance shall become effective upon its pub­ lication or upon publication of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of general circu­ lation 101 I �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1995 Six officers to be decided in 1996 Nominating petitions available for Caledonia’s village election by Barban* Gall Staff Writer Caledonia residents inter­ ested in serving on the Village Council can run for one of six positions to be decided in the March 11 election. Nominating petitions, which are available in the vil­ lage office, must be returned to the village clerk by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 28. The candi­ date must obtain the signa­ tures of no less than five reg­ istered village voters to be put on the ballot. Up for election will be twoyear terms for the offices of president, clerk and treasurer Residents also will choose three trustees, who will be running for four-ycar terms. If more than one candidate from a political parly chooses to run for an office, then a primary election will be held Feb 19 The terms of incumbent trustees Jan Soules, Dan Erksine and Judy Kidder are expir­ ing, and all have taken out nominating petitions for re­ election. Incumbent President Glen Klaver and Treasurer Steve Antecki also have taken out nominating petitions. Klaver has indicated he will run for another term. Antecki said Friday he was undecided about whether he would seek reektion. Clerk Jackie Cherry, however, has decided she will not seek re-election. (See related story.) According to Cherry, an el­ igible council candidate must have lived at least one month in the village and be a regis­ tered voter. "An interest in the future of the village is also important, along with the ability to at­ tend the council meetings." she added. The council for the last few rest of the council. The clerk records the pro­ years has been meeting on the second Monday of the month ceedings and resolutions of the at 7 p.m. Special meetings council and records all village occasionally are called in addi­ ordinances. He/she performs tion to regular meetings, and all other clerical work neces­ council members all serve on sary to the operation of the standing committees, which village, except that which is performed by a deputy clerk. meet as needed. The village president is the The clerk signs and records all chief executive officer of the licenses and makes and certi­ village, presides at all Village fies official copies of papers Council meetings and votes in and records filed in the office. The clerk also has charge of council business. He is ex­ pected to keep track of the all books and documents per­ state of the village and make taining to accounts, contracts, recommendations to the coun­ debts and revenues of the vil­ cil for actions he deems ap­ lage and maintains an inven­ propriate for the welfare of the tory of all the village's prop­ erty and assets and debts and village. The president also is liabilities. The village treasurer has charged with seeing that all laws relating to the village custody of all funds and "evi­ and its ordinances and resolu­ tions are carried out and en­ forced. He may appoint com­ mittees, subject to the ap­ proval of a majority of the October 27, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE WATER SYSTEM NITRATES DETECTED IN WATER SUPPLY Analyses of water samples taken from the Village of Middleville's water system has been detecting increasing levels of nitrate which are approaching the maximum recommended levels established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At this time there is no nitrate related risk from drinking the water distributed through the Village’s water system. The Village Council is beginning to look for alternate sources of water with lower nitrate levels. Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Village of Middleville at (616) 795-3385. (107) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 18,1995, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted Ordinance NO. 95-5Z to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The amending ordinance adopts the Country Turf Planned Unit Development, and the principal provisions thereof can be sum­ marized as follows: 1. Planned Unit Development The amending ordinance rezones the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with tne final development plan of the Country Turf Planned Unit Development: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 17. Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section, thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 693.84 feet along the South line of said Section thence North 29 degrees 30 minutes West 367.43 feet along the center line of Broadmoor Avenue (120 feet wide); thence south 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 66.8 feet to the Westerly line of Braodmoor Avenue and the place of beginning; thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds West 764.6 feet along the North line of the South 330 feet of said Southeast 1/4: thence North 3 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds West 247.50 feet, thence North 86 degrees 35 minutes 15 seconds East 643.42 feet to the Westerly line of Broadmoor Avenue: thence South 29 decrees 30 minutes East 275.57 feet to the point of beginning. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan. 2 Land Uses Under the terms of the amending ordinance, the lands in the Planned Unit Development (the "Development’) may be used for a retail lawn and garden business including a service center for lawn and garden equipment and two storage and warehouse facilities for business inventory and related accessory uses 3 Buildings: Site Access There shall be one retail and service building and two warehouse and storage buildings as shown in the Plan Access to the site shall be by means of a driveway from Broadmoor Avenue 4 Streets and Drives: Water and Sewer The driveway for ingress and egress and the driveways, parking area and other paved areas wtthm the Development shall be hard-surfaced The driveway entrance off Broadmoor Avenue shaM be subject to an approved commercial driveway permit issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Development may be served initially by private water well and private sanitary sewage disposal facilities but if public sanitary sewer or public water supply or both become available to the Development the property owner shall connect the Development to such public utilities as is provided by applicable ordinance The ordinance provides other requirements concerning connection to public sanitary sewer facilities 5 Other Provisions The amending ordinance has other requirements for the Development concerning easements and other measures to provide for an access drive­ way to the parcel immediately to the north, surface water drainage utilities, outdoor light­ ing. signage, soil erosion and sedimentation control, landscaping and screening, building height and other matters . The amending ordinance will become effective October 31. 1995 A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined a: the offices of tne Caledonia Charter Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during Townsnp office hours. Dated October 25. 1995 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 103 dences of value" belonging to the village and keeps account of all receipts and expendi­ tures. He/she pays funds from the treasury as authorized by law and on warrants signed as law. The treasurer also must keep a separate account of each fund of the village and credit to each fund all money raised or appropriated for it. He/she also shall pay warrants from the appropriate fund. The treasurer must provide a monthly report to the council of the money received and paid out from each fund during the preceding month and submit any other financial accounts or reports requested by the coun­ cil. Unlike the president, neither the clerk nor the treasurer have a vote on the council. Trustees are the voting members of the council, along with the president. They also serve on special committees and on standing committees that report back to the coun­ cil. Cherry said that the last date residents can register for a possible village primary elec­ tion is Jan. 22. The last date to register for the March elec­ tion is Feb. 11 Citizens of the village can register at the village office, at the township office, at any Secretary of State s office or at any of the Caledonia school offices. Anyone with a question about the election or voter registration should call the village office at 891-9384. No salary raises for elected officials Caledonia Twp. approves $641,267 1996 budget township set aside an addi­ fund, and Gould added that the tional $2,600 to cover this state requires the township Staff Writer maintain a fund balance. Sny­ The Caledonia Township possibility. Election workers next year der agreed, and said there must Board approved what one be two months’ operating cap­ trustee described as "a pretty will receive a raise, so that ital in the fund balance. conservative budget" after an line item also shows an in­ Snyder also noted lhat if Oct. 18 public hearing on the crease over last year, as does proposed expenditures for the figure for building and there is extra capital, the board would like to pave some grounds maintenance (up 1996. roads, or perhaps pul the Estimated revenues for the $1,100) and building repair money toward an curly payoff next year total $641,267, up and maintenance costs (up of the township offices. slightly from the $602,000 $8,000). Fire Commission member Other increases include a figure for 1995. Ed Fischer presented the Fire Village officials will not $500 set-aside for the Histori­ Department's report for 1995 see any pay raises this year, cal Commission, and in­ and its recommended budget unless the assessor's position creased cost for professional for 1996. changes status. Extra funds services (legal, engineering). He said that between Oct. I, Total anticipated expendi­ were set aside for this contin­ 1994 and Oct. 1, 1995, the tures add up to $607,960. gency. 22-member volunteer depart­ Commissioner Steve Gould The per/meeling wages for ment made 236 runs, not only the Planning Commission and pointed out that the 1996 for house fires, but also grass the Zoning Board of Appeals budget did not differ greatly fires, car fires, medical prob­ were raised for next year, from this year’s. One resident asked during lems, accidents, and miscella­ however, as was the salary and neous work, such as dumpster benefits for the township the public hearing what the fund balance would be used fires, water rescues, a propane planner. leak and downed wires. The building inspector's for. The Caledonia department Clerk Pat Snyder said the wages could see an increase as Continued next page — construction continues, so the money goes into the general by Barbara Gall YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 7, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-10-13 Tax ID No. 225-019-00, a request by Philip Ellis, 12927 Valley Dr.., to enclose a deck on the lake side of his house. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY (104) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 31, 1995 I Page 15 New Planning Commission member says he “wants to help Middleville” by Mandy Habel • Staff Writer Middleville resident Carl Borck recently was appointed to the Middleville Planning Commission, replacing William Mosey, who will now serve on the Middleville Village Council. Borck said be found out about the open seat when he attended a meeting to request a variance so he could build an addition on to his house He was told there were not enough people on the board to vote due to an open seat, so he volunteered to fill the position and was readily accepted. Borck will finish Mosey s term and then will be up for reappointment He said this will be good for him now that he is retired and has extra time He added that he should have gotten involv­ ed years ago but never did. Borck said he is the kind of person who is always around if anyone needs his help and will talk to his neighbors if he sees them outside. However, he has never been one to knock on doors. Once the official paperwork is ready, he said, he will be what his goals are at the mo­ ment. but feels that working as a team is the best way to plan for the future. Without teamwork, nothing would be accomplished. Borck has lived in Mid­ dleville for the past 28 years and was part owner of an Ace Hardware in Grand Rapids before he retired. he now works part-time at Hammer-Cortenhof. also in Grand Rapids, to keep himself busy. He says he brings to the commission experience in running a business and feels he can get along with people pretty well. “I don’t have any ambitions to be a big leader. I would just like to help push everything along. * he said. His philosophy “is use common sense in everything you do." he said. "Things work a lot easier that way . " He added that he has always believed thai people will always have differences and can usually resolve them without arguing. Borck said he moved to Middleville 28 years ago from Grand Rapids because he did not want to raise his children there and did not like city life He looked into many small towns, eventually choosing Middleville because it was close enough to Grand Rapids to go there every once and a while, but far enough away to enjoy the benefit of a small town. He said he has never had a problem getting to work and has onlj missed three days since they moved to Middleville He resides with his wife. Patricia, and has two daughters. Theresa and Pam. who grew up in Middleville and graduated from Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. In his spare time. Borck said, he enjoys hunting, traveling, fishing, gardening, woodworking and tinkering around the house. He added that he will do his best to serve the community Dental Care ...for the family. Reach over able to start serving on the commission. He said he will have to look over the issues before com­ menting on anything, but he may express his opinion on things. Borck said he is not sure CALEDONIA BUDGET, from Page 14 The Fire Commission out­ also assisted neighboring de­ lined recommended expendi­ partments five times. Total 1996 revenues for tures of $153,050 for that de­ emergency services, which in­ partment. This sum would include salaries and gear for clude police protection, are estimated to be $429,559. Of two new firemen, equipment for working in "confined this, $389,959 will come from the townships emer­ spaces" (manholes), replacing gency services millage and the air packs and hand radios, an rest from interest and penalties attachment for the "jaws of life" (used to extract accident paid to the township. The Village of Caledonia victims trapped in their also pays 20 percent of the vehicles), medical supplies, township’s cost for hiring a fire barn maintenance, wages /Kent County Sheriffs deputy (per run) and other operating to patrol in the township. expenses. The total emergency This police patrol is in addition to the Kent County services expenditures add up to $321,550, leaving a fund Sheriffs patrol cars that serve the southern tier of townships balance of $108,009. However, the Fire in Kent County. Police also services will cost the Commission township (and village) recommends that the township set aside funds for purchasing $168,000 next year. a new ladder truck ($400,000) in 1997, a replacement for the pumper ($200,000) in 1999 and a replacement for the tanker ($150,000) in 2000. Fischer asked the board to remember the need for a future substation in the Campau Lake area, but Township Su­ pervisor Tom Garbow said there first had to be someone in that area able and willing to man that station. The majority of the volun­ teer firemen presently on the force live or work very near the fire bam in the village. After the public hearing, the board voted unanimously to approve both the 1996 general fund budget and the emergency services budget. October 27, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE WATER SYSTEM TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA DETECTED IN WATER SUPPLY Analyses of water samples taken from the Village of Middleville's water system in October indicate possible bacteriological contamination. The United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that the presence of total coliform is a possible health concern. Total coliform are common in the environment and are generally not harmful themselves The presence of these bacteria in drinking water, however, generally is a result of a problem with water treatment or the pipes which distribute the water ana indicates that the water may be contaminated with organisms that can cause disease. Disease symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possible jaundice, and any associated headaches and fatigue These symptoms, however, are not just associated with disease-causing organisms in drinking water, but also may be caused by a number of factors other than your drinking water EPA has set an enforceable drinking water standard for total coliform to reduce the risk of these adverse health effects Under this standard, no more than 5.0 percent of the samples collected dunng a month can contain these bacteria, except that systems collecting fewer than 40 samples per month that have one total coliform-positive sample per month are not violating the standard Dnnking water which meets this standard is usually not associated with a health risk from disease-causing bactena and should be considered safe In response to this problem, the Village has initiated continuous chlonnahon ana flushing of the water distribution system Additional samples are being collected while the chlorination is in operation The cause of this problem has not been determined. With the chlorination, no further precautionary measures are advised at this time for the consumption of water Proper procedures are being followed to resolve the bacteriologi­ cal problem. Customer will be informed of any changes and if any further precautions become necessary The Village Council will evaluate the chtonnation of its wate* system on a permanent basis to prevent a reoccurrence of this problem. Customers with questions or concerns about the violations should contact: Village of Middleville Michigan Department of Public Health (616)795 3385 (517) 335 9420 50,000 area homee with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri & Ronald B. Stegehuis TP) 891-1240 1 /^\l 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 18. 1995, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 95-4Z to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The amending ordinance adopts the Golfside Meadows Planned Unit Development, and the principal provisions thereof can be summarized as follows: 1. Planned Unit Development. The amending ordinance rezones the following described lands from the A Agricultural district to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the final development plan of the Golfside Meadow's Planned Unit Development: The East fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 except the East 330 feet and except the North 1000 feet of the East 436 feet of the remainder of Section 18, Town 5 North, Range 10 west, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 18. thence North 89®47’33" West along the North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 766 feet to the point of beginning; thence from said point of beginning South 01®22’24" East parallel with the East line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 1000 feet, thence South 89Q47’33” East parallel with said North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 436 feet; thence South 01®22’24" East along the West line of the East 330 feet of said Section 18. 1638.55 feet; thence North 89®52’19' West along the South line of said Northwest fractional 1/4, 989.78 feet; thence North 01°25’14” West along the West line of said East fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fraction 1/4 of said Section 18, thence South 89®47’33” East along the said North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 555.99 feet to the point of beginning. 2. Land Uses. Under the terms of the amending ordinance, the lands in the Planned Unit Development (the “Development”) may be used for detached single-family dwellings and residential accessory uses only. 3. Buildings; Site Access. There shall be not more than 62 single-family dwellings in the Development, as shown in the Plan. The ownership of lots and dwellings shall be on a site condominium basis. Access to the Development shall be only from 76th Street as shown on the Plan. Dwellings shall have al least the minimum floor area specified in he R1 District. 4. Streets and Drives; Water and Sewer The streets and drives in the Development are to be hard surfaced and must comply with the minimum requirements of the private road provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance The location and configura­ tion of the entrance of Golf Meadows Drive at 76th Street is to be approved by the Kent County Road Commission, including issuance of a private drive entrance permit, sidewalks at least four feet wide are to be installed on one side of each street Each dwelling in the Development is to be connected to the public sanitary sewer Domestic water supply is to be by means of a public water system, rf the same is constructed and available by a spec­ ified date, but m the absence thereof, then private water wells may be used for a specified period of time, after which there is to be connection to a public water system. There are other provisions pertaining to water supply within the Development. 5. Other Requirements. The amending ordinance has other requirements for the Development concerning surface water drainage, utilities, soil erosion and sedimentation control, landscaping, outdoor lighting, signage. garbage and refuse disposal, fire protection, the phasing of construction of the Development and other matters 6 Effective Date The amending ordinance will become effective October 31. 1995 A. copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. Dated: October 25, 1995 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 102 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 31. 1995 Caledonia 4th-graders study Michigan foods From apples to zucchini, students find Michigan has ‘good taste’! Parents and grandparents joined their students at the Taste of Michigan They had table and tables of tasty dishes to choose from, all made from products grown or produced in Michigan. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was almost better than Thanksgiving’ Tables set up in the west hall of Caledonia Elementary groaned under the weight of the fourth-graders' annual "Taste of Michigan" feast. Categorized into dairy foods, meals and proteins, breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables, the home-made dishes represented an impres­ sive array of the many ways Michigan food products can be prepared The students and their par­ ents filled their plates with such good stuff as turkey a la kfag, casseroles featuring green beans and corn, cooked squirrel, popcorn balls, zuc­ chini bread, monkey bread and all kinds of desserts, such as apple oatmeal cookies, rasp­ berry confection, maple pecan squares (made from maple syrup), ice cream pie, pump­ kin pie... and that's just a sample. The tasting party was the culmination of the students' unit <x) Michigan food prod­ ucts, explained teacher Shelli Abel. Each student had to research a food either made or produced in Michigan, and then prepare both an oral presentation and a written report on that food. The speech required a visual aid, Abel said, and pointed out the posters which now deco­ rated the halls and the walls of the cafeteria "This year, we had some excellent videos, too," she said. The students also had to find a recipe that featured their special food, and for the Taste of Michigan day. that recipe had to be jTrvparvd and shared. "This unit combined both language arts, with the written report and social studies," Abel pointed out. For the students, it also added a special component: good food, right in the middle of the morning. "It's a pleasant break after the MEAP (testing) week," said Abel with a smile. 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"They deserve the treat to­ day.” Judy Trudeau, who also teaches a fourth-grade class, said she was pleased to see so many grandparents turn out to enjoy the tasting party. "It was really neat, too, that so many dads took time off work to come and be with their kids for a while. That re­ ally makes the kids feel good." As the tasting party drew to a close and the guests began to leave, a group of fifth­ graders passing through the halls looked longingly at the remains of the feast. "Remember when we did that last year? I think we should do it in fifth grade, too. I’m starved." Chelsea Solon made this edible popcorn house with her grandmother as her contribution to the Taste of Michigan feast. Chocolate frosting is used to stick the popcorn to the frame of the house, and it's decorated with gummy worms, jelly beans and candy pumpkins. Flu shots available at TK High Flu shots will be available to the public on Thursday. 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LONG LASTING: Epoxy sealed; No leaks/no shorts. DAMAGE RESISTANT: 6’ cord encased inside sturdy cord protector. ■o o I ■. Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 Main Street — Caledonia ■ ■ = WWW ........ ... . 891-8108 —... ... .... COUPON EXPIPES NOV 30. z 0 Q. 3 0 XJ I I 1995 ■ E ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 31, 1995 I Page 17 Caledonia harriers qualify for state Class B regionals JENISON — Caledonia received a double dose of sunshine Saturday, thanks to the swift strides of its cross Shannon Houseman was the overall girls winner at regionals on Saturday. Houseman finished the course in 19.04. (Photo by Jim Jensen) The slate meet will be held country team in the Class B regionals at the Rolling Hills next Saturday at the Grand Golf Course. Rapids Golf Club. The Caledonia boys won Caledonia placed four the Class B team title with 73 runners in the lop 14 to hold points. Lowell finished second off the closest competition in with 122 points. the boys' race. For Coach John Soderman ” Robert Lillie was seventh it is the fifth time in six years (17:07). Todd Striplin 10th that his Caledonia boys have (17:19), David Friedrich 12th (17:22) and Andy Schupp qualified for the state meet. "Our goal was to get to 14th (17:32). "We figured that our top state; to go to the big show," Soderman said. "It sure is nice four could be in the top 15," to work with such a great Soderman said. "We felt that team.' our fifth man was a big And, as expected, the question. David (Vandenberg) Caledonia girls took the Class ran his best race in almost a B trophy. With the races top month; I'm really proud of five finishers, the Fighting that." Scots totaled 15 points. The Vandenberg finished 30th next closest team to Caledonia with a time of 18:10. Shannon Houseman was Spana with 112 points. Caledonia's girls squad, (19:04), Keri Bloem (19:10), which is ranked nationally, Elizabeth Fortuna (19:23), has now won seven Brooke Wierenga (19:35) and consecutive regional titles. Sarah Parbel (19:37) look the Dave Hodgkinson, the team's first five slots in the Class B coach, said that he wanted his girls race. And the Warner's, Audrey team to run as fast as they Warner in 10th (20:26) and possibly could. Barb Warner in 18th (21:04), That they did. "They obviously did some grabbed the next two finishes work in the summer and early for Caledonia. So. with just one race to in the season," Hodgkinson said. "Hard work beats talent. run this year, Caledonia is The whole idea is to become preparing for another fantastic finish. the best runner you can be." "All of our runners ran well today,” Hodgkinson said. "Hopefully, we can get seven (runners) to run well next week." •Nine members of the Caledonia Community Caledonia girls’ cross country Elementary Schools team were named all­ Lunch Menu conference: Barb Warner, Wednesday, Nov. 1 Houseman, Bloem, Audrey Soft taco w/fixings, food Warner, Jill Hofmann, Parbel, bar. apple crisp, milk. Fortuna and Wierenga. Parbel Thursday. Nov. 2 won the senior race (20:06), Hot ham/cheese w/bun, hashed browns, food bar. Vita Houseman placed first in the junior race (19:26), Sara Grow Pup, milk. finished second in the Friday, Nov. 3 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, sophomore race (22:02) and breadstick, food bar, milk. Fortuna won the freshman Monday, Nov. 6 race (20:10) at the Oct. 23 Beakfast for lunch w/Fr. Sparta Invite. toast sticks, sausage, juice, •Four members of the food bar. milk. Caledonia boys' cross country Tuesday, Nov. 7 team made all-conference: 1/2 day. Friedrich, Lillie, Schupp and Striplin. Friedrich placed third Caledonia Community (17:58) in the junior race at Elementary Schools the Oct. 23 Sparta Invite and Breakfast Menu Schupp won the freshman race (18:35). Wednesday, Nov. 1 Blueberry muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Nov. 2 Fr. toast sticks, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Nov. 3 Pop tan. string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Nov. 6 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk The Thomapple Kellogg Tuesday, Nov. 7 freshman girls' basketball Pancakes w/syrup, juice or (5-10) team defeated Spring fruit, milk. Lake Oct 24. 37 29. Jeanette Scherrhom had a strong game with 17 points and 15 rebounds In Thursdays game 39-37 loss to Byon Center. Sarah Schilthroat was high scorer uilh eight points. School Lunch Menus Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, Nov. 1 Hot turkey sub, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Nov. 2 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday, Nov. 3 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk, potato bar. Monday, Nov. 6 Rotisserie, chicken nuggets, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Mexican bar. Vita Pup. milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 1 Soft taco. fr. fries or gr. beans, apple crisp, milk. Thursday. Nov. 2 Hot ham/cheese sandwich, peas, or fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Nov. 3 Spaghetti w/meal sauce, fr. fries, or broccoli, bread stick, fruit choice, milk Monday. Nov. 6 Com dog. fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Pizza, fr. fries, fruit choice. milk TK frosh girl hoopsters beat Spring Lake 37-29 :VCR Repair * - VCR J : Cleaning Ji s15 FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours * . ..... : 4 Star Video : * * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. > < » 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * < Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m to 9 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am. to 10 p.m NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color. Block and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY Caledonia’s boys cross country team won Saturday's regional at Rolling Hills with 73 points. This Saturday they will run at state to be held at the Grand Rapids Golf Course. (Photo by Jim Jensen) Caledonia's girls cross country squad claimed its seventh consecutive regional title Saturday at Rolling Hills. The nationally ranked team will run at the state meet this Saturday. (Photo by Jim Jensen) Caledonia girls tennis team place 11th at Class B tourney Caledonia's girls tennis squad not only went to its first state tournament this year, they also fared very well once they got there. The Fighting Scots placed 11th at the Class B championships held in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo scoring six points. East Grand Rapids won the Class B title with 28 points. Coach Judi Ferguson was thrilled with how the season came to such a smashing close. "We were really happy; we've never been at state before," Ferguson said. "We were just thrilled, especially with the conditions (weather) that we had. They (the Caledonia players) held up well." Matches few the state finals had to be played indoors due to cold and rainy conditions. Caledonia had two singles players and one doubles team that scored points during the stale meet. At No. 3 singles, Heidi Hanna won two matches before losing in the quarterfinals. Hanna beat Detroit Country Day's Celine Rivera 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 and Ludington's Jaime Carpenter 3-6, 6-2. 6-2. In the quarters, Hanna fell to Allegan's Susan Collins 6-2, 6-3. Hanna was an all-conference honorable mention pick dunng the regular season. Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI Lysa Ferguson, at No. 4 singles, won her first match versus Petoskey's Kelly Hoggard (6-2, 6-0) but then ran into a real challenge in her second matchup. Ferguson lost that match to Bloomfield Hills Andover's Elissa Kahn 6-0, 6-0. Allison Smith and Lindsay Leutkemeyer also scored two wins at state. The No. 3 doubles pair beat Mt. Clemens 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (10-8) and Sturgis 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (75). A team from Allegan beat Caledonia's squad in the thirj round 6-7 (8-6), 6-1 and 6-3. The Fighting Scots also had two other players that were named all-conference in the 1995 year. Kris Van Be Ik um was selected for her work at No. 1 singles and Kim Crisman received the honor playing No. 2 singles. LOYD’S AUTO EXHAUST SYSTEMS... 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The Trojans, under first-year head coach Jack Prince, lost their first six games, but then scored upset victories over Hamilton and Wayland in the last three weeks of the cam­ paign to finish with a 2-7 record Beating Hamilton was one of the biggest high school football shockers in all of West Michigan this fall. The 1 lawkeyes, as of last weekend, \4ere still entertaining hopes of a Class B post-season playoff berth. The latest upset came last Friday night in a 6-0 white­ washing of Wayland, a mem­ ber of the powerful O-K Gold Conference that includes three playoff hopefuls. Wayland, incidentally, had beaten one of those three. Forest Hills Northern. TK’s defense turned in a solid performance Friday, get­ ting toughest when it had to, while the Wildcats were mak­ ing serious scoring threats. The offense got the neces­ sary job done by grinding out a 62-yard drive in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Kevin Doyle went the final two yards into the end zone on a sneak with fourth down and goal and 6:32 remaining in the contest. The drive started at the very beginning of the final period ^Bruce’s Frame\. & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt, only / JOB OPENINGS! • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 Ibarman SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES. INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and it was highlighted by a couple of key first down runs by junior back David Liu. But the most critical play, other than the TD sneak, was a 16yard keeper by Doyle, who scrambled to Wayland's sixyard line after the Trojans faced fourth and two at the 22. Middleville made some noise offensively at other times in the bailgame. The Trojans moved the ball into Wayland territory three times in the first half, only to have to give up the football on downs. On once occasion, Doyle faked a punt and ran for a first down, but the effort was called back by a penalty. Trojan eighth grade hoopsters earn split The Trojan eighth grade basketball team split their two games last week On Thursday Thomapple Kellogg defeated Byron Center 32-24 to improve their record to 6-3. Earlier in the week, the Trojans lost to undefeated Caledonia 24-19. Scoring for T.K. versus Byron Center were Lyndsey Van Arman with 13 points, Payschence Erb with 7 points and Chris McKee with 6 points. The Young Trojans played one of their best games of the year against a undefeated Caledonia team. The Trojans stayed closed the entire game until Caledonia sealed the game in the final seconds with free throws Leading T.K. in scoring was Chris McKee with 8 points The defense’s biggest test came immediately after Wayland took the second half kickoff and methodically marched down the field. The Wildcats got as close as TK's seven-yard line, but the Tro­ jans pushed them back to the 22 with a couple of critical sacks. Middleville effectively shut down Wildcat running back Kevin Bala, one of the top rushers in the OK Gold, who had to leave the game in the third quarter with an injury. Bala never broke loose on one of his patented long runs. Liu finished the game with 100 yards rushing in 24 car­ ries. Doyle added 35 in 13 at­ tempts. As a team, Mid­ dleville picked up 163 yards on the ground on 45 attempts. Meanwhile, the defense held Wayland to just 104 total yards. Ixading the way was Jason VanElst. who came up with six solo tackles and two assists. The Trojans finished at 1-6 in the O-K Blue Conference and 2-7 overall, but made be­ lievers out of Wayland and Hamilton that they were no­ body's palsy. Caledonia wins varsity gridder finale against Wyoming Rogers Caledonia's varsity football team recorded its first winning season in three years with a 39-16 home win over Wyoming Rogers on Oct. 27. The Fighting Scots end the year at 5-4 and did it with plenty of scoring in their final game. Don Stevens scored for Caledonia in the first quarter on a 36-yard run and Josh Haywood's two-point conversion made the score 80. Nick Freeman added another long run, this one from 32 yards, later in the first quarter and after a Stevens' twopointer, Caledonia led 16-0. Quarterback Ryan Overmeyer found Stevens on a 67-yard pass play in the second quarter and Freeman added two more points afterwards to give the Scots a commanding 24-8 advantage going into the half. Tim Soper scored on a oneyard scamper in the third quarter and Freeman threw a two-pointer to Matt Frantti, as Caledonia opened up the lead even further, 32-8., Caledonia's final touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a very unusual play. Soper, running for another score, fumbled the ball and center PHONE SURVEY TAKERS •No Selling ‘$6.00 Hour • Work Site by Eastbrook Mall in Grand Rapids * Part-time: at least 3 weeknights and 1 weekend day per week. Nate Gless luckily picked it up for Caledonia and carried it eight yards for the last touchdown. Stevens finished the game with 100 yards rushing on 16 carries, Soper had 82 on 20, Freeman 53 on six and Chris Allen 50 on five carries. Haywood once again led the squad in tackles with 17. Haywood finished the season with over 100 stops from his defensive position. Chad Cross had seven tackles and also hurried the Rogers' quarterback on many different occasions. Overmeyer had a strong game at cornerback, adding six tackles. Three seniors on Caledonia's offensive line Nate Cook, Brett Long and Gless were recognized for their strong play as well. Trojan harriers end league season In preparation for regionals, the Middleville cross country team ran out the course of its league season Oct. 25 al the O-K Blue conference meet. Middleville's girls ended up sixth overall in the league with a 3-4 dual meet record, while the boys finished seventh in with a 2-5 dual meet mark. Jessi Davis was Middleville's highest finisher in the girls race. Davis crossed the finish line in fourth place at 20:50. Alice Matson was 22nd in 23:27, Stephanie Potter 30th in 24:01, Lindsey Thornton 41st in 26:00 and Jenny Laansma 43rd in 26:21. For the boys squad, Matt Eaton ended up 11th in 18:02, Ryan Hesselink 22nd in 18:43, Steve Dood list m 19:05, Jarred Otto 32nd in 19:06 and Dendcl Craven 42nd in 20:04. Eaton and Otto both ran personal record times at the conference race. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! • ASSEMBLY 1st and 2nd shifts. 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Ml I October 31. 1995 I Pace 19 Caledonia varisty soccer team first at districts By Jim Jensen Sports Writer Dan Corstangc tallied the game-winning goal in the 118th minute of play Oct. 26, as Caledonia's varsity soccer team earned a district win over rival Middleville 3-2 in the game’s second overtime period. Corstange. knew that the clock was running out — both in the season and in his individual chances of scoring a goal during the year. "It came down to 1:40 (in the second overtime) and I hadn't scored all year," Corstange said. "It (the pass) was just perfectly placed." The win put Caledonia (122-2) into Saturdays championship game with Hastings at Caledonia. Hastings (17-3) earlier beat Byron Center 7-0 in the other semifinal game. Mau Bushman opened the scoring early in the first half and that goal gave Caledonia a 1-0 lead after the first 45 minutes. Middleville (8-4-2) picked up the offensive pace in the second half and were able to mount some solid scoring chances during the halfs first 20 minutes. Finally, at the 16:17 mark a determined David Botwinski knotted the score for Middleville al 1-1. Thiago Peixoto assisted on Bolwinski's goal. Caledonia's Mike Farnol (15) moves through the Thornapple Kellogg defense in a game last Thursday. Caledonia won the game 3-2 in double overtime. (Photo by Jim Jensen) Botwinski scored three goals and Peixoto and Scott Evans each had two goals in Middleville's 8-2 win over I^akewood on Oct. 24. The Fighting Scots, however, did not spend much time regaining the lead. Steve Schmidt scored at 14:30 and the host team appeared to have a comfortable cushion, at least for the game's next few minutes. Schmidt scored four goals in Caledonia's 6-0 district win Wilson said. "We just ran out of steam after we cut the lead to five (points). They (South Christian) were efficient at both ends of the floor." Kristy DeBoer topped Caledonia in scoring with 13 points and also grabbed four rebounds. Mindi Smith tallied eight points and dished out three assists. South Christian's Robyn Fennewa was the game’s top scorer with 14 points. 12 of those in the first half. HOMEOWNERS! ijjh living from paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE SAME PAY APPROVAL! SutewOfSr»we CMTolFw KIDDLEVTLLE DAY CARE: has one first or second shift opening. Licensed with 8 years experience. Near schools. Food program, references. Call 795-4362 before 10:00 p.m. Miscellaneous Scots varsity struggle from floor, 51-37 It was not the best night from the floor Oct. 26 for Caledonia's varsity basketball team. The Fighting Scots hit 11 of 43 field goal opportunities in a 51-37 loss to South Christian. Caledonia cut South Christian’s lead to 42-37 with three minutes to play in the game, but that was the closest they could get in a very physical contest. 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Call 795-9873 Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends, neighbors and family for all the lovely cards and flowers I received on my 80th birthday. Also, I would like to thank my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for the surprise dinner party. It was greatly appreciated God Bless You. Marie Welton �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 31, 1996 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Antiques ANTIQUE SHOW AT THE BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER. NOVEMBER 4 AND 5. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QUALITY ANTIQUES. JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SAT. 10-7 P.M.; SUN. 10-5 P.M. $2.00 ADM. business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. BASIC CABLE PLUS HBO A CINEMAX FOR $29.95 A MONTH. Microwave T V. Technology NOT A SATEL­ LITE DISH. If you live within 30 miles of Gun Lake Call John Lyons 792-4454 Hartland Wire­ less Communications. PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repairs. Handyman. 616-795 7654 GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620. BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special ist Insured and guaranteed work. Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 374-4338.____________ CHIMNEY CLEANING. BEAT THE FALL RUSH. CALL 795-7004, ASK FOR JIM.__________________________ GLENS LANDSCAPING. Top soil, hauling and leveling, retaining walls, seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, road gravel (We’re easy to get a lawn with) 616-891-1843 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ♦Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!‘Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._____________ LICENSED CHILDCARE 2ND SHIFT: Christian values taught License DF080024639. 795-2527________ NEW WINDOWS IN ’95. Save time, heat and money. Call New Windows & Door Services, 795-7394._________________ BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree rctnov al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823 Community Notices For Sale Garage Sale 4TH ANNUAL “CHRIST­ MAS IN NOVEMBER” CRAFT SHOW, Saturday, November 4th, 10am-4pm, Martin High School. 80 exhibitors._________________ BAHAMA CRUISE: 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279 per couple, limited tickets. 1-800-935-9999 ext. 495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm._________________ BECKY’S MAINSTREET USED BOOKS: 101 E Main, Middleville. 795-8800. We have paperback swap. Harlequins included; hard covers from Art to Zebras, reasonable prices, monthly books specials. Monday-Thursday, 10-5; Friday, 11-7; Saturdays 10-4. All major credit card accepted. Antiques and crafts also! BEAUTIFUL 8 PIECE Oak Finish bedroom outfit Includes queen size mattress set Still in the plastic. 2 months old. Cost SI,300, now sacrifice S300. 1-517-699-4148 _____________ SUPER SALE! MANY NEW HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Lots of great men's, ladies, and child­ ren’s clothes, baby itemswalker, swing, crib bedding, etc. Tons more great stuff. Don’t miss this one! Heated garage if needed. 4280 Village Edge Dr. 1/2 mile east of cemetery in Middleville. Thursday, Novem­ ber 2, Friday, November 3, 9-6 CALEB’S CIDER MILL CLOSES FOR THE SEASON! Merchandise will be sold out to the walls at 20% off through 11/4/95, our last day. It’s been a great year and we thank you for your patronage and friendship. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. 517-726-1102. CLOSED SUNDAY________ CREATIVE MEMORIES CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: Friday, November 10, 9am-9pm; Saturday, November 11, 9am-1pm. Acid-free photo albums and supplies, 15% off all albums, 25% off stickers and die-cuts. Karen Borrink, 7630 Bouman Drive (off Pannalee between M-37 and Whitneyville) 795-4104. Farm For Sale Automotive 1985 OLDS DELTA 88- last of the big ones! 1989 Olds Delta 88. 792-2350 _ 1985 OLDS 88, POSITRACTION, some new parts. $1,400/060. 616-792-6794 1988 GMC SAFARI SLE. 8-passenger, loaded, pw & pl, cruise, tilt, extra clean, must see. 868-6944__________________ CHRYSLER NEW YORK* ER, 1988, white with blue leath­ $4900. BRASS BED. Very beautiful with queen size luxury Sealy Mattress set Only 2 months old. Cost $850, asking $200. 1-517-699-2251_____________ Days- For Rent 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Heat furnished, available November IsL 891-8848 CALEDONIA AREA: 1 bedroom apartment, stove & refrigerator, no pets, $350 plus deposit. 891-8457 COACH/ JOB COUNSELOR- to $45(Vwk plus great benefits. Non­ degreed. Entry level? Good communication skills. Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee __________________________ Help Wanted PACKAGE DELIVERY DRIVER- to $80Q/wk plus benefits. Training provided! Major company! Start now* 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee CONSTRUCTION/ LABORERS- to $16/hr plus benefits. Many train! Major contractors. No lay-offs. Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee Continued Page 19- FOLEY BELSAW model 310-16. Saw and tool grinder. Complete with floor stand, cool­ ant attachment, retipping fixture, trip hammer, circle saw setter, dip tank & gauges, worth $3,800 asking $1,500 OBO. Call 891-9921__________________ 891-9287 KING SIZE SEALY UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL . BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR PRICE. CET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE Mattress set Deluxe model with frame. 1 month old. Cost $1,200, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 4 ] 4 i KING SIZE WATERBED 1 bookcase, bed rails, and end table. Walnut finish, asking $125. 698-1821_____________ Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub KIRBY UPRIGHT SWEEP­ BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart. 1-8OO-823-28OO. er interior, 554-0681 BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE livin­ groom outfit Includes sofa, love scat and chair. Mixed colors. Must sell, $275. 1-517-699-4148_____________ HELP WANTED: BARTEN­ DERS, WAITERS, WAIT­ RESSES AND BANQUET SERVERS, Full and part-time. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person: Middle Villa Inn. E.O.E. ER. “Late Model”. With an attachment and rug shampooer. Very powerful. Cost $1,300, sacrifice $100. 1-517-699-2251 MARY KAY PRODUCTS 45% OFF; complete baby crib ensemble, blue/mauvc country bear design, $50/080; wood veneer micro wave cart with 1 drawer and 2 cupboards, $25/OBO. 868-7532.________ SPINET/CONSOLE PIANO for sale. Less than one year old. Still under warranty. Payments available with good crediL Can be seen by calling 1-800-635-7611 _____________ WHITE AND BRASS DAYBED with trundle bed underneath. Includes mattress. Very ornate looking. 1 week old. Cost over $600 new, sacrifice $250. 1-517-694-9184 WOOD STOVE. Fancy, heavy cast iron. Screen converts to open fireplace. 795-3252 weekends, after 6:00pm weekdays. Only Frro’i Mnz. CWtfomr. Ph N1WS! | $199 I With J Topping* loch *11.99.. i | or Z LAROf 14" PIZZAS NO COUPON NEEDED I ■\ | - COUPON -\l 8 I) I 2 GIANT LASAGNA ) ' 2 SPAGHETTI1/11 ,, or 2 GIANT WET ' a in ! DINNERS 11 BURRITO or COMBO tt Includes Garlic Bread | 1 l| w 0 3 o z expires $ g 09 | 11-30-95 ’Q ■ Not valid in conjunction ' / with any other coupons Faro’* Pizza • Caledonia I I | i I t EXPIRES 11 30-95 Not valid In conjunction with any other coupons. 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Save up to 7OS on Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery —coupon--- i r i FARO'S ITAUAN PIZZA Middleville i •2.00 OFF i ANY 14~, 1« OF ir M 11 PIZZA i NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL PIUS one Free 2 Liter of Pop i Take Out Only • Ona (J) Pw Coupon i Our Subs • Losogno Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese ★ FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi ★ ...with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Tate Out or Eat m or Fast Free Delivery within S MHes NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR Bay Pointe Bargains VOt AV WEEKDAYS Nov. thru Dec. - Early Diners Specials • 4:00-5:00 P.M. Choice of entree served with salad, potato and rolls. • Grilled Ribeye • Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken • Orange Roughy Giardino • Stuffed Shells *7.95 ROUTINE WEEKDAY SPECIALS: Tues.: 7 oz. Top Sirloin Steak — *6.95 Wed.: All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs - Market Price Thurs.: All-You-Can-Eat Ribs — *15.95 per person * Children’s Menu Available e (Crab Legs & Ribs Specials includes salad, potato, vegetable &rolls.) S9.95 • SUPER SUNDAY BRUNCH tor SENIORS Nov. thru Dec. Brunch includes salad table, omelette bar, 8-10 warm dishes including crab legs, dessert table and beverage. Regular price $13.95. Children 4 to 10 *5.95 — Children under 4 are FREE DINNER CLUB MEMBERSHIP - Entitles you to 25% Discount on meals. Call for details. 616-672-5202. CHRISTMAS AT BAY POINTE — Imagine a beautiful tum-of-the-century mansion to entertain your family or office staff. Call MEGAN for SPECIAL PRICES if you plan your party on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. GBay'GPointe RESTAURANT 11456 MARSH ROAD • GUN J 3 !I «>,EXPWts *14.99... 11-30-95 Fw* . Fta.. • CatodonU COUPON 2 MEDIUM 12” PIZZAS LAKE • 616-672-5202 § ___ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-11-07.pdf e23f7d1fa6286aa8320efc6fc64029c9 PDF Text Text Commission on Aging benefits Middleville residents ed meal they have all day.” She added that many of these people have difficulty preparing a variety of foods and spending a lot of time cooking. "Meals on Wheels” saves them from worry Besides a hot meal, people also get fresh milk each day. Pennington said they also have the option of receiving two meals a day. depending on their needs She said much of what the commission does is based on donations People receiving services either make a dona tion once a month or every day. depending on what works best for them. She added that donations are not required, but are im­ portant to the function of the operation because they go back to the service that was donated and help provide more services. Pennington said workers usually encourage participants to worry about paying their electric bills first and donate when they can Besides donations, she said, the commission also receives millage money to pay for some of the services they provide See COA helps. Page 3 Scot girls cross country three-peat Class B title By Jim Jensen The Borry County Comminion On Aging offers mony residents 60 ond over. b) Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville residents 60 years and older who have medical conditions may benefit from the services of­ fered by the Barry County Commission On Aging. Program coordinator Tam­ my Pennington said the ser­ vices, including personal care, housekeeping and respite care, are offered to all people at least 60 years old who live in Barry County Respite care, she said, is a service for people dependant on 24-hour care who are liv­ ing with an adult as a caretaker. An employee will visit these people for four hours at a time so the care giver can leave the honK and take care of errands and per sonal business Pennington said this service is provided by trained nurses aides and is overseen by a registered nurse who writes a (( Meals on Wheels' Is another service the commission provides in which meals are delivered to the person’s home. Not only do they not have to cook, but they don't have to worry about balancing a meal. 5 5 care plan that states the medical condition of the pa­ tient and determines the ser­ vice to provide to the person. For example, she said, a pa­ tient with arthritis would need help bathing, changing sheets and doing laundry "The employees do for them what they can not do themselves.” she said. The goal of the commission is to help older adults m the community be able to remain services to Middleville at home "All our in home clients could not live at home if they did not have these services.” she said. Pennington added that the commission often provides services in Middleville to residents of Lincoln Meadows. She said this comes as a sur­ prise to some people because apartment dwellers are thought to be independent, but there are small things some of them need help with that would make the difference between living there and liv­ ing in a nursing home. "Meals on Wheels” is another service the commis sion provides in which meals are delivered to the person’s home. "Not only do they not have to cook, but they don’t have to worry about balancing a meal.” Pennington said. "This may be the only balanc­ GRAND RAPIDS — Saturday was proof that hard week really does pay off. Caledonia High’s cross country team were the evidence of such a claim, as the Fighting Scots won its third consecutive Class B girls’ championship and placed eighth in the Class B boys’ team competition. The Class B meet was held at the Grand Rapids Golf Course and was sponsored by Forest Hills Northern High. Caledonia earned its spots in the state meet with wins both in the boys and girls regionals last Saturday at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Jenison. Coach Dave Hodgkinson’s girls, ranked No. 3 nationally, blew past the other teams on a day that was more suitable for cross country skiing than cross country running. Caledonia finished with 28 points. Gaylord, its nearest competitor, scored 190 points. “It paid off (hard work) and it’s even better in weather like this,” Hodgkinson said of his team’s effort. “They all ran Latest ‘dirt’ at Caledonia Elementary Members of Caledonia's girls cross country team celebrate its third straight Class B state championship Saturday at the Grand Rapids Golf Course The Scots scored 28 points to run away with the title well. This is truly a team sport, you just can’t do it without everybody.” In the boys’ team event, the Fighting Scots were eighth with 300 points. Stockbridge won the boys’ team title tallying 115 points. Caledonia did not take first or second in the girls’ race, but did finish an impressive third, fourth, fifth, seventh and ninth. Keri Bloem, a junior all­ conference performer, was third in 18:08. For Bloem the race was just another course towards improvement. “It went pretty good; we all run as fast as we tan.” Bloem said of the race. “We just go out everyday at practice and run as hard as we can Al ttsc beginning of the season, we wanted to improve our limes and then we go through the See Scot girls CC, P 18 In This Issue... ...is in a new flower bed laid out around the school sign Every student in the school planted at least one tulip bulb in the new garden last Wednesday, an event organized by a Cal El fifth-grade ‘business firm' Holding their bags of bulbs, these second-grade students are ready to plant bubs as part of Digging in the Dirt Day. Members of the BKC Little Landscapers, in white caps, will assist each student Joel Eckman, of Eckman Landscaping, is supervising the project See story on inside page • Red Cross working to get donation numbers back up • YMCA outlines winter activities in Middleville • CHS Players to present Peter Pan’ this weekend • Caledonia Twp. planners table M-37 PUD proposal �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 7, 1995 Red Cross works to get donation numbers back up by Mandy Habei Staff Writer - - The American Red Cross of Barry County would like to sec more of your bkxxi Executive Director Karen Despres said because of fears about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, donations have dropped over the last ten years, and the fight to get the numbers back up has been long and hard Gixing blood, she said, does not put a patient at risk of getting a disease and hasn't for years. Forty years ago. needles were reused, which may have put people at a greater risk for diseases, she said, but for years they have been using disposable needles that arc purchased and only used once. Another popular reason for not giving blood is time Despres said it was beginning to take anywhere from an hour and 45 minutes to two hours to go through the pro­ cedure of giving blood The Red Cross recently has come up with a way to shorten the time to one hour and 15 minutes or less without risk­ ing the health and saftey of donors “When you may be saving four lives, docs it really mat ter how long it takes?*’ she asked. Some people don't give blood because they arc afraid of needles, she said Despres added that she once knew a woman who would never give bkxxi because of her fear of needles until the day her daughter was in an emergency and needed two pints She immediately donated her blood to save her daughter and realized that there was MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West Slate Street (616) 945-5182 nothing to n “Now she never misses a drive." Despres said Red Cross volunteer Anna Earl was terrified of needles and said she w as not thnI led about the idea of donating. The more she w ate bed other people do it the more she felt that maybe it was painless after all She said she found the pro­ cedure to be very simple "I felt pretty good about it afterward and will do it again." she said Despres said though there is no pain involved in giving blood, there may be a slight discomfort which is nothing to be afraid of. “Anyone who has ever had lab work done knows what it is like." she said. She said the procedure starts with the donors sitting down and reading material Then workers will help them fill out paper work, in which they answer questions about their health history. A registered nurse then will ask questions about their health history, take blood pressure and temperature, and poke the car to test for hemoglobin Despres said these pro­ cedures are basically precau­ tions to insure that the person donating is healthy. She said they recommend that donors drink juice before they start to replace the body fluids they will lose. The donors then are taken to beds where the donation is made “The blood is drawn by paid staff Red Cross nurses." she said When finished, donors are escorted to the canteen area for a required 15-minute rest. While they rest, workers Miller REAL ESTATE Jean Chase, CRS, gri 367-4451 Dianne Fcldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy ‘Scotti* Scott.. 948-4228 Ron Lewis.. . 945-5103 Larry Allcrdmg, 795-3611 948-4699 All Red Cross regions are joining together to raise money for the national disaster fund; which has been depleted as a'* result of the amount of emergencies lately. Money for the fund is raised by donation. — Karen Despres observe them to make sure there is no reaction If people become light headed, they are taken to a private area to rest a little longer and have their blood pressure and pulse rates monitored until they are back to normal. Despres said a reaction is rare, but it can occur when people do not eat and drink enough before they donate. As long as people eat right before donating, they should be all right Situations that defer people from donating are if the per­ son is running a temperature, on antibiotics has ever had radiation therapy for cancer, or had hepatitis after the 11 th birthday She said there used to be other restrictions that were changed to enlarge the pool of donors after the amount drop­ ped with the discovers of the HIV virus For example, diabetics used to be deferred from donating but were later found not to be at nsk because of the increase of ways to control it today. High blood pressure also used to be a factor, but also can now be controlled better. Another change is getting rid of the age limit in relation to older people, though people ...s o Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg. ASSOC BROKHt GRI. . . 795-7272 Gene Poll 795-9521 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. gri....................... 795-9090 ASSOC BROKER.GRI.. ASSOC BROKER SALES MGR CRS GRI 945-9103 Roy Carlson Jon Johnson H Debbie Erway............623-8357 □. MLS Mike Humphrevs. Broker, CRS. GRI must still be at least 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Technological advances also have increased the uses of blood. The 57 Red Cross regions convert the more than six million units of whole blood they collect into some 14 million units of component products One of the products taken from whole blood is red cells which are used for patients who require surgery, lose blood in accidents or have anemia or kidney disease. Another part, plasma, is us­ ed for the treatment of shock and clotting defects such as hemophilia and severe liver disease. Platelets are used to control bleeding in patients whose bone marrow produces too few platelets. These are peo­ ple who have leukemia or are undergoing chemotherapy treatments Despres said the present stastics show that over 90 per­ cent of people need a blood product of some kind and only 5 percent donate. She said these statistics show that there is definitely a need for an increase in donors and hopes people who don't Ibr the reasons mentioned above will see that the pro­ cedure is simple. The ARC is completely governed by a volunteer board and its blood service finances itself by recovering its recruit­ ment. collection, processing, equipment and distribution costs from users of its services. These type of fees make up nearly all of the Red Cross blood service's income. The Red Cross furnishes more than 50 percent of the blood used in this nation and all of its services are regulated by the federal government. It also provides other ser­ vices such as first aid and CPR courses, water safety courses in Middleville, and at other community pools in the area, and certifies most firefighters and law enforce­ ment officers in the county. At least 26 blood drives are organized each year all over the county The Red Cross also has emergency communication for military personnel, disaster services, and a refer- rai service tor licensed day care proragBr of lives daily. The also recomrv" Red1 zCross '“ n«Ki> special donation procfciurts that would best look out for the health of a patient, procedure is a special sion in which people blood for their own This procedure is recommended because the pa­ tients arc guaranteed not to pick up any diseases and make them feel more comfortable. Despres said this procedure is only an option when people are having elective surgery and can not be used in an emergency situation because of the planning involved Another option is for pa­ tients to be their own bkxxi donors People s own bkxxi provides the best match. The ARC has a total of 4 I million volunteers nationwide and is always interested in in­ creased help and support. to the mi though there is no"feJcrir funding. Despres said all Red Cross regions are joining together to raise money for the national disaster fund, which has been depleted as a result of the amount of emergencies lately. Money for the fund is raised by donation ‘ Barry County is a good place to do this because when people are in need. Barry County comes through." she said. She added that Pennock Hospital uses only Red Cross blood, which saves thousands Wreath making class set at TK Nov. 15 by Mandy Habei Staff Writer McFall PTO President Patricia Johns will hold a wreath making class from 7 to 10p m. Wednesday. Nov. 15. at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Johns said participants can make a swag out of fresh pine branches to hang on the front door, or make an interior ar rangement using artificial materials. These ar­ rangements can be put on a mantlepiece Participants also will learn about the proper way to care for Christmas trees and will find out how' to use old Christmas tree balls in a new and creative way Johns said the class is basic and will meet the needs of anyone interested in decorating She said that some people may be surprised with what they arc able to come up with The cost of the class will be $25 to cover the materials us­ ed and continuing education fees Johns said she wants to en­ courage people to try new ideas and bring materials of their own if they wish There will be something for par hcipants to take home as well People interested should call the extension office al 795-3397 to register. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call...945-9554 • The Hastings Banner Letterheads . ’PRIN Business Cards [ Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE / I Nr Quahty Printing at Affordable Prices! Cail 945-9554 Ask for Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) DEBT RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS 3 GUN LAKE ACCESS. 2 bedroom year round home with shared access lot with 70 ft of frontage on a quality sandy beach Land contract terms' For more information call Deb Erwoy $57 500 I 4. HBCE REDUCER Ow 3 bedroom home located m M«dd’eviHe has a Iwmg room with on open staircase. a iorely kitchen formal dmmg room with sliders to the poho 2 fvh baths a mam Boor laundry room fenced yard and a 2 cor garage Cott Gene Poll MS 900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE. GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR Al I ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. • • • • • • • • • No Application Fee Avoid High Broker Fees Pay Taxes Credit Card Debt Land Contract Balloons Home Improvement Credit Problems? See Us Commercial Properties Vacant Land For Fast Cash Call. 1-800-968-3626 Envelopes First National Bank of Michigan. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 7. 1995 I Page 3 Veteran’s Day event set in Middleville bv March Habel Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville will have a Veterans Day ceremony starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by a procession to the bridge The assembly, which will be a special tribute to veterans, will begin in the Thomapple Kellogg High School gym Representatives from the Trojan marching band will play patriotic music and the United States Naval Reserve will be present The assembly will include several guest speakers, such as Evyline Woodcock, member of the Ladies Aux­ iliary to the Veterans. Floyd Brav. representing the Village Council; Eighth District Chaplain Gerry Goff, who will discuss the history of the VFW; and the Rev Roger Timmerman, who will say a prayer once the process ion reaches the bridge. After the praver. "Taps” will be played by TK hand members The ceremonies also will in­ clude a program about prisoners of war and missing in action The public is invited to attend. Caledonia Women’s Club tours school CMS Principal Clark Volz gets the full attention of school. Joining them was Caledonia High School members of the Caledonia Women’s Club, as he counselor Dave Wesorick. The ladies held their provides them a guided tour of the new middle November meeting at the new school last week. CO A HELPS, continued from front page— They also receive funding from the Barry County United Way. support from the Bradford White Union Local 1002. and get memorial dona­ tions in honor of people who have died, sometimes clients, sometimes not The commission also pro vide* chore services ami minor home repair to em­ phasize safety in the home. Pennington said workers will do things such as replace railings, clean out garages to eliminate a fire hazard, wash windows and replace screens She added that this type of work is something that out-oftown children may do when they visit. Having a commis­ sion worker do it allows pa­ tients to be free of worrying about asking relatives and allows them to spend more time with them on a visit. The commission, she said, has had the same chore man There also are clients from Middleville who participate in the prescription drug program set up for lower income peo­ ple. in which they pay for prescriptions two months out of every year. Pennington said this pro­ gram is available to adults 65 and over, though most of the ocher programs are available for those 60 and over The commission now has 18 active clients from Mid­ dleville, with conditions vary­ ing from Alzheimer’s to heart disease, and arthritis to bone fractures caused by falls. Pennington said the com­ mission also has occasional fund-raisers and parties for clients, who can find out about what is available through ’The Senior Exchange ” Training seminars for Alzheimers and HIV are sometimes conducted to educate clients on what the symptoms are and w hat to do if they experience any. One Middleville resident said she thinks very highly of the commission and could not live without it. In her late 80s, she lives alone and appreciates conference days the services it gives her. She If parents find it difficult to said a woman visits twice a attend the conferences during week to do her hair and assist the scheduled times, they are her in showering. asked to call the high school She is also impressed with office (795-3394). and a more "Meals on Wheels ” convenient appointment will She said she thinks more be arranged people * ho are in need should Report cards and grades use this service and pride will be distributed to the should not be a factor parents at the conferences "it is not like you are going on welfare because it is publicy funded.” she said. She has been using the ser­ vice foe more than 10 years So many people are afnad to be aggreable." she said. "But they need to be if they want people to be agreeable in return.’’ She said she thinks that be­ 'Hi ing agreeable and open to help, if needed, enables peo­ ple to go a long way for eight years, which makes people more comfortable about somebody familiar entering their home. The commission also has a senior center, where activities such as country line dancing are available for people 60 and over. Pennington said they occa­ sionally have speakers come and expose people to different things they should be aware of as far as their health is concerned. Middleville residents, she said, take a transit bus to the center located in Hastings, or are picked up by a worker, so they are able to participate in arts and crafts and other activities. Counseling for Medicaid and Medicare also is available. Pennington said a staff member goes to Mid­ dleville each month to answer questions. TK high sets parent­ teacher conferences The teaching staff of Thor­ napple High School will con­ duct parent-teacher con­ ferences in the high school gymnasium Tuesday. Nov. 7. and Wednesday. Nov. 8. beginning at 5 p.m. and en­ ding at 8 p.m. High school classes will be in regular session from 7:40 a m to 2:10 p.m on both CRAFT SHOW » Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds November 11 rp• 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION L rm rn n fa Z Zi'tl. i ill XpTL-iL L r til-. Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you’ll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. • Business Loans • Personal Loans Guaranteed Student Loans • Residential Mortgages • Home Equity/Improvement Loans • Residential Construction Loans Mobile Home Loans • Credit Card • Savings Checking • Interest Checking • Business Accounts • Certificates of Deposit • Individual Retirement Accounts • Motor Vehicle/Boat & Trailer Loans And our service is the friendliest in town! Come in and see us today! 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE TATE ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 LEDONIA KNOCK PREMIER CLUB MEMBERS • EXPLORE ROME FOR ONLY *10.00 Come and see the movie “ROMAN HOLIDAY" starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck at 9 AM oo November 14. We will have a wonderful Italian lunch at Pagano’s complete with a special dessert immediately following the movie Call 891-7131 to Looking for a PRINTER? Gill... 945-9554 Interested in joining the Premier Club’ There are many financial and social rewards Stop at any of our offices. Caledonia, Dutton or M»dd»evi3e to find out mote �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 7. 1995 Animal shelter offers pets of the week bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Due to problems with her computer, Norma Velderman did not submit a column this week. Her Middleville Neighbors will return in the next edition of the Sun and News. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner "Thelmo ond Louise,” twin female dalmotions, get a little frisky over the idea of having a new home. They are just two of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kit­ ty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hostings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot ond license.) Also, you must sign a con­ tract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more information, call 948-4885. i LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9:30 am 10.45 am Morning Worship Evening Praise 6:00 pm WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 pm 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School...............................................................9.45am. Sunday Morning Worship Service........ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 2 miles cast of M 37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Hamson Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock ............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............ 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Chibs 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Ho 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. 1 Timothy 4:12 Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor 4$ CALEDONIA MF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a curing heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Phone 891-9259 Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Saturday Evening Mass.................................... 5 00 p m ’1512 Sunday Mass............................. 9 00 a tn & 11:00 a m Sunday School............................... 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service............................. 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST (Junes 1'iuled Brethren Church Lilunizoo Avenue a 92nd Street COedonu. Mriupn * Telephone 6964232 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 8:30 a.m. M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Service* 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Wednesday “Family Night" Sundav School Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 11:00 a.m. 6:13 Dinner 9:45 Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................. Chun fix Children and Adults Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday....... .7:00 p.m. Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Youth Fellowship - Sunday.......... RAY T0WF6EF©. Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALE. Or of Christian Ed i Music Cadets and CavincOn MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service... Adult Bible Studies oVl-bUZo .1000 a m .. 1115a. m ...6:00 p.m St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Rom. 1210 8.00 a.m......................................... Blended Service 9:05 a.m......................................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m.......................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m.................................... Traditional Service YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor (All Services have a Nursery available) 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody s somebody ond Jesus Christ b Lord" 111 Church Street Sunday School.....................................9.30 a m Sunday Momrg WonNp..... 1030am Sunday Evening Wonhip........................ 600 pjn. Wea MtoMeea Prayer & Bbie Shady 700pm Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church Ml 9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Ro-d (at Gun lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 ^.■■^■■■1 Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a.m. Midaieviiie Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 am Barrier free 9 00 am A ia» am Ret. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Ret . Paulette Cheyne WatocvUy F«ndy Night" 600 pm COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 9:30 a m 9:30am. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 8918669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock (The ODld (Eime ^rlljodiBt (Hlpirth 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Aito, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Weanesoay Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes. . 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. a’—P <'<L a ftlV _____ '- C1wrth School, Sunday........................... 9 45 am Morning Worship _ 11 00 a m Evening Worship....... 6.00 p m Wed Fellowship....... 7 30 p m. Im homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 699-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 7, 1995 / Page 5 Advantage Health network celebrates opening today cept nearly all insurance pro­ growth and the subsequent need for more health care grams. On staff at the clinic besides providers. "We’re very excited about the doctor are an x-ray tech­ nologist. a registered nurse, opening here, and look for­ two licensed practical nurses ward to meeting people. We believe we can provide com­ (LPN) aiKl two business staff Dr. Bone completed medical prehensive care for most peo­ school at Wayne State Uni­ ple. and we hope this will be versity and his residency in a convenient location for both family practice at St. Mary’s. our present and our future pa­ Since completing his resi­ tients." Bone said. Office hours will be from dency. he has worked one year on the staff of another Advan­ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p m. Mon­ tage Health office on the days through Fridays, except northwest side of Grand for Wednesdays, when the doc­ tor will sec patients from 1 to Rapids. Originally from London. he 4:30 p.m. The office will be moved to the U.S. 17 years open for patients' calls, how­ ever. ago. The office phone number is "I’ve always lived in Michi­ gan. ever since moving here." 891-9090. Patients can call the Cale­ he added. He said the decision to open donia office at any time to a clinic in Caledonia was reach Dr. Bone or the on-call based on the area's rapid Advantage Health physician. 1 ' The staff of Advantage Health poses for a photo From the left are Barb Kosiara, Marj Thompson. Kelly Dutcher, Dr. Andrew Bone, Theresa Comeau and by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Advantage Health, a new family care clinic located in the Glen Valley Estates pro­ fessional building on M-37, officially will open its doors for regular office hours Wednesday. Nov. 8, at its 9090 South Rodgers Court location. However, the staff is invit­ ing residents to stop at the of­ fices between 10 a m. and 7 p.m. today, Nov. 7, io help celebrate the clinic's grand opening. Refreshments will be served, free blood pressure checks will be offered and the staff will provide tours of the new clinic and answer health care questions. Visitors to the opening also can meet Dr. Andrew Bone, who will be the resident physician at the clinic. While he is the only physician on staff al the Caledonia office School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday, Nov. 8 Macaroni and cheese, whole wheat bread, peas, jello with fruit. Thursday, Nov. 9 Chili/crackers. wh. wheat bread, veggie sticks, cin­ namon apple slices. Tuesday. Nov. 14 Pizza, food bar. milk. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 8 Breakfast bagel, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Nov. 10 Thursday , Nov. 9 Pizza, carrots, pineapple. Pop Tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Nov. 13 Ravioli or tuna melt. wh. wheat bread, peas, pears. Comstack, chili/cheese/lettuce. on lettuce, breadstick, peaches Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues Turkey'Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar. fhurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun. Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. fruit, burrito, juice Cold cereal, muffin, fruit juice Friday. Nov. 10 Ham and egg on biscuit, fruit juice. Monday. Nov. 13 cereal, Cold banana cm toast, Tuesday. Nov. 14 Fruit juice crescent, orange Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 8 No lunch Thursday. Nov. 9 Chicken nuggets, fr. fnes. roll, food bar. milk Friday, Nov. 10 No School Monday, Nov. 13 Burrito, food bar. milk While specializing in fam­ ily medicine. Bone said the clinic will offer x-ray facilities right at the Caledonia office, and he hopes to contract for lab services in the clinic for at least several days a week. "We hope this will be con­ venient for our patients, who presently have to go into Grand Rapids to get blood drawn for tests," he said. As a family practice clinic, all ages are welcome at the clinic, including small chil­ dren and the elderly. Ix>w-risk obstetric care also will be of­ fered. and the clinic will ac- First Baptist begins stewardship program The First Baptist Church of Middleville recently announc­ ed the beginning of a Steward­ ship of Life campaign. Pastor Bruce Stewart and general chairman Louis Shoemaker will lead the cam­ paign. which is designed to expand the church ministry and includes the addition of a new sanctuary. Over the next four weeks, each First Baptist family will be visited personally and in­ formed of our needs and op portumtics facing the church. On Dec. 9. a banquet will br­ ing the entire congregation together and present a plan for the new sanctuary, designed to serve the congregation's needs tor the foreseeable future Numerous members of the congregation will serve on committees to assist in carry­ ing out the campaign. The goal of the committees is to increasingly involve the entire constituency in service and financial support of the church. For better medical care, turn right at the cornfield. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Sour cream donut, juice or fruit, milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 8 1/2 day. Thursday. Nov. 9 Chicken nuggets, fr. fnes. fruit choice, milk. Friday. Nov. 10 No School Thursday. Nov. 9 right now. plans are to add a second doctor to the staff within nine months. Bone said. The new clinic is the 11th in the Advantage Health net­ work. which is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. However, the clinic also has admitting privileges to other hospitals, such as Blodgett and Butterworth. Bone said. He explained that the net­ work of clinics allows pa­ tients to have continuous ac­ cess to a physician, even after office hours and on weekends. Friday. Nov. 10 Monday , Nov. 13 Breakfast Carol Grevious. The new clinic is holding its grand opening today, and will begin regular office hours tomorrow No School . Tuesday. Nov. 14 Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 8 z ' -***■ -- receiving his medical degree from Wayne State We vc opened a new Advantage Health office in Monday, Nov. 13 Burrito, com or fr fruit choice, milk. Now, Caledonia doesn’t have to go quite so far for quality medical care. fnes. Tuesday. Nov. 14 Pizza, fr. fnes. fruit choice. milk Caledonia Communitv High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu security and convenience of a doctor close to home. Rapids Family Practice Residency program. He fell in We invite you to stop by and meet Dr. .Andrew P. Bone love with this area then, and he's thrilled with the Itzza pizza. french fnes. Vtta Pup. milk, potato bar Fridas. Nov. 10 No School Monday. Nov. 13 Dble cheeseburg. fr. fnes. Vita Pup. milk Tuesday. Nov. 14 Hot turkey sand . fr. fnes. Vita Pup. milk opportunity to work in Caledonia. (no jokes please, he's heard them all) and his Dr Bone and Advantage Health can care staff at our Grand Opening celebration: Tuesday. November 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Free blood pressure screening Wednesday, Nov. 8 1/2 day Thursday. Nov. 9 University, he completed his residency in the Grand Caledonia. So you and your family can enjoy the t for your entire family, from parenu-to-be to great grandparents. If you need specialty care, Dr Bone can recommend the best • Refreshments and other surprises! doctor. And hell stay with you every step of the Dr. Bone a a Board Certified member of the American .Academy of Family Practice. .After way. Call 891- 9090 now to schedule an appointment or a free non-medscal get acquainted visit. Advantage health PHYSICIANS Afflicted »»<h Sasai Mary • Health Servuet The Caledonia Office « located on M-J7 Afroadmoor) just 3 4 of a mile south of 8-ith Street �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 7, 1995 BKC Landscapers ‘think spring’ School service ‘plants’ idea for Caledonia El. student business by Barbara Gall believes in getting everyone Staff Writer involved with beautification Does your asphalt drive projects? kx>k "boring?” Do you want to work with Are you interested in a company that has learned the finding a "professional" value of a dcHlar? landscaping company that A company that definitely Lauren Bat do rtf, left, and Emily Birtles display the nearly-empty bin of tulip bulbs as the sales phase of their class 'business' enterprise draws to a close. Teams each day sold other students bulbs from their special carts. The hats and aprons also were part of the selling strategy. B HARRISON^ J) INSURANCE AGENCY, INC Your independent agent 'WORKING FOR YOU” 6060 Alden Nash SE Phone 8684)050 Judy Harrison President believes in employee decision­ making? That knows the value of teamwork? Step aside, corporate giants. The "mean green planting machines" of the Caledonia Elementary BKC Little Landscapers fills all those criteria. The Cal El fifth-grade class formed a business after it decided earlier this fall to make landscaping its school project. "We thought the front of the school looked boring," said Mau Cook, one of the student coordinators of BKC. "We thought we could make our new bus driveway look nicer with some flowers there." That idea planted the seed for what turned into a schoolwide planting event held Wednesday, Nov. 1, with every student and staff member a part of "Digging in the Dirt Day." "We needed a project we could do right away,” said BKC class teacher Megan Brown. That’s why we ended up planting bulbs, because they could go into the ground in the fall." The students also wanted their project to demonstrate "service learning." that is, "taking something you know and turning it into a project that helps the school or the community." Since the students were studying plants, and since learning to apply math skills is part of the curriculum, the class agreed to form a business. After some discussion, the name BKC Little Landscapers was chosen, with the three initials standing for the last names of Brown, her student teacher, Kristan Kniola, and the class. But the name "The Mean Green Planting Machines of 5th Grade" came in a close second, so it became the slogan for the new company. From there, the business venture took off. A checking account was opened at the s Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship Cruises. Tlieres no better time to book a Carnival Cruise than nght now. Because for a limited time, your kval cruise expert is offering special savings on “Fun Ship” cruises. Act now fix (Ik best price and vixi can enjoy all die falxikxis entertainment, fine dining, exciting destinations, pampering sen ice and non-stop fun dial can only be found on Carnival. 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Get GROUP homeowners insurance rates, Caledonia State Bank, and a WITHOUTjoining a group. "rival" landscaping company donated some dirt, grading and about half of the 700 tulip bulbs the students wanted to plant around the school sign. Company positions, such as coordinators, grade level representatives, artists, public relations personnel and presenters were decided through job applications, with the students using real forms supplied by a local businessman "We all had different jobs, but we had to work together," explained one member of the Continued next page — If your home insures at 1100,000 or more. you may qualify for GROUP rates as an individual A Wolverine Mutual Premier Homeowners Policy offers rates competitive with any gtinsp, as well as providing • Excellent credits — for a new home or for also insuring your auto with us • Better standard coverages — up to $10,000 for jewelry silverware and furs Automata. $ 1,000 lor water backup and sump pump overflow And more Get details today Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy u Service ' 497 Arlington St (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 7, 1995 / Page 7 Tulips weren't the only plants added to the Cal El landscaping BKC Landscapers also planted shrubs along the front of the building Nicki Loring, left, Lindsey Rieth, Scott Rodgers, Derek Jones and Adam Zehr show off one of the shrubs From previous page class. With a $250 service­ learning grant from the Kent Intermediate School District funding the capital outlay for the new business, the class purchased more bulbs, some extra dirt, lunch-size bags for students' bulbs and white caps for each member of the "company," with each student decorating his or her cap with the company name. Some film far recording the project, along with developing costs also took some money, as did supplies fix the sales presentations to the school and postage fix letters and thank-you's to contributors. Brown said. Once the company jobs were filled and the business strategy decided, the BKC workers got busy. From Oct. 23-31, sales teams daily accompanied the school snack cart, pushing their "bulb carts" and selling tulip bulbs for 50 cents each (two for $1). Students purchasing bulbs each received a paper storage bag with his/her name carefully printed qn it. Each classroom was given a bulb-storage box, where the bags of bulbs were stored until the big planting day. Landsca|x.*r Joel Eckman, of Eckman Landscaping in Lowell, came in to talk to the BKC Landscapers about how to plant and space tulip bulbs. He also answered their questions and showed up to supervise the actual bulb planting. His company had donated 350 multi-colored ** Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... CakdooU Visiot Ceiter Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 bulbs to the project. When the Digging in the Dirt Day finally arrived last week, Caledonia Elementary had been carefully organized by grades and classes. Each group of students came outside as scheduled to plant their bulb(s), aided by the BKC kids. Members of the Caledonia High School Visions and Volunteers class also helped out with "crowd control," especially when it came to entertaining the younger students waiting for their classmates to get their bulbs in the ground. Because it was muddy, extra details had to be taken care of. the BKC students said. With parent-teacher conferences coming up, dirt couldn't be tracked up and down the hallways, so some of the company members had to make sure the other students carried their shoes back to their classrooms. A bucket with warm water was brought outside for planters who needed to rinse off muddy hands. Besides the tulips, the BKC Landscapers also planted 19 shrubs along the front of the building. "It went real well," reported the BKC Little landscapers. They say they have learned how to open a checking account, write checks and balance a check book. They learned how to use the FAX machine, discussed sales presentations and honed their letter-writing skills. They learned how to fill out an application, and made a letterhead for their stationary. They understand how "underground stems" (bulbs) work and they know how to lay out a flower bed using string and little spots of paint to mark the planting sites. They applied their math, their language arts and their science know ledge, they said. "And we had io work as a team, or we couldn't get it all done," noted one entrepreneur Their achievements are perhaps all the more notable because the students coukln t stint on their regular class work while carrying out company business' With one success under its bell. BKC Little Landscapers doesn t plan to dissolve The class wants to plant marigold seeds next spring, so the driveway will still look nice after the tulips finish blooming The class also wants to Even the boss gets to plant a tulip Fifth graders offer some advice to Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman as he scoops out a spot for his tulip bulb Members of the BKC Little Landscapers plant their bubs first, using a landscaping tool and wearing their ha nd-decorated company caps The rest of the school then planted bulbs purchased for that purpose from BKC. plant some trees around the school grounds, including some near the ball fields so players can enjoy shade in the summer. They said they really enjoyed their work. "The only thing was, we earned money, but we didn’t get any paychecks," said one BKC member with a grin. The class agreed, however, that its reward will come next spring. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT J Roast Beef Dinner j Saturday, Nov. 11 • 5-7:30 pm 4 Sponsored by.. 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Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 J �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 7. 1995 YMCA outlines winter activities in Middleville bv Mandy Habel Staff Writer The YMCA, a county-wide facility, offers many activities io Middleville residents The YMCA of Barry Coun­ ty has been planning activities for residents for the past 75 yean and has created pro­ grams that have strengthened children, families and the community The programs in turn have given people ideas for other programs to increase options Outreach program coor­ dinator Lindy Boathouse said the Y offers programs regularly to communities such as Middleville. Nashville and Delton among others One activity coming soon is an adult coed volleyball league Games will be held Wednesdays in December. January and February al Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School Cost for each team is $75 and registrations must be turned in to the YMCA no later than Nov 26. The First five teams to register and pay will be ac­ cepted into the league. There also will be a managers' meeting from 7 to 7:30 p.m Thursday. Nov. 16. in room 202 at TK high school Any team wishing to participate in tis league must have a representative present At 7:30 p.m the same evening in room 202 at TK high school will be a managers meeting for the adult three-on-three basketball I league Ten weeks of games will be held Wednesdays at TK High School in December January and February. The cost is $45 and teams must register by Nov 26 This league will be limited to the first eight registered and paid teams Boathouse said the YMCA is trying to expand the family fun night program to once a month if possible The first family fun night of the season will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Fnday. Nov. 10. at TK High School. People will enjoy activities such as crafts, basketball, swimming and volleyball. Cost for admission is $2 per person or $5 per family Crafts will cost 25 cents each and children must be accom­ panied by at least one parent The basketball program for fifth- and sixth-grade girls will be held in the TK Middle School gym Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-6:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-10:30 a m. Registration will cost $18. which should be paid at the first practice. Thursday. Nov. 2. The Saturday morning basketball program for third and fourth-grade boys and girls will be in the TK Middle School gym from 9 to 11 a m. The dates for the program arc Nov. 11 and 18. and Dec. 2. 9 and 16. The cost is $10 or $3 per Saturday, payable at the pro­ gram site Pre-registration is III .M HI I ISM< S Tialr Studlc Introducing Diane Force to our Caledonia Salon. Diane has been in our Cutlerville Salon for 13 years. Dianes manager special: Everyone coming in gets a “roll back price” of when we started our business in 1973 Hair Cuts Perms Highlights ’8.50 ’29.50 ’19.00 (Long hair slightly more for perms & highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Tnurs. 9^8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 < < Businesses, clubs and organizations of any size in Barry County or the surrounding areas are invited to partici­ pate. J5 —Linda Boathouse not required and teams will be formed in the next two weeks. Boathouse said the YMCA will be extending its annual corporate games from a week in May to the months of January through August 1996. Thus will be the sixth annual event, which promotes community-wide commitment to fitness and wellness ac­ tivities. The corporate games is a demonstration of com­ munity spirit and has the following goals: — To promote a lifetime awareness of and commitment to health, fitness and wellness activities. — To encourage g<xxi sportsmanship and fairness in all activities — To foster pride in the community — To foster pride in the associated companies and organizations — To promote and develop community awareness of and involvement in this event to help attain these goals. Boathouse said that businesses, clubs, and organizations of any size in Barry County or the surroun­ ding areas are invited to participate. Any person, regardless of fitness level, may be a team member. Each participant must be at least 18 years of age and an employee or member of the participating organization. Points wil be awarded for both participating and placing (first through third) in each event. Plaques are given to each team to display their engraved plates as they are ft#* ft /bts&Mstce it! it's a BOY! - it's a GIRL! % 9?/ Tell the world with "STORKS IN YOUR YARD" ".t 01**3" J & H• (a day rental) Baby banners, gifts, clothes, balloons, and of course, Flowers for Mom! tyloJuil & 314 Arlington (M-37), Middleville OPEN: Monday-Fndoy 9ojtl to8 p.m.; Saturday 9a.m to 3pm. ’« awarded for place finishes or participation in each evert. Companies and organiza­ tions will compete with others similar in size and be in one of four different groups Division I is for groups with one to 40 members, division II is for groups with 41-100 members, division III is for groups with 101-175 members, and division IV is for groups with 176 or more Each individual member of a team may compete in up to four events for division I and three events for division II.III. and IV. Teams may be formed from several smaller businesses to make a division I team to in­ crease the total number of employees to be more com­ petitive Only one award would be issued in this case, if any were won An individual may only compete for one team, and division I and II teams may also include spouses of team members on their rosters Boathouse said that besides the increase in the length of the games, division IV was just added this year for larger companies, team fees have been restructured to an event fees basis, and the points structure has been changed to include participation points and points for the first three finishes. A tug of war event also will be added to the games, as well as the swim crescendo to the swim events. Events include volleyball, archery, basketball, swim events, bowling, tug-of-war, mini-golf horseshoes, tennis, a 5K run. TP bike. golf, softball, canoing, a banner contest, a spirit contest, a T.P. walk, relays and a mile run. The events will take place at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Hastings High School, Fish Hatchery Park. Split Arrow Archery Club, Middle Villa Lanes. Captain Luckey’s, Central Auditorium and YMCA Camp Algonquin. The awards ceremony and final captains' meeting will be Sept. 13. Other YMCA activities in­ clude indoor soccer for first through fifth grades with Steve Evans in January, and the Middleville summer playground. Boathouse said the Mid­ dleville summer playground is a place for kids to spend their mornings during the summer. Crafts and games are available for kids to par­ ticipate in in the mornings un­ til noon. She added that last year the kids were taken to Camp Algonquin every Wednesday afternoon to swim. The swimmimg program lasts for five weeks This summer, she said, they will be incorporating a tiny tot program during the first week of the camp and will have a day camp for older children during this week of June 17-21. Another summer program is the baseball and softball program. The YMCA started in 1916 when six men sat around a dinner table discussing the need for a youth program in Barry County Before dinner was over. BINGO Amerkaa Upon Post 1305 Cneny Valley, Caiedon.a • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM each man had pledged enough money to hire a director and finance a youth program for two years. Once the program was under way. it continued as a one- and two-county associa­ tion serving three during the depression. in the 1920s Grand Rapids developers came up with a plan to combine Long. Little Dollar. Kurtz and Dowd Lakes into one large lake call­ ed Algonquin Lake. The developers’ dream of building a resort there was crushed by the depression that began in 1929 High School coach Bob King was hired in 1946 to direct what later became Camp Algonquin According to YMCA See YMCA events, P 9 ENGAGEMENTS Robertson-Haywood Mr. and Mrs Donald Geukes of Middleville an nounce the engagement of their daughter. Jennifer Ann to Daniel Bruce Myers II. son of Mr and Mrs. Daniel Myers of Wayland The bride-to-be, of Grand Rapids, graduated from Thor nappie Kellogg High School and from Western Michigan University. She is currently employed at Zondervan Publishing House. The future groom, of Wayland, is a graduate of Wayland High School and is employed by SyscoFrostpack. A Dec. 9, 1995 wedding is being planned by the couple Geukes • Myers Renee Robertson and Luke Haywood would like to an nounce their engagement Their parents arc Jim and Martie Robertson of Mui dleville and Larry and Ellen Haywood of Hastings. Renee is • 1993 graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School and is now attending Grand Rapids Community College. Luke is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and is now attending Michigan State University. A November 18th wedding is being planned Kollar - Shellenbarger to wed Roger and Suellyn Kollar of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Kay Kollar to Brad Clayton Shellenbarger, son of Larry and Sandy Shellenbarger of Cutlerville and Kathleen Plank of Hastings. Kelly is a 1995 graduate of of Thornapplc Kellogg High School and is employed at United Bank in Shelbyville Brad is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Lescoa in Middleville The engagement was a special occasion as Brad pro­ posed to Kelly in the front straightway of the Kalamazoo Speedway in front of a crowd of seven thousand race fans on May 20, 1995. A Feb 24, 1996 wedding is being planned. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 7. 1995 I Page 9 YMCA EVENTS, from Page8 The ‘eyes’ have it! Customer Christine Shaneour (seated) is offered lots of chances for a new ’look’ as the staff of Caledonia Vision Center show her the latest in eyeware fashions. Shaneour was a guest at the Center's ‘style show* and open house held last week, which featured Tura Eyeware Fashions. From the left | are Pennell Clee, Tura Eyeware representative; Janice Brinks; Deborah Choryan and Cathy Jones. Shaneour, who is from Wyoming, also won one of the door prizes offered during open house. Krista Schaendorf of Caledonia won the other prize From Our Readers history. King recalled recruiting the first class by passing out brochures to youth and parents on a comer in Hastings. At the time a week at camp cost SIO. One hundred campers par ticipated in a five-week camp that first year. The YMCA is run by two boards, the YMCA and the Hastings Chy Youth Council. The Youth Council was formed in 1937 as a recrea­ tional agency to provide sum­ mer playground activities. Thirty interested parents formed the council and raised the money by contributions and WPA grants to provide supervision on the school play grounds By 1942 activities were enlarged to include youth dances and handicraft classes. In 1943, the president of the YMCA, then inactive, and the chairman of the youth council called a combined board meeting and invited the public to attend There was discus­ sion about the needs of the youth of Hastings and com­ bining the YMCA and the youth council was suggested. In 1994, a YMCA director was hired and a youth center program was started The program was discon­ tinued after two years, due to expanding school needs and lack of attendance at the youth center The YMCA expanded its operation into the Thonupple Kellogg area in 1989 using funding from the United Way to get the program started In 1991 the United Way asked the YMCA to submit a plan to expand its programs to the Delton. Middleville. Woodland and Nashville areas Recreational services for people in those areas started in 1992 The YMCA’s goal is to pro­ vide programs for all people of all ages and abilities and incomes It wishes to meet the needs of families, emphasize the im­ portance of values and en courage moral and ethical behavior Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anythin# FASTI WL, NOW OPEN ‘Coalition of Essential Schools’ undermines teaching morality To the editor: Over the past several mon­ ths. 1 have read with much in­ terest all of the news articles and promotional material printed about our school system. Over and over. I kept reading about the “Coalition of Essential Schools” and Theodore Sizer. Not knowing anything about the “Coalition of Essen­ tial Schools” or Theodore Sizer. I asked questions, but could not find anyone who could give me satisfactory answers. Again, it was time to do my own research, and what better starting point than to go right to Mr. Sizer’s own published writings'.’ What 1 uncovered did not surprise me, but it did give me great concern that our school administration holds him. and his beliefs, in such high regard Sizer is the chairman of the Education Department at Brown University, and what he says about his organiza­ tion. The Coalition of Essen­ tial Schools, is that it is a con­ cept intended for the whole world, not just the United Stales He slates “We want to move away from nationalism toward the concept of world own accountability toward one’s el low men. the rational family.” and emotional acceptance of Sizer also deveioed a pro justice as the most proper at­ gram called “Re: Learning” mosphere in which all in­ that involves developing thinking skills rather than dividuals can flourish. This is the ‘new morality’ toward knowledge, per se. and in which parents have no role of which we are to guide ourselves and other people. any great consequence, Clearly, the strict adherence though they must continually to a code of right and wrong’ be reminded otherwise, if a is out of date.' ’ student completes the pro­ I don’t know about you. but gram in high school, he or she will receive a “diploma of ex­ this directly undermines the values of right and wrong I’m hibition” (e g., showing that trying to instill in my the student has exhibited that he or she can build a boat, or children. Mr. Sizer also co-authored do some ocher thing of per­ the Paidiea Proposal, which sonal interest), which very states that teaching” cannot few universities will consist in the teacher telling, recognize as fulfilling their demonstrating, or lecturing; admission requirements. or by the use of textbooks...” Does this sound strangely It also states “The sooner a familiar? democratic society intervenes On moral education. Sizer to remedy the cultural ine­ wrote: “The nineteenth­ quality of homes, and en­ century teacher sermonized, vironments. the sooner it will but Christian sermonizing succeed in fulfilling the denies individual autonomy, democratic mandate of equal which, with justice, lies at the heart of a new morality No educational opportunity for all.” longer can we list objective Sounds rather socialistic, moral truths’ about the world doesn’t it? and expect children to take Do these quotations indicate them over intact “ a philosophy that our school Sizer defines “moral should be upholding and autonomy. the independent ar­ promoting’ rival at a conviction of one's For our children’s sake, get involved, ask questions, and don’t accept patronizing P R. dialogue as answers to your inquiries Rick Wiers, Caledonia Your area tanning center, featuring the most modern, complete & comfortable tanning equipment on the market today - HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION 9175 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) Caledonia in the Glen Valley Retail Center. We are also very excited to Introduced our NEW Casual Wear and a Wonderful Assortment of Accessories...at Affordable Prices. If you want something NEW and FUN and UNIQUE make sure you stop compare — see what makes us different! Register To Win 5 Lucky winners will win FREE TANNING packages from the tanning center. Also register for - A FREE Outfit •A FREE Purse OPENING SPECIAL s30 UNLIMITED TANNING During the month of November • NAME _ ! ADDRESS ^acr over 30,000 • PHONE__________________ ; DRAWING DECEMBER 15, 1995 SUNSATIONS area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Cail 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Daye A Week “Where the sun never sets. " * Open Mon Tfl 8 30 a m - 8 pm; Sot 8 30 am. - 300 pm Tanning Houts May Increase In Peak Seasonl • �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 7, 1995 CHS Players to present ‘Peter Pan’ this weekend by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It's a return to that wonderful land where you never grow up And area audiences can Wendy (Jaimie Young) tries hard to imagine the world of Peter Pan (Tim Burri) as he tells her of Never-Never Land, where children never have to grow up Animal characters abound in ‘Peter Pan.' The Darting family's dog, Nana (Amanda DeBlaay), plays a prominent role. Andrea Petz will portray the bunny, and Jennie Workman is the lion. Lily, will be played by Michelle VandenHout in this weekend’s production. State Bank of Caledonia First Michigan Bank Old Kent Financial Please call or write for more information: Paul Drueke Richard Kars First Vice President Investment Executive (616) 942-1717 Stifel, Nicolaus &. Company, Incorporated 2100 Ray brook, SJL, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. citizens. The CHS production is the same version of the James M. Barrie classic made famous in 1954 by actress Mary Martin in the role of Peter Pan and Cyril Richard as Captain Hook. Portraying those roles in the local version are Tim Burri as Peter and Rich Gamaat as Hook. Jaimie Young will play Wendy Darling, the little girl who meets Peter when he loses his shadow. Peter teaches her to fly so she can return with him to NeverNever Land to be a "mother" and read stories to the Lost Boys, who live there with Peter. Wendy's two brothers, John (Eric Jones) and Michael (Eric Benedict) also soar off with Peter and Wendy to the magical island the Lost Boys share with the fairy Tinker Belle and the Indians, led by Princess Tiger Lily (Michelle VandenHout). There they fight the pirates, led by Captain Hook, who has sworn vengence on Peter Pan for the loss of his hand to a crocodile (Jen Myers). Losing all three of their children, at least for a while, to the lure of Never-Never Land are their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darling (Peter Cotton and Christina Spira) and the Darlings Newfoundland, Nana (Amanda DeBlaay.) In all, about 28 students make up the cast, said Director Deb Poniatowski, who also handles the dance choreography. In addition to the musical's famous songs and the dance numbers, me audience will see the main characters really “By" across the stage, she said. Musical director for the production is CHS vocal music teacher Carol Gcss and the technical director is Tom Kaechele. The original lyrics for the play are by Carolyn Leigh with additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Greene. Music is by Mark Charlap, with additional music by Jule Styne "This play is going to be great fun, but a lot of work for our cast,” said Poniatowski. "We have many talented students in this production, I and we think we ll provide everyone in the family a very enjoyable evening." Tickets are $2 for children under 12, $3 for students and $4 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Families bringing several children can purchase a family ticket tor $15. Tickets for the Thursday monming performance cost $1 each. Anyone with questions can contact Poniatowski through the CHS office. 891-8129. Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 Nesbitts Market • Sandwiches • Salads • Groceries • Dairy • soft Drinks HULST CLEANERS PICK UP/DROP OFF 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 795-3509 OPEN M-F 6:30 am-10 pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 7, 1995 / Page 11 Obituaries Holiday wreath sales to help Clarksville library Randi Lee Thomas FREEPORT - Randi Lee Thomas, 6, of Freeport, passed away on Sunday October 29, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on August 12, 1989 fn Grand Rapids, the daughter of George K. & Patri­ cia L (Wheeler) Thomas She was raised in Freeport Hastings areas and attended McFall Pre-School in Middle­ ville and was presently attend­ ing the Ken-O-Shay Elemen­ tary School in Grand Rapids Randi enjoyed horseback riding and was a member of the Kent Special Riding Program. She loved airplanes and taking airplane rides and loved to fish. She was preceded tn death by an infant brother, Edward Kenith "Eddie" Thomas on September 22, 1986; maternal grandfather. Edward Wheeler, paternal grandfather, J. Kenith Thomas, paternal great grand­ father, Stanley Smith. Surviving are her parents. Patricia and George Thomas of Freeport, sister. Jessica Ann Thomas, age 3, at home; pater­ nal grandmother, Edith Thomas of Freeport, maternal grandmother, Anna Wheeler of Comstock Part; paternal great grandparents, Esther & Clifford Converse, Sr. of Hast­ ings; paternal great grand­ mother, Gertrude Smith of Bradenton, Florida; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held on Thursday November 2,1995 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverned Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, Kent Special Riding Program, DeVos Children’s Hospital Unit/ Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clime at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Friends of the Clarksville Area Library are taking orders for fresh, undecorated balsam wreaths to be available about Nov. 28. These 16-inch diameter evergreen wreaths can add a festive touch to any home or business. They’re just $10 each, and all profits will help the library. Sample wreaths will be on display at the library dunng a special open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 16. Place wreath orders at the open house or call Carolvn Dadd at 693-3047 Give name, address, phone number, and the number of wreaths wanted. Orders will be delivered during the last week of November and pay­ ment is due at delivery. Sandy Thompson of Coun­ try Estate Floral and Gift Shop at 9530 Nash Highway is providing the wreaths at cost, so that all profits can go to the library Wreath decora­ tions. if desired, can be pur­ chased at Sandy ’s. Everyone’s invited to the Clarksville Area Library open house Nov. 16 to see recently completed remodeling im­ provements and check exit some of the new books and videos recently purchased with money from a federal library grant Free coffee, punch and cookies will be available during open house hours. 6 to 8 p.m. Regular library hours are Wednesdays. I to 7 p.m.; Thursdays. 4 to 6 p.m.. Fridays. 9 a m. to noon; and Saturdays. 9 a m to 1 p.m. The Clarksville Area Library is located at 130 E. Mam Priscilla R. (Simmons) Matthews MIDDLEVILLE - Priscilla R (Simmons) Matthews, 72, of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 29, 1995. She was bom on July 31, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin and Margaret (Tait) Cary. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois and attended Bowen High School, graduating in 1941. She entered Roseland Community Hospital Nursing School, graduating in 1945 as an RN She was Assistant Supervi­ sor on Medical and Surgical floors at Roseland Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs Matthews was employ ed al Pennock Hospital and was Office Nurse for Doctor Pryor. She was a member of Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. She served in the United States Army as 2nd Lieutenant Nurse General Duty during World War II. Decorations and Citations were the American Theatre Ribbon and the Victory Medal. She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and all the Activities going on at the Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Matth­ ews; a grandson, Lynn Higgs; son-in-law, James Higgs. Surviving are her two daughters, Priscilla (James) Uhen of Wyoming and Jeanie Higgs of Leland, North Caroli­ na; two sons, Allen (Ellen) Simmons of New London, Ohio and John Simmons of San Bernadino, California; five grandchildren, John and Chad Higgs, Jeff, Brenda and Jaime Uhen; twin brother, Phillip Cary; two brothers. Jack (Gem) Cary and Howard (Mary) Cary; seven sisters, Millie (Ron) Senesac, Frances (Lewis) Parker, Marilyn (Julian) Duran, Nancy (Wade) Kapaldo, Shirley Prentiss, Margaret Cary, Louise Cary, four stepchildren, Don Matth­ ews, Sandy Williams, Roger Matthews, Bob Matthews; nine step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Thursday November 2, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend F.L. “Red” Faber officiating. Interment was in the Wood­ land Memorial Park in Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Reformed Church in Middle­ ville and Hospice of Holland Home in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. SEASON At Bill Seif Chevy 2 3 Fred N. Lass CALEDONIA - Fred N. dren; 26 great grandchildren; Lass, 89, of Caledonia, went to sister, Beatrice Statsick; be in the presence of his Lord sisters-in-law and brother-in­ on Thursday November 2, law, Mary Lass, Ruth & Ben Jackiewicz; several nieces and 1995. He was bom on November nephews Funeral Services were held 14, 1905 in Caledonia, the son of Fred Lass, Sr. and Emma on Saturday November 4,1995 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Conrad Lass. He was a retired meat cutter. Caledonia with Pastor Robert Mr. Lass was married to Gerke officiating. Interment was in Holy Evelyn Famham Lass for 66 Comers Cemetery. years Memorial contributions Surviving are his wife, may be made to St Paul Luthe­ Evelyn; children. Patricia & William Maher of Hopkins, ran Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made Shirley & Joe Bartkus of Kent­ wood, Gary & Bcvery Lass of by Caledonia Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. Jerry & Janice Caledonia. Lass of Dorr; 17 grandchil­ 1 1995 Full Size Ext. Cab Trucks 4X4S 1996 Chevy S-Blazer 4 Door 4X4S 1995 Full Size Regular cab 4X45 1995 Tahoe 4 Door 4X4 1995 H..D. SHOW Plow Truck with western Plow g 1993 5-10 Blazer 4 Door 4x4 D 1996 S-Series Ext. 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The commission last week held what Chairman Dick Dunn described as an "exten­ sive" work session on the plan, which was submitted by landowner Don Oppenhuizen for his parcel at 10252 Cherry Valley (M-37). His proposal shows self­ storage units along the former Penn Central Railroad right of way. with lots for office/warehouse buildings south of those units An existing farmhouse on the property also could be re­ modeled into office space, ac­ cording to the plan. Dunn said the land uses outlined in this PUD would change the underlying zoning of the properly from agricul­ tural to light industrial. The development, called South Point Park, would be entered from a single drive leading off the highway south of the farmhouse, Dunn said. The future use of this land has been debated for some time. Oppenhuizen says the land is no longer suitable for farm­ ing, at least partly because the highway traffic curtails the use of slower-moving farm equipment needed to work the property He also claims the soils on the land are not suit­ able for profitable farming However, the township has turned down previous com­ mercial plans Oppenhuizen has suggested for the land be­ cause the township already has designated adequate acreage for commercial and light indus­ trial use. More importantly, said the commission, that des­ ignated acreage is far from be­ ing fully used. The commission also has been unwilling to break up the agriculturally-designated block of land south of 100th Street, fearing that once one parcel was rezoned, others would follow suit, and the township would lose forever some of the best farm land in the area. In responding to Oppenhuizen's earlier proposals, the commission asked him to consider uses that are allowed in the agricultural district. These include not only tradi­ tional farming, but also sin­ :VCR Repair: 4* ♦ * J : vcp • : Cleaning : : $4 r : : • ♦ ’ FREE Estimates * • Fast Service * • Convenient Hours * : 4 Star Video : * * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. * 4 * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * J. >%♦***♦♦•***■*<♦***<♦«* * Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 am. to 10 p.m. gle-family housing, orchards and tree farms. Such uses as parks and playgrounds, schools and churches also are allowed with special land permits. Oppenhuizen, however, has returned to the commission with an application to rezone the property to a light in­ dustrial PUD. The LI district allows a huge variety of uses, ranging from contracting and mechani­ cal shops to pans assembly to research and development fa­ cilities to machine shops, mo­ tor vehicle repair, warehous­ ing and wholesaling Light manufacturing is al­ lowed in the LI district as a special land use. Dunn said last week's work session on Oppenhuizen's proposal was "detailed" and produced requests for a number of conditions "that the appli­ cant seemed willing to meet." Among those conditions was that Oppenhuizen would list the light industrial uses he plans for his PUD. and sign off on others. "Our goal is to make clear to the public just what the move to a vote on the prelim­ inary development plan Nov. 13. he said. In other business, the commission granted a special land use to Brian Lamoreaux. 9619 Alaska Ave., allowing him to remodel and expand his dwelling, which is located in the flood plain district. Any building in the 100year flood plain district re­ quires the special land use. Dunn said the bouse is set Octobar 9. 1995 Pmident Myer* colled the meeting to order ot 7 00 p m. Present French. Rutherford. Stogroy ond VondenBerg Absent Bray Guetts Wilbom Mosey Minute* of the September 26. 1995 meeting were approved with the following corrections in paragraph 15 the addition of the following two properties to be annex. Bass on East Main ond Bass on Fremont Street. Agenda approved as presented. French moved the printed in­ voices for October 9, 1995 be paid in the amount of $24,188.1 7. Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council ap­ prove change order No. I in the amount of $15,715.00 to NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 7, 1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-10-13 Tax ID No. 225-019-00, a request by Philip Ellis. 12927 Valley Dr.., to enclose a deck on the lake side of his house. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 234 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to Individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (104) back 100 feet from the Thor­ napple River, however, and is located on a little knoll. "It seems a reasonably good risk for the homeowner." Dunn said. "We felt it cer­ tainly would take the 10Oyear flood' for the river to reach the home." Lamoreaux' application was in order. Dunn said, and the commission approved the spe­ cial land use. Tobacco education class to be offered in Hastings by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Barry County Substance Abuse Office will sponsor a “Tobacco Educa­ tion Class" in which five ses­ sions will be offered from now to July 17. Therapist Angela Fall said the decision to start the classes was based on requests from the schools and juvenile court to have some education on smoking available to school­ age students. She said the class still is relatively new. having had on­ ly two sessions so far. but has grown each time. Fall has decided to set up a schedule for the next nine months and has sent letters to the schools and juvenile court to attempt to get students to attend The class, she said, starts with focusing on what kind of smoker each person is. "This class is not a lecture on how bad smoking is for Middleville Council Minutes YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY uses there would be." he said. "We are working very hard on the look of our M-37 cor­ ridor. and on maintaining some of the agricultural and rural areas of the township, as our residents have requested. "The future of this parcel of land is significant to both those concerns." The commission tabled the issue, and will continue the work session and possibly Michigon Organic Resources, Inc. for on increase in the previous amount bid on the sludge removal for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Support by Rutherford Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council ap­ prove the Wastewater Treat ment Plant expenditures. Prein ond Newhof. PC. $1,248.03, Erhardt Construction $3,250.00, ond Michigan Organic $63,718.20. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Stogroy chairperson of the property committee presented to council their recommenda­ tions in regards to Mill Park. Discussion held. Stagray moved that Council approve up to $2,000.00 to provide fencing for the area around Mill Park. Sup­ port by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. President Myers recommend­ ed the appointment of William Mosey to fill an unexpired term os Village Trustee. VondenBerg moved that Council approve the appointment of William Mosey to fill the unexpired term of Village Trustee until the 1996 election. Support by Rutherford. Ayes oil. Carried. President Myers recommend­ ed the appointment of Donna Stogroy to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Corl Borck to Plann­ ing and Zoning Commission. French moved that Council ap­ prove the appointment of Donna Stogroy to the Zoning Board of Appeals till April 30. 1998 ond Corl Borck to the Planning Com­ mission until April 30 1996 Sup­ port by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the September Police Activity report. Discussion held in regords to reward for destruction of Village property. Tabled till next regular Council meeting Council and Manager Mon shum reviewed the Manager * Report Manager Monshum reported to Council on the conference he attended Discussion held in regards to a bill submitted by Dr Douglas Shumway This matter turned over to Water and Sewer Com­ mittee for recommendo’on Ed Sc hell mger approached Council in regards to the plaque for the tree located tn the Lions park. Trustee Stogroy is check •ng mto the purchase af a pfaque With no further business Vandenberg moved for odjour noment. Support by Stogroy Ayes all. Carried Meeting ad­ journed ot 8:15 p.m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (106) them, they already knou that." she said People attending determine whether they smoke on a regular basis or only in social situations. Then they take a quiz on the myths of quitting to determine if a statement is true or false, she said Statements such as "people get fat if they quit are mentioned Fall said she then asks class members why they smoke, whether it is out of habit or because of peer pressure They talk about nicotine and addiction and play a question and answer game to test their knowledge of what causes addictions Health and teen problems are discussed as are the benefits of stopping After the discussion, they sec a movie See Tabacco, Page 14 OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION No. SU-20 Notice is hereby given that on November 20,1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan, the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an A-R zone, Thornapple Township. The proposed special use is to extend a mineral extraction permit originally granted in October, 1993, for a period of one year; which was extended by the Planning Commission on November 21, 1994, for a period of one year; now requestea to be extended for another year until December 31, 1996. This is to allow mining along the western property line within the setbacks. No processing would be done on the site. Legal description of parcel: Thornapple Township P.P. #0814-030-008-00; NE’A SW%, Ex N 21 rods of the E 26 rods. Name and address of applicant: Property owners are Thomas and Sandra Wier Inga, 12675 Jackson Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 Mineral extraction operator McCully Co., Belleville, Ml. is Thompson- The special use application may be inspected at the Thomapple Township offices daily 9 a m. to 4 p.m., except Fri., 9 a m. to Noon. Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St., Middle ville, Ml 49333. Wesley Van Rhee, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE Thornapple Twp wtll provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the efection/meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornappie Township Clerk, 200 E Matn St , Middleville. Ml 49333 Telephone 795 7202 (106) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 7, 1995 / Page 13 Caledonia girl is winner in national horse show event by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A Caledonia Middle School seventh-grader took several awards last month at the pres­ tigious 1995 All-American Quarter Horse Congress, the world s largest single-breed horse show. Jennifer Luetkemeyer, 12. and her registered quarter horse. Leaguers Casey ("Moose"), won the Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation class in the IS-and-under divi­ sion. She said that about 125 competed in in her class in the 18-and-under age bracket. She also did well in other events besides the hunt seat equitation class. She took a second in the 11 -and-under Hunter Under Saddle class, a third in the 11-under equi­ tation class. 10th in the 13and-under Hunter Hack class and another 10th place in the Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle class. She explained that in hunt scat equitation, the judge is looking at the rider's form and how well he or she moves the horse into the prescribed pat­ tern In youth hunt seat, the judge rates both the horse and the rider at a walk, trot and a canter, while in hunter hack, the rider is judged taking the horse over two jumps The two-week long show, held in Columbus. Ohio, fea­ tured more than 8,000 horses in all, with 13.000 entries competing in 194 events. More than 500,000 spectators and exhibitors attended this year's show. "I liked going to see all the horses, where they're from and watching how they perform, (( I just want to have fun with riding and showing for awhile. especially the jumping," said Jenni. "It's fun to win, of course, but if I have a good ride, I don't really care that much (about winning,)," she said. "If I have a bad ride, but still get a ribbon. I'm mad at my­ self anyway. Jenni, who is showing her horse on the Michigan Quarter Horse Show Circuit, got started riding about eight years ago. when her mother, Pam, finally fulfilled her long-time dream of taking riding PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions are available at the Village office for the biannual election, March 11, 1996, for the following positions: Village President Village Clerk Village Treasurer 3 Village Trustees 2 Village Trustees 2 2 2 4 2 year year year year year (unexpired) Deadline to file these petitions is 4:00 p.m., November 28, 1995 with the Clerk at the Village office. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (105) lessons. "I always wanted to learn," Pam said, "but then, after I started, all four of our kids wanted to learn, too. I think they all enjoyed it. but Jen­ nifer was absolutely passion­ ate about it’ Jenni s 4-year-old horse, called "Moose" because he stands 16.2 hands high, is boarded and trained at the Triple Challenge Farms in Caledonia, owned by Tom and Cindy Powers. Jennifer and Moose both work with the Triple Challenge trainer. Kathy Williams. The passion for riding, plus a lot of hard work are paying off for Jennifer. Not only did she do well at the Quarter Horse Congress, she also was ranked first in the state in the 1 l and-under Youth Hunt Seat class. Now that she has turned 12. however, she will move into stiffer competition with older riders Jennifer said that working with her horse, and then showing in the 20-show state circuit on weekends means she has little time for anything else besides her school work and her participation in the CMS band For now, however, she is happy with her schedule. "I just want to have fun with riding and showing for a while." she said, but added her knowledge of horses does play into her interest in perhaps becoming a horse chiroprac­ tor. "Can you believe horses need chiropractors?" said Jen­ nifer's mother with a smile. "I’d never heard of such a thing. But when our horse got fidgety under saddle for a while, we found out his back was just that much out of line that he was uncomfortable. The chiropractor helped work that out, and then he was his old self again. "When you think about it, horses' backs are fragile, and when they are ridden so much, it's nice to have a specialist for them. It helps them when something is just not right." Jennifer said someday she might like a career helping Jennifer Luetkemeyer took a first place in the Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation class at the prestigious 1995 All American Quarter Horse Congress She is shown here on her quarter horse, ‘Moose,’ along with her trainer. Kathy Williams and Tom Powers, owner of Triple Challenge Stables in Caledonia, where Jennifer trains. horses feel their best. But right now, she is enjoying showing her own horse and becoming an even more ac­ complished rider. Her trainer, Kathy Williams, said that working with kids who love to ride, like Jennifer, is very satisfy­ ing. "Kids and horses: teach them separately to give their very best effort, but put them together, and you get the per­ fect combination at the right time and place, with a win­ ning spirit... and great re­ wards." YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the planning commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 16,1995 com­ mencing at 7:30 PM at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-10-11 Tax Id. No. 004-011-02 a request by Peter & Judy Camp­ bell to rezone their vacant land on Bender Rd. from the “Agriculture” to the “Rural Residential” district. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 2. ZOC 95-10-12 Tax Id. No. 300-301-00 a request by Gary Middleton of Middleville Tool & Die Co. to rezone their land, at 611 Bowens Mill Rd. from “C - Commercial” to the "1-1, Light Industrial” district. SPECIAL LOCAL WATERCRAFT CONTROL 3. ZOC 95-10-13 Tax Id. No. 019-005-00 - a request by Craig & Diane Timmerman to rezone their land at 12223 Chief Noonday from "C-3, Commercial” to the “1-1, Light Industrial” district. Regulation No. 08 - BARRY COUNTY WC-08 - 95 - 002 - COBB LAKE (channel): SL0W-N0 WAKE SPEED On the waters of Cobb Lake from the North end of Cobb Lake from the mouth of the channel and extending northeasterly 2000 feet to the end of the channel, all within Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, State of Michigan it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed. The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. non 4. ZOC 95-10-14 Tax Id. No. 260-000-00 - a request by Piller Land Co., West Shore Drive, to develop phase II of Lakelife Condo Plat. 5. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 7, 1995 TOBACCO CLASS, continued from Page 12 — only has been conducted tw ice so far. she is still working on how to improve it by attending tobacco coalition meetings to get more information and to get new ideas for getting the message across to the people who attend Her goal, she said, is to have a class at least every other month and add more later if necessary. She said she also in­ vestigates other places that hold similar classes to find out their procedures The four sections of the class match the goals, which are “to investigate what kind titled * *Truth About Tobacco " Fall said they take a look at the industry and tobacco advertisements and discuss what the advertisements don't tell the public How to say no and handle social situations is another topi£ discussed, as well as how to deal with the side ef­ fects after stopping Fall said they talk in depth about what they would go through if they chose to quit and how to handle it. They also receive worksheets that contain tips for quitting She said that since the class PHONE SURVEY TAKERS Great job for earning extra cash for the holidays. No Selling *$6 00 Hour Work Site by Eastbrook Mall in Grand Rapids Part-time, at least 3 weeknights and 1 weekend day per week. Good pronunciation and reading skills required. Apply 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays Bring 2 Pieces of I.D. of smoker I am." teen pro­ blems and the benefits of stop­ ping." "who says it is cod?" and "how can I make changes?" Fall said the first class she held only had two people in it. but the interest is gradually in­ creasing. Seven people had signed up for the Nov | class. "I hope having the dates set in advance will increase the number of people who at­ tend." she said. "As long as there is an average of five to 10 people in each class. I will be happy She added that she would be even happier if there were more people than that According to Fall, there is an equal division of people from the schools and people from the juvenile court, atten­ ding which is an improvement from the first time, when only people from juvenile court attended "The basic purpose of the class is to give them informa­ tion. education and tips for quitting so they have the infor­ mation if they decide to quit later.” she said 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids Barry, Branch and Calhoun get ‘No Wrong Door’ grant 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave PEOPLEMARI^ (616) 245-6161 JOB OPENINGS! • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 8 BARMAN SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm A "No Wrong Door" grant totalling $27,588 has been made to the Calhoun 1SD, a Michigan Works! agency has ed in Marshall. Michigan and serving Barry. Branch, and Calhoun counties, according to Doug Rothwell, chief ex­ ecutive officer and department director of the Michigan Jobs Commission. Thus grant will be used as "venture capital" to stimulate local activities and assist with the planning and implementation of Michigan’s ‘‘No Wrong Door” system. "The goal is to create a statewide No Wrong Door system by June 1997, which provides customers, both employers and those seeking workforce development ser­ vices. with access to a full range of services that are seamless, easily accessible, and customized to meet in­ dividual needs,” said Rothwell. Planning grants may be us­ ed for activities necessary to ■ 10% OFF STOCK TANK DE-ICERS Floating and submergible (animals are unaware of unit) c ■o 0 z I GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR SAFE: Thermostatically controlled Unit shuts off when out of water. LONG LASTING: Epoxy sealed; No leaks/no shorts. 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Those with questions about the class can call Fall at 948-4866. OUPON EXPWES NOV X 1995 establish a local Workforce Development Board, develop a local plan for "No Wrong Door" system implementa tion, develop local operational plans for service delivery, and system implementation activities. Funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Labor's Wagner/Peyser Act and will be administered by the Michigan Jobs Commission. B.C.Jaycees seek vendors for Arts and Crafts Show The Battle Creek Jaycees will be hosting its annual ‘Arts & Crafts Show’ at the Kellogg Arena, in downtown Battle Creek. This event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 26. Proceeds will be used to assist in financing community projects. Applications are being accepted for vendors. For more information, contact Rhonda Bouwman at 969-0898 or Jenise Larkins at 979-0006. The Battle Creek Jaycees is a volunteer organization of young adults between the ages of 21 and 39. They serve the community and provide an opportunity to build new friendships, develop leader­ ship skills, and promote personal growth. To find out how to become a member of the Battle Creek Jaycees, call Barb Hobson at 964-3518 or Kurt Rhode at 963-2274. TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Core team studying improvement A "Core Team” consisting of parents, teacher... ad mimstrators. a member of the ThonuippJe Kellogg Board of Education, and a representative of our district's non-certified staff has been working to create a model for changing and im­ proving our schools Whenever change and schools are mentioned in the same breath, some people get real nervous. Therefore. I would like to relate some of the areas that we are considering. 1 would also like to assure you that we are not considering some ‘ ‘ far out" catchy sounding panaceas Many of our most successful businesses ha\c used a manage ment practice commodity referred to as T Q M . which stands for Total Quality Management. Basic to TQM are work teams making decisions within the parameters provided by the company, continuous progress, and constant checking for improvement We believe that these practices hvae gret merit and potential for the management of our schools. The Core Team is uorking to translate such practices into effective school management and decision-making methods. The result of any management style should be an improved product. Since our "product" is education. I believe that we need to ultimately create an instructional program that in­ cludes. but is not limited to. the following. 1. Each student graduates with a solid, functional foundation in reading, writing and mathematics 2. A reading program featuring instructional materials of superior literary quality where comprehension and analysis arc stressed. 3. Reading stressed in every academic experience K 12 4. Every student learns to write with discipline and style 5. The structure of language is stressed, including principles of grammar reinforcing written and oral expression 6. Every student develops a solid foundation in science and the social sciences, including our history and government 7. The whole person is developed which necessitates atten­ tion being given to art. music, health and physical education 8. Quality is defined and nothing less than quality work is accepted. 9. Through cognitive development, each student develops confidence. Confidence is a precursor to a quality education. 10. The creation of and maintenance of an environment of mutual respect and dignity. 11. Continuous renewal of the institution and the learner (We are all learners — students, staff, parents) 12. A commitment to aligning all of our practices, strategies, curriculum so our learning organization is coordinated to max imize student cognitive growth. Finally, we need to dedicate ourselves to re considering everything that we do in our schools, and removing any ac­ tivities that clearly do not contribute to the purpose of better educating our children. HOMEOWNERS.1 dg> living from paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! kaAMif se»w» ca toe hr 1-800-968-2221 AAA MyRjGAGt JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! • ASSEMBLY 1st and 2nd shifts Will train. • PLASTIC INJECTION • 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts. Will train in factory background. • HILO/WAREHOUSE 1st and 2nd shifts. Hilo and shipping experience. • MASK SPRAY PAINTERS - 1st shift, recent experience. 4 companies need workers at locations near the Kent Co. 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Nothing like cider and donuts to perk up chilly tnckor-treaters. These three were enjoying a break at the Caledonia fire barn on Halloween night Batman has always been on the side of the law. At the Caledonia Village fire bam on Halloween night, a young caped crusader gets a balloon (black, of course) from Deputy Matt Geelhoed of the Kent County Sheriffs Department Take a look behind you, Batman! Announcing the New Practice of Dr, Thomas Grias, DDS ...now accepting new patients ...offering all phases of dentistry Open for Your Convenience: Monday-Thursday evenings 6 pm to 8 pm; Friday 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 2 pm 891-8990 Please call ...for an appointment A strange and motley assortment of Caledonia Elementary folk paraded through town on Halloween, despite cold temperatures and drizzly skies Located in the Caledonia Village Centre 9363 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 7, 1995 TK eighth grade basketball team loses to Godwin 29-27 The Thornapplc Kellogg eighth grade basketball team lost yet another close game to Godwin. 29-27. The Trojans trailed by one point at halftime. Godwin put the game away on critical free throws in the game s closing seconds. Scoring for Thornapplc Kellogg were Payshence Erb with 9 points. Lyndsey Van Aman six points. Danielle Quisenberry four points. Sarah Schut three points. Amanda Bowyer two points. Erica Carter two points and Jenny Olyzak one point The Thornapple Kellogg girls also lost to Coopersville 38-33. The loss ends the Tro­ jans' season at 6-6 The Trojans trailed by 12 points going into the fourth quarter but fought back to trail $ Entrepreneur TlrwJ of making money for everyone but rourMlO Opportunity with grow tng teWcommumcetion* co offer* •ggreetive mH •tarter* personal freedom Fun or part lime Call for more Info •dan Mt Ml* Caledonia. Ml •C by only three with 12 seconds to play. Thomapple Kellogg had a chance to cut into that lead, but could not get a break as Coopersville sank two free throws to put the game away Scoring for Thomapple Kellogg were Schut with 12 points. Erb 10 points. VanAman six points. Quisenberry two points. Olczak two points and Chns McKee one point 4 Trojans make all-league soccer Four players on the Middleville soccer squad have made the OK Blue Conference team. Chris Niles, a junior goalkeeper, and Scott Evans, a junior striker, were both named to the first team. Brad Enders, a senior stopper, and Sean Crofoot, a senior sweeper, both earned honorable mention recognition. Middleville ended the season at 9-7-3 overall and 4-V3 in the conference. MHK , I MIDDLE VILLA LANES I > Right Up Your Alley’ i £?tkids bowling < <" Caledonia 7th-grade eagers end season at 10-2 YOUTH BOWLING OPENINGS WEDNESDAY - 4:00 pm THURSDAY - 2:30 pm SATURDAY - 9:00 am or 12:30 pm I — Cost *5.00 a week — i Includes 3 games of bowling and shoe rental. | Plus a one time sanction fee of $7.00 5 BUMPER BOWLING (Call for scheduled times) We offer a FUN BIRTHDAY PACKAGE! Courtney Hondorp, Krista Gordon. Jessica Root. Pam Spitzley, Lindsay Walter, Coach Aquino, Jessie Alexander, Katie Gill, Lia Madden, Julie VanKalker and Jessie James. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Aquino.) The Caledonia seventh-grade girls basketball team used a "stifling" full-court press to score 24 points in the second half to overwhelm Spring Coach Jerry Aquino said the highlight of the season was a 41-24 victory over Godwin af­ ter the Scots trailed 12-1 en­ tering the second quarter. I | ft The Caledonia eighth-grade girls' basketball team wound up its middle school career with a perfect record, going 24-0 over two seasons of play. The team completed the 1995 season Thursday, Oct. 26, with a 47-29 thumping of Spring Lake. "This season is evidence of the caliber of basketball this team has played," said Cale­ donia eighth-grade girls’ coach Duane Petrosky. "The key to their success was their willingness to work hard and push themselves to do all the little things cor­ rectly. The team’s balanced scoring and tough defense also were important to its achievement this season. "Their work ethic... is one reason why these girls are go­ ing to achieve at whatever they decide to do in life. "They should provide some very exciting basketball for Caledonia in the years to come," Petrosky said. Call for cteUils on your reservations today! 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Members of the Caledonia girls seventh-grade basketball team are (front, from the left) Jessica Riebel, Becky Bloemers, Kristin Choryan, Kaylene Young, Nessa Hofstra, Katie Fekipausch and Marisa Woodcock. In the back row, from the left, are Completing two undefeated seasons, the Caledonia eighth-grade girls’ basketball team poses for a photo. In the front, from the left, are Erin Finkbeiner, Lisa Kusmierz, Pam Grimes, Elise Boncher (holding ’&'), Paula Allen (holding ‘O’j and Jussica Curry (#24). In the middle are Ann Morgan (#14) and Martha Frantti Standing, from the left, are Mary Gless (#20), Alison Bailey (behind Gless), Annie Schmidt, Kristy Greene, Heather Duffield, Coach Aquino, Coach Petrosky, Becky Haywood and Angie Adrianse. (Photo courtesy of Dan Adrianse) Freshmen Trojans still remain undefeated after Rogers win Middleville's freshman football team is 8-0 after defeating Rogers 32-0. After a scoreless first quarter, the Trojans put together a 64 s ard drive which was highlighted by Miso Glasin's runs of 29 and 14 sards Tun Stevens scored the games first touchdown on a 1 -yard plunge and Glasin add­ ed the two-poun conversion Both teams exchanged punts before Middles die drose down io Rogers' 21 yard line with sesen seconds remaining m the half Glasin kicked a 38-sard field goal io put Mid dies ilk ahead 11-0 a< the half The defense continued to frustrate Rogers in the second half, helping record another shutout. Line backer Adam Smith and safety Jason Barager played outstanding games Thes got plenty of help from teammates Andrew Hillman. Obte Kruse, and Paul W ade The offense was not done scoring m the second half Giavin scored again on a 14-sard run and Kruse san in the extra point Halfback Stevens ran it in from the sc sen and Glasin added the extra point The game ended on a dramatic 72-yard pass in­ terception for a touchdown by Aaron Steorts truce’s Fram & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt, only / �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 7. 1995 / Page 17 Varsity Trojan girl eagers fall in fourth, 50-44 By Jim Jensen Sports Writer After trailing 34-27 with two minutes to play in the third quarter, Middleville's varsity girls basketball team rallied to score the periods’ last six points and entered the fourth on Nov. 2 trailing Coopersville by one point, 34-33. Still, the Trojans could not muster the same intensity and execution in the final quarter, losing to the Broncos 50-44 With the loss, Middleville evened its overall record al 9-9 and its OK Blue Conference mark to 6-6. Middleville Coach Jim Sprague mentioned his teams' fourth quarter dull-drums during his evaluation of the game "We played solid basketball through the first three quarters, we just seemed to have a lapse at the end," Sprague said. "We played some good basketball and some mediocre The Trojans canned 3-of-9 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter, while the Broncos made 10-of-14 attempts. "They did and we didn’t (make free throws)," Sprague said. "We missed six alone in the fourth quarter." Coopersville opted to put the press on Middleville in the first half and the result was a good one for the host Trojans. Led by Jenny Doyles 10 points and Tracy Scbondelmaycr's six, Middleville found themselves in a 24-24 tie at half. Kristin Thomas was the story for Coopersville. Thomas had 12 points at half and finished the contest with 17 points. Sprague urged his squad to pick up the defensive pressure on Thomas in the second half. "We tried to key on her." Sprague said of Thomas. "A lot of her points were on put backs." Thomas nailed two baskets in the third quarter to put Coopersville up 32-27 with 2:30 to play in the period. Jodi Boom s hoop with 2:00 left increased Coopersville's advantage to 34-27. The Trojans stormed back to tally the final six points in the third. Doyle and center Cindy Hiler both helped to spark that Middleville surge. Doyle gave Middleville an early 37-36 lead in the fourth quarter. The game was still tied at 41-41 with 3:50 to play in the fourth, but Coopersville ended up making its free throws to win out in the end Doyle lopped Middleville with 16 points. Schondelmayer and Katie Polhemus each added eight points. Middleville will play at Hamilton on Tuesday. Middleville’s Katie Jenny Doyle, who led Middleville with 16 points in the game with Coopersville, heads up court Polhemus times a pass in her drive towards the after making a steal. basketball. Middleville lost the game to Coopersville 50-44. Scots’soccer team loses out in regional action, 3-2 With an early goal, Caledonia High's soccer team appeared to have a solid shot of capturing a regional win on Nov. 1 in South Haven Instead, the Fighting Scots (16-4-2) watched as Holland Christian (14-7-2) came-frombchind to register a 3-2 victory, ending the banner Caledonia season Holland Christian, with the win, advanced to the regional championship game. The loss was not an easy one fix Caledonia to swallow. The Fighting Scots have lost the last three years in the regional semifinals. To reach the regional, Caledonia ousted Hastings 1-0 in a district championship game at Caledonia High. Matt Bushman scored the game's lone goal in that Oct. 28 contest. And with the shutout over 1 lastings, Caledonia moved on to face a very talented Holland Christian team. Caledonia Coach Brian Broekhuizen. a 1978 graduate The Maroons made it 3-1 of Holland Christian, said that with 24:22 remaining in the the game had "a little deeper contest on another score. Schmidt booted across a meaning." "I was impressed with them Caledonia goal with 11:53 left and it was fun to play I lolland in the second half to narrow Christian." Broekhuizen said. Holland Christian's lead to 3"They do have a lot of good 2. But. despite a few solid athletes" Caledonia tallied the first scoring chances in the final goal versus Holland Christian minutes, Caledonia could not just three minutes into the add the game-tying goal. One first half. Matt Bushman of the best of those chances scored the goal from close came from Mike Farnol with range with Steve Schmidt 7:15 to play. "We had the pressure on assisting on the play. Bushman and Schmidt were them, but their keeper hang in valuable performers in tough,” Broekhuizen said. Goalkeeper Scott Belanger Caledonia's post-season streak. The two also hooked made seven saves for Fighting up on a goal in Caledonia's 3- Scots. It was another strong 2 double overtime district win performance fix Belanger, who registered the shutout versus versus Middleville. Holland Christian, however, Hastings in the district final. Broekhuizen said the season added two additional first half a huge success goals to hold a 2-1 lead at the was considering all that his team break. was able to accomplish. "We just didn't find our "I'm very pleased and I'm confidence until about 10 minutes were left in the half," very proud of these guys," Broekhuizen said. Broekhuizen said. Trojan netters hand out season awards at banquet Middleville High's tennis team, which won its fifth consecutive OK Blue Conference title this season, awarded its best at a special banquet last night. The Trojans (8-3 overall and 6-1 in their dual record versus conference foes) not only had a good record. but also played with plenty of determination. "It was one of those very special teams." Middleville Coach lurry Seger said "They played with as much heart as any team that Fve ever seen." Co-captain Traci Campbell was selected as the teams Looking for Extra Cash? -Ofl945-9554 Sdl anything FASTI "Most Valuable Player." With a season record of 18-9 and 66 victories in her high school career, Campbell was a logical choice fix the award Campbell’s biggest win of the year was a 4-3 victory over Byron Center in Middleville s first conference dual of the 1995 campaign. "Most Improved" was shared by two players: Sara Wright and Courtney DeHaan:. Wright, who played No. 2 singles, and DeHaan, a No. 3 performer, both had winning records and made improved their overall records from the 1994 season The teams "Spint” award went to fellow co-captain Kori Hutchens, while Campbell was selected as Most Dedicated." Middleville's 1995 lineup included Campbell (No. 1 singles). Wright (No. 2 singles), DeHaan (No. 3 singles), Jennifer Manage (No. 4 singles), Adelaide Devine and Hutchens (No. 1 doubles), Anne-Mane Hart and Amber Frost (No. 2 doubles). Sarah Cordts and Emily Zuidersma (No. 3 doubles) and Amanda Stutzman and Kris’. Peters (No. 4 doubles). Devine and Hutchens had a school record 23 wins (23-5) during the season. Manage w as all-conference and Cordts and Zuidersma showed great improvement during the final weeks Seger said that Kelly Williams was an inspiration for the team (hiring the season. Williams, who was in an automobile accident in June, could not play for Middleville during her senior season Williams recorded 33 wins in two kms with the squad. o Excuse. ckle-up Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH r PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: t6i6) 945-5192 or can 945-9554 �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 7. 1995 SCOT GIRLS CC, continued from front page — season working everyday and doing whatever coach tells us." Elizabeth Fortuna finished fourth in 18:14, Shannon Houseman placed fifth also in 18:14, Brooke Wierenga ended up seventh in 18:41 and Sarah Parbel concluded the course ninth in 18:51. Houseman won the regional meet last week with a sparkling time of 19:04. Hodgkinson said that at a race, such as state, where you finish is the most important goal. “I have no idea what the times mean.” Hodgkinson said. “They don’t tell us a whole lot.” Parbel, the team’s lone senior. has much to remember from her prosperous high school career. "It’s really been fun and since I was a freshman, it’s been really good." Parbel said. “If you work hard, you can do whatever you want to do: you always work harder to be better (because) talent has its limits.” “As far as work goes. Sarah does what she needs to do.” Hodgkinson said. “She is a leader (who) achieved some high goals.” Freshman Elizabeth Fortuna placed fourth in the team race with a time of 18:14. Caledonia, ranked No. 3 nationally, had five runners place in the top 10. The Warner sisters — Audrey and Barb — also ran well for Caledonia at state Audrey was 13th in 19:12 and Barb took 32nd in 19:56 Jessica Davis, from Middleville, finished 12th in the girls’ individual race. The senior Trojan finished the race in 19:17. Davis won her regional race last Saturday. Caledonia’s boys also finished strong, but Coach John Soderman said that it could have turned out even better. “Not bad; (we) probably should have done better than that." Soderman said. “It was a good day. not a great day ” David Friedrich was 27th in 16:28. Todd Striplin 41st in 16:43. Robert Lillie 51st in 16:53 and Andy Schupp 60th in 17:00. “Our first four guys were real solid like they have been all year.” Soderman said. “Striplin did a great job and worked hard. Schupp lost his shoe and (hat was an obstacle." Other finishers for the Fighting Scots in (he boys’ race were David Vandenberg who placed 121st in 17:35. Phil VanLaan 169th in 18:35 and Mark Pyper 187th in 20:23. Soderman believed that the snow and the wind did not hinder the top runners too much. “I don’t think that the weather affected positive runners at all." Soderman said. Bloem said the team’s success can be attributed to their family-like relationship that the girts share on and off the courses. “Our team is really close and we work together during practice." Bloem said. Hodgkinson had a difficult time describing his team’s banner year in just a few sentences. “How do you sum it up?,” Hodgkinson said. “It’s been a very good year. They believe they can do whatever they want as long as they put in the effort to get there.” CHS marketing class sponsors special sweatshirt benefit sale J CHS marketing students display a sample of the Caledonia sweatshirt the class is selling as a fund raiser for charity and to help the expansion of the school store In the front, from the left, are Jill Gardner. Trisha Swanberg and Kelley Mesecar. Behind them, from the left are Heather Breen and Marci Poley. All are working on some aspect of the sweatshirt sale. The Caledonia High School community to buy Caledonia orders during parent-teacher marketing class is holding a clothing." said class members. conferences Anyone with questions Order forms are available at sweatshirt sale that will bene­ fit both a charity and the CHS the high school office, and about the sale should call students also will be taking Casey Thornton at 891-7033. school store. The sale will run from now until Friday, Nov. 17. Designed by class members Kelley Mesecar and Trisha Swanberg, the shirts feature purple and gold lettering on an ash-gray background. Samples DOOR, INC. can be seen at each of the “Where the customer comes first" Caledonia elementary schools and at the high school. Cost of the shirts is $18 for all children's sizes and $20 for most adult sizes. Sizes 2x and 3x are an additional $5. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL The class took on the pro­ • Sales • Service • Installation ject for charitable reasons, Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association with 50 percent of the pro­ ceeds to be donated to Toys for Tots and the other 50 per­ ________ 7350 Broadmoors, Caledonia cent to help fund the expan­ sion of the school store, David Friedrich (No. 87) heads toward the finish in "Scots ’n Stuff.” Saturday's Class B state meet in Grand Rapids. "The expansion will make Friedrich was 27th in 16:28 and the Scots' team the store a better place for the placed eighth with 300 points. The Michigan Commission on Aging will hold a public hearing on Friday, November 17, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. in Battle Creek at United Methodist Church and Community Ministries, 153 N Wood. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for older persons, public officials, service providers and others from the current PSA 3 to voice an opinion on the formation of a new region made of Barry WEEKDAYS Nov. thru Dec. — Early Diners Specials • 4:00-6:00 P.M. and Calhoun counties. Choice of entree served with salad, potato and rolls. PSA’s are planning and service areas which are defined • Grilled Ribeye • Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken by a geographic boundary for the delivery of services to older ’7.95 • Orange Roughy Giardino • Stuffed Shells .................... individuals. Currently, Barry and Calhoun counties are part ROUTINE WEEKDAY SPECIALS: of a larger, five-county PSA also including St. Joseph, Tues.: 7 oz. Top Sirloin Steak — *6.95 Wed.: AH-YouCan-Eat Crab Legs — Market Price Branch, and Kalamazoo counties. Similar hearings will be Thun.: All-You-Can-Eat Ribs — *15.95 per person * Children’s Menu Available # held on November 16<h in Portage and in Sturgis to explore (Crab Legs & Ribs Specials includes salad potato vegetable & rolls ) forming two more PSAs one for Kalamazoo county and SUPER SUNDAY BRUNCH for SENIORS $9.95 • Nov. thru Dec. another for St. Joseph and Branch counties Instead of one PSA for the five counties, there would be three, smaller Brunch includes salad table, omelette bar, 8-10 warm dishes including crab legs, dessert table and PSAs. PSAs are established in every state under require­ beverage. Regular price $13.95. Children 4 to 10 *5.95 — Children under 4 are FREE ments of the Federal Older Americans Act There are DINNER CLUB MEMBERSHIP — Entitles you to 25% Discount on meals. currently 14 PSAs in Michigan Call for details: 616-672-5202. 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Your Hosts: Jim A Gisela ♦ BRLNG EM THIS AD FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF ♦ Ct* A 5 �I • HWI HWI • HWI • H 9Appreciation Sale^ Caledonia Hardware Saturday, Nov. 11,1995 • 6-9 pm Only at |[ If QQW gift certificate *Entries will be accepted during the sale hours only. 5 < h~> Stott X00* ash Carry-JS. o 5 7\ Coffee-Punch 'A cookies 5 a Sorry, No \ j Layaways^C/. ’* <© \ • Toro Power Equipment excluded from this sole. the friendly goto. 4 Caledonia Hardware H ® 5 IDtt j 111) HWI * HWI * HWI • HWI • HWI * HWI • HWI * HWI • HWI * HWk* HWI * HWI * $ « win a. Enter to Wl 5 20% OH Storewide!!!* 9960 Cherry Valley (M-37) 891-9255 We will close at 5 p.m. and reopen at 6 p.m. for the sale. Regular Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. HW^4WI * HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI * HWI • HWI HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI A HWHJIWI � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-11-14.pdf 87dcc3e5b7d6d09f42413ab9775552a4 PDF Text Text 'S^v*** and News - ----- ■X _ ,-»4rlr.. > a BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE ?■'»!> Huunpjfl 49051 Permit No. 7 ^our Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year No. 40 / November 14, 1995 Nesbitt’s Market located Scot girl hoopsters end in Middleville to expand? year with tough defeat bv Mandv Habel ' Staff Writer Middleville Planning CommtMion members last Tues­ day debated on whether they would be able to allow Nesbitt's Market to expand Village Planner Jason Cherry said owner Bill Nesbitt operates a grocery More across from Bradford White Nesbitt, he said, wants to expand his business by moving his store to the back of his building and placing a deli in the front Cherry said the request is reasonable, but in order to ex­ pand. (he business would have to be rezoned from residential to commercial. Nesbitt's store, with the ex­ ception of the Bradford White area, is now almost surround­ ed by homes Cherry said the village or­ dinance would not allow him to expand in his present situa non because of where the More is located, unless his property is rezoned to com­ mercial. a move that would be considered “spot zoning.” Nesbitt also plans to have two outdoor phones installed by Ameritech and make office space available for an accoun­ tant to move in. Nicki Miller said she felt the commission should change his zoning so he can continue to increase products and ser­ vices available to the public. •Middleville will not grow if these expansions are not allowed.” she said Cherry said that he is not saying the expansion is good or bad. but he thinks it is possible for some of the peo­ ple in town to disapprove of it. H I am not saying the expansion is good or bad, but I think it is possible for some of the people in town to disapprove of it. H — Jason Cherry “Suppose after the expan­ sion was complete, the guy next door does not want to live there and sells his house to a business person who wants to turn it into an office?” he asked Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said quick expansion might be overwhelming to some residents. “If you are used to seeing four cars pass by in an hour and then it doubles, people feel like they are living in Pastoor’s (grocery store) parking lot.“ he said. Cherry said he has asked Nesbitt to come up with a development plan and a timetable for when he wants things to happen. Nesbitt said he would like to have the accountant moved in by December and start expan­ ding the building next year. Ray Kiplinger said he always thought the purpose of zoning was to keep undesirables (crime) out and felt that Nesbitt does not fall into this category Cherry said Nesbitt’s business has been increasing for a while and he has been able to offer more things peo­ ple want, but the next step would be expansion Kiplinger suggested that giving Nesbit a special use permit may be a way of testing the waters to see how things work for him and the neighbors He said he agreed with Miller that they should help businesses. 'People might go to Caledonia to get lunch if he was not there. ‘ he said Cherry said a special use permit in this ordinance would serve as a safety valve when dealing with a situation that does not seen to fit common criteria of zoning cases It can be issued and used for as long as a person wishes, providing that everything operates smoothly. Miller said people who live in the nearby apartments also would benefit from his business. She added that the village as a whole would benefit because there would be less traffic through town where Pastoor’s, the only other local market, is located. Cherry said he spoke with several people who live near the area who said that Grand Rapids Street was not built for industrial standards. He added that some day in the future the village may have to spend money to widen Main Street up to Crane Road See Planners, Page 3 Smiling through a few tears, senior Sweet Ladies Sheri Vredevoogd (30) and Rachel Comegys, pose for a photo after their last home game Tuesday the basket in the third quarter quarter the last three coming and started to draw fouls on a Allison Schneider 3against the Caledonia starters. pointer. With that rally, WAYLAND — After Sarah Steele picked up two Caledonia entered the fourth trailing by 11 points at half early fouls in the quarter to quarter down by just seven (31-20) and by as many as 12 enter the final eight minutes points (40-33). points (40-28) with under a That seven-point Wayland with three fouls. minute left in the third Wilson’s team, however, cushion was quickly cut to quarter, Caledonia’s girls was able to score the final four (40-36) on a Vredevoogd basketball team gave host seven points in the third Wayland a real scare down the See Girl hoopsters, P.17 stretch. Coach Mike Wilson's Scots cut the Wildcat advantage to two points (40-38) with 4:38 to play in the game, but blown offensive opportunities and Wayland free throws gave the home team a 49-46 victory. The Wildcats (16-4 overall) held court at half, as Angie Farmer scored 14 of her 16 points in the first two quarters. Farmer connected on two, 3-pointers to help spark the Wayland surge. "She will also dish it off; she is more than willing," Wayland Coach Zack Moushegian said. Caledonia (7-13 overall) did outscore Wayland 12-11 in the second quarter as Mindi Smith scored five points, including a 3-point basket. Still, Wayland started off the game strong and built a 20-8 lead after the first quarter Caledonia’s Mindy Smith (22) sets up the offense "They scored 20 in the first during last week's contest with league rival Unity quarter, so again the first Christian quarter has been our downfall," Wilson said. The Scots had four 3potnters in the first half alone and canned six for the game. Kristy DeBoer and Sheri Vredevoogd each made two of • Barry Community Hospice services Caledonia's six 3-pointers. Middleville, too Vredevoogd led the team • Foundation offers more than help in with 10 points, seven of those education coming in the second half In total, nine players tallied • ‘Community As School’ lets CHS students points for the Scots explore careers ‘on the job’ "We bad so many • Middleville Village Players to present contributions from the enure ‘The Silent Bells’ team," Wilson said. Wayland appeared content io take the ball aggressively to By Jim Jensen Sports Writer In This Issue... It's a mail thing! Dan Bartlett (right), officer in charge of the Caledonia Post Office, looks over the initial grading work being done for a new. 7,000 square-foot post office to be located behind McDonald’s in the Caledonia Village Centre The construction, which is funded entirely through postal revenues, should be completed in about 10 months, if the weather cooperates said Conrad Sall enter ger (left). He is the manager of design and construction for the Facilities Service Office of the U.S. Post Office. �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 14, 1995 Barry Coummunity Hospice serves Middleville, too bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer November is observed across the country as National Hospice Month, offering a simple message of hope for the entire community that "hospice wil be there if and when you need it." Located at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. Barry Com­ munity Hospice serves "all” of Barry County and some people within a five-mile radius outside the county Hospice was formed in 1983 as an entirely volunteer organization and five years ago became certified by Medicare and Medicaid and licensed by the State of Michigan. The certification enables them to collect reim­ bursements from Medicare. Medicaid and many commer­ cial insurance companies Hospice is a service for ter­ minally ill people in which they are taken care of in their homes instead of in a hospital or nursing home No one is denied care based on ability to pay because hospice receives contributions from the United Way Hospice social worker Mar sha Stadel said they get pa tients based on referrals and it is important to get the refer­ rals well before the disease is too advanced so families can get used to them and can spend the last days before the person's death feeling more comfortable through the ser­ vices they offer To qualify for services, an individual must have been diagnosed by a physician as having six months or less to live. Program coordinator Deb Winkler said some of their pa­ tients have received services from the Commission On Ag­ ing and had been referred to hospice as their condition worsened. Winkler said it is not their goal to prolong life "Hospice patients have already decided they are ready to go and want to spend quali­ ty time with family before they go." she said. Hospice patients, she said, usually have conditions that are beyond the stages in which medical care can improve their condition and choose to be comfortable in their last days. Winkler said there are many misconceptions that people have about hospice One is that "We care only for people with cancer." Hospice cares for anyone with a terminal illness who has six months or less to live. Common conditions, she said, are heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease. ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). AIDS and Parkinsons Disease Another is that "Hospice cares for people over 65 only.” Stadel said people of all ages with terminal illnesses qualify Winkler said anyone can call the hospice office and in­ quire about services. Referrals can be made by family members, ministers. h Hospice patients have already decided they are ready to go and want to spend quality time with family before they go. ” — Deb Winkler neighbors and even the pa­ tients themselves She added that hospice also is happy to send a represen­ tative to homes to tell people about the services they offer. Once a referral is made, she said, they must contact the person's physician to ensure that hospice would be appropriate There are many people w ho are not aware that hospice is available as an alternative and some who find out use the ser­ vices only days before death, she said These people lose out on the chance to spend their last days with their families Winkler said a hospice medical care team is made up of a primary physician who supervises all medical care. Patients are free to use their own physician who will work with hospice through Dr. l^rry Hawkins, the hospice medical director who super­ vises all physicians. There is also a registered nurse, a hospice employee who assists patient in controll­ ing physicial symptoms of the illness under the direction of the physician Patients, she said, also have the option of having a home health aide to provide physicial and practical care such as helping them bathe. Stadel said each hospice family has a social worker assigned to them to provide emotional support, connect them with community resources, and help with funeral planning. The social worker, she said, also helps the family to legalize who will make medical decisions for patients in the event that they no longer can themselves. Hospice also has trained volunteers who provide pa tients with respite care, which is staying in homes with pa­ tients to give the caregiver a chance to leave the home and run errands Standel said a big part of respite care is to take pressure off family members and the registered nurse for a few hours because they work so hard to make the patients comfortable. She added that hospice has nurses on call 24 hours a day. seven days a week, that families can call whenever they need help or have con­ cerns about new symptoms. This service, she said, saves them from worrying about locating a physician or runn­ ing to the emergency room. Winkler said hospice pro­ vides professional comfort for less cost than it would be to send patients to hospitals and nursing homes Using hospice, she said, costs 66 cents for every $1 of conventional care. Spiritual support also is available for families who do not go to a specific church or would just like extra support, Winkler said. These services are optional. "We like to help the whole person.” she said. She emphasized that the families are in control of which services they choose to take advantage of. "Hospice just gives them information so they can make an informed decision on how a person chooses to spend their final days,” she said. Stadel said what is unique about their services is a bereavement program they of­ fer to provide support for grieving families for 13 mon­ ths or longer after the death of the patient This program also has a se­ cond portion which is open to anyone in Barry County who is grieving a person s death, no matter how they died Stadel said this includes things like recovery classes that run four times a year for five weeks at a time They also offer a getting through the holidays workshop and support luncheons and dinners at a local restaurant so families can meet others who have had similar experiences She said Rebecca Wilcox, coordinator for the bereave­ ment programs, also meet-> with families indivually to counsel them on gnet and loss A rainbows ” program is offered to kids who have ex penenced loss through death or divorce as well. Stadel said all these pro­ grams are free of charge because they receive funding from the United Way and from private donations There also is a speakers bureau that goes to groups to talk about services available Hospice volunteer and Mid­ dleville resident Denise Griffin said she wants Mid­ dleville residents to know that hospice services are available to them too Griffin said she first found out about hospice through the years because her sister-in­ law was a volunteer coor­ dinator for the organization in Holland In 1990 her father became terminally ill while living in the Pontiac area so she called hospice. She said she got to know some of the workers and helped with his care because her mother was not able to. and was impressed with their services "I just couldn’t say enough about their care. ” she said. After greivmg her father's death, she decided to join as a volunteer herself to give something back for the help her father received, she said. "Asa Christian, it is a way to show Christ the world and love other people " she said She said the aspect of volunteering she likes the most is providing respite care to patients "It gives the caretakers time to take a good deep breath and relax for a few hours Since there isn’t always a patient in the area to care for, Griffin said she sometimes goes to the office and helps the paid staff with paperwork so they have more time to work on other areas of the organization. She said she has put together training books for the volunteers, files and sorts papers and runs the copy machine She also once helped sell cookbooks at Pastoor’s Market for a fund-raiser and delivered trays of cookies and other things to bereaved families from the past year to let them know that hospice was still thinking about them even though it is no longer directly involved Griffin said that before peo­ ple can serve as volunteers, they must complete a training program that gives them a complete overview on all aspects of the organization The training, she said, con­ sists of classes covering the different areas that teach peo pie how to handle certain situations they may come across when they work She said she also is concern ed about the large number of people who are not aware of Hospice that could benefit from its services. Others find out about it during their last days when it is too late "Even just a call to find out about their services can help." she said "It does not mean locking yourself in.” Griffin had five months of hospice support for her father and said she is glad she *w about the organization at the time Most of the people she has provided respite care for. she said, have died within two or three weeks, so she really did not get a chance to know them very well and has not been able to collect unique ex­ periences yet But she enjoys providing help for people "I love doing it because I know what it feels like," she said. Overall she said she has cn joyed the experience so far. "The staff at the Barry Community Hospice are car ing. loving and professional people," she said. Anyone can make a referral by calling the Hospice office at 948-8452. PLANNERS, from front page — and provide new water and sewer systems. As Cascade keeps develop ing, he said, Whitneyviile will be more of a major road to and from Grand Rapids and hold a greater impact on the people who live there. Ki pl inger asked how the village can maintain only one bridge with the police station on one side and the fire department on the other Cherry said there has been some dicussion in the past about building a bridge on Crane Road but does not know what the chances of receiving funding for it are. He added that an expert had mentioned that the bridge Middleville has probably will last another 75 years before it needs to be replaced. Nothing on this matter will be decided until the develop ment plan is looked over and discussed In other business, the com­ mission voted to recommend that the Village Council ap­ prove changes that were made to the subdivision ordinance The village must make a deci­ sion within 30 days of receipt Cherry said if the council rejects it. it has to give its requirements. J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto * 1-800-217-0712 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 14. 1995 / Page 3 Bill Sanders spreads the word at Freeport Center Students who attended the event also participated in other activities before and after Sander's speech. A Christian youth band headed by John Prince also got those in attendance in o spiritaul mood Raising children is difficult, by Mandy Habel he said, because experience is I( Teenagers go Staff Writer a good teacher for little things through More than 100 people went to the Freeport Com­ like spilling milk and staying changes. When up too late, but does not work munity Center Saturday even­ they are kids when the result of a mistake ing. Oct 28. to enjoy food, they want their leads to AIDS, alcoholism and entertainment and listen to parents to Bill Sanders speak about liv­ abortion After a mistake like this is protect them, ing for God made, it may be too late to Sanders said he spent 28 then when they years of his life on the wrong correct it. become Sanders said he definitely road and found himself flat on teenagers, they has learned from his mistakes. his beck with nowhere to look Seventeen years ago. he don’t want but up said, he and his fnends drove them to show Letting God into his life around from bar to bar in helped him change his ways affection in southern Michigan, driving and be more productive in public. 55 too fast, drinking, taking life Sanders has been married to drugs and not caring who got — Bill Sanders hurl his wife. Holly, for the past No one in the group was 28 years and said the greatest wearing seal belts and one of gift she has given him is his fnends hit the seat and buy pizza for students after forgiveness and forgetfulness school and get his message broke his nose. of what he did to her during Sanders said they dropped across. their first three years of One school had 350 him off at a hospital in marriage. Hillsdale and left him to go to students out of 800 that show­ Their marriage, he said, is ed up to learn about faith successful now for two another bar. promising to He said that most people return later. reasons, they never let the sun think they will quit their bad On the way to the bar. they go down on their anger, and pulled over so one of them habits and start living for God thyy each have control of their could go to the bathnxim and tomorrow own lives. “Tomorrow is too late. got stuck on a hill by train Sanders has written 13 tracks just as a freight train People need to do it now." he books about teenagers and said. “All sin is fun for a little was about to go by. spoken to thousands of them, He said the group was able while until the pain comes.” but said having one of your to get away in time and felt he said. own is still difficult. Satan, he said has one main that God stopped the jeep Teenagers go through because he felt that Sanders menu and that is to convince changes, he said. When they people that they are better off had more work to do in life. are kids they want their Sanders travels across the worshipping him instead of parents to protect them then country talking to teenagers at God when they become teenagers, He attempts to tell them that various schools. He said he they don't want them to show will ask principals if he can he can offer them something affection in public. much better than what God has Sanders said Satan was the one who convinced Adam and Eve to eat the apple that God forbade They hid because they broke their promise to God Satan, he said, spoke only three times in the Bible The first time was to Adam and Eve to get them to eat the apple and turn man against God ” The second time was to Jobe in heaven in which he tried to turn "God against • Major Medical Plans us.” • Short Term Major Medical Plan The third time, he said, was to Jesus in the desert m which • Hospital Indemnity’ he tried to turn “God against • Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Jesus.” Sanders said God gists peo­ • Hospital Only ple both good and bad and NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH most people tend to forget VOUR AGENT Through about him until something bad happens Satan, he said, know 5 peo­ Mutual Insurance Company ple's weaknesses while God offers lose. joy. peace, pa tience and kindness Ivt moir inlot (nation conl*«. t Sanders said he one day realized that no matter what he had done tn hts life, that if he turned to God. hr would Caledonia Village Cenfe 9365 Chery Vtfley *»e Caeoor-a forgive him He said his pizza parties ______________ 8919294_______ __ with students has made a REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans American Community STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY difference. One boy. he said, told him that he was an atheist until that da>. and now that he has heard the prayers to God. he will surt praying. Sanders asked people in the audience what they would tell God if he asked them why he should let them in to heaven if they died tonight. One member of the au­ dience suggested that he should be let in because of omni present and that going to church will not get a person what Jesus did for him. Another said because he saved. Also. “I was good.” is not knew God while he was on a good enough reason to get earth Sanders said that if God into heaven because didn’t know you on earth, he everybody has sinned “The Bible says we all sin would most likely not let you and need someone perfect to in to heaven. “Jesus can love you no fur­ make us perfect so we can get ther than the gates of hell." he into heaven.” he said. said. 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Ml / November 14. 199* Neighbors with... NORMA WelJ, folks. I am going to try to get ail my news typed this afternoon so daughter Cay can help me if I have any trou­ ble getting it out of the com­ puter and printed Last week, my crazy old head ail of a sud­ den drew a blank and Cay was not available This getting older and having a very lazy mind can dump me into a forgetful period. George Cramer, from Vision Enrich rnent in Grand Rapids, came out after I called and asked him to make some suggestions as to how I could prevent it happening again He gave me several suggestions and I am VELDERMAN going to practice his ideas Basically, he gave me things to do everyday. so I can push my lazy bead to physically practice My mother used to say. "Norma. if you don’t use your mind you will lose it. It won’t improve as you get older ” I will have to mentally tie myself in the chair and not let myself use any excuses not to do it regularly So with your support, my community family. I will try to get my bead in gear Never Kenyon said that Clair Brog died Nov. 5. His funeral was Wednesday . Nov. 8. Lunch will be served at 1 p m by the Dorothy Brog Methodist Women’s group It was only the second time that he had been in a hospital He was 93 and lived most of his life in Middleville, starting about 1935. He will be buned here in Middleville Bea Miller said that all the fall birthdays of Barney and Jennie’s family got together at her home They had a rich family time, visiting and get­ ting caught up on family news. I think she said there was a one-month-oki baby and every one had to bold the baby The sisters all had their turn. I remember their mother. Jenny, as such a wonderful person I tried Don and Dorothy Dean last night for the first time Don answered and it seemed so good to visit with him. We haven’t done it for quite a long time Mike Bremer said that Amy Thompson. Judy's mother, had a son. He has his family over for birthdays Sunday evening. Brett turned 17 and Kirby turned 9. Marian Martin said that she was taking care of baby Shannon Cathy W illiamson said they went out and had a 30th birth­ day party for their son-in-law. Brian Willfish. This occurred on Sunday Then they went over to his folks at Duncan Lake to have cake. Ed Wiennga said that Katie went out to Denver. One of Bill's children got married. I guess that is all for this week, folks. Abby Labin named Rotary award winner Senior Abby Labin. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Robert Labin of Middleville, was chosen Rotary Student of the Month" for October at Tbomapple Kellogg High School. She was selected for her performance as newspaper editor and for her set-up of an entire computer program for the school paper layout. Other accompliments in­ clude forensics, all-school plays. Future Problem Solv­ ing. band, and scenario writing. Labin plans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps upon gradual ion Abby Lobin LOCAL CHURCH j DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord | I Sunday School Morning Wonhip Evening Praia* WEDNESDAY 9.30 am 10 45 am 6 00 pm Family Night 6 :30 pm 7240 68th Street. SE — C aledoma 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Ret Bruin F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock_____ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor i ! CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor -Ml ' T’ aiampie In spaacti m Ns, In low, in tart* and * purity' 1 Timothy 4:12 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...................... 11:00 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service..............................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Qub (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday......................... 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEM). Pastor SHARON BARNSDAif. Or of Chrirtan Ed 8 Muuc Oyl-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED A church with a caring heart for our community and ihe world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9.30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School.......................10:45-11 50 A.M. (Child & Aduk) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 1008) Si Phone 891-9259 I Saturday Evening Mavs.......................... 5:00 p.m. I Sunday Mass....................9:00 a.m. A U<M)*.m. i Sunday School................................. 9:30am LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST . Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — first Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12.00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services "Sat Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyviile Avenue 1 tiaine* Vruled Brethren Church Kalama/i*. Avenue a Wad Street ('aiedomi. Metupa TdqAme WS8252 Ln/ ) ( o WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ... 708 West Main Street The Ghutft rtbete everybody s somebody . and Jesus Christ is Lad“ Sunday School.................... .................. 930 arc Sunday Momang Worship.................... 1030am Sunoav Evenang Wonhp........... 600 p.m Woo Mdweet *oyef i Boe Study...... 700 p.m MBamjsteyi Ajftr CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST f(X 4nd Adu,u . Jf 4 Sf H'Kh Stho°l Youth Group Cadeu and CavincUes Adult BiNe Studies St. Paul Lutheran 1 ! | K I 1 1 1■ 1 1 1 Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. 1 (Missouri Synod) 1 Be devoted to one another m brotherly knt" Rom 12:10 | j MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship..... .....9 30 a m Middleville 2unday School........... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship.......... .. ......... 11 00 a.m Ret Lynn VFagner - 795-3798 Ret . Paulette Cheyne GUN LAKE COMMUNITY C HURCH | 12200 Chief N<j.xvlay Road (at <7un l^kc) 1 Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903I Barrurr Free ■ ■' All Agn I F rlljodrat (Ci|urrh * Sunday School................ 10 00 a m Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes........ 7.00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — WMI K--iBfii GUN LAKE COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyviile Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 I Church School 9.30 a m. 3 Choir Practice 9:30a.m. 1 Worship Service 10:30a.m. 250 Vine Street I Church Office — 891-8669 * Parsonage — 891-8167 | Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 640 p.m. Caraway St. e 1 (The <Pld 3Iimr '7 i Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia A Mnidleville Sunday Worship Service. ............ 8:38 or 11:00,6:00 Wedawday •Famih SigfU ’ Sunday School 6:15 Dinner *45 Morning Worship Service..................... 10:00a.m 8:00 a m............................... Blended Service Sunday School........................................ 11:15am.9:05 a.m...............................Educational Hour 1 Evening Worship Service........................ 6:00p.m 10:15 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................... Traditional Service 1 YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) | Rev Robert Cerke»Officv 091-H6M • Church. W1 9878 1 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 8546 Whitneyviile Ave at 84lh St *891-8661 ww A' Sunday School. 9:45 a m Sun. Morning Worship..........10:30 am Sunday Morning Wonhip Service..... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Service............................... 6:00pm Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Word of Life Ooba................................6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO 1 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CMLIRCH4 W'lrdupc J 9 00 am & 1030 mi | Wolney Family Night 6 00pm I memni r-nmu tdemu loffd 1 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 1 of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St near Whitneyviile Ave. Church School, S 0 Suaday................ 9:45 8 ™ Worthip. .11:00 a m 7GV '■^4 Lvcni®« Worship 6 00 p m Wed FeBow*«P 7 30 p m ’;n Nxnrv « church/ call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 I 1 i 1 |I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 14, 1995 I P»Q* 5 Foundation offers more than help in education by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, based in Middleville, is all about betterment of the community. While the foundation supports and encourages education through student scholarships, officials of the enrichment organization want you to know there is a lot more to it than that. "The prime purpose of the foundation is to enhance and enrich the quality of life in the area," said board member Jerry Page. That can include things as diverse as an upcoming joint project of the foundation and the Middleville Rotary Club; a chair lift that helps people get in and out of the swimming pool at TK High School. The chair lift is being ordered this week, and will be installed shortly. Education is a prime way to improve a life, but there are many other legitimate avenues to advance the quality of life in a community, they said. In addition to encouraging more donations to the foundation, members would like to see use of (he foundation to broaden horizons of Middleville area people, and help provide more SANDERS, The person to do the job. he Mid. ts Jesus Christ He said a lot of parents tell kids that they need to pray and read the Bible but don’t do it themselves. People need to practice what they tell others to practice. Satan, he said, destroyed Jobe’s family and killed his children after he talked Jobe I into leaving heaven to go with him. When Jobe went back to heaven. God asked where he had been. Sanders said that when we sin. we serve Satan and deny God’s love. He added that he wants peo­ ple to be saved, but cannot do it himself. People, he said, should give opportunities to its people. Anyone who resides in the Thomapple Kellogg School District is eligible, hence the name Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation. The TAEF is funded entirely with donated capital, with only the interest used for funding of grants. Donors may make either an unspecified general gift, or designate what they want their gift used for. General gifts will be used at the board's discretion, while designated gifts will be used only as the donor wishes Gifts may be in the form of cash, securities, stocks, bonds or real estate Some persons make provisions in their wills. Memorials may be made in the name of deceased persons, naming the foundation as the recipient. Giving to the foundation is a unique way for Middleville area people from all walks of life to play an active role in improving their community's present and future quality of life. The foundation originated with a bequest from Francis Trouyot in the name of his wife Fem Poland Trouyot. The original funding was designated for continued education after graduation Board members of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation (around table, from left) Treasurer Alice Jansma, Secretary Diane from high school. The foundation does that by way of scholarships, which are four-year $2,000 commitments by the foundation. Page said. Formed in March of 1992, the foundation has so far awarded a total of four educational scholarships and expects to offer two more in 1996. There is no limit from the time of graduation to time of application and applicants need not be graduates of TK continued from Page 5 to Jesus and not be ashamed of him and worry about what their peers think "Jesus will never leave you." he said "The number one thing high school and col­ lege students are afraid to do is share their faith." In closing, he said, he once saw Muhammad Ali. who now has Parkinsons Disease, at the airport. Ali asked Sanders if he would like an autograph and Sanders said he would be honored. He said the reason Ali wanted to give him his autograph was because he was passing out pamphlets about his God. Alah. which he was putting autographs on. "Here he was worshipping (he wrong God and (here are people out there who are ashamed of worshipping the right God. he said Sanders is a motivational speaker who has been speak­ ing to students, parents, and teachers since 1978 and has written 13 books and numerous cassettes. He also has spoken on more than 400 radio stations and has shared a platform with Presi­ dent Reagan. President Ford, Terry Bradshaw, and Norman Vincent Peale along with other well-known figures. Sanders earned a certified speaking professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association and has appeared on shows such as “The 700 Club.’’ “Action 60’s." and NBC’s "A Closer Look." Coordinator Wes Lewis said Sanders’ presentation was the first of many activities that will be held at the Freeport Community Center, which is now the new "Rock Youth Center " Besides Sanders’ speech. refreshments and entertain­ ment by singer Tammy Richardson and a Christian youth band led by John Prince high school. Scholarships and funding for any educational pursuit will be considered. For more information, contact any foundation board Weatherhead. Chairperson Debra McKeown and Vice Char Wayne Finkbeiner tak about a new chair Mt for the TK pool. member The officials arc Debra McKeown, chair. Wayne Finkbeiner, vice chair; Diane Wcatherhead. secretary; and Alice Jansma, treasurer Trustees are Judi Dean. Marilyn Finkbeiner. Stephen Garrett. Gerald Page. Rex Schad. Katie Wieringa, Robert Bender, and Jay Cason. TK senior parents preparing for grad party Parents of graduating seniors from the Thomapple Kellogg High School have been busy preparing for the graduation party May 26. The sub sale was just com­ pleted. with 3,500 sold from Phil’s. Ross Scalfani and family spent long hours with mountains of buns, pepperoni, ham and cheese. The next activity the senior parents are sponsoring will be at Pastoor's Market in Mid­ dleville Friday. Dec. 1. from 3:30 to 8 p.m and Saturday. Dec. 2. from 8 a m. to 8 p.m. They will have coupon books available for $5 each, in which there will be $10 of free Spartan brand products and $90 of manufacturers* coupons. Of the $5 for the book. $2.55 returns to the seniors for their party after graduation (Xhcr activities coming up include a raffle of handmade quilt, a steak dinner in March and a raffle of a 15-fixM Bay Liner ski boat, trailer, motor and accessories. The TK senior parents will meet at 7 tonight at the high school cafeteria There is no December meeting planned, however IHSI MPRESSION I Mudh TK grad named HairCuts Hair Penns Highlights ’19.00 ’29.50 8.50 ------to National Honor Society 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (Long luiir slightly more lor perms A highlights) Shawn Frey, a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, was in­ ducted into the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), Chapter of the Golden Key National Honor Society Oct. 30. Honor Society members are picked from the top 15 percent of their class and are recognized for their leader­ ship and service. Frey also was chosen last spring to become a member of the XI Sigma Pi academic forestry fraternity. Alpha Kappa Chapter, also in recognition of service at leadership. Frey is a senior at Universi­ ty of Tennessee, majoring in wildlife and fisheries, with a minor in forestry He is the son of Mike and Deb Frey of Middleville. 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Cherry Valley Clinic 6950 Cherry Valley Road, Middleville (616) 891-8770 or 1-800678-1279 Hastings Clinic 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400 P.O. Box C, Hastings (616) 945-4200 or 1 -800-678-1279 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 14. 1995 Student and ‘community teacher’ become partners ‘Community As School’ lets CHS students explore careers ‘on job’ by Barbara Gail Staff Writer What do you want to be when you grow up? And how do you decide? Do you decide to become a veterinarian, for instance. just because you love animals'1 Caledonia High School se­ nior Bryan DcZccuw was con­ sidering a veterinary career for just that reason. He even talked to the vet who treated the family dogs Then he took a job working in the kennels at Woodland Veterinary Center, thinking he'd get more of a feel for the career "But working in the kennel didn't really give me too much of an idea of what the doctors actually do. I couldn't learn much about veterinary work with a kennel job," he said. "So I still wasn’t sure I wanted to be a vet. I didn't know how I'd react in surgery, because you hear about people fainting, and 1 just didn't know everything that goes into the job." Now, however. Bryan is sure veterinary medicine is the career for him. He has been accepted into the Michigan State University pre-veterinary program, and his biggest worry today is whether he can make it into veterinary school after his un­ dergraduate studies. His indecision was erased at least in pari by participating o The program right now is designed for juniors and seniors who really think they know what they want to do. It’s intended to be rigorous and meaningful. ” — Joellyn Potgeter in the CHS Community As School program, in which ju­ niors and seniors with a spe­ cific career interest are matched with a person in the community who works in that field. The program was launched last year because high school students like Bryan often have ideas about what they'd like to do, but no way of learning if the career is really right for them. Just as an animal-loving teenager may not know enough about veterinary medicine, a math student may not know much about work in accounting, a science student may not have any idea of what it's like to work in a real labo­ ratory, or a future teacher an understanding of what it's like to be "in charge" of 25 thirdgraders. This problem for kids to­ day. says Joellyn Potgeter. coordinator of the CHS Community As School pro­ gram, is like the story of the teacher who wanted his stu­ dent to learn how to ride a bi­ cycle. "He gave the student mate­ rial to read about the bike, showed him the parts of the bike, and he showed him how to repair the bike. He even de­ scribed to him how to ride it. But after all this study, the student still couldn't ride the bike, because he never had gotten the chance to get on a real bike and actually try to ride it" Potgeter thinks the story of the bike-riding lesson is a good analogy to CAS, where the student not only studies a career, but also gets to ob­ serve someone working on the job in the chosen career, and even gets to participate in the work In Bryan's case, CAS ar­ ranged for him to spend sev­ eral afternoons a week in two separate veterinary clinics. There, he doesn’t clean ken- Patti McComber, consumer loan assistant at the State Bank of Caledonia, discusses her job with CHS student Mandy Jacobs, who is participating in the Community As School program CHS senior Bryan DeZeeuw observes as Dr. David Durham of Woodland Veterinary Center operates on a patient. Bryan, who is interested in becoming a veterinarian, is getting a first-hand look at what the doctors do on the job, thanks to the clinic's participation in Community As School nels. but actually observes the doctors in surgery and goes with them into the examining room during clinic hours. "I think the program helped me make up my mind." he said. "I've seen all the different things the veterinarians do in a clinic. Before, I didn’t really know everything the job con­ sisted of. Now I understand the field much better, and I'm sure I want to be a veterinar­ ian." Potgeter explained that in the CAS program, the student spends eight to ten hours a week at an approved worksite for either a full or half a semester, under the supervi­ sion of the "community teacher.’’ ’’The program right now is designed for juniors and se­ niors who really think they know what they want to do," said Potgeter. "It's intended to be rigorous and meaningful. "These kids are looking to spend quality time in a field they already have given some time to, perhaps volunteering, or in a job-shadowing situa­ tion. Many of them plan to go on to college, but they want to be sure they are mak­ ing a good choice about the direction they are headed. "That’s why we want the student to really experience as much of the job as possible, not just work at an entry-level position the entire time." She said CAS differs from the traditional "work experi­ ence" program, where a stu­ dent is released from school to work at a job. which may or may not be in the field the student would like to pursue. (6 (the student) not only learned about the bank, but she also really saw what has to be done and what It’s like to work a 40-hour-aweek job. ! J — Patti McComber, State Bank of Caledonia CAS also differs from voca­ tional education, where the students leave the high school to attend a vocational training school like Kent Skills Cen­ ter. In CAS, the student is linked directly to a business, rather than another school. This semester, Caledonia students in the CAS program are working as interns in oc­ cupational therapy, engineer­ ing, child care, veterinary medicine, accounting, bank­ ing, construction/lumber, el­ ementary special education and marketing. If the student fulfills all the requirements of the program, be or she receives an elective credit towards graduation. The requirements, however, are stringent. Potgeter said an individual curriculum is set up for each CAS student. This curricu­ lum, called a LEAP (Learning Experience Activity Packet), outlines all the student is ex­ pected to accomplish during the internship. That curricu­ lum, in turn, is approved by one of the CHS staff who teaches in that field. A biol­ ogy teacher, for instance, might approve I kZeeuw's cur­ riculum. Most all the LEAPS have some similar requirements• I-ach student must research the history of his/her chosen profession. • Each must learn the back­ ground of the business where he/shc is working. • Each must keep a daily journal of experiences at the work site. • Each must keep a list of career vacabulary acquired at the site. • Each must submit articles about the profession. • Each must submit a mid­ term and a final report. In addition, Potgeter said, each LEAP will contain job­ specific requirements, which might be suggested by the community teacher. "These are academic, think­ ing-type programs," Poteger said. "Work behaviors, such as punctuality and following directions are the 'givens,' just as they would be on the job. We stress this to our stu­ dents." The CAS students meet with Potgeter each week to discuss their experiences and to talk about just such things as work behaviors. The stu­ dents also make formal pre­ sentations to the class about their career field and the actual internships. As the coordinator of the program, Potgeter locates the Continued next page — DEBT RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS • • • • • • • • • No Application Fee Avoid High Broker Fees Pay Taxes Credit Card Debt Land Contract Balloons Home Improvement Credit Problems’1 See Us Commercial Properties Vacant Land For Fast Cash Call. 1-800-968-3626 First ./"i National 4Bank of Michigan. Member FDIC �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 14, 1995 / Page 7 12. The school remains respon­ businesses willing to work sible for the students, just as with CAS students and then, if they were in a regular class­ once the students have begun room. Parents must sign a their internships, regularly medical release and a training visits each work site to see agreement, and attendance is how and what the student is tracked by the school doing. The coordinator is responsi­ The community teacher ble for visiting the students at must give the student a favor­ the site and is the liaison be­ able evaluation before credit is tween the school and the given for the work, Potgeter community teacher. said. Potgeter sees the partner­ She. explained that Com­ ships between the school and munity as School is funded area busineses steadily im­ through federal block grants proving given to the counties for “Some successful affilia­ "schtMil to work" programs tions have been set up. These Caledonia's program, now in are businesses ready to receive its second year, is one of the our students. They now know first of its kind in Kent the program and w hat the cur­ County. riculum will be for the stu­ "Actually, we started this dent Most importantly, they before school to work' came know bow to fit the student into Kent County," Potgeter into the actual life of the said. "When the dollars did company." Potgeter said come in, Caledonia, along For the students, the with Central High School and biggest benefit is that they Grandville, asked to be a can find out before they even model program apply for college, whether the Although she began as a job is really the career for volunteer helping the program them. And that knowledge can gel off the ground, the federal help students in deciding grant, which comes through where to attend school and the county's Public Education what courses they really need Fund, allowed the district to to take. hire her this year as a full"They’re not investing a for­ time program coordinator tune in a college education, Potgeter said the Caledonia only to find out they've made program is modeled after the a wrong choice," Potgeter City As School program, said. which has been successfully "The other nice thing about used in New York City for the the program is that because last 22 years. these are internships, the kids "We looked at this program can learn, make mistakes and because it was well-estab­ even fail 'successfully. Intern­ lished. prestigious and known ships are forgiving. The kids’ throughout the country. They salaries aren't on the line." she do a lot of neat things in it; said. it's very one-on-one, very per­ Students in the program sonalized.’ also benefit from seeing many A representative from City different aspects of their com­ As School came from New panies in a short period of York to train a team of eight time and making contacts Caledonia teachers along with with people in their chosen CHS Principal Tonya Porter career field. and Doug Busman, the Cale­ "While the community donia Superindent of Schools. business partner makes no They felt the title City As promise of a job to the stu­ School didn't really fit Cale­ dent. the student still is mak­ donia, so the local program ing contacts with people and was renamed Community As also gaining a valuable expe­ School. rience to put in his high In the fall of 1994, a pilot school portfolio, on a college program was launched with application or on a job re­ four students participating. sume," Potgeter said. Last semester, 14 students For the businesses who take went through the program, in a CAS student, the rewards and this semester, there are are not so immediate, but the program definitely benefits both partners. "Businesses want a quality work force." Potgeter said. "They are looking at future employees, and they want to influence education, not by Color, Black and setting up a curriculum, but White... Lots or just through a partnership with the schools that are developing a few. Call... that future work force." Patti McComber of Mid­ dleville, who is the consumer TODAY loan assistant for the State From previous page — Bank of Caledonia, has worked with two Caledonia CAS students, and she said she sees a lol of value in the program. "I think it's neat that these students can come in and see how the bank really works, that it's a lo< more than just the tellers out in front The person I worked with last year was with me for a week, and she not only learned about the bank, but she also really saw what has to be done and what it’s like to work a 40-hour-a-week job." Mc­ Comber said. She explained that in her job. she does a lot of paper work and a lot of computer work concerning the loans that people apply for at the bank. "There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes, and I think being here and seeing all that goes on opens their eyes a lot." she said. "I also think it helps them know how they are going to use the skills they've teamed in high school...that there are reasons why you have to learn those skills." Potgeter agreed "They can see the relationship between what they’re learning in school and the work world. and that adds credence to their school work. "But what I like best about this program is what it does for the kids." she said. "They step out of their comfort zones and go into the world of work where they have no peers and they achieve suc­ cess. That s really a neat thing to see “We just hope that the work the kids do in this program and the relationships they form, help them as they start on their way." Bryan DeZeeuw thinks they will. Dr DeZeeuw. DVM Has a nice ring to it, don't you think? Hoekstra staffer to be available A staff member from Con­ gressman Peter Hoekstra’s district office in Holland will be at the Thornapple Township Hall in Middleville from noon to 2 p.m. Thurs­ day. Nov. 16. Constituents are invited to stop in to talk about issues or about problems they may have. Write us a letter... 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Ml / November 14, 1996 Chanda Wenger receives DAR award at TK Schools Chanda Wenger has been chosen the recipient of the Daughter of the American Revoluion (DAR) award at Tbornapple Kellogg High School. Principal Henry Dugan said “This award is one of the greatest honors a senior can achieve.” Qualifications necessary to gain this honor are patriotism, service, dependability and leadership Chanda, daughter of Mart and Cindy Wenger. 3247 Bender Road. Middleville, was chosen by the faculty Char a Wenger * Now Open? /• 'l Rainbow's End YARN. CRAFTS and V ARIETY 7/ * ALTERATIONS, CUSTOM FRAMING •»M7V .MTV .MTV .MTV • from a list nominated by the senior class Wenger has a 3.3 grade point average with majors in mathematics, English, science, social studies, and music She also has minors in French. Spanish and computers She is serv mg TK as its Stu­ dent Council President and has been on the Student Coun­ cil an additional year as a representative. Varsity soccer benefitted from her efforts for two years, she is a member of Students Against Drunk Driv­ ing (SADD) and has been in the symphonic band for four years and marching band, where she was pan of the col­ or guard Singing in “Love-Light.” a contemporary Christian youth choir, for four years, and ser­ ving as its president during her senior year has taken many hours of her after­ school time Wenger is also an eight­ year 4-H member and gained experience showing livestock. She also served as 4-H President An added interest this year has been the addition of an ex­ change student in her family Being part of a host family has been a fun and growing ex­ perience. she said. Lifeguarding at the TK swimming pool and wartressing at Cherry Valley Cafe complete her busy schedule. She plans to continue her education in the fall. She is considering several Michigan colleges and hopes to study business administrabon TK Middle School Students of Month Thornoppie Kellogg Middle School hos chosen its students of the month for September. The sixth grade students of the month are first row (from left) Chester Bohley, Andrea Bouma, Christine Dood, Matthew Erb. Second Row Amanda Flora, Amy Herring, Peter Mathias. Juile Schumaker. Dustin Snow and Brian Yeazel. Absent from photo is Brian Bender. NOW OPEN The eighth grade students of the month are Amanda Bowyer, Matt Brady, Sara Brundige, Erica Carter, Rebecca Curtiss, Jeremiah Donker. Second row, Daphne German, Tricia Harper, Amber Harthy, Adam Hoffman, Nathan Price, John Send, and Mariana Slachter. Absent from photo were Beverly Defouw, Elizabeth Hillman, and John Zuidersma. IN OUR NEW LOCATION 9175 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) Caledonia In the Glen Valley Retail Center. 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Ml / November 14. 1995 I Page 9 Middleville Village Players to present ‘The Silent Bells’ Dec. 9 ^Obituaries Marc Jan DuBois COLUMBUS, OHIO - Clair J. Brog, 93, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Sunday November 5,1995 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Colum­ bus, Ohio. He was bom on April 21, 1902 m Middleville, the son of Henry and Amanda (Steeby) Brog. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1919. He was married to Dorothy V Taber on June 24, 1929 at Elkhart, Indiana. They lived in Grand Rapids until 1937 when they moved to Middleville where Clair joined his father, Henry Brog, in the Service Station at M-37 and Mam St. Mr Brog was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church and a Charter member of the Middleville Lions Cub. Clair continued as an active Lion until moving to Colum­ bus, Ohio in 1993. His exploits as a calendar salesman with Dorothy, his wife, are unmatched in the history of the club. He was an avid bowler, he sponsored a team in the Hast- ings League and then Middle­ ville league for nearly 30 years. He lived at Gun Lake from 1943 to 1993 and fished with the best, including Chuck Finkbeiner. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy V. Brog; one son, Ken (Betty) Brog of Richland. Washington; one daughter, Helen (Charles) Rowe of Tempe, Arizona; one sister, Helen (Ken) Vogel of Michi­ gan Center; six grandchildren, Cheryl (Vic) Volpi, Terry (Jill) Brog, Kim (John) Helmsdoerfer, Karen (David) Schultz, Jim (Holly) Martmy. Kathy (Ken) Adams; six great grand­ children, Shaun, John, Aman­ da, Ryan, Kristen, Jacqueline Funeral Services were held on Wednesday November 8, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Lions Club. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. ALTO - Marc Jan DuBois. 39, of Alto, passed away unex­ pectedly on Saturday Novem­ ber 4, 1995. He was bom on November 24. 1955 in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles J. DuBois and Patricia A. Boorsma DuBois Mr. DuBois was employed as a United States Postal letter carrier in Grand Rapids. He was married to Theresa Jane Miller DuBois. Surviving are his wife Theresa of Alto; son. Anthony Marc of Norfolk, Virginia; mother and stepfather, Patricia &. William Rich of Dutton; mother-in-law & father-inlaw, Betty & Ben Miller of St. Charles; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mitch & Susan­ ne DuBois and their son Jonathon, Craig & Nadia DuBois; six sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday November 9, 1995 at the Caledonia Funeral Home with Pastor Red Faber officiating. Interment was in Dutton Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. The Middleville Village Players will present “The Silent Bells" following the Lions Club Christmas parade in a special evening perfor­ mance at 7 p m . Saturdav. Dec. 9 at the Middleville United Methodist Chruch. This Jane O’Neil play, which was adapted by director Jeri Otto, is set in a small Swiss village where the bells in the town's cathedral have been silent for more than 200 years. The Christmas story features a little girl. Ann Marie, who hopes to break the silence of the bells by finding a gift for the Christ child that will touch his heart and cause his sadness to go away The entire town is an­ ticipating the arrival of a prince who is coming to place his gift in the creche Darlene Schellinger will be the assistant director. Cast members are Doug Brinks. Helen Wingeier. Col­ leen Cox. Bev Veen. Bob Local student receives award— Elmer L. Wheeler HASTINGS - Elmer L. Wheeler, 88, of Hastings, passed away on Monday November 6, 1995 at his residence. He was born on February 9, 1907 in Bothwell Ontario, Canada, the son of John and Nellie (Jaques) Wheeler. He was raised in Marquette and attended Marquette Schools Number 2 and 3. He was married to Hazel Z. Wheeler on September 11, 1933 in Marquette. Mr. Wheeler was employed by the Village of Middleville for six years and the Thomapple Kellogg Schools of Middleville for over eighteen years, and sixteen years as a Bus Driver. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, Hast­ ings Eagles, and the Rifle Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and was Jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by two sons, John V. Wheeler and Lester Lewis Wheeler; his father, John Wheeler; step­ father, Earl Morton; his mother, Nellie Morton; grand­ son, Dale E. Drake Jr. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Z. Wheeler; three daughters, Rosemarie Wilde of Lowell, Arbutis N. (Dale) Drake of Middleville, Georgia May (Marvin) Dunkleburger of Hastings; three sons, Edward E. Wheeler of Florida, Devin Paul & Tylor Edward Reese NASHVILLE - Devin Paul & Tylor Edward Reese, twin sons of Sandra & Edward Reese, of Nashville, were still­ born Saturday November 4, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Surviving are their parents, Sandra & Edward Reese of Nashville; two sisters, Alisha Reese and Jasmin of Reese, both at home; maternal grand­ father & wife, Donald & Pat Rose of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Frank & Marilyn Geist of Six Lakes; paternal grandfather & significant ocher, Charles Reese & Jackie Dayton of Nashville; paternal grand mother, Betty Farrell of Middleville; maternal great grandmother, Frances Jones of Six Lakes; maternal step-great grandfather. Phillip Cousino of Freeport; paternal great grand­ parents, Dorothy & Elmer Fischer of Middleville; pater­ nal great grandmother, Ina Reese of Hastings; paternal step-great grandmother, Jean Woodmansee of Shirley, Indiana; uncles, Donald Rose, Charles &. Robert Reese; aunt, Angela Rose; step-uncle, Steven Quay; step-aunt, Jennifer Quay. Graveside Services were held on Wednesday November 8, 1995 at Riverside Cemet­ ery’s Babyland in Hastings with Reverend Bruce N. Stew­ art offficiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings Memorial contributions may be made to the Family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA payman! ol ct*w!»a<3 Ca* 94$ 9554 wtth yow< cartl nutnbt U you ,OChM0.-«> The Hastings Rammdet Elmer A. Wheeler of Hastings, William L. (Denise) Wheeler of Tennessee; 26 grandchil­ dren; 48 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; one half-brother, Mark (Eunice) Merton of Marquette; one halfsister. Winifred (Ed) Eggles­ ton of Marquette; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday November 9, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. The entire town is anticipating the arrival of a prince who is coming to place his gift in the creche Wenger. Ed Schellinger. Mike Bremer. Mary Fair child. Walt Eavey. Dick Reyff. Maggie Benjamin. Julie Coon. Suzanne McInty re and Pete Osborne. Members of the production staff are Robin Schweitzer, stage manager; Cheryl Cravero. publicity and pro­ grams; Rollie Cox. set con structKin. Beth McAllister and Mary Ellen Denton, set design; and Jan Wiesenhoffer and Ann Ledford, costumes The Village Players are ask­ ing for a donation of new toys that will be shared with area churches for their community Christmas baskets. The players also have been invited to perform at the Lin coin Meadows Christmas din­ ner Tuesday. Dec. 12. and al the Peace Reformed Church women’s ministry Christmas celebration Thursday. Dec 14. The players village vintage senes is available at the Sea Shanty at Gun Lake. Thornap pie Floral. Pharmacy Carr Gift Department. Otto’s Turkey Store. Shear Pleasure and Small Craft Warning in Hastings Supplies are limited and the buildings will not be reproduced once they sell out The senes includes the Prairie School, White Lily Flour Mill and the Train Depot Future additions are expected to include Bowens Mills, the first fire station. St James Hotel and three of their most recognized homes Work also is under way for the second annual Murder Mvstery Dinner Theater to be held at the Middle Villa Darlene Schellinger ami Cheryl Cravero will be writing the play which will have a 1940s radio theme show This show will be presented on Feb 23 and 24. and March I and 2. The Village Players also have reported that Roger Vel mont from Whispering Waters Campground and S A S Farm Market have express ed interest in supporting a Halloween haunted house next year. • sandwiches • Salads • Groceries • Dairy • soft Drinks Charles Castelein, a junior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, was selected as "Student of the Month" in the area of furniture manufacturing at the Kent Career/Technical Center. 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Ml I November 14. 1995 Four foreign exchange students enrich CHS this year by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Leaving their families and friends behind, four students from Europe and Brazil have traveled to Caledonia to live and study for a year in the U.S. . Elnour Gasanoff, 17. came to Caledonia from his Russian home, which he said is a city of is about 300.000 people, located 300 miles east of Moscow. Here in Caledo­ nia, he is living with the Jen­ nifer Osler family. Back home. Elnour has an 11-year-old sister. His father is the director of a plant that produces and repairs cars, and his mother is a homemaker. Elnour said he decided to join an exchange program be­ cause he read other exchange students' impressions of their experiences in the U.S. "They felt it was a good ex­ perience. You live here and see another people, their atti­ tudes. the way they live. It s interesting for anyone to get to see another culture." he said. Elnour said he knew a little about the U3. from American friends he had met back home, but be didn't know much about the actual American lifestyle "That is new to me." After only a few months here, be said he thought American students seemed pretty much the same as his friends back borne, with the same kinds of interests. But he also noticed a few lifestyle differences right away: in Russia, young people can't drive until they are 18. There are not so many "rules" in Russia, be said, nor are there so many cxtra-eumcular activ­ ities at school. NEW at... SHEAR PLEASURE ...nail services by JO FETTERLY, licensed nail tech, offering full nail sets in acrylic or jel, nail tips, silk wraps and nail art. *M1AIR DESIGNERS CALL 795-7719 for your appointment 122 E. MAIN ST. Middleville OPEN Monday-Saturday A Full Servi e Salon for Hair, Nail* A Tarming Elnour Gasanoff Barbara Hohlmann Elmo Zenobio During his year at CHS, he will take American studies, Spanish 1, physical education. American government and Vi­ sions and Volunteers. Elnour said that his school is quite different. "In Russia, students do not have so much choice in what subjects they take, he said. "There are obligatory classes for all. We have 11 grades, so 1 have already graduated. I have already started at the uni­ versity. but I am taking this break to come here." He explained that while Russian high school students take more subjects in a year than American students, classes do not meet every day, as they do here. Instead, they are scheduled more like our college classes, with some meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays and Thursdays, for instance, while others might meet on Tuesdays and Fridays. He said he thinks attending the same classes evary day. as we do, makes it easier to get homework done and also pro­ vides the students more free time. He said that typically his school day at home runs from 8-8:30 a.m. to 2-4 p.m., de­ pending on his schedule that day. There are 10-day vaca­ tions in the spring, fall and winter and a three-month vaca­ tion in the summer. Last year, he took 15 courses, with five to nine onehour classes each day. He al­ ready has had four years of English, and also has studied German and Turkish, he said. Elnour is looking toward a career in business law, and en­ joys theater and drawing as two of his hobbies. Like many American stu­ dents, he has played a number of sports, including basket­ ball, volleyball, weight lifting and soccer. At CHS, Elnour is continuing with his weight lifting. Russian students also swim and play tennis, but do not play football, baseball or golf, he said. While kids and sports are pretty much the same in both countries, Elnour said he has encountered some new foods since coming to America. Among these are peanut but­ ter, maple syrup and cold ce­ real. "I like these, however," be said. Before coming to the U.S., Elnour already has visited England, Poland, Bulgaria, Egypt and Turkey. Before he returns borne in June or July, he said would like to see Florida, visit some friends in Oregon and lake in Colorado and Monianx Barbara Hohlmann, also 17, is attending CHS this year as an exchange student from Essen, Germany, which is near the Netherlands. She said she got interested in becoming an exchange stu­ dent after her English teacher told her about the opportu­ nity She decided to try for the chance to learn first-hand about the American culture "Il’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,“ she said. 'It's also a chance to better my English and, I think, to de­ velop myself, personally ’ Barbara already understands the culture of at least one other country besides her own, since her mother is Polish. She also has a 13-year-old sis­ ter This year, she is living with the Bryan Allen family of Caledonia. Barbara's CHS classes in­ clude American studies, draw­ ing. advanced computers and choir. She said she met many students by taking part in last weekend's student production of "Peter Pan." "I think that's the way you get to know people best," she said of being in the play, "In Germany, we have nothing like this at our school." She said that in the U.S., there arc many more social ac­ tivities centered around school. "At home, schools are only to learn; there are few extra­ curricular activities at school.” she said. While she thinks Ameri­ cans are much more open and friendly than German students, she also commented that here, we call people "friends" after knowing them only a short while. In Germany, she said, a "friend" would be someone you know very well and for a long time. Barbara said she tried not to come here with preconcep­ tions about the U.S., because so many contradictory things are said about this country. "There are so many different sides of America," she said. 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Barbara, who is considering a career in architecture, enjoys drawing, reading, singing and ballroom dancing, the latter an activity not done here, and one she misses. She also misses the city life of her home, but said she is enjoying the lifestyle in Cale­ donia. She already has seen some of Michigan's Upper Continued next page- this Let us make your wedding day one that you will treasure forever. We feature a complete line of elegant Carlson Craft Invitations and accessories — Including Thank You’s, Reception items, Gifts and much more. Stop in today I! The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings 945-9554 Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Youi Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri n Ronald B. Stegehuis 8914240 r f 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia �The Sun W News. MMdUvifte. From previous page Peninsula, but has no particu­ lar travel plans while in the U.S. Traveling to Caledonia from another hemisphere is Elmo Zenobio, 17, from Belo Horizonte. Brazil. His home city of perhaps one million residents is the capital of the Brazilian state where he lives. "It is an interesting thing to do. and a way to learn another language." said Elmo of his decision to become an ex­ change student "Many don't have this chance. To learn about another culture is fun; a little hard, maybe, but I am glad I have done ft" Elmo, an only child, said his mother works for the state government in the justice hall, and his father works in the financial department of a farm equipment company. He plans on going to the university after high school, but first he must pass the qualifying tests in all kinds of subjects. As yet, he hasn't decided on a career. At CHS, he is taking Span­ ish. American studies, drafting and band this semester At home, he said he would take up to 12 classes in a year, such as English, Portuguese, literature, chemistry, physics, biology, math, religion, gym and philosophy. Like the European schools, however, Brazilian classes meet on a cdlcge-type sched­ ule, rather than each class meeting every day. Brazilian students also do not have a choice of subjects as students do here. ”1 like this system better," Elmo added Outside of school, he likes to play the drums, and he is playing percussion in the CHS band. He also enjoys soccer, and was a valuable ad­ dition to the CHS varsity soc­ cer team this fall. He said is he looking for­ ward to winter, since where he lives, it stays warm all year, lie wants learn our winter sports, like skiing and ice hockey. Elmo, who is living with Jim and Vickie Austhof of Alto, said kids here are much the same as those at home, but he thinks people in Brazil might be more outgoing than Americans. "Here, maybe you know many people, but you don't have as many close friends.” he observed. He also noted that since ex­ tra-curricular activities, like sports, are centered around the local schools, "you don't meet so many others from all around." In his country, be said, such activities as sports, are played through clubs, which attract members from different parts of the city, so you know peo­ ple from outside your own neighborhood or school Eating habits also are somewhat different in his country, he said, with big meals served at both lunch and at dinner. He was surprised at how little some American students eat for lunch. "People here eat more veg­ etables. too," be added. "At home, we eat rice every day ’ While be is visiting in the U.S., Elmo said be hopes to visit "many slates." but right now. has no special travel plans. For Florian Zschoge, of Dresden, Germany, coming to the U5. as an exchange stu­ dent also meant a chance to see and better understand how another people lives and learn another language well, some­ thing he thinks is very impor­ tant. Florian said everyone here helped him while he was ad­ justing to a new school and a new language, so be now is not having too much trouble with classes conducted entirely in English. "The teachers are very help­ ful, but the language barrier is pretty tough." he said of his first few weeks in class. He is taking calculus, American government and chemistry this semester. Like the other exchange students. Florian said school here is different from his, be­ cause American students can ch<x>se their subjects. "This way school can be easy or it can be very tough," he said. "The advantage to your way is you can take your future in your own hands. But, then you also have to think in the future. The disad­ vantage of your way is that it can be easier to get a diploma. "I like your system. But it is hard to compare the two." He said that his year here won't count toward graduation from his school at home, but he said he is learning a lot from his experiences. Florian plans to attend col­ lege, but has not yet decided on a career. However, he thinks his father’s work as a lime engineering consultant is interesting and a possible path for him as well. His mother works in a recreation program fix senior citizens, and Ronan also has a 9-year-old brother. Here in Caledonia, he is liv- mg with the Roy Davis fam­ ily. and be said be likes his American family very much. Florian likes to play the guitar, has worked as a life­ guard and enjoys all kinds of reading, but especially scien­ tific magazines. Unlike Elmo, he likes the idea of schoolsponsored sports ( ( Many don't have this chance. To learn about another culture is fun; a little hard, maybe, but I am glad I have done it. 5J — Elmo Zenobio "In Germany, we don't have sports in school, and you must pay to join a club to play. Here, the school takes care of the sports, and you can participate from middle school on at a very high level." Ronan also joined the CHS soccer team last fall, and said he really appreciated getting to practice with the team. It helped him meet people and make friends, he said, besides learning more about (he game. "They didn't have to do this, and I am very happy I had this experience." he added His other early impressions of the U.S. are that people here are very polite and very nice, but said that it was hard to make close friends in such a short time. Without hesitation, he said his favorite American foods so far are chocolate chip cookies and Chicago-style pizza. Florian said he hopes to travel while he is here, and especially would like to visit Florida. f ►'age «« TK high school players to offer “Don’t Drink the Water program The stage at Middleville High School Auditorium will be transformed the weekend of Nov. 3-Dec. 2 and theater goers will be whisked away to an American embassy somewhere behind the Iron Curtain in the 1960s farce “Don't Drink the Water/’ The Woody Allen comedy hit will be presented by the Thomapple Kellogg High School Players. An American tourist, a caterer from ne* Jersey, and his wife and daughter, rush in­ to the embassy two steps ahead of the Secret Police who suspect them of spying and picture-taking But it’s not much of a refuge, because the ambassador's son is tem­ porarily in charge and through his inept bungling, he has had the misfortune of being ex­ pelled from a dozen countries and the continent of Africa. Nevertheless, they carefully and frantically plot their escape, and the ambassador's son and the caterer's daughter even have time to fall in love. Playing the hilarious roles of the caterer and his wife are Mike Leedy and Anne-Mane Hart with Jennifer Manson as their daughter The ambassador is played by Dwight Wade and his son bv Scott Evans The head of the Secret Police is played by Jake Blough Others m the cast include Rob Rurgeson. Josh Cnossen. Tami Bruin. Rachel Wade and several other talented players from TK High School For more information, call 795-7727. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. 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Though this marks the organization's 63rd annual meeting, things have changed considerably, according to MABA President Jim Byrum “We have combined our previous December crop management conference and our February convention and trade show to better serve our members and their customers.'' he explained. "We’ll be offering numerous workshops that will appeal to both the agri-business owner/manager and the producer " Working in cooperation with Michigan State Univer­ sity’s Crop and Soil Science Department, (he show * ill feature workshops that qualify for recertification credits and certified crop advisor credits Presentations on weed and pest control management, commodity marketing and fruit production are among the many sessions that will be of­ fered during the three-day program Other topics include person­ nel management and improv tng employeee motivation, sue specific technology and implementation, job site safe- ty and risk analysis, as well as a refresher on the basics of safety regulations and compliance. The event will also offer a trade show featuring more than 100 exhibitors representating major agricultural com­ panies from across the coun­ try. with special emphasis on the latest in fertilizer and chemical application equip­ ment. For more information on the annual winter conference and trade show, including program registration, or ex­ hibit reservations, call (517) 485-8580, or write to MABA, 2500 Kerry Street, Suite 104. Lansing. 48912-3657 Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9609 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt only z �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 14, 1995 / Page 13 New name, service and products at New Design TK School NEWS By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assist. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Family week approaches The week of Thanksgiving has been recognized by national organizations and by a U.S. Senate resolution as National Family Week A number of organizations in the national Family Involve­ ment Partnership for Learning are actively promoting this event through special resource materials and mailings. For more information, contact the following groups: Family Ser­ vice America. Inc. (414) 359-1040; Giri Scouts of the USA, Martha Jo Dennison at (212) 852-5733 or Robin Payne at (212) 852-8614; The Church of Jesus Christ of letter Day Saints, T. lamar Sleight at (202) 662-7550. (roals 2000 Videos Available The U.S. Department of Education offers a senes of short videos showing ho* the concepts of Goals 2000 can improve education tapes include: • ‘ Goals 2000 A New Standard of Learning’’ showcases how a state, a school district and an individual school are using goals 2000 statcgies to improve education and raise standards of learning Also available in Spanish (Approximately 17 min.) • “Strong Families. Strong Schools" encourages partental involvement in schools to help raise academic standards and create safer environments for America’s children. (Approx imacldy 9 min.) • “Every Teacher. Every Child" offers straight talk from teachers about how (xmls 2000 differs from poor reform ef­ forts by supporting higher standards for students and profes­ sional development for teachers (Approximately 8 mm) • “Education is Everybody’s Business" showcases one community’s highly successful efforts to improve education and lets viewers hear why business leaders applaud Goals 2000 For free VMS copies of these tapes, call the Office of Public Affairs at (202) 401-1576 Recent Publications Help Promote Family Involvement The following useful resources are available through members of the national Family Involvement Partnership for learning. • “Creating Learning Communities: An Introduction to Community Education.” This resource discusses strategies for linking families, schools, and community groups. Contact the national Community Education Association, 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 91 A. Fairfax, Va.. 22030. The phone number is (703) 359-8973 and the fax is (703) 359-0972. The cost for a /single copy is $2.95. • “Teacher’s Manual for Parent and Community Involve­ ment.” This book summarizes research and provides tips on family involvement in children’s learning. Contact the Na­ tional Community Education Association (information as above). The book is available in October 1995 and the cost is $17.95. • “Grassroots Success’ Preparing Schools and Families for Each Other." This resource guide offers tips for effective family-school collaboration. Contact the National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1509 Sixteenth Street. N.W . Washington, D.C. 20036-1426. The fee is $8 post paid • “Employers Support Parenting: Making It Work. A Prac tical Guide to Supporting Your Employees as Parents. ” This guide suggests family-friendly policies in the workplace that support parent involvement in education Write to the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. P.O Box 1967, Austin, Texas. 78767. The phone number is (512) 322-5628. bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The New Design Salon in Caledonia is taking on a new look under new owner Bill Atkinson of Middleville While the shop will continue to offer complete hair, nails and tanning services, some changes are happening under the new ownership. Atkinson is doing some remodeling, and be also is changing the name of the salon to Visual Changes Pro­ fessional Hair Studio. Besides the new name, Atkinson said he plans to in­ troduce some new lines to the nair products, jewelry and clothing sold in the store. I>essy wear for both men and women, and casual wear, including sweatshirts, will be offered.. He also plans to provide clients a two-person consulta­ tion about their hair styling or makeup. Though he is enthused about his new product offer­ ings. Atkinson said he proba­ bly is most excited about a new service be believes is unique to salons in the area: a play room for clients’ children. Youngsters waiting for a parent now will have PUBLIC NOTICE Village President Village Clerk Village Treasurer 3 Village Trustees 2 Village Trustees 2 2 2 4 2 year year year year year (unexpired) Deadline to file these petitions is 4:00 p.m., November 28. 1995 with the Clerk at the Village office. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (105) plenty to keep busy. In the new "play land.’’ the k.ds can enjoy computer games, a television and VCR for watching movies, a VirtuBoys 3-D game system and a box of toys for younger children. A giant stuffed animal is the mascot for the room, and a rug that looks School Lunch Menus I'hornappk Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 15 Meat and cheese subs, let luce. cherry crisp, peas and carrots. Thursday, Nov. 16 Turkey/dressing, mashed potatoes, peas, cranberries, sherbet. Friday, Nov. 17 Pizza, green beans, applesauce. Monday, Nov. 20 Burrito/cheese, broccoli or green beans, pineapple. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Taco on soft shell with meat/cheese. lettuce, refried beans, blueberry cobbler. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues., Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 15 Waffles, cherry sauce. Thursday. Nov. 16 Breakfast burnto. fruit juice. Nominating petitions are available at the Village office for the biannual election, March 11, 1996, for the following positions: Bill Atkinson, the new owner of the New Design beauty salon in Caledonia, shows off a part of the new playland' he has created in the shop to entertain clients' children during appointments With him, is Rita Martin, the former owner of New Design. She still works at the salon and also represents a leading beauty product line. Friday. No*. 17 Cinnamon roll, fruit juice. Monday. Nov. 20 Pancakes, syrup, fruit juice Tuesday. No*. 21 Fr. toast sticks, fruit juice. Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. No*. 15 Taco bar. fr fnes. Viu Pup. milk Thursday. No*. 16 French dip sand , fr fries. Vita Pup Frida*. No*. 17 taa Pizza. fr. fnes, Vita Pup. milk, potato bar Monday. No*. 20 Gnlkd chicken party. fr. fnes. Vna Pup. milk Tuesday. No*. 21 Taco sand , Vna Pup. milk. Cakdunia Communit* High Middk Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 15 Turkey in gravy, mashed potatoes, com. roll. milk. See Lunches, Page 14 like a road map of a village will be perfect for trucks and match box-size cars. A big window lets in lots of light. 'T’ve called around, and 1 don't believe there are any other salons in the area right now that have a playland like this.*’ Atkinson said. He said he hopes the Cale­ donia store, which he re­ opened in October, will be the first of five salons he plans to open over the next five years. All will use the Visual Changes name, he said, and all will have a play­ land area for the kids. A graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School. Atkin­ son received his cosmetology training from Chic University in Grand Rapids. Since his gradual ion from Chic in 1991. he has worked for salons in Grand Rapids and Kentwood before buying New Design He has taken first place in slate competitions for hair styling and cutting and has taught classes m hair styling and hair products Atkinson is planning a grand opening celebration in January, but the salon is open for appointments. Walk-ins also are welcome, he said. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OP PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml. and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the planning commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 16,1995 com­ mencing at 7:30 PM at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-10-11 Tax Id. No. 004-011-02 a request by Peter & Judy Camp­ bell to rezone their vacant land on Bender Rd. from the “Agriculture" to the “Rural Residential" district. 2. ZOC 95-10-12 Tax Id. No. 300-301-00 a request by Gary Middleton of Middleville Tool & Die Co. to rezone their land, at 611 Bowens Mill Rd. from “C - Commercial” to the "1-1, Light Industrial" district. 3. ZOC 95-10-13 Tax Id. No. 019-005-00 - a request by Craig & Diane Timmerman to rezone their land at 12223 Chief Noonday from "C-3, Commercial” to the “1-1, Light Industrial" district. 4. ZOC 95-10-14 Tax Id. No. 260-000-00 - a request by Piller Land Co., West Shore Drive, to develop phase II of Lakelife Condo Plat. 5. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 14, 1996 TK Middle School kids build ‘mummies’ as project Thomapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School students built lifesize mummies recently for an extra credit project related to a unit they studied on an­ cient Egypt Teacher Mary Francisco said a team of instructors at the middle school got together to plan and teach the unit Students worked on them dur­ ing the first six weeks of the school sear Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students Brian Vanderwerp (left), and Aaron Porritt display their mummy "King Tut." The project took them a week to finish [From Our Readers Luka Shuck displays "Mr. Tuf". His project took ♦our weeks to finish. Essential schools quotes misleading To the editor: Seth Welton's project is Tut Junior” complete with a canup jar for organs. The project took him a week and a half to finish. Meggban Smith shows her mummy complete with a tomb and canup jars contain organs and intestines. GIFT SETS High Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets 4ZIRW60134 13 pc. 1/16” to 1/4” with Index Only *1 3.39 4ZIRW60149 17 pc. 1/16" to 1/2” with 3/8" Shank and Index omy $29.99 4ZVG614 Includes 5WR-5” Vise-Grip and 10WR-10” Vise-Grip s21.49 4ZVG615 Includes 7WR-7" Vise-Grip and 6LN-6” Needle Nose Vise-Gnp VISE-GRIP LUNCHES, continued from P. Thursday, Nov. 16 Hamburger w/bun. fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Nov. 17 Chicken patty w/bun. gr beans or fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Nov. 20 Turkey pita. fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Pizza, fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Wednesday, Nov. 15 Hamburge w/bun. food bar. milk Thursday. Nov. 16 Turkey in gravy, mashed potatoes, com, roll. milk. Friday. Nov. 17 Chicken patty » bun. food 13 bar. Vita Pup. milk. Monday, Nov. 20 Pizza, food bar. milk. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Com dog. taz shake, food bar, milk. Caledonia Community Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Nov. 15 Breakfast bagel, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Nov. 16 Waffle w/syrup, juice or fruit, milk. Friday , Nov. 17 Pop tart, string cheese. juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Nov. 20 Assorted cereal, graham cracker, juice or fruit, milk. 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We have instituted many avenues to make communica­ tion possible: the installation of a 24-hour answering machine in all the schools, a section titled "we welcome your comments and sugges­ tions” in the school newslet­ ters, and we have tried to make ourselves available at more meetings throughout the district. It is not the style of the board or its administration typically to respond to the community in such a manner as a "letter to the editor.” Unfortunately, inaccurate in­ formation is being disseminated throughout the community through (his means, and if there is no public response, then the com munity may begin to believe these statements to be true It is important for our beliefs to be formulated from accurate information. The quotations sighted from Sizer's "Coali­ tion of Essential Schools" were taken out of context and they do not reflect what we are teaching at Caledonia The following are excerpts from school board policy pro­ vides the guidelines for gover­ ning the operation of the school system: “The board believes that the most important educa tional task assigned to the school is that of maximum in­ tellectual development of students, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to the solution of the problems of citizenship in a democratic society ’’ "The school district shall assume primary responsibility for... maximum achievement of the following an inquiring mind, ability to think, draw conclusions. make decision* and take action based on evidence proficiency in the use of the basic tools of learn ing. proficiency in the skills of communication, knowledge in history, geography, civics, economics, and the arts, knowledge of science and pro­ ficiency in the use of the scientific method, knowledge of mathematics and fun damental process of quantitive reasoning and expression.'* The areas that we can objec­ tively measure indicate that our students arc better prepared now than ever before. We have a good school System, not only because of dedicated ad ministrators and staff, but because of our abundance of caring, concerned and involv­ ed parents. We do not want parents to accept PR as patronizing, we want them to continue to be involved so that you will know and accept the truth Family values arc reflected by these parents who make up the committees in which decisions arc made. While the board is elected to have the final say on issue*, input from these parents is us­ ed. and the statements "is it good for our kids?” and "does it coincide with the philosophy of the community in which we live?" are con­ sidered before we cast our vote. Sharon Oatley, Board President Calcdona Community Schools HOMEOWNERS! STOP CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA NOVEMBER 15, 1995 • 7:00 P.M. Imng from paychedt to paycheck? Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurers Report The Greens of Broadmoor Country Club - 2ND Reading 6. Planning Commission Report 7. Kent District Library Appointment 8. Assessor Review 9 Campau/Kettle Lake Resolutions 10. Other Business That May Come Before The Board 'aaradrWrxr Thornapple Roofing & Siding (106) 795-2039 1. 2 3. 4. 5. LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! 1-800-968-2221 AAA MtMtIGAGf Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 14. 1995 i Page 15 Caledonia Dance Center to present ‘Nutcracker’ soon Herr Drosselmeyer and some of the other cast of characters. The Caledonia Dance Center will present the holi­ day favorite “The Nut­ cracker" Friday and Satur­ day. Dec. I and 2. at the Caledonia High School Per forming Art* Center The show will be at 7 p.m. Dec I and 3 pm Dec 2. This will be the fifth season the Caledonia Dance Center ha* presented this holiday favorite Friday evening's perfor­ mance (Dec. 1) will coincide with the Grand Rapids area * observation of World AIDS Day. Proceeds from ticket sales will again be donated to the Grand Rapids AIDS Resource Center. "The Nutcracker" has rais­ ed more than $2,000 for the center in the past two years Lead roles in the production are as follows: Clara. Elise Boncher; Dr Drosselmeyer. James Oliver; Snow Queen. Emily Temple. Wind King. Kelly Audy. Sugar Plum Fairy. Katie Rienstra. and The Nutcracker. Megan Oiver. Sam Pedi (formerly of the Grand Rapids Ballet and The Joftrcx Ballet of New York City), again will assist with the production, and will per­ form. the Arabian dance with Kelly Audy and Brett Harris "The Nutcracker” will be presented in its entirety, with full costumes, sets and scenery, including a growing Christmas tree (which fills the stage at its peak, of more than 25 feet in height). The cast has grown in the past five years from almost 40 to over 50 dancers ranging in ages from 7 through adult Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. For ticket information call 891-1606 or 459-9177. 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The program, in its first year, received funding after The school readiness program allows children to develop independence and make new friends. Weirenga proposed the idea to the school board last year The program operates four days a week and is designed for children who turn 4 by Dec I. The curriculum follows specific guidelines set by the state Wieringa said she hopes to get additional funds next year so the program will be available to even more children then the 17 students they have now . She said there are six criteria prospective students need to fit in order to qualify for the program, the No. 1 factor being income Anyone who wants to find out more about the program may call the Community Education office at 795-3397. Fine motor skills ore strengthened through o variety of activities in Sally Weirnqa s readiness progrom. Children can make anything they want at the office — FACTORY — Machine Operators and Assemblers needed for Plastic Injection Molding Company. 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The qualified candidate will be a RN. LPN or Medical Assistant Excellent interper sonal sk»lk art required and prior doctor's office experience is preferred Please submit appbcaDon resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Ann Human Resources 1009 W est Green Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 LOE • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS A WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 $ BARMAN SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 14, 1995 / Page 17 O-K Gold awards 28 Scots to all-conference honors Tnnc in lUpo III Trojan Tennis named Middleville tennis standouts (from back, left to nght) Kon Hutchens, Traci Campbell. Adelaide Devine and Sara Wnght. Campbell’ a senior. was All-OK Bliue Conference this season scoring 18 wins Wnght also made all-conference with 17 wins in her junior campaign Hutchens, a senior, and Devine both played No. 1 doubles and set the school record this season with 23 wins The Middleville team also were league runners-up Trojans girls basketball prepare for district O K Blue action Middleville High s varsity basketball team closed out the regular season with some stingy defense against some talented scorers. The Trojans (who finished at 9-11 overall and 6-8 in the O-K Blue) held Rogers' star Sue Pierson to 10 points but lost the Nov. 9 contest 50-46 in overtime. To start off the week. Middleville limited Hamilton's Jill Herbig to five points in a 54-44 defeat on Nov. 7. Middleville Coach Jim Sprague said that his team and Rogers exchanged the lead consistently, but the Trojans held a slim advantage for most I of the second half. The Trojans did have a shot at the buzzer to win the game in regulation, but the shot did not fall. Nine of Pierson's 10 points came during the overtime period to help ignite the ('■olden Hawk offense. Jenny Doyle led Middleville with 21 points. Doyle also did the job on the boards with nine rebounds Katie Polhemus added 10 points and Tracy Schondclmayer scored seven. Middleville made 7-of-17 free throws versus Rogers. In the loss to Hamilton, the Trojans converted on just 3of-13 free throw attempts "We didn't play bad; the thing that hurt us was the free throws." Sprague said. Jessica VanAman and Rachel DeVormer combined to hold Herbig to five points. The two also teamed to hold Pierson in check. Hamilton closed out the game with a scoring spurt which turned out to be the difference. Doyle scored 17 versus Hamilton, while Polhemus had eight. SCOT HOOPSTERS, 3-point basket to start the fourth quarter. At that point. Moushegian called a timeout to help calm his troops. 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OFFICE WORK Full time! — 1 receptionist with switch­ board and good typing experience; 1 clerk with good data entry skills, spreadsheets and filing background Call for appointment Apply 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays Bring 2 Pieces of I.D. from front CHS soccer players awarded all-conference honors this year are forward Schmidt (top, left), halfback Mark Boncher, forward Eric Rogers, and halfback Mike Wildcat advantage to two Famol (in front of Rogers). Sweeper Dan Corstange (seated, left) and stopper Jeff points (40-38) with 4:28 left Foster (front) earned honorable mention. See more on next page to play. A Margie Reurink basket off a rebound built Wayland’s lead back up to five points (43-28) with 2:18 remaining. Reurink finished with 14 points. Stephanie Algera made two baskets in the late going to help keep the Scots within striking distance. Algera's last basket — which was scored on a second effort opportunity — made lhe score 49-44 with under a minute to play in the contest. Algera ended the game with eight points. Rachel Comegys tallied Caledonia’s final two points, but the comeback effort came up just a little bit too short. F ree throws were a big part in the Caledonia comeback. Wayland attempted 28 free throws in the second half and made 10 of them. Moushegian w as happy to escape the game with a win. "We didn’t hit the free throws," Moushegian said. "The good thing is that we sucked it up and won." Wilson, despite the loss, thought that the game was encouraging for his Caledonia squad. Tm really proud of them; it was mostlv the bench that led the charge." Wilson said. "Wayland did a nice iob of securing rebounds at the end. Zack made it a point to get them (Wayland) on the offensive boards* 507 - 36th St SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARI^ 2 Traffic Lights East of Dtvision Avo. (616) 245-6161 In boys' cross country, Rob Lillie (seated, left), Dave Fnedrich (top), Todd Striplin (right) and Andy Schupp earned all-conference honors. Mofe on nexf page. �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 14, 1996 OK Gold conference champs, continued from Page 17 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Ending welfare as we know it! Kris VanBelkum (toft), Caledonia's first singles player, was named all conference in tennis for the fourth year Heidi Hanna earned honorable mention at third singles. Not pictured is Kim Crissman, who earned all conference at second singles Last week Michigan took a historic step to continue helping Michigan's needy families become self-sufficient On Oct. 31. Governor John Engler. Speaker Paul Hilligonds and 1 unveiled components of the most comprehensive welfare reform system m the nation, which will implement federal Fighting Scot linebacker Josh Haywood, left, led block grants A task force consisting of Senators R. Robert the O-K Gold in tackles this year, while teammate Don Geake and Joel Gougeon as well as Repesentatives Shirley Stevens (center) led the league in scoring They were Johnson and Jack Horton, spearheaded this reform proposal. named to the all-conference team, with junior Nick By implementing this plan, we will end welfare as we know it. returning it to what it was meant to be: a helping hand for pro Jacques earning honorable mention. pie m need. Over the past few years. Michigan has had a great deal of success helping families m need become .self-sufficient through our "To Strengthen Michigan Families'' program, which began in 1992. In fact, the number of families on assistance in Michigan has declined to historically low levels, and the number of families receiving assistance who are now working has increased to almost 30 percent, more than three times the national average. The weather was a factor for Realizing the kind of success we are achieving at tms level, Braving the season's first the federal government is returning power to the states, the blizzard, sixty-five runners the total turnout. The race way that our founding fathers had intended This move will turned out for the re-binh of coordinators were hoping for allow us to implement our welfare reform plan 200 runners, but did not make the Middleville Turkey Trot. In order to represent our true focus, we will change the name that mark. Race director Tammy of our Department of Social Services to the Family In­ The men’s I0K was won by Benjamin said that conditions dependence Agency. This is the most obvious change, but our Paul Lanning of Grand Rapids were less than perfect. reforms do not end with the name change. This histone reform "The footing was slippery in 37:23. Sara Stadt. also of is based on four basic principles by which we will strengthen due to the heavy rain earlier Grand Rapids, won the Michigan's families and then the four to five women s 10K in 51:41. Ed Our first principle is encouraging employment In order to inches of snow which was Schmidt of Nunica won the end welfare dependence in our state, we'll remove all disincen­ falling during the race,” men's 5K in 20:48, while tives to work from the welfare plan By giving cash instead of Benjamin said "The runners Middleville's Jessi Davis won food stamps to working families who earn at least $350 per also had to finish the races the women's 5K in 21:43. month for three straight months, we arc rewarding their Snow did not seem to demonstrated responsibility. Participation in work first will be directly into a 30 m.p.h. wind. Overall, the times were hamper Davis or Hastings' a condition of eligibility for financial assistance, except under slow, but the runners did Charissa Shaw, who finished specific conditions. This program helps families find jobs or second in 22:36.. Both Davis employment-related activities. Those who don't participate enjoy themselves." and Shaw competed at the will not receive benefits. Class B state cross country The second principle is targeting support Preserving Michigan’s families is a top priority of this reform package finals two weeks ago. Our plan is to build on each family’s strengths whenever possi Here is a list of the age ble. We’re committed to providing services designed to meet group winners: Men's 5K — 1-13 Adam each family’s needs, not attempting to fit the family into a prescribed service dictated by federal funding Nieland; 14-16 Nate TerBeek. Under this principle, we’ll provide a variety of support ser­ 17-19 Shawn Davis; 30-34 vices to help new mothers, keep students in school, and pre Lynn Otto; 35-39 Mark vent domestic violence. It also provides measures like foster Fiske; 40-44 Jerry Welsh; 45family support, adoptive placements, substance and sexual 49 Ed Schmidt; 50-59 Brad abuse programs, as well as child care recommendations. Bennett; 60 and over Ray Our third principle is increasing responsibility Everyone Aspinall has unique values, skills, talents and potential to share with his Men's 10K — 14-16 Ryan or her community. By giving them the opportunity to use these Hesselink; 17-19 Mark talents through responsibility, we are helping them to build self-esteem. Pullen; 20-24 Lanning; 35-39 Under our program, assistance recipients will participate in Jeff Thorton; 40-44 Bruce the social contract, pledging to participate in some form of pro­ TerBeek; 45-49 Richard Jones ductive activity for at least 20 hours per week We will Women’s 5K — 1-13 dedicate Family Independence specialists to work hand-inAndrea Zoet; 14-16 Jessi hand, providing financial and supportive service to families Davis; 17-19 April Holwerda; who are moving toward self-sufficiency. 20-24 Renee Dieperslott; 35Our final principle is involving communities Michigan’s 39 Deb Donker; 40-44 Dee communities are endless sources of support We know that the Collick. 45-49 Judy Family Independence Agency can’t resolve all of the barriers Anderson; 50-59 Liz Lancaster to self-suffiency by itself. The agency will be working in part­ Women's 10K — 20-24 nership with churches and other community organizations to Stadt; 40-44 Becky Gerber prevent the problems that people are facing today, such as violence, divorce, and out-of-wedlock births Through sup­ port, education and mentoring, these organizations can cure the problem. n<X just hide the symptoms I believe the people of this state are very generous and want to help people in need I however, they expect that they take in­ Mr. and Mrs Robert K dividual responsibility and work to help themselves That’s the Witkop. nee Marilyn Carter key to this reform and that’s the successful path that this state of Middleville became grand­ will follow. parents on Oct. 13th with the I’m excited about this reform package and I hope for it to be birth of Caleb James to Mr signed into law by Christmas to ensure that 1996 will begin a and Mrs. Michael (Cathy) (Witkop) Dutkiwick of new era tn personal responsibility and self sufficient families. Wayland. So that means that Mrs Vere (Bernice) (Pickett) Carter is a great grandmother for the first time. She is a resi­ dent of Sherbrooke Nursing Center Turkey Trot runners brave winter conditions Ryan Stephen (left) and Scott Leatherman earned all-conference this year in golf. Newest citizen— TK Sports Fans... Ten members of the CHS girts’ Class B state champion cross country team received ail-conference recognition In the top row, from the left, are Jill Leatherman. Beth Parbel and Audrey Warner In the middle row, from the left are Shannon Houseman, Andrea Shomier (honorable mention) and Ken Bloom In front are Brooke Wierenga, Sarah Parbel and Liz Fortuna Not pictured is all­ conference runner Barb Warner Looking for Extra Cash? Thanks to all who helped with the fall concessions. Your help was very much appreciated. - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI — TK Athletic Boosters �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 14. 19961 Pepe 19 Accident claims the life of area man ley conditions were to blame for an accident that claimed the life jd( a 24-ycar-old Middleville man Saturday, Nov II. A car driven by Bruce A. Vanhaver, 53, of Alto, who was traveling east on ('lartsville Road, lost control on the icy road, crossed the center line and hit a vehicle, driven by Daniel C. Hutchings of Chief Noonday Road. Middleville, bead on. Hutchings was transported by Aero-med to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he died Sunday morning. Vanhaver was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lakewood Community Ambulance The accident is being investigated by the Michigan State Police Department in Ionia. AIDS Advisory group plans meeting The Barry-Eaton HIV/AIDS Advisory Com­ mittee recently held an open forum in Hastings. The group's purpose is to respond to the HIV related needs, not provided for by the community and to increase awareness of resources of­ fered by many agencies, s The next Barry-Eaton HIV/AIDS Advisory Com mittce meeting will be held Tuesday. Nov. 14. in Charlotte The focus of the committee will be the needs of the school-age population A support group for family. friends and significant others is now meeting in the Charlotte area. Their bi­ monthly meetings deal with the needs and concerns of family members, friends, and significant others of people who have HIV or AIDS A support group for those infected with HIV/AIDS is now forming in the Barry County area Anyone in­ terested may call 945-9516 or (517) 541-2651 and leave a brief message, first name and a number Serving our Country Adam C. Sherman Navy Airman Adam C. Sherman, son of retired Air Force Maj and Mrs John P Sherman of I 0 0 8 4 Whitney ville. Allo, has returned to Lemoore. Calif., after completing a six-month ovBfteas deployment with Strike Fighter Squadron 94 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lin­ coln, which included duty in the Persian Gulf near Iraq / Sherman is one of 165 squadron members aboard the ship who completed the more than 38,000 mile voyage. Sherman's unit was part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Battle Group, which included more than 80 tactical aircraft, and ships and submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. While on deployment. Sher man and fellow Sailors helped enforce the international nofly zone over Southern Iraq Aircraft from Sherman's squadron flew nearly 500 mis­ sions to prevent unauthorized aircraft from flying over Southern Iraq. In all. aircraft from Sherman's squadron flew more than 3.500 hours and completed nearly ! .800 arrested landings aboard the earner — nearly half of them at night Sherman’s squadron, homeponed at Naval Air Sta­ tion Lemoore. Calif . flies the F/A-18C Hornet, a twin­ engine supersonic strike fighter capable of providing protection against enemy air­ craft. delivenng ordinance on targets ashore and at sea. and providing dose-air support for troops on the ground. In late August. Sherman and fellow Sailors took part in contingency operations in the Northern Persian Gulf in response to Iraq’s increased military activities in the area. Because of the deterrent value generated by USS Abraham Lincoln’s, forward presence and its massive firepower capability, Sherman and other squadron members remained in the Persian Gulf until they were relieved by the USS In­ dependence Rattle Group. While spending I5l days at sea, Sherman also visited Hong Kong. Si naporc. the United Arab Emirates and Hawaii. During the six-month voyage, more than 7,000 peo­ ple visited the ship including dignitaries, news media and local citizens. Sherman’s involvement in the deployment is an example of how U.S. Sailors and Mannes are serving forward deployed aboard aircraft ear­ ners around the world from the Persian Gulf to the Adriatic Sea The 1992 gradute of Caledonia High School joined the Navy in Apnl 1993. of the American Legton. Members of the Caledonia Legion Post 305 fire the traditional salute to their fellow veterans Saturday, as an early winter storm swirls around them ARRESTING COIRS : Colorful Printing T color Cnpying I I I I I Color catches the eye! We can add color to your message with vibrant color inks and beautiful colored papers. Come in today for a look at all the possibilities! I See us for crisp, beautiful color copies | I so close to the original they're almost I I illegal (not!). Low cost! Highly I complimentary! I I J________________________________ I The business printing experts at JAd Graphics are here to help you with all your printing needs from business cards to a full color brochure. 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Michigan 49333 124th Year ....... ................. ............................................................................................................. .................................. ....................... TK board OKs new math curriculum guide bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg School Board Monday voted to approve the new math cur­ riculum guide Assistant Superintendant for Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Mary Ellen Correa said a group of teachers, two from each grade level, have studied this guide for the past three years The guide also has been rec commended by the School Im­ provement Curriculum Com­ mittee Council and the Cur­ riculum Committee. Correa said the guide represents minimum expecta turns for students, which most students are expected to exceed David Smith said the com­ mittee members felt that there also should tv an outline for higher expectation*, a goal that reflects higher standards The change, he said, wouta result in raising the expecta­ tions for some students while keeping the minimum. Superintendent Jay Cason said similar guidelines should be set for the other cur­ riculums as well. Schoo! board member Richard Roth said committee members had suggested that the majority of information in the outcomes is adequate. though some of the guidelines in the lower grades need to be changed He added that he hopes they can make these changes within the next two years The board also adopted new language arts textbooks for the middle school Correa said both the School Improvement Curriculum Council and the Curriculum Committee recommended adoption Some teachers in the school system looked through ail the language art* outcomes and researched different textbooks to determine which ones would best serve students The books that were chosen were Houghton-Mifflin, and the Scott Foresman seventh and eighth-grade spelling scries. Prices, she said, have changed and the money will come from millage enhancements Correa said she hopes this serves as a model for other textbook adoptions. in other business, Cason said the district has been doing a feasibility study to see what company it would hire for future constructions if it chooses to have a bond elec­ tion to ask for funding in the near future. The company that looks like it is the best one for the job is Tower Pinkster Thus. which has been reccommended by the Building and Grounds Committee. Cason said it is time to com­ mit to this company because the schools would lose time and have more expenses if they don't Cason said the school system would want to use the company's services, should a bond issue be approved He said he has been in per­ sonal contact with six or seven other districts who have used the firm's services and gave it glowing recommendations. Some of the school board members attended the Michigan Association of School Board (MASB) and MASA fall conferences. Richard Roth said the con­ ference was interesting and that a lol of objections were raised on certain issues. Much of what they thought would pass was sent hack to the committees. Romph said she attended a school law conference that discussed the future of charter schools in Michigan Central Michigan, she said, has put $650,000 into charter schools. The number of charter schools should in­ See TK board. Page 2 Si. ' No 41 1 November 21. PUFIC L V ■ 1 ! 1 ---------- -------------------------- Users to play only $3-5 a month more for debt service New Campau-Kettle Lake sewer expansion construction bids up • Establish a third assess­ were promised. Their original by Barbara Gall assessment of $6,900 per unit ment district to include three Staff Writer parcels not originally in­ The Caledonia Township will not be raised to cover the Board Wednesday took action higher construction costs, but cluded One of these has a to defray a $1.14 million the debt service fee will be failed septic system and must shortfall in revenues needed to higher by an average of $5 per hook up; one was accidentally omitted from the initial roll design and construct the new month. and the owner of the third has Campau/Kettle Lake sewer asked to be included. system. To support the • Enlist further township Resolutions approved by project, the backing for the project with a the board, however, ensure $15,000 annua! subsidy to township also that users of the new system help pay off the bond. The will not have to pay higher agrees to pay an township eventually will be assessments than promised annual subsidy paid back .is the sewer district last year. The only increase expands from the general residents will pay is $3 to $5 • Consider a long-term plan per month more in the debt fund for payments to extend the Campau-Kettle service fee. which goes toward on the sewer Lake sewer to five adjoining paying off the bond. areas already identified by en­ system bond. To support the project, the gineers as eventually needing township also agrees to pay sewer. However, both present an annual subsidy from the Keeping user fees in line general fund for payments on with the original projections, and new users will pay only for their own sewer coats. the sewer system bond. however, came only after a lot "We chose an SBR system The board action became of work by a committee com­ necessary when the final con­ posed of Township Supervisor because it is expandable.** struction bid for the new Tom Garbow, Township Garbow said later 'Expanding wastewater treatment system Treasurer Ruth DeVries, engi­ See Sewer project. P. 12 at the lakes came in about neer Randy Wilcox and attor­ $910,000 over the estimated ney Jim White. Joining them costs projected last year. The were a consultant from the high construction bid helped county and consultant Rich push the total project more Pierson, who has worked ex­ than $1 million over esti­ tensively with the sequence mated costs. batch reactor-type system to The bottom line for the res­ be constructed at the lakes. idents in the new sewer dis­ The group faced two big trict. however, is that they problems: keeping residents* will pay only a few dollars assessments in line with the The Village of Middleville more per month than they original projections, and find­ will have nominating petitions ing a solution to the shortfall. available at the village office White said they discussed for the March 11 biannual many options, but finally rec­ election Residents can run for the ommended the board approve following local positions: the following actions: President, clerk, treasurer, • No increase in the users' three trustee scast with fourassessment roll established year terms, and two trustee last year. two-year terms. • Create a second assess­ The deadline to file peti­ ment roll that would include tions is 4 pm Tuesday. Nov. 38 vacant and buildable lots 28. with the clerk at the within the sewer district. village office. These were mx included in the People now holding these original assessment roll. This offices arc President Lon new roll also would include Meyers, Clerk Cheryl one parcel whose owner al­ Hooper, Treasurer Ed Schell ready has paid the assessment. inger. Trustees Marilyn If it's Thanksgiving time. The vacant lots would be as­ VanderBerg, William Mosey, Christmas has got to be right sessed at 50 percent of what a Floyd Bray, Jim French and fully improved lot is charged. James Rutherford. Trustee around the comer. In Caledonia, Santa will be The remainder would be paid Gerald Stagray is not up for when a sewer connection fee re-election this year coming to town at 11 a.m. Some of the current council Saturday, Dec. 9, ushered in is applied for and the connec­ members have taken petitions by the annual Christmas pa­ tion fee paid. out, but none have been • Increase the debt service rade. returned yet. "Anyone that would like to fee to a net initial increase of There are no new camdates enter a float, bring their $5 per month per unit. so far horses and teams or decorate a vehicle is welcome to join," said Don Apsey, who is coor­ dinating the parade. Those who plan to march should be at the Caledonia • Middleville honors veterans on their Community Education build­ special day ing at 10:30 a.m. to line up. and we'll be getting started • TK Technology Committee seeking the promptly at 11." he saxl right system "We 11 hope for some nice • Newman to retire from Caledonia weather, and a good turnout Elevator after 22 years for Santa.' Anyone with questions • Caledonia Village expands DPW, office should call either Don or staff Donna Apsey at 891-4085 during business hours. Deadline set Nov. 28 for Middleville petition filing Caledonia Village sets Christmas parade for Sat. Dec. 9 In This Issue... He's coming to town! Santa Claus will arrive in Caledonia dunng the annual Christmas parade, scheduled for 11 a m on Saturday. Dec 9 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 21. 1995 TK BOARD, crease to 50 by next year. Romph said. however, they don't expect public school students to attend these schools Many of the students who will attend; a re troubled ** The State Legislature also is discussing revising the school code. • Romph said they want to change it so that districts have general broad based powers that broaden the scope of the school board and its amount of control in the future. Other issues discussed were expulsion hearings, and get­ ting inner-city kids involved in community projects. Cason said as the state con­ tinues to put the pressure on the distnci. it will have to be creative in the use of resources He said they are starting to add school days, but not allowing extra money to fund them He said Proposal A. passed by voters in March 1994. is good in some respects and has gotten the schools partially out of the millage business, but not all the way continued from front page Proposal A only allows school districts to ask for local millage enhancements for three years. Two years from now . TK will not be able to ask for millage enhancements on a local basis any more. He said by that time, they will only be able to receive millage money on a in­ termediate school district basis Grand Rapids voters usually will dictate whether they pass or Hot in the Kent In­ termediate School District. Cason said each mill is worth $200,000 on a local basis, but on a regional basis a mill is worth $300,000 If the district goes regional wide, he said, the value of each mill increases He said he hopes the legisla­ tion will work on that Mane Grice and Jackie Schmidt were honored with plaques for organizing Disability Awareness Week. Grice said the week originally was started by Page Elementary School Principal David Buka la last year, and it received administratvie Letterheads 'PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) MILLER MEANS... 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GRI. 945-9103 Roy Carlson 795 3611 Jem Johnson 948 4699 William Slagstad....... 948-9842 support High School science teacher Sue Canjorski and Patty Baldry took care of special needs Schmidt said Page Elementary fourth-grade teacher Tracy SwindeB and Joan Treasenburg from McFall Elementary also helped with the event The parent-teacher organization supported the project financially. greeted people as they arrived at the events and laminated posters She said events consisted of the Mad Hatters theater group, who performed skits at Page Elementary , m which an actor pretended to be several different people with disabilities McFall elementary had a puppet show called “Kids on the Block" and had displays in the library The Grand Rapids Pacers wheelchair basketball team played some games with teachers and students and spoke about disabilities afterward Former hearing impaired student Marc Sevald spoke to students at TK High School and Johnm Tuitel told middle school students what it is like to have cerebal palsy Debbie Erway............623-8357 □. 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GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. Pop-up book display set up at TK School Library Thornapple Kellogg High School art students created posters and a pop-up book containing several of their favorite authors to celebrate National Childrens Book week. The students are (from left) first row D J. Zylstra, Steve Austin. Mott Norman. Brett Bremer. Second row, Emily Zuidersma, Heather Marble, Cheryl Postema, Jessie Blain, and Amy Harvey. Third row, Greg Kotrba. Evon Chamberlain, Ryan Kimmle, and Josh Welton. by Mandy habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Community Library last week celebrated National Children’s Book Week by displaying a pop-up book of several popular selections. This year marks the 76th annual national observance of this week Thomapple Kellogg High School students in Barb Baar s commercial art class spent a class period making four posters, a large Cat in the Hat. and a pop-up book called “Our Favorite Authors The authors featured in the pop-up are Mark Brown, Dr Seuss. Norman Bndwell and Paddington by Michael Bond The pop ups were created by four different students, who worked both individually and in groups to create the projects. Librarian Judy Kain said the books on display are being checked out. TK Technology Committee seeking the right system by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple School District Technology Commit­ tee is working with consultant Jeff Ingle to determine what type of computer systems to spend the voter-approved millage enhancement money on. Board member Wendy Romph said the Internet Com­ mittee has disscussed having a line come in through SMILE. Twenty-seven other districts are hooked up to this line. One of the committee’s con­ cerns at this point, she said, is how to get the staff up to speed on the Internet. Part of the group plans to visit three locations to see how the Internet is used. She added that there also was discussion on where to put computer labs. The com­ mittee decided to go ahead with creating labs, using some restrictions due to the problem with locations The group also is looking into lease purchase agreements offered by dif­ ferent companies and is look­ ing at hardware and software in the district. Romph said the district also will need someone to work in the labs who can do operations so teachers will not have to take time out from teaching to fix machines. The Kent Intermediate School District also has donated 12 DOS systems for (hem to use She said if anyone has any suggestions on types of soft­ ware that would be good to purchase to let them know The committee has con­ sidered using mobile labs in which they would use movable tables and a strip of electrical outlets instead of completely remodling the rooms Assistant Superintendent For Curriculum Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said she and Technology Committee Chairman Kevin Briggs are meeting with consultant Jeff Ingle to examine how out­ comes can be taught through the computer system. There will be a community meeting Tuesday. Dec. 5, to inform the public of the situa­ tion and ask for suggestions. The group also will be go­ ing to East Kellogg Schools one morning and have visita­ tions at Optimal Solutions in the afternoon to see presenta­ tions on the use of certain computer systems. Correa said they also will examine the equipment they already have to see how it will fit in with the new equipment The group, she said, plans to get a basic structure in place as soon as possible and then participate in the bidding process. She said the staff at the elementary schools are in (crested in having computer labs The middle school labs will lean toward the technology area. Correa said they would like to train someone at the paraprofessional level to manage the computer labs. “It does not make sense to spend a lot of money on com puters then have no one to manage them," she said. She said they would like to order the equipment by Jan. 5 and have the computers in­ stalled by Feb. 26, if possible The committee has been working on plans for what knowledge students at each grade level should have before they move on to the next grade. ■ ’ ’ : : Happy 18th Birthday SPIKE Nov. 20, 1995 Love Ya CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE _ Snr., Dec. 3«9aa-12 Noon Adults ‘4.5BAJnder 12 *3.H ctuertousr I Bring the Family and Friends' ■ i �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 21, 1995 / Page 3 Middleville honors vets on their special ‘day’ by Mandy Habd Middleville honored its veterans in a ceremony Salur day morning. Nov 11, at Thornapple Kellogg High School that included the Mid­ dleville VFW Post 7548. the U.S. Navy Color Guard, several speakers and some members of the TK marching band The Rev Roger Timmer man opened with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the playing of ‘ The Star Spangled Banner " Commander Tom Kelly said this ceremony is a special tribute to American veterans who have unselfishly fought for their country This day. he said, originally was called Armistice Day. put together to honor these people Kelly said he wanted also to pay special tribute to World War II veterans and all American veterans who serv­ ed in every war and in every period of peace. "The veterans represent all races and ethnic groups." he said. "They arc your next door neighbors " More than 27 million Americans living today are veterans of some war and more than one million Americans died defending their country Kelly said most of them were just ordinary citizens who came upon the call of du­ ly Only a few came out heroes. These people left their everyday lives and families to commit to their country Middleville Village Council Trustee and President Pro Tern Floyd Bray spoke on behalf of the village. He said the village recognizes the sacrifice veterans have made The village also seeks local citizens who have served and vyould like to see an increase in importance of this day Ceremony hostess Gaylee Kelly asked all veterans who have served to rise. She said that as a daughter, wife, sister and mother in a family of veterans, she realizes that they made sacrifices some will never understand. "You may think you have been forgotten, but you have The Middleville VFW Post 7548. the United Stotes Novy Color Guord. and other fellow veterans gathered at Thornopple Kellogg Middle School Sat. Nov. 11 to honor those who fought for our country. not." she said. Past Department President of the VFW Ladies Auxilary Evyline Woodcock was the next guest speaker She said she thought it was magnificent that people took the time to attend the ceremony Saturday "Our veterans." she said, "gave us good jobs, a good life and even their own lives. "Those who served made a difference." she said "The constitution gave us freedom, but those who fought really made a dif­ ference." she said "Human kindness and love of God make this possible The Ijuiies Auxilary stands by these principles." The VFW national home in Eaton Rapids provides ser­ vices and items for veterans and their families. She said there is a book call­ ed "Above and Beyond" that contains information about people who have fought in wars and have made special contributions. The book, she said, con­ tains a complete outline of battles fought and lists 100 different people who have received medals Mary Edwards Walker was the only woman to receive such a medal for her contribu­ tions to the Civil War. Representatives of the TK marching band played "America." then Eighth District Chaplain Gerry Goff spoke about the history of the VFW' He said the veterans live by two principles — <ofnradeship and patriotism The first two veterans’ organizations started in 1899 in Columbus. Ohio, and Denver. Cok).. when veterans of the Spanish-Amencan War had just returned home vic­ torious after collecting $15.16 for their discharge pay They should have been hap­ py. but could not be because many were too sick to work and seemed to be forgotten On Sept 29. 1899. one veteran in Columbus called 12 of his comrades together in a taylor shop and decided to put together a club that would help veterans get back on their feet after the war General Irving Hale started a similar group in Denver on Dec I. 1899. These two groups were the first foundations for veterans. Soon after, another founda­ tion was developed in Pitt­ sburgh. Pa., in 1901. and one in Philadelphia m 1902. The job of these groups. Goff said, was to represent those who fought in wars. Gaylee Kelly said throughout the century. America anguished over those labeled as prisoners of war. These prisoners have a bear­ ing on everyday lives. The VFW had a small table on display that was set in honor of the prisoners of war "who can not be with us today. ‘ ’ She said the table is set for one to symbolize the frailty of their lives and the white cloth on it symbolizes the "purity of their intentions. " The rose on the table sym­ bolizes those on the breasts of thousands and the slice of lemon on the plate symbolizes the bitterness they feel. The salt symbolizes the families who wait to see if their loved ones will ever be found. These people, who fought in World War I. WW 11. the Korean War. Vietnam. Desert Storm, and many other wars, "are our family." she said. Kelly then I it candles that were on the table in honor of the veterans Goff said veterans have seen the cost of freedom through all wars that were fought "Many soldiers have suf­ fered injury and these people really paid the price for enjoy­ ing the freedoms we have to­ day." he said. The TK band played a dif­ ferent version of "America" for the finale, then Gay lee Kelly recognized and thanked the people who spoke at the ceremony Members of the VFW and the United States Navy Color Guard picked up their flags and marched out of the building to the bridge The VFW held a public lun cheon after the ceremony . 11 RAI IA4RREAAICN Hair Mudlc Hair Cuts Perms Highlights ’8.50 ’29.50 ’19.00 (Long liair slightly more lor perms A highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 90 MEN Don’t know what to get the special lady in your life? WE CAN HELP! Mcil S Night Out Village Stylist Monday, December 4th • 6 pm-9 pm Qtate 627 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE Sank 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA3 ItNDCR The Village Stylist 134 EAST MAIN ST.. CALEDONIA 891-1591 OPEN: Mon. thru Fn. 9 to 9: Sat. 9 to 7 Join the Premier Club and enjoy the many financial and social rewards. Travel with us to wonderful places like Myrtle Beach, Mississippi River, Chicago and more. Sign up at the Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville office. Ques­ tions??? Call Jan at 891-7131. Next Events: November 28 Bowling - 10 AM Middle Villa Lanes December 5 Christmas Party - 6 PM - Holy Family Church Hall December 12 Movie “Santa Clause” - 9 AM - Premier Club Room �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 21, 1995 Neighbors With...NORMA I visited with Betty Bender and she said that her doctor said not to go to have therapy for her knee surgery, but to just exercise in her own way and to stop when it hurt Physical therapy wouldn't be able to tell, as well as she could, when to stop Neva Kenyon said that Bill went deer hunting with two new people, so Neva is a “Deer Widow” and is busy getting a lot of things done that she wanted to do Betty White is busy getting prc-Thanksgiving work done ahead of time. The family is coming home and she is look­ VELDERMAN ing forw ard to the wonderful hustle and bustle of the family get-together Maureen Robinson said she and Jack were m Chicago for a church conference Jack got the flu and was so miserable that they cut their visit short The Thomapple Heritage Association met at Jack and Maureen Robinson’s Wednes­ day evening Jack and Jerry Spencer picked up Houston and me We covered a lot of different things and were talk­ ing about what we can. as a club, do for the 1996 Heritage Day Roberta Meeker gave a lot of input. The main trouble is to get someone who w ants to do the work Our leader. Caroline Steensma. does a wonderful job. and we said that we enjoy having her do as muc h as she does Lu Ward said that hubby Dick went off for deer hunting Betty Neman said that the Praine Literary Club had their 96th year meeting at the Mid­ dle Villa. Isn't that something, to have a dub go­ ing that many years? Our little village has quite a wonderful history for such a small town Betty also said that she had just looked out her window to the lake and there in the open water, were four swans. She said that they have always had Canadian geese, but this is the first time she has ever seen swans It made her day. Dorothy Dean said that she and Don are going over the Kettle 1-ake School for the Heritage Day. bringing their weaving and spinning looms to the classes there Dorothy said it is so much fun to go there She and Don have been doing it for quite a long time. They are all so friendly As they go down the hall, the children greet them with Hi. Grandpa and Grandma Dean. " Lois Bremer said she went to Charlton Park for soup, homemade bread and butter for a class from Caledonia. If anyone would ask me what person would I most want to be. I would have to say Lois Bremer. As king as I have known her. she has been such a super person. Virginia Root also was at the Praine 96th meeting at the Middle Villa. Virginia said Lillian Richards is going to entertain the group at the Country Basket when her turn comes physically tired. With all this snow I have to watch Houston because he loves to go after the mice under the snow, when he's on leash, he pounces and tries to get them What a retriever, mice and moles! Visit with all of you folks next week! Love you all very touch. Cathy Williamson said son Ken and wife Kim came home Monday evening. I went around our field this morning for our morning walk. Boy. what a good hard walk it was. with the snow I really got winded and had to slop Houston twice before we got all the way around. I even had to take a morning nap How good it seemed to be Happy 60s to meet Dec. 4 cation Building. 330 Johnson. Those attending should bang a dish to share and a Si gift for bingo. All senior citizens in the area are welcome, said Happy 60s President Blanche Snyder Anyone with questioni should call 698-6335, The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will enjoy a musical program provided by the Caledonia High School choir when members gather for their potluck luncheon at noon Monday, Dec. 4. Meetings are held at the Caledonia Community Edu­ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9 30 am 10:45 am Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Bruin F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word of Life ( lubs 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. -"• Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9 45 am to 10.45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and ( hddren s Church util be provided Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor itS CALEDONIA1 mF 11IBISTI (MtEHOEIHMBCII A church with a curing heart for our community and me world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9.30 A M & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child A Adult) ( Dun ng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike AUes, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5.00 p.m Sunday Mass......................... 9:00a m & 11:00a.m Sunday School.....................................9:30am Sun. Morning Worship...........10:30 am Evening Service.................................. 6:00pm LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gamer UnMed Brethren Chuev CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 WELCOME TO Caiedoma, Mciupn Telephone bW 8252 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CtwchOffice^ M"1512 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 5546 Whitneyville Ave at 84m St •891-8661 “The Chtrth vhere everytxx^ s .erveoody.. and Jesus Christ s Lonf Sunday School.................................... 930 am Sunday Mommg Wortfvp 1030 a m Strxsoy Everung Wortfvp........................fcOOp m Wea Wh** Prayer 8 Bc*e Study...... 700 pm Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 1L00 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWN®©. Rotor SiARONBARNSDAd Dir ofOwtonEd&Muuc 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. .10:00 a m ..1115a.m ...6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services Wednesday 'Famih >«hl” 6:15 Dinner 9:45 6:00 p m. Caraway St. Chun for Children and Adult> Jr. k Sr. High School Youth Group Cadet» and Cavinettc* Adult HiMe Studie* St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly lew " Rom. 1210 8:00 am.............................. Blended Service 905 a.m.............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a m.................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a m.......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-UU • Church 891-X78 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 111 Church Street Barrier Free Programs for AU Aget Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Miaaievnie Sunday School............9 45 a m Middleville Worship....................... 1100am 900 am A Id30 am Rev. Lynn UZagner - 795-3798 Ret . Paulette Cheyne COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30am. Choir Practice 9:30am. Worship Service ............ 10:30 a.m 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock (The Did lUirnr iHrthodial (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . SE Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School ............ 10 00 a m Morning Worship...........11 00 a m. Evening Worship ............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.......7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 0146 60ch S< near Whitneyvilte Ave Church School. Morning Worship .. 11 00 a m Evening Worship 6 00pm Wed Fellowship 7 30 pm ___ <» homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 21, 1995 I Page 5 Bender* Gilmore exchange vows Diane Jeanne Bender and Kenneth Daniel Gilmore were united in marriage at the First Baptist Church of Middleville on Aug. 26. 1995. Their parents are Mr and Mrs. Philip Bender of Middleville and Rev and Mrs Cecil Gilmore of Marlton, N.J. Matron of honor was Vonda Atkinson. Diane's sister. Bridesmaids were Julia Rumbergs. friend of the bride and Sarah Gilmore, sister of the groom. Flower girl was Alyssa Gilmore, niece of the groom. Best man was Mark Um fleet, friend of the groom Groomsmen were Jeff Eckart and Mark Behm, both friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Corey Seber. friend of the bride Officiating at the ceremony were Rev. Jeffrey Lee and Rev Cecil Gilmore. After a honeymoon to Disney world. Ken and Diane are now living in Ypsilanti Fast Eddie (Mark Hopkins) is fast with the women at Sam’s Joint, especially Miss Bessie (Beeci Foreman, left) and Miss Frankie (Debbie Haney). Movie star to join “Sam’s Joint” cast for Paws with a Cause Brock ■ Simpson exchange vows The marriage of Katherine Ann Brock and Tern Graham Simpson took place at First United Methodist Church on Aug. 19. 1995. Parents of the couple are Thomas and Bon­ nie Brock of Caledonia, and Richard and Suzanne Simpson of Caledonia The bride is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Michigan State University She is currently a third grade teacher in Atlanta. Ga The groom is a graduate of East Kentwood High School and Ferris State University. He is currently employed in sales with the Glidden Company. The couple now reside at their home in Atlanta. Ga. SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thor nappie Kellogg Wednesday. Nov. 22 Half day. McFall and West Lunch, peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, veggie sticks, raisins/cookie Thursday. Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day. No School. Fridas. Nov. 24 No School. Monday, Nov. 27 Chicken Nuggets, biscuit. green beans or com. peaches Tuesday. Nov. 28 Spaghetti/meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, pears Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues . Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun. Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School Thornapple Kelkigg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 22 Bagel/Cr. Cheese, fruit juice. Thursday. Nov. 23 Thanksgiving. No School Friday. Nov. 24 No School Monday, Nov. 27 Oatmeal, br. sugar, raisins, tortilla, roll up Tuesday. Nov. 28 Fr. toast sticks, fruit juice. Caledonia Communitv High Middle Schools Wednesday. Nov. 22 Soup and grilled cheese sandwich. v/chips. Vita Pup. milk Thursday. Nov. 23 No School Thanskgiving Break Fridas. Nov. 24 No School Monday. Nov. 27 Hot turkey sub. fr fries. Vaa Pup. milk Tuesday. Nos. 28 Chinese bar. Vaa Pup. milk That golden retriever nam ed Shadow who sky rocketed to fame in Disney’s “Homeward bound” will join the original cast of “Sam's Joint!” (named for the restaurant) for two perfor­ mances at Sam's Joint in Alaska Sunday. Dec. 3. at I and 6 p.m. as a benefit for “Paws with a Cause.” This comedy western, presented by Break-a-Leg Productions, stormed the Alaska restaurant last spring and played to sold-out crowds of cowboy wannabees. This time around. Shadow will be available for pictures between performances at the Main Street Caledonia Sam's Joint. Tickets for the perfor­ mances are $20 per person (which includes dinner, show, tax and tip). Tickets are on sale at Sam’s Joint in Alaska (7449 68th St. S.E.) and must Fun-Seeking People to Explore a Multitude of Activities at Sea. No Experience Necessary. On a Carnival “Fun Ship” cruise vacation, you can do it all. Or nothing at all. We offer 3 & 4 day Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from $299, and 7 day Caribbean cruises from $599. Premier Travel 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E. (at M-37), Caledonia Monday-Friday 830-600 Saturday 10 00 - 2 00 (616) 554-031 1 H Carnival. THE MOST POPULAR CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD!® Rates are cuse orjy. per person. doutie occ-parxv. plus per. charges and government fees taxes Atra—ar ra.“spor*icr. a See Lunch menus, P. 10 and 1994-95 school years. Break-a Leg Productions was established in June 1995 to ex­ pand on the variety of com­ munity theater opportunities and productions in southeast Kent County. The first production under the new organization was the September 1995 performance of "Bullets Over Broad moor,” an original one-act comedy written by local playwright Carol Meehan, who also wrote ami directed "Sam’s Joint” ’Bullets" was also performed in dinner show format at Sam’s Joint East in Alaska For more information on Break a-Leg Productions or the “Sam’s Joint" benefit for “Paws with a Cause," call Deb Poniatowski at Sam's Joint East, 698 1833. WANTED: Caledoaia ( ummunits High Middle Schools Wednesday. Nov. 22 Submarine sand . fr. tries or aimer Mend, fruit choice, mdk. Thursday. Nov. 23 No schoo Thank>gomg be purchased in advance to guarantee seating for the show. Proceeds from both perfor mances will go to benefit "Paws with a Cause." “Paws with a Cause" is the top producing dog assistance organization in the country. They train dogs for people with disabilities, offering them independence and digni ty. Since 1979, “Paws with a Cause” dogs have become the hands, arms, legs, ears, and even eyes for more than 1.000 of America’s 49 milion people with disabilities. Break-a-Leg Productions is a community theater organi/a tion founded by the same creative group that produced and directed the productions for the Caledona Community Education drama program (Caledonia Community Players) during the 1993-94 Resnraons appr.. Revered it. Ubena. Panama and The Banamas �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 21. 1995 Bob Newman to retire from Caledonia Farmers Elevator after 22 years by Barbara Gall Staff Writdr Bob Newman doesn't deny he's looking forward to re­ tirement. "But I'm not counting the days and hours like I did when Newman married in 1959. and he and his wife. Yvonne, eventually had four children Then, in 1964. he got his first managerial position at the Farm Bureau Services I was leaving the Army." he said with a smile. Newman, who has managed the Caledonia Farmers Elevator cooperative since 1973, will retire effective Dec. 31. The new manager, Martin Hall from Napoleon, Ohio, will take over the post Newman has held so long. "Seeing him and meeting his family reminded me so much of us. when we came to Caledonia." Newman said “Our kids were little, too. and we all were excited about this opportunity, just like they arc." When the Newmans first ar­ rived here. Bob already had been working 16 years in the farmers cooperative elevator business. After graduating from Morley High School, he served two years in the Army, and by the time he came home, he said, the elevator business "had taken hold." Having grown up on a dairy farm himself. Newman look a job with the Morley Produce House, which he described as a small independent elevator In 1958, he look a new job al the Howard City Elevator, where he said "you did a little of everything. But it was fun.' into the house that still is home to them today, and he began a 22-year tenure that would span a time of great change in the Caledonia area. Founded in 1918 by 40 to (( In some communities, the local elevators have closed, or become privatized, because they didn't keep up with the times. If you look around the countryside here, and see how much it’s been urbanized in the last 10 years, you realize this elevator has been willing to change, to meet the new demands... I think that’s a credit .. to Bob... — John Finkbeiner Cooperative in Stanwood. Farm Bureau Services today is Countrymark Co-op Inc., a three-stale organization of co­ operatives that supplies prod­ ucts and resources to its members in Michigan. Ohio and Indiana. Newman stayed in Stanwood until 1973. when he was invited to take the general manager s job at the Caledonia Farmers Elevator cooperative. "I liked it in Stanwood." he recalled. "But Caledonia The Caledonia Farmers Elevator, seen here in a recent aerial photo, has expanded its facilties since Bob Newman took over as general manager 22 years ago. (Photo courtesy Caledonia Farmers Elevator) looked like a real opportunity. And it was." Though he had raised some beef cattle in his previous lo­ cations. Newman said that once he got to Caledonia, be didn't have time to raise live­ stock any more. He and his family moved Serve Up a Hot Gift. Mitke the IkilkLiy special with fash flower* in a Lively Telcflor.i kcc|xike. To send one anywhere in the US, call or visit our shop. Tdcfliiru s Harwst Bmd Bouquet TckjUu s Brass Cussovic Bouqurt '■ Middleville Floral & Gift Shop 314 Arlington (M-37), Middleville 795-3131 OPEN: MotkiavFnda) 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday 9 am to 3 pm -s. ■ Bob Newman, long-time general manager of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company, will be retiring at the end of the year. 50 area farmers who raised the times," he said. "Here at $15,850 to get the business the elevator, we now service going, the elevator was doing the hobby farmer, but we still about $980,000 in business sustain the big farmer." when Newman arrived. It em­ As residential developments ployed 11 people, and the spring up, the number of plant consisted of the present farms in the area is dwindling, elevator building, the lumber but farming still is very much yard and the frame portions of a presence, he said. the feed mill. The tall metal "There now are very few spouts and the metal bins had farms in Caledonia, it's true, not yet been built. but the ones that still exist are As Newman retires, 22 larger than farms used to be. years later, the elevator em­ The technology today allows ploys 48 people, and is a $17 one farmer to do more and million business with more farm more acres than his fa­ than 400 stockholders. ther could have. "Now our employees have "But even though they're to be more specialized, too, not fanners, many of our new know more about the different residents do have some areas, like the feeds, the cloth­ acreage, with gardens, pets, ing or the soils. You don’t and maybe some horses, even always find this kind of exper­ a calf. We try to offer them tise in stores today." the products they need, while He is proud that the still providing our farmers all Caledonia co-op was one of the resources they need. the first in the state to have a Caledonia dairy farmer John full-time agronomist on staff Finkbeiner, whose grandfather The elevator has grown in was one of the original stock­ other ways. too. be said holders in the elevator, said it Ten years ago, it purchased has remained successful partly the Clarksville elevator, and because of Newman’s willing­ last year, began discussions ness to accept change with the Lake Odessa Co-op. "In some communities, the Those negotiations led to an local elevators have closed, or Oct 2 merger of the two op­ become privatized, because they didn't keep up with the erations ’It was a win-*in for both times," said Finkbeiner "If you look around the of us.’ Newman said Changes he has seen at the countryside here, and see bow business encompass more much it's been urbanized in the last 10 years, you realize than just growth, however He >aid that with increased this elevator has been willing residential development in the to change, to meet the new Caledonia area, the elevator no demands and to get the new longer serves just large farm­ kinds of products we've asked for. ing operations "It hasn't been a business There s no doubt, the city is coming out to meet us. and that med to keep doing things the same old way, and I think we have had to change with The employees of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company will honor Bob Newman with a community open house on Friday, Dec. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. The elevator is located at 616 E. Main in Caledonia Village. that’s a credit to Bob and his leadership." "The times have changed, but people haven't really changed much." said Newman. "Oh, maybe they’re less pa­ tient today, in a huny. but I think dealing with people is still the same as it ever was ’’Farmers have always been great ones to talk, reminisce, share their problems and learn from each other They trade a lot or informal ion. and gos­ sip. too," Newman added. "I don't think that's changed, and dealing with people has always been the best part of this job. And there is still that enjoyment as the year progresses, the ex­ citement of spring, the work of the growing season, the busy harvest time, the plan­ ning for next year, the chal­ lenge of improving." Besides his pride in the ele­ vator's growth, be said there are other highlights to his tenure in Caledonia. One of them is the Young Farmers Program he started in Continued next page - Birthday KELLY! Love, Dad, Mom & Ryan HAPPY Our Office will be CLOSED Friday & Saturday, November 24 & 25 J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency ’Our Pohcy it Scrvut 497 Artington St. (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 ~ Call 795-3302 or 891 8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 21. 1995 / Page 7 From previous page - 1984 for area farmers who were 35 to 40 years old and younger. The program, which brought the younger genera­ tion of farmers and their wives together for educational and social purposes, lasted several years. "Il helped them understand our program here, and built strong stockholders." Newman said. "Some of that group now are on our board of direc­ tors." "We didn't know much about cooperatives." said Finkbeiner. who was a mem­ ber of that group of about 50 young farmers from the Caledonia. Middleville. Dutton and Wayland areas "Bob taught us that the co­ op wasn't just a business, but an extension of our farms We learned the ways- the coop could help us, like getting better prices for our feed, for instance. “We discussed problems, got to know each other, and most of all, I guess, we learned that we were the stockholders and the owners of the co-op The program helped us. and it helped the elevator remain strong, too." Newman said, however, that the quality of the employees at the elevator is probably the most important reason for the success of the business. "I’ve got some key people who do just a fantastic job in their departments," he said. There's not a one who doesn’t do his job well. Having these top-notch people makes my job a pleasure "Our neighbors here have been awfully good to us. too. They've had to put up with some inconveniences from us, but we ve always tried to cor­ rect any problems. Wc appre­ ciate them too much." While the elevator has flourished under Newman's management, there have been some tough times in his life, too. His wife, Yvonne, died of / cancer in 1975, only two years after the family moved to Caledonia. Bob said he has been truly H The customers always came first with Bob. He's a very good businessman, and he’s worked hard to meet the needs of the agricultural community. He relates very well to the farmers, and I know he's respected by his employees and the whole community really. Caledonia Child Care preschool vists Orchard Hill Farm recently — Jerry Good blessed to find another won­ derful woman who would be­ come his second wife and a mother to his four children Rose Newman had two children of her own whom she brought to the marriage, "but I can say that all of them were our children, and much loved." said Bob. But tragedy struck the fam­ ily again when Rose's son. John Taylor, was killed re­ cently in an automobile acci­ dent. "I think that terrible loss brought our family even closer," Newman said sadly. The rest of the children now are grown and working nearby, though none are em­ ployed at the elevator Doug Newman is farming and also works in Grand Rapids. Jim Taylor is a tool and die maker, also in Grand Rapids, and Yvette Newman Winchester works at the Spartan c<xporale office. Greg Newman is assistant manager at an employment agency and Kim Newman Buehler works in Caledonia as a receptionist for Dr. Eric Seif Bob and Rose thoroughly enjoy their nine grandchildren with one on the way." and though Bob is retiring. Rose plans to continue teaching fourth grade at Hamilton Elementary in Kentwood. While he may be leaving the elevator. Newman said he also has plenty to do. "I'm always busy. That’s one of the things I've loved about this job — there's al­ ways been a variety of things to do. both the routine and the unusual. There are the little ATTENTION T.K. SENIOR PARENTS: Time to turn your money in from the T.K. Senior Parents' Sub Sale. Send checks or money orders to: T.K. Senior Party P.O. Box 472 Middleville, Ml 49333 Nesbitt's Market • sandwiches • Salads • Groceries • Dairy • Soft Drinks HOLST CLEANERS PICK UP/DROP OFF 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 795-3509 OPEN M-F 6:30 am-10 pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm things you can do for your customers, and then there are things like trucks breaking down." Now that he's retiring, he still plans to enjoy a variety of activities, including travel­ ing. hunting, fishing, golfing and "tinkering" with all the things around the house that need to be taken care of. Active at his church, he plans to continue as a part of the Stephen Ministry pro­ gram. and he is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Newman also has been a direc­ tor on the Farm Bureau Services Board, director and chairman of the Michigan Association of Farmers Cooperatives and served on various state and church committees. He’ll be missed, however, as the manager of the elevator. "He's been a wonderful guy to work with." said dairy farmer Jerry Good. "The cus­ tomers always came first with Bob. He's a very good busi­ nessman. and he s worked hard to meet the needs of the agri­ cultural community. He re­ lates very well to the farmers, and I know he’s respected by his employees, and the whole community, really." Caledonia resident Peter Siler has known Newman as a friend and as a member of the Stephen Ministry program, which teaches lay members of a congregation how to help others in times of personal tragedy or great distress. "Bob has been one of the very active and involved members of the program over the years," said Siler, who helped start the program at Holy Family Church. "We're lucky to have a person with his dedication. "I’ve worked with him professsionally, too, since I’m the advisor of the Lowell High School FFA. Bob has been a very strong supporter of all the FFA chapters in the area, and at Lowell he has set up a leadership experience * award. We re going to miss ► working with him as the ► manager of the elevator." ► "If we had a problem, he k was always there, ready to help, to see what he could [ do." said Finkbeiner. Iles very patient, he always lis­ tened It didn’t matter if you worked 50 acres or 500 acres, he did his best for you. He's just been a good fit for every­ body. "1 think following in Bob s footsteps is going to be like succeeding the coach who just went undefeated for 10 years. He’s the true example of the tough act to follow. ’ The employees of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company will honor Bob Newman with a community open bouse on Friday. Dec. 8, from noon io 5 pni The ele­ vator is located al 616 E. Mun in Caledonia Village. Caledonia Child Core Center students enjoying o hoyride ot Orchard Hill Form The pre-school class of Caledonia Child Care Center recently participated in a trip to the Orchard Hill Farm. The weather cooperated and the 3-. 4-. and 5-year-olds were able to learn about pollination and the honey bee. how maply syrup is made, how apples are turned into cider, and more. “It was a wonderful change of pace for the children and they were very receptive to the whole exerience. It is always rewarding to see the children having fun and learn ing at the same time.'' said Karen Karathiewicz. child care center director Orchard Hill offered many age appropriate activities and the pre-school class was kept busy The children were given a hay ride through the or­ chards. where they picked kN* of juicy apples They also went through the petting zoo. where they encountered bill goats, lama. boar, and deer The field trip was capped with cider and d<Mighnuts and a run through the maze. “All month the pre school class has been focusing on themes such as fall, pum pkms. apples and Halloween The field trip was an exciting way to conclude our unit.” said Sherry DeLuca. pre­ school teacher. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color. Block and White... lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY , , $ l Shop Sunsations Boutique for Your Christmas Gifts § g dresses PANT BLOUSES ^IRTS ——and more! ___ . A fun casual wear shop with affordable pricTFT in a tropical atmosphere. 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Ml / November 21, 1995 TK students to present ‘Don’t Drink the Water1 bv Mandv Ha be I Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School students will travel to an American Embassy located somewhere behind the iron curtain when they present “Don't Drink the Water " Performances will be at 8 p m Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Nov 30-Dec. 2 The Woody Allen broad way hit features a cast of veteran TK performers, directed by middle school teacher Steve Evans The plot involves a Mr and Mrs. Hollander, tourists from New Jersey, who are being chased by the secret police. led by a man named Kroyack and his sidekicks Novotry and Molotov They find themselves in an American Embassy where the special guests of honor are the Sultan of Bashir, his wife and the sultan's harem of addi­ tional wives Other Featured guests at the Thornapple Kellogg High School students will perform Don t Drink the Water on Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 in the high school auditorium. Pictured first row (from left) are, cast members Anne-Marie Hart, Jennifer Matison. Scott Evans Michael Leedy. Nate Brady, Abigail LaBin, Jake Blough, and Paul Wade. Coat members Jennifer Malison, Scott Evans. Michael leeay, AOigaii Lottin, and Anne- Marie Hart, go through scenes from the upcoming ploy. embassy are Kasnar and the Countess Bordoni The characters and cast members are: Mr Hollander, played by Mike Leedy; Mrs. Hollander. Anne-Marie Hart. Susan Hollander. Jenni Matison; Ambassador Magee, Dwight Wade. Axel. Scott Evans; Ms. Kilroy. Abby Labin; Bums. Nate Brads Father Drobney, Rob Ferguson; the chef. Tami Brum. Krojack. Jake Blough. Novotry. Paul Wade; Molotov. Ben Osborne; the Sultan of Bashir. Josh Crossen. the Sultan’s wife. Rachel W'ade; Kasnar. Thiago Peixoto; and the Countess. Tara Schweitzer Members of the sultan's harem are Lindsey Bremer. Rachel Buist. Court­ ney De Haan. Michelle Butler. Keri Jeurink and Becky Worth Tickets are $3 each and they can be reserved by calling 795-7727 We' re here when you need us. The cast visits the embassy. Members are (from left), Keri Jeurin, Lindsey Bremer, Michael Leedy, Michelle Bremer, Rachel Wade, Jake Blough, Rachel Buist, and Becky Worth. Middleville Clovers plan food drive Pregnancy can take a lot of time considering frequent doctors appointments and all of the routine testing, not including any special testing your doctor might want done. Even if your doctor doesn’t deliver at Pennock Hospital you can get your testing done right here, close to home. Pennock has a full service lab, a testing imaging room for triaging, non-stress tests, amniocentesis, and ultrasound with state-of-the-art imaging. All radiographic testing is inter­ preted by a board certified radiologist. Ask your doctor, most will order outpatient testing where it's most convenient for the patient to have it done. 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Middleville HAIR DESIGNERS Icuxwve OPEN Monday-Saturday �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 21. 1995 I Page 9 | KC’s Family Footwear opens in Caledonia Village Centre From Our Readers School Board needs spirit of ‘compromise’ To the editor: In the Nov. 14 issue of the Sun & News a letter was printed from the president of the Caledonia School Board Sharon Oatiey may need to be reminded of her position and the appropriate forum for board commentary She has expressed an opi mon as board president that would lead the reader to believe hen is a boardendorsed position, despite the fact that this item has never appeared on an agenda for the board's consideration She is definitely entitled to her opt mon But to state that opinion as a member of the board, without board approval to its content, can mislead readers After reading the letter. I would encourage the com­ munity to reread it and con­ sider a few points. First. I would like to com­ mend the board on the addi (tonal measures they are tak ing to ‘communicate" with the community However, the understanding I have of com­ munication is that com­ munication is a two-way pro­ cess involving talking, listen­ ing and compromises Com­ munication does not require unanimous agreement on a topic To date, the hoard has mastered the talking part They must now focus on the other two aspects of com­ munication. listening ; d hearing) and compromises (where necessary). The newest members of the board have worked diligently to not only listen, but also to find compromise Second, the letter contended that quotations from Theodore Sizer's writings were taken out of context. 1 find it hard to believe that Sizer can be misunderstood in his writings He has earned a Ph D in education There are only two possible conclusions Either he meant what he said or words do not mean anything to him He did not earn his Ph D by being misunderstood or without knowing the meaning of the words be wrote Sizer has been a prominent figure in the new order for education at CHS Caledonia Community Schools belong to his Coali­ tion of Essential Schools." Mrs Oatiey said that "they (the coalition) do not reflect what we are teaching at Caledonia ' ’ Then why belong to the organization9 Another group. Citizens for Education Accountability. has been formed in our communi­ ty The people in this group believe (he community deserves a voice in the type of education their children receive Also, that taxpayers have a voice in the school system CEA helped organize these two community groups to send a message of com­ munication to Caledonia's school board last June I too believe parents and taxpayers have that right Personally. I do not care to have my child’s complete educational experience to revolve around inter­ disciplinary courses or multi­ culturalism But that s not to say my neighbor wouldn't want those things for his children Why can't there be a com­ promise? Why must there be a right and wrong9 Offer both a traditional program and an in­ terdisciplinary program Each program has its own strengths Let the parents choose which program they like for their child I know this must seem like a simplistic answer The board has been asked to consider the two-program system, initially, the assistant superintendent thought it was a good idea The only official response given was that this proposal would be too costly Its too costly to give our children the best educational experience possible. Its too costly to give the consumer the best product for their money Yet it was not too costly to use additional money in this year’s budget for ad­ ministrative pay increases. Yes. the board was elected to have the final say on issues. They were also elected to serve the people of this com­ munity They were elected to provide the best education for the money to our children. They were not elected to ig­ nore the community’s wishes. The board was ‘com­ municated with in the June election Now it's up to the board to hear that message. John R DeVries Caledonia It’s time to stop ‘bashing’ our schools! To the editor: For the past 13 years, our children have been attending Caledonia Community Schools. Two of our children currently attend Caledonia High School, two attend Caledonia Middle School and one is at Dutton Elementary . We have always taken an active role in their education at the classroom, building and district level. We are the "ex­ perts” regarding our children's education. Our ex penence over the past 13 years has been extremely positive at all levels Our traditional values of ethics and CorrectionCaledonia High School all­ conference cross-country runner Jill Hofmann was incorrectly identified as former CHS runner Jill Leatherman in a caption under a photo in last week's Sun and News. Hofmann was a member of this year’s CHS conference, regional and state champion girls cross-country team. morality have never been undermined at any Caledonia school. K-12. Our experience has been that Caledonia supports and reinforces the strong family values we embrace and has provided a sound educational foundation for our children. The truth about a schools philosophy and learning en­ vironment can be found in the classroom every cay. If someone wants to do research about Caledonia schools’ philosophy, the best place to do it is in the classroom where “it" hap­ pens daily. Quotes by Theodore Sizer, taken out of context, do not reflex the truth about the educational ex­ perience our children have had these past 13 years While we realize that there is always room for improve­ ment. our approach has been to get involved and effect change through cooperation and understanding We believe that there is no positive outcome or wm-wm results produced by misleading and negatne let­ ters to the editor, or through STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us far a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 other avenues of public criticism. Our children have been hurt and their educational ex­ perience lessened by the on­ going public bashing of the school district that has more than met their educational needs. We believe it’s time for it to stop No school can please everyone all of the time, but our 13 years have been rich and rewarding for us as parents and our five children as students We would like our next seven years to be the same Gordon De Blaay Sue De Blay Caledonia bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia now has a full­ family shoe store, with the opening Saturday of KC’s Family Footware in the Caledonia Village Centre Owned and operated by Kevin and Barb Crawford of Middleville, the store will of­ fer both dressy and casual shoes for everyone, from in­ fants to adults Kevin Crawford said their store will specialize, however, in casual lines, including the popular hiking and walking boots, loafers and mocs. They plan to offer name brands at prices comparable to those you'd see at the malls, he said. “Well also do special orders for the hard-to-fit foot.” he added. Besides shoes, the store will offer hand-made leather items, such as billfolds, unusual coin purses, rifle slings and pewterand silver-trimmed belts. Shoppers looking for an un­ usual stocking-stuffer might want to check out the store’s line of specialty suspenders, too. Kevin, who has lived in Middleville most of his life, is opening his own store after working 11 years as a man­ ager in the steel business. Barb, who is from Rockford, has retail, computer and man­ agement experience They said they decided to open their store because of a need in the area "We were hearing com- Christmas dinners, concert set Dec. 6 Area senior citizens are in­ vited to attend the Christmas dinner and choir concert at noon Wednesday. Dec. 6. at TK High School. The choirs will perform Christmas songs. The dinner, prepared by the high school staff, will include roast beef, mash potatoes, peas, rolls, cherry pie and beverage. The concert will begin at noon in the auditorium Lunch will follow in the cafeteria at 12.45. RSVP by Nov. 30 by call­ ing the community education office at 795-3397. Barb and Kevin Crawford want to offer their customers a friendly atmosphere along with quality footware products and good service Their store. KC’s Family Footware opened in the Caledonia Village Centre Saturday plaints from friends that they had no place to go near home to buy shoes," Barb said. The couple said they re­ searched the lines of shoes to find out which they wanted to carry. "Quality was the main issue for us," Barb said. "Each of the companies we deal with is highly regarded in the shoe in­ dustry." Kevin said that he wants the store also to be known for good service and a friendly atmosphere, "like you were shopping at home." he said. The Crawfords, who are planning a grand opening the first week in December, said they hope to expand their product lines once they get settled in their new store. NOW OPEN (616) 891-9139 9355 Cherry Valley Avenue (M 37) In the Caledonia Villaye Centre OPEN Monday Fn<by IO to B S,tur,lJV t., y �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 21, 1995 Movie teaches students about substance abuse IK NEWS by Mandy Habel Staff Writer By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent ‘Teamwork’ appreciated! During the last few years, the follow ing old African proverb frequently has been mentioned to illustrate the desirability and importance of community involvement tn our schools — “it takes an entire village to raise a child J personally believe in the essence of this slogan and recently was fortunate enough to witness an example of its spirit acted out here at Tbomapplc Kellogg One of our students has long been confined to a wheelchair due to having a type of muscular dystrophy One of the best ways for this youngster to exercise and to simply have fun in a learning environment, is to spend time in the school swimming pool The pool is an environment where the student feels less restricted and has freedom to move without mechanical assistance. When this youngster was small, it was relatively easy to get in and out of the pool. However, now the student is older and larger and assistance is needed Additionally, because the school pool is also used for the community after school hours and during the summer, other people with a variety of physical problems have similar difficulties gaming access to the pool. Through the oldest and still best form of human communica­ tion (word of mouth), several local civic organizations heard about this situation Without prompting or even being formally asked, they solved the problem Through generous donations from Middleville Rotary, the Thornapplc Area Enrichment Foundation and the AmBucs of Caledonia, a hydraulic powered pool lifer is being purchased and installed at the pool This device will make recreational and therapeutic swimming safer and more enjoyable for the person needing assistance getting in and out of the pool The Thornapplc Kellogg Schools appreciate these organiza­ tions for their support and their willingness to “team" with us for the enhancement of the lives of our students "Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.*’ Christmas Craft OPEN HOUSE at...2025 Bender Road I in Middleville at our home Saturday, Nov. 25 • 9-6 DOLLS • GIR BASKETS • BUNNIES • FLORALS WREATHS • ORNAMENTS and much more! Barry County Substance Abuse representative Liz Lenz last week encouraged West Elementary students to understand the dangers of drugs and alcohol Lenz told them that drugs and alcohol affect the brain, lungs, heart, stomach and other parts of the body Students then watched a movie called “Straight Up.'* in which the main character Ben is pressured by his peers to dnnk and take drugs. Friends told him he would not get addicted. and that he would not be harmed Ben gets posession of a magic headband that teaches him to determine whether or not what his peers said was true. He then adds magic glasses to the ensemble so he can see the tricks people try to play on him to get him to use alcohol and drugs Ben wants to join a group of kids, but they will not accept him because he refuses to drink and take drugs. He tries to explain that they are harm­ ful. but the people in the group won't listen and call him “a loser. " A ghost named Cosmo takes Ben away at that moment in which he is in contact with drugs and booze His magic headband saves him until pot steals it away from him Ben manages to escape and ends up in a video store where he sees his peers again. They tell him they will give him another chance to be cool. They say it is fun and that everyone does it When he says no again, they call him a lose, which convinces him to grab the drink. Before he takes a sip, Cosmo calls him away again. Cosmo tells Ben that he has the knowledge of what drugs and alcohol can do to people and has the magic headband. He then ends up in a bar. where more people try to of­ fer him alcohol. They claim that beer has less alcohol in it than hard li­ quor, since he’s worried about HELP SUPPORT THE BARRY COUNTY 4-H... FAIR VIEW W Christmas Tree Farm . TREE SHAKING & TREE WRAPPING Coupon • With Any Purchase • Anytime Cut YOU I* Own (Saws Provided) Beautiful Quality — Fair Prices — • Scotch Pine • Blue Spruce up to 14 ft. • See Our $10°° Section • Precut Trees • Wreaths Partial Proceeds go to Barry County 4-H Directions: Across from Barry County Fair Grounds on .M-37, betueen Hastings and Middleville Alcohol will not make you beautiful and strong, she said It does harm to the body. "Everybody does it," is not a good reason to drink, she said. Only five of 100 12-year-olds do. People do not need it in order to have fun and laws must be followed. Lenz said drugs and alcohol are different than medicine because medicine is designed to help people get better when they are sick while drugs like pot. cocaine and marajuana are just harmful. Ben knows the effects drugs and alcohol have on people, but does not know how to de­ fend himself to his peers. He sees through the tricks people try to play on him. He finds himself by a table with a man and a woman who tell him this is his chance of a lifetime and time for him to be a man. They tell him he will become a star. Associating drugs and alcohol with success is another advertising trick, he Fridas, Nov. 24 No School. Monday, Nov. 27 Hamburger w/bun, fr. fries, fruit choice, milk Tuesday, Nov. 28 Pizza, fr. fries, fruit choice, milk Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Wednesday. Nov. 22 Sub sandwich, milk i fruit, milk Thursday, Nov. 23 Thanksgiving No School. Friday, Nov. 24 No School. Monday, Nov. 27 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Bagel w/toppings, juice or fruit, milk. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9H09 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 Hamburger w/bun, fries, food bar. milk fr. Tuesday. Nov. 28 • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pam • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOR PODIATRY Pizza, food bar, milk. 795-9633 Your Choice ie Clear FOOT PAIN? Friday, Nov. 24 i Alcohol does not quench your thirst, she said If anything it makes people thirstier Most people who make it to the top don’t drink or smoke at all She said that drugs will not make people rich and famous and that people should not believe ads that say certain cigarettes have less tar The kids had drawn pictures of people before they look drugs and alcohol and after, to show what they can do to people One man shown lost his job because of alcohol and another one had to go to the hospital Another picture showed how drinking destroyed a family. Lenz said it could he that someone in their family had passed away from alcohol and drug abuse Lenz said she wanted the students to share their pictures with their parents to show them what they learned about and dangers of drugs and alcohol. Lenz said she hoped that the students had enough informa lion to make sure they con tinuc to be drug free food bar. Monday, Nov. 27 jU said The advertisers tell him about life in the fast lane and when he puts on his magic glasses he has visions of ac­ cidents caused by drunk driving. Drunk driving is the leading cause of death among teens. Drugs also cause accidents. Drug abuse also is one of the top reasons kids drop out of school. Meanwhile, the man and woman tell him drugs will get him to the top. He tells them that drugs is one of the leading causes of accidental deaths among film stars He goes back to Cosmo, who tells him that now he understands the illusions that advertisements on drugs and alcohol give people He sug gests that Ben tell his peers about them. Meanwhile, the other kids have gotten kicked out of a bar and are told the police would be called in if they are seen with drugs and alcohol again One of the kids starts to think twice about what they are doing and says that their activity is illegal. Ben tells the kids they are copycats who believe all the advertisements they see and use because other people did. The illusions, he says, are usually not true. Advertisers don’t inform people that they can get sick if they use these products too often. Ben convinces one of the kids to stop taking drugs, the others just walk away. After the movie, Lenz discussed more myths about drugs and alcohol with the class. Thursday. Nov. 23 No School (JBL Barry County Substance Abuse Center represen­ tative Liz Lenz spoke to West Elementary students last Monday and Tuesday about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. LUNCH MENUS, continued from Page 5 — No school. Thanksgiving Opening November 24th! HOURS: Sunday Friday 10 to 5 Saturday 9 to 5 alcohol content He tells them he can’t have it because he’s under age and it s against the law The peo­ ple say no one cares about the law and that everyone does it. He tells them that only five 12-y ear-olds out of 100 exper­ ment with it When the people tell him this is not true, he puts on his magic glasses and sees a bunch of people passed out in the bar and leaves Ben then finds himself at a health club, where he runs in­ to a guy who claims he can make him into a champion weightlifter. A woman offers him a cigarette and he refuses, say­ ing they cause lung cancer. He tells other people there that drinking makes people fat and ugly after refusing a drink from a man. He learns that associating drinking and drugs with health and good looks is a standard advertising technique used to make people forget about the harm these products cause. He sees more drunk people when he puts on his magic glasses. They tell him it’s an illusion. Lenz stopped the movie briefly and asked the students to tell her the tricks that were played on Ben. One student suggested that people tried to tell him that there is less alcohol in beer than in other types of drinks. Lenz said this is not true Beer has the same amount of alcohol content as any other type of drink. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Wednesday. Nov. 22 English muffing, juice, or Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 21. 1995 I Page 11 Study defines aquifer that supplies well water Caledonia Village OKs ‘well-head’ protection study h* Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week took one more step toward bringing a public water system to its res­ idents. Following the recommenda­ tion of the Public Health Department and its own vil­ lage manager, council ap­ proved a “wellhead protection study for the village water supply. A wellhead is simply the top of the well, said Village Manager Robert Stockman, and the study is really mis­ named. "What we really are looking at is the waler supply for that well," he said Stockman told the council that while such a study is not yet mandatory in Michigan, it is recommended as a means of protecting the aquifer, the un­ derground water supply. Stockman said the study would identify the parameters of the aquifer that serves the village and determine where possible points of contamina­ tion of this aquifer might be The new village wells lo­ cated between Glen Valley and the new middle school, he said, have been classified as "moderately vulnerable" to contamination. Since these wells also would supply the water for the new village sys­ tem. it is of great importance to prevent any contamination of this supply, he explained. Such a study can take sev­ eral years, requires computer modeling and costs several thousand dollars, he said. However, he also explained that the village is fortunate, because the cost of the study could be defrayed, in part be­ cause several residents who arc experts in this field have of­ fered to donate time to the project. The cost of the study would be even further reduced if the water in the aquifer is deter­ mined to be ’old" water, or water that has been protected from surface water, untapped and undisturbed for a long time. "A plus for the village is that these wells are new and the studies for them very re­ cent," he said. Stockman said he has pre­ pared a project outline and a budget that has been approved by the Rural and Economic Community Development program. the agency which can supply the village a grant/loan package for the construction of the water sys­ tem. RECD, formerly known as Farmers Home Administration, supplies eli­ gible municpalities loans and grants to help them build community projects such as w ater systems The council approved in­ cluding the well-head study as part of its application to RECD In other business relating to the proposed water system, engineer Tom Newhof of Prein and Newhof reported that RECD would like to fund the village s waler project in this years budget. He re­ minded the council that the school district and the Glen Valley developers advanced the money for the initial work on the system: the two wells, the water tower, the water treat­ ment plant and the water mains connecting the wells to Glen Valley and CMS. The application for the grant/loan from RECD. how­ ever, outlines a water system that will serve all residents of the village, including those on 100th Street. Newhof sug­ gested that the village repay the school district, which then would become a customer of the water system, not an owner of it. He estimates that $500,000 to $600,000 might be ob­ tained as a grant from RECD. with the remainder of the pro­ ject to be funded with an RECD loan at 5.25 percent interest. He also recommended the council authorize taking aerial maps of the village (from 84th to 100th streets and from Kraft to M-37), which will show the topogra­ phy of the land to engineers planning the routes for the water mains. The council approved going ahead with the aerial photos, with the cost not to exceed $1,500. The council also agreed to sign a resolution ac­ cepting RECD’s letter of terms and conditions so the project can continue to move forward. In another report, engineers from Fleis and Vandenbrink reported on the results of the recent smoke testing on a sec­ tion of the village's sanitary sewer Larry Reis said that the testing went well and was completed in one day. As ex­ pected, it revealed some cross connections between the storm and sanitary sewer sys­ tems. but further study is needed to locate all these prob­ lem areas, be said. Still to be done as part of the sewer study is a house-tohouse survey, with the cre- We*ve got fust the right bouquet to brighten everyone's day Cal or slop in lor today's 'Shop Special:' THORNAPPLE FLORAL & GIFT Located at Pastoors Market 1045 Arlington (M-37) — MiddleviUe 795-3331 Monday-Fnday 8 « m to 6 p m Saturday 9 am to 2 p m * i While such a study is not yet mandatory in Michigan, it is recommended as a means of protecting the aquifer, the underground water supply. ’5 — Robert Stockman ation of a master plan the fi­ nal product. Engineer Paul Galdes pre­ sented the council a list of the known problem areas and rec­ ommendations for action. More complete recommenda­ tions will be presented to the council next month, when all council members will be pre­ sent (Glen Klaver, Jan Soules and Dan Erskine were absent.) In the meantime, the engi­ neers will go ahead with work that can be done with the vil­ lage's Department of Public Works staff. "It's encouraging that some of the problems were found.” Reis said. The council also: • Approved a preliminary development plan for the 28lot Phase Two of Glen Valley Estates, provided the developer meets conditions set by the Village Planning Commission. The plan also must meet the approval of Earth Tech, the village s con­ sulting engineering firm. • Approved installing a street light at Glengarry Drive, the entry to Glen Valley. • Approved Stockman as an alternate council representative on the Village/Township Sewer Committee. • Approved purchasing a cellular phone and a second pager for the DPW staff. • Approved confined entry training (for areas such as manholes) for the DPW, Stockman and several mem­ bers of the Caledonia Fire Department. • Approved a special sewer bond budget, as required by the state • Approved setting a $500 fee for a plat review • Approved a donation of $100 to the annual Santa Claus parade. • Approved new personnel positions. (See related article.) CHS cheerleaders plan paperdrive Dec. 14,15 & 16 The Caledonia High School competitive cheerleading team will have a newspaper drive Dec 14. 15 and 16 at the C H S baseball field parking kM. 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Just call 9459554 and let one of our sales representatives explain our latest advertising and circulation fig­ ures to you PUT THE POWER OF THE PRESS BEHIND YOUR advertising m AN AD IN Minltr The People Paper �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 21. 1995 SEWER EXPANSION PROJECT, continued from front page — this district has always been a long-range plan for the township.” The new wastewater treat- Campau Lake. was projected ment system, needed to re- last year to cost a total of place the failed system at about $2,575 million, with AMENDMENTS TO THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE As adopted by the Thornapple Township Board at their regular meeting of November 13, 1995 Adopted Amendments to Section 4.15 Private Roads. Amend Section 4 15 c to omit the words "special land use" in the first line of the first paragraph, to read C. In reviewing a private road application, the Planning Commission shall consider the impact of the proposed development and adjacent properties, whether the health, safe ty, and general welfare of persons or property using or affected by the private road will be adequately protected, and whether the precedent set by allowing the private road in the circumstances under consideration will adversely affect the long term development policies of the Township Amend Section 4.15.13 to read 3. Have a sand base of not less than twelve inches and a six inch surface layer of com­ pacted road gravel (22A aggregate as defined by the Michigan Department of Transportation). Add Section 4.15.J. to read J No private road shall: 1. Provide access to more than one dedicated public road. 2 Provide access to another pnvate road unless both pnvate roads are constructed to Township road design standards Add Section 4.15.K. to read K. The applicant shall submit at least two proposed names for a private road to the Planning Commission Final assignment of private road names shall be made by the Barry County Mapping Department. Adopted new Section 4.20 Land Division Regulations A. Required Application: Only upon the filing of an application by the owners) of all interests therein, may acreage parcels be divided, upon approval by the Township Zoning Administrator B Required Information 1. Said application shall contain at least the following Information: (a) The name of the owners) of all interests in the subject property (b) The legal description of the parcel to be divided, together with the number of total acres Involved (c) Written evidence that all levied taxes have been paid (d) A scaled and dimensioned drawing showing the boundanes of the parcel pnor to the proposed division, also showing the proposed division, including the square footage of each resulting parcel; also show the private road easement, location of any creek, stream, river, lake, wetland, or County drain. (e) The proposed use for each of the divided parcels (f) A copy of all deed restrictions and covenants, either existing or proposed, which shall run with the land, whether recorded or not. (g) The date of any previous applications for divisions involving any portion of the sub­ ject property, together with copies of the decisions rendered with respect to said applications, If any. (h) The person to whom all correspondence concerning said application is to be directed with specific appointment of said person as agent for ail owners. (I) A deed or land contract to prove ownership. 2. Said application shall be filed with the Township Clerk, and upon payment of the fees required under Section 4.20.G, the application shall be reviewed for approval by the Township Zoning Administrator C. Standards: 1. No division shall be granted which creates a parcel smaller than the minimum size required under the terms of this Ordinance, except as provided in Section C.2 as follows: 2. The Township Zoning Administrator may grant the division which creates a parcel smaller than the minimum size required under the terms of this Ordinance where such a division results in an increase in the size of adjacent parcels even though the increased resulting area of such parcels does not conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. The Township Zoning Administrator shall not finally approve such a division until the application has been presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals and a variance granted allowing the proposed use of the subject parcel 3. Except for the divisions permitted under Section C.2., parcels resulting from an approved land division shall not exceed depth to width ratio of more than four to one. 4. For purposes of this sub-section: "Lot” • In addition to the meaning found in Chapter 3, Section 3.25, "lot*' shall also mean a parcel of land shown in a request for an acreage division. 5. All parcels created under the provisions of this amendment shall have direct frontage on a public street or road which is dedicated to the public or on a pnvate road provided, however, that no access through easements across other land parcels will be permitted In terms of the meaning of this paragraph, a pnvate road is not considered an easement 6. Where an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is required, or a variance of the terms of the Ordinance is necessary for a proposed use of any of the subject parcels, the necessary application shall be submitted in addition to an applica­ tion for an acreage division D. Deed Restrictions: In each instance where a divided parcel is to be joined with a neighboring parcel to create a larger building site as authorized in Section C3., the owner of both the parcel to be divided and the adjoining parcel shall join in a restric­ tive covenant agreeing to said joining and restricting said property as a single parcel and providing such other restrictions or limitations as the Township Board may require E Survey Prior to the entry of an approved division in the Township records, the ap plicant shall provide the Township with a staked survey of the subject property, together with legal descnptions of all parcels as prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer The survey shall include all existing buildings and struc tures on the property and all easements, whether recorded or not F Entry of Approved Divisions Upon the approval of a proposed division by the Township Zoning Administrator, he shall order all action necessary to effectuate the approved division G Fees Fees as established by resolution of the Township Board and kept on tue with the Township Clerk shall be paid by each applicant construction to make up about $1.71 million of that figure. The first time bids were let, the township received only one. which was over cost and rejected The township then combined the construction of both the collection system and the SBR treatment plant into one project, and received six bids. However. White said, the low bidder. Civil Constructors of Holt, almost immediately discovered clerical" errors, which, if corrected, upped the bid by $275,000. Finding that there is no precedent for bold­ ing a company to its bid in the case of such an error, the township turned to its secondlow bidder. Diversco Construction of Grand Rapids. Discussions with Diversco and some changes in the pro­ ject's routing and specifica­ tions resulted in the compa­ ny's lowering its final con­ struction bid by $245,115, leaving the net construction cost at $2,620,624. The high construction costs, plus related costs, such as having to purchase more easements than planned, upped the total estimated project cost to $3,720,300. "When the bids came in. I was sick about it. But you have to be realistic, roll up your sleeves and get to work on the problem,” Garbow said. "The committee looked at every possible option, ev­ ery scenario, including can­ celling the project. "But it's only going to cost more in the future," he said. "And the DNR was real quick to remind us that we have a problem out there. They wouldn't have been too happy if we had bailed out now." White and Wilcox together answered the board's question Wednesday of why the cost projections were so far below the actual bids. Wilcox said that doing the design "on paper” rather than from actual tests, which would have added to the pro­ ject's expense, was part of the problem. Another factor, he said, was that the cost of SBR components simply have be­ come more expensive. White added that until 1995, these kinds of projects gener­ ally came in at or below esti­ mated costs. This year, how­ ever. it’s been much more common for bids to come in higher than projected The board now will hold two concurrent public hear­ ings at 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 6 to take comment on the proposed new special as­ sessment districts. The hear­ ings will be held at the Caledonia Village/Township Hall. 250 Maple. Information also will be mailed to owners of property in the sewer district, explain­ ing the situation. The high bids are only the latest chapters in the saga of the Campau Lake sewer, which Garbow described last week as a "nightmare." The first Campau Lake sewer system, constructed in 1988-89. serves only about 80 residents on the northeast cor­ ner. and has been plagued with troubles. The first glitch came when the site recommended by en­ gineering firm Moore and Bruggink for the treatment plant was rejected by the DNR. Subsequent delays while a new site was located led first to cost increases and then to hikes in residents' sewer assessments. The system finally was completed in 1989, but the township continued to pay for problem after problem, un­ til even the drain field for the system failed. The engineering for the field proved to be faulty, so that an undersized field had been created. The township tried to re­ coup some of its financial losses from the system by taking Moore and Bruggink to court. Even that was a fiasco, when the jury did not award the township the compensa­ tion it sought. The Campau Lake sewer continued to limp along, with the DNR allowing it to oper­ ate in failure because the township was planning a new sewer system for the lakes. In December 1994. the Township Board approved an assessment roll for a new. ex­ panded sewer district that in­ cluded 315 properties that sur­ round or adjoin the lakes. A new SBR wastewater treat­ ment plant would be con­ structed to service the system. The project did not pass without opposition from some residents in the new dis­ trict, who did not want to hook up to or pay the costs of public sewer. However, fail­ ing septic systems around the lakes, small lots which do not permit the homeowner a backup system and the need to protect the lakes themselves brought county and state health officials to the support of the sewer project If the new financing pro­ gram for the sewer system is approved by the township in December, construction on the project can begin in January, with completion scheduled for September. "I'd like to assure the hoard and the citizens that the qual­ ity and expandability of the system have not been sacri­ ficed... due to any cost sav­ ings measures.” Wilcox said. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MOKE j I' Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Ask for Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Notice of Public Hearing Mr. Bill Nesbitt of Nesbitt's Market, 515 Grand Rapids Street, is requesting that the Market be rezoned from the R-2, Medium Density Single Family District, to the P.U.D. Planned Unit Development District. Reason for the proposal: Mr. Nesbitt wishes to enlarge his business, lease pari of the existing building for office use, and enlarge his parking area. Nesbitt's Market is currently zon­ ed for residential use only and the store is considered a non-conforming use In order to accomplish his business expansion goals, he will need to have the property rezoned The P.U.D. zoning would allow this while giving the village maximum control over the way the property is developed Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Holl, 100 E. Main Street. Middleville, Ml 49333 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Thomapple Boarc at a regular meeting hew on the day first stated above and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by taw On Tuesday, December 5, 1995 p.m. Dated: November 16, 1995 Doinna Kenyon, Township Clerk Adopted November 13, 1995 Published November 21. 1995 Effective December 21. 1995 Materials pertaining to this proposal con be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village 616-795 3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889 Monday through Friday, 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (110) When: (108) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 21. 1995 / Page 13 — SUMMARY OF MINUTES - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA November 13. 1995 The regular meeltng of th* Caledon > a Villoge Council woe colled to ord*' at 7 pm by Trustee Kidder Members pre sent were Audy Berencsi. Kid der Robertson. Antecki and Cherry. Absent were Klover, Er skin*. and Soules Several guests wet* also present Minutes and financial stat* m*nt were accepted os printed Bills of the month wer* approv­ ed for payment Stock mon reported on snow plowing contract, seminar about well hood protection; meetings about sewer plant operation and sewer bond funds and Township's Pork and Recreation Committee. Rodgers reported that everything is going well with the sewer plant Snow plow works fine ond leaf pickup is underway A report from Fleis and Vandenbrmk about the smoke testing of the sewers was very informative They will finalize their report and hove recom­ mendations at the next meeting Allen from Sam s Joint asked to have the restaurant open from 5:30 p.m till midnight on New Years Eve The Ordinance will hove »o be amended to per mrt this to happen Council will consider the amendment at th* next meeting Motion by Robertson second ed by Berencsi to work with Michigan Municipal League for Confined Entry training for Village maintenance men and the Fire Deportment Carried A lengthy report was heard on the water protect Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Robert son to include well head protec­ tion in th* grant application Carried. Newhof said that everything is moving along and the water protect could possibly b* funded yet this yeor Several conditions w»H have t© be met including aerial photography of the area AAotion by Audy seconded by Robertso- to pro ceed with the aerial photography doing as much as possible with cost not to exceed $1500 00 Motion carried. A resolution to authorize Village President Clerk or Treasurer to accept the RECD Letter of Terms and Conditions on behoH of the Village Ayes All Resolution declared adopted A resolution to establish a basic fee for Plot Review and Approval was presented by Berencsi seconded by Audy Ayes all Resolution declared adopted AAotion by Audy seconded by Berencsi to adopt the Sewer Bond Fund Budget os presented. Corr>*d AAotion by Berencsi seconded by Kidder to amend th* Con­ sumers Power Street light con­ tract to include a street light at the entrance to Glen Volley Estates ©s requested by Baker AAotion earned. Planning Commission recom­ mendation for TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY and FINAL PRELIMINARY approval for Gl*n Volley Phase II was discussed Motion by Robertson seconded by Audy to approve the TEN TATIVE PRELIMINARY ond the FINAL PRELIMINARY Phase II of Glen Volley stating four cond> Hons that must be met. Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Robertson to approve the re­ quest for the annual Blanket Permit from Ameritech for work in the Village. Ayes Audy Kid­ der Robertson Noys Berencsi AAotion carried. AAotion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to grant permission for the annual Santo Parade and contribute $100.00 to the parade fund. Carried New personnel positions were discussed AAotion by Berencsi seconded by Robertson to hire Roger Loring os a full time maintenance person. Carried Motion by Audy. seconded by Berencsi to create the position of Administrative Assistant ond proceed with filling this position. Corned Other items discussed wer* Mayor Exchange days May 20 ond 22. exchanging with Burr Ook ond the Pierson contract library Board meeting is in December. Neighborhood Watch Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP November 13. 1995 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m Board members present 5 Others present — 6. AAotion passed unanimously approving minutes of October regular and special meetings Printed bills in the amount of $31 981 74 approved by roll coll vote AAotion passed unanimously approving computer payroll training. AAotion passed unanimously to del*te forfeiture section from proposed cemetery ordinance AAotion passed unanimously adopting cemetery ordinance members ore sponsoring a luminary program for Christmas Eve luminary bags and candles will be available at the Library ond at the Village Office during regular Library and Office hours Meetmg wos adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Jocquelme Cherry Village Clerk (107) Motion passed unanimously approving Board of Review appointments. Motion passed unanimously approving Planning Commission member appointments. Motion passed approving amendments to the zoning or dmonco regarding private roods and land division Motion passed unanimously approving new ambulance ser­ vice person Motion passed unanimously approving purchase of decals lor emergency vehicles Meeting adjourned at 10-05 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (I IB) TOWNSHIP BOARD TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Kenyon, supported by Boardmember Eaton, moved the adoption of thefollowing ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 958 AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH. SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE BY ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE OPERATION. CONTROL ANO MAN AGEMENT OF CEMETERIES OWNED BY THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, TO PROVIDE PENAL TIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE: ANO TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Title This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Thomapple Township Cemetery Ordinance " Section 2. Definitions A "Cemetery lot” and "burial space" shall be used interchangeably herein and shall mean an area of land of approximately four feet In width and nine feet in length which can accommodate one vault or two cremains B Resident shall mean a person living in Tbomapple Township who resides in a dwelling unit. Where a person is not residing in the Township at death, the person shall also be classified as a resident If one-half of the years of non residency is less than bis or her total years of residency Section 3 Sale of Lots A Cemetery lots shall only be sold by the Township Clerk to residents or non-residents of the Township for the purpose of burial of such purchaser, his or her heirs, or next of km Cemetery lots shall be sold in multiples of two (2) and sequentially in accordance with the development of the cemetery, provided, however, that the Township Clerk may waive this requirement for good cause B Sales shall be recorded and evidenced by a form approved by the Township Board, which grants a right of burial only and does not convey any other title to the cemetery lot or burial space sold. The form shall be executed by the Township Clerk. C. Burial rights may be transferred only by the execution of an assignment upon the original burial rights permit form issued by the Township Clerk. The assignment must be approved by the Clerk, and entered upon the official records of the Clerk. Upon such assignment, approval and record, the Clerk shall issue a new burial rights permit to the assignee and shall cancel upon such records, the original permit D The Township Board may adopt separate regulations the effect of which would be to designate and reserve a particular area within the cemetery for the interment of cremains. If adopted by the Township Board, such regulations shall supersede conflicting provisions of this ordinance Section 4. Purchase Price and Transfer Fees. A. Cemetery lot purchase fees for Township residents, non-resident Township property taxpayers and non-residents shall be as established by resolution of the Township Board from time to time. B Any resident head of household it eligible to purchase burial rights to two lots at the current resident approved rate. In the instance of immediate bunal need, any additional k>t(s) for resident minor children may be purchased at the current resident approved rate. C. Payment for buna! rights shall be made within 30 days of the date of purchase D The transfer of burial rights to any cemetery lot to a non-resident of Thomapple Township is allowed for a fee double the current resident approved rate for each lot. Any non-resident using the lot(s) must have lot(s) transferred and/ or fees paid prior to bunal. Section 5. Grave Opening Charges A. The opening and closing fee tor any bunal space, prior to or following a burial therein, and including the interment of c remains, shall be as established by resolution of the Township Board from time to time B No burial space shall be opened or closed except under the direction and control of the Cemetery Sexton This subsection shall not apply to the extent such proceedings am under the direction and control of the local health department Section 6. Markers and Monuments. A All markers and monuments shall be made of stone or other matenai of equally durable composition B. Only one marker or monument shall be permittee per bunal space or in the case of a double monument only one will be permitted per two bunal spaces C The foundation upon which any monument, marker or memorial ts placed snail be 24" deep with a 4" border on each side of the monument The monument must be no more than 24" wide and the length shall not exceed the sue of the bunal space The cost of the foundation shall be as established by resolution of the Township Board from time to time and shaft be payable by the burial rights permittee D No foundation will be installed prior to payment being made tor the appheabie cemetery lot. foundation and interment fees Section 7. Interment Regulations. A. Only one person may be buned in a bunal space except for a mother and infant or two minor children buned at the same time Bunal boxes or caskets over tour feet m length will be classified as adult sue B Two cremains may be buned tn the same bunal space C Not less than 36 hours notice shall be given to the Sexton tn advance of any interment to aBow for the opening of the bunal space and at least <8 hours notice pnor to any disinterment or removal 0 The permit tor the bunal space, together with appropnate oentrhcation of the person to be buned therein, where necessary shall be presented to the Sexton pnor to interment Where such peand has been lost or destroyed, the Sexton shaft wet hts or her records or the Clerk’s records, to establish to his or her reasonable satisfaction that the person to be buned is authorized and appropnate before any interment rs commenced E The Sexton shall have the nght to retuse mtemnent in ary cemete^ tot ano to 'efuse to opw any bunal space tor any purpose except on application by the buna nghts perwrtee or Ms or her duly recorded assignee F All graves shaft be located tn an orderly and neat appearing manner withm the confines ot the bunal space, as approved by the Sexton G When instructions regarding me location o» a buna* apace cannot be oetameo or are tnoehnne or when tew any reason oeyona tne reasonable control d me Sextor me t>un* space carrot be opened where speerhea the Sexton may. m hts or her dacrotion open ft tn socr iocatkMi to the plot as he or $ne oeems best and proper so as not to delay the funexat and the Townefep shall not be held liable m damages tor any such error H. The Sexton, Township and Township officials shall in no way be liable for any delay in interment where a protest to the interment has been made, or where this ordinance and its provisions have not been complied with; and. further, the Township reserves the right, under such circumstances, to place the body in the receiving vault until the full rights have been determined I. Except as otherwise provided herein, no interment shall be permitted in any burial space not fully paid for except by special written consent of the Township Clerk or Sexton and. in the event such consent is given, any such interment shall be considered temporary and no rights shall be acquired by the burial rights permittee or his or her assignee until such charges and fees are fully paid for, including principal and interest if any Section 8. Vaults. Only vault constructed for permanent duration may be used. Section 9. Ground Maintenance. A. No grading, leveling or excavating upon a burial space shall be allowed without the written consent of the Sexton or Township Clerk B All flowers, ornamentals, etc., shall be placed In an urn only, which shall be set in line with the headstone C. Ums which are not used for two years may be removed by the Sexton and will be stored on the premises 0. Plantings of trees or shrubs upon burial spaces is prohibited without the written approval of the Sexton. Any approved planting must be of a dwarf variety E. The use of decorative stones or bark or the erection of fences, railings or curbs is prohibited and shall be removed by the Sexton F The Township Board reserves the right to remove or trim any tree or shrub already located within the cemetery in the interest of maintaining the proper appearance and use of the cemetery G. Except as otherwise provided herein, all grading, landscaping and improvements of any kind, all care of cemetery lots, all openings and closings of cemetery lots, and all trees, shrubs or plantings shall be planted, trimmed or removed only by the Sexton or otherwise at the direction of the Township H. The Sexton shall have the right and authority to remove and dispose of any and all growth, emblems, displays or containers that through decay, deterioration, damage, or otherwise becomes unsightly, a source of litter or a maintenance problem I. All refuse of any kind or nature, including, but not limited to artificial flowers, wreatns. papers and containers shall be removed or deposited in refuse containers located within the cemetery Section 10. Records. The. Township officer responsible for administration of Township cemeteries shall be the Township Clerk. The Township Clerk shall maintain all records concerning burials and issuance of burial rights permits separate and apart from other records of the Township and the same shall be open to public inspection during regular business hours of the Township Section 11. Cemetery Hours and Regulations. The cemetery exists as a memorial to the deceased II shall be open to the general public from dawn to dusk for the purpose of memorializing the dead It shall be closed to the general public from dusk until dawn each day A. Strangers are prohibited from approaching a grave at a funeral. When deemed necessary by the Sexton, a funeral zone may be established and no one except persons attending the funeral will be permitted to encroach within its boundaries B. Persons within the cemetery shall use only established walks, trails and drives, and no person shall enter the cemetery except through the established entrance C. No person shall consume refreshments or liquors within the cemetery or cany the same upon the premises D. The throwing of rubbish, trash or debris on the drives or trails, or on any part of the grounds of the cemetery is prohibited. E All persons are prohibited from gathering flowers, either wild or cultivated, or breaking or cutting trees, shrubs or plants, or disturbing animals within the cemetery F. Dogs shall not be allowed on the cemetery grounds G. The Sexton of Township Enforcement Officer is authorized to enforce ail rules and regulations, and to exclude from the cemetery any person violating the same H. Recreational activities, including, but not limited to, sledding, skating, golf, football, baseball, kite flying, electronically controlled model planes or the use of off-road vehicles are prohibited within a Township cemetery Section 12. Sanction. Any person, firm, corporation, trust Of other legal entity which violates or refuses to comply witn any provisions in this Ordinance shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction and shall be punished by a civil fine of one hundred dollars (S100.00) for a first violation and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second or subsequent violation, as well as such costs as are permitted by law Section 11 Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable Should any provision, section or part be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the particular provision section or part thereof involved in such decision and shall not affect o» ^validate the remainder of such Ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect Section 14. Correction of Errors. The Township reserves the nght to correct any errors made in the description, transference or conveyance of bunal nghts, or in making interments, disinterments or removals, ether by substring and conveying a site in another locator or. tn the sole discretion of the Township by refunding the purchase price of the bunal nghts permit In the evem that such error on the part of the Township snail involve the reiocahon of interred remains or the relocation of a marke' or monument, the Township shaft bear tne expense The Township shall also nave the right to correct arty errors made by placing a description, including a name or date, either on the memorial or on the container for cremams Seclion 15. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following its publication in a newspaper of general circulation m the Township. YEAS; NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Boardmembertsi Boardmembens) Boardmembensi Boardmemberts) Boysen, Schad. Getty, Eaton, Kenyon None None None ORDINANCE NO 9M DECLARED ADOPTED Donald Boysen, Supervisor Donna Kenyon. Clerk I. Donna Kenyon, the Cterk of the Thomapple Township, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted at a property noticed regular meeting of the Thomapple Township Board held on November 13, 1996 Donna Kenyon, Clerk �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 21. 1995 Middleville Council Minutes October 24 1995 Prevent Myers Broy French. VondenBerg Slogray Mosey Absent Rutherford. Hopper Stoff Present Monshum Youngsmo Cherry Guests Hobel (Sun and News) Wilson (Grand Rop>ds Press). Mr Bill Rudd President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7 03 p m Myers welcomed Mosey to his first meeting os o Councilmember Cherry reod the minutes from ♦he October 10 meeting The on fy changes that were mode to rhe minutes involved the chong mg of the word plague to plo gue. and changing the references fa lions Club pork to Mill Park Stogroy mode a motion to oc rept the minutes os corrected French seconded the motion All ayes motion carried President Myers asked if the agendo wo* orc ep table os it was presented Stogroy moved French supported the motion to accept the agenda All ayes Mo tion carried Letters and Communitition*. Cherry told Count that Rrvertown Development hod sent a letter requesting that Council abandon the plotted street rights-of way for Arnold. Keeler and Lincoln streets bet­ ween the Rrvertown apartments and Lincoln Meadows apartments irnroouctKMi ano Aooprion of Ordinances and Resolu­ tion*. Attorney Voungsmo presented severe! resolutions ond ordinonces for Council review and approval 1 Resolution to petition the County to allow four parcels to be annexed to the Village This includes th# Dykstra ;roperty south of Crone Rd and Wes* of Grand Rapid* Si the Con­ sumer's Power sub station ond the two Bas* properties on the east side of the Village Bray moved. Sfogray second­ ed. to accept the Resolution of Annexation prepared by Youngsmo All ayes Motion passed 2 Resolution to enter into o recreational development agreement with Com­ monwealth Power Company. Com mon woo* th will give. or loose if necessary two parcels of riverfront land in exchange for on easement of Mill Pork Bray mode the motion to enter mto the agreement with support by VondenBerg All oil Motion carried. 3 Downtown Block bicycle and skateboard control or dtesance. Youngsmo explained how the ordinance will bon bicy­ cle riding on the sidewalks bet­ ween High St and Railroad Street and how skateboarding will be banned on the street and the sidewalk between High St Roihood St He also went over the proposed penalties for violating the ordinance French ond Myer* pointed out that several business owners and older citizens hod encountered problems with kids who were EXHIBIT B CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NUMBER 1 Campau/Kettle I-ake Sewer Special Assessment District No. 3 NOT K F IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township B<wd of Charter Township of Caledonia. Kent Cooery. Michigan. ha* executed • contract with the County of Kent, acting through it* Board of Public Works, pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957. a* amended ("Act 185"). whereby the County will assist the Township with the acquisition, construction, operation and financing of a public sanitary sewage disposal system including collection sewers, trunk sewers, pumping facilities and force main, a treatment and disposal facility and appurtenances thereto to serve areas in Sections 1,2. 11 and 12 in the northeast part of the Township (the Improvements' ). portions of which are included within the special assessment district described below In accordance with the terms of Section 15c of Act 188 of the PuNk Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended ("Act 188 1. the Township has determined that part id the Township's tbligatxm contracted for pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrased h) special assessments levied against the properties benefitted thereby. The Township has determined io proceed with the Improvements, has approved revised plans and revised estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district, consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land: Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Special Assessment District No. 3 Permanent Parcel Numbers ol Lots and Parcels of Land in the Special Assessment Dtsxnct 41-23412-JUtHOU 41-23-02-451-001 41-23-12 3004135 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Super* tsor of the Charter Township of Caledonia has made and certified proposed Special Assessment Roil Number 1 for dr Special Assessment District. which roll sets forth the relative portion of part of the cost of the Improvements which » to be levied in the form of a special assessment against certain benefitted ton or parcels of land in the special assess­ ment district FAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA WILL HOLD A Pl’BLK HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE foh DAY OF DECEMBER. 1995. AT 7 00 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 250 S MAPLE STREET. IN THE TOU NSH1P. TO RE VIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the sjecial assessment roil as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file wah the Township Clerk al the Township Hall for pubis. euRMMboa TAKE FVRTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY’ LN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SU BJECT TO A SPECLAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRFTTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN' TAX TRIBL NaL WITHIN » DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BU T ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS MENT AT THIS HEARING Ab appearance may be made by an owner or a part* in taanvsi ar or her agent, m person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can he filed with the Tcwastap by letter prior to the hearing, hi which case a personal appearance at the heanng ts not required This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Charter Tounsfop of Caledonia Dated November 15. 1995 PATRICIA SNYDER. CLERK CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (114) recklessly bicycling on the sidewalks Skateboarders have been seen coasting down the middle of Mam Street interfer­ ing with traffic. French made the motion to accept the ordinance as written with support by Bray All ayes Motion corned. 4 Resolution • 2 accept an im­ proved. detficated street from Lon and Cheryl Myer*. Myers has improved the formerly private portion of Manor Drive and created a cul-de-soc at the western end of the street The street meets minimum Village street requirements. VondenBerg made the motion to accept the street, supported by French. 4 Ayes Myers and Mosey abstained Motion carried. Bray stated that the new sewer ordinance bod been completed revised ond fine tuned He mode the motion to adopt the new ordinance French supported the motion All ayes. Motion carried. Myers thanked the Ordinance Commit­ tee of the Council for all of their hard work in creating this ordinance. OLD BUSINESS Mill Park Clean-Up. Stogroy said that the lions Club was ready to clear ond clean-up the bank going down to the river at Mill Pork on Satur­ day, Nov. 4. He asked that Bryan Finkbeiner be allowed to use the Village chipper the day of the clean-up. Council asked Youngsmo if Finkbeiner would still be covered by insurance when using the equipment on an "off" day He said yes Council agreed to the use of the chipper by Bryan for the clean up. Greiner plaque Stogroy asked the status of the memorial post ond plaque for the blue spruce tree donated by Greta Greiner Manshum said that he was taking core of Reward regarding vandalism French asked the status of providing rewards for catching the vandals who hove destroyed Village property This hod been tabled at the last Council meeting. Manshum said that he hod contacted the Michigan Municipal League ond that there have been other communities that have done this. He said he would report back regarding the specifics of such programs. Status of boundary dispute at ’ski-hili’. Manshum said that he was work­ ing on gening both surveyors to meet at the property with Getty and Cherry to determine what the true line is. He said that he did not believe the Village should pay for Bueche s services if he made the er­ ror. but that there would probably be a charge if an error was not made Now Business. French moved to occept the invoice* doted October 4 for the amount of $42,940.01. VondenBerg supported. French asked if this was th* final bill for th* sidewalk work. Manshum said yes, but that it didn't cover th* resurfacing of Main Str*«t itself. All ayes Motion carried Stogroy said that the Wayland snowmobile club was in­ terested in doing a project in the Village in consideration of the Village letting the club have a right -of-way through th* village Myers said that if a project could be found, the Village would be glad to have their assistance. Bray moved that the Council approve a change order to the charges for the walk done on refurbishing the water tower. The order should be changed from $51,870 to $54 025 French supported the motion. All ayes Motion carried. Monshum brought up the sub(ect of the television camera in­ spection of the sewer lines. Manshum soid that the company doing th* work found that the lines hod to be jet-cleaned before th* observation work is done This will increase the total cost for the work to $8 700 Bray mode th* motion to accept this bid The motion was supported by Stagray. All ayes Motion carried Myers said that rhe local VF W would like to expand their ceremonies held this year on Veteran's day Soturdoy November 11 Th* V F W is ask mg that a representative from the Council be at the ceremonies Myers also asked that Monshum come up with a resolution to be read by that volunteer at the ceremony Bray volunteered to be the representative Myers asked for a volunteer from the Council to meet with the *oco' Boy Scout troop before the Nov. 13 meeting *o explain the duties of the Coun­ cil Brav volunteered Myers discussed the joint meeting that was held on Oc tober 23 with the Thornapple Twp. board He sord on od hoc committee is to be formed con­ sisting of two Villoge Counc 1 (members and two Township Trustees to lay the ground work for possible future extensions of Village utilities into th* Township Mosey ond Bray volunteered to be on this com mittee Stogroy mod* the mo tian to participate in this joint committee to explore th* possibility in future of extending Village utilities into th* Township. VondenBerg sup­ ported the motion. All ayes Mo­ tion carried French asked VondenBerg about greeting the new flower shop that has opened on M-37 She said she would probably do so the week of Oct 30 Bray asked about filling Com­ mittee slot* held by Oliver. Myers recommended that VondenBerg assume th* chair of Porks ond Rec Committee ond that Mosey fill the other seats that Oliver held including chair of Personnel ond membership on the Finance and Park* and Recreation Committee Myers also recommended that Bray be appointed to fill Oliver's post os President Pro-Tem French mode the motion to oppoint Mosey to these Committees, to appoint Bray President Pro-Tem and to appoint VondenBerg chair of Porks ond Rec. Stogroy sup­ ported the motion All ayes Mo tion carried. Myers discussed the informo tion letter he hod Manshum writ* regarding the reasons for the revised sewer rat* He ond other councilmembers com pl 1 men ted Monshum for his work on the letter Myers tug gested the letter be revised to be handed out to anyone with concerns or questions regarding sewer rates Myers disclosed that the Village has had some coliform bacteria show up in one sample of ten sites recently sampled in the Villoge. On the advice of the Stat* Dept of Health, 'chlorine was added to shock the system to prevent any problems Myers pointed out that when major work is done or the system, in this case work in th* water tower, that bacteria usually show up afterward. This will take cor* of th* problem, he soid. He said the State is recom mending that the Villoge add chlorine to th* water on a regular basis. This will probably have to occur. Myers recommended that on the attorney's advice that the Village dissolve the purchase agreement with EFSI Inc. for pro­ perty at the Industrial Pork Since th* agreement was con­ tingent upon getting a Stat* grant, the Village should dissolve the agreement Mon­ shum pointed out that most en­ trepreneurs do not like to give financial information required to get the grant ond that in future, should this opportunity present itself ogam, the Village should ask for this information up­ front. Manager’s Report Monshum soid he hod o long talk with Mosey to orient him to his new position. Monshum said that Mosey suggested he be allowed to rid* with DPW employees to see what they do and what their strengths and problems ore He also desires to nd* with th* police to see what their job entails. Monshum of fered this opportunity to all council members Monshum discussed some of the probable youth related pro blems with vandalism the Village >s having He related what is don* tn Charleston South Carolina Truants ore picked up and taken home parents ore respons>ble Curfew violators ore also picked up and token home He hoped that Mid dlevill* could have a program where polk* were mor* invoN ed on the street with potential problems Monshum related that a Chamber of Commerce is lor ming m Middleville Man»hum »atd that he attend *d th* JEDC board meeting and that he put forward 0 request that the board be more inclusive ond responsive to Out county governments ond not just to the City of Hostings Monshum said that Paul Spelmon is working with the village on the nitrate problem and is looking at th* most cost effective wey of sofving th* pro­ blem H* has also looked ito th* cost of o possible water booster station at »ki hill ond is finding that it is much less expensive than has been previously thought Manshum said that he wot getting together with Dave Dykstra regarding Ms subdivi­ sion ond the sewer ond water service needed to supply the development He also said he wos talking with the owner of the mobile home park regat ding extending th* sewer from this develoment to the new booster station Public Comment*. Bill Rudd asked the Village to consider reimbursing him for ex tensive damages done Io the truck used by his business He soid that the truck appears to hove hod a blow out and then hit a low spot adjacent to a mon hole cover in front of th* Village grocery on Main St The Villoge Council soid that they all have driven over this spot and have never hod problems Monshum said that under nor mol circumstances there should not hove been a problem of this type Rudd asked if the construction occurring on Main St. could have caused this problem. Manshum said no. this construction wos only for the sidewalk on the east side of the street from the Village grocery Youngsmo »oid that unless Mr Rudd could prove the blow out which led to the damage was the fault of th* Village th* Village could not be held liable Rudd accepted this, but said he hod to come ond find out out if the Village were ot fault and if they woudl reimburse him He appreciated the Village hearing him out Myers thanked him for coming forward Myers asked if there was any other business to consider Hearing none he suggested so meone moke a motion to odpurn. Bray did so. Mosey supported All Ayes Motion cor ried The meeting odjourned at fl 40 p m PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions are available at the Village office for the biannual election, March 11, 1996, for the following positions: Village President Village Clerk Village Treasurer 3 Village Trustees 2 Village Trustees 2 2 2 4 2 year year year year year (unexpired) Deadline to file these petitions is 4:00 p.m., November 28, 1995 with the Clerk at the Village office. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (105) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 21, 1995 / Page 15 Synopsis Yankee Springs Township November 9. 1995 Meeting called to order at 7 30 Minute* of October 12. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Bcwd of Charter Township of Cafedcmu. Kent County. Michigan. has executed a contract with the County of Kent, acting through its Board of Public Works, pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957. as amended ( "Act 185"). whereby the County will assist the Township with the acquisition, construction. operation and financing of a public sanitary sewage disposal system including colfectxMi sewers, trunk sewers, pumping facilities and force main, a treatment and disposal facility, and appurtenances thereto to serve areas in Sections 1.2. II and 12 in the northeast part of the Township (the "Improvements"). and included within the special ac'e^sment district described below In accordance w ith the terms of Section 15c of Act 188 of the Pubhc Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended ("Act 188”). the Township has determined that part of the Township s obligation contracted for pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assessments levied against the properties bene fitted thereby forcen^nt Ofticar due to conflict Ye* rood by Fmkbemer oil. S«wofl« Disposal Yes. all pion Supervisor London stated blems. presented General Fund is $159 375 95 Water report beiner second by Herold CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NUMBER 2 Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Special .Assessment District No. 2 bemer Yes all Motion by Herold second by F.nkbemer to 1995 EXHIBIT B estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district. consisting of the following described lots or pareels of land to Gutters for Moll postponed until WC 08 95 002 Low Enforcement Division Ml Dept of Natural Resources approved by Cook. Article V. Site Plan Review wot • NOTICE REMINDER: Nominating petitions for Caledonia Village election of officers are available at the Caledonia Village Offices at 250 Maple Street. Petitions must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on November 28, 1995. Positions to be filled ore: 2 years President 2 years Clerk 2 years Treasurer years 3 Trustees 1 Trustee 2 years ty (109) Clerk ORDINANCE NUMBER 53 Adopted: November 9, 1995 Effective: November 21, 1995 ARTICLE V 15.5 Purpose Scope Site Plan Required Building Permits Occupancy Permits Representative of Planning Commission Site Plan Review Fees Conformity to Approved Site Plan Required Site Plan Approval Period Residential Site Plan Review (A) Exemptions (B) Residential Site Plan Review Application Procedure (C) A Site inspection of the property shall be made before the application is approved and again after the construction project, addition, or use change is completed. 15.5.11 Business Site Plan Review (A) Exemptions (B) Business Site Plan Review Application Procedure 15.5 12 Standards for Site Plan Review 15.5.13 Authority to Approve 15.5.14 Amendments to Approved Site Plans 15.5.15 Requirement for Performance Bond ARTICLE XVI PENALTIES 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. (106) Keasha Katrba had been inadveriedly ommiitcd from the honor roil that was listed in the Nov. 14 issue of the Sun & News She is a sophomore at Thornapple Kellogg High School. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE V, SITE PLAN REVIEW 15.5.1 15.5.2 15.5.3 15.5.4 15.5.5 15.5.6 15.5.7 15.5.8 15.5.9 15.5.10 Civil Penalties Willful Violation Criminal Penalties Each Day Separate Offense Guilty Must Comply With Ordinance Other Penalties Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerfc 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 616 795-9091 (Map Showing location of Special Assessment District) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN / Assessment District No. 2 Worshom will send a letter ond London will coll on them to enforce this oction Payables in the amount of $13,214.61 Correction— (unexpired) Campau/Kettle I^ake Sewer Special It was brought to the attention of the Board that fill-dirt was ad­ ded at the Cunningham house raising the ground level much The following Subdivisions are located within the proposed area for the reference protect Johnson Park Keiser's Park Pitsch Subdivision Lakewood Park Campau Haven Plat Garbow Plat Garbow Plat No I Channel Park Ruck Plat Happv Allen Park Garbow Plat No. 2 is located partially within the proposed area (Lots 53-59 Inc ) Permanent Parcel Numbers of Lou and Parcels of l-and included in the Special Assessment District 41-23-01-100-035 41 23-01 -301-001.006.(1)8.010,017,018,19,021.030,031 41 23-OI-326-OOI.O22 41-23,01-351-002,004.005.008,011.012,015.017.018,019.020,021.022,024.025. 028.0.30.031,032,0)4, 035.038.039.040.042,043,047.048.049.051,052,053,054.055.056.058.060.()62.0b3 .064.065.066 41 23-01-352-001.002,003,004.005.006 41 23.01.353.001,002.003.004.005,006 41 23.01.354.005 41.23.01.400,001,002,014,016 41.23-02-300-010,012.033,034,040,044,045,046,047 41 -23-02-476-001.002,003.004,006,007.008.009,010,011.0 12.013.014.017,020.021 41 -23-02-477-004,005 41-23-11 • 100-003.004,005,018,026,032,033,037,043 41-23-11-201.001,002.005,006,007.010,011,012.015,016.027,031.032,033.0.34,035.036.037.038. 039.040,041 41-23-11-202-001,004.006,008,013,015,018,020,021.023,025,028,029,030 41-23-11 -226-003.005.006,011.012.013,016,017,020,021.023.024,025 41-23-11-227-001,002,003.004,005.006,007,008,009,010,011,012.013,015.016.017,018.019,020.021, 022.023,024.027,028,029 41-23-11-228-002,003,(XM.006,007,008,009,010,01 1 41-23-11-251-002.010,011.012.014.016.017 41-23.11-252-001,004,005,006,007,008,009,012 41 23 11 276-001.002,003,004.005.006.007,008.009.010.012.013 41-23-11-277-001,002,003.004.008.009,010 41 23-11-278-004,007.012,013,014,015,016,017,018,019,020,021,022.025,026.029,030.032,033 41 -23-11 -426-001.002.003.004.005.006.007.008.010.011.012.014.016 41-23-11-427-005,006,007.008,011,012,013,014,015,016.017,018.019,020,021.022,025.026.027, 030,031,032,033 41 -23-12-101 -001,002.003.004,005,010.012,030.031.032.033.034.035.038.040,041.041,044,045,046 41 23-12-103-001,005.006.007,008.009.010.011 41 -23-12-104-001.002,003,0(M 41-23-12-105-001.002.003.005.006 41-23-12-106-001.002.003.004.013.014 41-23-12-107-001.007,008,011,012.014.017,018,019.020.021.022 41 -23-12-108-004.007.008.009 41 23-12 152-001,003.004,005,007,008,009.010,011,014,015,016,017,018,019,020.021,022,023.024, <‘2^.026.027,028,029 412 t. XMMJ02.003.009,010,011,012.027.036.037.038,043.046.047.048 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Charier Township of Cfiction has made and certified proposed Special Assessment roll Number 2 for the Special Assessment District, which roil sets forth the relative portion of part of the coat of the Improvement* which » to be levied in the form of a special assessment against certain benefioed lots or parcel* of land m the special aaacsv ment district THE PROPERTIES PROPOSED TO BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NUMBER 2, WERE SOI SPECIAL!.Y ASSER6EDOS SPECIAL ASSENSMEST ROLL SLMBER 1 CONFIRMED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD IS DECEMBER 1994 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER. 1995 AT 7 00 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 250 S MAPLE STREET. IN THE TOWNSHIP. TO REVEIW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ipccui avvevsmera rod a* prepared haa been reported to the Township Board and t* on file w«h the Town*hip Clerk at the Township Hail for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OF A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRHTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY LN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS MENT AT THIS HEARING Aa appearance may be made by an owner or a party m interest or hi* or her agent tn penun ar, m the abnrnative, an appearance or protest can be fifed with the Towwdup This Mtuce was authorized by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia PATRICIA SNYDER. CLERK CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Dteed November 15, 1995 (113) <115) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 21, 1995 Caledonia Village expands DRW, office staff by Barbara Gall Sta# Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved increasing a part-time Department of Works em­ ployee to full time, and will look for an administrative as­ sistant for the village office. At the recommendation of the council’s Labor Committee. Roger Loring. Stockman also recommended io council that it create a new office position that would re­ place the present office assis­ tant's job. previously held by Shari McKee. Although the new job would still be a part-time po­ sition. Stockman said it would entail more responsibil­ ities. and so he calls the job an "administrative assistant." The new job primarily re­ quires accounting skills, but also will involve typing, computer work and general of- who has been working part time in the village's DPW. will assume full-time status, effective the next payroll pe­ riod. He will receive $8 an hour for a 40-bour week, with over­ time possibk in emergencies Loring will receive a twoweek vacation and health in­ surance. Village Manager Robert CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD "Tbere is a need for some­ one to help with the extra ac­ counting and clerical work created by the new systems the village will be handling." he said, referring to the village/township sewer and a proposed public water system in the village. The new job will be espe­ cially important since long­ time Village Clerk Jackie Coledon.o Town*h.p Board was Present Gorbow DeVries Dieleman Jousmo Williams Snyder Gould Rondy Wilcox and Jim White come in at 7 50 p m MINUTES Approved o» BILLS Mowed DeVries second Snyder Io opprove bill* o» printed Aye* All Motion BUILDING INSPECTION AND TREASURER REPORT Reviewed THE GREENS Of BROADMOOR COUNTRY CLUB Second reading of Ordinance *95 6i Mike Berg ••nt lor question* Moved Williams second Gould to oc rept Ordinance No 95 61 os recommended by the Planning Commission Ayes oil Motion KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE Moved Dieleman second Gould to submit JoAnne Stimoc for representative candidate for region 6 of the Kent District Library Aye* All. Motion Carrier! PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Report given by Dielemon. ASSESSOR REVIEW Moved Gorbow. second Jousmo to ap­ prove 40 hours with increase in pay equivalent to increase in hours Ayes all. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Amend the budget Moved Dielemon, se­ cond Jousmo to amend the General Fund budget as re­ quested by Clerk Snyder Ayes All Motion Carried. Moved DeVries second Snyder to CAMP AU KETTLE LAKE SEWER UPDATE RESOLUTIONS Review Randy Wilcox. Mowed William* second Jouimo to approve Lak tk>n corned Moved Gould. *•cond Dielemon to approve resolution of obligation to pro $15 rewlutKX* to approve increase earned filing of Mowed Gould second description of project; deter mination of special assessment district no 3; filing of special assessment roll number I for special assessment district no. 3 notice of public hearing with modifications Aye* all. Motion carried. Jousmo to adjourn at 9 40 p.m Respectfully »ubmitted. Patricia Snyder, Clerk grounds." said Thomapple Township Supervisor Donald Harriett Cason joins ♦ Hastings City Bank jL. 4 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m to 9 pm. Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m. Boysen. “This section of the ordinance was added to ad­ dress problems the township has experienced with activities that conflict with the cemetery’s purpose as a memorial place to the deceased " Section 11 of the ordinance states: "Recreational ac­ tivities. including but not limited to sledding, skating, golf, football, baseball, kite flying, electronicallycontrolled model planes or the use of off-road vehicles are prohibited within a township cemetery." Anyone who violates any provisions of the ordinance could be fined $100 as a municipal civil infraction. The ordinance will become effective Dec. 17. 012) FREE Estimates Fast Service J” Convenient Hours 4 4 Star Video * 4 The Thomapple Township Board last week Monday adopted new regulations for the operation of the cemeteries in Thornapple Township The ordinance outlines how the Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville and the Parmalee Cemetery will be controlled and managed Procedures were establish­ ed for the sak of lots, pur­ chase price, transfer fees, grave opening charges, maker and monument specifications, internet regulations and ground maintenance. “One of the most signifi­ cant aspects of the new or­ dinance is the prohibition of any recreational activities of construction controcl for Com pou/Kettle Loke Sewage Disposal System Ayes all Mo t»on carried Moved Gould se VCR Repair VCR Cleaning Thornapple Twp. adopts cemetery rules ordinance Motion corned Moved Snyder second William*, to approve description of protect Cherry will be stepping down at the end of her term, be added. Stockman said whoever fills the new position should be able to work independently and run the office if be or the clerk were not there. After researching similar positions in other municipali­ ties. including Caledonia Township. Stockman recom­ mended a wage of $8-9.50. depending on the persons skills and experience Cherry noted that having such a person working in the office, plus the new village manager, would mean a reduc­ tion in the number of hours the new clerk would have to be working, and the pay for that elected position would be reduced accordingly. McKee would be welcome to apply for the new adminis­ trative assistant position, Stockman said. jX T * 4 4 4 m * Harriet T Cason has joined Hastings City Bank as branch manager of the Caledonia office Cason brings a variety of communit) banking experience to Hastings City Bank She began her career with Jackson State Bank while she and her family were living in Jackson Hole. Wyo. After moving to the Grand Haven area in 1988. she worked for Old Kem Bank as loan officer. personal banking officer and branch manage. She and her husband. Jay. STOCK TANK DE-ICERS Floating and submergible (animals are unaware of unit) ■ GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR SAFE: Thermostatically controlled Unit shuts off when out of water. LONG LASTING: Epoxy-sealed; No leaks/no shorts. DAMAGE RESISTANT: 6’ cord encased inside sturdy cord protector. Caledonia Farmers Elevator 7 146 Main Street — Caledonia Z 891-8108 3 .. ... .... (■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■fl OUPON EXRRE5 NOV 30 1995 ■ Caledonia Twp. expands assessor’s duties, salary Caledonia Township Assessor Tom Doane will be working more hours and receiving better compensation after Township Board action last week "Ik received a good review, by Barbara Call and always is willing to help Staff Writer The Caledonia Township out here in the office. He Board approved increasing works well with our residents, hours, salary and benefits for too. We believe Tom deserves Township Assessor Tom the extra." said Treasurer Ruth Doane after his annual review DeVries Doane, who holds a level II Wednesday. 1 Xxane now will work a 40- state certification, has served hour week, up from 32 hours, as assessor in Caledonia since and he will receive three 1991. In other action. the board: weeks erf vacation plus medi­ • Approved resolutions re­ cal and dental insurance. The upgraded position mer­ vising the description of the its an annual salary of new Campau/Kettle Lake sewer project. (See related $38,000. Township Clerk Pat Snyder story.) • Approved the appointment said Doane has been carrying additional duties, many of of JoAnne Stimac to represent them resulting from the pas­ Caledonia Township on the sage last year of the school Kent District Library Board. property tax reform bill • Approved, after a second known as Proposal A. reading, the rezoning for the Though the new legislation 60-unit residential planned requires extra work, there is unit development to be called no state funding for this man­ The Greens of Broadmtxyr date. she said. Country Club Ixxated on a In addition, Doane has been portion of the Broadmoor helping the Township Country Club, the first phase Building Department and is of the project will consist of acting as deputy treasurer. 20 homes. JOIN A LEADER! We re an ISO 9002-registered box manufacturer looking for excellent employees to increase our production staff on all shifts Horrief T. 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Brad Enders, Sean Crofoot and Chris Niles At the recent Middleville vanity soccer awards banquet many Trojan players were honored for a job well done. Goalkeeper Chris Niles and striker Scott Evans earned all* conference recognition, while fullbacks Sean Crofoot and Brad Enders each received honorable mention acclaim. Evans ranked fifth among OK Rainbow scoring leaders and Niles was regarded as one of the areas best goalkeepers. Forward Thiago Peixoto was named as the team's Most Improved Player and Enders was given the Most Valuable Player award The Trojans (9-7-3) defeated Lakewood, but lost to Caledonia in double overtime in district soccer action to close out the season Middleville girls basketball team takes district win over Delton Middleville outscored ( Delton-Ke Hogg 19-5 in the third quarter and used that I momentum to help post a 5246 district basketball win over host Delton-Kellogg bn Nov. 15. Leading by just two points at half (25-23), the Trojans stormed out of the gates in the third quarter led by Tracy Schondelmayer's nine points. fBoth Schondelmaycr and Jenny Doyle played big games offensively for Coach Jim Sprague's squad. Doyle topped the team with 22 points, including 13 points in the first half. Schondelmayer ended the game with 15 markers. Doyle managed Middleville's first four points in the third quarter and Schondelmayer nailed a threepointer at the 6:47 mark to boost the Trojan advantage to nine points (32-23). "They (Doyle and Schondelmayer) did a very nice job; I couldn't have asked for anything more," Sprague said. "I was pleased that we showed some character out there." Delton-Kellogg appeared frustrated, at that point, and hurried its shots or missed wildly during most of the third quarter. "Our scoring drought in the third quarter really got us in a hole," Delton-Kellogg Coach Gary Harrington said. Middleville took a 44-28 lead into the fourth quarter. Middleville graduates earn MIAA football honors Middleville High graduates Rob Hunt and David Sherwood have earned All­ Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association firstteam honors as part of the Kalamazoo College football team. For the year. Hunt had 60 tackles (30 solos and 30 assists), including three for losses, one pass breakup and three interceptions. Sherwood made 60 receptions for 743 yards He scored 24 total points and averaged 12.4 yards per catch. Sherwood broke three alltime football records at Kalamazoo this season: total pass receptions (60), total pass receiving yards (743) and total pass receptions (107) in a career. The Hornets had an overall record of 4-5, but tied for second in the MIAA with a 32 mark. Kalamazoo five losses were by a combined total of 21 points. Hum is the son or Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hum. but Del ton-Kellogg was able to put on a run of its own and trailed by only two points (46-44) with 2:46 left. "Typically, we re a streaky team,” Sprague said. "We play well, and then for some reason, we get out of sync." "We just got some shots that didn't go down in the third that went down in the fourth," Harrington said. Doyle incresed the Middleville advantage back up to five points (49-44) with 2:32 remaining to help wrap things up for the Trojans. Sam Lantinga tallied six points in the first quarter and Jeni Bourdo added five to lead Delton-Kellogg to a 16-10 advantage alter one. Lantinga finished the game with 16 points and Bourdo added 13. Harrington said that game was a typical one for Lantinga. "In our last four games, she has been outstanding," Harrington said. Schondelmayer nailed a three-pointer to cut DeltonKellogg's lead to three points (16-13) at the beginning of the second quarter. A Doyle three-pointer gave the Trojans their first lead (21-20) with 3:35 left in the first half and a Schondelmayer pass io Jessica VanAman put the lead at three points (23-20) with 2:42 left. 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Wilson said that coaching this grdup of Sweet Indies was especially sweet Not so much because the team was terribly talented, but because the team worked hard from the start of the season to the finish. Caledonia's season finished Friday night, as South Christian upended them 52-39 in the district championship at Wyoming Rogers High. The Sweet Ladies finished with an 8-! 4 overall record along with plenty of memories. "I wished that we had 10 more games to play." Wilson said following the contest. "We've had some tough times, but we picked it up down the stretch. Tonight was a typical game for us: good defense and we struggled offensively.” Caledonia clearly struggled in the third quarter when they tallied just six points. Still, the Sailors had their own offensive problems in the third quarter, putting just three points on the scoreboard during the eight minute span. U M Stephanie Algera (52) and Sarah Steele (50) pu the inside clamps on a Godwin opponent ir Caledonia's district win at Wyoming Rogers High. LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! qsioifw 1-800-968*2221 AAA Mqktqaqe /^Bruce’s Frame\ & Alignment HAPPY <] • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt only 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings y Samantha Choryan canned a jump shot with 1:30 to play in the third to bring Caledonia to within four points (32-28) of South Christian. The Sailors held a 33-28 advantage going into the fourth quarter Both teams found scoring a bit easier in the final frame, but the Sailors outscored the Sweet Ladies 19-11 io prevail. Caledonia got to within six points (40-34) when Sarah Bom got one to fall with 4:08 to play and still trailed by six when Bom again scored from inside (42-36) with 3.30 left in the fourth quarter. Bom finished the game with nine points and also added a team-leading 12 rebounds. "She came up big for us," Wilson said of Born's performance South Christian, however, was not to be denied in the waning moments. First it was Maria Derks with a soft jumper (43-36) and then it was Bethany Haverkamp on the fast break (45-36). "South is a very athletic team and they wear you down." Wilson said. Rachel Comegys, who led Caledonia with 14 points, scored the team s final hoop of the year with a three-pointer with 1:20 remaining. Comegys. along with Sheri Vredevoogd. make up the team's senior cast. Wilson said the pair helped to mold the team into a successful one. "The seniors have helped us to get it in stride," Wilson said "I feel for those seniors.” South Christian doubled up Caledonia (16-8) in the first quarter as six Sailors scored. Robyn Fennema put South Christian in front 8-2 with a turnaround shot in the lane with 3:20 to play in the quarter and Haverkamp, soon after, nailed a three-pointer. Fennema scored 14 points to top South Christian and Derks added 11 markers. A Comegys three-point shot trimmed the Sailors lead to 11-8 with six minutes left in the half and baskets by Kristy DeBoer, Comegys, Mindi Smith and Born brought the Sweet Ladies back to within three points (22-19) with 3:35 left in the second quarter. "I really thought that our offense gave us good shots," Wilson said. "Our bustle and scrappiness gave us some good second shots " South Christian came storming back to score the final 11 points in the second quarter. The Sailors went into the lockeroom with an eight­ point (30-22) advantage. Caledonia defeated Godwin Heights 57-49 on Tuesday night to reach the district championship game. The Sweet Ladies hit only S-of-15 free throws in the first half, but drained 14-of-16 in the second half. Three post players led Caledonia: Sarah Steele. Bom and Stephanie Algera. The too scored 21 of Caledonia's 35 points in the final two quarters. "Our post players really came through for us tonight,” Wilson said. "They led the charge on the boards and finished well.” Rebounding was another factor in the semifinal contest. Caledonia outrebounded Godwin Heights 33-22 and held them to only three offensive rebounds in the entire game. Algera led a balanced scoring attack for the victors. Algera scored 12 points to go along with her eight rebounds. Smith tallied 11 points to go along with her three assists and four steals "Smith had a tremendous game." Wilson said. Steele and DeBoer each scored nine points. Bom added eight points. Caledonia's Rachel Comegys launches a jump shot in a district game versus Godwin on Tuesday Scots anxious to start first winter ski season By Jim Jensen Sports Writer CALEDONIA — Caledonia High will attempt to "Prove it on the Hill" this winter, as the school begins its first year with a varsity ski team. Bryce Beckett, the team's coach, said that support has been overwhelming and the only thing left to accomplish is heading to the slope for the first race. The ski team has been in development in Caledonia for three years and the numbers are a testimony to the sport's interest. Beckett said that 23 males and 11 females have joined Caledonia's ranks this year. Beckett said that he would have been ecstatic with 20 kids, so 34 is a lot better than what the coach had expected. "We're excited about it; a lot of the kids, no, probably all of the kids don't have previous racing experience.” Beckett said. "But the team goals are set to get the numbers involved." And those numbers are important, as many races will be decided by the performances of the team's fourth, fifth or sixth competitor, according to Beckett. Caledonia will start its season on Nov. 27 ("Parents Night”) and plan to be on the slopes by Dec. 5. At that point. Beckett said that he wants to have his athletes finished with the conditioning level of the pre-season and geared towards competing for the firsi time. 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY _ _ Bryce Beckett - hoping that his Caledonia High ski team will make a surprise showing as a first-year program in 1995-96. The Fighting Scots will be part of the O.K. Rainbow League that will also include Forest Hills Central, Forest Hills Northern. East Grand *Rapids, Rockford, Catholic Central, West Catholic, Greenville and Grand Haven. All six of Caledonia's varsity races will be at the Cannonsburg Ski Lodge in Grand Rapids. Races will consist of two events slalom and the giant slalom. Six boys and six girls will compete for each team during a race. Caledonia will compete in its first varsity league race on Jan. 4 at 4 p.m., while the jayvee squad will race on Jan 9 at 4 p.m. The all-conference meet is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 11 a m. and regional! will be held the weekend of Feb. 2. A total of 75 schools in the state have varsity ski programs this winter Beckett knows that the first year won t be easy, but does believe that his team can make a strong showing "I've been working with the ski club for three years, so I can sec the potential of these kids," Beckett said. "I personally believe that sports are an important part of the educatkMi.il process." Beckett wm an avid slope racer in high school at Rockford and also helped to run a skiing program during his stint with the military After spending some time on the southern end of the country, Beckett decided that it was time to come home to the Grand Rapids area so that he could enjoy the while jxiwder and the warmth that can be enjoyed on the slopes. <, "I've always loved the sport," Beckett said. "It got to the point that 1 decided to pul in the application and then I got the job." (Close to Beckett's side during the interview for this story was a book — "Rookie coaches ski racing guide.") Two assistants with solid skiing knowledge will aide Beckett in the development of the Caledonia team. Heather Sack and Kaan Bloedow. "Both bring racint experience, it's been a good blend,” Beckett said. The team's limited budget has had little if no effect on the development of the squad. Beckett wants to bring tise program around slowly and wants to see impressive results m a year s time. "It has taken a lot of time, but its been worth it," Beckett said. I hope to have it really going good in about a year." If it is to run smoothly. Beckett said that he will also need the help from the parents. Lynelle Dodge is helping to oversee ttie parenv support group which, for one, helps to get the athletes to the races "It's going to be interesting to see bow it’s going io come out." Beckett said of life initial campaign. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 21. 1995 I Page 19 Trojan eagers’ season ends in district finals 46-32 Tracy Schondelmayer (32) scores on one of her driving layups against Wayland in the district finals while teammate Katie Weaver (24) watches and Wayland’s Heather Postma (15) makes a futile effort to stop her Middleville’s Jenny Doyle (43) goes up strong against the inside Wayland defense in Friday’s district championship. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by David T. Young Editor The season for a young Middleville girls' quintet came to an end Friday in the district finals with a 46-32 loss to Wayland. The Trojans two days earlier had defeated host Delton 52-46 in the semifinals, but they BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM couldn't find the basket often enough to overtake a Wayland team that went on to the Class B regionals Monday night with an 18-4 record. Middleville, meanwhile, fin­ ished at 10-12. The lack of scoring punch hurt coach Jim Sprague's group in the middle two quar­ ters, as it registered only six points in the second period and four in the third. The Tro­ jans held Wayland to just six points in the second quarter, but failed to gain any ground with the strong defensive ef­ fort. Things started well at the tipoff, as Middleville jumped out to a 4-0 lead, and later re­ JOB OPENINGS! • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia. MI 49316 8 BARMAN SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm gained the advantage 9-8 on a three-point bomb by sopho­ more guard Jenny Doyle. But it was a fruitless uphill strug­ gle after that. Wildcat junior guard Angie Farmer, one of the top players in West Michigan this year, went on a brief tear, sinking two baskets and one threepointer in three consecutive trips down the floor to put her team up 18-11 at the end of the opening period. Middleville in the second quarter got as close as four, 18-14, on a three-pointer by Katie Weaver, but then Farmer drilled another threepomter to keep gap at seven points, and it was 24-17 at the half. The most telling pan of the game showed up in the last three minutes of the third pe­ riod, when Wayland scored 10 straight unanswered points and went from leading 26-19 to an insurmountable 36-19 cush­ ion. The Trojans, meanwhile, had a disastrous time against Wayland’s zone defense, not scoring a single point for nearly six minutes after Tracy Schondelmayer’s driving layup with six minutes left in the third quarter. It wasn't until the 0:38 mark that Doyle broke the spell with a threepointer But by that time it was too late. Middleville actually outscored its opponent 11-9 in the final eight minutes. Wayland essentially packed away the Trojans with two spurts, one late in the first quarter and another late in the third. Doyle led Middleville's scoring with 13 points and Schondelmayer, a junior, con­ tributed eight. Farmer finished with 16 points, a figure matched by teammate Marge Reurink. The Wildcats made only 15 field goals to Middleville's 13. but they held a big advantage at the free throw line, where they made 13 of 24 while the Trojans sank only 4 of 13. — FACTORY — Machine Operators and Assemblers needed for Plastic Injection Molding Company. We are a growing company offering good pay, excellent benefit package including health, life, 401K, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement as well as promotional opportunities as we grow. Apply in person at: wamar Products, inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia Ed's Body Shop wishes everyone Happy and Safe Thanksgiving! Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia Fax (616) 8910446 W IV/ We want VV I V I W Open Mon ft, M. Other Hour, by Appt to be your -PRO” Shop, working with the PROS since 1969 Ed Pawioski �Page 20 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 21. 1995 Dutton Elementary kids ‘can’their can’ts Members of the class tote the waste basket containing their ‘I can’t’ lists completely oul of their classroom and down the hall Dutton Elementary teacher Mary Maine dressed up as a custodian for the day her students would ‘trash’ their list of things they couldn’t do. Reading their lists before tearing them up are Shaun Owens (left), Michael Preston, Matt Kilmartin and Joe Copeland by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was a day to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. Only it happened the other way around. A class of Dutton Element­ ary fourth-graders last week kicked off a new program called HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) by individually listing their "I can ts." They then gathered around the classroom waste basket to hear each other's lists. After each student read his or her list aloud, it got tom up and trashed. Teacher Mary Maine and aide Char Kowal, appropriately dressed up in janitorial garb, then helped the youngsters lug the waste basket outside and empty it into the dumpster Then, they all came back to class to make lists of "I can's." "This is a class of smart kids," Maine said. "That’s why there isn't anything they can’t do." Newest citizens GIRL, Nicole Rene’ Gulch was bom on Oct. 12, 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital to Walter and Beth Gulch of Caledonia. She weighed 7 pounds. 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Bruce and Phyllis Fountain of Middleville, Ed Gulch of Baldwin and Eleanor Villerot of South Lyon. Joe Copeland gets rid of his can’t’ list with a vengence as Malt Kilmartin and Shawnee Downing look on. GIRL, Jordan Ann bom at Metropolitan Hospital at 1:33 p.m. on Oct. 25. 1995 to John and Lenora Eash of Mid dleville. weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs and 20 inches long. Finally, they get rid of the negative lists forever by dumping them into the school dumpster. Encouraging them are their teachers, Mary Maine (left) and Char Kowal \ Obituaries Daniel C. Hutchings MIDDLEVILLE - Daniel C. Hutchings, 24, of Middleville and formerly of Freeport, passed away on Sunday November 12, 1995 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom on August 24, 1971 in Hastings, the son of Daniel & Suze (Sherrington) Hutchings. He was raised in Carlton Township of Barry' County and attended the Woodland School. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1990. While in school, he also attended the Hartland Techni­ cal Institute in Ionia. He was engaged to be married to Bridget Pinkston on July 20, 1996. Mr. Hmclungs was employ­ ed at Welton’s Heating & Cooling, Incorporated in Hast­ ings. He had previously work ed for Schuler. Heating Plumbing in Mulliken and the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. He was a member of Barry County Conservation Club, Lake Odessa Sportsmen’s Club, was an avid outdoors­ man enjoying especially hunt­ ing and fishing He * as preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clayton Damren and Ann Sherrington. Surviving are his fiancee, Bridget Pinkston of Middlevil­ le; parents, Suze &. Daniel Hutchings of Freeport; brother, Eric Hutchings of Freeport; paternal grandfather & wife, Daniel & Betty Hutch­ ings of Missouri; paternal grandmother, Doris Hutchings of Battle Creek; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends; future in-laws, Brian & Sue Pinkston of Portland; future brother-in-law, Stuart Pinkston; future sister-in-law, Sara Pinkston. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday November 15, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend John Piercefieid officiating. Burial was in the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township of Barry County Memorial contributions may be made to the Danield C. Hutchings Memorial Fund. • Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Cali.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder | 795-2039 �The Sun and News. 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Ml I November 21, 1995 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Improving no-fault insurance In the Senate, there were a number of bills that we wanted to take action on before Thanksgiving break One of the measures that wc passed was a bill to reform Michigan’s auto insurance code As you know. Michigan operates under a no-fault auto in­ surance system Under this system, motorists look to their own insurance policies for benefits (such as medical treatment and lost wages) in case of accidents and injuries They can only sue another motorist in extraordinary circumstances The reasons for going to a no-fault system is that by giving up the traditional right to sue. claims are settled more predic­ tably and without as much dispute and delay. Also, compensa­ tion to an injured party is more fair because rt matches losses more closely. Another reason is that a larger percentage of the customers’ premium dollars are spent on the payment of claims and less on administration costs and transaction costs, such as legal fees. It’s still possible to sue a negligent driver under our no-fault system, but only when injuries go beyond a certain threshold of seriousness Lawsuits are only permitted for non-economic or “pain and suffering” losses in case of death, serious impair­ ment of body function, or permanent serious disfigurement. People can also sue for intentionally caused harm, for allowable expenses, work loss, and survivors loss beyond those covered by no-fault insurance , and for damages to motor vehicles not covered by insurance, up to S400 In 1986. the Michigan Supreme Court loosened the stan­ dards. lowering the standard of seriousness met to file a lawsuit As a result, there was a 100 percent increase in in­ surance lawsuits from 1986 to 1994 Before the court’s decision, our no-fault system had decreas­ ed the number of lawsuits by more than 40 percent. Since one of the reasons for going to a no-fault sy stem was to decrease the number of lawsuits, the 1986 court decision defeated the purpose The bill that we passed m the Senate two weeks ago will return the standards to what they were before the 1986 deci­ sion. and improve the code in a number of other way s. It’s absolutely unfair that, under the old system, a driver who shoulders the majority of the blame for an accident is able to successfully sue others for his or her pain and suffering. The new bill will prevent those who are more than 50 percent at fault in an accident from being able to collect damages from other parties Another way that we have improved the system is that drivers who don’t have auto insurance will no longer be able to sue for damages It isn’t fair that under the old sy stem an unin­ sured driver, who does not contribute to the no-fault insurance system, can sue the insurance company of a person who is con­ tributing to the system. The bill will no longer permit this. Now. under the new system, a person who is injured by a drunk driver can sue the driver personally for pain and suffer­ ing. Thu sends a clear message that we have no tolerance for drunken driving, driving while impaired or driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Wc are holding someone convicted of these crimes personally responsible for their actions. These reforms are a positive step forward for Michigan drivers. Because this legislation will reduce the number of lawsuits and the amount paid out for pain and suffering awards, it will reduce the costs of the insurance system and help reduce or restrain insurance premium costs. The old system is too expensive. ' This is one way. and a fair way. to make insurance more af fordable for more people, while making it even tougher on those who put lives in danger by drinking and driving. Middleville workers planting trees in village Worker Jeff Prince digs the holes the trees ore be­ ing planted in. Middleville Village Municipal workers (from left) Bill Kenyon and Rick Slogel plant new trees in front of village hall in on effort to beautify Middleville. Reality is expensive. I*rrparv yourself for college with UK Savings Bonds. earn Treasury -based rates You can get them through Remember all those college costs when you were a most hanks or through employ ers offering the Payroll student ’ Sure, tuition was expensive But the bill for Savings Plan. Plus families and individuals who use room and board was often higher than tuition Plus Sav mgs Bonds for college tuition may qualify tor a there were books. a bike, typewriter all those dungs special tax exclusion • college students needed to survive on campus For your copy of the Saving? good In^Qf Information pamphlet, write U.S. Savings Bonds. Washington. DC 20226. Now. a mere fifteen years later, parents shell out <nrr rwtor what it was in the early 80s Those $300 typewriters have been replaced by $1,900 computers So what’s it going to cost when your children are t&xxne and other lumuoons jppiv read IRS PubfeatKM 550 and Rxro 8815 for drtads ready ? 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Ml / November 21. 1995 TK alternative education program’s goal is growth bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer * We would like to see the alternative education program grow within the next five years. coordinator Chris Boysen told the school board last Monday Boysen said in a presen­ tation that within that time she would like to see class size grow to 50 to 60 students, and have four classrooms a little closer to campus She added that she also would like the students to be able to use a gym and a library and be involved in a major community project of some type The program, she said, also should have a full-time secretary to help with logistics. Boysen said the biggest change that has occurred in the program since last year is the hiring of John Considine Considine is an expert in educational technology and does not necessarily w»h to teach conventional school in the future He was first educated in Great Britain and spent four years working in human development in Jamica Considine told the board he is committed to and challeng­ ed by alternative education These are all real human people." he said "We warn them to pay taxes in the future not be in jail " These students, he said, have a lot of problems, but he feels that no problem is so great that it can not be handled “I am trying to leach them to solve their own problems, he said The days of every one doing the same kind of work, like in a factory. are over, he said. Considine said he believes that people don't learn by just failures because they even­ tually give up if they fail too often ' ‘ People learn by failures in the middle of successes." he said What the program needs, he said, are learning techniques that can be used in different ways Research projects would be good for them He lets them take control of things and gives them a chance to express views on how material should be presented. "Students in this program do not work well with chalk talk." he said He added that technology also is important for this program. These students, he said, know that education is impor­ tant and keep coming back He told the board that the procedure he uses to teach the kids involves looking over their assignments and chang­ ing and adding parts to them as a method of collaboration Holiday Open House Saturday, November 25th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Poinsettias... are ready in beautiful colors of red, white, pink or marble. Sizes 4” to 12” - also hanging baskets (Buy grower direct for quality & savings) Gift Area... has decorated mini Christmas Trees Wreaths, Garland and much more for your Holiday Decorating He said this is not necessari­ ly cheating because this is the way people work in the business world. Considine said he tries to build a realistic trust with his students by increasing his ex­ pectations and their responsibilities. "For most of these kids, getting through the day is a major accomplishment." he said He also suggested it would be beneficial to take the students on field trips to ex­ pose them to things they might not have been aware of before. He added that they do not like him to lecture, so they participate in open sessions tn which each students is allow­ ed to offer suggestions about the subjects they study. They also learn through movies such as Shakespeare animations, which gives them a grasp of what his plays are about "Dress codes.” Considine said, "are not as strictly en­ forced in our class as they are in conventional school. If they want to wear hats they can wear hats as long as they do not disrupt the class. " His methods of teaching them, he said, are different and help them learn to coexist with each other He also wants to train the students in computer use "There is a certain safety in failure." he said "We don't want to set them up to fail again." Considine said since the beginning of the year two students moved out of the area and only five others have dropped out. which is not bad "Some people you just have to leave be and hope they come out all right,” he said He said he expects the dropout rate to decrease in the near future Considine held parent teacher conferences and said he was impressed with the number of parents who show­ ed an interest in what their kids were learning. He said he has a project in mind for the students, but does not want to discuss his idea yet Board member Wendy Romph asked if any of the students have a special ap­ titude for technology and sug gested that they benefit from having control in their lives Considine said he wants to provide internal internet workshops for his students and teach them about E mail and spreadsheets. "If the process is not right, you don't lose." he said Board President Dan Parker asked Considine if he had a better location in mind for the classrooms Considine said he knows there probably is. but is not sure where at the moment Parker added that the board is looking into that situation Boysen said the alternative education program started at TK in 1982 and since has served about 4(X) students. 4(1 of whom have received diplomas or have moved on to college or trade school. Since the start of the pro­ gram. there have been six in structors. most who later moved into the regular school system. These students are taught at Most Holy Rosary Church, which has helped the school system expand from one classroom to two. Boysen said many of these students have in the past been commonly labeled "troublemakers "We think they can suc­ ceed." she said. Students who attend the program arc those who do not regularly attend school or have trouble ad|ustmg to the atmosphere of conventional school. Some often display delinquent behavior. Boysen said their goal is to improve their curriculum and expose them to new things. and Gift Giving. Write us a letter... Wood Lawn Ornaments Deer (many sizes), Sleighs, Angels, Wishing Wells, and a large selection of Welcome Yard Signs. Stop in and buy while the selection is at its best. Gift Certificates Available Delivery Available Refreshments Knotts Mouses 3422 - 76th Street. S.E.. Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Halfway betuten M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) OPEN Monday-Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 5 698-8221 Quality Rants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott The Sun and News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there ere a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that wi I be printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor s discretion for compelling reasons only • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-11-28.pdf 7c83071520f3b5f76c61a819bbc5e06b PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year No. 42 / November. 28. 1995 Caledonia School Board to respond to citizens’ questions at meeting by Barbara Gall Staff Water Caledonia School Board President Sharon Galley said concerns raised at last week's meeting by several citizens will be reviewed by the board with a public response ready by the December meeting Deb DeWitt, parent of a freshman at Caledonia High School, asked the board to re­ view the school's "Interim" program. She said she doesn’t understand the program, feels that it takes needed time from the student's regular classes and is "shocked that this is part of our curriculum." DeWitt also said she didn't understand how students could get "scholarships" for Interim classes, some of which she contended arc far too expen­ sive Board Trustee I rrd Boncher told DeWitt that any funds used to help Interim students with genuine financial need do The school has worked to correct the few complaints registered about any of the (interim) classes during the past four years. Both students and parents generally have been supportive of the program. — Bob Szymoniak CHS Assistant Principal not come from the general budget. Students and their families must pay their own way in nearly all cases, with some fund-raising done by classes such as Close-Up. which will visit Washington D.C. and Williamsburg. lie said later that any financial help for Interim students comes from extraneous funds, such as pop machine revenue The four-day CHS Interim program, now in its fifth year. allows students to choose from from a variety of classes not included in the usual school curriculum. All are or­ ganized and overseen by CHS teachers and staff. CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak said after the board meeting that the school has worked to correct the few complaints registered about any of the classes during the past four years. Both students and parents generally have Dutton Elementary Spanish students last week presented the Caledonia School Board with special certificates thanking the board for its support of the elementary Spanish program. Treasurer Jim Gless offers a hand shake in return for his certificate. The board held its December meeting at Dutton Elementary been supportive of the program, he said. The 35 classes offered this year range from studying in Mexico to preparing for the ACT lest right at CHS. CHS Student Congress Toys for Tots ‘95 campaign was big success! by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Student Congress reported last week it has completed a successful campaign to collect Christmas toys for the U.S. Marines' annual Toys for Tots program. The drive got underway Nov. 13, and as of Nov. 20. more than 200 toys had been donated, with more promised before Thanksgiving, said Congress officers. The CHS drive is conducted as a contest between advisory classes. The class bnnging in the most toys wins a free breakfast, with second place getting donuts and juice. 'It's been fun," said Congress member Nichole Sorsen ’And you realize you can make a difference for someone, like a little child, when everyone pitches in." TK MiddleSchool at-risk program proposed by Mandv Habel Staff Writer Should Thornapple Kellogg Schools have a special pro­ gram for at-risk middle school students’ Middle School Principal Gordon Dahlgren says yes. Dahlgren and Middle School Dean of Students Skip Pranger presented a proposal for such a program to the school board at a special meeting last Monday. Dahlgren said he had been thinking about a program like this for the past two years to help students who are not as successful in the regular school program. He spoke with officials from other districts to get in­ formation about programs they offer. “Our goal is not to isolate them from the regular sch<x»l setting, but give them a chance to get a grasp of things until they are ready to go back to the regular program,” he said. This program would be built on a reduced student teacher ratio and nontradkiorud teachrng methods and will emphasize field ex­ periences and the use of technology. he said. The enrollment, he said. would be limited to 15 students and would Ik* stalled by one full time teacher and one full-time aide Dahlgren said the ad­ ministration would choose the students based on several dif­ ferent factors, which include. — A pattern of failing grades — Chronic behavioral problems — A pattern of poor school attendance —- A history of home or family problems — Past retention in grade — Lack of interest in or ef­ fort at school. (Jther factors that will be considered are: — Evidence that other strategies and plans previous­ ly have been attempted — Assurance that students do not have a learning disability or other learning problems that would best be evaluated in another setting. — Evidence that the -tudent is open to placement in the atnsk program. — Parental permission and support for placing the > ludeat in the at-risk program. He added that students may be recommended for place­ ment into the program by See A frisk, Page. 2 In This Issue... • Citizens committee to look at TK’s overcrowding problems • Caledonia man is ’Technician of the Year* • Drug, alcohol testing policy set for Caledonia bus drivers, mechanics Members of the CHS Student Congress display some of the hundreds of toys collected during its annual Toys for Tots campaign From the left are Missy Carmer. Jeff Bom, Joelte Busman, Jonci Warner and Sarah Enget>ert The U.S Mannes will collect and distribute the new toys m time for Chnstmas • Trojans land 18 on All-County team �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 28. 1995 AT RISK , continued from frontpage staff, parents or themselves for awhile The. process will lacfude an He said Fennville has application from the student reported that 50 percent of and the parent students m the at risk program The applications will be go back to the regular school reviewed by a sclectjon team within a semester made up of the* principal, Districts such as Whitmore counselor and the at risk in­ Lake and Spnng Lake also structor. he said The stu­ have this sort of program and dent's regular classroom Zeeland Maned one for the teachers, school psychologist, middle school, which even­ social worker, and special tually expanded to the high education director also may he school consulted Pranger said that as they Dahlgren said the program seek students with various primarily will be offered to needs, they know there needs seventh and eighth-grade to be some way to help them students Sixth-grade students ‘ It is tough when you see a may be allowed, depending on Mudent in seventh grade circumstances already waiting to be 16 so he Pranger said there is an can drop out." he said. "This association of alternative is why we need to do education programs that have something early. ’ * been in existence for years as He said some of these kids a way of keeping kids in do not have discipline pro­ school blems. they simply "just He added that some kids the don t fit in teachers and administrators Leighton United Methodist observe show signs that they Church, he said, has express­ will eventually become high ed interest in providing school dropouts classroom space for the pro Through operating a pro­ gram, though nothing is of­ gram at the middle level, we ficial yet. can help them early. * ‘ he said Dahlgren said the ad­ He said districts in ministration also has been Michigan communities such considering the possibility of as Flushing. Wyoming and offering classes for the Ann Arbor have been trying parents, since it is critical that to put together this kind of they play an active, supportive program for middle school role. students One way to help, he said, Through research. Pranger would be for the at-risk in­ said he has found school structor to use parents to help districts, such as Olivet and with class activities and trips Fennville, which arc the same The admini.Mration also wants size as TK. that have been to offer occasional evening operating this kind of program workshops and activities for (616) 891-9139 9355 Cherry Valley Avenue (M-37) In the Caledonia Village Centre OPEN Monday Friday IO B Saturday Q to 3 WEEK OF DEC. 5-9____________ I I parents throughout the year He added that he and the rest of the staff think the in­ structor and the aide should receive training in the philosophies and theories used in teaching for this type of program and in using technology m the classroom They also would be encourag­ ed to visit other area schools that have similar programs The program would allow students to participate in regular school activities, he said. They also would be taken to the middle school for assemblies as well. The curriculum would be a little unconventional, he said, but would Mick as close to the traditional program as possi­ ble so students can make a smooth transition back to the regular school Dahlgren said technology is an important part of the pro­ gram and he hopes to have one computer for every two students m the classroom. Board Member Gary VanElst asked how soon Mudents could be chosen for the program Dahlgren said the adminiMration has been discussing some students they have observed to fit the profile for the program, which gives them a bit of a head start VanElst also asked if the program could benefit elementary students and wondered if it was a good idea to talk to teachers in lower grades to learn what students the middle school might get in the future Pranger said the fifth- and sixth-grade teaching staffs communicate very well and usually inform each other ab»Hit students Assistant Supenntendant for Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Mary Ellen Correa said she has learned from past ex­ periences that many of the problems students have start at the middle school level. She said she has spoken to many parents over the years who said they had no pro­ blems with their children in elementary school. Some problems, however, can be detected through achievement levels in school work in the elementary level, she said. Supenntendant Jay Cason said one of the dangers with targerting elementary Mudents as being at risk is that not every elementary kid who Shop Sunsations Boutique for Your Christmas Gifts BLOUSES PANT SETS PtRStS SU EATERS SHIRTS ACCESSORIES | ft shows at risk behavior con­ tinues to behave the same way later "We try to make every ef­ fort with dementary kids to change their behavior.” he said. "We want to wait until they reach puberty before we consider taking them out of a normal environment. " Dahlgren said they have to be careful not to prejudge kids and target them for a program they really are not suited for Resident Judy Bohm said one good indicator of students who are candidates for this type of program is if the teachers constantly has to deal with them disrupting the class, giving them less time to teach. Dahlgren said the program probably would be successful overall, though there is a good chance that a few of the students may go from the atrisk program to the alternative education program at the high school. Kids in this situation, he said, would probably drop out after a while because they seem to keep failing. Pranger said the reason Zeeland created a program for ninth- and lOth-graders after Matting a middle school pro­ gram is because the middle school kids were not going hack to the regular program Board President Dan Parker asked how they could get students who have many fami­ ly problems to agree to enter the program Pranger said he spoke to many parents in this situation who were very supportive and wanted to try the program. "A lot of these parents want to help their kids, but don't know bow to go about doing it. which is where the paren­ ting classes would come in." Dahlgren said. Board Member David Smith asked how they would advertise the program with a positive image "We don't want this to be a dead end for kids." he said "We want them to go hack (to regular school) and be suc­ cessful If they arc. a positive image will come from that " Another board member. Richard Roth, asked if they had gone through past records of kids who now are in alter­ native education to sec if there is a pattern that can be follow­ BOARD MEETING, Others this year include building homes for Habitat for Humanity, fundamentals of competitive swimming, com­ puter design for artists, the art of stained glass, exploring the teaching profession, leader­ ship, signing for the deaf and introduction to aviation. Costs also vary widely, ranging from the $1,000 trip to Mexico to five classes that cost the student nothing. An­ other eight classes cost $20 or less. An independent study pro­ gram also is offered. DeWitt said she feels these activities should be done as family vacations or on the student s own time. Parent Greg Comegys also spoke to the board, asking it to publish annually tables of ACT tests scores covering a five-year period. He had ex­ pressed concern about CHS students' ACT scores at the September board meeting. The board had sent him a letter in response, supposedly contain­ ing the information he had asked for and informing him that not enough students had taken the test yet this year to provide an accurate view of the Class of 1996. A profile of the class will be sent to the school in August. ed to determine who is right for the program Dahlgren said they have looked through some records and added that things like discipline problems and bad grades would definitely show up He added that he has looked at different models for this type of program and found that in some. students could not be in them for more than a year In order to go hack to the program the next year, they would have to reapply "Once a student is in the program, he should be there for a least one marking period." he said Cason said he wanted the administration to express in­ terest in the program at the December meeting and might be able to start a pilot program next semester. Dahlgren said he did not think they could spare a teacher from their regular staff now and would have to hire someone from the outside. The issue will nc discussed at the December meeting continued from front Comegys said he had re­ ceived some erroneous data from the high school about scores from other years, and he asked that citizens be in­ formed if their questions are going to be discussed at a board meeting. Finally, parent and former board member Gordon DeBlaay asked the board to ex­ plain their "nay" votes. He and his wife were concerned that a board member had sim­ ply voted "no" last month without indicating his reason few doing so. Oatley said the board's new policy this year is not to dis­ cuss questions raised during the public portion of the meeting, but to find out the information needed, respond to the citizen and and supply a public response at the next board meeting. In the other business last week, the board: • Held a first reading on a new drug and alcohol testing program for employees who drive or maintain district school buses. (See related story.) • Approved a low bid of $15,431.47 from Central In­ terconnect Inc. of Grand Rapids to upgrade the phone system at the school district's central office. The new system will allow improved commu­ nication with the public and will include voice mail. Funds will come from money put aside from the central office budget in anticipation of the need for a new phone system, said Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman • Approved the annual trip by the CHS softball team to Florida during spring break and the March 13-18 trip for the competitive cheer squad to compete in the United Spirit Association national finals in Los Angeles Both will be chaperoned by parents and will be taken at no cost to the dis­ trict. CHS grad studies in Spain Holly Pelon, a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School and a junior al Hope College, has been studying in at the Institute of European Studies in Madrid, Spam, this past semester. 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A citizens* committee this Saturday will study ways to deal with the problem ‘Space is a problem in all of our buildings right now.’ Jansrna said. “We ran out of it.’* Tom Mathison, a represen­ tative from Tower Hinckster and Titus, told the school board last week that expansion is a good idea Jansrna said this all comes down to what the community wants for its future, and pro­ posed steps to reach this goal will be laid out by the citizens* panel "It is important for everyone in the committee to have imput. and not everyone’s ideas will be the same.** she said She added that the operation of the district has been effi­ cient and she does not see that changing. The committee will meet Saturday and later present op tions to the board and form a citizens* committee << It is important for everyone in the committee to have input and not everyone’s ideas will be the same. 55 — Alice Jansrna Business Mgr. “We need to pick the best option that will benefit the students the most educational ly,“ Jansrna said In other business at last week's meeting, the district must put together an alcohol and drug testing program for employees who need a com mercial driver's license in order to perform duties re­ quired by their position. The requirement’s purpose is to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from misuse of alcohol and con­ trolled substances by a CDL licensed employee and to comply with federal law CDL licensed employees, such as bus drivers, are pro­ hibited from any alcohol use that could affect on the job performance Forbidden are use of alcohol on the job. alcohol use during the four hours before driving, having concentrations of alcohol in the system, and use during eight hours following an accident CDL licensed employees shall not report for duty or re­ main on duty that requires the performance of safety sen­ sitive functions when they use any controlled substances ex­ cept when such use is in­ structed by a physician who has advised the employee that the controlled substance does not adversely affect their ability Testing will be performed on employees in the event of pre employment, pre-duty, reasonable suspicion, random selection, post-accident, return to duty, or follow-up testing Jansrna said each employee will receive a booklet before being tested to better unders­ tand the procedure The booklet states that a breath alcohol technician will assist in testing and operate a breath testing device If the result of a person’s test shows a result of 0.02 or greater, a second test, called a controlled substance test, will be administered to identify the presence of a specific drug or metabolite This test is dif­ ferent and separate from the screening test. Drugs, or controlled substances as they may be called, are in the form of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine and am­ phetamines. including methamphetamines The dev ice used for alcohol breath testing has been ap­ proved by the National Highway Safety Administration A licensed physician who serves as a medical review of­ ficer will be responsible for receiving laboratory results from an employer’s drug testing program This person will have knowledge of substance abuse disorders and appropriate medical training to interpret and evaluate an in­ dividual’s confirmed positive test, medical history and other relevant information A driver found to have an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater but less than 0.04 shall not perform nor he per­ mitted to perform safety sen­ sitive functions for at least 24 hours. The alcohol testing is done in a private setting by a train­ ed technit ion. 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Johnny made the suggestion that we have porterhouse steaks, which we do like It is such a beautiful day Most of the snow is gone and it is sunny, but the wind is cold When I took Houston out for his parking run. he all of a sudden Mopped with his nose down on the ground I just Mood quietly. All of a sudden, he pounced, and started digging vigorously I had to literally pull him away from what he was doing I call him my “M and M Dog ” He loves to try to retrieve mice or moles We had such an early walk, in harness, it was barely daylight and th snow is all but gone with just a little in the shaded areas So the one-mite walk was very pleasant In church last Sunday. Mildred Maciver came up to say hi as she usually does. She said that her son erne to see her for her 93rd birthday. I thought she said that be usual ly comes up from down south to hunt with bow and arrow As he left to go hunting, he had not even gotten to Stimpson Road before he hit a deer After he continued, he hit another deer So he called Mildred and told her he *a> going to get nd of his bow and start hunting with hrs Bronco Donna Kenyon said that Bob and Rob went deer hun­ ting together Bea Miller is planning on having the whole family home for Thanksgiving. Isn't that wonderfuR Betty White said that all the family will be there for Thanksgiving and the weekend Letha and Fred Buck­ ingham are hoping to have as many of their family home as can come. They will give me the particulars next week Maureen Robinson said that she is entertaining the flu and will not be doing anything Lois McWhinney said that daughter Susanne Verburg is staying from Wednesday through Sunday w ith her siMer Cheryl. The family all got together on Friday so everyone could make it. Virginia Root said that her granddaughter, and Mr and Mrs. Chris Palmer, called on her Sunday . Well. 1 guess that is all for this week ENGAGEMENTS Looking for Extra Cash? ~ Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASH Erb ■ Hanshaw to exchange vows It is with great joy that Steve and Margie Erb of Delton and Bill and Jean Han­ shaw of Hastings announce the engagement of their children Krishna Mane Erb to Jamie William Hanshaw. Knsti. a 1992 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, is a registered licensed ctectrologist at Razor’s Edge in Hastings Jamie, who graduated from Hastings High School in 1992. is the manager of Yankee Springs Golf Course in Way land and is currently attending Kellogg Community College A Sept. 28. 1996 wedding is being planned i LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9 30 am Morning Worship Evening 1‘ratee WEDNESDAY 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pa*t<n, Ret Bruin F Harrison Youth Pastor, Dared L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m Word of Life Chib* 6:45 p m WELCOME TO (jines Lotted Brethren ('hunh Kahmuoo Avenue at 92nd Street Cdcdonu Mkhigan Telephone 6988252 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Reaching People With Christ 8.30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9 45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 - Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children s Church will be provided during both services "Sat an eismpte M speech tn Me tn tore, m tarth and tn punty __________________________________________ 1 T<mot6y 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor (fib CALEDONIA MT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CIILRCH 4 church with a curing heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6;00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10.45-11 50 A M. (Child & Adult) ( Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alla. Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5 00 p m Church Office (6161891-1512 M-37 at 100m Si Sunday Mass..........................9:00 a m. & 11 00 a m Ret . Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7 00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m SiAPOh BAflNSDAlf. Dr of Chmlan Ed & Muse MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 1000 am Sunday School................................ 1115 a m Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 111 Church Street MborDaxr Rostr Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Church Sunday School............... 10:00 a m Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting' Children's Classes 7:00 p m Royle Bailard. Pastor - 368-6437 — A Middleville Wrdnrulav "Family Sight” Sunda y School 6:15 IHnnrr 9:45 Chmn for Children and Adult* K hiklrrn '» Minutry Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettca Adult HiNc Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted Io one another in brotherly love Rom 1210 8:00 a m............................................ BlendedService 9:05 am...............................Educational Hour 10:15 a m...................................ContemporaryService 11:15 a m......................................... TraditionalService (All Service* have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke* Office: 891-8688 •Church ^19g78 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road lai Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barner Free Program* for All Age-. 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 *7 M-37 between Caledonia Sunday Worship Services Pormetee Morning Worship........... 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Midaievtiie Worship...................... 11 00 a m Wi{c COld ITimr 9:30 a m. 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. Peace Reformed Church Barner Free 071-OUZO 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 “The Ouch vtere ev&ytxxjy is someoody and Jesus Chris! isloxT CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST /feu Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday School......................... 9:30 am Sun. Morning Worship..........10:30 am Evening Service....................... 6:00 pm MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES fib* 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-3167 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Scrooy School................. .................... 9 30 am. Sunaoy Morrung Worthy........... „....... 1930a m Scnaay Everrog Worth©...... ................. 600 pm. Wea Mowee* Prayer & 3©*e Shx>...... 7-00pm Church School Choir Practice Worship Service LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9 00 am A KUO am Wednesday Family 600 pm COMMUNITY CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6fah St near Whaneyvdte Ave Church School, M.mung W.rrWup .. 11 00 a m Evening Worship 6 00pm hn homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 28. 1996 I Page 5 Caledonia’s Rainbow’s End to sponsor book signing for Middleville author by Barbara Gall Staff Writer in The Otto farm Middleville, home to five generations of turkey farmers, has a new feather in its collec­ tive cap with the publication of Ukraine Otto's first book. Parables of the Baskets. A well-known area basket weaver, she will sign copies of her book from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Dec 2. at the Rainbow's End Yam Craft and Variety Store in Caledonia . The event is a first for both Otto and Judy Groendyke. owner of Rainbow's End. "Ijorraine had called me about placing some of her books at the store." Groendyke said. "I remem­ bered an author friend of my sister had book signings, and I thought this would be a nice way for people to learn about Ixxrainc s book." Otto and Groendyke first met when Lorraine did some shopping at the store, Later, she taught basket weaving al Rainbow's End before she be­ gan teaching her craft at her home and at community edu­ cation classes. Otto said her new book lias a "dual purpose." combining the practical instructions for making eight baskets with "stories" or parables that relate the basket weaving to her re­ ligious faith. The seed of this idea for a book actually began more than a decade ago. however, when a friend asked her to do a program on basket weaving < for a mother-daughter banquet. "Right then, Somebody knocked me on the head, the idea of weaving with others and weaving with God. I be- H These stories I’ve grabbed on to as I was making my baskets. After you live with them for a while, you just have to write them down Maybe with this book. I'll reach someone, a person I might never know. — Lorraine Otto gan thinking about the para­ bles, the stories the baskets tell me. "They remind me of how I should live," Otto said. “They re stories about how the structure of the basket relates to my faith * For example, she said, with God as your foundation, you have a handle on your life, just as the basket has a han­ dle. And so it goes, with the creation of each part of the basket reminding her of how God works in her life. "These stories I've grabbed on io as I was making my baskets." she said. "After you live with them for a while, you just have to write them down. Maybe with this book. I’ll reach someone, a person I might never know." Otto first began making baskets while in Florida in 1983. She said she first took a class mostly to help a person in her church who was trying to make ends meet by teach­ ing the craft. Caledonia orchestra Christmas concert planned for Dec. 4 The Caledonia Schools’ orchestras will wish the community a musical holiday greeting with their annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 4, in the high school Performing Arts Center. The program will include all of the orchestras, grades four through 12, and will mark the debut of this year's beginning fourth-grade orchestra. Caledonia Schools' orchestra director Pete Del J1 le said the concert will feature a variety of musical selections and spotlight a number of soloists and ensembles All residents are invited to attend, and there is no admission charge. 'Weil, it just grabbed me.* she sax!. "And the enthusiasm is still growing." She took several more classes and then came back to Michigan and the "fast weav­ ing lane." "1 began observing other baskets, how they were made, reading them, so to speak. I d examine the construction and then adapt them to suit my­ self. It was all trial and error." She helped form a basket weaving guild in 1984. which is still going strong, and she attends conventions of basket weavers. Last year, the state convention drew about 900. she said. Now. with the publication of her first book, she has taken her craft to yet another level, and Groendyke said she is happy to help further her friend's latest venture. The new book, privately published through Fems State University, is just off the press, and is for sale at Rainbow s End and at Pages Bookstore in Hastings for $14 95. H I began observing other baskets, how they were made, reading' them, so to speak I'd examine the construction and then adapt them to suit myself It was all tnai . . and error 7 7 Church in Caledonia invites the community to share in its annual Christmas festival Dec 1-3. This year’s festival features the musical, “Because It’s Christmas! The festival will take place at 7 p.m. Fnday and Saturday and at 6 p.m Sunday, at Redeemer Covenants new worship facility. 6951 Hanna Lake Ave Each performance features a “ dessert theater' design with the audience seated at round tables and served home-baked cookies and hot chocolate. Free tickets may be reserv­ ed by calling Redemer Cove­ nant at 698-8001. A nursery will be available each evening for children up to the age of 3. Friday, Dec. I - 7:00 pm S*turd*y, Dec. 2 - 700 pm Sunday, Dec. 3 - 600 pm because/esui has cornel At Redeemer Covenant Church. 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street in Dutton) Call 698-8001 to reserve your free tickets Nursery for children 0-3 Sunday Aorr.Np 9 30 am. a// a/e wekornc' Building Successful I Families Bill Sanders If maintaining strong Christian Families is impor­ tant to you. don’! miss hearing Bill Sanders at Green Lake Calvary Church Bill is a nationally known speaker and has authored 13 books He has a heart for teens and a fervent love of God You’ll be blessed as you learn creative ways of effectively dealing with your teens Bill has shared the speaking platform with such notable speakers as Paul Harvey. Josh McDowell. Dr Norman Vincent Peale, Terry Bradshaw. Chuck Swindoil, Zig Ziglar, President Ford, President Reagan and others Refreshments to follow program. 8436 Kraft at 84th, Caledonia, Mich. <5* with Saturday, Dec. 2nd Sunday, Dec. 3rd • 5:30 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church You're invited I Come experience the drama and majesty of Christmas through a treasury of holiday music! You II be seated around festively decorated tables, enjoying homemade cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee Community Christmas Festival Come, featuring the musical — "Because It's "Because Its Christmas I” Christmasl” Redeemer Covenant plans holiday fest Come Celebrate Christmas May You Have a Blessed Lorraine Otto (left), a well-known area basket weaver, will be signing copies of her new book. Parables of the Baskets, on Dec. 2 at the Rainbow's End Yam. Craft and Variety store in Caledonia Judy Groendyke. owner of Rainbow's End, displays Otto's book, which will be available at the store Redeemer Covenant Church presents the — Conte join us in the celebration St. Paul Lutheran's Christmas ' /■’ 1 PLACE: Green Lake Calvary Church 608 145th Ave., (Kalamazoo Ave.) Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph. 891-8764 DATE: Sunday, December 3, 1995 TIME: 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 28. 1995 Arnold Folkersma cited for distinguished record as mechanic Caledonia man is aviation technician of the year by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When he was growing up near Kincheloe Air Force Base in the Upper Peninsula. Arnold Folkersma used to watch aircraft maneuvers overhead and think that a ca­ reer in aviation might be for him. Though Kincheloe has been closed for years. Folkersma's love of aircraft led him to a lifelong career in aircraft maintenance. His distin­ guished record o( service was recognized recently when the Grand Rapids Flight Standards District Office named him the 1995 General Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year. A resident of Caledonia for nearly 20 years. Folkersma was nominated for the honor by Ted Roby, principal main­ tenance inspector for the Federal Aviation Association in Grand Rapids, and Folkersma's inspector for the last three years The award honors Folkersma's 24 years of acci­ dent-free general aircraft main­ tenance. lie also is an aviation safety counselor, which, be­ sides his regular job. involves putting on safety promotion programs for pilots and main­ tenance employees Other accomplishments in­ clude designing changes for the exhaust systems on Cessna and Mooney aircraft, developing and in^roving a Caledonia resident Arnold Folkersma recently was named the 1995 General Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year by the Grand Rapids Flight Standards District Office. computer program for tracking aircraft recurring requirements and writing maintenance man­ uals for aircraft companies employing him. Folkersma explained that he always has worked in the gen­ eral aircraft side of the indus­ try. which includes the aircraft owned by individuals and companies. The commercial side of the industry serves the Don’t fight the traffic and crowds at the mall — We have something for all. 6 Want something that will last? Give a gift from the past. Search every cranny and nook? Try giving a book! Need a gift to trade? Try something handmade. If you can't pick it — give a gift certificate! J ft A $ Becky’s MainStreet-.^^^ J, 616-795-8800 • 101 E Main. Middleville OPEN Mon Thur*. 10-5; Fri. 11-7; Sat. 10-4, Sun by Appt. All major crtdil cards acrvptrd. > public. After growing up in Rudyard, he received his asso­ ciate's degree in aviation maintenance engineering tech­ nology from Parks College in Cahokia, III., near St. Louis. Before moving to Grand Rapids in 1972. he worked a year for Lorrain County Aviation in FJyria. Ohio, re­ building damaged corporate aircraft, such as Piper Super Cubs. Cherokee Arrows and Cessna Sky master, for insur­ ance companies. However, he also continued with his education, earning certificates in the principles of AC and DC circuits from the Cleveland Institute of Electronics. Since then, he has taken many aviation train­ ing courses, receiving his in­ spection authorization from the FAA in 1974 and his pri­ vate pilot rating in 1975. In 1972. he moved to Grand Rapids to work as a technician for Centurion Right Center, where he soon was promoted to shop foreman. The com­ pany closed in 1976, however, after it was sold to Kai-Aero Don’t know what to get the special lady In your life? WE CAN HELP! Men’s Night Out viiiasl’styiist Monday, December 4th • 6 pm-9 pm in Kalamazoo. Since then. Folkersma worked as director of mainte­ nance. first for Northern Air. and then for the Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company. When Knape and Vogt closed its aviation department, he took a position with Dubois Chemical Company as a chemical sales agent in the Grand Rapids area. Though he did well in the new career, he returned within a year to his first love, aviation, taking a position as mainte­ nance technician for AMR Combs-Grand Rapids, the general aviation executive af­ filiate of American Airlines. "This affiliate of the com­ pany takes care of private air­ craft. charters, sales and flight training for these kinds of planes." he said. Within six months of join­ ing AMR. he was appointed shop supervisor and became chief inspector of the Grand Rapids operation in 1992. He was appointed interim director of maintenance for AMR in 1994, but declined to be con­ sidered for the job on a per­ manent basis. "I enjoy the chief inspector­ ship and I think I’m best qual­ ified for that job." he said of his decision. "My company felt the same way." In his present work, he not only oversees aircraft mainte­ nance, but also monitors the record-keeping logs on the maintenance of the planes. He explained that the safety of a plane often Is judged by these logs, since the FAA can't stand next to each technician and watch how the work is done. He also continues with his work as a safety counselor. Besides his career. Folkersma is active in his church and community. He has been a referee for the Michigan High School Athletic Association, and after his three sons started to grow up, coached community sports. He is an elder at Peace Reformed Church and a mem­ ber of the church's consistory. He also leaches Sunday School, sings in the choir, is a member of the Praise Team and has coached the church's softball team for years. Folkersma said receiving the award as Technician of the Year, however, made him feel especially proud, since it was based on his entire career in aircraft mainterance. "I originally thought going into mechanics would be the Continued next page — TH School NEWS By Dr Mary Ellen Correa Assist Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Collaboration among families, school, community School improvement requires the involvement of the three major influences on children, families, schools and communi­ ty. religious and business organizations. Tbomapplc Kellogg has the advantage of being in a small community where these groups can work closely together The following suggestions provide ideas of working together Some of these are already being done while others arc being considered 1. Improve the basics and core academies. Families: Read and write together, use TV wisely, en courage your children to do their best, and help develop school-family compacts Schools: Rigorously teach the basics and encourage family involvement in leaching and learning the basics. and develop school-family compacts with parents Community, religious, and business groups: provide tutors, as well as adult literacy training 2. Create safe and drug-free school cnsiroment*. Families: Organize and participate in parent patrols” or “security dads and moms. ” Schools: Require firm, fair rules, and keep in touch with families before problems arise. Community and religious groups: Make safe neighborhood* and safe passage to school a priority. 3. Make college more accessible. Families: Make sure your children enroll in courses that prepare them for college and/or careers Schools: Offer college-prep classes, be sure all students know about them in time to plan their academic program, and build local partnerships with colleges, universities, and com­ munity colleges. Colleges: Bring high school students and their families on campus to build connections and share information about the existence of financial aid. 4. Get technology and computers into the classroom quickly. Families: Work in partnership with the school* to get com puters in schools and homes Schools: Make the use of technology and computers a learn­ ing priority. Community and religious groups: Establish computer labs in neighborhood centers. Business: Assist schools directly by supplying computer* and-computer training. 5. Raise standards of achievement and discipline. Families: Enroll children in tougher courses and keep in con­ tact with teachers to ensure children are getting what they need Schools: Raise academic standards and encourage students to work hard to meet them Community, religious and business groups Offer mentoring programs and homework. Business: Adopt flexible employee leave policies that ac­ commodate school visits/volunteering. College: Visit K -12 schools to advise students of entrance re­ quirements and to share resources with the faculty. 6. Connect schools and families with community resources. Families: Take advantage of learning opportunities in the community and support service programs. Schools: Forge new partnerships with community group* to expand learning opportunities, especially for tech-prep, in evenings, weekends, and summer; enrich daily instruction; and provide students with service experiences. Community and religious groups Offer affordable, quality after school and summer learning opportunities Businesses Provide apprenticeships, internships and train­ ing opportunities for students and teachers Ford introduced the Model TT truck in 1917. Just in time for Wolverine Mutual to insure it. The Village Stylist 134 EAST MAIN ST., CALEDONIA 891-1591 OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 9; Sat. 9 to 7 Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company (MM WOT M—... . J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency •»/ & a* J* w mu C*«: 795-3302 or *91*20* �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 28, 1995 / Page 7 * 4 \ 4* 4 • Holiday Hints *4 .4 ‘4 . ‘ 4 Oranges Star In Holiday Decorations And Delights (NAPS 1—Want to add delicious zest to your hol­ iday baking, gifts, and centerpieces? Oranges provide flavor, bright color and seasonal spirit. For an exceptional gin­ gerbread cookie, add the freshly grated peel and juice of one CaliforniaArizona orange to pack­ aged gingerbread mix, which is the base for the dough This flavor en­ hancement can be added to many cookie recipes Decorate the gingerbread cookies in red. green, white or even chocolate decorating icing Use squeeze tubes so children can join in the creativity Colorful cookies easily become part of a creative holiday centerpwce Lane a basket with holiday nap­ kins. tuck in oranges and the gingerbread cookies, decorate the handle with ribbon or fabnc This basket of goodies is a great inex­ pensive gift for a child to make a teacher For a scented center­ piece, 611 a favorite bas­ ket with oranges, cinna­ mon sticks and fresh greenery This combina­ tion not only looks great, it smells heavenly To make a glittering centerpiece, dip oranges or lemons in a mixture of beaten egg white lightly whisked with one tea­ spoon water. Shake off excess liquid and roll fruit •1 Dry on wax paper Citrus fruit can be left at room temperature for four to five days For candle holders, cut orange* in half using /juice for favorite recipes Clean out inside and float three or more halves in a large glass bowl. Each AWARD WINNER From previous page — background to becoming a pi­ lot," he said, "but the field grew so fast that I ended up staying with the technical work. I’ve always loved fly­ ing, still do. But 1 believe it’s a great re­ sponsibility to maintain the standards of safely for our air­ craft, and I’ve found a lot of satisfaction in that aspect of the industry." In a letter to Folkersma in­ forming him of the Technician of the Year award, Tim Phillips, manager of the Grand Kapils Right Standards District Office states. "You have distinguished yourself as an aircraft mechanic...and your superior performance within your profession has earned you this award." For a seasonal centerpiece or an inexpensive gift, place some oranges and gingerbread cookies in a decorated basket orange will hold one votive candle Here is an easy orangeaccented recipe for holi­ day baking ORANGE GINGER­ BREAD MEN 1 package(about 14 ounces> ginger­ bread mix (■rated peel of 1 Sunkist orange U4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice Decorating icing, redhots and/or raisins large (6-inch) ginger­ bread men. Thornapple Emergency Services offers holiday tree safety tips by Mandy Habel Sto# Writer As the holidays draw near, people start to buy and put up Christmas trees Thornapple Township Emergency Services Director Bob Woodard says that in order to have a safe and happy holiday season there are a few safety tips residents may want to keep in mind Woodard says it's important to make sure the Christmas tree purchased is fresh It should be trimmed at the bot­ tom and and placed tn water Woodard said people who do not follow this procedure put their trees up right after Thanksgiving and then find that they are brown by Christmas He does not recommend the use of candles or any other open flame near the tree because it could be a serious fire hazard As people try to dig their tree lights out of the garage or attic, he said, they should in­ spect them carefully to make sure they are not frayed or chewed by mice. Outside lights also must be watched carefully, he said, because ultra violet rays from the sun can deteriorate the wiring, which can ruin the in­ sulation of the lights. Woodard added that ar­ tificial trees need smaller lights than real ones do The big lights are not suited for the artificial trees because they Serving 'You ...Is Our Priority So we are open — even during our remodeling. Please excuse the mess! -SilkHW call DESIGNERS Haircut* • Styles • Perms wX. Color • Nails • Tanning 795-7719 for your appointment 122 E. MAIN ST. Middleville OPEN Mondav Saturday I Had My Baby at the Pennock Family ___________ Birthing Center... In large bowl, com­ bine gingerbread mix, orange peel and juice; mix well. Knead dough lightly to thoroughly blend in gingerbread mix. Cover and chill 1 hour. On lightly floured board, roll dough, one half at a time, to 1/8inch thickness; cut with floured “ginger­ bread man" cookie cut­ ter. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F. for 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove and cool on wire racks. Decorate as desired. Makes 8 to 10 1 could catch fire a lot eaiser. Extension cords should be kept to a minimum and live trees should be kept watered. Woodard said trees will lose some needles, but they will dry (Mit if they lose too many W oodard said that if people keep these things in mind, they should have a safe holi­ day season. Dan and Tununi King with children: Ash Un, Carson Brudan and Danielle. We're buckling down on buckling up! .d>EKlSE3b Nesbitt's Market • Sandwiches • salads • Groceries • Dairy • Soft Drinks HULST CLEANERS PICK UP/OROP OFF 515 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville 795-3509 OPEN M-F 6:30 arn-10 pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm We have had the opportunity to share four of the most precious times in our lives with the professional birthing staff at Pennock Hospital. We were impressed with the personal and tender care that they gave to each one of our newborn children, while also allowing our young family to bond in a private atmosphere. We will never forget our four special times at Pennock Hospital Dan and Tammi King Hastings Pennock Family Birthing Center . . . where the smallest patient is of the greatest concern. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 wi>imitixrw<aMiiwwi<taii«irwtwii^4t<-t-. �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 28. 1995 McFall preschoolers give Thanksgiving skits Members of both closses held out letters to spell the word Thanksgiving. Each student had to say a word releating to Thanksgiving that started with the letter they were holding. The Tuesday-Thursday preschool class performed a skit colled "The First Thanksgiving.” by Stands Habel ^Life Insurance that’s right for you... that's what State Farm is all about 99 403 West Main at the light in Middleville Bus: (616) 795-7925 Res: (616) 795 7164 Lon Lefanty CALL ME. State Farm Life Insurance Company Home Office BkMwmnpon. Illinois Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there.® Staff Writer McFall Elementary preschool classes held their Thanksgiving play and feast last Wednesday. The children celebrated how the holiday began by per­ forming skits The Tuesday-Thursday class presented "The First Thanksgiving " The group was divided into Pilgrims and Indians According to the story, the Pilgrims sailed from Europe to Plymouth. Mass . where they arrived cold and hungry. After they arrived, they ran into friendly Indians who taught them how to plant wheat, peas, and barley, com. beans and squash The settlers' crops grew in the spring, so later that year they invited the Indians over to celebrate. They sat down around a fire together to celebrate the first Thanksgiving. After the skits the students song Thanksgiving songs The school readiness class did a skit called "The Cooks and the Turkeys" in which the turkeys tried to hide from the cooks who wanted to make Thanksgiving dinner. All Christmas Items including t Possible Dreams Santas % Off IVe have EVERYTHING you don’t need and maybe even something that you do! n ( The Monday-WednesdayFriday school readiness class performed a skit called "The Cooks and the Turkeys.” The turkeys hid from the cooks, who were spreading com in their barnyard. The cooks got tired and decided to nap. When the turkeys realiz­ Collectibles • Dickens Village • Cats Meow • Possible Dreams Santas • Snow Babies • Precious Moments & Byers Carolers k | y,/ ed the cooks were not around, they ate the com, not knowing that the cooks were right there napping. The cooks woke up and chased the turkeys away The last skit was performed by both classes combined. Each child held a card with a letter on it that spelled the word "Thanksgiving.” All children said a word about Thanksgiving that started with the letter on the cards they were holding. The students sang several Thanksgiving songs, then of­ fered bread and cider prepared by the prcschcx>l to members of the audience Christmas Trees • Colorado Spruce • Scotch Pine • Douglas Fir • Frasier Fir We have: — Floral Arrangements —Shelves — Crocks ~ Porcelain Dolls — Bird Cages — Carousel Horses — Baskets — Numbered Prints — Teddy Bears — Lamps — Potpourri — Candles — Rugs — Afghans — Doilies and much, much more? 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The policy is being insti­ tuted so the district complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act requiring such a testing program All school bus drivers and substitutes must hold the commercial license, as do the menu for "reasonable cause." upon return to work after any alcohol or drug rehabilitation program and after any accident involving the loss of human life or when the driver receives a citation under state or local law. All school bus drivers and substitutes must hold the commercial license, as do the school-employed mechanics who maintain the buses. The policy also would apply to any other CDL holders who for some reason might drive a school bus for the district. school-employed mechanics said that Caledonia Schools who maintain the buses. The Director of Auxiliary Services policy also would apply to Richard Overmire has worked any other CDL holders who on the policy with the bus for some reason might drive a drivers for almost a year. school bus for the district. "We have no choice in the Board Trustee Dan Clark matter." added Caledonia Su­ perintendent of Schools Doug Busman. "This is a federal re­ quirement." According to the new pol­ icy. the employee will be tested by a certified outside laboratory prior to employ- [ From Our Readers The policy also calls for tests on a random basis or on a follow-up basis. An employee who tests positive will be prohibited from driving any school vehi­ cle and is subject to disci­ plinary action "up to and in­ cluding immediate termina­ tion." Controlled substances that are obtained or being used il­ legally will be looked for as well as illegal drugs, states the policy. These include: • Alcohol. • Any prescription drug not being used for its intended purpose or in its prescribed quantity. (Legally-obtained new testing policy and the prescribed drugs are not in­ dangers of drug and alcohol cluded. unless they impair the use. According to law. the new employee's ability to perform policy must be in effect by safely his or her job.) • Marijuana, cocaine, opi­ Jan I. 1996. so the board ates. amphetamines, phency­ will hold its second and third clidine (PCP) or other con­ readings and take action to ap­ trolled substances or illegal prove the policy at its Dec. 19 drugs. meeting. Anyone with questions The policy also requires the district to hold a drug-free about the policy should call awareness program to inform Overmire at his office. 891CDL holders both about the 0225. A You’re Invited To Our 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar Middleville VFW 123 East Main St Sat., Dec. 2*9 am-4 pm Homemade Bake Goods. Gifts. Treasures & Lunch Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Help needed in planning next year’s Heritage Day Dear editor: A handful of people met (be other night to begin plans for the next Middleville Heritage Day Planned for September 1 1996. this will be the fifth an­ nual Heritage Day. and we have some iteas to make it the best ever. We have appointed a chairperson, but more peo­ ple arc needed to make the day a success We arc asking everyone who would like to help in any way. or has any ideas or suggestions to write or call (comments on previous celebrations are also welcome) Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. Dec. 12. at 7 p.m at Phils Pizzeria. If you want to help, please be there; by starting the planning now. it will be a lot easier (and a lot of fun!) to put together a very successful day. Middleville Heritage Day Committee Middleville Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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Dick Posthumus Common sense needed for liability reform in state One of the goals of the Michigan Legislature this fall has been to put an end to the frivolous lawsuits that occur in our Mate These types of lawsuits are costing Michigan residents a lot of money and they congest our already busy court system Here’s an example In 1990 a man who was injured when he intentionally jumped in front of a New York subway tram. He sued the city for damages and was awarded SI .2 million in tax­ payer money from the city. Even in instances when these plaintiffs don’t win their cases, taxpayers pay extraordinary sums in legal defense Quite often such cases arc settled out of court for tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars because the cost of litigation itself is so phenomenally high. It has become a scheme similar to blackmail in which unscrupulous lawyers and their clients play with ‘deep pocket " entities, such as local governments But those pockets are filled with your tax dollars — tax dollars that should be spent on increased protection services like police and fire­ fighting units or on education Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 The good news is. relief is on the way. House Bill 4508 was passed in both chambers, signed into law by the governor, and will go into effect April I. 1996. This legislation ends ‘venue shopping" by plaintiffs in which a case is moved from the district where it occurred, to a district known for higher jury awards The bill also requires parties in lawsuits to pay damages only to the percentage tn which the) are found at fault — no more and no less Under the current lav.. an individual, government or company found only 10 percent at fault can be forced to pay 100 percent of damages This new tort reform will help return a sense of personal responsibility for our own actions to the Michigan court system, while still retaining the fairness to plaintiffs by holding defendants accountable for the percentage of damages for which they are found at fault. The battle is only partially won with HB 4508: the finishing touches are now on the way in the form of Senate Bill 344. which limits product liability . While HB 4508 dealt with tort reform. SB 344 deals with product liability reforms. Only two other states have a worse product liability climate. This is dangerous and costly for all of us. The threat of product liability lawsuits is so great for Michigan manufacturers that they 're increasingly removing themselves from the business of developing new products. The Merchants Corporation of America developed a high quality child safety seat which would be one of the best and safest on the market. They decided not to manufacture the seat because of potential liability. American Motors ended produc non of the Jeep CJ model because the product liability in­ surance became too expensive to justify keeping the model in production Today. Merck and Company is the only producer of the measles vaccine for children in the United States. They claim that they continue production soley out of a sense of social responsibility. All other manufacturers have stopped produc­ tion completely because of outrageous insurance costs. Product liability expenses also take money out of our pockets For instance, half the cost of a $200 football helmet and $11 of the $12 we pay for a childhood DPT vaccine goes to pay product liability expenses. The Washington D C. Area Giri Scout Council must sell 87,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies each year just to cover the cost of liability insurance. SB 344 would prevent people from collecting damages from a manufacturer when a product has been altered, and also if an injury occurs while the party is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The bill sets a standard for personal responsibility. It will still require companies to pay all medical and work loss benefits to injured persons, but it would limit ‘‘pain and suffer­ ing" damages to $280,000 in most cases. $500,000 in more serious incidents With these two measures in place, the cost of doing business in Michigan will be less prohibitive, encouraging job providers to locale and expand in our state, while promoting innovation and development. UFFET Formerly Pizza Ranch We’re Changing Our Style... And Adding Even More Great Food! Featuring ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ♦ BUFFETS 6 NIGHTS A WEEK Monday - Featuring an. assortment of pasta dishes, our famous salad ba breasted chicken, breasted potato wedges. pizza, pop or coffee. 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Frei, a 1989 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, is designing revisions for AutoCad using AutoLisp. He plans to receive a bachelor s degree in engineer ing graphics from WMU in December 1995. He is the son of Rose Woodliff of Middleville and Mark Frei of Big Rapids. “Let It Snow” Reading Club to start here Dec. 1 Armchair explorers can brighten their winter by sign­ ing up at the Caledonia Kent District Branch Library for the 1996 “Let It Snow" adult reading club. Beginning Dec. I. par­ ticipants are invited to register for Kent District Library s award-w inning reading club geared especially for adults, high school age and older The rules are simple read or listen to 15 books from Dec. I to March 31; record titles in the "Let It Snow" folder; return the folder to the Caledonia library when finish­ ed with 15 books Kent District libraries have joined in cooperation with several local companies to of­ fer incentives to reading club members. The Coopersville and Marne Railway has donated two passes to the Santa Train this holiday season, as well another two for next year's Pumpkin Train In February. Star Theater will host a special "Let It Snow" day at the theater, where the first 100 reading club members to show up with a special "Let It Snow" movie coupon and a non perishable food item will receive a free pass for any movie playing that day An additional 100 people will receive free pop and popcorn Baker Book House and Lacks Industries are suppor ting this club with cash con tributions. and WOOD-AM 1300 and EX 105.7 FM are using the airwaves to promote the project. For reading club members who finish 15 books, the 1996 edition of the "Let It Snow" coffee mug will be available Barnes and Noble has agreed to give a free cup of Starbucks coffee to every reading club completer who presents a 1996 "Let It Snow" coffee mug at the in-store cafe during April Barnes and Noble also Technology plan meeting set Dec. 5 The Thornapple Kellogg School District will hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec 5 in the high school auditorium to inform the community about and get opinions on the new technology plan. will supply the coffee for the grand celebration, featuring the River City Improv, a theater troupe consisting of Calvin College alumni. Thursday. April 18. at the Gerald R Ford Museum Finally. Old Kent Bank and Media Play have offered special drawing prizes to be awarded at the grand celebra­ tion. to be awarded during a special drawing at the final celebration Since its inception in 1991. “Let It Snow participation has increased from 350 members to nearly 1.700 members in 1995. This suc­ cess prompted the Public Library Associ.ition to choose the "Let It Snow" reading club as a 1994 National Achievement Citation reel pient for its innovative ideas and impact on library patrons For more information on how to register for the adult reading club, call the Caledonia District Library Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lugano. Switzerland-After 25 years of research Lightning 8.'8 was developed *nh (he help of Swiss Laboratories After exten­ sive testing with am.umg results. Lightning 8:8 is now available in the Uniied Stales Scientists are amazed at Lightning 828's results on improved memory. attitude and athletic performance. 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The setback required there is 30 feet from the sidewalk. The ramp would be built only 14 feet from the sidewalk. Evening Buffets served 5 to 7:30; AL & Sat. Til 8 (616)792-0030 SUNDAY - 11 30 AM-2 PM MON.-THURS. 11 AM-8 30 PM Delivery & Takeout Til 10 PM FRI. A SAT 11 AM-10 PM Delivery & Takeout Til 11 PM SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET featuring ^artecjed Ribs our famous saiod ba broasted chicken. broasted potato wedges pizza pop a coffee CLOSED SUNDAY EVENING LUNCH BUFFETS 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVED 11:30 AM TO 2 PM SUBS, PIZZAS, CHICKEN DINNERS & BASKETS TO DINE IN OR TO GO ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. When: On Tuesday, December 12, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a m to 5 p.m. (300) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 28. 1995 I Page 11 SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thornappk Kellogg Ixinch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 29 Bar B Q on Bun. potato rounds, fruit sherbet, cookie. Thursday, Nov. 30 Chili/crackers. wh. wheat bread, veggie sticks, pineapple Friday. Dec. 1 Pizza, sweet potatoes or com, applesauce Monday, Dec. 4 Hamburger/bun. pickle slices, oven fries, peaches Tuesday, Dec. 5 Break for lunch, french toast sticks, ham. potato wedc. orange juice Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog. Tues . 4 * 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 a. Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs . Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School Thomappk Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 28 Cold cereal, muffin, fruit juice. Thursday, Nov. 29 Breakfast pizza, fruit juice. Friday, Dec. I Ham and egg on biscuit, orange juice, milk. Monday . Dec. 4 Oatmeal, br. sugar, raisins, toast, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 5 Bagel/cream cheese or jel­ ly. apple juice. VCR Repair 4 4 4 4 VCR • FREE Estimates 4 Cleaning • Fast Service 4 • Convenient Hours 4 4 4 4 4 114 Maple St. 4695 M-37 4 Delton, Ml. Middleville, Ml. 4 4 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 4 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11am to 9 p.m. 4 Friday 4 Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m. 4 Star Video F<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< JOB OPENINGS! •CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! Caledonia Communitv High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. Nov. 29 Greek Gyros, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. Nov. 30 Chicken fajitas, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday. Dec. 1 Itza pizza, fr. fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 29 Nachos, com or fr fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday. Nov. 30 Ravioli wmeat sauce, fr. fries, or gr beans, fruit choice, milk Friday. Dec. 1 Chili/gr. cheese sand., fr. fries, or broccoli, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 28 Nachos w/topping. food bar. milk. Thursday. Nov. 29 Ravioli w meat sauce. hxxi bar. pretzel, milk. Friday. Dec. I Chili and grilled cheese sand., food bar. milk. Caledonia Community Elementary Schools Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 29 Waffle w/syrup. juice or fruit, milk. Thursday. Nov. 30 Fr. toast sticks, juice or fruit, milk Friday, Dec. 1 Pop Tan. string cheese, juice, or fruit, milk CALL 891-9270 Thank You OR APPLY TUESDAYS A WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia. MI 49316 S BARMAN SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all for their prayers, cards, flowers, and expressions of sympathy given to us al the time of Fred’s depar­ ture to his heavenly home. Also, to Rev. Gerke for his wonderful sermon and his visits. The ambulance service was much appreciated. The Family of Fred Lass YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 52 ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SLOW-NO WAKE SPEED IN CHANNEL ON COBB LAKE Adopted: November 9, 1995 Effective: November 13, 1995 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SPECIAL LOCAL WATERCRAFT CONTROL Regulation No. 08 Barry County WC-08-95-002 COBB LAKE (channel): SLOW-NO WAKE SPEED On the waters of Cobb Lake from the North end of Cobb Lake from the mouth of the channel and extending northeasterly 2000 feet to the end of the channel, all within Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, State of Michigan it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed. The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with State Uniform Waterway Marking System. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-9091 <302) Serving our Country Manne Pvt Timothy M Boyer, son of Dave and Karen Rogge of 7555 84th. Caledonia, recently com­ pleted basic training at Manne Corps Recruit Depot. Pams Island. S C Boyer successfully com­ pleted 11 weeks of training designed to challenge new Manne recruits both physical­ ly and mentally. He and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a.m.. by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical condi­ tioning program. Boyer spent numerous hours in a classroom and field assignments which included learning First aid. uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training Boyer and fellow recruits worked as a team to solve a number of tactical problems dunng the program. They performed a close-order dnll and operated as a Manne small infantry unit in the field. He and other recruits also received instruction on the Manne Corps’ core values — honor. courage and commit ment. and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct Boyer joins 41.000 men and women who will enter the Manne Corps this year from all over the country He is a 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School Peter J. Van Den Brueck II Army Sgt Peter J. Van Den Broeck II recently completed the 23-week Special Forces Engineer Sergeant Qualifica­ tion Course at Fort Bragg. Lafayetteville. N.C Graduates learned the use of a variety of explosives. U.S.-made, foreign-made and homemade. They also learned techniques to destroy targets not readily accessible to attack by explosives and weapons Van Den Broeck is the son of Pete J and Alice Y. Van Den Broeck of 232 Cherry St . Freeport. He graduate in 1990 from Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Middleville Correction— A story in the Nov. 14 issue of the Sun A News titl­ ed “Barry County Hospice serves Middleville too” in­ correctly stated that hospice medical director Dr. l-arry Hawkins supervises ail physicians. The article should have said that Dr. Ijirry Hawkins senes as a consultant to all physicians. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 28. 1995 | Obituaries Philip‘Chris' Potter_______ _______ DELTON - Philip “Chris” Potter, 43, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 22, 1995. He was born on April 16, 1952 in Kalamazoo. He attended Prairieville and Delton Schools, graduating from Lawton, Oklahoma. Mr. Potter served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974, stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He married Teresa Filling­ ham on May 22,1 993 and 11 ved in Middleville before moving back to the Delton area Mr Potter worked for the Barry County Road Commis­ sion for 15 years before doing several construction jobs out of his home. He was a very dedicated sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margarette Violet (Potter) Olds of Honda. ^NatutS^dade. VITAMIN SALE Oyster Shell Calcium 500(n8w/Vrt 0 $g89 100.30 TABLETS ______________ Surviving are his wife, Tere­ sa; two sons, Matthew Potter still at home and Robert Potter who is currently serving in the United Stales Army along with Hance, Petra Apfelbaum, both of Nuremberg. Germany; daughter, Takytha (Brian) Redman of Hastings; three grandchildren, his parents. Philip William Potter of Naples. Florida and Joan Mane (Cain) Potter of Alle­ gan; mother and father-in-law, Bob and Pat (Tumis) Filling­ ham of Hastings; sisters, Cathy (Chuck) Haas of Delton. Phalle (Doug) Wright of Mercellis, Randi (Larry) CHS Student Congress to honor cross-country teams Merlau of Delton; several nieces, nephews and fnends. Services will be held on Wednesday November 29, 1995. Public Visitation from 10:00am-1 1:00am and Memorial Services 11:00am at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Michael Risner officiating. There will be a luncheon following the services at Hope Township Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Matthew Potter Fund. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Fu// Circle Community to hold New Year’s Eve party Full Circle Community will hold a New Year’s Eve party at the Crum Center in Schoolcraft, starting at 7 p.m. Full Circle Community is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the educational, social, and emotional support of single adults. The event is open to both singles and couples over 21 years old. and participants arc asked to bring their favorite beverage and a snack or appetizer for the the hors d'oeuvre table. Participants are invited to dress however they are comfortable -from casual to formal. Dancing to the music of In-Cahoots with Lyle Vought will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $5, and will be available al the door for $6. For more information or tickets cal I 781-8765. The Caledonia High School cross country teams braved cold, snowy conditions to bring honor to themselves and their school at this year’s Class B state championships The CHS Student Congress is acknowledging the teams' achievements with a dinner in their honor on Dec. 14. (File photos) PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads J Vitamin C Poinsettias... G 100 TABLETS arc ready in beautiful colors of red, white, pink or marble. Odorless Garlic $g99 Sizes 4” to 12” - also hanging baskets. (Buy grower direct fur quality & savings) 100 TABLETS has decorated mini Christmas Trees, $529 Wreaths, Garland and much more for your Holiday Decorating 100 SOFTGELS and Gift Giving. Chromium Essential Picolinate Balance* I Gift Area... 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Currently Many Part-time (Evenings and/or Weekends) Positions Available These are not seasonal, but are long term/hirein opportunities 20-32 hrsJwk. $7.00 hour at distribution center near the Kent County Airport APPLY 8:00 AM-4:00 PM WEEKDAYS (Until 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays) WITH 2 PIECES OF I D 7&h Street. S E. Catedorva. Mi 49316 698-8221 1-800-276-2878 community to join It in hon­ oring the 1995 Fighting Scot cross-country teams at a din­ ner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. Personnel are needed that speak clearly over the phone, have good basic math skills, type 35 wpm (or more) and enjoy dealing with customers Open MondayFriday 10 to 6; Saturday 10 to 5 CALEDONIA Professional Pharmacy The dinner will be held In the high school cafeteria and a $5 admission fee is being charged to cover expenses. Guests will be served a hol­ iday turkey dinner and all the trimmings, along with punch, coffee and dessert. The Congress members them­ selves will act as wait staff. The Student Congress is holding the dinner as part of its goal to recognize the out­ standing achievements of CHS students. The girls cross-country team this season won its third consecutive Class B state championship and the boys’ team took an eighth in the state meet. Reservations should be made by calling the CHS Athletic and Activities Office at 891-0211. The Caledonia High School Student Congress invites the 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARh; 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 28. 1995 / Page 13 Don’t Drink the Water' to be presented at TK Schools Thomapple Kellogg High School students will perform Wood) Allens broadway corned) "Don't Drink the Water al 8 p.m Thursday. Frida) and Saturda). Nov 30 - Dec 2 in the auditonum. Admission is S3 and reser­ vations can be made by calling 795-7727 HOMEOWNERS! STOP irvmc from paycheck to paycheck.' LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! SwaAfeaeOrW'*'' 1-800-968-2221 AAA Mow TGAGt CHRISTMAS PARTY! Dec. 2 • 11 am to 3 pm REFRESHMENTS SERVED. AUCTION SALE starts at 11 am, featuring DEDO PHILLIPS Auctioneering, singing and yoking! All items purchased with Fitness Bucks only! Each guest will receive $500 worth of Fitness Bucks at the door. Scot cross country runners earn academic all-state honors ITEMS TO BE SOLD: • (3) 1 year memberships to Fitness for You • (3) 6 month memberships to Fitness for You • (3) 3 month memberships to Fitness for You • (3) 1 month memberships to Fitness for You • (1) 1 year family membership to Fitness for You • (5) 1 month unlimited tanning packages at Fitness For You • (5) 10 aerobic classes punch cards at Fitness For You • 1 mountain bike from Fitness For You • 1 weekend at Bed & Breakfast in Saugatuck from Fitness For You • (2) 2-18 holes The Michigan High School Athletic Association has recognized three members of the CHS cross country program for superior scholarship by naming them to the academic all-state team. Keri Bloem, Sarah Parbel and Dave Friednch all maintain golf at Sugarloaf (for 2) • (6) downhill lift tickets at Sugarloaf (buy one get one) • $10 00 certificate the 3.5 or better GPA required for consideration CHS Director of Athletics and cuts by Tracy Peters • 1 Christmas wreath from Thornapple Floral & Gifts • 1 floral arrangement by Activities Jeanne Glowicki said athletic and extra-curricular accomplishments then Donna's Onginals • $50 shopping spree at Pastoors from Eldon Newmyer. chiropractor • 1 liquid fat burner from Supplement Solutions • (2) 18 holes at Mullenhurst • 3 pizzas from Sunny Juns • 24- are considered by the MHSAA Selection Committee This is the third consecutive to Otto Turkey Farm • (2) 1 hour massages • (5) $10 gift certificates Io Four Star Video • $10 gift certificate to Pharmacy Care • 5 oil changes at Gavins • 10 car washes at Gavins Car Wash • 2 hair year that Parbel. a senior, has been named to the academe all-state cross country pc. chicken fillets from Gabby's Frozen Foods • (2) $25 gift certificates to Bruce's Frame & Alignmei ii team. 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Main Caledonia �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 28. 1995 Middleville Trojans land 18 on All-County teams Middleville High had 18 athletes who were selected to the All-Barry County teams during the fall season The Trojans put three football players, two golf performers, five soccer standouts, four cross country runners and four tennis stars on the area teams The All-Barry County girls basketball team has yet to be named. Jason VanElst. David Liu and Bo Peters were selected from the Middlcviile foothall team. •VanElst had 117 tackles and was named the team's Most Valuable Player as a senior linebacker. The threeyear varsity performer who served as the team's captain also recovered a fumble •Liu gained 595 yards rushing and scored four touchdowns. He also returned two interceptions for touchdowns during the 1995 football campaign •Peters was the team s best trap blocker as well as a hard hitter. 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Middleville's soccer team grabbed five spots on the team with Sean Crofoot. Brad Enders, David Botwinski, Scott Evans and Chris Niles being honored. •Crofoot, a senior sweeper, earned all-conference hi mu rable mention •Enders, a senior stopper. MOM&POP’S The Christmas Store! y uBMMBWEBfcUUMFIIM, IM11111 ? Nice Selection of tfiPA from *659to 5799 I Go Karts Made in the USA... by USA Industries, Inc. free lay-a-way & Storage ’til Christmas Plus - FREE Christmas Delivery don’t delay — supplies are getting tight. | All assembled and ready to go with 2 years parts and labor guarantee. K £ M0MgP0P'S= 640 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE (BOO' South Of G»vm Chevrolet) M @ E5 MON TUES TMURS 4 FRL 1M x weo. im: sat »j (616)795-8950 was the team's co-captain and Most Valuable Player. He also was honorable mention in the O.K. Blue. •Botwinski scored 10 goals and had four assists as a junior forward. •Evans tallied 12 goals along with four assists to be Middleville's top scorer. 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Ml / November 28. 1995 I Page 15 Middleville Trojans honored at jayvee soccer awards banquet The Middleville Junior Var sity soccer team recently held their awards banquet The junior varsity team finished the season 9-2 with five ties. The team ended up in second place in the O.K Rainbow Ixague * ith a 6 2 2record The T rojam scored a record 62 goals in 16 games, they allowed only 20 goals and had five shutouts The most improved player award went to freshman Nate Smith Smith played defense and often was asked to mark the opposing teams’ main striker or he played the fullback-stopper position. The sportsmanship award was presented to freshman Corey Lucas Lucas was a team player with a very positive attitude Jason Klinge was the teams most valuable player. Klinge led the team in scoring with a record breaking 25 goals. Klingc had three games where he scored a hat trick. 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"As a community, we will try to find solutions to these problems and help for our children." said a church member. Drugs usage has increased in the area and gang graffiti recently has been scrawled on playground equipment at the schools, the church member claimed. Please call 891-8990 for your appointment Located in the Caledonia Village Centre 9363 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) — Caledonia EXAM and CAVITY DETECTING X-RAYS for only *20.00 With Offer expires Saturday Dec 30. 1995 looking fora PRINTER? COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF 1 Planned Unit Development. The amending ordinance rezones the following describ­ ed lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District In accordance with the final development plan of The Greens of Broadmoor Country Club Planned Unit Development All that part of the N 1/2 of Section 18, T5N. R10W, Caledonia Township. Kent Coun­ ty. Michigan, described as beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 18 and proceeding thence South 89*47 45' East 1520 feet, thence South 02*22 24 East 1050 feet, thence North 89*47 45 West 1050 feet, thence South 01*22'24 East 1250 feet; thence North 89*47'45 West 800 feet to the West line of the East 330 feet of the East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. thence North 01*22'24 West 2300 feet to the North line of said Section 18; thence South 89*47 33' East 330 feet to the North 1/4 comer and point of beginning 2 Land Uses. Under the terms of the amending ordinance, the lands in the Planned Unit Development (the Development ") may be used for detached single family dwell­ ings and residential accessory uses, golf course purposes ana related accessory uses Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP 3 Buildings; Site Access. There shall be not more than 60 single-family dwellings in the Development, as shown in the Plan The ownership of tots and dwellings snail be on a site condominium basis Access to the site shall be by means of a dnveway from 76th Street 4 Streets and Drives: Water and Sewer The driveway for ingress and egress and the dnveways. parking area and other paved areas within the Development shall be hardsurfaced The Development shall be served by public sanitary sewer Dwellings as io which occupancy permits are issued prior to September 1.1996 may be served by .ndrvidual private water well, subject to connection to the public wate' supply system at a future date Dwellings to which an occupancy permit is issued on or after September ’ ’996 shall be connected to the public water supply system • • • • 5 Other Provisions. The amending ordinance has other requirements for the Develop­ ment concerning an emergency access dnvewa, surface water drainage, ut • es out­ door lighting, signage, soil erosion and sedimentation control; lanascapmg. gartjage and retuse disposal fire protection; and other matters The amending ordinance will become effective November 28 ’ 995 A copy of the amen­ ding ordinance may be examined at the offices of the Caledon a Charter Township Ciedc. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan during Township office hours TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Dated November 21. 1995 ODD This Coupon (Up to $100 Value) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 15, 1995. the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance to amend the Zoning Or­ dinance of the Charier Township of Caledonia. The amending ordinance adopts The Greens of Broadmoor Country Club Planned Unit Development. 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Fta* • Caledon^ . \ Ph Ml 928T 1 Ci * J• Cafadcn.a Ph 891 »2S7 PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES ______________________ wi IA r I We Ute 0u Own what owe cwoufti___________________ Sauces a.ovt r*»oi r.ZLA and M0W WiHm JXputto XX pm fa ISci J X pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-12-12.pdf 085cb3825ec60cc1c51b71836927f85e PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving AAiddiev.ille and Caledor.io Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year No. 44 / December 12. 1995 M-37 developement will be largest in township Caledonia Twp. planners get look at Jasonville Farms by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission last week indi­ cated it would "work toward" granting preliminary plat ap­ proval at its Dec. 18 meeting to a portion of Riebel Devel­ opment's site plan for Ja­ sonville Farms. The project is a mixed-use development that some day could include more than 470 living units and a 30-acre commercial district. While the commission wanted (he township's new planner to be "on board" be­ fore approving the project at all. company president David Riebel asked if a preliminary or a contingency approval could be granted now so his firm could begin the long pro­ cess of obtaining necessary approval from slate and local agencies for the project. "We can't go after those un­ til the township has given us at legist some preliminary ap­ proval," he explained "We will be glad to sit down with the new planner and bring her up to speed as soon as she gets here, and we are willing to work with the township 6ntil then. But getting to move aliead with all the appli­ cation* we must pursue will be greatly a|iprcciated.'' Caledonia's new township planner. Linda Anderson, will not join the staff until Jan­ uary. so the commissioners and the township attorney said they would make every effort to iron out the details so pre­ liminary approval could be given at their next meeting. Ixcated at the corner of the highway and Cherry Valley Avenue. Jasonville Farms eventually will span 235 acres of Gelds, woods and ravines. These will become the setting for designated areas of single­ family homes, condominiums and apartment buildings, along with the commercial area fronting the highway. Township Attorney Jim Brown explained to those at­ tending. including about a dozen residents neighboring the property, that the planning and zoning issues and proce­ dures surrounding this devel­ opment arc very unusual. He reminded the audience that the uses to be allowed on this property were settled in a 1992 court order, which ended two years of litigation be­ tween Riebel and the town­ ship. That legal hassle re­ sulted when the township de­ nied Riebel's request to rezone the property for an 820-unit mobile home park. While the developer still The uses to be allowed on this property were settled in a 1992 court order, which ended two years of litigation between Riebel Development and the township. must follow some specific statutes, such as the Subdivi­ sion Control Act. and meet the approval of county drain, road and health agencies, most of the development's major planning issues were spelled out in the court judgment. Brown said. After Brown's introduction. Riebel attorney Jim Telman then presented the preliminary site plans for the three areas of the property to be developed first. Neither the eastern por­ tion of the property nor the 30-acre commercial area is being developed now. he said. The township’s sanitary sewer, however, will serve the entire project, and the devel­ opers plan to construct a pri­ vately operated water system for the development. Such wa­ ter systems are subject to state regulation. Boulevard-type drives into the development are planned from both Cherry Valley Av­ enue and 84th Street. Riebel Development has purchased an easement that accesses 84th Street at a spot where drivers leaving or entering the devel­ opment have optimum site distance up and down 84th Street. Telman said the Kent County Road Commission has approved the drive loca­ tion, which lies within the area designated by the court settlement. The central part of the prop­ erty was designated for medium density residential housing, and the company is proposing 165 single-family homes for that area, most of which will be located on Home burns, but family is safe High winds fan flames of Alto fire by Barbara Gall Stiff Writer An icy wind gusting up to 35 miles an hour frustrated the attempts of Alto, Caledonia and Dutton firefighters as they tried vainly to save the home of an Alto family last Wednesday ni^ht. Despite their efforts, the 68th Street home of Ed and Nancy Huizinga burned to the ground, destroying a business office and killing the family's two dogs. The Huizingas and a high school student staying with the family were at church when the fire broke out. and the couple's two children were away at college, so there were no injuries, reported Alto Fire Chief Jerry Posthumus. He said the house was en­ gulfed in flames by the time his men arrived on the scene shortly before 9:30 p.m. "You could see the studs of the house through the flames," he said. "We called Dutton and Caledonia for as­ sistance, but the home was too far gone; it is a total loss. Fire destroyed an Aho home last week High winds fanned the fire and the home was completely engulfed by the time firefighters could get to the scene No one was home when the fire broke out "It is the most frustrating experience for a firefighter to be unable to do more,” he added. "I feel so bad for that family." Posthumus said Thursday the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. "We may never know in this case," be said. "It went fast and took everything with it." A relative of the family said the couple left for church that evening around 6 p.m. and distinctly remembers turning the lights off the Christmas tree and turning off the stove. She said because the home is set back in the woods, neigh­ bors probably didn't see any flames until the fire was well along The home was insured, she said. The Huizingas have found temporary housing, and neighbors have been generous, bringing in meals and offering clothing. However, anyone wishing to offer support should send cards or contribu­ tions and "mostly their prayers" to the family at the James Post residence, 7262 Kettle Lake Drive. Alto, 49302. 10.000-square-foot lots. Some lots near the wooded ravines area, however, will be as large as two acres. The homes in this section are expected to fall in the $110,000 to $200,000 price range, said the developer. In the northwest part of the property will be located 120 apartment units, housed in four groups of buildings with 12 units each. Both enclosed and open carports will be in­ cluded. and the apartments will vary in area from 780 square feet to 1,070 square feel. Telman said rent is expected to range from $550 to $800 per month for these units. In the wooded area on the southernmost part of the property will be 88 condo­ minium units, kveated in one-, two- and three-unit structures. All but three will be walk-out units, and all will overlook the wooded ravine area. These condos will be 1.278 square feet in area, and each will have a two-stall garage. The ex­ pected price range for these units runs from $140,000 to $200,000 The eastern-most section not yet being developed was designated by the court set­ tlement for low-density resiSee Jasonville. P. 2 IK school technology improvements outlined by Mandy Hahel Stiff Writer Thornapple Kellogg school district technology consultant Jeff Ingle last week told residents about plans for technology improvements. Ingle said the Technology Committee has made an outline of current plans, a budget and timelines for each part of the process. The committee has visited other schools that have new systems to find out what kind of equipment they use. and how their cabling hookup works Priorities at this point are to make sure they get equipment that fits the building's in frastructure. identify students' needs, find out how to take care of the computers, and have an idea of how the technology can be used to teach students better, he said Ingle said it's important that the decisions committee members make will benefit the students. He said that when the committee visits ocher districts, it would be a good idea to ask employees at other districts with new facilities if they would make the same decisions if they could do it all over again Ingie and the committee have been looking into staff and support for the technology system and have done research on benefits to students in general He added that they have been researching two different areas, how to operate the computers and how to develop curriculum that students can use the technology for ’ Students arc entering a technological society,” he said ‘ How will they function in it?” One main function of these computers, he said, is a research resource Using money from Amcntech, an Internet system will be connccted to schools from the Kent Intermediate School District. Committee Chair- i man Kevin Briggs is working on getting it together Ingle said students would I have access to the Internet at school and al home. They will be able to have access to in- i format am anywhere they go The goals of the district arc divided into phases, he said, Phase one. he said, consists of putting the computers in classrooms and labs and wir mg the schools. Phase two will consist of putting com puters in the classrooms. In the third phase, they will conSee TK Technolgy, P. 3 In This Issue... • Caledonia Twp. OKs Campau Lake sewer assessments • Ffeeport to rent gas tank for month • Business-education symposium set in Caledonia Jan. 9 • ‘Toys for Tots’ at Gavin heads into final week �JASONVILLE DEVELOPMENT, dcntial housing. with a max­ ing said they hope to begin imum oflOO single-family the first phase of construction homes in that area They must (34 single-family homes) this be situated on lots of at least spring, and estimate the entire project will be completed 15.(XX) square feet l*rojcct engineer Jim Mi- within 12 years, depending on lanowski explained the market demand. Riebel said drainage for the project, not­ that the company already has ing that storm water runoff had many calls about the pro­ will be detained on the prop­ ject and he expects "good erty, and gradually directed to sales" in 1996. Dunn explained to those at­ the ravines on the property, (he ravines, in turn, drain tending the meeting that the public hearing for this devel­ into the Thoniapple River. Riebel representatives at­ opment already had been held tending the commission meet­ several years ago. but he Don 7 fight the traffic and crowds at the mall — lit* have something for all. 6 Want something that will last? Give a gift from the past. Search every cranny and nook? Try giving a hook! Nt'ed a gift to trade? Try something handmade. If you can't pick it — give a gift certificate! t&d Becky’s MainStreet-^~ 616-795-8800 • 101 E Main. Middleville OPEN Mon Thurs 10-5, Frt. 11-7. S*t. 10-4. Sun. by Appt J continued from front page— would open the meeting to residents’ questions. Most of these centered on traffic problems on 84th Street and the impact of the development on neighboring properties. In answer to a question about the 84th Street access, the developer said the Cherry Valley access will be con­ structed first, with the 84th Street entry not planned until much farther along in the pro­ ject. Telman added that that the Michigan Department of Transportation said it will be installing the long-promised traffic light at 84th Street/M37 this spring. That signal, he said, also should help mini­ mize traffic problems at the nearby Cherry Valley intersec­ tion with the highway. Riebel said the County Road Commission has talked about "squaring up’’ the Cherry Valley intersection so that road does not intersect the highway al such a bad angle. This did not satisfy many of those present, who asked whether the 84th Street drive­ way had to be included, con­ sidering the volume of truck traffic and the speed most ve­ hicles travel on 84th Street. C ( ...the company already has had many calls about the project... and expects ‘ good sales’ in 1996. ’ Township engineer Randy Wilcox said that the 84th Street access was part of the court agreement, and Riebel said the Kent County Road Commission actually dictates the exact location of the driveway. In response to a question about the impact of Jasonville Farms on surrounding prop­ erty value, Riebel said, "It is to our advantage to make (the development) as attractive and welcoming as possible." The developer assured the neighbors that the company planned to build the court-or­ dered berm around the devel­ opment. Trees planted on the berm will provide a screen for the neighboring homes. While the residents agreed they much preferred their pre­ sent view of com fields and trees, they also agreed with Dunn that this plan is much belter than the one originally proposed for the property Riebel Development came to the township in 1990. re­ questing its newly-purchased farm property be rezoned R-3 (multiple-family) for a manu­ factured housing development of more than 800 units. When both the Planning Commission and the Town­ ship Board denied the request, stating the township services, roads and schools could not yet serve such an intense de­ velopment at that site, Riebel sued the township The issue finally was settled when the company agreed to develop the property differ­ ently. It w ithdrew the idea of a mobile home park and ham­ mered out an agreement with the township for the mixed land use detailed in the present plans. The company has pur­ chased sewer units from the township, and Brown said the preliminary plan for the pro­ ject is in "very substantial compliance." ”We believed back then that the township did not have the infrastructure to support such a development at that loca­ tion," Dunn said. "There was no public sewer to serve such density and the impact on our schools would have required almost immediately another elementary, a new middle school and additions to our high school. "Now, the sewer is in place, and the county and the state are at least making some ef­ forts to control traffic at 84th Street. We’ve also had some time to plan for a develop­ ment of this magnitude.” The 1992 settlement not only outlined the kinds of land uses and where they would be located on the property, but also required Riebel to pay $10,000 annually to the township for 10 years to help offset expenses the township might incur as a direct result of this development. The court judgment also re- qurrd: • The project be served by public sewer. • Screening the development from neighbors. • The company submit its development plan to the Township Planning Commis­ sion and other required state and county agencies for ap­ proval. Though the two years in court cost the township dearly in legal fees, local officials believed the final settlement was to the township’s advan­ tage. They pointed out that the new plan generally fit with the township's land use plan, and would take longer to develop than a mobile home park. It also would provide more tax base than a mobile home park and would provide a wider range of housing for the township. "There’s no question this development will have a huge impact on our township, and perhaps many of us would rather have the fields and the farm." Dunn said last week ’’But 1 think we have to agree that all the work has re­ sulted in a first-class plan that is preferable to the one we started out with." I'm your neighborhood State Farm Agent. You can trust me with all your insurance needs. Like ci good neighbor, State Fann is there. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 12. 1995 I Page 3 TK TECHNOLOGY, from front pagencct the building's systems together to provide communi­ ty access to the Internet. Ingle said this on-line ser­ vice would give students in­ formation on school subjects, news and current events The estimated cost of phase one is SI million, for phase two it is $321.621 for the high school and $68,610 for elementary schools, and for phase three it is $25,475 Ingle said the costs put the district over budget, causing plans to scale back to $600,000. Committee members decid ed to do that by purchasing fewer computers, but main taming the same quality system Ingle said they had a specific plan for each school level The levels were divided into elementary, middle school and high school. The plan for the elementary schools is to wire each building so that each lab. classroom and media center has 35 work stations, he said. Thes are budgeting tor the computer labs and are looking into equipment such as a file server and a CD-ROM server for research They also need to tram teachers to help students with things such as getting on the system and how to pnnt Ingle said they would limit cabling in the middle school in the lab area, but otherwise would have the same goals for the school In the high school, they will install wiring for one-third of the building and look into working with the mfrastrue ture The rest of the building will be wired over the summer They will start putting com­ puters in a lab room off of the media center in the high school within the next month or so and will wire the other areas over the summer Ingle said they hope to have the elementary school buildings, middle school lab and high school media center hooked up by next month. have equipment for the elementary and middle schools by February and the high school's equipment by March 1996 The district, he said, will not deal with the ad­ ministrative system where the report card and other office matters are handled They may look into rt at a later date ‘ One hundred percent of our focus right now is the students." he said Ingle said another thing they will consider is installing a phone system and a PA emergency system The com­ mittee will see if these im­ provements fit with the cur­ rent plan and will look into ad­ ding them if they do. The schools also will need technical assistance to keep the systems running, he added When looking at possible equipment to purchase, he said. TK needs to be aware that technology is always changing He suggested that they look at systems that are | Obituaries the most modem for today New technology can help determine which machines will take longer to become obsolete. After the staff has been trained, he said, it should con­ tinue brushing up on skills on a regular basis “Staff training never ends." he said Software should be updated when necessary and the plan always should be re-evaluated from time to tune to see if changes are needed Briggs said the district is still looking at systems and what they cost The paces do not vary that much, which makes it difficult to decide which kind to purchase. Ingle said the decision will come down to what is best for students. The district wants to get software that has a system easy to get into so students spend more time learning The existing equipment, he said, is being looked at and divided into the categories of save and can't save. Ingle said the district will find a place for the equiment it saves to be used. Bnggs said some of the equipment may be able to hook up to the new network The district should develop guidelines for when certain equipment should be given Another thing they will consider is installing a phone system and a PA emergency system. The committee will see if these improvements fit with the current plan and will look into adding them if they do. up “This program will hopefully drive us forward so some of the equipment will not be used.” he said He said the Internet system will arrive next month through “Smile” and will be connected tn the media center in the high school so students will have access Briggs said parents do not have to worry about their children having exposure to pornography because items like that will be locked out of the system “Ninty-nine percent of material on the internet is not bad.” he said. Through the Internet, he said, students can be in con­ tact with people in Finland and other countries within minutes "I don't know if we can get to that point yet or not. but we will try.” he said Ingle said it also will be possible to wheel in extra computers and hook them up to the system. “The system will not be us­ ed at its maximum this year, but will gradually get there.” he said. Bnggs said the committee and district are dividing up the two main tasks of the use ot the computers and how they will relate to the curriculum. Assistant Superintendant For Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Mary Ellen Correa is kxAing at curriculum that w ill fit in with the system. Briggs said they will hire paraprofessKmals to work in the labs and train the teas hers Correa said the district already has budgeted for the training and will not cut back in that area Each of the paraprofcssionals will be trained as a troubleshooter and will make sure the teachers have the proper tram ing so more than one person can solve any problems that come up Ann (Brinks) Smith MIDDLEVILLE - Ann (Brinks) Smith, 84, of Middle­ ville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday December 5, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on July 9, 1911 at Falmouth, the daughter of Rikus and Mary (Boven) Mulder. She was a member of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a baby daughter, Dorothy Mae Brinks in 1933; husbands, Edward Brinks in 1970 and E.J. Smith in 1992. Surviving are seven sons, Jim (Greta) Keen. Margret Keen. Bert (ann) Brinks. Tere­ sa Brinks, Nellie Brinks; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Friday December 8. 1995 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Yourcnrisrmab Club reallyadds VCR Cleaning FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours $15 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p m. 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Lois (Ken) Westdorp, Eunice (Clarence) Clark; one brother, Rickus (Elnor) Mulder; brothers and sistersin-law, John Westdorp, Andrew Doode, Esther Jourden, Gertie Mulder, Henrietta Mulder, Joe (emma) Brinks, .XBK » «W O* arwrr>- Vaw* ana St « aw o* CawOonu GnraBJn Premier Club Coining Events December 19 - 10 AM - Bowling at the Middle Villa Lanes Come with us to Chicago on March 27 to see "Showboat ” The $99 cost includes deluxe motor coach transportation, lunch at the Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago, best tickets for the play, and all taxes & tips. Call Jan at 891-7131 to sign up �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 12. 1995 with... NORMA Hi everyone Have you dressed with more clothes in the last few days. When Houston and I go for our mor­ ning walk, I resemble a walk­ ing teddy bear with so mans clothes on. I even have a scarf covering my mouth to keep me warm It doesn't seem to bother Houston. He just walks right along I hope it doesn't snow too much for our Christmas parade on Saturday I always look forward to walking in a different area with different sounds The Christmas parade is always so much fun to watch and participate in. VELDERMAN Bill and Neva Kenyon went to her folks' home Sunday for their family s Chnstmas get together Bill said that they had alot more snow that we did I had a nice visit with Bea Miller Her mom Jenny Cisler used to live near us when we lived on Cherry Valley I met her when I took over a flower ing plant from all the good neighbor* She was the nicest person, even when she was so nice. I wish I could have known her better Maureen and Jack Robinson attended a horticulture show in Grand Rapids, staying overnight Had a good visit with Twila Elwood. Isn’t she quite a per­ son I call her my prickly por­ cupine because she is so dam independent, which is very good It is so hard to have people do things when for years she always did everything Lois Bremer said that she spent four or five hours show ­ ing people how to make com husk dolls and then they can make them for themselves She. along with a lot of other people, help gather, wash and bleach the husks Lois dries them all over her house so they would be ready for the class What a wonderful gal she is! I don't think that there is anything she can't do. Kane Wiennga said that Lew's wife. Roberta, had a birthday , so they all went out. including Renee, and her daughter Betty Newman, said that her daughter Joy has been with her for two weeks. They had just left to go back to Florida. Betty is going to show me the wonderful things that Joy made while she was here. I am anxious to see them Emma Jane Ingram told me at church Sunday that she w as home now I called her just now. but she wasn’t home I will try to get her next week. I guess that is all for this week. Love all "of you folks, my community family . —illiam Jamr« Fitch named Rotary Student of the Month Senior Teri Fitch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Loyd Fitch of Caledonia, was selected as the ' Rotary Student of the Month'' for November at Thornapple Kellogg High School She was chosen for this honor because of her consis­ tent willingness to help others, school officials said She is also a service minded in­ dividual. having devoted many hours to her school by participating as a member of Student Council. National Honor Society. a restructuring committee and S.A.D.D Future plans include a business administration degree at Davenport College Teri Fitch LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 9 30 am Sunday School 10 45 am Morning Worship Evening Pratse WEDNESDAY 6-00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68ih Street SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Bruin F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel I. Schrock Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Lift Chibs WELCOME TO 9:45a.m. a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. 6:45p.m. T Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11.00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nunevy and Children's Church u til be provided dunng both services 1 Timothy 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor 4$ CALEDONIA XT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A churvh with a caring heart for nur community and me world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M & 6:00 P.M Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 A M (Child & Aduh) ( Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemever, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p m Sunday Mau......................... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m Sunday School.............................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Service.............................6:00pm Ret . Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Reaching People With Christ Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...............8:30 a.tn. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.....................6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEH). Pador SHARON BARKSDALE. D» of Chnstan Ed A Muse O9l-o028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th $? *891-8661 'The Chwfi uriere ever&xtr is somebooY... and Jesus Christ is Sunday School........................................ 9:30 am Scraay Monvng Wonho...................... 10 30 am Sunaay Evening Worship................... .600 pm. Wea Mtdweea >aver & Boe Skxh___ 7W p m Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M 37 between Caiedonta & Middleville Sunday Worship Servlets Wednesday ' Family Sight' Sunday School 6 15 Dinner 9:45 Choirs for Children and Adulh Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadet* and CavmcOes Aduh BiMc Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia. Mi (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another m brotherly love Rom 1210 10:00 a m .1115 am. ..6 00 pm 800 a m Blended Service 905 a m Educational Hour 10:15 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a m............................. Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor A £ CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Guna United Brethren Chun h Kilamiri*’ Avenue al 92nd Street CaWimu Michigan 4 Telephone M4-E52 / LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun l^ke) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier ill Church Street Al! Age-. Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m M»aaieviiie Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship......................... 1100 a m Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 900 am* Kt Warn Wednesday Famdy Nig*" COMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 9:30a.m. 9.30a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rez>. Bobby Dale Whitlock (The (Old Qimt JHrfboriitl (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship.......... 6:00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p m Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h Si near Whitney vtlle Ave Church School. _ ____ Morning Worship.^11 00a m Evening Worship..... 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship 7.30 p.m On hixnes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 12. 1995 I Page 5 Foster named to student ambassador group see the Chinese shipping industry. Susan said Valerie s next step at this point w ill be to at tend an orientation, which will consist of a number of Satur davs starting in February and going on until the time they leave At the orientation, she will learn background about the Chinese culture, and some main Chinese phrases By participating in this pro­ gram. Susan said students can receive high school and col lege credits. Middle school students will receive high school credit and high school Students will receive college credit. Valerie will receive high school credit, which includes a course in exploring interna tional cultures and environment. Susan said People to People doesn't get involved in the politics of the countries groups visit The trips are has ed on educational experiences relating to basic go.crnment. education, recreation, in­ dustry and culture Students at Valerie's school. Susan said, have been very supportive of her par ticipation in the program She added that Valerie has made bookmarks and sta­ tionery to sell at craft shows to help raise money for the trip Middle School Principal Gordon Dalhgren has showed support by allowing a recep­ tacle to be placed in middle school teacher Kojean Sprague’s classroom to collect bottles and cans as another bv Mandi Habel ’ Staff Wrurr Gortons celebrate 45 years together Keith H. and Helen (Gardner) Gorton of Wayland celebrated 45 years of marriage on December 2, 1995. The couple was surprised by a family dinner at Duba s in Grand Rapids on Saturday. December 9. The couple's children ore Jill and Steve Zoet, Kristi and Thad Temple. Nancy and Robert Koning and Paulo and Todd VanDuine. They also have 8 wonderful grandchildren who helped them celebrate their special day. IIKST HIIESSICN I l iuir Mudlc HairCuts Penns Highlights ’19.00 ’29.50 ’8.50 (Long hair slightly more for perms A highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 Get GROl P bomeotrners insurance rates. UITHOl Tjoining a group Thomappie Kellogg Middle School seventh-grader Valerie Foster will travel to China in June as a part of the People to People" student am­ bassador program Foster is the only Mudent from TK who will be par t»c;pMing and is one of 30 to 35 students chosen from the West Michigan area Foster s mother. Susan, said there were around 100 students in the area who applied for the program Valenc said it all carted with a letter in the mail from program coordinators en­ couraging her to apply Susan said potential par­ ticipants are found through recommendations from people who have traveled in the past and from lists of people who have received school or ser­ vice awards She said Valenc won a science award at the end of last year and thinks the organization got her name through that After receiving the letter, Valerie went to an onentation program in Grand Rapids Seventh grader Valerie Foster has been selected Susan said the program was to represent Thornapple Kellogg Middle School os a an overview of what the People To People student ambassador. She will go to organization does and what the chosen would experience. China in June. Valenc then got recommen­ pie to People sent more than palace and go through several dations from some of her 8.735 students to various factories to learn the business teachers and was interviewed industry. They also will see countries. Its headquarters are by Helen Blythe, a teacher the Great Wall of China. in Spokane. Wash. who will be in charge of the Susan said their first stop While in China. Valerie West Michigan students will be a briefing at the United said she would visit different Valerie said she was asked States Embassy They also middle schools and. since questions about current events most Chinese people can will go into a farming village See Student, Page and what she liked to do in her speak English, speak to the and visit cities on the water to spare time students and learn about what She said she told Blythe that their culture and typical she liked to draw and paint. school day is like. Susan said that at the orien­ Susan said students have tation the family was told that been encouraged to take small interviewers would be looking tokens with them and at the maturity of the students 7HAIR DESIGNERS distribute them to people because they would be away there. However, they were from home for a while and be told not to take anything ex\ Haircuts representing the United travagent because the Chinese States. are very proud and wish to Styles • Perms Within hours of the inter­ give the nicest things. view. Valerie said she receiv­ Color • Nails Valerie said she will spend ed a call telling her she was one night with a Chinese fami­ Tanning accepted into the program and ly to get an idea of how they would go to China for three call 795-7719 live. weeks The group will stay in a for your appointment She will leave sometime in village of 30 homes and 122 E. MAIN ST. June. Susan said they are not because of the Chinese one Middleville sure of the exact date at this child per family population OPEN Monday-Saturday point because it depends on rule, each family will only when students get out of house one student. Susan said. school for the summer The group also will tour a People to People ' was founded by President Dwight D Eisenhower Susan said he supposedly felt that if people from different cultures got to know each other in a non war situation, that they would learn how io get along better. Every president who has served since Eisenhower, with the exception of Jimmy Carter, has been a chairman OPEN FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE of the program. Susan said Carter did not serve as chair MONDAY-FRIDAY UNTIL 8:00 PM man for People to People and EVERY SATURDAY 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM because he chaired a different program that was similar to it. If people get together, so Please call for your appointment eventually will nations." 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Middleville, Ml / December 12. 1995 TK middle schoolers learn about ‘tabacco dangers’ by Mandy Habd Staff Water Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School sixth* and seventh graders last week learned the deadly facts about tobacco and how the media tries to hide them Doctors Troy Carlson and Greg VanWicnen from the Grand Rapids family practice residency, associated with St. Mary's Health Services, showed slides to the students that showed the power the media has on people VanWienen said that cigarettes kill 500.000 people a year and arc linked to the top three leading causes of death in the United States The top three causes, he said, are heart disease, cancer and strokes, all of which can he caused by tobacco. Tobac co causes the blood vessels to narrow and cats away at the lungs and other parts of the body to cause cancer Marlboro cigarettes are the most advertised product in the world and will kill almost 200,000 Americans this year because nearly one-third of people who smoke cigarettes smoke Marlboro, he added He showed students a pic turc of Michael Jordan and said that he does not smoke “People who smoke will never be able to reach the top because tobacco cats away at the body causing breathing problems Cigarette companies know the harm smoking causes and try to overshadow it by telling people that they will be good looking and successful if they smoke. — Dr. VanWienen People *ho smoke, be said, breathe in toxic substances every time they take a puff Multiplied over 20 years of smoking a pack a day equals I million inhalations of poison Some of the poisons con­ tained in cigarette smoke are: — Arsenic (used in rat poison) — Sulfuric acid (used in car batteries) — Carbon monoxide (pollution from cars and factories). — Tar (substance used on paved roads) — Nicotine (used in bug spray). — Ammonia (used in win­ dow cleaner) — Formaldehyde (embalm­ ing fluid) — Cyanide (a poison that spies use to kill themselves when caught) He said that if people ate a pack of cigarettes all at once they would die. One of the worst things in cigarettes is nicotine which is as addictive as heroine and co­ caine They cause the heart to beat faster and harder because the body is not getting enough oxygen He added that the chemicals in cigarettes prevent the blood from carrying the normal amount of oxygen to the heart and other organs Vanwienen showed students a picture of two lungs and ask­ ed them which one they thought was s smoker's lung. He said the lungs of a smoker get black and shrivel while the non smoker's lungs are pink and healthy Smoke, he said, destroys the tiny air sacs that normally fill up with mostly oxygen. Eventually, smoking may result in emphysema, a disease caused by loss of air sacs in the lungs Victims have to gasp for air and even­ tually have to wear masks to breathe One of the lungs, he said, showed emphysema He then showed students a picture of an advertisement and asked which company it was for. Most of the students could tell it was an ad for Marlboro because of the well known Marlboro man. VanWienen said they don't even have to put the brand name on the advertisement. All it takes is a man dressed up like a cowboy who tries to show that smoking is masculine. Dr. VonWienen passed around part of a lung token from someone who died as a result of smoking. Carleson told the students that the original Marlboro man died of lung cancer from smoking. VanWienen said that cigarette companies know the harm smoking causes and try co overshadow it by telling people that they will be good looking and successful if they smoke. The Marlboro ad. he said, says “Come to where the flavor is." "The only flavor cigarettes have is rotten breath." he said. Carlton tries to tell people that its cigarettes are lower in tar than any other brand "No tar at all is better than less." he said He added that advertisers usually go where they know everyone will be and try to associate smoking w ith family fun. Carlton has a billboard at a baseball stadium Salem spirit advertises men thol and wants people to think that menthol is green so they associate it with something cool and fresh, like grass and trees. Companies, he said, do that by making their packages green he said that menthol is not green and is put into cigarettes to numb people's throats and keep them from gagging so they can smoke even more. The Philip Morris Tobacco Company that makes Marlboros and Virgina Slims used to use the slogan “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Less irritating to the nose and throat '' This company wants people to think that (heir cigarettes are safer than other brands, he said. People, he said, also will use filters when they smoke because they think it is safer “There is no such thing as a safe cigarette." VanWicnen said Continued next page — STUDENT AMBASSADOR, from Page 5 fund-raiser for the trip. They also will have a can drop-off point at the Thornapplc Finan cial Center where Susan works. Susan said the financial responsibility for the trip goes to the parents of the student. People to People represen­ tatives said the family has the option of raising the whole cost through fund-raisers if they wish. She said they won't try to raise the whole amount, but will have the arts and crafts sale, and the receptacles. They also will have a sale in which people give them items they don’t need, use or want any more, and they sell them in a garage sale. Susan said they expect to have this sale in May. People are welcome to drop items off at the Thornap­ ple Financial Center if they wish or the Foster family can pick them up. In addition, donations will be welcome. “If people want to give money, they can feel free to without us asking for it.” she said. Before the orientations, the family needs to obtain a passport for Valerie, which is what they are doing now. Susan said People to People will take care ot the Visa, but she will need the passport first The group, which consists of students from the West Michigan area, including Grand Rapids. Holland and Muskegon, among other areas, will fly out of Grand Rapids to Los Angeles, then Los Angeles to China Susan said the group will slay together for the duration of the trip The leader. Helen Blyihe. has trav eied w uh these groups for many years This program is specifically for middle school students but there art groups for high school students and adults. She said She added that the West Michigan high school group also is scheduled to go to China and a sixth-grade group will go to Hawaii to study marine biology. By participating with this group. Valerie will receive an automatic invitation to par­ ticipate in the 1997 trip. Susan said she would, however, still have to go through the inter view process. Valerie said that even though she has not been on the trip yet. she thinks she would like to participate again in 1997. Parents, Susan said, also are welcome to attend the orientation classes to meet parents of the other students and to get a better understan­ ding of what their childeren will experience She added that Valerie will be required to take a small family photo album with her to show the people and will have a photo and brief biography of herself to send to the family she will be staying with so they will know a little bit about her before she arrives. Ther organization, she said, also encourages students to speak to different groups and share their plans for the trip and what they think they will experience Valerie said she is excited about the trip and is glad to get a chance to meet the people she will be going with at the classes so she will get to know them beforehand Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9609 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 8912020 Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fn S Ronald B. Stegehuis IfC} 8914240 I 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 12. 1995 / Page 7 From previous page — One'advertisement. be said, suggests that smoking will keep a woman's weight down. He said that smoke starves a person from oxygen which causes the cells to not function proper!) and people to lose their appetites As a result, people do not want to quit smoking because they don't want to gain weight The best way to stay slim, he said, is eat the right food*, excerctse and quit smoking." he said Brands such as Virginia Slims are advertised to appeal to women to show them that smoking is beautiful and feminine, he said Sex appeal and glamour, he said, also are used to get women to smoke as well as people from other countries and of different races. An ad for Ritz shows a glamourous black woman holding a cigarette and receiv­ ing an admiring glance from a man This ad. VanWienen said, is trying to show that women who smoke will be at­ tractive to others Next. Vanwicnen showed the students a picture of Jen­ nifer Capriati, a past tennis star Capriati, he said, used to be a star player until she became addicted to drugs She is no longer at the top. “Chemical dependance will make people fall," he said. “Advertisers try to hide that " He asked students why Virginia Slims would sponsor women's tennis Professional athletes know that smoking cigarettes rum anyone's chances of becoming an athlete He added that in 1904 the tennis circuit dropped ^Virginia Slims. Cigarette companies, he said, are not supposed to advertise on television so they sponsor sports events to get their brand names on TV by having it on the cars VanWienen said that cigarettes are expensive. A pack of Marlboros costs only five cents to make and is sold for more than $2. Not smok­ ing can save people as much as $50,000 in a lifetime. Tobacco companies, he said, never admit they are advertising to people. They keep saying that they "don’t advertise to children" and that smoking is "strictly for adults " The students were asked why Virginia Slims would sponsor women’s tennis. Professional athletes know that smoking cigarettes ruin anyone’s chances of becoming an athlete Since few people take up smoking after they get to high school and companies use car­ toon characters to market cigarettes, it is obvious that they are focusing on children, he said. Tobacco companies, he said, also say that children start smoking because their freinds and parents smoke and they want to look grown up. What they don't say is that they get these messages from advertisers Cigarette companies also have to find new customers every year because they lose 500.000 a year to death and need to replace them "They know that once peo­ ple start they will be hooked for a long time." he said He added that a survey showed that 90 percent of peo­ ple who smoke say they warn to stop but are having a hard time because they arc addicted to the nicotine. Because companies are los ing customers in the United States, he said, they are advertising in other countries Asia is the fastest growing market Some companies market chewing tobacco as a safer alternative to cigarettes, he said In reality, it is not any safer than cigarenes and can cause oral cancer. The Skoal company uses pouches and says that they are a safer alternative, he said. They use the slogan "take a pouch instead of a puff." Vanwienen said that the best way to resist advertising pressure is to laugh at it and realize that it is a big game. The “Doctors Ought to Care" organization, he said, has a method of counter advertising as a way of mak­ ing fun of the pushers and embarassing them in front of everyone The slogan "country fresh Salem" was countered by the slogan “country fresh arsenic." The slogan "Arctic lights" is countered with REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance £ Plans • • • • • i Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAIL ABLE IN ALL STATES CMLCX WITH Thiough “'Discover arctic lungs" “guaranteed to make you cool as a corpse " Marlboro is called harfboro and you’ll really know you're smoking" is "they'll really know you're smoking because of your yellow teeth He said that David Goerlizt. a former model for Winston cigarettes was once at a photo session when he noticed that none of the executives for the company were smoking. When he asked them why they responded by saying "Are you kidding1 We don't smoke that stuff, We reserve the right for the young. the poor and the stupid In closing, he said that advertisers are out to make money and don't care if peo­ ple have to die in the process. People must work together to counteract the tobacco in­ dustry and undo the damage it has done to the community A man who u«r<* a great many words to riprr** hi* meaning is like a had marksman who instead of aiming a »tonr at an object take* up a hand­ •ingle ful and thrown at it in hope« hr may hit. —Samuel John-on Thornapple Kellogg Students of the Month selected These young people were chosen os "Students of the Month" for November at Thornoppie Kellogg High School’ (first row. from left) Erica Johnston, Gwen Jeurink, Lorry Hess; (row two) Kelli Brice, Quinn Baldry. Nicole Medaris. Mandi Dewitt: (row three) Bryan Jahnke. Amanda D Water Michelle Merlau; (row four) Sarah Parks, Aaron Wiese. Pam Jamison. 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Ml 49058 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 12, 1995 Grand opening this weekend ‘Main Attraction' hair salon opens in local Glen Valley Retail Center by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When Laurie Raymond started working for Julie Mok ma some years ago, nei­ ther had any idea that some day they would end up as business partners in their own salon Today they are planning the grand opening of their full­ service beauty salon. Main Attraction, located in the Glen Valley Retail Center on M-37 in Caledonia. Both Julie and Laurie are from the area, and graduated from Thornapplc Kellogg High School. They agreed that it was nice to be opening their business near home, after training and working in Grand Rapids "It feels good to be here," said Julie. "This is home, and this is where our clientele is, the people who have been loyal customers. Now we feel we can return their loyalty by providing them more conve­ nient services at our salon here in Caledonia." Lauric and Julie said they will offer complete services for hair and nails, along with massage, pedicures, facials and body waxing. Their staff, they said, is experienced and certi­ fied, and most of them have worked with Julie for a long time. In addition, the salon will offer beauty products "We want to emphasize the friendly atmosphere in our sa­ lon,’ Julie said. "We want our clients to come in and relax and enjoy their time here." At the same time, she said. Main Attraction will offer its services at reasonable prices, so they can be available to ev­ eryone The staff at Main Attraction invites the community to stop in this week to register for a drawing during the shop's grand opening on Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday. Dec. 16. ( See ad this edition.) Holders of the winning tickets can win free hair and nail services. In addition, Santa will be visiting and refreshments will be served. "We re just very happy to be here. We hope our friends and clients will enjoy our convenient location and the services we can provide," Mok ma said. UJm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL EStAfTE aqf BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAIN ST I MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 MIDDLEVILLE/CALEDONIA GREAT LOCATION ON A COUNTRY SCENIC ROAD. , mile west of M 37, 15 min south of Grand Rapids This quality all brick home overlooks Duncan Creek Ideal for hoise lovers has a stable with 3 box stalls and pasture area Call Bill MIDDLEVILLE 11/, Story Cape Cod with professional wing, 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. 2 holf-boths, formal dining room, sunken living room, w fireplace, family room, den w fireplace country kitchen w breakfast boy. rec. room and family room down 2'» stall garage with loft. Professional wing ideal for in-law opart ment or office space. Plenty of oH street porkmg. Great location 2 4 acres. Coll Bill 795-7513. MIDDLEVILLE Spot ious multi level home hos great omenn.es 4 bdrm 2'» both Kitchen is a chef s dream1 large living room fmished basement w bar rec. room foundry Beautiful Florida room leads to large heated pool w built <n tacuw Large deck off back is perfect for entertommg Thornapple Kellogg schools 20 mins south of Grand Ropids Call Bill The staff at Main Attraction, Caledonia's newest beauty salon, poses for a photo. From the left are Lisa Weeber, Laurie Raymond. Michelle Duiven. Sandy Scheerhom. Chrissie DenHarligh. Karen Bazan, Teresa Pennington and Julie Mokma Tanning center now offers boutique ‘Sunsations’ celebrates with re-opening Dec. 15-16 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Now located in the Glen Valley Retail Center on M-37 in Caledonia, Sunsations Inc. can offer its clients some respite from the wintery weather. The tanning salon's new "tropical" decor complements not only its tanning services, but also a new boutique, which features novelty tops, sweaters, sweatshirts, acces­ sories and gift ideas. Sunsations* owner Sallie Hulst said that she "just couldn't stay away" from the boutique idea. The owner of the former Cedar Closet cloth­ ing store, she says there is a need in Caledonia for a nice little clothing store where cus­ tomers can pick up a top, a bracelet or even a whole outfit without having to drive to Grand Rapids. Her tanning salon, mean­ while. will continue to offer customers "some of the most modern and comfortable tan­ ning equipment on the market today," she said. Available now are eight tanning rooms and Hulst said she will introduce a facial bed very soon. Computerized cus­ tomer records and continuing the salon's reputation for clean, sanitized tanning rooms are (Xher services Hulst said she has brought with her an experienced staff, who can advise customers about tanning and help them select the proper moisturizers and tanning lotions sold at the shop. She and her staff invite the community io the Sunsations Grand Re-opening celebration this weekend. Friday. Dec. 15, The staff of Sensations, Inc. poses in the tanning salon’s new boutique, which features a tropical decor. From the left are Dawn Olthouse, Jen Stanton, Sallie Hulst and Jen Wiesenhofer. Not pictured is Becky Hanna and Saturday, Dec. 16. However, special offers will be available all this week. (See ad in this edition.) The Caledonia High School varsity dance team will have baked goods on sale at the shop during the grand open­ ing. with all proceeds going to fund the team's trip to Florida fo< the national dance team competition. 'Were looking forward to serving the community even better in our new location," Hulst said. "Every customer is important at Sunsations." Toys for all ages - games puzzles and more! Christmas items for decorating and gift giving. Cards, wrapping paper, bows and etc. Good selection of craft supplies to finish your last minute holiday projects. 76th St. Bible Club live nativity set MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom ranch on 2 acres beautiful country setting near Thomappie River, 5 stall garage with shop area large garden or eo and pond BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE: Two to ten acres Middle vihe area. Ph. (616) 795-3389 Wm. R Getty. Broker P«al Getty 795-7513 795-2594 Caledonia’s 76th Street Bible Club once again will present its live nativity in evening performances Friday. Dec. 22, Saturday. Dec. 23. and Sunday. Dec 24. This year's production marks the 22nd year the club has presented the nativity pro­ gram for the community. Three performances will be presented each evening at 7 pm, 7:30 p m. and another at 8 p m. All are performed at the corner of 76th Street and Tboroappie River Drive. The production features members of the club portray­ ing the nativity, with live an­ imals playing their own roles in the Christmas story. Musk will be provided by the Bible Club. After each performance, the children will serve their guests hot chocolate and cookies. Anyone with questions about the program should call 891-1072. ★ GIFT CERTIFICATES * Rainbow ’s End Yarn, Craft and Variety Kid’s Closet I (Consignment Shop) Caledonia Village Centre • (616) 891-1106 9343 Cherry Valley Ave ’M-37) • Caledonia Ml 49316 FREE lay-a-way for Chnstmas �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. Ml I December 12, 1995 / Page 9 Master Gardener program benefits enthusiasts by Manth Habel Staff Writer Anyone interested in gardening may benefit from the Michigan Master Gardener course sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service The volunteer leader train­ ing program is offered to gardening enthusiasts who want to learn more about growing plants and are willing to share their knowledge with others Barry County Extension of­ ficials said the program brings students up-to-date informa tion on horticulture and gardening methods and rein­ forces previous knowledge The program originated in the state of Washington in 1972 and is now offered in 46 states and Canada. Master gardener Patricia Johns said Barry County started the program in 1994 in conjunction with Ionia Coun­ ty. The first classes were taught at Lakewood High School Barry County residents also may take the classes in Kent County if they wish. Johns said that gardening is something that either fascinates people or it doesn't She said the best thing about the program is having the chance to go out into the community "The object is not to have the master gardener do the work, but to have him provide information so people can do it themselves." she said Master gardeners speak to community groups, including > churches and senior citizens. Sweeten about taking the advanced spring to fall flowers. She added that she learned Johns said the volunteers of the New Courts and Law Johnson said the photos and class. that getting to the source of a provide many valuable ser­ Building at 220 W Court St. “Everyone in the class information will be prepared in Hastings problem instead of just vices to the community Bet looked toward to it each in case someone is interested The class will sun Thurs­ treating its symptoms can ween the spring of 1994 and in giving a talk in the future week." she said make the problem less likely the summer of 1995, master day . Jan 11. from 6 to 9:30 She added that Good and She said she hopes to have it p m and will be held every gardener volunteers have Johns are very supportive and reads to be introduced at the For example, she said, a donated more than 4.000 Thursday evening until March 1996 Barry County Fair helpful when it comes to fin­ 28 Cost is $165 people may come across hours Michelle Johnson, who took ding places for the students to A $25 deposit is required moles m their yards. Instead Barry County Ag Agent Jim volunteer They welcome the class in 1994. said it is an of just getting nd of the Good w rote that the program and it must be sent by Dec. ideas from the students as excellant program moles, they would be better has two main functions To 27. She said she knew a little well Johns said residents from all off trying to find out why the provide instruction in basic "They don't just leave you about gardening when the moles are there Grubs and horticulture science to active over Barry County have class started and learned so in the dark." she said benefmed from taking the earthworms would be a likely gardeners and to provide the Johnson is working on a much cause. area with trained volunteers course "You start to look tor more project in which she displays Kathy Johnson said the Johnson said the class was committed to responding to photography and information than just planting." she said comprehensive and was conthe demands of gardening in­ mam thing she learned is that "It was more scientific than I about wildflowers ducted in a friendly formation. advice and there is a method for She said it would be sort of expected." everything you do atmosphere assistance through community Johnson added that she had a "Did You Know?” presen­ "I used to do things in a ’ The speakers used humor service projects tation in which she has a some interesting classmates haphazard way. then I learned and the material was not The classes meet for a folding board that holds pic­ that method and timing can be dry." she said minimum of 11 weeks during See Gardener, Page 12 tures she will arrange from She added she is thinking the winter months They are critical." she said. taught by Extension agents, specialists from MSU and local gardening experts. Students work from a 700 page master gardener I I notebook and receive a basic overview of major hor­ ticultural subjects Gardeners are taught to consider all sides of a gardening problem before making a recommendation The course will cover plant science, soils for plant growth, flower gardening, household pests and wildlife, care of indoor plants, lawn care, pest management, grow­ ing small fruits, growing small trees, vegetable garden ing. and woody ornamentals Students are given weekly quizzes throughout the course and must receive a score of at least 70 percent on the final exam to qualify as a master gardener The final is usually a take^^fordnldren home exam that focuses on the student's ability to gather the * *eeks thru y c.ns proper information from Hours: material given throughout the ?,15 ■*"' "> 6.00 p„, course. Monday thru Fr|. The course has a minimum of 40 hours of instruction and requires 40 hours of volunteer service to become a master gardener. Half the volunteer hours must be spent on Exten­ sion sponsored projects. Volunteers can do things such as work at a telephone hotline, develop educational .ABC Kids Company provides materials, and work at an in­ formation txxxh at the county safe, caring, nurturing environment for your children fair. They also can work on while you are at work. Our Directors other community activities have over 20 years of combined releated to horticulture Projects include designing experience in Early Childhood. Our and planting community staff is trained in CPR and First beautification, working with youth to plant a garden, using Aid. In addition, each member of horticulture therapy with the our wonderful staff has been disabled and elderly and set­ carefully screened and ting up programs in homes for Cu.,, f battered women. chosen for their love of After completing the pro­ children, their ability to gram. students have the option t/ap. of attending an advanced positively interact with master gardener program of­ children on a daily fered each summer to provide basis and their superb additional training This pro­ gram IS three days long and is record of experience in held at MSU lite course has Now Taking Registrations * Looking to make a change in child care this is the time to do it! ★ Openings available in all age groups Child Care 12 ★ Need child care over Christmas Break? Why not try ABC Kids. ★ Register now for 2nd semester preschool (2 or 3 day a week sessions available) The Facts.. ^^00/ yrs. fi2*200.(ln Cane Cai u&t Kupat. Rut a link fun into your holiday with winter flowers in a charming ceramic keepsake canister Sweeten someone's holiday from a distance. This delightful bouquet can be sent anywhere tn the U.S or Canada Just call or visit our shop O IcMIota' Middle Hit Floral & Gift Shop 795-3131 314 Arlington (M-37), Middleville OP£N Moc-fct QorMpm So? QomTprr rf» t24o 30 instruction hours and re­ quires 50 hours of community service io reach the status of advanced master gardener Johns said one of the major Extension projects is the demonstration garden at the Barry County fairgrounds Eight gardeners worked on this project in 1994 and 12 to 15 worked on it in 1995. Extension also planted 1.000 bulbs this pas! fall that were donated by the Spring Hill Nursery and White Flower Farm Johns said that in 1994 there also were donations from growers in the area She said the Fair Board helped to nuke this garden a reality The course for 1996 will be held m the community room working with children. At ABC Kids Company, Kids Come First! For more information call... B C Kids Company 9750 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-KIDS Directors: Man A. Benedict and Linda K. Pelton �Page 10 / The Sun and News. MfddievHle. Ml / December 12, 1996 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 12, 1995 / Page 11 GRANO OPENING CELEBRATION 3 Friday & Saturday, December 15 & 16 Stop in and register to win... * FREf t'FREl ★ Rua ★ FREF * FREE ♦ FREF Deep Conditioning Service ($12.00 value) S20 Gift Certificate Hour Massage ($40 00 value) Mini Facial ($20 00 value) Paraffin Hand Treatment ($10.00 value) Pedicure ($25.00 value) ♦ HU Mini Day Spa... 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Dra wings­ and nzes j _|( )^() ■jr 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia OPEN Monday-Fnday 8 30 am-8 pm; Saturday 8 amTannrng hours may increase in peak season' �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 12. 1996 Assessing buildable, vacant lots helps cover high construction bids Caledonia Twp, OKs Campau Lake sewer assessments by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday began implementing a plan to meet higher than expected construc­ tion bids for the $3.7 million Campau-Kettle Lake sewer expansion project. By voting unanimously to include 36 buildable, vacant lots in the sewer assessment district, the board hopes to bring in an estimated $124,200 over 19 years to help defray construction costs that are going to run $910,000 more than the orig­ inal projections. The board also approved as­ sessing three additional lots, one of which was accidentally omitted in preparing the first roll. The other is being in­ cluded at the owner s request and the third is required to hook up because of a septic failure. Those three parcels techni­ cally will make up a separate sewer district, and will bring in another $24,150 over the 19-year life of the bond. Originally, the township was not going to include va­ cant Iocs in the special as­ sessment district unless the property owner wished to sign up. Otherwise, a vacant lot would not be assessed until hooked up to the system. That intent, however, changed when bids for the pro­ ject were opened. Estimated originally to cost about $2.74 million, the sewer system's high construc­ tion bids helped push project costs to about $3,720,300. When the bids came in so high, the Township Sewer Committee and its consultants worked out a plan to allow the project to go forward without increasing the costs for those residents already on the as­ sessment roll. One of the recommenda­ tions in that plan, which was approved by the board in November, was to revise the special sewer assessment dis­ trict to include: • The three lots not included in the original roll, and • Vacant buildable proper- Originally, the township was not going to include vacant lots in the special assessment district unless the property owner wished to sign up. lies within the special as­ sessment district. Owners of the vacant lots not connecting immediately to the new sewer will be charged half the cost charged to a property with a home on it. The higher fee will be as­ sessed when the lot connects to the system. Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Garbow told NOTICE Please take notice that the Village of Middleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcels, now located within the Township of Thornapple, and located Immediately adjacent to the boundaries of the Village of Middleville, and commonly and legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: That part of the NE 1/4, Section 22, and that part of the NW 1/4, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: BEGINNING at a point on the North line of said Section 23, which is S89°45’54”E 661.65 feet from the NW corner of Section 23; thence S89°45’54”E 660.00 feet along said North line; thence S00°07’20”E 400.00 feet along the East line of the NW 1/4 of said NW 1/4; thence N89°45’54”W 334.69 feet; thence SOO’OOOO’E 200.00 feet; thence S89°45’54”E 335.09 feet; thence S00°07’20”E 719.25 feet along said East line; thence N89°42’24”W 1323.93 feet along the South line of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 23 to the West line of said Section 23; thence S89°52’44'’W 450.37 feet along the South line of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4, Section 22 to Reference Point "A”; thence S89*52’44”W 29 feet more or less along said South line to the Easterly waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence meandering Northerly along said Easterly waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears S89°56’01 ”W from Reference Point “B” (Reference Point “B" is located N08°55’30”W 258.97 feet and N19°19,52”E 220.41 feet and N10°35’37”E 286.83 feet and N10*05’53”W 246.43 feet along an intermediate traverse line from above described Reference Point “ A”); thence N89°56’01 ”E 44 feet, more or less, to Reference Point “B"; thence N89°56’0r‘E 407.65 feet parallel with the North line of the NE 1/4, said Section 22, to a point on the West line of Section 23, which is SOO*01*25”E 330.00 feet from the NW corner of said Section 23; thence S89°45 54”E 662.22 feet parallel with the North line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 23; thence N00*07’20”W 330.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway rights-of-way for Grand Rapids Street and Crane Road. This parcel contains approxi­ mately 43.6 Acres to the Easterly waters edge of the Thomapple River including highway ROW. PARCEL 2. Beginning on the West North/South 1/8 line, Section 23, Thomapple Township, which point is 400 feet South of the North line of said Section; thence West 333 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 333 feet to the West North/South 1/8 line: thence North 200 feet to the point of beginning, Section 22, T4N, R10W. Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. PARCEL 3: Commencing at a point 32 feet West of the SW 1/4 comer of the Oddfellows Cemetery, thence due West along the North line of the highway 130 feet; thence North 132 feet South of the South line of Fremont Street; thence East to a point 32 feet West of the West line of said cemetery; thence South to the place of beginning. Section 23. T4N. R10W, Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan PARCEL 4: Commencing at a point 32 feet West of the Southwesterly comer of the Oddfellows Cemetery, thence due West on the North line of the highway 130 feet, thence North 188 feet for the place of beginning: thence W 130 feet: thence N 126 feet to South line of Fremont Street: thence E 130 feet; thence South to point of beginning, Section 23. T4N. R10W. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk 301) the audience Wednesday that each vacant lot had been in­ spected io see whether it in­ deed was ’buildable." To qual­ ify as buildable, the lot has to be large enough to build a home on it. or else be a lot that was buildable when the owner bought it. Some kxs. Garbow said, did not meet either past or present zoning requirements, and oth­ ers were classified as not buildable because of terrain or other geographical problems. They will not be assessed. Owners of the buildable lots did have the option of com­ bining them with their present lots, thus paying only one as­ sessment charge. However. Garbow warned them that if the vacant prop­ erty did not meet the present zoning area requirement, but was "grandfathered" as build­ able under the old ordinance, combining it now would eliminate the owner s option to split it off and sell it for a homesite at a later date. The board approved deleting one property from the assess­ ment district because the owner wished to combine it with her lot. Another lot was deleted from the roll because it C-TEC cable to add 4 channels C-TEC Cable Systems an­ nounces the addition of four new channels in the Mid­ dleville system, which ser­ vices Middleville, Wayland and Dorr. These channels additions in­ clude Sci-Fi, Comedy Cen­ tral. fX and Headline News. The new channels will be launched on Monday. Dec. 11. Those who have the premium customer choice (PCC) services will have the four channels added at no ad­ ditional charge. “We're happy to be able to add these channels,’’ said Mark Dineen, regional system manager. “The selection was a direct result of a customer survey completed this past summer.” C-TEC Cable customers in the Middleville area can now enjoy up to 32 channels with the new additions. For more informaiton. call the C-TEC Customer Service Center at 1-800-545-0994 C-TEC Corporation, a diversified telecommunica­ tions and high technology company, provides a telephone, cable television, long distance and commumca lion services to a broad range of customers C-TEC is head­ quartered in Princeton. N.J. GARDENER From Page 11 who were eas> to work with “Gardening attracts a friendly group of people.’’ she said Some of the students, she said, share time in the volunteer work as well Johnson recently led a pro­ ject with Sand) Freeman that involved the Middleville Clovers 4-H group The group listened to a guest speaker and did some planting for a children’s garden for the fair. was too far from the street After a public hearing, at which property owners mostly asked questions about their own lots, the board first ap­ proved the new assessment district, which includes the vacant, buildable properties, and then approved a third "dis­ trict for the other three parcels. Besides adding the vacant lots to the assessment district, the township will help meet construction costs for the sys­ tem by contributing a $15,000 annual subsidy to the project. It also is considering a long-term plan for extending the sewer to several adjoining areas already identified as pos­ sibly needing sewer in the iK.ir future Those on the original as­ sessment roll will not have to pay a higher assessment to cover the additional costs, but they will see a net increase of about $5 per month in their debt service fees. The Township Board be­ lieves that future growth and resulting sewer connections eventually will repay the township its "up-front” money and will help meet the bond payments and the opera­ tion and maintenance costs of the system. A public hearing for prop­ erty owners to be added to the revised assessment role brought mostly questions about whether the owner’s lot was included on the roll. In answering one resident's question. Attorney Jim White said that if the anticipated growth in the system does not happen, the township legally can raise the assessment However, it also could choose to raise the debt service fee or continue to subsidize the pro­ ject. However. Garbow told the audience he is comfortable that there will be growth in the lakes area within the next five years. He reassured the residents the township will see the project through com­ pletion. Construction on the se­ quencing batch reactor (SBR) wastewater treatment plant and a pumping station will begin this winter, with the collec­ tion system to be constructed in the spring. "It’s going to be messy out there fie a year." said Garbow. "but we believe that within three years, the residents are going to notice a big change for the better out there. That's our hope, and that’s what the township is working toward." OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS Notice is hereby given that on December 18, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E Main St., Middleville, Michigan, the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings for the purpose of hearing comments regarding Special Land Use Permit Applications in zoning districts indicated below in Thornapple Township Hearings will be held in the order of application starting at 7:30 P M Special Land Use Permit Application fSU 21 This proposed special use is to allow mineral extraction in an AR district on approximately 10 2 acres of P P #0814-030-008 00 for a period of time until 2 29-96 Name and address of applicant: Thomas and Sandra Wieringa, 12675 Jackson Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333, and Harry Fetke & Sons Contractors, Inc , P O Box 160. Macatawa, Ml 49434 Legal description of parcel Thornapple Township, P.P #0814 030-008-00; NEVi SW’A & SE Erl W SW ’/«, Ex W 30 A, all in Sect 30-4-10; also Ex N 21 Rods of the E 26 Rods. NE’/< SW%. Special Land Use Permit Application #SU 22 This proposed special use is to allow an institutional use in AR and RR districts on approximately 5 97 acres of P P #0814 026-004 40 and 50 Name and address of applicant Covenant Ministries International, 2680 Hori­ zon Dr, S E , Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 Property address 8025 & 8075 Irving Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 Lengthy legal description available at Township Office Special Land Use Permit Application fSU 23 This proposed special use is to allow a •’non­ conforming” campground tn an AR district to expand Existing campground is P P #0814-002009-00, approx 14 5 acres, planned expansion is to the west to include P P #0814002009-10, 6 5 acres Name and address of applicant William B Mulder. 8200 106th St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Lengthy legal description available at Town ship Office The above special use applications may be inspected at the Thornapple Township Hail daily 9 am to 4 pm ; except Fri 9 a.m to Noon Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secre­ tary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E Main St, Middleville, Ml 49333. Wesley VanRhee, Secrstsry Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thomapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the elect ion/meeting/heart ng upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling Thornappie Township Clerk, 200 E Main St, Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone 79S7202 (302) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 12, 1995 / Page 13 Middleville Council Minutes November 13 1995 President pro tern Bray colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Bray. French. Mosey Rutherford, Stogray and VondenBerg Absent President Myers Guests: Several Village residents and Boy Seoul Troop 3065 Minutes of the October 24, 1995 meeting were read and op proved with the following cor rections, 10 sites instead of 10 wells and adjourned at 7 40 p m Agenda approved os presented VondenBerg updated Council on Chamber of Commerce meeting French moved the printed in­ vokes for November 13. 1995 be paid in the amount of $100,256 44 Support by VondenBerg Ayes all Carried French moved that Council ap­ prove the Wastewater Treat meet Plant expenditures to FrHardt Construction $34 982 64 Support by VondenBerg Ayes oil. Corned. Council received the final draft of the subdivision regula­ tions for the Village of Mid dleville. trustees will examine and oct on the next regular Council meeting Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the Oc­ tober Police Activity Report Council and Manager Mon shum reviewed the Manager s Report Manager updated Council in regards to the televising of the sewer lines will be getting a report soon and will report Io Council at the next meeting Manager updated Council on the bridge repair work and leaf vacuuming in the Village Council thanks the lions Club members and Snowmobile Club members for the help in clean­ ing up of the Mill Park Debbie Schaffer approached Council on the Bicycles ond Skateboard ordinance asking Council to clarify some of the definitions and asking if there will be a b»ke rack for the bikes ♦o be ported in. Council explain­ ed the definitions and will be putting a bike rock up Duane Corretj owner of the bike shop asked questions con­ cerning the Bicycles and Skateboard Ordinance Shelly McQueen approached Council asking why the business owners were not consulted con cemmg the bike ordinance. Rutherford moved that Council authorize Jason Cherry. Village Planner to attend the Michigan Development Strategies New Concerns New Rules and New Poloes seminar November 30 1995 at Michigan State Universi­ ty for a cost of $115 00 Support by VondenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. With no further business Stogray moved for adjournment Support by Rutherford Ayes oil. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (304) Business-education symposium scheduled in Caledonia Jan. 9 bv Barbara Gall St^T Writer Caledonia parents, educators and community members can hear first hand what colleges and businesses expect of high school graduates by attending a Tuesday, Jan. 9, symposium sponsored by the Caledonia Parents Advisory Council. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Cen­ ter. and will consist of a panel discussion, followed by a question-and-answer session. Admission is free. C-PAC has issued a list of those who have agreed so far to participate, and they in­ clude: ticipate increasing the assessment. Public hearing dosed at 8 07 Recess to look at the lots. Re convened at 8 25 p.m. Supervisor Gorbow explained that be hod a letter from Roger Buys to eliminate his property Discussion wos held Moved Dieleman Second Snyder to remove Roger Buys (parcel R41 23 H 252 012) from the special assessment roll. Ayes DeVries. Gould Williams Jousmo Dielemon Snyder Gar bow. Motion carried. Discussion wo* held on the request from Sybil Armstrong to combined and remove one of her lots from the roll. Moved Jousma. Second Williams to remove parcel #41 23 II 201 005 from the roll Ayes Gould, Williams, Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Gorbow. DeVries. Motion carried. There being no other written objec tions Jim White reviewed the resolutions ond stated that the following should be typed into resolution for Special Assess­ ment District #2 on page three a. The special assessment shall be deleted from the following parcel which has been combined ond as a result is not reasonably buildable under Township Zon­ ing standards 41 23-11-201 005 Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one Nock oft Main St in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 I 25% Off ...for Ladies & Men in a Variety of Patterns & Sizes Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. 891-8108 OiMx — b The special assessment shall be deleted from the following parcel for reason the sewer is not available ond the parcel is not therefore benefited 41 23 11 252 012 Moved Williams. Second Jousma to ap­ prove Special Assessment Distrkt <2 with the above language included and to chonge the dollar amount on page 4 from $128,500 to $121,600 Ayes Williams. Jousmo. Dielemon. Snyder. Gor­ bow DeVries, Gould Motion carried Moved Gould, second DeVries to approve resolution for District #3 Ayes Jousma. Dieleman Snyder Gorbow. DeVries. Gould Williams. Mo tion carried Williams commended ond thanked the committee lor the time and effort that was put into this project. Moved Snyder, second DeVries to adjourn at 8 40 p.m. Ayes Dieleman. Snyder. Gor­ bow, DeVries. Gould. Williams. Jousma. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (303) Tbornappk Kelkrgg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Dec. 13 Cold cereal, tortilla rollup. fn»t juice, milk Thursday. Dec. 14 Waffles with cherry sauce, milk Friday. Dec. 15 Cinnamon roil, juice, milk. Monday. Dec. 18 Pancakes, sy rup. fruit juKe. milk Tuesday. Dec. 19 Bagel cream cheese, juke Anyone with a suggestion for a resource person to invite to future symposiums should contact C-PAC Chairwomen Diana Milock and Kathy Jackson at 891-1327 or 891-8427. Additional information can be obtained at the Caledonia Schools Administration Of­ fice. 891-8185. IRES-R-US Happy Holidays[ 40,000 Mile All Season Radial *29 ... *31 . . *32 ... . *34 . . . . *35 . . . . *36 155/80R13 ... 165/80R13 175/80R13 185/80R13 185/75R14 195/75R14 205/75R14 . ... *38 ^JJjW|205/75R15 .... *42 215/75R15 . . . 225/75R15 . *44 .... *45 235/75R15 . .. . *46 Discover Radial STE P- 205/75R14................. $59. P-215/75R15................. $68. P -225/75R15.................. $69. P- 235/75R15................. $70. P-265/75R15................. $75. LT - 245/75R16 (10PR). .$107. LT - 265/75R16 (6PR) . . $108. TK Schools announce menus Thornappte Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 13 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, applesauce Thursday, Dec. 14 Chili/crackers. whole wheat bread, veggie sticks, peaches Friday, Dec. 15 Pizza, sweet potatoes or carrots, pears Monday, Dec. 18 Chicken noodle soup/crackers. tuna on whole wheat bread, cole slaw, pineapple Tuesday. Dec. 19 Comstack. tortilla pieces, chili cheese, lettuce, bread stick, applesauce. Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog. Tues.. Turkes Bun. Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs . Ham and Cheese on Bun. Fn , Fishwich Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School State University. • Milt Rohwer. president. Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. • Dr. Bob Poel. director. Center for Science Education, Western Michigan University. • Dr. Mike Washburn, su­ perintendent, Forest Hills Schools. FZZZZ/Z//////////Z////ZZZZZZZ//ZZ • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • December 6. 1995 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board to consider Special Assessment roll No 2 for Distrkt No 2 ond Special Assessment Roll No 1 for District No 3 was colled to order ot 7 00 p m Present Gorbow. Snyder, DeVries. Dielemon. Gould. Jousmo Williams Also present Attorney Jim White. Engineer Randy Wilcox and several citnens Randy Wilcox gave on over view of the project Jim White explained the cost of the system and why we ore looking to odd vacant lots Jim White also explained that after the Board decision, the residents have thir ty days to appeal to the state tax tribunal Supervisor Gar bow colled the Public Hearing to order at 7:25 p.m. Sybil Armstrong and Marjean Glapa questioned if their lots could be combined with their house? Those lots will be looked at during a recess later in the eveing. larry Padgett question­ 'd if the special assessment could be increased at a later 'dote ond what developments are projected in the next year? The township does not an­ • Richard Calkins, presi­ dent. Grand Rapids Commu­ nity College. • Dr. Eric Konow. dean of academics and faculty, Aquinas College. • Dr. Eric Seif. Caledonia Chiropractic Center/AMBUCS. • Patricia Marks, leadership development. Butterworth Hospital. • Brian Michmerhuizen. vice president of human re­ sources, Mcijer Inc. • Mike Gall, principal con­ sultant. Steelcase. Inc. • Donald Passenger, judge. 61st Judicial District. • Dr. Howard Stein, profes­ sor of biology. Grand Valley WHEEL ALIGNMENT and Longer Tire Wear, See Our Alignment | Professionals! $35.00 l and up EXHAUST SERVICE FREE COUPON • Tire Potations • Flat Repairs • Valve Stem Mountings WITH ALL NEW TIRES? CASH OR CHARGE < £ Pionx Wuu UU VXLVOUHL* I 10 Day Quick Lube Special I December 13th to 23rd No reiervatum neernory juh come on tn $1 C99 JL SNOW TIRES 795 ’ 3550 500 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville NOW 0PEN ,TIL 8 PM ON WEDNESDAY NITE! Open Mon , Tues, Thurs 8 am-6 pm Wed. 8 am-8 pm Fri. 8 am-5 pm; Sat. 8 am-2 pm Auto Center Services �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 12, 1996 Freeport to rent gas tank for month by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Freeport Village Coun­ cil last Monday will rent a gas tank for a month for village vehicles until the owner of the village gas station decides if he can sell his business Trustee Lyle Blough said Cappon Oil from Hastings agreed to lei the village use an above ground tank for $1.200 and a metered pump for $250 that would cost cuMomers 69 2 cent* per gallon If the pump was put at the station, electricity for it would cost $15. Blough said they would get the kind of tank with a covered container, and meter readings would be taken each month This arrangement is fine with the current owner. Jim Yargcr Blough said Yargcr is work ing on selling the station and won't know about a buyer for 30 days. He recommended that the council put enough gas in the tank to last a month until they know what is going to happen to the station He added that he would like to have the same arrangement with the new station owner if possible In other business, the coun­ cil voted to authorize a transfer of $4,260 from the general fund to the street fund to reimburse rt. The money had been taken out because 50 percent of street repair fun­ ding had to be matched Wes Lewis asked the coun­ cil if he could put a small 3x3 bulletin board in the building to use for his meetings Mary Eaton said it would be all right if it is placed inside a door and she would speak with him about how to handle it Reserve Rex Scon wanted to rent the community center for a benefit fund-raiser to purchase equipment and uniforms Eaton suggested it would make more sense to let him use it for no charge because it might end up costing them more if they charged him The council agreed to let him use it for no charge Council members mention­ ed that the stop sign on Beach Street is too far away from the street If they move it closer, it will keep people from cut­ ting comers Village President Charlie Blough said he will check to see if it is too close and look into moving it if it is. The village's yellow track has been repaired Lyle Blough said he wants all members to inspect it. Several members suggested that next year they hold a decorating contest in the village and allow people to vote on the nicest house Council could get local businesses to donate gift cer­ tificates. which would be given to the winners of the contest This also may be a good thing to do in the summertime to give people an incentive to keep their law ns trimmed and clean, it was suggested Lyle Blough asked council members to encourage residents to consider running for the open positions in the March 11 village election. He said “there are many capable people (Hit there that could be an asset to the village. " Blough noted that there are several positions open on the ballot after the deadline for filing passed Nov. 28. He also encouraged those present to encourage residents to vote in the election. “Toys for Tots” at Gavin heads into final week The response to the "Toys for Tots” program at Gavin auto dealership in Middleville has been great so far. But. staff and the Marine c Crop* Reserve are looking for still more toy* to give away to deserving children at Christmas. The toy collecting program J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050* 1-800-217-0712 TOOL SPECIALS... For your favorite mechanic. Great stocking stuffers! Christmas Trees $g°° j The winner of this brand new "Buddy L" two-seat toy truck will be drawn at 10 a.m. on Dec. 18 at Gavin Chevrolet/Buick/Pontiac in Middleville. ends on the 20th of Dec. to have time for Gavin to get the toys to the Marine Corps Reserve who will deliver them to the children. A drawing for a brand new "Buddy L" battery operated two-seater toy truck will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday. Dec. 18. Everyone who either contributes a new toy, takes a test drive, or buys a trailer will have their name entered in the drawing. Gavin has sponsored the toy collection program for 10 years, and estimates that thousands of children have had smiles on their faces Christmas morning because of the generosity of people they have never met. Hundreds of volunteer hours go into the drives, and all of the people involved do it year after year just for the pleasure of thinking of the children who will have a happier Christmas. The Toys for Tots program has been collecting toys for distribution to needy children for almost 50 years. In recent years, they have averaged more than 8 million toys each Christmas. starting at... Spruce, Scotch Pine Get Ready for the Snow: SHOVELS Up to 30” Prices start at... $8.99 ice Remover for Sidewalks LOYD S AUTO Y—.r.;. 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia (616) 891-1484 OPEN: 7 Days a Waak Monday Friday 8 to 8: Saturday 8 to 5; Sunday 9 to 5 IK grapplers start off sharp! Middleville's varsity wrestling team look third place at a very tough Jenison Tournament on Saturday. Grandville won the tournament scoring 184 1/2 points. Traverse City was second with 159 and Middleville placed third with 127 points Grandville. Traverse City and Detroit Catholic Central, who placed fifth, were all ranked in the Class A wrestling poll coming into the tournament Middleville just happened to be the smallest school competing at Jenison on Saturday Luke Middleton won the 152-pound weight class with two pins and a victory in overtime during the final match Middleton entered the tournament with a 2-0 record. Sieve Ixhmaii took >ccpod in the 189-pound class recording two pins. Lehman lost the championship match by a 10-6 score. “We've got a lot of things to work on," Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said. "All of the matches, even the ones we've lost, have been competitive." Earlier in the week, the Trojans pulled out two home wins versus Catholic Central and Wyoming Park Middleville beat Catholic Central 63-10 and edged out Wyoming Park 48-21. Winners in the match with Catholic Central were Kyle Brower (100), Dendel Craven (112), Sean Crofoot (119), Jared Ooo (125), Terry Trudell (135). Spencer Romps (140). Man Appel (145). Middleton, Doug Kidder (171), Steve Lehman (189) and Eric TK School NEWS By Dr Mary Ellen Correa Assist Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction MEAPscores up locally Thomapple-Kellogg students have made significant in creases in the percentage of students scoring satisfactory on the math section of the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) The charts below show gams that have been made in the past five years. In the area of math, the percentage of students scoring satisfactory has increased 27 percent points in the seventh grade and 30 percentage points in the fourth grade over the past five years. Decreases in the percentage of students failing the math section have gone down 23 points in the seventh grade and 31 points in the fourth grade A math curriculum recently was adopted by the board and a K-8 math textbook and instrac tional materials are being selected to improve curriculum alignment for next year. Our schools' staffs have set goals for themselves m order to reach summary accreditation in the next three years Some of those goals are already being surpassed The district is grateful for the hard work done by teachers and administrators in reaching those goals However, reading remains as an area of concern Minimal increases were realized in the reading portion of the test. Informational reading is an area of need and the cur­ riculum will be analyzed and adjusted to meet that need Reading improvement has been identified as a priority by the district core team, which is developing a blueprint for success for all students A recently adopted reading textbook and reading curriculum document should result in improved scores next year Focused reading activities which will involve parents and staff members working with students are being planned A study of the reading program is also being considered as part of the im provement process. The infusion of technology as a result of the recent millage compaign is another step in the right direction Up to this point, elementary and middle school students have hat, very limited access to computers and other forms of technology A recent newspaper article reported that Michigan is ranked 37th in the nation in regard to students' access to technology A recent article in the Wall Street Journal "Technology in the Classroom,” reported that "A number of studies find computer-based ins trueton produces a significant gain in test scores and improves student participation and satisfaction " As all of the curriculum pieces are put in place, it is expected that TK students will shine both in test scores and preparation for further education or the workplace THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) Report Mathematics — Grade 4 1995 1994 1993 Satisfactory 60.7 53.4 46.9 Moderate 29.8 29.4 28.0 Low 9.6 17.2 25.1 Reading — Grade 4 1995 1994 1993 Satisfactory 39.3 37.3 34.9 Moderate 37.6 30.4 35.4 Low 23.0 32.4 29.7 Story 300 74.7 64 7 67.4 and above Information 300 and above 41.8 40.2 37.9 1992 1991 35.3 30.5 289 294 35.8 40.1 1992 1991 29.5 34 9 34.1 28.5 36.4 36.6 60.7 59.2 394 39.8 Mathematics — Grade 7 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 Satisfactory 60.6 43.1 47.8 379 33.0 Moderate 28.8 34.5 31.5 36.0 33.5 Low 10.6 22.3 20 26.1 33.5 Reading 1995 Satisfactory 33.1 49 4 Moderate Low 17.5 Story 300 and above 75.6 Information 300 and above 40.0 Vernon (275). In the match with Wyoming Park. Brower, Craven. Crofoot. Otto, Trudel. Romp*. Middleton. Marts Bender (160). Lehman and Vernon all earned victories. — Grade 7 1994 1993 31.0 53.9 365 28.1 32.5 180 1992 1991 30.5 367 33.0 36 7 36.5 26.6 640 77.0 59.6 67 1 34.5 590 34.5 430 The Trojans have suffered three serious injuries a* of late Crofoot had to get nine stitches in his eye. Steve Ixhman is bothered with an ankle injury and Appel is nursing a knee problem. �The Sun and News. Middlevilla Ml I December 12. 1995 I Paqe 15 National project provides afghans for needy St. Paul Lutheran Church ladies help “Warm-Up America” by CYCA. The squares then can be assembled into an afghan by the group, or sent to the Warm Up America! program to be joined with other unassembled squares that have been sent in. While the current deadline for knitted squares or assembled afghans is Jan. 10. the effort is ongoing, and the squares and afghans can be created whenever the donors have the opportunity to work on them. The St. Paul ladies said they enjoy getting together to visit while they knit squares and assemble the afghans they are going to donate this year. "It's a nice way to knit, visit and do something for others,” said Henrietta Fischer. The CYCA describes the effort as an example of how small efforts can be joined together to help alleviate a very big problem. Henrietta Fischer of Caledonia stitches together squares to form an afghan for the program ‘Warm Up American!,' which provides afghans to needy families AtwtintMMtM Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product . Lugano. Switzerland-After 25 years of research I ightnmg 8:8 wjv developed wtih the help of Swiss Laboratories After exten­ sive testing with amazing results. Lightning 8:8 is now available in the United States. Scientists arc amazed at Lightning 8:8's results on improved memory, attitude and athletic performance. In a double blind cniss-over trial on university students in Italy. Lightning 8:8 was given twice daily for 12 weeks The results were astonishing. Students obtained higher scores in math, logic and physical education. This new discovery has been a windfall for working and active people that seem to run short of energy around mid-afternoon and need a little extra lift. Lightning 8:8 when taken in the morning gives a sustained, bal­ anced form of energy throughout the day. During an interview in Chicago, a beautician stated. *1 used to go home exhausted after being on my feet all day Now it s just incredible. I go home with extra energy and really enjoy my family more." Lightning 8:8 is a necessary boost for students, professionals and senior citizens Lightning 8:8 is now available at nxvst K Mart Pharmacies including Hastings802 W State St <48-9411 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When temperatures plummet in winter, there's nothing more cozy than curling up under a warm afghan But no matter what the time of year, giving to others is what warms us deep inside. This year, about 10 ladies from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia are participating in a heartwarming national project that provides the comforting warmth of a homemade afghan to the needy. Founded in 1991 by a Wisconsin knitting shop owner, the Warm Up America! program now is supported by the Craft Yarn Council of America. The CYCA in turn asks knitters and crocheters to knit squares to assemble into afghans. The assembled afghans then are given to the Red Cross to distribute to needy families, and also to such places as nursing homes, battered women s shelters, hospitals and clinics and community service agencies. This year, the goal is to create 10,000 afghans. to be finished by the end of National Warm Up America! Week. January 21-27. The project works by asking groups such as church circles, clubs, neighbors, co­ workers, Girl Scouts or individuals to knit squares according to a pattern sent out ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes ftrst" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member o/ the Grand Reptfs HomeOudoers Assoctatioe 698-7242 S_,^RS‘? 7150 Bmadmoore. Caledonia Ruth Martin, Alyce Fredricks and Hennetta Fischer display one of the afghans finished so far by a group of ladies from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia They first knit the squares, then assemble them to make the afghan. which will be donated to a family or an institution that cares for those in need Any group or individual interested in helping with this program can get complete information by calling the local Red Cross office, 4568661 Local spotlight’s on the kids! ‘Free Fall Players’ offers theater group for local young people A recent offshoot of Caledonia's Break-A-Leg Productions, the Free Fall Mayers provide young people a chance to participate in their own theater group. Under the direction of Melissa Gibson, a board member of Break-A-Leg, the group of students from around the area already are busy performing and planning for future programs. Presently they offer "Remember When," a nostalgic "collage" of music and dance that is booked solid through January by area retirement communities. The group also has put together PARA Troupers (Performing Artists with a Realistic Approach), which uses improvisation to act out situations tailored to the specific audience. This group gears its performances towards elementary and middle school students with skits written by the troup. These often deal with issues the students face in their lives, such as drugs, divorce and divorce. However, the troup also performs for youth groups, parentAeacber organizations and senior citizen groups. PARA Troupers has received the backing of the Pine Rew Christian Mental Health Services, which is proving the group materials, services and rehearsal space. The young people also are planning a full-length production to be presented sometime in 1996. and its hopes are to provide theater opportunities for children and young adults from ages 6 to 18 Anyone interewed in the group should contact Gilbert at 455-2493 ________ Members of the Free Fall Players, a new acting troup for young people, ham it up for the camera before a recent performance. In the front, from the left, are Nick Dekker, Katya Evans and Tony Zammitt. Reclining is Kate Meehan, and posing with the cane is Sean Fuller. Kate is propped up by Adam Navis (left) and J a me soy Langkamp. In the back, from the left, are Kimberlea Crisman, Becky Thorson, Lysa Ferguson, Zac Langkamp and Miriam Ippel Carol Meehan (in back) is the assistant director and Melissa Gilbert (leaning on Fuller) is the director Not pictured is Shelly Langkamp, also an assistant director. �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 12. 1995 Rea and Born lead Scots basketball team to win By Jim Jensen Sports Writer CALEDONIA — Brian Rea and Jeff Bom are a Caledonia High basketball tandem that many opposing teams will have nightmares stopping this season (hi Friday, that opponent just happened to be rival Middleville and the final result left both teams with overall records of 1 - L Ibe Fighting Scots ousted the Trojans 48-35 with Rea and Bom tallying 41 erf their 48 points. Rea led the team with 21 markers. 15 of those coming in the first half, and Bom scored 20. no less than four points in any quarter Middleville Coach Kun Holzhueter knew going in that his Trojans would have to put some heavy defense on Caledonia's dynamic duo if they were to have a chance. "We knew we at least had to contain Bom and Rea; in that respect we didn't execute very well," Holzhueter said. "They really executed their screen and roll with Bom and Rea." Caledonia led by three points. 15-12, after the first quaner. Rea scored eight of the 15. including a triple from long range. The second stanza started with Bom making a good feed to Rea for a Scots’ basket. Middleville's Greg Kotrba answered with a triple of his own to make the score 17-15. but Rea then nailed another three-point basket to put the Scots in front 20-15. "They (Middleville) just got frustrated." Caledonia Coach Larry Rea said. “We wanted to make it a 47-foot game. We were able to get the shots from the people we wanted to." Kotrba later scored a hoop on a pass from Jerry Postma to cut Caledonia's advantage to two points, 21-19. with five minutes left in the half. Still. Caledonia had an answer to Middleville's comeback hopes and scored the final eight points of the quarter. First it was Bom. then it was Rea, then Bom again to make the score 2819 with three minutes left in the first half. "I thought it was our tempo that we needed." Coach Rea said. "I have a Two Trojans named to All-Barry County Two vanity players from Middleville have been named to the 1995 All-Barry County basketball team for their fall efforts. Named to the squad are Tracy Schondelmayer and Jennie Doyle. •Schondelmayer, a junior point guard, scored 10 points per contest and led the Trojan team with 63 steals. Coach Jim Sprague felt that Schondelmayer was an all- around player worthy of such an honor. "She did everything. She directed traffic, she had to score — she did it all." •Doyle, a sophomore wing player, averaged 14.9 points and six rebounds. She also led the team in steals with a 3.7 norm. Sprague said of Doyle: for a sophomore, she's probably as good of a scorer as I've seen; she's one of the best offensive players we've had." good deal of respect for Middleville." Only one more point was tallied in those final three minutes, but Caledonia's arsenal had already made its spark with Rea and Bom scoring 25 of the team’s 29 first half points. The Scots were content to move the ball around in the third quaner and continued to look Tor open shots. As a result only 11 total points were scored in the third quarter with Middleville making seven. "When they were able to sit on the basketball, they didn't give us a lot of opportunities," Holzhueter said. Highlights of the third quarter included a threepointer by Middleville's Brian Brewer and a Bom basket on an assist by Rea that gave the Scots a 33-26 edge entering the final pcnixl. Brewer started the final eight minutes with a basket on a pass from Postma, but from there it was all down hill for the Trojans. Caledonia iced the contest by making ll-of-17 free throws in the fourth quarter as well as canning a three-pointer launched by Nathan Pranger. The game ended with a familar scene — Middleville missing on a field goal opportunity. "When you shoot poorly, you look bad," Holzhueter said." Middleville opened up the year with a 74-66 win over Maple Valley last Tuesday. Postma and Brewer both scored 18 points for the Trojans versus the Lions. The Trojans built a 25 point lead on Tuesday night, but the Lions cut it to seven with about two minutes left in the game. Aaron Tobias led Maple Valley with 20 points. "Il was more of an open, full-court game, Holzhueter said. Bom and Rea each scored 16 points in Caledonia's 6254 loss to Otsego on Tuesday. The Scots made just 35 percent (22-of-58 shots) and did not look fluid, according to Coach Rea. "We've got to get some scoring out of some other people," Coach Rea said. "Brian and Jeff will have to earn us for awhile." Caledonia is host to Cedar Springs on Tuesday, while Middleville has a road test at Spnng Lake. Caledonia's Jeff Born leaves the floor to launch a shot in last Friday's varsity basketball game versus Middleville. The Fighting Scots won the contest over their Trojan rivals 48-35. Serving our Country Jennie Doyle and Tracy Schondelmayer Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 Anthony R Plants Air Force S:aff Sgt Anebony R Plants has arrived I for duty at Rockville Air Sta t>oa. Iceland Plants, an air surveillance technician. ts the son of Valerie K Bush of 904 Greenwood St . Middleville. Hrs grandparents. Mr. and Mrs Richard Beduhn. reside at 118 W North St.. Hastings He is a 1985 graduate of Tbornappie Kellogg High School. Middleville Middleville's David Liu (12) drives in for a layup in Middleville's 74-66 victory over Maple Valley last Tuesday (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 12, 1995 ; Page 17 Trojan spikers expect to battle in OK Blue league Middleville’s varsity volleyball team includes (front row, from left) Traci Campbell. Erin Vandersloot, Tracy Schondelmayer. (middle row) Cary Middlebush, Jenna Shook. Rene Ellinger, Cindy Hiler. Jennie Doyle, Carrie Momo, (back row) Sage Lucas. Jessica VanAman, Katie Weaver and Wanda Sue Pennington When anked if she thinks her team can contend for a O.K. Blue volleyball title this season, Middleville Coach ('indy Middlebush's reply was very certain. "Sure do; most definitely." Middlebush said. And why not. the arsenal is certainly there. Now. the Trojans just have io ignite their offense that includes plenty of talent. Last season the Trojans finished behind Hamilton and Byron Center in the O.K. Blue race. Again those two teams should contend, but don't count out the Trojans either. Middleville's roster includes five seniors, six juniors and one gifted sophomore. Traci Campbell, an outside hitter, is one that pops out of the senior class. Campbell earned all-league honors as a junior a year ago. "She is looking great; she definitely is our strongest hitter." Middlebush said Other seniors are Rene Ellinger. Erin VanderSloot. Jessica VanAmen and Cindy Hiler. VanAmen and Hiler are both right side bitters. VanderSloot is regarded as a back row specialist and Ellinger will play at the setter spot. El linger was a part time starter last season, while Hiler is a talented athlete who could also see action as a blocker. Heading the junior contingent is Tracy Schondelmayer, another talented athlete. As a sophomore. Schondelmayer played numerous minutes as an outside hitter. She not only can leap, but also helps the squad with her motivation as well. Jenna Shook. Sage Lucas. Katie Weaver and Carrie Momo make up Middleville's junior class. Shook plays hitter. Lucas is a blocker. Weaver performs at setter and Momo lines up as a back row specialist. The final individual on the Trojan team is sophomore Jennie Doyle. Doyle, an All-Barry County basketball player, is expected to start at a hitting position. "She has a very good court sense," Middlebush said. "We are hoping to use some of those skills." Not only are the Trojans talented, but they also come to games and practices with good attitudes. "This group is really positive with really strong work ethics," Middlebush said. Wayland Snowmobile Club to mark safety week Dec. 11-16 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Wayland Snowmobile Club will celebrate Snowmobile Safety Week Ikv II-I6 On Saturday. Dec. 2. the club laid trail from I4lst Avenue and Patterson Road to Gun Lake. Snowmobile safety classes will be offered on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday. Jan 9. 10 and ll. from 6:30 io 9 p.m. Those interested should call the Caledonia Commmunitv Education Of­ fice at 89I-8I17. The following people have taken the classes within the last two years: Marty Bender. Enc Bender. Dan Kenyon. Gail Kenyon. Neva Kenyon. Philip Kenyon. Kevin Koopman. Kurt Koopman. Ryan Miedema. 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They're working hard at their sport, but at the same time, they never quit working hard at their studies " All members of the CHS team have GPAs well over the 3.0 average, although the grades of the team's three freshman players could not be averagedin. "They don t have an official GPA yet because the semester isn't over." Ferguson explained. "They'll have chance at this next year." Caledonia varsity wrestlers start season winning 2 matches Haywood. 12-5 decision. Norris took 48 McFarlan won at 103 seconds to finish off his pounds on a 2:35 fall. Mark opponent. Haywood scored a Pyper won a 11-2 decision at 1:12 fall and Soper s triumph 112 pounds. Webster won by gave the Scots the points a 1:25 fall at 119 pounds and needed for two triumphs. Tomancck also had a victory Caledonia will host both in a 1:20 fall at 125 pounds. Unity Chnstian and I^kewixx) Hollinshead kepi Caledonia this Thursday. cruising with a 1:02 fall at 130 pounds and Sprague registered a fall in 36 seconds at 135 pounds. Risdon (140). Draft (145). Mesecar (160), Norris (171) and Haywood Attitude and commitment (189) also had falls that all can overcome many things. took less than two minutes to Now Caledonia volleyball accomplish. coach Leo Del Carmen is McFarlan registered a pin at hoping that they can 2:35 to win against Godwin, overcome his team's lack of while Webster took an 8-5 size decision over his opponent. Del Carmen, who is serving Sprague won on a fall that his first year as Caledonia’s took 3:15 io finish varsity coach believes they Curt Pyper was a Caledonia can. winner at 160 pounds with a "Right now their altitude is great (and) attitude will be a key," Del Carmen said. The team is fairly short with their tallest player being 5-10. But the Fighting Scots do have plenty of good athletes, many who played basketball this past fall, and can pass the ball with the best of them. "Our team passing is great," Del Carmen said. Del Carmen's seniors aren’t bad either. Caledonia's eight seniors are Alisha Adrianse, Sarah Barens, Rachel Comegys, Kara Gordon, Julie Schied, Kris VanBelkum, Lisa VanRyn and Sheri Please send resume and list of Vredevoogd. Barens and qualifications to: Comegys will play at outside hitter. Schied and VanRyn are Chris Boysen defensive specialists, TK Community Ed VanBelkum and Vredevoogd will line up in the middle, 3885 Bender Rd. Gordon is a right side hitter Middleville, Ml 49333 and Adrianse is the team’s setter. "We have no problem with senior leadership,” Dei Carmen said. "They push the juniors as well as each other." • CALEDONIA Five juniors will push the upperclassmen for playing • MIDDLEVILLE time: Amanda Minor, Nikki • DUTTON Nothing like starting off the season with two wins. The varsity wrestlers at Caledonia did just that last Thursday winning two matches. Coach Jim Maxim’s Scots beat West Catholic 6415 and Godwin 36-34. Tim Soper's win at heavyweight clinched the Gtxlwin victory for Caledonia. Maxim liked what he saw. but also sees room for improvement. "I was very impressed." Maxim said. "There were some close matches; overall we've got some work to do." Caledonia had seven winners versus Wcsl Catholic: Dustin McFarlan, Mark Pyper, Nick Webster, B.J. Tomancck, Zach Hollinshead, Aaron Sprague, Joe Risdon. Mike Draft, Chad Mesecar. Bill Norris and Josh The Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association recently awarded stale all-academic honors to the Caledonia High School girls tennis team From the left are Kimberlea Crisman, Kris VanBelkum. Allison Smith, Heidi Hanna. 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Display bldgs, from fairs, shows, etc. Still on pallet Must sen by Dec. 31.1-800-222-6335 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/705/SunandNews_1995-12-19.pdf 296bd48cb5684ce6d8f0c7ccfb6c5163 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year r ~ » s - , ^ ^[^^191995 . HASTWSS. W 49C5S 1893 Despite test results, Middleville’s water is safe by Mandy Habel Staff Water Village officials say that despite recent state testing results, residents can be assured that Middleville’s water is free of bacteriological contamination Michigan Health Depart­ ment official Bruce Watkins said every village the size of Middleville is required to have tests done twice a month on its distribution systems that that carry water to individual homes He said the village had a routine sample taken in late September that tested positive. Because the test was positive, the village was re­ quired to lake three repeat samples, which came back negative On Oct 5. its monthly routine testing came out positive for regular coliform bacteria, but negative for bacteria containing dangerous (Xganisims Three repeat samples were taken Oct 12 which ail came back negative The second routine sample in October came out positive again, which led Health Caledonia Village Council revises Sunday liquor sales ordinance by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Village restau­ rants can serve liquor to guests planning an early New Year's Eve dinner this year, now that the Village C ouncil has revised its Sunday liquor sales ordinance. While liquor sales usually are prohibited in village restaurants on Sunday, the vil­ lage since 1989 has made an exception for the limes when New Year's Eve falls on Sunday, as it does this year. On those occasions, restau­ rants could serve liquor from 7 p.m. Sunday evening to 4 a.m. Monday. Sam's Joint restaurant, however, came to the council t~. —- -------- ----- last month asking if it could serve liquor to dinner guests who will be seated before 7 p.m. After some discussion, the council agreed to revise the ordinance and instead al­ low restaurants to serve liquor on a Sunday New Year s Eve between 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. Council approved the change in hours at its Dec. 11 meeting. Final approval, however, rests with the State Liquor Control Board. In other business. Village Manager Bob Stockman re­ ported that 45 applications were received for the newlycreated administrative assistant position. Of these, he said, about a dozen applicants had the background desired, and these 12 were narrowed to six by the office staff and the council's l-abor Committee. Four of these six were in­ terviewed, and the choice now was down to the two top can­ didates. Stockman said that be was now checking references on those two. but since the coun­ cil and the staff would like the new person to be hired by Christmas, he asked if the council would look at the re­ sumes of these two candidates and give him the authority to make an offer to the number one choice. The board approved this auSee Ordinance, Page 2 Coliform bacteria is not dangerous, is fairly common, and is prevalent in the environment where there is exposure to animals. It is the easiest organism to test for and has been around for a long time. Department officials to believe that the village had enough positive ratings within a certain period of time to look into a course of action The repeat tests were done Oct. 17. one of which came out positive and two negative. Watkins said if a test is positive, the village or city must recollect samples at the same spot as the first test and two others within five service connections (water connec­ tions to each individual home or business), upstream and downstream of the original sample location, for a total of three repeat samples. “The reason for this is to make sure that if there is a problem, it does not spread.’’ he said. Besides retesting for col­ iform. this lest also deter­ mines if the water contains special types of coliform call­ ed fecal and E. coli if the se­ cond test comes back positive. These forms are found in sewage and are associated more with contamination Watkins said coliform bacteria is not dangerous, is fairly common, and is prevalent tn the environment where there is exposure to animals. It is the easiest organism to test for and has been around for a long time. Coliform is used as an in­ dicator organism, he said If there is no coliform in a water system, there is a very good chance that there arc no disease causing organisms present He added that though this is the case, the presence of the bacteria does not guarantee that dangerous organisms ex­ ist in the water. The Health Department decided that the problem, which they said was not serious, could be solved by chlorinating the water. “We decided there were enough positive results to cause the village to do something.“ he said We Jecided we could deal with the problem through t hkvnna:kw because it is mH a serious problem.“ Watkins said though the water did not contain fecal or E. coli bacteria, the repetitous positive results was a sign that non-dangerous coliform bacteria was present, which made them decide to start chlorination Oct. 20. They chlorinated and flush­ ed the water through the distribution system anil open ed fire hydrants to get rid of the non chlorinated water Watkins said he and a col­ league met with village of­ ficials for a rout 1 nr visit Oct 23 and told them they wtniki need two sets of consecutive negative lest results before they could stop chlorination He added that the village reacted quickly and did what they suggested After the water had been chlorinated, a follow up sam­ ple was taken Oct. 24 at the normal testing locations, which are a garage and a homeowner s land The test was negative The next day, Watkins said, more tests were taken at the same locations and one of the samples came out positive. He said they were not con­ cerned with this last positive sample because they had already chlorinated the water. See Safe water, Page 3 Networking class speaks to international, local people CHS students hone skills while discussing education by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Imitation supposedly is the greatest form of flattery And to the members of the Caledonia High School "net­ working” class, it appears that many schools and citizens are interested in imitating some of the changes CHS has made in its acdemic programs. This class, which is a vol­ untary group that meets dur­ ing the school day's advisory period, in the last year has been invited to speak to inter­ national. national, slate and local audiences, and present Posing with Governor John Engler last fall during his Summit on Education are CHS students Mindi Smith. Nick Freeman and Joel Craven Representing CHS at the Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum held las month in New York were networking students Stephanie Grant (left). Joel Craven, teacher Gena VanderMeuien, Nick Freeman and Jenny VanDyke the students' point of view about change; going on at their high school. The networking class got under way last year, when a group of students decided they wanted to learn more about education reform, so they could better understand what was happening at their own school With CHS teacher Gena VanderMeuien agreeing to be their advisor, the stu­ dents began reading and doing research on education. See Education, Page 2 In This Issue... • Middleville man appointed to Enrichment Foundation • TK School Board member resigning • Nesbitt’s Market rezoning approved • Caledonia Council sets staff and officers’ wages for ’96-97 �PO0* 2/Th* Sun and Nawt, Mtodtovilto. Ml/Dacambar 19. 199$ EDUCATION DISCUSSED, continued from front page .. *rfien, after leading a semi- ............................................................................................ .... nar an internationally-at­ tended Model Schools Conference last year, the class began receiving other invita­ tions to present their views. . So far this school year, teams of students have repre­ sented the high school at the Governor’s Summit on Education in September and at the Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum in New York Nov. 1-5. In between those big by the class regarding educa­ began with the Hope students asking the questions, by the events, they also have spoken tional reform. "They want their audiences time the class was over, each to schools in Chelsea and to understand that they have group was asking questions of Grass I>ake and to the da Vinci Institute, a charter school in some background in this the other The Hope students and their Jackson, and have given pro­ area." she said. Dr. Leslie The students then offer their professor. grams for the Hastings branch of the American Association perspectives on the CHS pro­ Wessman. said they were im­ pressed with the CHS stu­ grams and end the presentation oX University Women and for with a question and answer dents' abilities in speaking and the Caledonia AMBUCS. answering questions articu­ In February, they will be session "It’s much more powerful to lately. speaking to the Grand Blanc "1 work with the new pro­ school district, and at the invi­ hear all this information from tation of the International a group of students instead of fessors that come to teach at Hope." Wessman said to the Center for Leadership in teachers or administrators." networking students. "They Education Inc., will again pre­ said VanderMeulen "Then, too, they themselves inevitably note their frustra­ sent at the Model Schools are products of (the CHS) sys­ tion in getting their students ('(xifcrence in June. VanderMeulen said that tem. It's impressive to watch to talk in class and to work in usually three or four students these students because they groups. The skills you're make the presentation, with have prepared themselves so demonstrating to us and ex­ the students' schedules deter­ well, and they are so articu­ plaining to us. plus your con­ fidence in solving problems, mining who can go to each late." The students said that be­ will be of great value to you event. "The kids tend to be avail­ sides all they have learned as you move on in your edu­ able at different times of the about education, they are cation." Members of the class talked year," VanderMeulen ex­ learning to be very comfort­ plained. "Many play sports, able in front of just about any to a completely different kind so they might be presenters size and any kind of audience of audience when they led a during their 'ofT season, for They also have learned to seminar at the Governor's instance. The kids who do go "think on their feet" in an­ Summit on Education Sept. volunteer their time. and. of swering all kinds of questions 19. "The idea Governor (John) course, some members of the from their audiences. Just recently, for instance, Engler set out for that confer­ class enjoy doing these pre­ the networking class fielded ence was to focus on many sentations more than others." VanderMeulen said the for­ questions at an informal get- new educational initiatives by mat for their presentations together with a class of educa­ inviting break the mold' usually begins with an tion majors from Hope schools from around the overview of the research done College While the session state," VanderMeulen said. u It’s much more powerful to hear all this information from a group of students instead of teachers or administrators. —- Gena VanderMeulen MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase. crs, gri........................ 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Andies Hindu k. <.hi.945-2451 Cindy Scotti’Scott. 948-4228 Ron lewis............. 945-5103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 Jon Johnson....... 948 4699 Bill Slagstad............... 948-9842 Larry Allerding. ASM*' BROKER SALES Ml.k CRS. GRI Miller ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 REAL ESTATE Kay Stolsonburg. 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Thu 3 bedroom home Stolsonburg Price reduced to... 4. 40 ACRE NOtSE 0B CATTLE FAML This walk-out ranch features a mam floor kitchen formal dining room with sliders to the deck thnng room 4 bedrooms and 1% bams In the waOi out lower level there U 1 bedroom totchen game room, recreation room with fireplace bath and 3 seu of sliders to the potto There a atoo a 30*70 horse bam wtn stalls tack room. 24*32 pole building and the property is fenced with htgh tensrie fencing. Call \Gene Polt ... ............ $2» 000^/ FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AC ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. Thn Those attending the summit would have the opportunity to talk to representatives from these schools, and students from each school also led a seminar. The CHS team talked tn their seminar about interdisci­ plinary classes, and about such aspects of the CHS pro­ gram as problem-solving skills, self-directed learning and the personalization of learning. They also explained to the 30-35 attending their seminar about the research the networking students had been doing. "It went over real well, and the audience was very posi­ tive," said senior Joel Craven. "We got a lot of compliments afterward." Junior Mindi Smith, also a member of the summit team, commented that the questions from this particular audience, however, tended to be directed more toward teachers and ad­ ministrators than to the stu­ dents. "A lot of questions were something like, how exactly did you do this? They wanted to find a pattern for doing ex­ actly the same thing instead of adapting what we’ve done in Caledonia to the needs at their schools," agreed Craven. At the Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum in New York. Caledonia High School gave three different programs: one by the world studies teaching staff, one by the networking class and one by teachers Stan Spencer. Beth Nykamp and Karen Rubin on the coalition princi­ ples. Networking students Joel Craven. Stephanie Grant, Jenny Van Dyke and Nick Freeman focused their program on "confronting student issues in a coalition school,” and they said they covered "everything," from classes to teaching and responses from the community. "We went in set for a for­ mal presentation, but it turned out to be more of a discus­ sion." said Craven. eryone in the community supports the idea of moving education away from the 1950s model that most adults grew up with. Free num said that some­ times be is asked about how the process of chartge could' have been improved in Caledonia, and he believes that more people should have been involved "right from the get-go." "I think there should have been more student and com­ munity involvement all along the way. more of a joint in­ volvement." he said. The other area he perscxully would like to see improved is student evaluation, although he said it's probably not very practical to do away with the A.B.C grading system yet. "But I think students should be evaluated on what they know and what they can actu­ ally do," he said. "An A' or a B on your report card doesn't really tell the student or the parent anything about what the student can and can't do." He said he thinks it would be belter if each skill being taught in the class were evalu­ ated individually. ** "I think content will remain an issue, too," he said. "Do you memorize a list of dates for the test and then just for­ get them the next week? There s too much history to learn everything, and what's important to one person may not be valuable to another. So w hat do you learn ’ "Do you leani a lot of spe­ cific facts, or do you learn the concepts and get the specific stuff when you need it? "I see this as a big question for a lot of people when it comes to education." The 17 networking stu­ dents. however, said that after meeting students from around the country and state and hear­ ing about other schools, they are glad they are going to CHS "When I go to these confer­ ences. and meet people from other schools. I always come away feeling proud of this school and what we re doing." said VanDyke. "1 look at how far we've come and how suc­ cessful we are I'd never want to go back to the old way." ORDINANCE, from front page thorization. with the choice between the finalists to be based on the entire office staffs recommendation. In other business, the coun­ cil: • Approved wage recom­ mendations for 1996-97. (See related story.) • Heard an update from Flcis and Vandenbrink engineers about the village sanitary sewer inspection. In prepara­ tion is a final report with rec­ ommendations on ways to curb stormwater infiltration into the sanitary line. • Asked Earth Tech consult­ ing engineer Lou VanLiere to look into using community block grant funding to upgrade the Maple Street extension to include sidewalks and running the sewer to the west side of Kinsey Street. • Authorized the preparation of a contract for planner Mark Sisson, to be hired on an asneeded basis to help the Planning Commission with the technical aspects of plan­ ning and zoning. • Agreed to purchase a com­ puter and software for the new office administrative assistant, with the cost not to exceed $4,500. • Agreed to install two new phone lines for the Caledonia Library, with costs not to ex­ ceed $500, to be shared with Van Dyke said that most of the schools there were just beginning to implement pro­ grams like Caledonia’s, and she said their audiences were surprised at how knowledge­ able the CHS students were. "At their schools, the stu­ dents aren't very involved." she said. "We have the same knowl­ edge as our teachers about the issues, but we look at it from the students' persepective," added Stephanie Grant. Freeman said that some ed­ ucators are too quick to say. 'this couldn't be done in our school' because that school is bigger, or it’s poorer or what­ « ever. "What they don't see. I guess, is that this program could be applied to any kind of school, nch or poor, big or small... actually, it would re­ ally help in an inner-city school because. . it gives all k students, not just the good J students a chance to learn It * motivates anyone to take re­ 3 sponsibility and to trust ' "The teacher-student rela­ w tionships are the key." added Grant "It's the idea that your teachers really care about | you." VanderMeulen said that dur­ B ing their presentations she and 3 the students are always careful to tell audiences that not ev­ 1 g Relax at... (The council) approved allowing members of the Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202 to clean up the former railroad right of way behind the village office. The scouts will be expected to work with the village manager on the project. Caledonia Township on the usual 80-20 percent basis. (Village pays the 20 percent.) The work is contingent on township approval. • Approved allowing mem­ bers of the Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202 to clean up the former railroad right of way behind the village office. The scouts will be expected to work with the village manager on the project • Approved a contract for consultant Richard Pierson, who will oversee operations at the village’s new wastewater treatment plant. r— • Complete Family Hair Services by our Friendly Staff of Trained Professionals • Facials • Pedicures • Manicures • Acrylic Nails • Deluxe Tanning Beds • Ear Piercing • Waxing § w 8 E WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME S Caledonia Plaza 891-1093 ? Open Evenings for Your Convenience * OPEN Mon -Thurs. 8-9; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-4 K �The Sun ond New, Middfev.lte Ml/December 19 1995 Poge 3 Middleville man named to Enrichment Foundation by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville resident Wayne Kiel has been appointed to serve as a board member on the Thomapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation Kid said the foundation nominated him on the basis of previous work he did serving on various school committees while he was a pastor at Peace Reformed Church. Kiel, who recently attended his first meeting, said he ac­ cepted the position because he enjoys working with people and likes the people on the board He added that he would like to help students become aware of their scholarship option*. Sometimes there is not enough motivation for kids." he said "Knowing there is a scholarship available may help students. I am for anything that will help them do well,” The main goal of the foun­ dation, he said, is to help needy people by giving them scholarships so they can pur­ sue degrees "Its goal is to help people achieve higher education." he said He added that the scholar­ ships arc open to anyone in the community, including people who have been out of high school for a while who decide to attend college One or two $500 scholar ships per year arc issued to people who choose to attend community and four-year col­ leges. and technical or trade schools. "This gives Middleville a purpose,” he said "It helps draw them together with pur pose to help students." He said this is another reason he wants to be a pan of the board Board member Jerry Page said the idea of the foundation is to set up an endowment fund that consists of money donated by someone in the rommunity As the fund builds up. the interest increases, generating more scholarships He added that people can make donations to the general fund or set aside money for something special A family recently gave an endow ment that was set aside for a specific scholarship in memory of their daughter The people who donated the money determined the catena for recipients Kiel said the Foundation Board has just two or three regular meetings a year and special meetings whenever the need arises Each board member serves on committees Kiel said he is on the Investment Committee, which manages the scholar­ ship money and tries to pro vide the highest level possible. He also is on the Program Committee, which provides leadership and planning of education programs and makes grant recommendations to the hoard There are plans for a com­ munity event to raise awareness of the foundation Details of the event have not been discussed yet. The Revenue Committee is the other panel on which Kiel serves He said this committee provides leadership and plan­ ning for fund-raising. TK School Board members resigning by Mandv Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg School Board Member Richard Roth is resigning his seat because he is moving out of the district Roth and his family will move to Ada so he can be closer to work. He is employed at Amway. By law. he can no longer serve on the board if he is not a resident of the district. His resignation was accepted at the board's Dec II board meeting and it will be effec­ tive Dec. 17. The board will have 20 calendar days to fill the vacant position or the Kent In­ termediate School District will fill it. There must be a SAFE WATER, from front page Four more samples were taken Oct. 30, two at routine sites and two at non-routine locations. All of them came out negative. Two more samples were taken the next day. which also came out negative. Watkins said that by Oct. 31. the village had enough negative results to cease chlorination. The village, he said, had six samples taken in November instead of two to insure that the bacteria was completely out of the system. All the tests came out negative and the village has had no problems since. Watkins said the coliform bacteria tests are very sensitive. "You could get a positive result in water that does not The scholarships are open to anyone in the community, including people who have been out of high school for a while who decide to attend college. have coliform in it," he said He said he had just received a letter from the village, say­ ing that now that the bacteria is gone, and it stopped chlorinating the water for now The village had six extra samples taken instead of the customary two to insure that bacteria was no longer present. Village Manager Event Manshum said the Health Department recommended that the village chlorinate the water on a regular basis He added that the council decided not to chlorinate on a regular basis, but agreed to two chlorination* a year Residents will be given ad­ vance notice as to when chlonnatKin will occur replacement named by Jan. 5. Interested applicants must write a letter explaining why they are interested in serving on the board, and their length of residence in the TK school district Applicants also must state what area they feel is most in need of improvement in the TK schools The letter should be sent to Dan Parker. Board President. Thornapple Kellogg Schools. 3885 Bender Road. Mid dleville. Ml 49333 Letters from interested can­ didates will be due at 9 a m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 At 6 p.m. that day, the Board of Education Personnel Commit­ tee will pare down the can­ didates to two or three finalists. On Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. the board will hold a special meeting to interview two or three finalists. The board then may choose al that meeting or may bold a second meeting for the actual appointment. If the board chooses to have a second meeting, it will be on Jan. 4. Both meetings will be held in the Thomapple Kellogg High School library. The term for the vacant seat will expire on June 30. The person replacing him in January will need to run for the position at the next annual school election on June 10. To serve on the board, a person must be at least 18 years of age. be a citizen of the United Stales, a resident of Michigan for at least 30 days, a resident of the Thomapple Kellogg School District for at least 30 days, and a registered voter The scholarships from the foundation are based on academic performance, ACT and SAT scores, and quality of high school preparation in relation to the program the person will be entenng. TK seniors and others who have completed high school may apply between Jan. I and April 27 To apply. seniors must have a 2.5 grade point average by the end of their seventh semester. They must fill out an application and make sure the foundation has copies of their transcripts and results of the ACT or SAT tests People must have applied to a college, community college or trade school. Seniors may apply before they have been officially ac­ cepted to a program, but must be accepted in order to receive the award. The scholarship winners will be announced at the TK High School awards assembly in May. Page said the scholarships can be renewed up to three times and are good for a total of four years providing, the recipients fullfill required Woyne Kiel. obligations In order to renew the scholarship, people need to reapply, maintain a 2.5 grade point average, and be a fulltime student Kiel said the foundation en­ courages people to make donations to help people achieve as much as they can. "People sometimes look for ways to give money to organizations." he said. “This is a way they can help." Kiel now retired, served as a pastor at Peace Reformed Church for 24 years, then moved to South Holland. III., and served at a church there He said he and his wife moved back to the area because they owned property and have family here. He has three children who graduated from TK and all live in the area. Page said the committee has a wide range of criteria besides financial need it ex­ amines to determine who gets the scholarships. It also looks at course preparation and in­ volvement in activities Kiel said there is a plaque on the wall at the high school that contains names of students who have received the scholarships He added that a lot of peo­ ple may not be aware that the foundation exists because it is still fairly new He en­ courages people to apply and pick up a brochure at the TK administration building for more information. IIRST Hair Mudic Hair Cuts Perms Highlights 88.50 $29.50 519.00 (Long hair slightly more lor perms A highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-8; Frl. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 Wishing Your Family a Joyous Holiday Season! We will be CLOSED Christmas Day & New Year’s Day o xJaJATE 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. 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I guess that you could say winter is here I have missed walking with Houston two times recently because of the cold and my eyes felt as if they were get­ ting frost bitten Saturday. when the wind chill temperature was a 26 degrees and the day of the Christmas parade, was the first time that I did not go out with Houston. Houston didn't seem to notice the cold one bit but my eyes did Our son Pat came to spend three days with us. He had to go to Midland for a two-day conference with Dow Chemical but the conference only lasted one day. so he spent the weekend with us He helped Dad in any way he could Dad. Pat and Cay worked on the tractor to get it running They got it all back together, but it still wouldn't run Then Pat helped me finalize the ParmaIee book so I could have a copy made so you folks could order one It was Loret­ ta Clark s original work, but I added a lot more information Myrtle Adams gave me the Parmalee County School Director s book. Parmelee Church loaned me the 1956 MF F notebook, and Donna Kenyon sent me the complete Parmalee Cemetery record book Rod and Char Kenyon had walked the cemetery and Rod wrote out all the informa­ tion that you could get from walking and reading all the stones But if you folks have ever tried to read Rod's hand­ writing it was unreadable. So Donna Kenyon. Thornapple Township clerk, got it from her computer records. Lyle Holcomb's Watson Family book, as well as Lucilles Schlehs hand-drawn map. shows the location of the Village of Parmalee The Sherk family owned the pro­ perty across from the church, where the carnage shed sat. as well as the train depot, store, sawmill, mill pond, school and Congregational Church We are including the Mennomte Church, which was located at the now intersection of Parmalee. M-37 and Cherry Valley Also included b a picture of Pike's Mill and residence just off the intersec­ tion of Duncan Lake Road and Parmalee Road. One of the Pike children was buried in the fence row near the mill. There is a very small unmark­ ed stone there The Bank County clerk's office drew on a map for me the land that w as used for the Mill Pond As soon as it is all done all the above will be in the xerox copy and sold at cost. Many folks have been so generous in providing infor­ mation so that we have as complete history as we could get 1 want to give Loretta Clark a copy as she did a lot of the work on the photo album I'll let you know mor when it's done 1 got ahold of Neva Kenyon and asked her about the annual Christmas Day Parde The first prize went to Dan Bailey and second pnze to the First Baptist Church. The Village Players did a wonderful per­ formance in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church. They also moved Santa up to the church basement and that real­ ly worked out well. Thanks to ail you wonderful people who went and performed m spite of the -26 windchill. Usually, we have a huge parade with lots of spectators. A big hug to all of you for participating in some way. I pulled a big boo boo when I called for news Tuesday night Lena and Ed Moeller and I thought that I was get­ ting Ed and Pat Moeller I was so ashamed of my leaky memory. I felt like a ninny, but it was good just to visit with Lena. Ed died years ago Lena was so understanding of my mistake. 1 finally got Pat and Ed Moeller and had a wonderful visit with Pat Their son works in Grand Rapids in automotive repair and lives with them She helped me remember all the good times we have had on the prairie It was sure wonderful to have her help me with my leaky memory Life was very good then, busy and sometimes hectic, but very good. Life is still very good and it does no good to live m the past, but recalling names helps, give my memory a swift kick Katie Wiennga said they at tended Jennifer Geukes* wed­ ding at St Therese in Wayland and then they had the reception at the Barry Ex­ po Center Florence Fiala just came back Wednesday evening from a visit with her grand Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living ('hutch — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30am 10 45am 6 00pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Ret Bruin F Hamwin Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . . 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Chibs... 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO T Gaines I'mtod Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Srreet Caledonia. Mictapn a Telephone 6944252__________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nunerv and Children's Church will be prmided dunng both services LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................. 9:30 am Sun. Morning Worship Rn. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).......... 8:30 a.m. fc 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............. .7:00 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor CALEDONIA1 CIIISIUXREFORMEOCIILfiCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scon Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles. Youth Ixader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p m Sunday Mass........................9:00 a m & 11.00 a m ChUrCf,M37at (l6OOfr)?t1 *1512 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ^.’5: 8546 WNtneyvUte Ave at 84*n St *891-8661 The Church rtete evetyfxxh s somebody . . .ana Jesus Christ is LokT *> p. if Sunday School....................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morrmg Wonhip...................... 1030 am Scrdoy Evenrtg Wonhc.................. .6 00 pm Wea Moween Prayer & 8tofe 9udy___ 700pm. J Peace Reformed Church M-37 between A Barner Free Middleville Wednesday •‘Family Sight" Sunday School 6:15 Ihnnrr 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadet* and Cavinctic* Adult Bible Studies 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School.................... Evening Worship Service.. Caledonia Sunday VA orship Services RAYTOWNSEfC.Poskx SHARON 8ARNSDALE. Dr of Chnston Ed & Muse CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH . 10:30 am Evening Service........................... 6:00 pm St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Mt (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one mother in brotherly love Rom. 1210 1000 a.m. 1115am. ..600 p.m. 8:00 am................................ Blended Service 9:05 a.m................................ Educational Hour 10:15 a m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a m............................. Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerlce • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at (Jun l-ake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Burner Free 111 Church Street Pormeiee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Miaaieviiie Sunday School.............9 45 a m. Middleville Worship........................ 11 00 a m 900 a® 4 10:30 m Wednesday Famriy Night 600 pm Rez- Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 COMMUNITY CMOKCM (Tlir (Did $Iimf Jficlhodtot (Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 am. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-6669 Parsonage — 891-6167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 s Sunday School........ ........ 10.00 a m. Morning Worship............. 11 00 a m Evening Worship_____ .__ 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 pm Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68di S< near Whuneyvdte Ave Church School, ..........9 45 am Morning Worship .Jj 00am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wed f-ellowdup 7:30 p m ____ <“ kome* or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 693-6027 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml'December 19, 1995/Poge 5 Proceeds to buy gifts for clinic ‘poke box' * 4 ♦ Holiday Hints4. Caledonia Elementary School collects pop cans for Butterworth Cancer Clinic by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Elementary students this Christmas want to help make a poke in the arm .a little less painful for some other children The students are collecting pop cans to raise money for the Butterworth Cancer Clinic's "poke box." which contains prizes given to young cancer patients after they get a "poke" when blood is drawn for testing. Parent Deb DeWil. who is coordinating the pop can collection, said that the clinic annually treats many young patients, some of whom live in the Caledonia area "It s a project that our kids can identify with, because they have classmates who go to this clinic," De Wit said The prizes in the "poke box" help the children endure some of the treatment they The historic Bowne Center corner at 84th Street and Alden Nash Avenue will be a center of local holiday activity this year. The Bowne Center United Methodist Church will hold its annual live nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 23. The program is presented out­ side. so visitors can watch from their cars. During the performance, the Bowne Township Museum, located at the same corner, will be open, with coffee and cookies available. "It's a great way to share some Christmas spirit and Bowne history and visit with neighbors." said Linda Sinclair of the Bowne Township Historical Society. No admission is charged ei­ ther for the nativity or for the get-together at the museum. Sinclair said that the Historical Society will have its new cookbook on sale at the museum . Cost is $5, and cookbooks also will be avail­ able at the township office, which is open every Wednesday and Friday. The group now is working to gain historic status for the one-room Bowne Center School, another of the build­ CURRANT GLAZED DUCKLING WITH APPLE-WALNUT STUFFING "It's way for our students, and the rest of the community, loo. to bring some smiles to other children this holiday season." DeWit said. ings located at the 84th/Alden Nash comer In addition. Historical Society members arc working on a "memory quilt," dedicated to past and present township residents. For a $10 contribu­ tion. a name will be sewn into the quilt and a family his­ tory recorded for a book being compiled by the society. Sinclair said residents can contact any member of the Historical Society for infor­ mation about the quilt and the book. The Historical Society also welcomes new members, she said, llie group meets the first Monday of the month, and in winter months, usually meets at the township office in Alto. "Become involved." Sinclair urged. "Help us save our Bowne history." NEIGHBORS from Page 4 — daughter in Phoenix. Anz., where she was wearing shorts She is still unwinding from the trip. Well, folks. I guess this is it for this week Have a good week and take care to keep warm and healthy. Love you all very much, my community family. 1. Wash and drain duckling; dry skin gently with paper towel. Sprinkle body and neck cavi­ ties with 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2. To prepare stuffing, saute celery in butter or margarine until tender but not brown. Add apples, bread cubes, walnuts, brown sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss gently to mix. 3. Fill neck and body cavities loosely with stuffing. Skewer neck skin to back. Cover open­ ing of body with aluminum foil and tie legs together loosely. 4. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake in slow oven 325° F until drumstick meat is ten­ der, about 3 hours. 5. To make glaze, combine jelly, vinegar and spices. Place over low heat and bring to boil; simmer gently 3 minutes. Brush duckling with glaze several times during last 30 minutes of baking time. Serve duckling with remaining sauce. Makes 4 servings. Refrigerate or freeze any unused portion. For more exciting menu ideas, call l-MOO-D-U-CK-L-I-N-G and ask for the consumer recipe brochure, Look What’a Been Hiding Under The Orange Sauce, or write to Maple Leaf Farms, Consumer Recipes, P.O. Box 308, Milford, IN 40542. Christian Reformed concert set Jan. 6 The next concert in the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church 1995-96 concert series will be Saturday. Jan. 6. at 7 p.m.. with the Dixie TK financial aid night is Jan. 11 The counseling department at Thomapple Kellogg High School will offer a financial aid night for all interested parents of seniors planning to attend colleges or universities Thursday. Jan. 11. in the high school auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. Mary Ellen Novakoski, director of financial aid at Aquinas College, will present information and answering questions about available financial and the completion of financial aid forms. All parents with questions or concerns are strongly urged to attend Melody Boys from North Carolina. Tickets are available through Cutlerville Christian Bookstore, Caledonia Professional Phar­ macy. at the door or by calling 891-8858. The church is located at M-37 and 100th Street. Caledonia. Tickets are $7 each. Ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Proceeds will go for the church building fund. Holy Family Church 9669 Kraft Avenue S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-9259 ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 1995 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Holy Family Catholic Church Leighton United Methodist Church ' 1 (4-5 pound) frozen Maple Leaf Farms duckling, thawed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups celery, diced 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups cooking apples, peeled and chopped 2 cups 1/2-inch bread cubes 1/2 cup chopped walnut* 2 tablespoons brown augur I 10 ounce jar currant jelly 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 4 whole cloves 1 3-inch cinnamon stick Caledonia Elementary this Christmas is sponsoring a pop can collection to raise funds for the Butterworth Cancer Clinic's 'poke box.' This box is kept filled with prizes for young patients who must get a poke when blood test samples are drawn. Helping get the project underway are Joy Miedema (top, left), Rachael DeWit, Venessa Rier, Kalie Musser, Ben Fritzler and Cal El Principal Gordie Nickels. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 p.m. — Easy And Elegant Holiday Duck f NAPS ►—Looking for a great-tasting alternative to the usual holiday ham or turkey0 Try duck It s easy to prepare, moist and succulent, and lends itself to cre­ ative cooking because it takes on the flavors of other ingredients while it cooks, such as the apples, walnuts and spices in this elegant entree. Serve with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. Glazed Carrots or Acorn Squash. face, she said. A big box. decorated like a Christmas present, stands in the Caledonia Bement ary hall near the office door. Anyone with pop cans to donate can just drop them off. or. call the school at 891-8181 if be or she needs someone to pick up the cans. Residents who would like to help the project also can simply write "cancer clinic" on their boule return slip at the Caledonia D&W The store will keep the money from those bottle returns in a special envelope for the clinic project. DeWU said. The collection will continue until the end of the year. Bowne Center Methodist’s live nativity to be Dec. 23 *4 Every Saturday Private Confessoins 4-4:30 p.m. 4180 2nd Si Caledonia Mich COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE 891-8028 Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY MASSES Rev. Ray Townsend, Pastor Saturday, December 23rd — Mass at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 24th — Masses at 9:00 & 11:00 a m. CHRISTMAS MASSES ~ Stop and see Your Choice is Clear— CaWomi Vmot Cater Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Sunday, December 24th — Mass at 6:00 p.m. (CN*aren $ Lmxgyj Mass at 10.00 p.m. (featuring Adult Chw) Monday, December 25th — Masses at 9:00 and 1100 a m. FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Saturday, December 30th — Mass at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31 — Masses at 9.00 and 1100 a m. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD 9809 C»wry Vaftey (M-37) Sunday, December 31st — Mass at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 1st — Mass at 9:00 a.m. (616) 891-2020 �Page 6/Tbe Sun and New* Middleville. Ml/ December 19. 1995 Pulleys and paper plates lift load of steel CMS 7th-graders ‘clip’ old record in machine-unit competition CMS seventh graders participating in the championship ’lift-off watch anxiously to see if their device, made of simple machines, can lift a load of paper clips at least 50 centimeters off the ground. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 by Barbara Gall Stt^T Writer Move over, Heisman win­ ners and Olympic medalists — there's a new champion team on the block Caledonia Middle School seventh-graders Kyle Well fare and Jordy VandeBunte recently established a new record when their combination of simple machines meshed successfully to lift the heaviest -ever load of steel in the six-year history of the competition. They broke the previous record when their device lifted 810 paper clips at least 50 centimeters from the floor. The old record, just estab­ lished last year, stood at 800 clips. Definitely a hands-on learn­ ing project, the annual "lift­ off" contest is the culmination of science teacher Duane Petrosky’s four-week unit on energy and simple machines. Simple machines, you might recall, are those basic units such as pulleys, inclined planes, whcels/axles and levers. Petrosky explained that all his students learn about the different kinds of energy and participate in some "labs" on how the simple machines work In their final activity, they each must demonstrate their understanding of these ma­ chines by creating one which can lift a load of 10 paper clips the required 50 centime­ ters. They can work individu­ ally or with a partner, he said. The power supply for these machines is wind, in this case, the breeze generated by a hand-held hair dryer on the "low" setting. Petrosky at­ taches a bent hangar to the end to make sure he holds the dryer the same distance from each machine. Those who complete the (/-ye I Everything's A Buck! » Jjy $\ock'n9 £ S\ul'eTS Seventh-grade science teacher Duane Petrosky holds up the meter stick to show that the invention of Jody VandeBunte (center) and Kyle Wellfare has indeed lifted a record-setting load of ’steer the required 50 centimeters The boys’ combination of simple machines hoisted 810 paper clips the required height “wind." The two then rigged a set of pulleys borrowed from a K'Nex building set and con­ nected them to the dowel rod. As the hair dryer blasted, the styrofoam sails turned the dowel, which in turn wound the strings around the pulleys, lifting the record bunches of paper clips. "Yes’" rejoiced the two bud­ ding physicists. Despite the new record ‘lift’, however, Petrosky kept face with his kids by loading up his own invention with 1,080 paper clips...and succeeding. basic requirement then have the option of competing in the "championship" round. This year, all 52 seventh-grade science students qualified, he said, but only 18 individuals or teams chose to continue in the contest. Petrosky himself challenges the winner by trying to beat the students' entry by at least 50 clips. His elaborate cre­ ation of an inclined plane, wheels and pulleys sat in full view of the young chal­ lengers. Each entry gets three chances to lift as many clips as possible, and a number of them hoisted 40, 60 and even more than 100 paper clips. But one by one, the kids’ in­ ventions "maxed out” until only Wellfare and VandeBunte s entry was left. As class time ran out. their machine successfully lifted the record-breaking number over the 50 centimeter mark. The boys said they worked between one and two hours on the machine, which featured a dowel rod for an axle attached to a wheel of paper cups and paper plates to catch the Petrosky uses the wind from a hair dryer to provide an equal power supply to all the machines entered in his annual science class contest to see which of his students’ machines can lift the heaviest load Year End Clearance Sale! More •• lll/A JV /0 OFF 137 E. Main St, Downtown Caledonia V A V 801-1118 > X 'X — Christmas Hours — M-T-W-F 9-6 Thurs 9-8 Sat 9-2 • AA ~ /I II W \\ *T1J /ft OFF ncc Iv/V ORNAMENTS, PLUSH TOYS CHRISTMAS SILK ARRANGEMENTS WREATHS CHRISTMAS and EVERYDAY GIFTWARE 30% OFF ALL OCCASION SILK AJMLANGtMLMTS -------------------------------------------------------- Come and See Santa! Get your picture taken with Santa for only $1.00 Sat.. Dec. 23rd-11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Cool’" said their friends "Good job." said IVtrosky Despite the new record "lift." however. Petrosky kept face with his kids by loading up his own invention with 1,080 paper clips and succeeding. "One of these years, they’re gonna take me though," he said. "They’re building better machines every lime." k * . THORNAPPLE FLORAL & GIFT Located at Pastoor’s Market 1045 Axhngton (M-37) — M.ddievifie *795-3331 Open Mon.-Fri. 8-6; Sat 9 6 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml December 19, 1995 Page 7 TK students win limo ride special in-class pizza party Shelley Erb's first grade class enjoys the in-class pizza party they were given in recognition of their participation as one of the top two selling first-grade classes at McFall Elementary. Bill Rich, AAcFoll elementory school principal, waits with McFall's winners for their limo ride to Homestyle Buffet for lunch. The Thornapple-Kellogg PTO recently held its annual fund raiser, which raised over $25,000 The PTO uses the money raised to fund special pro grams such as living science, art talks, field trips, visiting authors and more The GLN fund raising com­ pany gave all the students in each school an ice cream party Dec I in appreciation for their participation in the fund­ raiser The company also gave an in-class pizza party Nov 27 to the students in the two classes in each grade that sold the most merchandise As a prize for a high level of ) participation, the names of all students who sold 10 or more items during the fund-raiser were entered in a drawing for a limo ride and lunch spon­ sored by the fund-raising company One student from each class won The winning students from McFall were Bethame Mar­ ble, Andrew Sweeney. Kammeran Kochi. Michael Pifer. Sydney Kilmartm, Shaun Carley. Josh Pung. Jerry Plank. Ashley Lewis. Aman­ da Morgan. Amanda Brumsma. Christopher Jansen and Matthew Flierman The winners from West Elementary were Jenna Root. Gift Items and.. ARE Gift Certificates ? STILL A VAILABLE ® — Happy Holidays — ( from... leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS Haircuts • Styles • Perms Color • Nails • Tannine call 795-7719 for your appointment 122 E. MAIN ST. Middleville OPEN Monday-Saturday Toys for all ages - games puzzles and more! Christmas items for decorating and gift giving Cards, wrapping paper, bows and etc. Good selection of craft supplies to finish your last minute holiday projects. Robbi Blain. Knsten Willems- TK social studies program revised by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School Board last Monday voted to revise the social studies course offerings. The changes have been en­ dorsed by the School im­ provement Curriculum Coun­ cil and the Board Curriculum Committee The ninth grade required survey course will prepare students for the high school proficiency test. The U.S. history course will be required for 10thgrade students instead of 11 thgraders, as was before. This change also will prepare students for the proficiency test. All incoming freshman will be required to take one semester of geography and one semester of civics. Assistant Superintendant For Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Mary Ellen Correa said this change was requested because the department members feel that students will be more successful at the proficiency test if they have a broader base of knowledge of the subject Information the department used to develop the belief in­ cluded looking at the MEAP scores for 1993 and 1994. In 1993, the informational reading section used science as the topic TK students scored at 614 percent. In 1994 the informational reading section used social studies as the topic and the students scored at 41 2 percent In the past, science has been Yarn, Craft and Variety Kid S Closet (Consignment Shop) Caledonia Village Centre • (616) 891-1106 9343 Cherry Valley Ave M-37 •Caledoma Ml 4931c a requirement and social studies has not. Correa said The department felt the correlation between instruction and success is demonstrated in the science scores. By moving the U.S. history course to IOth grade, students will have the benefit of com­ pleting the course in its entire­ ty before the test is ad­ ministered. she said. Correa said the department feels that this move would align TK with the state recom­ mendation that U.S. history be taught in the 10th grade. She added that the depart­ ment is determined to con­ tinue to be proactive rather than reactive and is willing to make the neccesary changes in order to make success a reality for students. In other business last week, the board voted to approve Middle School Principal Gor­ don Dahlgren's proposal to start an at-risk program for the middle school. Correa said the program will start in January and w ill be evaluated in June to see if it works and to determine if any changes need to be made. Severn. Amber Harkness. Savannah Nickerson. Leeanne Lantinga. Eric McCarty and Ashley Dunn. Page winners were Sieve Slachter. Billy Wilcoxson. Jason Tucker. Amanda Lee. Jordan Hartley. Mark Rolison. Tricia Fromm. Jenny Chapman. Emily Cravero. Thanking y«» 6* yaw wonderful aupfntrt in our opening »ith m TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner an 945-9554 The Hastings Banner 1 1 Oflrr tutors wk rtem Wolverine WORK BOOTS *10 off (016) 8*1-9139 9355 CHERRY VALLEY IN THE CALEDONIA VII 1 AGI ( ENTRI OPEN M«i Fn 10 to ». Sat 9 to ' MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Hastings Family Practice Office Part-time (3 days — 27 hours per week). Please send resumes to... 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CALL FOR YOUR "SAME DAY APPOINTMENT” 891-8990 located tn the Caledonia Village Centre 3363 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) OPEN Monday-Friday till 8 pm Every Saturday 8 am to 2 pm coupon I Exam and Cavity Detecting X-Rays • j | for only... ’20.00 with this coupon (up to *100 value) Offer expires January 15, 1996 I �Poge 8 The Sun ond Newt Middleville Ml December 19 1995 McFall kids create own T-shirts, sweatshirts Elevator honors retiring manager Bob Newman at open house Lindo Meyer's McFoll Elemntory first grade students designed T-shirts ond sweatshirts. Pictured are bottom row. (from left) Natasha Walkins. Alex Clemons. Xieanne Koehl, and Seth Haman. Second row. Mindy Goodenough, Katie Potts. Calynne Cooley, Ashley Lewis, and Troy Turner. Third row, Micah Ryenhout, Lisa Haywood, Ben Fisher, ond Rigzee Hooper. Fourth row. Josh Dawson, Ben Drake, Govon Groendyke, Cody Hunter. Josh Hoekrsa. Desiree Jaworski, Tomi Steven, Cindy Nesbitt, Elizabeth Ellsworth, ond teacher Linda Meyers. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Linda Meyers’ McFall Elementary first-grade class members created their own T- shirts and sweatshirts Meyers said students drew faces and pasted them on a piece of cardboard, which was taken to Delton to be screen NICK GIFTS... Nut Gift Packs Christmas Decorating Items Christmas Trees MO Martin Hall, the new manager of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator, poses here with Bob Newman, who is stepping down from the manager's position after 22 years Hall was on hand at the open house held in Newman's honor, and officially will begin his new job the first of the year printed Each face, she said, sym­ bolizes the students in the class and has the name of the student who drew it underneath Meyers and her assistants also arc on the shirts. Meyers said this is an an­ nual project that has become a tradition She plans to save shirts from each class and display them in the senior window at the high school when each class is close to graduation. WHITE PINE. SCOTCH PINE, BLUE SPRUCE Kindling wood Pepsi 89* . 2 Liter • ♦ Deposit ' Start I p. (tn* Frier! A Bundle Nesbitts T-Shirts MO50 (Some Seasonal) Market 515 GRAND RAPIDS STREET, MIDDLEVILLE 795-3509 OPEN M F 6 30 em-10 pm. Sat 8 am-10 pm Middleville Council meeting dates changed The Middleville Village Council will change its meeting dates from every se­ cond Monday and fourth Tuesday of each month to every second and fourth Tuesday The change will be effective starting on Jan. 1. Clearance: 4O7o-5O% off Closing for the Season Dec. 3Oth. Large selection of Christmas items, bird feeders and arrangements at a great price Fresh Christmas Trees • Wreaths & Garland Poinsettia* • Heart Smart Buffalo Meat (616) 792-0123 or 1-8OO-823-28OO LRLUn & GARDEd HOURS Wod-Fri 10-7 Ser 10-4 Sen 12-4 XBkT, 1083 S. Patterson — Gun Lake WT H mile N. of Joe s Grocery The Caledonia Farmers Elevator on December 8 honored its retiring manager, Bob Newman, for his 22 years with the company Among those who came to Newman's open house were Shirley and Bill Hyatt of the Wonderland Car Club. They presented him with a certificate thanking him for his help in promoting Caledonia's annual Summer's End Car Show. The Reminder Holiday OfMe Hours & Early Deadlines • CLOSED Dec. 23, 24 & 25 • CLOSED Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 1 All Display Advertising and News Articles must be in by 5 PM Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the Dec. 26 issue and 5 PM Wednesday, Dec. 27 for the Jan. 2 issue. �Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH IF PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING AND MARKETING PROJECT CALL YOUR COMPLETE PRINTER CALL BILL LOVE OR ROB MITCHELL AT (616) 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 �Poge IO/Th« Sun and Newt, Middleville Ml'December 19. 1995 Winning “Bed And Breakfast” Recipe (NAPSi—Perhaps the best part of a visit to a bed & breakfast inn is the food So it was only natu ral that when Jones Dairy Farm, a family-owned sausage company based in Fort Atkinson. Wiscon­ sin, decided to launch a national recipe competi­ tion, the company part­ nered with the prestigious inns of the American Bed & Breakfast Association. Over 400 m<-mhw-r mns of the American Bed & Breakfast Association were invited to participate in this year’s contest and Jones Dairy Farm has just announced the winning recipes Kate Nieman of The Washington House Inn in Cedarburg. Wiscon­ sin, won first place with her “Cedarburg Breakfast Scones ’ Neiman s original recipe for scones uses Jones Dairy Farm ground sausage and makes for a tasty addition to any holi­ day brunch table BREAKFAST SCONES 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 tap baking powder 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks! margarine 12 oz Jones Dairy Farm Original Pork Sausage 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Hi <>/. I 3/4 cup buttermilk In a skillet, cook the Jones Original Pork Sausage until lightly browned. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. With a pastry blender, cut in the margarine un­ til the mixture resem­ bles crumbs. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese and the drained sausage over the flour mixtun- and toss lightly. Add the buttermilk to flour mixture. If the dough is loo sticky, add a little extra flour to the mix. Flour your hands and knead the dough about 20 times, adding flour if you ru-cd to. Let the dough rent for about five minutes. With the counter surface floured, press one-half of the dough into a circle, sealing the edges as you work thr dough. Use a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter dipped in flour to cut out the scones. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on an ungrea.sed cookie sheet and hake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Scones are best when served from the oven or warm. Serve with but­ ter. maple syrup and,or strawberry preserves. Number of Servings: 1 1/2 dozen This winning reape, as well as the delicious cre­ ations from the other national finalists in the Bed & Breakfast Recipe Competition, are available m a reape booklet offered by Jones Dairy Farm. To receive a free copy, mail a postcard with your name and address and a proof of purchase from any Jones product to “Free Bed & Breakfast Recipe Booklet,” Jones Dairy Farm, P.O. Box 952. Grandville. Mich­ igan, 49468-0952. Supplies are limited. Students deck the halls for Christmas These Caledonia Elementary second graders are ‘wreathed in smiles as they display the Christmas wreaths they decorated with their families. Using items ranging from pine boughs to pasta, the kids and their parents came up with all kinds of unique ideas for the project. Showing off their wreaths are (from the left) Josh Brower. Willa Gomiewicz, Ricky Hoggard. Brittnie DeVries. David Henning and James Zehr. Wise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men: for the wise men shun the mistake of finds, but fools do not imitate the successes of the wise. —Marcus Porcius, Cato The Elder Stifel, Nicolaus Currently Makes a Market In. State Bank of Caledonia First Michigan Bank Old Kent Financial Please call or write for more information: Paul Drueke First Vice President Warm up cold days with Great Northern Bean Stew Cabbage and pork sausage add excellent flavor to this quick and easy stew. Great Northern Bean Stew I lb. bulk pork sausage I c. coarsely chopped onions 1 c. thinly sliced carrots 2 c. chopped cabbage I T. brown sugar I (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up I (15.5-te.) can Green Giant or Joan of Arc Great Northern Beans, drained 1/2 t. paprika 1/2 t. dried thyme leaves 1/4 to 1/2 t. salt 1/2 l. pepper I T. vinegar 1/4 t. hot red pepper sauce 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley or I T. dried parsley flakes In large saucepan or 4-quart Dutch oven, brown sausage and onions, drain Stir in all remaining ingre­ dients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and sim­ mer 15 minutes 6 (I-cup) servings. (616) 942-1717 Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated 2100 Raybrook, SJs., Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Member SI PC and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call.. J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY Washtime Dryers U Cheesebroufih Wood Shop at the Retail Store • Lifetime Guarantee V JL y Since 1872 • Downtown Freeport • 765-3954 Moc Sot 9-4, M* Town • tert I) am 4 1 p<n HI Chftetmos 0# ft" �The Sun ond News Middleville, Mb December 19. 1995-Poge II | Obituaries Doris A. Wheeler MIDDLEVILLE - Doris A. Wheeler, 97, of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday December 13, 1995 at Thor­ napple Manor in Hastings. She was born on November 3, 1898 in Lake Odessa, the eldest daughter of J. Leon and Jennie H. (Augst) Carter She was raised in rural Lake Odessa and attended Lake Odessa Schools, graduating in 1917. She cared for new mothers and their babies in their homes following high school She was married to Carl B Wheeler of Woodland on April 19, 1923. He preceded her in death in 1979. Mr. Wheeler was employed as a cook at schools, camps, and Pennock Hospital She was the best child care person in the neighborhood. She enjoyed piecing quilts and quilting, church work, travel­ ing and entertaining family and friends. She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren and in her later yean was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Leroy (Helen) Wheeler of Pueblo West, Colorado, Lorraine (David) Otto of Middleville, Laverne (Babs) Wheeler of Minneapolis, Minnesota; eleven grandchil­ dren; thirteen great grandchildren. Memorial Services were held on Saturday December 16, 1995 at the Middleville United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church for Church World Service. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Milton T. Kermeen MIDDLEVILLE-Milton T. Kermeen. 91, of Middleville, passed away on Thursday December 14, 1995 at TenderCart in Hastings. He was born on June 21, 1904 in Middleville, the son of John and Etta (Sherk) Kermeen. He was raised in Parmelee and attended Parmelee and Middleville Schools. Hr was ma med to Mildred J. Moore on April 26, 1929. She preceded him in death on November 1, 1986. Mr. Kermeen was employed at Viking Corporation in Hast­ ings and retired in 1969. He attended Parmelee United Methodist Church. Mr. Kermeen enjoyed gardening, woodworking and was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather. Surviving are one daughter, Donna J Dettmann of Middle­ ville; four grandchildren, Michael (Mary) Dettmann of Middleville, Ann (Floyd) Patton of Middleville. Robin Weeks of Delton, Jim (Heidi) Dettmann of Grand Rapids; twelve great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Lawrence D. Moore of Grand Rapids; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Satur­ day December 16, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment was in Parmelee Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals' When You Can’t Breathe, Nothing Else Matters* i AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 800) LUNG-USA Harold L. Johnson Elmer(Mike) Bender---------------------HOLLAND - Elmer (Mike) Bender, 89, of Holland and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday December 13, 1995 at Restha­ ven Care Center in Holland. He was bom on March 28. 1906 in Dutton, the son of Phil­ lip and Abigail (Groh) Bender. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1924. He attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. Illinois. He was married to Edna Helmink on August 27, 1943 in Augusta. Mr Bender was employed at Middleville School System as Transportation Manager for 40 years. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for 30 plus years. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Holland. He was preceded in death by a son, Tim Bender Surviving are his wife, Edna M Bender, three brothers. Walter (Lois) Bender, Russell (Alice) Bendm. Ward (Betty) Bender all of Middleville; one sister. Florence Dickerson of Kentwood; one sister-in-law, Ann Bender of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Sunday December 17, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend C. William Martin and Reverend John Ellinger officiating. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church, First United Method­ ist Church of Holland or Resthaven Care Center in Holland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Harold L. Johnson, 84. of Middleville, passed away on Sunday December 17,1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He w as born on June 1,1911 in Grand Rapids, the son of Loren and Katherine (Vermeulen) Johnson. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1929. Mr. Johnson was employed at McInerney in Grand Rapids as an Electrician, rearing in December 1973 after 26 years He was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Coast Guard in the Pacific. He enjoyed working with televisions, electronics, gardening, hunting and was an avid reader. Surviving are cousins and friends. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Service. Funeral and Committal Services will be held on Wednesday December 20. 1995 at 11:00am at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY. INC Looking for a PRINTER? 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Earth Share PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville has adopted Section 27 of the code of the Village entitled "SEWER ORDINANCE" This ordinance is to become effective upon the publication of this notice The ordinance covers the operation of the sewer system, sets rates and fees and sets the parameters for use of the system The sections of the ordinance are listed below SEWER ORDINANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 27 1 Definitions 272 Abbreviations 273 Water Pollution 274 Abatement of Water Pollution 275 Private Sewer System 276 Abandoned Private System27.7 Private Sewer Prohibition 278 Sewer Connection Permit 279 Sewer Connection Permit Classification 27 10 Multiple Sewer Connection System 27 11 Existing Building Sewer Examination 27 12 Material Specificiations 27 13 Pipe Size 27 14 Sewer Slope 27 15 Location and Elevation 27 16 Floor Drains 27 17 Lift Pump 27.18 Construction Methods 27.19 Grease, Oil and Sand Interceptors 27.20 Building Sewer Tests 27.21 Completion Notification 27.22 Wastewater Discharge Permits 27.23 Wastewater Discharge Permit-Review 27.24 Wastewater Contribution Information 27 25 Confidential Information 27.26 Wastewater Discharges 27.27 Other Discharge 27 28 Waste Haulers 27 29 Discharge Conditions 27.30 Monitoring Facilities 27.31 Meters 27 32 Inspection and Sampling 27.33 Official Identification 27 34 Sampling Fees 27.35 Self Monitoring 27 36 Sampling and Analysis 27.37 Laboratory Quality Control 27.38 Industrial User Notification Requirements 27 39 Pretreatment Compliance Reporting 27 40 General Discharge Prohibitions 2741 Discharge Limit Standards 27 42 National Categorical Pretreatment Standards 27 43 Equivalent Mass & Concentration Limits 27 44 Net/Gross Calculations 27 45 Discharge Modifications 27 46 State Requirement 2747 Pretreatment 27 48 Pre treatment Facilities Construction 27 49 Excessive Discharge 27 50 Accidental and Slug Discharges 2751 Upset Discharges 27 52 Bypass 27.53 Fees Rates. Surcharges and Penalties 27 54 Surcharges 27 55 Delinquent Accounts 27 56 Public Nuisance Abatement 27 57 Harmful Contributions 27 58 Official Determination 27 59 Notification of Violation 27 60 Show Case Hearing 2761 Legal Action 27 62 Falsifying Information 27 63 Affirmative Defense 27 64 Publication of Industrial User in Significant Noncomphwice 27 65 injury to Facilities 27 66 Additional Regulations 27 67 Conflicts 27 68 Repeal Validity 27 69 Effective Date A copy of the ordinance is available for viewmg at the VHtage office IOC East Main Street. Middleville. Michigan 49333 dunng ordinary worx»ng hours Copes ate at the office for $20 00 Published this 19th day of December. 1995 by order of Cheryl Hooper Clem of the Village of MuktteviHe n04) by Mand v Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Monday voted to allo* Bill Nesbitt’s Market to be rezoned from medium density, single-family residen­ tial to a planned unit develop­ ment district (PUD), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he received notification of the Planning Commission’s decision and agrees that the zoning change should be approved. Cherry said there are two different zonings in that area: C-2 (highway commercial), which is designed for businesses located on a major highway, and C-l (central downtown business district commercial), which serves the needs of downtown businesses. Since the location of Nesbitt’s Market does not fit in either of these categories, he said, the rezoning is his best option. Nesbitt would like to lease the area in the older part of his building to an accountant and wants to expand his business, but can’t do that with his cur­ rent zoning of legal non­ conforming use. Cherry said the commission supports his expansion, hut is concerned that he does not have enough parking spaces in the long term. Nesbitt now has the option of using Lafayette Street, which is village right of way property, to give him nine ex­ tra parking spaces. He will be able to do that until the street goes in. He also will be able to have parking spaces behind the store. Cherry said that under Nesbitt’s current zoning of legal non-conforming use. he is allowed only to maintain his business at its present size, but cannot expand. So, to be allowed expansion, he must get rezoning approval. ‘‘Nesbitt is seeing business expansion by rezoning will not be stifling his short-term business prospects.” the plan­ ner said. Cherry said he has sug­ gested to Nesbitt that in the future he may want to demolish part of the older sec­ tion of his building to add parking Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said Nesbit legally could do this. The Planning Commission has agreed to let him put park­ ing spaces in the back of his store and on the right of way on a short-term basis. Nesbitt said this would be until he and the village could determine where else to add parking He added that he has spoken to Bradford White Corp, of­ ficials, who said they wanted to redo their sign, but Nesbitt had told them that his zoning situation had not been cleared up y« Bradford White officials would like their sign to be above Nesbitt’s. Cherry sax! the commission supported his rezoning, but wanted approval and input from the council and village attorney before standing firm on their decision In ocher council business last week. Police Chief Louts Schumaker said there had been a great amount of speeding all over the area throughout November. He satd a study showed Barry County had the highest drunk driving per capita. which resulted in Middleville. Pnineville and a couple of ocher communities getting together to obtain a partial grant The grant enabled the police forces to have more senous enforcement for the two weeks between Nov 30 and Dec. 3. People were notified about it two weeks before enforcement Schumaker said there were 273 incidents during the two weeks and people were w arn­ ed for many different things Police devoted 126 man hours tow ards the project “The man hours will be reimbursed in cost, including overtime.” said Village Manager Everil Manshum The grant includes another period like this during the Fourth of July. The money came from a program called “Safe and Sober ” Council also unanimously rejected a host agreement to allow the Barry County’s solid waste to be exported to any county in the state. All local units of government in the county were asked for their opinions Village Manager Everil Manshum said if this plan went into action. Hastings Sanitary Service, the current local landfill, could be run out of business. Though the coun­ ty claims it would not cost more to transport the waste out. he said he believes that eventually it will. James Rutherford suggested council send a letter stating it would support the agreement if the waste could be imported as well as exported. Schumaker said he had pro petty in the Upper Peninsula that was near a landfill. Waste was shipped in from the west side of the peninsula. The city tried to fight the Department of Natural Resources because they did not want the waste from other counties sitting there and lost. Middleville residents who are customers of C-Tec Cable will have four extra channels starting Dec 11. Channels ad ded are Comedy Central, FX and the Sci-Fi channel. Representatives from Con­ sumers Power expressed in­ terest in buying one acre of land to build a new and larger sub station. Bill Carleson and John Baldinga said they are interested in land southeast of the rnoble home park They would require an easement to tap into a transmission line Carleson said they would like to secure an option for the land before the first of the year and close on it as soon as possible. Baldinga said they are plan­ ning to construct a new sub station during the spring of 1997. but it will take extra time to convert the lines from the old sub station to the new one Cherry said the land will be a standard village lot with a size of 66x132. He recom­ mended that the request be referred to the Property Committee Village President Lon Meyers said the change may be in everyone’s best interest because it would get the sub station away from the residen tial area He suggested that the Property Committee and make a recommendation Council voted to set aside money for Erhardt Construe lion to improve the wastewater treatment plant A local of $2,625 was approved for the removal of dry sludge from the north lagoon that was H Nesbitt is seeking business expansion by rezoning that will not be stifling to his short-term business pros,, pects. — Jason Cherry remaining after completion of the sludge disposal contract with Michigan Organic Resources Council had ap proved this Oct 13 A total of $1,302 was set aside to add a 12-meh diameter by 40-inch long CMP culvert with two flared end sections al the southeast corner of the polishing pond to receive storm water from the SBR area Another $1,336 was set aside to relocate sample pip ing at effluent sampler to ac­ commodate the relocated sampling equipment This will eliminate an existing tripping hazard and provide for easier future maintenance of sample tubing A total of $141 was set aside for the adjustment to the original cost The sum of $4,797 was re quested to add a painted steel stairway, with handrails at the north side of the sludge digester to provide more con venient sampling of sludge by plant operators This was not approved The Public Works Committee will meet next Tuesday to discuss the request further Ten Year Level Term Life Insurance: LowCost Peace Of Mind Ten Year LevM Term Ma insurance tom AuloOwnm ts designed Io give you peace of mmd without putting a hnanoai burden on you* family mwrv bars or business partners Cal ue tar al me detah and special low rales. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M 37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and New* M«ddlevtUe ML-Decwnbwr 19 1995Pogw 13 Public Notice: The Village of Middleville has adopted Section 26 of the code of the village entitled Water System This ordinance is to become effective upon publication of this notice * SECTION a 000 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 25 300 ANO 25 350 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN ORDAINS Section 1 That Chapters 25 300 and 25 360 of the Code of the Village of M»dd*eviii* are hereby amending to read as follows WATER SYSTEM 26.1. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Chapter, the following def-on* sMii apply (1) “Wafer main " shall mea, that part of the Village Water System located wrthm easement lines designed to supply more than one water connection (2) Water connection shall mean that part of the Village Water System connecting the water mam with the premises served (3) Department shall mean the Water Department (4) Superintendent- shall mean the Director of Public Works (5) System ’ shall mean the Village Water Supply System which shall be construed to include ail plants works instrumentalities and properties now or hereafter existing. used or useful m connection with the obtaining of a wafer supply, the treatment of water, or the distnbuhon Of water by the Village (6) Dwelling or Residential Unit~ shall mean a single family home, an apartment or a mobile home wherein one fwn.ly unit lives A family shah be defined as stated m Chapter II Section 2 16 of the Village Zoning Ordinance (7) “Manager' shall mean the Village Manager of the Village of Middleville 26 2 CONTROL OF SYSTEM The acquisition construction, alteration, management, operation and control of the System shall be under the general control and supervision of the Village Manager subject, however, to the rights powers and duties in respect thereto which are reserved by law and the Village Code to the Village Council and other departments of the Village 26 3 NO FREE SERVICE. No free service shall be given to any user, private or public All charges to each customer shall reflect the cost of providing that service 26 4 SERVICE CONNECTIONS Application for water connection shall be made at the Department on forms prescribed and furnished by it Water connections and eater meters shall be installed in accordance with rules and regulations of the Department, and upon payment of the required connection fee All meter* and water connections shall be the property of the Village Connection fees snail be established by the Village Council and shall not be less than the cost of the matenals and labor supplied by the Village and overhead attributable to such installations (1) installation of water services shah be by private contractors approved by the Village Village forces shall make 1" taps only Those larger will be made by the contractor (2) The Village shall provide a meter, corporation stop and curt) stop with box for a single family connection (3) Contractors installing services larger than 1" shall provide the appropriate approved meter and fittings The Village shrtl rebate to the permittee a sum equal to the cost of the material the Village would normally provide a single family connection 26 6 WATER METERS. All premises using water shall be metered except as otherwise provided in this Code No person, except an authorized Village employee shall break or injure the seal or change the location of. alter or interfere in any way with the water meter Each meter shall be connected directly to the Village water system through its own service connection and curb stop at property line. 26 6 METER LOCATION. Meters shall bo set In an accessible location and in the manner and place designated by the Superintendent Where the premises contain no basement or collar or other suitable place for a meter the meter may be installed outside in a meter pit subject to the prior approval of the Superintendent at the expense of the owner 26 24 LOCAL CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM. Middleville Shall develop a comprehensive control program for the elimination and prevention of ail cross-connections The plan for the program shtfi be submitted to the Michigan Department of Public Health. Middleville shall implement the program for removal of ail existing cross-connections and prevention of ail future cross-connections 26 25 CORRECTIONS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES any user of Middleville water shall obtain written approval from the Water Department for any proposed corrective action or protective device before using or installing it. The total time allowed for completion of the necessary corrections shall be contingent upon the degree of hazard involved and include the time required to obtain and install equipment tf the cross-connection has not been removed within the time as hereinafter specified, the Village shall physicatty separate the Middleville water supply from the on-site piping system in such a manner that the two systems cannot again be connected 26 26 PIPING IDENTIFICATION. When a secondary water source is used in addition to the Middlevil.e water supply. exposed Middleville water and secondary water piping shall be identified by distinguished colors or tags and so maintained that each pipe may be traced readily in its entirety if piping is so installed that it is impossible to trace it in its entirety, it will be necessary to protect the Middleville supply at the service connection in a manner acceptable to the Water Department 26.28 ELIMINATION OF EXISTING CROSS-CONNECTIONS. All existing cross-connections to the Middleville water supply system shah be eliminated The expense of such elimination shall be that of the owner of the property on which such cross-connection exists 26 29 INSPECTION The Water Department of the Village or any representative thereof shall have the authority to inspect any premises to determine the presence of an existing cross connection and to order the elimination of such cross-connection 26.30 DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE. The Water Department ts hereby authorized to discontinue water service after 'easonabie notice to any person owning any property where a cross-connection in violation of this Code exists The Water Department may take such other precautionary measures as necessary to eliminate any danger of the contamination of the Village water supply system Water service to such property shall not be restored until such cross-connection has been eliminated 26 40 MATERIALS. (1) The water mains used in the water system of the Village of Middleville shall be Class 52 cement lined ductile iron pipe. (2) The water service lines shall be type K copper for the one (1) inch, one and one-half (1-1/2) inch, two (2) inch and three (3) inch sizes All sizes over three (3) inches shall be ductile iron pipe The minimum size service line shall be one (1) inch (3) The fittings and valves used on the copper pipe shall be brass Those on the ductile iron pipe shall be Class 150 and of a type meeting the American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards for potable use (4) All materials used on the water system of the Village of Middleville will meet the AWWA standards and the requirements of the Plumbing Code of the State of Michigan 26.53 FEE. RATES AND CHARGES. The fees, rates and charges shall be paid by the user (1) CONNECTION FEE. The connection fee for all sizes of services connection to the water system of the Village of Middleville shall be $700 this charge will increase by 4% per year each succeeding January first (a) MULTI FAMILY FACILITIES. The connection fee for a multi family facility shall be $700 for the first unit, 42% of the connection fee for each one (1) bedroom unit. 75% for each two (2) bedroom unit (2) DEBT SERVICE CHARGE. The debt Service Charge will be levied quarterly as part of the water bill The charge will be based on a charge to each single Residential Unit with the charge for larger users based upon the size of their water meter The charge for the multi-tamity facilities will be greater of the number of Residential Units times the 5/8" x 3/4" meter rate and the charge for the actual meter size used for service 26 7 ACCESS TO METERS The Village Manager shall have the right to shut off the supply of water to any premises where there is not easy access to the meter Any authorized Village employee shall, at all reasonable hours, have the right to enter the premises where such meters are installed for the purpose of reading, testing, removing, or inspecting the meter or tor the purpose of inspecting any pipe or fixture connected to the Village Water System No person shall hinder, obstruct, or interfere with such employee In the lawful discharge of his/her duties under the Code 11/21* r 26.6 RESPONSIBILITY FOR METER The owner of the premises upon which a meter is installed, is responsible for the same It the meter is damaged or stolen, said incident must be reported to the Superintendent al once The Village shall make all meter repairs and charge same to the owner If any dwnage occurs to the meter through the fault of the water mams or Village employees or agents, repairs shall tie made at the expense of the Village 26.8 METER FAILURE. If any meter shall fail to register properly, the Supenntendent shall estimate the consumption on the basis of former consumption and adjust the bill accordingly 26.10 INACCURATE METERS. A consumer may require that the meter be tested If the meter is found defective, It shall be repaired or another meter installed No charge shall be made 26.11 ACCURACY REQUIRED. A meter shall be considered accurate if it registers 5%. or less deviation, either more or less than the quantity of water passing through it. If a meter registers in excess of 5% more than the actual quantity of water passing through, it shall be considered "fast” to that extent. If a meter registers in excess of 5% less than the actual quantity of water passing through It, it shall be considered "slow" to that extent 26.12 BILL ADJUSTMENT. If a meter has been tested and shall be determined to register fast, the Village shall credit the consumer with a sum equal to the percent fast multiplied by the amount of all bills Incurred by said consumer within the 3 months prior to the test If a meter has been determined to register slow, the Village may collect from the consumer a sum equal to the percent "slow" multiplied by the amount of all bills Incurred by said consumer within the prior 3 billing periods 26.13 HYDRANT USE. No person, except an employee or agent of the Village or fire department in performance of his/her duties, shall open or use any fire hydrant, except in the case of an emergency 26.14 REGULATION OF USE. The Village Manager may regulate, limit, prohibit and control the use of water for any purpose Such regulations shall restrict less essential water usage to the extent deemed necessary to assure an adequate supply for essential domestic and commercial needs and for fire fighting No such regulation, limitation or prohibition shall be effective until 24 hours after the publication thereof in a newspaper ot general circulation in the Village except that such regulation, limitation or prohibition may take effect immediately in case of extreme emergency Any employee of the Village Water Department or such other Village employee as may be designated in writing by the Village Manager, shall be authorized to issue an Appearance Ticket in the event the designated person observes a violation of this Section, including any regulation or prohibition issued hereunder 26.15 INJURY TO FACILITIES. No person, except an employee of the Village m the performance of his/ her duties, shtfl willfully or carelessly break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which is a part of the Village Water System 26.16 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS T he Village Manager may make and issue additional rules and regulations, concerning the Water Distribution System, connections thereto, meter installations and maintenance, connection and maintenance fees, hydrants and water mains and appurtenances thereto, not consistent herwith Such rules and regulations shall be effective upon approval by the Village Council Violation ot 26 13, 26 14 and 26.15 is a misdemeanor 26.17 VIOLATIONS. Violation of this Section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of up tc ninety days in jail and a fine ot up to $500 00 or both CROSSCONNECTIONS 26.21 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of thts Chapter the following definition* shall apply (1) “Backflow shall mean water of questionable quality wastes or other contaminants entering a pubhc water supply system due to a reversal of flow. (2) “Cross-connection shaft mean a connection or arrangement of piping or appurtenances through which a backfiow c ouid occur (3) "Safe air gap shall mean the mtntmum distance of a water inlet or opening above the maximum high water level or overflow nm in future, device or container to which public water <* turmsned which shall be at least two times the ms*de diameter of the waler inlet pipe but shaM not be tew than one meh and need not be more than 12 inches (4) “Secondary water supply" shaft mean a waler supply system mamtamad m addition tc a public water supply, including but not limited to wale' systems for ground or surface sources not meeting the requirements ot Act No 96 of the Public Acts 1913. as amended, bemg Sections 325 i(M to 325214 ot the Compiled Lews or water from a public water supply wfucn m any way had been treated processed or exposed to any possible contammant or stored m other than an approved storage taemry (5) “Submerged inlet' shaft mean a water pipe or extension thereto from a pubhc water supply system terminating m a tank, vessel, future or appliance when may contain water oi quemonabie quakty. waste or other contammant and which is unprotected agans? backflow (6) “Water ubhty" shall mean the Midmevme Water Department 26 22 COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAWS. A connection with a public water supply system Shall comply with the existing taws and Mes mdudmg Act No 2 me Pubkc Acts of 1«2» aa amended, and the provisions ot the Code of the VtHage ot Mlddievme 26 23 CROSS-CONNECTION PROHIBITED Connectkxthe public •re- supply system to any other supply system or source mdudmg but no* limited to the toaowmg are prombflec (1) Between a pubic water supply system and a secondary water supply (2) By submerged mid (3) Between a lawn spnnxie# system and the pubic water supply system (4) Between a pubic water supply and ptpmg which mg* contam sanrtary waste or • chemcaf contammant (5) Between a pubic water supply system and pipwig enmersed m a tank or vesse. etwdi may contain a contaminant Mulllplte* 100 iso ■ 400 W « 3M - Meter Size MT x 3/4" i 1/2" 2" 3” Multipltor 1 00 1.M 400 7.14 CharsWQuwtw is or M5Z •4ZS ChWQM Io* 1W5 IS 07 28 57 64.25 Mm Flow Continuous 15 GPM 50 GPM 80 GPM 160 GPM 350 0PM 1,000 GPM 1,750 GPM Max Flow instant ............. 70 GPM 120 GPM 200 GPM 450 GPM 1,250 GPM 2.M0 GPM loss al Max Conf Flow 4 0 pal 8 5 pis 88 psi 4 0 psi 8 Opal 7 Opal 3 0 psi (3) SERVICE CHARGE or READY TO SERVE CHARGE A Water Servlea Oterga ahaM Im ten-r quarterly aa pan or tha water bril Tha charga will ba tteaad upon the aama pramlaa a* uaad to* lha DaM Sanrtca cnarga ______________ _________________ ' Multiplier Char art sr Meter Size 5/8" x 3/4" 100 000 900 1 80 400 000 11/27 14 900 r 18.07 3" 900 28 50 900 64 25 900 *•• The Service Charge shall be adjusted by the Village council as the needs of the water system change (4) COMMODITY CHARGE. The Commodity Charge is a charge for each one thousand (1,000) gallons that passes through the water meter which for 1995 is $ 75 a thousand gallons The Village Council will adjust this rate as the needs of the system change (5) HYDRANT CHARGE. The water system will charge the Village of Middleville $250 each year tor each hydrant located on public property The owners of private property wherein a hydrant is placed shall pay a like charge (6) SPECIAL RATES. For non metered waler services rendered, or any other water service furnished, which Is not covered by the above schedule, or miscellaneous services for which a special rate shall be established, such rates shall be fixed by the Village Council upon recommendation of the Village Manager 26 54 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: (1) OWNER OCCUPANTS, should any monies owed to the Village for the use of public water system be unpaid, the Village may collect same by one or more ot the following methods (a) Litigation (bj Shutting off and discontinuing sewer or water for both services to the premise* (c) Certifying the charge to the Village Assessor who shall asses* 'he charge against me lot or parcel of land upon which is situated the premises served The assessment shall then be collected or returned in the same manner as real property taxes (2) LEASED OR RENTAL PROPERTY The owner of leased or rented property i« liable for all unpaid water bMlr The owner may absolve himself of this liability by providing three items to the Village Manager Tt*ey ire (1) A copy of a lease or rental agreement stating the beginning and ending date* of the occupancy lb) A notarized affidavit advising the Manager mat the tenant or leasee is batHe tor the bill <c) Place a deposit of $250 with the Village The Water System of the Village of Middleville reser*es the right to turn off the water to the leased or rented property wtien occupancy by the leasee or renter identified in the affidavit cease* The water services shaft be actrvafed only when ail outstanding bills for service are paid STATE LAW REFERENCE MCL 123.161 e< seq . MSA 52531 (1)et seq 26.55 CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All resolutions, ordinance* and parts thereof of the Village of Middleville, insofar as they conflict with the provision* of this Ordinance be and they hereby are 26 56 SEVERABILITY, if any section paragraph clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid the invalidity of such section paragraph, clause or provision shaft not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance 2A57 EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective immediatety upon its publication in full in a newspaper of general circulation m said Village CERTIFICATION We Cheryi Hooper and Lon Meyers, Village Clerk and ViMage President, respectively, for the Village of Miodievitie hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Middleville Village Code (1985) was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 25 day ot July 1995 AYES Bray, French, Ohver, vandenBerg. Stagray, Rutherford, and Myers NAYS None ABSENT None Lon V. Myers, President Cheryl Hooper. Clerk Published this 19th day ot December 1996 by order of Cheryi Hooper Clerk of the Village of Middleville ________________________________________________ (105) �Poge 14Hh« Sun ond News. Middleville Ml December 19, 1995 Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL December 11. 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council wot colled to order by President Pro Tem Soules with all members present except President Klover Minutes and financial state ment were approved as printed Bills of the month were approv ed for payment Galdis of Fleis ond Vonden brink gave an update of the in­ formation gathered from the smoke testing TVing of lines ond genera! observation He will have a finalized report next month Maple Street project ond possible add ons was discussed Imperial Municipal Service report was recerved ond filed. Motion by Kidder seconded by Robertson to contract with Richard Pierson for WATER and WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES Mc^on carried Rodgers report was heard Council approved the purchase of Cophort coats ond bibs for Rodgers and Loring Rodgers reported that the Santo Parade was canceled because of the weather but the children may pick up their candy at Caledonia Auto Ports store An Ordinance to amend the Caledonia Village Ordinance Code to provide for Sunday li­ quor sales only when New Year s Eve falls on Sunday was presented by Erskine, seconded WANTED: RESIDENTS OF CALEDONIA VILLAGE If you are interested in the operation of your Village Government and want to become involved as a member of the Plan­ ning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals or as a member of the Election Board, please contact the Caledonia Village office at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia or call 891 9384. (101) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA by Kidder Hour* for permitted sofas will be 5 00 p.m until 1 00 a m Ordinance adopted Stockman reported on the search for Administrative ossis tant References will be checked and labor committee will pro­ ceed with the hiring to fill the position. He also reported that the Confined Entry training will be done in January Planning Commission would like to continue having Mark Sisson as an "os needed Plan­ ner." Council would like to have a written contract before formal­ ly accepting his proposal. Moton by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to approve the pur­ chase of computer printer or plotter and necessary software at a cost not to exceed $4500 00 Corned Motion by Erskine, seconded by Robertson to give permission to the Caledonia Boy Scout troop 202 to do cleanup work along the abandoned Penn Cenral roilrood Carried Motion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to approve addi­ tional telephone lines at the library Corned Labor Committee present recommendations for 1996-1997 wages for Council, Clerk. Treasurer. Planning Commis­ sion Board of Zoning Appeals ond Maintenance Personnel. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Robertson to accept the Commit­ tee * recommendation Carried. Other items discussed were Village Manager Ordinance; motion detector light al sewer plant; tree work ond use of a lot on Main Street. Christmas luminary display in the Village will be Chri*tmo* Eve Meeting was adjourned at 10 10 p.m. Jocquehne Cherry Village Clerk (102) Caledonia Village Council sets staff, officials’ wages for‘96-97 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Adding a village manager to the staff this year has relieved the Caledonia Village Council President of many responsibil­ ities he's had to handle, but which are not really in his job description. The council last week voted to readjust the president’s an­ nual salary to reflect that lightened burden. Last year, he earned a salary of $5,200. plus a $500 bonus for all the extra work he had done. Approved for next year is a salary of $2,500 a year plus $150 for each regular council meeting attended. The council's Labor Committee also recommended readjusting the clerk s annual salary, since he/she will have help both from the new man­ ager and from a soon-to-behired office administrative as­ sistant. When all the new staff is in place, the Caledonia Village Clerk's duties once again should match those outlined by the state: recording council proceedings, resolutions and NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a 60 lot subdivision proposed by Dave Dykstra for the west corner of Crane Rd. and Grand Rapids Street. Background for the proposal The applicant has purchased about 43 acres of land bounded by Crane Rd. on north, Grand Rapids St. on the east, and the Thornapple River on the west. Bradford White and single-family homes form the boundary on the south. He proposes to plat 60 lots on the eastern portion of the property, and leave the western portion, closest to the river, in natural wetlands. A high area close to the river may be divided into a few single-family lots in the future. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 When: On Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the village ordinances: signing meeting attended (no increase); and recording all licenses and $50/special meeting attended official papers and keeping (no increase). charge of all village books, • Maintenance superinten­ accounts, contracts and rev­ dent: 4 percent increase plus enues. $1,000 for IRA. New salary In the last few years, the totals $28,122. Caledonia clerk’s job. like the • Maintenance assistant: No council president’s, has been increase since this position expanded because of the work just was upgraded to full-time. connected with establishing Wage is presently $8/hour for the villages new sewer sys­ a 40-hour week. tem. a proposed public water • Planning Commission system and other issues related Increase per-meeting wage from $20 to $25. Increase to the rapid growth in the president's per-mceting wage area. Last year, the clerk earned from $20 to $30. Secretary receives extra $13,574 plus a $500 bonus $IO/meeting for the extra responsibilities. • Zoning Board of Appeals Trustee Judy Kidder, repre­ senting the council's Labor (No increase) President re­ Committee, said that it would ceives $30/meeting, secretary recommend a revised clerk s receives extra $10/mccting. salary after the new office stall members, $2(Vmeenng. • The new village manager*! is hired and duties and respon­ sibilities have been rearranged. salary will not be up for re­ Other wage decisions for view until 1996. The manager 1996-97 included: this year earns $32,000 plus • Village treasurer: a 4 per­ benefits. cent increase, from $7,592 to • The council also approved $7,896. increasing mileage reim­ • Assessor: $200 annually bursement from 25 to 28 (no increase). cents a mile. • Trustees. $85/rcgular Site Planning Committee OKs added parking for Mom & Pops by Mandy Mabel December 20, 1995 — 7:00 p.m. 1 Minutes 2 Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4 Treasurers Report 5. Penn Central Railroad Clean-Up-Boy Scouts 6. Jasonville Farms 7. Planning Commission Report 8 MTA Convention 9 Library Board Report Addition Phone Line 10. Seminar Land Use 11. Other Business That May Come Before the Board (103) Hiring new manager means reviewing some salaries Staff Writer The Planning Commis­ sion's Site Plan Review Com­ mittee last Tuesday decided to recommend that Mom & Pop’s Appliance store owner Mark Schmidt be allowed to add six spaces to his parking lot. The spaces will make up for the ones that will be filled with three trucks and three trailers that he will rent to customers. In an open committee meeting, the committee evaluated the site plan and it was agreed that Schmidt would for the time being put additional spaces behind the building for his employees so his customers can park in front of it. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the issue was not a right to rent the trucks, but exactly where the new spaces will be located until winter is over. At that time, the grounds can be checked over. Schmidt will be required to have the new spaces in an agreed location by May 30 Cherry added (hat there also the requirement of having 17 available parking spaces in his lot He added that Schmidt can rent the trucks in the zone he is located in, but the decrease in parking space was something the Site Plan Com­ mittee and Planning Commis­ sion had to handle The committee will present its recommendation to the full Planning Commission Jan. 2 to inform the members what has been agreed to Cherry said though it is not required under the ordinance, the com mission will take a vote. There will be no decision of are landscaping needs they will look into fullfilling in the future. “We are trying to balance his needs as a business man and meet the needs of the or­ dinance.*' he said. "He seem­ ed satisfied with the Site Plan Committee's recommendation. ” Thornapple Roofing & Siding Vinyl Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates Licensed Builder 795-2039 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 11, 1995, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 95-4, which amended Section 8.8(5) of the Caledonia Code to permit sale of alcoholic liquor on a Sunday between the hours of 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. the following Monday if that Sunday is also New Year’s Eve. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. This Ordinance becomes effective upon publication of this summary. Dated: Dec. 11, 1995. THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (100) �Th« Sun ond News Middleville. MIDecember 19. 1995/Pope 15 Little Lamb preschool has holiday program TK NEWS By Jay S. (Jason, Superintendent Celebrating reading to start soon The Thomapple Kellogg School District is attempting to im­ plement a pilot program aimed at increasing and improving reading in our schools This program, which we are calling “Celebrating Reading, would be held on Saturday mornings, starting in February and continuing until June It would be geared to pupils in kindergarten through third grade Each Saturday session would start at 9.30 a m. and finish at noon. This special pilot will be not geared to remediation, nor will it be geared to advanced reading Rather, it will be aimed at both helping good readers more and at helping readers who are having difficulty to gain increased skills and comprehension. The following passage from Ernest Boyer’s, “The Basic School” best describes why we are developing this program “Speaking and listening come first. But learning to read is. without question, the top priority in elementary education When we asked teachers about the most important goals at their school, they said, without exception. 'Teaching children to read' And the success of every elementary school ultimate ly is judged by the reading proficiency of its students “ What’s often forgotten, however, is that reading, just like speech, begins long before school. Even very young children "read” the signs and signals all around them. They become at­ tentive to picture books and the printed page, particularly when encouraged by their parents. Reading expert Bernice E. Cullman, of New York Universi­ ty, put it well: “Children who sit beside a reader and follow the print from an early age learn to read quite naturally We know that the modeling has a lasting effect, children do what they see others do. And once children come to school, the teacher's task is to build on the truly remarkable language skills already in place/’ In order to assist parents in getting interested children to the program, which would he held at West Elementary, two or three bus stops will be established in outlying areas (a cen­ tralized slop in Freeport for example) If this program is to become a reality, we will need a lot of community volunteers to work with us. One or two staff , members will be employed (using funds from a grant) to organize and coordinate the program. However, we will need at least a dozen volunteers at each Saturday session to help supervise, read to individual children or small groups, help children select books, help children with their reading, pass out treats, and to assist with many other tasks Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Bill Rich. McFall Elementary Principal. Sharon Kalee, West Elementary Principal, or myself at the administration building. 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, phone — 795-3313. The Little Lambs Parent Cooperative Preschool Inc in Caledonia held its annual Christmas program Dec 14 at Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church. Jane Munn’s two prekmdergarten classes sang “Getting Ready for the Miracle.” The Shepherd's Praise.” “There Was a Little Baby. “O Come All Ye Faithful.” and “Go Tell it on the Mountain .” The 3-year-oids' classes, taught by Kelly Donohue, sang “Away in a Manager.” “Ten Little'Angels.” “Wise Men Brought their Gifts to Jesus.” and “Jesus Is the Thomapple Kellogg School lunch menu Thomapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 20 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, whole wheat bread, peaches Thursday. Dec. 21 Sack lunches at West and McFall, meat and cheese sub. veggie sticks, fresh fruit, graham crackers. Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues . Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar. Thurs . Ham and Cheese on Bun. Fn.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Dec. 20 Cold cereal, muffin, juice. Thursday. I*c. 21 French toast sticks, juice. From a worldly point of view, there in no mistake m> great a* that of always being right. —Samuel Butler Shining Christmas . . . and. Io. the star which they saw in the east, went before them. ft it came and stood over where the young chOd was May the light that is the love of Christ warm and guide you, not only at Christmas, but all during the year to come. Christmas blessings to all our friends. ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 OHice Gear Mor OWrMOefStoAept We etent to be your PRO Shop. woridng enth the PROS Since 1969 Ed PeoriosEi Some of Jone Munn's students wait patiently between songs during the Little Lambs Preschool Christmas program. Reason.” Following the presentation, the children enjoyed sharing refreshments with their friends and families Little Lambs Preschool is a non-profit parent cooperative preschool owned and operated by the parents of the preschoolers. Any families interested in joining mav call 891-16 70 information. for more SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner Call...945-9554 • The Hastings Banner NOTICE Please take notice that the Village of Middleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcels, now located within the Township of Thornapple, and located immediately adjacent to the boundaries of the Village of Middleville, and commonly and legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: That part of the NE 1/4, Section 22, and that part of the NW 1/4, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as. BEGINNING at a point on the North line of said Section 23, which is S89°45'54 E 661.65 feet from the NW corner of Section 23; thence S89°45’54”E 660.00 feet along said North line; thence S00°07’20”E 400.00 feet along the East line of the NW 1/4 of said NW 1/4; thence N89°45,54”W 334.69 feet; thence S00o00’00”E 200.00 feet; thence S89°45 54”E 335.09 feet; thence S00°07’20”E 719.25 feet along said East line; thence N89°42’24”W 1323.93 feet along the South line of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 23 to the West line of said Section 23; thence S89°52’44”W 450.37 feet along the South line of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4, Section 22 to Reference Point “A"; thence S89°52’44”W 29 feet more or less along said South line to the Easterly waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence meandering Northerly along said Easterly waters edge to Its intersection with a line which bears S89°56'01"W from Reference Point “B” (Reference Point “B” is located N08°55’30”W 258.97 feet and N19°19’52”E 220.41 feet and N10°35’37”E 286.83 feet and N10*05’53”W 246.43 feet along an intermediate traverse line from above described Reference Point “ A”); thence N89°56’01’’E 44 feet, more or less, to Reference Point “B”; thence N89°56’01”E 407.65 feet parallel with the North line of the NE 1/4, said Section 22, to a point on the West line of Section 23, which is S00°01’25”E 330.00 feet from the NW corner of said Section 23; thence S89O45’54'’E 662.22 feet parallel with the North line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 23; thence N00’07'20 ”W 330.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway rights-of-way for Grand Rapids Street and Crane Road. This parcel contains approxi­ mately 43.6 Acres to the Easterly waters edge of the Thornapple River including highway ROW. PARCEL 2. Beginning on the West North/South 1/8 line, Section 23, Thomapple Township, which point is 400 feet South of the North line of said Section; thence West 333 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 333 feet to the West North/South 1/8 line; thence North 200 feet to the point of beginning, Section 22, T4N, R10W, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. PARCEL 3: Commencing at a point 32 feet West of the SW 1/4 comer of the Oddfellows Cemetery, thence due West along the North line of the highway 130 feet; thence North 132 feet South of the South line of Fremont Street; thence East to a point 32 feet West of the West line of said cemetery; thence South to the place of beginning, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. PARCEL 4 Commencing at a point 32 feet West of the Southwesterly comer of the Oddfellows Cemetery, thence due West on the North line of the highway 130 feet, thence North 188 feet for the place of beginning; thence W 130 feet; thence N 126 feet to South line of Fremont Street; thence E 130 feet; thence South to point of beginning, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. H Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (301) �Page I6/Th« Sun and N«wt Middleville. Ml December 19, 1995 Caledonia grapplers run season’s mark to 4-0 Caledonia’s Mike Draft locks up Maple Valley’s Jon Gross al lhe Middleville Invitational on Saturday. Caledonia’s Dustin McFarlan pins Lakewood’s Nick Boucher in a wrestling dual held last Thursday :VCR Repair: * ♦ VCR Cleaning ♦ 4 $15 FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours • 4 Star Video : * * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * Hours Sunday thru Thursday 11 am to 9 pm Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p m * 4 * By Jim Jensen Sports Writer CALEDONIA — Even after the laser light, rock-n-roll show concluded at the start of the event, the Caledonia varsity wrestling team continued to light sparks in its home opener last Thursday The Scots first beat O.K. Gold member Unity Christian 61-15 and then went on to oust a very strong l,akewood team 47-27. With the two wins. Caledonia moved its season record to 4-0 The Scots will wrestle at Sparta this Thursday. Remodeling Yields dramatic results On A modest budget. Caledonia's team strength Aaron Sprague won a decision the eight-team event with 186 and quickness were both at 135 to put Caledonia down points Winners for Caledonia by one point (18-17) entering evident in the double dual. included McFarlan (103), And in times where the the 140-pound weight class. Draft's won an injury Sprague (135). Norris (171) Scots' team needed guidance. Coach Jim Maxim was ready default over Steve Aldrich at and Haywood (1891 Hollinshead (130), Draft and standing, yelling out 145 to tie things at 23-23. instructions throughout both Curt Pyper put lhe Scots up (145) and Soper (215) all were runnerups. for good (29-23) with a pin m matches. Even after the big week. The Scots’ coach believes 3:47 at 152. Caledonia really came out Maxim feels that the team's that the early success is "good for 1995" and hopefully will and closed things up in the full potential still hasn't been 171. 189 and 215-pound seen "comeback for 1996 " ”1 think these kids don’t In the dual with Unity weight classes. Bill Norris scored a pin in know how good I think they Christian. Caledonia started fast and continued at an 4:42 at 171. Haywood pinned really are." Maxim said "This his opponent in 1:59 at 189 team is really focused; they identical pace. Dustin McFarlan opened and Soper had the third work, they want to get better. with a 25 second pin at 103. straight pin in 1:17 at 215. The Scots and lhe Vikings Nick Webster won a 14-5 decision at 119, B.J. Tomanek could meet again further down scored a pin in 2:26 at 125 lhe road, so the victory over and Zach Hollinshead Lakewood was a big one for registered another pin in 2:55 Maxim's team. "Il was a good test for us," at 130. At that point, the Scots Maxim said. They’ve got held a convincing 28-0 lead some fine wrestlers; it gives American Legion Post • 305 which increased to 34-0 after a us something to build on." 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Caledonia's success on the Unity Christian void at 135 mats continued on Saturday al • THURSDAY • pounds. Early Bird - 6:30 PM A 23-16 decision in favor of the Middleville Invitational. Nick Freeman at 140 made it The Scots took first place at 37-0 and Mike Draft's pin in 1:14 made the score 43-0 entering 152-weight class. Caledonia suffered losses in • CALEDONIA the next two weight classes • MIDDLEVILLE and at 171 received a void to grab a 49-12 advantage. • DUTTON The final two Scot wins came both by pins. Josh Haywood scored a pin in 1:37 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK at 189 and Tim "Super" Soper WE CAN HELP! pinned his opponent in 1:20 at 215. Maxim was able to preserve some of his team's best efforts OR APPLY TUESDAYS A WEDNESDAYS AT for the Lakewood match, which turned out to be very 127 Main St. helpful. Caledonia, MI 49316 "I did not sub in that much, but then I gave them mat time and that saved us some energy." Maxim said. After Caledonia lost at 103, Mark Pyper tied up the == SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Lakewood match with a pin in 1:24 at 112 pounds. Tomanek Hours: 9.00 am - 3:00 pm later made it 12-12 with a second period pin at 125 and BINGO JOB OPENINGS! CALL 891-9270 i BARMAN Maybe it's time to expand your vistas with an Andersen bay window. It can give any room a more wide open feeling by exposing more wide open spaces. Andersen bay windows, or box windows, or curved bow windows, give your home a whole new look, inside and out for an easy-to-take cost. To make your remodeled space a remarkable place, call us. We specialize in Andersen® windows and patio doors. Come home to quality. Andersen. Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey — Caledonia 891-8143 Open: Monday-Saturday �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml''December 19, 1995/Poge 17 Trojans earn second at invitational Middleville’s Luke Middleton works toward a pin in a wrestling match at the Middleville Invitational on Saturday Just a few points separated two talented wrestling teams that are just a few miles away on Saturday. Middleville’s varsity wrestling squad placed second to Caledonia at its own Middleville Invitational. The Trojans collected 179 points, while the Scots had 186 pants. Middleville's "B" team placed ninth out of the nine teams at the tournament with 18 pants. Coach Tom Lehman s team had two weight class champions: Dendel Craven and Sean Crofoa. Craven won at 112 pounds with a convincing pin over Holland’s Roberto Hernandez in 1:26. Crofoa took the 119-pound category with a 10-3 decision over Northview's Jeff Massad. Second place finishers fa Middleville included Spencer Romps (140), Ron Hanes Trojans shoot way to win, 64-56 ’ Middleville evened its season and league marks last Friday night with a 64-56 win over Byron Center. The Trojans, now 2-2 overall and I-1 in the O.K. Blue, received contributions from many players and an allaround solid game from the entire team. "The guys finally relaxed and shot the ball well," Middleville Coach Curl Holzhuetcr said. Jerry Postma led the Trojans with 16 points, while Greg Kotrba scored 15. grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists. Brian Brewer tallied 12 points and Jason Gearhart made nine markers, also for Middleville. Nathan Pranger also had a good night on the boards with six rebounds. Middleville led 14-7 after the first quarter and increased that to 30-19 at half. After three quarters, the Trojans were in front 46-34. The Trojans lost to Spring Lake 44-37 on Dec. 12. Postma led the team with nine points. (171) and Steve Lehman (189). Kyle Brower (103). Luke Middleton (152) and Marty Bender (160) earned third places fa the Trojans. Middleville will wrestle in the Rockford quad this Thursday. We’re buckling down on buckling up! »lo Imai Io I Batteries 8900CCA 72 Month Guarantee $59" Other batteries in stock starting at... $37.99 Get Ready for the Snow: SHOVELS Up to 30 Prices start at... «8.99 Cheerleading clinic at Middleville High A cheerleading clinic has been scheduled for girls in third through sixth grades. Barbara Barr, the Middleville cheerleading coach, will be assisted by the Middleville cheerleaders in providing the instruction fa this clinic. Middleville High School (south balcony) is the location fa the clinic. Dates are Jan 25 and 29 as well as Feb. 1 and 5. The clinics run from 4 p.m. till 4:45 pm Afterwards, the girls will lead cheers at a Middleville varsity basketball game. Bring play clothes and tennis shoes to wear at the practices. The cost is $19 which includes a stun to wear at the varsity game. If you have a shin from the YMCA 95 Fall Cheerleading Clinic then the cost is $15 The clinic is limited to 50 participants and pre­ registration is required. Send the registration fam along with the check to the YMCA office no later than Jan. 17. 1996. Middleville’s Justin Deboode battles with Caledonia’s Zach Hollinshead at the Middleville Invitational on Saturday. ice Remover for Sidewalks Great Selection of TOOLS! Middleville s Jerry Postma (34) goes in fa a slam tn last Friday's varsity basketball game with Byron Center. Postma had a team leading)6 points versus Byron Center (Photo by Perry Hardin) LOYD'S AUTO (formerly Uettcm Aitfol 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia (616) 891-1484 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5; Sunday 8 to 5 Eighth grade eagers win first game Middleville s eighth grade basketball team opened ns season with a 31-27 victory over Spring Lake on Dec, 12. 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POSTAGE 12/30/“ Hsings hotelier*** 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49058 1 and Neios^ __ JI . ■■ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 124th Year No 46 December HAjriRMFUeire UBIA^V------------------- 1995 “ 121 S CHURCH SI TK schools may seek bond vote to ease overcrowding by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education last week Monday discussed the possibility of a bond election asking for money to add new school facilities and eliminate growing overcrowding problems Superintends nt Jay Cason said overcrowding has been a problem for a while Part of the high school auditorium is blocked off from the rest and being used for classrooms and the middle school is using areas orgmally designed as music rooms. Cason said people see that there is a room for everyone and don't think there is a pro­ blem, but what they don't see is that students in some cases don't have access to proper facilities. A decision, he said, needs to be made as soon as possi­ ble If the district takes action now. it will take about three years to be able to use the facilities. If it waits, the pro­ cedure will take longer and cause students to to learn in a fleet of portable classrooms If portable classrooms have to be used, he said, the district would have to schedule three People see that there is room for everyone and don’t think there is a problem, but what they don’t see is that students in some cases don’t have access to proper facilities. — Superintendent Jay Cason or four different lunch periods in order to accommodate the students This would put a break in the day because students would be forced to have lunch in the middle of a class period Cason said the facilities must be large enough to ac­ commodate both today's enrollment and the enrollments of a minimum of five to ten years in the future. Also, as new facilities are constructed, they need to be designed with future expan­ sion in mind. He added that the schools of the 21st century need to have different capabilities than those of the past, he said They have been compared to factories and need to change, just as industry has With the exception of Page Elementary, all of TK’s facilities were constructed prior to many of the necessities of educat ion today. Cason said. Twenty five years ago. there were no classrooms designed for special educa­ tion. Now each of the district's schools has several of them Cason said these rooms usually are converted closets, storage areas or regular-sized classrooms. These rooms un­ usually too cramped or too large for what they are being used for He said there also was an absence of girls’ sports years ago. Now that sports are open to girls, more locker and prac­ tice space is needed Fewer science labs were needed in the past because less science was required Junior highs were constructed just like small versions of high schools, which today is not appropriate because students at this level learn best in a mixture of flexible spacial ar­ rangements. he said The most important factor, he said. Lx that the facilities were not equipped to meet the technology needs of today's students and future generations TK students now have to compete with young people who are products of schools, where keyboard skills have been taught at the elementary school level for many years and where computer labs are networked with other buildings, he added Citizens of the distuU. he said, may have a very impor tant decision to make in the bond election June 10. The question, he said. will be what kind of facilities will the students have in which to at tend schwl and be educated'* A citizen's committee made up of residents in the com munity will work together with the rest of the residents to get opinions and come up with a solution See Overcrowding, P. 3. CMS students get into the spirit of Christmas Representatives from the CMS eighth-grade FOCUS groups present the proceeds from their fund raisers to Betsy Baltrusartis. whose eighth-grade son Tyler is battling cancer Standing, from the left, are Lindsay TePastte, Chris Cox, Josh Pearson, Dave Shadier. Baltrusaitis, Jackie Manne and Jessica Ward Kneeling are Molly Cryderman. Danny Landis and Tyler's brother. Josh. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer There were "penny wars" and pie-throwing opportuni­ ties. Bake sales and raffles. Candy-grams and a dance A cake walk and a free throw contest. Kids guessed how many pieces of candy were in a jar and bought Blimpte slices A group of seventh-grade musi­ cians serenaded the school with Christmas carols, while Student fundraiser, P.2 In This Issue... Caledonia Twp. grants OK for Jasonville Farms plot Middleville Village manager may accept Hastings post TTES warns residents about activity on thin ice! �Students line up as Mr Butler's FOCUS class sells pop dunng lunch as its fund raiser this Christmas FUNDRAISER from front pageother students sold pop during lunch. These events resulted when Caledonia Middle School sixth*, seventh- and eighth­ grade FOCUS classes each thought up some way they could "make a difference" this Christmas by raising money to help someone else. Their efforts joined those at other area schools, where kids tried to make Christmas a lit­ tle happier for someone in need Students at Kettle l-ake Elementary collected change /for two families and donated presents, paper jxoducts and household goods to Operation Santa Claus. Caledonia Middle School students bid on the chance to ‘put a pie in the eye' of CMS teacher Duane Petrosky. His FOCUS class thought up this fund raising idea, with benefits to go to God's Kitchen. Contractors! Do you need a raise? We've just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! (daysurt—) J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St (M-37), Middleville. Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ii Hastings Mutual Ivl Insurance Company Dutton Christian students collected canned goods, household goods and non-per­ ishable foods to be distributed to needy families by Coil Community Church in Grand Rapids, and Caledonia High School students contributed a huge box of new toys to the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots campaign. But the effort at CMS not only was inspired by the Christmas season, but also by a personal involvement with one of the recipients. And for that reason, perhaps, the kids' unique fund raisers brought in some impressive numbers. The CMS students combined efforts netted $150.40 for God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids and $2,730.32 to help their friend and classmate, Tyler Baltrusaius, who is bat­ tling cancer. "This is a real testimony to the kind of students we have here in Caledonia," said CMS principal Clark Volz, who was obviously moved when he heard the totals. This group of seventh-grade musicians put together a serenade of Christmas carols as their own unique fund raiser. They were so successful at the middle school that they played in the high school commons for the fans attending the basketball game. From the left are Kyle Wellfare. Ryan Birtles. Jack Fitzsimmons. Chris Littell, Jordy VandeBunte and Jim Fitzsimmons He said that the students had chosen God's Kitchen as a place they wanted to help, be­ cause it provides food for many different people But Tyler clearly was on their minds this Christmas season, because most of the kids contributed their proceeds to "Tyler's Fund” After all the activities were completed. Betsy Baltrusaitis, Tyler's mother, was presented a check by representatives from the eighth-grade FOCUS groups. If Tyler were not sick, he would be attending eighth grade at CMS. She accepted the checks from the students with smiles, hugs and a few tears. "All I can say is just a huge thank you' for everything," she said. "The support and love we have received from our friends, the community, from the school, from the kids, all has meant so much to us and especially to Tyler. "It's not just the material things; it’s knowing everyone is thinking of us and praying for us. And I'm just over­ whelmed at what these kids have done. They are wonder­ ful." You have been wonderful! — from the Babylon family BABYLON HAIR & TANNING SALON BINGO American Legion Post <305 114 River Street, Middleville 795-6005 (Open Early & Late by Appointment) Open 7 Days — Call for your Appointment 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • PM Early Bird - 6:30 HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze vanou* homeowner* ■uranre poboe* you 11 we 'hat 4 I'toneer State Mutual Homeowner* Insurance Policy work* for you this Thank You... Let us make your wedding day one that you will treasure forever We feature a complete line of elegant Carlson Craft invitations and accessories — including Thank You's. Reception items, Gifts and much more Stop in today!! ...for letting us see you in ’95/ The Reminder Caledonia Vision Center 1952 N. Broadway Hastings Dr. Richard J. Chary an, O.D. Doctor of Optometry 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) tn Caledonia This CMS student took a smart smack of whipped cream in the face to help raise money tor God’s Kitchen. • 891-2020 945-9554 Mutual A*k for if by name Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs Auto • Life Health • Home Business Investment �Th* Sun and News Middleville. Ml. December 26. 1995/Page 3 OVERCROWDING, from front Cason said the immediate task of this committee and the school board will be to iden­ tify the solution to the district's facility needs, then help inform the community of the needs, and get support to pass a bond issue to construct new facilities and renovate ex­ isting ones. The need to renovate is im­ mediate. he said. Today. TK has .307 more students enroll ed than it had during the 1990-91 school year The district has maintained at least a 2 percent growth per year for the last five to ten years and is estimated to have another 200 students by the year 2000 With the existing facilities, he said, the district can't house that many students much less provide a quality education with existing facilities Two portables will be pur­ chased next year to handle the upcoming growth with more to come district wide during the next few years. Cason said this is not a long term solution which makes it important to take action now Cason said right now the district is looking at two dif­ ferent things, the education of the students in the district, and construction based on that need Community forums will be held to get residents involved in the decisions that will be matk Architect Tom Mathison from Tower. Pinkster and Titus has been working with the district to develop floor plans and come up with estimated costs for those plans He interviewed administra­ tion and staff at each of the schools to determine what facilities most needed improvements. Mathison said he determin­ ed that asking for seven mills could get TK $25 million over 30 years. This amount could pay for the alternatives he has come up with. The first is to add on to all the existing schools and build no new ones * VCR 4 4 4 4 4 4 VCR Cleaning s15 The costs were divided into different areas figuring in construction, inflation up to 1997 which is about 13 per cent, contingency and fees for architects and engineering He said the total contingen­ cy and fees can be as much as 20 percent more than today s estimated cost. It is required by state law to set aside 5 per­ cent extra in case an emergen­ cy situation comes up The costs to renovate all of the buildings is as follows: McFall Elementary — Construction Cost $430,000 - Inflation to 1997 (13 percent) - $56,000 — Contingency and fees (20 percent) $97,000 — Furnishings and equip­ ment - $70,000 - Technology $100,000 - Subtotal - $753,000 West Elementary — Construction cost $1,283,000 — Inflation to 1997 (13 percent) - $167,000 — Contingency and fees (20 percent) - $290,000 — Furnishings and equip­ ment $218,000 — Technology - $100,000 - Subtotal - $2,058,000 Page Elementary — Construction cost $865,000 — Inflation to 1997 $112,000 — Contingency and fees $195,000 — Furnishings and equip­ ment $145,000 - Technology $100,000 - Subtotal - $1,417,000 Middle School — Construction cost $1,965,000 — Inflation to 1997 • $255,000 — Contingency and fees $444,000 — Furnishings and equip­ ment $333,000 — Technology - $250,000 - Subtotal - $3,247,000 High School — Construction cost $4,807,000 — Inflation to 1997 $625,000 See Overcrowding, P. 15 from all of us! Qtate (2/LEDONIA DUTTON OFFICE 3205 68th St.,S.E. 698-6337 Back row (from left to right): Ron VanHouten, Mary Crucz. Tonya Scheib and Donna Johnson. Front row (seated). Mary Amante, Debra Langworthy, Danna Root and Vicky VerDuln. Missing from photo: Paula Hackney. ClATE (^ALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 303 Arlington 795-3361 Back row (from left): Marilyn McLenethan and Tim Kelly. Front row: Kim Betz, Renee Vander Tuin, Robin Jewett and llene Douglas. Qtate (^aledonia CALEDONIA OFFICE 267 Main Street Repair * 891-8113 Loan Dept, (from left to right): Erin Cunningham, Jim Gless, Duane Blackport, Margaret Millard, Chip DeVries, Stephanie Ford, Bob Brasser, Patti Macomber, Tom Helgevold and Deb Vahne. Missing from photo: Nancy Macomber, Dee Slater Dazies, Sheryl Hamilton and Greg McGandy. FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours ;4 4 Star Video 4: 4 4 + 4 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml. 616-795-2225 Hours Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m to 9 p m. Friday & Saturday 11 am. to 10 p.m 4 * 4 4 Commercial Banking Dept., back row (from left): Darlene Billet!, Jeanne Postma, Tracey Lynn, Ruth DeBrie, Jan Crum, George Edgar, Shelly Langkamp, Connie Steeby, Ron Van Houten and Chris Murphy. Middle row: Michelle Manavalli, Linda Comps-Klinge, Cindy Van Noord, Cindy McKinney . and Vai Owen. Front row (kneeling): Laura Renner, Geri Stevens, Diane Gilbert, Shar Evans, J *•*>*<• Shanon Stauffer and Becky Fliearman Missing from photo: Cheryl Shomler, Vickie Ver Duin, Barb Freeman, Jan Simpson, Cindy Ordway, Ria Roosien, Julia Van Veldhuizen and Lisa Steward. �Poge 4/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml December 26 1995 Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN I had to call for news during the day today. Wednesday, the 20th. I had to call during the day when you cannot get very many people I hope to get your Christmas news next week if I didn't manage to get you this week Our daugther. Mary, and her son. Kyle Baggon. from Portland. Orc . came here for a few days to visit as our Christmas gift so we moved our family get-together to Dec 23 Most of the grand­ children. except Pat and his family, are hoping to be here Pat came to visit u* last weekend He had to be in Midland on business so he came to spend the long weekend with us. He helped to get the Parma let Book ready for the printing Mary and son Kyle are out for last-minute shopping We will hear from all of the others by phone Maureen Robinson said that some of her family will be home for Christmas Eve and the rest will be there on Christmas Day I hadn t know that Harold Johnson died until Ett VanSicle told me the wonderful ser­ vice that the minister gave at the funeral She said that he should have received an A for his wonderful sermon Harold Johnson was so wonderful to me when I was working with my story to get the local history He shared so many pictures of his family The one picture I remembered was when he was in the Navy . He was really a handsome man He shared so much of the family history * ith us He had an interesting life and was so kind and helpful Ruth Guekes said that they would have Don and his fami­ ly. Jennifer and her new hus­ band and sister Evely n there for Christmas Virginia Root said that the Garden Club was just leaving They had such as wonderful Christmas party and they all had such a good time. Everybody had such a super tune Ma nan Martin said that she hopes to have some of the family at daughter Marilyn's. More about it next week. Johnny read to me the arti­ cle on Fred Baughman in the Reminder He was retired at Hastings and it was such an interesting story . Katie Wiennga said that they would have their family over for Christmas There will be about 40 people there Betty Newman came over to show me the clever things that her daughter Joy had made and left some cookies for Johnny and two reindeer for me. They are so pretty and clever. We had a wonderful visit and it is always so good to visit with her. Mary Noah said that her family is going up to the cot­ tage for their Christmas Grandson Greg has three children. Terry and Mary went over to Melvin's with the grandson All four boys and families were there. Ran­ dy came from California and Terry from the Carolinas. Randy has three children. Terry has two. Chns has three and Mary Francis has two. so Mary has 10 great­ grandchildren; five boys and five girts Mary Francis still does work a little She stays with Paul Leach and has her meals with her mother. Mary Noah What a wonderful at­ titude Mary Noah has’ She is so wonderfully blessed, sur­ rounded with so much love and caring 1 guess that is all for now I had a wonderful visit with Florence Fiala. I thought that that was a wonderful article on Fred Baughman He really has had an interesting life and now lives in Hastings in those new apartments below Pen­ nock Hospital with his wife. Nettie Black Baughman. This is it for now. A wonderful Christmas to all of you. my wonderful Com­ munity Family. TH students donate to area needy families by Mandy Habcl Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade who ride Marla Biercns' bus No. 29 have per­ suaded their families to donate more than 200 items of food that w ill go to a needy family. Bierens said students in grades K-12 participated in the overall project. This is the sixth year in a row that these donations were made. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Lmng Lord 9 30am Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 10 45am 6 00pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Bruin F. Hamson Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service .. 11.00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10.45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 1100 am to 12 00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children'i Church udl be provided durrne both scry ices "Set an sump* In spaucn. m Ma. in tout, in tart* and m purity " ________________________________________ 1 Ttmothy 4 17 Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor ^CALEDONIA Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A M. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor MikeAUes, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling ’1512 8546 Whitneyvitte Ave at 84th St •891-8661 ‘The Ghucft *fiere ev&vooa s somebody .and Jesus CW is LokT Scraay Scrixx.......................................930 am ScxxJay Morrang Wonrep..................... 10 30 am Sunday Evereng Wonrep............— 600 pm Wee ktoween ^oyer & 5oe 9udy...... 700 pm flw HUamDotson Aastr CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. M-37 between Caledonia A Middlevdlc VSrdnesday Tamil) Night” Sunday Sdwil 6:15 Dinner 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway M. C hoirs for Children and Adult* Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Adult Bihte SludK-x 891-8028 708 West Main Street (Child & Adult) ( Dun ng the School Year) Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Sunday Worship Services Cadets and Cav incurs SHAO8ARNSDAE. Di. ofOwtaiEd kMusc A church with a curing heart for our community and the world WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 8:30 a.m. All a.m. Sunday School for Ail Ages 9 45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) • Wednesday................... 6:30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 700pm. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 p m Sunday Mass........................ 9:00a m & 11:00 a.m 250 Vine Street Church Office - 8918669 Parsonage — 891-6167 Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 V CHRISTIAN REFORMED CIILRCII Phone 891-9259 Church School Choir Practice Worship Service Sunday School............................... 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service..............................6:00pm Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Reaching People With Christ Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST (iaines I ruled Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698 S252 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m Sunday School............................... 11 15 a.m. Evening Worship Service............... 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another m brotherly low Rom 12.10 8.00 a.m................ Biendad Service 9:05 a.m.............. Educational Hour 10:15 a m............... Contemporary Sereice 11:15 a m. TraditionalService (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gedu* Office 891-8688 •Churth. 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Rued (al Gun leke) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier free Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 am Mtodievtiie Sunday School ....... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 am Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The CPld JRrfhudisI (Shurtli 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10 00 a m Morning Worship............ 11 00 a m Evening Worship_______ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ....700 pm Royle Batlard, Pastor Sunday Wontaps 9<MJam A >030 am Wednesday Famdy Nigta" 600 pm COMMUNITY hmnuPmtm Linau layhi The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6fch St near Whancy vilte Ave Church School, Sunday .945 aaa Morning Worship Evening Worship Wl« 6M p.m Wed Fellowship....... 7 »pm (m hornet or church) call — 868-6437 — Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News MUddUvUk Ml'December 26. 1995'Page 5 Caledonia School Board approves dual enrollment by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School se­ niors can maximize both their class time and their college tu­ ition money, now that the school board has approved a dual enrollment policy Established last week after a second reading and approval by the board, the new policy will permit qualified seniors to enroll in "approved post secondary and college pro­ grams" while attending high school. Credits earned in such classes then can be applied toward both high school and college requirements. The policy also permits a college or university to con­ duct the courses in a district school, provided there is space, that the course does not interfere with regular school instruction and provided the college or university agrees to pay any fees established by the Caledonia superintendent. Board Treasurer Bernard Nagel explained the district will pay the tuition for a dual enrollment class if the college class is not offered at CHS. If the class is offered at the high school, but the student prefers to lake it through a college for dual credit, then the student pays the tuition, he said. Guidelines to ensure that the program is in accord wi'h state requirement and "prop­ erly communicated to both (he students and their parents" arc being written by the board's Policy Committee, with the help of the high school prin­ cipal and a high school guid­ ance counselor, said Policy Committee member Bob Bergy. The board also approved, af|er a second reading, a policy that satisfies a federal law re­ quiring random testing for drugs and alcohol for school district employees who hold a commercial driver's license. This would include all school bus drivers and mechanics. Caledonia Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire explained that the random selection procedure will ensure that each commer­ cial license holder will be tested at least once every two years. In a related action, the board approved the bid of Blodgett Hospital to conduct the drug and alcohol testing for the dis­ trict. Overmire said ail four submitted bids estimated the cost of the testing program to fall between $1,300-52.000 for the first year Blodgett also conducts the testing for the Rockford. Kentwood. Kenowa Hills. Belding. Lowell and Grand Rapids Christian Schools In other action, the board approved its Education Commit tee s recommendation that the high school's advisory class become a "for-credit" class, and that four advisory credits be required for gradua­ tion. This action came in re­ sponse to a new state require­ ment that before a school can receive state aid. all classes offered during the school day must be "for credit." CHS Principal Tonya Porter said the staff already had been discussing ways to "put some teeth" into the ad­ visory class, which was added to the school day because all students must prepare a port­ folio as a graduation require­ ment. Students will not receive a letter grade in advisory, but will receive cither "credit” or "no credit' for their work The board Iasi week also: • Heard a report from Superintendent Doug Busman on this years Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) scores, which tested fourth- and seventh-graders in reading and math. Scores have improved over last year s results in both grades and in both areas. (District MEAP scores were published in the Dec. 5 edition of the Sun and News.) • Held a first reading for an amendment to the policy gov­ erning fees for district facility use by non-school groups Under the new policy, the charges will be determined by the hour, rather than by the day or half-day. A second read­ ing and possible vote will be held next month. • Held a first reading for a "testing-out" policy, which would allow high school stu­ dents to demonstrate through an examination or similar tool a "reasonable degree of mas- levy” of knowledge or skills taught in specified courses. The student could not test out of state-mandated courses, and would receive only a pass/fail for any courses be or she tested out of. Credits earned for "testing out" would not apply toward the required number of graduation credits. Besides these actions, the board took time at the begin­ ning of its meeting lo respond publicly to concerns expressed by residents at last month s meeting. Parent Greg Comegys. who wants the district to publish each year a five-year trend analysis of the high school ACT scores, has discussed this issue with Busman. The superintendent reported at the board meeting that be will continue to work with Comegys in preparing this in­ formation. Board President Sharon Oatley responded to a request by parent and former board member Gordon DeBlaay, who asked that board members explain their negative votes. Oatley said she contacted the Michigan Association of School Boards, which said that legally board members are not required to give reasons for their votes. Oatley said, however, that the board will ask any member who does vote "no" if he or she wishes to clarify a reason for doing so. "Sometimes the reason for the vote already has been brought out during discus­ sion," Oatley said In response to parent Deb DeWit's request that the board review the high school Interim program. CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak read a letter he had sent to DeWit. In the letter he explained: • Interim had been reviewed in the 1994-95 schixil year by a committee of four teachers, two parents and himself. This committee sought opinion from the high school staff and had "a great deal of informal dialogue with parents." The result was a determination that Interim was a valuable part of the students' educational expe­ rience. • The committee ensured that the outcomes of Interim {cograms relate directly to the students' state-mandated port­ folios. The committee also modified the Interim registra­ tion form to ensure that par­ ents played a mere active role in their students' choices about Interim classes. Each Interim teacher also is ex­ pected to talk to the parents of students in his/her class before and after Interim. • Senior assessments of Interim received from the graduating classes of 1994 and 1995 rated the program highly. Of 79 surveys received from the Class of '94. only four rated the program "not important” to their overall high school career (X those seniors. 66 said Interim was "vdry important" to their high school career Of the 132 surveys received from the Class of 1995. only 11 students said Interim was "not important." while 63 students rated the Interim as "very important" to their high school career. • The school district pays only busing costs for Interim. The $2,500 for busing is less Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug Busman uses some graphs to show the improvement in district MEAP math and reading scores The tests were given to fourth- and seventh-grade students than 25 percent of money al­ located the high school for field trip expenses. Students must pay their own costs for Interim classes, but those that are expensive usually have fund-raisers to help defray costs for the students. There are extraneous funds from high school fund raisers that See Enrollment, P. 8 We’ve been serving Caledonia since 1934 and look forward to seeing you in 1996. Sharon Jeff Carolyn Beaudoin DeVries Nickels Missing from photo: Vai Lapinne DeVRIES. AGENCY, Inc 'Jn.ro lance 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES & <616) 891-8125 e, you think of Insurance, Think of Us. "ffahk You ...for giving us such a warm welcome. We look forward to seeing you in '96. y«* ...for traveling with us. Looking forward to serving your needs in 1996. 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Justin Brown; her children James and Carole Brown, Marilyn and Jeffrey Satyshur and Jacquelyn and Thomas Wilson; nine grand­ children; eight great grandchil­ dren, her brothers and sisterin-laws Carl and Manan Meinardi, Roger and Kay Meinardi; her sisters, Marjorie Johnson and Jean Christophersen, and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Saturday, December 23 at the Caledonia Funeral Home with Mr. John Huntley and Rev. Jean A. Norris officiating. Interment was at Rosedale Memorial Park. Department Mr. Galster took early retirement as Zephyrhills Chief in 1983 for health reasons and later, as his health improved, went to work for Suburban Propane Gas Company. Mr. Galster moved to Zephyrhills, Florida 44 years ago from his native Middlevil­ le. He was an Air Force Veter­ an of the Korean War and was a Mason and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Zephyrills, Florida. He was also active in the Boy Scouts of Pasco County. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; two sons, Bruce of Land O’Lakes, Florida and Richard of Zephyrhills, Flori­ da, one daughter, Linda Sue Galster of Ridge Manor, Flori­ da; mother, Doris Galster of Zephyrhills, Florida; one brother, Ivan Galster of Dade City, Florida; four sisters, Donna McDonald of Waynes­ ville, North Carolina, Glenna Howard of Zehyrhills, Florida, Margaret Spradley of Lake­ land. Florida and Lois Castro of New Market, Maryland; eight grandchildren. ZEPHYRHILLS. FLOR IDA - Carlton Galste, 66, of Zephyrhills, Florida and formerly of Middleville, passed awav on Sunday December 3, 1995. Mr. Galster was hired in 1973 as the city’s first full-time Fire Chief He later served four two-year terms on the City Council. During his 10 years as Fire Chief, he oversaw the expan­ sion of the department from all volunteers to a partly profes­ sional service. Mr. Galster previously worked 11 years for the Dade City, Florida Fire Department leaving as Assistant Fire Chief. Both departments paid him tribute and honors during funeral services at Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City. ‘'He was very knowledge­ able at a time when the depart­ ment was young and growing." said current Fire Chief Bob Hartwig, whom Mr Galster hired in 1973 as one of the first full-time employees of the Fire Ruth P. Westover ALTO - Ruth P. Westover, 70, of Alto, passed away on Saturday December 16, 1995 at her residence. She was born on November 15, 1925 in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Westover was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore W’estover. Surviving are her children, Kandee VanBelois-Palmer, JoAnn Wilkes, Cathy Estes, Carry Westover-Metemowski. Ted Westover; brother, Sun- ley Langworthy; sister, Mabel Watson; twelve grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Monday December 18. 1995 at ti e Caledonia Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Toy truck giveaway helps needy children for Christmas Thank You... for letting us serve YOU! Rainbow's End YARN, CRAFTS and VARIETY TK thespians pull off ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ preformance By Marta Blough Middleville theater marvins were treated earlier this month the fall presentation from the Thomapple Kellogg High School thespians. Don’t Dnnk the Water.’ Woody Alien’s comic look at the cold war era through the eyes of a vacationing American family It was a great showcase for TK’s talented ensemble Mike Leedy , a veteran of many successful appearances on the TK stage, played the part of the irascible tourist. Walter Hollander, trapped behind the Iron Curtin, to a tec. As he complained and blustered across the stage, the audience laughed loud and long at the antics of both Walter and his frumpy housefran. Manon, played by the delightfully expressive Anne-Marie Hart Working hard to effect the Hollanders escape. Axel Magee, played with style by Scott Evans. fell in love with the sweet but willful Susan Hollander, por­ trayed by Jennifer Malison The plot thickened as Krojack. played with menacing flair by Jake Blough, his gun toting henchman. Paul Wade, and the non-nonsense Ms. Kilroy, a straight laced Abby Labin. battled for possession of the hapless Hollanders Fellow refugee and failed magician. Father Drobney. portrayed by an eccentric Dwight Wade, came complete with an Irish accent, homespun advice and a straight jacket The arrival of the Sultan of Bashir, played by an overstuf­ fed Josh Cnossen. his wife, an outrageoux Rachel Wade, and a bevy of beautiful harem girls (Rachel Buist. Lindsey Bremer. Courtney IV Haan. Michelle Butler. Becky Worth and Ken Jeunnk) added spice to the mixture. Rounding out the cast and adding to the excitement were Nate Brady as the frantic Mr Bums. Ben Osborne as the of­ ficious Ambassador Magee; Tami Bruin as the mischieviKis embassy chef; Tara Schweitzer as sophisticated party guest Countess Bordoni, and the countess’s debonair escort. Kxsnar. played by a suave Thiago Piexoto Congratulations go to direc­ tor Steve Evans and the entire cast and crew of "Don’t Drink the Water” for a truly memorable performance. Local youth gets first deer Jeremiah Philip l,ongstxect. of Middleville, got a fourpoint buck and button buck both before 10 a.m. on Nov. 15. lamgstreet, 15, was hunting in Kent County with his father, grandfather and uncle on the opening day. His father got a four-point aixl doe. It was Longstreet's first deer. J B HARRISON ALTERATIONS. CUSTOM FRAMING. OMoab VUy Onur ft MT «• ) • CMou • HI I IM • Mta. FA Mt S* M INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” FIRST IMPRESSION (Long Imir slightly more for pcnns & highlights) Ben and Chris Collige of Bellevue were the winners of a "Buddy L” batteryoperated truck given away by Gavin Chevrolet Buick Pon­ tiac GEO Inc., in conjunction with for Tots ■---------------- their Toys collection. 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Thurs. 941; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 , .;e.T Iff ---------- Thank You... From left: Jessie Miller, holding Clarissa, Bill Hyatt. Agnes Seeley, Donna Apsey, Scott Apsey, Shelley Olthouse, holding Kartey, Don Apsey, Wendall Long. Missing from photo. Harien Thome. Value 227 E. Main Caledonia. MI 49316 Caledonia Auto Parts Your ‘ More than 100 needy families from the area already have been helped for Christmas. Thomapple Kellogg Middle Students donated $250 to the cause. Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050«1-800-217-0712 Thanks... ...for letting us help keep your engines running? Happy New Year! PARTS STORES Experience Integrity Service Ben ond Christine Collige left, and Gavin sales representative Rusty Kermeen show the Buddy-L bat­ tery operated truck won by the Colliges. flair St utile Hair Cuts Penns Highlights 8.50 29.50 19.00 Hometown Auto Parts Store (616) 891-4085 HOURS Monday-Fnday 8 am to 8 pm Sal unlay 8 am to 2 pjn ...for a great year. Without your business, sue wouldn't have one! From left to right: Sandi Klaver, Betty Davis and Betty (Grandma) Oldenburger. EVERVIHINGS fl BUCH! 137 E. Main Downtown Caledonia Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9 to 6; Tues.-Fri. 9 to 8; Sat. 9 to 3 Phone: (616) 891-1118 �The Sun ond News Middleville Ml December 26 1995 Poge 7 Caledonia Twp. grants tentative • Set Saturday. Jan. 13. as and the Township Planning the date for a joint meeting Commission. between the Township Board • Set Saturday. March 23 as a tentative date for a board meeting with area contractors, OK for Jasonville Farms plat by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board Wednesday supported the recommendation of its Planning Commission and granted tentative approval of a preliminary plat for the first phase of Jasonville Farms. The Riebel Development project, to be constructed at 84th Street and Cherry Valley Avenue eventually will be the largest in the township. (See last week's Sun and News .) The first phase of construc­ tion will include an entry drive from Cherry Valley and 34 single-family homes. According to the resolution, the tentative approval is con­ tingent on: • All delinquent sewer spe­ cial assessments and all taxes be paid to the township prior to final plat approval • Attorney fees amounting to $1.43730 be paid to the township before any further approvals arc granted The fees were incurred when Caledonia Township enforced the court settlement between the devel­ oper and the township regard­ ing the Jasonville Farms property The board did discuss whether an entry drive from 84th Street must be con­ structed before construction can begin. This access is re­ quired by the court settlement governing the development of the Riebel property, but the developer would like to con­ struct this drive in a later phase of development. The township attorney said the court order must be amended to allow this change In other business, the board: • Approved adding a second phone line to the Caledonia Library, with a two-line phone to be purchased at the best cost. • Approved donating Si00 to help cover the costs of candy purchased for the 1995 Christmas parade. Even though a snow storm forced cancellation of the annual event, the candy had been pur­ chased and bagged. Children in the community picked up the candy at several village loca­ tions in the week following the parade. • Voted to keep its meetings on the thud Wednesday of the month, beginning at 7 p.m. • Approved a request from the Caledonia Boy Scout troop to clean up the railroad right of way that runs behind the village/township hall. The Village Council also has ap­ proved the project Thank You... Helping you with your needs has been a pleasure. Hope to see you again in *96. Tom and Marlene Purdy with R.C Missing from photo: Son, Tom Purdy. Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Newest books at TK Library Fiction Morse’s Greatest Mystery by Colin Dexter; Finding Moon by Tony Hillerman; !>ovc Me Forever by Johanna Lindsey. The Truest Pleasure by Robert Morgan. The Final Judgement by Richard North Patterson. Five Days in Pans by Danielle Steel. Dragons of Summer Flame by Margaret Wei*. Walks the Fire by Stephanie Grace Whitson. NonFictiontN Die Adam's Jobs Almanac. The Stages of Life by Clifford Anderson. When Muscle Pain Won’t Go Away by Gayle Backstrom; The Penny Whis­ tle Traveling With Kids Book by Meredith Brokaw; Circling the Globe; Color by Alison Cole; Life on the Edge by James C. Dobson; Great Lives: American Literature by Doris Faber; The Woman’s Day Cookbook by Kathy Farrel-Kingsley; Leading Minds by Howard Gardner; It’s Perfectly Normal by Robie H Harris; Healthy Family Cookbook; Home Plans Guide. Winter 1995; The Healing Art of Sports Massage by Joan Johnson; High Tide in Tucson by Bar bara Kingsolver; I’m Listen­ ing The Butter Busters Cookbook by Pam Mycoskie. Mutual Funds Made Easv' By Gerald W. Pemtt; The Of ficial Price Guide to Glassware by Mark Pickvet. Understanding Living Trusts by Vickie Schumaker; Com­ ing of Age by Studs Terkel; Webster s II New College Dictionary. Literary Criticism Index by Alan R Weiner Children Razz It Dazzle Doodle Art by Linda Allison; How Things Work by Neil Ardley; Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade by Debbie Dadey. Leprachauns Don’t Play Basketball by Debbie Dadey; Psychology for Kids II by Jonni Kmcher; Mark Kistler’s Draw Squad by Mark Kistler; Pond Year by Kathry n Lasky; Money. Money. Money by Nancy Winslow Parker; The Secret of the Attic by Shen Cooper Sinykin; Fowl and Feasts in Ancient Rome by Philip Steele; The Bones in the Cliff by James Stevenson; How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Mark Teague; The Mystery Bookstore by Gertrude Chandler Warner Books on Tape Spring Fancy by LaVyrle Spencer Videos Hoop Dreams. Magical Christmas. OPEN Monday-Saturday 8:00 a m to 5:30 p.m .for letting our family make life a little easier ...for Spot’s Caledonia Township planners re set January meetings Because of the New Year’s holiday, the Caledonia Town­ ship Planning Commission has re-scheduled its January meetings. Instead of meeting the first and third Mondays of the month, as it usually does, the commission will meet Monday, Jan. 8. and Monday. Jan. 22. However, the meet­ ings will begin, as usual, at 7:30 p.m. The Jan. 8 meeting proba­ bly will be held in the town­ ship office rather than in the village/township meeting hall. The Caledonia Village Council will hold its regular monthly meeting in the hall on that evening. Anyone with questions about township meetings can check the postings next to the door of the village/township office building, or call the township at 891-0070. The Schmidt family: Greg, Kristen, Mark (Pop) and Geanie (Mom). MOM&POP’S apices 500 Arlington - — — —— Arlinaton (M-37) Middleville • (1000’ South of Gavin Chevrolet) Thanks.. • for a GREAT 1st year! We look forward to seeing you again. Front row: Anne, Michelle and Katie Nesbitt. Back Mandy Hirons, Carolyn Bird and Terri and Bill J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Nesbitt^ Market 497 Arlington Street (M-37), Middleville 515 GRAND RAPIDS STREET, MIDDLEVILLE 795-3302 or 891-8208 OP€N MF 6 30 vn-W pm Sat 8 am-10 pm 795-3509 �Poge 8 The Sun and News M.ddtev.lte Mi December 24 1495 ENROLLMENT, from P. 5 can help students in need. • Interim has helped a num­ ber of students explore possi­ ble career choices. Szymoniak offered to introduce DeWit to parents who felt the program was of value to their children for this reason • Szymoniak offered to work with DeWit to create a "rewarding educational experi­ ence" for her daughter during interim. DeWit, who was present at the board meeting, said she had received Szymoniak's let­ ter. but said she still was "not satisfied** with the program and will continue her investi­ gation of it. The board also heard this month from other parents: • Anne Milzarski said she wished to compliment the CHS music department, espe­ cially noting the fine perfor­ mance of the music groups at the recent Christmas concert "What is being done in the music department is excel­ lent... the performance by the kids was outstanding." she said. • Steve Long said that as both a parent and a mason, he was concerned about struc­ tural flaws he noticed at the new middle school. He urged the board not to 'sign ofT with the building contractor before these flaws were cor­ rected. He offered to show the board what he had noticed and said he would try help with the problem. • High school parent Deb Grow, a special education teacher in Grand Rapids, said she wanted the board to know that she feels her daughter is being challenged all the time that she is in school. Grow also said she has attended School Improvement Team meetings and is impressed with the welcome the high school extends to guests and to parents HOMEOWNERS!^ living from paychert to paycheck.' AAA TK Middle School kids raise funds Thoronapple Kellogg Mid die School students raised $550. $300 of which will go to Meals Wheels and $250 which will go to Toys for Tots Class officers collected money from the student bods for seven days. Thornoppie Kellogg Middle School students denoted $250 to Toys For Tots. Representing the school ore closs officers Erica Carter, left, and Teri Sc ho nde I may er. Birth announcedBOY, Collin Paul bom to Mark and Lon Irwin of Wayland on Nov 29. 2:12 p.rn.. 6 lbs 6 ozs.. 1916 in­ ches long Collin is welcomed home by big brother. Ryan, family and friends Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students raised a total of $550 to go to Toys For Tots and Meals on Wheels. Presenting the accomplishment are class officers (from bottom left) Katie Richter, Andrea Zoet, and Abby LaVoie. Second row. Lisa Prichard, Erica Carter, Teri Schondelmayer, Payshence Erb. and Lindsey Deboode. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $5.50 for 1st 5 words; 15$ each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15$ each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15$ each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15$ each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for ’st 5 words; 15$ each word thereafter. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE 100TH ST. S«n„ Jan. 7 • 9 an-12 Noon coliSao^ Adults ‘4.5$/Under 12 ‘3.H clubhoum"! Bring the Family and Fnends! Thanks... ...for letting us help YOU relax! From left: Steve Mitchell and Woody and Vickie Watson. 7380 Broadmoor S.E. (M-37) Caledonia The Sclafani family: Jo. Paula, Marie and Ross. Missing from photo: Rose and Tony. 120 E. Main, Middleville - 795-7844 - We MB ba CLOSED Early Haw tears Eva and al day Naw Year's Day Spas, inc <616) 554-3338 OPEN: Mon -Fri 9-5:30 Sat 10-3 Other hours by appointment �The Sun and News Middleville. Mb December 26 1995/Poge 9 Gun Lake Community Church adopts 55 families bf Mandy Mabel Staff Writer Gun Lake Community Church last Wednesday held its “Adopt a Family” distribution party in which the church sponsored 55 local families and invited families from other communities to at tend a garage sale The local families received gifts and food baskets and were invited to pick any of the donated items displayed for no coM. Families from Hastings. Orangeville. Wayland. Shelbyville, Plainwell and Allegan also were invited to choose from the displayed items Besides clothes and ap­ pliances. as many as 1.000 toys were donated from Thor nappie Kellogg students for kids to have Santa Claus visited with the children who attended Children had a chance to get their picture taken with him as well “Adopt a Family" started in 1989 as a service project of the Gun Lake Community Church Women's Ministries. It began by assisting with the Eva Kornoelje helped serve food to families so they could take a break from shopping. Tom Cleveger visits with Santo at the Gun Lake Community Church "Adopt o Family" distribution par­ ty last Wednesday. May your holidays be filled with Joy... and may the coming year bring you health & happiness Commodities Distribution of the Episcopal Church in Orangeville This distribution included a jubilee sale where recipient families could shop free of charge in 1991. they planned for GLCC's first "Adopt a Fami­ ly" project and requested family names from the Department of Social Services at Barry and Allegan counties That year the youth group and several adults delivered 10 to 12 food baskets to area families. This showed a greater need than they ever imagined and plans began to reach more families in 1992. The first garage sale and food basket distribution party was in 1993. Clothing and us­ ed housewares were collected and distributed, along with food baskets Names and ages of in­ dividual family members also were displayed on a giving tree Children of the recipient families could have their photo taken with Santa and were given a small gift. Hundreds of items were left over and were sent to Hastings for distribution thnnigh the Seventh Day Adventist Church. This year s “Adopt a Fami­ ly" was the recipient of toys donated by Thornapple Kelkigg School Children Thank You... ...so much for your continued patronage. We look forward to serving you in 1996. Kenneth J. Visser 9505 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 Loyd Elwood. Loyds Auto. 891-8600 State Farm Insurance Companies Home OffKes Bloomington. Illinois Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Open 7 Days a Week 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia, Ml 49317 891-1484 Thank You... ...for making our work so much fun! See you in 1996! From left to right, back row. Amy, Chris. Second row: Angie, Sonja, Deb. Front row (seated): Linda, Jennifer, Lynn. The VILLAGE STYLIST 891-1591 134 EAST MAIN ST., CALEDONIA • OPEN Monday through Thursday 9 to 9 Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 2 �Pog« 10/Th* Son and Newt Middtavilla AM Dacambar 26 1995 Planning Commission ends year with flurry of action Public hearing set for new Caledonia Twp. residential development by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission set a public hearing date for Monday. Jan 22, on a rezon­ ing request that would allow an 18-umt site-condominium housing development at 6329 Whitneyville Road The property now is zoned zoned rural residential and the development firm of Coldwater Partners is request­ ing the 23.67-acre property he rezoned R-l (single-family residential). Tom Gartxiw. representing Coldwater Partners, said the development, to be called Clark land Estates, fits with the township's master land use development plan, which des­ ignates the area for low den­ sity residential if served by public sewer. Garbow said the developers are willing to extend the new Campau-Kettle Lake sewer system to Clarkland Estates, and that the plan for the prop­ erty meets all the requirements of the low density district. All homes will be situated on lots at least one acre in area, and a one-acre green space or recreation area will be set aside. An existing home on the property will remain on a two-acre site, in keeping with the present rural residential zoning, Garbow said, but sewer will be brought to that home site. The developers plan to leave in a natural state a 15-foot buffer zone around the ...for ;; letting us ■ serve you , this past * year. » Lon Lefanty 403 Wes! Main at the light In Middleville Bus: (616) 795 7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 J [ X <£>$») Lttt • good notghbor, Stif Firn M there ■ —IZ BTATf FAMS MMURAMC* COMFAMM Homa ONm Mmoaa development, and they plan to clear no more trees and vegetation than necessary. Garbow said. He told the commission that this property came up for sale after construction bids for the sewer had been advertised, so Clarkland Estates will be an add-on to the sewer district. The public hearing on the rezoning will be held at the regular Jan. 22 Planning Commission meeting. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the village/township hall. 250 Maple. Anyone with questions about the hearing can call the township office at 891-0070 In other business last week, the commission recommended the township board grant tentative approval to Riebel Development Corporations preliminary plat development plan for the first phase of Jasonville Farms, to be lo­ cated at the southeast aimer of Cherry Valley Avenue and 84th Street This initial phase of the de­ velopment will cover 12.1 acres and include an entry drive from Cherry Valley and 34 homes in the medium-den­ sity residential "zone" of the 235-acre farm Average lot size for these 34 homes is 10.800 square feet According to the commissions Site Plan Review Committee, these specifica­ tions meet the requirements of the court judgment that estab­ lished the uses to be allowed on this property. State and local agencies must give approval to the de­ velopment and a final plan must be approved by the township before construction actually begins. Stifel, Nicolaus Currently Makes a Market In State Bank of Caledonia First Michigan Bank Taking action last week on another large township hous­ ing development, the com­ mission also approved an amendment to the plans for the Country Meadows Village mobile home park, to be lo­ cated on 76th Street between Kraft and Patterson avenues 'Churchhill Downs' stable look, with gables and white vinyl siding. "This new well house is a vast upgrade from what we would have built (as a well bouse) at the back of the property," Lettinga said. The community building H This initial phase (of Jasonville Farms) will cover 12.1 acres and include an entry drive from Cherry Valley Ave. and 34 homes in the medium-density residential ‘zone’ of the 235-acre farm. Average lot size for these 34 homes is 10,800 J( square feet. Developer Bill Lettinga and engineer Larry Wilson ex­ plained the changes requested in the park's planned unit de­ velopment ordinance. They had presented these changes at an earlier commission meet­ ing. and were returning with more specific plans that satisfied commission concerns. For purposes of safety, bet­ ter access to good well water and easier connections to pub­ lic utilities, the state recommended the developer move the on-site wells and well house from the west area of the property to an area near the street. The developer also wants to combine the two planned drainage ponds near the entry area, into one pond to meet stale requirements of 1:6 side slopes for lhe pond. With such shallow slopes, the pond will not have to be fenced, Wilson said. There is no plan to use ei­ ther lhe former well site or the original pond sites for addi­ tional home sites, as the commission had feared, and for extra reassurance, the de­ veloper put that promise in writing. Wilson said. The two men also displayed renderings of the park's com­ munity building and the 30foot by 56-foot well house, which will be constructed side by side near the front of the park. Both are designed with a also will house an indoor swimming pool, as that seems to be more attractive to potential residents than an outdoor pool, he said The park's management team will live on-site near the two buildings. Lettinga said. The developers also included in the amendment the promise that the park will become part of the public water district the township hopes to establish in that area of the township. The township, in turn, will set aside enough water capacity in that system for 250 mobile homes. Cost of constructing the system within the park will be absorbed by the developer. After discussing the presen­ tation, the commissioners ap­ proved a resolution to approve the amendments to the Country Meadows develop­ ment plan. Because these were deemed "minor amendments." meaning they did not signifi­ cantly alter the overall plan, no public hearing was needed before the vote. These amendments will not affect the layout of homes within the park itself. The commission also ap­ proved a resolution to amend the Foremost Corporation's planned unit development (PUD) to allow construction of a 7.500-square-foot mainte­ nance budding in the Foremost office park. This amendment also was defined as "minor.' because it posed no significant change to the overall PUD plan. No public hearing was necessary, there­ fore. before commission ap­ proval. Commissioner Ric Parent abstained from the discussion and vote on the Foremost request, citing a conflict of interest. Middleville woman receives degree Jennifer A Middleton of Middleville was one of 4Ur» students to graduate in Nor them Michigan University’s Midyear Commencement Middleton received a bachelor of science degree in psychological/graduate preparation Thank You... Making you even more beautiful has been a “Shear Pleasure”. leaSHve HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Vs Phone 795-7719 Old Kent Financial Thanks... Please call or write for more information: ...from Mom (Kris), Sheilah, Renee, Toots, Tammy and Sandra. Paul Drueke First Vice President (616) 942-1717 Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated 2100 Ray brook, S.E., Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Kyle and Karri (with Isaac). gj Thornapple Floral & Gift . Located at Pastoor’s Market 1045 Arlington (M-37), Middleville 795-3331 Monday Fnday 8 a m to 6 pm. Saturday 9 am to 2 p m �The Sun and News Middleville Ml; December 26. 1995 Page H Middleville Village manager may accept Hastings position Middleville Village Man­ ager Everil Manshum may be Hastings’ first clerk-treasurer and financial director Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said he will recommend Manshums ap­ pointment to the position at the City Council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 26. The salary will be between $36,000 and $43,000 a year. Penrod said that council must confirm the appointment before Manshum can accept the job Both the Middleville Village Council and the Hastings City Council have been notified of the possibil­ ity of Manshum s hiring. Manshum said that if the Hastings council approves his appointment, he will try to get on board here by Jan. 15 at the latest. "But 1 would try to work with the village to see they're not left without support." he said. He said his post in Middleville has been "a pres­ sure-packed job," often requir­ ing 80 hours a week to get things done properly. The position is being cre­ ated as a result of the new city charter mandating that the clerk and treasurer s posts be merged and appointed. rather than elected. Clerk Sharon Vickery and Treasurer Jane Barlow, who had been elected to their posts in the past, are retiring at the end of the year. Manshum has been village manager at Middleville since October 1992. coming from Lakeview, where be held a similar position. He took over at Middleville from interim Manager Ernie Ball, who was pressed into service because of the death of Kit Roon. Manshums wife. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. is executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce He said that the couple will look for housing in Hastings and if he is appointed, they will sell their home in Middleville. He said they hope to be living in Hastings within six months. About the job in Hastings, he said, "They ve good people (Vickery and Barlow) working here, and I hope the transition goes smoothly." Thank You... ...for letting us be a part of your 1995! Happy New Year! Event Manshum One of the first things he would have to do is get a new accounting system up and running. He noted that he has a strong background in finances, computers and record keeping. Before he served two commu­ nities as a village manager, he was owner-operator of two companies that had computer softwear designed and devel­ oped for private, non-profit corporations. He also was a financial consultant. From left to right, back row: Ed Pawloski Jr., Dale Burgess. Ford Ablett Jr. Second row: Ed Pawloski Sr., Dennis Kennedy, Robert Parrott. Front row: Paula Pawloski. Missing from photo: Dan Malone. ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia /C4C1 QCM.ndEJfi \v IV/ Ov I V I W Fax (616) 891 0446 Office Open Mon. Fri 8-5. Other Hows by Appt We went to be your “PRO" Shop, working with the PROS since 1969. Ed Pawloski Goldwater odGills Available in Spring ’96 6 3.16 ocres 4 2.74 acres 20 3 1.91 acres 1.93 acres 1.91 acres 2 1.85 acres 17 2.01 ocres • • • • New subdivision in the Caledonia School District. 23 lots available — ranging from 1.85 to 4.4 acre sizes. Prices start at *28,000. Located at Morse Lake Avenue and 92nd Street. Contact: Rebecca Risdon 616-868-7475 Developers: Mike Slachter and Steve Oetman �Poge 12/Th« Sun ond New* Middleville Ml Decen\ber 26 1^95 TTES warns residents about activity on thin ice by Mandy Habd Staff Writer As the weather gets colder and winter approaches, people may consider ice skating or ice fishing at the local pond. Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Wtxidard said the safest thing to do to avoid accidents ontheiceistxxiogoonrtat all However, if people really want to. there are several things they should look for in determining if the ice t* safe to go on or not. Wrwidard said ice on a pond should he at least two inches thick in order for rt to be safe o walk on. The pond should be four inches think to ac­ comodate ice fishing, five in­ ches for snowmobiling and one foot to hold vehicles He said different colors in the ice indicate that it has not frozen properly. Any unusual obstruction in the ice such as a tree stump sticking out of it also indicates that the ice is not steady Woodard said the stump would absorb heat from the sun and cause it to melt. Wood and metal arc finishes most likely to absorb heat Slush or snow sifting on the ice also can be a problem, he said They can insulate the ice. causing rt to become col­ der. helping it freeze, or the insulation will not cause rt to freeze, which means anyone who walks on ice in this con­ dition is taking a gamble Ice with bubbles on its sur face is not throughly frozen and is not safe, he said Woodard added that ice that look porous is also not safe because ice is formed in par tides and is not solid. Ice with cracks in it also should be avoided because as it is form­ ed. it expands Ice with moving water under it also is not sturdy enough to hold the weight of an average person Woodard said the most common condition that can occur from falling through the ice into the cold water is hypothermia Hypothermia is dangerous, he said, because it can occur in temperatures as warm as 91 degrees in the waler and 71 degrees outside. Children are at the greatest risk to develop this condition because there bodies are smaller and take less time to cool off The normal temperature of the human body is 98 6 degrees F. he said. When the body temperature gets down to 95 degrees, victums will develop a shiver. If the body temperature gets below 95 degrees, he said, victum s pupils will become dialated Numng their vision, and they get confused When the temperature reaches 90 degrees, victums stop shivering and their muscles turn rigid, keeping them from being able to grab on to an object At this temperature, victims are bare­ ly conscious. An 86-degree temperature causes the breathing rate to dimmish, as well as muscle control Any temperature under 86 degrees causes even more serious problems Woodard said it is best for victims to try to keep their body temperatures no lower than 95 degrees To do this, people who find themselves stuck halfway in the water and holding themselves up against another part of the ice need to be still and wart for help. Thank You... ...for letting us straighten you out. We wish you a very Happy ’96. Bruce and Kim Bender and Jay Reid. Bruce's frame & alignment 415 Second Street. Middleville 795-9596 Woodard said Struggling will just waste energy People, he said, should never go on the ice alone If one person gets in trouble, there should be someone else around to call for help. He also recommended that rescue suits, two 600-foot ropes, swim fins and several throw ropes and buoys He said the only service that TTES cannot provide is underwater rescue, which can be provided by the Barry County Sheriff's Department dive team When people are under water for a long time, everything in their bodies shuts off, causing what is called a dive reflex. This means that people under water for a while still have hope. — Bob Woodard, Thornapple Twp. Emergency Services Chief the person on the outside call 911 to get professional help instead of trying to rescue the person alone. Trying to rescue someone without professional help can cause more victims Woodard said the first thing they do after finding someone in this predicament and get­ ting them out of the water is to warm them up. The biggest problem with warming a person up. he said, is the possibility of a temper ture afterdrop When the person’s body temperature warms up. cir­ culation returns to the arms and legs The cirulation of blood is sometimes cold which can cause the core temperature to drop The goal is to try to maintain the per son’s core temperature from the time they are out of the water Woodard said people have been known to be under water for as long as 60 minutes and survive with minimal brain damage. He said this is because when people are under water for a long time, everything in their bodies shuts off, causing what is called a dive reflex. This means that people under water for a while still have hope The main thing for people to remember if they are ever in this situation is to call 911 immediately. The possibility of this happening can be avoided if people don’t go out on the ice unless it is safe. Woodard said TTES is equipped with two cold waler He said people should realize that it takes time to set up rescues because if ice did not support one person’s weight, it is not likely to sup­ port others Because of this, he said, they have to proceed with cau­ tion and make sure they are fully equipped with all the proper gear before they go on the call. He said they never ap­ proach the victim from the front because he needs a firm spot to lean on that would be lost if ocher people put weight on it. 'The last thing we want to do is break his support shelf because he may not have enough energy to stay above water if the water breaks.’’ he said Woodard said people should not try to have victims grab sticks and be pulled in because people with temperatures 95 degrees and under have dialated pupils and would not be able to see the stick He said the best way for victims to survive is to wear a flotation lifejacket and get into a knee chest position so they can stay afloat and keep their temperatures up if the water breaks He warned that hypother­ mia can set in even if a person is only waist down in the water In other TTES news, employees attending classes to become licensed paramedics have only eight more sessions of course work before they are eligible to take the state board exams in December. When they successfully complete the exams, they will be tiacenced to practice at the paramedic level. TTES cur­ rently operates al the limited advanced level TK School Board to meet Dec. 28 A special meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec 28. in the Thornapplc Kellogg High School Library The purpose of the meeting will be to interview finalists to replace Richard Roth on the Board of Education In last week s Sun & News, the meeting was published incor­ rectly as being held on Dec 27 We apologize for any inconvience this may have caused Thanks for a great year! See you in ’96. Judy, Barb, Diane, Sandy and Kelly. Hair We Are 102 High Street, Middleville 795-2263 I***—***—*——*———*****— �The Sun and News Middleville, Mb December 26. 1995, Page 13 Caledonia SALS to hold New Year’s benefit for Make-A-Wish Tftanfe You... We enjoy taking care of you and all your insurance needs. The High Country Band will entertain at the Caledonia Sons of the American Legion New Year's Eve benefit dance by Barbera <>all Staff Writer The Caledonia American Ixgion Post’s chapter of the Sons of the American Ixgion is sponsoring a New Years Eve party that will help grant the dearest wish of some criti­ cally ill child. All proceeds from the party will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, which exists to fulfill the drcams of Michigan children who suffer from life-threaten­ ing illnesses. The party will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, and will be held at the Ixgion h»st Hall, which is located on the cast side of M-37. just north of the Caledonia traffic light. Music for the party will be provided by the High Country Band, with food and parly fa­ vors included in the cost of admission. All those attending must be 21 years old. and tickets are $15 per person and $25 per couple I ickets can be purchased by calling 891-1882, and advance purchase is recommended, al­ though some tickets may be available at the door. Founded in 1980, the MakeA-Wish Foundation now has more than 80 chapters throughout the United States and in other countries. Nationally, the foundation has granted more than 26.000 wishes and is the largest orga­ nization of its kind in the world. The state chapter was started in March 1984 in Traverse City, and since then, has ful­ filled the dreams of more than 1.200 Michigan children. One of the unique aspects of the program is that the entire fam­ ily is included tn granting the child's wish. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is predominantly a volunteer organization and emphasizes that it does not solicit by telephone or doorto-door. Sons of the American Legion chapters throughout Michigan support the founda­ tion through their fund-raisers, with the money raised often used to grant the wishes of Seated (from left): Earl Stegeman, exclusive agent Standing: Arvalyn Stegeman and Darla Haight Missing from photo Kerri Stegeman. Toni Bredeweg and Betty Caskey /instate AUTO • HOME • LIFE • COMMERCIAL 891-8111 9809 Cherry Valley Road, M-37, Caledonia Thank You... from all of us. .. You have been great! Clarksville Elevator Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E Mam Street • 891 8108 Back (left to right). Afe Bos. Bud Smith, Pat Bolling, Pete Snyder. Frank Vining, Jerry Smith, Marty Kretovic. Tim Smith Front 2 rows (left to right): The Honorable Bob Newman. Jerry Frost, Martin Hall (new manager), John Endres, Sara DeVries, Mark McConnen, Jackie Kempena. David Shellenbarger. Mark Curtis, Nancy Budd Missing from photo Dee Suwyn, Jim Wnght 401 S. Main • 693-2283 Front to back (left to right). Joel Stoepker, Al Pung, Sharon Blanchard, Nancy Kinsman and Dave Worthington Missing from photo Larry Stahl and Dwayne Ruthig. Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 From left to nght Ranay Palmer Cyndi Gerbas-. Jason Milts. Marci Larson and Dan Erskine Lake Odessa Co-op 1018 3rd Avenue • 374 8061 Front row (left to nght): Lee, Shen, Jane, Russel. Dwayne Back (left to right): Ed, Ron Paul. Brian �Page 14/Th* Sun and News Middleville Ml December 26 1995 TK fundraisers to help needy during holidays The Thornoppie Kellogg High School dance team performed at the school s fun­ draising finale assembly lost Thursday. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School students last week par­ ticipated in a number of fundraising activities to raise money for the Barry County United Way. Love Inc and food baskets to help local churches give to residents The campaign started Mon day. Dec II with a senior auction, in which seniors of­ fered their services to desiring onlookers The auction raised $1,671 A coed volley ball game was held Friday. Dec 15. Seniors charged a quarter donation to the student attending This event raised $131.42 The seniors came in first place, the juniors were se­ cond. the sophomores third and the freshmen fourth. Senior Boys' Day was Mon­ day, Dec. 18. The boys dress­ ed up in costumes and paraded through the school, charging money to other teachers and students to hear them sing Christmas carols and do other silly things. The boys raised $28.79. FACTORY The “Name that Tune" contest also was on Monday. One of the teachers played tunes on the piano and the students had to guess what they were. This event raised $133.40 The seniors placed first, the juniors second, the freshmen third and the sophomores fourth The senior girls had their chance to act silly for a fee on Tuesday. Dec. 19. They earn­ ed $65.35. The students also had a pillow fight that day that re­ quired donations to enter. The fight raised $124 75. The juniors took first place, with the seniors lagging behind them in second. The sophomores placed third and the freshmen fourth The seniors tried to show up the faculty in a basketball game Wednesday. Dec. 20. that raised $115 47 The school also held a coin drive throughout both weeks TK seniors dressed up in costumes and sang songs for money to be donated to the Barry County United Way, Love, Inc. and TK Holiday Baskets. in which students and faculty put any loose change they had into four different jars designated by grade level. The seniors placed first, rais­ ing $53.17. the juniors second with $26.85, the sophomores third with $4.96 and the freshmen fourth, raising TK seniors raffle boat for fundraiser Machine Operators and Assemblers needed for Plastic Injection Molding Company. We are a growing company offering good pay, excellent benefit package including health, life. 401K, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement as well as promotional opportunities as we grow. Apply in person at: Southeast Grand Rapids area company is looking for experienced people to work in our Warehouse. We offer an excellent benefit package including health, life, 401K, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. Apply In person at: JOB OPENINGS! wamar Products, inc. • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 Sbarman SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $1,000 checks. The students raised a total of $3,000 The seniors were all around winners of the campaign com­ petitions with the juniors plac­ ing second, the freshmen placing third and the sophomores fourth. The schtMil dance team danced with Santa Claus, who showered them with gifts and threw candy at the audience. Throughout the two weeks, the students entered a raffle and bought a chance to win several gifts. After the raffle drawing, the senior class performed several skits then went their separate ways to enjoy the holidays. warehouse warn ar Products, inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK $1.91. The total for the coin drive was $86.86. The campaign was wrapped up Thursday. Dec. 21, with a special assembly. The festivities started with Christmas music sung by the high school honors choir with director Duane Thatcher ac­ companying on keyboards. The award for the best boy’s costume at the senior auction was Kirk Brinks and the best girl’s costume went to Abby Labin. Announcer Chanda Wenger presented representatives from TK holiday baskets, the Barry County United Way. and Love Inc. each with 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia Thornapple Kellogg senior parents (from left), Sharon Elo. Marla Bierens, and Jerry Welsh present a boot they donated that will be raffled off after the first of the year Parents of Thornappie Kellogg High School seniors donated a txiai to be raffled off tn a fund-raiser for the senior party Senior parent Jerry Welsh sad that depending « how much money is raised, the earnings will be divided up among senior classes for the next three years. The boat was donated by a senior parent Ticket sales will start in January SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area tn the Hastings Banner G?. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner .......... * • •• ■ MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Hastings Family Practice Office Part-time (3 days — 27 hours per week). Please send resumes to... Ad #440 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml December 26, 1995 Page 15 OVERCROWDING, continued from Page 3 — Contingency and fees $1,086,000 — Furnishings and equip­ ment $815,000 — Technology - $100,000 - Subtotal $7,733,000 Mathison said there was some discussion among peo­ ple in the district last year about* adding to the ad­ ministration building The prospective cost for this would be $145,000 There also was discussion about adding a new busport which would cost $80,000 The total amount needed for this alternative is $15,433,000 He said the reason the mid­ dle school and high school technology budgets are higher is because they need more facility improvements at this point Mathison said assuming that existing water supplies remain the same, the sewer system can continue to operate as it is after the additions, if this is the optKm that is chosen The village, he said, has spoken about adding a booster pump and is dealing with drill­ ing a well this summer Cason said technology is being included in the budget because these items do need to be dealt with Mathison said money for hardware can be incorporated into the budget for the bond issue, but docs not include staff training or new software The additions, he said, pro bably will be well into con­ struction by the time the com­ puters must be purchased Mathison said the cost of new classrooms per square foot has increased by 13 per cent since last year from $75 to $85 per square foot He added that steel products are hard to get and take a long time to be shipped due to high demand and fewer steel mills Contractors are busy this time of year and will be even busier in the spring, which is when construction costs will go up Mathison said the second /alternative would be to add on to all the existing elementary schools and the high school and build a new middle school He said that about a year ago, it was found that the structure of the middle school seemed to be a mismatch for its curriculum and the way learning environment at this level has changed The school, like many other middle schools, was orginally the high school which means that there is awkwardness in adjusting middle school cur nculum to it. Costs for the elementary schools and the high school using this altematne are the same The middle school figures are as follows — Construction $10,125,000 — Contingency and fees $2,205,000 — Furnishings and equip­ ment $1,800,000 - Technology $500,000 - Subtotal $14,450,000 Other costs in this alter­ native include — Demolish existing mid­ dle school - $100,000 — Administration $145,000 — Busport - $80,000 — Water and Sewer service $300,000 — Figures from the elementary schools and high school. - Total $27,036,000 Matheson said the $300,000 was budgeted for water and sewer service because new hookups would be necessary if a new building was built Alternative three would be to add to all the elementary schools, move the middle school to the high school building and build a new high school The costs for the elemen tary school additions would be the same It would cost $1.2 million to modify the higl school to fit the needs of mid die school students The new high school *ouk be built to house I .(XX students. Costs would be a.* follows: — Construction costs $20,500,000 — Contingency and fees $4,100,000 — Furnishings and equip­ ment - $3,690,000 — Technology $1,000,000 - Subtotal - $29,290,000 — Demolish existing mid­ dle school - $100,000 — Administration $145,000 - Busport - $80,000 — Water and sewer $.300,000 Total of these figures, along with the same elementary school figures, is $35,343,000 Mathison said modifications to the high school to make it into a middle school would help middle school students operate in team environments. "You want a good quality building that is straight for­ ward. good for education, flexible, and will last a long time." he said. The cost of this new building, he said, would only be 5 percent of its life cost. "You will pay more up front and will save in the long run." he said He said the projected enroll­ ment for the high school by the year 2000 is 900 students, but the school would be built to house 1.000. w hich would give them extra room and help them meet the projected need within five years Additions, he said, would involve only classrooms in this case, not lengthening the hallways, though areas near the lockerooms and cafeteria may be One of the main problems is that the cafeteria at the high school becomes congested at lunchtime causing students to spill over into the corridors. Adding classrooms would give these students another place to go during this time. Cason said the district can try for whatever amount of money it wants to if it can convince the community to agree to it. The state assistance program is the only place where limits on amounts asked for are set He added that in looking at these options. people must realize that it is important to be able to financially operate any facility that the district decides to build He said he is nut sure the distnet could afford to operate a new high school and the ex­ isting one as a middle school because the new middle school would have facilities that are normally only in high schools. This would result in having to maintain and operate the equivalent of two high schools. Cason added that the district no longer has the ability to ask for more operational money as long as Proposal A exists as it is. Mathison said the new high school, if built, would be 200.000 square feel and could work as both a one- or twostory building and costs would be similar. The benefits to multiple stories are not as many footings and foundations, not as much land used up and not as many problems w ith roof leaks. On the other hand, there would have to be an elevator, which would require costs. Mathison created some floor plans that show what the additions would be and where they would be located. McFall Elementary would get a new gymnasium, which orginally was budgeted for 3.900 square feet, only a little over half of a full-size gym. Citizens would have to decide whether 3.900 square feet is enough or not In addition, a small office would be built to house special education classes and consultants. The budget for this is as follows: — New Gymnasium 3.900 S.F $292,500 - New offices 700 S.F $52,500 — Renovations - $60,000 — Sitework - $25,000 - Total $430,000 Page Elementary would receive an expansion of ex­ isting storage and bathrooms. The corridor would be extend­ ed and there would be changes to the parking lot. — New classrooms - 6.1MX) S.F $450,000 — New computer lab 1.200 S.F. $90,000 — New toliet room - 800 S.F. $100,000 — New storage - 1,000 S.F. $75,000 — Renovations - $50,000 - Sitework $100,000 - Total $865.(XX) West elementary would have an addition of three classrooms, a full size gym. storage space, and a multi­ purpose room. — New classrooms - 3,150 S.F. $236,250 — New gymnasium - 4.700 S.F. $352,500 — New computer lab 1.050 S.F. $78,750 — New offices Morage 1.440 S.F. $108,000 — Renovations • $257,000 - Sitework - $250,000 - Total $1,282,500 Mathison said the middle school, which should accom­ modate 750 students, will be the most challenging building to work with because of its structure. The plan involves adding a circulation tower, which would link the stairs too the other side of the building and link the cafeteria to it. The library would be ex­ panded and the small gym would be divided into classrooms on both floors The issue for the middle school, he said, is that the site is small and creates conditions around the building as well as inside the building The downstairs of this building, he said, is in good shape, but it’s just not set up for a middle school curriculum. An elevator also could be added to make food delivery easier Mathison added that assum­ ing another middle school was built somewhere else, another option could be to link the gym to McFall’s building so that school does not need to get a new one The gym and the band room in the middle school would be kept along with the east wing because it is newer. It could be used for alternative educa lion classes. This option also would eliminate the current problem of the middle school and McFall sharing a parking lot and would open up the elementary school. Connecting these buildings is just an option at this point, one that has not been put into figures yet. Mathison said Additions to the high school would include expanding the pool to make it Olympic size, add a girls' locker room and special education rooms The library and cafeteria also would be expanded The library . Mathison said, would probably have to con­ nect into the home economics room. More science rooms and labs also are needed The plan. Mathison said, would be to add four rooms some of which can be com­ puter rooms and others can help expand the counseling area He said there has been some talk about expanding the auditorium, but this would be a difficult task As a result, it was not budgeted in the preliminary figures, but can be discussed The citizens committee tentively plans to hold forums during the month of January , conduct a community survey in February , and examine the results of the survey in March Thank You forlouchinq a life. 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ALL SEED IS FROM THIS YEAR’S CROP Sale ends January 6, 1996 FEED SOLD IN FULL BAGS AT SALE PRICES • SMALLER QUANTITIES SLIGHTLY HIGHER CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR CO. 146 E. MAIN • (616) 891-8108 MON.-FRI. 7:03-6:00; SAT 7:30-2 CLARKSVILLE ELEVATOR 401 S. MAIN • (616) 693-2283 MON.-FRI. 8-5; SAT. 8-12 LAKE ODESSA CO-OP 1018 3RD AVE. • (616) 374-8061 MON.-FRI. 8-5; SAT. 8-12 �Pope 16/The Sun and Naw*. Middleville. Ml December 26 1995 Eighth graders lose cage game 54-44 Middleville's eighth grade basketball team lost to Byron Cenier 54-44 last Friday to even its season record at 1-1. Zac Truer led Middleville with eight points. Drew Kennedy. Kevin Ixt and Enc Fdrick each added six points. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumu^ Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township (MB THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP December 11. 1995 Regular meeting colled at 7 00 p m Board Member* Present 5 Other* 6 Motion passed unanimously approving agendo os printed with the addition of item 5 Bruinsma PA 116 application* Minute* of the last regular meeting approved os corrected Printed bill* in the amount of 121.296 61 approved by roll coll vote Motion posted unommoutly approving revision of bill to Spectrum Landscaping Motion posted unanimously approving purchase of oerotor* for Duncan lake Sewer lagoon Motion posted unommoutly approving budget amendment* for FYI 3 31 96 budget Motion potted unanimously approving Brumtmo Form* PA 116 application No. 3 Motion posted unanimously to table Brumtmo Form* PA 116 op plication No. 1 Motion posted unanimously to deny Brumtmo Farms PA 116 op plication No 2 Motion posted unanimously approving new toning fee schedule Motion passed unanimously approving appointment of Emergency Service coordinator and joint services lieutenant Motion patted unanimously approving purchase of 2 suction intake valves Meeting adjourned at 10 10 pm Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (302) It was a very good year! 1995 saw some of the most sweeping comprehensive changes in how we m Michigan live, work and raise families. The Legislature dedicated itself in 1995 to reforming welfare, returning individual responsibility, rebuilding Michigan's business climate, getting tough on crime and let­ ting taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money. I'd like to take a moment to briefly discuss the highlights from Lansing: Thanks to the Michigan Legislature, paying taxes will be a little less painful now We permanently increased the personal exemption from $2,100 to $2,500 by 1997. and indexed the ex­ emption to the rate of inflation, which will result in a savings of $588 million over five years. We also gradually increased the amount senior citizens may deduct in interest, dividends and capital gams to $7,500 for individuals and $15,000 for joint Serving Our Country NOTICE Please take notice that the Village of Middleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcels, now located within the Township of Thornapple, and located immediately adjacent to the boundaries of the Village of Middleville, and commonly and legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: That part of the NE 1/4, Section 22, and that part of the NW 1/4, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: BEGINNING at a point on the North line of said Section 23, which Is S89°45’54”E 661.65 feet from the NW corner of Section 23; thence S89°45’54 ”E 660.00 feet along said North line; thence S00°07’20”E 400.00 feet along the East line of the NW 1/4 of said NW 1/4; thence N89°45’54”W 334.69 feet; thence SOO’OO’OO”E 200.00 feet; thence S89’45’54”E 335.09 feet; thence S00°07’20”E 719.25 feet along said East line; thence N89°42’24”W 1323.93 feet along the South line of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 23 to the West line of said Section 23; thence S89°52’44”W 450.37 feet along the South line of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4, Section 22 to Reference Point “A”; thence S89052’44 ”W 29 feet more or less along said South line to the Easterly waters edge of the Thomapple River; thence meandering Northerly along said Easterly waters edge to its Intersection with a line which bears S89°56’01”W from Reference Point ”B’’ (Reference Point “B" is located N08°55’30 ”W 258.97 feet and N19M9’52"E 220.41 feet and N10’35’37 ”E 286.83 feet and N10°05’53’’W 246.43 feet along an intermediate traverse line from above described Reference Point “ A”); thence N89°56’01’’E 44 feet, more or less, to Reference Point “B"; thence N89*56’01’’E 407.65 feet parallel with the North line of the NE 1/4, said Section 22, to a point on the West line of Section 23, which is S00*01’25”E 330.00 feet from the NW comer of said Section 23; thence S89°45’54”E 662.22 feet parallel with the North line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 23; thence N00*07’20”W 330.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway rights-of-way for Grand Rapids Street and Crane Road. This parcel contains approxi­ mately 43.6 Acres to the Easterly waters edge of the Thomapple River including highway R.O.W PARCEL 2. Beginning on the West North/South 1/8 line, Section 23, Thomapple Township, which point is 400 feet South of the North line of said Section; thence West 333 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 333 feet to the West North/South 1/8 line; thence North 200 feet to the point of beginning, Section 22, T4N. R10W, Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan. PARCEL 3: Commencing at a point 32 feet West of the SW 1/4 comer of the Oddfellows Cemetery, thence due West along the North line of the highway 130 feet; thence North 132 feet South of the South line of Fremont Street; thence East to a point 32 feet West of the West line of said cemetery; thence South to the place of beginning, Section 23, T4N, R10W. Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan PARCEL 4: Commencing at a point 32 feet West of the Southwesterly comer of the Oddfellows Cemetery, thence due West on the North line of the highway 130 feet, thence North 188 feet for the place of beginning; thence W 130 feet; thence N 126 feet to South line of Fremont Street; thence E 130 feet; thence South to point of beginning. Section 23, T4N, R10W. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan. Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk XT) Peter J. Parbel Navy Midshipman Peter J. Parbel. son of Linda K. Ben­ nett of 6815 Patterson si .m<l Peter J. Parbell 111 of 205 Kinsey Ave.. Caledonia, has received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in An­ napolis, Md.. where he is enrolled in a course of intense academic study. Parbel first completed a sixweek orientation course, which began the four years of education and preparation leading to a commission as a navy or Marine Corps officer. Parbel learned basic skills in seamanship, navigation, in­ fantry drill, marksmanship and sailing before becoming immersed in a balanced cur­ riculum that includes scien­ tific and technical studies, as well as social sciences and humanities. At the Naval Academy, Parbel is working in a strict, professional military training environment that emphasizes the development of leadership skills. He also is participating in a character development program that ensures future leaders learn the importance of ethics, honor, integrity and human dignity. In addition to the academic work at the academy, Parbel will continue to prepare for military service during sum­ mer months by working at shore stations and at sea aboard Navy ships Considered one of the top institutions in the country, the U.S. Nava! Academy was founded in 1845 and recently celebiated its 150th anniver­ sary The academy has graduated more tnan 60,000 men and women, its graduates include 4,000 admirals and generals, one President of the United States. 200 members of Congress, three governors. 73 Medal of Honor winners, one Nobel Prize winner, and 40 astronauts The Naval Academy cur­ rently has more than 4,000 midshipmen who comprise the Brigade of Midshipmen, and w ho come from ev ery state in the union Parbel is a 1994 graduate of t Caledonia High ScboU f fliers by 1998. which will save taxpayers $197 million in the first four years. Good news for all Michigan taxpayers is the fact that a 1995 income tax refund will provide taxpayers with a one-time. 2 percent income tax refund for 1995 because state revenues ex­ ceeded constitutional limits as required under the Headlee Amendment. To eliminate 27 years of double taxation on in­ come from stocks and bonds, we approved two bills that will eliminate the state intangibles tax by 1998. To encourage state colleges to keep tuition and fee increases at no more than the rate of inflation, we provided an income tax credit for tuition paid by Michigan residents earning less than $200,000 per year for students attending our state colleges To maintain our surg­ ing job climate, we reworked the single business tax. allowing job providers to save millions of dollars each year and invest more heavily in Michigan and its workforce. On Dec. 6. we took another histone step when the governor signed into law the most sweeping welfare reform package in the nation. Michigan is the first state to pass legislation im ptaneting block grams, putting Michigan's families on a path toward self-sufficiency. To reflect this change, the Department of Social Services will be called the Family Independence Agency To qualify for benefits, clients must be enrolled in an employment-related activity. All minor parents will be re­ quired to live m an adult-supervised setting and attend school Anyone not willing to meet these requirements will be cut off We know that getting a job is the key to turning families around. That's why this reform stresses the importance of in­ dividual responsibility , not welfare dependence. To Legislature enacted forward thinking uncmploy mem in­ surance reform by reducing the minimum unemployment in­ surance tax. Eliminating automatic cost of living allowances on benefits and reducing the wage replacement benefit, all of which will help save Michigan jobs We also made reforms m our product liability law that will help curb frivolous lawsuits clogging our courts, and the outrageous jury awards that we have seen when products are misused. In looking to the economic future of the state, we passed legislation that will allow Michigan to compete for hanking and other financial services jobs that will be endangered by new federal interstate banking legislation We also twk steps to strengthen consumer protection laws while helping protect jobs in the state. To better prepare our children for the challenges of the global economy, one of the final legislative actions in 1995 was to enact some of the most significant education reforms in the country. I have heard from many citizens that we need to make our schools more responsible to the desires of parents and needs of employers. Many of the changes we just made will do that by reducing bureaucratic red tape and expanding cliarter schools We also passed significant legislation that rewrote the stale's Telecommunications Act. took steps to further protect the state’s environment, reformed the mental health code and pro tected the state’s veterans’ trust fund from future raids during tough fiscal times. All in all, 1995 was a landmark year for Michigan We have tackled many issues, all of which will hae a significant impact on our state for many years to come. From welfare reform to tax cuts, we have set the pace for the nation to follow. I’m proud of what I and my colleagues in the Legislature ac­ complished in 1995, and I look forward to continuing down the path of Michigan’s renaissance CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD December 20. 1995 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7 00 p.m Present Gar bow. Snyder, DeVries. Dieleman, Jousma. Williams Absent Gould Also present Student Rep Veenstra. several students from South Christian, and reporter Barb Gall MINUTES Approved as printed. BILLS: Reviewed Moved Jousma. second Williams to ap­ prove bills os printed Ayes DeVries William*. Veenstra Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Gar bow Motion Carried PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD Moved Snyder second DeVries to allow the Caledonia Boy Scout* to clean up along the railrood. Ayes William*. Veenstra Jousma Dielemon Snyder Garbow DeVries Mo tion Carried JASONVILLE FARMS Review ed. Moved Snyder second D»eleman to approve resolution granting tentative approval of the preliminary plat of Jason­ ville Farms Ayes. Veenstra Jousma. Dieleman Snyder Garbow DeVries. Williams Motion Carried PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Dieleman MTA CONVENTION Moved Jousma second DeVne* to allow Supervisor Garbow to at tend the MTA Convention Jon 23 through Jan 26 Ayes Jousma Dieleman. Snyder Gar­ bow DeVries Williams. Veenstra. Motion Carried LIBRARY BOARD REPORT to bring in a second line at the library however most economical Aye* Dieleman. Snyder, Garbow. DeVries. Williams. Veenstra. Jousma Motion Carried LAND USE SEMINAR AAoved Snyder second DeVries to pay for two to attend the seminar Aye* Snyder. Garbow DeVries. Wtlhom*. Veenstra. Jousma. Dieleman. Motion Carried OTHER BUSINESS Supervisor thanked Student Rep Chad Veenstra for his work done on the Township Board Moved William*, second Dtolemon to approve meeting dote* for 1996 of Township Board the third Wednesday of every month star fmg at 7 00 p m Planning Com­ mission the first and third Mon day starting at 7 JO p.m and the Zoning Board of Appeals o» needed storting at 7 JO p m Aye* Garbow. DeVries. William* Veenstra. Jou«ma. Dieleman Snyder Motion Car ried Amended the budget Mov ed DeVries second Jousma to approve the amended budget Aye* William*. Veenstra. Jousma D>elemon Snyder Garbow DeVries Mahon Corned Moved Jousma second Snyder to donate $100 00 to the Christmas Parade Aye* DeVries. Williams Veenstra. Jousma Dieleman Snyder Gar bow Motion Carried Set up meeting with contractor* and Garbow. Dieleman and Jousma on Saturday March 23. 1996 to discus* building inspections Moved Dieleman. second Jousma to adjourn at 7 45 Ayes Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder Gar bow. DeVries. William* Veenstra AAotion Carried. Respectfully submitted. �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml December 26 1 995 Page 17 Public Notice: SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE Village of Middleville An Ordinance establishing reputation* governing me subdivision of lend pruvvdmg standards, procedures and rules for me preparation and filing of puts and to provide for preliminary and final approval or rejection of such plats by the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan. and to provide penalties for the violation thereof PREAMBLE Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 125 <3 45. Act 285 of the Public Acts of 1967 as amended. of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, and for the purpose of promoting and protecting the public health, safety, peace, morats. comfort, convenience and general welfare of the Village of Middleville, and to provide for orderly growth and harmonious development of land; and for the avoidance of population congestion, to provide for adequate and safe traffic circulation on local streets and to lessen congestion on mam thoroughfares and highways, to facilitate the further subdivision of larger tracts into smaller parcels of land, these regulations are made with consideration for providing the best possible environment for human habitation, and for encouraging the most appropnate land development m the Village of Middleville EXACTING CLAUSE THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as. the Village of Middleville Subdivision Ordinance (Adopted May 13. 1975; revised May 1995; current ordinance adopted November 13, 1995) ARTICLE I SHORT TITLE This Ordinance shah be known and may be cited as the Village of Middleville Subdivision Regulations ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS For the purpose Of this Ordinance, cedam terms, words, and phrases shall, wherever used m these regulation, have the meaning which are defined in the full text Index SUBDIVISIONS Alleys Design standards for streets and alleys See within this title: Design Standards Blocks Block requirements See within this title: Planning Standards and Guidelines Business or commercial lots Cable TV lines Design standards, required improvements Cluster subdivision Planned residential development and cluster subdivision variance Commercial or industrtal modification Construction plans, village procedures Responsibility for plan Submittal procedure Curbs Design standards 17 19 >3» .17.14(7) 17 22 17.19(4) 17 15(1) 17 15 (2) 17 10 (18) 17 14 (6) 17 2 Definitions Design standards Easement requirements Above-grade easements ..... ...................... ..... 17 I2t2) Easement dedication 17 12(4) Private fencing 17 12(31 Underground utility easements 17 12 (1) Pedestrian ways and sidewalks Deferred implementation......................... ................ 17.11 (4) Location requirement..................................................... ........................ ................................... 17.11 (3) Pedestrian ways . ..................................................... 17.11(1) Sidewalks and crosswalks.................................................................................. 17.11 (2) Required improvements Curbs and gutters........ .................................................. ............................................................. 17.14 (6) Fire hydrants 17 14(4) Monuments.......................................... ..... 17 14 (1) Natural gas lines ........................................ 17.14(8) Sanitary sewer development.......................... „................................... 17.14 (3) Sidewalks...................... ........................... 17.14 (5) Street lighting .................. ...................... 17.14(10) Street name signs . ............................................................................ 17.14(9) Street pavement and storm drainage .................................................................... 17.14 (2) Telephone, electric and cable TV lines 17.14(7) Streets and alleys 17.10 Acceleration and deceleration lanes ........................................ .. 17.10 (22) Alleys ..................................................... ............ ........................... ................... ...... ..... ......... 17.10 (8) Cuis-de-sac. ................................. »....... -................. -............................................ 17.10(6) Curbs 17 10(18) Dead-end streets................................ ....................................................................... 17.10(7) Hall streets 17 10(4) HorLtontal alignment 17.10(11) Layout............................................................................................................................................ 17.10 (1) Major thoroughfares 17 10(2) Minimum stopping distances 17.10(16) Requirement improvements Street lighting 17.14(10) Street name signs............................................. .17.10(10) Right-ot way width---- ------------------------------- --------- .---------------------------- -------------------------17.1U (10) Street alignment........................................................... .—............ 17.10(14) Street cross-sections ........................................................ ........................... 17 10(19) Street curvature .......... 17.10(13) Streetgrades _______________________ ’710(12) Street intersections .......................................... —................. _........................ 17.10(20) Street jobs 17 10 (5) Street names ........................ —.............. 17.10(9) Surface drainage ............... ............................................................................................ 17 10(21) Vertical curves i7 10(17) Visibility.................. ............................................ ..... ................................ .................................. 17.10 (15) Utility requirements Drainage design cntena. 17 13(4) Sanitary sewers 17 13(1) Storm drainage ----------------------------------------------------- 17 13 (3) Underground utility easements......... ..... ................... .17 12 (1) Water 17 13(2) Division of planed tots 17 23 Drainage Design standards Drainage design criteria.—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 13 (4) Storm drainage......------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17.13 (3) Design standards. required improvements Street pavement and storm dratnage------------------------------------------------------------------------- _1714(2) Easements Design standards and fee within this title that subject Engineering inspection lees--------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 17 16 edMtagMB--------------------------------------------------- ------------------- -------- ----------------------------------------------- I7.i Fees Payment of vuiaga teaa------------------------------- ---------------- ------------------------------------------------------.97.16 Fmai plat See within this title Plats. Putting r in? . .......... Design standards, required improvements-------- ------— 17.14(4) Fira stations_____________________________________________________ 17-95M Flooding, areas subject to _______ ______ 17 19(5) Gas Natural gas lines Design standards required tmpRMMSMs------------------------------------------------------------17.17 (8) Gufdehnes See within this title Planning Standees aid Guidelines Histone spots Protection of natural features 17 19(8) Improvements Design standards for required improvements. See within this title Design Standards Inspections inspection requirements, fees .................... .—............. .— 17 16 Lighting Street lighting Design standards required improvements ...... .. —................ .................................. 17 17 (10) Lots Division of platted lots ’ 7 23 Existing lots 17 1 Planning standards and guidelines See within this title that subject Modifications, commercial or industnM .... ................. ’7 19(4) Modification of intended use 17 19 (1) Monuments Design standards, required improvements ........................ -................ 17 14 (1) Natural features, protection of 17 19 (8) Natural gas lines Design standards, required improvements_____ ___________________ —...... 17 14 (8) Parks, playgrounds, etc 17 19 (6) Pedestnan ways Design standards See within this title that subject Planned residential development and cluster subdivision variance..................................................... , ........... .......... .............................................. 17 22 Planning standards and guidelines Areas subject to flooding 17 19 (5) Block requirements Block frontage___________ _______________.................................. 17.18(1)(d) General description ...................—................................................... 17 18(1) Length M 18(1)(a) Nonresidential blocks 17 18(1)(c) Width 17 18(1)(b) Business or commercial lots ’ ’ lt(3| Commercial or industrial modifications 17 19 (4) Lot requirements Access ...... ...... ..... .............................. ..... ........................... 17 17(1) (a) Area..................................................... ........................................ 17 17(1)(d) Back up lots Building and setback lines................................ ....... .. ....................... 17.17(1) (I) Comer lots............................................................................. 17 17( 1) (e) Depth Future arrangements 17 17 (3) General description 17 17(1) Industrial or commercial lots 17 t7(l)(g) Lot division or split............................................................................... 17 17(1) (h) Side lot lines .... ... ...... .............................................................. 17 17(1) (|) Uninhabitable areas ............................................... 17 17(2) Width _____ 17 17(1) (b) Modification of intended use 17 19(1) Other planning requirements ........... ................................... 17 19 Protection of natural features 17 1910) Public reserve strips ..... 17 19(7) Public sites and open spaces 17 19 (6) Use conformance ................ .... ........................... ................................................ 17 19(2) Plats, platting Division of platted lots 17 23 H Fees. 17 16(1) Final plat Approval....................................... —................................................... 17 9 Information required ........................................ 17 8 (2) Procedure............................................................................................... 17 9(3) Submittal_____ 17 9 (1) Preliminary plat Final approval—............. ........... .................... ....................................................... ............. 17 8 Information required............................................................................................... .............. 17.8 (2) Procedures....... ............................... -............................................................................. 17 8(3) Submittal............................................ ................................................... 17 8(1) Tentative approval 17 4 Information required ................ 17 8 , , J •1 M 1 Review procedures ........................................................... 17.7 Submittal........................... ........... ......... ..... ................................. ......................... ............... 17.5 Playgrounds, playfields. etc........................................ 17 19(6) Preliminary investigation ....................................................................................... 17 3 Preliminary plat. See within this title: Rats. Ratting Public reserve tMpe........................ ................................................... .. ........................................ ........ 17 19(7) Public sites and open spaces...................................... 17 19 (6) Construction plans Responsibility for plan 17 15 (1) Submittal procedure----------- ----------------------------------------- - ------- ----------- —....................... 17 15(2) Required improvements Design standards See within this title that subject Sanitary sewers Design standards ............................................. 17 13(1), 17 14 Scenic points, historic spots, etc. Protection of natural features.............. —------- «^17 19 (8) Schools, NbrartSS------ -------------------- - ------------- - ------- --------------------------------------------------------------- 17 19 (6j Sewers Design standards for sanitary sewers.... ........................ ........................................................ 17 13(1) Sidewalks Design standards for pedestnan ways and sidewalks See within this title Design Standards Design standards, required improvements.............................................. ........ ............. .. 14 (S| Stomn drainage Design standards........ -.......................... -.............. 17 13 0), 17.14(2) Street lighting Design standards, required improvements 17 14 116) Street name signs Design standards, required improvements—.............................. ........................... .... ..^-37 14 fB) Streets and alleys Design standards See within this title that subject Subdivision procedure, preliminary investigation ------- ----------- ------- -------------173 Telephone, electnc and cable TV lines Design standards, required improvements.......... —.................. ................... ..... 17 14(9) Topographical, physical limitation varianoa----------- - ---- ------------------- ------------- ------ ---------- ..~^,1721 Protection o* nature feahXM......... ........................................ Use conformance . ................................... ——..................................... 17 I* IS) 17 19(2) Utilities Design standards See wttnm this title mr subject Variances Ranneq residential development and duster variance____ „ _____ ___ _____ ____ 22 f , p**ysw?a* iwiMfafina wpdBnpp_____ __ _______ ______________ _,„„^«,».1721 *| Water Design standards_________________ -........... -__________ _______ __ _______________97.18 (2) Watercourses Protection of natural features---------------- —...................... ..................................................... —W u Tms ordinance wtil become effective upon pubNcaticr of this notice A hM copy of the ordinance is available for newjac at ttw Vmage office, 100 East Mam St Mtdtfiewiie. Mi 49333 eunng ordinary wonung hours Corms aiatiat** at the office for 55 00 each Published this 26th day of December by CHaryf Hooper, Clerk of the Village of Middleville (303) �Poge 18/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Mb December 26 1995 TK School eyes change to become ‘quality district’ bv Mandi Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg school officials recently discussed consultant John Champlin's recommendations on steps TK should follow to become a quality district. A group of parents, teachers and administrators known as the CORE team has been working with Champlin for awhile with an eye toward change within the district. Superintendent Jay Cason said the team’s task is to help form a common vision and develop skills needed for systematic change. Cason said one of (he district's concerns is the lack of whole group training dur mg the summer. People need to be connected and work together, he added. Another concern discussed was that staff members are ex­ periencing a gap between what they arc learning and when (hey feel comfortable sharing it. The gap comes from being unsure about presenting something because they are still working through learning the new ideas themselves. Not knowing what staff in ocher buildings in the district are doing and what informa­ tion (o chare with them also are things that need to be look ed at. Cason said The team also is concerned information. time new infor matKXi will take to learn, how much it will cost to put changes into action, and what the changes will have to do with students' success Staff, he said, b being stret ched to the limit. The district particularary needs help with special education However, to be significant, change has to occur slowly People, he said, like things to happen as soon as possible, but a sincere learner will understand why things have to happen and how long they take He added that periodically the district has to stop and ask what it missed to make sure things are operating smoothly . Cason said the district has to clearly identify its needs and figure out how many students are learning well Champlin said that after evaluating the district, he found no problems with the seriousness of its leadership and board commitment Team member Dave Smith said one thing that will lead the district to be a quality one k the process of curriculum alignment Champlin said the district now needs to determine what its focus should be to serve all students and to deal w ith gaps in the system Current practices should be looked at as well as the skill levels of the teachers, he All decisions, he said, should be made on the basis of good research and the best knowledge Champlin said that in order for the district to improve, it needs the following things: — Unilateral commitment — Board support and involvement — Collaboration with principals — Provide time for staff development — Provide tune for ad­ ministrative meetings — Improve administrative performance — More presence in buildings — Lead TK spirit building and feelings of belonging — Provide resources — Keep knowledge flow­ ing to staff the district and confront issues relating to staff and colleagues Trust. Champlin said, needs to be built from the bottom up Staff is being stretched to the limit. The district particularly needs help with special education. However, to be significant, change has to occur slowly. — Jay Cason, Superintendent — Two-way. more effec­ tive communication He suggested the team have one staff meeting per month related to quality schools and to fully commit to making decisions at the building level The principals need to have a unilateral adoption of the problem-solving process in and follow the chain of com­ mand Principals need to discuss concerns atx»ut the district with Cason Gaps between the principals and staff need to be diminish­ ed. he said. Everyone needs to listen to each other’s ideas and take them into consideration He added that there shtHild Blood drive nets 54 pints YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 18,1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-12-15 PARCEL ID. NO. 019-026-20 ■ A request by Pat Bayer to rezone the vacant land northeast of WWMT-TV off Chief Noonday Rd. from the Agriculture District to the “C-3 Commercial” District and change the Master Plan. Red Cross drive coordinator Vicki Rick (left) presents a plaque to Shelly McQueen for the Lions Club winning the 1994-95 "Drip Off'' competition. 2. ZOC 95-12-16 PARCEL ID. NO. 008-020-55 - A request by Marion Frye, 200 Old Mill Rd. to rezone the land from the “Resort & Recreation" District to the "Rural Residential" District and change the Master Plan. 3. ZOC 95-12-17 PARCEL ID. NO. 019-001-00 - A request by Sharon Jones to rezone the land on the north side of Robins Bay. Gun Lake from the "Agriculture" District to the “RLF-Residential Lake Front" District and change the Master Plan. be a specific set of expecta­ tions between the principals and staff who should com­ municate to ech ocher about what they would like to see. Each member of the staff needs to advocate for what is right Neutrality will not im­ prove the district, he said. There also needs to be consistantcy between buildings. Each employee of the district needs to work toward the same goal and establ:sh a sense of teamwork, Champlin said Teachers and parents need to confront negative behavior, clarify the needs of the district, and let the community know what they are about, he said He said there needs to be a willingness to exchange know ledge based on validated research through the (AERA) There is so much staff can learn through the organization In order to make successful changes. Champlin said, peo­ ple need to realize several things: — Change is a process not an event - Change follows a series of logical, sequential interven­ tions What makes the flow successful is the presence of artful, sensitive decision mak­ ing frequently made within the context of the moment — Change is effected through people who feel it is meaningful and significant and have a dedication to mak­ ing it work. — Change is never successful through coercion. Champlin said people can be effective change managers if they understand the process of change as manageable and capable of being influenced, accept personal responsibility for their own decisions and behaviors, understand the ef­ fect of their behavior on col­ leagues and that change is unlikely without renewal. In closing. Champin said change should be considered a rational experience and if the best knowledge indicates that changes should be made, then people should try to make them how to win are much 4. ZOC 95-12-18 - A request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to reword Article V, Section 6 of the Township Zoning Ordinance as follows: Delete the words “A member of the Township Planning Commis­ sion from the first sentence and replace them with “A person to represent the Township Planning Commission” their virtorir*. —Poly biU" 5. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commis­ sion. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the nght at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER. SECRETARY (305> Blood Drop Vicki Rick ond Jordon Dohlke shore the "gift of life" for the holidoy season. The latest blood drive in Middleville had 54 residents step forward to donate a pint of blood Dec. 18 at the First Baptist Church ”We are happv to announce we had three first-time donors as well.” said coordinator Vicki Rick Dons Squire received her six-gallon pins. Allison Mid­ dleton received her two-gallon and Jennifer Sprague took home her one-gallon pm Pastoor s supplied juice for the drive and an arras of Christmas cookies came from Kay Brinks. Women of both the first Baptist and United Methodist churches Rick praised the village workers, volunteer staff and nurses, clean-up helpers. First Baptist Church. Pastoor s and donors “for making a dif­ ference to many lives in 1995 Let’s work together to make 1996 even bigger ’ The next community drive will be Monday, March 25, at the First Baptist Church The winner of the 1995 "Drip Off was once again the Lions club Watch for details for the next "Drip Off THIS HOU DAY SEASON GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE SIGN A DONOR CAAD TODAY. PIcmc <fcacuM your feebnf* about organ and tmue donation with your famiy. For more information and a free donor card, call: 1 -800-482-1455 A Gift of Life inmative of the National Kidney Foundatlon- �The Son and Newt. Middleville. Ml December 26. 1995/Poge 19 Scots eagers shoot way past Sparta Spartans It was an appropriate way to send a team off on Christmas break: confident, relaxed and full of cheer. Caledonia's varsity basketball team exploded out of the gates and coasted to an easy 78-49 victory over Sparta last Friday at home The Fighting Scots (4-2 overall and 3-1 in the O.K Gold Conference) outscored the Spartans 17-9 in the first quarter. 10 of those markers coming from the hands of Jeff Bom. "When be starts out well, he has better games." Coach Rea said of Born. "We want him to be there all the time." While Caledonia was making its open jumpers. Sparta was either committing turnovers or missing their court attempts. "We thought we could pressure their guards," Coach Rea said. "He (Bosseher) got more involved in their offense then we wanted him to." Both squads tallied 18 points in the second quarter, as the Scots walked off with a 35-27 halftime advantage Coach I^rry Rea was able to use his bench for most of the second quarter, which paid huge dividends down the stretch. The sweetest play of the second quarter was a spinning ball trick by Matt Frantti with three minutes to play in the quarter. Pete Bosschcr. who led Sparta with 17 points. scored 10 of those in the second quarter. And Bom was not the only Scot finding his mark as Brian Rea pumped in 11 first half points, nine of those via the three-point play Rea finished the game with 21 points, while Bora tallied 17 points. Eleven Caledonia players scored points in the contest with Brian Jones adding 10 markers. In the third quarter. Bom and Frantti came through again First Born scored on a pass from Frantti to put Caledonia up 44-29 with five minutes to play in the stanza. Then Frantti blocked a Spana shot on the defensive side of the court. Finally. Bom swished a turnaround jump shot which put the Scots in charge 51-32 with 1:45 left in the third quarter Caledonia led 58-32 entering the final eight Scots spikers finish second in tourney Caledonia's varsity volleyball team went 2-2-2 on the day and placed second overall at the Dec. 16 Godwin Heights Holiday Tournament. In pixil play, the Scots beat Godwin Heights 2-0 and split with Kenowa Hills and Calvin Christian to finish in third place out of eight squads. • Letterheads 'PRIN . Business Cards (lr3 LI Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations 2 I J minutes. Fourth quarter was mostly garbage lime for the players who were left out on the court The best of the quarter included a behind the back pass from Caledonia's Ryan Overmyer and a fastbreak layup by John Hess When the game was over and done. Coach Rea thought about ’he 2-0 week his Scots took into break with them. On Tuesday. Caledonia beat Belding 78-67 as Rea scored 30 and Frantti added 20 points. "We had to take care of business this week." Coach Rea said. "Our focus was two games this week." Caledonia will return to action on Jan. 5 with a league battle at South Christian. "That will be a major challenge." Coach Rea said. "We will be playing for first place (league); there will be something on the line for us." MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Ask fof Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) The team then met up against Unity Christian in the quarterfinals and won 2-0. Godwin Heights was again the competition for Caledonia in the semifinals and once again Godwin Heights fell by a 2-0 score Wyoming Park won the championship over Caledonia 2-1. "In the early point, we struggled." Caledonia Coach Leo Del Carmen said "Once they settled in, they played great.” Sarah Berends served at a 97 percent clip for the day and Rachel Comegys had a hitting percentage of 48 percent. Caledonia's back row players, Julie Scheid and Lisa VanRyn, played solidly throughout the day and setter Alisha Adrianse was responsible for keeping the Scot hitters active. "We did a great job of blocking the taller teams," Del Carmen said. The Scots will next compete at the Comstock Park Tournament on Dec. 28. ^Chank fjou... Top of the class The Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association recently awarded state all-academic honors to the Middleville High School girls tennis team To receive this award, a team must have a combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher and the Trojans had a 3.5 grade point average Middleville tennis coach Larry Seger said: ’It's an extra nice thing for them to have at the end of the year, it shows effort in school work and time on courts counts." Members of the Middleville team are (front row, from left) Anne-Marie Hart. Jennifer Mariage. Courtney DeHaan. Sara Wright. Amanda Stutzman, (back row) Amber Frost. Kori Hutchens. Adelaide Devine, Traci Campbell, Sarah Cordts and Emily Zuidersma Kristi Peters was not present for the photo. Thank You... ...for moving US down the road! GREG'S GET IT-N-GO Serving you has been a pleasure! See you in 1996. Thanks... left to right: Jim Campions. Vivian Weidman. Mice Wiggers. Aocxe Stauffer and larry Stauffer. Missing from photo Kim Coe. Bruce Probst Melody Trnmerman Dave Buck & Juhe Weidman Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment 19365 Cherry Valley Ave (M 37) • In the Caledonia Village Center • 891-9294 Greg and Carol Reeder. You have been GREAT! See you in 96! 509 Arlington 9M-37) Middleville OPEN Monday-Thursday 6 am - 11pm; Friday 6 am -1 am; Saturday 7 am -1 am; Sunday 9 am -10 pm �Poge 20/The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml December 26. 1995 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services Frit consultation free. Feet fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appomtment BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work. Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 374-4338,____________ CHIMNEY CLEANING. hi X i rHP I M I. RI HL CALL 795-7004, ASK FOR JIM.______________________ COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ IN G RECOMMENDS MAKING vol R HOLIDAY (.11 I M’POINTMI M NOW FOR CLEANING UPHOL­ STERY AND CARPETS.••• A WONDERFUL WAY TO SAY I LOVE YOU!! CALL (616) 795-9337. ____ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also trays and girls USGF compcti turn teams For information call Cathy, 795 7620 HOMEOWNERS’ CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation*Turncd down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ NEW WINDOWS IN ’95. Save time, heat and money. Call New Windows A Door Services, 795 7394__________________ PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to krais, appliances to plumbing repairs Handyman. 616 795 7654 YOU WANT QUALITY It affordable pnees when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Community Notices PERSONAL TRAINER. Are you looking for that one-on-one workout? Would you like an extra boost to your existing workout? Do you have a prob 1cm area that needs some help? Call 795-4319 and ask for Bobbie. STEP AEROBIC CLASSES. Starting January 4th, these are the classes that will be held at FITNESS FOR YOU, 4695 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville. 795-4319. Mon Wed- Fri/ 9:30am and 4:30pm. Tues and ThurV 6 30pm. ThurV 9:30arr. and Sat/ 9:00am. WEIGHT LOSS. MANAGEMENT CLASSES. Do you need help motivatmg yourself to get started losing weight? Does it help if you are accountable to someone else? Would you like suggestions on lifestyle changes? If so, this class is for you! Classes will run for 12 wtdi, costing you 580.00. We will measure weight, girth and body fat Starts January 4th at 8pm. Classes held al Fitness For You, 4695 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville. 795-4319 Fann BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart. 1-800-823-2800. For Rent 2-BEDROOM HOUSE on Green Lake, Caledonia Schools. No pets, no ADC. $600 month. 891-4091 FOR RENT: Upstairs 2 bedroom apartment suitable for single or couple. No pets. Middleville. $350 plus deposit 795-7722 For Sale 3 PIECE BEAU I lKUL Livin­ groom outfit 1 month old. $275. Kirby Upright Sweeper, late model. $100. 1-517-676-6414 BAHAMA CRUISE: 5 daya/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279 per couple, limited tickets. 1-800-935-9999 ext 495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm. BEAUTIFUL OAK FINISH 8 piece bedroom outfit includes queen size orthopedic firm mattress set 2 months old. Cost over $1,300 new! Sacrifice $300 1-517-699-4148 BRASS BED, QUEEN SIZE. Orthopedic mattress set and frame. Was $1,000, sell for $300. 616-281-7584_________ DAYBED. White & brass, very ornate’ Includes mattress and trundle bed underneath. 1 week old. Cost $600 new, will sacri­ fice $200. 1-517-699-4148 DRUM SET, Pearl Export $500. 891-9911____________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC king size mattress and box springs. 1 month old, still in plastic. Cost $1,200 new. Asking $275. 1-517-676-6414_____________ SIMMONS QUEEN SIZE mattress and box springs 3 months old (luxury Finn). Cost $800. Sell for $185. 1-517-699-2251 Help Wanted DEPENDABLE LONG TERM BABYSITTER. Good pay and paid holidays. Call between 6-8pm, 795-9293. PART TIME POSITION^ Middleville office. Send resume and hand written cover letter to P.O. Box 39, Middleville, MI 49333_____________________ STYLIST: PROGRESSIVE SALON. EARN UP TO 60%. $33,000/YEAR OR MORE. EXCELLENT BUSINESS PLAN. IN CALEDONIA. VISUAL CHANGES, 891-9257. ______________ TELLERS: Qualified applic­ ants will have strong math and communication skills, be detail oriented and present a profes­ sional appearance. Training provided. We believe that personal attention, courtesy and efficiency is the hallmark of the kind of valued customer service our tellers provide, if you believe as we do, let’s talk! Applications are now being accepted for openings at our Caledonia and Wayland offices. Part-time/Full-time. Apply at Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St., Hast­ ings, MI. EOE EARN EXTRA MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Buy or sell Avon. Call Kathy at 868-7423 OFFICE MANAGER (BEVERAGE CO.)- to $27,000/yr. ♦ Great benefits! General office duties! Busy office Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $550 for 1st 5 words; 15c eac h word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter SUN & NEWS: S325 for 1st 5 word s; 15c each wx»rd thereafter LAKEWOOD NEWS: $325 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advnrae of publication. •CANCELLATIONS FOR CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE IN BY 4:00pm FRIDAY AND NO LATER. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Pets GOLDEN RETREIVF.R PUPS; light golden, 8 weeks, shots, wormed, dew claws, AKC liner Male $200, female $250. 795-8764 Recreation FISHERMEN! HUNTERS! ke tents, ice tackle, live bail, ice augers! Many gift items includ tng gift certificates. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111S. Jefferson St. Hastings. Ml. 9454417 Justice Other Iffuirl IL dine* wm Mtting in h»* library one day when Franklin I). Ki»«snrIt railed, a few day* after hi* iiutugurntM*n in l‘L‘13, and found him reading National Ads Plato, at the nge of nine- S40.000/YR. INCOME POTENTIAL. Home typists/ PC users. Toll free 1-800-898-9778, Ext T-5220 for listings.________________ hy do you ly-lwo. read Plato, Mr. JualireY** “To improve my mind, Mr. President,** Holme* refitted. CABLE/ CONSTRUCTION to $1500/wk ♦ benefits. Most training provided! No layoffs. Entry level. Start now! 616-949-2424, JOB LINE Fee ••• Put an end onre and FIRE PREVENTION TECH- for all to thi* dinrueeion To $12/hr ♦ benefits. Non­ certified. Entry level! Great advancement potential! Start now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee_____________________ of what a good man GROCERY •hould be, ami Im* one. —-Mareu* Kureliu* TRUCK DRIVER- To $8(XVwk ♦ bene fits. Major Co.! Training provided! Daily Route! Start now! 616 949-2424 JOB LINE Fee.________________ HI-LO/ YARD WORKER- to $1037/hr ♦ great benefits Will train! Hi-lo experience helpful. Start now! 616 949-2424 JOB LINE Fee New Year’s Eve The high, pointed het popular with fairy-tale princesses Is called a hennln Xew k Two PARTIES to choose from. #1: New Year’s Eve + 24 Hours Saturday, December 30 with “Pacific Trio” Favorites from Big Band to Waltzes HATS • PARTY FAVORS • SNACK TABLE MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST * 117 West Main, Middleville Our regular menu will be available. » Cover charge is only $5.00 per person Phone 795-7911 ♦ Spec/a/s not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery • SNACK TABLE ALL EVENING • DELUXE PARTY FAVORS • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST r—coupon----- ) ♦ pizza Plus One Free 1 utter of Pop oi mi 2 MEDIUM 12" PIZZAS r mo » I $199 I | WWh ) loppmQt loch only >11.99 ... it | Of 2 LARGE 14" PIZZAS S4 I • Cost :s -35 PC per person | - COUPON for >14.99 „ EXPIRES 1 2S96 a 12.50 per person (if you are not having dinner) 3 • PRIZE S • PARTY HATS A FAVORS • DANCING • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST d Call 795 3640 or 891*1287 for Reservations Middle Villa Inn £ On M-37 in Middleville . DINNERS , includes Garflc Bread . '.'5S 56” 11 Covet charge is *10.00 per person * FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi * I - COUPON * ; 2 spaghetti' ; Gardea menu available . with any prak up przza order No coupon neeoec No free pop with free deinrery NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR Only Party Starts at 8 pm Entertainment with Mike Stevens at 8:30 Subs • Lasagna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese Try Our 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat m or Fast Free DeWvery within 5 Miles ax Villa Garden Karaoke Contest Taka Out Only • Ona I'VP* Coupon AH of our pizzas include our special Sauce and 100% MozzareBa Cheese Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub Make Your Reservations Now! NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I | ;«nte*ei4 ★ Champagne toast at midnight. I •2.00 OFF w, i«- Of ir I ir The party starts at 7:30 pm Curved Prune Rib of Beef, Garden Pasta Alfredo. Chicken Breast Mid-Villa (raspberry sauce). Fned Shnmp. Broiled Scrod, Sweet and Sour Pork Over Rke, Parleyed Redskin Potatoes Peas and Pearl Onions, and Green Beans Almondine Your Tossed Salad. Relish Tray and Fresh Baked Bread from our Bakery will be served ar the table, and Susan s Delectable Dessert table Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) any UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL k BUY ONE PIZZA AT RECULAR \ PRICE, CET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE ★ Serving a Grand Buffet Dinner. . Save up to TO** On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Middleville 891-9287 #2: Gala New Yeai’s Eve Celebration with “Bob Brock and the B Tones” TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICEY FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA p) F ir Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fli. A Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 P.m. I 11 pm champagne toast. (To cheer in the 25 hours to the new year} o 3 0 BURRITO or COMBO EXPIRES 125*6 Not valid m confuAction | Hot vattd m conjunclton I | 1 / wttti any other coupons | j K Coloma /v f—.FU--Cadorna O_ PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES WBlteOurOwn lead Souces and ♦OA Ped Cheese HOUK M0* Wifen } 30 pm to 1030 pn. (AtSd 130pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Volley, M-37, Caledonia s � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun And News Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Sun &amp; News.</strong><br /><br />The Sun &amp; News is one of the older newspapers in Barry County, MI. All copies held by the Hastings Public Library have been scanned to PDF for easy public access. <br /><br />Available years cover 1981 - 2022.<br /><br />Note some years are incomplete while others are missing. Some missing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 may be found in harcopies of The Reminder. The Library has these available upon request.<br /><br /><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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